Chapter 5. She-Devil

Isabella hummed a low, happy tune under her breath as she brushed her teeth. There was no specific reason for her happiness; it was just one of those days when the sun was smiling, the breeze caressed her cheeks, and the grass tickled her feet.

Now, she was just being poetic. But in summary, it was a good day.

Until Alexander ruined it.

Isabella finished brushing her teeth, returned the toothbrush to its holder, and stripped off her clothes for a warm, relaxing bath. She had a bounce to her step, swaying slightly to unheard music as she shut the door behind her. In a moment of indecision, she opted for a shower instead, deciding to leave the bath for after she returned from work.

Picking up the strawberry-scented shampoo near the mirror, she lathered it on her hair, taking an extra generous amount due to her happy mood. Picking up the shower cap, she stuffed her hair in it, as the instructions were to let the hair sit for a few minutes. Isabella used the extr