She disappears into her room, and I let out the breath I’ve been holding. There, all done. She’ll jump in the shower and come out in clothes that actually cover her body. She completely dismantles my theory when she comes out a few seconds later in a tiny pink bikini.

Giving me a cute wave, she smiles and says, “I figured I might as well get the pool vacuumed before I shower.”

I return her wave and say, “That’s good thinking,” like a complete dumbass. I’ve never had any woman get to me like Nora does. I’m always in control, and I never get flustered. Everything is different with her,...