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They’ve been replaced with a wall and a single ornate wooden door.
“For you,” Bash whispers as he opens the door and gestures for me to enter.
I step inside and gasp. Inside is one of the most beautiful bathrooms I’ve ever seen.
Cream-colored tiles cover the bottom half of the walls, gleaming in the soft overhead light.
A giant mirror decorates another wall, complete with a dainty vanity.
In the corner is a singular toilet, and if I’m not mistaken, there’s a bidet attached to it.
The entire room is lavishly painted a deep teal, complemented with antique bronze fixtures.
“Bash, is this...”
I trail off, my brain short-circuiting as my heart does a flip.
“It’s the first gender neutral bathroom in this building.”
“You did this for me, even after I lost?”
“Firstly, I would do anything—anything—for you, deoring. Secondly, you made me realize I should’ve put one in a long time ago. You have no idea how grateful I am that you asked. I don’t know everyone’s story, but I do want to be respectful of them.”
There’s a chance I’m making a mess of the shiny, new floor as I turn into an emotional puddle of goo.
“This is amazing. Thank you, not only for the bathroom, but for listening to me.”
“Isn’t that what people in a relationship do?”
“They should, but it’s not been my experience.”
“I’d say I’m sorry—and I am because you always deserve respect—but if they had listened, you might still be with them and not me.”
“And you want me with you?”
His expression grows serious as he takes my hand.
“Forever and ever.”
I try to swallow past the lump in my throat. All of this is moving so fast, I’m not sure how to react.
The last time I followed love blindly, I ended up divorced and a single parent.
But I’m also mature enough to acknowledge Bash is nothing like my ex.
“I…I’m not sure what to say.”
“You don’t have to say anything until you’re ready. Until then, feel free to use this restroom. I’ll be doing a grand reveal on Friday, so it’ll be yours for the week.”
“Thank you, again, for…everything.”
Bash leans down to press a soft kiss against my lips.
“I know we said not at work, but I couldn’t help myself.”
“Well, I suppose we can bypass the rules just this once.”
“Only just this once?”
