"Let's skip your house today. I found a fantastic spot."
"It's incredibly relaxing, and it offers total privacy."
Since Meiko hyped it up so much, Claire was genuinely curious about the location she had picked out.
As it turned out, Meiko's destination was the exact same high-end massage spa Cami had dragged Claire to last time.
Claire still remembered the spa's star attraction—no, their 'lead technician'.
That lead technician's skills were undeniably impressive, and his service was top- tier.
He didn't constantly push product sales during the massage either. A guy like that absolutely deserved to rake in the cash!
"I heard this place hasn't been open long, but it's already blowing up in Cabinda."
"I've never tried this kind of massage before. With the holidays so close, I couldn't find anyone else to come with me, so I have to ask you to experience it with me."
Meiko always maintained a deeply humble posture around Claire.
Perhaps because Claire was her doctor-it was entirely understandable for a patient to humble themselves when seeking a cure.
Claire handled it with her usual calm detachment. She treated all her patients with the exact same level of professionalism.
Except, of course, for someone as close as Baldrick.
People like him were obviously put in a separate category.
"Alright," Claire agreed.
She didn't turn her down. Having experienced the spa's services firsthand, she knew it was genuinely excellent.
Meiko hadn't expected Claire to agree so readily. Both women were in high spirits as they strolled into the club.
This time around, Claire wasn't lucky enough to book Julian.
Since Julian was fully booked for the day, Claire simply picked another masseur with stellar reviews.
The selection process was displayed on a large projector, showing high-res photos and detailed customer feedback. Claire made her choice without a shred of self- consciousness.
Meiko hailed from Sundara, a country that heavily commercialized intimacy and hedonism.
But those indulgences were primarily reserved for men; women held a far less elevated status in Sundara.
They were frequently viewed as mere accessories to men, perpetually relegated to
a subordinate position both in the workplace and at home.
They were heavily bound by restrictive, traditional ideologies.
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The two women showered and changed into the spa's plush bathrobes, waiting for their technicians to arrive.
The masseurs walked in shortly after. The pre-holiday rush kept the staff on their toes.
Thankfully, Meiko had booked their session well in advance.
Both male technicians were quite easy on the eyes.
The one Meiko had selected even sported a charmingly crooked smile that made him look adorably boyish.
Claire's masseur was clean-cut and handsome, giving off the vibe of an intellectual college student.
It was no wonder his ratings were barely a fraction lower than Julian's.
The massage lasted a full two hours. Claire simply closed her eyes halfway through and allowed herself to completely check out
While she didn't fall asleep entirely, it was the perfect opportunity to rest her mind.
Meiko, however, remained a little stiff and uncomfortable.
But seeing how openly Claire was enjoying the experience, she quickly adjusted her mindset.
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"You're free to continue resting in this room for as long as you'd like."
Claire nodded and ordered a plate of seafood fried rice.
She then requested a small platter of fruit and desserts to follow.
She turned to Meiko. "What are you craving? If you want the seafood fried rice too,
we can easily split it."
"If you don't want any, I'll just have them bring me a smaller portion."
Meiko hesitated for a moment before ordering a plate of sushi.
"Just the small portion for me, then," Claire said, turning back to her masseur.
The technician nodded with a polite smile and placed their orders.