Jessica had just gotten home from college on a Friday night. She was utterly exhausted from a long day of studying for her exams. Her brown hair was in a messy bun and her glasses were sliding down her nose, showing the weariness in her eyes.

Her mother, noticing Jessica's exhaustion, decided to do something special for her. She wanted to help her daughter relax and unwind from her stressful day.

She quietly went to the bathroom, leaving Jessica sitting on the couch, engrossed in a TV show. Her mother knew that a hot bubble bath would be the perfect surprise.

In the bathroom, she lit some candles and incense, filling the room with a soothing scent. She then turned on the tap, adjusting the temperature until it was just right.

As the tub filled, she added some bubbles and epsom salt, knowing that they would help soothe Jessica's tired muscles. She even placed a rubber duck on the edge of the tub, hoping to bring a smile to her daughter's face.

Once the bath was ready, she went back to the living room. Jessica was still engrossed in her show, unaware of the surprise waiting for her.

"Jessica, I have a surprise for you," her mother said, her voice full of excitement. Jessica looked at her, curiosity replacing the tiredness in her eyes.

Her mother led her to the bathroom, the warm glow from the candles illuminating their path. As they reached the door, Jessica could smell the soothing scent of the incense.

As Jessica entered the bathroom, her eyes widened in surprise. The sight of the hot bubble bath, complete with a rubber duck, made her burst into laughter.

Jessica carefully stepped into the tub, her body instantly relaxing as it submerged in the warm water. She let out a sigh of contentment, her eyes closing in bliss.

Her mother sat by the tub, pampering her daughter. She massaged Jessica's scalp, causing her to let out a sigh of relaxation.

As Jessica relaxed in the bath, her mother told her stories about her own college days. The tales filled the room, mixing with the scent of the incense and the flickering candlelight.

Jessica listened to her mother's stories, her eyes half-closed. The warmth of the bath and the soothing words were slowly erasing her stress and tiredness.

Her mother then fetched a book from Jessica's room. She knew that Jessica loved to read, and a good book would be the perfect addition to her relaxing bath.

As her mother read out loud, Jessica closed her eyes and let her mind drift away. The sound of her mother's voice and the warmth of the bath were the perfect combination.

The evening passed slowly, the only sounds being the turning pages of the book and the occasional laughter from Jessica. The stress of the day was slowly fading away.

After a while, Jessica's mother put the book down. She could see that Jessica was starting to drift off. She decided to let her daughter have some peace and quiet.

She left Jessica alone in the bathroom, the glow from the candles casting dancing shadows on the walls. The room was filled with the soothing scent of the incense and the quiet sound of the water.

As Jessica lay in the tub, she felt a sense of peace she hadn't felt in a long time. The stress and tiredness had completely vanished, replaced by a comforting warmth.

After a while, Jessica finally decided to get out of the bath. She wrapped herself in a towel and headed to her room, her body and mind feeling completely relaxed.

She put on her pajamas and climbed into bed, her eyes heavy with sleep. As she lay down, she could still smell the soothing scent of the incense on her skin.

Her mother came into her room, tucking her in and kissing her goodnight. "I hope you enjoyed the surprise," she whispered, her voice full of love.

"I did, mom. Thank you," Jessica replied, her voice barely above a whisper. She gave her mother a tired smile, her eyes slowly closing.

Her mother quietly left the room, leaving Jessica to her peaceful sleep. She knew that her daughter would wake up feeling refreshed and ready for another day of studying.

Jessica fell asleep almost immediately, the stress of the day long forgotten. The peaceful night was a perfect end to a relaxing evening.

That night, Jessica had a peaceful sleep, her dreams filled with the soothing scent of the incense and the sound of her mother's voice. The bath was exactly what she needed.

When she woke up the next morning, Jessica felt refreshed and ready to take on the day. The surprise bath had worked wonders, helping her relax and unwind.

As she sat down to study, she couldn't help but smile. The surprise bath had been a beautiful gesture of love from her mother, a comforting reminder that she was not alone in her struggles.

That day, Jessica studied with a renewed energy, her mind clear and focused. The stress of the exams seemed less daunting, thanks to the relaxing surprise from her mother.

That evening, as Jessica sat down for dinner with her mother, she couldn't help but express her gratitude. "Thank you for the bath, mom. It really helped me," she said, her voice full of warmth.

Her mother smiled at her, her eyes filled with love. "I'm glad it helped, sweetheart. Remember, you're stronger than you think. You've got this," she said, giving her daughter an encouraging nod.

With that, Jessica went back to her studies, her heart filled with love and gratitude. She knew that no matter how stressful college could be, she had a loving home to return to.

And so, the weekend passed, filled with love, relaxation, and a lot of studying. The surprise bath was a beautiful memory, a reminder of her mother's love and care.

Jessica knew that she would always treasure this weekend. It was a simple gesture, but it had a profound effect on her. It gave her the strength and motivation to face her exams.

As Jessica returned to college, she carried the memories of the relaxing surprise with her. And with it, the knowledge that no matter how tough things got, she had a home to come back to.