Never Meant To Love You

The Gala

After the way Donte popped up at the club Ben decided to have a meeting with his managers of distribution. His father wanted to be in the room as well to see what was going on.

Ben came into the warehouse and walked down the hallway to the large conference room. His father sat at the head of the table as if he was the one running the meeting. But the other end of the table was saved for him.

"I've called you all here because I was approached by the leader of Vendetta. He basically threatened me by saying he will come after what he wants. He wants our operation and our territory. We are usually peaceful and have made that clear with all other operations and gangs here in Seattle," Ben spoke.

"I stood by the decision to be peaceful but if I need to bring out the Mr. Cain I use to be I will," Joel spoke up interrupting Ben and just looked at his father.

He didn't understand why he was at the meeting and why he was trying to take over.

"We should do whatever it takes to make it known that we run this city. And it's either going to continue to be peace or war. We also need to talk to other gang leaders and find out whose side their on and run the boy out of the city," Joel said.

"Boss his father is of the major gang leaders but they have a rocky relationship," one of the main leaders said.

"Maybe we can use that against him. What do you think son?"

Ben was quiet because he felt belittled and diminished by his father taking over the meeting. "I think that we should definitely prep and be ready for any attacks. As well as send out some men who can find out his plans so we can be ready," Ben finally spoke.

"That's a good idea too, but we need to send a message that we're not to be played with either. So prepare your people and we will inform you what to do to send that message. End of meeting," Joel said and everyone got up and left.

Ben walked over to his father and was silent for a moment before he spoke. "Dad what was that?"

"What do you mean son?" Joel asked in a calm and innocent tone.

"What was the point of wanting me to run this operation if you're still going to come in and take over the meeting I called for," Ben asked.

"Well son....the truth is I've always wanted to run it as father and son. So I'm not turning it over to you completely, I will still have a say about how things are done but you will be the face."

"How can I be the face of you were still doing most of the talking? I have to go get ready for the gala."

"Okay son see you tonight."

Ben walked out of the warehouse and got into the SUV and the driver drove him back home.

Miranda stood in the mirror staring at herself in the beautiful, red, off the shoulder, mermaid gown with a high slit up the thigh. It was the dress that Ben bought for her to wear to the gala. She hadn't felt this beautiful in a long time so she was excited to wear it out. She'd curled her hair and went for natural makeup so now she was just waiting for Ben to pick her up.

A moment later her doorbell rang and she grabbed her small handbag and headed towards the door. Miranda smiled as she opened the door and Ben looked her up and down.

Ben followed every curve in her body before coming up to her face and she looked so sexy and beautiful. He already felt this way about her but given the opportunity to dress up and accentuate everything was stunning.

"Wow Miranda you....you look gorgeous," Ben said and Miranda blushed.

"Thank you Benjamin, but you did help me pick it out. And you look so handsome in your tuxedo." miranda chuckled as Ben pulled her to him and kissed her lips quickly.