Never Meant To Love You

Preparation

Ben walked around his favorite property looking at everything he had prepared to make his and Miranda's "special date" amazing. He had decided to let date twelve be the date they finally have sex. Specifically because it would be her weekend off and they would get to spend more time together. He knew once they consummated their relationship he wouldn't want her to leave.

He was excited for them to finally make love because after the gala it was difficult for them not to touch each other without immediate arousal. He wanted to do it at his favorite property because it was where their first date happened.

Ben knew Miranda said she didn't care for romance but he wanted to be romantic anyway because she deserved that experience. So he ordered beautiful, large bouquets for every room. He ordered some of his favorite body wash and some he believed she would like as well as lingerie and lounge clothes since he told her she didn't need to bring anything. He even bought a few outfits for her to choose from when she left for work Monday morning. He planned for it to be a weekend event for them. He got her favorite wine and champagne as well as a fruit tray with toppings. He did everything he thought would make their night romantic and magical.

He finished up at the house and drove the 45 minutes back into the city because he needed to be at the club for some inventory and deliveries. He was also interviewing a manager so that he wouldn't have to be there for everything anymore.

Ben stood by the back door explaining to the delivery guy where to take things when a woman came through the back door.

"Hello, can I help you?" Ben asked.

"Yes, I'm Patricia Brewer. I'm supposed to be interviewing for the manager position."

"Oh yes Ms. Brewer, I almost forgot. I'm Benjamin Warren the owner of the club. Let's go to the office and start the interview and then we can do a walk through and I can explain in more detail what I need," Ben said leading her up the stairs to the manager office.

"So Ms. Brewer tell me about yourself professionally and what about you would make you great for this position."

"Well professionally I'm very well rounded because I've been in hospitality as a waitress since I was 16 but working in night clubs since I was 21 years old."

"I started out as a bottle girl and a waitress because I worked two jobs. Then I became a bartender while still waitressing. Eventually I did become a manager at a small club but the club came up under new ownership and we didn't get along because he was a sexist jerk," Patricia explained.

"Wow, sorry you dealt with that. You are well rounded and would be able to work in any capacity. And you know how everything should operate," Ben spoke.

They continued the interview and then walked her around explaining how he liked things to go. "Well that was everything and I do believe that you are the best candidate for the job. We can negotiate your salary back in the office but when do you think you can start?" Ben asked.

"I can start Monday, thank you so much Mr. Warren," Patricia smiled.

Miranda decided to leave work early today because she was too anxious for tonight and she didn't have anymore surgeries today. Ben dropped by the night before giving her his black card and they almost had a argument because she didn't want hand outs or to be looked at as if she needed his money but he didn't see it that way.

"Ben I don't want nor do I need your black card. Do you think I'm one of those women that wants to be wined, dined and lulled into submission by giving me your credit card," Miranda fussed.

"Miranda I am not trying to use my money to make you submit to me. I just want to do something special and this is my way of showing you how much you matter to me. As a man, being able to provide for my woman is important. So I want you to get a mani/pedi and whatever else you want. Don't worry about giving it back because I have another one," Ben said pulling Miranda in and she just stared into his eyes with her lips pursed.

Miranda walked into the nail salon and told them what she wanted then she picked her color out. She sat in the chair and slowly placed her feet in the warm water as another lady came and began doing her manicure. Miranda decided to go with a burgundy color, gold designs and gold glitter. Once she was done getting her mani/pedi, she was getting ready to pay and leave her phone rang.

"Hello Benjamin," Miranda answered.

"Hey baby, I'm just calling to let you know that I will be to your apartment by 7pm to pick you up."

"Okay, I will be ready. I'm just leaving the nail salon after getting a mani/pedi like you suggested," Miranda said.

"I can't wait to see you and kiss those beautiful plump lips of yours....the ones on your face too," Ben said and Miranda gasped and blushed.

"Benjamin," Miranda said giggling as she got in her car.

"I'm sorry but all I can think about is our night at the gala....touching you. I can't wait to go further this time and make love to you."

"I'm excited too Benjamin and I've thought about it a lot too. I'm ready for you to kiss these lips too, not just the ones on my face," Miranda said seductively as she bit her bottom lip.

Ben groaned, "I can be to your place in 30 minutes and go ahead and start kissing those lips now," Ben said.

"No Benjamin I want the romantic night you planned before we have sex," Miranda chuckled.

"Before we make love," Ben corrected and Miranda rolled her eyes.

"Don't roll your eyes," Miranda Bailey.

Miranda's eyes widen and she looked around. "I didn't roll them," Miranda said sheepishly.

"I know that I may be coming at you fast with my feelings for you but I'm serious about how I feel. I just want you to know that I'm serious."

"I know that you are and even though I can still seem closed off I know I can trust and that I'm safe with you," Miranda replied.

Ben smiled at what she said but to be honest he was unsure about that. Her being with him and him being in the family business was dangerous and risky. He didn't want her to ever end up hurt or feeling lied to if she found out about what he was being forced to do.

"Well beautiful I have some more business to intend to but I will be there to pick you up in two hours," Ben said.

"Okay handsome, see you then."

Miranda blew out her breath and squeezed her thighs together thinking about what would happen in a few hours. Her body tingled all over with nervousness and excitement as she began to drive home to get ready.