The Best Purchase

11

Miranda moved from off of his lap. Their impromptu sex session ended up on the weight bench.

"Okay we need to shower and then we have to go to the store to get Khalil's soccer stuff."

"Okay cool," Ben panted standing with her in his arms.

Miranda felt Ben's hand brush against hers and she looked over at him before sliding her hand in his. She rubbed her thumb across it repeatedly.

"We need to get him some cleats," Miranda remarked, scanning the shelves for the right size.

Ben nodded in agreement. "He is a great kid. I know he is going to be really great since he loves it so much,"

"I knowww, I can't believe I'm a soccer mom. Ohhh we can't forget shin guards and the long socks,"

Later that night Ben came into the room as Miranda laid on the bed strolling on her phone.

"Miranda, will you go on a date with me?" Ben asked shyly while rubbing the back of his neck.

"What?"

"Can you go on a date with me? I would like to take you out to continue getting to know you. I don't want to just know you physically. I want to know everything about you."

Miranda smiled and watched as he waited for her answer. She liked that the big strong man was nervous about a simple question. She could tell this was vulnerable and out of his comfort zone.

"Of course, I would love to go on a date with you,"

"Okay great, I'm thinking this Friday, somewhere nice."

"Friday is good for me,"

Friday quickly came and Miranda stood in the mirror doing her makeup. She hasn't worn makeup in a long time but after Ben asked her on a date he let her drive to a couple of stores to get whatever she needed.

She knew that Ben didn't care how she looked. He had seen her at her worst and still wanted her. However, that didn't stop her from curling her hair. She decided on a short-sleeved green asymmetrical neck knot dress and nude heels.

She looked up when it was a knock at her bedroom door. Miranda walked over and answered it.

Her eyes widened and then softened at Ben. He was standing with a black dress shirt, light tan pants, and shiny black dress shoes. He was so handsome. She almost wanted to tell him to forget going out and to come inside their bedroom and lock the door but then she saw the bouquet of red roses in his hand. The gesture alone made her heart swell. It was so sweet and thoughtful.

Again, she knew this was something he had never done before and it touched her so much.

"These are for you," he smiled handing them to her.

"Thank you so much. They are beautiful and it was so thoughtful." Miranda replied smelling them.

"Okay the restaurant is about a 30-minute drive," Ben informed taking her hand.

"Let me put these in water and then we can go,"

At the restaurant, Ben opened the car door for her and helped her out. Miranda slid her hand into his as they walked inside.

"Hi, welcome to Chandlers Prime Steak and fine seafood."

"Good evening. Reservations for Warren."

The hostess scanned her fingers down the list before grabbing two menus. "Okay, follow me right this way."

Ben pulled out Miranda's chair before taking a seat. "I'll get you all started with water and then your server will be with you momentarily."

"Do you want to do the dinner for two menu?" Ben asked after opening the menu.