This Love Is Ours (On Hold)

The Dinner Party

I woke up with noise coming from the living room and Ben right beside me noticing the same thing. We both got up to get dressed into our clothes we picked out for tonight. Ben wears a blue dress shirt that matches my dress, black jeans, black shoes and a blue tie to match his shirt. I wore a deep blue dress that fits my curves, sliver earrings with a matching bracelet, black heels and a black clutch, though I don't need one considering this is my house. I finished it off with my favorite perfume that Ben bought me for my birthday before we broke up after the........ Shooting. I still to this day shed a tear when I think about that day. We walked out to be greeted by ALL of our guest in the living room. I have no idea why no one came to wake us up. We said our hellos and I started to serve the food. Once we were all seated, we said our thanks and started eating.
"So, Dr. Bailey why are we here? You told us you had somethings you wanted to discuss with us," Alex said.
" Well, there are a few things I want to discuss. One is personal and the others have to do with the hospital," I replied.
"Well, Mandy get to the point! You know I don't like work being discussed at the table. It's time to eat and take a break from work that's why you are home," My father said. I have had it with this man and his comments on my life. Key word.... MY LIFE! When will he understand that. I don't know what is wrong with him. He was never this way before my divorce with Tucker. The worst part is that he was on Tucker's side and not mine. His daughter's. His own family. I glared at him and the tension was high.
"Well, I already told my family but I'm pregnant and I won't be able to do as much as I usually do. Meaning, I don't have the energy to yell at you all and this pregnancy is not going to end up like my last one. As for the hospital, you all need to stop acting like a bunch of damn fools. I will not be having this nonsense in my hospital. Grey, I get why you are mad but you need to stop letting your emotions affect your job. Hunt, number one: if you ever speak to me the way you did we will have a problem and you need to stop making scenes and punching people in my hallways. Look I will not tolerate this in my hospital. If this doesn't stop, the staff members who have never seen me before I met Ben will meet her soon. I don't have time for games. Callie, don't come to me about your girlfriend again unless it's serious. She is a grown woman and can speak for herself. I have been seeing a lot of people's relationships getting tied into their work. I don't want to do what Hunt did as chief, but I will. Trust me I hated that no intimacy rule and it didn't even affect me. I want you all to handle it yourselves, so this is a warning. If it doesn't stop I will take action. Look, I want to be a good chief. It's not easy for me and I know it hasn't been easy for any of you, but you have to work with me. I don't want this hospital falling apart again, no offense Hunt. So, take my warning and do something about it before I have to," I said. It was quiet. No one said anything and I wasn't sure what to do. I didn't want anyone to feel uncomfortable, but it had to be said.
"Okay. I don't know about anyone else,but I feel like a fool. I am sorry for that Bailey. I know we have all been all out of whack since everything has happened. I know a few of us, including me, have tried to tell you how to do your job, but believe me when I say you are doing great. We were all just saying how great you were doing before you came out. I just want to thank you for your hard work and congratulate both you and Ben on your new addition," Hunt said. That was easier than I thought everyone nodded in agreement and congratulated us both. We said our thank you's and finished eating. We talked and laughed. We all enjoyed ourselves and went home. I was finishing cleaning up while everyone was watvchng a movie. I put the last bit of food away and I ent to join the others. Ben seen me coming and he made room on the couch so I could lay with him. I got comfy and started watching the TV. The two characters kissed and then it was over- literally!
"Well that was a good movie. Okay, good night everyone. Miranada I'm sorry about today. We can talk about it more tomorrow. I love you goodnight," my dad said. He went to bed along with everyone else. I can never relax with my damn family! Me and Ben decided to watch a movie and cuddle. We decided to finish watching "The Notebook" and I went to make popcorn. I reached up to grab the popcorn out of the cabinet when I felt a pair of arms wrap around me. Ben. He grabbed the popcorn and threw it in the microwave with one hand still wrapped around my waist. I turn around in his arms and reach up to kiss him square on the lips. I sqirm out of his arms and hop on the counter. "Ben? Why did you chose me?"
"What do you mean?" He looks at me with confusion.
"Of all the women in the world, why chose me?"
"Well, I could ask you the very same question," he said jokingly. I glare at him and pout.
"Beeennn! I'm serious. I want know," I pout.
"I chose you because you are independent. You take control rather than let others take control for you. You toke the steering wheel when no one else would. You infatuate me and I had to get to know you. It wasnt like I wanted you. I didn't want to get to know you. I didn't want to marry you-" by then I had heard enough. If he didn't want me than why not back out. I was in tears because he just said he didn't want me he never did. I knew he was too good to be true. He looked into my eyes and wiped my tears, " I need you. Miranda I never wanted you because I needed you. I can't live without you. I don't know how to explain it but that's all I can say for anyone to understand." I punched him in the chest.
"I thought you were saying you didn't want to be with me. I thought you were saying you hated me. Ben, sometimes you are too sweet for your own good. But, thank you baby I love and I feel the same exact way," I kissed him with so much passion and then we went to our movie. He held me in his arms and watched the movie. I, on the other hand, couldn't pay attention because I was still in shock with his words. I guess that he is real and he is perfect. I still have yet to find a single flaw in this man and I don't want to. No matter what, he will always be perfect in my eyes.