What I Want

Chapter 33: Surprises, Suspense, & Street Trash

Ben led Mal to their suite with a bit of a bounce in his step, thrilled to see how Mal would react to his wedding gift, or rather, gifts. He had managed to finish the spare room earlier than he anticipated, so he had time to make two more rooms from scratch. He hoped Mal would like it too. Knowing her, she would tell him it was too much, but to him, nothing was too much for her. But enough of those thoughts for now, as he had arrived at the heavily guarded red double doors that led to the royal suites. Mal was a little confused when Ben used a biometric scanner to unlock the doors. She had never seen such technology before, but Ben would explain it to her later. He was eager to show Mal his surprise for her.

Ben then led her down the long hallway, passing his parent's suite on the way. Eventually, they came upon a single dark purple wooden door surrounded by a sapphire colored door frame. The door was obviously pretty thick, and most likely bullet proof, but it certainly looked old. Next to it was another biometric scanner. Ben took security, especially when it came to his family, very seriously. Having the latest security tech was essential. Mal heard the door unlock after Ben had put his hand on the scanner, watching as the lights flashed brightly on the screen. She was about to walk in when Ben stopped her.

"Allow me, madam," Ben grinned, picking her up bridal style, like he had done so many times before.

"Chivalry?" Mal groaned.

"That, and tradition. It is traditional for the groom to carry the bride over the threshold."

"Screw tradition. I can walk perfectly fine."

"Do this, for me please? It would mean a lot."

"Ugh, fine, but you owe me."

"Trust me," Ben whispered suggestively into her ear,"I'll pay you back over and over again."

This, of course, sent shivers down Mal's spine. The things this man did to her with just his words. She clung to his shoulders as he kicked the door open and stepped inside. Mal had never seen a grand living space like this. Everything was so pristine and glossy. The walls were painted powered blue. The long couch was made of leather and of a lavender color, complementing her hair, and a matching love seat on one side of it and a reclining chair of the same material on the other. A cherry wood coffee table stood in front of it. Up against the wall was the largest flat screen TV Mal had ever seen. On the wall behind the couch was a wall of one way glass windows overlooking the kingdom. In front of the windows was a large oak wood dining table with 10 matching chairs, all hand made. To Mal's left was a medium sized kitchen with a small island in the middle, which held the dishwasher and sink. On one side of the kitchen was just a stove with a built in oven and a big silver fridge and freezer. On the back wall of the kitchen was a bunch of drawers and cabinets filled with every cooking utensil available. On the right side of the kitchen there was a large granite counter with a window over it that opened up toward the dining table. To Mal's right was a long hallway, which contained a bathroom on one side of it and a small bedroom on the other. At the end of the hallway was obviously the master bedroom.

"Is this ours, Ben?" Mal asked softly.

"It sure is, Mal. This is our place. This is our home."

"It's beautiful, Ben. I love it."

"Wait till you see your wedding presents. I think you'll love them."

"I don't doubt that."

Ben then led her down the hallway toward the master bedroom before opening the lavender door. Mal gasped when she saw what was inside. Laid out in front of her was a king sized bed enveloped in a purple blanket with blue floral accents spread sparsely around it with a bunch of matching pillows. The bed was laid on a hard black wooden frame with a matching headboard. The night stands were of the same color as the bed frame, small lamps placed on each side. Above her was a large white fan, and the walls were painted with an off white color. To her right were two massive his & her closets and a door that lead to the master bathroom. On the wall next to the door were three good sized black wood book shelves. And to her left was another wall of one way windows.