8

8

Out of all the people that could open the door it had to be Ben.

Damn universe, you are really enjoying playing with me.

Say something Miranda! Speak! Jesus Christ speak up because you are already making it too hard on yourself.

"Ben!" I called out with a shaky voice.

Hugo moved his head to me and there was a slight change from the way he has been looking at me the entire night in the restaurant.

Ben smiles at me while he kept glancing his eyes at Hugo who was still silent. Oh goodness my heart. I think my heart is going to jump out of my chest and I'm going to collapse.

"You're still up." I add.

"I couldn't sleep.” Ben answers. “I was waiting for you."

Ben's eyes moved to Hugo. "Who is he?" He asked, while pointing.

"He's a friend." I answered.

"Your little brother?" Hugo questioned.

"Her son. Name's Ben." Ben offered a handshake.

Every single time. He always does this when there are new guys he sees me with. He is kind of protective of me in some way and I kind of find it really a