“Oh.. umm.. Benny.. I don’t know. Everything is so perfect right now. You know? Maybe I can have some time to think about it?” Oh, Ben.. Why did you have to ask me that?
I hope I’m not being too selfish. This is the first time in my life that I have ever been an independent woman. There is this feeling of accomplishment, where I can walk with my head held high. I earn my keep now and I can be close to him without having to owe him anything.
“You’re right, Baby. I’m sorry to rush things. If it weren’t for the hotel opening up, I suppose I would have waiting just a little bit longer before asking you.” He gives me a devilishly handsome smile and wink. “Think it over and just know, in any case, that you’re welcome to come and go as you please. Consider what’s mine, is yours.” Anxiously, h
