Starting over Chapter 24

Please keep in mind this is a fiction story

Chapter twenty four
Ben woke up the next morning alone in bed. He found a note on his nightstand and read it “Ben, Last night was great, I didn’t want to wake you and I’ve got loads to do today. I’ll see you tonight. Love you always and forever, your Meg” Ben laid back and read the note once again, he stretched out and decided to get up and go for a run. The holidays had been hectic with Meg’s parents visiting and all parties so he felt it was time to get back into routines. As he entered the bathroom he saw something on the mirror. It was another note from Meg telling him she’d miss him and couldn’t wait to see him dressed up in his “costume”. Ben was happy Meg hadn’t insisted on anything out of the ordinary, like being characters out of some Shakespeare play so he had to dress up in tights but his tux and some fabulous masks instead. Derek and Sarah were to do the same too. He went to the phone and called his brother to see if he was up for a run and they decided to meet up out on the beach. More than one head was turned as they ran along the beach walk, this time of the year it was mostly tourists on the beach the locals didn’t like the winter weather. As they got back outside their houses they stopped to stretch after their run. They heard someone whistle “Hey good looking” a group of girls in their mid-twenties called “Hey there, happy new year” Derek called back. “Derek, don’t be such a tease” Ben pushed him so he lost his balance and the girls giggled. This was a routine they’ve always done as young. “I can’t help it” Derek replied and grinned “I’m just in a good mood” he said as he got up from the sand and brushed it off “This year’s been good to me” he went on and Ben was now quick to put his other foot down in the sand as he prepared for a counterattack from Derek. “It has, hasn’t it” he agreed “Who would have thought that one of our best business years would go hand in hand with finding us each a beautiful woman” They both laughed and had long ago forgotten about the young women. They said bye and went into their houses.

Ben showered and then headed out first to the Java web for some coffee and a quick check everything was ok. When he was done there he went downstairs to the Deep “Hi there Mark, already here?” he said when he saw Mark behind the bar “Well you know me, I want to have everything under control when I’m in charge” Ben walked over “Have I told you lately how happy I am to have you employed?” Mark laughed “You’re crazy Ben you know that?” Mark replied “Well I am” Ben was serious and reached for something inside his jacket pocket “Now Mark, don’t be your stubborn self and please accept this bonus from me” Ben handed him a check “You have done such a great job this year and I’m very grateful you’re taking care of things here tonight so I can be with Meg at the hotel” Mark looked at the check and then put it away “It’s New Year’s and I don’t want to argue so thank you Ben, you’re a very generous boss” they shook hands “Although I’m starting to regret agreeing to work” Ben looked shocked, a night like New Years were a great night for tips as people drank quite a lot and it also meant a lot of tips “How come?” “Haven’t you heard? Haven’t Meg told you?” Ben shook his head “Told me what?” Mark put down the bottles he had in his hand “The rumor has it she’s arranged for Bon Jovi to come play at the party tonight” Ben starred at him “No way, a band like that don’t play a small hotel New Year’s party” Mark shrugged his shoulders “Well that’s what the rumors says. She has been advertising for a big band playing” “She’s not told me anything, to be honest she’s been secretive about it” Ben thought about when Meg had quickly hung up the phone just before Christmas when he came into the room, back then he hadn’t given it much thought but again Meg had distracted him…. He grinned. “So Ben, what are you doing now?” Mark asked. “Just thought I’d check a few things in the office and then I’d head over to the hotel” Ben answered “Could you keep an eye on things here, I just wanted to pop out on a quick errand” Mark asked “Sure thing, the front door’s closed isn’t it?” Mark nodded “Great, you just go ahead and take your time”

A couple of hours later Ben left the office, wished Mark and the others who had arrived happy new year and went over to the hotel. He saw the lights were on in Meg and Sarah’s office so he went straight in. Meg was on the phone but motioned for him to come inside. Ben casually sat down on the corner of her desk. Meg hung up eventually and stood so she could kiss Ben “Mmm, that’s what I call a welcome” Ben said and held her close “I missed you this morning” He whispered as he kissed her close to her ear and down her neck “Sorry about that” Meg said “But I had tons to do here” Ben kissed Meg on that special spot on her neck he knew would have her surrendering “No Ben” Meg moaned. “I don’t have time” he covered her lips with his to quiet her and Meg did indeed surrender. They were still kissing when someone knocked on the door and entered “Meg” Ben heard a man’s voice “Oh sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb” he continued. Meg pulled away from Ben “No worries, come on in Jon” Ben turned around and to his astonishment he was face to face with one of the most famous rockers in the world. “Jon, let me introduce you to my fiancé Ben Evans” Meg said “Ben, this is Jon, he and his band are playing here tonight” Ben was totally taken by surprise as he shook his hand “Nice to meet you Mr Jovi” he said and then remembered “That’s not your name, sorry” Jon laughed “No worries you can call me Jon, Mr Evans” “And you can call me Ben” Ben said and looked at Meg “How?” his short question was “Contacts” Meg laughed “I’m sorry Anja isn’t coming” she looked at Jon “She and the others are stuck back in Europe due to the snow” he nodded “Yeah, I heard about that. I just wanted to say thank you for everything you’ve done for our families” Meg smiled “That was the least I could do, I’m so happy you wanted to come and play here tonight” “It’s quite an unusual session, but we talked it over and thought it would be nice to do a different kind of show” Jon answered her. “So, was there anything you wanted” Meg just realized “No, I just wanted to say thank you and tell you that we’re all set” “Great” Meg answered “You all enjoy yourselves with your families for the rest of the day and I guess I’ll see you on stage tonight” “Looking forward to it, the kids are already down in the pool area having fun” Jon left the office and Ben pulled Meg back into his arms “You’re sneaky, are you sold out as well?” Meg nodded “Good, that way those who don’t come here can go to the Deep” Meg kissed him softly “Sorry about that, next time we’ll have something big on we’ll do it together” she untangled herself from his arms “I need to go check the kitchen, want to come?”
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