"Miranda as much as I want to feel those gorgeous lips of yours on mine...and believe me, I want that more than I can say, I have to make a clean cut break from Nate first. I'm sorry..." Andy rambled.
She felt Miranda's finger on her lips, stalling her explanation. "Shh, it's fine. I understand, Andrea." Miranda removed her finger. "I must apologize. I said it was just going to be dinner and I should have stuck to that. Although..." She sighed "...if I may say so, I don't regret the way your lips felt on mine. I want you to take all the time you need." She offered, taking her hand and squeezing it.
"I'm just...I don't want you to think that I'm rejecting you. I…uh...gosh, why does this have to be so complicated?" Andy asked, her eyes closing as tears spilt from under her eyes lids.
"I know, darling. It speaks for you and your character that you want closure before...well, you know." Miranda said gesturing between them. "Now, more importantly, can I offer you a room in a hotel? It would make me feel a lot better knowing you are safe tonight." She asked still holding Andy's hand.
Andy looked up and nodded. A small sob escaped and she finally broke down over how bad her situation at home had become and how sweet Miranda was treating her.
"Come here, darling. Let me hold you." Miranda said pulling the young woman against her. After a while, Miranda pulled back and gave the driver a set of new instructions. "Roy, be a dear and drive Andrea to the Plaza."
Roy tipped his hat and smiled into the rearview mirror. "Yes, Miranda."
Miranda took her phone out while Andy dabbed at her face and attempted to calm down some more.
"Hello, this is Miranda Priestly speaking. I'd like to know if my standard suite is available?" She listened to the reply. "Yes, tonight...for a week at least...No, not the company card but my personal one...I would like the minibar and the snack bar fully stocked too. Thank you, we'll be there shortly." Miranda hung up and glanced at the woman beside her, noticing how her mouth hung open in disbelief.
"Did you just order a suite in the Plaza hotel for me?" Andy asked hesitantly.
"Of course. I must say the whirlpool in the middle of the suite at the Four Seasons is much more acceptable, but the Plaza has a nice one in the en-suite." She said looking out the window.
"Wow!" Andy breathed. "You know, I would have settled for a room at the YMCA, but this is...I...uh...I don't know what to say, Miranda." Andy admitted, slightly stunned as they drove up to the hotel.
"I'm just making sure you get what you deserve," Miranda said. "Now, we are almost there and although I would usually be happy to take you up to the suite, I don't think it would be a good idea."
Andy raised a questioning eyebrow.
"Well, you previously only said the word kiss and I couldn't contain myself so I probably wouldn't be very..." Miranda licked her lips. "...good...or as well behaved as I ought to be." She stated.
Andy almost wet herself at the thought of them between the sheets of this expensive hotel suite. Suddenly she was very flustered. "I...sure...yes, of course." She stammered "I wouldn't be able to resist you...I uh...my god, it's hot in here." She said and chuckled nervously as she fanned herself.
"May I ask one thing?" Miranda said softly.
Andy nodded quickly.
"May I ask for a very innocent goodnight kiss?" Miranda asked, blushing at the thought of going any further with the beautiful young woman. "I promise, I'll be good."
Andy nodded and slowly leaned in for their goodnight kiss. She closed her eyes, wanting to savor every second of the moment.
Once again their lips touched and Miranda released a ragged breath. She was burning up with desire. They parted and as promised, it had remained sweet and innocent.
"Miranda, you have been so perfect tonight. You've treated me like no one ever has." Andy admitted breathlessly, almost swooning.
"You deserve it and so much more, darling," Miranda whispered, still affected by the younger woman.
They pulled up outside the hotel and as Andy was about to leave, Miranda grabbed her hand. "Call me, once you are settled in."
Andy nodded and left with rosy cheeks into the fancy hotel.
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Once home Miranda leaned against the door and smiled. She never would have thought that her indecent proposal to the woman would turn into something like this.
This.
What was it really?
She was hoping to win the woman's heart because she had realized she'd already invested her own.
Moving upstairs with a glass of wine, she got ready for bed, keeping her cell phone nearby, just in case her Andrea called.
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Andy felt like she was about to go nuts when she was led to her suite. She couldn't stop gasping in shock over the beauty of the suite and Miranda's generosity.
"This is your suite Ma'am. It's the Penthouse Suite, which also includes the butler service. You can call me anytime, day or night, on the number that is right next to every phone. My name is Richard and I have already stocked up the wet bar and the snack bar as requested by Ms Priestly. The clothes and cosmetics she has requested will arrive shortly. If you need assistance setting up the entertainment system feel free to ask, otherwise I have a manual for you next to each Device. The upper floor is the master suite and en-suite. And finally..." Richard turned to Andy and saw her impressed face. Andy took the small pause as her cue and tip him but he waved her off when she started rummaging in her purse. "...finally, Ms Priestly has already provided a more than generous tip so there is no need to do so at all. Please, just enjoy your stay here. I will be hanging the clothes into the foyer of your suite unless you want to have them elsewhere?"
"The foyer is fine, thank you, Richard. Really, thank you so much." Andy smiled.
Richard smiled in return and left for the night. Andy went straight upstairs to her suite. She couldn't believe she actually had two floors to herself. She explored the entire suite before happily flopping on the king-sized bed.
Checking her phone, she saw numerous missed calls from Nate. She sighed as she was hurled back into reality quickly. She had never been more certain than she now was, that she needed to end the relationship, and soon. She wrote him a quick text.
"We need to talk. I will come by tomorrow once you're sober. Until then don't call me."
She hit send and noticed he hadn't been online for an hour or so. She figured he'd probably passed out once again.
Rising from the bed, she went downstairs to get herself some water and a little snack. She spotted the hanger holding various items of clothing. There was a note with golden letters attached.
I hope you can settle in well. I thought you might need some sleepwear and a new outfit for tomorrow. MP.
She took the silk pyjamas and glanced at the label, a small grin forming on her face.
Of course, they just had to be the right size.
She moved back up to the bedroom and changed out of her dress and into the pyjamas, loving the feeling of cool silk against her skin. She honestly felt like a princess.
Getting comfortable in bed, she decided to call Miranda.
"Andrea, have you settled in okay?" Miranda asked instead of a hello.
"Hey there, lovely." Andy grinned happily. "I am very much settled in. Thank you so much for...well, for everything. I feel like a princess." She admitted. "There's only one thing that is, in fact, missing..."
"Make sure to tell Richard he will gladly get it for you," Miranda stated.
Andy chuckled. "Okay, but don't be surprised when he comes to your house and drags you to the hotel."
Miranda joined in with the laughter and they both chuckled together for a few moments.
When their amusement died down, Miranda spoke softly. "I miss you too, darling..."
TBC