Hey guys, thank you for continuing on this journey with me. Let's see what is going to happen next, I know this chapter is only a small one, but you will see why. Much love RSD xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo.

*Ben's POV*

I had just finished a meeting with Queen Snow White and King Ferdinand early, so I decided that I wanted to surprise Mal. I was meant to see her tomorrow; but I couldn't wait. She meant so much to me; and I was over the moon that we were able to have a second chance. I was going to fight for us and I really hoped that things were going to develop further as I had really missed her since we broke up.

Since bumping into her in Ever After that night I felt like I was on cloud nine; she was everything that I wanted and more. I could be myself with Mal; I didn't have to hide, and she encouraged me to always be myself. No one apart from my parents, Chad and Az did this and I wanted Mal to be part of my life and I couldn't wait to share my life with her again.

I watched as Mal left the art gallery and my eyes lit up at the sight of her. I opened my mouth to call out to her, but I stopped when I watched as she spoke to a tall, muscular man who also walked out with her. I pulled one brow up in confusion – who was he? Mal didn't mention him before; I thought that what me and Mal had was something very special.

I couldn't help but growl when I watched Mal playfully shove him and in reaction he wrapped his arms around her waist and spun her around. It took everything in my power to not jump out of my limousine and confront them; I couldn't bear the fact that he had his hands on her. I know it was probably wrong to think like this; but this was something that always had bothered me in the past. I hated when other men came close to Mal; it always set my beast rage off.

I felt my heart start to burn as I watched as he placed Mal back onto the floor and he pressed a kiss against her right cheek. I quickly slammed my left fist against the car seat next to me; I really couldn't believe this. She never told me that I wasn't the only man that she was dating! I know that this probably wasn't any of my business, but I thought that I meant more to Mal.

I then watched as Mal linked his right arm and they walked casually down the street as they continued to laugh and carry on with each other.

"Dawson" I muttered as I tore my eyes away from Mal and looked in his direction.

"Yes my lord" he replied.

"Take me home please?" I asked politely. I needed to think about things; I didn't know where I stood right now. I knew that she told me that being with other men didn't mean anything to Mal – but did that also mean me as well? I hoped it didn't – Mal meant everything to me.

I slowly rolled my car window up as the limousine started to pull off; I couldn't believe it. Apparently, me and Mal weren't as serious as I thought – and this thought broke me.