Miranda was home now. Andy had waited up for her, glancing at the clock it was latish.

Miranda quietly set down her bag on the hall table, slipped off her Louboutins, silently making her way to the kitchen.

Switching on the light. ''Andréa.''

Andy had Cordelia make the twins what they liked for dinner, discovered Miranda liked ravioli too, and set it aside and Andy had heated it up after getting a text from Roy.

Part of her wanted to be icy and snide to Andy but just couldn't be, had spent tonight in Nigel's office deliberately going over a shoot, lens by lens of a eighty images, Miranda mainly made Nigel have almost cardiac arrest and perhaps was thankful he was bald or he'd be pulling his hair out with her narrowed eye and lip purse all to simply avoid Irv, Miranda was glad to be right now slipping onto the stool next to Andy. Home.

A plate was set for her and her medication with a chilled Pellegrino. Schooling her ivory face to be impassive, Andy was too good for her and making this so difficult. Miranda had vowed that she cannot and could not feel this. Even if Miranda could see in Andy's brown eyes the missing pieces of her heart she'd searched for and it had taken her so long to find her.

Saw that look in Andy's eyes was the one. Her one. Her person. Inwardly sighing, Miranda could still be a friend to Andy though. The love part couldn't be or happen between them. It had been stirred up by Zelda's potion on Andy.

Miranda cared about Andy too much to risk the curse hurting and killing Andy.

Even if Andy without spells and enchantments hated her.

''Did you get our photos at the zoo?''

Miranda chewed, her eyes telling Andy she had. Glistening pink coral lips moistened from a sip of water.

''Car and Cass had a blast today. You would have liked it. I know you would.''

Would she? Miranda knew with Andy she'd enjoy anywhere. Wished she had time to not be Miranda Priestly for a day or a week no a month. That would be amazing.

Miranda's sharp cheekbone muscles twitched with the urge to give Andy something she'd never graced her with a true smile at Andy's words about her girls.

''So you have to come with us to Brooklyn Grange Urban Farm on Sunday. No excuses, I won't take no for an answer.'' Andy stated, hopeful Miranda wouldn't find a reason to not come along with them.

''Just no couture or heels with soil. I know Cass and Car will love it. You might also Miranda.''

Miranda found herself inclining her head in agreement. If it meant so much to Andy she would do so and come along. There goes her planned resistance to Andy and keeping her distance from her.

''Perhaps it would be an experience I should try. With you.'' Miranda was leaning across from Andy.

Andy's eyes sparkled flirty on her. ''Yeah Miranda a must try. Sunday it is.''

Clearing her empty plate, Andy's hand was caught by Miranda's fingers.

''Andréa will you go to the Gala Ball with me? Its tomorrow night.''

Andy's hand was still brushed by Miranda's, held in hers. ''Sure.''

Andy felt like she was going to the prom except she was in the tux.

Andy looked in the hall mirror, trying to tie a Brioni bow tie, how did guys do this. This was the third try. No luck.

Felt ivory fingers on her. ''Turn.''

Andy took in Miranda tonight, she looked absolutely exquisite in midnight blue gown and Harry Winston wreathe diamonds and her silver hair swept back off her face.

Tying it for Andy who gave her a crooked dimpled smile catching Miranda's eyes that sparkled on her. The perfect shade of blue.

Andy was almost losing herself deep inside Miranda's intimidating blue eyes tonight. Holding her warm brown eyes then looking away from Andy.

The next time Miranda's eyes looked her way, Andy wished Miranda's eyes would stay on hers and know how she felt about her. See it, how much she loved her.

Tonight had gladly wore a penguin suit for her. Brioni fit Andy wonderfully. Miranda's hands began smoothing down broad shoulders as Andy offered her arm gallantly to Miranda who took it.

Roy was driving them.

Miranda's rogued lips were close to Andy's ear as they arrived for Runway's Gala Ball telling Andy about who was attending. Miranda was announced as she was on Andy's arm. Snapping photos of the couple.

Irv Ravitz saw Miranda with him.

Who in the hell was this dicknose? With his hair in a ponytail, looking like a male model for GQ as Miranda's date. Tall and handsome and probably kayaked on the Hudson. Irv approached, determined that Miranda's date take a hike.

If Miranda wanted to keep her position, Irv smiled salaciously La Priestly was going to have to assume a position. On her knees.

Andy thought the mega-assholery of Miranda's ex Stephen was something to experience but that was nothing compared to the mega-assholery of Irv Ravitz.

Andy caught him looking at Miranda's cleavage.

Stroking Andy's arm in warning, Miranda waspishly suggested to Andy. ''Please get us two champagnes.'' Pecking Andy's cheekbone lightly.

Andy enjoyed the momentarily brushing of Miranda's lips on her skin. Champagne she would fetch, Andy would bring Miranda the moon if she asked for it. Andy went to get two flutes and seriously felt like she wanted to lam one on Irv for even thinking sexual thoughts of Miranda. The way his piggy squinty eyes roamed Miranda's curves.

If he looked at Miranda one more time like that, Andy was going to man up by knocking him out. Blame her new body full of testosterone.

Andy definitely maybe was a little new to being a guy for the last few days but she would never look at someone as beautiful as Miranda like she was a sex object and nailable. Irv was leering lasciviously at Miranda, Andy wasn't blind. Andy looked back to see Miranda talking with an older woman.

Tess Mahoney looked very bored as Miranda spoke of Runway and its 75 year history. Tess's face perked up at him. Who on earth was he?

''Miranda who is he?''

Miranda blinked then stared at Tess who meant Andrea coming up to them.

Tess Mahoney was old enough to be Andy's grandmother.

''That is Andy, my date and also both my daughters nanny.''

Tess looked at Miranda. Nanny!?

''I would love to have your nanny for a night or babysitting me.'' Miranda swallowed hard. Andy was not an escort. Miranda had to do this for Runway, approaching Andy, swallowing her champagne in one much needed gulp. Andréa was going to hate her. Compromising Andy to benefit her own personal gain.

''Andy will you do me a small favour.'' Blue eyes hopeful Andy would do this for her. Miranda would give Andy anything.

Andy smiled at her. ''Anything Miranda.''

''Flirt with Tess Mahoney. Please do this for me.'' Holding Andy's eyes.

Andy caught Tess's wrinkled eye staring at her. Waving flirtatiously. Fine. For Miranda she'd do this, by complimenting the millionaire future investor but this Tess Mahoney better not be handsy. Andy had her virtue to protect.

Tess had commandeered Andy for the last hour as Andy kept being the charming Midwestern girl she was raised to be, enchanted as a hunk.

Tess Mahoney was hanging on every word of Andy's even her Mom's wholesome recipes. Miranda watched Andy across the room, Tess touched Andy's arm and chest. Stroked it. Miranda had been counting. Did she just pinch Andy's…

Enough was enough. Andy wasn't a party favour. Miranda didn't care about the consequences just Andy.

Not hearing Andy telling Tess all about Runway and mainly about the brilliance of Miranda at the helm of it.

Approaching Miranda only heard Andy answer Tess's question of what brought Andy to Manhattan. ''I've had my heart set on moving and living to NYC since I was a little girl.''

Tess just threw her head back cackling in amusement. Not realising that was truth. No, they didn't make guys like Andy. Quite one of a kind.

Irv Ravitz, Andy saw was close to her silvery beauty, Irv briefly talking to Miranda which made, her face grow stricken at Ravitz leaning close to Miranda's ear, Andy stilled. Irv was leaning and smirked at Miranda's discomfort.

If only Andy could read lips. What had Ravitz just said to upset Miranda about?

Irv smiled appreciatively at Miranda. ''I want sex Miranda and my patience ends, ditch Mr Eye candy. I want you tonight.'' Miranda excused herself.

Andy's cheekbone was pecked by the wealthy lady she'd spent half tonight talking to. Proud of herself. She did it. Andy's mother's butter tart recipe came in handy.

Andy was looking for Miranda.

Unloosening her black bowtie.

Andy found her in the powder room, Miranda didn't look up at her, and Andy saw her own reflection looking very pleased with herself-himself. ''We got it.'' Holding a cheque out, presenting it to Miranda with a grin.

''Tess Mahoney is your new life investor with Runway.''

It was a huge amount more than Miranda could hope for. All thanks to Andréa.

Miranda looked up, her eyes wet and tremulous.

''You've been crying.'' Andy gave her a pocket square. What did Irv say to her?

Andy knelt down. ''Come on Miranda it's not like you prostituted me. Tess is old enough to be my grandmother. Though she did pinch my bum a bit.''

Miranda sniffed in a way that meant more tears. Andy teased lightly. ''No tears over my bum. It's getting feeling back. Already. About five minutes ago.'' Andy trailed off at more of Miranda's tears.

''What is it? Can I fix it for you?'' Miranda shook her head despondent.

Andy wasn't asked to hold her but did as Miranda was now in her arms.

Miranda's shoulders shook. ''Ravitz wants to sleep with me and I-I wish I was just back to being Miriam Princhek tonight.''

''Miriam is?'' Andy looked confused at her.

Miranda was still held by Andy. ''Miriam is my real name. Andy.''

''Miriam.'' Andy repeated it as Miranda made a face at it.

''Only my Aunts know. James or Stephen never knew my name.''

Andy digested what Miranda told her, that Irv Ravitz wanted to go bed with her. Wiping her tears gently as Miranda leaned her cheek into Andy's warm palm.

''Irv hasn't?'' Andy would castrate the prick if he'd forced or touched Miranda in any untoward way.

Miranda shook her head at Andy. ''No. Irv hasn't. Tonight he wants me too.''

''He's not having you. It will not happen. Tonight or any other time.'' Not one part of Ravitz especially his nether region was coming in contact with Miranda.

That slimy sleazy scumbag.

Miranda had just realised how close she was to Andy in her arms. ''I must look awful.''

''No you look beautiful.'' Andy assured.

''Andy glib is not a trait I admire in a date.''

Date. Miranda considered this, them a date. Andy wiped a few tears off her ivory skin.

Miranda winced in the mirror at her mascara, but saw Andy meant her words to her. Fixing her apparently not tear proof mascara.

''I think right now you need a tour of the kitchens Miranda.'' Dawning on Miranda, no one including Irv Ravitz would see her leave this way.

Andy was always looking out for her. Hugged again.

Texting Roy on Miranda's phone, Andy protectively took her arm to take her home.

''Shall we Ms Princhek.''

Miranda leaned into Andy. ''Yes, take me home Ms Sachs.''

Miranda felt like they were like two naughty teenagers sneaking out of something they should be attending, led through the kitchens of the rooftop function. Unnoticed on the curb both saw Roy was there as Andy had promised.

On the townhouse doorstep Miranda turned back to Andy, her lips forming into a smile at Andy, trailing her hand on Andy's arm. ''Thank you Andy.'' Leaning up to Andy, kissing her cheekbone softly.

''Goodnight Andy.''

Andy held her blue eyes, inhaling her and her perfume. ''Goodnight Miriam.''

Earning a full smile from Miranda as she went upstairs.

Miranda smiled into her pillow tonight. Liked how Andy said Miriam.

Yearning would love to be as carefree as she once was as Miriam if only for a month.

If Only.

Miranda closed her eyes well even Miranda Priestly could dream.

6am blared on her nightstand alarm clock. Miranda switched it off not turning it to snooze. She had to get up.

Today would be hard avoiding Irv Ravitz and his out of control libido. Maybe she'd use magic just this once to avoid him. Break her rules.

Rubbing her vivid blue eyes this morning. Miranda yawning got up and pulled on her robe and stepped into the marble luxury bathroom. Slipping off her robe and silk nightgown, naked.

Turning on the shower, Miranda's ivory skin smoothly moistened under the warm inviting spray as she let out a moan and showered, relaxing under the wet current. Running her long tapered fingers through her red hair. Last night beside Andy was lovely, thinking about her kiss under the spell before Andy was enchanted was perfect. Andy's lips were so appealing. Scolding herself. Andy wouldn't remember it.

When Melusine and Zelda returned all of this would be over.

Taking a towel from the towel rack that had heated it up for her.

Turning, blue eyes growing huge, looking into the fogged up mirror.

Andy heard a loud gasping scream from upstairs.

Rushing upstairs, Andy blinked at a naked redhead no older than seventeen with Miranda's bright eyes in her bathroom.

''Miranda?''