I walked out with hope and joy. I had a date.

Bey POV

After I left Shawn's house I went back to my hotel room. I can't believe he would yell at me like that.  I've never seen that side of him and I couldn't believe it. I sat on my bed and thought about the situation. It didn't make any sense. I missed him Shawn and I wanted to call him so bad but I knew he was probably still mad. He said I sounded like a child.... I only stutter when I'm scared. I don't know why I always fall for the wrong guys. I cried on my bed until I heard a knock on my door.

I opened it and Michael was there staring at me.

"You. dumb. bitch" he muttered.

"Michael what are you doing here? How'd you find me?" I was utterly perplexed. This nigga really had the nerve to show up here.

"Oh please, I'm one of the top lawyers in new York, if I want to find you, I can."

"What the hell do you want Michael?" I was starting to lose patience with him and I know he could tell.

"I lost my job bey" he pushed pass me and looked around. " because of you I'm not unemployed and struggling "

"What does that have to do with me?"

"That has a lot to do with you. ITS ALL YOUR FAULT." Michael started to lose his temper.

"Michael calm down. I didn't do anything I swear."

"YES YOU DID. YOU STUPID BITCH. YOU. DID. THIS. TO ME."

"Michael please calm down. I'm sorry. It wasn't me I swear."

"YOU AND YOUR DAMN FRIEND WERE PLOTTING ON ME. YOU MADE HIM LEAVE AND THAT IS WHY I GOT FIRED. SO SCREW YOU."

"THAT IS BULLSHIT. I DIDNT DO ANYTHING." I screamed back at him. I was scared.

"DONT LIE TO ME. DAMN  IT." Michael slapped me and I fell to the ground. He stood over me as I covered my face.

"WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU MICHAEL? I TOLD YOU I DIDNT DO ANYTHING."I held my face and felt blood on my hands.

"YOU STILL GONNA LIE TO ME BEY"

"I DIDN'T DO IT. " He kicked me and punched me in the face.

"DON'T LIE TO ME."

"I'M NOT." He punched me again. Every time I answered

him he would hurt me more and more.

I couldn't take it anymore so I told him I did it. He stopped and looked at me with disgust and then left.  I laid on the floor and cried myself to sleep. The next day I woke up and my head was banging. I slowly got up from floor and limped to the bathroom. My face was a mess. I had cuts and huge black eye. I knew I had to go to work but I couldn't show up like this. I put on some make-up and tried to cover up my bruises as much as possible. My eye was still black but not as bad as the day before. When I put the make-up on my black eye still showed. I got ready for work and put on shades.

I arrived at work and went straight to my office. It wasn't long until I heard a knock at the door.

I heard a voice and knew it was Shawn. I turned around and he looked at me like two types of crazy.

I didn't want to see him so I wanted to keep the convo short.

He asked me what was wrong but I didn't feel like talking I asked him what he wanted. He avoided the question and asked who hurt me. I didn't know why he cared. He was acting like such an ass before and now all of a sudden he wants to be there for me. Nigga you can most definitely miss with the bullshit.  He explained why he was so rude yesterday. It was because of what Jerome's mother did to him. I understood and forgave him but I still was upset. I eventually told him that Michael was the one that hit me and  Shawn lost it. He was about  to go find him and hurt him. He began yelling and talking about hurting him then he said something that I never thought he would say. He said I was his girl. I guess he does feel the same way about me. I continued to calm him down and he did. Then all of sudden he asked me out on a date. I was so thrilled and excited.  I said yes to his date and I Kissed him goodbye.

Tonight was the night of my date, finally.

I wore a red dress with my hair straightened. The dress was form fitting showing enough cleavage to make any man fall for me.  I put on some lip gloss and threw on some light make-up my black eye was now faded but I still had a little scar from Michael. Its 8 and Shawn should be arriving anytime soon. I put on my heels and brushed my teeth one more time.

I heard the door knock and Shawn stood in front of me with a bouquet of red roses. He was dressed in a tuxedo and a fresh haircut. He looked so fine.  I hugged him and boy did he smell good.

We walked outside and there was a limo waiting for us.

"After you ms. Knowles"

"Why thank you Mr. Carter" I got in and he slid in right next to me.

"So Shawn where are we going?" I asked with all curiosity.

"I'm not telling you  baby."

"Baby?" I gave him a questionable look.

"Were here." Shawn got out ,ignoring my question, and came around to open my door. He grabbed my hand and led me up the stairs to "vinnice guadmine" it was one of the most popular restaurants of all new York. We walked in and no one else was there. It was dim and roses flooded the floor. Music played softly in the background and candles lit the room. There was one table in the center of the room. It was small with a chair on each side. Shawn pulled my chair out and pushed me in.

A waiter came to our table with a bottle of champagne and menus.

"Shawn this is beautiful."

"Not as beautiful as you"

I blushed and looked over the menu and told the waiter what I wanted and Shawn did the same.

"Beyoncé you look amazing. "

"Thank you. You don't look too bad yourself."

"Look i know you said you didn't want to date right now but I was hoping we could take things slow. I want you and only you. You are so smart and talented.  I think about you all the time. My son loves you. I love y-- I care about you deeply. Beyoncé I want to be with you and I don't mind waiting. I want to treat you like a queen. You have to know I will never ever hurt you."

"I know. I know. I want to be with you but I'm scared Shawn. Understand where I'm coming from baby. Please. I want you but in due time"  I rubbed Shawn's face . He seemed content with my answer but I know he wants more.

I want to be with him but I'm not sure I'm ready to be back in the dating pool. Shawn has been there for me when I needed someone the most. I care about him so much and I don't want to mess us up, due to my insecurities.

"Thank you for being real with me bey."

"No problem but Shawn its Ok for baby steps."

"Ok imma need you to elaborate on baby steps because if I smack your ass or something. I think that should count as a baby step. "

I laughed too damn hard when he said that. This is exactly why I need his crazy ass in my life.

"Yes Shawn I guess I'll let you add that to the baby steps, but  if you would like to call me baby or spend the night. Little things, but things like sex...I wouldn't be ready.."

"I understand bey completely. I wouldn't even ask about sex. I know the line baby but what about kisses. Can I kiss you on the lips or cheek?"

"We'll see."

"I guess we will." Soft music started playing "May I have this dance?" Jay asked holding out his hand.

"You may." I grabbed it and stood up walking to the dance floor with Shawn's arm wrapped around my waist. I laid my head on his chest and placed my hand in his while my other rested on his shoulder. He slid his hand on my back and we swayed to the music. It felt so nice to be in his arms. I looked up at him and he was staring at me. His lips looked so full and juicy. I could just lick 'em. The song ended and we separated. It was almost 10 so we got back in the car and drove to my hotel. We made small talk and I asked him about Jerome. Jerome was definitely more open now and they connect better. Bab misses me a lot. I miss him too. We made it to my hotel and the driver stopped.

"Bey you know you can't stay here forever"

"Yea yea I know but right now  I don't have enough time to go look for a new place."

"Well I have an apt a couple blocks down from where I live. I don't want you staying here anymore."

"Shawn its fine."

"No its not. That nigga knows where you stay and if he comes back and I'm not there to protect you. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do. I want you safe so I want you to go pack your stuff and let me take you. You'll love it. I promise." I felt so happy and touched by Shawn. He really cared about me. I got out and walked to the hotel.  Shawn was still in the car but I knew  he was coming out soon. I took the elevator to my floor and made it to my hotel room. My door was slightly open and Michael was standing there....

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