"Hi Rose. How's it going?" I answered casually.
"Bella, did the box arrive?" Rose inquired. "Have you opened it?"
"Whoa Rose, slow down. Yes, the box was delivered to work and I waited to open it till this evening." I replied, trying to figure out what exactly she wanted to know.
"And you were happy with the contents?" she asked cautiously.
Nervously biting my bottom lip, I answered Rose, "Oh yes! I'm so happy, scared, and excited that he wants to see me again."
"Oh thank God!" Rose sounded relieved. "I saw him this evening and he thanked me for making the arrangement and said that he sent you a package. I just assumed it was his usual 'thanks, but I won't be fucking you again' package."
"Why would you assume that Rose?" I questioned.
"Bella, don't agonize over this, but he's never sent a package of any other kind to any woman before. He doesn't see the same woman twice. He auditions women, but never invites them back and sends them a piece of jewelry. It seems you're an exception." explained Rose.
"Why would he choose me? How many times has he done this before?" I replied, my voice full with fret.
Rose reassured me. "And this is why I said not to agonize! Don't worry and don't stress out. Apparently, you are exactly what he was looking for Bella. Everything will be fine."
"Okay, I'll try. And Rose, you know I wish you could tell me about him - anything at all, however, I trust you completely and am so thankful that you understand me helped me out." I said.
"Dommes don't break the code especially with another Dom like him. Just know you're in fine hands with him," said Rose. "And discovering him for yourself is more fun than me telling you all about him."
"I know, I know. Hey, lets meet-up for drinks or lunch soon. I'm sure after tomorrow I will be in desperate need." I told her.
"Why? What's happening tomorrow?" she asked.
"I begin working with our new artist in-residence, Edward Cullen." I said forebodingly.
It sounded like Rose choked on the other end of the phone. "Rose, you okay?" I asked.
After a minute of clearing her throat and catching her breath, Rose, in her typical calm fashion, "I think I've heard of him a time or two."