AN: Here's My New WIP which is inspired by the Independent Film: Sleeping Beauty. This story will have strong adult themes and content.
Beta: Dorme99
Paring: Bella/Jacob
Rating: MA
Bella's Prologue: A Unique Beauty
She's got this kind of hope
Why don't we let her know
She's got this kind of love
Why don't we let her know
Maybe she got what she came for
Laying naked on the pine floor
Lonely we dance around the dying
Maybe she got what she came for
Don't be scared, I'm not here for your heart
Don't be scared, I'm not here for your reasons
Don't be scared, I'm just here for the radio
That plays in the background while you're asking me to go
Maybe she got what she came for
Laying naked on the pine floor
Lonely we dance around the dying
Maybe she got what she came for
-Julia Stone, "Maybe"
January 20th, 2012
All Bella could do is run with her lover at her side. They had them surrounded on all sides. Bella paused long enough to reach out for his strong hands. Bella used all the strength she had left to pull him closer to her body as Bella shook with fear.
"Jake, I wouldn't change anything about how we met! I love you, even after all we've been through," tears streamed down her face as his tan hand came up to capture the dew fall from her chocolate brown eyes.
Suddenly, Jacob's strong arms engulfed Bella's pettie and shaking frame. He first brushed his lips across her forehead before kissing her along her face until their lips met in a fiery kiss. To any onlooker it was clear that they were in love and they both seemed to be resigned to their fate.
"Bella, my darling beauty I adore everything about you. I want you to know that I did everything in my power to save us. I'm sorry our plans didn't work!"
Now it was Jake's turn to be comforted by his Beauty. His face was now riddled with tears like Bella's and they continued to whisper vows of love and devotion. Even though, they were right in the middle of hell.
July 4th, 2010 (One Year, Six Months and Sixteen Days Ago)
Bella was dreading telling her best friend the news. Not because he would be mad but she feared in his weakened state he might be unable to process it. They were sitting on the cliffs at First Beach watching the fireworks go off in front of them.
"I think I'm going to accept the scholarship from Georgetown University, but I want you to come with me. I can't imagine being on the other side of the globe without you Birdman," Bella confessed her plans to him with a weak smile on her face but she meant every word of it.
Meanwhile, Seth aka Birdman stared at her with weak eyes. Seth was not feeling like his usual bubbly self because today was one of his bad days. Today for what seemed like the millionth time in his life he was going through the twelve step process to kick addiction.
"I don't think so Bells; I would just be dead weight to you out there. Look at me Bella! I have one foot in the grave maybe it's best if you left me behind and forgot about me or this place; and especially Jacob!"
Of course, this was precisely what Bella had feared but she was prepared. She simply explained to Seth that she had not only secured funding for school but she had secured a high paying job, with a fair amount of fringe benefits.
"I have a facility lined up for you to go to and an apartment picked out for Birdman. Please just say you'll come with me and at least try to be a good boy."
There was no way he could refuse Bells when she pleaded with him. So Seth decided to give sobriety one last shot for Bella's sake. After all, he loved her with all his heart and never wanted to hurt her.
Bella looked around nervously before she dropped the big bomb on him, "We have to leave in a week. I have to register for classes get us both settled and on a schedule. Plus I need to do some kind of training before I can start working."
"As long as we have each other, I don't care when we leave Bells. I doubt my family will even notice I'm gone. Besides, best friends stick together," Seth smiled at his best friend.
In reality, Seth wanted so much more from her but he knew his time on earth was winding down. He could no longer continue to put on the brave face. Seth decided he'd go on one last adventure with Bells before he kissed this life goodbye.
Monday, July 12th, 2010 (One Year, Six months and Eight days ago)
Bella looked around the opulent house this was not at all what she expected. Especially, since this was a very low key ad in The Washington 's Job section. She wasn't entirely sure what silver service was but Bella had waited tables before so it couldn't be too complicated.
All of a sudden, a female and a male appeared at the end of hallway. They both were impeccably dressed. Bella looked down at her merger outfit of cheap, black, imitation leather knee boots; a simple jersey cotton black and white mini skirt; and an old white cardigan twin set that had seen better days but it was the nicest top she owned at the moment.
True to her nature Bella's creamy porcelain skin started to flush from a mixture embarrassment and nerves. In an effort to calm herself, Bella glanced down the hallway. Both the woman and man had stopped halfway to her. They appeared to be having a serious discussion as they looked Bella over from top to bottom.
At the same time, Bella was in awe of them. Both of them appeared to be over age of twenty eight, and by the look of their outfits they were doing well in the money department. The woman was absolutely stunning as she left the man behind to approach Bella alone.
"Good Afternoon, Isabella Swan. I'm Rosalie Hale; it's a pleasure to finally put a beautiful face to your application. Did anyone offer you anything to eat or drink," Rosalie introduced herself in a very dignified manner which threw Bella off her game momentarily.
Of course, Bella having some experience dealing with the upper crust of society promptly rose from her seat to greet Rosalie properly and shook her hand firmly. Then she answered her proceeding question, "The pleasure is all mines, Ms. Hale and I'm ready to start our meeting as soon as you are. I don't require any food or drink at the moment, but should the need arise I will let you or your staff know."
Now it was Rosalie's turn to be thrown off her game clearly Esme and Jared were right about this girl. She turned around and signaled Jared. He immediately took a small silver phone from his pocket in order to notify, Esme that they were indeed moving forward with Isabella.
Once Jared was given the all clear from Esme he strolled up to where Rosalie and Isabella were conversing and when he arrived Jared introduced himself to Bella. As soon as the pleasantries were out of the way he informed Isabella that she was going to meet with Esme. The three of them walked through an elaborately designed foyer and hallway till they arrived at her office.
What happened next changed every one's lives forever. When Bella crossed the threshold of that office she was told the cold hard truth about life. As well as, the full details in regards to the job she was about to accept.
Esme ushered everyone into the office where they were all offered big plush chairs to sit in. There was silence as everyone seemed to be either waiting on Esme or observing her beauty. Esme and Rosalie were both divine looking were brunettes. However, Esme had more golden undertones while Rosalie had more auburn in her long flowing locks.
Suddenly, Esme cleared her throat then began to tell Bella everything, "Isabella, what a pleasure it is to have such a unique Beauty in our office today. Thank you, for coming out to us so quickly I can a sure you we will compensate you accordingly. Let me be upfront Bella this is not a career path. You do this for a few years and work hard as you can for as long as you and then you move on."
She paused then to drink some of her tea before proceeding on, "Bella, you're beautiful but with our help we can make you even more beautiful and talented. The job is considered a freelance position which starting out you'll earn a wage of three hundred and fifty dollars per hour. You will always be paid in cash."
When Bella heard the amount she almost leaped out of her seat in excitement. However, a moment of caution did happen as Esme stated; that she would be paid in cash at the end of her shift.
"Bella are you familiar with five star services in regards to serving customers? If not don't worry Rosalie and Jared will work with you. Now along with you regular pay we do have fringe benefits such as a luxury apartment of your choice; we also cover all necessary grooming expenses and clothing. Does that sound agreeable to you?"
Bella looked at Esme and simply smiled while give a nod of her head in compliance. Bella expected that now would be the time to leave but she was wrong. Jared exited the room quickly as Rosalie instructed Bella to rise to her feet and spread her arms and legs so that they could look her over.
Rosalie walked around her clothed body twice before she spoke, "Isabella, I need you to take off all your clothing. Even the undergarments we need to check your body for any imperfections."
She signaled Esme to get up and join her in the inspection. Thankfully, Bella was not a shy person. They began asking her questions about her physical health first. Then they moved onto asking her why she was not pierced or tattooed which Bella simply replied it wasn't her kind of thing.
"That's good. Bella I'm going to be straight with you. There is a lot of room for promotion here but we operate on a rule of complete trust and there are heavy penalties for break such confidences. Starting out you will work with a group of other girls but it's best to not get attached to them. I also want to assure you that at no time ever will your vagina ever be penetrated under my care or supervision."
Bella's mouth dropped open in response to Esme's words. Rosalie smirked at her before she cut it, "Bella, sweetheart your vagina is a temple and we hope you treat it as such."
After that Bella was instructed to redress and headed out front where she found Jared waiting for her with a binder of paperwork. He instructed her to study it because she would begin training next week. In addition, there was contact information and appointment times for her to see a hairstylist, esthetician, internal medicine physician, etc.
"Well, Lolita you're all set. Oh forgive me but we like to operate on discretion and mutual trust so from this point forward when you are with us you will be called either Lolita or Beauty. Is that all right," Jared flashed a warm smile in her direction as he lead her outside to a waiting jet black Maybach Mercedes Benz.
Bella returned his smile and thanked him for everything as they got inside the luxury automobile and drove off to Bella's new home.
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