A/N- k- here is the second chapter to my story. I would love to hear your thoughts. I will still be wrapping up my other story called "I'll Be" in the next few days, so hang in there and check it out if you haven't. I loved hearing from all of you and I just want to thank you all for reading. I am submitting this unedited though I have just found a wonderful teacher who will be looking at my stuff, so hopefully my it will be fine tuned before the next chapter. Thanks again for reading and for your wonderful comments. I hope you like this chapter... It is a long one!
It is getting hot in here
My legs wrapped around him as I buried my head into his neck. "Damn he smelled wonderful" I thought, then cursing myself for thinking about his scent as I prepared to die. I closed my eyes and began to pray silently.
The car stopped suddenly without hitting the ground and then snapped back up and then down again like a yo-yo, causing our bodies to be thrown around. He never let me go as we were thrown against the wall and finally landed on the floor. My eyes were shut as I waited for the pain of impact, but it never came. His arms protected me, his body covered mine absorbing the pain that was meant for me.
We stayed in the same position and quietly waited as the tears silently started falling from my eyes. The last time the car started the downward motion, the sound of mangled medal and steel came from outside the elevator car. It sounded like a car accident when you hear the automobiles crunching and twisting together. It was loud and the strong smell of burnt medal filled the air and the car tilted as it came to a halt while our bodies slide together on the floor towards the door. My grip on him tightened as I waited for the next sound or movement. My heart was pounding from the adrenalin, and I wondered if he would feel it through his suit jacket.
For the first time, my eyes moved up to his and through my tears, I was able to see the most magnificent emerald green eyes. I had never been this close or had a chance study them, but today, I looked into them closely. His mouth only inches from mine. I didn't dare move because I wanted to look in his eyes forever. This is usually the part where my fantasy was ruined by reality, but this was real, it wasn't a dream. His breath was sweet as he whispered staring into my eyes.
"Bella... are you ok?" His beautiful voice rung out having spoken my name, and my body reacted I was shocked to hear my name pass through his lips, so shocked that the next breath I took in was too big and I let it out slowly. His fingers then lightly touched the spot under my eyes to wipe my tears away. I just stared and then buried my head into his chest as my arms hugged him tightly. I was scared as he whispered calming words into my ears.
"It's ok… we are alive!" he said in his beautiful voice
"Are you hurt" I asked him barely above a whisper
The corner of his mouth curved up as if he were embarrassed but he shook his head.
He started to move his body away from me, and I pulled him back down. I was afraid that if we moved, the car would move again. He sensed the fear in my eyes and ran his hands through my hair.
"Don't worry; from the sounds of it and our position, we are wedged in the elevator shaft. I think we can move slowly." He said as he tried once again to move but I still couldn't release him as his eyes bore into mine.
"Bella, I have to go to the phone to let them know we are here. They may not know. You can come with me. Ok" He said slowly getting up as I nodded still not finding my voice.
I wanted to let him know that I could form complete sentences even intelligent ones without drooling, but it was no use. He helped me up and his eyes drifted down my body and I noticed the his face flush as he diverted his eyes while trying to pull down my skirt that had ridden up to my waist. I took over as his fingers left my waist. Once I had finished smoothing down my skirt, he tucked my hand under is arm as we walked a few steep steps to the phone embedded in the wall. He picked it up as I looked around the elevator with my hand still tightly around his arm. The car walls were bent from the trauma the floor was slanted and the smell of hot medal and steel filled the air. Beads of sweat fell from his brow as it felt even harder to take any clean breaths.
How are they ever going to get us out of here? I wondered. If we were wedged in we had to be between floors meaning that we were really trapped.
He picked up the phone and tried to get someone on the line, but nothing happened. He put the phone back into the wall and whispered
"It is not working, I will try my cell. And if you have one, you should try yours." He said
I let go of his arm as he tried to connect with someone on the outside. I carefully gathered my things from my purse that had scattered when we fell. I looked at my cell, noticing the lack of reception bars. I tried to make a phone call to my office, but nothing happened. We stared at each other, trying not to show our disappointment that we were alone without the possibility of letting anyone know we were here.
I slide down against the wall. And the tears stated to flow. I hated that I was being such a sissy, but I was scared, what if they never found us? What if the elevator started to fall again? I buried my head down into my lap until I felt his strong arms encircle me again. My thoughts were racing, while I enjoyed the physical contact, my mind drifted to the man who held me. If I were to plummet to my death, I would defiantly like to be held by these arms… I still didn't know his name. I tried to search my mind for the reason why I had never asked anyone about him. The answer was obvious because if I knew his name or asked about him, that would make me an official stalker, and I was quite content, just stalking him in my head.
I lifted my head up and found my voice. "What is your name?" He voice smiled in a whisper
"Edward, Edward Cullen"
"How did you know my name?" His face look guilty and then returned to his confident self-assured look.
"I heard the security officer call you Bella when we got on the elevator." He answered.
I nodded my head as I remembered George mentioning my name this morning, it felt like hours ago when we were safely on the ground. I don't know why I felt disappointed by his answer but I just shrugged it off. I really didn't know what to say next.
"Sorry I spilled your coffee when I jumped on you." As soon as the words left my mouth I buried my head in my hands again. Seriously, I was a complete idiot.
Edward's soft laugh filled the air.
"You are worried about my coffee… Actually, I was going to mention that. I guess you will just have to buy me another cup when we get out of here!" He teased.
I recovered quickly and smiled at him
"I owe you so much more than a cup of coffee. You have been so kind to me even when you were being physically assaulted."
He laughed again "I rather enjoyed that part" his eyes dancing. I laughed out loud at his ridiculous statement, he really was so nice. I didn't expect that.
The air in the car was becoming stale and the sweat started to drip from our bodies.
"Do you think that we will suffocate in here?" I asked honestly scared.
He looked around before he answered, "I am sure that we have a few more hours, but we might want to see if we can get the emergency door opened" he said pointing to the top of the car.
He released me and stood up. He took off his tie and his suit jacket so I had a clear view of his amazing torso, his arms were strong and I couldn't help but wonder what he looked like without his shirt. He started to climb up on the rail, I whimpered with fear as I moved closer to him.
He looked down at me "Don't worry Bella, I will be fine." He pushed the ceiling panel back and opened the emergency door. Cool air came into the elevator car, and we both took deep breaths. Once the door was open, Edward stuck his head up to see outside the car.
He slowly climbed down. His eyes distracted as if he had bad news he didn't want to reveal.
"What did you see" I asked him sensing the change.
"They will find us Bella; they will know how to get us out."
"What did you see?" I asked again.
He came closer to me and put his arm on mine before he spoke.
"It looks like we are wedged in here pretty tight. The structure of the shaft is in pieces and the way the beams are bent it would be hard to fit a body through that way. I mean they could do it, but they will have to cut some of the beams and I can't tell which beam are structural or what, so we just have to leave it to the professionals." He said trying to sound upbeat.
I smiled at him, appreciating his positive attitude that was meant to protect me keep me calm. I just wish they would find us.
Suddenly we heard noises from the top of the elevator.
A voice on a bullhorn called out to us… "Hello, is anyone there? My name is Sergeant Peirce and I need to know if you can hear me."
Edward squeezed my arm and he spoke loudly.
"Yes, we are here and we are both fine." Edward yelled.
"Sir… what is your name? " The sergeant asked
"I am Edward Cullen and I am here with Bella Swan." My heart stopped for a second time as Edward said my name again this time using my last name. I knew I had not mentioned it and George never used my last name. I let the wonder leave my mind as I concentrated on the words the sergeant spoke.
"No one is injured?" He asked again
"No, we are both doing okay. Can you get us out of here" Edward asked looking down at me.
"We are working on it Edward, but it is going to take some time. It is very complicated and we have to be able to ensure that you are both safe before we can make a move. We have a whole team on its way to assess the situation and then we will get you out. I need for you both to stay calm and we will send some supplies down for you. This is going to be a slow process. So try to get as comfortable as you can."
"Obviously he is not wearing a pencil skirt and a sweater." I said in a whisper.
The voice from above said that he would be back in a few.
"I am sorry that you are so uncomfortable" Edward said. "If you want, you can use my shirt. I have a tee shirt on under this. It would be as long as your skirt."
"That is ok" I said, "I will just tough it out"
Edward wouldn't let it go. "Bella, don't be silly, it will be hours before we get out of here, just take the shirt, I promise not to look."
I smiled at him and agreed by nodding my head. He unbuttoned his shirt as I watched this sight. I can't even recall how many times I had actually imagined this same moment, standing in front of him, waiting, and watching as he slowly undressed. The blush spread across my face, tattling on my impure thoughts.
"I have never seen anyone look so beautiful when they blush" Edward chuckled and then lowered his head so I couldn't see his eyes, as if surprised by his own words. His arm reached out and handed me his light blue dress shirt. He turned around to give me privacy.
The sound of my zipper on my skirt filled the room and was grateful that Edward couldn't see me blush again. I couldn't even believe that he just called me beautiful. The heat of the small confined area must be getting to him, I thought as I shed the skirt and the sweater. I stood for a few second in only my bra and panties as I put his shirt up to my nose. His scent was amazing as I pulled my arms through and quickly buttoned Edwards's shirt and cleared my throat to let him know I was decent.
He turned around, and his eyes met mine. I felt a bolt of electricity rock the space between us and I just thought I would die as my heart continued beating so fast. His eyes grazed my body when they rested on my hands that were covered in the long length of the shirt. He lifted my arm and started rolling up the material to expose my hands. He finished the other side as his eyes diverted from mine once again.
He grabbed my hand and led me to the floor. "It looks like we have a lot of time on our hands, so maybe you can tell me about yourself." I pulled my legs tightly to my body and I rested my head on them.
What could I possibly say about my life that would interest him?
"Like what?"
"Bella, I see you everyday, on your way to work, you could start there." He smiled
"I work at the ad agency on 82nd floor."
"What do you do Edward??" I asked as I attempted to change the subject.
"I am the CEO of Cullen financial. We mostly contract with high powered businesses helping them be more efficient and profitable." He said as he watched my eyes.
"Wow, you look kind of young to be a CEO." I smiled
"Well, it was my grandfathers company and he waited to retire until I got my MBA. So nepotism is my real gift." He replied with a smile "So what do you do at the Ad agency?"
"I am an Advertizing Executive, and I am in charge of the snack food division."
Edward looked at me with a smile
"You look kind of young to be an executive"
"Well, my family doesn't own the company, so I had to do it the old fashion way… I slept my way to the top." I said with a straight face then breaking into a smile.
His eyebrows raised as the words fell out of my mouth and he doubled over with laughter.
"You are quite funny Bella" He said as his eyes met mine again. This time I could see the clarity in his green eyes and his whole face lit up from the laughter causing a very electric reaction in my heart. Our laughter filled the air and silenced our fear at least for a few minutes.
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