"Bella are you sure you're okay?"
"Yeah I'm fine because of you. If you hadn't come back I..."
Carlisle wrapped his tone body around me. The hold he had on me was unexplainable. It wasn't rough and it wasn't gentle. It was just what I needed at the moment.
Catastrophic events change a person. As an example, when death happens around you, it gets you thinking about your own mortality. Sometimes those events also make you reach out to the people around you without even thinking about it.
I was sure it was the case when Carlisle put his arms around me. He was just lending his support for the situation of a near death experience to comfort me.
It felt better than it should have being in his arms. I liked it more than I wanted to admit to myself. My mind was yelling to put space between us. I never let strangers get close to me. But I was betrayed by my body. It was yelling something completely different. For the first time in a long time, I was at ease and felt secure. Security was what I have longed for in my life. It was also what I kept to myself. I didn't exactly share my emotions with anyone.
With all the problems I had in the past I was always on guard. I blamed part of it on my job and the other part on a bad love experience. The hug was over too soon for my liking. Carlisle went over to the man on the street so I followed after him.
It was the moment of truth when I bent down to take off the ski mask. Part of me hoped it really wasn't Jacob and the other part of me knew if it was, the fear of him unwelcomingly invading my life again was finally over. I knew it was a selfish thought to enter into play at the time. But there was a point I really believed it would come down to me or him surviving.
With a couple of quick breaths, I ripped the mask off like a band aid to get it over fast. The man Carlisle hit was someone I had never seen before.
Carlisle was in full doctor mode as he ran to his car to get his bag. He was trying to save the same man he just hit with his car. What a fucked up pair we were. I shoot to kill and defend my life. He hits to defend life and then tries to save them. Only it was too late for the guy, he was already dead. He took out his cell phone and dialed 911.
I was mostly concerned with who this asshole was and why he was trying to kill me. The head lights were our only source of light to see. By the markings of his tattoos, this wasn't just another random robbery, he had already done time somewhere. He was here to make a hit, that hit was on me.
"Shit I have to get to Charlie."
"What's wrong Bella?"
"I'm sorry Carlisle, I have to take your car. I think Charlie may be in danger."
Since mine had flat tires on it I had to take his. In the daylight I would be able to tell if that was the only damage the bullet holes did to my car.
"Take my car Bella. I will get a ride to the hospital after the police come."
There was no time to waste to get to the hospital. I was weaving in and out of traffic. I didn't care if it was a passing zone or not. If I was right, Charlie's life could be on the line so every second counted.
Front door parking at the emergency room doors was what I chose to do. If they gave Carlisle a ticket for parking in a non parking zone, I would happily pay for it.
The elevators were taking forever to come down so I took the stairs. With my gun drawn I was taking as many stairs at a time as I could. I flew through the door and was running down the hallway to get to his room. A couple of nurses noticed and one even tried to stop me. But it would take more than the likes of her to keep me away from him.
When I opened the door I saw him standing over Charlie's bed. I aimed at his head and I wasn't fucking around. I meant every word that came out of my mouth.
"Get away from him or I will send your ass to the morgue."
"I was asked to come here by his doctor, Carlisle Cullen."
"I'm not going to say it again; step away from him now."
"I am Jasper Hale and Carlisle is my cousin. He called me for a ride. When I told him where I was he asked me to come and stay with your father until you got here. I'm assuming by the gun you are his daughter Bella."
"If you are who you say you are; then I'm really sorry. But I can't take any chances. So step the fuck away from Charlie and out into the hall."
He finally did as I asked him to. I shoved him up against the wall to frisk him. The driver's license in his wallet said Jasper Hale. His cell phone was in his pocket. I scrolled down through his call list and Carlisle's name was the last one on it. I pushed it to find out if he was telling me the truth or not. Of course he was.
"I am sorry about this. I didn't know who you were and I thought you were here to hurt my dad."
"It's okay. It shows how much you love him."
But I noticed Jasper didn't go back into the room with me. I could only imagine what Carlisle thought of me now. The most import thing though was Charlie's safety. He was helpless and I wouldn't ever let anything or anyone harm him. He lived his life to raise and protect me. I wouldn't let him down now.
When I heard voices outside in the hall, I cracked the door open. A dark haired woman was standing close to Jasper. I would assume she was with him. It was the blonde with long flowing locks of hair who I paid attention too.
Her arm was locked with Carlisle's. She was stunningly beautiful with a gorgeous face. The short dress she wore showed off her shapely legs in those high heels. Of course he would have a wife or girlfriend. He was successful, rich and not to mention a looker. She gave him a peck on the cheek before she twisted her damn perfect ass down the hall.
They were coming in so I shut the door and ran to sit down in the chair by Charlie's bed. I didn't need to add spying on them to the list of shit I had done tonight.
We were all properly introduced this time. I still felt bad about what I did to Jasper. If they knew about my past history, it wouldn't have seemed like a strange thing for me to do.
"I'm Jasper's wife, Alice. It's very nice to meet you Bella."
"You too."
"I think you already know who I am since we've met before." Jasper was making light of the situation. At least he had a sense of humor if nothing else.
It was decided Jasper would stay with Charlie while I went home to get some clothes. A phone call to Bobby was finally in order to ask for his help. I didn't want this to become a burden for Carlisle and his family.
"I will go with you."
"I'm fine Carlisle. But thanks anyway."
He seemed confused or maybe even a little rejected I didn't want him to come along with me. What would his wife or girlfriend say about him spending so much time with me? If he was my man, I wouldn't like it. So I needed to show her the same courtesy.
"Bella have I done something to upset you?" Carlisle wasn't going to let it go. He followed me out of Charlie's room and to the elevator.
"You've been great. I can't thank you enough for what you have done for me and Charlie. I don't want to monopolize your time and I'm sure you have better things to do then babysit me."
"Hold the elevator please." It was Alice. She was going down too.
"Will it be okay if I come along Bella? Since Jasper is here I don't have anything else to do. I think you need a ride right?"
"Well shit."
Of course that's why Carlisle insisted to come along with me. I still had the keys to his car. With everyone else I could read them like a book. With him, I seemed to always be wrong. I pushed the up button when we made it down to the first floor.
"I'll only be a minute Alice."
Carlisle smiled as he saw me walking back to Charlie's room again.
"I forgot to give you the keys back. Alice said she will give me a ride."
"If you need anything Bella. I will be there for you."
He squeezed my hand in his before he took his keys. The signals he sent to me were not what someone in a relationship should be doing. But then again he was a man. He probably couldn't be trusted after all.
"I appreciate you giving me a ride Alice."
"It's no big deal Bella. I like your father a lot. He talks about you all the time so I feel I already know you."
"You know Charlie?"
"He's been to the house to visit with Carlisle several times."
"Does he know the blonde lady too?"
"Who?"
"The lady that was with you guys tonight."
"Oh yeah Charlie knows Kate too."
"Kate is very pretty."
"She is, and she's a very sweet person. You'll like her and I know she'll just love you Bella."
Kate wouldn't like me very much if she knew some of the thoughts I had about Carlisle tonight. Since I was so close to his body, my mind had done some dirty things to him. Now that I know about her, I shut it all off and tried to put that kind of stuff out of mind.
"This is my house."
The Police were still there putting up crime scene tape around the house. It was going to be a problem, I just knew it when I saw Dale coming over.
"Who is this guy?"
"I don't know Dale. I thought you were the cop around here. Maybe you should get on finding out."
"Here is what I know. Since you came back to town there seems to be nothing but a problem which you are somehow involved in. You need to come down to the station and give your statement. I got Carlisle's already."
"My statement is the same as his. So why don't you save us both some time and copy his. Then put my name on it."
"Don't you pull the tape off that door Bella."
"Okay Dale." I said, as I yanked the tape down. Once Alice stepped inside, I slammed the door shut.
"Do you have a dog by chance Bella?"
"No. Why?"
"No reason." Alice scrunched up her nose and kept looking around for something. I invited her to have a seat while I got my stuff together.
When I came back downstairs I got a surprise. Carlisle was setting on the couch talking to Alice.
"Bella would you like to stay at our house tonight?"
"No thanks. I need to relieve Jasper at the hospital."
"Don't worry about Jasper. I will keep him company. We're sort of night owls anyway."
Before I could respond back to Alice, there was a knock at the door. I went to open it and Carlisle was by my side. I didn't even see him move. I must have blinked and missed it.
I truly expected it to be Dale but, it wasn't. I thought there was no way for this night to get any worse, I guess I was wrong.
"What are you doing here Jacob?"
"I heard about the shooting tonight and I wanted to make sure you were okay."
"I'm fine so goodbye."
Jacob's foot stopped the door from shutting. He invited himself into my home. If I didn't put a stop to this here and now, it would soon turn into him inviting himself back into my life. We were back to where this nightmare began. Him trying to force me to do something I didn't want to.
"Get out now."
"Not until Cullen leaves."
"This is my house and Carlisle is welcomed here. You're not Jacob."
"You got no idea what he is capable of doing to you Bella."
"I know what you are capable of doing though. So I'll take my chances with Carlisle. This is the last time I am going to tell you to get the fuck out."
"Bella asked you to leave Jacob. Please respect that."
"Butt out lea..Cullen."
"Perhaps we should take this conversation outside."
Carlisle got Jacob to leave. But he just invited Jacob to come in his life now to harass him. It was the same old routine all over, a male was around me. I was going to follow after them because I knew he would end up threatening or doing something stupid to Carlisle.
"Carlisle can handle himself Bella. You should really reconsider staying at our house, at least for tonight. You will need a ride in the morning and Carlisle is going to the hospital anyway."
Alice seemed confident Carlisle would be fine alone with him. But in the pit of my stomach I feared for him because Jacob was relentless and somewhat evil. It wasn't long until Carlisle came back in alone.
"What did Jacob do?"
"Nothing. I don't feel comfortable leaving you here alone tonight. If you won't come to our house, then I'm staying here with you. I will sleep in the driveway if I have to."
"Won't Kate mind your bringing me home?"
"Why would it bother her?"
"Shouldn't you at least call your wife, girlfriend or whatever she is first? To make sure it's okay."
"Kate is Edward's wife and Edward is Alice's brother."
"Oh I just thought...never mind."
There was no arguing with Carlisle on the subject. He was determined so I went a long with it. The truth was I didn't want Jacob to think he had me on the run. But I wasn't stupid to what the outcome could be if he paid me another surprise visit either.
I certainly wasn't expecting where they lived to be a show place. But it was. Nothing was out of place, you couldn't find one speck of dust anywhere and it all spelled out expensive. It didn't even look like people lived in it as well as it was maintained.
"Let me have your bag Bella. I'll show you to your room."
"Thank you Carlisle."
"I'm Kate and you must be Bella."
"Hi."
"If you need anything just let me know."
Alice was right. Kate was a nice person. I guess I shouldn't have just assumed she was with Carlisle. She was just the kind of perfect woman I would expect him to be with.
"There are towels in the closet by the bathroom with extra blankets as well. My room is across the hall. If you need anything let me know. Good night Bella."
"Good night Carlisle."
I plugged in my cell phone because the battery was dead, I had several messages from Bobby. He made it sound urgent that I called him back. It was almost one in the morning but, I called him anyway.
"Shit Bella, where in the hell have you been? I called you ten times."
"I was a little busy tonight. What's wrong?"
"I ran John Troby and he doesn't exist. His social security number came back as someone else. You need to be careful some bad shit is coming."
After I told Bobby the events that transpired tonight he agreed with me. The supposed John Troby had something to do with it.
I must have argued with him for over an hour. But he was coming here tomorrow and made me promise I wouldn't approach John until he arrived. As late as it was, I surrendered to him so I could go to sleep. Although it wasn't much sleep until I heard Carlisle knocking on my door.
It was early because he had to go in for rounds at the hospital. I took a shower about half asleep still. I pulled on some jeans and threw a sweater on. I even managed to put makeup on my face and wasn't fully awake yet.
Carlisle greeted me with a smile and a cup of coffee at the bottom of the stairs. I never knew a morning person such as he was. He was probably used to it I guess. Me, I would like my days to start around noon.
The car was already warmed up when we got into it. I was finally starting to feel alive by the time we made it to the hospital. Someone stopped Carlisle to talk as soon as we made it through the doors. I excused myself and went to Charlie's room.
Jasper seemed wide awake and was reading a book. Alice was playing on her lap top. Boy they must really be night owls because they didn't act tired at all after being up all night.
"Thank you for staying with him."
"It was our pleasure. We can do it again tonight if you would like?"
"Thanks but Bobby will be here. I don't want to bother you guys with my problems."
"Who's Bobby?" Carlisle had already come in behind me to examine Charlie.
"He's my partner. We have some things to take care of today. If it's possible, I would appreciate it if one of you could stay with Charlie then."
"Also don't forget the Council meeting is tonight. I found something you will find very interesting Bella. I'll bring it with me and meet you outside before it starts."
"Thanks Carlisle."
"I'll stay with Charlie whenever you need me to. Here is my cell number just call me to let me know."
"Thanks Jasper."
Charlie was making slight muscle movements. Carlisle thought it would only be a matter of time before he would be awake and wanting to move around. Even though he really couldn't. Which sounded like Charlie.
I flipped on the news and vegged out. I wanted to be here when he woke up. Since I didn't bring anything to amuse myself. I thought I could use the day to catch up on my sleep. Alice had other plans for it.
"I brought you some breakfast."
"You didn't have to do that. Aren't you tired?"
"No. I slept a few hours last night so I'm good for the day." Damn another chipper morning person.
We spent the next few hours talking about everything you could think of. From my childhood to my job and about her love, Jasper. They were so young but, it was a strong love they have for each other.
Everything was fine until Alice's head snapped towards the door. "I will be back later Bella."
"Is something wrong?"
"No not at all. I just remembered there is something I have to take care of."
She left in a hurry, maybe there really was something she had to do. She had been here since yesterday after all.
The rest of the day was uneventful until Dale came to the hospital. He wanted to let me know who the guy was Carlisle killed. It was the right hand man of a known drug lord.
"What is their tie to you?"
"I don't have one."
"I need you to come to the station with me and view a few pictures of others who are associated with them. Maybe it will ring a bell."
"Do I have to do it right now?"
"You can do it voluntary or involuntary. The choice is yours."
I called Jasper to stay with Charlie while I was gone. Bobby was calling me too.
"I'm almost there. Where do you want to meet up at?"
"I am being detained by the Police. I will call you when I'm done."
"Do you need bail money?"
"I'm not sure yet. But I'll call you if I do."
It was ridiculous. Dale wanted me to go through about thirty mug shot books. I did however recognize some of them because we arrested them.
"Can I be done now?"
"I am trying to catch who did this to you. Your corporation is appreciated and your safety is my responsibility while you're in Forks."
"They won't be back at least not anytime soon. It is too much exposure. So don't worry about me."
"No one is untouchable Bella." I was tired of doing this with him. So I decided to give him a hard time until he wanted me to leave.
"Do you want to touch me sweetheart? Does the idea excite you? Will it make you happy Chief Watson?"
I wasn't just told to leave his office. I was given a Police escort off the property. Dale had a deputy follow me halfway home. But that was not where I was headed.
His black Mustang was parked down the street. When I pulled up beside him, he got out and leaned up against the car. "I thought maybe they arrested your little ass."
"I think it's a strong possibility that's coming really soon."
Bobby was dressed like normal. In a pair of jeans and button down shirt. Most of the time he never wore a suit jacket or dress shoes, he preferred a pair of running shoes . It drove our Captain crazy that this was his idea of dressing up and adding a tie only when he had to.
"How do you want to do this? The good cop, bad cop routine or just guns blazing."
"Let's start by knocking on the door and then we will go from there."
I rang the door bell and kept knocking but, he never answered the door. We went around to the back door and Bobby kicked it in. He justified it by the witness being in possible danger of an attack like mine. Since John was the one I talked to about the crime, he was in as much danger as I was. Or he had something to do with those guys coming after me. Him knowing about it was the strongest possibility at this point.
The house was empty. His duffel bags were gone from the hallway. His car was still in the garage and there was only one other way to travel away from Forks. So we followed up on that lead.
Bobby flashed his badge to the girl working the window at the bus stop. "I need to know if John Troby purchased a ticket here."
It would probably be the name he purchased the ticket under because he wouldn't want anyone to know his true identity.
We were right, John was on the bus getting ready to take off for Wyoming. So we put a stop to that shit. Bobby went on the bus with his gun drawn. I motioned towards the back. Bobby went for him while I guarded the exit out.
John's face said it all when he saw us. He was guilty as shit. I was sure of it as he went out the back emergency door of the bus.
"Why do they always make us run after them?" Bobby had a valid point. It was also why he wore running shoes verses dress shoes.
He ran down the alley way with nowhere left to go except over the fence. Bobby went over it after him and I ran to get around to the other side of it.
By the time I made it there Bobby had John on the ground with his knee in the middle of John's back. The handcuffs followed suit. Then Bobby kicked him in the side.
"That's for making me run asshole. Now we both can't breathe."
We took John to Bobby's car and threw him in the trunk. There was a little surprise we had in store for him. He figured something was going down when we didn't let him ride in the car.
"Where are you taking me?"
"You'll see John, Dick or asshole. Whatever the fuck your real name is."
When we were far enough out of town, I had Bobby pull off the road. I popped the latch on the trunk to pull John out of it. He seemed a little nervous which, he should be.
"You're cops. You can't do this shit. You have to take me in.
"I'm not a cop, I'm a pissed off bitch right now. We are going to play a little game called; if you don't tell me the truth I'm going to shoot you in the dick."
Raising up the pant leg of my jeans to reveal the gun I had wrapped around my ankle, I opened up the cylinder and emptied the bullets out on the ground. Except for one bullet I picked it up and put it into the chamber. I closed it and gave it a good spin.
"I'm ready to play John. Are you?"
"You're bluffing. You won't shoot me. Besides everyone knows Russian Roulette is played by shooting them in the head."
"If I shoot you in the head then you're dead quickly and can't answer my questions dumb ass. If I shoot you in the dick, it takes a longer time to bleed out. Take a look around you. There is nothing and no one for miles except for the animals. Let me demonstrate for you."
I screamed at the top of my lungs. For the effect of it, I did it again for him.
"See, no one is going to come to your rescue or even try to stop me."
"I don't know Bella. Maybe we shouldn't do this. There are still charges pending with Internal Affairs from the last time."
Bobby was smacking his gum as he chewed it. He knew exactly what I was doing and was adding to the intense situation at hand. We have done this routine a few times.
"Listen to him Bella. You don't want to do this. I won't tell anybody you brought me out here. Just arrest my ass."
"Then tell me what I want to know."
"I can't tell you anything or I'm dead."
"Come on Bella stop playing around. I don't wanna loose my shield over this piece of shit. I can't stand by and watch you kill someone else."
"Then turn around I'll need you to be able to pass a lie detector test Bobby."
It was time to get this shit done. Within an inch of his crotch the barrel of my gun sat.
"Who did you tell I came to talk to you?"
"I'm not telling you shit." Click the first chamber of my gun. "You crazy bitch, you could have shot me."
"That's my intent dumb ass. You better give me a name of who you talked to or who you're working for." He said nothing so I click the second chamber of my gun.
"Please make her stop. I can't tell you. They will kill me."
"If I were you, I would tell her before she shoots your balls off man."
So I squeezed the trigger again and again. With four chambers fired, he only had another chance to tell me before I reached a live round.
"Stop pulling the damn trigger already. If I tell you, you have to agree to let me go."
"Okay."
"I did a favor for a guy I owe a lot of money to. I was to give a false statement and they would wipe my debt clean in exchange. They made it look like a robbery to kill him. It was simple until you came around asking a lot of questions."
"They made a hit on the kid at the gas station? Why did they want to kill Tim?"
"No. They made a hit on Charlie. Tim just got in the way. Now let me go."
"You're not going anywhere; except do not pass go and go directly to jail."
"You said you would let me go if I told you. You lying sack of shit."
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We only had five minutes to make the Council meeting before it was over. John or whatever his real name was, would be attending it with us. Bobby had his light flashing on the car. It was a good thing as fast as he was speeding. But Forks finest would still try to find a way to give him a speeding ticket if they caught him.
Alice was waiting outside of City Hall with a stack of papers in her hand.
"You're late Bella. Carlisle said to give you this, you would know what to do with it."
When we walked in with John cuffed to Bobby, everyone stopped to look at us. They were getting ready to swear Dale in as Chief. But I wasn't going to let that shit happen either.
"What is this and who are you people?"
"She is Bella Swan, Charlie's daughter."
"She is a crazy bitch and I did nothing wrong. Could you get these cuffs off of me please."
"Shut up asshole." Bobby made John get down on his knees and raise his hands behind his head.
"What have you done to Mr. Troby?"
"Your job Dale. I have proof John Troby, the only witness to what happened to Charlie and Tim, doesn't even exist. I don't know who this asshole is yet. But I bet if you run his finger prints through the database, you will find he has a record."
"What proof do you have?"
It was the member of the Council who held the gavel. So I would say he was the highest ranking one of them. I presented him the paper Bobby ran. John Troby was a false name and the social security number he gave belonged to a woman who passed away years ago.
"Take this man into custody. Until we can sort out this mess. Now let's continue where we left off Dale."
"According to code RS.M.6582 it states; in the event the highest ranking officer becomes unable to perform his or her duties. The next highest ranking officer will fulfill their duties until a suitable replacement is available."
"I am aware of the code. Unfortunately you are speaking out of terms. Until a motion is made to open the floor young lady, we will not listen to anything you have to say."
"I motion to open the floor so Ms. Swan can speak." Carlisle gave me a smile and a small nod of his head.
"Very well Dr. Cullen. You will be allowed to speak but, I'm afraid it won't change anything about your father. It has already been decided what will happen to him."
"This is not about Charlie. I am the highest ranking officer available at the moment. I want to serve as the Police Chief of Forks until a suitable replacement is chosen."
"You've got to be kidding me. You have a job in Seattle. You can't save Charlie so give it up Bella."
"I had a job in Seattle Dale and my badge out ranks yours. I put in for a six month notice of leave yesterday. I'm sure in six months the Council can find a replacement for me. If I need a recommendation, you can talk to my Captain. I have an impeccable record."
It came down to the Council making a decision and they had to follow their own laws in place. But they made sure I understood not to get to comfortable in the position because I would be replaced as soon as possible.
What I wanted to know the most was what they decided about Charlie. I waited outside City Hall until Carlisle came out. Dale came too and wanted Bobby to hand over John to him. I couldn't wait until Dale saw the real Bobby.
"Nobody touches my prisoner. I will drive him to the station and then turn him over to you."
"I am fucking sick of you guys coming into my town and telling me what you will and won't do."
Dale went to take John and it didn't go so well. Bobby grabbed him by the throat and slammed him down on the trunk of his car.
"I said nobody touches my fucking prisoner."
When Bobby let go of him, Dale got the message that was sent to him. Bobby would drive John to the station. Some people have a hard time understanding there is a simpler way of doing things.
"After I drop him off, I will stay with Charlie tonight."
"You don't have to Bobby. I can do it."
"Just get some rest Bella. I will only be here a couple of days so take advantage of it and me. Later gator."
"Bobby seems nice."
"He really is a sweetheart. I don't know what I would do without him. What decision did they make about Charlie?"
"He is suspended without pay until a further investigation is conducted. They wanted to terminate him but the vote wasn't unanimous."
"I want to be the one who tells him."
"Are you hungry? Would you like to get something to eat before we go back to the house?"
"I'm really not hungry."
I rode with Carlisle back to his house. With everything that went on today, I still hadn't had a chance to look at my car. It would be on my to do list for tomorrow maybe.
Even though I was tired, I still couldn't get to sleep. I opened my bedroom door and saw Carlisle left his opened. From across the hallway I stood watching him taking his shirt off. His body was fantastic in every way you could possible imagine it to be. The ripples of muscles cascaded down his abdomen. I was licking my lips when he looked in my direction. Shit I just got busted.
He came to his doorway and leaned his sculptured body against it. The sexy stance he was in made my eyes follow downward. I could only think about how muscular that must be too. It brought a smile to my face and blush to my cheeks. Hell I hadn't had a reason to blush in years.
"Are you okay Bella?"
"Yeah."
I was drawn to him like a moth dancing in the flame. Looking in his eyes, I wasn't sure if he had the same kind of response to me or not. I slowly approached him because I still wasn't sure how he felt. But I had to find out.
Being within inches of him was driving me crazy. He leaned down and into me a little. I think he was testing the water as well. So I went the rest of the way to let him know I wanted it too. Before our lips got to be in what could have been a happy and blissful moment, we were interrupted.
"I wanted to let you know Carlisle we are going to run an errand and we won't be gone long."
"I'll see you when you return Jasper."
"I also put some things for you in the closet Bella. I noticed you only brought one change of clothes with you."
"Thanks Alice."
The moment between us was over. Carlisle had stepped back from me. He ran his hand through his hair and went down the hall to his study. But it wasn't over for me yet.
I tied my hair up, took a shower, and shaved my legs. When I saw what Alice left in the closet, I was amazed. It was a complete wardrobe for about ten people. I finally found something I thought would fit the moment.
I wasn't usually forward with men. For the most part I ignored any of their advances to avoid heart ache later. But it was so different with Carlisle. His sweet and gentle disposition had an undertone of danger and intrigue at the same time.
After I knocked on his study door, I waited until he replied before I stuck my head in. A book was in his hand and he looked sexier than ever sitting alone in the dimly light room with no shirt on.
It was now or never. His family wouldn't be gone for very long. I took a deep breath, tightened the belt on my long jacket and slowly sashayed into the room. Planting my ass firmly against the door to shut it. Carlisle laid the book down in his lap.
"Is something wrong Bella?"
"Not at all. I think I have just what the good doctor needs."
Undoing the belt on my coat I opened the sides so he could see what little I had on under it. Strutting just a little in my black lace bra, panties, and thigh high stockings I let the coat slowly fall around my shoulders, then to the floor. I was letting my vulnerable side show by standing before him waiting to see if my invitation was accepted or declined.
"Oh holy hell." He tossed his book aside because it no longer held his attention.
Propping my black stiletto up on the arm of his chair. The feeling of his hand rubbing over my thigh and calf only made me want to feel more of him. He lifted my foot and removed my shoe. His hands massaged my leg as he pushed down my stocking. With his tongue he licked down my leg stopping at my foot.
As I propped up the other leg, he did the same removing my shoe and stocking. Only he didn't stop kissing and licking at my foot. When he sucked my toe into his mouth, I was so wet.
"Does this recline by chance?"
While his hand moved down the side of the chair to recline it, his eyes never left mine. Raring back the length of his fine body until he could extend it no further. I was given an invitation to sit on his lap. Which I anxiously accepted.
As my body straddled his, he kissed my lips quickly and lusciously. He reached around me and with a squeeze at the back of my bra , my breast were bare before his face. I could vaguely remember the last time I let a man touch me this way or even yearned for it.
When Carlisle planted kisses down my neck and on to my collar bone; a slight moan escaped from my lips.
My nipples were erect as he began rolling them between his fingers. His touch felt cool against my hot, overheated skin.
Burying his head between my breasts, I pressed my body tighter against his face. He finally took a nipple into his mouth and sucked on it ever so softly at first. Then the motion of his mouth and tongue turned more aggressive. It only heightened the intensity of the sweet sensations he was giving me.
We were done sitting as he put the foot rest down and stood up. I was going with him, where ever that was. I was placed on top of his desk. He pushed down his pants with his long length protruding, he was showing me how excited I made him.
I lay down on his desk with my head thrown back off the side of it. I opened my mouth and waited patiently for him to be inside it. Just the tip of his cock ran over my lips before it sank inside my warm saliva. I grabbed his ass with my hands to let him know I wanted and needed to feel more of his huge dick.
Carlisle placed his hand under my head for support. Then what I wanted slipped in my mouth. His small thrusts turned into deeper and longer strokes. The small moan of his was spurring me on to suck him harder.
"Bella we have to stop. My family is here."
"Are you sure? I didn't hear anything."
"Unfortunately I am sure. We need to get dressed."
~~~~Carlisle~~~~
My family knew what we had been doing when they returned. Usually upon their arrival home, I was the first place they came too. Tonight they didn't even as much as acknowledge my presence. But I was sure tomorrow they might have a few questions as to what I was doing with a human girl. Especially Jasper.
Bella's smell lingered in my study. Remembering every curve of her sensual silhouette. I closed my eyes and basted in the fire she kindled within me. It was a fire that was still smoldering hot and I had to put it out because she set my cock ablaze.
When I walked past her room I heard the faint heart beat. The low and slow breaths she took in and let out. I rested my head on her bedroom door. Fighting with myself I could easily knock on it to wake her. But I didn't want to disturb her state of slumber at the time. So I surrendered to the fact that with a house full of vampires, I would have no privacy with her for the rest of the night.
Even though my room was not the place I wanted to be, it was where I was. I wanted to ravish Bella's body while I cherished every moment of it. The sweet taste of her lusciousbreasts was still on my lips. I ran the tip of my tongue over them several times in desperation to still be close to her. My hand went to my chest, over my abdomen and down to my stiff cock. It would be a solo gratification with her on my mind.
No matter how much stroking and squeezing I did, I couldn't make myself cum. Until I treated my pillow like her body. The satin pillow case reminded me of her delicious silky skin. When I finally came, it was like a volcano erupting.
"Wow that one was years overdue."
I spent the rest of the night staring up at the ceiling and thinking about her. Until it was time to get ready for work. I took a quick shower and got dressed.
"Bella are you awake?" She didn't answer me so I knocked a couple more times.
"I'm awake." Came faintly from her room. I headed down stairs to start the coffee pot. There was no need for us to use it but, she might want some.
"You're making coffee and by yourself?"
"I think I can figure out how it works Jasper."
"How is this relationship going to work with you and Bella? Oh and let's not forget her ex stalker boyfriend, Jacob the wolf. Who wants to kill you now by the way. Have you forgotten our treaty with them? He is following her around town and she doesn't even know it. How do you think that will end up?"
"Bella and I do not have a relationship per say. I set up a meeting with Sam for tomorrow so we can speak about it calmly and rationally. Our treaty does not involve letting Jacob push Bella around or possibly hurting her. Nor does it void it because I wouldn't let him hurt her."
"I don't like this Carlisle. You are bringing way to much attention to us by getting involved with her. Do you really think I buy the story you just forgot your jacket? You need to be honest with me about you and her. No matter what you tell me, I will give you my support. As long as it doesn't involve exposing us or you getting harmed."
"After I left Bella's house, I saw someone parked and I wasn't sure who they were. I pulled down the street and waited. When they started firing their guns at her, what was I supposed to do? Let her die?"
"Do you have feelings for this girl? More than sexual feelings."
"Yes. I really like Bella and how she makes me feel when I'm around her. I've lived such a lonely life for so long. She is like a breath of fresh air. I find myself longing to be near her. It's silly I know. But that's why I left my jacket at her house. So I would have a reason to drop by again."
"You also were jealous when she was close to Bobby last night. Aren't you going to ask me?"
"Ask you what?"
"What you're dying to know. How does Bobby feels about her? I felt your emotions Carlisle. You can't hide that shit from me."
"I was a little curious about their relationship, I admit that. They seem so close and like they know what each other is going to do next. But it's none of my business. So I won't ask you."
"Bella's coming. I guess this is the second time she has come in a day."
With his smart ass comment, Jasper left the kitchen. I understood his concerns about it all. But at the moment, I was going to be selfish and enjoy her company while I could.
We headed to the hospital. I started my rounds at Charlie's room. Bella was on watch while Bobby went to the hotel to get some sleep. I noticed how she hugged him so closely to her body. It was the same way she had hugged me. When their lips met for a quick goodbye kiss, I had to look away.
"Later gator. Bye Doc. Take care of my girl for me." I smiled at him because the words that wanted to come out of my mouth weren't very kind.
Charlie had started to make slight movements. Everything looked great for him. It wouldn't be long now until he woke up. Of course he wouldn't probably like what I felt for his daughter or the way I had already felt her either. It was just another obstacle in the way.
"Bella would you like to go out for dinner with me tonight?"
"It depends on Bobby."
"Very well then. I understand."
"I'm not sure if he will stay with Charlie tonight or not. I can't leave him alone."
"I'm sure Jasper or Alice will stay with him if Bobby is busy."
"Are you asking me out on a date or just as friends?"
"I am asking you out on an official date Bella."
"Then I officially accept."
The rest of the day was so long. For the first time I wanted my shift to get over quickly so I could leave. I had dedicated everything to healing and helping others. But today I wanted to spend my time with her.
"Dr. Cullen, you have a little spring in your step today."
"I guess I do nurse."
The smile I sported on my face must have given me away. I found myself whistling as I walked from a patient's room. The counting down of the clock was obvious as well.
To Charlie's room I went to get Bella. Only it wasn't her with him, it was Bobby.
"Bella left about an hour ago to get ready for your date."
"Then I shall see you later Bobby."
"There is one thing before you leave Doc."
"Yes."
"If you hurt her in any way, I will shoot you. Are you feeling me on this?"
"I believe I am and you have nothing to worry about."
The drive home seemed longer than the day went by. I was in a hurry to see her. When I went through the front door Bella was coming down the stairs. The vision of her stopped me in my tracks. Her hair was put up and those vivacious legs were shown off in the short dress she had on.
"Are those for me?"
"Yes."
Was all that came out when I handed her the bouquet of red roses. They couldn't match the beautiful woman standing before me.
"Thank you. You're so sweet."
The silence between us was awkward. Almost always I know what to say or do. With three hundred years of practice you would think I would be perfect at it. And I was until she came into my life.
"I should get ready so we can go."
After I showered I was getting dressed. Someone knocked on my door. It was Alice and Kate.
"Yes."
"We wanted to make sure you are okay Carlisle."
"I'm fine why do you ask?"
"It's normal to be nervous. Just be yourself and have fun with Bella. The rest will fall in place."
"Thank you Alice."
"Do you want talk about sex? I mean just in case it happens."
"I think I am fine in that department Kate. But thank you."
"Lose the tie. It says you're up tight. Tonight you are not Dr. Cullen, you are Carlisle having fun." Kate didn't leave it up to my discretion. She took off my tie and unbuttoned the first couple of buttons on my shirt. When I went to touch them she smacked my hands because I was going button them up again. Maybe she had a point.
"Well you look handsome. So have a good time."
"If the situation should arise, just fuck her really good and for god sakes don't break her."
Kate was forward and not well at sugar coating things as Alice was. Sex wasn't what I hoped for tonight. I wanted to get to know Bella. However, if it came up, I wouldn't say no to her about it.
Extending my arm to Bella. She only smiled when she took it. When I opened her car door, she stared at me. I held out my hand to help her in the car. Again it seemed to surprise her. I was raised to treat women like a queen. It wasn't a stronger or weaker sex issue. It was out of respect for them.
Of course the first thing I noticed when I got in the car was her legs. Her dress had slightly risen above her creamy thigh. I had to reprimand myself to not ogle her. But damn I was doing it anyway. I also noticed she was fidgety. Perhaps I wasn't the only one nervous this evening.
The restaurant I chose had a nice setting with great ambiance. The lights weren't so dim you couldn't see but yet the softened the look of everything around you. All the other doctors at the hospital took their wives and girlfriends there for special occasions and they raved about the food. I wanted Bella to enjoy herself.
It was silent in the car on the way there. Only this time it wasn't as awkward. She reached over and laid her hand on top of mine in the seat.
"Thank you for being so sweet to me. You're a good man Carlisle. I'm not use to all the attention you give me. I don't think a man has ever opened my car door before. The closest I have come to it is Bobby opening the door from the inside while screaming at me to get my ass in the car already."
I parked the car in the parking lot behind the restaurant. Bella leaned over and gave me a kiss on my cheek. My lips found hers. I couldn't help myself from stealing a few kisses before we went inside.
As soon as I stepped out of the car, I smelled him. He was close by and I didn't want Bella to have to deal with it. So I whispered it as I walked around the car. She couldn't hear me but, I knew he did.
"Jacob I am not in the mood tonight. I know you have been following Bella around. It stops here and now."
"I will never let you be with her. You could slip and kill her you fucking leach."
Jacob came out of nowhere to stand face to face with me. I wasn't scared of him one bit. But when I looked over my shoulder, I could tell Bella was. She was trying to get the door opened. It was the last thing I wanted, her to be close to him. His body was shaking and he was about to lose all control. So I tried my best to keep the situation calm so he didn't phase.
"You need to back away Jacob. Because you know what can happen if Bella gets too close to you."
"Fuck you."
Since there was no reasoning with him, when Bella got out of the car I shoved him backwards, as he was still within reach of her.
"Jacob please stop. Carlisle has nothing to do with me and you. Don't take it out on him." She was screaming at him. Her concern was he would hurt me but, I knew what he could do to her. Only she had no clue.
When Jacob came at me, Bella was too close to us. I threw my body in front of hers. His lunge pushed me back into her. I kept shoving him until we were out of her sight. Then I heard her groaning. Bella was hurt and I no longer cared how I handled Jacob. I threw him as far as I could.
Bella was down on the sidewalk. I heard Jacob howling in the distance. The fight with him was for over tonight,but the war with him had just begun.
"Let me see." She was holding her arm close to her body. I had her move her fingers and nothing appeared broken. She landed on the concrete on her arm and wrist. I would guess it was a sprain at the worst. She also had a few scrapes on her legs.
"I will help you to the car."
"I'm fine. We should go to dinner."
"We can do this another time."
"Sure. What will happen on our second date? A drive by shooting. Oh wait we have already done that one. I will understand if you never want to see me again Carlisle."
"I want to see you Bella. Jacob is not going to make me stop either."
I drove us back to the house as quickly as I could. She took off her heals when we walked into the house. They were all waiting for us. But they didn't even have to ask what happened because they already knew.
In my study we had a different kind of encounter this time. I wrapped Bella's wrist up and gave her a couple of pain pills. The stockings had holes in them from making contact with the concrete. She stood up and took them off. I tried to force myself to look away from her for privacy but, I couldn't. I cleaned her scrapes and they should heal without scars. I just didn't know how she would be scarred from the experience with Jacob.
We didn't exchange many words after we got back. Her mind seemed to be somewhere else and I wasn't going to push her to talk if she didn't want to. She thanked me before she went to her room. I was just hoping tonight didn't discourage her from seeing me.
No one fought me on the idea of having Bella in the house. Except Jasper, he had concerns of a human getting to close to me. Or should I say, my getting a little too close to her,along with the risk of our exposure with all the attention surrounding Forks and my protecting Bella against her attackers.
"Did you and Bella have a nice evening?"
"You would know Jasper. You did follow us after all."
"If Jacob hadn't finally backed off, I would have had his smelly ass on the ground within seconds. Your well being is the reason I'm here and I will not let or allow him near you again."
"I can take care of myself. I am a vampire too. Do you still believe Bella is giving information to Jacob about us now?"
"Not at all. I felt her fear of him. She loathes the ground he walks on. I just had to make sure he wasn't using her to get to you."
"See I told you there is nothing to be worried about."
"There is plenty to be worried about Carlisle. I'm just wondering why I am the only one worried? You know what could happen to us if she were to find out about our nature. Why are you not taking this seriously?"
"I am taking this seriously, more than you know. She will eventually be told of our nature and everything else that surrounds the world we live in, and I am scared of what this information could possibly do to her and to us."
Jasper just looked at me shocked by my words.
"What are you not telling me Carlisle?"
"It's her Jasper, I found my mate."
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