I don't own anything Twilight related I just like playing :) I really hope you all enjoy this chapter...someone will be making an appearance...HAHA! I plan to update again on Sunday. I commented on your reviews at the end of the chapter...see ya on the flip side!

This last month has gone by quickly and before I know it I am driving half way across the country to my new condo in Washington DC. I am not as sad as I expected I would be to leaving Arizona. I called Ang and Jess several weeks ago to let them know I was leaving they didn't have time in the last month to come see me so I didn't bother calling them to give them the exact day I was leaving and didn't bother to send them my new cell phone number. I don't think they thought I had the nerve to actually leave. It really hurt my feelings. Oh well, they are on my Facebook account so they can find out any information the same time other people who I am not that close with does, which is exactly how they will find out that I made it safely to DC.

I pull up outside my new condo about 6 a.m. Saturday morning and Edward is on the sidewalk waiting for me. He hops in the passenger seat and immediately gives me a hug and kiss on the cheek.

"Hello Bella Baby, it's so good to see you! Let me show you where to park, ok."

"Oh Eddie, It's so great to see you too! I am surprised you are here, why aren't you at home?"

"You are the most important person to me right now. I had to make sure you made it in ok and…"

"You and Dragon are fighting again huh?" I say with a laugh.

"What else is new? Uncle Aro let it 'slip' just how close we would be working and living and she threw a shit fit."

"Oh Edward."

"Don't worry about it. Aro got his laugh out of it."

"That is even more reason for you to be home with Tanya not here with me. No telling what she thinks we are doing all weekend."

"I really don't care what she thinks. Anyway, you have the parking space next to mine and I already set up your code to get into the garage. It's 876642 and your apartment number is 1210, right next door to mine.

"I can't thank you enough for everything, Edward."

"It's my pleasure, Bella. It's high time someone took care of you for once."

I park my car and Edward has a furniture dolly waiting to carry the boxes and luggage that are packed in my car up to my apartment. Edward hands me my keys and I open the door and hold it so he can bring the stuff in.

"Oh wow! It's beautiful! Look at this view! Edward, this is absolutely amazing!"

I rush to him and throw my arms around him and give him a hug.

"Mmm, a man could get used to appreciation like this…or really any appreciation at all."

"Oh honey, I am so sorry, is it really that bad?" I ask.

I don't even think about it, my hand reaches up and caresses his cheek.

"Forget it. I didn't say that to upset you, it just felt really good is all."

"Yeah, it's been a long time since I was in a man's arms. It does feel good."

"You can't say stuff like that to me, Belly," he pouts playfully.

Oops. Better watch that shit Isabella!

"Eddie, you know what I mean. I guess I am just naturally flirty, besides it helped me get away with murder with Aro, I guess I need to watch what I say and do now, huh?"

He lets go of me with a sigh and holds my shoulders at arms' length, "No, baby, don't change anything about the way you are. You are perfect. Now what time is all your stuff supposed to be here?"

"About ten, I wanted time between when I got here and all my junk gets here to hit the store because I knew I would be too busy and too tired to do it after."

"Well, let's go and I will show you around a little bit while we are out. We will take my car."

"You just hate my driving!"

"Yep, I sure do. Come on Belly," he says laughing.

"Coming, Eddie."

He holds the car door for me and shuts it once I am inside. He walks around and gets it.

"Wow, Momma Masen taught you to be a real gentleman didn't she. Riley never did shit like that for me!"

"Riley was an asshole. Speaking of, what did he say to you moving here?"

I laugh, "Oh he was pissed, but it's not like he has any say anymore. He just doesn't like that I am a bigger success than he is and I am moving on to bigger and better things while he is shacked up in his parent's basement. He tried calling me several times and I finally had to block his number, and his parent's number, and his new girlfriend's number and a couple of our old friends' numbers as well. Anytime he was near a phone he called and left messages. First started out apologizing and wanting to get back together so he could come with me and get out of his parent's place but after I didn't return any of those calls they got really hateful. Like THAT will make me change my mind," I laugh, "His mom did call me at work and told me she was glad that I was moving on from everything that had happened and finding happiness. That was surprising, then again she might have been trying to get in my good graces so I would take asshat off her hands."

"He is something else, you know it! WOW. I am glad you are away from him for good now."

"Me too!"

By this time we are at the store and get out of the car and Edward goes to grab a shopping cart from the parking lot and walk in together to get my stuff.

"So Eddie, honestly, what's going on with you and Tanya? I have caught the comments and looks over the last several weeks but we are never at a time or place where we can openly talk about it. Just remember we are friends and you know I will always be here for you to talk."

"Thanks Puss, maybe I will take you up on that sometime," he says with a small smile and shoulder bumps me.

"Puss, really?" I raise my bitch-brow at him.

"Well Poon might be inappropriate!"

I burst out laughing and throw my arms around Edward's neck.

"God Eddie, I love you!"

"I love you too, Belly," he kisses my temple.

We are standing in the middle of the aisle laughing with our arms around each other when someone bumps into our basket and clears their throat loudly. We immediately let each other go. The man standing there staring at us has a baseball hat on low with his forehead and sunglasses on. His face is scruffy with dark blonde growth but doesn't hide a very sexy crooked smile.

"Ahh, Mr. Masen, I didn't realize you were capable of laughing and having fun. You are always so serious and all business when I see you."

"Good morning Dr. Whitlock, it's a pleasure to see you. How was your trip?"

"Very successful, Mr. Masen, thank you for asking. Um, pardon me for bringing this up but it's just barely 7 o'clock in the morning and I can't help but notice that this is not your beautiful wife. I don't need to worry about a messy divorce scandal making it necessary for me to find new legal counsel now, right?" he says with a chuckle but is moving his head up and down like he is checking me out, and finding me lacking. I can't read the look on his face with it half covered but it's not a good look I am getting from what I can see.

"Uh, no Dr. Whitlock, this is Ms. Isabella Swan, she is a family friend who just moved out here from Arizona to join the firm. She just arrived this morning and I am helping her move and get settled in her new place. You should know me well enough to know I do not cause scandal and my wife knows exactly what my relationship with Isabella is and she also knows exactly where I am."

"Please accept my apology Mr. Masen and of course, Ms. Swan, I hope you took no offense" His phone goes off and he looks at the screen," If you will excuse me, my fiancée is phoning. Mr. Masen, I will be calling you this week to set up a meeting on my prenup."

"Sure, just call Jessica and she can set it up."

"Great." He nods at us and answers his phone, "Yes Darlin' I am on my way now."

God that voice! WAIT…that voice? It sounds so much like him, but not quite. Damn being in DC is messing with my head. Dr. Whitlock hasn't walked five steps and my mouth got the better of my brain.

"What a complete douche!"

Dr. Whitlock looks back over his shoulder at me and I just raise my bitch-brow at him. He smirks and walks away.

"Isabella, he is one of our biggest clients, don't say that!" Edward scolds.

"I'm sorry but he was rude to you and you did not deserve it. He is a dick." I cross my arms like a petulant child.

"Well, get used to him because he is one of the clients that you will be taking over when you pass the bar."

"Ugh, well he better have the bar out of his ass by then," I sulk.

"Come on, no one likes Bitchy-Bella, let's get your stuff and head home."

"Oh, alright fine. Take me home, Eddie. You know since we are screwing each other and all," I say laughing.

It doesn't take long to get the few things I need. We do run into Dr. Douche Whitlock a few more times but by the sound of it, his little fiancée is reaming him out pretty good. I can't help but smirk at that.

Dr. Douche is parked on the aisle across from us and walks to his flashy jacked up pickup truck as we are putting my stuff in the trunk of Edward's car. Really? You know what they say, big tires little transmission. Could he be compensating for something with that big hunk of…oops, he is watching me watch him. I smirk and turn to give Edward one of my most dazzling flirtatious smiles and throw my arms around his neck. I catch him off guard and he picks me up making me squeal with laughter so I wrap my legs around his waist and his hands automatically go to my ass. Take that Dickhead!

"Thank you for everything Eddie!" I say just a tad on the loud side.

I give him a peck on the cheek that might have lasted a few seconds longer than necessary as he spins us around.

"Damn Bella, I wish Uncle Aro could see me right now!"

We laugh as he puts me down and I climb in the passenger side of his car while he puts the basket in the designated area. On his way back to the car he sees Dr. Whitlock and gives him that manly head nod, and I may or may not have pushed up my sunglass with my middle finger while smirking at Dr. Douche. Yep, he caught that, point for Bella! Edward climbs into the car and we head back to my condo and that is the last I think of my soon-to-be new client for the rest of the weekend.

I haven't figured out how to respond to your reviews except for PMs. So I wanted to do it here so you know I am not ignoring them, I love them and get so excited with every one!

Sarah- Here is your more, I hope I can keep it interesting for you.

NatalieLynn - She made it! She did get a sweet deal, you get a big enough firm and the perks are outstanding. Jasper is real, Bella just hasn't realized it's him yet...soon.

lmb1 - The drama is starting soon...like next chapter soon!

twihard - Yeah, the Masen's are a really nice adopted family. You will be seeing more of them in the later chapters, find out just how nice they are.

inge80 - I am glad you like this Bella. I hope this chapter explains a little bit more.

Till Sunday ~ Shasta