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Chapter Four

The night was pretty intense as things go. Jacob was so submerged in my body. He seemed lost for most of the night. I lay there in the darkness, wrapped against his strong chest, just staring into nothing. It may have been intense for him. but unfortunately I knew I had been using him to try and forget the connection I felt with Edward. I was playing a dangerous game that could hurt everyone involved.

I left Jacob sleeping in the morning. I could take the silence no longer and decided to slip back to my parent's mansion.

"We are home a little late aren't we, Miss Swan?" Monty replied, opening the door for me when I realised I had no keys.

"Sorry Monty," I whispered, sneaking in, hoping neither of my parents were up.

"They are still in bed Miss Swan," Monty smiled.

"Thank God," I sighed rushing up the main spiral stair case.

"I take it you won't be needing breakfast?"

"No thank you, Monty," I called rushing into my room.

I jumped into the shower straight away, wanting to try and wash away last night. It was so wrong of me to use Jacob like that, but at the time I knew I needed it. Jacob hadn't even taken me over the edge last night. As much as he tried, I just couldn't reach the finishing line. I had to fake the orgasm in the end, just so I could get some sleep.

I was scared because Edward was more under my skin than I could have ever imagined. Had it really only been four weeks since I first laid eyes on him – impossible?

I pulled on a pair of sweat pants and baggy shirt before I finally fell into my soft comfortable bed. As I fell into dream land, my body relaxed.

oxoxoxoxo

"Bella, are you ill?" My mother called from my door. I opened my eyes, groggy, looking at my clock. It was now two in the afternoon.

"No, I'm just really tired," I called.

"What have you been doing?" My mother asked walking in.

"I had a late night."

"I can't wait until you go back to college. I hate it when you drink yourself stupid. What if the papers had seen you?"

"Mom, it's not like we are in the public eye. Most people have no idea who I am," I moaned.

"Just be careful Bella, please. Just think about your father's reputation."

"I need to sleep," I yawned, pulling the duvet back over my head.

"You are so stubborn. You get that from your father." My mother muttered, leaving.

I was already half a sleep before she even shut my door.

oxoxoxoxo

"Do I really have to go?" I moaned at my parents over dinner later that week.

"Bella, your father would really like you to be there," my mother replied, disappointed. "Just think of all the young rich eligible bachelors you will meet."

"Wonderful," I sighed.

"It will be nice for us to go out as a family. I thought you would enjoy the charity ball." My father replied. "I will buy you an amazing dress. You won't even compare to Cinderella."

"I'm not five anymore Daddy," I rolled my eyes at him.

"Please Bella, for me." My dad smiled. I couldn't say no. "Wonderful, shall I just give you my credit card for the dress or would you like to go shopping with your moth . . ."

"Credit card please," I interrupted. My dad sniggered at my mother's upset face. "Sorry mom," I muttered "Rose is just better at picking dresses."

"It's fine," my mother huffed, clearly annoyed with me.

"Well, I can hardly wait now." My father clapped his hands. "Did I tell you Aro and his son will be there."

Now it all made sense. My parents were so obvious. "Just because you have a daughter and Aro has a son almost the same age, it doesn't mean we are going to fall in love and get married." I moaned.

"We know that Bella, but it will do no harm to introduce you." My dad smiled.

"But if you two did hit it off it would be wonderful," my mother sang, clapping her hands. "Alex is such a lovely young man and his sister Jane is so well spoken."

"Renee," my father cautioned her. "Bella is a big girl. She can make her own choices. I know she will make us both proud."

I got up from the table and kissed my father on the cheek "Thank you Daddy."

"Your happiness is all that matters to me sweetheart." He smiled up at me. This was why I was a daddy's girl - my father always put me first.

oxoxoxoxoxo

"Do you think the dress will be okay?" I asked Rose as we walked into my parent's huge living room.

"Midnight blue is really your colour. Trust me, it will be stunning."

"Good afternoon Miss Swan and Miss Hale. Can I get you any refreshments?"

"Hi Monty," Rose smiled. "I could kill for an ice tea."

"Certainly," Monty turned to me. "And for you, Miss Swan?"

"Just water would be great. Thank you."

"I have missed Monty," Rose giggled. "Do you think your parents would let me have him for the weekend?"

"No," I laughed. "Monty has been in the family for years. They wouldn't even give him up for an hour."

"That's was very nice of you, Miss Swan," Monty smiled, coming in with our drinks.

"It's all true, Monty." I smiled.

"If you need anything else just call. I will be in the kitchen."

"So when are you coming to Twilight next?" Rose asked after she finished her ice tea.

"I'm not sure that is such a good idea."

"Is this still about Tanya taking Edward home last week?"

"No, I just don't want to give Jacob the wrong idea. He is a really decent guy." The fact that he had left over thirty missed calls on my phone and God knows how many messages showed he was becoming a little too keen. I was so glad he didn't have my address.

"He has been bugging Emmet none stop about you."

"What do you want me to do about it? I slept with him again. I have had my fill. I don't need anything else from him now."

"Is this really just about Jacob, Bella?" Please don't say his name Rose. I need to forget him. "I mean Edward has been acting a little weird too, apparently."

My head snapped up. "What do you mean?"

"Emmet said he is just more moody than normal."

"Maybe he needs to take more women home with him to work out the frustration."

"I think you two just need to stop mopping and just fuck. It's clear that it is messing you both up."

"I am not taking any more advice from you." I laughed. "I have decided to cut both Jacob and Edward out of my life. Anyway, maybe my parents are right. I may find my prince at this charity ball next week."

"In your dreams Bella," Rose giggled. "Come on, just one drink."

"I'm not going Rose."

"Edward is playing with his band tonight." Rose smirked at me.

"That's not fair. You are meant to be helping." She knew I wouldn't be able to resist. I had wanted to see Edwards band the moment I heard about them.

"Trust me, I am."

"What time do you want me there?"

Rose laughed, clapping her hands. "Let's say eight, so we can get a good seat."

"I'm not going to sleep with him. I am going just to shut you up."

"Are you talking about Jacob or Edward?" I threw a pillow at her, sadly missing her face.

I guess I had one final night in Twilight to live through before I could forget my green eyed bar man. Why did I have the feeling it wasn't going to be that easy.

oxoxoxoxoxo

Rose had pulled me into a quite sophisticated black dress for tonight. It was the first time I felt like myself.

"Jacob isn't here tonight." Rose whispered as I scanned the crowd. I really would have to let Jacob down gently, when I suddenly took in what Rose had just said.

"But you said . .. ."

"I lied. Emmet asked me to make you come."

"Why?" I asked confused.

"Because I asked him to. . ." A voice came from behind me, but I didn't want to look into those green eyes and become lost in them. "Bella, please look at me," Edward pleaded.

"What the hell do you want?" I finally turned to glare at him, becoming instantly lost in the perfection of his face.

"Why are you still so angry at me?"

"Why are you still bugging me?" I challenged.

"I just wanted to see you. To say I'm sorry, I guess." Edward looked uncomfortable talking to me, but I was sure Rose standing there glaring at him didn't help.

"Sorry for what?"

"You were right about Tanya." He smirked nervously. "She is crazy. She is actually stalking me." I had to laugh at that. "It's not funny Bella. The woman is actually scaring me."

"Poor baby," I teased. "Do you need me to protect you from big scary Tanya?"

"I'm sorry, Bella, for everything. I don't want to be the reason you are staying away. Jacob is really smitten with you. I wanted to make things okay between us for Jacob's sake. He is a good friend, as well as a boss."

"I'm not looking for a relationship. I was going to tell Jacob that tonight," I replied unattached, looking away from his eyes.

"Oh . . .right," Edward seemed shocked by my statement.

"Relationships are never easy for me," I added.

"Maybe that's because you haven't found the right guy yet," Edward whispered. I swear I felt him move closer towards me, but I was probably imagining it.

"Bella, let's get a seat." Rose all but dragged me away, breaking the connection between Edward and me.

"What was all that about?" I yelled as Rose threw me into a booth near the stage.

"I was saving you from a fate worse than death." I just looked at her. "Edward is defiantly trying to take you home tonight." My heart began to beat frantically in my chest. God, yes please, forget his band playing. I would get my coat now.

"And your point is?"

"It wouldn't be a problem if I hadn't just witnessed you with that look in your eyes."

"What look?"

"Bella, you like him."

"Of course I do. I want to shag him, Rose."

"This isn't just about sex, Bella." Rose scolded.

"Yes it is."

"No, not by the way I just watched you look at him. Bella, I need to get you home. This was wrong, really wrong. I will kill Emmet."

Rose was about to pull me out of the booth, when suddenly the lights to the stage came on. A single spot light fell on Edward. In that single second I glued myself to the seat, unwilling to move. Rose gave up, slumping back next to me.

"We are leaving as soon as the band is finished." I think Rose said, but I couldn't be sure as Edward and his band had begun to play.

I tried to control myself, but the way Edward owned his guitar was so sexy. I was swallowing every few minutes because my mouth was watering so much. Once I had gotten over the mere sight of him. Edward had to open his mouth and sing. His voice sent tremors straight to the core of my heart. He had the voice of a God. I swear he could command armies with that voice. I could see almost every other female in the room thinking the same thing. The band even had groupies screaming and going crazy at the front of the stage.

I was almost gripping the chair, trying to calm myself. Rose was right. This was bad, really bad.

His band did all cover versions and they were really good. As they came to the last song Edward's eyes met with mine and it felt as if I had been set alight. He could have me tonight. I had no will power left in me. Whatever mess was left in the morning, I would sort out eventually.

Watching the sweat drip down his face as he stared at me intently I wanted only one thing - His naked body on top of mine.

"Right, we are going." Rose grabbed my arm.

I had to think fast. I wasn't going anywhere, unless it was with the sex God on stage, if he truly did want to take me home tonight, I wasn't going to stop him.

"I need to go to the ladies first."

"Be quick then. I will find Emmet and tell him we are going."

I could feel Edward's eyes on me as I walked across the dance floor while his band began to pack their equipment up. As I walked towards the ladies I turned to see him wiping his face with a towel, watching me. I gave the sexiest smile I could and beckoned him with my finger. To my surprise he began to cross the crowd towards me.

Now I was on fire as I watched him glide through the crowd, ignoring all the other women trying to talk to him as he passed them.

"Did you want me, Bella?" Edward raised an eyebrow at me. I could feel between my legs tingle, if only he knew just how much I wanted him.

"You were amazing," I replied totally over excited.

"Thanks," he smiled, putting his hand through his sexy wet hair. "I can't believe how hot it gets up on stage."

"Are you taking anyone home tonight?" I blurted out, watching the sweat trickled down his perfect cheek. I was imagining how it would taste if I licked it.

Edward smiled darkly at me and my insides turned to mush. The lust was back in his eyes and I had no escape. "Well, there was one girl I had my eyes on." He smirked, pushing me against the wall. This was it. God, I could hardly control my panting. Edward ran his hand up the side of my body that was hidden to the crowd. I arched towards him. "Come home with me Bella." Edward whispered into my neck. All I could do was moan. "Is that a yes?"

I was about to say yes, when I saw Rose in the far corner of the room. She hadn't seen me yet so I needed to move fast.

"Can we go into Jacob's office?" I replied, breathless. Rose wouldn't find me in there. Edward looked at me confused. "You don't want anyone to see us do you? Think about Jacob."

"Bella, I . . ." I didn't give him chance to finish, as Rose began walking in our direction. I grabbed his hand dragging him into Jacob's office.

"Bella, you know I am still working right?" Edward laughed as I shut the door. "You need to give me at least an hour to close everything down."

"I just needed a little taster." I teased, wandering over to Jacob's desk, leaning my back against it. Now I could have my fill of Edward and get on with my life.

"Do you realise how sexy you look against that desk?" Edward stalked over to me and my insides were burning. His body crashed with mine, his hands roamed up my body. I shuddered this was going to be hot. I could feel it.

"Are you sure about this, Edward? I mean with your job . . ."

"What Jacob doesn't know won't hurt him." Edward whispered, picking me up, lowering me on the desk. I moaned as his hand roamed over my dress. "So, what taster did you want, Bella?" Edward muttered as his hands moved under my dress towards my thighs. I arched towards him as he hands got higher and higher. I was burning. The heat was so over powering. All I could do was moan. I hadn't even kissed this guy yet and I was panting like a mad woman.

Edward pulled me into his chest in a swift fast motion. Suddenly our lips were inches apart. Edward's breathing was as erratic as mine. I licked my lips, ready for my first taste of paradise, when someone called my name.

"Isabella Swan, put Edward down right now!" Rose roared, storming over. "You Edward Cullen need help - you male whore!" Rose spat as she grabbed me. "Women are not toys and I will not let you treat my friend like one."

"Rose, please," I begged. I was so close, just another inch and I would have kissed his perfect lips.

"Rosalie, I have no idea what you are talking about," Edward replied. "Bella wants this as much as me."

"Bella doesn't know what she wants."

"Yes I do." I replied, trying to walk back to Edward, but Rose pulled me back.

"Did he tell you he is sleeping with Tanya?"

"I'm not sleeping with her, Rosalie. I was . . ."

"You said she was stalking you," I interrupted. "Are you sleeping with her?"

"Yes . . . but Bella it's complicated." I had heard enough. Edward never slept with anyone more than once. What was so special about Tanya?

"I want to go home Rose." I whispered, looking away from his green eyes.

"Bella, wait please," Edward called.

"You stay the fuck away from her! Do I make myself clear," Rose bellowed. "If I see you even talking to her, I will cut your balls off!" Rose put her arm around me. "Come on Bella. Let's get you home."

I walked numb to the car. I had no choice now but to forget my sexy bar man. He was clearly seeing someone now. Fucking Tanya, she had ruined all my fun.

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