EPOV:
I could not get involved with Bella.
Surely she was the most beautiful creature I had seen. Ever.
Her long mahogany hair with her chocolate colored eyes. She looked like an angel. My own personal angel.
But I couldn't be tempted. She would only be a distraction. I was here to start off brand new with the family business.
I had a lot of responsibility on my shoulders, with my father retiring this year. I would become CEO of the company.
I definitely could not be distracted… or maybe I was just using that as an excuse.
Maybe I wouldn't be laying in bed with a massive erection if I wasn't using that as an excuse.
I didn't want to go into that at the moment.
I didn't want a relationship. Period.
But then again… God, if I thought Bella alone was a vision. Bella in a bathtub was heaven.
Someone was trying to punish me.
I couldn't tell you how hard it was for me to not take her right then and there.
I looked over to the counter top in her bathroom where I saw the lacy top and underwear.
Jesus, did she just wear THAT to sleep?
Then again, if she was sleeping with me, she'd be… bare just so I could explore her body at any given moment.
I wanted to fuck her into oblivion.
I had to keep my distance.
I hated her. Why did she have to be so attractive? That shit was definitely pissing me off. I had never not had anything that I wanted.
It was like she was there to tantalize me with her subtle looks and her cute blushes and the fact that I wish I had the relationship with her that her and Emmett shared. She was so carefree and giddy even though my brother worked her last nerve.
I had only met her the day before and she was already driving me crazy.
Women are evil!
Yeah, I really had to watch my back with Bella Swan.
BPOV:
There was a bright light that didn't let me finish whatever dream I was having at the moment which I was clearly enjoying.
My eyes fluttered open as I took in the offensive light that did not let me sleep longer. I need to buy some curtains. I stretched out feeling better than last night, though my feet were a little sore. I felt truly rested and calm. I sat up in bed and looked at my alarm clock.
12:24 p.m.
Woah. I slept more than 12 hours. With no disruptions? Amazing.
Next to the alarm clock was a note. I recognized the print as Alice's.
Bella,
Your so lucky, your getting away with a free day.
I put your clothes away.
No need to thank me. I know I'm an angel.
Call me.
Love, Alice.
Thank god!
Wow I really must have been knocked out because I didn't even hear her. And she put my clothes away? How could I not love Alice? I definitely had to do something for her.
I got up to take a shower. I looked around and noticed my huge bedroom looked extremely empty. I really had to go shopping for furniture.
When Rose and I moved in we knew we needed a lot of furniture to fill this place up and I couldn't wait to get started because it was bare and we could start from scratch just the way we liked it.
Rose had already picked out a dining room set and some bar stools with Esme the other day. Esme was an interior designer so she was excited to help when she found out we were starting new without a budget.
The dining room came out really nice. I could imagine having family dinners there every once in a while. We decided to pick out the rest together.
When we moved in we decided that the two extra bedrooms would serve as an office for the both of us and the other would be a guest room.
I didn't have anything to do today so I thought that could be something to occupy my time with.
I went downstairs to find Rosalie dressed in jeans and a t-shirt talking on the phone.
I fixed myself an omelet and offered Rose some but she denied. Guess she had breakfast already. I looked at the time on my cell phone and it was 1:30. Maybe I should consider this brunch.
"Okay, I'll check it out in a little, alright, thanks, bye." I heard her end the call.
"Sleeping beauty has nothing to do with her time so she sleeps until midday?" Rose asked.
"I don't know how you and Alice are always going on shopping trips Rose because yesterday exhausted me."
"I don't think it was just that trip Bells, you haven't had any real down time in a while, with that book deadline you pulled some all nighters trying to get it in on time. Plus, you used to love shopping."
"Your right. Maybe I'll get some of that energy back and we can go clubbing" I suggested with a wink.
"Oh, your on babygirl!" Rose said laughing. "Anyways I'm going into the shop for a little to check up on things, what are you gonna do?"
"I was thinking of calling Esme to go pick out some furniture for my room and stuff."
"Oh yeah, she mentioned that earlier when I spoke to her, she'd be so happy if you brought her along. Anyways," she said grabbing her keys, "I'm off, hope you have fun today." she said as she walked out the door and winked at me.
So I guess I had plans for the day, I picked up my phone to dial Esme's number.
"Oh, sweetheart I would love to help!" She exclaimed.
We decided that I would pick her up so we could drive out together while we talked about what I had in mind.
I opted for a t-shirt, shorts and converses. I wanted to be as comfortable as I could now with Alice not around. Don't get me wrong, I felt sexy when I got dressed up but there was nothing at IKEA that I would get fancy for. Well… No! He's a douche!
I parked in the Cullen's driveway and took the steps carefully up to the beautiful house.
Their home was amazing! I loved it, it was secluded and had gorgeous land all around it. It was modern with a little traditional here and there. Esme and Carlisle were extremely talented at what they did.
If I ever wished for a home it would definitely look like this.
I rang their doorbell and seconds later, Esme pulled it open and embraced me in a warm hug. "Oh Bella, I'm so happy to see you! How have you been?" I loved this lady like my mother. So loving and kind.
"All is well Esme. I'm glad to see you again." I embraced her back.
She touched my cheek that reminded me of the way my mom used to do and gave me a smile. "How delightful. Let me just lock up and we'll be on our way."
On our way to the store I told her about what I had in mind and she gave me some ideas which seemed like they would work perfectly. I needed a spacious desk and bookshelves for the office. I needed to be as comfortable as I could in there seeing as I would be there most of my time while I worked.
We walked out of IKEA with everything I needed for my office, including my very own desk chair that felt like heaven when you sat on it.
I found my bedroom set at City Furniture. It was like love at first sight. It was a cherry wood four poster king sized bed, don't ask why I got such a big bed for just me, I've always wanted one, along with two night stands, a dresser along with an armoire and a beautiful bench that Esme suggested would go perfectly at the foot of the bed.
They told me it would be shipped within two days, to say I was ecstatic would be an understatement and I couldn't wait. Esme helped me pick out the smaller things such as the comforter, frames, lamps, anything essential that would be necessary for a new home.
Once we got back in the car, I remembered I had left my phone in the glove compartment and decided to check it. I had 5 missed calls, one from Rosalie, three from Alice and one from Emmet. I listened to my voicemail and Emmet boomed throught the earpiece almost breaking my ear drum.
"Belly Squirt! Where you at? The girls have been calling you. It's about time you hand over my mother, she has to make me dinner." Emmet started howling with laughter and just chuckled as I looked at Esme. "Anyways get your ass over to our house, Rose is over here and we're celebrating! Hurry!"
"Was that Emmet?"
"You know it! Said we should head over to your house, something about celebrating?" I gave her a questioning look and she started squealing and now I knew who Alice got it from.
"Today was the big day Bella, Carlisle is retiring and everyone at the company had a huge meeting and settled everything, Edward will be the new face of Cullen Inc."
Wow
"That's amazing!"
"I know!" Esme was just glowing and I knew this meant she would be able to spend more time with Carlisle now. On our way back to Esme's we chatted about random things we needed for the house.
As we got to the house we could hear Emmet's booming laughter in the backyard.
Esme found Carlisle as soon as we got in embracing him in a sweet hug… they were so in love. I wished to find a love like there's someday where I could grow old with my sweetheart.
I caught Alice and Rosalie in the kitchen. I went over and pinched Rose's butt and as soon as she turned around I swear if it was someone else she would have decked them.
"Turn down the hostility Rose, jeez!"
"Hey Belly Squirt!" Rose mocked me knowing I hated when Emmet called me that. I scowled at her and she blew me a kiss. Alice just giggled at us calling us silly as she walked away probably looking for Jasper.
I had met Jasper not so long ago. Quite the southern gentleman he was, with sandy blonde hair up to his shoulders and blue eyes, very handsome. Him and Alice were a gorgeous married couple, completely devoted to eachother. I didn't understand how he kept up with her but I think he was her weakness, just a touch from him would calm her down when she was stressed or frustrated. Sometimes I would catch them looking at eachother as if having a conversation, it sometimes felt too intimate to watch.
"Bellllyyyyy!"
And who else but Emmet would greet me like that.
Once again I felt like I was being suffocated when Emmets two huge arms wrapped around my ribcage pulling me into a hug.
"Emmet!" I slapped him off of me.
"Ouch. Belly what was that for?"
"For being a retard. Go and suffocate your girlfriend!"
Emmet's laugh vibrated through the kitchen. "Rose would have my balls if I ever did that to her!"
"I might just have to threaten your balls then! You do fall asleep on my couch from time to time Emmet don't tempt me!"
Emmet backed up in surrender. "Sowwy Bella." He gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and bounded out the back door joining all the other men I supposed would be here from the company. I laughed at Emmet because he was such a giant teddy bear.
I joined everyone outside where they were all celebrating, drinking beers and sharing jokes. I scanned my surroundings. My eyes landed on Adonis himself standing next to the pool talking on the phone. I wanted to go over and congratulate him but I didn't want to interrupt him. He was probably on the phone with someone important.
Then again as I thought about it, it occurred to me that Edward might have a girlfriend. If he had moved back to Seattle wouldn't she be here with him. He was a fine specimen of a man, why wouldn't he have a girlfriend?
I hadn't noticed as I was having these thoughts I kept my gaze fixed on him and once he got off the phone he turned around and looked directly at me. It almost looked like he wore a grimace when he caught me looking at him so I looked away, embarrassed I had been caught watching him.
Dumbass Bella! Now he's going to think you're a stalker bitch that watches him!
Ughh!
Esme called everyone over to gather around as they all cut a cake. It read 'Congratulations Edward'.
He spoke up to thank his parents. He tipped his beer, "Thanks Mom and Dad, without you I wouldn't be here. Dad this is a great opportunity and now you can travel with Mom like you've always wished, I won't let you down".
"Thanks son, I know you're the best person for the job." Carlisle patted his son on the back, followed by Esme whose eyes were glistening with tears. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and whispered something in his ear, Edward responded with an embrace for his mother.
Esme let him go and when Edward looked up his eyes fell on me. He gave me a small smile and winked. Oh my god! What is he doing? I looked down and blushed. When I realized I was blushing, I blushed even harder. What a high school move Bella.
Everyone went back to their banter about sports and politics. I felt a little flushed, No thanks to Fuckward himself.
I went inside to use the bathroom. The downstairs bathroom was currently occupied by Rose… and I could have sworn I heard Emmet. I grimaced at whatever they could have been doing. Those two didn't know how to keep their hands off eachother.
I knew my way around the Cullen's home so I decided to use the bathroom on the second floor. I freshened up a little as much as I could atleast, I wasn't even dressed for this, still in my t-shirt and shorts. I picked my hair up in a ponytail and decided there was nothing I could do about my appearance.
I bumped into something hard once I opened the door and almost stumbled back if it were not for the strong pair of arms that caught me I would have humiliated myself in front of, Oh my god they smell delicious! I looked back up to find none other than Edwards green eyes boring into mine. I let out a groan and looked down as he let me go.
"I'm sorry I wasn't watching where I was going" I apologized.
"Well maybe if you picked your head up, you'd see clearly." He replied.
"Well maybe you shouldn't be stalking the door!" I snarled back.
He got red in the face and started stuttering "I… I.. I wa-wasn't."
"Whatever." I mumbled and tried getting out but he jerked the same way, then I tried the other way and we just kept blocking eachothers exit.
If he wanted to be a bitch, then I could too. Douchebag!
He startled me when I felt sort of an electric current when he grabbed my forearms and sidestepped me. Ughh!
I stomped down the steps as I heard him slam the bathroom door making me jump.
What the hell was that guys problems! Dick!
As I came downstairs I saw Emmet and Rose emerge from the bathroom. I giggled catching their attention. Rose looked at me sheepishly and Emmet just beamed a smile. They knew they were caught.
"Are you ready to go Bella? You look like your about to drop dead." Rose asked.
"Gee thanks Rose." I said rolling my eyes, "But yeah I'm ready when you are."
We said our goodbyes and I let Rose drive home. I had no more energy left in me. I would drop when I got home. On the way home I thought about Edward and the way he was acting towards me. Correction, he was pmsing, because yes, I do believe that men pms as well. I barely spoke a sentence to him. Okay well maybe that sentence was very hostile but shit he got me mad! He was so rude. And then I felt bad for not congratulating him but he didn't even make it possible.
Fuck him!
