I'm not a writer. I am a nurse.. Pretending to be a writer is a hobby of mine, I'm sure I could use a beta! :0) New chapter next week.
After another round of the forbidden scotch, we move to a dark green settee next to the bar. Edward grabs a deck of cards and teaches me a game of German whist, a game he learned while visiting London. Which I happen to suck at...I mean bad. After 2 confusing rounds, I decide to call it a day.
"Edward, this has been an amazing time.." I say shuffling the cards. "But I should probably get back to Rose and see what she's up to"
"Yeah of course.. I can always beat you at this another time." Chuckling to himself, he stands and extends his hand for me. "I'll walk you to your room"
Pursing my lips, I take his hand. As soon as his flesh meets mine, I feel a shot of adrenaline hit me like a ton of bricks. My knees buckle and my legs collapse. The next thing I know, I'm on the floor... Oh my God..That did not just happen!
I feel him softly lift me up.
"You have drank before right?...he says laughing.
"Its not funny.."I pout.
"Oh yes it is.." He bends down, touching my ankles and wiggles them both.."Nothing is broken, you'll be alright" He pulls me close to him all playful like. "Come on my little light weight. Let's get you upstairs before you hurt something"
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Edward drops me off at the top of the stairs and says goodbye. We agree to see each other later. Trailing my fingers along the banister I make my way toward my room...Edwards room. But firstI make a stop at Rose's to see if she may be back from her session with Dr. Cullen. I knock lightly and the door slows open. Her room is empty. I decide to leave her a note. I retrieve a pen from my room and try to hunt down something to write on. The only thing I come up with is toilet paper...it will do. I explain that I hung with Edward and that I missed her. I leave it on her bed and settle back in my room. I close the curtains and lay on the the perfectly made bed. I couldn't stop thinking about Edward. I played out our conversations we had today over and over. Every time I pictured him smiling or laughing at one of my jokes, my stomach would recoil into my chest. I don't know what he's doing to me or what my body is trying to tell me, but I'm petrified!
This has never happened to me..Jacob is the only man I have ever had eyes for. This has never happened to me..I don't believe in instant attraction.. This has never happened to me I never felt the urge to open up to someone other than Jacob. This has never happened to me, I want another man to kiss me...other than Jacob.
I convince myself that its just the combination of flying all day and really old scotch..maybe the scotch has gone bad...That's it...it has nothing to do with the fact that Edward is handsome, funny, intriguing and exciting...no way... Did I mention gorgeous?definitely just the scotch! Yeah right, even I know that's a crock of shit. But it makes me feel better thinking that, so for now I'll stick with it. Just as I begin to feel my eyelids admit defeat my phone goes off. I reluctantly get up from my peaceful slumber and grab my phone from the dresser. Surprise, surprise. It's Jake. Of course it is. I've been thinking about him and he can feel it. I push answer.
Me: hey you
Jake: hey yourself.. ..I've been callin but you...
Me: Yeah, sorry..I left my phone in my bag.
Jake: Ah..that explains why your dad's been callin the shop.
Me: Really?...Oh shit, I forgot we made plans to have dinner this weekend...You tell him I was gone?
Jake: Nah, I didn't talk him.. But I will if you want me to..
Me: That's okay, I'll call him later...
(long pause)
Jake: Good flight?
Me: yeah.. it was good...
Jake:cool house or what?
Me: oh my gosh, the house is amazing Jake...you should see it... hey, gotta ask you something?
Jake: fire away..
Me: whats my favorite drink?
Jake: huh?.. you been reading some chick magazine on the plane...this some kind of trick question...
Me: never mind.. it was dumb..so uh..what are your plans tonight?
Jake: I don't know.. work out .. maybe meet Sam and Paul later at the Bloated Toad.
Me: Alright...have fun...call me later if you want...
Jake: Yep...don't forget to call your dad..
Me: yeah, I'm gonna call him now..bye Jake...
Jake: Bella?
Me:What?
Jake: Diet Coke...
He has long since hung up but I still have the phone to my ear. I feel like a total asshole now for even entertaining the idea of another man. Grabbing my suitcase, I place it on the bed and look for my toiletries and some fresh clothes. After grabbing what I need I head out for a bath. Once in the bathroom I start the water and pour some green soap that smells like eucalyptus and lavender. Just as I'm about to step in I hear the door knock. Edward...I quickly snatch my bathrobe from the back of the door. "Who is it?'
"Hey girl it's me. Can I come in?" Oh, thank God its Rose. Why do I suddenly feel disappointed?
"Of course" Unlocking the door I let her in. I'm not shy around Rose. The girl has seen me give birth, There is nothing off limits in our friendship. I hop in the tub and grab my book. Rose lifts her dress, pulls down her panties and starts to pee.
"So I got your note. Edward huh?..Do tell?
"Nothing to tell really, he made me food and fed me some booze..really nice guy" Glancing back at my book, not wanting to give too much away.
"Booze? Is he even old enough to drink?" quizzing me while she flushes.
"Have no idea. But did you know he and his brother own a bar?"
"Yeah, Dr. Cullen told me. He also told me Edward's quite the ladies man.."
I watch as she washes her hands and lets down her hair.
"Ladies man?" I ask her.. feeling a little disappointed but not surprised.
"Yeah, I guess ole Eddie has no problem getting women.."
"Pfft, that's not hard to figure out..I mean look at him..Good for him anyway" scowling I return my book. Of course Edward can have his pick of whoever, whenever. Like I care... And why am I pissed right now? I can feel Rose watching me as I pretend to read. "You liking the book yet? She asks me finally, no longer staring at me. Instead she's going through my makeup bag.
"Yeah. Its good so far. Still waiting on the sex between these two."
"Trust me girl" putting on some of my eyeshadow, "It's worth the wait." She finishes up her makeup and plugs in my straightener I slowly uncurl my knees to my chest and throw my book to floor . The tension in my body pop and disappear along with soap bubbles. Feeling serene I put my brain on cruise control. Wonder what Edwards tattoos symbolize? I'm sure Jacob is missing me...not! Should I shave my legs or wait another day? I could so eat right now... Consumed in thought I didn't even realize that Rose was talking. She had mentioned someone being engaged and it jolted me out of my reflection.
"Whose engaged?" I asked sitting up now. "Jasper and his fiance Alice...Edward didn't tell you? Feeling relived I go back to my supine position in the tub. "No, he didn't tell me." Wonder why he didn't. Maybe he was so consumed by my beauty that it slipped his mind..Oh a girl can dream cant she. I softly giggle to myself. "What are you giggling about?" "Did you fart?"
"No Rose.. I didn't." Giving her a repulsed look. "So are they wanting to get married here at this house?"
There's a long pause from Rose as I wait for her to apply some lipstick. "Highly doubt it since Mr. Cullen is selling the place."
"What? Are you serious..wow..." I sit there shocked placing my toe in the spigot. Rose moves closer to me and sits on the commode. "Listen, don't tell Edward or anyone else in the house. Mums the word right now.." I face her and bob my head up and down. "Absolutely" Rose goes on to tell me that the Cullen's used to live in Seattle, and had hired the same design company years ago, before Rose worked there. They had done such an outstanding job that Mr. Cullen wanted to use them again.
I start to feel unsettled when she's telling me this because I would think that Edward would have at least told me he used to live in Seattle. It's so close to Forks. Whatever his reasons, I don't care anymore and just want to hide in my room...not his! I beg Rose to bring me a plate of food up here because I don't feel like being social. I retreat to my chamber with my laptop and book.
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A couple of hours have passed...with my stomach growling. Just as I contemplate going downstairs I hear a knock at my door. "Come on in Rose" I say buried inside my book. The door opens and I look up to see Edward standing there with a plate and a diet coke.
"Your dinner Miss Swan" Man does he look good. He's wearing a pair of brown drawstring pants and a white v-neck t-shirt. His skin is golden from the hallway light and his hair is disheveled like he just woke up. A plate in one hand and my soda in the other...what more could a girl ask for? He could be naked...wow my inner bad girl is really showing her ass around him!
"Thanks Edward..You didn't have to do that..Rose said she...
"Hey, why you making Rose do your dirty work?" I watch him walk over to my bedside and place the food on my night table. "Move over rover" he says to me while sitting on the bed. I sit up and begin to move so he has some room but I keep the blanket close to me and he notices this.
"What are you doin? You got somethin to hide?.." He grabs the comforter and tries to pull it down away from me. "Let me see." We are in a struggle and I cant stop laughing as I'm yelling out "Stop." Victory is his as I lay there in my sad worn out PJ's.
"Are you serious Bella? You sleep in those?...staring at my pants.. well its no wonder you're having problems back home."
"Ha..Ha...kiss my ass...I'm on vacation...besides these are comfortable." Glaring at him I place a pillow on top of my legs. "I'd love to see what you wear to bed Edward."
He looks down at his crotch and back up at me and says seductively, "I bet you would, considering I sleep naked." His tongue slowly rests between his teeth and I feel a cold sweat form at the beginning of my spine. My breathing speeds up and I quickly fold my arms over my chest to try and hide it. "Don't flatter yourself Eddie..." He smiles his 'Fuck me now' smile and picks up the plate from the nightstand.
"I brought ya some grilled tuna, with kalamata olives, some capers and sun dried tomatoes...oh, and artichoke"
"Wow..looks so good. You make this?" My mouth waters as he hands me the fork. "Hell no. But I helped with the mashed potatoes." And the mashed potatoes are the first thing I try. They're good and happen to be just the way I like them...but I'm not gonna tell him that. He's over there gloating as it is. I continue to eat and let my taste buds party. I don't usually eat like this. My meals are more lean cuisine or the occasional hot pocket. I can cook, I just choose not to. Consumed in my eating, I don't realize that Edward has found my book and is reading it.
"Well, well well.. what do we have here Miss Bella?" He's flipping through the book, and stops to read aloud "He moves so that his hand is cupping my sex and one of his fingers sinks slowly into me"..
I reach around and try and grab the book but he's too fast and I lose my grip on it.
"You dirty birdie" he says to me hopping up from the bed and walking backwards toward the door.
"Edward, give me back my book" I stand to my feet and hold out my hand. He continues to read it loudly, completely ignoring me.
"Open your legs, he murmurs, I move my legs apart, wider"
"Damn Bella, You like this kind of shit?" he turns the book over to read the title, "Fifty Shades of Grey huh?"
"Yeah, Fifty Shades of Grey...give it... its not mine anyway.."
"Sure it's not yours... No one takes the blame for porn" He's laughing as he speaks.
I can feel myself gritting my teeth. "don't be a dick..hand me my book"
"You didn't say the magic word Bella..." He's swinging the book slowly in the air back and forth.
" Are you serious Edward?" He doesn't say a word. Instead he just stares waiting for me to say something. I finally give in. "Please"...hand me the fucking book"
"Nope".. This is for calling me Eddie... and for those hideous pajama pants" He jumps out the door and into the hallway, "if you want it back, come bring your butt downstairs and get it." and as fast as I could blink he was out out of sight. There was no way I was chasing him. That's what he wants me to do. He can have the book. I'll just buy another one. I've seen this scene a 100 times...the whole you make me chase you thing...puhhlease...this girl is staying right here! I hope he reads the book..He could learn a thing or two.
I finish my dinner, brush my teeth and call it a day. Great, I cant sleep. I get up to check if Rose is back yet. No sign of her. I walk to the foot of the balcony and try and listen for voices...it's quiet. Where the hell is everybody? Returning to my room I look out the infamous window. I see random people. I also spot Rose leaning up against a chair. She has a wine glass to her lips and is observing somebody.. in fact everyone around her is. I go to another window in the room to try and get a better view. I identify who is on display... Its the one, the only.. Mr. book thieving lady killer. He's playing guitar along side another person. I have a terrible weakness for boys and guitars. Why am I stuck up in my room? I quickly rummage through my bag and find my favorite tight jeans. As tempting as it is to show up with my pj's on and fuck with Edward, I know the ones I'm about to put on will fuck with him even harder. I make it all the way down to the kitchen and freeze. My insecurity gets the best of me and now all I wanna do is hightail it back upstairs. Just as I am about to turn around, I hear my name being uttered. Fuck, I've been spotted...
