Chapter 4: The Truth Is

It's been over a year since that first meeting on the fifth floor, where I had told Edward about what his now ex wife was up too. Thanks to me finding what I had that day Edward had been able to make himself look like the perfect man (which he was). Edward's divorce was not as painful as he had though, long yes. It had taken ten months just to settle the finer points of who got what. Now the custody issue was a different story. That was still in the works but with my friend investigating her it wouldn't be that far off where Edward would have his baby boy all to himself. Over time we had become really close friends and we often spoke about more than just his divorce. Our meetings had gone from once a week to nearly everyday. It had soon became my favorite time of day. I loved spending time with him. He was a smart loving man that was easy to talk to and did I mention that he is the hottest man alive. Okay so I may have a small crush on the guy so sue me. I was currently sitting at my desk finishing up some last minute paper work before I went home for the day when my cell went off. I hadn't seen Edward today because ha had a court date so when I saw his name flashing on the screen I smiled broadly. It was not uncommon for him to call me just to talk now and then but every time he did my heart did a somersault in my chest and my palms would get sweaty and don't even get me started on the butterflies in my stomach.

"Hello" I answered trying not to sound to happy.

"Meet me when you get off of work, Please" he said in his sweetest voice.

"Be there in ten" I answered him.

"Thank you" After hanging up I rushed through my work and clocked out to rush my tush down to the elevator. I worked on the twenty-ninth floor and it always took so long to get down to the fith floor. Edward had it easy. He worked on the fourth floor and only had to walk up one flight of stairs. When I finally got there he was already there waiting with cake and flowers sitting on the small table beside him.

"Whats all this?" I asked not sure of what was going on.

"Well I just got back from court" he paused and looked at me than smiled as big as his face would let him. "I got full custody of Mason" I dropped my purse and ran to him and hugged him.

"I'm so happy for you Edward. I knew you would, I just knew it." he hugged me back. We stood there for a moment in each others arms.

"It's all because of you. Bella everything I have I owe to you. If you hadn't said anything to me she might have won. Thank you from the bottom of my heart" He pulled away slightly and looked at me. His hand went from hugging me around the waist to on my shoulders. "These are for you." he turned and pick up the flowers and handed them to me.

"You didn't have to get me anything. I did what I did because I wanted to, because it was the right thing to do. Not because I would get anything out of it. Although I already did. I got to know you and that's more than enough for me." He smiled at me than hugged me tightly.

"Bella you are an amazing person. You are beautiful inside and out." He took a deep breath and looked in my eyes. "Bella I wanted to say this for a while but knew that we couldn't do anything at the time because of what was going on. I like you, a lot. I … I …" I didn't give him a chance to speak. I leaned in and kissed him. At first it was a chaste kiss but after a few seconds he pulled me close and I felt his tongue asking for admittance in to my mouth. With out hesitation I let him in. Are tongues danced back and forth from his mouth to mine. My hands had some how made it to his hair. I'm not sure how long we stood there kissing but we only stopped when we had to catch our breath. When we had finally pulled apart he rested his head on my forehead.

"Bella" I looked up at him, "I want to take you out. I want to take you to dinner. I want to take you on a date. Would you go?"

"Yes Edward I would love to." he gave me another quick kiss and we sat down and ate some cake. I was in aw if the man sitting in front of me. Two days ago I could see the stress in his eyes. They had slowly lost their luster over the time that I've known him but in a matter of days he had gotten it back. He was happy and I was happy because of that. After we were done we went our separate ways. I went home that night a very happy woman. I knew that I no longer had to snoop around my fathers office for information on Edward. I could call and talk to him with out worrying about being caught. We could go out on a date and be seen by the world and not be fearful of running in to the wrong person. He had called me that night and made plans to go out Sunday night. The rest of the week went by quickly and happily. Every afternoon Edward and I would met on the fifth floor like we always had and we would talk and discuss our daily life. The only difference between then and now is that we would put a little time in to making out (okay a lot). That was my favorite time. On Saturday I went to my dad's office like always but I was not stressed out about what I had to do. I started working when I noticed Edward's file still on my dad's desk.

"Dad" I called out

"Yeah Bells?" I picked up the file and walked to the think tank (that's what they call the conference room).

"Dad this case, shouldn't it be shut. I noticed all the trial dates have already past why would you keep investigating?"

"He's ex-wife is desperate to get things turned over in her favor she's willing to go all the way to the highest courts that will see her. She thinks if we try hard enough we can get something on this guy. But if you ask me this kids cleaner than any one I know. Shit I probably have more spots on my record than he does"

"Than why continue working for her if you know she'll get nothing but bills out of that she probably can't pay."

"Sorry baby but as long as the checks clear I'll do the job" I went back to the office checked if there was anything new (which there was) copied them and left with out saying a word. Once I got home I sat on my couch and cried. When I was all dried out I picked up my phone and called Edward.

"Hello angel face" he answered.

"Hay"

"Whats wrong? Were you crying?" I almost cried again. He could tell I was sad just from a 'hay'.

"I was"

"What happened? Are you okay?"

"I was helping my dad like I do every weekend. Well I came across your file and it hadn't been closed so I asked my dad and said that she wants to keep fighting you for everything and she wants my dad to keep keeping tabs on you."

"Oh" was all he could say. After a few moments of silence I spoke up.

"What are we going to do Edward? I don't want you to keep having to go through this."

"Bella I …"

"It's okay I'll see you Monday same place same time." we said our good nights and I went bed. I couldn't sleep that night and spent all day Sunday in bed, I was in no mood to deal with people. On Monday I woke up early and prepared a very nice lunch for Edward and I. On my way to the coffee shop to meet Alice I text Edward let him know I had lunch for us today. He text back a smiley face. I smiled at his cuteness. As I ordered my coffee I felt some one stand behind me. Once I stepped aside to wait I noticed it was Edward . He ordered his dink and stood beside me to wait.

"I wish I could hold your hand right now." he whispered to me. This was the hardest part although we had only started a somewhat of a relationship a few days ago, we had been friends for a while and not being able to talk to one another had always been hard. I looked up at him and gave him a sad smile and mouthed 'I know' I looked away and sat down at my usual table to wait for Alice. While I waited I started to send Edward text.

Did you see the guy behind you he looked so confused I started to feel bad for him. - B

He was trying to remember drink orders I heard him mumbling them to him self - E

So what time do you have lunch today? - B

Same time you do :) - E

By the way what did you bring for lunch – E

Well since we didn't go out last night I though I would make us some gourmet lunch to make up for it – B

Wow my girlfriend is so thoughtful – E

I had blushed at that. Although I new we had started some kind of relationship I didn't know we were boyfriend and girlfriend. Just thinking it made me feel like I was a teen again.

Alice is here as you can see. I feel bad not telling her any of this. You me, and whats been going on for all this time. - B

You tell her everything don't you – E

What I can't ell you I tell her and what I can't her I tell you. The two people I trust the most. - B

I'm sorry that my messed up life has messed with yours. - E

Don't even I put my self in this situation the moment I chose to help you. - B

"Hay Bells who are you texting?"

"My boyfriend" I said it with out thinking but luckily she thought I was being a smart ass and laughed lightly as she shook her head.

I heard you say that. :) look at it this way in a few months when all this blows over you can say you told her she just did not to believe you.- E

Yeah lets see if that works – B

"Bella he's looking at you again." Alice said to me in a hushed voice

"Who is?" I looked up from my phone.

"The hot guy you are always drooling over" She had said that rather load and I saw Edward trying not to laugh.

"Alice not so loud please."

So how long have you been drooling over me sweetheart. - E

Since the moment I saw you hot stuff. - B

Lol :D I have to get to work so I'll meet you same place same time. - E

Okay see you then. -B I saw him get up and leave for work but before he left he winked at me. Unfortunately Alice saw that.

"OMG Bella he just winked at you. Tomorrow you so have to go talk to him at least get his name"

"No Alice I will not" the rest of the morning with Alice was spent much the same. Alice kept telling me to grow some and make my move on 'Mister Sex' her words not mine. While I kept denying any interest. But that was no different than any other morning. After our coffee we said our good-byes and we made our way to work. The morning dragged on and my work was monotonous. When lunch time finally came around I was more than ready to go. I made it down to the fifth floor before Edward and set up the food on a picnic blank in the only office on the floor that was finished. I was just about done when I heard the door open. I looked up to see a sad looking Edward

"Hi there, whats wrong?" I asked as he came to sit next to me. He didn't say any thing he just kissed me.

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