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Chapter Three
I awoke to the sound of a dull beep reverberating in my mind. My eyes snapped open, horrific memories flooding my mind and senses as I remembered that fateful night I first arrived here... I was a mess, a complete mess. I was broken, bruised and bloody and that wasn't just on the outside.
Shaking my head I felt a large amount of relief wash over me as I realised I was only in the infirmary.
Clearly Dr Sweetness decided I needed to be watched rather than being taken back to my room after out little incident, I rolled my eyes at the thought. I reached up and yanked the tubes away and sat up, I am not staying here any longer!
A wave of dizziness suddenly hit me and I closed my eyes briefly trying to calm myself as I lay back down, maybe it would be best to stay where I am for a minute.
Dr Cullen's sedative wasn't that bad.
The last time I had been sedated in this miserable rehab centre I suffered a hangover for almost two days. God It truly was awful!
Getting my bearings back, I gingerly stood up and made my way to the door. I was on a mission and damned if I let anyone stop me. I was just about to make my quick getaway when I heard her.
"Bella!? What are you doing?" I sighed heavily as I watched Rose stride over to me her eyes wide with concern.
"That son of a bitch drugged me!" I exclaimed. Rose sighed and looked down not meeting my angry gaze,. "Must you insult Dr Cullen like that Bella? He honestly seems to care so much about you."
I laughed bitterly; has she not seen how this guy acted towards me? Cared my ass! "Sure he does. That's why he threw my past in my face and then gave me a sedative!"
She seemed to ignore my comment and continued her case, "He's always talking about you and reading you file, I would almost say the man is obsessed with you." Rose laughed.
Almost against my will my heart started to flutter, he cares? No Bella shut up no one cares; no one.
"It's really so cute." Rose continued giggling and waggling her eyebrows at me.
Dr Edward Cullen. Obsessed with me? Why? I would be lying if I said that I wasn't' flattered, curious even by the idea. I mean Dr Edward Cullen is an intense, intelligent, handsome and rich guy. Rose was still looking at me in a suggestive manner, I went to make a comment but then it struck me, and I looked into her eyes wondering if she knew the answer, 'Why was he so interested in me? That thought caused a shiver to run down my spine, he was interested in me, Bella.
Shaking my head I attempted to shrug it off as I turned to face Rose again
"What time it?" I asked nervously as I pondered how long I had been unconscious.
Rose glanced at her wrist, "It's just after one."
My eyes closed and I leaned against the wall wearily. Had I really slept for over a day? It only felt like a few hours and to be honest I am still tired. This gave me another reason to strangle Edward.
"I really need to see Mr Ainsworth. Now." Rose looked at me as if I was crazy, well I am but still. Andrew Ainsworth was currently the head manager of this centre.
"Okay. If you insist just please wash up first." Sighing I knew she was right; after an entire day of sleeping. I probably looked like hell.
I was escorted back to my room by Rose, I washed and put my hair back in a high ponytail, I couldn't be bothered getting ready properly I just wanted to see Ainsworth. I then made my way to his office.
Ainsworth eyed me like a piece of candy as I sat nervously in the chair in front of his desk. God, I really was so tired of these men all staring at me like that. It took all of my energy to stop myself from punching him. Yes. I know. I appear to be suffering from suppressed rage. But really it's the only fun I can have around here.
He slowly took of his glasses and looked me in the eye. "I don't understand Isabella. Dr Cullen is the best Psychologist we currently have here."
Seriously if I heard that once more ... I might explode. If there was one motto I always stuck by it was; Never ever give up. Never show weakness, and never let a man break you. When I first met Edward I thought it would be a piece of cake breaking him; watching him fall and cry just like Dr Sanders, in fact I considered myself lucky; at least I would have someone great to look at while I worked my usual magic.
However this had gone too far, no Edward had gone too far. I let him get under my skin, I let him see the real me and frankly this terrified me beyond reason. That is why I came to the conclusion that it would be best if I didn't see him anymore.
I just couldn't let him have the power to get me the way he did. I shivered at the memory and quickly looked up at Mr Ainsworth. He was staring at me with that look in his eyes... that annoying pitying look...he leaned closer, "Bella... did Dr Cullen make any sexual advances on you?" he asked almost gingerly.
I almost laughed out loud. God, Ainsworth was treating me like I was some kind of victim here. Mentally shaking my head I didn't reply knowing full well what he was going to assume and suddenly I found myself enjoying where this was going. When I wanted to I could be a great actress you know... biting down on my lip I opened my eyes wide and pouted slightly, "Please sir... I would greatly appreciate a transfer. I wouldn't mind any other doctor, just not Dr Cullen." I spoke softly cringing inwardly at how needy I sounded.
It must have worked on Ainsworth as he smiled or rather leered at me and then said; "I'll certainly give it my best shot Bella."
"Thank you, I really appreciate it."
I stood up walking towards the office door, he was still staring at me; perv!
I carefully closed Mr Ainsworth's office door and turned around to head back to my room.
"I thought I instructed Ms Hale to keep you in the infirmary Isabella." There it was the smooth calm voice that sent shivers throughout my entire body. I stopped suddenly in my tracks and I couldn't help but gasp out loud as I saw Edward leaning casually against the wall across from Mr Ainsworth's office.
God the man seriously looked like a sex god, his pale crooked lips quirked in a smirk, his bronze hair mussed up and his intense eyes fixed on my face.
I swallowed hard, my heart racing a mile an hour.
"I...I felt better." I stammered hating this. Really how can he get me like this? I could feel a light sweat breaking out on my back as he continued to stare at me, his eyes were so beautiful, so hypnotizing.
"Any specific reason why you needed to see Mr Ainsworth?" his voice was casual but it looked as though he could see right through me. I felt like he was reading my mind, the slight accusation hung in the air and it was almost like he knew, like he knew that I was trying to get him into trouble.
I swallowed hard knowing I had to leave now, I had to get away or else it felt like I just might jump out of my skin. "Its personal." I answered brusquely and then turned and strode away back to my room.
I was shaking. I couldn't believe it. How could this one man make me feel like this? How can he affect me so much? I mean one minute I am thinking of ways to kill him and the next I am thinking of ways to seduce him.
A few hours had passed since my encounter with Dr Cullen and I was lying on my bed listening to my ipod and trying to drown my thoughts. Edward was affecting me in a way no other man ever had. It left me feeling nervous and yet... excited, in a strange way. When I noticed the door to my room opening slightly I quickly switched of my ipod and looked up with a small smile, expecting Rosalie to walk in.
However for the second time that day I got a shock of my life as I watched Dr Cullen swiftly enter. Crap. Crap. Crap.
My eyes locked on him, his soft bronze hair and I felt a shiver dance up my spine. There was only one reason I would want Edward in my room and well I have the feeling he is not here for that... "Dr Cullen?" my voice cracked slightly. He turned to me his facial expression was bursting with a look of pure disapproval.
"Isabella. You didn't take your medicine." he sounded so annoyed.
Is it stupid I found him cute? I had to stop myself from laughing. "Thank you for reminding me. Gran!" I finally burst into laughter
He didn't seem too impressed as he sat down in the chair next to my bed. My breath hitched in my throat as he leaned closer.
"Take them. Now." he instructed handing me a small paper cup with a few pills.
After spending a minute staring at him, I finally took the glass of water and the pill cup like he said. I took the first two pills, the usual I got every day, then paused as I spotted a strange pink looking pill.
"What's this?" I asked staring at it.
"It's good for your nerves. It will help you sleep better." Edward's voice was smooth, too smooth. I glanced up at him, suddenly suspicious. He smiled, appearing amused at my hesitation. "What's wrong Bella? What are you afraid of?" he smiled and I wanted to snap at him but I frankly didn't have the energy to argue, at least not with him.
So instead I smiled back up at him cheekily and then swallowed the pill. He smiled almost triumphantly at me and I felt my stomach drop, as my suspicions returned.
"Good girl." he murmured and then leaned forward gently tucking a stand of brown hair behind my ear, his finger lingering on my cheek.
I swallowed hard, watching as he left; there was a spring in his step that wasn't there before. Damn. Right then I would have killed to know what that pill really was for...
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