I OWN NOTHING. SM OWNS IT ALL.

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A/N. Thankyou for the reviews last chapter especially the regulars.

The Job.

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Chapter seven.

That was interesting, not! It was uneventful on the way to O'Hare Airport. James kept giving me sly looks and Tanya kept trying to pout sexily at me when I looked in the mirror. Which I just ignored, don't do whores! She was in the back seat next to Mr Baker. No one said much, fine with me I wasn't in the mood for conversation anyway. I wonder if they were all sharing a room? Or maybe just Tanya and James did and the boss visited. Pfff... What a trio! The beauty, the beast and the creep.

How did Bella feel about it? Emmett said she knew. She looked relieved yesterday when her husband said he was taking them both with him. Fuck knows what the score was. It was definitely bizarre though.

Parking the car in the garage I made my way through to base where Emmett probaly was. He was watching tv and laughing at some sitcom. No sitting at the screens for him today or for the next four. It was only quarter to ten I made it back in record time the traffic wasn't that bad.

"Hey they got off alright, no flight delays or anything?"

"Nope, was all on time as scheduled."

"Did they say much on the drive there?"

"Hardly spoke just a few sly smirks off James. And unfortunately Tanya kept catching my eye, trying to be seductive."

"Did it work my friend?"

He was wiggling his eyebrows in a suggestive manner.

"No it didn't, I wouldn't touch her with someone elses, she doesn't do anything for me Em. I've got taste!"

"Too true. Well this is fucking cool, we can relax now Ed. Call it a holiday if you like. You fancy coming to the kitchen? Carmen will have french toast, bacon and eggs on. We kinda celebrate when the boss and James go."

"Sure just let me take off this jacket and tie and I'll be right with you."

Going to my room I hung my clothes in the closet, was ready now and I was quite peckish actually.

"So does Tanya always accompany them on trips?"

"Yeah always now. It used to be just James but when James and Tanya started to get it on, she just tagged along."

"So are going to tell me what Mr Baker does for a living?"

"It's kind of hard to explain, he has his fingers in all sorts of pies. And I'm too hungry to explain now, some time later, yeah."

The aroma of the food hit us as we walked into the kitchen.

"Sit down boys, and I'll be right with you. They all got off alright Edward?"

"Sure did."

"Good to hear."

Two huge plates were put in front of us, loaded with bacon, eggs, sausage and french toast. We tucked in. It was delicious again. Emmett you gotta laugh, was this his last meal ever?

I heard the kitchen door open quietly. Turning around, there she was, Bella looking apprehensive. My heart started beating faster and my palms began to sweat like fuck. We just stared at each other smiling widely. Is she going to say something? It would be a relief if she was, then...

"Hello Edward, it's been so long."

"Bella."

I stood up forgetting my breakfast and she just ran into my open arms embracing me. I held her as tightly as I could. She started to sob quietly.

"Bella, Bella it's so good to see you again. Hey it's alright sweetheart, don't cry. Please don't cry."

She smelt so fucking good, clean and fresh, she still had her arms around my waist her head on my chest. The feeling of just having her there it was like I was seventeen again. Emotions were running rampant through my whole body.

"Hmm... Hmm...Excuse me...What the fuck? You two know each other? Seriously? Bella? How? I don't fucking believe it."

We parted but I still had my arm around her. I didn't want to let her go.

"Em...Emmett calm down and I'll tell you. Edward and I went to school together, we're from the same place, Forks." She was really emotional still but at least she wasn't crying anymore.

"Forks Edward? You're from Forks? Well I'll be damned. Seriously? You didn't think to tell me Ed?"

"I'm sorry Emmett. I didn't know if Bella wanted anyone to know. At the interview when I first met her, she kinda told me not to let on, so I didn't. I recognized you straight away Bella."

"Yeah me too. I've been dying to see and talk to you, counting down the hours till they all went away. I couldn't believe it was you sitting there with Marcus."

"I've been waiting too Bella."

It went pretty silent, guess we were all a bit stunned. Emmett was, he kept opening his mouth, much like a goldfish would do to talk. But nothing came out.

"Well, well this is great. Bella it's so nice to see a smile on your face. And who'd of thought that you knew Edward, well it's a small world dear that's what I always say."

"Yes it is and thanks Carmen, have you got any breakfast left for me?"

"Sure do honey, take a seat."

Bella sat down in a chair next to where I had been sitting. I joined her. Emmett was looking at us both in a suspicious way. What's his problem I wonder? Must be still in shock! Carmen placed a plate in front of her with what we were having but a much smaller portion. She started to eat. Bella kept looking at me, then she'd smile. Their goes my cock, it was twitching again. I couldn't help it, she was sitting next to me! I managed to withold my errection when we were embracing each other but now it had, had enough and had a mind of it's own. Bella was beautiful, sexy and sophisticated but managed to have some of the qualities the old Bella had when we were in our teens. Shy, kinda quiet too.

"So what's your plan for today Bella?"

"I'm going to go for a walk Emmett just around the grounds then I'm going to come back and bake some brownies for you."

"Bells you sure know how to twist me round your little finger, do you want me to come with you?"

"Actually Emmett do you mind if Edward comes with me? We have so much to catch up on. That's if you don't mind Edward?"

"Sure I'd love to. I'll change into something more suitable. When are you going?

"When I've finished my breakfast."

I'd finished mine so after thanking Carmen I left the table and made my way to our rooms. Going into my bedroom I changed into jeans, grey sweater and my worn converse. I couldn't wait to be alone with Bella. I wanted to find out what she'd been doing since she left Forks. But Emmett had other ideas. He was waiting for me and he didn't look that happy.

"Emmett, you've got something to say?"

"You're damn right I have, first of all you should of told me you knew Bella but I understand now why you didn't. Buddy, I thought I was fucking seeing things before when she ran towards you, I've never seen her do that ever. But listen to me, Bella's been through loads of shit and I don't want you bombarding her with questions about her marriage, it makes her sad. Let her tell you in her own time if she wants too. And for fucks sake don't mention anything you've seen on the monitors. She knows we know and she doesn't need to be reminded."

"So you're still not going to say?"

"It's Bella's story to tell buddy. I'm loyal to Bella, you can see where I'm coming from can't you?"

"Yeah I can Emmett. Alright I won't say a word about it."

"Cool! So you like Bella a lot eh?"

"You can tell that already? Listen, I had a crush on her at high school, she was different from other girls. And yeah I won't lie Emmett she still does something to me even after seven years. I care about her too, just like you do."

"I think it's more than that Edward with you, I saw the sparks when you two were looking at each other. So just be careful alright."

"Sparks yeah alright Emmett if you say so. Anyhow, I've taken on board what you've said and thanks for the warning."

"Hey I'm glad I can talk to you properly now, you should go you don't wanna keep Bella waiting."

"So I'll see you later Emmett."

"See you soon Ed."

Bella was waiting for me in the kitchen. Her beautiful face lit up when she saw me.

"Shall we Bella?"

She walked slowly towards me. She looked joyous, gorgeous and sexy. And that did something to me, something that I couldn't explain right now. But I could feel them sparks that Emmett had been on about, why is he always right?

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