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Italian to English Translations;

Solo tu - Only you

Tesoro - Sweetheart

Tu pazzo Bella - You're crazy Bella.

Grazie a Dio - Thank God

Mia Figlia - My daughter

Non ucciderlo - Don't kill him.

Si lo faro -Yes, I will.

Chapter 7 – Sides of Edward

EPOV

I felt the bed depress with the additional weight of someone who climbed on top of me. I had heard the bedroom door open and had decided to pretend sleep until the right moment. My hand was wrapped securely around my desert eagle under the pillow beneath my head.

"Edward," the voice whispered nudging me.

I quickly flipped us over and pointed my gun in the intruder's face; it was Bella.

"Bella?" I asked confused.

"Yea, it's me." I heard her voice clearly. "Ya think ya could get that outta ma face?"

"Sorry," I moved my gun and rolled off her. "What ya doing in my room Bella? It's 3 in the morning."

"I can't let ya leave without fixing this." She sounded sad. "Without fixing … us."

"There is no us." I clicked on the safety on my gun and put it on the bedside table. "Ya said so yaself."

It had been two days since the bicycle incident and Bella hadn't talked to me since I slapped Seth. I hadn't made any effort to bridge the gap between us either. It seemed hopeless; everything I said or did was wrong. I just stopped trying.

Now, it was Wednesday and I was leaving to go back to New York and take care of the business. I still had been ignoring Pops' calls and he had been very patient. Yesterday, he told Jasper that he was sending the private jet tomorrow and that if I wasn't on it he and Ma would be flying down to drag me back to New York. I caved because I was getting bored and I needed to get away from Bella. The fact that I wasn't able to interact with her while she was in arms reach really fucked with me in every single way possible.

But I was too full of myself and of pride to admit that to anyone. Even though I'm sure everyone saw that I was miserable. I stayed in my room when I wasn't taking over perimeter duty. I didn't have to but I wanted to catch a glimpse of Bella. She spent her days with Seth, her new best friend. What I wouldn't have given to be that kid for a day.

"I was lying to myself." She stated quietly and in the moonlight I saw the outline of her body as she lay on my bed. "I thought that I could do without ya. But, Edward I'm so fucked." She turned on her side to face me. "I need you; criminal and all. I don't care. Just tell me that you… you…"

She trailed off and I kept silent as I regarded the ceiling with rapt interest. I didn't know what to do. Bella had disrespected me in front of everyone. She hit me and interfered with Seth's discipline. She said she couldn't love a murderer. That was all she saw; a criminal. She didn't see the other side of me.

Could I really forgive her?

"Edward," She said after straddling me. "I'm so sorry… for everything. I know you're a good person. Seth said so like 25 times everyday; every chance he got."

Thank you Mancini!

Her chocolate orbs bore into mine. "I'm trying so hard right now. Say something." She bit her bottom lip and looked close to tears, "Please?"

I looked at her blankly and we shared another moment of silence. A tear rolled slowly down her cheek.

What the fuck am I doing?

She made a move to get off me and I gripped her hips to hold them in place. I couldn't let her get away.

"I have conditions."

"Anything," She breathed huskily and the sound went straight to my dick. The one she was currently sitting on. I was sure she felt it but she gave no indication.

"Don't hit me again and don't disrespect me in front of my crew or in public. As long as we're alone you can say whatever you want."

"That's all?"

"Yea," I smiled, "I've never been in a relationship before so just be patient with me. People will tell you things about me. Don't believe them. Ask me before you make any hasty decisions. There are some things I can't tell you, but I will never lie to you and Bella?"

"Yea?"

"You have to trust me."

"I'm working on it." She looked down at the bed and picked invisible lint off the sheets.

"I know it's hard but I will never hurt you. I just can't." I lifted her chin.

"Okay Edward." She grinned. "I have a condition of my own."

I smacked my face; I should have seen this coming.

"No. Other. Women." She said poking my chest with each word. "I know how you gumbah WOPS operate."

I could deal with that. I couldn't get it up for anybody else anyway and I sure as hell wasn't looking for conversation with anybody but Bella.

"Solo tu, Come here, tesoro,"

She dipped her head and kissed me chastely.

"That's all I get?" I pouted, "Tu pazzo Bella!"

I growled and flipped her over. I hovered over her and stared down at my beautiful Bella. She giggled. I kissed her running my tongue along the outline of her lips. I gently begged entrance to her mouth and she slightly parted her lips and let me in. Our tongues mingled and I tasted her. Fresh, clean, feminine, wet, warm; I wanted to drown in it.

My hand crawled up under her tank top, across her stomach and found its purchase. She was bra less and her breast fit perfectly in my palm. I loved the feel of it. I heard her breathing increase as I rubbed the nipple between my pointer finger and thumb. She arched into my hand and moaned into my mouth.

"Edward?"

I stopped and removed my hand feeling guilty.

"Yea, tesoro?" I said lifting my head and gazing down on the loveliness that was my Bella. Her face was flushed and traced my finger along her cheek.

"Do you have to leave today?" She rubbed her hands along my bare chest.

I sighed and rolled unto my back. She put her head on my chest and I ran my hand through her chocolate locks.

"Yea,"

"When you will be back?" I felt her cool breath on my nipples. I shivered.

"Soon…" I answered carefully. I didn't know how long I would be gone. I couldn't exactly fly back and forth every week-end. That pattern would be too obvious to anyone watching. Hence the driving; but that took four days. It didn't make any sense.

But I wasn't going to make up with Bella and then desert her. I would find a way to see her and fix her problem.

"Tesoro, truthfully, it will be a while before I'm back. But I'll call you often how's that?" I kissed her forehead.

"How about every other night?" She sounded hopeful but also like she didn't want to pressure me. "I know you're busy and all."

"I promise." We sealed it with a kiss.

Pussy!The capo shouted.

At least maybe now we'll get some, ever since he met Bella we haven't gotten any.The optimist/pervert fist pumped.

Bella yawned and I hugged her close. She was tired and I was horny. I also knew she wasn't ready for sex. I would always put her needs before mine.

"Sleep, Tesoro."

The next morning I woke up tangled with a sleeping Bella. I carefully extracted myself from her death grip and headed for the bathroom. I whistled a tune and for the first time since my fight with Bella I felt complete. I felt like myself. I vaguely wondered what the distance would do to us. I knew it would only strengthen us. I loved her.

A sleepy Bella stumbled into the bathroom and disrupted my musings. I had my dick hanging out. I didn't feel embarrassed; this between me and Bella was forever. I knew that because the two days without her were stifling. A lifetime would ensure my death.

"Sorry." She blushed, "You should really lock the door." She turned her back to me and I shook my dick twice before stuffing it back into my sleep pants.

"It's cool. I'm finished." I washed my hands and kissed her forehead. I wanted to kiss her mouth but she turned her face saying that she had stinky morning breath. I really didn't give a fuck. I wanted to kiss her.

"Go ahead." I stood in the bathroom waiting on her to use it.

"I can't pee with you watching me Edward."

"Why not? You just watched me."

"By accident!" She exclaimed. Then she looked at me strangely. "Ya have a pee fetish or somn? I'm up for experimenting with some freaky stuff but that's where I'll draw the line. I ain't pissing on you and you ain't pissing on me. How the fuck anyone finds that erotic is beyond me."

I laughed, "Fuck no. I'm just yanking ya chain."

Bella said the most awkward things at the worst time. It's like she had no filter or wasn't registering what she was saying. But she was up for freaky things, my dick twitched as I repeated her words in my head.

"Get out!" She took the roll of toilet paper and threw it at my head. I caught it.

"Let's see you use the bathroom without this." I waved the roll at her.

"Fuck, Edward!" She lunged at me but I held it out of her reach.

"Alright, baby. I'm sorry. One kiss and I'll give it to you."

"Not on the lips. I have horrible morning breath."

I nodded and turned my cheek to her. When she almost reached, I turned my head and caught her in a full on kiss. She didn't taste any different to me. She gasped and pulled away. She slapped my chest as I handed her the roll. I rushed out of the bathroom laughing before she could hit me again.

We got ready for the day. I was leaving in the late afternoon and would be landing in New York around 7pm. It was Wednesday so Jasper and I would be heading to Emmett's bar to collect tributes and handle business. Normally we would be at Midnight Sun but because of the IRS' upcoming visit only legal business would be conducted in our club this week.

After breakfast Bella did my laundry and helped me pack. I told her to keep my T-shirts, jeans and sneakers down here in Tennessee. I would only take my slacks and button downs. She was like my little woman as she flitted around. She did it like I asked. Bella washed, folded and ironed everything. Even my boxers; I think she was just nervous about me leaving and wanted to keep her mind off it.

Fuck, I wanted to keep my mind off it too. So I thought about getting her something that showed my appreciation. Nothing was too expensive for my Bella. I would have to get it in New York and get it down in Tennessee somehow.

Four o'clock came eventually and the crew plus the girls watched cautiously as we descended the stairs hand in hand. It was time to go and I had my suitcase. Ben and Jasper were ready and Eric was going to drive us to the hidden air strip just a few miles away. Those who were staying lined up on the porch to say goodbye. Alice was first in line.

"Bye my little propane-powered psychic pixie." I chuckled and hugged her. She had grown on me during the few days I had stayed with her. She laughed too.

"Bye Edward," She grinned and whispered. "And send the present for Bella to the Blacks they'll make sure we get it."

I nodded and didn't even need to question it anymore. I moved to the next person.

"Rosalie, keep Seth and Bella outta trouble for me eh?" We hugged and she laughed. "Make sure Em doesn't join them."

"No more bicycles, I promise. And I'll give Emmett a good smack if he does."

"Perfect."

Emmett was next in line. We did the one armed man hug and I whispered in his ear before letting go.

"Keep ya eyes and ears open. Watch out for a rat."

Emmett had as much as I did to lose when it came on to the situation with Bella. He was with Rosalie, Alice was his cousin and he adored Bella like a little sister. He would never jeopardize that for money, sex or power; which were often the reasons for betrayal. Neither did he have a personal vendetta against them nor me so; I knew he could be trusted.

"I will boss."

Seth sat on the railing and looked out unto the farm. Since Bella defended him we've kinda been at odds. He was a good kid and Bella was a little headstrong so I really couldn't blame him. Plus he put in a good word for me with Bella.

"Seth…" He looked up.

"Yea Boss?"

I walked over to him and gave the man hug.

"We're cool." I said "Watch Bella for me. If she gets to be a little too much just call Rosalie or Sam. They'll know how to handle her."

He nodded and smiled. "I won't let ya down again, Boss." He eyes twinkled.

I fist bumped Sam on the way to the car and told him to keep an eye on Bella and Seth, he said he would keep two.

Bella and I had said our goodbyes already. She said that she didn't want to have everyone invade our private moment. So after a passionate make out session upstairs we joined the rest of the house.

Eric and Ben were in the car. When I looked back to the porch Jasper was in a heated embrace with Alice. We started making catcalls and wolf-whistles to which both Jasper and Alice flipped the bird. He let her go and joined us in the SUV. Eric drove off and I watched the farm get smaller and smaller until it wasn't there anymore.

We boarded the plane and sat in our seats. I had to bite my fist just to ensure that I didn't tell the pilot to turn around and bring me back to Bella. Jasper was laughing at me.

"So, the propane-powered psychic pixie huh?"

He shut up and stared out his window.

That's right fucker.

I needed something to distract me. Ben was typing away on his laptop.

When I first met Ben he was dealing coke to put himself through school. He never touched it but drugs were Volturi territory and Ben was a big earner. I wanted to piss off James, Ben's supplier, so I made Ben an offer. I would put him through school and if he worked for me three years after he graduated I would consider the debt repaid. I went to his graduation ceremony five years ago. Said he stayed because he felt like he belonged with us. He was our accountant. He and Jasper handled the books. I trusted him with my money. He knew that thieves lost their hands and their lives. Never once did he try to short me. I checked regularly.

"Hey Benny,"

"Yea, Boss."

"Whatcha doing?"

"Just checking the Mancini Deli's books."

The Deli was Sam and Seth's place. When Sam got pinched for weapons charge he didn't say a word. He was caught with my guns but we convinced the judge they planted evidence on him and Jenks got it thrown out. He was held in custody for the entire trial. It lasted a year and a half before he was acquitted. So when he came out I rewarded him with a business of his own.

Other heads gave money when their boys came out of jail. I gave livelihoods. I sent business and associates their way. They made more money than they could ever get at a coming home party; even though I did give Sam the biggest envelope at his.

Ben and Jasper made sure everyone paid their taxes so that the IRS couldn't get to us like they did with the old bosses. What we couldn't claim as income was kept in cash in various hiding stops.

We landed in the Newark Liberty International Airport on time at 7 and were picked up by my father's driver Nino. He told me that my father said that to bring me directly to his house. I decided not to fight it and peacefully went after dropping Ben off at Emmett's bar to placate whoever was early with their tributes.

I really didn't give a fuck. I was Edward fucking Cullen if I wanted you to wait all year outside my office you better do it with a fucking smile.

Jasper and I said goodnight to Nino. He'd been driving us since we were in diapers and respect was due. We headed inside and were attacked by our mother barefoot in jeans and a sweatshirt. I was truly happy to see her.

"Ma," I said kissing her cheeks. Jasper did the same.

"My boys," She smiled before she frowned. "You two missed church this week."

"I had to take Bella somewhere safe," I said smiling at the sound of her name. I would call her after collecting the tributes.

"And I had to help him," Jasper said winked at our mother and they laughed like they shared some secret. "Ya got anything to eat Ma?"

"I got some left over dinner," She grabbed our arms and led us into the kitchen. We sat on stools at the breakfast bar.

"Bella is your Isabella, yea?" She asked as she prepared our plates.

"Ma, you should have seen them." I shot Jasper a warning look but he continued. "When I reached it was early in the morning and they were having some kind of heated argument."

"Oh…" Ma opened the refrigerator. "Isabella and Edward?"

"Yea, going at it like an old married couple," I kept my head down because I could feel the heat climbing up my neck. "She cursed him out and hit him like five times. He didn't do anything but stand there looking like a love sick puppy."

"Aww, my little Eddie." Ma held her heart with her free hand before scooping more food unto the plates.

"Ma!" I yelled; I was pretty sure I was blushing up to my ears tips. "Jas shut up!"

He ignored me. "They didn't even notice us until the argument was over. They moped and avoided each other for two days. Til this morning I saw them kissing in the hallway." He made smooching sounds.

"I am so happy I dropped you on your head when you were a baby."

He mock gasped, "You didn't."

Ma placed our plates in front of us. "Pray boys,"

We crossed ourselves and the blessed the food.

"When can I meet her Edward?" She said getting napkins and pouring us water and a glass of wine each. My Ma liked to take care of her boys. Like Bella did with the laundry and packing. I missed her. I needed to call her.

"How about never?" Pops' voice rang out from the door and I dropped my fork. The whole room stopped.

"What's that supposed to mean?" I asked coldly.

"Aro asked for a sit down at his daughter's wedding." He paused and walked further into the room. "He said we have a brown bird that belongs to them. I take it Isabella's hair is brown?"

I didn't answer; I was pretty sure Pops knew everything there was to know about Bella by now.

Pops continued, "He said he needs to be there for the Swan's song."

"Don't you know that's a myth?" I sneered before returning to my food.

"I'm on your side Edward." Pops said quietly.

He wasn't a horrible father and I loved him but he didn't care about Bella. That negated his goodness in my eyes.

"It doesn't feel that way." I pushed my plate away.

"Then why did I spew bullshit about his daughter's wedding day being sacred and how it shouldn't be marred with business lest her union be cursed." Pops smiled. "He said he'd reschedule even though he knows I'm blowing smoke up his ass. I'll keep putting him off for as long as I can. But it will happen eventually." He smile faded. "I'm still not ready to go to war over her, Edward."

I nodded; he was doing the best he could. I took what I got, it could have been way worse. It was unexpected and Jasper and I needed to figure the rest of that shit out.

"Thanks anyways." I was very grateful that Bella had a least a few more weeks. James had to be at the sit down. So we had to until he came back from the honeymoon.

He patted my shoulder and walked over to Ma.

"So she hit him huh?" He kissed her forehead. "Reminds me of somebody I know."

Ma giggled and smacked Pop with a dishcloth. "You deserved it."

They reminded me of Bella and myself. I smiled at them. I wanted what they had.

"So, why did she hit you Edward?" Pop asked pulling Ma to him.

I didn't want to talk about this. "Ma, ask Jasper who the propane-powered psychic pixie is."

"Her name is Alice!" Jasper literally hissed at me like he was some vampire. It was the second time he was losing his cool and all because of Alice.

"Who's Alice?" Ma asked looking at between the two of us.

"Emmett's cousin," I chuckled, "Jasper's girl, he even got a country accent whenever he was talking to her." I drawled sipping my wine.

"Oh, I reckon you're interested in taking her to a hoe-down Jasper?" Ma adopted a drawl and curtsied like she was wearing a dress.

I loved that she played both sides of the fence.

"Doing the Dosey Doe and wrestling pigs in the mud?" I got up out of my chair and bowed to my mother. Then we squared danced while Jasper seethed.

"Alright, enough; look he's turning purple." Pops laughed and we stopped flushed from all the dancing and laughing.

Ma walked over to Jasper and grabbed his cheeks. "Oh, my boys are finding love; never thought I'd live see the day." She squealed. "Grazie a Dio." Ma crossed herself before kissing his forehead. "I love you Jasper. You still love me right hmmm?" She giggled.

"Yea, Ma. I could never hate you," he kissed her cheeks "But I'm going to kill Edward okay?"

"Jas, relax" she patted his cheeks and turned to me. "I love you Edward," She kissed my cheeks. "I hope to meet your girls very soon."

Ma grabbed Pops' hand and whispered in his ear before heading for the door.

"Where are you two going?" Jas and I asked simultaneously.

"Upstairs." Pops said wiggling his eyebrows. "Let yaself out. You have a lot to catch up on. Get to work boys."

Ewwwwwwwww.

Jasper and I went into the garage and borrowed Pops' Audi. We headed to Emmett's bar. I nodded to Tiny who worked the door. It was packed with patrons, drinks were flowing and the music was pumping. Jasper and I walked in and the all the conversations stopped. No one made eye contact because they knew who we were. Jasper was a lot more comfortable with the crowd than I was and hailed people he knew. I kept a permanent scowl on my face. We headed for the back and the crowd parted to let us through.

Emmett had a decent sized office and that was where I'd be collecting all the tributes and hearing the concerns I missed because of my little trip with Bella.

Quil and Embry were a couple soldiers of ours that worked for at the bar when we weren't at war. Emmett was in charge of security for me and he was good at his job that's why I called him when I met Bella. But I didn't want random motherfuckers that hounded Emmett for jobs because they thought they were mafia material around Bella. That's why I brought my crew.

Still, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were going to be betrayed. I tried to not to think about it.

I sat behind the desk with Jasper on the couch in the corner. Embry stood to my right while Quil manned the door. Vincenzo Conti, who made the best pizza in town, was first up. After being searched by Quil, he placed two pie boxes on my desk and sat on the chair in across from me. I knew what was in them; every time he came to visit he brought me a pie and my tribute.

"Thank you Mr. Conti." I smiled. "How's business?"

He was an older man but he understood the importance of respect. I met Mr. Conti when he couldn't pay his loan to the American banks. They threatened to take his pizzeria. So I bailed him out of debt and upgraded his shop; even though he still did things the old way. Which was probably the reason why his pizza his was the best.

"Signore Cullen," He said with a heavy accent; he was just off-the-boat Italian. "Business… eh how do you say a-booming. But, I have problem."

"What kind of problem?"

"Mia figlia, her boyfriend, he-a hit her." Mr. Conti leaned forward. "She come home, eye black," he gestured to his eye, "I ask what wrong. She no answer. Her mother, she a-cry every night. Says to me 'Vinny fix-a this.' That-a why I come to you."

"Name?"

"Michael Russo, wanna be Vulture." Conti spat on the floor. "Very low on pole."

Vulture was the older folks referred to the Volturi as. The drugs they slung destroyed homes and families. To the Elders it was an unforgivable sin.

"I'll take care of it."

I hated women beaters. Yea, we were criminals but my mother raised gentlemen. I would never hit a lady. Italians knew that wives and children were off limits.

"Non ucciderlo." Mr. Conti requested. "Teach… eh how do you say lezione…lesson."

"Si, lo faro." I smirked, "A lesson he'll never forget."

"Grazie, Signore Cullen." He got up to shake my hand.

I gripped it firmly and he left.

"Find this lowlife." I said to Embry, "Bring him to me on Friday."

He nodded. "I know him, Mikey the kid, acts like he's tough 'cause he hangs around a vulture crew. He's not really in it. He's their errand boy."

"Next," I said to Quil and after a few more hours we were finished collecting tributes and promising to assist in disputes.

Quil and Embry went outside to man the door while Jasper and I counted the cash. We divided it into three piles; Pops' share, my share and Jasper's share. It had been a good night we collected around $210,000 in tributes. Everyone showed up and I was done for night; I could call Bella now.

Just as we placed the money into briefcases and were about to head out the door; commotion was heard from the other side. Then there was a gunshot. After a while the place went quiet.

There was a knock. I pulled my gun and pointed it at the door. Jasper grabbed the semi Emmett kept under his desk and positioned himself at the door.

"Come in," I said.

Quil cautiously opened the door and stuck his head in.

"Boss, it's just me, Rossi is outside the bar. Says he wants to speak with you. Tiny won't let him in, they pulled guns. It's a stand off, I emptied the bar."

"How many?" I lowered my gun seeing that Quil was indeed alone.

"Just Rossi and his dog." He was referring to Laurent.

"Who got shot?" I asked.

"The bar sign."

"If we go outside it might be an ambush." Jasper reasoned.

"Rossi's not stupid; he wouldn't attack me on my own turf."

"Don't take any chances." Jasper warned.

"Tell tiny to escort them into the main area of the bar." I said to Quil. He left and we locked the money in Emmett's hidden safe.

"You don't have to see him ya know."

"Bella scares me more than James does. I'm not afraid of him." I grabbed the other gun I had in the back of my pants. I took off my jacket and rolled up the sleeves of my button down.

"That's exactly why I'm worried."

"I'm pretty sure he won't do anything. I know it's about Bella."

"I know. Let's hit it."

We went, out guns in hand, and turned the corner to enter the main hall. James was sitting at a table sipping a drink with Laurent standing by his side.

"Ah Cullen, is this how you treat an old friend?" he sneered. "I heard you were back in town and came to visit. Only to be greeted by guns and nobody even offered me a drink." He held up his glass. "I had to get this myself."

"What the fuck do you want… Jimmy?" I grinned and kept my voice calm.

He flinched and anger flashed across his features before he regained his composure, "I'm sorry for clearing out your party. Looked like everyone was enjoying themselves; was our sweet little Isabella here?"

I made no indication that his mention of Bella affected me. I would say nothing. I knew how this would end. Eventually, someone had to die.

He looked disappointed that I wasn't biting his bait. He was waiting on me to lose control. "She wasn't? Ahh too bad. I was hoping to have a talk with her." He smiled, "So how was your trip?" He tried again. "Where did you go?"

"You have five seconds to tell me what you came here for or I'll splatter your brains across the floor." I pointed my guns in his face.

Laurent pointed his gun in mine. I wasn't fazed by it. It wasn't the first gun I had in my face. I was sure it wouldn't be the last. Quil, Embry, Jasper and Tiny all had their guns trained on Laurent.

"I will get her, there's nothing you can do about it." He smiled evilly; "I want her even more now that I found out she's yours. I won't kill her; I'll just fuck her, over and over and over. She'll scream my name…"

"Get the fuck out!" I gritted my teeth as my fingers were itching next to the trigger. He was so close to death.

As if he knew what I was thinking he stood and downed his drink. He snapped his fingers and Laurent lowered his gun.

"Goodbye Cullen, say hi to my Isabella for me." Then he looked to my brother. "Jasper,"

"See you at the wedding, Jimmy." Jasper smiled.

He frowned and walked out. Tiny, Quil and Embry followed them out to make sure they left. Jasper and I got the money from the safe, told the guys to lock up and headed out.

I wasn't in the mood for conversation; Jasper sensed this and didn't push me. I just wanted to shower and call Bella.

When we reached our apartment building, I took a shower, checked the security cameras and called Bella on a secure, untraceable line.

"Edward?' She sounded sleepy. But when I heard her voice all the tension from my run-in with James left my body.

'I'm sorry I'm calling so late Tesoro," I sighed; I really wanted to talk to her but if she was tired I would let her rest. "Are you too tired? I can hang up."

"No, don't hang up Edward." She sounded like she was moving. "I've been waiting on you to call."

"I got… caught up in some business." I heard water running. "What are you doing?"

"Washing my face," She yawned. "I don't need to hear about the business. How are you?"

"I miss you, Bella." I would have killed to be in bed beside Bella at that moment.

"You saw me this morning." She giggled.

"It feels like forever." Then I mumbled, "Dontcha miss me too?"

I'm such a pussy.

"Of course I do." I felt so fucking good when she said that.

"Tell me about what you did after I left."

I sat and listened to Bella talk until she fell asleep on the phone. Then I wished her sweet dreams and ended the call. I rolled over and stared at the ceiling while I tried to figure when was the next time I could visit Bella.

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