This one is my longest one yet…you're welcome! SM owns characters. I won plot. Italy owns the language. Mafia owns its drama. I own the sassiness! ENJOY! Oh I forgot to say this is all human BTW
Chapter 7
Treasure
Waking up feeling pumped and refreshed, I looked over at my clock and hit the alarm. "Ugh its 8:00 thought I set it for 8:30…" Doesn't matter today is going to be an amazing day! I Got out of bed grabbed my portable speaker and headed towards the shower, blasting my favorite music singing the whole time. I don't know what it is but I always get so excited singing Broadway tunes in the shower!
So I got out and went back to my room, I walked over to my closet and just stared at it…"WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR!" I know I have a lot of clothes but nothing looks cute. I looked up the weather and it was going to be warm so shorts or a dress but will we be doing something that makes wearing a dress uncomfortable.
I must have looked for a good twenty minutes when I found it! I picked my sparkle TOMS, which I love to death and a cute hi-low dress; it was dark blue…sort of dressy sort of relaxed. It was perfect since I really don't know what I'm doing today it could be anything yet it was a date so I had to dress up.
Finishing my make-up I hear a knock on the door. "Come in!"I said while dancing around the room putting on blush. "Hey sweetie, we just wanted to talk to you before you go out. You're not in trouble so don't give me that look. We just wanted to tell you how proud of you we are. After you brother messed up with college we got so scared that we failed. It's the reason why we are so hard on you is because we don't want you to be like us. We want you to get everything you want and more. We are just always so worried that you are going to make a mistake that sometime we protect you a little too much and don't give you the freedoms that you deserve. Well to make a long story short we are just so proud that you have your future planned to the T, and we couldn't be any prouder that you our daughter."
A few tears came out my eyes as I hugged them. "You're going to mess up my makeup if you don't stop making me cry! Gosh you guys are so embarrassing! For what it's worth I don't think you guys messed up, Love you!" I kissed them both on the cheek graved my bag, cell phone, keys, and I-pod and was on my way to Grand Rapids.
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I blasted music all the way on the road till I got to the exit. It was 10:25 so I had a few minutes to spare. I saw a coffee shop so I stopped there to get something to eat and drink. I took a picture and send it to Emmett with the caption:
About to meet my new guy for a date…stopped for coffee thought of you…Hope you're having a better day than yesterday! I got until 10:50 so if you wanna text back make sure it's before then case after that it's his time
Fun Fact: I am addicted to mashed potatoes…I could eat them everyday…starches are going to be the death of me Bella
I smiled and started eating my muffin and drinking my coffee, medium blend with two sugars, two creams, and a half shot of espresso. I got a reply a few minutes later from Emmett;
Oh Coffee Girl about to go out! They grow up so fast, glad hope it goes well. I'm cheering for you! I spent the morning with Rosie, my brother is out of town for the day gave me the 'day-off' so I spent it with Rosie just now going to do some runs then back to the house. So yes it is better than yesterday. You should have seen my brother he is on Cloud 9, I don't know who this girl is but I love her already. I hope you have fun my friend and text me if he is a jerk I know a guy who deals with jerks ;)
Fun Fact: I use to want to do ballet when I was younger, my father wouldn't let me but I still like going to The Ballet, with Rosie of course Emmett
He is so funny, I am so glad I spilled his coffee on him; I think my life is better with him. I looked at my cell phone and saw that it was 10:45. I got up finished my coffee, popped in a mint, and walked to my car. I parked in the parking lot and went to the front of the museum, found a perfect spot and sat down on the grass and lay back soaking in the beautiful day at least for a few minutes.
"Well isn't this a beautiful sight to be welcomed with!" I sat up quickly and looked up to see Edward crouched down looking at me. I blushed so badly I could feel it all through my body. "Morning! Hey Edward, sorry I just laid down for a minute while I was waiting for you. I'm so glad you're here!" I got up and dusted off my butt just in case and then blushed again as I saw Edward looking down at where my hands just were.
"No need to see to be sorry I liked it. I got here a few minutes early; to be honest I was really excited so I rushed my meeting. I got out of my car and I didn't see you. So I thought I would walk to the front to see if you were sitting inside, and to my amazement you were laying on the grass. It was so beautiful to see I almost didn't say anything."
I blushed, "Well then since I didn't offend you, let's get going. You're so excited and so am I let's not waste a single second of the time we have! Were to Captain, my time is now yours." He smiled and laughed a little, "So eager aren't you, well first I rented out the planetarium for us to watch a show, I heard it was just remodeled and is really amazing. Do you like things like that because we can go somewhere else if you don't?"
Poor kid was so worried and nervous, "You had me at planetarium, Fun Fact, and I'm probably the biggest nerd you'll ever meet. I sometimes watch documentaries on historical events just for fun. I'm actually re-watching the new series of Doctor Who. Yeah, I'm a nerd I love space, it is the final frontier!—sorry I babble a lot."
He grabbed my hand and looked at me right in the eyes. "It's really cute when you babble, come, let's go my little nerdy girl." Doing an internal happy dance when me said the word 'my' I went with him into the museum and to the second floor where the theater was. "Good Morning Mr. Cullen we hope the program is how you wanted it. Enjoy!"
I looked up at Edward, "Cullen?" He looked at me, "Like I said I use my mother's name for business and renting that place was business. Though I like Masen more I only let certain people call me by that name. So you ready to explore the universe Doll?" I smiled and nodded, that was the first nickname he called me when I bumped into him that day.
Edward was pointing out constellations the whole time and I would tell him the history behind the god/demigod when he pointed it out. It was so much fun.
"That was so amazing I don't remember the last time I saw one. It had to of been years since I went to one. It was so cool the place felt like it was moving and I saw so many cool things. Thanks!" I squeezed his hand, he still hasn't let go of my hand since he took it outside of the museum. We walked around the museum for a few looking at all the cool things they had on display and then we left.
"That was really fun Edward! I don't think I've had that much fun in a very, very long time. I'll text you later, thanks for today. " I smile at him and turn to walk away but he grabbed my hand, "Now where do you think you're going? I've only just began. This was the first stop. We have all day Doll."
Oh that embarrassing, I thought that was all he was going to do. I would be happy with just that, hell I would be happy if all he did was come over to me and say hi then leave.
"Oh crap! Sorry, I thought that was the date. Well let's get going daylights a wastin'!" He smiled down at me, "So this is a date? Umm" I smile and nod my head, "Well of course Mr. what else would this be. I like you, you like me. We met at a place, talked; you did the male thing and paid. This is what a date is defined as!"
"So you like me? Well that is good news; let's go, on to our next stop on out date." He grabbed as I said "Allons-y!" He looked at me, "Let's go its French and something that the 10th doctor said…told you I was a nerd." He smiled at me, "Fine then Andiamo sweetheart!" I assume that means let's go in Italian sound familiar.
We start walking and out and short limo pulls up in front of us and stops, "How rude! I bet that person thinks so highly of themselves!" He laughs at me and turns me to look at him, "That's my car doll! If you really want to know, I do think highly of myself, I happen to be on a date with the most amazing girl so yes I do." The driver is out and opens the door when we get near it, "Your car Mr. Masen, I hope your event was nice. Are you still on the schedule you gave me earlier?"
Edward smiles at him, "Yes Sam we are still on that schedule we are just taking out time today." With a quick nod he closes the door and walks back to the driver's side. "My mother always told me not to get into cars with strangers." He moved closer to me and cupped my cheek, "Now Doll do I look like I'm a stranger?" He caresses my cheek making me close my eyes and sigh, "I was talking about your driver but since we are on that subject."
I laugh as he smiles and looks into my eyes. I felt like I was lost in his eyes, I could feel myself falling into them. He looked at my eyes then at my lips; his hand still cupping my cheek. He is going to kiss me, I know it! He looked back into my eyes as if asking permission then started leaning forward. He was only inches away from touching my lips when his phone when off.
"Masen." He said with an agitated voice, he went from agitated to pissed looking in mere seconds. "Se egli non ottiene l'ordine fatto nel modo che voglio io non voglio rivederlo. Capish?" (1) Oh that doesn't sound very good, what ever it was he said. When it ends with Understand its always an order SCARY! He hangs up and turns to me the anger fanishing instantly.
"Sorry you had to hear that Sweetheart. Business is busy. Look we are here good." I look out the window and see we pulled up the a restaurant called The Green Well. "I thought we could get something to eat before we move on to our next stop and i have heard good reviews about this place."
I smiled and got out of the freaking limo! "We should be done within the hour." Was all he said to Sam as we walked away, I turned back to him, "Thanks!" Looking back to Edward who was smiling at me, "So i heard him call you Mr. Masen, I thought only certain people called you that." He smirked, "Sam is my personal driver, has been for about five years. He gets the right to call me that after that long."
Walking into the restaurant someone showed us to a table right away. She as totally checking Edward out and then she looked at me and smirked. "Welcome to The Green Well what can I get you and your sister to drink?" Edward didn't even look up at her saying, "I'll take a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. My beautiful date what do you want sweetheart?" Looking at me I blushed, I wasn't old enough to drink let alone know what Sauvignon Blanc was, "I'll just have a sweet tea, thanks." She smiled rudely at me and walked away, I looked at her and made a mean/funny face at her.
"I really don't like her at all, I wish to slap her. Oh sorry, umm thanks for this, if i haven't already told you I am having a lot of fun." I smiled at him he reached over the table and took my hands, "Me as well Isabella. Thank you for actually showing up."
Then the waitress came back with our drinks, it still feels weird that I'm going out with a beautiful man who's 27 years old. It's any 18 year olds dream, if it wasn't then they must be crazy. "It's not like I had a choice, I even set my alarm thirty minutes earlier unconsciously because I was so excited. I do have one question though." He looked at me an smiled, "Go ahead...ask away."
I smiled at him, "What are you getting, the waitress is still standing here." He laughed and looked over for a second, "That she is, I'll have Grilled Vegetable & Goat Cheese Quesadilla." He looked up at me, "I'll have the S&S Lamb Vindaloo." She fake smiled and walked away I huffed at her when she left. "It's okay Doll no need to get angry, don't let her ruin our day."
I grabbed his hand this time and ran my fingers across his palm along the veins. "Hey, I have a real question this time." Pausing to get his approval, "Why me? You are a beautiful man, 27 years old, owns a business, lives is a huge city and your going out on this date with me someone who lives hundreds of miles away, not really the pretty, only 18 years old, broke college student; it makes no sense."
He looked me in the eyes with the most sincere look, "That is the reason why. You don't see you beauty, you're smart and witty. Age is just a number but the things I felt when I first saw you were real emotion. With my work I am use to being heartless and emotionless; but when I'm near to you I just want to be a good guy. I know it feels like I'm saying this stuff to soon but I really do like you. You are just the perfect woman."
I didn't even know I was crying until he wiped the stray tears from my cheek, "Oh, Edward if you only understood what those words mean to me. I haven't felt beautiful in a long time, if ever. Thank you." He bent down and kissed my hand and smiled up at me.
That was when out food showed up, it looked so good. Lamb is tasty. I saw lentil and I wanted to get it. It was funny seeing Edward in his suit eating quesadillas. We finished our food in a comfortable quiet. He asked me a question or two every once in a while. It was nice. I felt like I've known him for years, it was nice, not once did I wonder off into lala land or anything it was nice.
After he had paid we left and the car was parked out front, "My lady." Sam said as I got near the car, "Nice touch!" I think I hear a chuckle from him when I got in. "We are still headed to the next place." Edward told Sam as he got in the car and sat next to me. Sam looked back and nodded driving off to our next stop.
We talked the whole ride to the next place; I hadn't felt my phone when it started buzzing. "Isabella, I believe your phone is going off." I looked at him confused and then it hit me. Oh Shit! "Yeah sorry, let me text my mom back."
Sorry mom having lots of fun forgot to text. I haven't found any clothes but I like hanging out! We are hitting another mall and then probably dinner I'll be back before tomorrow. :) love ya Bells
"Sorry just told my mom I forgot to text her. So are you going to tell me where we are going?" He smiled at me, "That's sweet and NO it's a secret! We are almost there anyway." I smiled at him looking him over; he looked so professional yet relaxed in his suit. There was no tie and the first few buttons were undone. It was a nice relaxed look that I thought looked really attractive on him.
"Are you having fun?" He looked at me making me look up at him, "On the date yes and staring at you definitely!" He laughed, "If I could only read your mind. The things I bet I would hear." I smirked at him, "It's best no one can hear my thoughts; I would be in an insane asylum."
The car can to a stop and I saw where we were at. "Oh gosh I love Meijer Gardens. I've been wanting to go here all summer but we have been busy." He smiled at me, "I wasn't sure if you would like this. I just looked up things to do here and picked places I would want to go and I thought you would like. I'm glad you like this place." I gave him a hug from the side, he stiffened for a second then put his arm around my waist. "Are you sure you can't read my mind. This everywhere we have gone is places I have wanted to go, if just been really busy with work and life."
He smiled down at me, "Well good, so its 3:30 we have tickets to a show at 6 so we best get a move on it sweetheart." I looked at him with a questioned look, "Fine I'll tell you this one. After we go through this I have tickets to Harry Connick Jr." I squealed, "Oh my God I love him! He is such a great singer. How did you do that tickets sold out almost instantly months ago?" He smiled at me with his I own the world smirk, "I know a guy!"
I giggled, "Well come on Andiamo!" Grabbing my hand we walked into the Gardens. They were so beautiful, some of the flowers I don't think I have ever seen before. It was so beautiful; I was taking time to smell everything. I took a few picture some of me and some of Edward studying flowers when he wasn't looking at me. "Oh they still have the butterfly haven!"
The whole forest room was filled with hundreds of flowers and butterflies. Not that many people were in there so it was nice. I had a butterfly land on my hair, "It looks like it likes you hair piece." I keep having them land on me, "I think I am the butterfly whisperer!" He laughed, I liked seeing him laugh this carefree Edward was so beautiful.
Six came too early and we made our way to the concert garden. Harry Connick Jr. was as good as his albums he didn't need anyone to fix his voice. I was singing along with him a few times and I turned to look at Edward who was staring at me, "You have a beautiful voice Isabella." I blushed, "Thanks, thanks for everything." I turned back to watch him singing and then rested my head on Edward's shoulder.
It was dark once the concert was done. We got up and started making our way out when Edward stopped me, "Isabella I want you to meet someone." I looked up and there he was, "Hello Isabella, I hoped you liked my show." Oh My GOD I was talking to Harry Connick Jr. "Hi!" I squeaked, everyone around us laughed. "So I can tell you're a fan." He laughed and Edward squeezed my waist giving me confidence, "Yes! Oh God you are such an amazing singer, I've been listening to you music for as long as I can remember you have a timeless voice. It's an honor to see you let alone talk to you."
He smiled at me, "Well I'm glad that your generation still has some hopeful people. When I heard Mr. Cullen was here with a date I had to come talk to you. Might I say she is beautiful!" I felt like fainting, "And has a lovely blush!"
I thanked him and Edward shook some hands and we were on our way. "So how was that?" I looked at Edward, "Dream come true! It was so perfect, you're perfect, and this day has been perfect!"
I looked at my cell phone, it was only 7:20, "We have dinner reservations at 7:45. Let's get going. Come."
We drove back into the city and come to a stop at this restaurant called Amore Trattoria Italiana. It looked so pretty and obviously Italian. We went inside, "Reservations under Edward Masen." The woman looked taken back for a second but showed us to a secluded table in the back. "This is perfect, thanks again." He laughed, "How many times are you going to say thanks?" I giggled, "As many as needed since you are being so perfect." He looked at the menu and smiled at me, "Watch this." The waitress came over and asked out drink order, "I will take a Sofia and she will have a Toto and glass of water. Thanks." I looked down at the menu he ordered me an alcoholic drink, she didn't ask for my ID and walked away. "Edward, I'm not 21 that's illegal!" He laughed, "I know but I thought you would like that and no one can say no to me." Oh here comes cocky Edward, "Sure, I'll be right back I'm going to the ladies room." I got up from the table and went to the ladies room, I texted Kelsey; Quick text in the bathroom! Best date ever, I'll give details later. He just ordered me an alcoholic drink at dinner…rut rhoo scobby ;) LOVE YA IsabellaI go back to the table and our drinks are there. "I told her we need a few more minutes, are you okay?" I smiled at him, "Yeah I'm fine just needed to fix the makeup." He smiled at me and I look down at my drink…it looks so good! The waitress returns, "Are you guys ready to order?" She smiles at both of us; I like her a lot more. "Yes we would like to start off with Cozze. Then I would like la Diavola and then Coniglio al Marsala." That is a huge order but there is an appetizer, first then second course.
"I'll…umm have Ortolana, and then Pollo Saltimbocca, Grazie!" I looked at Edward and he smiled at me as the waitress walked away. "So you know a little Italian?" I smiled at him, "Yeah just basic enough to make the people at Italian restaurants happy. A happy restaurant is a good one." He cocked his head to the side, "You are such a different girl."
I take a sip of my drink, "Oh this is really good. Tastes like the drink I had in Spain!" He smiles at me, "Oh you have been to Spain? Where else have you been?" I smile I love talking about Europe. "Not a lot of places, last summer for my Graduation present, I went to Germany, Spain, and France. Just went to Munich in Germany but still. I loved Spain, it was so fun I swam in the Mediterranean Sea…no other girl did didn't want to get their hair wet. Paris, well it holds the key to my heart, I've loved that place since I was a little girl. I saw the Mona Lisa, sang at the Palais Garnier Opera house, saw the fashion houses, went to the top of the Eiffel Tower and prayed at the Norte Damn Cathedral. It was heaven."
I stopped and looked at me he was giving me his undying attention, "What I really want is to visit every country in Europe and touch down on every continent. That is one reason why I want to go into Law, that and I have this love for legalities and anything associated with Businesses and taking over others." I looked at him, "What about you?" He laughed, "I've been to a lot of places. My family is from Italy so we go there every few years to visit; the others I have to go for business."
I frown at him, "You seem to work a lot you need some time off or something to take you mind of all the business bullcrap. You should get a dog!" I wink at him because I'm joking, "Well I do have this new dog she's my new favorite. I'm actually with her now." Did he just? "Did you just call me a bitch? Mr. Masen you Sir are very rude! I should leave now!" I go to get up but our appetizer comes, "Here you guys go enjoy."
I slide my chair back. "Incrocio!" He looks up at me smirking, "Did you just call me a mongrul?" I belt out a laugh, "Yes, yes I did!" He rolled his eyes as I grab a mussle and eat it. "You're so cute!" Now it was turn to roll my eyes. "Yeah, I know! So are you though so its like two positive making a negative." He smiles.
We eat just as we did lunch, a comfortable silence. Asking each other question after question. I learned so much about him, and he I. After we finished we ordered some Truffles. It was so nice, I ate more for dinner than a whole day no wonder way all old italian women were heavy! He handed them his shiny black credit card and smiled at me. "Dinner was amazing, you are amazing."
I blushed as we got back into his car, "So are we headed back to my car?" That 1953 Chevy Truck gets lonely I swear it's a person in itself. "Yeah, you have a drive back home. Your parents might start questioning if you date keeps you any longer." I looked down guiltily. "I sort of told my parents that I was going out with a friend from school." He frowned, "Are you embarrassed to tell them about me?" I shook my head, "NO! I was just worried they wouldn't let me go. They wouldn't understand, me going out all day with a 27 year old I met in Chicago. I want to break it to them slowly tomorrow or something."
He smiled, "Ok, as long as they know I don't want to be your secret boyfriend." He just said boyfriend Oh My GOD! "Boyfriend?" He smiled at me, "I mean if you want to be my girlfriend. I really like you, I know it will be hard since we live in different states but we can make it work. I swear." I smiled at him, "Yes more than anything yes!"
He brushed the back of his hand lightly down my cheek; the look in his eyes told me everything. I froze. He tensed, he looked ready to pull back my heart stuttered to a stop in my chest as his eyes pierced my mere soul.
My mouth parched into desert dryness instantly, I felt his stare all the way down my body; some parts more than others. He still had his hand hanging exactly where it was as seconds passed like hours. I felt his essence pulling me and my body was shoving me forward.
What felt like an eternity later, I relaxed against his hand; quickly he turned it over so his palm lay against my cheek. My pulse began to gallop at quadruple time, making up for all the beats it had missed while I waited for him to decided if he was going to kiss me or not. I know I'm an independent woman but it freaks me out so I wait for him to make the first move.
My racing thoughts slowed time to a subjective crawl, and whole galaxies were born and died while his eyes finally made the choice. Wrapping his free arm behind my back, I pulled me against him and brushed my lips. My lips parted, offering him access to my mouth, and he flicked his tongue between my lips to finally drink from what he thought was the one well that could truly slake his and my raging thirst. A shuddered as he made a small moan.
Lust must have ignited his body and made him deepen the kiss. I squeaked and stiffened slightly as he claimed my mouth, but then I sank into him, meeting his impassioned embrace with fiery acceptance. I sighed into his mouth as he devoured my without harming me, the heat of his breath fanning my nerve endings into an inferno of craving. He kissed me until dark spots swam at the corners of my vision. It didn't matter, so long as I could continue to kiss him I would be happy to have no breath left in my body.
He eventually pulled back, "Isabella." He caressed my name like it was a prayer. I swallowed the frog in my throat, "Oh Edward! That was amazing—" The car came to a stop before I could say anything. "I had an amazing time today Edward. I will never forget anything. You have my number already; if you want you can call me instead of just texting." I leaned in and gave him one more kiss on the lips.
It was suppose to be short, but he grabbed me and pulled me onto his lap. His hand entangled themselves in my curls. "I'm sorry Isabella. I've wanted to do this for days." I smiled and wrapped my arms around him. Giving him every bit of passion of could. It was getting intense until I felt his erection and realized his hands were on the tops of my thighs; my dress had risen to there. I jumped back, "I…I umm I got to go. Thanks so much Edward I had fun! Call me!" I got out of the car, I wasn't ready for that my mind went right to Tyler and I panicked. I turned back around and saw Edward getting out of the car to follow me. "ISABELLA! What the hell was that?"
I looked at him, "I'm sorry. I felt like things were going really fast and it freaked me out. You're going 85 mph in a 75. Slow down a little bit, please." He frowned, "I'm sorry I got out of control. Good night, I'll call you. Oh Isabella, you never told me your last name." I smiled at him, "Swan, Isabella Marie Swan. Good night Edward." He kissed my forehead and walked back to his Limo. I waved and started walking the few feet to my car.
The whole drive home I was on Cloud Nine.
AN: Thanks for reading my newest chapter. I couldn't sleep last night and it just came to me. Reviews are always loved, as much as Edward Kisses :) I got this chapter out quicker than Wednesday but I just felt it...and its super long. PLEASE DON'T expect all chapters to be this long...
If he does not get the order done the way I want it I do not want to see him again. Understand?
la Diavola- Spaghetti tossed in a spicy vodka cream sauce with lobster meat
Coniglio al Marsala- rabbit roasted in Marsala wine with porcini and Portobello mushrooms
Ortolana- sautéed fresh vegetables served with olive oil &garlic, tomato sauce on fettuccine
Pollo Saltimbocca- chicken breast, speck, fresh sage, pan seared with butter and white wine
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