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Chapter 10
BPOV
Studying for the bar exam sucks. I mean sucks. It was draining. Each and every day it was the same thing. I'd go to class and the reality of all the information I needed to absorb would hit me. I would eventually settle in and spend the 6 hours of class taking notes and trying to keep up with the lecture. After that, it was a quick trip to the local deli to grab a sandwich and hopefully get a small amount of fresh air and I'd head back to the library to spend the rest of the day and most of the evening studying. I missed my Edward. I was tired. All I wanted to do was say screw it and just spend my summer with Edward at his place in the Hamptons. But I had to see this through and make sure I did well enough to pass because there was no way I would have the strength to do this again.
Fortunately I'd met Charlotte, another student who recently graduated from a law school out of state but was sitting for the New York bar and taking my prep class. She was really sweet and seemed like a lot of fun. She was also very smart so it was helpful to have someone to talk through issues with and study with when I needed to. And surprisingly enough, she didn't ask many questions about Alec or Christopher. Just the basics after she noticed Alec who now sat in the back of the lecture hall since the incident with the photographer. When I told her they were my security she didn't seem phased and just sort of went with it. She also didn't ask questions about Edward but did take her time admiring the huge rock my man called an engagement ring. Having a friend at school made the day pass a little easier.
It was now well into June and I was dead tired. Luckily Edward's birthday was coming up because I was in dire need of a break and some time with my man. The party planning trio was arranging a huge get together at Edward's casino for Friday night. His birthday was on Saturday but he insisted on Friday because he knew I always took Friday nights off to spend with him. This was lucky for me because I was planning my own little surprise. I'd found an exclusive little country resort about an hour outside the city and booked a cabin for the weekend. I ran all my plans through Emmett and Jasper to make sure Edward could leave for the weekend and because I knew he would want to make sure we had security covered. I secretly packed our bags and left them with Alec to take with us. I wasn't bringing a single law book or study outline with me and I was giddy with excitement.
Alice dressed me in a long flowing purple gown that showed just the slightest bit of cleavage. I wore my graduation necklace as I did every day. I never took it off. We were now in the car headed to the party and I thought I was going to burst with anticipation. Edward seemed happy and relaxed. The shower sex may have had a little something to do with that. The party was taking place on the third floor of the casino which was usually reserved for high rollers and special guests. It was in full swing with every business associate and powerful New Yorker in attendance by the time we arrived. Yeah, the shower sex may have made us a little late but we didn't care. Every guy in the place took turns kissing Edward's ass as he held me tight and didn't let go of me all night. Ever since the Tanya incident in the Hamptons Edward didn't leave me alone at these types of events and I was extremely grateful.
At one point during the evening Edward and I were standing around a blackjack table. A tall dark haired scary looking dude was obviously very drunk and shouting at Edward.
"Felix, I suggest you settle down and just enjoy the evening or leave." Yeah, the scary demanding voice was back. And yeah, it turned me on again. Felix leaned in and seemed to finally notice me with Edward.
"Oh my, this must be the delectable Isabella I keep hearing so much about." His eyes looked menacing and I was slightly frightened as he leered me.
"Hello," I responded quietly because I didn't know who he was and if he was an important friend of Edward's I didn't want to be rude. He kept leering at me and trying to give me what was probably supposed to be a sexy wink and then he moved his hand out to touch my arm. Before the guy could even come close to me Edward softly but firmly moved me behind him and I saw him pull a gun and push it into the guy's chest as he leaned in close to him.
"Look at my wife like that again and I'll fucking kill you. Get out of here. Now." As quickly as he pulled it out Edward had his gun put away and was again at my side.
"I mean no harm Eddie. She is rather delicious." The look on Edward's face was murderous. The guy got up and made his way towards the exit. I looked around and it was as if no one noticed the exchange. Edward pulled me close and just kissed my forehead.
"I'm sorry about that love." And that was it. Incident over and the rest of the evening went by without a problem.
Around eleven I told Edward it was time for his gift. I pulled out the brochure to the resort.
"I'm kidnapping you for the weekend baby, just us, no books, no one to bother us. Christopher and Alec are waiting, Jasper has the club for the weekend, Emmett approved our security, and the car is already packed," and I leaned in to whisper, "not that I plan on us wearing much clothing." He just stared at me with so much love in his eyes I almost cried.
"Are you serious baby? The whole weekend with you? Let's go. Now. I don't want to waste a minute. I can't believe you did this. You have no idea how much this means to me Bella. I've been missing you so much." Yeah, I started to cry a little.
"No crying. It's sexy time baby!" With that he threw me over his shoulder in front of everyone and yelled, "Good night all. Thank you for coming, my fiancé is kidnapping me for the weekend and she is forcing me to leave now." Everyone was just watching and laughing as Edward carried me out, well almost everyone, Alice and Jasper were too busy sucking face to notice a thing.
Unfortunately I fell asleep on the way to the cabin and woke to Edward lifting me out of the car.
"God Edward, I'm so sorry."
"Shh love. You need to rest." Yeah, I was tired, but the last thing I had on my mind for Edward's birthday was rest.
"But its past midnight and I haven't given you your gift baby." And I wiggled my eyes at him in an overly sexual manner. He laughed.
"Bella, this weekend alone with you is gift enough. Believe me." He carried me into the cabin and I struggled out of his grasp as soon as we were inside. I pushed him up against the cabin door and palmed his cock with my hand. I undid his buckle and his pants and slid them and his boxers down his perfectly toned legs as I knelt down in front of him.
"Jesus Bella."
I took Edward's already hard cock in my mouth and could hear his breathing hitch. I ran my tongue over his head tasting his pre-cum and couldn't help the hum that followed. I took him deep into my mouth and began sucking. I knew Edward loved it when I gave him head so I concentrated on setting up a nice steady and slow rhythm to make the experience last as long as I could. I took one hand and began manipulating his balls and I found his hand with my free one. I took his hand in mine and moved it to my head giving him permission to guide me how he wanted me. He rested his hand on my head and never pushed. I wouldn't have minded if he did, actually a part of me wanted him to, but I had a feeling Edward would never do that to me thinking it wasn't appropriate. Instead I began sucking on him as deep as I possibly could taking him in to my throat as I felt his fist tighten in my hair and he began moaning.
"Bella, god Bella." I knew he was warning me so I ran my tongue over his head one last time and took him as far into my throat as I could when I felt him jerk and release his cum down my throat. I licked him dry when I knew he was finished and just looked up at him.
"Happy birthday baby."
"Christ Bella, I swear you're too amazing for your own good. Jesus." I climbed up my fiancé and removed his suit jacket and shirt.
"Take me to bed baby?" I didn't have to ask twice. Edward swept me up in his arms and took me to the bed where he took me over and over again throughout the night.
Edward and I spent the rest of the weekend locked in our little cabin. The resort was lovely and had a lot to do but we didn't care about anything but being alone. We talked, made love, cooked, made love, took little walks, made love, and just reconnected. It was exactly what we needed. He also loved the presents I got him, a pair of platinum cufflinks with his initials and a Bulvargi watch. Cheesy I know, but I had "I'm yours until the end of time" inscribed on the back. He said it was the perfect weekend.
We left the cabin late Sunday cuddling with each other on the ride home.
"Thank you so much Bella. I couldn't have asked for a better gift than spending time with you baby. It really meant so much to me, I hope you know that." I did and the look of love and adoration in Edward's eyes was undeniable.
"I have to say Edward, I might have had a few selfish motives of my own. I've been missing you a lot. I'm sorry this stupid test is taking so much time away from you."
"Bella, don't worry about that. I miss you terribly but I this will be over soon and we'll be married before you know it." He always had a way of making me feel better when I was trying to do that for him. It really was like he knew all of me.
The summer continued and Charlotte and I were studying together more and more. I was a little jealous of her because she seemed to already know everything the instructors were stressing as important, almost like she'd taken the test before. I thought it was weird but what the hell did I know.
The weeks continued and I tried to find a good balance between studying and Edward. I couldn't help but feel I was failing miserably. I was dead on my feet and every time I had a free minute I would try to spend it with him. The problem was I usually ended up falling asleep to him stroking my hair or he insisted we stay in bed and sleep. He said he was just happy I was resting but I could tell he felt a little hurt at times. It broke my heart to know I wasn't making him as happy as possible. I was counting the days until this test was over and trying to figure out a way to surprise him with another weekend alone.
In early July I started to get these weird feels about Charlotte that I just couldn't shake. It wasn't until she started asking questions about Edward that I really stopped to think what I knew about her. Unfortunately it wasn't much and that made me nervous. I decided to talk to Edward immediately.
It was a Friday night in the middle of July and we had actually made it out to Darkness. I asked Edward if we could head up to his office to talk and I knew he was suspicious but he didn't say a word.
"Edward, I think I'm probably over-reacting and I'm sorry, but I have this nagging feeling I should talk to you about my friend Charlotte from my class."
"Okay, what's going on?" We were sitting on the couch and Edward was just holding me and looking at me with concern.
"I don't really know. I've just been having these weird feelings about her. I mean, I feel a little stupid even saying anything but she's started asking questions about you. I mean, they could be innocent questions but I just wanted to talk to you. I never answer anything and I've tried to distance myself from her but she just won't leave me alone."
"We're she from?"
"She said she went to law school at Virginia State. Why?"
"I'll have Jenks look into her background if that would make you feel better."
"Honestly, I think it would. I don't know why but I just feel very uneasy, and kind of upset. I mean, you know it's hard for me to make friends, I'd really hate to think she was just using me to get to you or something. And she's always talking about how good looking you are." Edward laughed and assured me I had nothing to worry about.
"Let's go home baby. I want you all to myself for the rest of the night." I loved it when he actually told me what he wanted so I happily took my fiancé home and made sweet love to him all night.
That Sunday Edward and I had plans to lunch at the library.
I'll be there in 20 with pizza and coffee – E.
Can't wait to see you – B.
Is your friend Charlotte there? – E.
Yeah but I'll make sure she leaves before lunch – B.
No, don't – E.
Then and there I knew something was up. Edward and I valued our rare alone time so something had to be going on. As promised, about twenty minutes later Edward knocked on the door and came in with coffee, pizza, and a thick manila folder sitting on the pizza box. I looked up and smiled at him but he was staring daggers at Charlotte who looked like she a deer caught in headlights. I accidently forgot to mention to her that Edward was coming for a visit.
Edward casually strolled across the little room and kissed my cheek.
"Leah Clearwater is it? Nice to meet you," Edward said as he stuck out his hand to shake Charlotte's. I had no idea what was going on until Edward laughed a little and handed me the file folder. I opened it up and saw Charlotte's picture and what looked like FBI credentials and a bar association license for a Leah Clearwater. Holy fuck! It all clicked at once.
Charlotte, or Leah just sat there is silence and watched Edward as he took the seat next to me.
"You have to be fucking kidding me. You're a Fed?" I pushed the file over to her and she just looked down at it still not saying anything.
"You were fucking using me? You bitch." I felt the rage boiling under my skin as I looked at the woman who I thought was a friend, someone who I thought was going through the same stress I was and actually liked me for me. Yet the entire summer she was just biding her time trying to get closer to me to get to my Edward. I began to shake with fury actually feeling the need to hit her. It was then that I felt Edward's soft arms wrap around me.
"You've amazed me yet again my love. Seems your nagging feelings about Ms. Clearwater here were actually dead on Isabella. She's been an attorney with the FBI for 4 years now. Hopefully she at least helped studying go a little easier for you." And he laughed. Actually laughed. "You can leave now Clearwater. Valiant effort, but as you can see, my wife is much smarter than you fuckers give her credit for. And tell Black we said Hello. Oh, and come near my Bella again and we'll be filing harassment charges against you."
The woman who was now a complete stranger to me gathered her things and began to leave. "Bella, I hope you can understand-" I wasn't listening to a single word the woman had left to say.
"Get the fuck out and leave me alone you bitch." I watched her as she left the little room and looked back at my man in shame while he sat there still laughing.
"Edward, how can you even laugh at this? Jesus I'm so fucking stupid."
"Hey, don't do that. I mean, come on Bella, they're manipulative fuckers. I was even a little shocked they'd sink this low when her background came back from Jenks. You couldn't have known. Some of them are actually good at what they do baby. And the fact is, somehow you did know. God you amaze me." And he pulled me into his arms and kissed me. "Come, let's eat."
But I couldn't. I was nauseous. I jumped up realizing I'd never make it to the bathroom and threw up in the trash can in the corner. Edward was right behind me holding my hair and gently stroking my back.
"Bella, it's okay baby. It's okay. Please, try to calm down, you're starting to scare me a little."
"Scare you a little? How aren't you furious with me? I just brought and FBI agent into our lives." I began vomiting again as the weight of my actions came down on me like a ton of bricks. "I put you in danger." I stood up and felt my nose bleed begin. Nice! Maybe I'll have a panic attack now and be rushed to the ER. That would be way sex.
"Christ Bella, you're bleeding again. Jesus." He picked me up and took me over to the table using a handkerchief to try to stop the bleeding. Then his scary voice came out.
"Stop this right now Isabella. I won't listen to it. How the hell were you supposed to know some girl studying along with you from day one of that class was an undercover agent? And Jesus baby, if anything I'm proud of you. The minute you got a bad feeling you came to me to talk about it. I'm so fucking happy we can talk to each other like that. And you have to understand this kind of shit happens all the time. They'll try to find any way in Bella. You did nothing wrong."
"You mean you're not mad at me?"
"God no. If anything this just reaffirms my faith in you and the fact that I know you'll always talk to me about anything." He hugged me tightly as he checked my nose and asked me if we should run to the doctor. I could physically feel my stress level receding under his touch.
"I'm feeling better. Can we just go home now?" There was no point in spending the day looking at words on a page now and I just wanted to be with my Edward.
"Of course baby, of course." And true to his word, Edward took me home.
It was now the very beginning of August and I was starting to get nervous about the bar. There was just so much to know, to still learn, and to process. Beating the test they say was half the battle so it was a completely new way of thinking about test taking to also master. I was sitting on the quad in front of the library reading when Agent Asshole sat down next to me.
"Officer Black, to what do I owe this visit? And where is your little friend Leah?" I was still pissed about the Leah situation but I realized there was nothing I could do about it. And Edward insisted it was just another failed attempt to get to us. I looked up and could see Alec was close by and he did not look amused.
"I hear you're going to marry Edward Cullen. I must say Ms. Swan, I expected more from you." And the he chuckled, "And there are more attractive prospects out there Isabella." Did he just wink at me? He had such a condescending attitude about him I wanted to knock him down a few pegs.
"Well officer, when you find a good and wonderful person who fulfills your every need, you marry them. But, I guess you wouldn't know anything about that now would you."
"Isabella, you'll be just as bad as him if you marry him. Worse actually since he was born into that family and you're actively choosing it. And I'm afraid by the time I'm done with him you'll either be a widow or visiting him in prison on the weekends." Fucker even had the nerve to smirk at me.
"Don't you dare threaten my Edward. You have nothing on him yet you insist on bothering me trying to fish for information. Contrary to popular opinion officer, I'm not some stupid little girl you can prey on and believe me when I tell you that you'll never get a word out of me so take your corrupt ass and get out of here and don't bother me again unless you have a warrant for my arrest. Understood?" I looked over and I swear I saw Alec laughing just a little. When Black made no move to leave I gathered my things and began to get up. I was tired, not feeling that great, and now I was irritated by yet another stupid FBI agent.
"Don't fuck with my family Black." I couldn't help myself. He just sat there looking a little shocked by my language and challenging manner. I walked over to Alec, Christopher pulled up with the car out of nowhere and I went to see my Edward.
EPOV
I knew I wasn't a patient man, but this summer was testing my limits. I couldn't wait for Bella to be finished with this bar exam and be my wife. I went so far as to make a few calls to see if I could get Bella admitted to the Bar Association without her having to actually take the bar exam. Apparently the legal system didn't understand the power of persuasion and couldn't be bought off. Go figure. I also looked into having someone else take the exam for her. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't worried about her passing the damn test I just wanted her to spend all of her time with me instead of at the library. What can I say I've already admitted I'm selfish? That was also close to impossible since each person was finger printed every morning, after lunch and before they left the exam. Either way, I knew Bella wouldn't have played along with my plans anyway. She had too much integrity.
I didn't blame Bella for studying. I just missed the hell out of her. I could tell she tried so hard to find a good balance between us and her studying and I tried to be realistic and remember studying required more time than me right now and that bar situation was only temporary, I wasn't. It wasn't a realization I was completely happy with, but I dealt with it. And Bella would constantly surprise me when she could. Her plan to take me away for the weekend on my birthday thrilled me to no end. I had no idea and didn't even think it was possible. I honestly can't name another time when I felt so loved. We completely reconnected that weekend, physically and emotionally.
When Bella came to me about her friend Charlotte I didn't think much about it at first until she insisted she had an uneasy feeling. My woman isn't one to jump to conclusions or let irrationality lead her actions so I knew I had to take her seriously. I was fucking devastated to find out the woman was undercover FBI. Bella had a hard time opening up enough to let friends in and aside from Rose and Alice she didn't have any girlfriends. Since the mess with James, Bella didn't trust easily and I didn't blame her so I was extremely pissed my girl had been manipulated in this way. I was also worried it would be too much for her. I mean, did they have to screw with her while she was trying to study for the bar?
I was terrified she would also see the situation for what it was and realize I wasn't worth her trouble. But the love and horror written on Bella's face in that tiny study room erased every last fear I had and replaced it with rage. The woman was worried about me to the point of physical illness and it broke my heart to watch her. I'd always hated the FBI but watching what their actions did to my Bella infuriated me. I had to come up with a way to keep them away from her. Unfortunately, the only thing I could come up with was marrying her even sooner so maybe they'd leave her alone once she cited spousal privilege. Yes, my idea was a little selfish since I couldn't wait to marry Bella, but the last thing I was going to do was take away her white wedding because of the stupid fucking feds.
So, while Bella was studying I channeled my energies and used my time to handle some matters at work. My legitimate businesses were raking in money nicely. I smoothed things over with the Russians and we were bringing in more money in guns than we ever had before. My biggest concern now was Felix Volturi. I was pissed with the way he was looking at Bella during my party. I also knew he had been seen meeting with Agent Black. I resorted to using an old connection in the FBI to look into the situation. He informed me Black was obsessed with taking me down and that he was on the take with the Volturi. He also told me Black found my relationship with Bella "fascinating" and thought he could definitely get to me through her. I found this slightly amusing because Bella may be small and look vulnerable but my girl was fierce and loyal. Black had no chance with her and the Leah situation should have proven that to him but he was a stupid blockhead of a motherfucker.
I was sitting in my office going over some paperwork when Bella walked in. She looked beautiful but tired and a little run down. I really wished she'd take it a little easier on herself. She came toward me and quietly said, "Wanna take me home?" It was early afternoon and very unlike Bella.
"Of course baby, is everything okay?"
"Yeah, everything's fine. I'm just really tired and I miss you something bad. Oh, and I got a visit from Jacob Black today. I told him not to fuck with my family." She giggled to herself. "He looked a little shocked. I figured after that I was done for the day." Somehow I knew my Bella was going to be just fine.
I took Bella home and we had some sexy time in the bath. I then took her to the bed and held her as she fell asleep in my arms. After a while she began to stir and moan a little. I looked down and realized she was sweating. She woke up a bit after that and I took her temperature. She was running a fever and even admitted she didn't feel well. I called my doctor to the house and had him check her out. It seemed my angel had a chest infection. The doctor gave her some instructions and pills and told her to take it easy and have plenty of fluids. I thanked him and ordered some dinner for the two of us. We spent the rest of the night talking in the bed and just enjoying each other while I took care of her. The next morning I was rather pissed to see Bella up, showered and packing her bag for class.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" She looked up a little shocked. I didn't mean to sound so angry but I guess that's the way it came out.
"I'm going to class Edward. I have to." I thought for sure she'd be a little more reasonable considering the fact that she was sick.
"Bella, you have to take care of yourself too. I don't want you going anywhere today. You can get notes from a friend or something."
"Edward, my fever is gone and I'm feeling a little better. I have to go to class, there are only a few left. I'll come home right after if that will make you feel better." I figured that was the most I was getting out of my stubborn little angel. I could make grown men piss themselves with a look and this little girl ran my life. The irony was not lost on me.
So that's what she did for the next two days. Class then home in bed studying. I made sure I was home each day before she got out of class. Friday was her last day of class and then she had self-study until the bar in two weeks. When Alec's number appeared on my phone instead of Bella's on Friday afternoon I was immediately alarmed.
"Boss, Miss. Swan passed out after class. We're taking her to Lenox Hill now. She's still unconscious sir." Holy fuck! My head started spinning and I had trouble breathing. My angel was unconscious heading for the hospital. She passed out after class. I didn't even know what that really meant. He didn't say anyone hurt her. God, what if she had more than a chest infection? What if something was really wrong? I couldn't handle the thought.
I grabbed my keys and rushed to the hospital. I entered through the Emergency Room doors and started shouting at the nurses asking where Isabella Swan was. I wasn't getting information out of people fast enough and I started to get angry.
"SOMEONE TELL ME WHERE MY WIFE IS RIGHT NOW DAMN IT OR THINGS ARE GOING TO TURN UGLY!" Carlisle walked up behind me and laid his hand on my shoulder.
"Edward son, you have to calm down. Bella's going to be alright. Come with me." I realized I was shaking involuntarily and tried to get myself under control. Carlisle walked me down a few hallways and I saw Christopher and Alec standing in a waiting room looking frazzled. Carlisle walked me into a private room and there was my angel asleep in a hospital bed. She was hooked up to IVs and a couple monitors and she looked white as a ghost.
"Jesus, she's still not conscious?" I was frantic and I ran to her side grabbing her hand in mine needing the confirmation of her warmth.
"Edward, she's just sleeping now. She came to when your men brought her in. She's dehydrated and suffering from exhaustion. She also has a slight fever and a chest infection." Carlisle chuckled lightly and continued, "She also started to panic that you were going to freak out when you found out she was in the hospital. I think she knows you too well son. I gave her something to calm her down a bit and help her sleep. She needs to rest and her IV is rehydrating her. We're going to keep her for the night just to keep an eye on her and because I'm pretty sure you'd make me anyway."
"Yeah, I would." I held her hand and stared down at her while she slept. "I don't even know how to begin to thank you Carlisle. It means so much to have family looking after her."
He smiled and patted my back, "She is family son." He quietly left the room and I just continued to sit next to Bella holding her hand making sure she was okay. While she was sleeping I realized how wracked with fear I had been. She's everything good in my life. She's my entire future. I knew right then and there I would never be able to live without her. I would have to end too. I even prayed to god to take care of her for me.
Bella eventually woke in the early evening. She just looked at me and smiled very sheepishly. "I'm sorry," was all she said.
"Bella, don't baby, I'm not mad at you. You did scare the absolute shit out of me, but I'm just thankful you're okay. Honey you need to take care of yourself and let me take care of you. I can't make it in this world without you. You have to understand that." She started crying and broke down.
"Oh Edward, I'm so sorry I worried you. I'm trying to take care of myself I really am. I just, I'm just so stressed out about everything. I miss you so much during the day it physically hurts. I hate myself for allowing this stupid test to take time away from you. Sometimes I wonder why I'm even doing this because all I really want to do is be your wife and raise babies with you. I just feel so much pressure. Pressure I know I put on myself. Pressure to excel at everything and I can't help but feel like I'm failing you right now. And you never say a word. I really don't deserve you baby. You're nothing but good to me and I land my ass in the hospital scaring you half to death."
"Love, don't say things like that. We deserve each other. And I know you're doing the best you can. And you are in no way failing me Isabella. You're amazing me. Yeah, I wish I could spend more time with you, but the exam will be over soon and then we'll get married and spend forever together baby. We're going to make it through this. I just need you to promise me you'll ease up on yourself a little. Eat a little more for lunch and rest when you're tired. You know?"
"I will Edward. I promise." The look in her eyes told me she meant it. "Will you hold me?"
I took my shoes off and climbed in the bed with Bella and just held her to my chest. She fell back asleep a little after that and I just watched her. She wanted to be my wife and have babies with me. The thought made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning. I had been wondering what she planned on doing after she received her bar results. I was a little worried she'd want to work in some big firm with long hours trying to make partner or something. I knew she could do it but I'm a selfish fuck and I wanted her home with me.
A nurse came in a short while later and told me I'd have to leave because visiting hours were over. I told her the only way to get me to leave would be by taking my body to the morgue. She didn't argue with me after that. Alice stopped by and dropped off a change of clothes for both Bella and myself for the morning. I knew my sister loved Bella and she was always so thoughtful. I was thinking about telling her Bella was the one that opened my eyes to her and Jasper's love but decided to do it some other time. The pixie would have attacked my sleeping sick little angel. Who, of course, had been right about my sister and Jasper. They were together constantly. And Jasper treated her like a precious gift. They seemed to balance each other out. Alice was hyper and all over the place like a tornado and Jasper was calm, collected and grounded. He had already asked me for the number to my jeweler. He was doing right by my sister and they both had my sweet angel to thank for that.
The next morning Bella looked so much better. She had a little color in her cheeks and the dark circles around her eyes were getting lighter. I knew she'd be going full force the next couple of weeks studying, but I was hoping she'd at least take it easy this weekend. Plus she had some sort of chest infection and I didn't want it getting worse. Carlisle stopped in to check on her giving her instructions and some pills and then released her. We made it home and she asked if we could lay in bed and watch bad TV all day. The idea had never sounded so appealing to me.
Sunday morning I woke to Bella stroking my cock and smiling at me with a devilish little grin. She didn't say a word. She just climbed up on top of me and slowly took my cock all the way in her. We both moaned at the feeling. I put my hands on her hips and helped guide her up and down as she rubbed her breasts and played with her nipples. Each time she came down on me I thrust up into her burying myself as deep as possible in her tight pussy.
She took my hands in hers and threw her head back as she started riding me like it was her mission from god. I swear as long as I was holding her hand the woman had the confidence to do anything. She felt so good on top of me, riding me as I watched her perfect tits bounce and her pussy take me in as she moved back and forth with my cock inside her.
"God Edward, you feel so perfect inside me. Fuck you're amazing. You like me riding you baby? You like your cock in me Edward?" Dirty talk from Bella consistently made me grind my teeth together and get harder than ever. It was sensory overload. I wasn't going to last much longer.
"So much, ugh, I can't hold on much longer baby." And I didn't have to. Bella reached down and pressed on her clit triggering her orgasm. Watching my woman touch herself sent me right over the edge as I came in her with everything I had. She fell down on top of me and I put my arms around her.
"I wanna stay in bed with you all day again if that's okay." Did she seriously need to ask me that?
"I want nothing more than that Bella."
We lay in bed most of the day continuing to rest while talking and softy touching each other until I couldn't take it anymore. I rolled on top of my beautiful fiancé and wrapped my arms under and around her as tightly as possible. She felt so tiny as we pressed up against each other chest to chest. I moved slightly and began to enter her. Each movement pushed and pulled on our skin as we never stopped pressing up against each other. Sliding in and out of Bella's center was the most spectacular feeling in the entire world. Soft, tight, and wet, so wet for me. I caged her in my arms and took her over and over again. As she came she bit down on my neck while her insides pulled on my cock. I continued to thrust into her through her orgasm drawing it out of her body. She was screaming my name and dripping with sweat and I could smell her arousal all around us. I never wanted it to stop, never wanted to stop finding the friction and the feeling of entering her. As she began to come again Bella threw her legs around my waist and pulled me into her even deeper. Her orgasm sucked me in and triggered mine. I pushed into Bella as I came inside her I buried my head in her shoulder taking in her scent.
"I feel you, fuck I feel you cumming in me." Bella screamed and I swear knowing she could feel me like that did something to me to make me cum even harder and longer. We finally came down from our mutual orgasms and just started giggling together.
"I'll never get enough of you Bella, ever."
For the next couple of weeks Bella studied and when I say she studied I mean that's all she did. Since her class was over she was working on filling her head with every bit of knowledge she had learned. She took a nap in the afternoons for about an hour and made sure to eat properly. This pleased me to no end. I still wasn't over the panic of getting that phone call from Alec and it lingered in the back of my mind for weeks.
It was Sunday morning and Bella was leaving for Albany that afternoon. She would spend Sunday night through Tuesday night in Albany, finish the test on Wednesday and it would all be over. We were only three weeks away from our wedding. We laid in bed holding each other knowing we were going to be apart for the first time in a long time. Suddenly Bella yelled "oh god" and jumped up and ran for the bathroom. I was so startled I ran with her and held her hair as she threw up everything she had and more in the toilet. She tried making me leave but that wasn't an option for me, I had to take care of her. When she finally finished I got her a glass of water and asked her what was wrong.
"Just nerves Edward, just nerves. I feel completely fine now. You know it's either that or a lovely nose bleed, please baby, please don't worry."
"Bella, are you seriously that nervous that you're vomiting now? You know you've studied your ass off and you know this stuff. Plus you're the smartest person I've ever met baby. You're going to make this test your bitch!" Bella just laughed. She did seem fine after that. I kept checking to see if she was feverish or looking for signs of illness but she seemed okay.
Later that afternoon Bella left with Christopher and Alec. I had practically begged to go with her not wanting to be apart but I understood I would only distract her. I'd also been informed that James was in rehab at a high security facility in New Jersey and I was a little more comfortable with her leaving knowing that. Christopher would drive them to the test and Alec would stand outside each day. There was only one entrance and from what I understood the test takers were monitored like children out of fear of cheating. They were even followed into the bathrooms. Not surprisingly, these monitoring requirements worked to my advantage and made me happy knowing Bella would be safe during the test.
It was hard saying goodbye to my love but I knew this was the final step and then I'd have her all to myself. I couldn't wait until Wednesday. I was driving to Albany myself and surprising her by kidnapping her until the weekend at the resort she took me to for my birthday. The place was perfect for us. It was luxurious, secluded in the woods, and had every amenity you might need. I wanted to stay until Monday but the planning trio apparently needed my woman for wedding things. They were a hard group to argue with but hell, I supported their cause.
Every night Bella was away I had a special dinner sent to her room with a few gerbera daisies, her favorite, to let her know I was thinking of her. Just stupid things like a pepperoni pizza and coffee or subs, things she enjoyed as comfort food that I used to take to her in the library. She called each morning before the test and right when it was finished in the evenings. Cell phones weren't allowed in the test so I had to sit tight for hours waiting to hear from her and see how she was holding up.
Alec did call me to let me know he was worried about her. It concerned me because Alec never called to inform on Bella, that wasn't his job. But he was worried because he said each morning when he went to pick Bella up from her room she was either throwing up or eating Tums like they were candy. I didn't like that, but I guess it really was the stress. Alec did laugh and say most of the test takers seemed just as nervous as Bella and he was glad he didn't have to go through that shit. I was glad at least Alec was with her. He loved her like a sister and respected her and I think she cared for him like a brother. I didn't worry about the relationship because it was like me and Alice and I think that's why he called to let me know what was going on.
Wednesday finally rolled around and I was standing outside leaning up against the Guardian waiting for Bella to emerge from the building. Tons of exhausted looking twenty somethings were slowly making their way out. Then I saw her. She looked so tired and the look in her eyes seemed far away and a little off. She was walking as slow as everyone else but she eventually looked up and saw me. Immediately my sweet girl's face broke out in a huge smile and she ran to me jumping up in my arms kissing my face and neck everywhere.
"You're here! You came to get me? Thank you so much! I've missed you more than you'll ever know baby. We're never spending a night apart again. Ever! I'm so sorry baby!" It was like music to my ears. I placed her in the car and we headed to the resort. When Bella realized we weren't going home I told her I was kidnapping her and she screamed with excitement.
We spent the next two and a half days naked in bed. By the second day after she had some rest, my woman was a wildcat in bed. She sucked and licked every part of my body allowing me to do the same to her. She even let me tie her up at one point and fuck her unconscious again. Knowing I could do that to her made me feel like a million bucks. Plus tying Bella up and having her trust me enough to make her feel good was such a turn on. We weren't big into kink, but I could see a few pairs of handcuffs in our future. Luckily the sexy kind and not the real ones, that would suck.
The only problem was she got up a few times in the early mornings and got sick. She said it was just stress relief and I couldn't find any other signs that something was wrong so I believed her.
Saturday morning rolled around and we packed up to head home and get married.