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Chapter 10: Congrats Edward and Bella
Edward's POV
I quickly put away the files, knowing that there was no way I was going to be able to get anything done this weekend. With the party, and driving up to the cabin with Bella, and then driving back home there would be no time for me to do anything concerning my work, which was okay with me. I cleaned up my office, setting the trash outside of the door. I hated people in my office when I wasn't there. You never know what they would go through. I didn't even let the cleaning people enter.
Grabbing everything that I needed, I flipped off the lights and closed and locked my door.
"Mr. Cullen." I stopped in front of my secretary and looked at her with questioning eyes.
"Yeah?"
"Leaving so soon?" she asked.
I nodded my head. "Yeah, I have an engagement to attend."
"Really…um…an office engagement? I didn't know we were throwing one."
I smirked and shook my head softly. She of course knew what engagement I was talking about. The whole office had been talking, and almost everyone was invited, by Alice and my mother.
"No my wedding engagement. My sister decided to throw me and my wife a little party. Introduce us as newlywed."
"Oh…I wasn't invited. Maybe your sister forgot about me."
I shrugged my shoulders. "Maybe." I said quickly. "You are my secretary though, you should be invited." I knew that Alice didn't like my secretary, but there was no way I was going to get rid of her. She was the best. "Unfortunately the party is tonight, at seven at my parents home. I know it's last minute but if you can make it, you can come."
She gave me a pretty smile and nodded her head. "Thank you, Mr. Cullen."
I bit my lip knowing that there was no way Alice or anyone would let her into the party without an invitation. Well no one could enter without an invitation. There would be people trying to get in that our family didn't know, just to get in good with the Cullen's. They couldn't let that happen, and I personally didn't want that to happen. Setting my briefcase on her desk I opened it, hoping to find a spare invitation. "Here you go?" I pulled out a frilly card giving it to her. "Just present at the door."
She took it from my hands, her hand lingeringly on his. I pulled back my hand and gave her a small smile before closing my case and making my way out of the building.
When I pulled to my apartment, I noticed that Bella was already there. Her big truck seeming to take up most of the parking space. I was once again surprised by what kind of car she wanted. Of all the cars she could have gotten, she wanted a Ford truck. A smile formed on my face as I thought about her excitement. I was glad that she was finally excited about something that I bought her.
I couldn't help but to think about the kiss that we shared in that office. The kiss wasn't as passionate that I wanted it to be, but I didn't want everyone to see us groping each other but the kiss was wonderful. I had to admit that I didn't expect to kiss her but when she threw herself in my arms I couldn't help it. I could help but to press my lips to hers, and I had thought that she had wanted to kiss me. True it wasn't like she could push me away, but then I realized why she didn't.
Bella saw the whole kissing thing as a part of our deal. I could see it in her eyes when she pulled back and walked out of my arms. So I did what I thought I should do, I didn't want her to feel confused or upset so I let her know…it was all for show, though truly it wasn't. When I talked to her at her truck window, I could have swore that that I saw something in her eyes. Some kind of disappointed in those eyes, the only thing I could think that she could be disappointed in was the kiss. It had to be something about that kiss.
Throughout the rest of the week we went on like normal. I didn't really see any kind of change in her besides her being friendlier. We left the house around the same time in the morning, and by the time I got home she always had dinner fixed for the two of us. No, nothing seemed wrong.
I had to admit though, that I had thought about kissing her again. There was no doubt in my mine that I wanted Bella. She was a beauty. I didn't see what was wrong with having a relationship with her. At least a physical relationship. I mean we would be husband and wife for a while and there was no way I could go without sex for a year. No way. At least fooling around, but I knew Bella wasn't like that. Maybe if I got her even more comfortable around me I could bring it up. Now wasn't the time. We were still trying to get to know each other. Even though I wanted a physical relationship with her didn't mean I wanted to hurt her.
Sighing heavily, I made my way up to my apartment, wanting to get ready for tonight's party. We had to be there an hour before it actually started. I was going to leave an hour before it started. I personally couldn't wait until the board members set eyes on Bella. I had no doubt that she would charm them. The only thing I was worried about was if Bella and I could pull off the happy fully in love couple. Yes, we were a bit more comfortable with each other but just a bit. We needed to be fully convinced.
"Bella I'm home!" I announced. I knew that I wasn't going to smell any food cooking right now.
"I'm in the bathroom!" she called out.
I sat my stuff down and made my way into my room, hearing the water run in the bathroom, I smirked thinking about Bella naked in the shower. God my male brain was taking over my body. I shook my head as I untied my tie and unbuttoned my shirt. Throwing it on the floor I walked over to my closet and looked through what seemed to be millions of clothes that mostly Alice and my mother bought for me. At least the formal clothes were.
Hearing the bathroom door shut, I quickly rushed to the hall to stop Bella.
"Bella wh--" My eyes feel on her and I felt my pants tighten significantly. My eyes scanned over her short body that was wrapped in a white cotton towel. Looking every bit as fresh and clean as she possible could. Swallowing deeply my eyes scanned her limp wet hair that was dripping tiny drops of water on her shoulders. Her eyes were wide with surprise, and that damn lip was tucked in between her teeth.
"Um…" Did she realize how seductive she looked standing in that towel. Shaking my head of the thoughts I tried to finish my sentence as firmly as possible. "What… uh… what color dress are you wearing? I'm sure that Alice would probably want us to match a little, or else she'll make me change while I'm there."
Bella placed her hand on her doorknob twisting it to open it. "It's kinda of a navy blue and black."
I nodded sharply, "Okay well I guess we'll be leaving in a half an hour. Is that enough time. I mean if you still have to pack for the weekend, I'm pretty sure we could be late. It is our party." I laughed.
She smiled. "Um…no that's alright. I've already packed, so I'll be ready."
I nodded my head and watched as she went into her bedroom closing the door with a click.
Turning back around to head into my room, I picked out a basic, but expensive black suit and a navy blue skinny tie. Lying the outfit on my bed I quickly went to the bathroom and took a shower. After shaving, I dabbed on some cologne and got dressed. As I looked at myself in the mirror I debated on whether I should keep it the messy locks that I usually had it or should I tame it down. Shrugging I decided to keep it the way it was. I wasn't known for having perfect hair.
I threw together a couple of casual outfits for our trip up to the cabin. I smiled to myself. If Alice saw the way I packed my suitcase she would die on sight. Oh well.
Walking out of my room, suitcase in hand as I passed Bella's room. I heard a thump, and the an 'ow'. Walking to her door I knocked on it.
"Bella are you alright?" I called though the door.
"Uh…yeah, I'll be right out." she called back.
I sighed and walked into the living room. Picking up my keys and cell phone, I made sure that I had everything I needed. Threading my fingers through my hair, I heard a clearing of voice, and I turned around to look over my shoulder. My breath caught as my gaze traveled over Bella's breathtaking body. Turning fully around I actually had to reach my hand out to grab onto the back of the couch as I looked at her. She was beautiful.
I should have known that Alice would pick out the perfect dress for her. The navy blue thin strapped dress was something that I could see Bella actually wearing. It wasn't too tight, or to short, hitting just above her knees. It looked very sophisticated. The blue dress had an overlay of black sheer that went about in inch below the navy color. A black ribbon was tied around her and under her breast making a tiny bow. Thinking of her breast, my eyes drifted to that part of her body. I was surprised that I wasn't disappointed that she wasn't showing her full cleavage. Usually the girls I took out, well…I wanted to see what I was going to sample before the actually course, but I knew something like that wouldn't look right on Bella. She hardly showed any at all, but still looked beautiful. Besides that ribbon under her breast made her chest look bigger than it actually was which was alright with me.
Her hair was simple but I could tell that she put a work into it. It was down with loose curls hanging around her shoulders. I couldn't help but to smile at the small black headband that held her hair back.
"Wow." I said softly. Oh how I wanted to take her into my arm when that blush filled her face. "You uh…you look stunning."
"Thanks." She said softly. Her eyes scanned my body "You look very handsome."
I nodded my head thanking her. I actually believed her. Not that I didn't believe it when the women I took out told me I looked good, but most of the time they just the words hot, and sexy, or delicious. Never handsome. I liked handsome.
"Are you okay? I heard you in your room…." I asked.
"Oh um…these shoes." She said looking down at the heels. "I'm horrible in heels, so don't be surprise if I slip down the stairs and embarrass you. If my purse was bigger I would have carried flats with me." she said showing me the small clutch purse. "But Alice…well she's very persistent."
I nodded my head. "Yes she is, though you could never embarrass me. Besides I'll be right by you're side, I'll catch you."
A small smile formed on her face and she sighed deeply. "Well, I'm ready to go."
I walked towards her slowly. Standing in front of her I inhaled her scent. So fresh, so inviting. Most of the time the women I took out drowned themselves in perfume. No, not Bella. I could make out just a hint of what smelled like honey and vanilla.
Bending down I picked up her suitcase and noticed her release her breath, as I stood back up.
"You have everything? Phone charger, enough clothes, shower stuff?" I asked.
"Yep. Everything's there."
"Well I guess we better get going."
Driving towards my parents house I could feel the tension in the car. It was so thick. I didn't know where it was coming from. Maybe it was sexual tension. If it was than that was good for me. Usually girls were the first one to crack under sexual tension pressure…well at least for me. Or maybe it was something else. Whatever it was it couldn't get in the way of making us believable.
"Bella?" I said making her snap her head towards me.
"Yeah."
"We gotta be on our best tonight. Everyone will be there. I don't want to put pressure on you believe me, but we can't be figured out."
She nodded her head. "I know. There's no trying, I'm going to be the perfect wife. I'm promise Edward."
I smiled her way and sighed. "Thank you, and I'll be the perfect husband, catering to all my wife's need."
She laughed. "What if I asked you to fix me my plate?"
"What would like?" I smiled back.
"Um…what if I asked you to message my feet. I'm pretty sure I won't be standing by the end of the night."
"No problem. Well…" I shrugged my shoulders playfully, "Just as long as they're not ugly, cracked, and the toenails aren't long enough cut me, maybe."
She laughed out loud. "My feet are perfect!"
Our banter sliced the tension in half and I felt and hopefully she felt relaxed as we pulled up to the house.
"Are you ready Mrs. Cullen?" I asked, parking my car in the garage.
"Are you going to ask me that every time we come here?"
"Probably."
"Then I'm ready Mr. Cullen."
We got out the car and I led her around Alice's and Emmett's car and into the side door that led to the kitchen.
There was food everywhere, and a few people also. Probably catered help that Alice had hired.
"I don't think I'll never get used to this house." she whispered, holding my hand.
"You will." I declared.
"Edward! Bella!"
We looked up to see Jasper walking towards us once we made our way towards the living room, in an all white suit. I had to admit if it was on anyone else but Jasper it would have probably been a bit much, but having Alice's as a girlfriend well he could pull it off.
"Hey Jasper, what's up?" I asked.
"Nothing much. Just that your mother and sister are running around like crazy people who just got out of the insane hospital."
I laughed. "Wouldn't it have been better if you said chicken with it's head cut off."
Jasper rolled his eyes. "Shoot me, I'm original. Bella how have you been? Alice told me that you started classes. How do you like it so far?"
"It's wonderful. I love it. Except when people find out that my last name is Cullen." She laughed sighing, "then it's kinda like a circus."
"Yeah that's what the Cullen's are. Local celebrities and anyone inducted into the family becomes one also, unfortunately." Jasper said shaking his head.
"Well I guess you must be happy. Alice would take your last name if you guys married."
Jasper shook his head. "Oh no…no…Alice would make sure that Whitlock is just as known as Cullen. Believe me."
"Where is Alice?" I asked.
"In the living room, screaming at Emmett. She caught him--"
"Playing video games." I finished knowing my brother
Jasper nodded. "I'm going to go make sure this door guy has the list and everything. Don't want this wedding party to become a rave."
Jasper continued his way, as we made our way into the living room.
"She sounds very upset." Bella said as we heard Alice practically in tears.
I laughed softly. "Remember Alice is dramatic. We only take her totally serious when she doesn't talk."
She laughed along as we entered the living room. I sighed deeply as I looked at Emmett that was sitting on the floor in a pair of dress pants, and a light pink shirt. Only Emmett would wear a light pink shirt, not that there was anything wrong with pink but Emmett and pink…well…it didn't seem like a good combination. The video controller was in his hand as he looked up at Alice who had tears in her eyes.
"How could you do this to me! The guest are about to arrive and you're sitting here playing a stupid video game! How…" gasp from Alice "…could…" gasp "…you--"
"Alice it's not like it's your party. It's Edward's and Bella." Emmett said setting the controller down.
Alice narrowed her eyes. "But I planned it. People are going to say Alice Cullen planned a horrible party because her brother is playing video games and not doing what he's suppose to do!"
"What am I suppose to! You haven't given me anything to do!" Emmett asked confused.
"That's because you mess everything up!" She screamed. "And you took my color!"
"You're color?" Emmett asked.
"I'm wearing light pink? You're copying me!"
I smirked as I looked at Alice's strapless pink and white dress that flared out. It was pretty on my sister. I cleared my throat grabbing the attention of my siblings. Emmett smiled when he looked my way while Alice frowned and stomped towards me. Oh god now what did I do.
"You're late!" She said.
My mouth dropped open. "Only by like fifteen minutes."
"Doesn't matter I said be here at--"
"It's my fault Alice." Bella said quickly with a soft voice. "I was just trying to look decent, and I tried to do the things you told me to do. I didn't want to disappoint you. I'm so sorry, but it wasn't Edward's fault."
I glanced over at Emmett surprised when Alice shoulder dropped and she hugged Bella. What the--…
"Oh Bella. You look beautiful, and I don't blame you. I guess I'm just a bit excited. But you must be terrified huh?"
"Terrified?" Bella asked.
"well you know with all the people that's coming, to meet the new Mrs. Cullen. Oh I would be a nervous wreak if--"
"Alice." Emmett barked. "Not helping." He said looking at Bella faltering smile.
"Oh. Sorry. I didn't mean it like that. I just--I'm just gonna shut up. You're going to do fine. I promise. Now I'm going to go check on everything and go get mom and dad."
She kissed Bella on the cheek before rushing away. Emmett laughed loudly. "Whoa looks like little wife here knows how to reel Alice in."
The three of us laughed and I realized that Emmett was right. Bella did have charm. I had no worries that she would fascinate the board members.
"Do you know how many people Alice' invited?" I heard Bella ask Emmett.
"Umm…" Emmett thought with a scrunched up look on his face. "I like she said around 270, give or take."
"270 people! That's…that's---"
"Calm down Bella. It's not that much." I said rubbing my hand across her back.
"That's a lot to me." she whispered.
Emmett walked towards us. "Don't worry about it. As long as you wear that sexy dress all night I'm sure people will have a hard time focusing on anything else."
"Shut up Emmett." I snapped my eyes narrowing on his.
"Yes, shut up Emmett."
The three of us turned around to see Rosalie walk into the living room. I was still a bit pissed at her about what happened between her and Bella last time and Emmett had informed me at the office that Rosalie was going to be on her best behavior. Like I believed that. I had to admit that Rose, as always looked very beautiful.
The dress was blood red, Rose's favorite color. It was a very fitted on her body showing off all of her curves that I was sure Emmett would appreciate. It stopped mid-thigh. The whole dress was so of pleated or something. I don't know…it had some sort of design on it. She was two thick straps going around her neck and the neck line was square and cut low, like I liked my other women, but now I preferred just a bit of cleave. It was powerful enough.
I heard Bella clear her throat. "Um…hello Rosalie. How are you doing?"
Rose gaze snapped towards Bella. Her eyes glanced at her from head to toe before she shrugged her shoulders and looked over at Emmett.
"Beside's Emmett, I'm sure that what they will be focusing on is how Bella managed to get a catch someone like Edward." Rose said smiling.
I felt Bella shifted next to me and I held her closer to my body, wanting to protect her from anything that Rose had to say.
"It's good to see you're not dead Edward." Rose said cheerfully. "Though I'm not sure everyone would be so distraught to see you gone. I know some of use probably would be happy. Knowing all of your money--"
"Rose!" I snapped at her.
She sighed and shook her head. Looking over at Emmett who shook his head also she ignored him and went ahead on whatever she had to say. "Edward, I still can't understand why you would get married to this…this…."
"Rose." Emmett threatened.
"…this girl." Rose stressed. "within one day. You know absolutely nothing about her."
"I know plenty about her Rose. And you don't have to understand. You don't need to understand."
Rose shook her head. "She's going to ruin you."
"I love Edward." Bella snapped. "And I love this family. Edward and them have been nothing but nice, and generous towards me. I've never had that. I'm not going to ruin him, and I'm not going to sully the Cullen name, and I'm most certainly am not going to kill my husband."
Rose smirked at her. "Says all gold digging bitches."
"Rosalie!" Emmett grabbed her arm and pushed outside of the living. "I'm sorry about her. She can be…well a bitch."
"At least I don't hide that I am. I make my motives clear." Rose said from the hallway.
"Shut up!" Emmett snapped. "I promise she's not going to ruin your night."
"She better not Em." I growled.
Emmett sighed and left pulling Rosalie away.
I looked down at Bella who had a stern look in her eyes, with her arms cross.
"You alright?"
She shrugged. "I guess she does have every reason to believe what she does. I mean after encountering those girls at school this past week. I can understand."
"But you're not like those girls." I said. "You're not a gold-digger, you're my wife, okay. My wife, that did something so random for me when you didn't even know me. You're no gold-digger Bella."
She nodded her head, her curls bobbing. "I know." She whispered.
My hand reached up and played with the bouncing curls. The silky hair wrapped around my finger, owning it. I could hear Bella's breath hitching and her eyes closed. I had to admit that I was a bit surprised that her lips pursed together. I don't even think she realized that she had did it. Did she really want to kiss me? Maybe unconsciously she did. Well I would definitely take advantage of her unconscious state. Leaning down I was just about to press my lip to hers when my lovely sister interrupted us making Bella jump.
"Oh. Sorry." Alice said with a giggle. "But the guest have started showing up, mom said to stay in here and dad is going to introduce you."
I frowned at her statement. "Alice we're not at a debutant."
Alice shrugged. "I would do what mom says." She smiled and looked knowingly at us again. "I'll let you two get back to doing…whatever it was you were doing." She said with another giggle and floated out of the room.
I heard Bella laugh and I looked down at her.
"You're sister is something else. " she said.
"Tell me about it." I looked towards the couch. "Let's sit down. You might be on your feet most of the night anyway."
We had to wait about another thirty minutes before we were even allowed to make an appearance. I tried to keep her laughing by telling corny jokes so that the tension between us wouldn't raise and make us look uncomfortable.
"Edward, Bella," Jasper said walking in, "It's time."
I nodded my head as Jasper left as quickly as he came in. I looked over at Bella who was taking several deep breaths.
"You okay?"
"Just a bit nervous. You aren't?"
I shook my head. "I've done this enough time's that it's routine."
She laughed. "You've been introduced to society as a husband?"
"You know what I mean." I stood up and held out a hand and pulled her up. "It'll be fine. Just use that charming grace that I know that you have and everything will be alright."
She smiled shakily at me and we made our way towards the back yard.
"Daddy…daddy…their here!" We heard Alice whisper fiercely.
I heard Bella chuckle next to me.
Taking a deep breath, I let out a little prayer that everything would go perfectly. Hopefully God would hear my little prayer…even if it was suppose to be pretend.
"Ladies and Gentleman, I would love to introduced my youngest and wonderful son, Edward Cullen and his enthralling, wonderful new bride, Isabella Swan."
I groaned at the little speech and took the first step in Chicago society. Oh how I hated Chicago society, with their stuck up ways, and if you don't do it their way you treated as an outcast, a traitor. Though it was easier for my family, mostly because we don't really care what the hell other's thought about us and people usually followed our lead. It was highly irritating.
Bella and I walked into the back yard that was donned with lights. Alice had did a great job. The clapping started as Bella and I stood hand in hand, looking over the crowd. Looking down at her I smiled, and got one in return. She leaned into my body and I wrapped my eyes around her waste.
"I guess this is as close to a wedding I'm going to get from you two huh?" Esme said dabbing her eyes.
She wrapped her arms around Bella giving her a kiss on the cheek before doing the same with me, My father followed next.
"Welcome to the family Bella." He said. "I'm so happy to have another daughter, and I'm sure Alice and Esme is happy to have another shopping buddy." he said leaving out Rosalie.
"I happy to be you're daughter but I'm not sure about the shopping?" Bella said, biting her lip nervously.
My father laughed and agreed that she didn't look like the type that would shop twenty four hours at a time.
After getting congratulations from the family and a grunt from Rosalie the music and dancing started, and the party was underway.
I introduced Bella to a few unimportant people. What I really wanted was to get Bella across the yard towards the board members who congregating around a small dessert table. I saw Emmett make his way over and cursed under my breath. I guess I was just going to have to wait until later.
"Would you like something to eat baby?" I asked casually.
"Um…yeah. Let's go see what they have."
She pulled me towards the table and looked back with a smile on her face. God she had a beautiful smile. We stopped at the long table filled with finger foods, wraps, and snacks. I stood behind her as she placed different food's on her plate. I placed my hands around her waste and buried my face in her hair. I felt her lean back against me and I sighed deeply. It felt perfect.
"You're doing wonderful." I whispered.
"Thank you." she whispered back. "it doesn't look like we're trying to hard?"
I shook my head and whispered a quick no, before placing my lips on the back of her head, my lips touching her silky hair. I felt her still her movements for a second before resuming.
"Do you want me to make you a plate?" She asked.
I laughed. "I thought I had to make you one? I did say I would do anything."
"I'd rather have you rubbing my feet." she laughed back.
"Okay you make me plate and I'll rub your feet. Deal?"
She turned around and handed me her plate. Out of my peripheral vision I noticed two older women standing off to the side of us. I was thankful that they were there, because not only could I take the chance to give Bella a quick kiss for show, they gave me the opportunity to kiss Bella because I wanted too.
I took the plate from her fingers, but grabbed her with my other hand to hold her back from going back to the beginning of the table. I swiftly bent down and placed my lips onto hers. I heard her gasp, and I took the chance to swipe my tongue against hers once, hoping to tease her before I let her go.
"Deal." she whispered opening her eyes slowly.
I smiled at her and let her go. I walked to the nice little round table that had a sign, CONGRAT'S EDWARD AND BELLA! Sitting down I watched as she continued to place food upon my plate and walk towards me. She was walking extremely slow and looking down at her feet, probably hoping not to trip and fall.
"Here ya go." she said softly sitting the plate in front of me and sitting down.
We ate for a few minutes, talking between ourselves, without being interrupted. I wouldn't have minded so much if someone interrupted us that I liked. I tried to make it a point to not actually hating anyone but it was pretty hard when it came towards the person that walked up towards us. And I thought Mike was bad.
"Edward, always did get the beautiful girls huh, hopefully you don't dump this one for another."
I smiled tightly at the long haired guy. "Jacob. I had hoped that Alice didn't invite you. Seeing how I can't possibly stand you."
Jacob laughed his white teeth flashing. "Oh Edward, such a charmer."
"To anyone but you." I said.
I watched Jacob with thin lips as he looked over at Bella. To the untrained eye it would see as if he was just looking at her, studying her. But to my eye I could tell that he wasn't just looking at her. There was a hint of lust in his eyes that only the trained eye could see. Jacob was so sneaky.
"Mrs. Cullen. It's so nice to meet you. I'm Jacob Black, Edward's…." He smirked over at me. "long time friend."
"Hi Jac--" Bella started before I cut her off.
"Like hell." I snapped. I really didn't care about being nice or behaving when it came to Jacob. "How in the hell did you get in here anyway?"
Jacob shrugged his broad shoulders. "I saw your father out and about. I asked if the rumors were true. Did Edward Cullen finally settle down? He mentioned the wedding party. I of course invited myself. You're father couldn't resist."
"I bet you couldn't."
"I'm sorry that your husband so rudely interrupted you Bella." Jacob said. "You were saying--"
"I--" Bella started again but I interrupted her again.
"Don't call her Bella, Jacob. She's Mrs. Cullen and you'll do well to remember that she's my wife and there is no way she'll be you're second."
Jacob's eyes flashed at me as if to question me on my statement. Instead he sighed deeply.
"Edward, there you go interrupting again. Didn't your mother teach you any manners?"
"Don't you dare mention my mother." I glared at him. I was trying to keep my emotions under control but Jacob just got on my last nerves.
"Edward!" Bella's voice made me snap my eyes towards her. Her eyes we wide with question and I let myself relax beside her, though my eyes were still on Jacob. "Um...it's nice to meet you Mr. Black.""
"Jacob, please." He requested with a smile. "Congratulations on your marriage. Hopefully it lasts."
I tensed and was about to say something before Bella this time interrupted me. "Thank you very much Jacob, and it will. You can trust me on that." she said avidly.
Jacob smiled and nodded his head. "Well, I'm glad that Edward picked someone so beautiful and well…passionate."
"Well--"
"Believe me, she is." I said cutting off Bella again. "She's very passionate, in many many ways." I stressed knowingly.
I felt Bella slap the side of my arm and I looked over at her. Her face was beat red and I apologized softly.
"Bella!"
The three of us looked to where the voice was coming from. Emmett jogged up to the table, his eyes focused on Jacob. Emmett didn't like Jacob either which I was happy about. Jacob had a habit of hitting on some of Emmett's former girlfriends also.
"Emmett, how are you?" Jacob said friendly.
"Hi." Emmett said simply, "Bella, some of my board members wants to meet you. I've been buttering them up for you."
My heart raced in my chest as I looked at Bella. I saw her take a deep breath and we both stood up to follow Emmett.
"Sorry dude. They just want Bella." Emmett said with shrug.
"What do they want with my wife alone?" I asked looking over at the members who looked back.
"Dude she won't be alone. I'll be with her."
I looked over at Bella who looked scared out of her mind. I wish I could take her to the side and reassure her but I knew that would look a bit sketchy. Sighing deeply I leaned down and kissed her quickly on the lips. "It'll be alight." I said quickly.
She nodded her head softly before taking Emmett's arm.
"Goodbye Jacob." She said.
"Bye Bella. I'll see you again."
Bella nodded her head slowly before walking off with Emmett. My gazed turned on Jacob and I said the first thing that came to mind.
"Get the fuck out of my house." I seethed.
"Edward I would think that you would--"
"You don't know what I think. I want you out of my house and stay away Bella."
Jacob chuckled. "Stay away from Bella? I think she kinda likes me." He looked over his shoulders. "Just like all of your other ex-girlfriends."
I shook my head. "None of those girls mattered."
"I'm not talking about the girls you hooked up with. I'm talking about actual girlfriends and you know that Edward."
I looked down at the ground. Of course I knew that. Jacob Black and I had known each other for forever, along with Mike Newman, they were close friends. We had started out as rivals. Trying to see which one of us would get the same girl first. From that we had ended up enemies. It started late in high school. Every time I would have a serious girlfriend, Jacob always seemed to be best friends with them. He never hit on them, never made a move, though as soon as me and the girl broke up he went in for the kill and slept with them, then threw it in my face publicly. It went beyond high school. Every girl I actually called my girlfriend was screwed by Jacob after we broke up and I'd be damned that he'd get Bella.
"You will stay away from Bella. I swear to God I'll--"
"You'll what Edward." Jacob challenged. "You'll ruin my good name in society? Throw me to the dogs? What? Go ahead. I'm sure I can back it up. I'm sure I could throw your name in the mud also."
I sneered at him. Knowing that he was right at least in some way. "Get out. Now." I stressed. "I swear Jacob, get the fuck out or I will throw you out. Literally."
He smirked at me and nodded his head. "I'll go. But you'd never be able to throw me, scrawny." He laughed turning around. "Give my love to the bride." He called out walking away.
I closed my eyes and counted to ten, trying to calm myself from running and tackling him from behind. I watched him until I couldn't see him anymore, wanting to make sure he actually did leave. God I hated him.
A waiter walked by me carrying a tray of champagne. Grabbing a tall glass, I knocked back the liquid knowing that it would do nothing to make me calm down. I needed something stronger, yet I could find nothing.
I looked over towards Bella and noticed her laughing with the board members, in particular Mr. Jones. He was a nasty man, and I was surprised that he cracked a smile around her. My heart soared at the scene. Yes, she was definitely getting that foot rub now.
"Mr. Cullen!"
I couldn't help but to jump at the sound of my name. I laughed uncomfortable as I saw my secretary standing in front of me with a glass of champagne in her hands.
"Tanya. You made it? That great." I said politely.
"Yeah. Even though it was last minute I was able to come." She said.
I nodded my head. She was put together well. Almost too well as if she had decided to come the whole time. Her blonde hair was very straight going past her shoulders. She had on very short, and tight black cocktail dress. It didn't do her any harm. I looked around and actually saw many of my guest checking her out. Tanya was a pretty girl. She actually looked like most of my little hookups and flings. If Tanya was any other girl besides my secretary I would have definitely hooked up with her in the past. But she was a good worker, always on time, and very good at what she did, and I tried to make it a point not to date within the office. All sort of stuff could happen if I did that.
My eyes quickly went over to Bella and I smiled. I realized that I wasn't attracted to girls who looked like Tanya or any other girl. What the hell was happening to me? I thought about the day's that Bella had entered my life. I hadn't even thought about another girl.
"So uh…you're wife Bella?" Tanya said quickly. "Where did you meet her?"
"Um…in Washington. Remember I had that meeting…"
"Oh yeah." Tanya said. "You weren't there very long. You met, fell in love and married Bella in that short amount of time."
"It was hard not too." I said glancing at Bella again. "She's one in a million."
I heard Tanya 'hmm' and sighed deeply. I never really had a out of office relationship with Tanya. But our in relationship was pretty good. We never talked about anything personal though.
"So how did you meet her?" Tanya asked.
"At a hotel, she uh…accidentally tripped and I helped her up. Love at first sight I guess."
"She caught a good one." Tanya said.
"What do you mean?" I asked a bit confused.
"I mean she snagged Edward Cullen. There must be something special about her."
I laughed. "Everything is special about her."
"What was the one thing that made you…you know fall in love with her."
I bite my lip, trying to think of an answer to her question. Laughing and smirking just a bit I rubbed the back of my neck looking down, still trying to think of something to say.
"Well--" I said, though I was interrupted.
"Who is this?"
I was caught off guard when Bella showed up and pressed herself into my side.
"Um…this is Tanya my--"
"Tanya." Bella said breathlessly. I looked down at Bella who looked Tanya up and down. "What uh…what is you're relation to Edward…my husband…"
Tanya laughed, and I felt Bella tense next to me and I chuckled also.
"Bella, Tanya's my secretary. At the office." I explained.
She didn't relax, and I frowned just a bit sending an apologetic look toward Tanya, who smiled at me. I didn't know why Bella was acting this way.
"You're secretary? At the office? All day? You're with her?" Bella asked with a light voice. "Oh."
"Yeah well she's been with me for about…a year and a half or so…" I trailed off not remembering what when Tanya walked into the office.
"Two years, three months, and four days." Tanya said quickly with a laugh.
"Uh…yeah." I agreed.
"Really." Bella looked up at me with a tight smile on her face. "Oh."
"You got your self a real catch Bella. Edward is…well…he's wonderful."
Bella smiled tightly. "I know. Why do you think he's my husband. My wonderful, attentive, sexy husband."
My eyes snapped back down to Bella's. I gave her a confused smile on the down low, wondering why she had actually said the word sexy. Usually she blushed--wait oh there it is right on her cheeks. I smiled down at her. Was she…jealous? She was holding on to me tightly, as though she was afraid to let go, and I saw a flash of fire beneath those eyes as she looked at Tanya. I glanced over at Tanya who had the most innocent look on her face as though she didn't realize Bella's glare.
"That's nice." she said.
"Speaking of attentive." Bella spoke up and nudge me with her hip softly. "You promised me that you would do something to make me extremely happy." She said lowering her voice enough to still let Tanya hear.
My eye brows raised. Hella yeah! Spending time alone with Bella…maybe we could…
"Um…yeah…yeah babe, uh…Tanya, I'll see you at the office Monday." I said.
"You won't be coming in at all over the weekend?" She asked. "I'm sure there are some--"
"We're going up to the cabin. You know a little alone time." Bella said smile. "All the time. So no he won't be coming into office. You'll be alone."
I sighed and looked around wondering if anyone could feel the tension that I could feel between the two women. My eyes landed on Alice who had a huge smile on her face looking our way. My eyes narrowed at her and she shrugged.
"Not for long." Tanya said simply, "He'll be back to work on Monday."
"Edward…that uh…thing? Come on…"
I said a quick goodbye to Tanya, and let Bella led me into the house. She was walking very fast on her heels and didn't trip once. I couldn't see her face, but I had a feeling that she might have been upset. She stopped in the hall and looked around.
"What is it?"
I heard her take several deep breaths before she turned around towards me with a big smile. "Where do I get my foot massage?" she asked.
"Foot massage?" Of course, that's what she meant. I felt a bit disappointed and wondered if she would object if I brought up that whole 'if I can't have sex with other girls can we fool around?' thing but dismissed that immediately. This wasn't the time or place. My mind working it's magic, I took the lead and pulled Bella along.
"What room is this?" she asked when we stopped in front of a door.
I smiled and opened it.
"A closet? You want to give me a foot rub in the closet?" She exclaimed.
"It's killing two birds with one stone. People will think that we can't keep our hands off each other and you get your foot rub."
"But a closet?"
"Just get in."
She sighed and walked into the spacious closet.
I followed and made sure I let the help see me walk in before closing the door. Too bad it didn't have a lock on the inside…oh well. We would just have to be careful. I reached up and searched for the string, my hand touching coats, to turn on the light and pulled it down. Light filled the closet and I looked at Bella.
"Well sit down and kick off your shoes." I said sitting down on the floor.
"Alice will probably kill me if I get this dress dirty." she started looking at the jackets and coats.
"It's a carpeted closest. You won't get it dirty. Sit." I demanded.
Sighing heavily, Bella sat across from me. I reached out to grab her ankles and I pulled her close making her gasp and of course blush. Slowly and keeping my eyes on her face with an innocently look I unbuckled each of her heel's straps and slipped them off of her tiny feet.
Glancing down I smiled. "You do have pretty feet." I said grabbing her right foot and pressing my fingers to the body part. It was very soft and warm.
Bella chuckled under her breath. "I hope you don't have a foot fetish?" she asked.
"I might after this." I joked. "How do you know about feet fetishes?"
Bella shrugged her shoulders. "I don't really know a lot about them. There was this guy in my high school and a rumor was going around about how he was in love with feet. He had a foot fetish."
"Was it true?"
"Well he did sneak under the lunch table not to look under girls skirts, but at their feet. It was kinda weird."
I laughed at her story and switched feet. We were quiet for a few minutes. I could tell that Bella was relaxed with me giving her the foot massage. Her whole body had relaxed and she had laid down on the floor letting out deep sighs.
I felt my tongue darted out to wet my dry lips as I looked at her from this point of view. She had an awesome body. So beautiful. Her dress was long enough, that I couldn't see anything beyond the top of her knees, but that was enough, at least for right now. Her chest was rising and falling in a steady rhythm, and I want to reach out and quickly cup on of those full globes which was going up and down.
Shifting my body, and trying to get in a more comfortable position, it stirred Bella and she looked up to look at me.
"Is everything alright?" she asked.
"Yes." I said quickly.
"You're the best foot message ever." she stated with a smile.
"Have you ever had a foot massage?" I asked.
She shook her head.
"Then I promise you, a foot massage once a week. Every Friday." I said seriously.
We were both quiet for a few seconds and I wondered what was going in that head of hers. She suddenly snatched her foot from mine and quickly stood up.
"Umm…we…uh…we better go. We've been in here for a while…''
I stood up and caught Bella's arm jest before she reached the door, and pulled her back towards me, making her fall into my arms. I looked down at her shocked, mocha eyes, and I was well…I was memorized. My breath caught, and I felt myself tightened as I noticed her gaze went quickly to my lips before looking at me in my eyes. I knew then that I couldn't resist kissing her.
My hands slid around her waste…to her lower back, pulling her closer to me. I knew that this kiss would be different. This kiss would change everything. Everything was so much more vibrant, and detailed. I could feel our stomach touching, then our hips, then our chests. I gulped silently as I felt she placed her hand on my chest. As I bent my head to capture her lips she looked me straight in the eyes just before hers closed and our lips met.
At first the kiss was soft and slow. I skillfully intertwined my tongue in her mouth, and they intertwined as if a classical dance, they played together like a game. As if we were playing the game 'tag you're it.' I felt her drifting. Drifting from my arms as we 'played tag' and I realized that I would have to hold her up. Keeping my lips on hers I pulled her against me tighter, as I felt her slip.
As we continued to kiss, I feel this pull. A pull of pleasure, a pull from my soul, which was stronger than any kiss that I had shared with anyone before. With ever breath, every soft wet touch, I felt myself fill with something I had never experienced and I didn't know what that was. Whatever it was I wanted more of it. It just made this kiss with Bella even that more insatiable. She was a wonderful kisser. She was so soft, it felt as though she caressed my mind with her soft whimper…very soft. I can feel that pulling sensation shoot through me as I pulled her even tighter again me. I wanted more. I wanted so much more.
My hands made it's way up her back, and arms coming to cup her face and I drove my tongue in her mouth fast and passionate. My hands made it's way to the back of her head, my hands tangled in the mass of mahogany silky hair. I could feel Bella grip my shirt probably wrinkling it as she pulled closer to me. There was that little moan again and I felt right then and there that I was going to explode.
Her lips left mine but I didn't stop. My lips kissed her jaw and cheek bone. My mouth slid to the corner of her mouth giving her soft kisses.
"Edward." She said breathlessly. Her voice sounded so sexy.
"Yes." I asked back huskily, ad I felt her body tense. Maybe she liked the sound of my voice also.
"Edward…maybe…maybe…"
My tongue darted out to lick her lips quickly and I felt her stumble and I quickly caught her.
"You alright?" I asked.
She didn't look at me but instead looked at her hand that was settled on my chest. "Yes." she said simply. "I um…I think we should really go now though. It's uh…it's rude to keep guest waiting."
She looked up at me her eyes half closed. Her lips were very plump and pink from the assault of my lips. I nodded my head knowing that that was the farthest I was going to get tonight. I didn't want to pressure her, but I had a feeling that the rules would be broken sooner rather than later. At least I had hoped.
"Okay." I said. I pushed back her hair that had made it in front of her face despite the headband. "You sure you're alright?"
She nodded. "I'm fine. Are you alright?" she asked shakily.
I smiled softly. "I'm more than fine." I said truthfully.
She blushed…of course she blushed, as she stepped out of my arms. Her hands went immediately to her hair trying to flatten it, but her hair didn't matter. If anything she should have concentrated on those plump lips, and the look of desire that was still in her eyes.
Looking up at me once more she narrowed her eyes at my smile and quickly walked past me opening the door. I saw her stick her head out first before she opened the door fully and practically leapt out. I laughed and bent down to pick up the heels that she had left behind.
I left the closet closing it loudly just to make a statement. I looked around and didn't see Bella anywhere. Sighing I made my way back to the party only to have her rushing in towards me. Holding out her hands she gave me a raised eyebrow look.
I laughed out loud and handed her the heels. She blushed and snatched the shoes from me.
"Shut up." She snapped.
I could help but to continue laugh as I followed her back out to the party.
AUTHORS NOTE: How did you like it. I better get some reviews…I mean it! Haha! Tell me what you thought. Next chapter is going to be from Bella's POV about the party and then after that will be the cabin…so yeah…review, review, review. OH I'm so excited!!