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Working Girl Chapter 8

BPOV

I stepped out of my car, taking a deep breath before walking towards the building. It was still early in the day, but there were a few cars outside already. Walking through the door, I searched the room for any familiar faces. I walked down the back hallway, heading towards Edward's office.

Taking another deep breath, I knocked on the door and waited for him to answer.

"Come in."

Opening the door, I took in the room in front of me. Edward was sitting behind his desk, staring down at the papers covering it. He looked up and his expression changed as it always did when he looked at me.

His eyes darkened with lust, his eyes roamed over my body, making me feel sick with disgust.

"What can I do for you, Bella?"

"I need to speak with you about something. I know you aren't going to be happy but I have to quit. My job at the magazine is in jeopardy, I cannot work here anymore."

Edward looked up at me quickly before turning back to the papers on his desk. "No."

"What do you mean 'no'? This is not up to you. I don't need your permission. I didn't come here to ask you, I came to tell you. As of right now, I am no longer working here. I will not be showing up for my shifts anymore. You will not send someone to come pick me up. Nothing. Do you understand me? I want nothing to do with you or this place anymore."

Turning around, I walked out of his office and back towards the entrance. Hearing him get up from his chair, running behind me, I quickened my pace. But I wasn't quick enough, a hand grabbed my ponytail and yanked me back.

I fell to the floor, smacking my head against the cold tile floor. Before I knew what happened, he was on top of me, his fists plowing into my stomach and sides. Curling my arms to cover my head, I tried to buck him off me. I felt a snap on my side and curled around it, protecting the break I knew he had caused.

My hands dropped from my face and head, going to my side to protect the broken bone, and Edward took his chance. He backhanded the side of my face and I felt the impact, as the large college football ring connected with the corner of my eye.

He hit me again, this time with his fist, in the corner of my mouth. I felt my teeth sink into my lip and tasted the blood almost immediately. Just as he pulled his arm back, the front door opened and light shined directly on us, blinding us both.

"WHAT THE HELL?" I heard Rosalie yell from just inside the door. "Edward, what the fuck do you think you're doing?"

"Oh my God! Bella!" I heard Alice say as they ran over to us. I felt Rose push Edward off me, finally able to take a deep breath. Alice picked me up off the floor, supporting most of my weight as she dragged me outside and to her car. Rosalie grabbed the keys from Alice as we got settled in the back.

"Where are we going?"

"We're taking you to the hospital, Bella."

"No, Carlisle's there," I said, as the blackness consumed me.