Not mine!

I reposted chapters 11 and 12 due to bad French. Now it's written correctly, thanks to Brainysmurf8.

BPOV

I took a seat on her high stool and reached for a cup of coffee. Much needed coffee, after so little sleep.

"I'm sorry about my behavior from last night" Charlotte whispered, putting Toulouse on the table and taking a mug of coffee. No one moved or said anything. "Peter will come back. Maria left him" she continued.

"Oh, poor P-" started Edward.

Charlotte slammed her hands on the table, "Do not pity the scoundrel! Depraved! What does he think? A car and coming back crying to me will make me forget everything??" she screamed. I was scared and hoped she won't have a fit, as last night.

"He regrets it," Edward said, reaching for the bunny, only to have his hands slapped by Charlotte.

"How do you know? He is insensible! He never stayed with us! 'Oh I need to go…it's very important, I can't lose this role!'" she mimicked.

"If you'd had told him…" Edward started only to stop when Charlotte let out an enraged cry.

I was curious about what they were talking, but afraid at the same time.

"Edward! It was papa! Il voulait ce qu'il y avait de mieux pour lui!" she cried out, tugging at her hair.

"That's Peter. Shh, now calm down. When is he coming back?" asked Edward.

"Mars. After he finishes the movie" Charlotte whispered hopelessly.

"It will be ok. He wants to talk with you again" Edward reasoned. Before Charlotte could answer, Edward's phone took off from upstairs. He got up and ran out of the kitchen.

"It's so quiet here" I mused. "We'd had never been able to hear it back home" I stated.

"Yes, it tends to be too quiet" Charlotte agreed and eyed Toulouse that was sniffling Edward's mug of coffee. Her eyes cut to mine, "Between us, keep him. Make him stay in your life, chain him if necessary. Don't be stupid as I was! Je regrette vraiment ce que j'ai fait hier soir" she whispered and sighed.

"Uh…" I was speechless. I thought I'll have to fight her off. "What did you just say? The last bit…" I asked.

She cracked a smile, "I regret terribly what I did last night. I'm sorry, I tend to forget you don't know French"

"I will. I mean, I will keep him. I really love him, so much it literally hurts when we're apart" I whispered.

"My ego grew a notch bigger by hearing your words, love" Edward murmured as he came back. I blushed and smiled at him.

"Something wrong?" asked Charlotte gesturing to his phone. Edward grinned widely.

"Everything's perfect! We need to look for a wedding gift" he was bouncing in his seat. I choked on my coffee.

"Easy. Are you ok?" Edward asked worriedly.

"Wedding gift? Who's getting married?" asked Charlotte surprised.

"He did it! He asked her" Edward told me. "Emmett, you must reme-"

"The big, bulky one? The one who said I have my nose a little to the left?" asked Charlotte amused, making Edward laugh so hard he had hold on the table, so not to fall under it.

"Yes, him"

"Is it Valentine's Day and I don't know? Or he is that incompetent and can't read a calendar?" I asked frowning.

"Why…then?" asked Edward surprised.

"That's what he told me!"

"Well, he asked her last night" he said laughing.

"In some grand way I hope. And who is he marrying? Who accepted to spend the rest of her life with him??" asked Charlotte slightly repulsed.

"Rosalie"

"The model? The one who told to you get the stick out of your ass?" Charlotte laughed.

"Exactly, the one and only" Edward said through gritted teeth. I watched the exchange amused.

"Yes, do tell us how he asked her" I said eagerly.

"At the photo shoot, she wore a wedding gown. He fell on his knees and told her she'd have to wear it at their wedding, then he said 'That's it if you'd agree to marry me'. That's Emmett, don't be too surprised" Edward chuckled. I gaped at him; yes…it was so like Emmett!

"Were they together for a long time?" asked Charlotte. Edward shrugged and I said "Over three years, apparently. No one knew it"

"Hey, that's mine!" Edward took the mug in his hands when Toulouse stuck his little head in it. I giggled at his behavior. He seemed lighter, now, that we cleared the air.

"There is a new shop, only with wedding gifts, gowns, tuxedoes and such things on Rue Charles Hermite" Charlotte said.

"We'll go there, thank you!" Edward smiled gratefully at her. "Shall we get ready to go?" he asked me, nudging me with his leg.

"Don't do that! I'll fall" I said, clinging to the table. "We can leave, just let me go and shower" I said, sipped the last bit of the coffee and got up.

"I'm coming with you" he grinned and threw me over his shoulder. I looked at Charlotte, trying to get out of his arms, and saw that she was watching us amused. Maybe it won't be so bad to stay here, if she's nice.

"Edward, it's not nice to do this!" I whispered as he run up the stairs. He got in our room and went straight to the bathroom.

"I hope you'd let me wash" I said amused.

"Alone? And have you slip and crack your head?" he asked in mock-concern. I gaped at him as he turned to the shower and then started to take his slackers off.

He was magnificent, I'll never tire of seeing him naked, his glorious cock was erect and his eyes had a deep intensity in them when they settled on me. I took of his shirt, that I had put on me last night and my knickers. Edward picked me up and we got in the shower, the water was burning!

"Oh, I forgot…the cold one" he murmured sheepishly and settled it on medium. The wall made contact with my back and Edward's body was pressing on me. Every delicious inch of his body was pressing against mine.

"Bella, oh how I love you! If something had happened, I'd have gone mad! I can't lose you! You are vital to my existence, now!" Edward murmured, squeezing me to him.

"I love you, too, Edward." I murmured in his neck, kissing there and down his chest, where I could reach. Suddenly Edward lifted me higher and wrapped my legs around him moaning lightly.

"Edward!" I tried to sound strict, we couldn't do this here, but I moaned his name. I felt him against my wet folds, teasing me.

He leaned and kissed me furiously, his fingers digging in my waist and he plunged in me. I screamed in his mouth and clung to him for dear life.

"I can't" he panted and slid down on the bottom of the tub; I pushed his back against the side of tub and moved gently on top of him making him whimper. "Bella"

I felt him stretch me, sliding in and out of me slowly, this position was so much more intimate than any other we had tried so far; he was touching me everywhere I needed him and his breath was on my neck, in my ear, whispering my name.

"Edward! Ohh" I moaned loudly when his fingers dig in my ass, I was on the brick of falling apart.

"Cum for me, Bella. I can't hold it much longer." That was all encouragement I needed, I screeched loudly and buried my head in his neck, clamping on his twitching cock.

He let out a roar and dug his fingers in my hair bringing our mouths together, trying to swallowed our cries. When I opened my eyes, I saw his green orbs sparkling down at me.

"Let's wash" he murmured and helped me up. I got up on shaky legs and let him wash my hair and body; it felt as if all the bones in my body had disappeared with my orgasm. Edward took care of every inch of me, kissed, and caressed different spots, whispering loving things to me. Those things reminded why I loved him so much, even though sometimes he was oblivious and insensible. I was still upset with him by the way he acted yesterday. Accepting to stay here, just because she was alone. Really? Talk with her in French and translate me just a few words, which he considered important, acting all comfortable as if he was home. All those thoughts build some strength in me and while he was drying me with a fluffy white, perfect towel, I slapped him.

The shocked and hurt look in his face made my heart twist, but we had to be clear about some things. I couldn't bring myself to trust Charlotte, not after last night, not after this morning. I had hugged him and she came and squeezing his shoulder as if I wasn't there!

"Bella? Did I hurt you?" Edward asked panicked looking for any injuries. They were all intern injuries.

"Yes!" I said, proud that my voice didn't break.

"Where? You should have stopped me!" he looked scared. Huh? Ohhh, figures, he'll think he hurt me during our love-making.

"Yesterday" I said simply and watched as comprehension drawn to him.

"Bella what do I have to do for you to forgive me?" he whispered pained, stretching an arm to hug me, but I dodged him and got in the bedroom. I saw his face twist in agony, but he didn't complain.

"Let's go to the hotel!" I said, knowing he will refuse.

Edward hesitated a moment before answering. "Our reservation is gone, but we'll make another one after we shop. I'd do anything to make you feel comfortable while here"

"Then tell me everything you talked with her. You translated me two or three times and you know I don't understand! Why did you act like that? It was as if God took your minds! The moment we got here, you were distracted." I exclaimed, while searching for some clothes in my luggage.

"I honestly don't remember everything we talked…BUT, don't scream. At the airport, I tried to convince her that we are staying at the hotel and she said a few things about you- about us…then, I just caved when she said she is alone. I know how is to live alone and not to have someone near you, just for talking, Bella" he murmured.

"And why is that? Why didn't you live with Lizzy? 'I'm too busy to stay with her!' or 'I don't know how to take care of a child!'" I mocked him. Edward's eyes flashed angrily.

"Must we fight? What else did we talk…really, Bella, I don't remember! You want to know what I said while we were on the couch? I talked only to Toulouse! My words were 'my love', 'my little bunny' oh and 'are you scared' if I remember correctly. Let's just go out and be happy! We'll go to a hotel, Bella." He finished. We got dressed in silence and when we arrived downstairs, one could cut the tension with a saw between us!

In the kitchen was a man, he was black with long black hair. I didn't want him turn and confirm my suspicions! However, he did turn and his black eyes landed on me.

"Oh you're here! Look who's visiting!" Charlotte clapped her hands and clung to Laurent. Why Laurent? What was he doing here?? Laurent was the last person I wanted to see.

Edward grinned and went to shake his hand, unaware of my frozen, shaken and scared self.

Laurent's eyes were fixing on me. No please, don't pull anything! I remembered it as yesterday when Alice showed me a new model from Versace. He made my life hell, his obsessive nature made me think of pulling a restrain order on him! He was drawn to me and if Alice hadn't come once, well let's say he would have gotten his way. I shuddered.

"Oh how rude of me! Bella, he is Laurent, my best friend." Of course, since Versace got rid of him, because of his way with women, she got him!

"Oh, Char, my dear, but we know each other!" he crooned making me shift nervously. I was watching scared of what he may say or do. Edward took a defensive stance in front of me and narrowed his eyes at Laurent.

"Really?" she asked bewildered.

"Kris will be happy to know I bumped into you" I sneered. Kris was one of the models from Versace, the one he managed to traumatize the most.

"I don't care about Kris! I'm wondering how happy you to see me again are?" he sneered back.

Edward turned and took me in his arms. "What is he talking about, my love?" he murmured, watching my eyes apprehensively.

"Love? Edward Cullen? Are you capable of such thing?" Laurent asked haughty.

Before Edward could talk, I answered "Yes! And it's none of your business! Let's go already, I have the best wedding gift in mind" I tugged on Edward's hand. It was a lie, but I had to get him out of there before he did something stupid. Edward didn't move. Stubborn man!

"Is someone getting married? Perhaps your tiny friend?" Laurent laughed, emphasizing 'tiny'.

"My giant friend. You won't like to meet him! Come on, Edward!" I tugged his hand again, to no avail. He kept watching me, trying to understand what was going on.

"I missed your determination! Does she let you kiss her? I won't ask for more, because I know what a frigid she can be." Laurent asked Edward. Something changed in Edward's expression, making him look dangerous. He turned slowly and fixed Laurent with a cold stare.

"Have you ever laid a finger on her?" Edward asked dangerously low.

"A finger…or two and lips, oh God…so sweet wa-" Edward launched at him before he could finish. I rushed to break them, but Charlotte stopped me. I looked at her incredulously, if she truly loved Edward why would she let this happen. I heard something snap after a punch and I screamed.

"Think you're stronger than me?" I heard Laurent laugh maniacally. No! Don't hurt him! Next thing I saw was Edward flying in the wall and sliding down. I rushed to him. I heard Charlotte whisper furiously in French and a door banged closed.

Edward opened his eyes and gazed at me, raising a hand to touch my cheek.

"I'm ok" he moaned and rubbed the back of his head.

"Here. It's just ice" Charlotte handed me a pack of ice to put behind his head.

"What was that?" she demanded. "How can you act like this? He is my manager! If he abandons me…adios presentations!"

"Manager?" I asked staring up at her, while massaging the pack of ice on his head.

"Yes. Why?"

"He was a model for Versace not four years ago." I mumbled, cringing at the memories.

"Had he ever hurt you, love?" Edward asked again.

"Define hurt." The crazed looked came back in his eyes.

"What. Had. He. Done. To. You?"

Might as well be done with it, "Cornered me, ehh tried to kiss me and…touch me. I managed to escape every time and this made him more insistent. He had an obsession with me" I shuddered.

"I've told you, he is bad!" Edward growled to Charlotte who was watching me with her mouth hanging open.

"B-but…No! I need him!" she stammered.

"I'll talk with Benjamin if you want" Edward offered and tried to get up, but swayed slightly and I pressed a hand on his shoulder to keep him down.

"Benjamin?" asked Charlotte frowning.

"The one who gave me Hazel." Edward explained. It was nice of him to save her from Laurent.

"OK. Thank you!"

"Let's go!" Edward said and got up slowly.

"Are you mad?" I asked. He had hit his head and was hurt and he still wanted to go out?

"What's it with you two saying that I'm mad?" he asked looking between Charlotte and me.

"You are!" I said, while Charlotte said "You've always been." Edward looked between us and chuckled.

"How highly you think of me!" Edward mused and came to me, wrapping his arms around me. "I'm not mad, just madly in love. Can you say something bad about that one?"

"Now, you're cheesy!" I exclaimed and squirmed in his arms, trying to get away. I jumped when I heard my phone ringing. Edward released me so I could get it.

"Hello?" I answered breathlessly. I didn't even look at the caller ID.

"BELLA!" Alice, of course. But why was she mad?

"Yes…me?"

"Allow me to kill your dog! Please" she whined.

"You are NOT allowed to harm my baby!" I screamed, startling Edward and Charlotte, she was explaining where the shop was exactly.

"He is destroying my house! And he chews my shoes!!!! My shoes, Bella!" she screeched in my ear. Oh dear God, not the shoes!

"Ehh…I'm sorry? Alice, really…Lock him somewhere if it makes you happy, but don't hurt him!" I insisted.

"Fine! You owe me big for keeping him here! And why did you let him in your bed at night?"

"He always slept with me, since he was a baby!" I groaned.

"He fucking jumped in my bed, no idea how he got in my room, the great part is I was with Jazzy there!" Alice shouted.

"Stop screaming, please! I'll be back in less than a week and get him out of your hair!" I promised.

"NOOO! He's sooo dead! He snapped my heel, just now! Yeah, don't look like that! I'm talking with your mommy and she's not here to-"

"DO NOT HURT JAKE!" I yelled, feeling helpless. I heard him whine and yelp, she had hit him.

"I have to go, I'm running late and I have to find other shoes! Bye Bella!" she hung up.

"Noooooooo" I moaned and slumped on the closet chair.

"What happened?" asked Edward scared, rushing to my side.

"She's going to kill Jake! He misses me, that's why he acts like this!" I whispered, feeling tears gather in my eyes.

"What had he done? Nothing too bad, I hope!" he said, crouching in front of me.

"He chewed her shoes! Who cares about shoes?? Why hit him?" I moaned and slumped over the table, feeling waves of hysteria coming.

"Who's Jake?" asked Charlotte scared.

"My dog! My baby! I'm half pro taking the first plane back and saving him!" I whispered.

"No! You're staying here! If you want we can leave tomorrow night after the presentation" Edward proposed and my face lit up.

"Really? And we'll go whenever we get to Chicago and rescue him?"

"Of course" he agreed.

"Then, we're staying here if it's just for one more night" I whispered and looked at him. I tried to convince myself, tonight it will be different. Just a night.

"You choose that." Edward said seriously.

"What? You wanted to leave?" Charlotte asked.

"We were planning on going at a hotel as planned." Edward explained.

"My behavior sent you away! I'm so sorry…I realized how much she means to you. I backed down…last night, it was too much. Peter, you, this relationship…and the brandy. Can you forgive me Bella?" Charlotte asked me, remorsefully.

"I guess…" I whispered.

"Let's go already! I'm fine, before you say anything!" Edward insisted and tugged my hand towards the door.

"Aren't you forgetting something?" asked Charlotte making me stumble. What can she want??? Edward turned to frown at her.

She threw her car keys to him, he caught them "Oh didn't think if it. Thanks!"

Both dogs were outside, lying on the pavement. Hazel raised his head and whined lowly when he saw us.

"Imbecile!" Edward muttered when we passed him.

"Don't be harsh!" I whispered, trying to keep my tears in check. I could only think of what Alice will do to Jake.

Edward opened the passenger door and helped me inside. When I was in, he leaned and kissed my forehead, "I'm sorry." He closed the door and walked around the car.

Sorry for insulting the dog, sorry for his behavior, sorry for how he was before we met. I understood, I had forgiven him for how he acted the first time we met, but now…it was a little more complicated. The options were the same as always, stay or go. The answer was the same: stay. I'd die without him. He was right, we'd become something vital to the other's existence.

We shopped, brought a nice porcelain vase for Emmett and Rose. Edward took me to the Eiffel Tour and to a small café. Next day we went to the presentation and around seven we were on a plane back to Chicago. It must have been my imagination, but Edward looked devastated when he said good-bye to the little bunny. I couldn't wait to get to Alice and save my dog, my little Jake.

*Two months later*

"Which one?" asked the tornado that was Edward. He rushed out of his office and stopped in front of my desk. I looked questioningly at him. He had five ties around his neck and was glancing at his wrist every two seconds.

"The stripped one." I said and the next second four ties landed on my desk and Edward rushed back in his office to appear back a moment later with a stack of documents. He leaned over my desk and pecked my cheek, "Go home, don't wait for me." he murmured and then took off to the lift. I remained silent, frozen looking at the ties.

I jumped in my chair, almost falling over when the phone rang. Tanya answered it, watching me intently, almost glaring at me.

"Pick it up, it's for you!" she sneered. I picked up the phone and she closed hers.

"Hello?" I said, sipping from my third mug of coffee for that day.

"Bella! Hello!" I almost choked when I heard Charlotte. Why is she calling?

"When's the presentation? I have to talk with Benji about it and book tickets." I had forgotten she'll come for the next presentation.

"Let me see, I changed the date so many times I don't know the right one." I said and rummaged through my many post-its. I held the phone between my ear and shoulder and kept searching for the post-it with the presentation date.

"Bella I need your help!" I heard someone scream and I turned awkwardly to see a cried Rose, slumping on a chair next to me, not seeing how busy I was; she continued talking.

"Have you heard me?? I said I'm pregnant!" she screamed.

"Charlotte, I found it. It's on April 7th. I have to go." I said in the phone, then turned to Rose "Pregnant? How?" I asked bewildered.

"Ok, Bella. Thank you. Bye!" Charlotte said, reminding me I had to hung up the phone.

"Yeah, bye." I said distracted, watching Rose. I hung up and turned my attention to my friend.

"HOW? I don't know…take a guess!" she said snidely.

"Rose…but, I thought you were careful. The presentation and the wedding…" I trailed off.

"We…forgot it on Valentine's Day." She murmured.

"Then don't be surprised! I'm sorry I'm dismissing you like this, but I have to work. There are so many things I have to do." I said apologetically to her.

"Sure, I'll go to Alice." She said and disappeared.

I continued arranging Edward's schedule for the next month. What she said made me remember our Valentine's Day.

It had been a horrible storm the night before so Lizzy ended up sleeping with us. I got up as I did on any other day, forgetting completely about what day it was. Not like I ever cared about this day. I prepared the coffee and the breakfast, then went to wake Lizzy and Edward. They were awake and whispering conspirator to each other.

"Morning, love." Edward grinned at me and winked at Lizzy. I looked between them trying to understand what was going on.

"Hi, Bella!" Lizzy giggled and ran out of the room.

"What's wrong?" I asked going to sit in front of him.

"Nothing's wrong. Everything's perfect!" he grinned and put his hands on my hips, dragging me between his legs and kissed slowly, running his tongue over my bottom lip, asking for permission which I gave him. My hands sneaked in his hair and he moaned lightly.

"That's an amazing way to wake up." Edward whispered against my lips.

"I have to agree with you." I whispered back.

The morning went by slowly, the day dragged and around lunchtime, Emmett informed me what day it was. It was unlike Edward to forget it, but considering I had forgotten about it, too; I couldn't care less.

"Finish whatever you are doing and come with me." Edward said coming out of his office around four pm. I did as said and wondered what was going on.

"Is there somewhere you should be? I don't have anything-" I started.

"Nope. But we have something to talk about." He grinned and dragged me to the elevator. I stumbled in him bewildered; he caught me easily and kissed me hungrily the moment the doors closed.

"I love, love you!" he sang.

"Are you ok?" I asked scared for his sanity.

"Perfectly sane. Now get in." We had arrived at the car, the Jaguar today, and he pushed me inside.

We went home, I mean, his house.

When we got inside, Edward pushed me against the door. His eyes were dark with desire. "Remember what you promised? When we are back from Paris, you'll move in! Will you, Bella?" he asked, cupping my cheeks and pouting my lips, leaning down to peck my lips a few times.

"Really? I will, of course!" I told him. I jumped started when the doorbell rang.

"They're fast." He murmured and turned to open the door. I went to the couch and plopped down. It was home, anyway. I haven't really slept at my house, just two or three nights.

"Food is served! You wouldn't have wanted me to cook." Edward chuckled and gave me a box of Chinese food. Then he lit a few candles and put some soft music on the background.

"So romantic of you!" I appreciated.

"Shush and enjoy it!" Edward poked me playfully. After we ate quietly, sneaking glances here and there, Edward took me to his room, our room.

"You think I have forgotten? You must think so little of me, then." He murmured hurt.

"I forgot myself, so I wouldn't have been mad." I said.

"Happy Valentine's Day." He murmured and produced a delicate necklace. "Here, so we could put the Celtic circle sign on it, close to your heart." Edward took off the charm from my bracelet and fastened it to the necklace, then put it around my neck. "Beautiful." He admired, turning me around.

"Thank you, Edward!" I murmured overwhelmed and touched softly the charm.

He took me to the bed and undressed me slowly. His lips touching my neck, licking and nipping it, then he proceeded to lavish my breasts. His tongue swirled around my nipples making them taunt and then sucking them in his mouth, biting softly making me scream and beg. My fingers where pulling at his hair, but Edward was determined to make me feel good. He licked and nipped at my bellybutton then got to my bundle of nerves. The moment his tongue touched my folds I was lost on my way to an amazing orgasm. It took him a few laps and two fingers stuck in me to make me blind with pleasure. Everything went black.

"Well I'm glad I'm good at this, but don't ever scare me like that again!" Edward murmured when I came around.

"Good? You a freaking amazing! An expert, divine!" I gushed, feeling silly for talking like this.

He didn't let me say anything else for the rest of the night. We made love the whole night and he held me close to him, not leaving an inch between us. The last time when he made me cum I was too exhilarated to care how loud I was. I simply screamed his name. Luckily, Esme was good enough to keep Lizzy over night.

My phone's ring tone woke me from my daydream.

"Alice?"

"Bella! Rose changed the date for the wedding. I convinced her. If she wants the dress to fit, she'll have to do it soon!" she said hurriedly.

"When?" I asked, terrified of the answer.

"April"

"When…" There were at least ten things to do in April.

"Tenth. Why?" Alice said, I could tell she was bouncing.

"Tenth? Does she realize it's three days after her presentation? And April is right here…seventeen days away!" I screeched. August was good. I had time to buy a dress and prepare fro the wedding, but not now! When thee were so many things to do.

"I know, that's why we're going shopping tomorrow. It's Saturday! Don't say no. take Lizzy with you, we'll need a dress for her, as well." Alice instructed.

"OK, Alice. Bye"

Tomorrow will be a hell of a day!

Review! Next chapter dress shopping!

I promise Laurent was just in this chapter, he is unimportant. :)

Benjamin, however is very important. He'll stick around.