A/N: I didn't write Twilight but I did write this.
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"Come back here, kitten. Let's not get up yet, I'm fucking exhausted and I've missed you." Edward pulled Bella back and wrapped himself around her.
She didn't put up much resistance; she'd missed him too but she knew they had to get out of bed as there was so much to be done. "Edward, I want nothing more than to stay here with you but it's already well into the afternoon and we have guests we should at least check in on, not to mention the fact that we're getting married tomorrow, so there's actually quite a bit to be done."
He held her tighter and moved his leg over her torso: "No. We have a wedding planner and staff to do all that shit and I saw enough of everyone else at my fucking Buck's night."
She moaned in pleasure as he kissed her neck and pulled her impossibly closer to him. "Edward... speaking of the Buck's night..."
"Mmmm?"
"What exactly were you doing all night at that Atlantis club?"
He raised his head from her neck and raised his eyebrow, wondering what she was really asking. "Drank, listened to crap from men who've been married for a hundred years trying to school me on marriage as though as I was a 17 year old virgin, drank some more and spent the rest of the night trying to shake off idiots trying to suck up to me by sending skanky pussy to rub up all over me."
"What?!" Bella pulled away as best as she could in his tight hold and gave him a look of absolute horror.
He laughed and pulled her back to him. She resisted his hold so he growled pulling her hands above her head and laying himself along the length of her body while gently nudging her legs apart. He leaned down to kiss and gently bite along her collarbone, then up and down her neck and along her jawline. She could feel his cock harden against her, it was very distracting, but she gave him a defiant look letting him know she wanted to know exactly what went on at that so called 'gentleman's' club.
Holding her down turned him on even more and his cock was aching to be inside her again but he couldn't help but be amused by his jealous little kitten. He couldn't resist kissing her pouty lips: "Isabella Masen, do you really think I'd let any stupid slut any where near me," more kissing along her jawline, "after waiting FOR YEARS to have the best pussy," he pressed his cock against her, "...and the smartest, sexiest," he bit her nipple and she groaned, "... loveliest woman right here waiting for me in my bed each night?"
He sat up and she moaned as he pulled away from her. "Do you really think I would disrespect you that way and risk losing you just to fuck some skanky, overused pussy?"
"Edward, the men in my world, even my own father, would've not only done that but gone back for seconds... no matter who was at home waiting."
Her answer stunned and saddened him. He realised in that moment that she still didn't trust him. He released his hold on her before reaching down to scoop her up in his arms, turning himself so she was sitting on his lap as he sat back against the headboard.
He raised her chin so she had no choice but to look in his eyes. His voice was soft and full of emotion; he never wanted her to doubt him: "Kitten... I would never do that. Never. I love you, I would never hurt you that way." He kissed her with so much love and with such intensity she couldn't help but sink into his embrace. As they parted from the kiss he nuzzled her neck and nibbled at the base of her ear. He loved her smell, so delicious: "I know I've taken you from your old life and thrust you into mine but believe me, love, it wasn't a random, spur of the moment decision or choice. I had planned to woo you, to take my time, so you could get to know me, to trust me... to love me ... before I claimed you as my own. But Black's ridiculous plan to marry you off to Caius, basically selling you to Aro, meant my hand was forced."
She leaned back from him and looked into his eyes, stroking his hair gently as he continued. "But I have loved you for a long time Isabella. My body, my heart and my cock are yours." She giggled and he cheekily smiled as he raised her hand to kiss her finger tips.
"Yes, I wanted a mother for Elizabeth but I had Mrs Cope to help with Lizzie and I think I've done a pretty good job as a single parent." Bella nodded, no one could deny that Lizzie was a wonderful little girl.
"Yes, I wanted a wife who understood my world, who understood the sacrifices and the way we live. But kitten, I didn't want just anyone. If I'd just wanted sex I had no shortage of women who'd have happily sucked my cock on demand... and you know how much I love that." He wiggled his eyebrows and gave her a devilish half smile. She chuckled and rested her cheek against his chest.
"But I didn't just want some submissive wife who'd spread her legs on demand. I wanted someone who could share my life with me as a partner, a lover and as a friend. You are so smart, so strong, so loyal, so beautiful and so sensual." He kissed her lips softly. "And Isabella, I haven't had another woman since I realised you were the one I wanted to share my life with... that I loved. I will be faithful to you, love, always. I promise."
He pulled her close to him and placed a gentle, loving kiss on the top of her head: "I suppose the only way to prove it to you will be the test of time. You will see - I can and will be the husband worthy of your love."
She smiled as her fingers traced the soft hairs on his chest. Together, they stayed quiet in that position for some time until at last he smiled to himself remembering the video his Aunt Esme had sent him from the Hen's night and decided to tease her: "So, kitten, apart from your little karaoke number, what else did you get up to last night at your Hen's night?"
She gasped and pulled back at him, her blush taking over her whole face and working down her neck: "How did you know about that? Did Jane spy on me and tell you?"
He laughed: "No, love, Jane would never do that; she is there to protect you not spy on you. It was Esme actually, she thought I'd enjoy it and Isabella, I really, really enjoyed it."
Maria had booked out Cuvee, a very exclusive and trendy nightclub, for Bella and all the senior women from across the Cartel Families to enjoy Bella's Hen's night. Bella was adorned with a long bridal veil with a princess crown and sat in a specially decorated throne. Delicious food was served all night as well as free flowing French champagne which led to a very inebriated karaoke session. Bella laughed hysterically as each woman took her turn trying to embarrass the blushing bride with sexy songs and provocative dancing. Alice's version of 'Like a Virgin' was hysterical and had Bella blushing beet red.
When they were all done the call went up for Bella to have a turn; they all shouted and chanted her name making it impossible for her to back out. She was actually excited to have her turn, so she perused the song list looking for inspiration and finally smiled mischievously when she finally found the perfect song. The combination of all the champagne she'd consumed through the night and the fact there absolutely no men allowed in Cuvee that night, even the staff were women, Bella decided to really go all out; she was going to hit back and give the ladies a little taste of their own medicine by turning up the heat.
When Esme's message came through on Edward's phone he was in one of the Atlantis Club's Private Dance Suites being subjected to a fully nude private Feature Dance courtesy of a group of the junior men in one of Jasper's crews. It would insult them not to accept and so he sat in the plush viewing chair trying to enjoy watching as Candy, the fake blond with her fake tits, desperately tried to get a rise out of him doing her best bump and grind routine as she worked the dance pole. Atlantis is an exclusive high class gentleman's club and the women working there are very beautiful and very naked, if you pay enough. Edward had been in the business for too long to be tempted but he could admire the skills and Candy was certainly easy on the eye.
He pulled out his phone and read Esme's message curious to be getting a message from his Aunt.
'Edward, I thought you might enjoy a glimpse of your beautiful Isabella enjoying her night. Esme
p.s. You might want to be alone for this'
There were two attachments a photo and a video. The photo showed Isabella wearing a very short, very slinky white dress with a corset bodice, white thigh high boots and fishnet stockings. She looked so sexy Edward sat up immediately and licked his lips at the sight of her.
Seeing Edward's suddenly excited state, Candy thought she'd finally got the attention she was seeking from the sexy mob boss. She stepped down from the pole and strutted towards him. He hadn't even noticed her approach or for that matter even remembered she was in the room but when she stroked her fingers up his arm Edward almost flew out of the chair.
"What the fuck are you doing? The no touching rule works both ways, sweetheart."
"Don't worry, there are no rules for you," Candy replied in her best sultry tone as she stepped back and ran her hands up and down her body. "Baby, you can touch anything you want, any way you want."
He grabbed her arm and walked her to the door: "Get the fuck out and tell them to turn the music off in here too."
Candy was confused and left in a huff as Edward locked the door after her. In a few moments the music stopped and he sat down to watch the video Esme had sent him.
He watched as the intro started Bella fluffed up her hair, downed a shot of tequila, loosened the laces at the top of her bodice and stepped up to the microphone.
"Jesus," Edward ran his hands through his hair and was practically drooling as he watched his sexy little kitten sing softly in her low sultry voice, practically purring the lyrics of 'Suga Suga'. Her hands ran down her body as she moved her hips from side to side in that all too familiar circular movement she used when she rode him. During the first verse her hands went through her hair arching her back, pushing her breasts up and forward.
"Fuck." Edward was reduced to monosyllables.
During each chorus she leaned forward into the microphone to almost whisper 'Suga suga how you get so fly?'; Edward could almost feel her breath on his ear. Singing the next verse her hands moved down lower and lower until they joined together at the top of her thighs, so close to her pussy.
"Oh, kitten." Edward bit his lip watching her hands glide back up to cup her breasts and then back to lift her hair and let it fall. The women in the room were screaming and whistling their encouragement; Edward was jealous as hell not to be in the room seeing this performance in the flesh.
"Oh my fucking god," he groaned when she turned giving a full view of her fantastic ass covered in the silky white fabric of her tiny dress, her body smoothly writhing to the beat.
When the video finished, Edward sat plotting a way to escape his own Buck's party and go find his kitten. He knew it was impossible without insulting the men who were there to celebrate with him so he tried to think of anything he could come up with to ease his aching cock. When he finally had his less than small problem under control he headed back out to join the others but only after saving the video to his favourites folder. He was going to watch that shit again and often.
Bella pouted, "I can't believe Esme filmed that and sent it to you." Edward smiled and ran his hands down her arms and then along her long beautiful legs.
"Don't be angry with my Aunt, love. I am so grateful she sent it to me, honestly, it was the sexiest thing I saw all night... by a mile."
"Yeah?" She lifted herself to wrap her legs around him.
"Yeah." He was kissing her neck as he lifted her slightly: "Kitten, I can't wait I need you again, guide me into you."
She reached down and lovingly stroked his erection before leading him into her waiting body. They both gasped as they were joined. She arched her back and groaned at the feeling of fullness.
"You are the most sensual creature, my little kitten." He gave Bella a cheeky wink as he reached for his phone and found the song 'Suga Suga'. When the song began to play Bella laughed and proceeded to give him a very intimate lap dance with lots and lots of touching.
After they had both reached their peak and he'd exploded inside her, Edward tucked her into his embrace and fell into a rare deep sleep. She knew having her in his arms this way brought him comfort, so she lay contently, gently running her fingers through his gorgeous hair. He was so beautiful, she loved the way he looked when he was here with her away from all his many responsibilities.
Edward rarely slept for more than a few hours a night and since the meeting with Jacob in Seattle he'd been working even more ridiculously long, hard hours and he was truly exhausted. She softly traced the dark area under his eyes hoping that their honeymoon would give him the opportunity for a real break from the heavy weight of his role as Boss of the Five Families.
Their time in Seattle was incredibly busy and she barely saw Edward before their flight home. Home. She smiled as she realised that she genuinely considered Chicago to be her home now. Not since her mother passed had Bella had this feeling and even then she had felt a little like a round peg in a square hole trying to fulfill the expectations for a woman in their Family tradition and deny her own aspirations. Here, living with this incredible man and his wonderful daughter, Bella was starting to truly believe she could have it all - be a wife and mother as well as a have a fulfilling career. She placed a small kiss on Edward's forehead and he squeezed her slightly though he was still asleep.
Bella had spent her time in Seattle working to set new management in place with not only Swan Trucking but also the other legal businesses from her father's and Jacob's portfolios. She'd need to do a full audit to work out what needed to be done to get these companies to improve their performance and profitability because from what she could see Jacob had done a good job of draining them of assets.
Edward had been busy working closely with Paul and Caius moving the illegal businesses under their new management and that included dealing with some of the personnel who had been loyal to Jacob. Most of these men, who were given the choice of moving their loyalties to Paul or Caius, moved their business activities with no problem. They were pragmatic enough to move with the money and after all they were staying within the Cartel and Jacob wasn't a particularly successful leader so the transition was a simple financial decision. There were small number of crew leaders who were torn in their loyalty but after several sit-downs with Edward who convinced them that by moving to Paul's leadership they were remaining within the Black Family where ultimately their loyalty was to William and they knew it.
Quill and Brady were the only one two crew leaders who chose to stay with Jacob despite his diminished circumstances. Edward supported their choice only if they signed away their crews to Paul and were sworn to only work in the legal enterprise remaining being the nightclub. Jacob's injuries would keep him out of action for at least three months so Edward knew that Quill and Brady would have their hands full with management of the Club while Jacob was in recovery.
Bella of course knew little of all these arrangements as Edward kept her separate to the illegal side of Cartel business as much as possible. She did know that Jacob had been removed from the Black business and that William was devastated by his own son's betrayal. Sue and Leah had spoken with Bella many times while she was in town and they had told her of Jacob's injuries and reduced standing in the Family. Thankfully, Sue was upset but not vengeful, she and William knew their son had brought his current circumstances upon himself. Their focus was on Jacob's physical recovery and ensuring Leah and the little ones were looked after.
Bella was also very pleased to hear that William, Sue, Leah and her girls were still attending the wedding. She knew she should be up and playing hostess to their house guests but Edward's comfort was higher on her priority list, so she cuddled in with him until she too fell asleep wrapped in his arms.
Two hours later a loud knock on their door woke them both from their sex induced slumber. Edward raised his head and shouted towards the door: "WHAT?"
It was Jasper on the other side of the door: "Sorry Edward, but there is a situation."
Edward groaned and nuzzled into Bella's neck as he whispered to her: "When we are on our honeymoon, there will be no 'situations' to disturb us. Jasper, Carlisle and Emmett will be sharing my role and I have given them strict instructions that we will not be disturbed." He kissed her deeply as she writhed under him causing him to groan in pleasure. "Away from everyone, I am going to sink myself into you and stay there." He bit her nipple and nuzzled her neck to again whisper in her ear:
"I like my body when it is with your
body. It is so quite new a thing.
Muscles better and nerves more.
I like your body. I like what it does,
I like its hows. I like to feel the spine
of your body and its bones, and the trembling
-firm-smoothness and which I will
again and again and again
kiss, I like kissing this and that of you..."
Bella pulled him closer and kissed him with all the passion his words evoked. It was his turn to groan as once more knocking at their door disturbed them and Jasper again called for Edward's attention.
He leaned his forehead to hers: "Tomorrow, we will have our wedding ceremony and then you are mine and no one will part us for two whole weeks."
He texted Jasper to let him know that he was taking a shower and would meet him in his office in 10 minutes. Edward then disappeared into the shower alone, knowing that if his Bella joined him there was no way he'd only be 10 minutes.
With Edward gone to his meeting, Bella also showered and dressed for company. It was time to re enter the world of wedding madness. When she entered the kitchen she found Maria the wedding planner, Mrs Cope and Claire sitting around the table with papers and material all scattered everywhere. Sitting under the table were Elizabeth and Claire's daughter Anita, playing with sheets of coloured paper.
"Where are Esme and the other ladies, Mrs Cope?"
"Well, good afternoon to you Isabella, it is good to see Edward finally let you out of bed, anyone would think you were on your honeymoon already."
Bella smiled and blushed as the ladies all laughed at her embarrassment. Lizzie poked her head out from under the table: "Hello Mommy, I'm teaching Anita to make paper planes."
"Good girl, can you make one for me and I'm sure Daddy would like one too."
Lizzie nodded enthusiastically and ducked back under the table to her new best friend.
At Edward's request Mrs Cope had set up Claire and Anita in a small apartment on the third floor of his building which kept them close but gave them their own space as well. Mrs Cope took to Claire and her sweet little girl immediately after she'd read the security report and background check. Mrs Cope was a stickler for security.
It turned out that Claire was extremely organised and had a gift for negotiating so she was already proving to be a godsend to Bella, managing her diary, travel arrangements as well as setting up all the skype sessions with the management teams of each business.
Bella sadly understood that she'd have to leave business alone for today and for the next two weeks until she was back from her honeymoon. She wanted to keep momentum going with her new role as CEO but she knew that this time alone with Edward was a precious rarity and she wasn't going to spoil it. If he could take a break with all his responsibilities then so could she.
Mrs Cope handed Bella a coffee: "Don't worry about the houseguests, they've gone shopping and sightseeing. They'll be back in time for the rehearsal dinner though."
Bella nodded and gave a genuinely warm smile of thanks for the coffee. She turned to Maria to ask for an update. "How are things going with the arrangements, Maria? Everything under control?"
Maria looked up from her iPAD and rattled off a status report which included everything from airport pick ups and accommodation arrangements for out of town guests, gift registry, flowers, cake and bonbonniere delivery, through to police payoffs, staff screening, on-site security, emergency exit plans and weapons storage. Everything needed for a Cartel wedding was in place and triple checked. Edward was right, Maria was perfect for the job as their wedding planner.
"Oh and Mrs Masen, your beauty therapist will be with you at your suite at the Ritz-Carlton tomorrow at 10am, your hairdresser at noon and stylist at 2pm. Claire has all the details so she'll look after yours, Mrs Cope's and Miss Elizabeth's prep while I am downstairs in the function rooms making sure everything is delivered on time and according to our expectations. Of course Claire will be able to reach me at any time so if you have any concerns or questions tomorrow just ask Claire."
Claire looked up and simply nodded before returning her attention to the reception banquet seating plan; Maria had put her in charge of the ushers seating the guests for the reception in the Grand Ballroom. There were 800 guests and so she had her work cut out for her with the guest list made up of senior members of the Cartel's Five Families, celebrities, politicians, CEOs and business people as well as international guests. Everyone who was anyone wanted an invitation to the wedding of the year.
Maria was in charge of the usher crew who would greet guests upon arrival and seat them for the actual ceremony in the Concorde Room. Neither Edward nor Isabella had any interest in a Church wedding so they agreed to hold the ceremony in the same Hotel to make things easier for Sam and his security team.
Maria walked over to the counter and poured herself yet another cup of Mrs Cope's excellent coffee before turning to Isabella: "Now this evening for the rehearsal. The wedding party will have a walk through at 6.30pm in the Concorde room and then join the guests for the rehearsal dinner at 8pm in the Pearson Room. All Family Heads have two tables of ten each for their guests and then your own tables of guests of course. You are booked in the Presidential Suite for tonight and of course the wedding night. I do recommend you retire early this evening Mrs Masen, you want to look your best for tomorrow. Mr Masen will of course return here tonight and tomorrow will dress here with his groomsmen before heading to the Hotel for the ceremony."
Edward entered the room at that moment and circled his arms around Isabella's waist placing a soft kiss on the nape of her neck before putting Maria straight: "No, I will be staying with Isabella and Lizzie at the Hotel tonight."
Maria looked at him for a moment considering whether it was a good idea to try explain the importance of the sleeping apart tradition to the most dangerous man she was ever likely to meet; it was only a moment's pause before she decided to adapt the plan instead. She gave him a nod, picked up the phone and started altering arrangements talking to someone about delivering the men's suits to the Hotel, assigning one of the other booked rooms for the men to dress in the next day, as well as changing the arrangements with the security team.
Bella smiled and rocked herself in Edward's arms, she had no interest in being apart from him tonight or any night. This wedding was for others, in her eyes she became Mrs Edward Masen the day her father placed her hand in Edward's. Of course that thought reminded her of her father. "Have we heard from my father on his travel arrangements, Maria?"
"Yes, Mrs Masen. He's travelling with the Blacks and will arrive later today. I have a room from him at the Hotel. Did you want me to bring him here before then?"
"No, no. I just wanted to know what his plans were." In truth, she'd wondered if he had planned to come at all. William had offered to walk her down the aisle, as had Caius, if Charles was a no show. She was relieved that he had decided to come as it would be an insult to Edward if he didn't and she wasn't sure how much more patience her husband would show towards her foolish father. She determined it was most likely William's or Sue's persuasion that brought her father to Chicago.
"I have to go out for a few hours kitten," Edward whispered in her ear pulling her out of her thoughts.
She nodded silently, understanding that the 'situation' Jasper referred to earlier obviously required Edward's continued attention. "Please eat something before you go, Edward." She offered him a croissant from a platter of pastries sitting on the table. "Maria, Claire and Mrs Cope have everything under control here. Once I've eaten and had my coffee I might take the girls to the park for a short outing to fly their paper planes."
Lizzie poked her head up from under the table again. "Hey Daddy, I've made you a paper plane too." She handed him a bright blue plane which he took from her inspecting her work: "Nice design, petal." He then sent the plane gliding across the room and the two girls ran squealing to chase it. Edward laughed and grabbed his daughter into a tight hug. "You be good for Bella and I'll see you at the Hotel, okay?"
"Yes Daddy," she giggled as he placed her back on the floor when she promptly rejoined Anita back under the table.
Edward turned and placed a small kiss on Bella's cheek: "I'll let security know you're heading out soon with the girls." He winked at her and took another pastry from the platter; Bella shook her head and smiled at his sweet tooth.
"Sugar," she called and he turned to look at her. "Be careful."
He gave her his crooked smile: "Always am."
A/N: So next up the wedding! Who else thinks it is a crazy idea to get all these wise guys into the same room, give them all alcohol and expect them to behave?
Credits and notes:
"Suga Suga" by Baby Bash
Universal
The song was written by Baby Bash, Happy Perez, Frankie J and it samples "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" by Barry White. In turn, it was sampled in the Robin Schulz song "Sugar" in 2015
Hen's night venue - nightclub: Cuvee -
308 W. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60654
Buck's night venue - Atlantis - /chicago-private-party/
1897 E. Lincoln Highway, Ford heights IL. 60411
(my family thought it was really weird when i was talking about this Club i can tell you.
Poem (in full): I Like My Body When It Is With Your
by E. E. Cummings
I like my body when it is with your
body. It is so quite new a thing.
Muscles better and nerves more.
I like your body. I like what it does,
I like its hows. I like to feel the spine
of your body and its bones,and the trembling
-firm-smooth ness and which I will
again and again and again
kiss, I like kissing this and that of you,
I like, slowly stroking the shocking fuzz
of your electric fur, and what-is-it comes
over parting flesh….And eyes big love-crumbs,
and possibly I like the thrill
of under me you so quite new
Source Book: 100 Selected Poems by E. E. Cummings
Paperback: 121 pages; Publisher: Grove Press (January 10, 1994); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0802130720; ISBN-13: 978-0802130723