Thanks for reading, I don't own twilight. This chapter starts with Edward's POV when he tells Bella he needs air. Enjoy!

CHAPTER 14

(September 2006)

(Edward's POV)

I walked out the front door and hit the remote to my car to unlock the doors. I slid into the driver's side not really sure what I was doing. I had hurt Bella over and over again, but I wasn't intending to. I hadn't even realized how bad it had gotten until tonight.

I sat there in my car in the driveway for a few minutes trying to go over everything that just happened in my head. I was late for her birthday and she had every right to be upset with me. She was also right, this wasn't the first time this happened either.

I guess this wasn't a lifestyle was accustomed to. Things had gotten a lot more hectic for me the last year since I had become a resident surgeon. Nero was my specialty, but I was able to perform other kinds of surgeries as well. I really enjoyed my job because I was saving lives everyday.

But seeing Bella like that, so undone, it broke me. I truly hurt her in ways I swore I would never and now I was paying the consequences. I loved her so much. I couldn't even start to explain what a life without her would be like. She had been my life for the last 10 years.

I needed to talk to my father right now. He always gave me the best advice on handling things like this. Especially in this situation. He was a doctor too and my mother and him had the perfect marriage. At least from what I saw growing up. They always seemed so in love. Yes Carlisle would be able to advise me.

I pick up my cell phone and dial up my dad. It rang about 4 times before he finally answers me.

"Hey son, is everything okay?" His tone calm.

"Dad I really need to talk to you. I am having some problems with work and Bella." I tried to keep an even tone.

"Is everything okay? Are they giving you a hard time at the hospital, I can talk to the board and--" His voice rising slightly.

"No, no dad its nothing like that. Are you home, I would like to come over." I breathed out heavy

"Of course. Me and your mother. Where is Bella?" He asked

"Its just me, she is home. She is fine, no worries." I tried to sound even toned.

"Okay son, see you in a few then." With that the call was over.

My parents owned a few different homes and they had recently decided to stay in a cottage they bought years ago just outside of the the city. It was convenient for dad to travel back and forth to work and also to be closer to me and Alice.

It took me about 15 minutes to get there and when I pulled up outside I could some lights on inside. I parked my car in the driveway and walked up the steps. Carlisle was standing on the porch with his arms crossed waiting for me.

"Hey there Edward, long time no see." He chuckled.

I shook my head and laughed at him. I saw him yesterday when I did my rounds.

"Where is mom?" I asked looking around him for her.

"You know her, she is already in bed." He smiled at me waving me to come inside.

Yes I hadn't even realized what time it was. It was a little past 10:30pm. Thank goodness that my father was like a night owl. I guess one of the things that happens when you are a doctor for so many years.

We headed into the living room and I sat on the arm chair while he relaxed on his couch.

"Would you like a drink?" He asked politely

"I'm good dad, thanks." I smiled at him

"So whats up then Ed?" He asked gesturing for me to start.

"Well me and Bella got into a huge argument last night and then again today." I sat back looking up at the ceiling.

I told him about the whole argument I had with Bella and I watched him closely. He just nodded the whole time. Finally I was finished and I exhaled dramatically.

"So what should I do? She wants to leave me dad." I could feel my heart pounding

"Its a tough life for the family of a doctor. A lot of sacrifices to be made. But son, sometimes you need to know when to take some time away from your job and when to focus on your wife. Sounds like she just needs more of you and you are not giving that to her. Its just a job Edward, you only get one chance with Bella." He smiled knowingly at me.

"I have a suggestion." A sweet voice from the other side of the room said. It was Esme.

"Maybe what Bella needs is some time to clear her mind. Maybe me and Alice could take her to Maui. I could help her through this, since I lived the life already." She walked over to Carlisle grabbing his hand and smiling down at him, then looking at me.

It never occurred to me. Asking my mom to talk to Bella about it. Of course it made sense, since my mom lived this life for years and my parents would the picture of happiness..

"I don't know if you remember you me and Alice taking vacations alone without your father. We traveled a lot." She smiled at me.

I do remember traveling sometimes as a kid without dad for a week or two. It was always nice spending time with just mom and Alice.

"Those were times where your father's job got to me. Spending so much time raising two young kids alone. I needed to get my head clear." She walked over to me now, placing her hand in mine.

"I could talk to her for you, help her understand. She loves you so much. I never seen love like that except for what I feel for your father. Trust me Edward, she just needs a little relaxation. I will call her in the morning and set it up." Esme patted my head and kissed my cheek

"Goodnight my favorite two boys." She kissed Carlisle and disappeared out of the room.

I thanked my father for his advice and made my way home.

It was around 1am when I arrived home and the house was silent. I feared Bella may have left, but I was hoping it wasn't the case. I walked into our bedroom and found her sound asleep on our bed. Her hair was spread beautifully on her pillow and all she had on was a white tee shirt. My white tee shirt.

I quietly took off my clothes and put on my pajama bottoms and slipped onto the bed.

The lamp on her side was still on and I looked down at the end table and saw a pile of pictures laying there. I carefully maneuvered over her and picked them up. They were different pictures of us. One of our wedding outside of the hotel on the lake. Another was us kissing at a fair we attended with Alice and Jasper. And the last one was from her birthday last year.

I had bought her a 1st edition Jane Austin book. She was over the moon about it and I remember how much it meant to her. Through all the commotion of yesterday, I never got to give her my gift. But I knew that could wait until the morning. I kissed her cheek and rubbed her forehead.

"Bella I love you my beautiful girl." I whispered into her ear and leaned over to turn off the lap.

"I love you too Edward." She mumbled in her sleep.

I smiled and wrapped my arms around her body pulling her into me. It had been too long since I was actually awake enough to be near her body. It broke my heart to think how that made her feel.

Not sure what came over me, but I glided my hands between her soft legs. Feathering my hands between her thighs and I heard her gasp. I edged my hand higher up her leg and she slightly separated them enough for my hand to fit between.

I gazed her mid section and noted she had no panties on. I instantly got hard. I slid one finger along her folds which were already drenched and rubbed her clit softly. She let out a soft moan and I knew it was safe to go on.

I rubbed a little faster and she began to moan my name. "Oh Edward, oh yes that feels so good."

I looked over her shoulder and her eyes were still closed. She must think she is dreaming. I continued my rubbing and began biting along hear neck. I knew this was a weakness for her. She moaned more. I felt her turn slightly and she grabbed hold of my hair and pulled gently at it.

She surprised me when she started to talk. "Oh Edward, finger me." I was in utter shock.

I looked over at her face again, but she was still very much asleep. So I slid my finger into her wet pussy and slowly went in and out of her. "Faster." She begged.

Her voice was sexy and dripping with desire. So I pushed my finger in and out faster and she moaned more and more. I rubbed her clit with my thumb and continued the pace with my finger and before I knew it, she was coming undone. Her body arched off the bed and I could feel her walls clench around my finger.

Her breathing was labored and then she was silent. I removed my hand and looked over at her face. She was in a deep steady sleep. She must have thought it was a dream. What a lovely dream indeed.

It was about 5:30am when I heard the alarm going off. It was time for me to get up and get ready for work. Since I only had about 2 hours of sleep I was completely exhausted, but I was pleasantly surprised to see Bella had her arms wrapped securely around me with her head on my chest.

I had missed those moments with her. Sometimes when I would get home from work I could fall asleep mid through a TV show we were watching or not even make it past changing my clothes. Yes this was the perfect way to start the morning.

I kissed her sleeping head and quietly moved off the bed and opened the dresser where my jogging pants were. I headed out of the room to the kitchen to set the coffee pot and get a bottle of water. I headed upstairs to my gym and put on my sneakers.

I put my Ipod on and jumped on the treadmill. I remembered what my mother suggested and I hoped that Bella was willing to go. I hoped my mother could help her through this time. Life without Bella, it was not an option. Those were her words the day we got married and I just prayed that she meant them.

I finished up on the treadmill and headed back downstairs. I walked into the bedroom to find the bed empty. I assumed Bella had went to the kitchen. I headed into the bathroom to get showered and changed for work.

About 20 minutes later I walked out of the bathroom with just a towel around my waist and I headed to the closest to get dressed. I felt a pair of small arms wrap around my waist rubbing up my chest. I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face.

I grabbed her tiny hands in mine, intertwining our fingers. "Hey Beautiful." I said turning to face her.

A beautiful smile laid across her lips as she looked up at me. "Thank you." She whispered softly.

"For?" I asked with a confused smirk.

She just smiled sheepishly up at me and pulled me into her. She kissed me deeply and I grabbed at her tightly. Somehow this little minx was able to turn me around and pushed me onto the bed. I fell backwards and held myself up on my elbows.

"How is it you make everything look so sexy?" She said seductively.

I just smiled up at her running my hands in her hair and pulling h er face down so I could kiss her more. She still only had the tee shirt on, but she was the one who took charge. She pulled the towel out from under me exposing me fully to her.

She smirked when she noticed I was already hard. "I love how easy I turn you on, with only a kiss."

"Nobody else has that effect but my sexy ass wife." I smiled at her

Without another word Bella was kissing me again and laying over my body rubbing herself against my hard length. The next thing I felt was Bella's hand stroking me and rubbing the head of my penis along her wet sex.

With one quick thrust I was inside of her and she moaned out my name. I let her have control and her hips moved up and down. She felt incredible.

"Fuck Bella, so warm, so wet." I moaned.

"Damn Edward, I missed how good you feel." She moaned throwing her head back.

I needed control of her at that moment and flipped her over without breaking the connection. I thrusted slowly so I could look her in the face. Her deep brown eyes full of want and lust, for me. I loved her so much. The thought of someone else having my Bella was too much. I stroked her faster and harder.

Anger was building, possession was taking over. She was mine and I would let nobody have the opportunity to take her from me. I moved faster and faster. She was moaning and screaming out my name. Begging me to fuck her over and over.

"Edward I am going to cum" She screamed out in pleasure.

"Bella you are mine. You belong to me. Only me. Your body, your orgasms. They are mine!" I growled into her ear.

That was all it took because she came all undone underneath me and I followed right behind. Her muscles squeezing my dick and I poured myself into her.

Finally I clasped onto her gently. Both of us out of breath. I kissed her passionately, as if my life depended on it. Then I looked her in the eyes.

"Please don't ever leave me." I looked down feeling the fear flood my face.

"I am right here Edward, I am not leaving you." She reached up and rubbed my cheek.

"I just love you so much Bella, I can't lose you." I kissed her once more and rolled over on my side.

I was sure my weight was too much for her.

"I am here Edward, I am not going anywhere. I love you too." She smiled weakly at me.

Then I heard the phone ringing. Neither of us made an attempt to move, but the ringing kept going so eventually she got up and answered the phone.

"Hello Esme, how are you?" She smiled in my direction. Mouthing that it was my mom.

I shook my head and went to the closest to finish getting dressed for work. I didn't pay much attention to the conversation they were having. I already knew what they were discussing.

She finally wrapped up the conversation and I was ready for work.

"Edward, your mom just invited me on a trip to Maui with her and Alice for two weeks." She looked at me biting her lip.

"I think you should go, after everything, it will be good for you. Some girl time." I smiled at her.

"Are you sure? I mean after everything." She looked up at me worried.

"Baby, I want you to go. This could be just what we need to get us back on track. Go enjoy it." I really was sincere.

"I really want to go. Thank you Edward." She walked over to me and wrapped her arms around my neck.

I picked her up by the waist and kissed her softly.

'So when are you leaving?" I asked smiling down at her

"Your mom said tonight." She looked at me with hazy eyes.

I was a little surprised how quickly mom arranged for this trip. I wanted a least a week to adjust to my wife being gone ,but I knew this was for her own benefit.

"Okay." Was all I could say