Chapter 21

Alice was hiding in the gallery. She had patients charts covering the front desk. Jane kept threatening her with a No.2 pencil.

"Why are you here?" Jane glared. "Shouldn't you be poking vaginas right now?"

That was quite the visual. I frowned. "It's Alice's quiet time between patients. She has phone for messages. Let her be, Janie!"

"It's not my fault she had sexy times with the boss man and is afraid to face the consequences. In fact, I think she should man up and face him. You got some girl balls in there, Doc? Cause, I think you need to use them. I want to get back to doing work."

Jane was such a liar. She doesn't work. I had a feeling she just wanted to carve more pictures into the desk. It was pretty cool to look at, so I didn't complain.

I watched Alice's glare turn into a murderous rage. "I did not have sexy times with Whitlock! I tripped and fell on his mouth! He is not my boss!"

"You were totally making out! I saw tongue, Ali! That you cannot deny!" I jumped off my stool. "I feel a freestyle rap moment coming on! I shall make a composition of mad beats about how you and Jazzy Jasper were macking pond style at the park."

"First of all, you are a horrible rapper. Bella, an eighty-year old woman has more rhythmic flow and lyrical mastery. That girl, is full on truth!" Alice pointed this out by waving her pen at me. Her words were all sorts of blasphemy. I had amazing skills. Maybe. She continued, "You are also a traitor! Telling Jane!"

"She told me too, little Ali," my dad said. He couldn't keep his big mouth shut. "Honey, you have too much class to make out in public."

That was hysterical, because I made sure to make out with Edward everywhere! I didn't get lectures, but Alice did.

"It's okay if you are making out in you kitchen with Billy. Right, Daddy?" I asked, almost innocently.

My father rolled his eyes.

Alice yelled, "Oh fuck! The slug is going to be your brother!"

No! I kept making myself forget that not so fun fact.

"I'm not getting hitched, girls!" My dad complained and started eating a donut.

Jane snorted, "Are you wearing the white dress, Charlie?"

"I think the nuptials should fit Charlie and Billy." Alice tapped her chin with her pen. "It should be simple and in the woods. We can throw them a BBQ reception!"

"Stop planning my wedding!" My dad was looking annoyed.

I added, "Deep sea fishing trip for the honeymoon!"

We all giggled, except for my dad.

"I'm leaving!" My dad got up and brushed donut crumbs on my floor. "I'm going to meet Billy at McDonald's!"

Jane gave an evil cackle. "Is that code for knocking boots?"

"You girls are a bunch of bad seed!" Charlie glared. "Lucky for you all, I love you. I'll bring back fries."

Yay!

I pointed at Alice. "Now that my dad has gone, let's talk Jasper Whitlock. Why are you hiding?"

Alice angrily crumpled the paper she was working on. Taking a deep breath, she stated, "He said it was a stupid mistake."

"Do you think it was a mistake?" I questioned.

Her face fell. "I do now. I mean, I really want to dislike the guy! He is my main competition for being the best doctor in the damn world. Jasper is brilliant and so good with patients."

She looked at her hand.

"And?" I knew there was more.

Alice looked up. "He's a sexy beast."

Jane shook her head. "Women."

It was time, I decided, that Alice took the stubborn Jasper bull by the horns and ride him hard. Which is to say, my best friend needed to get her man. I was certain he was infatuated with Ali, too. I just needed him to admit it.

The bell chimed and I heard my favorite voice in the world. "Bella?"
I turned to see my Edward followed by Rosalie and a cocky stranger. That guy had swagger written all over him.

It didn't matter to me, because my only desire was to have Edward's lips on mine. I launched myself on him. "I missed you!"

"I saw you this morning!"

"Too long!" I kissed him. He was willing to reciprocate.

"Damn," the smug guy stated. "Anyone have some sugar for me?"

What a hilarious slime ball!

"You're kidding, right?" Alice looked at him like he was nuts.

"I want to stab him with a letter opener," Jane snarled.

Edward looked embarrassed. "Ladies, this is Alec Volturi. He is one of the associates at the firm."

Alec winked. "Your wet dreams have been answered!"

Rosalie pushed past him and went to Alice. "Dr. Brandon, is Dr. McCarty with a patient?"

"It's Alice, Rosie." Alice looked away from Alec. "Go on up. He'll be ecstatic to see you."

Rosalie blushed. She rushed to the door. It was adorable!

Alec put both elbows on the desk and placed his chin on his hands. "A doctor? What will it take to get a physical? Dinner? Flowers? Full body massage, you lovely M.D.?"

Alice looked at Edward. "He's not serious, is he?"

Edward pulled me closer. "Unfortunately, he is."

"He should be neutered," Jane spat.

"I like the wild side, you rabid little meerkat." Alec grinned. "Threesome."

Jane gave a look that could kill. "I want to whip you."

"Just teasing, scary doll girl." Alec was beaming. He was a kinky guy! I found the fact that he was Edward's friend an amazing and odd development. He turned to Alice. "What do you say, Dr. Alice? Is that what you said your name was? I like it. I can put some wonder in you private lands, baby."
I should have been appalled but he was hilarious!

"Why did you bring your filter less buddy bring here, Edward?" I smiled up at him. "He's funny!"

Edward looked at his friend's antics with a scowl. "Alice's partner hired the firm to take over the accounting of the practice. Rosalie will be working with you and Alec with Dr. Whitlock. This is going to be an epic failure."

"Why?" I watched Alice chuckle at Alec's antics. Jane just glared.

"His flirting will make us lose business!"

I rubbed his back. "His flirting is a nice distraction for Alice. Jasper made her sad and she needs someone that she can just have fun with."

"Alec is a cad." Edward looked thoughtful. "He could hurt her even worse."

"Alice is made of tough stuff when it comes to your friend's type. It's Jasper and the challenge he represents that makes her heart break."

"You are a good friend." Edward hugged me and kissed my head.

He was so delightful!

There was a few lighthearted moments of chit chat and Jane's threats, until Jasper burst into the gallery.

"Alice! Stop playing..." He stopped and his mouth dropped open at the sight of Alec squeezing Alice's hand. "Who's this?"

Alice didn't even glance at him, which was a smooth move. "Alec Volturi. He's the accountant you hired."

"You shouldn't be holding hands!" Jasper yelled. He quickly composed himself held out his hand to Alec. "Dr. Jasper Whitlock. We try to keep things professional in the office."

"Great!" Alec flashed Jasper a smirk. "My brother, Felix will be taking your account. I was just accompanying Edward to pick up Bella. We're going to lunch. Want to come, Dr. McSexy?"

Alice grinned. "I have a patient coming in. Thank you for the offer."

"Dinner?" This Alec was persistent!

Edward blurted out, "We should double date!"
What? How marvelous!

"We should take the girls to Nonni's restaurant, Ed!" Alec clapped his hands. "It's been in the family for years. The best cannoli in the state!"

"That's awesome!" I looked at Alice. "You in, Brandon."

She shot a look at at Jasper. "Absolutely!"

Jasper faced flushed bright red and he stormed out.

Alice put on a happy face, but I knew inside she was sad. Poor Ali!

I gave Edward a tight hug. "Thank you for coming up with that idea!"

"Anything for my girl."

I just turned my swooning up to maximum.