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Previously on LIF:

By the time we reach my room, I'm a little tipsy. Edward helps me get in then immediately attacks my mouth ferociously. I lead him toward the bed and then push his shoulder lightly so that he falls on the bed with a bounce.

I start to undress with what I hope is a sexy swagger but who knows with my intoxicated mind, it might end up being funny. Edward definitely doesn't seem to be laughing though. He's staring attentively. When I'm just in my underwear, I walk toward him and start to get rid of his clothes.

Soon his suit is lying on the floor. The room is soon filled with moans and groans as we bring each other close to relief. When I'm close, I lean forward and bite his lip hard. He practically roars as we both come with a force.

He drops on me drained and then after a while shifts beside me.

When my breathing is stable, I mumble out, "Wow."

"Bella, that was… I've never felt like that before."

"Hmm. Me too." I say and then lean into him more as I drift off.

21. Time's Up

So this is it. Tomorrow, I'm leaving. It feels like my honeymoon ended way too quickly. I sigh as I lie in Edward's arms. He's awake. I know because his hand is groping me as he kisses me in the neck.

I turn toward him. "Hmm. Good morning." I mumble before laying a series of kisses on his lips.

He quickly hovers over me. "Very good morning, it is." He starts kissing me again while his hands move up and down my arm.

I want to stop him, tell him something, but I can't remember."

Oh, who cares, just keep kissing that gorgeous man. The rest doesn't even matter. When our bodies are practically humping each other, I pull away.

He looks at me questioningly.

I grab his hand and start fidgeting with his finger. "So, I have a flight tomorrow back home." I start.

He sighs. "I know. I can't just leave abruptly until Alice is in Africa. I have to do this for her."

"I know, Edward. But what next? I live in Forks and you live in Chicago but work in Seattle. Where do we go from her?"

"Bella, I… um… I know it's a little early to say this, but I love you. And it's going to be hard but we'll get through it. I promise."

I smile and peck him on the cheek. He pulls me close and then hugs me tightly. "So when is Alice leaving for Africa?"

"In about two weeks. Look, we can meet every weekend have dates, talk and you know just be. Then on the workdays when we'll both be apart, we'll talk on phone or video chat. It won't be easy. But we're good together and we'll work it out."

"You know I can always ask Billy if I can join the Seattle office. It'll be much easier."

"Yes, you can. But you don't want to. You love art and if being stuck in an office displeases you then you shouldn't do it just because it's easier. We'll figure it out."

"Fine." I sigh. Though now that I think about it, I can pursue art. I can go into designing. That's definitely an interesting choice. I'll have to talk to Billy.

Edward orders in and we have a nice breakfast and chat, laughing and teasing and lots of kissing.

"Hurry up, Bella" Edward calls out, as I check myself one last time in the mirror.

My last night in Rome. And apparently in honour of that, Edward has a surprise planned for me.

When I finally come out, Edward grabs me and then fuses his lips with mine. All too soon, he pulls away. "Wow, you look really hot. I almost don't want to take you out now."

"Why thank you." With that, we're off.

Instead of going to a really posh restaurant, we ended in the same club we met. I look at him questioningly.

He just shrugs. "I never go to dance with you."

With that he leads me to the floor. I cling to him like a lifeline as he swings his hips back and forth. I soon catch up to the rhythm and follow his lead. I'm sure it looked like we were grinding each other because we were.

When the music turns up beat, Edward starts to show moves which crack me up. Soon, we're laughing and dancing his ridiculous moves. When I'm exhausted, I start toward the bar for a drink with Edward right behind me.

I quickly order a Martini while he orders Gin & Tonic. When we're both settles, I turn toward him. "That was really fun. I don't remember the last time I laughed so much. Hmm, maybe that first time when we both got drunk."

"We do tend to do that a lot. Getting drunk together."

Edward and I go to a local pizzeria for late night dinner. We eat, talk, laugh… Who knew he had such a large stock of dirty jokes.

When the night finally comes to an end, we spend it in each other's arms touching, kissing, caressing.

So, here it is Chapter 21. So, what did you think of this chapter? Love it? Hate it? Please review.

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