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CHAPTER 25
Bella smiled at the last customer and closed the doors and locked them. It was Thursday evening and she had just assisted in hosting her first show. She turned to smile at Mona. "It went well, didn't it?" she asked.
Mona was switching off the overhead lights as the last of the caterers packed up the last of the glassware.
Mona grinned at her, "It went very well! Bella you did a great job, thank you. I have received many complements about you tonight. You can leave now, go home and have a good soak in the tub, with a glass of wine. I noticed that you sipped water the entire evening. Jed... Would you mind walking Bella to her truck?"
She had turned to the waiter who was getting ready to leave. Mona had explained to Bella that they normally had the same waiters and caterers every week.
Jed was a sweet young man who was at university and he had been waiting on these events for the past year. "Sure thing, Mona. Are you ready, Bella?"
Bella put on her coat and said good-bye to Mona. Bella would be opening the gallery the next day as she was leaving at noon.
Jed took her arm as they walked to her truck in the underground parking bay. "So this was your first week right?"
Bella nodded.
"How was it?"
"It has been great! Mona is wonderful to work for. She is so sweet and kind and she knows everybody in San Francisco! Are there always this many people? We had over two hundred people come through the doors - in three hours! It was fun though!" Bella couldn't stop grinning and she was almost bouncing as they made their way to where her truck was parked.
"Slow down Bella." Jed laughed.
"Yes, Mona is the best and yes she probably does know everyone in San Francisco. And yes it is at least this busy and yes it is always fun! Did I cover everything?" Jed grinned at Bella as she opened her car door.
"Thanks Jed. I'm sorry, I know I sound like a kid, but I really love my job! Anyway thanks for walking me to my car. I suppose that I will see you next week?"
Bella drove home and made her way as quietly as she could up the stairs. She had only seen Vicky briefly the day before when she had knocked on Bella's door to ask her if she was going to join them at the club. Bella was very happy to tell her that she was working and couldn't make it.
Bella had met Angela for lunch on Tuesday. Conversation was a little strained between the two friends but as lunch continued their chatter started to flow freely. When they parted, Bella knew that although they would never be as close as they were, she was sure that their friendship would survive.
Bella looked at the garment bag hanging up behind her bedroom door. She was so nervous for the next day as Edward was coming home. They would have their dedication ceremony! Kate had bought her a stunning pair of black stilettos to go with her outfit when they had met for a drink after work on Wednesday evening.
Kate had been a great encouragement this past week and she had kept in regular contact with Bella.
She was moved when she read over the vows that Bella wanted to say and had encouraged her.
*FLASHBACK TO WEDNESDAY EVENING*
"Bella, this is beautiful. You have really expressed yourself well." Bella blushed with pleasure.
"Thanks, Kate. Thank you for meeting with me and for the shoes – I just hope that I don't land on my face or ass on Friday night!" Kate smiled at her.
"You are going to be just fine. Don't worry, Alice and I will be there for you. How are things with Alice and Jasper?"
Bella frowned, "I'm not too sure. Alice has been a little subdued this week. She said that she and Jasper had spoken but that they needed to hash things out this weekend. How is Garrett?"
Kate smiled, "He is just fine. He is really looking forward to Friday. Edward has arranged for Maggie to make dinner and then she and Reggie are going away for the weekend. Do you have any questions about the process?"
Bella rolled her eyes, "Only hundreds. What happens?"
"Well, you will arrive at the house and you can see Edward before the ceremony. You'll get ready and we will arrive at about 7 p.m. Garret will ask you and Edward a couple of questions and then you will each say your vows and then Edward will collar you. We will eat dinner and probably have some champagne and then we will leave."
Bella bit her lip, "Will you and Alice also be wearing something like... like I am?"
Kate smiled again, "Bella, you look beautiful in that outfit and yes, we will be dressed in 'sub' clothes. Have you and Edward been talking?"
Bella smiled, "Every day! We text in the morning, but no matter how late it is or how tired we are… we always talk at night. It's been really good Kate. We are closer than ever and I am getting better at saying what I want to and not what I think he needs to hear." Except about Jim… her little voice shouted at her – SHUT UP! She shouted back.
Kate gave her a steady look, "I want to give you some advice Bella as you take the next step with Edward. First of all, never forget your ground rules. Never forget to use your safe words. Remember that you are Edward's equal in this relationship. You are his submissive, yes, but you are also the woman that he loves. Treat him with respect and love and be honest with him at all times."
Bella blushed as she thought about what she hadn't told him. Kate smiled at her.
"You want to protect him from stuff in your life but you don't need to! Whatever it is, he can handle it. Okay?"
Bella bit her lip, "Okay. Thank you for everything you and Garrett have done."
*END OF FLASHBACK*
Bella had a shower and took out the plug that she was using. She had progressed to larger ones over the past two weeks and even though she had experienced some discomfort when she made each adjustment, she knew that she was ready for him.
Bella had not had an orgasm in a few days either. Edward had asked her to abstain with him over the past week. She slipped on a pair of sleep pants and a t-shirt and climbed into bed. Bella had a long day ahead and she knew that she needed to rest up for the weekend.
She drifted off to sleep and awoke to the sound of her phone ringing next to her.
"Edward" she said in a sleepy voice.
"Hi Baby. I'm sorry it's so late but we just finished the cast dinner for the first week of filming. How was your first show?" She could hear that he sounded tired as well. She loved that he always asked her about her day first.
Bella pushed herself up into a sitting position, "It was great! There were so many people there and Mona is happy with the work I've done this week. I signed a new artist up this evening as well! He brought in his portfolio and Mona told me to take a look and make a decision and I did."
Edward was smiling as he pulled off his shirt and sat down on his bed to take off his socks and shoes. "It sounds like you are really enjoying what you are doing, Baby. I'm glad. Are you ready for tomorrow?"
"I am, really, really ready! Are you?"
He laughed softly at her enthusiastic reply, "Yep! Everything's all set. I can't wait to see you, Bella. I am missing you so fucking much! But we have two days together and then you're coming out here next weekend, right?"
"Just try and stop me! How is filming going?"
"We're right on schedule; everyone seems to get along with each other. Carol has fitted in well."
Bella tensed up at the sound of her name. She wasn't worried about her being with Edward, but she was a little insecure about the past that she shared with Edward.
"I hope she's keeping her distance from you and Jasper." She said before she could stop herself. Fucking filter fail!
Edward frowned, "Bella, are you worried about her being here with me? You know that you have no reason to be, don't you? Carol isn't even a friend of mine… she is more of an acquaintance."
"I know, I'm just being a girlfriend! I'm not worried, I promise. I trust you and I know that there is nothing there. I just hate that she has a past with you." She was biting her lip.
"Well girlfriend, I may have a past with her, but you are my future and my present. I love you."
Bella laughed, "Okay Sparky, now you are laying it on really thick! You are such a smoothie! God! You actors all the same… always trying to schmooze your way out of a tricky situation."
Edward laughed at Bella's teasing tone, "You'd better get all of your sassiness out now, Little Girl. There will be repercussions if you 'Sparky' me this weekend."
Bella gasped, "You power-hungry Dom!"
"You sassy-mouth Sub!"
They chuckled quietly, "You get some sleep now Baby. You'll need to be well rested for tomorrow."
"I love you Edward. I'll see you tomorrow."
"As I love you, Sweetheart."
Bella settled down and was vaguely surprised when her eyes closed quickly.
****~~~~PLU~~~~****
Friday morning flew by and all too soon Bella was pulling up at her apartment. Her bag was already packed and she just had to pick it up along with her garment bag and shoes. Alice was meeting her at the spa in an hour.
Bella checked her mailbox and walked up the stairs to her apartment. As she got to her landing she saw Jim leaning against her door. Jim was wearing an old blue t-shirt and likewise, an old pair of tatty blue jeans. His long dirty blonde hair was tied back. His expression was supposed to be sexy but came off as leering and sleazy.
OH FUCK MY LIFE!
Bella was more irritated than afraid of him. Jim was just so obviously sleazy.
"Hey there Bella Blue! We missed you last night. I saw you pull up, shouldn't you be working?" His cocky smirk gave her shivers. Bella stood at the top of the stairs making sure that she had an escape route. She remembered Emmett's words from a few days ago.
"If you feel threatened in any way – get out! Don't try and be a smartass. Make sure that you have an exit route. If you come home and the door is open – DON'T GO AND INVESTIGATE. GET. OUT. If someone is coming towards you - BACK OFF. Cross the road. Do not be a hero. Get to safety and call for help. Keep your phone with you. Keep your mace with you. Be alert and ready."
She made a mental note to thank Emmett for caring enough.
She stood looking at Jim and just said, "Hello Jim. I can't talk right now. I am in a hurry. My family is meeting me downtown and I can't be late."
Jim stepped away from her door and moved closer to his. "So sorry to keep you Miss Bella Blue. You are a feisty one aren't you?" She could hear the hint of irritation in his voice. He didn't like being ignored.
Don't piss him off! Her voice of reason screamed at her and this time Bella listened.
"I'm sorry; I am just in a hurry. See you." She moved forward to her door as he walked into his apartment and began to close the door.
"I'll see you real soon, BB. You can count on it." He giggled and closed the door.
Bella quickly opened her security gate and door and made sure that she closed them both before she slid down onto the floor.
Bella was shaking and even though she was mad as hell, she also realized that she was afraid. He scared the shit out of her.
She got up and quickly picked up her bags and after she made sure that the apartment was secure. Bella opened her door and made sure that the coast was clear before she stepped out into the hallway to lock her doors and ran down the stairs.
As she got to her car Bella looked up and saw Jim staring at her from his window. He gave her a malevolent looking grin and licked his lips.
Bella could feel her stomach heave and she almost dropped her keys as she wrenched open the door. She scrambled into the truck and slammed the locks down. She took a few moments to get her hand to stop shaking as she put the key into the ignition and turned the truck on.
"FUCK YOU! FUCK!" Bella screamed as she sat there with the engine running. She was shaking so hard that she was amazed that she could steer. Bella couldn't even begin to think about what had just happened as she automatically drove to the spa. She hated the fact that he could make her feel so afraid.
Bella quickly parked and made her way inside. The receptionist looked up at her with worry. "Miss, are you sick?"
The receptionist jumped up and put an arm around Bella, who didn't even register the help she was given to a seated. The receptionist went off to get Bella a glass of water and placed it into her hands.
"Drink this." The receptionist said politely.
Bella closed her eyes and gulped down the glass of water in one go. She leaned her head back against the wall and concentrated on her breathing. I am safe. I am safe. He can't hurt me.
She opened her eyes to find a pair of dark brown eyes looking at her in concern.
She took a deep breath, "I'm sorry if I scared you. I just had a scare of my own. I'm Bella Swan and I am here to meet with Alice Cullen at one o'clock." Bella's voice was shaky and weak.
The receptionist smiled at her, "Miss Swan, we have been expecting you. Miss Cullen will be here shortly, so why don't we get you undressed and into the massage room. You have quite a full package booked."
'Asian Fusion' was a new spa that Alice had wanted to try out. She was treating Bella as a gift for her ceremony.
Bella smiled weakly, and followed a young Asian woman into a beautiful room. Bella noticed the room was done in calming neutral colors. As she looked around the room Bella noticed the walls were done in dark brown and the furnishings were in different shades of creams and off whites. There were lit candles strategically placed in the room instead of harsh lighting and Bella could feel herself relaxing.
"My name is Aiki, and I will be attending to you today. Please get undressed and place the sheet over you, and lie facing the ceiling. I will be back in a moment." Aiki voice was soft and lyrical; she was beautiful with long pitch-black hair that was plaited down her back.
Bella undressed quickly, and as always, she left on her panties and climbed onto the table. She pulled the sheet up to her neck and closed her eyes.
Shit! Why did she let Jim get to her? This shit had to end and Bella thought about speaking to Emmett and asking him for his assistance. She couldn't speak to Edward about it. There was enough for them to deal with right now and he wasn't even in town and he couldn't afford to bestuck in the middle of a domestic dispute! Yes, Emmett would be the next best thing.
Aiki came into the room and the next moment some soft instrumental music flowed through the room.
An hour later and Bella felt like a ragdoll. Every muscle had been worked and plied and kneaded. She was getting out of the shower to go for her waxing when Alice arrived.
"Hey Twister, how are you doing?" Alice smiled at her.
Bella noticed that she looked as if she had been crying. She also looked as if she hadn't slept very well.
"Alice, where were you? You missed the most kickass massage of all time!"
"I got stuck at one of the stores this morning. Anyway, this day is about you." Alice said shrugging at Bella.
Alice was dressed in a fluffy white gown similar to the green one that Bella wore. They were met outside the showers and led down the hallway to another room. This room was done in tones of green and on the far wall there was a waterfall that ran down a panel of glass and onto stones at the bottom.
Bella smirked at her friend, "Nice touch for a torture chamber!" Alice laughed as Bella got ready for her wax and she went to the cubicle next to her.
"Oh come on Bella, its not so bad anymore is it? This is what… your third or forth time now?"
"Forth. I was only teasing. It isn't so bad."
They made small talk as two different Asian ladies waxed them.
After another shower to get the excess wax off their bodies, they made their way to the adjoining beauty parlor.
"Alice this place is amazing. It's like a piece of Japan right here in the city." Bella commented. The décor was once again minimalistic without being stark, it was black and white with touches of moss green ran throughout the salon.
Bella's hair was washed and blow-dried and her nails were buffed and polished with a deep burgundy. Bella wasn't sure about the color but Alice assured her that it would be perfect for her outfit.
At 5.30 p.m. the girls were driving in tandem through Sausalito. As Alice turned into her driveway, she tooted to Bella as she drove towards Edward's house.
Bella had noticed that Alice was still subdued and when she had asked, Alice had just said that she had to talk to Jasper.
Bella pulled up to the garage and turned off the truck. Before she could open the door – Edward had it opened and was pulling her into a hug.
"Baby, I have missed you so fucking much!" he said as he buried his face in her hair.
Bella wrapped her legs around his hips and held onto his shoulders. "Edward, I'm so happy you are home!"
He slid her down his body and his lips sought hers. Bella opened her mouth and sighed as his tongue made contact with hers. She was home and she was safe.
Edward stepped back and looked at her "Fuck, Bella. You are so beautiful!"
She smiled up at him. He looked so fucking handsome. His hair was a little shorter but not alarmingly so. It was messy as always. He looked a little thinner as well, but that crooked smirk was as panty dropping as always.
"Fuck Sparky, you are not so bad either!"
Edward growled at Bella as she giggled and skipped out of his reach as he went to swat her behind.
"I warned you, Isa..." his voice was playful.
She looked at him over the hood of her truck, "Uh ha, Sparky, you don't get to sample the goods before tonight! Now help me take my stuff in and no peeking."
"Okay fine!" He pouted at her as he pulled her bag and garment bag out and she grabbed the bag with her shoes in.
He flung an arm over her shoulder as they walked to the house. He kissed her neck and her cheek, "Two weeks has never seemed so long before, Baby!"
Bella nestled into his side, "I know. I thought it would never end."
Edward led her upstairs and towards his room but she stopped at the guest room. "What?" he turned to face her.
She was smiling, "I need to get ready in here. I would like to keep tonight special and if we both get dressed in your room then… well I don't think I can keep my hands off you!"
Edward smiled at her and opened the door. Bella took the garment bag from him and hung it up in the closet.
He put the bag on the bed and took her hand. "Come and sit with me for a little while, we have a little over an hour before everyone gets here."
Edward pulled her into his room and sat down in one of the easy chairs. He pulled Bella onto his lap. She put her arms around his neck and ran her fingers through his hair.
"You had it cut but it looks good."
"Yeah it was getting too long and it had to be done. They just trimmed it really. Now tell me about the show last night."
They talked and Bella told him about her job. He was genuinely interested in her and it never stop amazing her how thoughtful he was.
Then he brought up the party the previous weekend. "Did you enjoy yourself at the party?"
Edward was watching her closely and she squirmed on his lap, "Um, yes. It was fun. Everybody is quite ordinary. I'm not sure what I was expecting but there was nothing too outrageous."
He chuckled, "What did you expect, whips and chains and a dungeon?"
"Not the chains." she said with a straight face and then burst out laughing.
"Well there was a demonstration that we watched and Alice showed me the open rooms and there was some action in there, but it was all very tasteful."
Edward heard the hitch in her voice as she mentioned the 'action' in the open rooms.
"Did you like what you saw?" Edward voice has dropped a level.
Bella cleared her throat, "Yeah, some. There was a sub being flogged in one. We watched that for a while and then there was a male sub that was… um, down on his mistress and another woman was um, using a strap-on… on him." she was scarlet and hiding her face behind her hair.
Edward could feel his cock twitch in his jeans. He had a raging hard on from when he had woken up that morning. He had taken a cold shower because he had suggested that they abstain from orgasms. What a stupid fucking suggestion!
"Hey, look at me" He brushed her hair off her face and tilted her chin up. She bit her lip as she met his gaze. He brushed his thumb over her lip, "no judgment, remember? Were you shocked or scared by what you saw?"
"No, and that was the scary part. I was incredibly turned on by watching the sub being flogged. The male sub scene wasn't as much of a turn on. I wish that I'd been with you though. I know that I should have waited for you to come back, but I really miss it, Edward. I just wanted to meet other people and nothing happened, I swear!"
He put his hands up and held her face still.
"Bella, I trust you. I know that nothing happened and I understand that you miss our lifestyle. You had a taste of it; a taste of being free to express yourself and then it was taken away. I understand that completely Baby. But you also knew that I should have been told. And you also knew that I would be really pissed off about you posing as a collared sub when your collar is in my pocket!"
He kissed her mouth softly and her hands immediately pulled him closer to her. When they had to come up for air, Edward moved her off his lap.
"Now, you go and get ready. I have to get some last minute things done and then I will come and get you if you are not downstairs, okay?"
Bella grinned, "Okay."
She moved to the doorway and then she suddenly turned and raced back and threw her arms around his waist. Edward frowned down at the top of her head as she pressed herself against him.
"What's the matter Baby?" he asked quietly.
Her voice was muffled in his chest, "Nothing. I'm just… really glad you are home."
She quickly disengaged herself and dashed across the hallway to her room. He heard the door close.
Edward was still frowning as he headed into the shower. He was sure that something was on her mind but getting it out of her… he didn't want to push it right at this moment. She would come to him when she was ready to.
Across the hallway Bella was fighting sudden tears. She wanted to tell him about Jim and all theshit that he had pulled. She really wanted to stay here where she felt safe. Perhaps she should start looking for another place to stay? But then I'd have to try and explain to everyone why I don't want to stay there. The Cullen's have done so much for me already… I can't keep leaning on them. I have been independent my entire life and then a couple of months with the Cullen's and I am like a little cry baby… no, I need to do this alone.
Bella hardened her resolve and pulled out her outfit. She put on a tiny thong that she had found in a little store near to her work. The thigh highs were next and Bella could feel her newfound muscles as she smoothed them up her legs.
Once she was dressed she put on her make up and she made her eyes dark and mysterious again with some black eyeliner.
She brushed her hair and decided to leave it loose. She stepped into the shoes and took a few moments to practice walking without wobbling all over the place.
A quick swipe of clear lip-gloss and she was as ready as she ever would be.
Bella looked in the mirror and hardly recognized herself. What she saw a beautiful and striking woman staring back at her. Her long legs covered by stockings that almost met the cheerleader black leather skirt. Her top was quite simple with the two thick cross over pieces that made up the front and the laces that held it all together. She needed some help in tightening the laces and as she was going to ask Edward for assistance her door opened and he stepped inside.
Bella felt her breath leave her. He looked magnificent. He was wearing a pair of soft black leather pants with a white dress shirt and black boots. He hadn't shaved and his hair looked like he had run his hands through it thoroughly. He saw her and his jaw dropped.
"Fuck me, Bella. You look absolutely amazing. Wow… just wow!"
"I could say the same thing. You look amazing." She suddenly felt shy and she quickly turned her back to him.
"Could you pull these a little tighter? I tried, but it's still too loose." She pulled her hair over her shoulder.
Bella felt Edward as he stood behind her. The heat from his body was washing over hers. He didn't say a word but he ran a hand up her back softly.
"Fucking hell Bella, you went out in this?" His voice was hoarse and low.
She tried to turn around but he held her in place by the laces that he pulled uncharacteristically tight.
"Y-yes. There is nothing wrong with this outfit, Edward! I was one of the more modestly dressed subs there!" She could feel a hot flush come up from her chest and neck. She didn't want to fight about this!
His hand slid around to her stomach that was exposed between her top and the skirt, which just skimmed her hips.
"Can you breathe?" Oh! Fuck! The voice.
"Um, yes. It's a little tight… but I can breathe." She whispered.
His hand moved over her hips rubbing gently. His other hand moved around and suddenly gripped a breast squeezing and then pinched her nipple hard.
Bella moaned, "Oh fuck!" She thought that she was going to faint. Her panties were wet as she felt her juices gush out of her. "Edward! Please!"
He leaned forward and kissed her shoulder and then he nipped her neck with his teeth. His lips brushed against her ear as he murmured, "Relax and enjoy the feeling of being restrained Isabella. Does it feel like bands around your breasts? Hmm? Does it feel like there are hands around your waist… holding you? Soon, my Isabella, soon it will be me restraining you. Tying you down to my table… keeping you from moving as I pay you back for being such a naughty girl last week. Remember I said to you that you would do well to remember that I have a good memory? Well, tonight and tomorrow you will realize that I have a very good memory. Now shall we go and greet out guests?"
He stepped back and Bella almost fell. Her eyes shot up to meet his. The evil little fucker! He was going to torture her to death – that was his punishment!
He put out his hand to steady her and she glared at the smirk on his face and his eyebrow rose in provocation.
"Something you want to say, Love?"
Yes! You are a little pussy tease – and I am about to cum just by the sound of your voice and a nipple squeeze! Fuck I am easy.
Bella looked up at him through her lashes, "No Edward. Shall we?"
He chuckled and settled his hand around her hip. "Come on."
They walked down the stairs and Bella heard someone talking. She blushed and felt uncomfortable, "Has everyone arrived already? Am I late?"
Edward stopped two steps down from her so that he was eye to eye with her. He took her hands in his as green eyes met brown. "This is about you and me. Jazz, Alice, Garret and Kate are here to witness this commitment that we are making to each other, but essentially it is just you and I, Love. Now, you are going to be fine. A deep breath, good! Kiss?" Bella nodded quickly, "Yes please".
He could feel the slight tremble of her hands and he leaned in and kissed her deeply. As he pulled away, he said quietly, "I have never loved you more than I do right now, Baby."
Bella felt the grin break out on her face.
"There's my girl. Come on."
They walked into the kitchen where everyone had gathered. Bella was standing slightly behind Edward, as she was suddenly shy of Jasper and Garrett seeing her.
Jasper and Garrett were dressed similar to Edward, except that Jasper was wearing a pair of black jeans with his cowboy boots and a black shirt and Garret was wearing a pair of black dress pants with a white shirt and black dress shoes.
"Hey there Darlin'." Bella smiled as Jasper caught sight of her.
He moved forward and pulled her into his arms, "Fuck it Edward. I'm just greeting my little sister! Let go of her, man!"
Bella laughed as he picked her up in a great hug. "Hi Jazz. I have missed you." She said as she looked at him. She saw that his smile didn't quite reach his eyes.
Bella was about to say something to him but he shook his head minutely, "Not now, Darlin'." He whispered in her ear before releasing her.
She squeezed his shoulder and turned and greeted Garrett. He smiled at her, "You look beautiful Bella. Am I forgiven for last weekend yet?"
Bella blushed and rolled her eyes at him, "Yes you are." She kissed his cheek.
Kate and Alice were standing to one side. Bella walked over to Alice and hugged her tightly. "Are you ready?" Alice asked softly.
Bella nodded. "Twister, are you and Jazz talking?" she whispered. Alice smiled sadly at her "Later... Promise"
Kate smiled at her, "You look beautiful, Bella."
"Thanks Kate, you and Alice look incredible"
And they did. Alice was wearing a white bustier with black laces up the front. She had a white skirt that was slit on either side of her hips. She was wearing black thigh high boots to complete her outfit.
Bella noticed that she wore a thick black leather chocker around her neck.
Kate was dressed in suspender belt and stockings with a purple wrap skirt that just skimmed the tops of her stockings. She wore a purple bra underneath a shear purple blouse. She was wearing a gold chocker with a black onyx heart in the centre.
Bella returned to Edward's side. He put his hand on the small of her back.
"Are you ready?"
Bella nodded at him.
They led the way to the den. Edward walked over to the music room and opened the inter-leading doors. Bella gasped, "Edward…" she whispered and walked forward.
The music room was lit with hundreds of fairy lights and candles. There were two large standing vases that were overflowing with white Calla Lilies and Roses and trailing Ivy at the edge of the platform.
Edward turned to her and held out his hand, "Shall we?"
Bella put her hand into his and smiled up at him, "I'm ready."
Jasper and Alice stood to Bella's left. She noticed that Alice stood to one side behind Jasper. Garrett stood in front of Bella and Edward with Kate to Edward's right.
Garrett looked at Bella and Edward.
"Edward, you have expressed your wish that Isabella become your submissive. You have also asked that we be here to witness your declaration and Isabella's response. Is this what you wish Edward?"
Edward smiled down at Bella, "Very much so, yes."
"Isabella is this your wish?"
Bella felt her heart begin to race, "With all my heart, yes."
"Okay then, Edward would you please declare your intentions to Isabella?"
Edward turned to face Bella and took both her hands in his. His eyes were burning green orbs that burned into her eyes. He looked at her with an intensity that took Bella's breath away.
"You are so very beautiful, Isabella. You are beautiful inside and out. You control our relationship. Your comfort and happiness is my priority. I am so very proud of you."
Edward turned and took something from Kate.
"Isabella, kneel in your submissive position."
Jasper came forward and helped Bella onto her knees. She slipped off her shoes and sat on her heels. She put her hands into her lap and bowed her head.
Edward put his hand on her head and gently stroked her hair. "Isabella,I give you this collar as a symbol of my ownership and my domination. I pledge to love you, stretch your limits, keep you safe and offer you the discipline and affection that you need. Thank you for accepting this collar. Wear it with pride and know that your Master is proud to call you his submissive."
The collar that he placed around her neck was not the one that he had given her before. This one was a black thong chocker with a big engraved silver heart in the centre. Bella was filled with love and pride as she felt the metal touch her throat.
"Isabella, would you like to commit your submission to Edward?" Garrett's voice brought her to the present.
She clasped Edward's hands in her own, "I love you, Master. Every moment of every day I feel complete because you are in my life. You bring out the best in me. You make me want to do better all the time. Master, I humbly accept this collar as a symbol of your ownership of me. To you I pledge my love, my obedience and my submission. I know that, as your property and your submissive, I will be looked after and tended to with the utmost care. I know that I will receive both the affection and the discipline that I require. In return, I offer to you the gift of myself. Thank you for allowing me to serve you."
She leaned forward and kissed the top of one boot and then the other. She then kissed each of his hands. She sat back into her original position with her head bowed and her hands on her lap with her eyes on the ground.
"Edward and Isabella, I have printed out two copies of your rules, and I have included the words that you have just spoken to each other. This is why I asked you for your vows to be given to me. Please come forward and sign your contract. Let it serve to remind you each day of your love and commitment to each other."
Edward took Bella's hand in his and helped her to her feet. She noticed a small desk on one side of the room for the first time.
Edward leaned forward and signed both copies of their contract and when he handed the pen to Bella gasped at the electricity that stung her at his touch. She glanced up at him quickly and saw the surprise flash across his face. He raised an eyebrow and smiled at her, "Interesting..." she smiled back at him and signed both copies.
"You may now kiss your submissive – again!"
Everybody began to laugh as Edward leaned down and in true Hollywood style bent Bella over his one arm as he kissed her soundly. Bella clung to his shirt and wrapped her free arm around his neck.
As he stood her on her feet again, she pinched his abs, "You almost made me fall!"
He just laughed at her. She quickly put her shoes on again and Jasper and Garrett extinguished the candles as Edward led the ladies into the dining room.
Edward opened a bottle of champagne and poured a half a glass for everyone. Alice threw her arms around her friend, "I am so very happy for you Bella. Your words were such a great help and inspiration to me. Thank you." Bella pulled back and looked at her.
For the first time in almost a week, Alice had some light in her eyes.
"I am so pleased!"
Edward held up his glass, "I would like to toast the most wonderful woman in the world - my Baby, Isabella!"
Bella blushed and smiled. Everyone sat down. Edward and Jasper then served their meal. Bella looked at Alice in shock, "Why are they serving us?"
Kate smiled and explained that it was a tradition that Garrett had begun and both Jasper and now Edward had decided to follow it.
Dinner was wonderful. Maggie had kept the meal simple with a roast leg of lamb, roast root vegetables and roast potatoes.
Dessert was an array of different cheeses with crackers and fruit.
By nine o'clock, Bella and Edward were saying goodbye to their guests.
Edward had made plans to meet up with his family for a lunch at Alice and Jaspers house on Sunday.
Edward set the alarm and turned to Bella.
"Playroom Isabella, in position on the floor, do not bother getting undressed. Go now!"
Bella turned and ran up the stairs. She got to the playroom door and of course if was open and ready.
Edward had obviously been up and turned the temperature up slightly as it was comfortably warm. The lighting was low. Bella's eyes fell on the cushion of the floor and she quickly knelt down. Because she had kept her shoes on, she couldn't really rest her butt on her heels so she parted her legs and kept her body upright. She clasped her hands behind her back and bowed her head.
Edward didn't' waste time in making the house secure. He quickly made his was to the bedroom and discarded his shirt, boots and socks.
Edward almost ran up the stairs and when he stood in the doorway of the playroom he felt his cock begin to leek pre-cum as he took in the sight of Isabella kneeling on the floor with his collar around her neck.
He moved forward slowly until he stood in front of her. He heard her breath catch and smiled. Bella had told him during one of their phone conversations how she found his bare feet sexy. He had laughed at her grumbling that she wanted to attack him every time she caught sight of his feet.
"Isabella I want you to pleasure me with your mouth and your hands."
Bella didn't hesitate as she quickly undid his pants and pushed them down his thighs. She took his length in her hands and slid him into her mouth.
Edward hissed. FUCK! I'm not going to last! He thought as she swirled her tongue around his head and flicked it over the little slit.
"Suck my cock, Isabella!" He ordered.
Bella moaned at the sound of his voice and relaxed her throat as she created a vacuum in her mouth and sucked him in as deep as she could.
Edward couldn't resist threading his fingers into her hair and he began to rock against her mouth.
Bella slid her hand down to his balls and she rolled them in her fingers. She was bracing herself with her other hand on his hip.
"Hold still, I want to fuck your mouth. That's it… fuck, you are good. Yeah… that's it, Baby; take me deeper down your throat. Hum against my cock… oh god! Just like that… I'm gonna cum, swallow it all… Aaaagh!"
He could feel his balls tighten as he shot his cum down her throat. Bella swallowed greedily. She was almost suckling on his dick, frantic not to spill a drop.
She was panting when she finished and she felt a slight misting of sweat on her face. Her hair felt heavy and damp against her skin.
Bella was uncomfortable in her kneeling position and her thigh muscles were screaming for relief. She tried to adjust her position slightly without giving Edward reason to be displeased with her.
Edward took his pants off and moved away to the cupboards. He took out what he wanted to use.
"Isabella get undressed and come here."
Bella unsteadily got up onto her feet. She took her shoes off and moaned at the comfort of having the stilettos off. She rolled her thigh highs off and slipped her panties and skirt down. She bit her lip as she tried to take the top off.
Edward had put a double knot in the back and she couldn't undo it. She began to panic. Her hair was making her hot and she felt the damp tendrils around her face as she turned this way and that to undo the laces.
Edward watched her with a smile. He hadn't told her not to speak but so far she hadn't used her voice. He wanted to see if she would ask for his help or would she continue to struggle by herself.
Bella let her breath out noisily. She was getting irritated, hot and bothered. She felt as if she couldn't get enough air into her lungs and she was impatient to get onto the table for whatever her Master had planned. Next time I am getting front fastening buttons or a fucking zip – fuck this!
Finally she couldn't take it anymore, she looked at Edward, with a soft 'fuck' that she didn't mean to utter, she sighed, "Master… I can't…. I need… help?" The words came out like a question.
"Come here Isabella" he made sure not to smile. She HAD to learn that he WAS her Master and that HE would take care of her and she needed to stop being so stubborn and learn to ask for help.
She walked quickly to his side and began to turn her back to him but he held her still by gripping her hips.
She was looking down and he could see that she was uncomfortable and she was over heating as well.
She was biting her lip. So fucking cute!
He shook his head slightly to clear it, he had to stay in the game…
"Isabella – look at me." Her eyes flew up to his.
"What should you be saying to me round about now?" She looked at him confused and shook her head. He sighed and lightly tapped her hip. "Think! What are you feeling? You will answer me."
She ran her tongue over her lip and bit it, "Um I'm… um, very hot and uncomfortable… Master, I am thirsty… my hair is bothering me and making me too hot. MASTER!" She shouted the last word as he swiftly turned her around and spanked her three times with his bare hand.
"WHAT. DO. YOU. NEED. TO. SAY?" He was annoyed with her. FUCK! She should be safe wording! Had she forgotten again? SHIT!
She was staring at him and he could see her grasping her hands nervously. "We are going to keep this up all night, Isabella, THINK! WHAT DO YOU NEED TO FUCKING SAY, ISABELLA?"
Suddenly he saw her face light up as she caught on and she squealed as he spanked her again, "Isabella! Say it!"
"Okay, YELLOW for fuck sake! Yellow!" she was scowling at him now and she put a hand up to try and rub her sore behind. Edward had to remind himself that she was out of practice and he needed to have patience.
He held her gaze steadily as he slid his hands down her arms to capture her hands, "Uh ha Isabella, no touching. Now, you called yellow, but you should have called Red because you are in danger of dehydrating right now aren't you?"
She sighed and nodded.
"Turn around Little Girl." She turned quickly and he swept her hair to one side and he quickly untied her laces and helped her to pull the offending garment off. Her body was sweaty and slick and the leather didn't make it easy but Edward pulled it up and Bella threw it across the room with a scowl.
Edward tapped her ass twice again, softer this time. "Pick up your clothes and fold them and place them on the chair, Isabella!"
She wanted to stamp her foot in frustration; this was so not the way she saw the evening turning out! She didn't need lessons, for fuck sakes! She wanted to play! Her inner voice quietly reminded her that this was part of this lifestyle, instruction and correction by her Master. Her 'Master' the word made Bella smile and she reached up to touch her collar.
She returned to stand in front of Edward and he was holding out a bottle of water. Thank you sweet baby Buddha!
She almost reached out for it but remembered not to. She stood before Edward with her legs shoulder width apart and her hands behind her back. Her head was bowed and her eyes were downcast.
"Are you thirsty Isabella?" her Master asked her and she shivered from the sound of his voice.
She kept silent.
"Whenever I ask you a question tonight, you will answer me. Do you understand?"
"Yes Master."
"Now, are you thirsty?"
"Yes Master" she whispered.
"Drink now, Little Girl." Edward murmured and handed her the bottle.
Bella drank until she had to take a breath. She felt some of the water run down her chin and throat and down her chest. It felt deliciously cool against her fevered skin.
Edward looked at her with a frown. When she took a breath he took the water away from her. "Enough Isabella." He said.
She wanted to protest but one look at his dark eyes and she was silent.
He walked around her and pulled her hair up and tied it with elastic into a messy bun. Bella was so grateful to feel the air against her clammy skin that she moaned.
Bella took deep breaths and felt herself calm down.
Edward's voice roused her, "Get on the table Isabella. Face upwards and raise your arms above your head."
Bella could feel her juices running down her thigh. She hadn't even realized that she was so aroused. Bella lied down and immediately put her arms above her head.
"Feet together on the table, good, shoulder width apart, Isabella. Now let your thighs drop down on either side."
She felt embarrassed suddenly to be so open and so exposed. She looked up at him in alarm.
"Do not hesitate, Isabella" he said and gave her a smack on her thigh. She dropped them immediately.
"I am giving you a refresher course tonight. Trust. Obey. Submit. Safe word. Honor. Love. Discipline. Care. Respect. Remember these words. "
As he spoke to her Edward was winding rope around her legs from her ankle to her thighs. He attached the ends to the rings on the edge of the table.
He took care not to touch her in an intimate way. He could see her cream leaking out of her. Her thighs were coated and her clit was swollen and stood almost erect. He was certain that if he were to touch it she would cum. His cock was pulsing with his own arousal. He finished with her legs and moved up to her wrists.
Instead of binding them together as he had done in the past, he attached each wrist to ropes on either side of the table stretching her out. Bella arched her back to release the tension in her muscles.
"You've been faithful in doing your exercises I see. You're body is more defined and toned. You are so very beautiful, Isabella. What is your safe word?"
"Green Master" she said and licked her lips.
"Are you still thirsty?"
"A little."
"Would you like something to appease your thirst?" he brushed a tendril of hair away from her face.
"If it pleases you Master." She said.
He smiled at her, "Very good, Little Girl."
He moved away and she followed his movement covertly. He picked up an ice bucket and walked back to her. "This should cool you down. Now, you may vocalize. But I want to try something else as well." He picked up a blindfold that she hadn't noticed on the table next to her.
He attached the blindfold and leaned down to her ear. "Word?"
"Green, Master." She whispered.
He dipped his hand into the ice bucket and she heard the ice blocks move as he picked them up. She tensed and opened her mouth slightly anticipating taking one into her mouth but she gasped as she felt drops of icy water drip onto her cheek.
"Aaaagh!" she moved her head in anticipation of the next drops but this time they landed on her chest.
"Please! Please Master!" she pleaded as she felt a wet and icy finger brush against one and then the other nipple.
"You nipples are also hot, Isabella. Let me cool those down first."
Her back arched off the table as she felt an ice block slide across her breast. This time he didn't touch her nipples. He just moved the ice block in little circles around her breasts. Bella's nipples were hard and began to ache.
"Master, please touch me!" she was frustrated beyond anything she had endured before.
She felt a sharp pinch on her nipple, "Patience!" he said sharply.
Bella forced herself to relax behind her blindfold. She licked her lips again. Suddenly she felt an ice block brush against her lips. Her tongue darted out to lick the moisture. Edward's fingers were holding the ice against her mouth and Bella opened her mouth wider and sucked his fingers into her mouth.
She heard his sharp intake of breath as her hot tongue flicked against his thumb and forefinger.
"Fuck, Little Girl, that feels so good."
Bella hummed in agreement as she swallowed the melted water. Edward reached down and pinched her other nipple, "Open your mouth."
She immediately obeyed and his fingers slid out of her mouth leaving the ice block to melt on her tongue.
"Good girl. Now we are going to play a little game. I want you to recite the words that I told you to remember. If you get a word right, I will reward you, but if you get it wrong we will start again and I will punish you. Are you ready?"
"Yes Master."
He picked up a feather and ran it down her torso.
"You may begin Isabella"
What the fuck were the words? Bella couldn't think of anything but his hands and the throbbing hard cock that stood to attention in line with her face. Words! Words! Sexy feet? Feathers? She groaned to herself – she was never getting laid.
"Um, Honor?"
Edward smirked to himself; he knew that she hadn't really been listening to him.
"Good. How would you like me to touch you?"
"I want you to fuck me Master!" Bella's voice sounded desperate.
Edward burst out laughing, "Nice try, Baby, but not yet. Last chance and then I will do what I want to… One… Two
"My nipples! Please touch them properly" she said loudly.
"Properly? Do you mean like this?" Edward asked and she could hear the amusement in his voice. His hands reached down to her breasts and he squeezed them both. Bella moaned with pleasure. Edward took his hands away and she hissed in frustration.
"What are the words, Isabella?" she felt another piece of ice on her stomach. This time he didn't use his fingers to hold it in place. It began to melt in her belly button.
"Fuck!" She hissed and she immediately felt the sting of his hand as he spanked her inner thigh.
"Wrong!" he said with glee.
"But I…" she began to protest.
"WORDS only!" he admonished her sternly.
Edward ran his fingers up the inside of her thigh to the junction and then he lightly tapped his fingers against her core. Bella was almost mindless with need. He used one finger and lightly drew it up her exposed core.
Bella bit her lip as she tried to remember what he had said and ignored her aching centre.
"Obey. Trust. Submit. Safe word…. um, Love. Care… um…. respect." she licked her lip.
"Very, very good. Now you have earned a nice reward. What do you want, Isabella?"
She blushed, dare she? Oh fuck it! Why not?
"A butt plug, Master"
Edward's head was swimming. He moved his hand upwards to her stomach and displaced the water that had pooled in her belly button. It ran down her sides and she wriggled.
"Hmmm. You like that, hey? What size have you been using?"
"Um, the - the blue one, Master. The largest size that you gave me."
Her voice was stronger and Edward could see her blush recede. She was learning to vocalize well.
He moved to a drawer and pulled out the largest size butt plug that he had given her. He quickly lubed it a little and moved back to her side. Her breathing had picked up and her nipples were rock hard, just like his cock, which was painful and throbbing.
He ran the plug up her slit, and Bella bucked against it. "No, Isabella! Not yet!"
She bit her lip to stop herself from swearing at him.
Edward repeated his action. Coating the plug and his fingers. She was almost flowing! "Fuck, girl, you are so wet! Your pussy is clenching at my finger like a hungry little mouth." He had inserted a finger and felt her muscles clench around it.
"Don't cum Isabella! I have not given you permission to cum yet! You still have a word to remember."
Slowly Edward pushed the finger that had been inside her into her ass. Bella bucked against his hand, trying to push herself against his finger. He pinched her thigh. "Stay still!"
She was moving her head from side to side.
Slowly Edward inserted a second finger. "You have been using your plug Isabella! Good girl."
He removed his fingers and inserted the plug slowly. Bella let out a long moan, "Oh! Yesssss!"
Edward knew she was very close, "What is the last word Isabella? Tell me and I will let you cum. Do you want to cum? Hmmm?"
"Oh please! Oh please, Master, please". She was whimpering and she didn't care.
He pinched her on her outer pussy lips. "Stop whimpering! What is the last word?"
Bella could hardly remember her last name never mind the words. Her mind raced and she forced herself to ignore the fullness in her ass. She wanted him there!
Trust. Obey. Submit. Safe word. Honor. Love. Discipline. Care….
Over and over she recited the words silently…then she gasped,
'DISCIPLINE!" she shouted out triumphantly.
Edward was grinning. She was absolutely exquisite!
"Very, very good my Little Girl. Now what does my little submissive want as a reward?"
Bella took a deep breath, it was now or never – "I want you to take me there…"
"Vocalize Isabella. What do you want?"
The time for being modest was over, Bella realized, so she took a calming breath and opened her mouth.
"Master, please fuck my ass!"
Edward didn't move. "Isabella? Are you sure?"
"Yes Master, very sure." Her voice was calm and strong.
Edward removed her blindfold. Bella blinked for a few minutes until she could focus on Edward's face.
"Tell me again." He whispered.
Bella didn't blink and her gaze didn't waiver.
"Master, please fuck my ass and let me cum. I want this. I need this. Please."
Edward moved faster that he thought possible. He quickly undid her ropes on her arms and her legs. He ordered her to lay still as her massaged her limbs and stretched them out. He left the butt plug inside her and Bella tried to rub her legs together to find some friction, but Edward smacked her on her hip.
"No! Isabella, if you do that again, I won't continue. At all! Do you understand?"
"Yes Master. I'm sorry."
He picked her up off the table and moved over to the bed. He laid her down on her side.
He pulled the pillows down and ordered her to lie on them so that her ass was sticking up.
"Keep your legs open." He ordered her as he moved away for a moment.
He returned with a tube of lubricant, a condom and a vibrator.
"Look at me, Isabella. I want you to watch me." He said softly.
She turned to look up at him as he knelt next to her. His cock looked huge and for a moment she was nervous.
Then she remembered his words. Her words. "Trust. Love. Respect. Discipline. Honor. Safe word. Submit. Care." She whispered to herself.
Edward smiled down at her. "Exactly my Love."
Her nerves were gone. Edward tore the condom open and rolled it down over his cock. He poured some lube into his hand and spread it down his length.
"Word?"
"Green"
His eyes were almost black with lust.
He picked up the vibrator and moved behind her.
Edward pulled the plug almost all the way out before pumping it inside her as far as he could.
"Master!"
He pulled it right out and Bella felt the loss of it.
Suddenly she felt the tip of his cock against her little hole. His hand moved around her and he cupped her pussy and gave it a squeeze as he pushed himself inside.
Bella grunted at the feeling "Talk to me Isabella! Guide me!"
His voice was almost unrecognizable.
"More! I need more!" Oh! Fuck! The sensation was unbelievable. Edward knew he would not last long. She was so hot, so tight, too much. Too much!
"Please Master. Please I want the vibrator. Please."
Edward pushed himself in a little more. "Just wait. Just wait."
He pushed in more of his cock and Bella started panting. She felt alive. She felt on fire. She could feel the film of sweat coating her body and his.
He was all in. Edward was screaming inside to move. He wanted to pound into her. He shook off the thought and turned the vibrator on.
Bella lifted her hips slightly moving back against him. Edward groaned into her back, "Fuuuck! That feels incredible. Hold still."
He positioned the vibrator at her entrance and slid it inside her. "Move! Please Master! Fucking move!" she needed the release that she sensed was just out of her reach.
Edward pulled back as he pushed the vibrator deep inside her. He pushed back in and pulled the vibrator out slightly.
Bella was whimpering, uttering sounds, words. "Yes. Yes. Aaaagh. Fuck me. Fuck me. Please."
Edward began to move in a gentle rhythm. He could feel the soft vibrations of the vibrator as he moved it in and out of her.
Bella felt her muscles tighten. "Master…"
"Cum for me Isabella. Cum for your Master. NOW!"
He pulled out and then pounded into her and he did the same with the vibrator. He knew he had hit her G spot and Bella let out a scream and her entire body was shaking and bucking.
Edward pumped into her again and then he came with a shout "ISABELLA!"
Bella was cumming again as she felt his cum release into his condom.
Edward pulled out the vibrator but kept moving inside her as she came down. She was incoherent. She couldn't think. She heard her voice saying "Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh." but she couldn't stop.
Suddenly she was laughing and crying and shaking. Edward pulled out of her and discarded the condom into the bin next to the bed and then he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her back against his chest on her side.
He held her for long moments as she cried.
Bella slowly became aware of her surroundings as Edward picked her up and carried her into the shower. He placed her on the shower seat and turned all the jets on.
Bella felt the hot water pounding over her and she opened her eyes. Edward was washing himself quickly and then he was in front of her kneeling at her feet.
He had a loofah in his hand and he began to wash her from her feet up her legs, her thighs. He used a hand held jet and gently washed between her legs. His hands were gentle and firm. Over her stomach and her breasts. Her hands, arms, neck.
Edward pulled her to her feet and turned her to face the wall and began on her shoulder blades, down the curve of her spine. He was incredibly gentle as he spread her cheeks and washed her where he had been.
Edward finished off going down her thighs and the backs of her knees. Edward stood up and shampooed and conditioned her hair.
He pulled her against his body and let the water cascade down her front.
"What is your word Baby?"
"Green Master." She murmured.
Edward switched the water off and wrapped Bella in a giant towel. He quickly dried himself and pulled on a robe. He dried her carefully and gently and pulled one of the plush robes around her.
He wrapped a towel around her head and picked her up bridal style and carried her downstairs into his bedroom.
Edward sat her in one of the plush armchairs in his room. He retrieved her brush and began to gently brush her hair. He knew that it would stay wet for ages because it was so long and thick and so he turned the hair dryer on. Bella was almost asleep in the chair. She hadn't had a coherent thought since Edward had pushed himself inside her. She had never felt this way. She wanted him to never stop, she was almost afraid of the way she felt. She was out of control. She had heard herself laughing and then crying but she had no memory of why she had done those things.
At last Edward was satisfied that her hair was dry enough. He ran his fingers through it and gently massaged her scalp.
She moaned, acknowledging him for the first time since the playroom. He wasn't worried, he had checked her pupils and breathing and he knew that she had gone into 'sub-space'. He would explain it to her tomorrow.
He untied her robe and picked her up. Edward gently laid her in his bed. Bella turned on to her stomach and within minutes she was sleeping.
A/N: A really big THANK YOU to Fiorella for making this chapter so much better!
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