Note: Sorry it took so long to update. I had work, holiday stress and family time and an end of a friendship and my computer had a spyware issue, you name it, I had it, lol. Anyway, enjoy! ;)
I sat on Bella's squeaky, crème colored, hand me down couch as I took in everything she had just told me.
I couldn't believe the life she had led in such a short time, what little fun she must have had growing up and the lack of trust in people she must have because of it. It suddenly all made since, the mystery behind the brown eyed angel was solved.
The couch sunk in on the side as Bella took a spot next to me.
"Where could he be?" She stressed, biting her lower lip and taping one of her stilettos against the faded carpet.
My eyes locked on Bella's overcoat as it started to open up more and more with every tap her foot. She was wearing a pretty short skirt and it was rising higher and higher with every move of her nervous foot.
If she didn't stop soon I would be able to see her underwear and my control would be out the door. I was already picturing her riding me on the squeaky sofa, her perky breast bouncing in my face while she wore her killer pumps.
I had to shake the images from my head.
I placed a hand on her jumpy knee, causing her foot actions to come to a halt.
She turned towards me questionably.
"He?" I asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yes, he. I asked a girlfriend of mine if she could watch Maggie but she's busy so, I had to go with plan b and I asked this guy who lives down the road. He has his own kids around Maggie's age and knows a thing or two about kids." She explained.
I don't like that Maggie's babysitter is a he, I don't like that he isn't Bella's first pick either, as if there is something more to it that she isn't telling me.
"Bella you didn't promise this guy a free lap dance or something, right?"
She shot my daggers, suddenly looking offended I would think such a thing and got up and walked to the farthest side of the room.
I was on my feet in a couple of seconds trailing after her. It was amazing how whipped I was.
Bella stood with her back to me, looking out the living room window.
I want to protect Bella; she seemed too sweet and pure to be corrupted by today's world. I want to keep her safe and be there for her, however she needed me.
I just want her to need me.
"I'm sorry Bella; I didn't mean it as if you were cheap. You're not, I know you're not. You're a beautiful, smart, caring woman and I just don't want to see you get taken advantage of." I said, gently placing a hand on the back of her shoulder in comfort.
Bella tense at first and then relaxed letting out a sigh.
"A date." She mumbled to herself.
"What?"
"A date, he just wanted a date with me." She answered.
I grabbed a hold of her shoulder and spun her around to face me.
"Bella, do you even like him?" I asked, silently hoping she would say no.
Instead, she gave me a shrug.
"I don't know. I don't really know him. It's kind of hard to judge a person before you know them."
I gave a nod in response and lowered my hands from her shoulders down to my sides.
"It doesn't matter anyway; it doesn't look like he's coming. I guess I'm going to have to call work and tell them I can't come." She said disappointedly picking up her house to dial her work.
Suddenly an idea popped in my head, I grabbed the phone from Bella and ended the call.
"Hey, what are y…?"
"Bella, why don't I watch Maggie for you?"
"Edward, have you ever taken care of a child before?" She asked doubtful.
"Well, no, but I will pretty soon with my cousin's baby right? So this will be good practice." I claimed.
"What if something goes wrong?" Bella asked still unsure.
"Everything will be fine Bella. Maggie is asleep and all I have to do is keep an eye on her, it's a piece of cake."
"I don't know."
"If I have any questions or concerns I'll call you okay? Have a little faith Bella."
A slow smile spread across her face.
"And what do you get out of this?"
"I told you, experience and I get to help a friend in need."
Without saying a word, Bella walked over to me and leaned in, giving me a soft kiss on the cheek.
"Thanks friend." She said before heading out the door off to work.
"No problem, friend." I mutter to myself, feeling a little bittersweet.
I watched as Bella pulled out of the drive way, making sure she got out okay.
"What are you still doing here?" A little groggily voice said from across the room.
I looked over to find a pair of sleepy eyes, messy bed hair, a teddy bear and a bright pink pajama jumpsuit.
"Pink huh?"
Maggie's eyes widened in excitement.
"Uh huh, it's my favorite color."
"Oh yeah, mine's blue."
"Blue, ewe, blues a boys color." She said wrinkling her face in disgust.
"Yeah, so it is. What are you still doing up?" I challenged.
"Potty." She said rubbing her tired eyes.
My eyes widened.
"Oh god, I don't have to help you use the bathroom do I?" I asked alarmed.
"No, I can do it myself but… can, can you read me a story? I can't sleep without a story." Maggie claimed swinging her teddy bear in her arms.
"Yes, that I can do." I said with a smile.
