Author's note; Many thanks to those of you who reviewed the previous chapter. A thank you also to those of you who have stumbled across this story and have honoured me, by putting this story on their Favourities/Story Alerts Lists. This chapter is Edward's POV about the weekend that he and Bella spent together, including a little more of their time together not covered in the previous chapter. Enjoy.

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Pillow Talk

Everything and more

EPOV

The weekend with Bella was everything that I hoped it would be. I have to admit that when I went to the airport to collect Bella, Emmett and Rose, my stomach was in knots. We hadn't seen each other for a while and even though we talked on the phone every night, it's never the same as facing each other.

As soon as I saw her in the crowd, I realised that my concerns had been a waste of time. Her face lit up when she saw me. She looked a little surprised. Emmett must have kept it quiet that I was going to be there. As she wrapped her arms around me and rested her head on my chest, I knew that everything she had said in our conversations, was manifested in that one embrace. I felt my hopes rise that she would decide to move to Chicago sooner rather than later. Holding her close, felt amazing. I knew I was going to find it hard to let her go back to New York after her visit.

After we dropped Emmett and Rose off, the silence in the car was deafening. Sometimes silence is a good thing. Bella seemed to need time to process everything. I had already decided that I would show her some of the city before meeting up with Emmett and Rose later for a meal.

When we arrived at the apartment, my nerves got the better of me. I had trouble getting the damn key in the door! I felt like such an idiot; like I was spending the night with her, for the first time or something. I suppose that's when I realised how much she meant to me and how important the weekend was for both of us.

What if she didn't like the place? I'd spent the morning before going to the airport, tidying up and making sure that there were clean sheets on the bed and made room in the chest of drawers and wardrobe for her things. The place never seemed to get messy these days; I spent very little time in it. Most of my time was spent at the hospital. I was actually looking forward to sharing the place with Bella. I was sure that it would feel more like home with her staying.

But my worries were blown away by her simple statement that she loved it. Her words set me free from any further doubt. Bella is not the kind of woman to say something just for the sake of it. Everything she says, is thought about and said with sincerity.

The moment we kissed, I fell in love with her all over again.

I was relieved when she took control. I had decided that I would just let the whole weekend be about her. Everything at her speed and whatever she wanted, I would give her. I didn't want anything to mess it up.

She was amazing. We held nothing back from each other. That included me telling her, that I loved her. It felt like the right time to say it. I couldn't hold it in any longer. I was sure that my heart missed a beat, waiting to hear her response. And it was exactly what I had hoped to hear; she loved me too.

Everything seemed to shift to a new level between us. My confidence in everything that I was doing, returned ten fold. When we were ready to leave, I couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. How had I got so lucky. One visit to New York and my whole life changed!

On the way to the restaurant I took the long way round, so that she would see some of the sights. As much as New York had it's own charm, Chicago was my home and would hopefully, soon be Bella's too.

Our evening with Emmett and Rose, went well. I must admit that I would have preferred to stay in and order food to be delivered, so that I wouldn't have to share her with anyone. But Bella needed to spend some time with Rose, before she went back to New York. Bella and Rose's friendship runs deep and there was no way that I was going to deny them some time together. I must admit, it was good to see Emmett so relaxed and happy. The impact that Rose had already had on him in such a short time, was amazing. From what Rose said, she was already taking steps to decorate a few rooms in the house. I never thought about how important it is for women to do this. My apartment had always been just how I liked it. But now, I would be only too happy for Bella to add her personality to it.

That idea was confirmed, when she said the words I wanted to hear. She had decided to move to Chicago. I was pleased that it had taken her just a few hours to make up her mind. All that remained was for a date to be fixed. I would just have to be patient. She would need to talk to Alice about the arrangements for them to move here. I was sure that Alice was doing the right thing. Jasper said to me, that the time he spent with her had gone well.

He had never talked about previous relationships with me before. The fact that he spoke so openly about Alice and how much he thought of her, made me realise what kind of affect she had had on him. I felt sure that once Alice had moved to Chicago and they spent more time together, he would be asking her to move in with him soon enough. I'm pleased for my brother. Dad and I have worried about him for a while now. Alice seems to be just the kind of woman to help him settle. Their personalities complimented each other. We would all, finally, be happy.

As promised, Saturday morning, I took Bella to the zoo. We spent most of the time watching the elephants, naturally. I must admit, the new calf was adorable and so was Bella's face as she watched the latest addition walk around on slightly shaky legs and a distinct lack of direction. Bella pointed out to me how the mother never lost sight of her baby and how the rest of the herd helped to look after the baby as well. I could see why she loved them so much. I also realised then, that Bella would, one day, be a wonderful mother. Her capacity to love and care for others was something not lost on me.

When we got back to the apartment we had a few hours spare. Of course, we didn't waste what little time we had left, to spend with each other. The couch got a pretty good work out. I always knew there was a reason behind me buying such a beast of a couch. I would never be able to sit on it again without smiling to myself.

We finally arrived at the restaurant and it was everything that I hoped it would be for Bella. We both ate well, leaving only empty plates and bowls. The whole day had been a success.

After breakfast in bed Sunday morning, neither of us willing to end our time together, all too soon it was time to take Bella to the airport. Rose wanted to be there to say goodbye to her but Bella insisted that she stay at home so that Bella would not become a 'blubbering wreck' saying goodbye. We both managed to keep it together as we hugged each other. I reassured her that I would ring her every evening and she promised to begin the chore of packing, once she had organised a date for her belongings to be shipped. She instructed me to leave as soon as the flight was called. This was not goodbye forever. It was very much a 'see you soon' parting.

As I made my way back to the car, Emmett rang me. His initial questions were based on how well the weekend had gone for Bella and me. I knew there was something else that was bothering him.

"Come on, Emmett. Get to the point." I chided him.

"Edward." He began, "Please don't jump to any conclusions about this but Rose shared something with me that I thought was important enough to tell you."

"Okay, Emmett. What's up?" My stomach churned for some unknown reason as I waited for him to continue.

"Rose told me that a man, who Bella had a bad experience with, may well be spending time, at the weekends, drinking at the bar where Bella works. We have no idea if he is the same person. Only Bella would be able to say. Apparently, the bar staff and Johnny, have said that they will look out for her. I thought you should be aware, Edward." I took a moment to process what he'd said.

"Knowing how independent Bella is, she would not be happy if I interfered." I said, slowly, almost to myself.

"But if you just turned up unannounced for the weekend, she wouldn't send you away, would she?" Emmett had read my mind. I sat in the car, staring at nothing in particular, out of the front windscreen.

"I was just thinking along the same lines, Emmett. Thanks for that. I'll organise to get down there Friday and surprise her. A part of me wishes that you'd said something earlier but thinking logically, that would probably have ruined the weekend." I admitted.

"Exactly, Edward. Just take care when you get there, okay? Don't go in, all guns a blazing. With any luck, it will turn out that it's not the same man." He breathed.

"And if it is, I will deal with him." I stated clearly.

"I have no doubt about that, Edward. Speak to you soon."

"Yes, Emmett. Soon." The sooner Bella moved to Chicago, the better.

The weekend could not arrive fast enough now.

End of Chapter

Author's note; We will leave Edward for now. The next chapter will be Bella's arrival back in New York and she and Alice getting back to work at the bar. In the meantime you know what you want to do. Review!! Take care.