Rating: M

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer of Twilight fame, I don't claim any of it.

A/N… T and Amanda, you two have stuck it out with me to the bitter end and I am forever grateful.

I am having the most difficult time finishing up this story. There are only two more chapters after this and I'm not ready. Now I know why there are so many epic fan fics out there… it's just too damned hard to say goodbye.

CHAPTER 51

BELLA

I am a Stanford graduate. I can't believe I have made it. I fall back in my chair and thing about all that Edward and I have been through this past year with Jacob and Tanya and all their drama. Thankfully our holiday season was a quiet one. I really needed to focus on my studies and I'm very happy that Edward and his family supported my decision to keep it low key. It made it a whole lot easier to focus and to get me where I am today.

I sit at my desk admiring my diploma that Edward had framed for me already. I smile to myself thinking how thoughtful he is. I check my watch and glance at my T.V. ready for my first video-tutor session with Matt. I'm happy he had the time to tutor me in preparation for the Bar. I really need to ace this the first time out because this is a tough exam and I don't want to waste Matt's time nor mine by failing and having to take it a second time like so many often do. I'm startled at the tone the TV makes indicating an incoming call. I hit answer and we immediately begin. After my three hour session is over, I do the homework assignment that he gives me. This is how it goes for the next three weeks until exam day.

The bar exam takes three days and the closest location is in the City so I decide that it would be a good idea to stay at Rosalie's place during that time. Edward and I also decide that he should stay behind in Napa so that I can focus totally on the exam and not have to think about anything or anyone else. I love this man with all my heart and when he had Rebecca deliver mushroom ravioli's to Rosalie's house for her and I the second day of the exam, I nearly ran home to him in tears. I miss him so much and his goodness and consideration can't be matched.

So, I text him.

B: Ravioli? I love you do you know that?

E: Yes, and I love you too so shut up and study.

B: Ok. Goodnight. See you tomorrow. Thanks for the ravioli. Yum. Still love you tho.

E: You're welcome. Can't wait to hold you. Love you right back.

After I wake I grin that today is the last day of the exam. I quickly shower and pack my bag to put in the car since I will be driving home straight after the test. I head toward the kitchen, following the wonderful aroma of coffee and see that Rosalie has made eggs benedict. I love her because she knows that's my favorite. I just wish I could master the hollandaise.

"This is it Bella. After today you will be done. All that you have worked so hard for will be wrapped up after today. You will have nearly four months to screw around before the real world comes knocking. I guess as if it hasn't already, huh?" She says taking a sip of her coffee.

"You know, Bella. I haven't seen anyone brave what you have this year. You've been beaten, nearly raped, kidnapped, drugged, shot at." She smiles "and have also fallen in love. Then you finished college and earned your degree and now you are taking your Bar exam. I am in complete awe of you. It's surprising you aren't in the loony ward with everything you've endured. I have a new admiration and respect for you and I am honored to call you my best friend. Now, go ace that test today and I will see you this weekend, okay?" She gets up and hugs me and I wrap my arms around her tightly.

"Thanks, Rosalie. You and Alice have been nothing but supportive of me and have been there every step of the way. I love you both so much, do you know that?" I have to stop myself from crying. "And thanks for letting me crash here these three days. I really appreciate it and I want to say thanks by taking you and Emmett out. Let's get dressed up and go dancing. Hey, we should have the boys take us to Posto di Lea. We haven't been there in a long time and it is Edward's club so like, we might be able to get in." We both giggle as I head outside to my car.

"Okay, you set it up with Edward and I will see you this weekend. Good luck, Bella." Rosalie yells out the door as I drive away.

I feel my phone vibrate and see Alice has sent me a text.

A: Kick butt today, girl. Love you and I am thinking of you.

B: Thanks, A. Will see you this weekend. Let's do Posto di Lea Saturday.

A: *screams* yaaaaay.

As I drive to town I call Edward to set up Saturday night.

"Hey babe. You on your way to take the test?" He answers right away.

"Yes. Thank God it's almost over. I will see you tonight and I cannot wait. I need you baby, like in a bad way." I say, squirming in the driver's seat.

"You going to take the exam with an orgasm in your kitty, baby?" He chuckles.

"Hell yes. I feel like pulling over to take care of that too. Wanna watch? I can record it with my phone." I say teasing him.

"Fuck, Bella." I can hear the strain in his voice. "Stop that shit." I can hear him chuckling over the phone.

"Okay, I won't. But hey, the girls and I want to go out Saturday night. Will you take me on a date?" I ask knowing that he will. We haven't had much of the opportunity go actually go out on a date with the Tanya and Jacob thing over our heads for the past year.

"Absolutely. Where do you want to go?"

"Your place."

"Here?" He asks, sounding confused.

"No, silly, in the city. Posto di Lea's. We haven't ever been before as a couple and the girls and I love that place, so will you take me?"

"Sure." Edward says sounding unsure.

"Edward, if you don't want to, then we don't need to go. We can just stay home."

"No. Let's go. I would love to take you there. She's not around anymore, so yeah. Let's do it." He says sounding more excited.

"Just remember, baby, it's only her name on the sign and nothing else, right? You inspired it, you designed it and you financed it. It's only a neon sign."

"Bella, no wonder you're a lawyer. You are good at this shit. Okay, go take that test and can't wait to see you tonight. It will all be over finally. Let me know when you are on your way so I can prepare a special dinner for us, okay? Good luck, babe. I love you." He says sweetly.

"I love you too baby. See you tonight." I say, hanging up my phone and hit the gas to get this over with.

I am in my seat by 8:20 a.m. for the first morning session of the exam. Once the long afternoon session is over, I walk so fast toward my car, I nearly run because I am finally done and can't wait to get home.

Man, that second half of the test was mean. I hope to God I did alright. Question 435 had me all screwed up. I decide not to dwell on it; it is what it is and move my negative thoughts elsewhere.

I call Edward to let him know I am on my way home but I go straight to his voicemail. He must be on his phone.

"Hey baby. I'm all done and am on my way home. Can't wait to see you and am so happy this is all done. I will get the results mailed to me on November 16th so I have a few months to slack off. Gotta go. See you shortly." I say before I hang up, start the car and head for home.

Once I pull into the driveway, I just sit there in my car. I'm done. I'm done with school. I'm done with the exam and now I just sit back and wait. What do I do for four months?

I scream when there is a knock on my window and see Edward looking at me. He opens the door and I jump out and into his arms.

"Oh, Edward. It's so good to see you. To feel you." I say into his neck and hold him tight.

"You too, baby, you too." He says holding me just as tightly.

When we finally let loose of one another I walk around to the trunk of my car to get my bag. I hand my keys to Billy, giving him a hello hug as well. Edward takes my bag from me and we walk arm in arm into the house. He places my bag on the stairs and I drop myself onto the couch in the living room and just relax letting out an exhaustive sigh.

"Would you like a glass of Chardonnay, baby?" He asks, pouring himself a glass.

"Yes. Yes I would. I need to celebrate." I say, laying my head back on the couch.

"What's up, Bella?" Edward asks handing me my glass of wine.

"I don't know. I guess it's knowing that I'm all done. Finished. I am beginning to ask myself what I am going to do next, or at least what I am going to do while I wait for the results."

"Well, I've been thinking about that too thinking you might have that let down feeling I got when I finished school. Although I went straight behind a desk, you can't do that yet. So, I have an idea." He says, smiling at me as I turn in my seat to look at him eager to hear what's up his sleeve.

"I think now is a good time for you to redesign our house. Make it just the way you want." He says, smiling, taking a sip of his wine.

"Oh my God, Edward, what a great idea." I say, sitting up straight. "That will keep me busy for at least three months."

"I am so glad you like that idea because have an appointment with the contractor in the morning. He built this house and he is ready to meet any deadline you set. I told him you are in charge and handling the purse string so you do whatever you want. One thing though, I do ask that you let me know what your plans are. I kinda live here too and we need to be in agreement, okay?"

"Absolutely baby. Thank you so much. This is going to be fun." I say to him, sitting back and just relaxing.

Edward looks at his watch and says, "Okay, let's eat. We have an appointment at 7:00 sharp."

"What's at 7:00?"

"I have arranged for a couple's massage here. We are getting a one hour massage, you and I, because you deserve it baby." I sit up and just stare at him.

"Edward, you are the bestest boyfriend a girl can ever have." I say jumping and straddling his lap, throwing myself into his arms. "A massage… sweet."

"I thought..." He says kissing the side of my neck… "with everything you have been through…" he then moves up to play with my earlobe… "and the stress of the last three days…" he starts trailing his kisses down my neck again… "an hour of feeling and thinking of nothing but pleasure…" He runs his tongue over my bottom lip… "and relaxation is well deserved." He says, finishing his sentence off with a kiss so deep and passionate I find myself moving my hips against his hardness, enjoying the feeling of him against me. He wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me down onto him as his hips thrust upward meeting mine. We both moan in pleasure as our kiss intensifies.

"Aw baby, as much as I would love to take you upstairs right now, we have a schedule. Dinner first, massages second, and then I want to make love to you, Bella."

"I can't wait, Edward." I say, slowly grinding my hips on him one last time before I hesitantly move to get up from his lap. "Let's eat."

After a light dinner of grilled salmon with spicy butter sauce and grilled vegetables accompanied with an excellent bottle of Viognier, we quickly shower and are finished just in time for our massages in my study. I thought it very sweet that Edward put George Winston on through the sound system to help mellow me out and his hand held mine the entire hour. I very nearly fell asleep, I was so relaxed.

After the massage therapists left, I went into my bathroom for a quick shower and Edward did the same. I am so tranquil and tired; I know I won't have a hard time falling asleep tonight. I am already in bed by time Edward comes out of his bathroom.

"You tired or relaxed baby?" He asks. "I think I'm a little of both but man, did that hit the spot or what?"

"MmmHmmm." Is all I can say, "Sooo good."

I feel Edward climb into bed, scooting over to me, pulling me into his arms once he's settled in. We have our standard sleeping position, which we are already in; him behind me and my back to his front with my head tucked under his chin. When he pulls me close and tight to him, I know I am home.

I am nearly asleep when I feel his hand rise up to cup my breast and I instantly feel the rush of pleasure as his thumb slowly strokes over my hardened nipple. I know he was wanting more than sleep when I hear a faint moan through a sigh as he cups my breast more firmly.

I turn in his arms to face him, nuzzling into his neck, licking and slowly circling my tongue against his skin. I hear him moan again and I inwardly smile when I feel him grow harder against my stomach. I feel him gently push his hips into mine and that's when I feel the full extent of his erection.

Still not speaking a word to each other, he lowers his hand and gently massages me at the center of my thighs, which causes me to instinctively raise my leg over his hip to give him better access to where I need him to touch desperately. Once he touches me, he freezes in place.

"Bella, baby? Where are your panties?" He says, in a raspy whisper in my ear.

"I dunnno." I say innocently.

I feel him insert his fingers between my lips, slowly running over my clit, sliding inside of me then repeating the same motion again and again, ever so slowly, causing me to move my hips in sync with his hand.

When he lowers his mouth to mine as he touches me it is my undoing. I need to have him inside of me in the worst way, so I roll over on top of him keeping our lips joined. Edward's hands lightly skim over my back, down my waist and over my bottom ending between my thighs, touching and stroking me again. I lift my hips so that he has better access to me and I moan into his mouth as we deepen our kiss into pure passion.

"Oh, fuck baby." He says almost in a whine as he holds me over him, lifting his hips to easily glide inside me.

"Edward." I whisper, closing my eyes out of the sheer pleasure of feeling him once again. He holds my hips and moves below me, within me, and I begin to move with him.

"Don't move." He says quietly inside my mouth. Oh, God. How can I not move? That's like asking the earth to stop revolving.

I have my hips just above him when he moves in and out of me and all I want to do is move with him but he has me held in place. I tilt my hips a bit so I can feel him hit my sweet spot and I close my eyes enjoying the blissful pleasure he is giving me.

"Oh God, Edward… that's so good, baby." I say as my head falls forward. I nearly scream when I feel him stroking my g-spot over and over as he moves inside me.

"You're ready baby." He says into my ear.

"Yes and I can't hold it Edward. I need to cum… baby." I say dropping my head to his forehead as he continues to make love to me slow then fucks me hard and fast.

"Oh, God, Edward… cum with me… please?" I beg out of desperation and then I feel his arms wrap around me hard and tight, holding me tight against him as he lifts his hips off the bed, fucking me as we both explode into pure pleasure.

"Oh, shit, Edward… It won't stop… you feel so fucking good, baby." I say, when I realize I am frantically thrusting my hips with him.

"Bella..." I hear him growl in my ear, holding me to him hard and tight. "God you feel so… fucking… good." He says as he moves in and out of me, sweetly bringing me down from this mind blowing climax.

"Oh God, I missed you, baby." I say lying down on his chest, our bodies still joined.

"And I missed you." He says with a deep sigh of contentment.

After we lay still for a few minutes in silence, I feel him slip out of me and I giggle.

"What?" Edward asks, pulling back trying to see my face.

"I'm laying here feeling you shrink inside me and it tickled when it slipped out." I say giggling some more.

"Come on, you." He growls. "Let's gets some sleep. The contractor will be here at 9:00." Edward says rolling me off him, snuggling me close to his chest.

"Baby?" He says.

"Hmmmm?"

"We need to talk about a wedding."

"Kay."

"Tomorrow?"

"Kay."

"I love you, Bella."

"I love you too, baby. Good night." I reply, knowing I am about to sink into a deep sleep. I can't hold on much longer. I feel him snuggle up behind me, holding me tight and that's the last I remember until I hear a screeching sound pulling me out of a wonderful dream.

"What the…" I say sitting up in bed trying to figure out what that God awful sound is.

"Good morning, sunshine. Time to rise and shine. The contractor will be here in twenty minutes, so get that fine ass out of this bed and get dressed." Edward says in his usual good morning mood. I love that he is always so happy in the mornings. It offsets my not-so-happy mood when I wake up. It just takes me a little bit longer than him, that's all.

"Let me take a quick shower. I'll be downstairs in fifteen." I say rolling out of bed, literally.

I walk to my bathroom, shower and dress in a pair of black yoga capri's and a white sleeveless blouse. I slip on a pair of flip flops, put my hair in a mess on top of my head and secure it with chopsticks. I wasn't going to put on any makeup but thought better of it and did a little coat of mascara and lip gloss then ran downstairs for a cup of coffee.

"Good morning, Rebecca. Can I have some Greek yogurt with fruit please?" I ask with a smile. "Where's Edward?" My eyes scan the rooms for him.

"Good morning, Bella. I already have your yogurt made, here you go, and Edward is in the office with Mr. Helms. He got here a little early." Rebecca says, handing me my bowl of yogurt, granola and blueberries.

"Thanks, Rebecca." I say and head toward Edward's office. Taking a spoonful of yogurt into my mouth, I knock and open the door with the spoon still hanging in my mouth.

"There she is." Edward says, smiling at me as they look up from the blueprints.

"Tom, this is my fiancée, Bella Swan. Bella, this is Tom. He's our contractor and he built this house along with Jasper and Emmett's. I think he'll do a good job for you." Edward says, wrapping his arm around my shoulder.

"Nice to meet you Ms. Swan." Tom says, holding his hand out to me.

"You as well, Tom. Please call me Bella." I say shaking his hand.

"Well, what's the plan?" I ask.

"Edward suggested leaving the two offices as they are since he likes his and he just had yours redone. I assume you don't want to rebuild that, correct?" He asks for confirmation.

"Right. Those two rooms need to stay as they are. I thought we could start with the kitchen. I like the layout now, but I would like it a bit bigger with black granite counter tops and more stainless steel." I suggest, looking at Edward. "Kind of like your places in Tahoe. I really like the black and stainless steel unless you are tired of that, baby?" I say looking at him.

"Nope. I like it." He replies.

"Or… I like dark woods as well. Cherry with a multi-colored granite or marble counter with matching tile floors? I also would like radiant heat. What do you think, Edward?" I ask him again.

"I really like that idea, sweetie. We have the two places at Tahoe already in black and stainless, why don't we mix it up with something a little different?" He replies.

"Sounds good. Let's do that. Okay, Tom, can you show me what you can do in dark cherry cabinets? I also want a refrigerator that has the cabinet front that looks like all the other cupboards. Do you know what I'm talking about?" I ask, looking at him.

"I do. They have a new model out with French doors. I'll bring you the book for you to make a selection from." Tom says, writing down notes as he listens to me.

"I also want a Wolf stove with six burners and a grill." I say looking at Edward. "If we are going to live here and raise a family, we will be entertaining with your brothers and the girls, we need to be prepared. Are you okay with that?"

Edward walks over to me and buries his face in my hair, inhaling deeply. "Anything you want baby." He says squeezing my waist before going back to the plans.

After spending several hours talking about plans and reworking the blueprints, we go on a tour of what rooms will be changed and throw out some ideas, but nothing yet set in stone, it was fun.

After Tom leaves, we sit down on the couch and talk more in depth about what we want and how quick it needs to get done. I can tell Edward has put a lot of thought into this and he throws out some pretty good ideas.

"Bella?" Edward asks.

"Yeah, sweetie?"

"Wedding. I want to talk about it." He says, looking into my eyes.

"Okay, what do you want to talk about?" I ask, but I already know. He wants to know when, where, and how.

"I want you to let me plan it." He surprises me by saying.

"What?" I say, shocked. I know I am frowning at him but that's only because this is such a strange request. Guys just don't do weddings! Period.

"I have an idea and I think you will love it and I want it to be a surprise and I want you to let me." He says looking down at his hand which is now playing with a thread on the hem of my blouse.

"Nothing big?"

"Nope." He says shaking his head frantically.

"Nothing flashy?"

"Nope." Again with the frantic head-shake.

"Just family?"

"Yep." Nodding just as frantic.

"Promise? Because if you don't, I'm ditching you at the altar." I promise and mean every word. Yeah, no, not really.

"I promise you baby. Nothing flashy, fancy or out of control. Something intimate and lovely. I promise." He says again.

"Okay. When?" I ask.

"I don't know, I'll let you know." He says, looking down at me. "Do you know when you want to get married?" He asks.

"No. I would say after the house is done. Maybe we can have it here?" I suggest.

"Maaaybe. Once the house is done and you get your results, maybe. We will know when the time is right. How's that sound?" He asks, pulling the chopsticks out of my hair and running his fingers through it.

"Sounds perfect baby. I like it. I leave it in your capable hands." I say. "Oh, one more thing, let's not tell anyone until we are ready, alright?"

"Alright, Bella. Whatever you want." He says and I swear I see a little devious look in his eye, but he always has a devious look in his eye.

"So," I say. "Did you get us in the club for tomorrow?" I say as a reminder that we are going out.

"I did. I called my manager to let him know we would need the VSIP lounge and if he already had someone booked, to unbook them and put us in it. Apparently he had it reserved for that couple that starred in that vampire show, I think. Rpats or something like that? What the hell kind of name is that?" He asks, frowning. "But Eleazar says they're cool and it's no big deal. It will be fun."

"Edward? What is VSIP?" I giggle.

"Very Special Important Person." He says, shooting his nose in the air. Then bends down to kiss my cheek. "Because you are my very special important person, Bella." He says sweetly against my forehead.

"I'm looking forward to it. The girls and I are going out for a spa day so we will look and smell pretty for you boys. Maybe I'll pick up a new dress or something. Something sexy just for you."

"Make her soft and pretty for me, baby." Edward whispers in my ear.

"Oh, you know she will be." I say before I jump up and take my dishes to the kitchen. "I'll be in my study, baby. I want to go over the plans and look around on the net to see what's out there. I think I want to redo our bedroom and bathrooms too. Unless you like yours the way it is?" I ask waiting to hear his input.

"Yeah, I do actually. I designed it so it's just the way I like it, okay? Hey, I'm heading to the office for a bit. Talk to you later?" He says as he walks up to kiss my cheek before heading out the door.

"Okay, Edward. I love you. See you in a bit." I say running my hand across his ass before I squeeze it for good measure.

~ BD ~

"So, ladies, I booked us in at Cloud Nine Day Spa. I'm getting us facials, mani's/pedi's and a wax." I inform them. "It looks like a really good place and it's my treat for you two being the best friends a girl could ever have especially over the past year."

"Oh, good. I've been to that spa before." Alice says, bending forward in her back seat.

"So, Bella, Jazz says you are starting your reconstruction on the house. I have some ideas I thought you might like." I knew Alice would be the first to offer her services.

"NO!." I shout louder than I should have. "Sorry, didn't mean to yell, but no thanks, Ali. I didn't get to build my house like you guys did and this is something Edward is allowing me to do to keep my mind occupied while I wait for November." I smile at her in my rear view mirror. "Plus, this is something Edward and I are doing together, I hope you understand."

"Absolutely. You are right. Rosie and I designed our homes and you didn't have that opportunity, so we totally understand sweetie. But if you ever need us, we are here, okay?"

"You will be the first person I come to Alice." I say. "Here we are. Let's go get our cooters sheared." I say pulling into valet parking. We laugh now, but that shit hurts.

"So, Bella? You and Edward talk about your wedding yet?" Rosalie asks through her dried mask.

"A little but nothing substantial. Why do you ask?" I ask looking at her then to Alice.

"Well, we've all been thinking that maybe a big group wedding in Italy would be perfect. Are you in?"

"Um…well… Edward and I decided to not even talk about it or think about planning until after my test results come back. We don't want to put too much on our plate, you know?" I say looking at a disappointed Rosalie and Alice.

When I look over at Alice again, she is sitting back with her arms folded over her chest, looking pissed off actually.

"Alice, if you and Jasper want to get married then do it. Please don't wait for me and Edward. We have decided to wait, so don't hold back your own weddings because of us, please." I plead with her. "I don't know what Edward and I are going to do. We may decide to go to Las Vegas, you never know." I say with a grin, hoping to break her out of her new found funk.

"Come on. Let's go have some fun, okay?" I look at them both and they give me a smile and we hop out of the car and head for the spa.

After hours of primping, we stop at some of our favorite small shops to find the perfect dresses for our date night. Of course that means new shoes and new lingerie. After we find the perfect outfits we head to Rosalie's for dinner and more girl time. We are also going to get ready for the evening and have the boys pick us up here.

"Rosalie, when are the new buyers going to move into this house?" Alice asks looking around like she's never seen it before.

"We close in three months. I have hired a crew to pack me up and move me to Napa. I think all my stuff will fit in our new house perfectly. It sure saves a lot of money not having to buy all new furniture you know?"

"Well, just let us know when you are ready and we will help you pack what you don't want the movers to pack for you, okay?" I offer and she nods her head.

"I can't believe it took this long to sell it." I say rummaging through my bags to see what I bought.

"I wasn't going to sell it for less than my asking price. I refused." Rosalie says gathering her bags as well.

"I'm just glad you will be in Napa full time now, Rosie." I say, reaching in the refrigerator for a bottle of water.

"Well, I think Emmett was jealous of you and Alice living with Jasper and Edward. I had to keep going home every Monday because of his rule about not living together until we get married and with the possibility of a wedding not happening until next year, he caved."

"Well, we are glad that he did, Rosalie. I like having you around with Bella and me." Alice says, reaching out to Rosalie for a hug.

"Me too, Rose. Well, I'm going to go get ready, see you guys here in an hour?" I ask, looking at Rosalie and Alice.

"Okay, see you in an hour." Rose says, walking toward the East wing where her suite is. Alice and I walk down the West wing, giggling at how much fun tonight is going to be.

After I shower, I lay my outfit out on the bed to try and decide how to wear my hair and opt for a tight, slick, high pony. I use my hair straightener to get my desired results and use gel to slick any loose tendrils into place. I do my eyes in a smoky look and smile at myself in the mirror. I did a pretty good job if I do say so myself.

I'm excited to put my outfit on and look at myself in the full length mirror after I'm dressed. Knowing black is Edward's favorite color; I picked out a black pencil skirt that lace's up the back from top to bottom. I call it my corset skirt. I team it with a see-through black lace v-neck tank and I bought a sexy black bra to wear underneath it. I know Edward likes my sexy strappy sandals so I bought a very feminine, sexy shoe that has a single strap that goes over the top near my toes and another that buckles around my ankle.

Damn I look good.

I head toward the kitchen to pour the girls and me a glass of Edward's Pandora reserve when I hear Rosalie behind me. I turn around and as usual, she is hot as hell. She has on a skin tight strapless coral colored mini dress that could have been spray painted on her body. It shows off every single curve she has and I'm afraid if she moves her luscious breasts will fall out.

"Rosie, will you be able to dance in that thing without your boobs falling out?" I ask, laughing and handing her a glass of wine. She lifts her arms and dances in circles and her dress stays put.

"Yep. It's designed to stay in place. Don't you just love it? Emmett is going to jizz when he sees this. How much do you bet he wants to stay here?" She giggles taking the glass from me.

"I'm not taking that bet. I remember what happened at Squaw. You didn't make it to dinner that night if I recall."

"We didn't even get out of the parking lot before he told me we were going to your house rather than dinner. He loves me, what can I say?" She says with a shrug. That's when we hear Alice coming down the hall.

"Oh, Alice. Don't you look fucking sexy in that?" Rosalie says, looking Alice up and down.

She is wearing a bright yellow halter dress that has a full, flared skirt that is screaming to be danced in.

"Alice, Jasper won't know what to do with you in that. I bet you two sneak off somewhere where he can…" My sentence is broken when the buzzer to the gate goes off.

Rosalie goes to the monitor to see who it is and the boys pull up in a black limousine.

God, I love that man.

When I see him walk through the door, my little black thong is a mess.

He's wearing a fitted black button down that perfectly hugs his beautiful chest and sculpted back. But those black jeans are my undoing. So form fitting and I can't quit staring at how nice they hug his… package. Oh, God. I catch myself licking my lips in anticipation of what's behind that zipper.

"Holy shit, Bella." Edward says as he looks at me from head to toe, then walks behind me and sees the lacing on my skirt. "Oh, fuck. I'm toast." He mumbles to himself. I giggle at his outward thoughts because they only mirror my own.

"Um… Bella?" He says from behind me. "Is that skirt being held together with only that string?"

"UmmHmm." I answer in a hum.

"You are notorious for not wearing panties. Are you wearing panties tonight Bella?" He asks, low in my ear.

"UmmHmm." I hum again.

"Good. I'm glad there is something between me and your pussy that will keep me from trying to get in it all night." He says only for me to hear and looking directly into my eyes making me tingle.

Oh, God. Do they make Sham Wow panties yet? I'm going to check into that. Seriously, I'm going to call 1-800-ShamWow tomorrow.

"Baby, you look too good for anyone's eyes but my own." He says. "And fuck, do you smell good." He buries his face into my neck to smell my skin. "Oh, God."

"Edward…" Is all I can manage to say. This man makes me desperate.

"Let's go. I've got big plans for you sweetheart." Did that sound like a threat? Lord I hope so.

I look around me and I'm not the only one getting sweet attention from her man. My girls are being fondled and flirted with just the same. I love it.

"Let's go before we don't make it out the door at all." I say, putting my lip gloss in Edward's pants pocket after deciding not to take a purse with me.

After having several glasses of champagne in the limo, I am feeling good and ready to dance. The limo drops us off at the front door and the line can be seen going around the corner of the building. After Edward helps me out of the car, several guys in the front of the line whistles.

I look at Edward and he smiles, "Mine." He says against my lips.

Once we head toward the door, the same guys get all rowdy and angry because we step to the front of the line.

"Hey, asshole. We were here long before you. Why don't you wait at the end of the line like the rest of us?" The one with the big mouth says to Edward.

I look up at Edward and he kisses the back of my hand before he releases it and walks over to the loud mouth to tell him to be patient that he will get in eventually.

"Who the fuck are you that you can just walk in there while we are out here sweating our asses off." The loud mouth yells again. The crowd is getting antsy and is beginning to join in.

Edward looks at him and then the crowd surrounding us. "Edward Cullen." He says in a tone like they should already know this.

That's all he says when he takes my hand again before we stop while Edward visits with the bouncers. That's when I hear the whispers and gossip begin.

"He owns this place, dude. That's his fiancée, the one that was kidnapped, remember? It was in all the papers and on T.V." I hear someone say. I turn and look at Edward, hoping he will hurry. He must have seen the panic on my face because he ends his conversation and we go inside to the VSIP lounge.

After we all get settled in our seats, I look around and my mouth hangs open at how beautifully decorated the lounge is. I've never been in this room before and it's typical Edward style; black, chrome, and modern. Edward orders several bottles of Cristal and that's when I hear a voice I hoped never to hear again.

"Edward? What are you doing here?"

Ah, fuck. Leah.

I feel his arm go around me in protectively.

"I own the place, remember? What are you doing here?" He asks, coldly.

"I am here with some friends. It's just that you never come here. I'm in town on business for the week and we decided to hang out here. You know, for old time's sake. It's been awhile since I've been here. I think the last time was when you and I…."

"Leah," Edward says, jumping to his feet, "you will not speak to me about anything that includes a 'you and I' in the subject matter."

"I know, I'm sorry. After I got your email, I thought maybe…"

What! He sent her an email? I look up at him and I sit back in my seat.

"Bella, just sit tight. I'll let you read the email as soon as I clean house."

"Eleazar?" I hear Edward yell for his manager to come over.

"Eleazar, please give Leah and her friends their tab and escort them out of the club. I don't want her around me or my friends tonight. We are celebrating." Edward says.

"Yes, Mr. Cullen." Eleazar says, taking Leah's arm to guide her toward the front door.

"But Edward." Leah says, pleading to stay and stating that she won't come around him or me.

"Edward?" I say to him as he pulls out his phone and he skims his email folder.

"Ah fuck. I forgot I deleted it." He says, dropping his hands on the table.

"Bella, what I am going to tell you is the truth. She sent me an email a while back. She asked for another chance and asked me to say 'yes' to her request. I sent her an email back that simply said 'No' and deleted her email." He says looking straight into my eyes.

I can't help it but tears well up in my eyes listening to him.

"Bella, I told you when you came back that if you didn't trust me there couldn't be an, us. That still holds true. If you don't trust me and you don't believe in me, or in us, then we have a problem." He says, getting angry. I look over at his brothers and my best friends.

"Oh, I believe you baby. I just love you so much. So much." I say, pulling him down for a warm kiss.

Just as I touch his lips, ironically, Sia's My Love, came on.

"Let's dance, baby." I say jumping up and pulling him with me.

We get on the dance floor and Edward takes my hand in his and holds it between our bodies while his other hand rests on my lower back as he sways us back and forth. I lay my head against his chest and then he stoops down and raises me off the floor until I am eye level with him.

"I fucking love you, Bella. Don't you ever doubt that." He says resting his forehead against mine.

"I don't ever doubt it, Edward. Ever. Even when Tanya was telling me you were fucking her, I never doubted you for one second." He lowers me, sliding me down his body.

"She what?" He asks, looking shocked and appalled at the same time.

"Yeah. She said she waxed her 'kitty' for you just the way you like it and that you fucked her from behind telling her how warm she was."

"Ewwwwww. That's just gross, Bella." Is all he says and I burst out into a fit of giggles at the look on his face.

"Yeah, that's what I thought too." I say.

He chuckles and holds me closer and we continue to dance, slow, just holding onto each other. The way his hips move against me as we dance is a total turn on. When his hips circle around to mine, I intentionally press mine into his and I hear a growl deep in his chest.

"God, I can't wait to call you my wife." He says low into my ear.

Nothing could have given me more goosebumps than to hear him say that at that particular moment.

A/N: This was an extra long chapter just for you guys. Like I said, we are only two chapters away now. I hope you let me know what you think of my story before I close it out next Wednesday. Let me hear from you… see that little box down there? Fill it in and click. See… simple! Now do it.