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Chapter 3

It's late by the time I get home, and I end up just going to bed, hoping tomorrow will be better. I arrive early the next day and get changed before making my way up to Edward's floor. I take a deep breath as I knock on his door, and he yells at me to come in.

"Good morning, Sir," I say walking in.

"It's just Edward, Isabella," Edward says softly, I smile nodding.

"Just wanted to see what you wanted me to do? I did everything you requested of me yesterday."

Edward frowns a little. "Oh well, could you go down and help do some of the mugshots and logging in of the new prisoners? There was a rather big bust this morning. I know there's a ton of paperwork regarding the case that needs to be filled out and filed away. Make sure hard copies go in the files and the computer information is updated correctly."

I sigh a little but nod. "Is there something wrong?" Edward asks and I shake my head at him.

"No, Sir," I say walking away.

The beginning of the day again goes by with me doing the grunt work that no detective normally does. At lunch time, when I'm in the cafeteria, I find my name getting mentioned a lot. It's mostly between Mike and Eric, who are finding it funny that none of the detectives trust me to do real detective work. I had to leave when they took bets on how long I would last doing this before I, a) left, b) screwed up, or c) ended up hurting someone or getting someone else hurt.

I walk back upstairs, keeping my head down just wanting today to be over with.

"Hey, Bells." I look behind me to see Emmett coming upstairs, taking two at a time. I like Emmett, he's one of the only ones who show me respect. I spent my first three probee months here with him, and besides Jasper, I know he's one of the few that truly accepts me.

"Everything okay for you, girlie?"

I give him a smile and a nod. "I'm doing well; how are you – did you enjoy your time off?"

"It was good, thanks. I heard some stuff and I just wanted to ask if Eddie is treating you okay?"

I tilt my head looking at him questioningly.

"You know the tall guy, has some muscles; not as many as me. Green eyes – everyone thinks he's some kind of God. Goes by the name, Edward Cullen?"

I chuckle a little at his sense of humor and nod at him. "Yeah, everything is good."

"Hmm," Emmett says as he goes to talk again, but gets cut off by Edward.

"Glad you're back, Isabella. I need you to write these up," Edward says handing me more paperwork.

"Edward," Emmett says tight lipped, "a word?"

"Can it wait, Em?" Edward says, and I frown a little when he uses Emmett's nickname. I swear he told me he didn't do nicknames, maybe it's only when it comes to me, but why?

"No," Emmett say harshly, "you should have known that when I called you Edward and not Eddie."

I watch as Edward swallows and nods at him, and motions his head toward his office.

I sit down at my desk as my head is crammed with thoughts of why Edward doesn't like me. He must be like the rest of the people here, and not trust or like me much. I'm not really sure why that seems to hurt even more than the rest of them not liking me, but it does.

I think back to the week he was working along with Emmett and me. He seemed so friendly and open with me. He even encouraged me by saying I was doing well. I really developed a crush on him. He was so happy with our work on the case that he invited Emmett and me out for drinks. It ended up being just Edward and I, Emmett had something last minute to take care of. I had a really great time with Edward that night. I bit my lip thinking back to that night, our slow dancing, talking, and especially the closeness we seemed to share. After a few drinks, I end up flirting with him which led to a drunken kiss started by me. He walked me home, giving me a weak smile at my door before walking off. The next day he seemed cold and distant. After that time, he tended to stay away from me.

"Isabella," I look up to see Edward standing at my desk looking at me with a worried expression.

"Yes, Si ..." I start to say, but I'm cut off with my name being called from the office by Emmett.

"Jasper wants to see you in his office right away," Emmett says. I nod at him and look back to Edward.

"I'm sorry, Sir, as soon as I'm back, I'll get to work on this," I say pointing to the paperwork covering my desk.

I walk away quickly, when I'm out of the door, I close my eyes taking a few deep breaths trying to keep my tears at bay.

I arrive at Jasper's office and see his door is open. I knock and he looks up at me. "You wanted to see me, Sir?" I ask and he waves me in.

"Yes, come in, Bella, take a seat." I sit down and almost right away I can feel myself rocking from my nerves in my seat.

"Relax, Bella, you're not in any trouble, but I was in the cafeteria and heard something that troubles me greatly. Are you being bullied?"

"No, Sir. I'm sure it's just some harmless fun. All a part of the job," I say quickly and Jasper frowns.

"So, is it true that Edward has you doing paperwork, mugshots, and talking at the high school to the kids?"

I look at him in shock and worry, but nod affirmatively. "Ah, so it's true. Bella, don't let him treat you like that. You are a fine officer, and he should be treating you better."

"Someone needs to do it; it may as well be me," I say looking away from Jasper.

"No, Bella, he could be teaching you so much, if he'd just get his head out of his ass. I will not be giving him one of my officers to teach, for him to treat them like a slave. If he has nothing better for you to do, then you'll be back down here." I swallow worried that I may have gotten Edward into trouble.

"You can head out for the day. You've done more than enough work, and it's time someone else does some."

"But, Sir—" he picks up the phone cutting me off by shaking his head.

"Edward, get to my office now!" Jasper says and then hangs up.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Bella," he says, dismissing me.

"But, Sir—" I say and he gives me a look to say leave. I get up and walk out. I'm looking at the ground as I walk and I run right into someone. I look up to see Edward.

"I'm sorry, Sir," I say quickly holding back my tears.

I move around him and he grabs my arm. "Isabella, are you okay?"

I nod in response, but don't look at him.

"Edward, let her go and get in here," Jasper yells. Edward drops my arm, and I only turn when I hear him say a whispered "fuck."

A/N: So whats your thoughts? Does Edward care how he treats her, or do you think there is more behind his behavior?