When Bella and I were in the kitchen, I quickly set about making her lunch. It did not take long to prepare it. Before Bella knew it, I was laying a plate of fried chicken and vegetables in front of her.
"Thank you," she declared with a smile.
I returned it with my own. "You are welcome."
Neither of us spoke at first as she began to eat. After she took a couple bites of her meal, I leaned forward.
"So, Bella. What do you like to do? We have never had a chance to talk about that," I remarked.
Bella answered me immediately. "I like to read."
"What is your favorite genre? Or what are your favorite genres?" I inquired.
She thought it over. "Well, I like pretty much like everything. But I usually read stories by Shakespeare and Brontë. Wuthering Heights is my favorite novel," she replied.
"That is very interesting. I also love reading. Shakespeare and the Brontë sisters are one of my favorites too. I like Kipling and Defoe too. Plus, I spend a good deal of time reading the medical journals."
"Oh. Are there other things that you like to do? Besides working as a doctor and reading, I mean?"
I nodded. "Yes. I love to spend time with my family. Of course, there are times when I feel as if I am not spending time with them enough. Because I work in a hospital, I am often needed to help out with patients. Sometimes, I am hardly around my family at all."
"That must make you feel sad."
"Yes, sometimes it does. However, the fact that I am helping people compensates for that."
"Mmm."
Bella paused for a moment to eat a little bit more of her food. "Other than reading, I am usually cleaning, cooking, or doing homework. That is, if I'm not spending time with Edward...or wasn't spending time with Edward anyway," she amended, looking dejected.
I reached out to take her hand. "It will be okay, sweetie," I whispered.
After a moment, she composed herself. She smiled to let me know that she was all right. I was relieved; my heart ached to see her so sad.
Neither of us mentioned Edward as she finished her lunch. I remained on my stool as she washed and dried her dishes. When she caught me looking intently at her, she grinned.
"Yes?" she asked. "Is there something on my face?"
I shook my head. "No. You are just very beautiful," I explained.
Her face reddened as she turned away. "Oh. Well...thank you. I never knew that you thought I am."
"I always have, but recently I felt that you were in a completely different way. It is one of the reasons why I'm attracted to you. Other than because you have a magnificent-looking body and have such great personality, I mean. You are almost too perfect," I admitted.
This time, Bella did not comment. It was obvious that she could not know what to say to that.
She dried her silverware and put them away before turning to me. "So, what would you like to do now?"
I thought it over. "We could talk some more, unless there was something in particular that you wanted to do."
"No, we can still talk. We haven't finished telling each other about what we like to do. After that, we can talk about anything else that comes to mind," she pointed out.
"That sounds like a good idea. Do you like to stay in here? If not, we can go to another room. We can do whatever you wish to do," I added with a smile.
She grinned back. "Let's head to the family room. It's more comfortable in there."
I inclined my head. "Certainly."
When I stood up, Bella joined me as we left the kitchen. Before we did, however, she reached up to kiss me on the lips tentatively. It was as if she believed that I would push her away. But I kissed her back full-force as I ran my fingers through her soft, curly hair.
I broke the kiss after a minute and led her to the family room.
Over the new few hours, Bella and I had a nice, long talk. We finished discussing everything that we liked it due time, then moved on to other subjects. Occasionally, we would steal a few kisses from each other. Not that it could be called "stealing." It was as if we couldn't keep our lips off of each other's.
I told her about all of the things that happened in my life as a human and vampire. It interested her greatly to know what society was like over the past 300 plus years. She also loved hearing about how I changed Edward, Esme, Rosalie, and Emmett into vampires. I explained how we met Alice and Jasper as well. After I was finished with my tales, Bella volunteered several about her own life.
We were enjoying ourselves so much that we hardly noticed the time passing. It was only when I glanced at the window that I realized that night had almost fallen.
"Oh wow! I can't believe it's dark already! It only seems like we have been talking for an hour or so," Bella commented, looking in the same direction that I was.
"Yes, but it has been more than three," I noted while peering at the clock. It was 6:00.
She chortled. "Time sure flies when you are having fun."
Nodding, I stated, "I couldn't agree more. Would you like to have dinner now?"
"Eehn. Maybe later. I'm not hungry right now."
"All right. Let me know when you are. I have no problem in cooking for you."
Bella pecked me on the cheek. "Thank you. I will tell you when I am. You...you are always such a gentleman, Carlisle."
I had to laugh at her shyness. "Thank you, sweetheart. I try my utmost to be one."
We spent the next hour and a half looking at a photo album. Bella found a good number of the pictures amusing. I could understand why. Many of them were, usually because of Emmett.
At 7:35, Bella's stomach grumbled. She blushed while laying her hand on it.
"Uh...I guess that this would be a nice time to let you know that I'm hungry," she mumbled.
"Of course," I chuckled. "Follow me. I'll see what I can whip up for you."
She ate the manicotti and spinach that I had prepared for her, then watched a movie in the living room. She complained about not wanting to return home, so I called her father to inform him that "Alice had asked if she could stay." This was a lie, but I felt that it was a necessary one.
Charlie would probably think that it sounded a little odd if I told him that I was the only one here. I did not know if Bella told him that my family was going to visit family. Luckily, Charlie said yes and asked me to tell Bella to call him later. I assured him that I would make sure that Bella arrived at school safe and sound.
After that, I retired to my office to check my emails and to see if there were any new online medical journals.
There were several emails, but none of them were very important. A medical journal had been uploaded, so I decided to read it. It wouldn't hurt to let Bella have some alone time.
I had finished the journal within seconds. I turned off my computer and went to find something else to do. There was no more paperwork to complete. I had nothing else to do for the hospital either.
It was then that I saw the novel that I had meant to check out earlier in the day. I picked it up and sat on the couch to read it.
Around 10:07, I heard Bella shut off the TV before coming upstairs. She approached the office and knocked on the door.
"Come in, sweetheart!" I declared.
She entered the room, closing the door behind her. "Hi Carlisle. There was a something that I wanted to ask you, if you don't mind?" It began as a statement, but ended as a question.
"Of course I don't. You may ask or tell me anything," I assured her.
"All right. Um...I don't really want to sleep in...Edward's room tonight. Is there a spare bedroom that I can use?" she queried timidly.
I patted her hand. "Sure. Gather your belongings and meet me on the fourth floor."
Bella nodded and left. I went upstairs to find a room that she would like. The third one on the right appeared to be suitable to her tastes; it had red and white furniture, which she loved. It would be perfect for her.
Once I had made sure that everything was in order, I waited for Bella in the hallway.
She came with an overnight bag a moment afterwards. With a grin, I threw my hand out in the direction of the spare bedroom's door.
"This is where you may sleep for the night. I hope that you find it comfortable enough. If not, I can give you another room," I stated.
"I'm sure that I'll like it. Thank you," she added, pecking me on the cheek. I noticed that we seemed to be kissing each other a lot.
She walked into the room, laid her bag on a chair, and plopped down onto the bed. Then she grinned at me. "Well, you don't have to worry about me not being comfortable. I could sleep like a baby on this mattress."
I beamed at her. "That's wonderful. I'm pleased that you like it. Well, good-night Bella. I hope that you sleep okay."
When I turned to leave the room, Bella called out to me, "No, Carlisle, stay here...please?"
"Do you really want me to?"
"You can if you do...but you can go if you want. I would like you to stay, though. There's something that I would like to talk to you about."
I stood beside her bed. "Certainly. Is something else bothering you?" I queried.
"No. But...um...I'm not tired yet. Actually, I'm starting to feel kind of..." she paused.
Quirking an eyebrow, I motioned for her to continue. "Feel kind of what? Sick?" I added, worried that she might have been growing sick.
"No, not sick. It's not a bad feeling."
"What do you mean, then? You can tell me."
Her face reddened. "I'm feeling kind of...horny."
And just as she had said this, I could smell the intoxicating scent of her arousal. My cock instantly hardened.
"Oh. I see," I murmured, swallowing thickly. "Did you need me to help you out with that in some way? I know that that must be the reason why you told me this."
Bella grinned. "Yes, that's the reason. Please...watch me like you did last night. I'd like to watch you too, if you feel like joining in."
I kissed her deeply. "I can do that for you, if that is what you want. And I am certain that I will join in before long. My cock would probably explode if I don't."
We laughed heartily. After we had settled down, I tugged at the hem of her shirt.
"Strip, Bella. I want to see that perfect body of yours," I commanded.
I moved back as she stood up. She took off her clothes while gazing at me with lust, and I was unable to do anything except stare at her in return. I just couldn't take my eyes off of her. She was too gorgeous.
Finally, she removed her jeans and tossed them aside. I indicated for her to sit on the bed once more. I greatly desired to touch her, to take her breasts and waist in my hands, but I chose not to. I wasn't sure if it would make her uncomfortable.
Bella did what I requested her to do. She leaned back and opened her legs so that I had a good view of her soaking-wet pussy. She wasn't shy this time.
"Yes, baby. Play with your nipples for me," I whispered as undid my slacks. I pulled them down along with my boxers a second later to free my throbbing erection.
"I will if you take off the rest of your clothes," she remarked.
Her unusual forwardness astonished the both of us. Nevertheless, I inclined my head with a smile before getting rid of my shirt.
She looked me over as I stepped out of my pants. "You have a sexy body yourself. It's very muscular," she noted with high approval.
I was pleased by her compliment. Truthfully, I was more pleased than I expected to feel. "Thank you, Bella. Shall we begin?"
With a smile, Bella inclined her head. She rolled her nipples between her fingers and pinched them, causing her to hiss in pleasure.
"Carlisle, come over here. I want to see that huge dick of yours up close," she stated.
Growling, I stepped forward until my knees were almost touching hers. Then I lifted my cock until the head was near her face and began to jerk it with a groan.
"Mmmmm yes. Keep going," she pleaded, her hand moving downwards. I watched as she started to rub her clit.
"That's right, Isabella. Fuck yourself for me," I breathed.
She threw her head back and moaned.
I chuckled. "Do you like it when I call you Isabella?"
"Yes, Carlisle."
"Would you like me to keep calling you that?"
"God, yes. Please." She slid two of her fingers into her pussy.
I smirked. "Then I shall, since that is what you wish."
We continued to pleasure ourselves to each other. We moaned and grunted repeatedly as I said her name over and over, which almost drove her crazy. It pleased me to know that I was able to make her feel that way.
Her scent grew more potent as she neared her orgasm. Her pulse quickened, and her breathing was shallow. Her fingers thrusted in and out of her pussy rapidly.
Bella finally came with a scream, arching off of the bed. This caused me to reach the brink. I laid my hand on the back of her head. I pushed it forward gently until the tip of my cock was near her mouth. She opened it as I stroked it faster, my teeth clenched.
Seconds later, I cried out as I fell over the edge. My cum spurted into her waiting, hungry mouth.
When I didn't have any more to offer her, she smacked her lips. "You taste delicious, Carlisle."
I grinned a little. "Thank you. I am certain that you do as well."
"Would you like to find out if I do?"
Taken aback, I remarked, "I would, to be honest. I have wanted to all weekend. But I don't know if I would do it. I would never do anything that would make you feel uneasy."
"I know, but you can...if you want to. I don't mind if you do," she stated earnestly.
"Er...well..."
She laid her hand on mine. "Trust me, Carlisle. I really wouldn't mind letting you. And personally, I would like it if you did. You don't have to worry about making me uncomfortable. I know that you wouldn't do that, or hurt me either."
It was obvious that she was being truthful about that. However, I didn't move. I was still uncertain if it was a good thing to do or not.
Abruptly, my phone rang with a text message.
"Excuse me, Bella," I declared, retrieving it from my pocket. I looked at the screen and saw that the message was from Alice.
Remember what I told you earlier, Carlisle. Follow your heart. It isn't wrong to do what you want to do. Trust me.
Well, if Alice knew this for a fact, then I had no need to feel worried or unsure. And what right did I have to disagree her if she had seen that it would be okay to do what Bella had allowed me to do?
I smiled as I gazed at Bella. "All right. Let's do this."
(A/N: PLEASE REVIEW! HA-HA! I left you with a cliffhanger! :P
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