So, this short story is dedicated to Carey Anne and the ladies who were in on my Zoom call, Clo, Aileen, Emma, Consuelo, Alyscia, Trina, Brier Lynn and Krida. It will be a drabblish story, with shorter chapters. Shorter chapters mean quicker updates! :-)
This is not mine. I don't own Twilight, but I wish I did. Sigh …
Chapter Fifteen
April 28th, 2020
"Like I said, I'd wait forever for you, Bella," Edward breathed. "You're worth it."
Those words spun in Bella's head since he said them. He treated her with so much love and respect that Bella struggled with the attention. He was patient, gentle and understanding. He also said that he loved her. She wanted to say it back, but she was terrified that he'd throw it back at her.
Both Bella and Edward got a Covid test because of Tia's actions. It came back negative, thankfully. Tia was also staying in a fleabag motel because of her actions. Ben was still at the resort but was not being charged.
In addition to the Covid test, Bella got her birth control shot. It was earlier than anticipated, but the doctor was uncertain if he could get back to her in time. Before she got the shot, the doctor insisted on giving her a pregnancy test. Bella was afraid that it would pop up as positive, but in the back of her mind, she didn't care. She wasn't ready to be a mom. She was ready to share everything with Edward.
"You're worth it."
She was worth it. Years of feeling awful and worthless thanks to her mother's callous behavior had almost ruined the best thing in her life. She wanted to show him how much she cared, how much she loved him.
"Edward, I have to run to the gift shop. Huilen has a package for me," Bella said. "Do you need anything?"
"I'm good," he smiled, giving her a beautiful, crooked grin.
Bella grabbed her wallet, mask and ducked out of their villa. She walked to the main building, waving at Nahuel while he swept the pool deck. She opened the door to the gift shop.
"Hello, Isabella," Huilen said. "How are you doing?"
"I'm good, but I need some help," Bella said, looking around the shop. "I'm certain you've heard about what happened with me and Edward."
"It was a bit of drama," Huilen chuckled. "I'm grateful my husband kicked that vagabunda to the curb. I feel so bad for Mr. Benjamin."
"He's been hanging out with me and Edward. He's mourning the loss of his marriage, but he needs friends. Anyway, Ben managed to get a flight back to Cape Town. He's leaving tomorrow," Bella explained. "I think his mom was diagnosed with COVID. He contacted the South African consulate and they're moving heaven and earth to get him home."
"That explains why Osvaldo is leaving at three tomorrow morning and why the doctor had to administer another COVID test. He must be driving Mr. Benjamin to the airport, and he needed proof of negative result," Huilen said. "Now, what can I do for you?"
"Well, I want to give Edward something special. Our relationship took a beating thanks to what happened with Tia. I mean, we're still together, but we haven't …" Bella trailed off, blushing furiously.
"You haven't made love?" Huilen suggested with a coy expression.
"No. We haven't," Bella replied, wrinkling her nose. "I want to, but I'm ..." Huilen arched a brow in confusion. "Long story, but I have major trust issues. It takes me a long time to trust someone. I lost that trust with Edward because of what happened with Tia. We've worked on us and yeah … So, I want to take that next step."
"I think I understand," Huilen nodded. "You need a new dress; Osvaldo can make a beautiful dinner for you and candles."
"Yes," Bella smiled behind her mask.
"We'll make it work," Huilen nodded. "I think I have a perfect dress for you. It's black, but very classy." She ducked out from behind the counter and pulled out an asymmetric black dress with spaghetti straps. She handed it to Bella before swiping a pair of black strappy, but flat sandals. "You like?"
"Gorgeous," Bella breathed. "I'll take it and I need to grab a few more things." She grabbed a few things, including lube and condoms. She paid for her purchases, trying not to die from embarrassment. Huilen just gave her a knowing look as she bagged up her items. "For the dinner …"
"We'll make it special, Isabella. Your meal will be on the beach," Huilen replied. "We'll also set up your villa. Let us handle it, okay?"
"Can we do this on Friday?" Bella asked.
"Done," Huilen nodded. "I'm happy for you and Senhor Cullen. He's a good man. You both deserve happiness."
"Thank you, Huilen. I appreciate your help," Bella said, leaving the gift shop with her bag that held her new dress, shoes, condoms and a bottle of lube. She sat down on the beach and took out her phone. She called Miss Alice, telling her about the plans she'd made. It was Miss Alice's suggestion that Bella show him how much she loved him with her body. Miss Alice was so happy that Bella had started to open up to Edward. But, knowing that Bella had plans to show Edward her feelings? Miss Alice was ecstatic, over the moon.
"Miss Alice, what if … what if he hurts me?" Bella asked.
"Oh, sweet girl. I doubt he'd intentionally hurt you," Miss Alice chided. "You'll fight, you'll have disagreements, but knowing that you love each other, makes making up even better."
"I've never been around or had a relationship last long enough to have make up sex," Bella mumbled.
"Child, you are in for a treat," Miss Alice sang. "Now, Emmett is coming over for lunch. He should be here soon."
"Say hello to Emmett for me," Bella chuckled. "I'll talk to you later."
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do. Toodles!" Miss Alice laughed, ending the call.
Bella snorted, shaking her head. She slid her phone into her back pocket of her jeans. "That doesn't leave much, Miss Alice."
May 1st, 2020
"But, Bella, why won't you tell me about the surprise?" Edward pouted as stood in the bedroom, holding his boxers, and trying to give Bella the sad puppy look.
"Oh, do not give me the sad puppy look. I did tell you about the surprise, Sparkle," she said. "Your outfit is a clue. Shower. Change." With a pointed look, she pushed him toward the bathroom. She was wearing a robe, hiding her sexy dress. While he was showering, Bella was going to apply her makeup and finish getting ready.
He pursed his lips, arching a brow. "You're scheming."
"Yes, I'm scheming. Shower!" she laughed, pointing to the door.
"I need more clues," he grumbled.
"Tough. Shit," Bella said, shoving him into the bathroom. He grumbled, scowling at her as she closed the door with wry grin. Once she heard the water turn on, she unpinned her hair, shaking her curls out and she picked up her makeup bag. She kept her makeup light, focusing on a bold red lip. She slipped on her sandals and adjusted her dress. Snapping a picture, she sent it to Miss Alice.
What do you think? Am I hot? ~ Bella
You are. Edward won't know what hit him. Have fun and love him, sweet girl ~ Alice
I will. Thank you, Miss Alice. I don't know what I'd do without you ~ Bella
Still be miserable and alone. Show him how much you love him ~ Alice
She draped a wrap around her shoulders. It was still pretty warm, but got chilly when the sun went down. The sun had just dipped below the horizon. The shower turned off and Bella gasped, sneaking out of the bedroom. She sat on the veranda until Edward padded out of the bathroom and into the bedroom. "Bella?" he called.
"Out here," she replied.
He walked onto the veranda, wearing a pair of black dress pants and freshly pressed white button-down. His eyes widened when he saw her. "Oh, wow! Bella, you look absolutely perfect," he whispered.
"So do you," she grinned, standing up and walking to him. She ran her fingers down his cheeks, moving them to his lips. "I wanted to do something for you. With Huilen's help, I made that happen." She threaded her fingers with his. "Come with me, Sparkle. Our surprise will start on the beach." She tugged on his hand, leading to where there was a tent set up with a table and lanterns and candles set up all around it.
"Bella," he breathed, staring at the beautiful oasis that had created for them. "I have no words."
"Come on, Edward," she grinned, leading him to the tent and gently pushing him onto the chair. She sat down next to him, pouring them both a glass of wine. "Huilen made us a variety of appetizers and favorites from the menu. Dessert is being delivered to the villa." She held up her glass, her eyes twinkling. "To the future …"
"To the happily ever after," he amended, clinking his glass with hers. "Thank you for arranging this, Glitter. I don't know what I did to deserve this."
"You're dealing with my crazy," Bella snickered. "You're gave me a chance to come to grips about what happened and my feelings about you. Most guys would expect their girlfriends to say that they loved them back after they say it. I … I'm closer to understanding what I'm experiencing, but the fear is lingering." She plated some of the food Huilen made for them, handing it to Edward. "I don't know if I'll ever get over that fear."
"I get that fear, but if you live your life in fear, you don't live," Edward murmured.
"I was never afraid of anything. Hell, I'd traveled the world, but I did it on my own. I wanted to learn and grow and …" she trailed off. "I was terrified of people and making connections. I kept everyone at arm's length. I had many acquaintances, very few friends. I had coworkers and fuck buddies, but nothing truly lasting."
"You had Miss Alice," Edward whispered.
"I want more than just Miss Alice," Bella admitted. "I love her. She's the mother I should have had. She's given me everything I ever wanted in family. She's my best friend and my one solid support. I know that she's not young and I'm terrified for when she'll die. I don't want to lose her. When she dies, I'll be completely alone in the world."
"No, you won't," Edward said, reaching over and taking her hand, kissing her knuckles. "Bella, even if we don't work out, I still want to be in your life. I love you. I love you as my girlfriend. I love you as a friend. I just love you … you are beyond amazing."
She looked up at him, tears welling in her eyes. "I don't know what I did to deserve you," she sniffled.
"You swiped right on Tinder," he laughed, leaning over to kiss her. He tenderly brushed his lips across hers. She sighed, smiling against his mouth. He kissed her once more before sitting back. "Oh, I checked to see if there were flights leaving for the states since Ben was able to leave. There are flights and we may need to fly back to Seattle. Emmett reached out to me and said that he's struggling."
"As much as I like staying here, I miss my bed," Bella snickered. "The mattress is lumpy."
"You don't sleep on the mattress. You sleep on me," Edward laughed.
"You're not lumpy. You're actually hard. Like a rock," Bella teased, tossing a grape at him. He caught it with a wink. "Ass."
"I'm your ass," he quipped. "But, I do agree with the lumpy mattress. I loved our time here, but I'm eager to get home."
"What did you find out?" Bella asked. "What do we need to do in order to go home?"
"We have to have a negative Covid test to enter the airport. We need to fly with masks and upon our return to the states, we will be screened once we get off the plane. Then, we have to quarantine for at least two weeks," Edward explained. "As much as I want to go home, I don't want to be away from you. I got used to sleeping next to you, love."
"Talk about trial by fire," she snickered. "We go from a new relationship to cohabitating." She popped in a piece of bruschetta into her mouth. She finished her bite, taking a sip of her wine. "I'll miss sleeping with you, too. I've gotten accustomed to you curling around me. Would you mind quarantining with me? At my apartment? I do have Miss Alice to check on. Despite being in paradise, I'm worried about Miss Alice. What if she catches this thing?"
"I'd like that. I'd like that a lot," Edward beamed. "I mean, we've lived together for almost two months. Miss Alice will be fine. She's been taking every precaution."
"I know. My fingers are crossed that she's okay. Also, don't think that we're moving in together, but I …" she trailed off. "I can see us moving together in the future. However, if we do, we'd need to find a place that can have green things. Your condo is gorgeous, but so sterile."
Edward grinned crookedly, listening to her. She was thinking of the future. She wanted to move in together. If she was thinking about that, it was obvious her mind was wrapping around the idea of them having a definitive future. "When's your lease up?"
"I just signed the new lease in January. Right after the first of the year," she answered.
"Something to look forward to," Edward quipped. "Anyhow, the earliest flight I found for us is about a week away."
"I love being here, but I want to go home," Bella murmured, smiling gently at Edward.
"I'll order the tickets as soon as we get back to the villa," he grinned. Bella took his hand and he saw her heated gaze. "Or not?"
"We can do it tomorrow morning, Sparkle," she purred. "We have more important things to do when we get back to the villa."
"Really?" Edward growled, giving her a sly, sexy grin. "What would that be?"
"You, me, and the distinct lack of clothes," she snickered, sliding her finger along his thigh.
"I can get behind that," he choked out as her finger moved to his cock, tracing the outline of his hardening length. "Bella …"
"Sorry. I've missed you," Bella said, blushing furiously. "I know part of it was me being an idiot and the other part was me being an idiot. I'm sorry. So, so, sorry!"
Edward saw how fragile, how vulnerable she was at admitting that. He moved, pulling her into his lap. She melted against him, but idly pushed the food around the plate. "Bella, love, I missed you, too. I also understand why you needed space."
"Because, I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs?" she snickered.
"You're not, Bella. I hate when you put yourself down," Edward chided.
"I'll work on that, Edward. I promise," she said, holding up her hand. "I just use self-deprecation as a … defense mechanism? I don't know."
"Well, you're not crazy," he countered, kissing her lips gently. "You're brilliant, funny and perfect." Bella arched a brow with a wry grin on her lips. "Okay, not perfect. You're perfect for me. I love you."
She leaned forward, kissing his lips. It was barely a brush of her lips, but he felt it down to his toes. She kissed him again, pressing her mouth harder onto his. Edward tangled his fingers in her hair. She stopped, smiling against his mouth. Pulling back, she brushed his hair back. "We still have dinner to eat before we …" Bella gave him one more deep kiss, sweeping her tongue in his mouth. She sucked on his lower lip and released it with a pop, "Continue this in our villa."
"Fuck me," he growled.
"That's the plan, Sparkle," she smirked, moving back to her seat.
Finishing up their meal, Bella and Edward talked about their eagerness to go home and to continue their relationship. When they were finished, Bella sent a text message to Nahuel, who would be cleaning up the food, tent, and lanterns. She shuddered, rubbing her arms.
"Thank you for doing this for us, Bella," Edward smiled. "But, you're shivering."
"Yeah. It's time to head inside," she chattered.
Edward stood up, helping Bella to her feet. He enfolded her in his arms, and she snuggled closer. They walked quickly back to their villa. Again, Edward let out a breath. "This is beautiful, love."
"I had help. Huilen and Osvaldo set this up, as well," Bella blushed, stepping inside. "Dessert …"
"You're dessert, Bella," Edward murmured, taking her face in his hands. "I know you missed me, but I missed you, too. I missed you so fucking much. Holding you while we slept, it was amazing but torturous. I felt your body, your curves but I wanted to respect your need for space."
"I want you to disrespect me. Invade my space," she said, kissing his palms.
"I'll happily invade your space, but I will never disrespect you," Edward argued, sweeping Bella into his arms. She kissed him as he carried her into their bedroom. Her fingers unbuttoned his shirt until he lay her onto the bed. He caged her with his arms. "I could never disrespect you, Bella. I love you."
She stared into his bright green eyes. With shaking fingers, she traced his jaw. "I love you, too, Edward," she whispered. The smile that Edward gave her could have lit up the night sky. "I want to give you all of me."
"Bella?" he asked.
Her response was a smile, pushing on his shoulder and straddling his waist. She kissed him, running her fingers along his toned skin as she slid his shirt off his shoulders. "No boundaries. Just you and me, making love," she whispered against his mouth. "Please, Edward."
He pulled back, staring at her. Her lips were swollen, and her eyes were glowing in the candlelight. "Oh, we can work with that, love," he said, giving her a seductive smile. He ran his hands along her thighs, pushing her dress up. "But, before that, I want to lavish you with as many orgasms as possible." His fingers moved up to the thin straps of her black dress, easing them over shoulders. "You're wearing too many layers, love."
"Only one layer," she smirked, pushing the dress down and revealing her bare torso. "Easy access."
"Wear more dresses more often," Edward growled, kissing her harshly as he tugged the dress over her ass and managed to remove it from her body, tossing it onto the floor. "Fuck me, you're so gorgeous."
"So are you," she breathed, pushing his shirt off his body, and reaching between them to unbutton his pants. They hastily pushed his pants down his legs. Once he was naked as she was, he spun her quickly and pressed her into the pillows. Bella squealed as he pinned her down with his hips. He kissed her deeply before moving down her body. His lips wrapped around her nipple, sucking on it, and nibbling gently. "Edward … fuck!"
"Not yet, love," he chuckled, biting down on her breast. She groaned, arching her back and tangling her fingers into his hair. He trailed down her lithe body, tasting every inch of her skin. She writhed, needing more. He eagerly obliged, spreading her legs and swiping his tongue along her slit. She whimpered, bucking her hips. "Bella, you're fucking soaked."
"For you," she panted. "As much as I love your tongue, I need your cock."
Edward kissed up her body and lined up his length to her entrance. "I love you, Bella," he whispered. His mouth crashed against hers as he slid inside. Her pussy clenched around him. "Oh, God. It's like coming home, love."
"I know," she agreed, pulling his face to hers and kissing him with as much passion and love as she could. "You love me, and I love you … I never …"
He looked at her, tears streaming down her face. "Don't cry, Bella."
"I'm happy," she whispered, kissing him again. "So happy." He smiled against her mouth, looping her leg over his arm. His strokes were deep and filled every inch. She gasped as the tip of his cock brushed against her g-spot, over and over again.
"I want you to come for me, Bella," Edward growled, his fingers digging into her thigh.
"Hmmmmm," Bella moaned, throwing her head back. "Oh, yes! Harder, Edward."
He grinned slowly, rolling his hips while he thrust in and out of her. He could feel her body quake around his cock, and she trembled, her body not in control. "Fuck, baby, you're gorgeous when you come."
"I want you to come, too, Edward," she pleaded. "In me."
"I thought …" he whispered.
"We have all night," she purred, rubbing her clit with her fingers. "There's no rush, Edward."
He moaned as his cock twitched inside her. Streams of his cum spilled inside her, claiming her body, but she owned him. Body, mind, and soul.
Slipping out of her, he kissed her knee and moved up to kiss her lips. Their kisses were languid as they cuddled. However, their kisses grew more heated as Edward ran his fingers along her body. Fingertips circled her nipples, with his hand sliding down her body, and his palm warmed her stomach. Bella's legs were tangled with his as she tried to move closer to him.
"I can't get enough of you," she said, sucking on his ear.
"Me, neither," he murmured, cupping her ass. He massaged her behind before gliding his finger along her spine until he came to her asshole. Bella shuddered, biting down on his earlobe. "Holy hell …"
"We do have all night, but I want you. I want to feel you. Everywhere," she whispered, pulling out the container of lube.
He grinned, taking the lube from his girl, and squirting some on his fingers. He kissed her lips, rolling her onto her back. He spread the lube along her swollen folds while he kissed her deeply. She shuddered. "Relax, baby. Feel me."
She nodded as he slid a lubed finger into her ass. "Oh, God!"
"Not God," Edward chuckled, adding another finger. "But, close enough." He gently pumped his fingers in her, rubbing her clit with his other hand. As she trembled and her arousal spilled out of her, mixed with his cum, his cock grew hard again. "Are you ready for me, love?" She nodded, moving to get on her hands and knees. "No, baby. I want to look in your eyes as we do this."
"I've never …" Bella murmured as she turned around.
"Trust me?" Edward asked.
"Of course," she replied, as he pulled her onto his lap. "Edward …"
He cupped her behind and spreading the globes of her ass. "Look at me, love and keep your ass apart. Relax for me," he said lowly. She nodded, keeping her ass spread as he coated his cock with lube. "Eyes on me, Bella. Do you trust me?"
"I trust you," she breathed as he pressed the head of his cock into her rosette, gently pushing inside her ass. "Yes … Oh, fuck yes! Don't stop, Edward. Make me yours."
"Kiss me, Bella," he panted. She eagerly complied, kissing him deeply. He pushed his hips up and gently guided Bella down. Her pussy was very tight, but her ass damn near strangled him. "You are so made for me. I can't …"
"Yeah," she nodded. "Move for me, Edward. Fuck me."
"You fuck me right back, baby," he growled, slamming his mouth against hers. He gripped her hips and began pushing into with abandon. Bella met him, thrust for thrust. Every inch of her body was in fire for him. "That's it, Bella. Your pussy is so wet from me fucking your ass. I can feel you dripping onto my lap."
"Part of that is you," she panted, spreading her legs, and rubbing her clit. "You came inside me and …"
"Fuck," he spat, palming her bouncing breasts. "I'm going to come again if you keep talking like that, Bella. Plus, watching my cock inside your ass? I want you to feel me. Only me."
Bella's mouth fell open as her orgasm began at her toes, claiming her entire body. She shattered. Her arousal spilled out of her, coating Edward's stomach.
Edward growled as he watched her lose control. He'd done that to her, making her explode with ecstasy. She fell forward, kissing him sloppily. He held her close as his own orgasm claimed him, deep and powerful.
"I love you, Edward," she said, lazily running her hands up and down his slick body. His cock slid out of her ass, and she just relaxed further into him.
"I love you, too, Bella," he replied. "I don't know about you, but …"
"Shower," she giggled. "Sweat, lube and cum … not a very pleasant combination."
"Right," he laughed, sweeping her into his arms and carrying her to the shower. They lovingly washed each other and went back to the living room of the villa. Sharing the dessert that was delivered, they talked about the future.
And, for the first time in her life, Bella wasn't terrified about that. She was excited. She was eager. She wanted that future.
With Edward.
They eventually fell asleep around midnight. However, a few hours later, Edward's phone rang from the nightstand. "Hello?" he grumbled after he fumbled for his phone.
"Edward, dude, I'm sorry to call so late," Emmett said. "Is Bella with you?"
"It's two in the morning, Emmett," Edward answered, sitting up and turning on the light. Bella pulled her pillow over her head. "Glitter, get up. It's Emmett. He needs to talk to both of us."
"What is it?" Bella croaked, scowling at the phone.
"You're on speaker phone, Em," Edward yawned.
"I hate doing this, but Miss Alice is sick," Emmett explained. "It's my fault."
Bella sat up with her eyes wide. "What happened?"
"I took every precaution, wearing a mask, using grocery pick up and all that shit. However, it turned out that I was one of the asymptomatic carriers of COVID. Miss Alice wasn't feeling well, and I called your dad, Edward. He brought her to one of the hospitals. She was tested and … she has COVID," Emmett said. "I just got back from the hospital."
"You're fine, right?" Edward asked.
"I only lost my sense of smell. That was the extent of my symptoms," Emmett said. "But, Miss Alice, she's been admitted to the hospital. This is my fault. All my fault."
"How were you infected?" Bella questioned, trying to stay calm.
"One of the managers of the gym doesn't believe this virus is a big deal. He came to work while he was infected. He said he had a cold, but instead, he had COVID," Emmett growled. "No mask. No nothing! He didn't say anything until he was forced to by the health department. Bella, I'm so sorry. Edward's dad is personally overseeing her care. She's in a private room. He pulled a million strings to ensure that she had a private room and receiving the best care."
Bella's eyes were wide, and tears streamed down her cheeks. Her face was pale. She was completely speechless. Edward enfolded her in his arms. "Emmett, we'll try to get back to Seattle. We're going to try my dad," Edward explained.
"He's staying at your place. I hope you don't mind. He can't go home because of your mom," Emmett said. "It just happened so quickly. Miss Alice called me, struggling to breathe and then things went crazy from there."
"We'll get in touch with you as soon as we figure out what's going on. Please keep us up to date about Miss Alice," Edward said, kissing Bella's cheek.
"I will. I'm so sorry," Emmett said brokenly, ending the call.
Bella was staring off into space. Her mind was spinning about how things could go wrong. Miss Alice was her family. She couldn't lose her. "Edward … we need to go home," she whimpered. "I love you, but Miss Alice is … she's so important to me."
"Give me a second, love. I'll get my computer," he murmured, kissing her temple. He got up, putting on a pair of shorts and picking up his laptop. He booted it up and loaded the airline website. Bella was curled to his side, staring at the screen, but really seeing it. "Okay, the earliest we can fly home is Thursday. We need to contact Osvaldo to get the doctor here to give us our COVID tests."
"Schedule it," Bella said, pointing to the computer. "I'll pay you back."
"Don't worry about it, Bella," Edward argued, putting in their information and scheduling their flight. "Miss Alice is important to you, just like she's important to me." He made sure that his credit card information went through, and he closed his laptop.
"She'll be okay, right?" Bella whispered, snuggling closer to him.
"She's strong, Bella," Edward whispered back to her. "She'll be okay."
"She'll be okay," Bella breathed. She closed her eyes, his words playing on repeat in her mind.
If only she believed them.
A/N: Don't throw sharp objects at me. Miss Alice is sick, but you know me. I'm a HEA whore! Anyhow, pictures from this chapter are on my blog. You can access those from a link on my profile. I'm also on FB: Tufano79's Twilight Fanfiction Appreciation. Twitter, too: tufano79.
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