Chapter 18

Halloween at Midnight Sun Part 2

EDWARD POV

I gulped the glass of whiskey that was in my hand as I looked on. I was back in my office staring out at the VIP area watching her. God, she was fucking sexy right now, but what the hell was she thinking wearing that goddamn outfit! I swear there was no way she was wearing a bra and that right there pissed me the fuck off. I could literally see down her fucking zipper. Speaking of zippers all I had to do was pull it down just a bit more and bam those puppies would come out.

I guess I had reached creeper status since I couldn't take my eyes off her. Good thing my office windows were tinted so no one could see me but I sure as Christ could see out. I wanted to do what I've been wanting to do for the past two weeks and that was fuck her crazy. However, I would wait until she was ready again. Since she hadn't tried to fuck me, I guess she wasn't ready.

I had the worst night's sleep last night. I had slept in front of my bathroom door where my wife had locked herself in. She locked the bedroom door too, but I got in that damn door. I left the house and headed here where I snorted two lines of coke. I realized I shouldn't have yelled or put my hands on her when I got home. The fact that my mother came bothered me to no end. I still wasn't sure if my mother had some other agenda or what and it bothered the ever loving fuck out of me that Bella was so chill about the whole situation. No, I would definitely be keeping tabs on my mother. I didn't have to worry about the old man, Carlisle, at this point. The chemo was kicking his ass. A small part of me loved it. It reminded me of all those times when he kicked my damn ass when I was younger.

I knew after tonight, I was going to talk to Bella about what was happening at work. She deserved to know why I was in such a bad mood. "She also deserves to know your past too," my inner thoughts said. No, I didn't want her to ever have to hear that. That was a very dark time in my life.

I got pissed when Bella never responded to my texts. After I called Zafrina to ask about my wife, Zafrina had informed me Alice was over. She hadn't seen them but she knew they had left so she was following them here. That was real swell and all but Bella had left me on read so I know she saw them.

Emmett had joined me by that point, and was smoking a joint. Why the ever loving fuck was he doing that? I don't know but my suspicion was confirmed when I saw the blonde arrive with a boytoy. Then Emmett was puffing that joint for too long. He acted like her being here didn't bother him but it did. He kept changing the subject going from Rose to the chick that was meeting him here tonight. Apparently, she works at his gym as a yoga instructor. Yeah, I don't give a fuck but according to Em she's dumb as bricks. That told me enough, Emmett was fucking her for her body.

When Alice showed up in my office, my mood got even more sour. I was a little disappointed that Bella hadn't come with her but at the same time I was glad. There was no telling what I would have done if she did. Since she was here that meant my wife was here and I went to the window to see her. There she was, fucking sexy as hell, her ass popping out and then she turned… and my mood got even more bad real quick. What the hell was she wearing shit like that for? I turned and was going to take her ass home when Alice stopped me.

"Here, brother dear, it's yours." Alice said and she was acting weird as well. "What the fuck is this?"

Then her smile dropped. "It's your costume, jackass!" She huffed as she threw the garment bag at me.

Then that's when I looked at her. She was in some costume with a fucking headpiece. "Who are you supposed to be?" She looked hilarious.

"Ugh, Edward, don't you keep up with the times? I'm Scarlet Witch." I looked at her all confused. Who the hell was Scarlet Witch? Emmett started laughing for no reason and I was guessing it was because he was high. She rolled her eyes and then went to Em, grabbed his joint and took a few puffs.

"Yo, what the fuck!" I yelled as I dropped the bag in my hands. "You a pothead now too? You shouldn't be doing that shit." I looked at Emmett. "You just gave her that shit?"

Alice rolled her eyes. "You're such a hypocrite. I can't do a little pot but you can do coke anytime you want?" she smirked.

"I don't do coke," I lied. She walked closer to me. "Brother dear, wipe your nose before you lie to me." I did and Emmett laughed again.

"Better than television," he guffawed, slapping his thigh. I then decided to change the subject. "What the fuck possessed you to design that fucking outfit my wife is wearing?" I was pissed off again.

"What? She's Catwoman and she's sexy as hell." She handed the joint back to Em.

"I don't give a flying rat's ass what she's supposed to be. It looks like fucking lingerie."

Then both Alice and Em started laughing. I gave Emmett a glare. I didn't like how they were acting towards me. I ignored them and left the office. Fuckers got me heated. I glanced into the VIP lounge but all I saw was that dude, the blonde brought. Zafrina's girl was sitting at a table next to him alone. So, finding Zafrina would be easier than finding Bella. The woman was tall as fuck and she would be where Bella was.

I made my way down the hallway where I finally found her. She was guarding the bathroom door. I made my way to her, her eyes widened when she saw me.

"Yes, sir?" she said and she was dressed up like some Amazonian or some shit. It suited her perfectly.

"My wife in there?" I knew she had to be. Zafrina guarded Bella all of the damn time.

"Yes, sir. She and Ms. Hale are."

"Good, I need you to escort Ms. Hale back to the lounge. I need a word with my wife."

Zafrina nodded. I could tell she didn't like leaving Bella, she took it seriously but I paid her bills, my word was law. I then noticed this hallway was pretty secluded at the moment so maybe I could say what I wanted to my wife without anyone overhearing.

Not a second later, the blonde came out in a hurry. I don't think she even saw me and she hurried back to the lounge while Zafrina followed. When Bella came out, I didn't even think, I grabbed her. God, she smelled amazing. Now that I had her up close, she was hot as hell. However, I was still pissed at how she was dressed. Of course, it all ended in a screaming match. Why was she dressed like this? Did she like people ogling at her? Did she want to get fucked by some other sleazebags? Her screaming that I was the one who wouldn't fuck her, what was she talking about? Was she talking about me or someone else? Is this why she hadn't wanted me for weeks? I just stared at her when James and Laurent came up. I needed to put some distance in between Bella and I. Then she had to undermine me in front of them. I have told her countless times to not do that. What the fuck! After she left with James, I stormed into my office and began to drink. Emmett and Alice were long gone by now. Laurent was standing outside the door. I paced back and forth trying to calm myself but I couldn't. I don't know how long I paced but I finally sat down and just stared.

I don't know how long I sat there, when I heard the office door open. I knew it wasn't Bella since I could see her from here.

"Boss," James said quietly.

I didn't acknowledge him as I swirled my glass.

"So, you might want to come downstairs. There's too much drama, sexual tension, and frankly I don't think I'll be able to keep all the tempers in check," James chuckled.

I slammed my glass down ignoring the glass shards that broke. "And why would I give two fucks about any of that?"

James looked at me concerned, "Boss? Are you okay?"

I chuckled bitterly. Was this wiseguy for real? Like I would answer any of that. Victoria then came in. "Hey Boss, it's about time to make the speech." She was oblivious to all the tension that was building up inside me.

I sighed, "I'll be down in a second." Victoria nodded and gave James a sexy look before leaving the office. I glanced at the bag that held the costume in it. I shook my head and made my way down the stairs with James behind me. Laurent also was coming behind me, although I really didn't need him he still took his job seriously. However I noticed he had been more vocal today. He usually didn't talk and he had a smile on his face. Maybe he finally got laid or something which in turn made me a little jealous. What the fuck? Why was I jealous? I shook all of that off and saw them. I quit walking and it made Laurent bump into me. He suddenly came to the front of me on alert. James looked over to see why I stopped. His face then changed when he saw the same thing I did. Laurent relaxed as well.

"Who invited them?" James asked and then rolled his eyes. "Never mind, they come every year."

Of course they did. I had forgotten that detail. I usually avoided them and stayed in my office. It was the only time those two could come here and get away with it. The way they were dressed though? It was actual fucking lingerie. I noticed both of them were wearing wigs. I didn't know who the cunts were supposed to be.

I knew their sister was going to come tonight so hopefully it wouldn't lead to any drama. But who am I kidding? It's always drama with those bitches. Although with Kate here, she may be able to get a hold on Irina. Tanya on the other hand, was a different story. Tanya and Kate hated each other, mainly Tanya. I think it has to do with jealousy and Carmen always enabling Tanya. I thought it rather sad that Kate, the youngest, acts more mature than her older sisters.

I also watched Laurent to make sure his face didn't change. I was like positive the dude got laid and I hoped to God it wasn't with that slut Irina. His face remained neutral and he didn't give anything away.

"Please tell me you didn't?" I asked. I needed to know if I was going to be seeing her more considering Laurent was my guard.

"Sir?" he asked, confused. I huffed with annoyance.

"Please tell me you didn't stick your dick into her?" I pointed to where the two had walked through the room. Then realization came to Laurent's eyes and they went wide.

"No, Sir. ." He started coughing. "Hell no, sir."

I nodded but thank God. "Then why are you acting so different and don't say you're not cause you are?"

He nodded. He knew better than to lie to me. "I've met someone," he said. "Well, that's not right, I've known her but we just started dating."

Oh, now my mind was working in all different directions. The dude stayed with me or the small times with Bella when I had him guarding her. So when did he even have time to find someone? Oh wait, he said he had known them. Why did I care anyway?

"Well, as long as it doesn't interfere with your job."

"It won't, sir." He then stood at attention and seemed to be the Laurent we all knew. I huffed and made my way to the VIP lounge. Victoria had gathered everyone around. I didn't even bother to look for Bella. Not only did I think looking at her would make me want to go to her but I didn't want to show weakness to everyone.

I did notice Tanya looking at me hungrily, and Alice looking pissed. When Victoria was done talking I took charge of the room.

"Welcome to Midnight Sun. I want to thank everyone for attending. If you noticed when you came in, we are taking donations for Seattle's Cancer Foundation. Donate if you can because there are many families dealing with a loved one's diagnosis and going through chemotherapy. The foundation is to help the families pay for what insurance doesn't cover like meals, rides and any help that they can receive. I will be donating as well, so I really do hope all of you can do the same."

I finally looked at my beautiful wife. She smiled at me proudly but her eyes told a

different story. They looked sad but also mad and when she took her eyes off of me they looked in the direction of Tanya. What did that cunt do? I glanced at Tanya who saw. Great. Tanya then smiled at me. I looked back at Bella who now looked defeated. I don't know why but I didn't like how she looked.

"As always every year we have a costume contest. Best Couple, Best Female and Best Male. Each will be able to win a cash prize. Remember to drop off your votes in the ballot box. Miss Victoria and Alice will read the winners later." Both the VIP and the main floor below erupted in cheers. I turned and made my way back to my office. I would join them in a minute, but not as myself.

Bella POV

I saw him leave and I don't know why but it made me want to burst into tears. He looked at her. HER! What the fuck? I felt like all my obsessive thoughts lately were true. He said he didn't like her and Alice vouched for him but what the fuck was that I saw? I sat back down beside Rose who was fucking hammered. Maybe if I got wasted like she was, I wouldn't remember tonight come tomorrow.

Earlier, when those two twats came in, it seemed like everyone was tense. No one seemed friendly to them, not even their sister Kate who was currently looking at the other sister in question with disgust. I know it was a costume party and all but they were literally wearing fucking lingerie. I thought I may have been revealing but no, these two had gone all out. Their costumes just covered their nipples and their cunts, no lie. I swear their asses were about to fall out.

Tanya was supposedly Black Widow but her costume didn't look like the Black Widow at all. Her sister, Irina, was Starfire, from Teen Titans. The costume did look like Starfire's and all but it was short as hell and if she moved her nipples would be on display. They both had red wigs on to make them look like the characters they were portraying but like I said they looked like they were wearing freaking lingerie. It probably was if I had to guess.

I started drinking again, I actually wasn't having fun anymore since "The Bobbsey Twins" had shown up. It didn't really seem like anyone was having a good time now. Alice, who I now knew was a mean drunk and when she was high nothing seemed to cure that. Although, she was funny as fuck high. Jasper, God love him, was having trouble with her. Her mouth never had a filter before but now she was very verbal. I heard Tanya mutter something and Kate go off on her. I could have sworn I heard the name Eddie. I was sitting away so I couldn't hear clearly but I did notice Alice give her a glare.

"She has every right to kick your ass. Shut up!" I heard Kate say. It wasn't as quiet as they thought it was.

"Oh, please, like she could," that fucking slut said. I then saw Alice jump up and Jasper trying to pull her down.

"Let's go, bitch!" Alice beat on her chest. She looked like a caveman and I would laugh if everyone around them didn't look tense. It had also gotten the attention of Rose.

"Whose ass we kicking?" Rose shouted. Alice didn't say anything but kept her glare on Tanya. Had Tanya been talking about Alice? Surely not, but I wasn't entirely sure. Alice then looked white and ran from the group. I grew concerned and ran after her with Jasper and Zafrina on my heels.

When I made it to the bathroom, Alice was in the stall throwing up. Ah. She must have stood up too quickly. I stood outside of it, waiting for her to get done. When she opened the door, she looked at me and then went to the sink and wiped her mouth.

"You okay?" She nodded but shook her head. "Alice?"

"What, Bella!" she snapped.

I pushed her. "Don't do that to me, I'm the one that chased after you."

She then smirked at me."Ahh, there you are. I thought you lost your guts back there." She looked back into the mirror.

I was confused! What was she talking about?

I looked at her confused and then she looked puzzled but then shocked. "You didn't hear what that skank said about you?" She then put her hands on her hips and looked at me.

"No, what I did hear was her sister getting on her and you wanting to fight." Alice looked surprised like I didn't know.

"She was talking about you Bella, and Edward but mainly you. I defended you." Alice scoffed. "If you would defend yourself, and put bitches in place they wouldn't utter shit about you."

I looked at her like she had done lost her mind. "You want me to put the daughter of a Boss of a family in her place?" I wanted to, God knows I wanted to.

Alice looked at me skeptically, "She's nothing compared to you!" Alice washed her hands and then turned her attention back to me. "Look, I know you didn't grow up in this and you didn't have time to get used to it. In our world, Edward is the leader, "The King or whatever you want to call him and you're the queen. That means if you wanted to kick Tanya's ass or send her to some country, you could and her father couldn't do shit about it."

I blinked trying to understand what Alice was saying. Since I had married Edward I understood some of what that entitled. When I first started this thing with him, I was under the impression that I was to be seen not heard. That didn't sit well with me, I used to be outspoken and I lost some of that when Jacob did what he did. I had been slowly becoming myself again, but this whole thing being Edward's wife, well it was confusing at times.

"So, what you're saying is my word is law? Like the other families have to listen to me?"

"Yes! Somewhat. What Tanya is doing though is wrong. She better watch it cause if Edward hears.." She didn't elaborate on that. I swear I always have to try to read between the lines with these people. Alice looked annoyed that I hadn't said anything.

"Basically, everyone is supposed to show respect to you, okay? That twat out there, must have forgotten that Dad isn't running things anymore and Edward is and disrespecting you is a no no."

This whole respect talk pissed me off. I remember what Edward said about respecting him, now Alice talked about it. Honestly, I just wanted the night to be over with. I wanted to get away from that skank. I didn't want to have these conversations. I wanted to be normal. I want to get my bachelor's degree. I wanted to fuck my husband. I didn't want to have serious talks in the bathroom of a club that I saw a murder in.

"Also, look, you may want to inform Rose that she needs to watch what she says," Alice said.

"Why?" Nobody else watched what they said. I mean Tanya didn't. Alice and Kate stood up for her because I didn't hear Tanya. Honestly, I probably wouldn't have stuck up for myself either and that's when it hit me. Tanya wasn't supposed to disrespect me. I was above her now and she was below me. I feel stupid that it just clicked in my head.

"Since Rose isn't with Em anymore, Tanya and pretty much everyone else out there is above her." I looked taken aback. Really? I gave Alice a glare. "She's my guest. So she will be shown respect." I didn't like the direction this talk was going in.

"Bella, I get that, trust me. We all love her and we have her back. But, when it comes down to it, if she were to hear Tanya say something Tanya could do whatever she wanted with Rose and we couldn't say anything. If she wanted to have her killed she could," Alice finished sadly and I gasped.

"What the hell, Alice?"

"I told you, Bella, and if Edward backed Rose this could cause problems with Eleazar and maybe other families. You're right, she's your guest tonight but tomorrow she's not."

I shook my head. "I don't want to talk about this anymore." I walked out of the bathroom leaving Alice behind, I saw the concerned look of Jasper before he went into the bathroom after me. I was surprised that he hadn't gone in to begin with. Zafrina followed me. "Mrs. Cullen, are you okay?" I turned back to her. "Bella!" She looked taken aback and I felt bad for yelling. That whole talk about Rose had me heated. I stopped walking and looked at her. "I'm sorry." Zafrina still looked concerned but didn't say anything about why I was upset. "It's quite alright." I started walking again.

I had made it back to the VIP area, and noticed two more people had joined. One was dressed up as Batman and he sat beside Emmett and James who he was in conversation with. His head was turned but he was definitely Batman with the cowl and everything. All that was showing was his mouth. The other one seated put a smile on my face. He had taken a seat in my old spot next to Rose who was in conversation with him and looked to have an actual smile on her face. Not the fake ones she had been pulling all night. It was weird considering the last conversation these two probably had was them yelling at each other in the parking lot.

Sam was dressed up as Aquaman. He had the wig and having his tats helped with the whole look he was giving off. He looked pretty close to Jason Momoa, not going to lie. I had caught his attention as I sat down beside him in Alice's old seat.

"Ah, Mrs. Cullen." Sam said and I didn't bother to correct him. I also noticed the bulge that was around his leg. It looked like some kind of brace.

"Yeah, it's a pain," he said, chuckling. "I hope I will be able to come back to work soon."

I smiled and nodded. He then turned his attention back to Rose. That was surprising since I thought they hated each other. But, Rose didn't know what had happened to him. I remember at my wedding, she was thinking all kinds of things. So, I guess seeing him relieved her in some way. I peeked at Emmett looking at Rosalie and Sam while his date continued to be oblivious. Emmett actually seemed happy that they were talking.

Looking at Sam, I was reminded of Seth who I hadn't seen in a couple of weeks. No one had said anything to me about him since he had been arrested. I wanted to ask but I was afraid of the answer I would receive. I would probably have been lied to anyways. I was sure Seth was either dead or being held somewhere or hell he was probably back in jail. I found that unlikely, but I didn't know where he could be. I just hoped he wasn't working with the feds. I was reminded of Leah and he would do anything to make sure she was safe so I really hoped it hadn't come to that. As bad as I wanted Jacob to pay for what he did and what he was doing to her, I didn't want it at the expense of losing my husband to whatever information Seth could give them. No matter how angry I was with him, I still loved him.

I was brought out of my thoughts by a gasp. It was Alice and Jasper and she was looking at the man dressed up as Batman. Why was she gasping? It was some guy dressed up as Batman? I saw her smile and she took a seat near Kate while looking at me and nodded. I nodded back, I understood her earlier but I still wasn't happy about that conversation.

I noticed Tanya looking around. Who was she looking for? Edward? I was curious myself where he was but didn't want to get upset again. So when I saw a waiter come by, I took a few shots and downed them.

"All hell, here we go," Daniel, Rose's date said. I smiled at him as we were all in competition earlier and I guess he thought we were back at it. I turned from him and my smile dropped. I now had the attention of Batman. He was staring at me, his emerald boring in mine. How did I not notice before? Of course, he was turned but I would notice those eyes anywhere.

The eyes of my husband.

I smiled, I couldn't help it! He didn't return the smile then that had me frowning. What was he mad about now? I shrugged it off and looked away. I then noticed Laurent at Zafrina's table and I felt stupid for not noticing him before. If I had I would have seen Edward or looked for him. I guess Alice got her wish though, Edward finally dressed up.

I tried to look everywhere but him but my eyes didn't want me to. They would always land back on him who was still staring at me.

"Alright, everyone! It's time!" Alice said as she and Victoria got up. Now she was acting like her old self. What the fuck was with the Cullen kids having mood swings?

They made their way to the podium and some big guy handed them the envelopes; I remember seeing him before the first time I was here. We all stood up and watched both Victoria and Alice at the podium like announcers calling out the winners.

"So, the first one is the Best Couple," Alice said excitedly while she opened the envelope only to be disappointed when she read the results." The Joker and Harley Quinn in the VIP section." Victoria jumped up and down. James and she won! Obviously, as they were the only ones in the VIP section dressed as them. They came up and accepted the prize of $2,000.

Alice looked annoyed but moved on. "Now, the Best Male Costume goes to… Vision in VIP! Oh my god Jasper you won!" Alice jumped up and down as Jasper made his way to Alice. She kissed him forcefully while he accepted his $1,000 prize.

"Okay, now the Best Female goes to.." Victoria began to say. It seemed kind of messed up that everybody in VIP was winning. "Poison Ivy in VIP." Rose ran to the front as fast as she could. She was so hammered it wasn't even funny. I shouted for her with a smile on my face. Always proud of lifting my girl up. Alice smiled too but it didn't quite reach her eyes. I looked away so I would not lose my mood due to the Cullen siblings' moods. Speaking of Cullen siblings, I did peek at Emmett, who looked proud at Rose like she won the Nobel Peace Prize or something.

After that was done, I did hear Jasper scold Alice about something while Rose and I talked. She wanted to go down below and shake her ass. I honestly didn't want to but I did want to get away from Edward and his ever piercing stare. I noticed him speaking to Sam and I took Rose's offer to go down and dance. Zafrina was behind me of course as we made our way below.

Zafrina stuck out like a sore thumb in the crowd but Rose and I started dancing like nobody was watching until we started doing a dance off and then it got crowded. When we were done, I looked up to VIP and noticed Edward staring. What was with him? I then noticed someone at my side.

"Hey."

I looked at some man dressed up as Quicksilver started dancing to my side while Rose had been joined by Daniel and they were currently booty dancing on the floor.

"Um," I said not to be rude but then I saw her with him in VIP. I guess she figured out it was him and was talking a mile a minute to him. He then turned toward her and said something and I don't know why but it hurt. He hadn't talked to me at all up there. I know he knew I saw him and knew it was him.

I decided two can play that game and I gave my attention to the man who had started dancing beside me.

"What's your name?" he said. For some reason I didn't want to give him my name so I made one up.

"Mia." He smiled. "I'm Dereck" He flashed that Colgate smile again and we continued dancing.

"Nice costume," I said.

"Thanks, yours too. Catwoman right?" I nodded and he stopped the waiter for some drinks. I declined and he didn't seem to be happy about that.

"I'm done for the night. I've had enough," I said smiling. I really did have enough, and I wasn't going to take one from him considering I didn't know who he was.

"Cool, want to get out of here?" He stepped close to me. Way too close. I looked around, Rose wasn't paying attention to me. I couldn't see Zafrina and that was saying something since she was tall. The hairs on the back of my neck rose and I looked up at VIP. Edward was no longer there. Shit!

"I mean God, I'm so fucking hard right now." The man came closer and grabbed my ass while I kicked him in the balls as hard as I could. "Bitch!" He held his balls but tried to come after me again. We now had the attention of everyone around us, and I saw Zafrina coming towards us. He tried to grab me again but I saw his arm go back as Zafrina grabbed it.

"That was a good kick, Mrs. C, sorry you had to use it," she said as she dragged him off. Rose hurried over to me "You okay, B?" I nodded. My voice was lost at the moment. I was then picked up and thrown over someone's shoulder. Rose didn't look alarmed by who had me; her face relaxed when she saw who had me. I also noticed Emmett nearby. I could hear Victoria say the man would be escorted off the premises and everyone should go back to dancing as she got the attention of everyone.

As we neared the stairs, my head literally near the ass of the person carrying me. I knew it was Edward by the cape of his outfit. It even smelled like him. I was happy that he saved me but at the same time I was angry he was carrying me like this.

"Put me down!" I yelled. I was met by silence. "Put me down!" I screamed louder

"Stop! Hush!" he said. `

I didn't like his voice because it sounded pissed. It sent chills down my spine but I didn't appreciate him carrying me around like a rag doll. I started beating his ass which in turn I was met by a huge whack on mine. It hurt, I won't lie. I went limp but inside I was furious. We went up another set of stairs and to a door that was pushed open. It looked like an office, and he carried me to the couch in the corner and threw me down. It pissed me off and he had even ripped off his cape and cowl and now I could see his face.

We stared at each other for I don't know how long, His chest went up and down and so did mine. I tore my mask off, it was bothering me. Neither one of us spoke, just staring but I could feel the anger coming off of him. I wondered if he could feel it too?

"So, is that the man you want to fuck you?" Edward said in his evil voice. I didn't like talking to him like this, and honestly he was scaring me a bit right now.

"What are you talki-" I started but was quickly cut off.

"Don't Bella don't. You know exactly what I'm talking about."

"I don't." He turned from me and began pacing and then went to the bar and poured himself a drink after he gulped it down he then started trashing his bar. Throwing glasses and whatever else he could put his hands on. Why was he acting like this? Laurent then came in with worried eyes.

"Boss, is there a problem?" he said with his gun raised.

"Get the fuck out!" Edward screamed. Laurent nodded and closed the door. I was pretty sure by now Edward was going to kill me. His eyes blazed as he looked at me, his chest rising up and down. Laurent was the only witness to my demise and he wouldn't tell a soul.

Edward came over to me again, his eyes raking over me. Here comes my death..

"Your lipstick is smeared. You let him kiss you too?" Edward bitterly chuckled as he pushed away from me. It pissed me off.

"No one has touched me but you asshole." It then hit me he was trying to change the subject. He was the one messing with Tanya after he told me he couldn't stand her.

His face didn't change but his eyes softened a bit. "He touched your ass, Bella." He was mad again.

"Yeah, and I kicked him in the balls for it," I said lamely. He nodded but he still was pissed.

He chuckled bitterly and then grabbed my arms and squeezed. It hurt a bit and I tried to push him off of me.

"Get off," I yelled. Damn, what was with him!

He held his hands in the air. "Oh, I'm sorry I won't touch my wife then. She'll let some fucker touch her and talk to her but not her husband. The only person that should be."

I scoffed. "That's rich coming from you. Spend two nights away from home, then yell at me for no reason then get mad about what I'm wearing? Then you spend the whole time in VIP ignoring me and then you talk to her of all people!"

His head shot up and he looked mad but not as enraged as earlier. "I mean, you told me you didn't like her, you hated being in the same room as her but that didn't seem like it tonight." I finished and the tears came out and I hated, I mean hated, that he saw this. When I'm really pissed I cry, I can't help it.

"All I did when I saw she had your attention and not me was to make you jealous. So yeah, I shouldn't have talked to him but I didn't know he was going to do what he did," I finished with tears falling down my cheeks. I was stupid doing that, I mean what drunk person wouldn't think you weren't interested?

Edward looked away, I couldn't tell what he was thinking but he did seem calmer.

"It's funny, I told you I couldn't stand her," he chuckled bitterly. "And you went down to dance and meet guys to make me jealous?" He shook his head and walked away. Before he opened the door he turned to look at me. "Was the costume to make me jealous as well?" I shook my head. "I didn't even know what I was going to be until a few hours ago." He nodded then opened the door. "Don't even try to attempt to leave this room. Do you understand?" I shook my tears away. He didn't wait for confirmation but left and slammed the door behind him.

I fell to the floor and cried.

Edward POV

"She's not to leave for any reason," I said to Laurent and he nodded. I made my way down the stairs, I peeked at Jasper carrying Alice and gave him a look. Alice must have drank herself into a coma. He told me he would get in contact with me tomorrow but was going to take Alice home. I didn't see many people down here but it seemed the party was still carrying on downstairs. I did peep that fucker the blonde brought and Emmett's date talking in VIP. That had me thinking where was Emmett and the blonde?

I shook that off and made my way down the stairs to the bottom floor. Zafrina was by the door leading to the basement. She seemed worried and nervous? What did she have to be nervous about? She noticed me and gave me a nod.

"Boss."

"Why are you nervous?" I heard her gulp. I really didn't like that she was nervous. It made me question her ability to guard Bella.

"Well, I feel like I failed Mrs. C.," she said bluntly.

I shook my head, I didn't have time for this. I wanted to get down there and get this done.

"You can go," I said

"Do I need to take Mrs. Cullen home?"

I shook my head no. "You're off. I'll give you a call when I need you." She nodded but I don't think she liked it. I punched in the code and made my way down.

That fucker was tied to a chair. James was the only one down here. That confirmed Em being with the blonde. I fucking swear!

"Where's Emmett?"

James looked at me alarmed but then relaxed. "He told me he had to take his date home," James said.

I gave him a look.

"What?" He looked confused.

I let out a bitter chuckle. "His date is currently sitting up in VIP with the blonde's date."

James' eyes went wide and then he shook his head.

"Fucking Emmett." Yeah that fucker was going to catch heat for that one. His ass should have taken his date home and come back here.

I looked at the man in front of me. He stared back at me, tears coming out of his eyes, and he looked to be shaking. I gave James a look. He gave me an innocent one but I knew better. I bet that crazy fucker already scared him. It didn't matter though, he wasn't leaving here alive.

"I found this on him," James said as he handed me needles and a baggie of pills. He also had a bunch of cash. My guess was a dealer. I pulled a stool from the side and brought it up to this fucker as I removed his gag from his mouth.

He started screaming, like that would help. This whole basement was soundproof. I punched him in the face and I heard a crack.

"Oh, God!" he screamed. "You broke my fucking nose."

I gave him my menacing glare. "That's not all I will break if you don't talk to me."

"Fuck you!" he yelled and I sighed. I grabbed his hand and took two of his fingers and snapped them. All I heard was his cries.

"Could you stop that? It's getting on my nerves," James chuckled but I didn't laugh.

He was getting on my nerves.

"So, why are you bringing drugs into my club?"

"Yourrrr club?" I nodded. "I didn't know, man, honestly."

"He's not your man," James sneered

"My apologies, I'm sorry. I just came looking for women. You know? Trying to hook up."

"No, I don't know. Why don't you enlighten me?"

He gulped but was still shaking. "Man, I'm young and I'm just trying to bag all the pussy I can, okay? I saw that chick wearing the Catwoman costume, and man I just wanted to fucking fuck her."

James laughed. He knew I wasn't going to take it easy on him now, not like I was before anyways.

"But, she was a hard sell, I even tried to give her a drink but she declined. I thought I could butter her up but it didn't work. I had some drugs that would have loosened her up but no dice."

I quickly stood up and grabbed this dick and threw him against the wall. James came up menacingly to him. "How about I cut your dick off and feed it to you?" James said with venom. I wasn't fazed. Like I said, James was a crazy fucker. He also cared about Bella. Not as much as me, but I knew he cared in a sisterly way.

"So, let me see if I got this right, you come into my club? With drugs? And then you try to fuck my wife? I just want to make sure I have it correct."

His eyes bugged out of his head. "Youuuurrrr wifeee?" he whimpered.

I nodded. "Yes, my fucking wife," I sneered "And not only were you going to drug her but you put your hands on her?" I spit on him. I look at James. "Strip him"

The man seemed shocked but when he was standing there in the nude, it seemed like he understood the severity of the situation. "I'mmm sorrryyy."

Too late. I grabbed my knife and sliced his penis off. Blood squirted everywhere! Luckily, I moved out of the way before I was caught in the bloodstorm. The man was screaming and I nodded to James to grab his penis. That crazy fucker smiled. He picked up his penis and shoved it in his mouth. All I heard was gagging noises, and then he quit moving. It was done.

"Fucker!" James said as he started pissing on him. I stripped out of the batsuit and threw it in the garbage that we had down there. "Burn that and get rid of his body. Wait till the club closes."

"Will do, Boss." His eyes were bright, but worried.

"What?" I asked as I took a step up the stairs.

"Look, I heard the girl's earlier, Alice almost went nuclear on that plastic bimbo in VIP earlier. She may have thrown around your name and said things. So, don't take what happened to heart, okay."

I just looked at him. What the fuck was going on? I headed up the stairs. Why did Bella think I was messing with Tanya? I couldn't stand the woman. What impression did I give to her to make her think that? I knew she had been spending time with Alice. Was it something Alice had said? No, Alice knew I couldn't stand her either. So what? Tanya didn't even notice it was me until I noticed my wife had gone down to dance and that was only because Emmett called out my name. I mean I had given her my attention all night, why would she think otherwise? The only time I had taken my eyes off of her tonight is when I told Tanya to leave me alone. When I found her again that fucker that I just killed was standing too close and I hightailed it below.

Honestly, I needed to have a talk with my wife but first she would know who she belonged to.

BELLA POV

I had laid down on the small couch in this huge office. I had tried to get Laurent to get me water but no dice, he wouldn't move from the door. So I laid here, not sure what time it was but I had noticed the club wasn't quite as busy as before. When I looked out a few minutes ago from the huge windows, I saw Victoria running around and I saw Cecilia and Daniel leave. I scoffed! That probably meant Emmett and Rose were together somewhere. I didn't notice anyone else but I did see the two skank sisters still in VIP. I had to close my eyes. Maybe when I woke up this whole night would be over with.

I then heard the lock open and in came my husband who gave nothing away. I saw Laurent leave as Edward closed the door and locked it back up. I stayed on the couch unsure of my next move. He stared at me and I stared back. It was like that night he came back from Ireland. His gaze held me and I sat up. He quit walking when he made it halfway. I stood up and wanted to make my way to him but I didn't know what to do.

His eyes were glassy but he didn't look pissed off anymore. "Edward..I'mm" He cut me off when he started walking towards me. He had this look, a look of possession? I don't know but it turned me on something fierce.

He grabbed me and pushed my back against the window.. "You're what, Bella?" he asked. I had never seen this look on his face. It wasn't a scary look but it wasn't a happy one either. "I'mm.." He cut me off by putting his finger on my lips.

"Shh," he said as he moved his finger from my lips and went down my outfit. "I don't want to talk right now," he said lustfully. He then pulled the zipper down all the way and my boobs fell out. I grabbed them with my hands, My cheeks red from embarrassment. We were in his office and he just did that? He didn't like me doing that and he grabbed my arms. His eyes stared into mine then he shook his head. "I knew you weren't wearing a bra, " he said, his voice hard but possessive. He then grabbed them and started playing with my nipples, teasing them. I let out a moan. God, it felt good! They always went hard for him. It was like they knew it was him and they wanted to be touched. He then pushed the rest of my bodysuit down and then I was standing there in my tiny black thong, thigh high stockings, and boots with the heels.

His eyes traveled over my body. I noticed he adjusted himself and I'll admit I liked that I got that reaction out of him.

"You like not wearing a bra? Coming to such a public place and not wearing one?" He quickly turned me around and now my breasts were up against the glass. I tried to turn around.

"Edward, no." He was so strong and he held me in place. I started to cry. ł didn't deserve this! Why would Edward show me off to everyone? Anyone could see me up here. Earlier, he was pissed off with what I was wearing and now here I was almost completely naked.

"Edward stop, this isn't right." I tried to turn around again but it was fruitless. He held me in place and told me not to move while his other hand pulled down my thong. I closed my eyes, not believing this, trying not to let him hear me cry.

I heard movement behind me, and then I felt his breath at my ear. "You want me to fuck you?" He bit my ear "You want me to fuck you in front of everyone?" He then sucked my ear into his mouth and I felt his fingers enter me. I was wet, I mean I couldn't help it, it had been a while and when Edward was around me, my body knew. He started pumping his fingers harder into me, and I was about to reach my climax when he stopped. I whimpered. "Say it Bella." I shook my head, I couldn't believe he was doing this. All because of the outfit I wore. All because some guy touched me? I was private about my body. He knew that and he didn't even like others looking at me. So what the hell was going on right now? "Say it Bella," he said it again as he started kissing down my neck. My head falling back felt so good. He then stopped and turned my head towards him. "Say it."

I shook my head when I came to a realization. I noticed earlier these same windows and I didn't see anything. "Nobody can see me, can they?"

He smirked "Good girl" He then pulled my hair back and took my mouth in his, pulling me towards the couch and I was still facing the windows. I then heard my stockings being ripped and I heard him moan. "Say it Bella."

He was behind me and his hand came around and started playing with my nipples. It didn't help things, all I wanted was him.

"Fuck me"

"Gladly." He then entered me and I moaned at the sensation. It had been too long. Two weeks felt like forever. He was taking me from behind, a position we hadn't done yet. I wondered why we hadn't because he was hitting all my sensitive spots. I then remembered he had been easy with me, gentle, but this time it was rough and hard and I loved it.

We both moaned as he went in and out, in and out. His finger circled my clit and I jerked. God it had been too long since I felt this good. I was getting close and I reached back to cup his balls. "No!" He shouted and he pulled my hair while fucking me. "Who does this to you!" He said as I heard him slap my ass. "Who!" he roared.

"You" I cried out.

"Fucking A." He kept fucking me then I felt his finger tracing my ass crack as it moved to my hole. He didn't stick his finger in but he did touch it. It felt odd but a good odd and then his other hand went to my clit.

"Who do you belong to, Bella!" He said as he slapped both my ass cheeks.

I moaned. I would not last much longer at all. "You." All I could hear was our breathing and the wet noise of our fucking.

"And who do I belong to?" He roared and I gasped. I wasn't expecting that one it caught me off guard. "Bella, answer me." I moaned "Me." When he yelled it sounded animalistic like he wasn't even in his body at that moment. "That's right I belong to you, no one else. Just like you belong to me and no one else."

I started moaning and then I couldn't hold it back I screamed.

"That's it baby cum for me."

And I did cum for him. "Oh God, Edward. Oh."

"Yeah, that's it, I make you feel good. Oh fuck." and then I felt the hot liquid fill me as he came shouting my name.

We stayed like that for a few minutes as our breathing slowed down. He then pulled out of me and quickly turned me around. His gaze was soft, and he actually looked concerned.

"Did I hurt you?" he asked me and I shook my head no. He then smiled and kissed me. We laid there on the couch staring at each other unable to take our eyes off one another.

"That was amazing," I said and laughed.

He smiled at me. "The best I ever had." That actually made me tear up.

"What did I say?" His eyes got wide and I just shook my head.

"Really? Do you really mean that?"

"Yes, I wished you had been the only one," he said and I couldn't hold back the tears now.

"Don't cry." But I couldn't help it, he was making me feel all gooey inside.

"Don't you see, Bella, You're it for me. I don't want no one else, I love you."

"But you lied, didn't you?" I said sobbing.

"Lied about what, baby?"

"Tanya." He looked at me." You said you didn't like her but she told me you fucked her."

He then looked enraged. His face was red and I guess I felt like he lied. I turned from him.

"Bella, look at me."

I did, unable to hide my sobs now.

"I never touched her. I've never put my dick in her. I cannot stand her." He kissed me each time he said those things. "When did she say I fucked her?"

"At Carmen's the night I went to the police station." He looked confused. "Baby, that was two weeks ago."

"I know! After we, yeah, that night. I didn't think about it but then you hadn't been home the past two nights and you yelled at me yesterday and then today.. When I saw you talking to her, I just..." I couldn't even finish my sentence.

Edward grabbed my face. " Baby, listen I told her to leave me alone tonight, all I could do was stare at was you." I nodded, I did notice that he did have his gaze on me at times.

"You looked amazing and I'm sorry for making you feel like you didn't. It was me you wanted to fuck wasn't it?" He chuckled. Earlier tonight I had told him the only person that I wanted to fuck wouldn't fuck me.

"It's not that I didn't want you baby, because trust me, I want you all the time. It's just I felt like maybe I went too far when we first had sex, because of your history. " I nodded. "I was going to wait for you to make the move. But I can clearly see that was a mistake. Baby, please don't doubt my love for you."

I nodded. I got it now, he was worried that I would have regretted our first time when in fact I didn't because of Jacob.

"As for where I've been the past few days, something happened at work and I'm dealing with it, I'll tell you more about it at home. I need you to know though, I'm not used to telling people things. I'm used to handling things on my own. I'm sorry for not letting you where I was but I've been holed up at either Cullen Enterprises or Jasper's."

I nodded. I could understand that, we went into this thing too fast and for a man like Edward it was hard for him to be free with his actions.

"But, last night I slept in front of our bathroom door on the floor." I gave him wide eyes. Did he really?

"So that's why the blanket from the end of the bed was on the floor." He nodded.

"I was giving you space but I couldn't just not be near, you know?" He said.

"How did you get through the bedroom door then?" He gave me a look to ask, like really? I laughed.

"You better be glad I didn't break through the bathroom door." He was serious too.

I gave him a kiss, hoping that everything would be okay now. He wrapped his arms around me. "I'm still figuring this out, Bella, but I am trying. Please know whatever happens, whatever fight, what anyone says, I will never cheat on you," he finished. I looked into his eyes and gave him a nod. I believed him, I really did. I just felt like an idiot for not seeing it sooner.

"Come on, let's get you cleaned up," he said as he moved to get up from the couch.

"Can't we stay here just a bit longer?" I asked.

"Yes, just a bit." He then wrapped his arms around me

"You promise?" He knew I was referring to what he just said about cheating.

"I promise," he said as he looked me dead in my eyes.