Three

I was glad to be back at work Monday, diving into whatever I could get my hands on. I worked at Cullen Multimedia Industries in Manhattan. Alice was the PR Director and I was her assistant. I met Alice when I moved to NY to be with my now ex-boyfriend Jacob, five years ago. I was twenty one, fresh out of college, graduating with a business degree from the University of Washington and followed my high school sweetheart out to the City That Never Sleeps. Said boyfriend turned out to be a cheating asshole and I got burned badly. She found me a heartbroken mess in a diner with very little money, basically homeless and unemployed. She took me, a hopeless stranger, into her home and let me live with her until I got on my feet. She got me a job as her assistant and we've been inseparable ever since. I had nothing but the utmost respect for her and I was beyond grateful for what she has done for me. She was the most humble and optimistic person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.

"Good morning Bella," I heard a tinkering voice call out to me when I walked into the break room. Speaking of the devil, I thought inwardly as I smiled at her.

"Good morning Al. I got you a caramel iced latte with a double shot of amaretto and whipped cream."

"Thank you. I'm sure as hell going to need it this morning," she said with relief, taking the cup.

"Long night?"

"More like long weekend. Jasper's parents showed up unannounced yesterday and plan on staying in town until Saturday," she said with annoyance. Apparently, Jasper's parents were a little overbearing.

"Anywho enough about me, how was your weekend? I didn't get a chance to talk to you before Jazz and I left the club."

"I had the best sex I've ever had that night."

"Really? Do tell," Alice said eagerly.

"The guy gave me incredible orgasms. I didn't think it was possible but he even made me. . ."

"Made you what?"

I looked around to make sure no one would walk in on us and whispered, "he made me. . .squirt."

"Holy shit! That's really hot Bella."

"His sentiment exactly," I responded. I felt a blush creep up on my cheeks as I thought of his words.

"Wow. I'm totally jealous," she giggled. I was happy no one was within the vicinity of the break room to hear about my sexual escapade.

"So," she started, her tone now all business, "Carlisle wants us to meet him in his office. He said that he needed to see us briefly." Carlisle Cullen was the owner/CEO of the company. He was a older man, in his late forties with graying blonde hair and was very handsome for his age. He was also very kind and treated everyone with respect.

"About what?" I asked curiously.

"I don't know. I guess we'll find out when we get there." We walked out of the break room, down the hallway to Carlisle's office.

Alice knocked on Carlisle's door and opened it when he told us to come in. I followed her inside and saw Carlisle at his desk talking to someone sitting across from him. Alarms suddenly went off in my head as I saw the unruly copper tinted hair of the stranger. Oh god, it couldn't be. My fears were confirmed when the stranger turned around and I saw those majestic green eyes. He looked at Alice first then to me and his eyes lit up with recognition, his face going slack with unease. He remembered me and I wanted to crawl up in a ball somewhere and die. This could not be happening.

"Ladies good morning," Carlisle spoke warmly, momentarily interrupting my inner turmoil. He stood from his chair and Masen followed suit.

"Good morning Carlisle," we spoke in unison.

"Bella and Alice, I would like you to meet my son and the company's new Media Relations Director, Edward."

Holy. Fucking. Shit! I couldn't believe what was occurring before my very eyes. I don't think Edward did either because he looked just as shocked as I did. The look on his face quickly faded away before he composed himself, masking his discomfort. He cleared his throat, stretching his hand out to us. Alice shook first and I reluctantly did after her. When our hands touched, I felt a jolt of electricity shoot through me, causing my breath to stutter. I let it out shakily, remembering how his body felt against mine. Edward must've felt it too because he lightly squeezed my hand before letting go. He gave me a cocksure smile and spoke in that sexy baritone of his, "it's a pleasure to meet you Alice and Bella." Edward made sure to put emphasis on my name, causing my skin to raise in goosebumps. This was a disaster and a hideous nightmare all rolled in one.

"Well ladies, I wanted you to meet Edward so you could get him up to speed on the business since you are my best workers. Edward will be working closely with you and I want you all to get acquainted with each other." I looked at Edward and he stared back at me knowingly. I averted my eyes, looking at the carpet like it was interesting.

"Welcome to the team Edward," Alice said enthusiastically.

"Thank you. I look forward to working with you and Bella." He gave us a crooked grin and shook our hands again. He made sure to quickly run a finger against my hand as he went to shake mine. We said goodbye to Carlisle and walked out towards our respective offices.

"What the fuck was that back there?" Alice whispered as we walked past other workers.

"Huh?" I was stilled in disbelief. Masen was actually named Edward and he was Carlisle's son.

"What's wrong with you Bella? You looked like you saw a ghost or something. I thought you would puke."

"Remember the guy I told you about at the club?"

"Yeah I remember. You so eloquently put in words how he was the best fuck you've ev—" she paused momentarily, finally catching on. "Oh my gosh. That was him?" She said out loud, causing a few workers to look in our direction.

"Shhh," I scolded her, my face burning with embarrassment. "Keep your damn voice down and yes, that was him."

"Holy crap."

"Yeah, no shit," I groaned.

"This is not good."

"You think?" I said sarcastically. She scowled and rolled her eyes, not amused with my snarky attitude.

"I'm sorry Al, I'm just freaking the fuck out here." We were now standing in front of her office.

"What am I going to do Al?" I had a serious dilemma on my hands. Edward, who I knew intimately as "Masen", is now working here and to make matters worse, he happens to be Carlisle's offspring. He could possibly be my boss one day. Holy shit, this was so bad.

"There's nothing you could really do Bella. He works here and that's not going to change."

"I knew Carlisle had a son but never in a million years would I have had sex with him if I knew who he was," I groaned.

"I know. Carlisle is a fairly private man—I've only met his wife Esme a few times during charity events but Edward was never around. Look Bella, everything is going to be fine. I'm pretty sure Edward will play it cool and be entirely professional. Don't get yourself worked up over your little rendezvous with him. You guys had a hot hookup, that's it. You can handle this," she reassured me.

I took a few deep breaths and nodded my head, agreeing with her. "Yeah, you're right."

"I'm always right," she chuckled. I just shook my head and laughed with her. "Seriously though," she said as she stepped into her office, "everything will be fine. You know how to compartmentalize your private life from you professional one. Now get back to work."

"Yes mistress," I joked. Alice giggled and called me a smartass before closing her door. I opened the door to my office, which was right next to hers and closed the door firmly behind me. I sat in my seat with a heavy sigh, thinking about what had transpired a few minutes ago. My thoughts instantly went to the mystifying green eyed stranger, whose identity was exposed to me in the most shocking and unbearably uncomfortable way. I remembered what he looked like naked, how he sounded as he came inside me and in my mouth. I became hot all over again thinking about his gaze which was clouded with lust through the mask as he took in my body, how ravenous he was when he went down on me. I was so turned on right now and my body craved for his touch. I knew instantly that I had a serious problem on my hands, that Edward working here had disaster written all over it.

"Get it together Bella," I murmured to myself, "it was just one night, just like all the others. No double dipping." I took one more deep breath to calm my sexual urges and exhaled loudly. I put all thoughts about the unwanted newcomer in a vault and got to work. Alice and I were working on the annual charity event that would be held next month in May. I called Angela Webber-Cheney, a friend of mine from UW, in Seattle. She was a sought out Events Planner in Hollywood and always was a big help with our charity ball every year. She assured me she would send me plenty of ideas via email and that she would be arriving two weeks before the event. We talked very briefly about her husband Ben and their adorable four year old daughter, Lauren, before we said our goodbyes. Shortly after, I heard a light knock on my door.

"Come in." The door opened and in walked the man of the hour. He gently closed the door behind him and began to walk towards my desk. I sat frozen in place, watching his every move. He stopped in front of my desk, staring at me intensely. I squirmed uncomfortably in my seat and he seemed to be amused by my discomfort.

"May I?"

"May you what?" I asked puzzled.

"Take a seat?" He said with a chuckle.

"Sure."

He sat down, looking at me inquisitively before saying, "I didn't expect to see you again so soon."

"Neither did I, trust me." And I really didn't, especially not where I worked for a living.

"I know you're just as shocked as I am, but I'm also thrilled to be working with you. I really would like to get to know you better."

"You know me."

"Oh, I definitely do know you. I know how you feel, how you smell, how you. . .taste," he implied huskily, his eyes agleam with desire. I gulped audibly before clearing my throat.

"Edward, let's not go there."

"Why not?" he asked.

"Because that was a one time thing. I don't do repeats. . .ever."

"Well, your body tells me otherwise Bella. Your breathing has increased, your skin from the neck up is flushed and your eyes are filled with want. I know you want me to fuck you again and I want fuck you, too," he said with confidence. Damn, he was a cocky bastard.

"I think I'll pass Edward. I plan to keep our interactions with each other completely professional. I don't fuck my associates." I may want him but I was determined to keep it strictly business.

"I think you're lying to yourself, love. I want you and you want me, there's no use in denying the obvious attraction we have. If you want to play this game, then count me in. I'm a very determined man and I always get what I go after." He was challenging me and with me being the one to never back down, I took the bait. Game on.

"Well good luck and may the best win," I said with determination.

"I will," he said confidently as he stood up and walked out of my office, leaving me with my thoughts.

I was in a lot of trouble. What the hell did I get myself into?