The Writer and the Witch
Chapter 6
On the Town - Part One
Summary: Bella, along with Alice and Rosalie, have moved from their home town of Salem, MA to Houston Texas, have bought a new home, and are starting new businesses - both for money and for fun. Edward Cullen, the Writer, was raised in the house the trio of sisters have purchased. Wonder what mischief they can manage to get themselves into?
Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer started it all for us. What the characters do here, is all mine.
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A/N
Previously:
As if on cue, the door bell rang.
The three sisters met at the top of the stairs and walked down, opened the door and greeted their dates.
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It wasn't until Edward and Emmett pulled up in front of the home of his youth, parking behind Jasper, that Edward remembered Jasper hadn't answered his question earlier about "who the lucky woman was." He thought back to yesterday when they'd come here for Edward to meet Bella. That's when he noticed Jasper looking at Alice in a way that now made him understand the answer to that question.
Alice.
Alice was the lucky woman...
The three men all got out of their respective vehicles. They joined each other on the walkway to the house.
"Jasper, you ole dog!" Edward grinned as he slapped Jasper on the back. "Why didn't you tell me you had been talking to Alice when I walked into your office?"
Jasper flushed, "You know I don't go around braggin' about the ladies, Edward."
"I know Cuz, but it was somethin' monumental! You haven't had a date in what, six months?" Edward smiled as he spoke.
Jasper shook his head, "No. Longer." Jasper's blush deepened, "'Bout a year I guess. I can't really remember. Been busy." Jasper ducked his head but kept walking.
Edward smiled at his cousin, and walked just behind him with Emmett catching up and walking along side Edward looking like he was going to ask a question. Edward just shook his head and gave a look that said, later.
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When the front door opened, all three women were standing there dressed in their varying styles of dress.
Each of the sisters were beautiful in their own way, Edward thought, but he truly only had eyes for Bella.
Bella.
Her name suited her.
She was beautiful!
Their eyes met. There was a force that floated between them. It was as if she were a magnet...she was his true North.
Edward felt he couldn't breathe right without having her presence near him. He'd never felt this way about a woman before, let alone one he'd just met. He felt so out of control when she was near him or even when he thought about her. It was amazing...fan-fucking-tastic. He bounded up the steps and swept Bella into his arms and pressed his lips to hers. He was home.
"Well, hello to you too," was Bella's comment as she pulled herself out of his embrace.
Her perfume was seductive. He couldn't place the fragrance but it suited her. "You look ravishing Bella. Everyman in the building won't be able to take their eyes off you. If we lived here one hundred years ago, I would have to challenge every man to a duel."
"Then thank God we aren't living one hundred years ago Edward." She smiled tightly, then said, "I'm starving. They better have good food where we're going. Where are we going?"
Smiling broadly Edward replied, "Only the best place to eat in Houston! Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House."
She nodded like she knew of it, but she didn't. Always best to keep 'em guessing.
Edward presented her his arm, and she slipped her arm through his. He very carefully helped her down the steps as she was wearing stilettos and he always feared for women when they wore that high a heel. She did look as if she was used to wearing them however. Somehow, she hadn't seemed to be the type of woman who wore heels everywhere.
They made it to Edward's car with no difficulty however. He opened the door for her and offered his hand to help her in which she accepted. He closed the door after making sure she'd gotten her skirt out of the way and was buckled in.
Meanwhile, Emmett was introduced to Rosalie by Jasper. She took his out- stretched hand, saying, "Don't you try to pull that stunt Mr. Cullen just did with my sister. I have a gun and I know how to use it."
Emmett tucked her arm through his and helped her down the steps also. "Ooh I like a woman with spirit. I'm very pleased to meet you Rosalie. Do you like to shoot firearms? I have a private shooting range I'd be happy to show you if you'd like."
Rose grinned, "I just might take you up on that Emmett. I do love the feel of a nice hard gun in my hands."
Emmett about tripped when he heard her say that. They'd reached Edward's car by then. Edward stood outside still on the drivers side listening. He grinned at his friend, and got in behind the steering wheel, while Emmett helped Rosalie in then ran around the back of the car and got in behind Edward.
When everyone was settled, Edward put his SUV in gear and took off.
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Jasper and Alice stood on the porch watching the show. After the others left, Alice pulled the door shut and set the dead bolt.
"Don't you need to turn on the porch lights for when y'all come home so it won't be so dark?" Jasper asked.
Alice smiled and answered, "No, the lights are set to come on when the sun goes down. All the lights in the house are set with motion detectors, so we're as safe as lighting can make us. We sisters each carry our own hand guns in our purses. I, for example carry Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. Rosalie carries her all time favorite Beretta Nano, while Bella consistently prefers the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield."
Jasper just stood there with his mouth open, looking at Alice in a new light. "Darlin' I knew when I saw you, no I felt when I saw you that you'd be a woman for me!" He took her arm and assisted her down the stairs and over the brick walkway. They reached his truck and he opened the door for her and waited until she was settled before closing it.
As he slid behind the steering wheel he said, "Not tonight, but next time I'm over here, I'd be honored if you'd allow me to look at your weapon. You know here in Texas, our women are taught to use fire arms from a early age. I never knew a Yankee Girl would own a fire arm, let alone know how to fire one."
Alice just smiled a secret little smile.
They didn't say much until he pulled into a parking lot and Alice read the sign, Christie's Steak House. She just smiled again like she knew something he didn't but he let it pass.
"You've been to a Christie's before?" Jasper asked.
"Oh yes, but it's been a very long time. I'm looking forward to their menu. I've read it's one of the best." Then looking around the parking lot she asked, "Where were Edward and Emmett taking my sisters?"
Grinning, Jasper answered, "To an over priced pretentious one in the Galleria."
Alice just nodded.
Jasper pulled up to the front door under the awning and put the vehicle in park. Getting out he motioned to the attendant that he'd open the passenger door himself.
Opening it, Alice gave him the biggest, brightest smile he'd seen yet from her. He offered her his hand and helped her from the truck. Tucking her arm once again through his they walked into the restaurant.
He gave his name at the door and they were ushered at once into a private room where he wined and dined Alice Swan within an inch of her life.
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"A Mall! You're taking us to supper at a Mall? Really?" Rosalie spoke loudly from the back seat with Emmett.
Bella just looked over her shoulder at her sister, and shook her head slightly.
"Yes, the restaurant is in the Mall, but this is the Galleria. Everything here is up scaled. Trust me, you'll love it.
Bella was holding her tongue waiting to see just what kind of "up-scaled" restaurant was in a Mall.
Edward and Emmett helped the sisters from the SUV and then Edward tossed the keys to an attendant who spoke to him, "Thank you Mr. Cullen, I'll make sure nothing happens to it."
"They know you here," Bella said. "You must come here a lot."
"Yes I do, my publisher's office is on one of the upper floors and I'm here a lot during the entire writing process."
When they reached the floor where the restaurant was located, both Bella and Rosalie were impressed.
Edward and Emmett smiled to each other. The evening was lookin' good.
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A/N: My undying thanks to my Beta JoanOfArt; buggins74, AnakinsRealMom, and Gabby1017 who pre-read for me. Wouldn't be able to do this without you! I have a great team helping me bring this weirdness.