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The Colleague.

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Chapter three.

We all left the office together and made are way just down the street to Bar 28. It was very busy in there, office workers their usual clientele and because it was Friday it was buzzing. Like me most of them were probaly glad it was the end of the working week well that was before Bella had stepped into the office now I wish it was Monday already! Odd again. I'd only known her for a day.

"Can you see Emmett Edward? It so busy I can't see."

"Knowing Emmett he'll be at the bar."

"Yeah course silly me." Always so sarcastic!

And there he was, standing there surrounded by women all hanging on to his every word. Oops Rosalie will have a mental. Rosalie went marching over. With a look that just said, you-bitches-best-get-away-from-my-man-like-fucking-now, it must of worked because Emmett's admirers backed off.

"That's my brother Emmett over there Bella, the big guy."

"Oh right, yeah him and Rose make a handsome couple. I can see now why she warned me. Come on Edward let me wind her up a little."

"Bella I don't think that's wise, Rosalie has a nasty streak, she's really a tough woman."

"Chill out Edward, she expects me too. Why should I let her down?"

Women they're a different species.

"Alright, what do you drink? I'll get them in."

"A glass of Pinot Grigio please, it's my favorite."

I watched her walk towards Emmett and Rose, full of condfidence. Some men who appeared to be in groups eyed Bella appeciatively. She was I had to admit sex on legs. The air in which she carried herself, looking straight ahead was awesome to watch. Focusing on her target which was Emmett and Rosalie. And Rosalie was scowling at the look on Em's face as he saw Bella approaching. Oh fuck! I'd better be quick. Ordering and paying for our drinks I got over there as fast as possible.

"Eddie little bro, fuck man it's good to see you again." He gave me a man hug. Argh

"I only saw you this morning." Myself and Emmett had shared an appartment for the last two months now.

"I meant in here, duh!"

"Cheers Emmett, it's good to be out, have you met Bella then?" More scowls off Rose!

"Sure have, her and Rosalie go way back. Nice they have remained friends all this time." Rosalie, you gotta laugh if looks could kill?

Bella was sipping her wine, I had a bottle of Bud which was the first drink I'd had in a long time. Bella seemed oblivious to the leers she was getting but I noticed most of them, including Mike and his friends.

"You wanna go to the restroom Bella?"

"Sure, lead the way I haven't been here before."

Off Rose and Bella went and Emmett couldn't wait to speak...

"Man she's so hot, oh and don't tell Rose I said that. She came over here and started blantantly flirting with me, I could tell though she was only doing it to get at Rose, what's the story there Ed?"

"Well apparently they were rivals at college, and nothing's fucking changed. They're both as bad as each other for it Em, seriously it's Bella's first day and my ears were burning."

"So you like her Ed?"

"Yeah I like her, she's smart and of course beautiful. I get on with her but I tell you what bro she has no filter on what comes out of her mouth, she just says what she thinks."

"Out of her mouth Ed eh? Bet you'd like to put yours into her mouth and judging by the looks she was getting amongst the males here, I'd say you aren't the only one. Yeah Eddie, am I right or am I right?"

Trust Emmett to turn the air blue. Talk about filter!

"Nah what's the point? She wouldn't be interested in me anyway. She's way out of my league. And besides it's too soon after you know."

Wait for it! He's building up...

"For fucks sake Edward. Listen you're better off without that little bitch. Yeah I never liked her, she wasn't good enough for you. Listen bro she used to say shit behind your back, proper nasty too."

"Yeah like what Emmett? She already told me I was boring."

"Nah, Look Ed, I told her I did straight, but she..."

"Tell me, you're my brother, I should know."

"Well I heard her saying a few times that you were...Err..Shit in bed, making fun of you. I don't wanna tell you this Edward, but it's the truth. That's why you're better off without her."

This actually wasn't news to me, yeah she said I was useless, and she meant in the sack. Well each to their own. She never complained when we were making love. But to hear my brother say she was speaking about our private life when we were still together stung like a bitch. Maybe I'd underestimated our relationship. Oh who the fuck knows!

"Hey you alright? I'm sorry bro. I never believed it, Tanya is a bitch you gotta admit it Ed. She wore you down. And don't be thinking you're not good enough for anyone. Hell if we weren't related and I was a she, I'd fucking go for you."

I burst into laughter. My brother he had a way with words alright.

"No offense taken, I know she had her faults."

"Faults? Well shit, that's putting it mildly. Hey where have the girls gone? Hey you don't think they're fighting do you?"

Why did he have a hopeful expression? He probaly got better sex when Rose was angry.

I saw Rose walking towards us, where's Bella?

"Hey Rose you took your time, queue was there?"

"No was just chatting to Bella who is talking to Tanya right now. I had to get away, she drives me mad that woman."

"My Tanya? She's here?"

"Yes Edward, she's here with Jake her new man." This worried me but Emmett looked pissed.

"Fucking hell Rose, must you be so blunt."

"Well what was I supposed to say Emmett, did you want me to lie?"

This was my worst nightmare come true, I wanted to get out of here, didn't want to stay anymore.

"Edward just stay put, don't you dare run off. Stand your ground man you're a Cullen remember. Look here's Bella now."

"Hey guys. So what's been happening? Shall I get some drinks in? You're dry Edward you want another Bud?"

"Err... Sure. I'll pay."

"No you don't, we take turns Edward, I'll get these in. You're having a Bud too Emmett? And what's that you're drinking Rose, ah something sour is it to match that look on your face?"

Rosalie scowled and told Bella she'd have what she was drinking. I watched her going to the bar, she got served straight away. Others had been waiting a bit but did Bella care? No. Still at the bar I saw Mike make his way towards her. They talked for a bit and both of them walked towards us, Mike holding our beers, which he gave to me and Emmett. We made small talk, Emmett you could tell didn't like Mike he didn't add anything to the conversation he was just listening with a bored expression hoping more than likely that Mike would take the hint.

"So Bella I was wondering, do you want to go to a club later on with me? I get in all the best places."

Smug bastard! Bella had a devious smile on her face and we were all watching her reaction closely. I didn't like Mike asking her out, now why was that?

"Oh yeah, like where Mike? I'm a hard woman to please."

"Well I'm thinking Bugsy's, Moda and The Emporium to name a few." He looked really proud of himself name dropping the pretentious asshole.

"Well actually I don't think they're that great, been there done that, worn the teeshirt. Anyway I've got something far more exiting to do."

"Yeah like what?"

Bella who was standing by my side put her left arm round my waist and with her right hand she cupped...My cock. I'd frozen because it was the last thing I expected. All eyes went downwards to where her hand was gently squeezing me. Mike's eyes nearly popped out of his head. Emmett spit beer all over the place. Rosalie was grinning shaking her head. Fuck what do I do, what do I say? And to top it off who walked past. Yeah fuck my life the one and only Tanya with the arrogant looking Jake, she had a scornful look on her face. I guess it was aimed at Bella and myself. And. No. No please, I was getting hard from Bella's touch. She looked at me winking but didn't stop touching me. and to be honest it felt fucking good because the only hand that had been there for the last few months had been my own. This was a first for me I wasn't into public displays, Bella apparently had no problems with it. Bella's lips came close to my ear and she whispered not to quietly...

"Mmmm...Nice Edward who'd have thought you'd have that hidden away underneath your trousers. Man I'm impressed!" She just had a way about her, sincere. If it had been anyone else I'd of told them to get lost. I was shocked still but Bella she was a phenomenon.

I glanced at Emmett he looked like he couldn't speak, mouth open. Sleazy Mike just shuffled off dejected. Tanya had gone I think. I still couldn't say anything other than.

"Right who's for another drink?" Everyone burst into laughter as I went towards the bar untucking my shirt to hide my erection. I was is the mood for a drinking session. Why not? Didn't have work tomorrow and the company was great.

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A/N; Thankyou so much for your positive reviews for the last chapter. Next chapter will amongst other things be a game of truth or dare and will be up shortly.

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