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I opened the unmarked door at the end of the narrow hall and stepped inside. It was a small office with a desk and chair and no windows. There were some filing cabinets and a large flat screen that displayed closed circuit television of the club. I propped myself up on the desk and crossed my arms protectively over my chest.

Edward flung the door open and slammed it behind him.

"You're canceling," he said and paced the small space.

"Not if you don't," I said matter-of-factly. "And by the way, thanks for mentioning that you had a date tomorrow night."

He placed his hands on either side of me on the desk. "Please understand that I was backed into a corner. I couldn't say no. My father-"

I leaned away from him," Is this what it's always going to be about? Pleasing your father?"

He sighed, "He didn't even ask me, baby. He told me I was accompanying Victoria to the opening."

"Why didn't you say no?"

"He came by my room last night, and when I wasn't there he questioned me about it. I just wanted to get him off my back. I don't want him to do anything irrational."

"Edward, why do you care? I mean, if you hate this so much why do you do it? Why don't you just quit?"

He sighed, "It's not that I hate my job, Bella. It's challenging at times, yes, but mostly I hate how my father is. He feels he has to be in control of everything while he still can. I just found out that my mother got fed up and threatened him if he didn't retire at the end of the year. She's sick of traveling around so much and sick of being left alone. She told him that he had to turn the business over to us, or she's going to walk."

"I didn't realize Edward," I replied, my resolve slipping.

"He's asked me to take over his position on the east coast, and Emmett on the west temporarily while we start development. If I can just stick it out, my brother and I will have full control of the business within a few months. And I want that. So does Emmett. When Carlisle turns it over, Emmett and I plan on hiring people to do the jobs we've been doing. We'll oversee it, yes, but this is no way to live. We want run it our way. "

"What about Alice when this whole thing goes down?" I asked.

"Alice does whatever the hell she wants. She's in charge of remodeling and all the finishes once the buildings are up. Rosalie does the furnishings. They have a team of people that work for them. I'll let them decide what they want. "

"I didn't know they did all of that."

"Yes. Rosalie gets things done quickly because she knows what she wants. And Alice doesn't sleep, so hopefully they continue to take care of it."

I laughed.

"Well what about Jasper? Alice thinks he won't ask him to marry her because she feels like it will be some kind of business deal."

"She what?!" he laughed. "We fully intend on asking Jasper to be a partner in Cullen Development once it's handed over. Engaged, married or whatever. If you want to know a little secret, he's already got the ring. He's just trying to be inventive on the proposal."

I gasped. "Really?! Well maybe you should tell her that so she stops worrying."

"That's up to him. I'm staying out of it."

"That's a relief. I'm glad things are going to get better for you, though. I hate seeing you under stress." I began to run my fingers through his hair and he closed his eyes, leaning into my touch.

"That's the reason why I'm afraid to tell him about us right now. He'll think I'm not being serious, that my head's somewhere else. I just don't want him to hesitate." What a nice way to put it.

"But what you mean is he'll think you're distracted with a low class bartender who will kill your high class family reputation."

"Bella. I told you not to talk about yourself that way," he said sternly.

"I was kidding. But I understand, Edward. It will be fine." It still fucking sucks.

His face became serious when he looked into my eyes, "I should have told you about tomorrow and not kept it from you. I'm sorry."

"I'll be there to keep an eye on you," I replied and kissed him on the cheek.

"You aren't going with him, Bella."

"Yes I am."

"No, you aren't. You're mine and I don't intend on letting anyone think otherwise." Oh, tingly girl parts.

"But I want to go if you'll be there. And I'm not leaving you alone with that…Victoria. So, yes I am still going."

He huffed, "Why can't you just wait for me?"

"No."

"I see the way he looks at you and how he touched you. I wanted to kill him."

"And Victoria wants to marry you! What if I told you that you couldn't go because I don't like the way she looks at you? Which I don't, believe me. I'm supposed to be a single girl, Edward. I don't want anyone suspicious at the moment since you've told me about your father. And by the way, he noticed you noticing me. So maybe if people think…it just wouldn't be bad idea is all I'm saying."

"How could anyone not notice you? Especially in that dress, which by the way, you are never to wear in public again." He sighed and began to stroke the swell of my breasts with the tips of his fingers.

I raised my eyebrows questioningly, wanting his approval.

"Just know that there will be a shit show if he touches you the wrong way."

"You'll be right there, Edward. It will be fine. I'm all yours, baby. Just keep that in mind."

"So you're saying…" he began.

He softly kissed the top of my right breast, then my left, "These are mine?" I nodded my head quickly and bit my lip.

He swept my hair off of my shoulders and kissed each one, "These are mine?" He kissed and licked my neck, and up to my ear and bit my earlobe lightly. "Tell me."

"Yes, yours."

"Yes, mine," he whispered.

My breathing started to become labored and shallow at his touch and his words. My hands moved on their own accord up to his shoulders, after he discarded his jacket to the floor. He spread my legs open quickly and dipped his fingers into my panties. He ran the back of his fingers over the outside of my sex.

"And this…is all mine," he whispered in my ear and plunged two of his long fingers inside me. I moaned loudly. He unzipped my dress and pulled it down my shoulders, and I help him slide it off my body and to the floor. He pulled me to the edge of the desk and pulled my panties down slowly.

"Fuck, those shoes…" he whispered and kissed me hard, snaking his tongue into my mouth. He tasted like spearmint and beer.

"Do you like them?" I asked as he took my nipple into his mouth.

"Hell yes." Then the shoes would stay on.

"Good. You paid for them," I gasped as he blew cool air across my breast.

"I always make wise investments," he said seductively. I could see his erection straining against his slacks as he pulled off his shirt.

"Fuck, look at you spread across my desk for me," he whispered and dropped to his knees. He kissed my ankle and threw my leg over his shoulder and took my clit into his mouth quickly. His tongue darted in and out of his mouth as he sucked on it hard, already making me feel like I was going to burst. He slipped two fingers into me and pumped in and out slowly, while his mouth stayed attached to my clit, working it fast. I couldn't hold on any longer.

"Ahh! Fuck Edward! Yes!" I yelled into the quiet room as the warm feeling washed over me. He groaned loudly and kissed my thighs. I was embarrassed. What was that, like thirty seconds? He dropped his pants and his boxer briefs to the ground and leaned over me.

"Mmm. My sweet girl," he said and pecked me on the lips… "I think I forgot to lock the door. Could you do it for me?"

I smirked and hopped of the desk and walked naked, only in my heels over to the door and bolted it. When I turned around, Edward was stroking himself a bit and had a pencil in his hand. He threw it on the floor.

"Oops. I seemed to have dropped my pencil, Miss Swan. Do you think you can pick that up for me?"

"Yes, Mr. Cullen."

I bent at the waist slowly, allowing Edward to get a good look at my backside.

"Fuck," he whispered. I walked up to him and handed him the pencil.

"Anything else I can help you with, sir?" I asked and looked down at his crotch and back to his eyes and bit my lip.

"I want you to kiss me everywhere with those pretty red lips."

"I think I can handle that sir, but with one stipulation." I grinned as I formulated a plan in my head. I was going to get him back for not telling me about Victoria.

"And what's that, Miss Swan?"

"You can't touch me. You can only watch."

"Um…no deal," he said and pulled the clip out of my hair and ran his fingers through it.

"Well, then, I guess I'll be seeing you later." I said and bent down to collect my underwear.

"Shit. Fine, fine. I won't touch you. I don't understand why you wouldn't want me to, though."

"I have my reasons," I replied and stood up and looked him in the eye. He scoffed.

"Hands stay here or I stop," I said and placed his hands on either side of the desk.

I pushed him back so his ass was propped up on the desk. I leaned over him and kissed his mouth, slowly massaging my tongue with his.

I kissed his jaw, licked my way up his neck and bit his earlobe.

"Fuck," he moaned, "Why are you doing this?"

"Because you need to be punished for not telling me about your date."

"It's not a fucking…ughhh…date," he hissed as I took his cock in my hand and pumped it a few times.

I kissed his chest down his abdomen, and dropped to my knees. He was looking down at me, his eyes filled with lust as he gripped the desk with his hands. I took him into my mouth very slowly, causing his stomach muscles to contract.

"Arghh, fuck," he cursed as I sucked and licked him. His head lolled to the side and rested on his shoulder while he licked his lips.

"Bella, please. I need to...ahhhh....touch you."

"No. You can't always be in control," I said and took one long lick of him.

"Fine…fine baby…Do whatever you want."

I stood up and pushed him back. "Lie down on the desk."

I didn't know what was coming over me, wanting to torture Edward like this. I knew he loved caressing my skin and kissing me while we made love, so this was something completely different. He laid back, his legs hanging over the side. I hopped onto the desk and straddled him.

"Now. Do you want to watch me fuck you on your desk, Mr. Cullen?" I leaned over him and whispered.

"Christ. Please. I love it when you talk to me like that."

"Good." I replied and gave him a kiss. He lifted his head up while I pulled back and his hand came up instinctively to tangle in my hair.

"No, no, Edward. No touching," I teased and placed his hand back down on the desk.

He looked into my eyes with wonder while I impaled myself onto him.

"Ahhhh…Ohhh," we moaned in unison when I was fully settled.

I leaned back and gripped Edward's thighs as I began to move. He was watching my face, my breasts and where we were connected, whispering a string of obscenities. The hard surface was hurting my knees, but I didn't care. I ground my hips on him and he met my thrusts, pumping into me slow, but hard.

"Edward," I breathed as I began to move faster toward my release. He reached up and pinched my nipple, and moved his hips faster. I swatted his hand away and replaced it with my own, and he groaned loudly.

"Fuck Bella…Ughhh…this is…fucking…ahh…torture."

I smiled as I felt my stomach begin to tighten. I moaned loudly as I picked up my pace, and Edward's brow furrowed as he moaned.

"Fuck, baby," I whispered as the second wave washed over me. My back arched and threw my head back as I touched Edward's chest. "Ahhh! Fuck…Edward!"I whimpered.

I heard Edward grunt and moan underneath me, and I looked down and watched him. He yelled as he came undone. His body trembled and he gripped the desk until his knuckles were white as he spilled inside me. Before I knew what was happening, he pulled me down to him and kissed me hard on the mouth and tangled his hands in my hair. I would let it slide.

When we had both caught our breaths, I tried to get myself together as best I could. I straightened my dress, reapplied my lipstick and smoothed my hair, yet I still looked like I had been up to no good. Edward looked perfect as usual when he was finished dressing. He came up behind me and hugged my waist, leaning his head on my shoulder.

"You know, that was a first for me. A woman taking control and telling me what to do. So domineering…I think I liked it." He kissed my neck sweetly. "And I'll never be able to get any work done on that desk."

"So I should tell you not to touch me more often," I teased and linked my fingers with his.

"Not exactly. That was very, very hard."

"Well I'll just have to tie your hands next time," I sighed walking toward the door.

"Only if you let me tie you up," he chuckled and kissed my lips.

"Mr. Cullen, is that a promise?" I smiled. I had never been tied to anything before. It made something within me stir.

His eyes darkened, "Oh, yes."

"Well I better get going. I'm a bit worn out," I said and kissed him again. "Are you meeting me later?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

"Baby I can't. I'm going to stay in the hotel. But I'll be over early in the morning and I'm not leaving your side until we have to leave for the gallery, ok?"

"Ok."

Edward pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "Hey, D. See to it that Miss Swan gets home safely...Alright…great…yes come back here. Thanks."

"Demitri is waiting outside to take you home."

"I can take a cab, Edward."

"I insist."

I rolled my eyes, "Fine."

"I'll see you tomorrow," he said and kissed me sweetly.

When I got back to the table, Alice commented on my appearance, saying that she knew what I was up to. She and Rosalie and were left there, apparently Emmett and Jasper had to work, and Ben and Angela were dancing. I told them of the whole James and Victoria debacle, to which they replied that it was a bad idea. Edward was very possessive of me apparently, and Alice said it was a recipe for disaster. I told them I would not leave him alone with Victoria. They finally agreed they would do the same if they were in my shoes.

I told them goodnight, and that I was going to go because Demitri was waiting for me.

Alice said she was going to ride with me, that she had to speak to me about something.

I hopped up into the car and we both said hello to Demitri who looked a little confused to see the two of us. Alice told him she was going back to the club with him and he nodded in understanding.

"So, Bella, how are things at the hotel. I mean, really?

"It's ok. I like it for now."

"For now. You don't want to be a career bartender, right?"

"No."

"I have a job opportunity for you."

"Alice…"

"Before you say no, let me tell you about it. You'd be working directly with me and Rose helping us with the furnishings and finishes in my father's developments. I think you would love it."

"I have no experience doing that kind of thing, Alice; I don't think I could cut it…"

"I saw your apartment, Bella. You have great taste. Besides, it's something that can be learned. You wouldn't be stuck inside all the time, and you can make your own schedule. It'll be a new experience."

All of this sounded very appealing. It's not that I didn't like the hotel, but it had become a big source of drama in my life. Plus, there was no way to move up.

"You're just asking me because I'm Edward's girlfriend. We haven't even been together but a week. This is really sweet, but…"

"Bella, don't hurt my feelings. I'm asking you because you're smart, classy, and I really like having you around. You're my friend. I know you've had work experience, and I know you'd do great on our team. You're absolutely the best candidate. Don't make me hire an outside person."

"Well, where's the office? Maybe I could come check it out?"

"What do you mean?"

"What do you mean?"

"The main office is in New York."

"Well, where is the Seattle office?"

She looked down at her lap and cleared her throat.

"We travel a bit. But most things cam be taken care of remotely." Oh!

"Are you asking me to move to New York!?" I squeaked.

"Um…"

"You are!" I exclaimed. "Alice! I can't just up and leave and move across the country! Are you crazy?"

"People do it all the time," she said and frowned.

"But…I've never even been there!"

"Bella. I get it," she said as we came to a stop. She seemed genuinely disappointed.

"Oh god, sorry I overreacted, Al. I just…this is very sudden. I'm going to need time to think about it, that's all."

She clasped my hands in hers. "That's all I want. Just think about it."

"Does Edward know you're asking me to do this?"

"Yes."

"What? He wants me to-"

"Yes. We're prepared to take care of your moving costs and transportation."

"But…where the hell would I live? What about your father?"

"Well I thought you could live with me…or if not, we can find you a great apartment. My father is about to retire, which is why I'm asking now. All major decisions in that department are up to me. I need someone."

I started breathing a bit heavier. I was panicking a bit.

Demitri opened my door and I jumped down.

"Bella," She said before I walked away, "You know Edward's being sent back Monday? Like indefinitely until further notice?" My heart dropped into my stomach.

"I knew it would be soon, but I didn't know it would be that soon."

"Yeah. My father wants him in New York and Edward wants you there. So badly. Just…please…he's freaking out about leaving you."

"I'll think about it Alice. I promise."

"Bye, Bella. Call me."

"I will. Bye."

When I went to my apartment, I took off my shoes and flung myself onto the bed, not bothering to change out of my expensive dress. I pulled the pillows all around me, so I didn't feel like I was sleeping alone. I shut my eyes tight and thought about what Alice said. I liked Seattle. My job wasn't bad, I had friends here, and I was close to Charlie.

I had never been to New York, but I heard it could eat you alive. In New York I would only know the Cullens, whom I hadn't known for very long at all. And then there was Edward. We hadn't been officially together a short time, and we had to keep it under wraps. How often would I see him? How long would it be until we could be a normal couple? Could a long distance relationship work?

Aside from the obvious reasons why this would be absolutely insane, it made my chest physically ache when I thought about not being able to be near him.

A/n: Well. I wonder what she's gonna do? If you have any guesses leave a review. The next chapter is complete! ;) xoxo twihigh