Bonus chapter! This was supposed to be a chapter at the end of the story to show Edward's POV! Hope it explains why he's such a piece of shit for the past three chapters, lol.
Also unedited.
EPOV
I was in a meeting when I got Bella's calls so I couldn't answer. I smiled when I saw her name and a picture of her flash on my screen. I ignored the call, Bella would understand.
As soon as the meeting ended, I was about to click on Bella's name on the phone when Jane ran in.
"Masen. Big trouble. Demetri is not happy. Someone lost $30 million dollars today and he's thinking it's you." Jane slapped a hand on my back. "You got some ass to kiss."
"What the hell? What happened?" I quickly threw my phone back into my pocket, Bella would understand. I rubbed my face with both hands before running it through my hair. "Whatever, let's do this."
After hours of arguing, Demetri settled for it not being my fault but I still had to find a way to get the money back. Asshole.
In the back of my mind I remember Bella's calls and sent a quick text.
Edward: It's been a hectic day. I'll see you when I get home.
Bella would understand. My phone vibrated as I saw Jane walking back into my office with another concerned look on her face. I quickly read the message.
Bella: We need to talk.
My heart stopped. What? That's a question no significant other wants to hear in their life. Is she finally tired of me working? No. No. It can't be. Bella understands.
Jane blew into the room, firing her next emergency as I tried to pull out some files. I threw myself into work, trying to forget that we needed to talk.
I stayed later than I normally did. But I had managed to get 15 million dollars back into our account and that was enough for today. I strode into the apartment, trying to get out of these clothes so I can sleep.
As I slipped off my shoes I could feel eyes on me. Oh no, she needed to talk. We needed to talk. I can't. She can't leave me. No. No. No.
"Hey, you still awake?" I said so low, I was sure I was going to have to repeat myself.
"Yeah, I need to talk to you, Edward." All the air left my lungs. I gulped. I can't. No. I love her too much. She can't leave me.
"Oh. I saw that text, can we wait until tomorrow? I'm really tired right now, I don't think I can stay awake through it." I looked anywhere but at her. If I looked her in the eyes, would I still be able to see the love in them?
"Okay, but it's kind of important. Tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow."
I knew I was being an asshole, avoiding her even though she desperately wanted to talk. But I couldn't. I don't know how to live with myself without her. She was the air I breathed, the only thing that kept my heart pumping. Everything I was doing was for us, Bella understands that. I thanked gods for the merger Demetri let me handle in Boston. It gave me a few more days before I had to talk with Bella.
I spent another week avoiding her at our home. But she was persistent. She called and texted everyday. I knew I couldn't get out of it. So I stayed at work later and later. When she didn't call me on Saturday, I was relieved.
Okay I decided to post the summary as it's own chapter, but I'll probably post it soon (tomorrow or maybe later today once I edit it a little).
