Chapter 15: Our Night Alone

BPOV

Alice, Rose, and Esme worked tirelessly to make me look good. I usually complained when they played Bella Barbie, but I allowed them this time. I wanted to look pretty for Edward.

"You look great, Bella." Esme complimented fixing a strand of hair.

"Edward is going to hyperventilate when he sees you." Rosalie joked as we all laughed.

I had to admit I really did look beautiful. I wore an indigo, silk, halter dress with a cowl neckline and deep plunging V-neck. My hair had been blow-dried straight and I had very minimal make up to accentuate what Alice said was my natural beauty.

"Edward is waiting." Carlisle said sticking his head inside Alice's room. "You look very beautiful, Bella."

"Thanks, Carlisle." I said as the girls left me alone to compose my thoughts.

I took a deep breath settling my nerves. Edward loved me regardless of how I looked. Sure I didn't have my pre-pregnancy body, but I looked pretty good for giving birth six weeks before. I just had to be confident for Edward.

I grabbed the small clutch that served as my purse slowly making my way downstairs. It felt weird carrying the small clutch instead of a gigantic baby bag. I stood at the top of the stairs my eyes on Edward.

Edward looked up at me with a huge smile. I slowly made my way down the stairs making sure not to fall. I was not going to make a fool out of myself. "You look absolutely beautiful." He complimented kissing my hand as I felt the butterflies in my stomach begin to react. I loved the fact that he still had that effect on me.

"You look dashing." I added as I took him all in. He was wearing dark gray pants and a long sleeved black dress shirt.

"Have fun!" Esme said giving each of us a hug.

"Call me if anything." I added yet again. I had given Esme a whole list of things that Anthony liked. How he liked to be rocked, sang to, and how he preferred his blue blanket to the yellow blanket. Simple things only a mother knew.

"Don't worry, Bella." Carlisle assured me. "Enjoy your night."

"Let me say bye!" I said moving to the electric swing where Anthony was. "Be good for grandma and grandpa." I said picking him up.

"Be careful, Bella. You don't want him to ruin your dress." Alice warned as I glared at her.

"Sorry." She mumbled as I kiss my son.

"I love you." I said as I felt Edward's arms wrap around me from behind. He gave Anthony a kiss as well before Esme took him in her arms.

"Go on!" She urged as I waved at my son.

Edward took my hand leading me to the Vanquish that had been freshly washed. "He'll be fine." He assured me giving me a kiss.

"I know. I just hate leaving him." I sighed getting into the car.

"He'll be fine, love." He assured me with a kiss before driving off.

"Where are we headed?" I asked as he shook his head. This was one of Edward's secret getaways, and I wouldn't know where we were going until we got there.

We drove into Seattle, and the only sound that filled the car was Edward's music. He was setting the tone from the get go. "Bella, I want you to tell me if you feel uncomfortable at any point in this evening." He warned as I nodded.

"I will." I said as he took my hand and kissed it softly.

We stopped in front of the Sorrento Hotel, and I felt the butterflies return to my stomach. I had expected us to go to dinner first, but I knew Edward needed release. Edward held my hand as we went straight upstairs to our room.

My heart was pounding in my chest as we rode the elevator up to our floor. I had definitely not expected him to be so direct. Had I denied him too long?

Edward kissed my cheek as bit my lip. Why was I so nervous?

"Love, dinner is upstairs. I wanted us to be alone just the two of us." He explained as my cheeks burned pink. I had assumed the worst without asking. It seemed so obvious. Edward was Mr. Romance, of course he had planned something romantic for our night. My nerves were just everywhere.

We made it into our suite and I was immediately taken by the beautiful view. We had a perfect view of the Seattle skyline. The food set on the table also smelled divine. There was soft music playing in the background, much like the one that had played in the car. It all created the perfect mood, the perfect atmosphere for us.

"I had them make your favorite mushroom ravioli" He added leading me to the table as I smiled.

He took out my chair before joining me. "I even got us some wine." He added with a wink causing me to giggle. I hadn't been able to really celebrate my twenty-first birthday since I had been pregnant on my birthday. Now I was allowed to have one drink as long as I had a few hours before I nursed.

"This is beautiful, Edward." I finally said as we began to eat our hand intertwined together on my lap.

"You're beautiful." He corrected leaning in to kiss me. "Don't ever doubt that."

I blushed at his words. It meant a lot to me that he still found me pretty and attractive. And I found it reassuring to hear him say it. His words boosted my confidence and made me feel pretty.

"Dance with me." He offered when we had finished eating. I smiled at him taking his hand as he led me to the side of the table his arms wrapping around my waist.

"I love you, Bella." He whispered as we swayed. I held onto him tightly molding my body to his. His smell encompassing me, and making me feel like a woman again. I was a mom, but I was also a woman.

I moved my head from his chest to look into his green eyes. I didn't know what I was expecting to see, but I was taken back by the desire and love in his eyes. His feelings had not changed. I was still his Bella, and I would always be.

"Wait in the bedroom." I ordered kissing him lightly. I had given him a small bag to bring to the hotel, and I trusted that he had not taken a peek.

He smiled flirtatiously at me as I escaped to the huge bathroom. Over the years I had been with Edward I had figured out that he never did anything small scale. I usually loved looking at the huge bathrooms, but I stopped myself. I needed to slip into something more comfortable.

I slipped off my dress and underwear before slipping on a soft pink, silk, floor-length piece. It was rather low cut with a little lace around my cleavage and down the sides. It left my sides almost completely bare and it also had a high slit over my right thigh. The makeup I was wearing matched it perfectly and my hair framed my face in just the right way.

I silently spoke to myself. I reminded myself that I was beautiful. Edward loved me, and nothing would ever change that. I was his, and he was mine. We were husband and wife, and I was going to show him just how much I really loved him.

I took the first step towards the door willing my nerves to calm down. It was just Edward and me like always. I stepped outside and I found Edward looking out the window. He had rolled up his sleeves and his hair looked messier than I had left it.

He must've heard my steps, because he turned around a seductive smile on his lips. I stood there a minute or so allowing his eyes to roam my body. I felt a bit self-conscious, but I gave him time. He walked towards me looking deep into my eyes as his hands caressed my cheeks.

"Do you like it?" I asked weakly as he kissed me with passion. Our lips melded together and I eagerly responded to it.

We kissed for a long time our bodies close together his hands not straying from my neck and back. He was a complete gentleman allowing me to take the lead. "I love you, Bella." He said when we broke apart and I gently pushed him towards the bed.

I felt like every cell on my body was craving him. I felt confident and sexy, I felt like I always did when I was with him. He gently picked me up laying me on the bed before he pressed his body against mine. He was careful to avoid putting his weight on me, but put just enough for me to feel him.

We continued to kiss as one of his hands strayed to my sides gently caressing me through the thin lace. I arched into his touch moaning slightly as his fingers caressed the side of my breasts.

I slowly worked on the buttons of his shirt my hands exploring his chest. I pulled on his shirt removing it completely before attacking his chest and neck with kisses. He groaned at my touch, and I could tell just how excited he really was. I felt a new surge of power knowing that I had caused that reaction. I still held that power.

His lips attacked my neck sucking and nipping at every inch of it. His fingers pulled down the straps of my nightgown his lips worshipping every inch of my body. He covered every inch of me in kisses, reminding me of how special I was to him.

"You're so beautiful." He repeated into my skin.

I felt like I was literally on fire. I hadn't realized just how much I had missed his touch, his caresses, his kisses. How could I've had forgotten?

Our clothes were slowly removed, and I bit my lip as he took my completely nude form in. His hands slowly started to re-explore from my neck down my body. His soft touches made me moan and my back arch a small smile appearing at his lips.

"I love you, Edward." I breathed as he rewarded me with a passionate and loving kiss.

We kissed and touched every inch of each other's bodies. All my worries were gone, and I felt happy and content. He positioned himself slowly moving within me. I felt my body shudder in ecstasy as we became one. He moved within me slowly keeping a slow rhythm which he matched with his kisses. I felt like we were the only ones in the world, we belonged to each other. We were one.

It wasn't rushed or frantic love making. We had no interruptions. It was him and me. Edward and Bella. Bella and Edward. We were one like we had always been. Things had changed we were parents, but we were lovers and friends first.

A/N: Before anyone says anything about the wine, I did my research. Women who are nursing can drink in moderation. Meaning one or two drinks with not that much of a high alcohol level. Wine tends to be low on alcohol level. Plus Bella is drinking on a Saturday night and will not be nursing Anthony until the next day. That is more than enough time for the alcohol to go through her body. Look it up, I did.

Was the lemon worth the wait? This is one my favorite ones I have written.

I want to thank everyone for the great response for my new story Between Love and Duty. If you haven't checked it out, you should. I'm super excited for it, and should start posting new chapter by later this week. I will slip it in between this one and What Happens in Vegas.

Next Chapter: The drama begins…

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