To the 'Guest' who was so disappointed that there would not be
any lemons in this story … Sorry, not sorry! This story is about
two people who are broken, falling in love and overcoming
the past, together. It is the kind of love that grows when you
are looking for something more meaningful than a roll in the
hay!
I am NOT putting down lemons, or stories that put sex as the
pre-cursor to love. We all love a good, smutty read every now
and again. That simply isn't the focus of this story. I wish you
well in your search for citrus.
Much thanks to Fran. Also to my original cheerleaders, without
whom, this story would never have happened at all … MrsK81,
and Prettyflour. I love you ladies!
-LWTC-
Chapter 5
You lost your stethoscope again? (E)
Yes, I lost it… AGAIN. I told you my organizational skills are lacking outside of the operating room! It's a good thing I have a solid office staff. (B)
So, you're not stopping in for coffee today, then? (E)
No, I really have to stop and get a new one, and hope they have a Littmann.™ (B)
I take it that is the best scope on the market? (E)
Well, it's certainly the most convenient. I just turn a dial to switch frequencies, without having to flip the bell over. (B)
I don't really know what that means, but I'm glad you do. (E)
And I wouldn't know the difference between licorice and anise. You have your specialties, and I have mine. ;) (B)
Hey, I thought you said no winky faces! :/ (E)
No, I told you not to send them to me that day. I was watching a movie, and I giggle when I see them. : )- (B)
Ah, so it's a "Do as I say, and not as I do" situation? (E)
Don't start with me, you nutty ginger, you! ;) (B)
Well, drive safe; ya crazy bird! (E)
It's a short day today. I'm just meeting new patients, no surgeries. Maybe I'll stop by on my way home. (B)
Yeah, on your way home… (E)
What's that supposed to mean? (B)
Nothing, just be safe. (E)
-LWTC-
It was the third time since Edward met Bella that she had lost her stethoscope, and he could not help the chuckle that escaped him as they texted. He loved their playful banter, especially over text messages. It seemed that they spoke a little more easily that way than they did face to face. Part of him wondered if it wasn't due to their mutual attraction. He had finally accepted the truth … there was a spark between them. He just lacked the chutzpah to say something to her about it. He had been piecing together information over the course of their friendship and had come to the conclusion that Bella was virtually an innocent. He simply could not bring himself to spoil the likes of her. He thought of himself as a predator and was afraid to 'ruin' or sully her beautiful state of purity.
Then there was this other side that warred with him… Who better to introduce the beauty to the ways of physical love? This was the side that made him think he was a monster. The side that knew that taking her innocence at this age could be potentially more painful than for a young girl, and she would need an exceptionally tender, and preferably experienced hand to 'break her in,' in the least traumatizing way. But what monster thinks this way, he thought to himself—not for the first time.
He had gone around and around in his mind about this over the last week, since he volunteered to escort her to the Gala. He knew Alice had taken Bella to Lansing last weekend to find a dress. She had been bursting at the seams over how gorgeous Bella looked all decked out. He felt he was going to have to rein himself in, so that he would not attack her the moment he laid eyes on her.
In Edward's mind, there was no way that Bella could want that of him. She still existed on that pedestal, and he still gazed longingly toward her lofty throne. Her reticence to tell him where she lived seemed to help keep her there. Just the other day he had hinted about her house, and once again she artfully sidestepped the question. She did this in such a way, that had he not been looking for it—might have made him forget what his initial line of thought was. He had yet to tell either her or Alice that he knew. He wasn't even sure why it was such a big deal anymore. Surely, she had to realize that, in a small community like theirs, he would have learned the truth eventually, right?
-LWTC-
Thank you to everyone who is adding this to their follow and favorite
list every day! I am pleased as punch at the love you all are showing
to this story. And for all of the reviews! I am blown away. Thank you!
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