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That night was the first time I dreamt about Edward. He was running in a forest chasing a giggling Tanya, who was dressed in one of the sexiest dresses I'd ever seen, and I was chasing him, but I kept falling and stumbling on the roots and branches littering the forest floor. Later, as I was sprawled out on the ground surrounded by nothing but green moss, fallen leaves and pine needles. I can't even describe how I was feeling, my face was buried in my hands and furrowed into my own chest. Suddenly Edward came up to me with Tanya in his arms and they started laughing.
I woke up with a start, only to find myself in my hotel room, in the safety and comfort of the bed, which would be mine for the next couple of weeks. I was unable to get myself back to sleep, I looked at my watch; it was 4 in the morning. The light was beginning to show filtering through the draperies, letting me know that it was indeed the start of a new day and I still had another four hours before the car came to pick us up from the hotel.
I decided to check my mail, which I had from Alice and Rosalie asking me how the flight was and how I had settled in. I quickly replied, giving my very non-committal responses. Emmett had sent me an email asking me to get him a bottle of some specific wine from Paris. "I need it for some special reason," was what he had written and I had a fairly accurate idea of what that special reason was. It involved a romantic dinner prepared by him followed by a diamond ring.
The third email was from Carlisle, and it was marked to both me, and Edward. It was basically a brief about what he wanted us to concentrate on while we were here. I studied the email; making sure to go over it to make sure I understood his wishes…at least our planning was very similar to the requirements Carlisle had sent us.
I checked my watch again…4:20…great. Time was passing slowly. I tried to read my book, but it just couldn't hold my attention, so I tried to go back to sleep again, but that didn't work either. At 5, I heard a knock on my door. Who could be knocking on my door at five in the morning? Well it was non other than Edward.
"I couldn't sleep. So I ordered some hot chocolate. I noticed the light on in your room when I opened the door to pick up my order, so I figured you couldn't sleep either. And I honestly could do with some company right now," he said huskily. God, he looked amazing in his mess of bed hair and his rumpled nightshirt. "I didn't manage to get any restful sleep," he said as he entered my room and poured himself a glass of water. He saw my laptop on the table, "So you've read Carlisle's email," he asked. I just nodded my head. "You don't talk much, do you," he smiled.
"I talk when I'm given the chance," Letting a small teasing smirk play on my face.
"Indeed," he said, "Anyway, I presume you aren't able to go back to sleep either. So what do you say we go for breakfast and try and get some work done before we head to the office, to make sure we are prepared? Sound like an okay plan to you?" he proposed.
"Sounds like a plan to me, if I didn't know any better, I would think you are a workaholic" I nodded to Edward. "Well I suppose I will just get myself ready then" I said as I walked past him. He got up from where he was sitting on the edge of my bed; returning to his own room. I sighed and selected the clothes I wanted to wear today. Sighing, seriously Bella what is with the mellow dramatics here? I picked out the pink shirt that Edward had selected to go with blue trousers, coupled with the blue blazer. Oh what now you're dressing for him? I decided to accessorise with the simple diamond studs that Rose and Emmett had gotten me on my birthday. I tied my hair up into an elaborate bun, like always. I looked at my reflection, not quite satisfied. So I made the bun all over again, with much more care. I'd decided on my black stilettos, but changed my mind at the last moment and wore my black pumps. They were more comfortable. Oh definitely go with the practical shoes that will get him to notice you. Okay it is time for my inner monologue to take a rest.
I met Edward for breakfast at 6. He looked Sauvé in his light green shirt, black trousers and an olive green tie. He had a black blazer in his hand. I smiled at him as we picked up plates to pile food on from the buffet. I stuck to fruit, eggs and toast. Edward had eggs and bacon. We were sat opposite each other talking about what the POA for the day was. Edward picked up some fruit from my plate with his fork and shoved it into his mouth. I tried to pull of an angry look but he just wasn't buying it. He tried again but I smacked his hand away, "Get your own if you like it. I don't like people eating from my plate," I said with my eyes narrowed. What was with this guy?
"Oh, I'm sorry," he said although he had somewhat of a sceptical look on his face, trying to hide that smirk. So, he wants to try and push my buttons, well we will just see about that.
We went back to my room and opened Carlisle's email to take a look at it together, just to make sure we were on the same page as far as what was to be expected of us.
"So today, I think we should concentrate on the assets. You look into fixed assets, bank balances and inventory. I'll handle the accounts receivable and investments," he said briskly.
"I doubt we'll be able to finish all this in a day. This is to be a proper full-fledged investigation," I said.
"Yes…that is true, but I'm hoping to finish it by tomorrow."
I just nodded, still a bit apprehensive of the deadlines set by Edward. Sensing my apprehension he placed his hand on my shoulder and gave it a light squeeze. "Relax Bella…we'll manage to do it, just as long as we stay together" he smiled. I smiled back, feeling only slightly comforted. Neither one of us really knew the extent to which we would find ourselves in this investigation, I just don't think I am as optimistic as Edward was about completing the work that quickly.
At quarter to eight, we went down to the lobby again and waited outside, each holding a takeaway cup of coffee. The car arrived at 8 sharp and none other than Tanya Denali, Miss McFlirty herself, greeted us. Great! I felt Edward go a little rigid next to me, and I smiled to myself. He opened the door of the car "After you, my lady." I glared at him. There was no way I was sitting next to her. But I softened at the pleading look in his eyes and entered the car. So maybe he isn't interested in her.
"I live close by, so I decided to pick you guys up," Tanya was saying. If she was disappointed at not being able to sit next to Edward, she didn't exactly hide her disappointment well.
"Yeah…I've heard that one before," Edward muttered. I found that remark curious but I chose to ignore it, although my inner self smirked at his comment.
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