You Didn't Have Me at Hello

a/n I don't own it.

Loving the reviews though they are getting far and few between. Boo hoo hoo. You know I live for them. I have abandoned my other fics dedicated 24/7 on this one.

Anyway no more begging – just an fyi to all there will be some fluff and there will be some surprises – Bella and Edward surprises.

August 28th

Bella POV

Am I in love? Is this what love is? When Demetri is around, my stomach is filled with butterflies and all I desire is to be attached to him, to be held in his arms, our hands meshed together, kissing each other, inhaling his aroma so I can remember it until the next time I see him. When he isn't around, all I think about is him – it feels like I am not whole, like I am missing a piece of the puzzle. God, these are the times I really miss my mum. Mum and I would be able to escape in our little world and I would have been able to curl along side her, have our hot cocoa and talk about anything without regrets. It isn't the same on the phone. Mum and dad have been really busy and told me they would see me soon.

Demetri is taking me out tomorrow. He didn't tell me where he was taking me, but he just advised me to "dress pretty". I knew Alice, Rosie and Esme knew something about it because they volunteered to take me out shopping. I was so against it since I already had a lot of clothing in my closet that I could use but they refused. Actually, Carlisle & Edward insisted I took the day off. I was surprised Edward insisted. For some reason, it felt that Edward had a crush on me, but I blew that away. How could the handsome, debonair and most sought out bachelor want to be seen with little old me? Thinking about it, I questioned Demetri' reason to be with me. His family came from high society and was featured in all the prominent magazine as Hello and Hola. With all of that, Demetri and Edward had become friends during these past few months. Demetri actually got along with everyone. I was worried when we had to meet with each other's family, but I had already dealt with Felix and he and I became instant buddies.

Anyway, my dilemma is should I talk to Esme on this? I mean, I think I am in love with him, and if so, so I take it to the next level. I physically desire it, I know I want more of this new found physical relationship I have with Demetri, but I don't want to ruin anything with him. Alice came and picked me up around 10 and we decided to go have breakfast at our diner. We were all in the mood for greasy and fattening food and we hadn't done so for a while – you know swimsuit season and all. I guess this would be the best time to talk to all three.

"Esme, girl, I need to ask you a question but you need to be really honest and NOT laugh at me."

Esme smile and held my hand "Sweetie, anything – ask away."

She was worried it was something bad. "No Esme, it isn't anything bad and well you all are the closest thing I have in a family and I miss mum and I need to talk to someone who are "experienced."

Alice look and smiled "What is the question Bella – don't be afraid."

"Hmm, ok, how do you know you are in love and how do you know when to take it to the next step?"

Esme smiled "I guess you have never been in love?"

I was so embarrassed. My god how can a 25 year old woman never been in love? I nodded no.

"Bella each person is different. I guess for me I knew I was completely and irrevocable in love with Carlisle was when he left for a medical conference and we weren't going to see each other for about a week. We were going out for a few months at that point and I knew that we were both sure, but when he was gone for that week, my god, I felt so empty without him. My life pretty much was at a stand still and I felt like I couldn't breath. I knew then that I was completely in love. When I finally saw him, he told me he had felt the same way. We made love that night and we have every night since."

Alice then started "I knew the minute I saw Jasper when we were 5 years old. I met his blue eyes and his beautiful smile and I knew that young he would be mine. Now if you talk to Jasper he will tell you that he knew when he was 8 but I think he knew he was 5 as well. Jasper and I didn't consummate our relationship until my 16th birthday. We both knew we were meant for each other and we knew this would be right."

Rosie then started "To tell you the truth Bella, I guess I feel like I was born to love Emmett. I don't know exactly when I knew, but Emmett states that we were just born to love each other because he doesn't even know when he fell in love with me. It's that simple. We did the deed when we were 16 as well and if you tell Emmett anything that I just said, I will cut your ears out and feed them to the chimps."

I laughed because I knew that was the most heart warming event I could have seen from Rosie. Her eyes lit up when she talked about her love for Emmett. Alice and Esme glowed more than ever when they talked about their loves. I wondered if I did too.

After breakfast, we went dress shopping. It took a little while but I found a beautiful

Marchesa strapless black cocktail dress with an embellished waistband www[dot]net-a-porter[dot]com[/]product[/]32565. I had strappy heels at home and small evening bag. Alice and Rosie volunteered their services to help me get my makeup and hair done. I kept asking them if any of them knew but they kept replying that they didn't.

Saturday

Ok, now I am in my bedroom with the two craziest women I have ever met in my life. They came over early to enjoy a nice lunch they brought from a nice Italian restaurant. Around 2, they pretty much ordered me take a shower so they could take my time and "prepare" me for the night. I just decided to take a deep breath and just follow their orders.

Once I came out the torture began. First, the hair suffered. They pulled and managed and prodded but yet didn't allow me to see the end result. Next was the makeup and boy did they have fun with this one. I warned them many times that if they would leave me looking like a clown both would be dead and I would have a reason to let the cat out of the bag for Rosie. As they were torturing me, George came home to get something and he just laughed at what was happening. I gave him my little insults and he just laughed them off. He told me he was going to stay over Angie and Brad just in case…. I was yelling at him of what he knew. Ugh he is going to get it but how….hmmm.

Once they were done, it was 5:30 and Demetri was going to be here around ½ hour more. So they chose my lingerie for the night and helped me get dress. Once they had approved my look then I was able to see myself. I finally got to a mirror and I was so surprised. My hair cascaded down like a goddess, with soft curls. My makeup was soft except around the eyes which were darker than usual. My god, I didn't think it was me. I looked pretty and positive. I looked gorgeous – not to sound pretentious, but the girls did a great job. I hugged them tightly and thanked them to no end. They took a few pictures to send to mum and dad when the doorbell rang. Rosie went to get the door as I went to get my bag. As I came out of my room, I saw the most amazingly gorgeous and debonair man I had ever seen. He was wearing a black suit with a thin tie, very loosely tied with a gorgeous white shirt. He looked absolutely edible.

"Bella – you are simply breathtaking."

He took my hand and kissed it.

"Well Demetri – you look just absolutely delicious as well."

I placed a small kiss on his lips.

"Are you ready?"

I nodded and then the surprise, he took a sleeping mask out.

"Um, what's this for?"

"It's part of the surprise."

I went along with it and Alice and Rosie helped me put the mask on. I said goodbye to the girls and left, trusting Demetri with my life.

He took me in his car and we drove for about 30 minutes. During that time, he held my hand, playing with my fingers and teasing me. We were quiet, but we were comfortable. I didn't want to pry more on his surprise because he had worked so hard on it. When we got to our destination, he helped me out of the car and kissed my forehead and whispered "I hope you will like it."

I took his hands tightly and we entered the building. I knew we were going up an elevator but I couldn't figure out what floor. Once we arrived, he took my hand and we entered into a room. I knew we were all alone when I didn't hear anyone else talking. He led me somewhere and then he stopped. I started to hear music – piano, violins.

"Are you ready my Bella?"

I nodded. I couldn't speak because I was so nervous. He took off my mask. I was shocked. It was actually Carlisle's ball room. They had completely converted it with romantic lights. There was only one table set in the middle of the floor. He knew I loved the view from here and at night I thought it was just so romantic.

"I wanted to recreate Valentine's Day – but just for us. I had heard you were too busy and we had yet met, but I knew that I wanted to do this immediately when I heard about it. I hope you aren't disappointed."

I wasn't but I wasn't going to kiss him in the middle of the room where strangers were just about to see us. I took his hand and lead him to one of the windows overseeing the sea. I couldn't stand it. I knew I was in love with him. My heart ached for him. As we stood there, I couldn't wait to tell him. I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Demetri – this is so beautiful. I am a loss at words. Really I am. Thank you for being so good to me."

Before he said anything I just had to kiss him. I motioned him to bend down and I placed my lips on his warm lips. As we started to move our lips, I moved my body closer to him, I wanted to be as close as humanly possible. As our lips move more, the opening got wider and we aloud each other tongues to intertwine. I played with his hair and as he played with mine. The kiss was getting hotter as we moaned for dominance. We knew we had to stop soon and we slowly did. That is when I let those three words come out.

"I love you."

Once I said it I thought I was going to regret it, but I didn't it. Demetri picked me up and turned me around.

"Mi amore, mi Bella, I love you too. I never thought I would be able to love again, but you have given me that gift again. I love you with all my strength and with all my soul."

I started to cry. I couldn't believe it, this kind gentle man with a heart of gold loved me as I loved him.

We held each other until the maître d' came over and asked if we would be ready for dinner. We looked at each other and we knew mentally we weren't but physically our stomachs decided to tell us we were hungry.

That night we feasted on seafood dishes. We had a wonderful and calm night together, listening to beautiful music and holding hands. I had never been as happy as I was then. After dessert, Demetri went over to the pianist to play a song for us to dance. Once the pianist started he came over

"May I have this dance mi amore?"

"Yes you may my Demetri."

He took me in his arms and we started slow dancing to Unforgettable. I had always loved that song – it was one of the songs my father, Charlie, would sing to my mom, Renee, when I was young. They would dance to it in our living room. Now, I was dancing to this same incredible song to the most amazing man that had entered in my life. He started to sing some verses in my ears and we would get lost in each other glazes. As the song was almost ending, he picked me up and whispered in my ear "Thank you my Bella for allowing me to love you."

I looked at him so tenderly – how could he say that…

"My dear, thank you for loving me."

We tenderly kissed.

As we finished there, we decided to go to my apartment and relaxed. When I unlocked my door, I found the apartment filled with recently lit candles. I was amazed at how beautiful my place looked. There were several bouquets of red roses. I was in awe.

"How did you do this?"

He shrugged. "I don't know what you are talking about Ms. Denali."

I smiled and we walked over to the sofa and he sat down first. He motioned for me to sit on his lap and I did.

"Here let me take this off."

I took his tie off and unbutton another button on his shirt. He decided to take the jacket off and I noticed even more how this man was so well built.

"Bella, I love you and I will wait until you are ready.."

"Demetri, thank you for understanding, but tonight, I want to try a little more than kissing, but I don't want you to think bad of me…"

His look was surprised "My Bella, I would never. It is natural when two people, especially two people in love, would want to explore each other. I have wanted to for so long, but I have waited and I would wait until the end of this earth"

I believed him. He wasn't that type of man – but I still needed more and I wanted more.

The only way was to take charge so here I go. I wrapped my arms around his neck and started to kiss his face – kissing every inch of it, then slowly go down his neck, by his chin. Then I came up knowing now that I want my lips and his lips to be together. I came up and looked at him as he looked at me. "I love you Demetri – I do with all my heart. I want to try some more – not all the way. I am not experienced and I don't know what each "base" constitutes, but I want to try and I want to learn from you and you teach me how to give you pleasure. I want to show you how much I love you."

"I love you my Bella. Just promise me that anything – anything we do – if you feel uncomfortable, you tell me, and we will stop."

"I promise, but you make one promise for tonight." He nodded.

"Don't leave. Stay with me. I trust you and we can just sleep in each other's arms."

His smile was genuine and I noticed a tear in his eye.

"Ti Amo, Bella"