Chapter 8 Palliative Care
Edwards POV
When is the right time to call the woman your in love with? I have been waiting since six-thirty this morning, but if I was being honest, I have been waiting since the party Friday night. Now it is Monday, the day she told me to call her office. However, I did not want to call too early, it would make me look desperate but the truth is I am! I have not been able to get her out of my mind. When I close my eyes I see her, and everything reminds be of her its crazy I feel like a crazy person. It is now three-thirty, so I am going to call her. This is it ... the moment I have been waiting for. Maybe I should give it an hour... no, no I am going to call her. I pick up the phone, "Tanya please get Prestige Noir's Miss Swan on the phone." I hang up few minutes later my phone rings. "Yes", "she is not in her office and her secretary won't tell me where to reach her sir." Damn I waited to long to call her, "let me talk to the secretary." "One moment sir."
A cheerful young woman answered to phone "Prestige Noir North America Miss Swans office, how can I help you today?" Wow that is a mouth full, "I am looking to speak to Miss Swam please." There was a slight pause "I am sorry sir, but like I told your secretary she already left for the day. Would you like to make an appointment?" Damn ok, an appointment does not sound so bad, "yes I would". "Ok sir, one moment please. How about July twenty-third"? What, that is three months away. "No that's no good three months is that really the closest appointment you have?" Give me a break. "I am sorry sir but Miss Swan has a lot of obligations being a partner." Well now what, think, "She was expecting my call." Which she was "I am sorry sir she is gone for the day." Is that the only thing this woman knows how to say!
Jake knows her, I will just use his name he will not mind, and "My name is Mr. Cullen I was suppose to speak with her today. Jake called you the other day from my office; if you like I could go and get him right now?" I would too; I need to hear her voice the woman paused. "Ok, I'll tell you where you can find her. She is at the Sick Kid's Hospital in the Palliative care wing". Did not expect that, lets see how much information I can manage to get out of her, "how often dose she go?" she paused for a minute not sure how much she wants to tell me, "About four times a week for about four hours. She also donated three million dollars of her own money to the hospital under an anonymous donor". Jackpot, once you get a women talking, they do not seem to know when to stop.
What a woman Bella is, "thank you very much, but I did not get was your name"? "Miss Webber." I could not help but smile, "Well thank you very much Miss Webber. Have a nice day". "Same to you, Mr. Cullen!" I hung up the phone trying to decide what I am going to do with this information. Would it look like I was stalking her? Hmm... No it would not, I am going to go and meet her there and that is that. On my way out, I told Tanya I was leaving early today.
It is about a forty – five minute drive from my office to the hospital. My company is a donor here as well, so the head of the hospital knows whom I am, and granted me a visitor's pass so I could go to the wing. I could hear her before I could see her, so I follow her voice into a room her back was to me so she did not know I was here. There she was reading a story to all the children. It seems they had new teddy bears. I was leaning against the doorframe just drinking in this woman her selflessness, her kindness. She was reading the classic story of Winnie the Pooh and with closer inspection, I could see that the teddy bears wear also classical Winnie the Pooh bears. All the kids are looking at me; I put my finger to my lips to tell them not to let her know I was there. So I was able to watch her for about one hour before she stopped and asked the children what was so funny, they pointed, and she turned around looked at me that is when I seen her face. My heart stopped, her face was badly bruises, even though, she still looked like a vision of beauty. Her whole face light up and then she was blushing, giving me a node before turning back around to continuing the story. I sat down, I do not know how long, just watching her interact with the children. "Would you like to come out for coffee with me?" She was standing right in front of me how she got there I do not know. "That sounds lovely."
We decided to go to Star Bucks, after we got our coffee's she asked to make a quick phone call. "Hey Felix I am running late so can you make supper." She eyed me and smiled. "I'll be about an hour, I don't care what we have, ask Demetri he's picky. Ok see you then." She turned off her cell phone took a sip of her coffee then makes eye contact with me, it was as if she could see into my soul. So we walked over to the corner table to sit and drink our coffee. "So you tracked me down, what can I do for you Mr Cullen?" Now that was the million-dollar question, so I thought small talk would be the best way to go. "How long have you been coming to see the children?" A small smile playing on her lips, she knew what I was doing. "For about two years, Paul offered me the partnership the night of the party; this is how I keep my humanity. The whole whips and tying up shit, I just do not want to forget what is important. My goal is to make the last few days, or months for those children as great as possible. I maybe a very busy women, however I will always make time for them I don't care what it cost." She lit a cigarette and took a sip of her coffee. "But Mr. Cullen what can I do for you?" Shit she is not going to let it go so I shrugged, "I just want to get to know you better. Everything about you fascinates me. You never do what I expect. Would you mind coming to dinner with me?" I cannot believe I actually asked her that, she smiled, "I would love too." I smiled, "shouldn't you call them back so they know you are not going to be home for dinner?" she laughed, "I am the Dom they answer to me. Not the other way around, I'll call Demetri he would worry." I tried to smile but I could tell she did not believe it.
"Hey hun I am not going to be home for a few hours." She paused, "No nothing is wrong. No, I do not need you to come and get me I am going out for dinner. I'll be home when I am done and I am turning off my phone." Then she hung up with out waiting for a response. "Let's go." I smiled and offered her my arm she smiled and took it. "Do you want take my car?" she looked at me and smiled "I just got a new car would it be ok if we took mine?" Sounds great to me, "Of course" we walked back to the hospital to the underground parking and that is when I saw it the Enzo Ferrari in red. "You're shitting me!" she laughed with my response, "let's just say we did really well last quarter. Would you like to drive?" I almost came in my pants; "Really?" she smiled and throws me the keys. "It's just a car Mr Cullen, also I know if you fuck it up you have the money get me a new one!" I could not help but laugh.
"Let's go for seafood, how about Anthony's Pier Four?" I smile at her, "sounds good but I don't know where it is you will have to direct me." Her demeanour changed and she looked me straight in the eye and all I can see is lust just pouring off her, "I am very good at giving directions Mr Cullen." OH MY GOD this woman is going to be the death of me. I could not help but gulp, she smiled as if she was satisfied with my reaction. Holly hell, she knows what she is doing to me she is doing it on purpose! Well two can play this game...I hope!
We show up at Anthony's Pier 4, let me just say the view was great! It looked over Boston's Historic Harbor, this whole place screamed Bella. When we walk in, they talk to her by name and sat us right away. She orders a glass of dry cabernet red wine and I get a glass of scotch, "so what is it you would like to know? My life is very boring I assure you." Yea right, she is a Dom for Christ sakes and there are not many women who are. "Why didn't you do a scene at the party?" good place to start, and she gave me a look with a small smirk "I enjoy my pleasure, for my subs and myself not for others pleasure. Whenever we go to theses parties, we may observe. I would not allow us to engage in the ...lets say activities. You Mr. Cullen have a very down played D/s relationship on the scale why did you want to come to my event events?" I cleared my throat, "Well Jake is always talking about these's parties and then he asked if I would like to go. I thought it would be interesting to see what really happens." She nodded, "and what did you think? Are parties like this for you?" It was a little unnerving, the things going on in these scenes, "I don't really know yet to be honest, I think I will try out a few more to see." She smiles. "Well what would you like to know about me? I may not answer all your questions those."
For the next two hours, we talk about everything, from where she was born to the death of her parents. One thing neither of us brought up was the bruises on her face. Our conversation about the life style was to say the least was interesting. How I am, like a two on the scale, a... two I feel like a pussy she sure knows how to crush a mans ego, she proceeded to tell me she is like a six, I do not even know what that means but I am intrigued. "How do you know that I am a two that sounds a little low?" She laughed, "Edward it's nothing like that it's more of what your scenes play out as. I know this because I have talked to your subs, well..Felix did." Great, now her subs also know I am a pansy, "well what's the difference?" she looked me up and down then smiled, "well it's easy to explain you sort of need to see for your self. Would you like to see Mr Cullen?" keeping eye contact with me the hole time I couldn't help but gulp, "yes?" But I am pretty sure it came out more of a question then answer. She laughed and shook her head, "Well then... I have a bit of a dilemma that you may be able to help me out with. You see I agreed to be apart of the grand opening for this new bar and have just found out Demetri will not be able to accompany Felix, and I. However, it is important that I have another sub for this event. Are you interested?"
Oh, my god my dream has come true. "Yes I am, but how do your subs feel about this?" they are big motherfuckers. "Actually it was there idea to find someone else; it just so happened you came by. Here don't open it till you get home." She handed me an envelope. "Well Mr Cullen I have to go so I will drive you to your car. Felix's phone number is in the envelope. Demetri and him have to approve of you for this event. But I don't see there being a problem."
The drive back to my car was good we played twenty questions with each other. When we arrived at my car, I got out and went to her side of the car, "I'll let you know if I am interested." She nodded, "I hope you are Mr. Cullen I think we could have a crazy night." She then leaned over and gave me a kiss on the lips I could not help but run my tough along her bottom lip asking for entrance. She then opened her mouth invitingly and it took every ounce of control not to just fuck her in the back of this sexy car. She pulled away way too soon while trying to catch her breath then she looked at me, "Wow that was intense I hope your interested Mr Cullen. Have a good night." Then she rolled up her window and drove away.
I stood there for about fifteen-minutes just touching my lips. That was the most intense kiss I ever had. I held the envelope tighter. Yes, I would do this, No matter what this note says. I get in my car and drive home and take a nice hot shower while trying to process what I have found out about her today she told me more then I ever expect, but still it felt as if I did not get enough out of her. I do not even know what happened to her face. I could not even think of a way to bring it up, but I would if I ever see her looking like that again. After the shower, I go into my office and open the envelope then removed the letter.
If you are reading this letter then you have been chosen to be a candidate to accompany Ms. Swan to the open ceremony for the club After Dark.
You will be one of two subs that Ms. Swan has with her. Felix will be the other one, he is also one of her full times subs.
Both subs are aware that this is going to happen and have made the list of activity that you and our master can participate in.
First step is calling the number below, this is Felix's cell and he will make an appointment.
You will be interview by both subs this is also, where we will see about hard and soft limits.
You will be expected to server from Friday-Monday at seven in the morning.
If you pass this then Ms. Swan will interview you.
She will make the final decision.
Demetri & Felix
Felix- 238 487 9475
Well what can you say to that?
I look at the clock and notice it is nine-thirty. Is that to late to call someone about a interview to become someone's sub. I do not know the protocol for shit like that. I have never been interviewed for being a sub before; it rather fell into my lap when I became a sub. I think I will take my chances and call now. I took three deep breaths dialled the number. After three rings, I was going to hang up until Felix answers. "Felix" he says, when he picks up the phone. Really...? People actually say that when they answer their phones. "Hello I am Edward Cullen and I got a letter to be a candidate for the grand opening." I heard him chuckle, "Somehow I had a feeling you would get a letter, hold on one second." I could hear him talking in the background "Sam, Ms. Swan would like one of the red's from the cellar, also tell her I will be there soon I just have a call I have to take." "Yes Felix should I get Demetri?" Well I guess this would have to be a really open relationship, "Yes that would be great, also cheese and crackers." "Right away" I wonder if they are always this nice to each other. Come on, sharing a woman must be hard. I heard a door click and then it sounded like he was sitting, "Ok down to business."
"Ok Edward here's skinny, the contract is from Friday to Monday morning you will be given a room for your stay. Demetri has a photo shot so he will not be here but we did discuss you coming Wednesday and Thursday evening so that we make sure you are ready for the event." Ok it sounds like they have this all figured out, "How did you know it was me?" he laughed, "Really? You were discrete at the party when you were watching her. I don't think that you really know what she is like and this party is going to be an eye opener for you." I wonder what that means, "So listen she is waiting for me and I have to go before I get punished. I'll call you tomorrow after I drop her off at work, sound good?" I sigh, wishing I was there right now. "Sounds good, I'll wait to hear from you tomorrow." With that, he hung up. Now I am stuck wondering what they are doing right now and feeling pissed I wasn't included.
The next day I got up at six and went for a run on the treadmill. By seven I was in the shower, dressed in a blue Gucci suit, and was out the door by seven thirty. Emmett was in the office waiting for me, "Good day boss. How was your night?" I smile at him, "Good." We made small talk when my cell rang, I look and see its Felix's number. "Emmett I have to take this." He nodded, got up and left. "Hello", "Hey Edward, its Felix. Do you have time for a small meeting?" I would make time for this no matter what. "Yeah sure. Would you like to have it at my office?" He chucked, "I'll be there in ten minutes". He hung up not waiting for a reply. Do they all forget their end of call manners.
I started to reading through reports when my phone rang, "Mr. Cullen, there's a man here named Felix saying he has a meeting with you." I look at the clock and seen it had been exactly ten minutes."Take him in to the first conference room and hold all my calls." I heard her sigh, "Yes Mister Cullen." Ok breath in, breath out. I grabbed a coffee and head down to Conference Room One. When I enter the room I notice how Tanya is shamelessly flirting with him, but it was if he did not even notice. Tanya is a gorgeous girl she is tall at 5"9', long strawberry blond hair but she could be naked and he still would not have noticed her. "Excuse me but is there a reason you're still talking, I stopped listening about three minutes ago." Wow attitude, she looked mortified and left without another word. He continued to look out the window. I thought it would be a good idea to make my presence known.
"Good morning Felix. I am sorry about her." Gesturing to Tanya, he just chucked and came to shake my hand. "Its fine happens all the time but if Miss Swan was to see that, she would tan my ass so I couldn't sit for a week, also it takes a lot more effort to be nice, they never seem to get it as quick enough for my liking," he said as he took his seat. "You get in trouble for someone flirting with you?" He sighed and pointed, "you see right there." I had no clue what he was talking about. "Listen the real reason I am here is to try and talk you out of this." WHAT!
"Hey it's nothing personal man. Its just we are what's the word.. Left field and I can't have you making a fool out of us if you know what I mean." To say I was shocked is an understatement; I opened and closed my mouth a few times. "What are you talking about? I have been in this lifestyle for a while!" He held up his hands in surrender. "Hey man like I said nothing personal." This is the first time I noticed the red marks on his wrist. "It's just that this party will have a lot of off the wall things happening and you will have to keep your composure. I am not sure what she told you about us but I was the one who did the research on you, included talking to your subs." That made me pause. "And what do you do for a living that you have all this time?" I could not help but feel a little nervous. "They didn't say anything bad, chill." I took a breath, before he continued, "All I am saying is that if you're going to do this, you will have to go in with a really open mind. Dude you do not even have anal sex with your subs. Let me tell you Friday night for my reward I got a vibrating anal plug." OH MY GOD! I cannot believe he just told me that. "See Edward that look right there, isn't going to fly. You look like a newbie and this is only for a weekend, not permanent. There's no point and not enough time to do the training."
Felix stood up, "Listen man I am not trying to pick on you or anything, I still brought the list." He gave me an envelope, "It's your choice but I just wanted to warn you, anyways the list is everything that can happen to you in the duration of the contract. If you are uncomfortable with anything on the list then this position is not for you. If you think that you could do it, then there's the medical papers to sign for tests that have to be done." He looked at his watch, "but I have to go, any questions you have my number," he said as he walked towards the door. He left without another word. The rest of the day flew by and by seven o'clock I was ready to go home. Taking a long shower and think about everything he said and what the list would entail. After my shower, I grabbed a glass of scotch and sat down at my desk stair at the allusive brown envelope. Downing my drink and pouring myself another before deciding to open the envelope and see what is in store for me. Saying I was surprised was an understatement. Things like anal plug (public, under clothes), beating (hard), bondage (multi-day), cock worship, erotic dance (for audience), immobilization, nipple clamps, and sexual deprivation (long term) were just a few on the list. I could not think anymore about this. I finished my drink and went to bed. Not being sure if I could really do this.