TEAM FOREVER

Disclaimer: The Cullens, the Swans, and most of the characters mentioned in the story that are known from Stephanie Meyer's beloved Twilight Saga, are all hers and hers alone. I neither have nor wish to pass them off as mine. I do appreciate the fact that she did bring them to life and allows us to play with them in our imaginations. The only thing I will claim is the current storyline.

My stories are being beta'd by dowlingnana and she is doing an awesome job. Thanks so much.

When the time came for Bella to book her flight to Paris Edward had discussed his going with her explaining that since Paris was the 'city of love' it would be natural for her husband of very days to go with her. So, the reservations were made for the two of them.

At this point in Bella's thoughts she notices that Edward was on his way back to his seat beside her, so, she straightens up as he sits down. "How long have you been awake?" he asks

"Since you started pacing." Was her reply. But, before they could discuss anything else the captain announced their descent for landing at Logan International.

CHAPTER 14: NEED A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP.

Appearances could be damn deceiving and Edward was the first to admit that since he survived in that line of work. Hollywood was all about appearances and wanting to project a certain type of imagine at all times. Makes no difference of the truth of the situation, just make things look as you want them to and control how others will see it.

So, as word had spread about Edward and Isabella taking off and heading to Paris everyone that wanted to get just the right picture made sure to try to be in place. Charles de Gaulle airport was swamped with paparazzi waiting to get the perfect shot, comment or lead. The airport security were good about get them through the hordes of people and into the waiting taxi taking them to their hotel. Of course, more of the leeches were waiting there as well. Hotel security did their jobs excellently to get both inside, checked in and up to their suite with the less amount of hassle.

Once behind closed doors both Edward and Bella were able to relax and assume being themselves. It was discussed about Edward using a separate room than Bella, but, as they realized the hotel staff would know they, as newlyweds, weren't sleeping together. If that word ever was released their whole marriage would be up for speculation. And that would really start the whole Jacob and Irina complications to get worse. No, that information couldn't be allowed to become knowledge to anyone. So, a decision was made for both to use the same room.

But, morning arrived and the light that was trying to shine through the curtains was slowly creeping over across the floor towards the bed, but, first it had to cross the one piece that was in its path, a chaise lounge. As it drew nearer and nearer and the first rays hit the lounge a hand suddenly rose to take a swap at the first hint of the brightening light. But, it don't know good so from the hand an arm and then two were in motion going about a head as the full shape of a body became evident and was stretching while trying to untangle itself from the covers of the makeshift bed which came to an abrupt ending as it fell over the edge of the chaise lounge to land on the floor. This brought about a very rude awakening to the person that owned said body and a mumbled, "Shit!" As soon as the word was heard by another person in the room uncontrolled laughter was sounding to no delight of the body on the floor.

Hearing the laughter coming from the bed a head quickly jerks towards the sounds, but, quietly grumbling under its breath as it's still trying to get undone from the bedcover to free itself, "This isn't how I envisioned this trip to Paris going. Somehow, I was supposed to have been over there sharing instead of sleeping on this damn torture rack from hell. How can women find this thing even remotely comfortable? Just listen to that; now I have to endure being the object of pity. No, this is definitely not the way I had wanted this trip to go at all. "

"Are you okay? Need any help getting up?" the questions came with laughter still sounding in each word.

"No. I'm all right, but, just met with a rude awakening is all." Was the reassuring reply, even though it did reveal about of petulance in the tone of the voice.

Edward picks himself up off the floor and then reaches down for the offending bedding to toss it back on his uncomfortable makeshift bed. He was going to have to find some other way to be comfortable tonight that wouldn't give rise to questions about his and Isabella's relationship. But, he knew for damn sure that it wouldn't be on that lounger thing again. He swore he would sleep on the damn floor first.

After throwing the bedding back on the chaise lounge in a haphazard manner he heads towards the bathroom while still grumbling and mumbling under his breath. It was while he was still in the bathroom taking care of necessary business and then turning on the shower that he realizes that he has a whole day to turn the situation around more into his favor and to gain a bit more closeness with Bella. Exactly how hadn't occurred to him as yet, but, he was working on. Although, he did realize that he needed more information as to what they were going to be doing today; how her schedule was arranged so he could see how he could work himself to be involved the whole time.

As he was getting ready to step out of the shower a knock was heard at the door, then a quiet voice of his wife asked, "Edward, are you almost through in there? Breakfast will be here shortly."

Although, she hadn't said anything he assumed that she needed to get into the bathroom to take care of business and get ready for the day as well. He slipped one of the soft, downy robes supplied by the hotel before unlocking the door and stepping back out into the bedroom they had shared. No sight of Bella could be found, but, he did notice his suitcase lying on the demon bed from hell and opened. Looking towards the bed he did see the same for Bella's case, but, she wasn't in the room. It was then he realized that she was using a bathroom in one of the other bedrooms in the suite.

Quickly walking over to retrieve his clothes for the day and getting dressed he heard a knock and then a voice saying room service. Bella must have heard it as well since she stepped out of the room from his right as he was exiting the master bedroom of the suite. They both swerved to avoid running into each other and had a small laugh which left a smile upon Bella's face and was reflected in her beautiful brown eyes. And seeing the happiness upon her face and in her eyes, Edward had a sense of well being at the moment and all seemed right in the world.

He moved on towards the door as Bella moved to one side and was opening the French doors leading out upon the balcony. At table and chairs were there and Edward took that as a sign that she wanted them to eat out there instead of the room. So, stepping to one side as he opened the door, he motioned for the server to move everything towards the balcony and to set everything up there. After it was all done, Edward tipped the waiter most generously and then moved to join Bella on the balcony to partake of the meal with her.

They both began eating in silence until about halfway through and Edward realized that Bella wasn't going to offer any information freely. So, he asked, "What's on the agenda for today?"

"Well, I don't know about you, but, I need to go to the gallery as soon as we get through eating. My final approval needs to be given for tonight's showing. At the same time I want to meet with the new artist and offer all of the support that I can to help his possible nerves.

"After that's done then I plan to do a little bit of shopping, and then come back here to relax a little before getting ready for tonight."

"Okay, so, if you have no objections I'd like to accompany you; see how the behind the scene working of a gallery works. Hope you don't mind?"

"No, but, you might get bored."

"I doubt it. It's a chance for me to get a look behind the scenes of my lovely wife's work. Turnabout is fair play, after all, you have seen what my work is like and experienced it firsthand. Now, it's my turn to see and experience yours." Edward told her with a smile and sincerity sounding in each word uttered. "Then I can go shopping with you and offer an objective opinion about what we will be shopping for.

"But, I want to arrange something for us this evening after the showing. Dinner and maybe some dancing."

"Sounds fine, but, we need to keep a watch of the time."

"Why?"

"Well, I decided that since I'm this close it would be foolish not to take the time to check up on the gallery in London before going back to the States." Bella explained.

"Okay, I think I can work with that schedule."

"Huh, I wasn't sure if you would want to come, so, I didn't make plans for you."

"Of course, I'm coming. This trip is so we can show the world that our marriage is still in the honeymoon stage and that we are so in love that we don't want to be apart any more than might be necessary."

"Okay, then, I'll make the necessary adjustments. You can fill me in on what plans you might be arranging for later once the details are handled at the gallery and we return to the hotel to rest for a bit."

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Watching Bella handle business at her gallery in the "city of lights" and give encouragement to the young artist they were spotlighting was uniquely enlightening. It definitely opened his eyes as to what all went into getting a showing organized and all of the people involved in the many different areas finalizing certain details.

And, Bella had the young artist smiling and laughing instead of pacing and biting off his nails.

Edward made all of the arrangements for a late night dinner on one of the many riverboats that rode the waves under and down the Seine. He wanted it to be special and a beginning to show Bella how much he cared about her. And, he made special arrangements for once they got to London and she was through working for the day. From what Bella had told him the plan was to stay overnight in London and then return home. Have a few days to relax and work further on the plans for the L. A. gallery to get underway before heading back to the studio for filming the next stage of the show.

A/N: Okay, Edward is ready to start making a move towards winning his ladylove. Do you think all of his romantic plans will help him to get a good night's sleep once they get to London?

If any of you have a suggestion as to what their next challenge should be let me know.

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