Chapter 14

Once I had my clothes together, I got my bathroom supplies. Finally, I went into my den for my school books. I found all the boys waiting for me in the kitchen. The four of us quickly loaded my bags in the car in the garage. Seth and Jake moved the cars around while the photographers knocked on our glass windows and got nothing from us. Jake and Seth then slid back into the car and we drove away. Within thirty minutes, we were secure in Edward's closed garage. I took my backpack and laptop and headed to the back patio and worked on my homework for an hour. Edward brought me a Corona and said, "Dinner will be ready in ten minutes."

"Good, all those aeronautics made me hungry." While I drank my corona, we sat and talked. I went and put my stuff in the guest room. When I made it back to the dining room, it was a glow in candles and the table was set for two. "What about Jake and Seth?"

"They have the rest of the pan and are in their own part of the house. So here's to us. By the way, Jake loves your architecture classes."

"I will tell him thank you later. How's the weather in Costa Rica?"

"It'll be smooth flying as of right now."

"Wait a minute! What happens while we're down there?"

"Oh! I'm sure we'll have some press. We're adding three security guards and my agent is coming now, too. I still get half a day with you though."

"Where are we going to stay?"

"On a yacht, a hundred feet from shore."

"Won't the paparazzi still come out in the water to us?"

"Yes and from the shore, they'll use zoom lenses. We can go ashore though on the set with my guards and we'll be fine. The windows on the yacht will all be covered too."

"Is it really worth me going?"

"Let me answer that without words." Edward leaned over and cupped my chin bringing our lips together. We started kissing and touching. Edward then stopped the kiss and whispered, "Wouldn't you miss this?"

"Yes, but if I'm in Costa Rica on the ocean, I want to enjoy the sun. I don't want to be locked within solid walls because of the press."

"Alright, I have second plan; but we'll have two more passengers on the plane."

"Why?"

"Because we're going to take stunt doubles with this. They can act as decoys for us."

"You're kidding."

"No. We still have to be careful and they'll be with us on the boat."

"Edward, forget it; it isn't worth all of this." I got up and walked away. I went to my room, laid down on my stomach and cried. Ten minutes later, I heard Edward come in and I didn't move.

"Bella, you have homework to work on."

"I don't care." He started massaging my muscles and said, "You're as tight as a million knots all tied together."

"Really," I said. "I wonder why, Mr. Paparazzi Star."

Edward quickly straddled my back at my lower waist and just started rubbing and massaging my back. "Bella, I know this is hard; but I promised you, I would protect you. Please come with me. We don't have to hide; we can just face them and let them take their pictures."

"Edward, I'll go, but no stunt doubles."

"Deal." So I decided to roll and flip him onto his back, so that I was sitting on his stomach.

Edward muttered out, "Damn, you're good," as he laid there looking up me. Edward took my hand and said, "Bella, we'll only do what you want. If that's hiding or facing the press, then that's what we'll do. Nothing bad will happen plus you could always use your moves on the photographers and maybe that would scare them away. I think I'm going to start back on martial arts training after I return from this movie; I can't have my girlfriend pinning me all the time."

I just chuckled and said, "Go ahead and try. Now, if you don't mind….." I started unbuttoning his shirt and started kissing his chest and continue moving the kisses down to his waist and stomach. Then I brought the kisses back up to his lips, I kissed to his ear and whispered, "Now go, I've got homework to do."

"Fine," and he sat up and kissed me one more time. This kiss was very deep and passionate. As he ended the kiss, he said, "I'll leave when you let me up."

I rolled to the other side of the bed and said, "I'll see you later," and I grabbed my laptop and went into architecture world about 75%. I continued for an hour. I got up very frustrated and changed into a t- shirt, shorts and sneakers. I went looking for the gym. When I found a closed door but I heard clanking sounds, I knocked on the door.

Jake opened the door and said, "Yes?"

"Can I join in the workout?"

"Sure," said Jake.

Jake, Seth and I were all just working on our own workouts and then I saw a punching bag in the corner. I went to the punching bag and started punching it. Seth said, "Wait a minute!"

"What?"

"Here put on these gloves and pretend it's the photographers." I started beating on the bag again.

Edward then came in and said, "Bella, here you are. I bet that's what you would like to do to the photographers' right?"

"Yes."

"I have a better bag for that. Seth, give me a hand," and together, they went to the closet and pulled out the heavy 75 pound punching bag. Once they had it hung up for me, Edward said, "Go ahead." He continued holding the bag. I started kicking and punching it repeatedly. Twenty minutes later, I stopped and went to get a bottle of water then sat down on a bike. Edward put a towel around my neck, leaned in and wiped the away the sweat from my face. Then gently he kissed my face working his way to my lips and asked, "Do you feel better now?"

"Yes. I couldn't concentrate much; so I went and found your exercise room."

"When I found you in here, I let you take out your aggressions on the boxing bag."

"Thank you for the punching bag."

"No problem. What's next?

"I'm going to go get ready for bed."

"Can I help?"

I turned about a million shades of red because Jake and Seth had heard that. I quickly grabbed my water and said, "No, I've got it." I bailed from the room in a quick run for my guest room.

EPOV

"Boss, I think you seriously embarrassed her. She's not Tanya and doesn't do well with your very public displays of flirting and sexuality," Seth said.

"I know; I keep forgetting that."

"Boss, go take a shower and cool off. Take her some of your raspberry sherbet and raspberry syrup and I bet she'll forgive you."

"Thanks, Seth. You're on duty here tonight, right?"

"Yes."

"Good, Jake, enjoy the night with your wife. Bella and I will see you in the morning for taking her to class."

"Yes, you will. But if either of you need me, just call."

BPOV

I went to take a shower; I put on my pjs and cleared off the guest bed. I had just laid down when there was a knock on my door. "Yes," I said.

"Can I come in?"

"Yes."

"Wow. I didn't have bad timing."

"No, you didn't. Do you want some company tonight? I brought you a special good night treat."

"Yes, I would like a treat. What do you mean company?"

"Like last night."

"Yes, I'd like that." And I tried to smile.

"Good," and together we sat on the bed. Edward asked, "Can you sit Indian style facing me?"

I shifted around and was now sitting facing him. Then I asked, "What is our treat?"

"Close your eyes and open up?" Edward asked.

So I did. Then I felt a cold bite placed in my mouth, but delicious and sweet. After I swallowed and it had melted in my mouth, "Edward, this is amazing."

"I know. I have it sent over from Europe. This time, my mother had it with her and hand delivered it to me."

Together, we kept eating it until it was gone. I leaned in and kissed his lips gently. Then pulled back and said, "Thank you for sharing one of your favorites with me."

"You're welcome and I would like to apologize for embarrassing you in front of Jake and Seth. It was inappropriate for me asking if I could help you with your shower."

"It's okay."

"Bella, no it's not. You aren't use to it and I really embarrassed you. Jake and Seth got mad at me."

"Edward, I forgive you; though there is nothing to forgive you for. Just keep me company and that'll make me happy."

Edward took the pillows and put them against the headboard. I laid mine over Edward's legs. This time when I laid down, I made sure I was facing his feet.

Edward then commented, "You're no fun tonight." I just giggled and started to drift off to sleep.

Two minutes later, a siren started screaming throughout the house. Edward said, "Bella, stay here."

"Edward, what is it?"

"Someone has breached the security system."

"Edward, please stay with me."

"Okay." Edward pulled out his phone as I cuddled into his side. Then I heard Edward saying, "Seth, where is it at? Okay, let me know. I'm in Bella's guest room." Edward then dialed another number and I heard him say a series of numbers and letters. Then he said to send an officer out to the house. He hung up the phone and draped his arm around me. "You are safe and the alarm just shut off."

Edward reached over and turned on the music by my bed and just held me.

"Beautiful, you're safe and sound. I promise." He continued holding me and gently rubbing calming patterns into my skin trying to calm my shakes and fears.

Twenty minutes later there was a knock at my door. Edward felt me tense up. Edward then pulled me in tighter and said, "Come in."

Seth came in and said, "Relax, Bella. He's gone; the police just took him away. He won't be back tonight. Yes, it was a photographer. I'll reset the alarm and then return to my end of the house."

"Thanks, Seth."

"You're welcome."

Edward helped me settle back down on his lap and again I laid with my face down at his feet. Edward's arm then draped over my shoulder again. "Thanks, Edward."

"No problem, Beautiful."

The next morning I awoke to little kisses on my cheek. "Go get ready," he said. "I'll make you some breakfast."

This time I rolled and pinned him under me. You need to quit trying to fatten me up or I might squish you.

"Oh, Beautiful. I can think of plenty of ways to burn those calories off of you. Now go," and he swatted my ass again. I did my hair, makeup, added jeans and my jean jacket. I found the boys in the kitchen. After breakfast, Jake and I left for class. As class ended, Jake and I avoided the photographers and went back to his car.

I asked, "Jake, would you take me back to my place, so I can pack?"

"Okay," and then he looked at me.

"I'm calling Edward," I said to his look.

"Where are you?" I heard from Edward on the other end of the phone.

"On my way to my place to pack."

"You just made me the happiest man alive."

"When will my alarm be fully functional?"

"Right now, they finished around an hour ago."

"Great. Can I have 2 hours inside my home alone? Then Jake can come back and I'll come over."

"Sure. Just make sure that you and Jake check out the house and the alarm system before he leaves."

"Yes, dad."

"No, I'm your overprotective boyfriend that worries about you because I opened your life up to the paparazzi."

"Thanks, Edward. I'll see you soon."

After Jake and I checked the house and the security system, Jake said, "I'll see you in a couple hours."

"Thanks, Jake."

"Make sure you lock the door and arm the alarm as soon as we close the door."

"Yes, dad." And I started laughing, closed the door and locked it. I went to my closet to get my suitcase and clothes. Then I moved to my study and started getting my school stuff together. Jake returned two hours later for me. We used my garage so that we could quietly load my gear. Jake told me to go into the car and he would set the alarm and check all the windows and locks.

At Edward's house, Edward sent me with my backpack to the kitchen to work on homework. They all took my bags to the guest room. I had a piece of fruit and worked on homework for about an hour when Edward came in and asked, "Are you ready for a break?"

"Sure."

"Good. I'm going to work on the next step of our dinner. I'll only be a few minutes. You're going to your room, take the new clothes on your bed and start trying them on."

As I left to go to my room, I turned to look at Edward and asked, "I can't argue this with you, can I?"

"No. So go! I get to see them on you because I get a vote."

A/N Next up the fashion show. If you were rich and famous, wouldn't you like to beat the paparazzi up, I know I would. See you next Sunday.