Chapter 17

The next morning I was being kissed awake. "Yes," I said.

"You've 90 minutes to get ready if you still want to come with me."

"Ok," and I stretched. I got up and showered; but realized I didn't know what to wear for the day. I had no robe, so I wrapped my towel up tight and went around the fort calling for Edward.

I finally heard Edward say, "Bella, I'm in the kitchen."

Just as I was about to walk into the kitchen through the dining archway, I heard Jake and Edward talking. I stopped and said, "Edward, I don't know what to wear today."

"You can come in here, you know."

"Actually, not right now; but what about clothes please?"

"If I were you, I would wear shorts and a top plus have a bathing suit handy for this afternoon and some sandals."

"Thanks Edward. I'll see you in 20 minutes or so."

EPOV

I looked at Jake and we both smiled.

Jake said, "I'd follow her if I were you; and I might even be 30 minutes late."

I smiled, "I will be; lock us in. Bye."

Jake left chuckling. I easily caught up to Bella by my bedroom and wrapped my arms around her waist. I said, "I don't think you're getting away that easily."

"Jake," Bella was able to mutter out before I had her mouth covered with my lips.

"Gone." I had her quickly lying down on my bed. "You're very delicious, smell wonderful and why don't you have any clothes on."

"I didn't pack a robe and I didn't want to get dressed twice."

"You're so innocent and don't know what can send a man over the edge. Now you've done it to me twice." I easily loosened her towel causing it to fall open. Then I started attacking her body with kisses and my hands as I looked at her completely naked under me. I kissed to her ear and said, "Beautiful and sexy." Bella started to find her own control after my attack on her gorgeous body and helped me remove my shirt. We continued touching one another and I eventually felt Bella pumping my solid manhood again. I couldn't resist trailing my hand up through her forest to her very heated core. Too soon I had to find the control we needed and I was kissing up by her ear and whispering, "Go get dressed and I'll meet you in the kitchen, Principessa."

BPOV

I grabbed my towel and headed for my room. I put on my bikini, my black shorts then threw the palm tree tank top Edward had bought me plus I put on my flip flops and put my hair in a ponytail. I added a hint of makeup and of course sunscreen. I went back to the kitchen. Edward was there and he said, "Sit down. I'll have your breakfast ready in a minute."

Edward then turned around and set down plates of fresh fruit, rolls and juice. We sat next to each other eating and sharing our food bites with one another. Edward then smiled at me and said, "Jake was actually the one that told me to come after you because if it was his girlfriend he would have done the same thing. He agrees it would be worth being late."

"Edward," I started to say after I turned a million shades of red and pink.

Edward leaned in and whispered, "Your coloring is beautiful when you blush like that, but I wonder sometimes what that blush looks like on the rest of your body. Bella, please don't be embarrassed; I'm not kidding about my girlfriends in the past. They walked around naked and barked orders at security in any form of undress or dress. They treated them like servants and then there is you. You turn and run and hide. However, I found you this morning and you and I had a breakfast snack. You're sexy, yet beautiful and adorable. I love having you around me. Let's go finish getting ready so we can check some shooting locations this morning. This afternoon will then be all about us starting when we get on our speedboat to go out to a yacht for lunch. After lunch we can go snorkeling, use the speedboat or jet skies. Then dinner will be served back on the yacht for us." After a quick kiss, Edward let me finish getting ready. I grabbed a sundress and sandals to put in a bag for the day. I met Edward at our door. "Bella, do you mind if Jake rides with us?"

"No problem." I said as I stepped outside.

"You're an angel."

"Let's go boys," as I climbed into the back of the jeep.

"Bella, I'm impressed. We're only 10 minutes late leaving," Jake commented as Tom pulled out.

Edward slapped Jake's arm and I said to Edward, "Oh, you're the one that caused us to be late leaving. Now, let's go. I bet with your driving we'll make up a few more minutes."

Jake said, "She's right, boss."

Edward said, "Shut up, Jake."

I just smirked to myself as we flew through the trees and finally said, "What Edward? You can dish it out, but not take it." Before he could say anything else I touched his shoulder and said, "Edward, just be quiet and show me some shooting locations."

As soon as we pulled up to the first site, Edward helped me out of the back and Robert came over to the Jeep to meet us. "Good morning, Robert," I said.

"Well, I'm hoping you can make it a little better for me, Bella?"

"How?"

"I brought a photographer out with me today and I was wondering if you and Edward would allow him to take some shots of the two of you together."

"Actually Robert, I don't think so because Edward is here to work. Edward, let's get started."

I stayed close to Edward and just listened as everyone walked and talked. It was amazing hearing them talk about the scenes being shot in different spots around the island. They talked about the camera angles they could use on different parts of the beaches and benefits and disadvantages of the different settings. Edward was amazing to watch; I was just in awe. From my rehearsing with Edward, I could place most of the scenes they were talking about. Around 11:30, we were at a small beach and Edward pulled me in close. "Bella, do you remember the final goodbye scene at sunset?"

"Yes."

"This is the beach for that scene."

"Edward, it's beautiful."

"That's what I thought. Now before we head for lunch, will you please give Robert and his photographer a few shots that they can use, say over there by the palm trees with me, please?"

"I suppose," I reached to his lips and said, "Since you asked so nicely."

Edward unwrapped us and looked at Robert and said, "You and your photographer have 20 minutes tops. I was thinking over by the palm trees and the beach."

So quickly the photographer and Robert got to work. It was fun and Edward was smart by having us out in the bright sun, we got to keep our sunglasses on. As we were finishing up, the photographer requested a shot with a simple kiss. Edward said, "Now you see the dinghy over there?"

"Yes, that's our ride out to the yacht."

"Go get comfortable and it'll be right there." Edward then spoke with the other producer, assistants and Robert for a few more minutes. As he walked towards me, I stood up and Edward asked, "Are we ready for some sun?"

"Yes," and I pulled my tank off over my head.

Edward's jaw dropped but he never missed a step. He grabbed our two bags from Jake and the two of them met me at the little boat. Edward helped me in and Edward and Jake pushed us into the water and then Edward got in and away we went. I just scooted back and sat next to Edward. As we moved over the water, Edward whispered, "You're incredibly beautiful, you know that right?"

"Thanks, Edward," and soon enough I saw a magnificent white yacht come into view.

Edward leaned down and whispered into my ear making me jump, "She is just waiting for us."
Not even five minutes later, we were secured to the yacht and on board. A porter and a chef greeted us and showed us to our cabins.

The chef quietly stated as he walked away, "Lunch will be served on deck in 10 minutes."

Edward said, "Thank you," and then looked at me and asked, "What did you think about this morning?"

"It was amazing watching you all work and talking and suggesting improvements and changes and trying to decide which beaches and locations were better for different scenes."

"I'm glad you enjoyed yourself; I really enjoyed sharing it with you, too. Now may I escort you upstairs to lunch?"

We sat on the most comfortable couch together. There was a Mediterranean feast spread all out on a round coffee table in front of us. We sat side by side and fed each other until I laid back on the pillows of the couch and said, "Edward, I'm stuffed; no more please. I don't think I can move."

"Will you move? If I tell you, I have the perfect place to relax."

"I suppose."

Edward helped me up and he grabbed our two drinks. He led me up another set of stairs and he set our glasses on a small table. Then he pulled me into a hug and said, "Make yourself comfortable while I go change," and I received a tasty kiss.

Edward turned to leave and I said, "Edward, just a minute."

"Yes, my Principessa," and he turned back around to find me shimmying out of my shorts to the rest of my little bikini Edward had bought me.

"I love that suit," he said and turned to leave very quickly.

I just giggled and said, "Hurry back."

"I will, my sun goddess and I'll bring you sunscreen, as well."

"I'll be on my throne waiting for my god."

Within 5 minutes, Edward returned and said, "Will you allow the god to put sunscreen on the goddess?"

I lowered my sunglasses so that he could see my eyes and smiled saying, "Absolutely, then I'll return the favor to the God." The next ten minutes were the most erotic time I had spent with him in public. The slow circles and patterns he used rubbing in the sunscreen I was hot and bothered by the time he completed; it was sexy as hell. I looked forward to him doing this multiple times over. I am sure that my bikini bottoms were soaked through.

I finally came back to reality as Edward was finishing up my face and whispering a very sweet poem to me.

"How can you ache and crave for someone's touch
When you have never felt it?
I do this for yours, though,
And the yearning grows more each day

I have never wanted anything in my life
As much as I want you
When you whisper such sweet love
In my ear when we talk

You make me melt into a puddle
Of complete helplessness
You have become my every waking thought
And my every dream at night

I breathe in so hard
Trying to catch my breath when we can't talk
I close my eyes so tight
Hoping when I open them you will be there

But I know I have to wait
Until the time is right
It seems so far away
That I think I am losing my mind

I want to breathe in your scent
And keep it with me all day long
I want to taste your love for me
By kissing your sweet lips

I want to feel your body next to me
So when you leave for awhile I can hold on
I just want you to know
That I really do love you

When the day comes and we are together
You will always know and feel this
I will always hug, kiss and love you
Every moment of the day and night

...You will never have another touch unfelt"

(poem is "A TOUCH NEVER FELT" Author: Carola Dittmann McJunkin")

"Edward," I started to say but before I could finish my thought he was kissing my lips.

As Edward sat back up, I whispered, "That was beautiful."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome and now it's my turn to return the favor."

Edward laid out on his stomach. I did his back and as I went to do his legs, he rolled over and trapped me saying, "I'm sorry, sun goddess; I need to do the rest. Someday in a very private area under the sun I'll let you do the rest of my body. Now enjoy the sun."

We laid there, turning frequently and talked about flying and Costa Rica. Edward finally asked, "Snorkeling or jet skiing."

I looked at him, smiled and asked, "Both?"

"Okay. May I help you up, my sun goddess? He gently pulled me up from the chaise lounge. At the back of the yacht, the porter met us. He offered both of us our life jackets. While we were securing them, he attached snorkel gear to Edward's ski. We both easily slipped onto both skis. The porter unclipped the skis and Edward led the way away from the yacht. Once we were completely clear from the yacht, I felt the need for speed. I hit my gas and went flying over the water passing Edward easily. Then he caught up to me and we just took turns leading. We finally pulled up to a buoy. Edward tied up both skis. I easily slipped on my snorkel gear and we stood up together at the back of the skis and jumped in together holding hands. As we floated across the top of the water, we gazed at the fish and corral for a good half an hour. Edward looked up at me and said, "I love that incredible smile spread across your face."

"Yes, this is an absolutely beautiful diversion and I won't even get mad at you for mentioning that word again." We made it out into some deeper water. We each took off our life vests and started doing some free diving down to see the coral farther down. We slipped our vests back on and swam back to our skis.

Once I was settled onto my ski, Edward said, "Bella."

"Yes, Edward."

And he leaned in and kissed me. When he finally pulled back with a mischievous little smile on his face, he said, "Hmm. Salty and yet still very much Bella."

"Yes, I agree, you are, too." He then recaptured my lips a little more eagerly; but then he caught me as I started slipping from my ski, he laughed and said, "We have to stop because the surges are going to put one of us back in the water."