Chapter 19

Monday and Tuesday at school, I turned in my papers and took a quiz. By Tuesday night, I was still tired and worried.

After class Jake dropped me off at a mall, so I could do some shopping. But nothing was quite right. That night I called Edward's mom and she said, "What color?"

I said, "Wine red. How did you know?"

"That would be perfect for your skin tone. I'll have it to you before you leave for class Thursday morning; thanks to Federal Express. Edward has called with questions on dinner and decorating."

Edward and I talked a couple of times, but he was busy getting ready to leave on Sunday and wrapping up final details for the movie. On Tuesday though, Edward had a dozen roses and a steak dinner delivered for me saying sorry he couldn't be there. On Wednesday, I get another dozen roses and dinner. On Thursday morning before I left for class, the dress was delivered via Federal Express. I quickly hung the dress up before going to class. After class, I went back to my condo and tried on the dress. It was a soft clingy material. It had a small scoop draping front. The back was completely open in the back. It has a slit up the middle of my right thigh. I added silver sparkly sandals making the dress hang just dusting the ground in the front, the perfect length. As I was walking around looking in the mirror, the phone rang.

"Hello," I said.

I heard, "Well? How does it fit?"

"It's perfect, Esme. It fits like a glove. It's amazing. How you can make me a dress and it fits me perfectly?"

"It's a gift. Just make sure my son take pictures so I can see it on you."

"Thank you."

"Enjoy yourself tonight, Bella."

"Thank you, again." I went and started doing my hair and makeup. I had no choice but to go braless; I decided to wear the panties that Edward bought me the first time I came over. I added a silver sparkly necklace and earrings. Jake called and said, "I can be there in an hour, is that okay?"

"No thanks Jake. I think I'm going to drive over myself."

"Okay, just be careful and keep your doors locked. My boss will have my head if anything happens to you."

"I will. Thanks Jake." So I put together a few things for the night and day. I loaded the car and went inside to call Edward and I told him I was on my way.

"Call me when you get to the gate and I'll open the gate and garage for you."

"Okay. I miss you and can't wait to see you," I responded.

"Me either; I need a kiss," Edward said.

"Bye," and I quickly grabbed last bag and went into the garage and drove off. I was down to normally one photographer following me.

By the time I got to Edward's though, there were three following me and then there were two more waiting at his gate, too. As I approached, I called Edward and he buzzed me in so that I didn't have to lower my window. I pulled in and headed straight for the garages. Edward opened one door for me. I pulled in and once the garage door was closed, Edward came out into the garage, opened my door and held out his hand to me. I climbed out and he said, "You're stunning. Come inside; I want to see all of this dress on you. Edward took my laptop bag and he took my arm. At one point, we had to go single file and he saw the back of my dress. I heard him take in a giant gulp of air. Once we made it into the house, I turned and said, "Are you okay?"

He said, "Yes, but I hope you got a discount on the dress because it's missing the back."

"Actually, your mother sent it to me and she'd like to see a few pictures of me in it. Can you help me with that?"

"I would love, too."

"But Edward, first you promised I could see your promised sunset shots?"

"Of course."

So we went into his den and sat down together, we went through two coffee table books of his sunset pictures. "They are amazing, Edward."

"Thank you," he said. Then Edward pulled out the ones we had just taken down in Costa Rica. They were stunning and then I saw one of us together.

I said, "I'd love to have that one for my house."

"Really," Edward said. He pulled me up and said, "Come with me." He led me to the guest room that I had used in the past. There on the wall we were hanging. "You can take it home to if you'd like. Happy Valentine's Day."

"Thank you, Edward. I love it," I wrapped my arms around him thanking him.

"Now, let's go take your pictures for my mom and me."

"Oh, you want them to."

"Yes."

"Why?"

"Because you look incredible," and he placed a kiss on my cheek.

Edward got his camera and we went out to the garden. He put me up by the terrace first just standing. Then he sat me on a stool. Once he set the camera down, he came up to me, tilted my chin towards him. Now he whispered, "I'm going to mess up your lipstick," and he started to kiss me. The kiss went deep and passionate very quickly. As we ended the kiss, he said, "Boy, I have missed you."

"I missed you, too."

"How about we go to the living room? We can get a little more comfortable."

"Sure as long as you come with me."

Right before we went in, Edward stopped right before we walked in and with his beautiful green sparkling eyes and his crooked smile said, "Close your beautiful brown eyes for me please." Then he carefully led me in and sat me on the couch saying, "Keep your eyes closed." Within three minutes, he said, "Open them."

The room was aglow in candles and rose petals were everywhere. There were two dozen roses one on each end of the coffee table plus he offered me champagne saying, "To the best Valentine's Day ever."

I smiled and blushed then saying, "To my first Valentine," and we clinked and drank. We were sitting next to each other on one of the couches and he handed me a box. I opened it and there was a gold locket. On the back, it said, "With all my love," and inside were two pictures from the sunset in Costa Rica.

"Edward, it's beautiful. Will you put it on me?"

"Anything for you, my Principessa." As he hooked it around my neck, he leaned over and kissed the back of my neck then he let my hair back down. He sat down and I was playing with my new necklace and he commented, "You're so beautiful."

"No, Edward, you're wonderful. For Valentine's Day, I get a beautiful picture of us taken by you plus a beautiful locket with two more of the pictures inside. This is my best Valentine's Day ever."

Edward leaned in and said, "You said earlier; it was your first."

I smiled and said, "So you have set the bar very high for all future Valentine's Day."

"Bella, would you consider letting me be the one that tries to supersede this Valentine's Day next year? I know we haven't been dating long, but I've fallen head over heels in love with you."

"Edward, I've fallen in love with you, too. I never thought it was possible. Yes, as of right now, I'll let you try to top yourself next year on Valentine's Day."

"Bella," and this time he pulled out one more flat box. "I know Valentine's Day is all about hearts and diamonds, pink and red. I think I covered that with the roses. So this is for you and I promise it is my last present for the night."

I opened it and my hands were shaking. It was a stunning aquamarine and diamond necklace, earring, ring and bracelet set. "Edward, I'm speechless. The only way I can describe it, is that it reminds me of the water we snorkeled in last week in Costa Rica."

"That my Principessa is exactly why I picked it for you. Now, would you like your dinner?"

"Yes, please. I would love some, but first this isn't a Valentine's Day present. I've something I need to return to you."

"What?"

"This," and I gave him an envelope.

Edward opened it and said, "This is your money."

"No, Edward. I can't take a tip like that. Now that we're dating, it could be misconstrued. Plus you already buy me wonderful gifts and you still pay me through the service; so that's all I can accept."

"Okay. I'll accept that; but then I'm going to give you tips another way." He leaned over the coffee table and pulled me into a kiss and what a kiss it was.

As the kiss ended, I said, "I'll accept that as a tip any time except when we're flying."

"Now stay here and I'll be back with our dinner."

"Of course," Within 5 minutes, he was back with wine, salads and soups, we ate them sitting across from each other.

"Bella," he said at one point. I finished looking up at him. "Do you know how incredibly sexy you look sitting over there? That dress shows just enough, yet not quite enough. It definitely leaves me wanting more."

"Edward," and I went to sit back up, he grabbed my wrists and said, "Don't you dare move! Now, stay put and I'll be right back with our main course. Would you like anything else to drink?"

"How about water?"

"I'll be back," and when he returned he had dinner.

"Edward," I said as we're eating. "You really weren't working on movie stuff this week were you?"

"Guilty, I needed half the time to get ready for today."

"That was so nice of you. You made today very special for me."

"You're welcome. So how about that movie and dessert?"

"Perfect as long as I get to cuddle up with you in the movie seats."

Edward looked at me and said, "I wouldn't have it any other way."

We blew out the candles and went to the theater room. Edward started up the movie and we sat back in each other's arms. After about half an hour, Edward handed me a heart box and said, "Here's dessert." They were chocolate covered strawberries and we shared them and kissed several times during the movie. After the movie he leaned over and asked, "Are you ready for your massage?"

"Yes," I whispered. Edward led me back to my guest room. He said, "Let me help you slip out of this."

My response was, "Let me help you."

Together, we started kissing and exploring one another's bodies, he found the hook for the band on the back of my dress. Then the dress slipped all the way down to my hips and I worked Edward's tie, jacket, and cummerbund off. I also had his shirt unbuttoned and pushed away. Edward then scooped me up and laid me down on the bed. That left the dress laying on the floor where my feet had been. All I was left it were my panties. By the time, his kissing exploration made it to the waist of my panties, I was soaking wet and wanted him so badly. But instead, he simply kissed my waistband briefly and started his way back up to my lips. Then he said, "I like the panties I picked out."

"So do I," I smiled and said.

Edward then made the rest of the world fade away. Slowly, the rest of our clothes were pushed away. I could feel his manhood pressing against me. He then protected us and gathered me back into his arms. Just before he entered me, he looked at me and said, "Relax as much as you can and it won't hurt for long. I love you." He started kissing me then slowly entered me until he felt the tightness slow him down. Edward continued the kisses and pressed through quickly. I winced below him. He stayed perfectly still, brought a hand up and gently brushed the hair from my face and asked, "Well?"

"You're amazing and sexy and I bet this is about to get better," I said as I felt myself move to try and get closer to him.

"Yes," and he started moving within me and touching and kissing me everywhere he could. As our dance continued, the speed gradually built and together we climaxed as one. Edward rolled us so that we were lying side by side. "Principessa, you're the most passionate woman I've ever met."

"Edward, I've something for you." I rolled to my side of the bed and pulled out a card. I gave it to him and he pulled me in close while he opened it. He read it. I had bought a blank inside Valentine day card so that I could write my own personal love message for Edward. I've written him a poem.

When we are together

I sit here watching
the twinkle of the stars,
the full moon in its beauty,
in the cool night breeze;

a feeling so strong, yet said very less,
a emotion that whirls around like a tornado,
but expressed not even a whisper;

as the gentle breeze tried to play a lullaby,
my eyes just refused to pay heed,
drowned in thoughts of you,
my mind was as fresh as it can be;

all these times, all those moments,
I can't believe how I let go
I can't understand why I didn't say
what my heart was crying out loud;

I'm always thinking of you
thinking of expressing myself
but my words
when I look at you, when I speak with you
It always ends up to one thing
I just can't think of
the right words to say;

if only the wind could carry
the unrevealed emotions
that my heart is crying out every night,
I would send it as my messenger right away!

should I tell you
how awful it feels
giving off our time alone
don't you feel the pain
when your eyes lock with mine?

sometimes life can be deceiving
I'll tell you one thing
it's always better when we're together,
promises, I don't make
of the riches and wealth,
all I have and all that I can
give you is my love
for as long as I am alive
to cement our future
to make our dreams come true!

Love you, Your Principessa.

"Thank you, Principessa. When did you write this?"

"You're welcome. I wrote it when I got back from Costa Rica that first night after a workout and I couldn't get to sleep. My brain wouldn't stop thinking about us. I wondered why you hadn't made love to me down there and I was sure tonight was going to be you telling me that you wanted us to be just friends since you were leaving right after Valentine's Day. But I knew I loved you anyway and I would eventually get over this heartache. But then…"

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