Chapter 28

Jake came out the back door with some towels in hand responding tome yelling for him. I lifted myself up to the ledge. He helped me down off the hot tub. With a towel wrapped around my dripping clothes, he helped me to the master bath. "Thanks, Jake. I'll be okay. Good night."

I took my pjs off the back of the door and left everything in the shower that was soaking wet. I made it to my bed. I turned on the radio really loud and just laid there. Jake brought me a dinner tray and a pitcher of margaritas. I drank the whole pitcher and I slept great until I woke up with a hangover the next morning. Edward knocked on my door and I groaned. "Bella, are you alright?"

"No, fuckin' shut up. Get me some tea, water, dry toast and Advil."

Around 11, I was starting to feel better and had finally gotten dressed. Edward came and told me the nurse was here. He helped me to the guest bedroom and she examined my eyes. She quietly left. Edward then asked, "Would you like to go to the dining room for lunch?"

"Wow. You mean I finally get a choice."

"Yes. Jake pointed out that the doctor said give you your independence and let you ask for help. I thought I was but Jake pointed out that I was just ordering you around to fill your time."

"Thank you Edward." I placed my arm in his and he gently led me to the dining room.

Matthew asked me, "Would you like a Corona for lunch?"

"No thanks, Matthew; but how about a Diet Coke?"

"Of course, Ms. Swan."

"Bella, please."

"I'll be right back with your Diet Coke, Bella."

After lunch, we made our way down to the barn. The ranch hands introduced me to all the horses. I gave them all carrots Edward had helped me raid from the kitchen. We took a carriage and this time when we got to the lake, I suggested we get out. My hangover and my moping around were getting to me. Edward was also being kind and letting me take the lead which was the other thing I really needed. Edward had a blanket that we could sit on and some fruit juice and dessert we could share. I was laying on my side facing Edward when I felt his hand brush against my cheek. He finished leaning in and tried to kiss me. I let him gently kiss at my lips, but not go any further. When he tried to open the kiss, I held back and he pulled back and whispered, "Come on. It might help you feel better. We have always both enjoyed kissing one another."

"I know, but I can't see you."

"Answer me this, were you watching us kiss before?"

"No."

"Then kiss me like you used too, damn it." This time he pulled me on top of him and started kissing me. This time when he pressed the kiss open, I let him in and we just kept kissing.

As I realized I needed to breath, I slowly pulled back from a kiss, "Edward, that was hot. I guess I have to admit I missed that."

"What was that my Principessa?"

"Edward, just take me home and maybe I'll let you hit a homerun and advance through all the bases."

Before I could say anything else, Edward had me back in the carriage while he cleaned up the picnic and heading us home. He even left me at the house so that we wouldn't be slowed down getting back to the ranch house from the barn. Jake escorted me to my bedroom. Edward found me in the shower where he joined me, but I cautioned him on my eyes and face before he got to excited.

As we were showering, I asked "Edward, where did you get that small scar on your face?"

"How did you know?"

"I felt it while we were kissing."

"You know, Principessa, your other senses are stepping up without the use of your eyes. You hadn't noticed it before. It's a very small scar from having chickenpox as a kid." We finished our shower together; Edward carried me into the master suite and set me on the bed.

Edward asked, "How about I get you some sweats?"

"Why do I need those?" Edward started touching me everywhere.

"Edward," I gasped as I felt goose bumps take over my body.

"Bella, your other senses are taking over," and he started kissing my bare skin. "Just relax and enjoy." He helped me lay down on the bed with his gentle hands.

All signs of getting dressed were pushed away, and as his hand continue his ministrations on my breast and his lips took care of the other one, I moaned this time, "Edward." Edward came up my body kissing me and finally made it to my lips. As he opened the kiss, he used his fingers, entered my womanhood and touched me just right. I exploded against his hand. "Fuck," I screamed.

"Bella, are you okay?" Edward said as he pulled me in close to him to cradle me as I came down from that orgasm.

"Mhhh Ummm, Edward," and this time I flipped him so he was now under me. They always had told me in karate class that you knew you had mastered the skilIs when you could do them in your sleep. Well, I could do them blind now, without any thought. I started kissing his chest and kissed my way down to his briefs. I then kissed my way back up. I was kissing his lips and he captured my breasts and I nibbled against his lips and whispered, "Make love to me, Edward."

"Are you sure, Bella?"

"Yes, Edward. Please take control. I'm giving you all of it and all of me, right now. I'm not giving you my independence just the control."

"By all means, My Principessa." We rolled together so that we could get to the night stand. After we were protected, then he slowly entered me. I wrapped my legs around him and we started moving together until we climaxed as one. As we slowly calmed down together, I was touching his face and I asked, "Why are you smiling?"

"Because you're the best lover I've ever had. And you are the easiest one to make love to. Lastly, you fit with me like a glove when we're sleeping. I've decided we should just spend the next 10 days in bed."

"Edward! What will Jake, Matthew and Mary say?"

"I'm really only kidding, but we can get up once in a while."

We got up that night and had steak for dinner. Edward cut it up for me; he was afraid with me and a steak knife. So was I, I admitted later.

For the next three days until the doctor arrived, we would go for walks, carriage rides, make love, cuddle, eat, watch and listen to movies and work out. I would take showers, but never wash my hair. The nurse came every day and said everything looked okay. I was getting around really well in the master suite and bathroom. Also from there, I could easily get to the kitchen. Everywhere else I needed help, too. Music was our other past time, we enjoyed now together. Edward taught me how to dance, at least the simpler dances. Without my sight, Edward was able to convince me to just feel the dance and the music.

The morning everyone was coming; Edward woke me up and I said, "Yes."

"Can we wash your hair today?"

"Edward," and that was our only point of contention for the last three days was my hair.

"Okay, I'll drop it. Go take a shower."

"I will; but you can go first."

"Thanks, I wanted to get to the kitchen to work on lunch for our family."

"I'll find you there, but please leave me out clothes."

"No problem."

I just continued laying in bed while Edward went to shower. Edward came out, kissed me and then I knew it was time for me to head for the shower. When I came out, I put on my jeans and a top. I found my way to the kitchen and asked, "Can I help, Edward?"

"No, just sit there and look beautiful."

"Sure, let me try that with this gauze wrapped around my head and patched on my eyes."

Jake came in and I said, "Jake, can we go for a walk?"

"Yes, I'll take you for a walk."

Once we stepped outside, Jake asked, "Where too?"

"How about the barn?"

"Sounds good."

Once we get to the barn, I walked up to each stall and called the horse over then gave each of them an apple wedge. As each horse finished the apple, I got to pet them. One of the groomers came out and said, "Are you ready for me to saddle up DJ for you?"

"Sure. Edward will probably kill me, but yes."

"Bella," Jake said with a ton of concern in his voice.

"Don't worry. He'll lead the horse for me or you can."

The groom saddled up the horse and just as Jake was about to give me a leg up; I heard, "Bella, stop. What the hell are you doing getting on a horse?"

"Jake was going to lead him for me. So if you don't mind Jake go ahead and give me a leg up."

"I have a better idea if you insist on doing this. I'll give you a leg up."

Once I was in the saddle, I said, "Now what?"

Edward was then quickly sitting behind me. Jake passed the reins to Edward. "Edward, this is crazy."

"I have you; and I know you won't be happy just walking on a lead line."

"Thank you," I leaned back into him and said.

Edward maneuvered us to an open field and we went into a jog and I held the horn while we rode along.

"Thank you, Edward," I said again.

"You're welcome," and he kissed my neck. "Now let's go back to the barn and then we can go up to the house and take another shower." Edward slid off and then helped me off. Edward and Jake helped guide me back into the house. Edward stopped by the kitchen and all was okay. This time he led me to our bedroom and bathroom; you helped me strip off my clothes and I helped you. Then we stepped into the shower. He kept me so that my gauze wasn't getting wet. Once he was ready, he scooped me from the shower and together we met joined together in bed.

As we were laying in bed, I again felt Edward smiling again. "Why are you doing that again?"

"Because three months ago you had never made love, now I think you have become a sex addict."

I punched him and said, "You did this to me. Now find me some matching clothes."

"I love that I did this to you," as he gently caressed my body laying against him. "But what about your hair?"

"Edward, forget it."

"I have another way we can try to wash and dry your hair. Well? Will you let me try it once?"

"I guess."

"Let's get dressed and I'll show you."

"Fine."

So we got dressed and went to the kitchen. Edward carried a towel or two, comb, brush and a hair dryer, shampoo and conditioner. Once we're at the big kitchen sink, Edward said, "Here sit on the stool."

I sat down on the stool. "Now here take this small towel. Once I get your eyes covered right, then we can put the towel over your eyes, but be sure you hold the towel around your eyes and not your actual eye balls." So within minutes, I had my hair flipped over my head and holding the towel in place. Edward gently washed and conditioned my hair. As he was rinsing it out for the last time, he asked, "How are you doing?"

"Okay."

So he took a towel and started towel drying it. "Are you still doing okay?"

"Yes."

"Now I'm going to turn you around and start blow drying it."

"Okay, but Edward, I need to have a break on my neck."

"Alright, hold your towel."

So I sat up and rolled my neck a few times, then Edward gently massaged my neck muscles. Finally, I said, "Okay, let's get it dry."

Edward said, "Go ahead and sit up." So I did and he pulled it back into a ponytail. Then he retaped my eyes this time I was smiling. "So why are you smiling?"

"Because you found a way to wash my hair. Thank you for that."

"Well, I've been laying awake at night trying to figure it out. I did last night. Sorry, it took me a week."

"No problem. Now are we having a salad with your roasted chicken?"

"Yes."

"Then let me help tear the lettuce for the salad."

"Okay," Edward got me set up and I helped.

Jake came in and said, "You found something you can do?"

"Yes, but I just finished."

Edward handed me my bathroom stuff and asked me to take it back to our room. "Fine, and then I'm going to the gym for a walk on the treadmill."

"Okay, be careful and I love you."

After 5 minutes on the treadmill, I started to slow down and as I did my foot slipped off, I fell with a thud on my face. Jake came in first and followed by Edward.

"Bella, are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm fine, my cheek hurts. I missed the side bar for my foot and fell down and landed on my face."

"Come here," and Edward helped me up. They sat me down on a chair. "Well my beauty between your scratches healing and the bruise you'll have on your cheek, you're going to not be so pretty for a while, but I still love you."

"I love you too, smart ass."

A/N Yes Edward and Bella both had to make compromises, but Bella still wanted fer independence and the ability to make her own choices. Yes she is blind but she can make her own choices. Edward was trying to make her feel better but his way was by bossing her around andmaking choices for her. They get along so mush better when he takes her suggestions and they compromise. Reviews please. Thanks