Like I said last time, I started school this week so updates could be a little slower. I apologize, but I'll do my best. School comes first, so I will try to make time for updates as much as possible. Alright, I said that this chapter should be longer. I hold true to my word. Oh and an extra bonus, some of this chapter will be in Eddie's point of view. :) Enjoy!
The week drug on painfully until Friday come. I was so excited about seeing Jacob that it was literally indescribable. I drove a little too fast on the way home, but I was too anxious to see him. I ran into my apartment and flung my belongings out of my hands as I continued running towards my room.
I yanked out a new sparkly black dress from my closet that I had been saving especially for this event. Jake loved me in anything black, so why not give him a reward since we haven't had much time together lately. I rushed into my bathroom and hurriedly changed outfits. I retouched my make-up and pop a few fresh curls in my hair. I added some red lipstick and went back to my room. I picked up my new peep-toe stilettos. They were bright red on top and covered with black lace. I slipped my awesome shoes on and grabbed my phone. I headed back to the main part of my apartment.
Just as I reached my kitchen, I heard a knock on the door. I snuck a look at my clock as I walked to the door. He was early. I couldn't have cared less though.
I opened the door and saw Jake standing there in a black t-shirt and a dark pair of jeans. That's what I loved about him. He was comfortable as himself. He didn't try to please other people, dress, or act like they wanted him to. I smiled at him and wrapped my arms around him. I felt his arms wrap around me as well and pull me towards him.
"You look beautiful Bella."
"You don't look too bad yourself Mr. Black." He laughed at me and leaned down to place a kiss on my lips. He was heaven. End of the story.
"Are you ready?"
"More than ready." We headed out of the building and made our way to his car.
EPOV
I left work Friday and was kinda down in the dumps. Bella had been acting excited all week, and was constantly looking at the clock. It was driving me crazy for some reason. I couldn't put my finger on it. She all but freaking peeled out of the parking lot Friday night. I would have bet my fine ass that she probably would wreck before she got home.
Instead of going home and sulking after work, I decided to head to one of my favorite bars that also doubled as a club. I plopped my fine piece of ass on a bar stool and loosened my tie. My pupils started to adjust to the lack of lighting as the bimbo bartender walked over to take my order.
"What's your pleasure?" She asked, twirling her hair and chopping on a piece of gum.
"The strongest beer you've got."
She looked disappointed as she walked away. She probably wanted me to say she was my pleasure. Ha, the hoe bag had a lot to learn if she thought I would screw her. Actually, scratch that. She's exactly the type I would go after. Easy, slutty, and clueless. I ran a hand through my hair and sighed. I didn't understand why I felt so depressed. Whatever. I'd get drunk enough that in a hour I would completely forget what was wrong in the first damn place.
Bimbo brought me over my beer and went to tend to some douche at the end of the bar. He was tall and extremely tan. He wore a plain black tee and a pair of jeans. Dude must think he's a stud. But I'll let you in on a little secret...He's not. I am though. I took a huge ass swig of my beer and swallowed.
I had pretty much zoned out when my phone began vibrating against the bar's counter top. I had a text message from Tanya. What the hell could she want. Oh yeah, me.
Hey Eddie :) Whatcha up to tonight? Would you like to come over for dinner and a movie? And maybe something else if you were to get lucky? ;)
Shit no. I didn't want to go to her place. Dumb chick. So how did I reply to her? Just like this:
Shit no.
How did she react?
Pleaseeeee? :(
And I answered:
No.
I shut my phone off and stuffed it in my pocket. I chugged the rest of my beer and ordered another. I scanned the room for any hot chicks and was upset to see that there weren't any worth my time or skills. I realized I had the major urge to take a piss. I stood, beer in hand and headed in the direction of the bathrooms. It was the that I spotted Bella amongst the crowd. She was wearing a strapless black dress and it had sparkles all over the damn thing. And if that wasn't enough of an outfit, she had on bright red lipstick and holy shit! Her heels had the same bright red on them and black lace.
She looked so carefree with her eyes closed and a drink in her hand as she danced with..the douche? She had her back towards him and her free arm was wrapped around his neck. Why was she dancing with the douche? I am so much better looking than this dude! What the cow piss?
I was livid. She was my girl. Well, not technically, but so what? That odd feeling I had the first time I had talked to Emmett about her flooded me for the second time.
I hadn't noticed that I had walked in their direction and was now standing in front of Bella. Her eyes flashed opened at my movement and she let go of the douche.
"Hey Bella."
"Oh, Hi Edward. Did you come here straight from work?"
"Yes I did...How rude of me. I am Edward Cullen. I work with Bella." I extended my hand to Mr. Douche face. He took my hand and shook it.
"Edward, this is Jacob Black, my boyfriend." Her what?
"It's a pleasure to meet you Edward." This Jacob dude smiled at me and dropped my hand. I nodded my head in response. I felt defeated, angry, hurt, and I still needed to piss like a rushing race horse.
"How long have you two been dating?"
"It will be two years tomorrow." Bella said as she looked up at him.
"Wow."
"I know right? It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that I was trying to convince her she was in love with me."
I couldn't deal with this shit.
"Excuse me." It came out harsh and quick. I didn't care. Nothing mattered now. I stormed off to the closed off section where the bathrooms were.
I heard clicking of heels following me, but I didn't slow my pace. It was even darker in this part than out in the actual club. The hallway was deserted except for the two of us. Her little hand shot forward and grabbed mine.
BPOV
I excused myself after Edward made his rude exit. I couldn't believe the nerve he had. I followed him back towards the bathroom.
Once I got close enough I grabbed his hand. He turned and faced me. The look in his eyes was almost frightening. His eyes burned into mine, emotions were flooding him. He looked angry, but hurt at the same time. I didn't understand. I cocked my head and tried to read the look in his eyes.
"What do you want?" His voice was as cold as his stare.
"What do I want? I want to know what the hell that was back there!"
"I don't understand what you mean."
"Why did you act like a jackass back there? You don't even know Jake! You have no right to do what you just did back there!"
"I was a jackass?...I was a jackass?"
He looked flat out angry now. He walked closer to me. I backed up towards the wall, but he kept coming closer.
"Yes, you were." I stated.
"Let me say this Bella. I may be a jackass, a man-whore, and the biggest shit head of the century, but at least I'm not a douche."
"Did you just call Jacob a douche?"
"Yes. Is there a problem with that?"
"Jacob is a kind, caring, independent, strong, and wonderful person. He is so much more than you are or ever will be!"
"I bet he doesn't have a clue in the world how to please a woman such as yourself."
"That is none of your business!" I shoved his chest in an effort to get away from him. That was useless. He had both hands on the wall beside my head and was far to close for me to move.
"It is most certainly my business."
"I can't believe you!"
"Why's that?"
"You are horrible!"
"Am I?"
"Yes!"
One of his arms wrapped snugly around my waist and the other shot behind my neck, just below my head. He crashed his lips onto mine and it took me a moment to register what had happened.
My arms instinctively wove around his neck and I pulled him closer as my eyes shut. I allowed myself to kiss him back. His kisses were fast and needy. Our hands were roaming quickly across each other and I forgot about the rest of the world for a moment, including Jake who was waiting on me.
I finally had to pull away when I swore I could no longer breathe. I thought he was done, but I was wrong. His lips went to my neck and started tracing a path up and down. My neck was my weak spot. I would give into basically anyone if my neck was messed with. I sighed and tried to get closer to him. All the sudden, he slammed his lips back onto mine.
I gained the strength to pull away again when an image of Alice popped in my mind. She was shaking her finger at me. Scolding me like a child.
He looked down at me. His hair was ten times messier than it had been previous to our little incident. He gave me a crooked grin and had a satisfied gleam in his eyes. I was ashamed that I gave into him. I was mad that he tricked me like that.
"Now tell me that douche boy out there can kiss you like that?"
I answered him by delivering a punch to his right eye and walking away.
The rest of the night was lovely. Jake dropped me off at my place and when he leaned in to kiss me goodnight, I turned my head and he kissed my cheek instead. He didn't try to kiss me again. He just smiled and told me night. I couldn't kiss him. I felt guilty for kissing Edward.
My movements were slow that night as I got around for bed. It felt like I was in a haze. Nothing felt real to me.
I didn't get into bed until almost two o'clock and it took me a long time to fall asleep. Whenever I closed my eyes, I relived my kiss with Edward. I couldn't shake the memory away.
Morning came much too soon and with what little sleep I had managed to get, I planned on making it a lazy day. I sat on the couch all day with my remote in one hand and a bowl of snacks in the other. Not exactly how I had wanted to spend my two year anniversary of being with Jacob, but what was a girl supposed to do when he was out of state? Around eight o'clock I went to get in the shower, but my phone rang. I answered without checking you was calling.
"Hello?"
"Hi sweetheart."
"Mom? What's up?"
"Oh I hadn't called you recently, so I thought I would check in with ya."
"I should have called. I guess I have been busy. Haven't thought about it."
"I know you're busy. Don't worry about it so much. I just like to hear your voice every once in a blue moon. It's been quite some time since I've seen you."
"It has been quite some time. I haven't seen Dad in a while either. I probably should go visit him soon."
"He gets lonely, doesn't he?"
"Yeah I think so. His face lights up when I show up at his doorstep."
"He's easier to visit than me. With him being in the same state and all."
"That's true. But I still don't go and see him as much as I should." I sighed and ran a hand across my face.
"I'm sure you do your best dear."
"I try to."
"I know that. Are you alright honey?"
"I...I..don't know."
"Is something the matter?"
"Not really."
"Bella?"
"It's complicated Mom."
"I have time."
"Well, today's Jake and I's two year anniversary."
"Where is he?"
"Out of state on a trip for work. We spent last night together though."
"What happened last night?" How do moms know this stuff? She had never been a cook, cleaner, or good at operating electronic devices of any form, but she still knew how to be a mom.
"Long story incredibly short, we have this new employee at work. I share an office with him and it turns out he is Alice's brother."
"Emmett?"
"No, Edward. Anyway, he is absolutely gorgeous. Bronze hair, green eyes, good build, and he's tall. But.."
"Oh there's always a but."
"He is completely full of himself and gets his way with girls. Apparently he doesn't get along well with Esme and Carlisle. I think that might have something to do with his large ego."
"So let me guess. He's been trying to get in your pants?" When did my mom learn getting in someone's pants? I'm just gonna forget that ever happened.
"Yup. Pretty much."
"Figures. Continue."
"Jake and I went out to a club last night and Edward was there."
"Did he talk to you guys?"
"You betcha."
"And he was rude?"
"Mm Hmm."
"Did he storm off then?"
"Yes."
"You followed him didn't you?"
"Unfortunately, yes."
"Then what happened?"
"We started arguing. Somehow I ended up backed up against the wall and he had his hands on both sides of my head."
"Whoa! Holy shit honey! He kissed you didn't he?"
"Yeah. He did. A couple times."
"Wow."
"And the worst part...I kissed him back."
"Why is that so bad?"
"I have a boyfriend!"
"And you feel guilty?"
"Extremely."
"He kissed you Bella. You didn't kiss him first."
"I couldn't kiss Jake last night after that. I felt so horrible."
"The only way to not feel that way is to tell Jacob what happened. If he loves you, he won't care."
"I'm scared to."
"Then don't."
"Why is this so difficult?"
"Your heart is trying to tell you something."
"Well then it should speak the hell up!"
"Sweetheart, try to relax and not think about it so much."
"Okay..."
"Was he a good kisser?"
"Edward?"
"Yes." My mom is insane. I'm telling ya.
" Yes Mom. A very good kisser."
"Do you like him?"
"Bye Mom."
I hung up the phone and ran to the bathroom. I was not answering that question regardless of who asked it.
Monday came and I was not really ready to be heading to work. I was however pleased to see the building was pretty empty. I was even happier when I saw Edward wasn't at work.
After working for a little while on my laptop, Aro entered my office.
"Bella are you busy?"
"No, I'm not." I stood up and walked towards him. He motioned for me to follow him. We entered his office and he pointed at a chair in front of his desk. I sat down and crossed my right leg over my left.
"I wanted to discuss this new line with you. I want your opinion."
"I'll do whatever I can to help Aro."
"Good. I'm glad to hear that."
He pushed a folder forward towards me and opened it. In it was photos of a new underwear line. Push-up bras, boy shorts, thongs, regular panties, and men's boxer briefs.
"Is this the new line you were working on this past month?"
"Yes it is."
"Is there that enhancing technology in the men's underwear you wanted to look into?" I asked. That stuff was supposed to make it look, well you know, enhanced.
"Yes there is going to be."
"That's gonna be a major money maker."
"I think it will be. It was Edward's idea."
"I thought he was just a sales and advertisement manager though?"
"Yes, but he manages the sales. The men's underwear line wasn't making much, so he suggested this new technology."
Damn him. Probably wanted the company to make the underwear just so he could have it.
"I see. Well, this should help. Males like to show that off."
"What about the women's line?"
"It looks nice. But what's so great about it? It's just another push-up bra."
"Ahh. That's where you are wrong. It has new technology in it for added push-up affects."
"How did you design that?"
"Edward again."
"Of course."
"So you like the line?"
"Yeah, it's gonna be a hit."
"Would you like to be a model for the photo shoot advertising it?"
"I would love to!" Whenever I got to model something for a photo shoot, I got a lot of cash.
"Stupendous!" Aro clapped his hands together once and smiled.
"Where will the photos be displayed?"
"I want to make a huge deal out of this line! So you will be on the cover of our monthly magazine, in the front window of our stores, in ads, a billboard, and maybe even a commercial if the line becomes big enough!"
Holy shit Batman and Robin. This will be the biggest modeling job I will have done yet.
"Wow, that's a lot. How much exactly will I get paid for this?"
"Well, I want photos taken in a variety of colors, styles, and locations. Plus I will want at least two or three hundred photos of each different color, style, and location."
"So? How much?"
"I'll tell you what. I will give you a down payment of ten thousand dollars now as long as you sign a contract that says you agree to doing this jobs, with all its requirements. Then depending on how well the line does, will depend on how much more I will pay you."
"A down payment of ten thousand dollars? That's more than you have paid me for any other modeling job!"
"I am aware of this." He leaned back in his chair and cracked his fingers.
"Well, hand me the contract!"
He slid a paper across the desk and handed me a pen. I didn't even take the time to read the contract like I normally do. Ten thousand dollars was good enough for any of the requirements. I signed my name and handed the contract back to him. I just hoped that he didn't pull anything in the contract. Aro was sneaky.
"Thank you Bella dear."
"No problem. When is the photo shoot?"
"Sometime before the month is over."
"Sounds great."
"Here's a check for your ten thousand dollar down payment. You may go now."
"Thank you."
I was on cloud freaking nine when I got home. I was so happy that I called Alice, Rose, and Angela and invited them over. We broke out a ton of snacks, movies, and alcohol to celebrate.
I woke up the next morning not feeling so good and decided on the less effort I put into my appearance, the better. I chugged a cup of coffee on my way to work and was surprised I made it one time. Edward was already in "our" office when I walked in. He looked at me as I walked in and smiled. I tore my eyes away from him and went to my desk. I was pleased to see he had a nice black eye, which I had gave him Friday night. I just needed to avoid him as much as possible today.
He didn't speak to me at all before lunch. Once the clock hit noon, I reached into my mini fridge and took out a salad I had brought with me. I began eating in silence and Edward did the same.
I had almost finished eating when he spoke.
"How was your weekend?"
"Fine."
"Do anything exciting?"
"Nope."
"Why not?"
"Don't know."
"Is something wrong Bella?"
"No."
"You are only giving me one and two word answers."
"Correct."
"Why are you doing that?"
"Cause."
"This is immature Bella."
"Not really."
"Then what do you call this?"
"Nothing."
"What's is your deal today?"
I shrugged my shoulders and left the room. I didn't want to talk to or look at him. I would give in. One and two word answers were all I would allow myself to give him.
I took a short walk and then returned to work. I was glad when I got in "our" office and he was not there. I went back to the papers and emails I had been working on. He came back about an hour later with his own stack of papers and was mumbling to himself about 'Damn idiots can't do anything'. I frankly found this pretty damn amusing.
I was gathering my things to leave when it was around six o'clock and Aro appeared at the door.
"There you are Bella dear!"
"Yes Aro?"
"I was just stopping by to tell you that the office will be closed Friday. No one has to come to work. Enjoy the day off!"
"Alright. Thank you Aro."
"Oh, one more thing. How's does next Friday work for the photo shoot? The rest of the office will be shut down again so we can fully focus on the shoot."
"Sounds perfect."
"Fantastic! Ta Ta for now!"
Aro then disappeared and I went to pick up my purse, but it was gone. I frantically started searching the office for it and just when I was sure the floor must have ate the damn thing, I bumped into Edward who was dangling my purse in front of my face. I snatched it from his hand and stormed out of the office.
Due to the dinosaur speed of the elevator, Edward caught up with me. I stepped into the elevator and he followed. Being on the 27th floor of the building had it disadvantages considering the speed of the elevator. It took forever to get from top to bottom and bottom to top.
"Bella?"
"Yes?"
"What's up your ass today? Seriously, you have been acting like a stuck up snot all damn day."
"Nothing is up my ass, thank you."
"Oh wow more than a one word answer."
I turned towards Edward and glared. He pissed me off like a mama bear whose cub had been threatened. You don't piss with mama bears. They're scary shit.
"Grow up Cullen."
"I will when you do, Swan."
"Please! You and I both know I am much more mature. Deal with that fact."
"No. You deal with this."
He grabbed my hips and once again kissed me. My hands went to his hair and I gave it a slight tug. He responded by wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me into him farther. These kisses were slower than they were the first time. It was like he was pouring more emotion into it. I knew I was. If I could kiss this man forever, I would. His kisses were heaven.
The elevator dinged, telling us we were on the bottom floor. For once, the elevator went to quickly for my liking. I pulled away from him and grabbed my purse that I had dropped on the floor. I hurried out to my car.
Just as I threw my purse into my car, Edward spun me around, and kissed me. It was just one kiss. And then he was in his car pulling away.
That's all for Chapter Five! What did you think? I like Bella and Renee's conversation. How about Jacob? Who am I kidding! How about Edward? Eh? Did we like him being a little jealous? How bout that kiss? Yeah I know they kissed pretty soon into the story, but I thought the moment seemed right. Any predictions about the photo shoot? Aro is a tricky man? Tell ya what.. If someone can guess correctly what will happen at the photo shoot, I'll mention your name (of choice) in the story! Thanks for reading! :) Oh and by the way, a picutre of Bella's club dress and shoes will be on my profile if you want to check it out!
