Hey guys...We are back!
There has been a heck of a lot going on in Mabinda and my own lives so sorry this is so late.
Thank you once again Mabinda for always beta'ing and just being an awesome friend.
I don't own Twilight, but I really hope that SM gives us a little more...
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Epov
I knew the girls were having a great time in Alice's room. I knew Alice would keep Bella happy and laughing and Rosalie... ? Well...I really hoped Rosalie was going to play nice. She seemed to take a liking to Bella since she had hooked up with Emmet...well...not 'Hooked up, hooked up' but you know what I mean.
I was aware that she was still nervous about this weirdo getting around and I deliberately didn't tell her immediately about what Aro had shown me on the footage...but I really didn't want her night to be all about that and I didn't even know what it was myself so... It was bad enough that I had to tell her that Aro had seen us in the pool. One minute she was running away from the Retreat to escape me and this stalker, and the next she was dry humping (or wet humping as the case may be)me in the swimming pool. Oh yeah...that was a good night...
Snap out of it Cullen...get on with the task at hand...
My eyes returned to the computer. I could book a cabin online with my credit card and this retreat had vacancies for the time we wanted to stay so I typed my information in, and booked a little place for the two of us.
I rubbed my face wondering if she wanted me the way I wanted her. I felt like she was really into me, but there was still the niggling feeling that her ex boyfriend may call and ask her back and she would just go...leave me... My mind wandered to the room only a few steps away from my front door and I rubbed my hand over my face again. Leave it out Cullen. You don't need to watch over her all the time.
I could talk up and down, inside and out but it didn't change the fact that I wanted to spend more time with her. She was like a shiny new toy and I hadn't had enough of playing with her yet. It's not just that it is a novelty; it is more that I'm not completely sure that she won't decide that the cop that was eying her off could be better for her. I mean...I know he is buff and all but...I think I could love her more, not that I am saying I 'love' her yet...but I'm not saying I don't either... Ugh! Does it matter at this point? No. I don't think so. I've never been in love before...I've had crushes and cared deeply, but love? Nope...never...
I turned my eyes back to the computer again, trying to forget about my insecurity that had crept up upon me to read what this place had to offer...
The little cabins looked awesome. There was a spa outside on the deck overlooking a green grassy area, walking tracks and even some forested areas. It appeared very private and they even provided a breakfast basket each morning and Dinner at the main lodge in the evening. We could play golf if we wanted to...yeah...probably not. They boasted 280 private acres, but for everything they fitted on there...how private was it? Maybe they just meant the cabins? We could swim in the beautiful sparkling pools provided if we wanted, but pools, Bella and myself? Not such a good idea...I didn't want any more footage of us out there...
I still felt a slight discomfort that our first encounter was caught on film and I thanked Aro silently again for keeping things quiet on that score.
I decided to close the computer down and call it a night even though I wasn't tired. I scrubbed my hands over my face again and sighed. I know I was being a loser, but for the fiftieth time that night, I wondered how Bella was going in there with the girls. I wanted her to be happy, so so much. I wanted to help make her happy too. I noticed that her spirits had lifted a lot in the past few days and I felt very thankful that Rosalie had got her shit together with Emmet and I actually didn't feel the burn of jealousy when Emmet was around anymore. I felt grateful that she had Emmet looking out for her and it helped knowing that as much as Emmet talks about liking girls and that they are hot, he still has a healthy respect for them...Bella especially. He could obviously see something in her that he wanted to protect without her even asking.
I jumped into the shower and got ready for bed.
I walked into my bedroom and I glanced at the bed. It looked so empty. I had gotten used to Bella being here in such a short time. I kind of missed her already.
I turned off the lights and moved to the bed, turning the covers down and I caught a slight whiff of Bella's scent. I tried to ignore it, but as I tried to get comfortable, all I could think of is going to check on her and maybe steal a kiss or two.
I decided immediately against it and instead I pulled the pillow that she had been sleeping on, closer to me, spooning it. Her smell assailed my nostrils and I sighed in contentment. I would just pretend and have to dream it is her...
I awoke in the morning, still spooning the pillow and I rolled onto my back and looked at the ceiling.
I wonder if she is awake yet...
I jumped up and brushed my teeth, putting on a clean shirt and pants, grabbed my keys and headed out. It was time to find out.
As soon as I stepped out of my door I could hear laughter. Jasper was standing with the girls and I could hear Emmet asking about a pillow fight in sexy underwear. Rosalie seductively replied back to him that it was the tiniest lacy numbers she could find. When Emmet picked Rosalie up and I realised that Bella didn't know that I was here. I slipped my arms around her from behind and told her how I missed her. I could feel her give a little shiver as I kissed her neck, and it turned me on...a lot.
Emmet announced breakfast but Bella wanted to text her mother. We went to her room and I noticed her frown slightly as she flipped open her phone and look at the screen. She quickly cleared it and wrote out a text to her mother. I wondered if her ex was still trying to talk to her. I know some people can remain friends, but what I understand of Bella and her ex, she didn't want to have anything to do with him still.
She almost instantly got a return text from her mother in the affirmative and so we went to breakfast.
During breakfast, everyone had a moment of feeling a little sad that Bella was going away for the week. She promised to call every night, but...I don't think that was the problem. I don't think Bella realised that perhaps her friends were a little concerned that they wouldn't see her again, like when she ran last time. I know it was different circumstances this time and she was visiting her mother and all, but I know I felt it too...an uneasiness about leaving her for too long without one of us that was completely aware of what was going on and the danger Bella has been in.
Jasper said something we used to say to each other as kids when we liked something...that we were gobsmacked. Everyone looked at us like we had grown two heads and so Jazz and I decided to play our little game, and talk the talk. We knew no one would be able to understand but it was fun and we could communicate without anyone else knowing what we were saying...
After our little British chat, we looked at the faces of the others...now...they looked confused and almost like we were aliens. After Emmet said loud enough for us to hear that he thought we were going to visit the Queen and someone called John Thomas, that was it for Jasper and I. We couldn't help our laughter. It's amazing how much you can get away with saying. Our mother would be mortified with how we had just spoken, but what she doesn't know, won't hurt her I guess.
We chatted with the others for a little while longer, none of us wanting to go and get ready for work, but work we must, so Emmet and Rosalie were the first to leave, wanting to have a little private time together and then Jasper and Alice left together, to do the same thing I think. I didn't mind, I had Bella to myself and I got to spend a little more time with her before we had to start work.
She made me quite intrigued with what the heck they did over at Alice's, she didn't want to say too much...but wanted to show me instead? Hmmm, this could get interesting.
Through talking with Bella, I remembered that she should probably consider packing some things today for her trip instead of leaving everything until the last minute...what can I say...I like to plan ahead.
We made our way back to her room, and I wanted to stay with her. After everything that had happened in there, I really didn't think it was such a good idea for her to be there alone. I had spent some time last night before I went to sleep imagining myself in Bella's shoes...Imagining how it would feel, to leave everyone you know...even the guy you had been with a long time, even though he had left, as well as a great job back home, to travel across the country to a brand new job, new friends and a crazy stalker. I had had another wave of guilt that I had treated her so badly when she was having such a shit time with a stalker. I know my actions put more pressure on her, and she must have been so upset. I felt so protective over her now...like I could kill for her. I had never felt that way, but seeing things from her perspective made me realise that this guy was messing with what was mine...yeah, I said it...MINE. Just give me five minutes with this guy, just five fucking minutes; with the way I felt, I'd make minced meat out of him.
I looked at Bella...I really admired her. Against all odds, she kept going with work. She forgave me, much quicker than I would have if I were in her shoes and to be honest... I think I was still yet to forgive myself. She seemed to forgive Rosalie, and she embraced all of her friends with open arms. My chest swelled a little with my thoughts of her, I just knew I had to hold her. I slid my arms around her from behind and that's when I noticed the bed.
'Did you mess up your bed already?' I asked. The pillows were skewed and I noticed the bed looked unmade. She hadn't been in here for many nights and we had only just arrived, so I knew it couldn't have been her and my senses were tingling.
'It must have been when I threw the suitcase on the bed' she answered a little uncomfortably.
'Uh, ok...sure...So what do you want packed?' I thought it best to just get down to business and forget about the bed.
We made short work of packing, and what we had forgotten, we had plenty of time to come back for. I grabbed her luggage and moved it to my room where I knew it would be safe so no one could come through the window to do anything to it.
After locking up, we went to work and did what we knew how to do best...make gourmet food even better. I noticed that Riley kept an eye on us and used any excuse to come up to our end of the kitchen. I of course put him on another task down the other end. He was a pesky little bastard and I think I may need to report him to Aro. Something just wasn't right with him.
When we had finished up for the day, we headed back and I noticed her trying to stifle a yawn for the third time.
I asked her if she was ok when we got inside and she mentioned that she was tired. I put my arms around her and held her close to me. I bent my head as I held her and breathed in her scent. It was pure Bella... I could lose myself in her, but I resisted... barely.
Time for bed then.
I shooed her off to have a shower and made us a cup of tea. When she was done with the shower, we took our tea on the couch and discussed our plans for the following days to come. Then it was my turn to shower and we prepared for bed.
All other lights are off and I turn the bedside lamp on and lay next to her on the bed. Bella is beautiful in her little shorties and little top. The primitive man in me wants to do things to her, hear her moan and cries for more. I am hard for her most of the time anyway and this is no exception.
I lean in and kiss her, and then kiss her again. Our kisses become passionate and I mindlessly reach under her top to feel her firm mounds that taunt me day and night. In no way, shape or form do I want to objectify this woman, because she was so much more to me than that but I just couldn't help myself. After making that booking last night, and knowing very well what was going to be going on in a few days there...my mind had opened the floodgates to the possibilities and I drank greedily, what she offered. I didn't want to go too far...just to whet the appetite.
God the sounds I evoked from this woman could be my undoing. My dick expanded even more with her panting and I could smell her arousal. It was intoxicating and I wanted to bury my head between her thighs and spend all night savouring her, but that may be something she may want me to wait for. My intention is not to scare her, only to pleasure her...
My thoughts randomly spilled out as I sucked her nipples, hearing her moan and feeling her shiver in response to my passion. I felt her hand palm my incredibly hard cock and a hiss escaped my clenched teeth.
My Blood was on fire and instead of thrusting into her hand which was my instinct; I slid my hand down her taut stomach to the apex between her thighs. Sweet, sweet heaven.
She was hot and wet for me and I circled over her sensitive spot. She shivered and moaned again and I could tell she was totally in this moment with me. I could hear her whimper and it was like a sirens song, urging me closer to the Holy Grail. The scent of her arousal became even stronger so I entered my fingers inside her and circled her clit and gave it a couple of squeezes, from both inside and outside. Her legs quivered and her hips bucked as pleasure wracked her body and delicious sounds spilled from her lips, not quite screams, but so much more than moans and I almost came undone just watching her. I could feel her body clenching around my fingers and damn how I wanted my mouth there...but that would have to wait until some other time...I would definitely ask permission first.
It was all I needed to keep me happy – that blissful look when she climaxed and I lay back on the bed beside her, watching her as she finally fluttered her eyes opened and she focused on me.
'How are you feeling Beautiful?' I asked, wanting to hear that she wanted a repeat performance.
'Oh, hi...um... really good...Wow...you are really good at that.' She looked down at her hand in my pants and grinned at me...'Yeah, really good.'
She sat up with an almost excited look on her face and I rolled on my back to keep looking at her.
'You look beautiful when you climax Bella, did you know that?' I asked her, smiling in remembrance of only moments ago, but each and every time she had climaxed, it was etched into my memory.
She flushed pink and my dick twitched with the high colour in her cheeks because I wanted so badly to make her blush while she was coming and screaming my name.
'Well, now it's my turn to watch.' Bella settled between my legs and raised her eyebrows.
Understanding finally dawned on me and I felt slightly panicked. Girls don't do this for guys unless they want something right? No...this was Bella, and I didn't want her to feel degraded doing this.
She pulled my pants down and then gaped at my cock.
'You don't have to do that.' I said as she palmed me and blew. Fuck that was hot... But I really didn't want her to think that I was all about tit for tat either.
'Yeah, I do, and don't you try to stop me! You wanted to know what the girls and I talked about last night, and now you are going to find out!' She smiled at me and I knew that she knew that she had me, hook, line and sinker.
She licked around the head of my cock and then sucked me into her hot little mouth while she was still looking at me. It was so hot watching her loving my cock and I told her so. 'Oh god baby, you turn me on so much.'
The way she was holding me and sucking me, she looked like she really enjoyed doing this to me and I could feel the pressure building seemingly everywhere - I was almost ready to come.
I felt a little panicked and I needed to let her know...it was the right thing to do and I ground out urgently 'Bella...I'm going to...you'd better move away.' I could hardly form a sentence because the pleasure was so intense, and I could hardly believe it when once the words were said, Bella flicked the tip of my engorged member with her tongue and then slid her mouth back down my shaft again.
I couldn't take anymore and I exploded with such force that I could see Bella swallow hard. There was some pressure in my climax and I felt drained for a moment as Bella licked up my shaft and I pulled her to me and kissed her lips briefly. I could smell myself on her breath and I was overwhelmed for a minute at how selfless this woman was.
'I've never...Oh my god...that was so good' I finally said, trying to catch my breath.
'I aim to please!' she smiled her Cheshire cat smile and I couldn't help but smile back.
'I can't believe you just did that. Baby, you're amazing.' I was blown away.
She blushed becomingly as I pulled my pants on properly and then dragged the sheet over us as we got into a comfortable position for sleeping with her head on my shoulder and her arm wrapped around me.
'Goodnight Beautiful' I said kissing her forehead.
'Mmmmm, goodnight my exclusive.' She murmured as she drifted off to sleep. I smiled at her pet name, realising that this was one bond that we had forged that was really special...and we would both remember for a long time.
I didn't sleep immediately. I just lay there and looked at this woman that I had become addicted to in what seemed like a really short time. I kissed her head again and she smiled at some fantasy that had begun behind her eyes.
I couldn't take my eyes off her and once again I leaned in and inhaled deeply. I could smell her sweetness, the aroma was like no other and I savoured it. I knew that there would be a couple of nights coming up that we couldn't be together and I hated that thought but she needed a life outside of the retreat and me.
I knew she had other friends here, but whenever she was around, I just couldn't help but be by her side. It would be good for her to get a breath of fresh air so to speak, away from the resort.
I knew myself how easy it is to get caught up in a bubble with life here and it is so easy to ignore the outside world...besides...the world comes to you eventually.
'Mmmmm Edward...' she murmured in her sleep. I smiled, now knowing that she was dreaming of me...if only I could see her dreams...
I held Bella closer to me and kissed her forehead once more. I wonder if she had any idea how I felt about her. I know I hadn't been super forth coming, but I was still trying to work out my feelings on the matter as well. It was something that I pondered nightly and I know I don't need to analyse everything, and I know I can be a bit emo sometimes too...but I felt like this was almost a life or death situation. So quickly she had crawled into my heart and there was no way I was letting her go...
I eventually fell asleep holding my girl to me, relishing her warmth and passion and when we woke up to a sunny new day, I felt the sun shine clear into my heart, especially when Bella smiled her morning smile at me.
'Hey.' She croaked out.
'Hey Beautiful. Did you sleep well?'
'Like a baby.' She smiled again, stretching her sexy supple limbs.
I ran my hand down her legs and up again, familiarising myself with her body, and then I ran my hand up to cup her breast as I leant down and gave her a kiss on the lips.
My girl...she was stunning...perfect. She made me smile just by breathing.
God, I've got it bad.
I was hoping for a leisurely morning, with Bella all to myself, but as luck would have it there was a knock at the door...well...a loud banging actually. I had begun to recognise that powerful sound as Emmet.
We both jumped up, shuffling around to find shoes and clothing and we grabbed the door after calling out... 'We're coming!' Just to stop the incessant banging. He was making sure that there was no sleep in for us or anything else for that matter...
'Hey guys' Emmet said brightly as the door opened to him.
'Hey. Do you know what time it is?' I asked him- surly it was really early?
'Breakfast time. Let's go. Everyone is waiting.' He grabbed Bella's hand to pull her to him and gave her a one armed hug. I quickly grabbed my key, locked up and then grabbed Bella's other hand as we walked the path to the dining area.
As Emmet had said, everyone was there. Alice disengaging from Jaspers embrace to Squeal and run to Bella and hug her. I kept my hold on her hand. I felt a little melancholy today. It was Bella's last day here for a week. I knew we all felt it.
'Bella, we have all decided that we will get together and watch a movie tonight with you and you can even choose! We are organising things now! What do you say?'
'Uh, sure. That's cool with you right Edward?' She turned to ask me.
'Yes, of course.' I kind of felt deflated. I had wanted to spend some time with her by myself, but I understood that she was like a magnet for everyone and I couldn't hog all of her time.
As we grabbed plates to fill with food and coffee, and then we took our seats, I noticed everyone talk quietly to Bella. Probably getting her to promise to call perhaps?
'Bella, are we going to be able to have breakfast together tomorrow morning or are you leaving earlier than this?' Alice asked biting into a blueberry muffin.
'Um, I think we are leaving pretty early in the morning right Edward?' Bella answered Alice but turned to ask me the question.
'Erm, yes, sorry guys. I still have to work tomorrow but Aro has told me I can be back by 12 instead of starting at 10, but I just have to finish up a little later in the evening.'
'So we really only do have tonight then.' Rosalie said.
'Movie night it is then. You need to choose a movie, girl.' Emmet said.
'Ok. Something funny then... How about ...' Bella began.
'American pie!' Emmet interjected.
Rosalie elbowed Emmet in the ribs and whispered loudly - 'Its Bella's choice bozo.'
'Ummmm...'She began again.
'Anchor Man!' Jasper threw in.
'Baby. Bella's choice, remember?' Alice murmured, kissing Jasper's cheek.
'...How about... Happy Gilmore?' Bella finally said after being interrupted by the others.
'Yeah, that shit is so funny!' Emmet slapped the table excitedly.
Everyone else nodded and so it had been decided. I was pretty sure the guys would probably get their choice of movie at some point in the near future, but I really wanted Bella to get some sleep tonight and I also wanted to hear her moaning my name again. Call me selfish, but I was going to have to do without her for a few days myself, and I already had a feeling I wasn't going to enjoy it.
We all finished our food slowly, with sporadic conversation in between mouthfuls of food and coffee. Finally, with everyone finished we gathered our plates to dispose of and headed back out again. We made plans to meet up after Bella and I had finished up this evening and we would bring a few things left over from the kitchen. Emmet rubbed his hands together, obviously looking forward to that evenings feast. How can that guy be so excited about what meal he was going to have as soon as he had eaten? I guess different flavours made me a little excited...but it was different for me. I wasn't thinking about eating the food...just creating it!
I was actually unsure of how we were all going to fit into Alice's little place for the movie, but I'm sure they would have something worked out by the time Bella and I got there. Happy Gilmore was a great choice. I think there was something in that for everyone. My girl can pick a great movie. At least her choice wasn't 'Legally Blonde'.
Everyone disbanded to get ready for work and Bella and I disappeared into my room. We still had two hours before we had to start work so I asked Bella if she had remembered anything she needed for her trip from her room.
'Um, actually...I would like to get my laptop. I'd like to check my emails this morning. We still have heaps of time so...want to come with me?
'Sure do...let's go.' I said after turning my own computer on.
I took a quick scout around when we entered Bella's room, but I couldn't see anything out of place. Bella collected her laptop and laundry and dropped her computer off at my place before heading out to the staff laundry room. I decided to come with her and do some of my own laundry. We brought the laptops along with us so we could sit at the little table in there and use them while our clothes washed and dried.
Thankfully no one else was using the machines so Bella and I could do both loads at once.
We both sat in easy silence, forwarding each other funny things, and writing the odd email to each other. It was amusing to communicate electronically when we were sitting side by side, but it was an interesting experience I guess.
Once the clothes were washed, we threw everything in the dryers and went back to the computers. I was glad to see the confirmation email from the resort that I had booked saying that they had processed everything.
I made bookings at the family planning clinic in the city for blood tests also. The write up said that they would have the results back within three days. That sounded perfect also. It was sensible to get the tests done, I mean...I was more than sure that I was clean and I was pretty certain that Bella would be too but she did say her boyfriend cheated on her. I mean, he could have cheated on her more times than once right? Maybe there was more that she didn't know about.
I pushed those thoughts out of my head. If Bella hadn't thought of it herself, there was no way I was going to bring it up now and risk upsetting her and it's not like it would change how I felt about her anyway. We'd deal with that shit if we had to.
We checked on our clothes in the dryer and they were almost done. I hoped so, because we only had 10 minutes left. We logged off our computers and collected our clothing and hurried out to my room to get ready for work.
We slid into work with one minute to spare, Bella and I smiling gratefully at the clock and then at each other as we arrived. We checked the menu's and then got to work, taking out the things for the day's banquet.
'Bella?' I heard someone call out. We all turned and Jane stood at the door beckoning to Bella.
Bella hurried out and then I saw HIM.
Fucking Officer Paul.
God almighty, nothing had happened! Why come here?
Fuck me. Maybe he just had some new information for her?
I turned back around and returned to work. Please tell her she's safe, please tell her she's safe...
I felt a little mixed up. I knew I should be grateful that the Officers were taking this seriously, but on the other hand, I kind of wanted these guys to leave Bella alone, and just do their job. I knew Paul liked her. A blind person could see that he lusted after her, and who wouldn't with her big brown eyes and body designed for sin, a smile that could light up a room and hair that was long and glossy and I ached once again to run my fingers through it. I sighed as I pushed those thoughts far from my mind and concentrated on finishing the job that I had started, ignoring the chatting outside the kitchen that I couldn't make out anyway.
Bella seemed to be gone a long while and when I looked around, I noticed Jane, Bella and the officers were gone. A moment of panic overtook me for a short second, but then died down. She was with Jane...things would be fine, and then there were the officers...
I gave kitchen staff new jobs to do and kept the kitchen humming with activity, while we drew ever closer to the hour when hunger seemed to be at its peak for all of our patrons.
Finally...Bella returned. I tried to read the expression on her face but I found it impossible.
'Is everything ok?' I leaned over to whisper.
'Yep. Everything is fine.' She said with a nod and picked up a knife and began slicing and dicing. I went back to work more perplexed than ever.
Fuck. There's that word again.
Fine.
It means that she isn't fine. What did those officers say? What did they tell her that could upset her because she was obviously a little upset or something?
I would definitely squirrel it out of her after the lunch rush.
When we could catch a break, I offered Bella a salad, and after she nodded her head, I grabbed one for myself and she collected a couple of cans of soda. We headed out to sit at a bench seat in a secluded part of the garden.
'Baby...did something happen? You seemed a little tense in there.' I asked, concerned with what the officers had found.
'Edward...why didn't you tell me that Aro had showed you the footage of...my intruder? Why would you keep that from me?'
Fuck. What do I say?
'Bella...I didn't want to ruin your night with the girls, and I couldn't even see much of anything any way. I'm certain that I couldn't make out who ever that was out there that night...but you're right...I should have told you...but you seemed in such a good mood and I didn't want to ruin it when you were so happy and all.'
'It's ok Edward. I couldn't see much on there either. When the sensor light came on and then what ever it was just flashed and then disappeared...weird...I guess it's just me, trying to prove or disprove the whole thing. I go into denial sometimes about it, and I know that's dangerous, but I just wish it would all go away.' Bella finished and leaned her head on my shoulder and I put my arm around her. I knew she was talking about the freaky James and I would do anything I could to keep her safe and with me because I knew; if we could be together, we could get through this.
'So...are you going to miss me while I'm gone?' Bella asked in a cheeky voice, nudging me with her elbow lightly.
'Yeah baby, you know it.' I said, smiling at her and the crazy question. At least she wasn't annoyed with me anymore. I watched as she slowly popped open her can of soda and I wondered if there was anything more going on.
'Was that all the officers talked about? Was there anything more?' I was curious and when she looked up at me, I knew there was more...
Bella looked down at her hands before she answered...'Ah, the officers want to use me as bait...they believe that the burnt match that was left in my room is some sort of calling card or promise of intention or something. Edward...they think he wants to have another go at taking me...' When she looked back up at me and I gazed into her eyes, I could tell that this information was haunting her.
I reached out and grasped both of her hands in mine. 'Oh baby. I won't let you out of my sight. I won't let that happen ok? You're too important to me.' I meant every word too.
She looked up and smiled lightly and then nodded. 'Thankyou Edward.' She whispered and I bent down to kiss her. The kiss deepened and we were soon panting for air and I moved down to kiss her neck, uncaring where we were and who could see until I heard a branch crack close to us, and the sound snapped me out of my passionate response to Bella rather a bit quicker than I had intended.
I looked up quickly and scanned the secluded area around us. There were shrubs and trees behind us so I jumped up hastily and darted around them to check who could have been lurking close by. My eyes searched around everywhere, but I couldn't see anyone, though I could hear footsteps hurrying away. I wanted to chase in the direction that they headed, but I felt Bella move up behind me.
'What is it Edward? Was someone there listening to us?' She looked a little anxious.
'I'm afraid so...well...I didn't see anyone, but I am certain there was.' I turned away from my search and slid my arms around her, kissing her on the nose.
'Mmmm...I think our salads are getting warm...maybe we should eat and then head back in?' Bella asked.
'You're right. Let's eat.' I said as I let her go and she grabbed my hand to lead me back to our seat.
I looked down as I started to take a step and noticed that there was some fresh scuff marks on the ground a few paces away where someone could have been inching further and further into the bushes to listen to us on the other side?
I tried to let it go as I sat with Bella and we ate the now unappetizing salads and drank the now warm soda.
We finished up and then headed back into the kitchen to dispose of our used containers and begin prepping for the next shift when I noticed that Riley character move away quickly and head to the other side of the kitchen.
I watched him for a moment and I realised that it was probably him that was listening to Bella and I. He was the one that seemed to be buzzing around all of the time, listening into what Bella and I talked about in the kitchen. What is this dude's problem?
I narrowed my eyes as I walked over to where he was busying himself with a tart shell and I stood behind him, quietly speaking in his ear so no one else around could hear.
'I know it was you listening behind the bushes. I don't know what you're up to but I'm going to find out and if I don't like it, you will be fired and sent away without references, faster than you can blink. Do you understand?' I was certain that he could feel the ferociousness rolling off me and that I knew he knew, I meant business.
Riley nodded curtly twice and I sensed he wasn't happy, but I had had about enough of this fucker. I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was up to something, and I was going to find out even if I had to resort to violence.
We worked through the afternoon without incident and after the evening meals were sorted and dinner finished, Bella and I got together to sort a few late night munchies out. We had an apple pie and some cream to go with it and we managed to find a nice selection of antipasto savouries, some little sweet pastries and some soft cheese and crackers to take with us too.
We closed up the kitchen and left to go watch a movie with our friends and give them some great food to munch on, but first we stopped at my room to shower quickly and get changed out of our work clothes.
When I saw Bella emerge from the bathroom, every thought that was running through my head stopped short and I could do nothing but stare. She was wearing a black tube top with a black lacy thong and her long hair flowed down her back and around her shoulders. She grinned at me briefly before bending over to rummage in her suitcase by the wall. I could see the material of her underwear between her perfectly shaped cheeks and I was speechless. I wanted to reach out and run my hand over the smooth skin of her bottom, but all I could do was watch. Bella had never been openly teasing sexually before, well, not that I had noticed. Everything she did teased me, but this was just...Hot! She grabbed out a pair of white tailored shorts and slowly slipped them on, wriggling her bottom and looking over her shoulder at me salivating over her little display. God, she had me right where she wanted me and I think she knew it.
I cleared my throat once...twice before I could even speak.
'Wow...um...don't wear the shorts on my account.'
'Oh, so you don't mind if the other guys see me like that?'
'On second thoughts, best wear the shorts. I can see your thong under it anyway.' I pulled her into my arms and smoothed my hands over the curves of her bottom and pulled her toward me, kissing her softly. God how I wanted to stay in with her tonight but I knew the others were expecting us so...
'Hey!' Bella slapped my arm playfully. 'Shower. Go!' and she gave me a little push in the direction of the bathroom.
I showered and changed as fast as I could and I was back with Bella within minutes.
I kissed her again briefly and then we collected the food and headed on over to Alice's little place. I really was curious to see how we were all going to fit into her small lounge area, but we were about to find out.
As I was about to knock on the door, It swung open with Alice beaming at us. Her expression looked like it was Christmas and we were the presents. Emmet appeared over her shoulder and said
'Finally!'
'We got here as fast as we could! We had to shower and change. We couldn't sit in here with our clothing smelling like all the food we prepared for the day!' Bella exclaimed and then laughed.
'Well, I wouldn't have minded!' Emmet said.
'Yeah, we know, we know. Anyway, we brought heaps of food with us so where do you want it?' I said as we moved inside the door.
'I'll help you!' Emmet took the tray of cheeses and crackers off Bella and put them on the little coffee table that had been moved to sit vertically to the side of the couch. There were two thick blankets in front of the couch with a couple of pillows and I now understood how we could all fit. Rosalie was sitting on one of the blankets and she waved at us when we saw her. We both waved back and we smiled at her. Jasper walked out of Alice's bedroom and said 'Hey guys!'
'Hey man!' I said.
'Hey Jasper.' Bella said in unison with me.
'Just pop that stuff onto the coffee table Edward and we will get the movie started!' Alice said waving a remote control around.
I did as I was told and Bella and I took the other Blanket as Emmet joined Rosalie and Alice and Jasper took the couch.
'If anyone wants the couch, I don't mind swapping.' Alice called out as she turned off the lights and pressed play on the remote control.
'It's fine Alice, unless you want to lie down here?' Bella said.
'I'm easy. Ok then, let's start the movie.'
Emmet moved the plates of food down between the two blankets so everyone could have a pick at the food. We all chose something and settled back to watch the screen come alive.
Bella and I lay back against the pillows and she cuddled into my side and lay her head on my shoulder. I pulled her closer to me for a moment and kissed her nose and then her lips softly. I loved the feel of her pressed so close to me. She felt soft and feminine and she smelt so good. I forgot where we were for a minute as I kissed her again until I heard someone clear their throat and then they said...
'I'm going to have to arrest you on indecent behaviour...' Emmet was using his most authoritive voice. We laughed at his disapproving fatherly tone and then turned out attention to the movie as snapshots of Happy Gilmore in his younger years flashed across the screen.
I lost a little interest as my mind began to wander.
Bella would be going to be away from me for two whole days. For the past few months she hadn't been away for me for even a few days. Granted, she hadn't been my girlfriend for all of the time, but she was the only girl I had been drawn to like this...well...ever.
Sure, there had been girls; Hell, I'd been burned by some even...but...there had been no one like Bella. Ever.
I watched her laugh at Happy singing a song into an intercom in the wall and I couldn't tear my eyes away. I was mesmerised. She was so beautiful in so many ways. It was more than just her body or her face, although those things were a bonus...she was just...beautiful. I struggled for words to describe her...it was almost like...I knew her by heart? I don't know...maybe I'm just being melancholy...but I really would miss her. I knew it; I could already feel it creeping up on me.
I looked at the smooth skin of her face and I wanted to kiss her but I didn't need Emmet calling me out on it again so I just lay beside this amazing woman and just...watched her.
I wanted to catch every smile, every sigh, every breath and save it to memory. It would be a long two days.
When the movie finished we all gathered up things and tidied up so Alice wouldn't have to do it all.
Everyone hugged Bella and made her promise to call them. After the second round of hugs we managed to pry ourselves away and we walked back to my room with the plates that had been wiped clean, no doubt by Emmet.
We brushed our teeth quickly and made our way into the bedroom. It was late, and we had an early start tomorrow, but these thoughts flew from my mind when Bella stripped her shorts off.
My mouth instantly watered when I caught sight of her perky bottom again. I took a deep breath as she turned and then slowly peeled her tube top off and I watched her firm breasts spring free of their confines.
'Can I borrow a t-shirt to sleep in?'
I tried to tear my eyes away from her body and I managed it for a moment to answer
'Uh huh...' But my eyes had a mind of their own as they moved back to rest on her breasts as I moved to grab a shirt out of my wardrobe.
'Thanks' she said smiling as I handed the folded piece of clothing to her.
'Don't wear it on my account.' I managed to murmur as I watched her glorious breasts disappear under the grey and white of my t-shirt. It was like someone had put out the sun.
'Come on' Bella grabbed my hand and pulled me to the bed with her. She lay on top of me when we were settled and she leaned in to whisper lasciviously into my ear...
'I'll let you touch them if you're a good boy.'
'I'll be good.' I whispered back earnestly.
Our mouths met and our tongues touched. I was lost. She created a ravenous hunger in me...almost insatiable.
I couldn't wait any longer, I wanted her breasts in my face, my mouth, on my body. I palmed them, rolling them between my fingers until she broke our kiss to moan loudly. I ran my tongue down her throat and kissed her neck. Licking and kissing where I wanted. My blood was at boiling point and I took some steadying breaths between kisses. I rolled with Bella so that I was on top of her where I could touch her body easily.
I pulled the shirt up further so I could see her breasts again. Her nipples were erect and I ached to lick them so I dipped my head down and took one between my lips and drew it into my mouth.
'ahhhhhh' Bella moaned which just spurred me on more. I rolled the other nipple between my fingers some more and I could hear her panting pick up a notch.
I was hard as a rock myself, I think I had had a semi all night just from seeing her in her panties and tube top earlier and I had a sudden urge to see her panties again.
I moved off her to try to see all of her in, in my bold perusal of her. While I was getting my fill of visual delights, Bella sat up and took my shirt off. She was now sitting on my bed in only a black lacy thong.
I moaned at the sight as she reached out for me and pulled me back down onto the bed to lie on my back.
Bella straddled my hips and I knew she could feel my hard length beneath her hot centre. I mean, how could she not? It was standing out like a ten foot pole!
She looked so beautiful sitting on top of me like that, her eyes all glazed with passion and her hair falling down around her like Aphrodite. I would definitely remember this moment for a long time, because I had never seen anything so glorious.
She bent down and kissed me on the lips again, and I reached for her breasts again, caressing them both and loving them with my hands.
'Unmph' I moaned between kisses as I felt her move herself over my hard cock that was still in my pants but begging to be let out. God that felt good...so good.
Bella must have enjoyed it too because she tried it again, moaning herself this time. She began grinding herself on me and panting between kisses. I kept touching her breasts; they were so nice, so soft and I couldn't wait to bury my face in them...but maybe not...tonight...
I could feel the tension building within me and I knew I wouldn't last long with Bella looking like that and making those sounds.
She broke the kiss to sit up a little and grind into me harder. I made little circular motions on her nipples with my thumbs and I could see her close her eyes and let out a little moan.
Shit, I'm going to come.
I grabbed her hips and ground her a little harder onto me. I could see Bella moan and bring her own hands up to rub her breasts and this was almost my undoing.
'Uh, Edward..I'm...uuuhhhhhh...' And she began to tremble. Now...this was my undoing. I couldn't hold it any longer, because watching my beautiful lady come on top of me was the most awesome thing I had ever seen and I blew my load hard into my underwear. Bella collapsed on top of me, breathing hard and our naked body's pressed together felt so right.
I was floating back down to earth as I realised that I could feel our hot wetness soaking the material between us as I held Bella in my arms. We hadn't moved for the past five minutes and Bella was still straddling me. I didn't mind and I could stay like this forever, but I did know we needed to get some sleep.
'Baby?...Baby?' I called to her softly rubbing her arm to get her attention.
'mmm?' Bella replied dreamily.
'Um, we should probably get changed and get some rest. We have to get up in like...six hours, maybe less.'
'Oh, ok...sure...' She moved slowly, feeling around for the shirt and once again covered her beautiful breasts with my grey shirt. I was sad to see them out of sight but I guess we did need to sleep. I would probably play with them all night if I could see them.
I got up to change my pants and Bella stripped off her panties and dropped them in my hamper. 'I hope that's ok if I put these in here...I've just done all my washing...'
'Its fine baby. Chuck them in.' I threw my pants in on top after putting on a fresh pair and Bella got into a new pair of panties and we jumped into the bed.
We moved together like magnets, wanting and needing the most contact with each other because it was going to have to last for two whole days...
'Goodnight baby.' I murmured into her ear.
'Goodnight exclusive.' Bella murmured back with a smile on her lips.
She soon fell asleep in my arms, exhausted by the long day and I lay there and watched her breath coming in and going out as I held her, kissing her hair, holding her close and breathing her in. I could never get tired of this. Never.
I must have drifted off too because the next thing I knew, my heart was sinking...it was morning...and the day that Bella would be going away...
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Thanks for hanging in there with me. Life has been...um...packed full of shit and more.
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