~17~
Another week had passed since meeting Edward on the beach.
Carlisle continued to have meetings that ran late, leaving him to drag in and head straight to the shower before climbing into bed with nothing more than a brief inquiry to my day, followed by a "that's nice, dear" as he rolled over and began snoring.
Our mornings were routine as he handed me some money and told me he'd be late, to "amuse myself".
I was only doing as he'd instructed.
My once snow white skin was already darkening slightly as I got out to the beach everyday with Leah.
Always dressed in a designer bikini.
Gifts from Carlisle...I couldn't be bothered to go shopping for a new one when I had about twenty.
Edward appreciated the way they looked on me.
At least I think he did, as he was always trying to subtly adjust himself around me.
Perhaps it was wrong to tease him.
Dangerous to let myself to be attracted to him.
But I hadn't felt desired in so long, I allowed myself to get swept up in the experience.