Disclaimer: i do not own the twilight charachters of any of well known places mentioned.
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Chapter 15
Decisions
BPOV
I had fixed everything and I was all set to go to New York to meet up with Gianna. I haven't seen her in quite some time and I was really excited to get to work with her.
Today was Wednesday and Edward had the night shift, so he would be able to take me to the airport. He arrived at my house at 1:30 p.m. to pick me up since my flight was at three and the airport was not too far. I checked all of my things, making sure that I didn't forget anything, and at exactly 1:30 there was a knock on my door.
I opened it to see Edward standing with a box of Godiva Chocolates in hand. "Hi, love, here these are for you," he said as he handed the box over and gave me a chaste kiss on the lips. "Thank you, you didn't have to bring me anything," I said.
"Well, I wanted to give you something to bring with you so you won't forget me," he smirked.
"Why would I forget you?" I asked as he walked over to gather my bags.
"Well, I'm sure a lot of guys will be hovering around you, I just wanted to make sure," he answered as we walked to the elevator.
"You have to get your eyes checked you know," I laughed.
"I just did. I have 20/20 vision!" he stated then looked over to me and smiled. The elevator doors opened and we made our way to his car. We made it to the airport in ten minutes thanks to Edward's crazy driving. He parked his car in the short term parking, then he gathered my bags and we made our way to the terminal.
I checked in and Edward stayed with me until I had to board the plane. We sat at a Starbucks and I told him my itinerary for the trip. I also gave him my contact numbers and the hotel address. At about 2:30 my flight was being called "Delta airlines flight 186 to JFK is now boarding," a female voice sounded over the PA system.
I stood up and gathered my things, "Well, that's me," I said then reached up to give Edward a good-bye kiss. He apparently had other plans and we ended up making out for about five minutes. "Call me when you get there," he said to me. "Of course I will," I said then kissed him on the cheek. "Bye, I'll see you Saturday" I waved. "I'll be here waiting," he said with a smile and I made my way to board the plane.
The flight was just over an hour and I was in JFK at about 5:00. "BELLA!" I heard someone scream. I craned my neck to look around and found Gianna waving frantically. I waved back and walked a bit quicker to her. "Hey, Gianna. How've you been?" I asked pulling her towards the carousel to get my bags. "It's all good. Thank you so much for doing this. I hope your company didn't give you a hard time," she stated as I gathered my bags and we made our way to her car.
"Oh, don't worry, they just asked for a small amount of what I would make. It was a reasonable request. I guess it helps that the owners have known me since I was in diapers," I said and then both of us fell into fits of laughter.
Gianna's phone rang about ten minutes into our drive so I took the liberty to call Edward. I took out my phone and pressed five then pressed send. He was number five on my speed dial since my dad was one, my mom was two, Alice was three and Rose was number four. He picked up after three rings, "Hey sweetie, I assume you got there safely?"
"Yes I did. We're actually already in the car making our way to the Hamptons. How's you shift going so far?" I asked.
"I'm just about to start so I'll have to get back to you on that." He laughed.
"Oh, ok, I'll let you get to work then. I'll call you or send you a message when we get to the hotel," I said.
"Ok, love, bye, be safe," he said then hung up the phone.
"So, new beau?" Gianna asked with a cocked eyebrow.
"Yeah, sort off. I'm just not one hundred percent sure what we are exactly right now." I looked out the window.
"Oh, please do tell, we have time," Gianna said with wide eyes.
I started with the seminar in Seattle, then the project for the foundation that Edward chose our firm to construct the building, then the dates, the gifts, then finally our Hanover trip. When I was done I turned to her to see her grining as big as a Cheshire cat. "What?" I asked.
"My dear friend, I do believe you are in love. Not just falling or fallen. You're completely head over heels, girl." she said as she took a quick glance at me then turned back to look at the road. So if she could conclude that from my story and expressions then I guess I am in love with him. But the question remains, does he feel the same way already?
"You think so? I mean I can feel I am falling for him, hard and fast. And I do think I love him, hell I've let it slip that I think I love him. But I'm not completely sure." I told her then started fidgeting with my hands.
"Ok, I have a few questions then we'll figure this out. First, do you look forward to his company? Second, does your stomach fill with butterflies when you're near him? Third, do you have dreams about him? And last, do you think you can live without him?" she threw at me.
I had to analyze each question, and she waited patiently for my answers. "I believe the answer is yes to all except the last one. I mean I don't want to be dependent on him but I also don't want to be without him." I explained.
"Well, then there's your answer," She simply said. Then it hit me. I did love him. I was not just falling, but I have completely fallen, and hard. She was right, I am totally head over heels. I was in love with Edward Cullen. With this I decided to change the topic.
"Ok, enough about me, how about you?" I asked. She told me that she and her husband, Felix, were trying for a baby and her work was going fine and she just got a promotion. She then explained to me the story behind asking me to help. Apparently the site was moved from Southampton to Westhampton beach. The clients seemed to prefer the atmosphere better.
These three couples couldn't get along with the previous architect since they would always say that one material was better than what they want or it was not appropriate with the design, or that this can't be a room since the space was not enough for the certain purpose. They finally gave up after a month of trying and they saw my article in the magazine and wanted to see if I could make their plans into reality.
We got to the hotel a little passed s7:00. We checked in and I opted for room service. I was a bit tired so I took a shower and told Gianna I would turn in for the night. She said she would do the same and would take a shower after me.
I snuggled up in the bed then grabbed my phone and dialled Edward. He picked up after about five rings, "Sweetie, I'm a bit busy, some mass accident on the freeway," he said in a rush.
"I just wanted to say I'm at the hotel and I'm about to turn in. I'll let you go save lives now. Bye," I said.
"That's good to hear, sweet dreams, love," he said then hung up the phone. As I lay in bed I had another realization. He had been calling me 'love' quite often recently; I wonder what that's about. Oh well, I decided to push that aside for the moment and went to sleep and dreamt of Edward.
EPOV
After I took Bella to the airport I decided to go for a run before my shift. I made my way to Boston Common and ran for about an hour and a half. I was still early for my shift so I lingered in the park a while before heading to the hospital.
I got to the hospital at about 5:30 so I went to the lounge, took a shower then threw on my scrubs. I made my way to the nurses' station to be met by Jessica. "Hi, Dr Cullen! How are you tonight?" she greeted, with just a tad too much enthusiasm.
"I'm good Jessica," I said as I picked up a chart off the counter. I went over to the patient who had tripped and fallen and had a laceration on the dorsum of her foot. I had an x-ray done to make sure there was no fracture before I closed the wound. I sent the patient on her way and went to the station to finish her paperwork.
"Dr. Cullen," Jessica said. I just glanced up at her then went back to my papers. She continued, "Would you want to go out sometime?" she asked. Clearly she can't take a hint.
"Thank you for the invitation but I'm involved with someone already and I'm very content with our relationship," I said. She was about to say something else when the EMT called over the radio, "Bus one to Base."
"Base copy, go ahead," Mark the head nurse responded.
"We have a mass accident on the Fitzgerald expressway, a five car collision with at least six victims. We're sending some your way, others to Mass Gen, over," the male voice said.
"Copy that," Mark responded. He informed the staff over the ER's PA system. After about five minutes there was another call, "Bus one to Base."
"Base copy, go ahead," Mark said again.
"Two busses coming your way, ETA three minutes, over," the male voice informed Mark. "Base copy, over" he responded. Garrett was on shift with me tonight. We both suited up in a gown and gloves and made our way out to the emergency entrance. We waited and after a few moments we heard the sirens getting louder as the ambulances approached. "I got the first one," Garrett called out to me and approached the first ambulance and I went over to the other.
His ambulance was unloaded first and they made their way inside, the paramedic filling him in on what they did in the field. The second ambulance was unloaded and the EMT started to fill me in, "Joan Carter, 23, found in the second car, she was pinned at the legs possible dashboard injury. Patient never lost consciousness in the field or while in transit."
"Joan, I'm Dr. Cullen you're at Boston University Medical, we'll take care of you" I informed her as we made our way inside. I did my initial survey and she seemed to be stable at the moment. Her legs looked crushed so I had x-rays done for those, listened to her lungs, and heart. I did notice that there was a gash on her torso so I added a chest and chest for ribs x-ray to look for fractures. She was taken to x-ray and I was filling in the papers when my phone rang. Bella.
"Sweetie, I'm a bit busy, some mass accident on the freeway," I said in a rush.
"I just wanted to say I'm at the hotel and I'm about to turn in. I'll let you go save lives now. Bye," she said. Then I heard over the radio that there were two more victims coming in. "That's good to hear, sweet dreams love," I responded then hung up the phone.
After about twenty minutes Joan returned with her x-rays on her gurney. I took them and went over to the negatoscope. She had compound fractures on her legs, as well as her pelvis, and a dislocated hip. "Page ortho and surg now!" I yelled to the nurse closest to me. She ran to the station and picked up the phone to do the page. I looked to the entrance and saw another two ambulances pull up. I called for an intern to watch over Joan and went back outside to meet the ambulance.
"Peter Sacks, 32, found in the fourth car, looks like he flew forward from the rear seat and hit his head on the windshield. Patient stopped breathing two minutes out and was intubated. Pulse is steady but weak." The EMT informed me. "Ok, trauma four." I ordered and ran in after the stretcher. Once in the room we got him hooked up to the necessary monitors and a ventilator then I did my primary survey. I wrote my orders for x-rays and some blood work.
It was chaos in the ER until about three in the morning. When we had transferred all the patients I grabbed the charts and took them to the lounge to complete the paperwork, Garrett followed shortly after.
"What a shift man," he said as he put down his charts on the table and cracked his neck.
"I know. What did they say caused the accident?" I asked.
"I'm not sure, I didn't bother to ask," he stated then started on his charts. We were busy doing our own charts when there was a knock on the door. "Yes," Garrett called out. A head peeped in and it was Jessica with a tray of food and coffee.
"I thought you might like some nourishment after the chaos," she said to both of us, but looking at me. "Thanks, Jessica," I said coldly then got back to my paperwork. She put down the tray and said, "Well, if you need anything just let me know. And I mean anything," she said then winked at me. That gave me shivers down my spine.
"Maybe I should take her up on that offer." Garrett said while shaking his head.
"Be my guest man," I replied and laughed. 6:00 a.m. could not come fast enough. I finished the paperwork about 5:30 and I was able to do some rounds on the patients I sent up before I went home. They seemed to all be stable at the moment, which is a good thing. I headed back to the ER lounge to get my things and head home. I didn't bother to change and opted to shower at home.
I got home about 6:30 a.m. I started a bath and opened the TV to watch some CNN. Usual news, the chaos in Iran, Refugees form Myanmar, usual dirty politics, Madoff got a hundred and fifty years for his money scam, oh that's a new one. I closed the TV and put on some Debussy then hopped into the tub.
I must have dosed off cause I was awoken by my phone ringing. I picked it up and looked at the caller ID. Tanya. Why would she be calling me this early?
"Tanya" I said into the phone.
"Edward, why have you not been answering my messages? I thought I was your best friend?" she said and I could imagine her pouty face.
"I'm tired from my shift and you called me just to ask that?" I asked coldly.
"Well, if you had been in touch I would have known that," she said with a "duh" tone in her voice.
"What do you want Tanya?" I asked not wanting to beat round the bush.
"Well, I was wondering when I get to meet this girl of yours," What? Why is it important for her to meet Bella?
"Her name is Bella. And I'm not obliged to pass every girl I like by you," I retorted.
"No need to be touchy about it Ed. I just want to know what she's like, if she's anything like me, if she's good enough for you," oh, that was the last straw.
"Well, if you need to know, she is nothing like you, kind of the opposite actually. She is caring, wonderful and a very simple person. The only thing you have in common is your job, and I'm sure her stuff is better than yours." I spat back.
"No need to get defensive Ed. Well, you still have to bring her by me one day," she said.
"I'm not bringing her to meet you. I won't hassle her and drive her all the way to NYC. If you want to meet her you come to Boston," I said.
"Fine. Be that way," She said with a humph at the end.
"I'm tired Tanya. Please don't call unless you're dying and you need my medical expertise," I said then hung up the phone. She was beginning to be a real pest. My bath water was running cold so I decided to get out and go to bed.
I was asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. I got up at about 4:00 p.m. to get ready for my shift. I was going to pull a twenty hour shift, meaning I'd start at 6:00 p.m. Thursday and I'd get off 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon. I traded shifts so I'd be free to spend time with Bella this weekend.
I grabbed a snack on the way to the hospital and ate it there just before my shift started; I also decided to call Bella. So I got out my phone and dialled her number. She picked up after three rings. "Hello?" her sweet voice answered.
"Hello, sweetie. How are you doing? Are the meetings going good?" I asked.
"Hey, it good so far. They're a bit demanding but nothing I can't handle," she replied.
"That's my girl! Well, I'm about to start my shift, then I'm off tomorrow at two in the afternoon." I informed her.
It took her a while to respond, "That's twenty hours. A bit long for a shift, don't you usually do twelve hour ones?" she asked.
"Yup, I traded eight hours so I could spend the week-end with you," I explained.
"Oh, well, ok then. I hope it's a better shift then last time. I gotta go; weere heading out for an early dinner with Gianna. Bye," She told me.
"Ok, love, be safe. Bye," I hung up the phone. I put my trash in the bin then headed out to the floor.
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Thank goodness it was a light shift, no mass accidents tonight. I was out at two and caught Jasper in the parking lot about to head home as well. "Hey Bro," he called to me.
"Hey Jas, heading home?" I asked.
"Yup, oh, we're going out tonight, dinner then dancing. You up for it? I heard you just pulled twenty hours," he said.
"Yeah, I'm up for that. Just let me catch a quick nap. Where we eating?" I asked.
"It's not decided yet, but somewhere in Copley Place I think at around 7:00," he told me.
"Ok, I'll meet you there," I said then got into my car and headed home. When I got home, I made myself a sandwich and grabbed a Coke from the fridge. I took my food to the living room and watched TV while I ate. After I cleaned up, I set my alarm for six, removed my scrubs and jumped into bed in my boxers and undershirt.
I woke up to the alarm and turned around in my bed to stretch. When I was fully awake I stood up and made my way to the bathroom to take a bath. When I was done I wrapped myself in a towel then went out to my closet to pick out my clothes. I decided to keep it simple so I pulled on some stone-washed jeans and a white polo shirt. I ran my fingers through my hair, since using a brush on it was hopeless. When I was satisfied by the way I looked, I grabbed my phone, wallet and keys.
I called Jasper when I got to Copley Place to ask where we were to meet. He told me they were just finishing up in Banana Republic because Alice had to buy some things. They said we would eat in The Palm so I would just meet them there. Emmett and Rosalie were on their way as well.
I went to the restaurant and asked for a table for five. The host led me to a table in the center of the room, handed me a menu and told me my server would be over shortly. "Good evening sir, what can I get you started with?" a female voice asked and I looked up from my menu to see a red head waitress staring at me, ogling is more like it.
"I'll just wait for the rest of my party," I told her. She said 'okay' then winked at me and left. Oh, gee there's another one, I thought to myself. After about ten minutes Emmett and Rosalie arrived and Jasper and Alice arrived five minutes after them.
Our waitress came back and we placed orders for drinks. Rosalie and Alice asked for margaritas and we guys asked for scotch. When she came back with our drinks we placed our orders. We got a few appetizers to share, the ladies got seafood and we got beef.
"So, Edward," Alice started to speak, if she starts like that it was probably time for a question and answer portion. "So, Alice," I said back.
"What's up with you and Bella?" she asked.
"What do you mean 'what's up'?" I asked back.
"Oh, come on Edward, were not blind. There's something between you two. So are you together, as in like a legitimate couple?" Rose interjected, looking very eager to hear my answer.
"Uhm, we haven't really talked about that part yet. I like her a lot, that I'm sure off. If she feels the same I'm still not sure. You'll have to ask her," I explained then took a sip of my drink.
"Are you or she seeing anyone else besides each other?" Jasper inquired.
"Not that I know of," I said.
"Would you want to date someone else?" Emmett asked this time, just as our appetizers arrived.
"No, I don't want to be with anyone else," I answered. Boy, where do they get these questions? Jasper I'm sure was psychoanalyzing me.
"And when did you decide that?" Rose asked.
"When we arrived back from Hanover, that's when I was sure. We had such a great time and I feel really comfortable with her and can just be myself." I explained again.
"Do you love her?" Alice asked, starting to bounce up and down and clapping her hands. Do I love her? Hmm, that was the sixty-five million dollar question. I thought about it while stabbing a mushroom from a plate in the center of the table. I analyzed the situation, every moment we spent together, what I felt when were apart, how I loved having her in my arms, kissing her and making love to her. Then it hit me. I did. I did love her!
"So do you?" Rose asked.
"Yes, I do," I stated, then looked at the food that was placed in front of me.
"Have you told her?" Jasper asked.
"Not in those exact words. But since I have admitted it to you guys I'll tell her this weekend," I said.
"What do you have planned? I can help you?" Alice asked, bouncing again.
"I think I'll just take her to the aquarium, just a casual thing. I think she should unwind after a week of meetings," Alice calmed down but I think she was more sad than calm that she could not help me. But she nodded, to I guess she's letting this one slide.
We then went into simple conversation about the decor for the wing, which Alice dominated, and then we moved to some current issues happening in the news. We finished dinner at about 9:00 and I was beat. So I decided to forego the club and just head home so I can be rested when I got get Bella tomorrow.
I wasn't even able to call Bella when I got home since I was as sleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. I know this because I woke up the next morning, with the sun in my eyes, to find myself still in my shirt and boxers. At least I got to take off my shoes and jeans.
I looked at the clock and it read 9:00. I stayed in bed a while and thought of what to do with Bella tomorrow, and I decided I want it to be a whole day thing. I could head to the aquarium and ask if they have some special programs or something.
I got out of bed and headed for the shower. I took a hot one, letting the warm water run down my back and relax my muscles. I heard my phone ring in the room but I ignored it. After a few minutes it beeped, indicating I had received a message. I finished my shower then wrapped myself in a towel and went out to retrieve my phone. I opened the message and had a text from Bella.
E – I got to talk to Alice and she said you went to dinner with them. I assume you're still asleep since you had a long shift. Well, call me when you get up - B
I dialled her number and pressed send. She picked up the phone immediately, "Edward?"
"Hi, love, sorry, I was in the shower when you called," I explained.
"Oh, hope you had a good one," she paused and I thought, it would have been better if you were in it with me. She continued, "Anyway, I just wanted to make sure you're still ok to pick me up. If you're too tired I can ask Angela to get me."
"No I'll pick you up," I said, a bit too excited.
"Ok, then, well we're starting to head to New York. I'll have lunch with Gianna and her husband then she'll take me to the airport. My flight arrives at 3:00," she informed me.
"Ok, sweetie, I'll be there. Take care," I said.
"Bye, Edward, I'll see you later," she said then hung-up.
I made brunch from whatever I had left in my pantry. I guess I'll have to go to the grocery as well. I was able to put together a salad with some chicken strips and some bottled dressing. I decided to go to the grocery first then drop my purchases back at home before I headed to the aquarium.
My grocery shopping was uneventful, thank goodness. I was able to get good pieces of meat and produce, which is good since I planned to cook for Bella sometime this week. I also got the essentials, like milk, bread, cold cuts, condiments, and some chips and dip. I got a few canned goods just in case I got cravings.
I looked at the clock and it was almost 1:00. No wonder my stomach started to growl already. I just decided to grab a bite in Houston's near the aquarium. So first I went to the aquarium and asked if they had some special packages. The lady gave me a piece of paper and I said I'd be back with my decision. I went over to Houston's and had a late lunch while I made my decision.
So, after eating, I decided on whale watching at 2:00 in the afternoon. I'd just have Bella decide if she wanted breakfast and lunch or brunch. Either way we could spend time looking at the exhibits before whale watching. I looked at my watch and it was 2:30 so I decided to make my way to the airport and just kill time there.
I got to the airport at about 2:50. I parked my car and then walked over to the terminal. Since it was a local flight I was able to go and wait for her at the gate. The arrival of the flight was announced and after a few moments I saw the plane pulling up to the gate.
People then started filing out of the plane. I waited until I saw her beautiful brown hair. I waited for her to come to me and when she saw me she had the biggest smile on her face. I caught her eye and smiled myself, and as I looked into her eyes, again I was lost.
She dropped her bags and ran up to hug me like there's no tomorrow. "Hello, love," I whispered in her ear. She pulled away then kissed me hard on the lips. When we broke apart for air I went over to grab her work bag and slung it over my shoulder then took her hand in mine.
We went over to the baggage claim and waited for her suitcases. "How was your flight?" I asked.
"It was good. I'll send over drafts the week after next. It shouldn't be too hard; they want a lot of open space so that cuts down on lines to draw," she said just as I spotted her bags. I retrieved them then we made our way to the car.
"Would you like to do something or just go home?" I asked her once I got her into the car and I was in the driver's seat.
"Maybe we can get some take out and eat at home," she suggested.
"Ok, what would you like to have?" I asked.
"Uhm, you up for Stephanie's?" she asked with a bit of hesitation in her voice.
"Yes, that's on Newbury right?" I asked.
"Yup that's the one," she said so I made my way over to Newbury Street.
We went into the restaurant and let the host know we wanted take-out. He sat us at the bar and we looked over the menu. After some deliberation we decided on, clam chowder, mushroom pizza, lobster quesadilla, mussels, and chicken pasta. For desert we ordered cheesecake and crème brulee.
While we were waiting I opted to tell her about my plans for tomorrow. "Bella, I'd like to take you out tomorrow. Just to lunch and the aquarium. I was hoping you're up for whale watching." I finished then she looked up at me and smiled.
"I'd love that Edward. I haven't been to the aquarium for some time." I was glad she liked my idea. Then I had another, I was hoping she would be up for it.
"Uhm, Bella, would you like to spend the night at my place? At least that way you won't have to get up early," I asked hesitantly.
She thought it over for a while then responded, "I would like that. But we have to go by my place so I can pick up some stuff."
"Ok, we'll drop by would you like to eat there?" I asked.
"No, we can eat at your place," she said just as our order arrived. I gathered up the bags and we made our way out to the car. We went up to her place and as we opened the door, we could hear something thumping inside. Bella just turned to me and put a finger on her lips indicating for me to keep quiet. She took her bag then ran to her room and after about ten minutes she came out with an overnight bag. Just as we were about to leave some one screamed, "Oh, Emmett, yes, harder!" Rose.
Not wanting to hear more we closed the door and ran to the elevator. Once inside she turned to me and said, "Well, at least we know they're together." We both laughed together. We made our way to my car and then drove over to my house. I took her bags and she took the food.
When we got to my place and she brought the food up to the kitchen. She asked if she could take a shower, and I agreed. I then started to lay out the food and some plates. After twenty minutes she came out in light pink shorts and camisole set and the usual blue fluffy slippers I gave her. She's using it so much I think I should buy her a couple more pairs.
Over dinner, she shared the ideas she has for the New York houses, and told me about her friend Gianna. I told her about my shifts and decided to mentionTanya. She didn't look upset but I could feel some tension. I reached for her hand and took it in mine. "Are you alright, love?"
"Yes, just wondering why she is so adamant to meet me. I mean, what importance would that have in her life?" She said.
"I guess she's just curious. I have a theory she thinks that I would go back to her or something. She has a boyfriend but still compares him to me," I explained and she just looked at her feet. I had a feeling she thought it was possible that I would leave her. Boy was she wrong.
I stood up and went over to her. I picked her up then sat on the chair and put her in my lap. She laid her head on my shoulder and started drawing circles on my chest. I put my mouth to her ear and I said, "She has nothing on you, love. You are the one I want, and I will be here by your side as long as you will have me." She lifted her head and stared me in the eyes. I could see tears welling up in her lower lids.
I took her face in my hands and brought my lips to hers. She returned my kiss and her tongue slid across my lower lips. I granted her access and our tongues started to move in sync. She pulled back and whispered, "Make love to me Edward." She didn't have to tell me twice, I stood up and carried her over to the bedroom. We made love four times, all in different positions, and just exploring and loving each other. We were lying in bed and I noticed her breathing even out. I wrapped my arms around her and eventually fell asleep as well.
I woke up with the sun shining in my eye. I peeked up over Bella and the clock read 9:15. Well there goes breakfast; I guess we're catching brunch. I slowly let go of her and made my way to the bathroom. I started the shower to get the hot water going. When the shower was steaming, I made my way inside. I braced my hands on the wall and just let the water run down my body.
After a while I felt two arms wrap around my waist. "I was alone when I woke up," Bella murmured as she started to place open mouth kisses on my back. I rubbed her arms and turned around to face her. I took her face in my hands once again and we shared another passionate kiss. I wanted to taste her so I bent down to my knees and lifted one of her legs over my shoulder.
I then licked her warm folds and I could already taste her arousal. I started to suck and twirl my tongue around her clit and I could hear her moan once in a while. I reached up with one hand to massage her breasts while my other hand was holding on to her thigh that was over my shoulder. I darted my tongue in and out of her and she started to scream my name as I felt her clamp around my tongue.
One she had rode out her orgasm I stood up and kissed her again. "I need to feel you in me baby," she said, her voice a bit husky. She didn't have to tell me twice, I hauled her up by her ass as she wrapped her legs around my waist. I positioned myself at her entrance and slowly I pushed into her. "Bella, you're so tight and warm. I love being inside you," I whispered into her ear as I pumped in and out of her. I could feel I was nearing my climax and I could tell she was about to come again.
"Come with me, Bella." I whispered in her ear. "Edward!" she screamed and we both came together. We finished our shower then stepped out and dried ourselves and got dressed. She dressed in front of me and I saw her pull on a nude colored thong and bra, and then she slipped on a green dress with a deep V neckline. I dressed in khaki shorts and a polo shirt with loafers.
When we were dressed we made our way to lunch since it was already 11:30. We had lunch at Legal Seafoods on State Street. We feasted on shrimp cocktail, clam chowder, steamers and some surf and turf.
We were to go whale watching at 2:00 so we walked around the aquarium a bit. We looked at the sea turtles, the penguins, jelly fish, even the anaconda. Bella was particularly interested in the giant ocean tank and the gulf of Maine tank. I told her we had to go to board the boat but I promised to take her back soon.
We walked hand in hand and boarded the boat with the other passengers. She chose a spot near the railing and I stood behind her holding on to the railing as well. About fifteen minutes after we left the dock, we saw about five humpback whales in the water. A couple were releasing water through their blow holes while another one breached. Bella seemed to be amazed and I took that chance to surprise her more, at least I hope I would.
I bent down to her ear and whispered, "I Love You!" Apparently she was surprised. She turned to me, her mouth in an "O" shape and her cheeks were beet red. She was just staring at me then she threw her hands to her face. I didn't get what that meant.
I made things calm down a bit by rubbing circles on her back. I saw a pod of dolphins which I did not want her to miss, so I pried her hand from her face and took her face in my hands. "I love you," I said again then put a chaste kiss on her lips.
"Look at the dolphins love," I said and pointed to their direction. She turned her head and watched as they jumped out of the water then she turned to me again.
"Did I hear you right?" she asked me still avoiding my gaze.
"What did you hear me say Bella?" I asked.
"You said that you love me," she said after some time and just barely over a whisper.
"Then yes, Bella you heard me right," she looked up at me wide eyed. "You don't have to say anything; I just wanted you to know. I figured it out when I had dinner with the gang. Well actually they helped me figure it out." I explained.
"Edward" she said then paused, "I love you too," she continued then kissed me hard on the lips. After a while I felt tears on my face and they weren't mine. I pulled away and she had tears falling down her cheeks.
"Why are you crying love?" I asked her as I wiped the tears away with my thumbs.
"It's just so surreal. Honestly I never thought you would actually fall in love with me," she explained.
"How can I not be in love with you sweetie? You asked me to 'make love' to you and I did. Didn't you feel it then?" I asked.
"I did, but I was scared that I was just dreaming," she replied.
"I assure you Bella," I kissed her forehead, "this, us," I kissed both her cheeks, "it is real," I said then captured her mouth with mine. We were kissing when I felt a tug on my pants; I pulled away and found a boy about four years old. He was smiling at me and he was in a cast.
I let go of Bella and knelt down to meet his eye. "Yes, young sir, what may I help you with?" I asked. He handed me a pen and said, "Will you sign my cast?" I laughed as I took the pen and signed my name. "Thank you," he said then turned to Bella. "You're very pretty, will you sign my cast too?" he asked Bella, handing her the pen.
"Andrew?" a male voice shouted. "I'm here daddy," he responded just as Bella finished signing the cast. His father came up and he looked kind of familiar. "Andrew, I told you not to go far from mom and me." He scolded then looked up at me. "Oh, you're the ER doctor, right?" he asked me.
"Well, I am an ER doctor but there are a few of us." I replied.
"You put the cast on my boy about two weeks ago. He fell from the jungle gym," he explained to me. Oh, yes, I remember. "Yes, that's why he looks familiar too," I said.
"Sorry for the bother, you know how four year olds are." He laughed.
"Oh, it's no problem, he just wanted us to sign his cast," I said.
"Well we'll let you get back to your date, take care," he said then they turned to leave.
"You too, hope you heal fast Andrew. Bye," I called out after them and Andrew sent us a wave.
I turned back to Bella, "See, love, even to a four year old you're irresistible. But your mine, and I'm not willing to share." I said then kissed her chastely. "I love you."
"I love you too, and I'm not willing to share you either," she said then turned to face the water again while leaning into me. We enjoyed the afternoon and docked back at the aquarium at about 5:30 and we decided to grab dinner before heading home. I had the early shift tomorrow so we gathered her things from my place then I took her home.
When we got to her place, I put down her bags as she was attacked by Alice and Rose. When she got free, I grabbed her to kiss her good night and said I'd call tomorrow. As I closed the door I heard Alice and Rose scream at the same time, "Spill, Swan!" I just smiled and shook my head then headed home.