Phase Two – Pep Talk
She had planned to stay the night with him, but the prospect didn't lose any of its anticipation. She carried an over night bag under her arm after he'd invited her to come to his place after dinner. She didn't want to assume, but when she'd relayed his invitation to Alice, her friend went on a whirlwind.
Nightgowns and scant pieces of fabric petitioned as undergarments littered a pink shopping bag Alice had thrust at her friend approximately two hours after Bella's announcement.
Yes, anticipation was thick and heady, and Bella felt like her heart would leap from her chest.
Part of her tried to reach for the sexual goddess she'd tried to be for Mike on several occasions. That persona had been alluring and willing to perform any kind of deed just to satisfy her man. It was the same part of her that dressed in leather and shaved her kitty bare just to please him.
The difference was, she didn't have to try and win over Edward's attentions. He seemed to be enthralled with her, giving her his every moment. Stolen glances and small smiles of secret innuendos lit her every time he'd given them, and she felt herself being slowly pursued by him over the last several weeks.
It was new to her – a definitely needed change in her life.
"We're here, love," his rich, velvet voice caressed her senses, and a timid smile crossed her lips.
She was ready for whatever her Italian lover would dish out.
The door to the elevator dinged, and her motioned with her to exit with a warm hand on her back.
Time to see what you're made of, Swan ...