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EPOV

The next few weeks pass in a flurry of activity. Initially, we were concerned the club's popularity was due to it being the "latest thing." As it turns out, we now have our own set of "regulars" and our worries were for nothing.

After some discussion, Emmett and I have made the decision to hire a manager to help with the workload. Next Wednesday will be our first mid-week opening, a theme night, and if it's successful we'll need the extra help if we ever want any time off.

After a few interviews, we hire Riley Bires, who has experience in both bars and clubs. He worked his way up to a supervisory role at his last job, and although he'd been eager to move into management, his employer didn't have an available position. He started with us earlier this week, so Emmett and I haven't reaped the benefits of time off yet.

Of course with my nocturnal work hours and Bella's new job, our time together is limited. On most nights, we're both too sleepy and just end up falling asleep together. Sometimes Bella brings lunch to the club and we steal an hour or so together before she has to run back to the office. I'm not complaining, but I need to find a way for us to spend more quality time together.

The more I see Bella, the more enthralled with her I become. Her beauty still captures my attention, but with each day I discover new qualities that blow me away. Most girls I know try too hard—they pretend to have the same interests, or taste in music, or even support the same sports teams as me. But not Bella—she ridicules my taste in music, claiming I was clearly born in the wrong decade, she falls asleep whenever I turn on any form of sports, and she laughs at me when I struggle to cook a meal without burning it! Plus, she loves to spend her spare time cuddled up with a book whereas I'd rather be out doing anything but that. In fact, we seem to be polar opposites. But she's always herself with me, never putting on an act, and that's my favourite thing about her. Each time we're together, I find myself falling for her a little more and I hope she feels the same way.

After my failed relationship with Lauren, a girl wanting to see me, stay with me, and surprise me at work, should scare me. But with Bella, I love it. I like that she wants to spend her spare time with me—instead of running from her, I find myself putting in the extra effort just so I can see her.

Of course, Lauren may still be an issue. Thankfully after the fiasco at the club that night, she hasn't tried to show her face again. But she has been a nuisance—the constant texts and phone calls have forced me to put my phone on silent. However, the messages stopped a few days ago, so hopefully that means she's finally taken the hint.

BPOV

I glance at the clock on the computer screen. If I manage to finish this story in the next fifteen minutes, I can miss traffic and sneak in some Edward time before he starts his shift at the club. My heart beats faster at the thought—it's been far too long since we've had time together, alone. I'm still trying to get used to our different work schedules, it's not how I imagined the start to our relationship but I'm taking everything I can get.

Over the last few weeks I've found myself developing deep feelings for Edward. I know we said we would take things slow, but I'm falling for him and it scares the shit out of me. I feel the need to protect myself and make sure he won't hurt me. For now though, I'm happy to take it slow and bask in the feelings. I get butterflies when I think about him—I can't even remember the last time I got butterflies! Edward treats me like a lady, and although it takes some getting used to, it I love it! He pays for our dates, not because he wants to show off, but because he thinks it's the proper thing to do. He sends me flowers, chocolates and other little thoughtful gifts, just because he wants to. And every time he calls me beautiful, I get all giddy, like a schoolgirl with her first crush!

Although I do have moments when I get a nagging feeling—a voice in my head warning me to take it slow, to be careful, to protect my heart. But my heart is slowly over powering the nagging voice and it's started to fade away. And of course it helps that the guy is sex on legs, and I'm finding it extremely difficult to go slow. Gah! Just thinking about the things that man does to me has me shivering in anticipation.

Excited for the night ahead, I wrap up my story, hit print and shut down my computer. As it's printing I pack up my bag, eager for a quick exit. I say goodnight to James and Ben, my new friends from the sports section, who I've been working with this week. Dropping my story on my boss's desk, I head out the door. I have the usual Friday feeling and I'm happy to be heading home. Tonight is the end of my work week, but the beginning of Edward's. And even though I won't be spending time with him at the club, I'm looking forward to relaxing and him slipping into bed with me at the end of the night.

Tonight is movie night with my two favourite girls. It's been ages since we've spent time together and we all just need to catch up and chill. We have a typical girlie night planned—complete with pyjamas, movies, popcorn and of course our trusty tequila. Emmett and Edward offered their apartment to us—apparently coming home to boozy girls is too good an opportunity to pass up.

I have a couple of hours before Rose and Alice are due at the apartment. I grin at the thought of a few private hours with Edward. The trusty butterflies are back—my body automatically knows it will soon be in Edward's capable hands. As I jump in my truck, my phone rings. Assuming its Edward, I answer without looking at the screen.

"Hey Baby."

Silence

"I've just finished and I'm heading home to collect my stuff, pick up Jake, and then I'll be straight over, okay?"

Silence

"Babe?"

Silence

The light fades from the screen, signalling the end of the call. Huh, that's weird. That's the second time today I've received a call from a withheld number who hung up on me.

Before I can think about it any further, my phone rings again. This time I check the screen and a huge smile covers my face.

"Hello?"

"Hey, beautiful, you finished yet?" Edward purrs into the phone and I start to tremble already. I know he's looking forward to our time alone as well.

"Yeah, just finished, babe. I need to get my stuff, and Jake, and then I'll be over. Hey, uh, did you just call me? Like a few minutes ago?"

"No…why? Should I have?"

"No, no it's okay, just a withheld number. Okay, I'm just leaving now, see you soon?"

I can hear the smile in his voice. "Of course, I've missed you by the way."

"Me too, babe, bye." I hang up as I pull out of the parking lot, and head toward my apartment.

Traffic is bad. It's a Friday so rush hour is earlier than normal, but I still manage to make it to my apartment in good time. Jake's waiting by the door, tail wagging, like he already knows we're leaving. I push past him, heading toward my bedroom. Rushing around my room, I collect my stuff and throw it in a bag. I already have a few things at Edward's, toothbrush and shampoo, so I just grab my clothes and make up.

I pause when I get to my underwear drawer—normally I'd just choose the first set that I pick up. But tonight I'm out to impress. Reaching to the back of the drawer, I pick out the only sexy set I have. My feelings about lingerie have significantly changed since meeting Edward. I've never been one who tries to impress, and with Mike he seemed indifferent about it. I just felt that at the end of the day, it comes off anyway so why make the effort? But now I'm different, tonight is different. I want to impress Edward—I want him to find me sexy. I want him hard and begging, and I want him to make me cum so hard I'm seeing stars! Okay, I need to focus. I grab the set, a blood red bra that plunges in the front, enhancing my tits, and the matching thong. I'm going to be wearing my pyjamas with the girls, but I want Edward to see what's under them before he leaves, so he's thinking of me while he's gone.

I quickly change into the new lingerie. Before I put on my clothes, I sneak a quick peek in the mirror—while I'm no super model I do look pretty good. My tits are a decent size and recently they've not received any complaints. This thong really makes my ass look good! Alice always says that sexy underwear is like power panties. And tonight I feel powerful—powerful enough to bring Edward to his knees! Happy with what I see, I pull on my favourite pair of jeans and a top. I collect my bag, put a leash on Jake, and run to my truck. Driving towards Edward's apartment, my heart hammers in my chest as I think about the night ahead.

EPOV

I spent most of today cleaning the apartment, sad but true. Until about an hour ago it looked like a serious bachelor pad. I don't need Bella to see that side of me…yet. The last few times I've seen Bella was at her apartment, and with good reason. My new crazy work schedule has meant that cleaning isn't a priority right now and I'd be mortified if she witnessed it in its earlier state! But now I'm just waiting for her to arrive. It's only been twenty minutes since I got off the phone with her and I'm already pacing.

After what feels like forever, I hear the unmistakeable rumble of Bella's truck pulling up outside. Like the pussy I am, I run to the front door, desperate to see my girl.

Thank Fuck Emmett's not here to see this!

Luckily Bella seems to feel the same way—her truck barely coming to a stop before she jumps out, running towards me with Jake close on her heels. She stops just in front of me, her eyes roaming over me. The heat in her gaze causes goose bumps to break out all over my body, and she earns a twitch from little Eddie when our eyes lock.

I take her hand, pulling her to me, crushing my lips to hers. Bella whimpers as our mouths open and our tongues meet. My hands find their place on her hips, bringing her closer still. Her bag drops to the floor as her hands find refuge in my hair—I can't help the moan that escapes as her fingers twist and pull. She smiles against my lips, satisfied with my reaction.

"I missed you." I murmur against her lips.

"Mhmmm…"

"Mhmmm? Is that girl talk for 'Edward, I missed you too'?"

She nods, bringing her lips to mine again.

We continue kissing for a few minutes before Jake's whining causes us to break apart. Now that he has our attention, his tail wags happily.

"Aww…someone's feeling left out." Bella pulls away from me to pat Jake's head, earning her a few barks.

Stupid cock blocking mutt!

I pick up Bella's bag. "C'mon beautiful, let's head inside."

BPOV

Beautiful.

I still can't get used to that—he calls me beautiful all the time and it always makes my heart flutter.

Once inside the apartment, I head towards the kitchen while Edward takes my bag to his room. A quick glance at my watch tells me we only have an hour or so before the girls descend on us—maybe more if we're lucky and they get stuck in traffic.

As I pull two sodas from the fridge, I feel arms wrap around my waist.

"Mmmm, Emmett…" I giggle.

"Try again." Edward growls in my ear, tightening his arms, and pulling me back against him.

I laugh and turn in his arms, wrapping my own around his neck, pulling his face down to my level.

"Don't… kiss…be…kiss…so…kiss…silly...kiss." He tries to resist me, but on the last kiss his resolve weakens. With a moan, he willingly meets my tongue, slowly caressing it with his own.

Reaching around me, he closes the fridge door and moves us to the right, effectively trapping me between his arms and the kitchen counter.

We continue kissing which quickly escalates to groping and dry humping. Our kisses become more insistent, driven by need. Edward's hands wander from my hips, twisting in my hair. He slowly pulls my head back exposing my neck. I can't help but whimper and plead as he places small kisses on my neck, eventually reaching my collar-bone. When he reaches the strap of my top, he slides it slightly off my shoulder in an attempt to gain better access. I smirk to myself, knowing the exact moment Edward catches his first glimpse of my red bra.

"Are you trying to impress anyone in particular beautiful?" he purrs, his lips only inches from my neck.

"Mmhmm…" He nibbles his way back to my collar bone, rendering me speechless.

"Mhmm yes or mhmm no?" His hands leave my hair, moving down my body, but I keep my head tilted back, enjoying his assault on my neck.

"Y—yes…you." At least I'm managing words now, even if they're small ones!

"Well, so far so good." Kiss "Do your panties match?" I hiss as he palms my pussy, the seam of my jeans rubbing against me in just the right place.

Hang on… I'm supposed to be seducing him!

I shake my head, getting myself back in the game. Using what I hope is a seductive tone, I look him in the eye, grab his hand and place it on the zipper of my jeans. "Why don't you find out?"

Edward's eyes widen, becoming a shade darker as he understands my meaning. Slowly, he pulls the zipper, smirking as my red thong comes into view. Before he has a chance to pull my jeans down, I take his hands in mine, placing them on the hem of my top.

Standing on my tip toes, I whisper in his ear, "Take it off." Within seconds, my top is on the floor.

I feel beautiful as his eyes roam over my body. Feeling as if we're moving in slow motion, I watch as Edward places his hands on my lace covered tits. As he pulls the cups down, my tits spill out over the top, eliciting a growl from him. His eyes focus on my nipples, now hard as they pebble at the cold air and excitement.

Arching my back in anticipation, he leans to replace his hands with his mouth. I close my eyes, savouring the feeling. He pulls, sucks, nips, and licks me into a frenzy and I feel the wetness in my panties. Rubbing my legs together, I attempt to create friction, and Edward suddenly stops.

I look up at him confused, and I just want to smack his arrogant face as he grins down at me.

What's he stopping for?

He adjusts my bra, tucking me back into the cups. Still smirking, he pulls the zipper on my jeans again, this time taking them all the way off. I lean into him for balance as he pulls them down my legs, and kick them off when they reach my feet.

Once I'm free of my clothes, standing only in my underwear, he takes a few steps back. He moves his gaze up and down body for a moment and they are the longest minutes of my life! The tension between us is so thick. I'm seconds away from jumping him, when he gestures for me to turn around. Turning slowly, I give him the full view.

As I turn back to face him, I gasp as I realize he's moved closer. He pushes me against the cabinets, lifting me, so I'm sitting on the countertop. Opening my legs, he steps between them, pulling me forward so I'm right on the edge of the counter. Not wanting him to move again, I wrap my legs around his back, trapping him between my legs.

My night started with a plan to leave him begging and horny. So far, he has me so worked up I'm seconds away from begging for my own release. Screw my plan! There's no point in denying it…this man owns me.

EPOV

Ugh, this girl is killing me! And I have to go to work in 25 minutes!

Tonight is the first time Bella's dressed to impress—or rather, undressed to impress—and I'm hoping it's not the last! Before, my favourite colour on her was blue—I love the way it looks against her skin. But right now, blue is forgotten and red is my new favourite colour. Bella looks amazing! I've seen plenty of lingerie—crotch-less sets, see-thru sets, hell, Lauren had even had a thing for leather. But Bella in a plain red matching bra and panty set is hands down the sexiest thing I've ever seen!

Mental note: Take a trip to Victoria's Secret and buy every set of red panties and beg Bella to model them for me!

All thoughts are interrupted as Bella's legs tighten round me, pulling me closer. Her warm center is now grinding against my throbbing erection.

Screw going slow!

Screw even making it to the bedroom!

Placing my hands on her thighs, I move them slowly up her legs. Just as I reach the warmth of her wet pussy, Bella pulls away, unwrapping her legs from around me and pushes me back.

What. The. Fuck.

"We should stop."

Ugh, not again!

"We should?"

Why? Really? Really, why should we stop? It was getting so good!

"You have to go to work and the girls will be here soon." She looks down at herself and then back at me. "And as close as we are, they really don't need to see me like this."

I look at the clock on the kitchen wall. "Babe, we have plenty of time…c'mon?" I lean forward, planning to kiss her senseless, but her hands stop me.

"You're serious?"

She giggles and nods her head. "I am."

I gesture to my cock. "What am I gonna do about this? I can't go to work with a boner like this!" That came out harsher than I intended but fuck!

Bella runs her hands down my chest, her eyes following, stopping just at the top of my pants. "I want you horny and needy when you finish your shift." She gestures to herself. "I wanted you to see this, so you'd be thinking of me all night, knowing I'm wearing it, and waiting in your bed."

"Wait, you planned this?"

"Would you be mad if I said yeah?" She looks back down at her hands and bites her bottom lip. "It's just…you occupy all my thoughts, and I wanted to occupy yours."

"And you thought you needed to wear this for that to happen?" I try to move down to her level so she'll look at me, but she moves away. Placing a finger under her chin, I gently lift her face so she has to look at me. "Bella, I think of you constantly. I've practically been a walking hard on since we met! I don't need the matching underwear for that. Although, I can't say I'm complaining. You look fucking beautiful."

She laughs and I know we're okay.

Stepping away from her, I help her off the counter. I gather our clothes from the floor, bringing them back to her. Bella's still standing at the counter with her arms wrapped around herself. I pass her the clothes and she gets dressed quickly, all the confidence from a moment ago is gone. As she pulls up her zipper, the doorbell rings.

"Did I mention my girls are extremely punctual?" she says wryly, rolling her eyes whilst heading towards the door.

BPOV

Alice and Rosalie arrive together, having decided to take one car. Opening the door, I find Rose holding a bottle of tequila and Alice with a bunch of DVD's. I can't help but grin. It's been so long since we've had a night without interruptions, without men, and without drama. I'm really looking forward to this.

The girls come in and make themselves at home in the living room. I head into the kitchen to grab glasses for the drinks, while Edward excuses himself to get ready for work. By the time I get back, a bottle of wine and tequila has appeared on the coffee table and both Alice and Rose are in their pyjamas.

"Bella, you're over-dressed. Go get changed, we'll make the drinks while you're gone." Taking the glasses from me, Rose proceeds to pour us each a glass of wine and a shot of tequila.

Oh, it's gonna be one of those kind of nights...

I change in Edward's room, avoiding his heated stare. I join the girls and take a seat on the couch, ready for a night of giggles and gossip.

We've been sitting on the couch for a few minutes when Edward comes through to say his goodbyes. His eyes lock with mine as he comes over for a goodbye kiss. I shiver involuntarily at his look, it's full of heat and lust and most of all, promises. A promise of what's to come upon his return. I'm rewarded with a chaste kiss and a cheeky wink as he leaves, my eyes following his every move. When he's out of sight and I hear the door close, I return my attention to the girls who are both staring at me with identical smirks.

"So…this looks serious?" Rose states, raising an eyebrow.

And that's how our night of movies, gossip and booze gets started.

LPOV

I can't believe I'm here, skulking behind the bushes like some loser! But he's not answering any of my calls or texts and I've been barred from his club—so what am I supposed to do? I came here to see him—to convince him we belong together. He's supposed to be alone, she isn't meant to be here! He needs to know that she isn't good enough for him, like I am.

Mike was a mistake, just a bit of fun. I just got caught and didn't know what to do. It took me so long to catch Edward's eye and then to keep him interested. But then he proposed and I was set for life. Or so I thought! Why he decided to dishonour his family, his role as a Cullen, by starting his own business I'll never know! I needed a backup plan—Mike. He told me he was in law school—he was going to be the next big shot lawyer in his family's firm. My security was guaranteed! But he was just looking for a quick fuck, bored with his whiny girl who stopped putting out. And now just look at her!

She's got her claws in so tight, he can't see what she really is—a nobody. How can she be the girlfriend of a Cullen when she's not even from money? It's absurd! And he's smitten—it's disgusting.

She's supposed to be gone by now. He should be bored with her, but instead, she's in his apartment with her friends while he's out working.

She has to go…

Sorry for the cliffy, it was just too tempting! I hope you're not all too mad at me for it!

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