The next afternoon Alice and Rose both locked me in my room and tortured me with makeup and hair products until Edward began banging on the door screaming we were going to be late. He refused to tell me any of the details of where we were going he just told me we were staying within the city and that we would have a good time. It was such a secret that he had Grace and Alice go out and buy my dress and I couldn't see it until I put it on, not that is gave anything away.
The dress was royal blue sleeveless with wide straps that crisscross in the back with a sweetheart neckline and an empire waistline with a pleated bust that hit just above the knee. She paired it with a pair of black Louboutin peep toed heels which would probably be the death of me.
I blushed I as I walked down the stairs and Emmett whistled at me. "Thanks Emmett." I gnawed on my bottom lip as I looked around the downstairs for Edward. "He isn't down here." Fear started to settle in that maybe he changed his mind when Emmett grabbed my arm and linked it with his own. "He asked me to escort you out to the garage. He's getting the car ready."
I took a deep breath and tried to calm my nerves as we walked out to the huge garage. When we got there Edward was using a white cloth to wipe down some fancy car I had never seen before but I did notice that Alice had made sure that not only did Edward and I match but we matched the car as well. Edward was wearing a black suit with a white dress shirt and a blue tie that matched my dress.
"He must be trying to impress you."
I was drawn out of me ogling Edward when Emmett chuckled at what appeared to be my clueless ness. "That my darling Bella is the Bugatti Veyron 16.4. A non-custom one cost 17 hundred thousands dollars and we all know that Edward has to have everything his way so his is costume made." I rolled my eyes at how men are about their cars. I could care less if we walked but that wouldn't go over so well in these heels. "Hey Eddie, I brought you your date.
He immediately perked up and ran over to use. "Thanks Emmett, and don't call me Eddie." He took my arm from Emmett's and kissed the back of my hand causing me to blush yet again. We all stood there in an awkward silence while Emmett kicked an imaginary rock. "You can use the Aston Martin for your date if you leave right now." He smiled and ran off to the house but we could still hear him yelling. "ROSE HE CAVED!"
Edward being the perfect gentleman that he is opened the car door for me but then he scared me as he sped off into the city. "Edward, will you please tell me where we are going?" He squeezed my hand in a comforting way but then shook his head no. I growled and threw my head back against the headrest as he laughed.
I paid close attention to everything we passed hoping to get a clue but it was pointless I knew nothing about this side of the city. When the car came to a stop Edward handed the keys over to the valet along with a very large tip before running over to open my door. I looked up and saw we were at a restaurant called Casa La Femme one that I had heard about but never dreamed of actually eating at.
When we walked in they knew exactly who he was before he told them; they led us to a secluded section which I assumed he had requested. The table was small just big enough for two and there was a white net covering it. Edward pulled my seat out for me and then took his before the waiter spoke, "Mr. Cullen we are already preparing you the White Tent Menu according to your request. Do you know which wine you would like order?" Edward kept his eyes on me as he spoke, "Yes, we would like a bottle of Perrier-Jouët Fleur, France Magnum 1.5L." The man smiled and nodded before walking away.
I chanced a look at the small list of wines that was sitting on the edge of the table and caught a glimpse of the wine he just ordered and I nearly had a heart attack, it was $1,200.00 which is beyond ridiculous for a bottle of wine.
He noticed the look of pure shock on my face and grabbed my hand before removing the list from my sight. "Quit looking at that or you will drive yourself crazy." I glared at him and he laughed, "OK, calm down. Besides that is nothing compared to how much money I actually have so please relax and enjoy the night?"
I took a deep breath and rolled my shoulders back to try and loosen up. The waiter came back with two wine glasses, the bottle of wine, and a tray full of food. Once he placed it in front of us Edward took a bite of something and I looked at him like he just sprouted a second head. "Sorry let me explain, we are eating from the White Tent Menu which is a four course meal. This is the mazza course, which is Egyptian appetizers." He pointed at each as he told me what it was. "Hummus, Babagonoush, and Fuul Medames." When he saw the fear on my face he laughed, "Just try a little of each one and if you don't like them we can order something else."
I nodded and tried each dish and was surprised that they didn't disgust me. Actually everything was really good and I was even happier when then next course was served. "This is more appetizers. These are Peasant Salata, Salata Gargeer, Salata Tamatem, Warak Enab, Goulash Bil Gibnah, Crabmeat Kofta, and Felfel Mahschi." We slowly ate what was in front of us sneaking glances at each other but we always caught the other.
"Edward?" He looked up at me from his plate. "They don't normally serve all of this to their customers do they?" He groaned, "No, normally you choose one thing for each course but I thought you would enjoy trying everything and since you will never let me splurge on you like this again I took advantage. Please forgive me?"
I smiled and reached over to grab his hand. "I forgive, but just this once because this food is delicious and the company isn't so bad either." He lifted our joined hands and kissed mine. "Good because you are very special to me." We went back to eating our food and the conversation just flowed, and I learned so much about him.
I learned that he went to Brown even though his dad wanted him to go to Yale and his mom wanted him to go to Columbia. He talked about his favorite movies and music which led to how he started playing the piano and he kept mentioning a girl named Nicole but would always quickly change the topic. I decided I would let it go for now but I would find out about Nicole and soon.
At the end of the night he paid for our meal and we went back to the house. Emmett and Rose were not back from their date yet but the house was still quiet, but I guess that isn't hard to believe considering how big the house is.
"Bella what do you to do now?"
We were sitting on the couch watching the flames in the fireplace not really doing anything. I was tucked into Edward's side and was playing with the fingers of the arm that was draped over my shoulder. "This." I leaned in a kissed his lips. What was meant to be a chaste kiss quickly evolved into something more. My heart was beating so fast I was glad that no one else could hear it and my body felt like I had been lying out in the sun all day and the heat was radiating off of me.
Edward's hands moved to my hips pulling me so I was now straddling him as my hands locked themselves in his hair. When we had to separate to catch our breaths his lips attacked my neck and the front of my chest. When his lips came across the chain of my locket he ran his hand down and grabbed the locket. It was like someone reached out and smacked him. "Bella we should stop before this goes any further. I may have self control but even I have a breaking point."
I looked over at the clock on the wall before laying my head against his shoulder. "It's late." He sighed and stoked the back of my hair. "Yeah we should go to bed. I think Alice wants your help planning the New Years Eve party tomorrow." I closed my eyes not sure how he would take what I was about to say but I knew I had to say it or I would always wonder.
"Can I stay with you tonight?"
I felt his chest stop rising from taking breaths but I could hear his heart beating rapidly since my ear was on his chest. "Edward?" His lips kissed the side my head and his arms rubbed up and down my back. "Sorry Bella I just wasn't expecting you to ask that. Of course you stay with me." I sat up and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. "I'm gonna go get changed."
Right before I was out of the room he called out to me. When I turned to look at him he was now at the fire place holding my purse out to me. As I reached out for it he pulled me back against his chest. "Bella, this doesn't have to lead to anything. I mean, just because we are sharing a bed tonight doesn't mean we have to have sex. I want you know I'm not expecting anything."
I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face. "I'll see you in few minutes." When I got to my room and I was looking at my choices of sleepwear I had a big decision to make. Do I really want to sleep with Edward tonight or not? Yes, Edward is the sexiest man I have ever seen, but that isn't really a big deal all I've ever seen are pigs. Not to mention Edward is completely different from those disgusting men. He seems to genuinely care for me but what keeps coming back to me is how often the name Nicole appeared in our conversation tonight. I really need to know about Nicole before anything happens.
I settled on wearing the lingerie Emmett got me for Christmas but I also wore my normal pajamas over it just in case. I needed to talk to Edward about Nicole even if he didn't want to. She was a big part of his life and I needed to know just how big a part she really was.
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