Thank you for everyone who gave me encouragement and respect for this story. Sometimes people are just mean. Let me put this out there, I never stole from anyone else, if I plagiarized anyone, it was Stephanie Meyers and so has everyone else who ever wrote a story regarding twilight. I'm inspired by others, but I would never take credit for their work. I do this strictly for fun, not money or anything else. I do it for you guys.. I would love to hear what you thought of the chapter, I do have a picture of the bathroom if anyone is interested, I love you all so much. Great big thanks to my Beta Audrey who helps me out with her brilliant mind!

Chapter 18

I stood frozen in place. I couldn't move. Every eye in the room was looking at us.

"Edward, their all staring." I whispered to him.

"Not that guy, nope he just looked." He snickered.

I gave him a 'be serious look' and he playfully rolled his eyes.

"Who cares what they think anyway. Half these fucking people wish they could be you." He smiled and winked taking my hand pulling me toward the lunch line.

He pushed me gently in front of him by the small of my back. He had his hands on my hips firmly holding me in place. I tried not to see the audience we had attracted, but I could see them. I stole a glance at the table with my friends. They were all watching and whispering.

I looked around for Jessica, but didn't see her.

"Are you alright?" Edward whispered from behind me.

"No," Was my gloomy response.

"I could fire them all if that would make you feel better." I could hear amusement in his tone.

"Don't be so dramatic." I elbowed him lightly in the chest.

"Ah, you wound me Ms. Swan." He joked.

I rolled my eyes at him and moved up to get my baked ziti. The woman serving the food looked at Edward and then back at me with disbelief. She gushed when Edward smiled at her and acted like I wasn't there, she winked at him. He was completely oblivious to her flirting.

I gave her a dirty look and she gave one back. Bitch! I handed Dave, the cashier my employee card, but he handed it back to me without swiping it. I looked at him puzzled not sure, why he just did that. I handed it to him again, but he refused to take it from me.

"Dave, what is your problem, take the damn card." I muttered to him.

"Not today Bella," he nodded his head indicating Edward.

I turned my head to look at Edward who was looking all over the place feigning innocence.

"Can't I even buy my own lunch?" I whined.

"Bella just be happy with it and move along. Do you want to cause a scene?" He chuckled.

"I'm kicking your ass later." I muttered walking away with my tray.

He followed behind me carrying a tray as well.

"Do you want to eat in here or go back upstairs?" He asked from beside me.

I didn't want to be a coward, so I decided that it would be best to eat in here, everyone knows about us anyway, so why try to hide it?

"Let's find a table." I said leading him to an empty one by the door.

"You don't want to sit with your friends?" Edward looked at me uncertainly.

"Their table seems to be a bit crowded." I said sarcastically as I watched them stare at us.

"Actually it looks like they have room. Don't let me disrupt your lunch time with them; I'll behave, I promise." He smirked at me.

"Fine, whatever," I walked toward my usual table.

I still felt many eyes on me as we walked over to them. Edward pulled out an empty chair for me and pushed it in once I was seated. He took the unoccupied one next to me. Bree, Kate, Leah, and Emily all adjusted their seats and looked nervous.

"Hey guys." I said as normally as I could.

"Hey Bella," they all said in unison.

I looked at them skeptically, but opened my can of soda to distract myself.

"Hey Edward," they all swooned.

I mentally rolled my eyes. Are they freaking kidding me? Then I read their eyes. There weren't being judgmental because they thought I got a job by sleeping with someone. Oh no, they were jealous because Edward noticed me out of all of them.

I scanned the lunch room and noticed the stares that were directed at me. Almost every woman in here was throwing daggers at me. Oh my, that was hot!

"Good weekend huh Bella?" Emily wiggled her eyebrows at me.

"I have no idea what you are talking about." I said while placing a forkful of food in my mouth.

"I bet you don't." She mumbled with a smile.

I just gave her a look that said cut it out, she just laughed.

"So Edward, have you ever eaten in this cafeteria, like, ever?" Emily cited at him.

My mouth hung open, completely shocked at her boldness. He looked at me with a smirk, then back at her.

"On occasion, today seemed like a perfectly good time. I hope I'm not intruding on your girl time, as I'm your boss and all". He gave her a raised eyebrow glare.

She suddenly looked uncomfortable. I assumed she realized she was crossing a line that she really should avoid.

"No its fine, it's your company, you have the right to sit where you want." She smiled shyly at him.

"Good to know." He nodded his head and took a bite of his food.

I wanted get away from the tension at the table. I felt unwanted here suddenly. I leaned over to whisper into Edward's ear. He smelled so good.

"I think we should go back upstairs and eat. I don't think we are welcome here." I tried to whisper as quietly as possible.

He leaned closer to me and I felt a chills run up my spine.

"If that's what you want, I won't force you to stay here." He looked me straight in my eyes.

Could he be any more considerate? Suddenly Emmett and Embry were standing next to my chair smiling.

"Hey little bro, I was looking everywhere for you." Emmett towered over us.

"Why didn't you call my phone?" Edward asked looking up at him.

"I texted you like four times. I got fed up and decided to come down with Embry for lunch, and here you are." He winked at me.

"Great nobody told me the circus would be at lunch today." Kate mumbled from her seat.

Edward suppressed his laughter and I looked between him and Emmett trying to understand the punch line.

"Aw, Katie it's good to see you too." Emmett flashed a dazzling smile.

"Good isn't how I would describe how I feel right now; more like nauseous." She crinkled her nose at him.

"I got some Maalox© in my desk if you want it. Might make you feel better." He nodded with a smile.

"You know what would make me feel better, you disappeared." With that remark she stood up with her tray and left the room.

"What's her problem?" Emmett looked at us like we knew the answer.

"I think it's you, but then again, I could be wrong." Edward said sarcastically.

"Whatever. Dude, why were you ignoring my texts?" Emmett complained.

"My phone never went off." Edward said patting his chest down.

He retrieved his phone out of his pocket and looked at his phone with an odd expression.

"It is turned off. I don't remember doing that." He muttered to himself.

Panic struck me then. Did I accidentally turn off his phone? I don't remember doing that.

"Bella are you okay?" Edward asked with concern.

"Why wouldn't I be?" I said a little too quickly.

"I don't know, but you look scared," a bit of playfulness in his face.

"I'm fine. I think I need to use the ladies room." I got up out of the chair and rushed to the restrooms.

Once safe inside, I walked to the sink and splashed cold water on my face. I looked at my reflection feeling foolish. I touched his phone. What happens if he finds out? I had just been collared, he promised to go easy, but was there any way he would know I deleted the text. He had no proof. As long as I didn't open my mouth, he would never know… would he?

I took a few calming breathes and walked back into the lunch room. By this time Edward was waiting for me by the door. I guess it was time to go back upstairs. I walked over to him and gave him a tight smile.

He looked at me with a puzzled expression, but didn't say a word. He escorted me to my office and kissed my cheek. Relief swept over me. I didn't see him for the rest of the day. I took that as a good sign. At least I knew he wasn't spying or at least I hope he wasn't. I finished my busy work and it was now 5:15pm.

As though he knew I'd be finished, I found him standing in the doorway with his coat on.

"Are you ready to go?" He gave a beautiful smile.

"Yes, just let me turn off my computer." I began to shut it off.

"You have a habit of turning things off don't you," a knowing edge to his voice.

I stood frozen to the spot looking directly at him. I was a the deer caught in the headlights, only I was caught in Edward's scorthing vision.

"Did you really think I wouldn't notice Bella?" His eyebrow arched.

"Notice what Edward?" I gulped, but I knew exactly to what he was referring.

"Your first day collared and you're already being disobedient. Did you really think I wouldn't notice a read text that I never opened?" He walked in shutting my office door.

I couldn't speak. It was like my vocal chords suddenly were paralyzed. I just looked at him with wide eyes. I was in deep trouble

"You do understand that I have to punish you now?" His voice was deep, almost dark.

"Right here?" I whispered in alarm.

"Not here, not now, later. I believe in letting you mull over it, so you understand the full affect of your actions. Like I promised, there are consequences if you deceived me, which you did." A smoldering expression graced his features

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..." But he put his hand up to stop me.

"I promised to try normal, but you promised to try it my way also, well now you will see firsthand what my way consists is. Now I would like to get out of here and go to dinner with our friends." He stuck a hand out for me to take.

I could see he was not happy with me. Fuck, how could I be so dumb! On my first day of all things! I sighed and we left the office. We made it to his car in silence. He held the door open and then swung it shut. He got in on the driver's side and we were off into the Seattle evening traffic.

He was driving fast as always, he didn't even looking at me. Then he began to speak... "Our whole relationship won't work if you can't trust me. I have given you no reason not to trust me Bella. I've always been honest with you." He quickly glanced at me then back at the road.

"I wasn't thinking." I pleaded softly.

"You definitely weren't. I wouldn't have been as upset if you just told me the truth instead of covering it up." He said in a stern voice.

"On a scale of 1 to 10, how pissed are you right now?" I bit my lip. He was being a little too calm for my liking right now.

"About an 11." He never took his eyes off the road.

"An 11? How can you be so calm if you are that angry!" I exclaimed.

"I have learned to control my temper." His tone clipped and menacing.

"What exactly made you delete the text?" He eyed me curiously.

"I don't know exactly. Maybe I was a little jealous." I bit down on my lip harder.

He was making me a nervous wreck. You could tell by how tightly he was gripping the steering wheel that he was really angry with me. I would definitely be paying for that later.

"Isabella, you never have to be jealous. I choose to be with only you, you need to trust me." He just about whispered.

I didn't look at him. I just stared at my lap where my hands were laying.

"Was Jake ever unfaithful to you?"

His question forced me to look at him. "Where did that come from?" I asked in surprise.

"You just seem scorned. Like you have been hurt in that way, like you'd been cheated on." He looked at me with a serious face.

"No, Jake never cheated. Jake was actually very good to me. He seemed to put his feelings above my own a lot though." I shrugged.

"That doesn't sound very good to me. I will always put your feelings above my own. I want you to be happy." He gave me a sincere look.

"So you think punishing me will make me happy?" I raised my eyes to him.

He chuckled lightly. I noticed the car had stopped. When did that happen?

"It's for your own good, you need discipline." He turned off the car and got out to open my door.

I got out and he told me he would be right there. He didn't trust the valet to touch his precious car. I had to roll my eyes. I stood out in the cold November night waiting for the man who was changing my whole life; for good or bad, I wasn't completely sure yet.

He walked up and stopped briefly to stare at me. I gave him a sweet smile and he shook his head, like he was coming out of a daze. I briefly felt confused, but quickly wiped it away. He was at my side.

"Ready?" He smiled holding out his arm.

I nodded and took his arm. We entered the restaurant. Edward handed our coats off to the hostess and I saw Alice bouncing up and down on her chair. She gracefully got up and came over to us.

"You're finally here! I've been dying to see you all day!" Alice gushed at me.

I just laughed at her and Edward gave me an amused look.

"Oh hey big bro, how are you?" Alice smiled at Edward and hugged him.

"I'm good pixie sister and you?" He joked.

She slapped him playfully and dragged us to the table. We approached the table and Edward pulled out my chair. I sat down and looked around at our friends. They all looked so happy. Emmett was leaning to whisper into Rose's ear. Her smile grew shy and her face flushed. Emmett's smile was infectious like his brothers. They were so in love.

Jasper talked softly to Alice who giggled at whatever he was saying to her. She hit him playfully and then kissed his cheek like a little teenage girl. It was precious to watch. I turned to look at Edward. His eyes were burning into me. He looked tense, unhappy. I took a deep breath and smiled at him.

He gave me a tight smile and turned his attention to his menu. I would be lying to say that it didn't hurt… a lot. He wasn't in love with me, he barely knew me. Sadness washed over me, I disappointed him, I never wanted to. I hadn't even realized my expression until Rose looked at me with torn look on her face.

"Bella, are you okay?" Her voice was full of concern.

"I'm fine." I blinked and a traitorous tear rolled down my cheek.

Edward eyed me then and I knew if I stayed there any longer, I would lose it.

"I need some air." I abruptly got up from the table and all but ran outside.

My coat was still wherever the hostess put it. I just needed the fresh air in my lungs. I stood on the curb rubbing my hands up and down my arms to keep the chill off. I heard the shuffling of stilettos behind me. The smell of vanilla hitting my senses immediately, it was Rose.

"Bella, what's a matter? What did Edward do?" She stood in front of me.

She put her hands on my shoulders to inspect my face with a worried expression.

"I just needed some air. I'll be back inside in a few minutes. Go back to Emmett." I tried to play it off like I was fine.

"I'm not going anywhere until you explain to me why you are so upset. It's so unlike you. Do I need to hurt him because I will?" She protested.

"Edward didn't do anything Rose, I just got a lot on my mind. A little bit too much love going on in there." I nodded my head toward the door "It's a bit suffocating".

Her eyes flashed an unknown emotion. She pulled me into her arms and hugged me tightly.

"Awe Bella, love will find you again. You just gotta be patient. Who knows, Cullen may turn out to be the one." She chuckled

If she only knew how wrong she was. Edward didn't fall in love. From what he has told me, he's never been in love with anyone. He loved sex and dominance, not people. Not me.

"Rose, go back inside. I just need a minute." I pulled away to look in her big blue eyes.

"Okay, but if you don't come back inside in five minutes, I'm dragging you in."

I smiled lightly at her and she kissed my cheek, disappearing back inside. I hadn't realized how much I wanted to be in love. I wanted someone normal who would love me and not abandon me or make decisions for me, but I was letting Edward do exactly that. I was a mess. It was time to go back inside.

When I turned, I was only inches from Edward's beautiful face. I gasped, but not from him startling me but from the closeness. I gasped from the look on his face. It was dazzling, almost hypnotic.

"Are you alright Bella?" His breath fanned my face.

"I've had easier days." I laughed humorlessly.

"I think we should go now." He said seriously.

"But we haven't eaten yet." I was trying to delay.

"I will make sure you eat, but you need to be set straight first." He handed me my jacket and took my hand, leading to his Lamborghini.

"Shouldn't we tell the others we are leaving?" I didn't want to be punished.

"I told them," was his pithy reply as he opened the door for me to get in.

I stood with my arms over my chest, protesting.

"Isabella, you better get in this car or so help me!" He said through clenched teeth.

"You can't make me."

"Oh that collar on your neck says otherwise." He had a point.

I glared at him and got in the car. He drove off in a frenzy. We were both silent all the way to his penthouse. Maybe I could fake a sickness? Pretend to trip and sprain my ankle? Text Rose and have her call saying there was a disaster somewhere? So many things going through my mind. Everyone wanted to avoid being punished, didn't they? All of a sudden, we were here!

He pulled into his garage and I noticed the wall in front of where he parked. Of course, his name was on it and so were the next four cars. If this wasn't so tense, I would comment, but this wasn't a good time to tease.

I got out of the car and he was standing waiting for me. He pushed me toward the elevator. We went up, again no words being exchanged.

I was trying hard to mentally preparing myself for this, a definite spanking. I hadn't been spanked since I was six years old. I had the whole contract memorized in my head. If you are disobedient, you will be spanked and it will hurt. The severity of that would be depending on the offense.

The elevator dinged and the door opened revealing Edward's front walk way. I got off first and he followed suit. He unlocked the front door and ushered me through.

"Give me your coat and take off your shoes." Were the first words he uttered, his voice was dark and commanding. He was in Dom mode.

I handed my things to him and slid off my flats.

"Shall we?" He gestured with his hand to go upstairs.

I gulped and began to go up the stairs slowly. I chanced a glance at him and his expression gave nothing away. He definitely was in control of his emotions.

"Isabella, the longer you take to get up the fucking stairs, the longer you draw this out. Move!" His bark made me jump.

I hurried my steps and made it to the front of his playroom door. I'm sure once this was over, I would not be referring to it as a playroom, more like a torture chamber. But I guess that's exactly what it was. He unlocked the door and I stepped inside. The lights came on and I looked around.

He pulled me gently by my arm over to his whipping bench. The last time I had mistaken it for a stepping stool, but once I saw him standing in front of it, I realized its purpose.

"Take off your skirt." His eyes were black.

I'd memorized his rules in that contract. I'd read it so many times. I didn't hesitant. I did as I was told and pulled the skirt off dropping it on the floor and I stepped out of it.

"Let's be clear, you know why you are here?" He looked so serious.

"Yes." I breathed out.

He pulled on the table slightly and it clicked into place, which was now tilted. Oh, it unfolds. Now it resembled a massage table, but this definitely wasn't going to be a massage I would enjoy.

"Good. Lay down." He pointed to the leather table.

My whole body was shaking. I was frightened of him. I didn't think I could be.

"Your head lays here." He adjusted me in the right position.

"Now Isabella, I will spank you five times. It will hurt. This." He slapped my ass with a slight sting, but not too bad. "Is to warm up the skin. When I tell you, you will start counting and say it loud or we will start over." He said using his Dom voice, while still warming my ass.

"Do you understand? You may reply."

"Yes master." The words came out shaky.

"Good, if it gets to be too much Bella, safe word. Start now." His hand came down harder than before and it hurt.

One." I yelped.

Again, his hand came down on the other side, even harder than before.

"Two." I tried to resist the urge to scream.

Again, he struck me and I felt it everywhere.

"Three!" Tears were streaming down my cheeks.

Was I that much of a weakling?

"Four.!" I screamed from the sheering pain.

"FIVE" I cried out.

I turned my head to look at Edward and saw a smile grace his face. What the hell was he so happy about? He walked over to a drawer and pulled out a tube of something. He poured the cool cream onto my ass and began to massage it. This helped the burning sensation quite a bit.

After he was done, he helped me to my feet into an embrace holding me tight then looked down at me with pride. What is his deal?

"Oh Bella, you did so well. Your first punishment and you didn't safe word. You're much stronger than I thought you would be. You have pleased me." He smiled genuinely.

"You're pleased?" I looked at him, was he was out of his mind?

"Making me cry and hurting me, pleased you?" I felt anger bubbling inside of me.

"No, you just showed me that you understood that you deserved to be punished because you disobeyed me, you went against our contract. I'm pleased because you could have said no, you could have safe worded, but you didn't. You didn't back out, you let me. That pleases me." He kissed my head and picked my skirt off the floor handing it to me. I pulled it up over my hips.

My face scrunched up in pain. It hurt pulling the skirt up and over my bottom. No doubt, that was the after effects of the spanking.

"You will be sore for a while, probably until tomorrow. I hope you learned not to touch my phone without my permission." He chuckled.

I gave him a stern look and he rolled his eyes smirking.

"You now know what will happen if you do something you know will upset me. Now we have that understanding. It's one of the parts of this lifestyle," he smiled.

"What if I don't like this part of the lifestyle?" I challenged.

"You signed in the contract,that punishment was something you were willing to accept. But if you are unhappy with that part, you can take the collar off and we can end it now." His tone was very serious.

The thought of not being with him, it was unbearable at this point. I knew I was falling in love with him, a little quicker than I wanted to, or perhaps it was just the pure anticipation that his unfamiliar lifestyle brought to my life. I'd have to wait and see.

"I don't want to." I felt my heart ache thinking of walking away from him.

"Good, neither do I," he said softly. "Are you hungry?" He effectively changed the subject.

"Actually no," I shrugged.

"What are you in the mood for?" He angled his head at me.

A million things went through my head. We were standing in the middle of his playroom and he is asking me about what I wanted. I wanted him, but my backside was still sore, a reminder no doubt.

"I think I just want a hot bath." My body suddenly ached everywhere.

"Alright, I can arrange that." He stretched out his hand for me to take.

"You're going to run me a bath?" I looked at him unsure.

"Yes, why you seem surprised?" He gave me an amused look. "It's my responsibility to take care of you."

"Nobody has run me a bath since I was 5." I laughed.

"Well I now consider you my baby, so perhaps you can understand the gesture." He smirked.

My heart caught in my throat at his comment. He considered me his baby? My stomach flip flopped and I took his hand quickly. I was not sure how I felt about that. He guided me out of the playroom down the hall to another door. He opened it to expose a huge bathroom.

It was massive. There was a huge Jacuzzi tub off to the side with a glass shower to its left. There was mosaic tile on the walls and floor in a rusty brown color. A beautiful crystal chandelier hung above the tub. It had a double sink that matched with marble in a darker brown.

"This is a beautiful bathroom." I looked around in awe.

"Well thank you; believe it or not Emmett actually designed it." He looked proud.

"Emmett? Really?" I looked at him in disbelief.

"Yes." He laughed lightly.

"Wow, I can't believe it. He has amazing taste."

"Well, please tell him. He would love to hear it." Edward mused.

I watched as he rolled up the sleeves of his white dress shirt. He walked over to the tub and turned the faucet on. He tested the temperature with his hand. I assumed he'd adjusted it correctly when he removed his hand and walked to the sink.

He opened the bottom cabinet revealing a large bottle of jasmine bubble bath. He poured it generously into the steamy water, letting it foam up.

I was standing in the middle of the floor just watching him prepare the bath for me. He walked up behind me, standing very close to the back of my body. He pulled my hair back with a little tug and pulled it back into a ponytail.

"You can undress now." He whispered into my ear while he began to kiss my neck softly.

I just let him assault my neck and I could feel him chuckle slightly after a few minutes.

"I guess you need some assistance." He began to unbutton my blouse slowly.

"I'm glad you don't want to destroy this one too. I'm kind of fond of it." I muttered.

"I love this color on you; I think we'll let this one will survive." He purred.

The blouse fell to the floor. His hands slid to the front of the bra and he caressed my cleavage in his hands, massaging gently. I moaned in response as he moved to unclasp the bra from behind. He tugged at my skirt and pulling it down my thighs.

"Step out of the skirt." He said in huskily.

I complied with his request and I now was standing naked in front of him. It always seemed we ended up this way. He walked back to the tub to turn off the water and pulled me to him. I stood nude between his legs.

He admired me for a minute, running his hands up and down my waist.

"Turn around." He commanded.

I turned so that my backside was now facing him. He smoothed his hands over my sore bottom gently.

"There shouldn't be any bruises, but it will be sore. Let me help you into the tub."

He got off the ledge and helped me get in. The bubbles had risen high and the water was very hot. It felt so good. I winced slightly from the first contact of the hot water hitting my ass, but tried to adjust myself accordingly.

"I'll be right back." I watched him disappear from the room.

I adjusted myself into the huge tub and relaxed my head against the built in pillow. I closed my eyes and drifted into the sweet scent of the jasmine.

A few minutes later, I heard him come back into the room. I never bothered to open my eyes, but rather felt him slide into the tub with me. You could easily fit four people in this thing and still have room.

Instinctively I opened up my eyes to gaze at him. His perfect chest was bare. He wore a breathtaking smile when he noticed me ogling him.

"How are you feeling?' His eyes danced over my face.

"I have learned a valuable lesson." I said softly.

"Oh have you? That lesson was?" He raised his eyebrow.

"Not to piss you off." I laughed looking into the bubbly water.

"Bella, look at me." He said softly.

His sweet tone forced me to look up into his beautiful green eyes. They pleaded gently with me.

"I didn't enjoy that, you know. I actually hated it. Seeing you cry, well it bothered me, but I was proud that you would go to that length to please me and give me what I need. I just hope I can do the same for you." He gripped my hand pulling me closer to him.

His finger traced along my jaw line. He intertwined our fingers and just looked into my eyes.

"Thank you." He smiled.

"For what?" I gave a puzzled look.

"For trying," he let go of my hand and cupped my face with his, pulling me into a kiss.

His lips were sweet and soft. His teeth grazed my bottom lip while he bit down lightly on it. The electricity that flowed through me from this kiss was ten times more than usual, it crackled in its intensity.

Was that incredible sensation from his admission or the fact that I didn't go screaming out of his penthouse? Either way I was happy where I was and couldn't wait to see where he was leading me. The kiss ended and he stroked my cheek tenderly.

"I would like you to accompany me to my parent's home for dinner Friday night. Alice will be there and I'm sure Emmett invited Rose."

"You want me to meet your parents?" I stuttered.

"Well technically you already met my mother. It would just be Carlisle you need to impress." He gave me that patented crooked grin.

"Do you always address your father by his name?" I asked amused.

"Not to his face. He wouldn't approve." Edward chuckled to himself.

"I'm sure." I laughed back.

"Maybe we could make arrangements to spend a weekend with your parents." Edward inquired.

The second the question left his lips, a siring pain ran straight to my heart. My parents? Oh, Edward if you only knew what you were asking.

"My parents are dead Edward." I looked away from him.

He gasped suddenly. "I'm so sorry, I had no idea."

"It's okay, how would you know? But I'm sure my mom would have loved you." I nodded.

He nodded back and rose out of the soapy tub. He was covered in bubbles and it was the sexiest sight ever. My painful reflections were diverted instantly. I got a clear view of his spectacular ass and just wanted to dig my nails into the flesh. God, I was a bad girl...I wanted him any way I could get him!

He wrapped a large fluffy white towel around his waist and grabbed another off the rack, holding it open for me. I held onto the sides of the tub and stepped out, trying not to fall. He wrapped the towel around my torso. Edward gripped my hand leading me into the same bedroom I'd slept in the night of the Halloween party.

He dropped my hand once we were inside the room and walked over to the closet.

"I figure you might want something fresh to wear. I'm sure with all of these clothes; you can manage to find something." He smiled at me.

"Edward, how many of your other subs wore these?" I asked playfully.

He gave me a thoughtful expression before he decided to answer.

"I bought them all for you. I thought we went over this already, Alice helped me." He looked embarrassed.

"Does she know about your lifestyle?" Sudden fear seized me.

"Of course not Bella," he laughed.

"Do you do this for all your subs?"

"No."

"Why me?"

"Why not you?" He countered my answer.

"C'mon on Edward." I pouted.

"I hoped you would like to spend a lot of time here. I wanted to make sure you had everything you could need, even if the only thing you do need is me." He gave me a cocky grin.

"Oh I see. I'm supposed eat, sleep, and breathe Cullen 24/7 huh?" I giggled.

"Pretty much," He quipped back.

All of a sudden, for whatever reason the thought of who the text came from crept into my mind. Would I be out of line to ask? He said we needed to be honest with each other. There was only one way to find out.

"Who was the text from anyway?" I bit my lip in anticipation.

"Are you still jealous?" He cocked his eye at me.

"No." I said unconvincingly.

"An old colleague I haven't spoken to in years. Actually, since I graduated Dartmouth. Nobody you need to worry your beautiful head about." He bent to kiss my forehead.

"I'll let you get dressed. I'm going to make us something for dinner. I hope you like shrimp." He smiled and walked out the room.

I was jealous and got punished over a nobody, that was a relief and a lesson learned.

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