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Chapter 14

The next morning I woke up alone! For some reason I felt disappointed, what did I expect though; I guess he left when I fell asleep last night. I got out of bed, took a quick shower, got dressed and checked on Doggy who was okay now but i still felt guilty that he got hit saving me; he's so brave for such a little guy.

I was sitting in the library lost in thought about last night, what could have happened if Edward hadn't showed up when he did, I shuddered at the thought, I owed Edward so much, I didn't know how I'd repay him but I will, he didn't have to help me or risk getting hurt like he did but he did it anyway and for that I valued him more than ever, but I still had to do something in return for him. Just at that moment Emily came in, and an idea sprung to life in my mind.

When i finished with the customers I went to sit next to Emily, we got to talking about patients And the hospital, I slipped Edward's name in the conversation and she was more than willing to talk about him, she seemed to really like him so this wasn't going to be hard, I told her we should all go out and have dinner together and set a date for the next day while feeling a little less guilty about last night because i was helping Edward a little.

Later that day I was just closing up the library when my phone started ringing, it was a number I didn't recognize so i answered formally.

"Bella swan speaking"

"hey Bella its Edward, How are you?" asked his warm voice.

"Hey, I'm good thank you, and thank you for calling I wanted to talk to you but didn't have your number."

"oh well I got yours from jasper, I'm sorry I left this morning without saying anything or leaving a note but the police called and wanted us to come downtown, I told them that only I could make it so you can get some sleep and I left in a hurry, they want you to go later and sign some papers .Bella really how are you after last night?" he said concerned.

" I'm fine I swear, and thank you for staying with me last night I was just shaken up and didn't want to be alone, I don't know what might have happened if you hadn't shown up when you did, I don't know how to thank you really , you saved my life Edward." I said softly

" I'm just glad you're safe, I don't know what I would have done if anything happened to you" he said then paused and changed the subject quickly" so I heard we're going out tomorrow" .

"oh ya, you know it might be fun, you'll spend more time with Emily that way, and I'll get to know her better, she seems nice" I said flippantly, I didn't want him to know my plan to leave them after ten minutes with an emergency.

He was quiet for a couple of seconds then exhaled" ya it's just what we need" he said gently then he had to go because he had surgery so we hung up the phone.

After I finished giving my statement and signing some papers at the police station I went to the grocery Store to get the items on my list, when I reached the candy section I lost myself in all the choices I had, I loved candy too much, it was my weakness sadly, that's why I tried to avoid this section as much as possible, it was too late now for the damage has happened And I would take full advantage of it, and I did, I bought so much candy that some might think it was Halloween, and I did it as fast as I could trying not to run into some one I know, my secret should stay a secret.

That was the case until I reached home, I thought I had gotten away with my candy festival, but just when I parked I glanced across the street and saw that Edward was just coming out of his building and walking towards me, I didn't have time to react so I just hid the bag behind me and smiled nervously hoping he wouldn't notice the huge bag I held behind me.

"Hey, I wanted to talk to you if you have a second, let me Help you with your groceries and we can talk upstairs" he said returning my smile with a carefree one and trying to reach for the bag.

"NO!" I snapped and snatched the bag away before he could reach it, he looked shocked.

"I mean I can carry it, its okay I don't want to bother you" I amended in a calmer voice and sidestepped him into my building, I glanced back and he was looking at me dubiously but then he followed me inside. When we reached the apartment I was busy locking the door when suddenly the bag was snatched out of my hand by Edward, I screamed and ran after him and tried to take it back but he wouldn't budge he kept laughing at me and holding it away, he was really strong even when I tried to jump on his back to stop him he held me up like I weighed nothing and tried to look inside the bag, so I had to think fast. I brought my lips near his ear and started whispering in a seductive voice.

"Edward, honey can you give me the bag please? How about I cook you dinner instead, hmm wont that be nice" while playing with his hair then I started nibbling on his ear and moaning and that's when the bag dropped to the floor, and I was suddenly turned around and pinned against one of the kitchen cabinets and looking into the hungry dark eyes of Edward, we stared at each other for a couple of seconds, my heart was beating so fast I wondered how he couldn't hear it, then he leaned in looking at my lips, he got closer, and closer until my breath mingled with his and I could almost taste him, then when our lips where almost touching he turned his head away and kissed my cheek tenderly instead, then he leaned in till his lips where right next to my ear .

"Next time I won't miss" he whispered softy then kissed me behind my ear and disappeared while I tried to catch my breath and return back to reality, then I ran to the bathroom after excusing myself and forgetting all about the candy.

What the hell was that? How can he affect me like that! I thought I could handle him better! I guess my feelings for him are stronger than I thought! This wasn't good, I would have let him have me right against that cupboard if he hadn't stopped, this can't be happening, how the hell am I going to face him now! Damn it! I did t know how long a stayed there pacing and asking myself all these questions, I guess I was so out if it that I didn't hear the door open till Edward was standing right in front of me holding a candy bar and dangling it in front of me while smiling warmly at me, damn that smile it's going to be the end of me!

"Come out and cook for me woman! I have your candy and now that I know your secret I can use it to my advantage, if you feed me I'll tell you where I hid the rest of it" he said teasingly while smirking.

"I am NOT going to cook for you! And don't mess with my candy, I'm going to cook for myself and let you watch me eat, that'll teach you" I said with as much of a straight face as I could muster but at his innocent puppy dog eyes and that look he gave me I cracked and smiled while shoving him out of my way with a ' FINE' and going back to the kitchen chuckling at his adorableness, he was laughing and following right behind me.

As I prepared dinner we talked about anything and everything, from childhood stories to college pranks, we didn't have a moment of awkwardness, it was really fun, and for some reason it felt right, I just put my thoughts on hold and enjoyed having him here, it was a nice feeling that I didn't understand. Just before he left he kissed me goodnight and told me that Emily won't make it tomorrow but we should go out anyway and have some fun, I said sure why not and smiled excitedly at him, I was looking forward to it more than I care to admit.

The next day i was dressed in a green one shoulder knee long dress, my hair was doe in ling curls and i had some blush and mascara on, I was just putting on my earrings when Edward knocked on my door to pick me up, i was a little worried that he would stand me up but then i convinced myself that we weren't on a date, we were just two friends going out to have some fun, and he had no reason to not show up, but I was still skeptical until I heard that knock on my door and opened it to see a smoking hot smiling Edward wearing a grey suite and a baby blue shirt with cufflinks and holding a Bouché of lilies up to me.

"I saw these and thought of you, pure and beautiful" he said softly.

He can't say things like that to me! Doesn't he know I'm trying hard enough to stay away from him! I melted right there and I could feel my traitorous blush flooding my whole face, I had to snap out of this, so I took a couple of breaths, looked up at him And said a gentle thank you and watched him smile triumphantly at my reaction. He leaned in kissed my blushing cheeks and led us out to his range rover, I told him before how much I loved this car but didn't think he'd remember, he wasn't playing fair, this was going to be harder than I thought, this man knows how to make a heart flutter and I was defenseless to his powers.

After we reached the restaurant and we were seated I looked around and saw how romantic it all was, beautiful antique chandeliers hanging from the ceiling ,candles lit on every table to make it just cozy enough, classical music playing in the background, and with the intimate setting it was a recipe for falling in love when you least expect it , and having a gorgeous man sitting right in front of you looking at you like the only woman in the world doesn't really help matters , this was too close to home. So I just looked away from his penetrating eyes and tried to get my emotions in check.

"Bella, can you ever forgive me?" he asked gently.

I looked up at him trying to tell where that came from but his face gave nothing away.

" I've forgiven you a long time ago Edward, and I believe that you have changed, so that was something positive that came out of the whole fiasco but you need to move on, I have" I replied looking into his eyes .

He smiled then and reached for my hand on the table.

"I have never met a woman with a bigger heart than yours, you seriously bring everyone around you to shame, I admire that in you, and I'm trying to move on but I had to make sure that you forgave me, because without your forgiveness moving one is meaningless, whatever I do these days I do it thinking of you and for you". He hesitated for a couple of seconds. "I need to tell you something but not now, after we have dinner okay?" he said smiling and kissing my hand.

Six months ago I would have laughed in his face for what he said, but now I truly believe him.

" thank you, that was more than I deserve, your changing more and more every day , I'm proud to be your friend, and Edward you can tell me whatever you want" I replied smiling and giving his hand a squeeze.

We spent the rest of the night just enjoying each other's company, dinner was delicious, Edward was amazing, attentive, and I hate to admit it but he was so loving that the blush never left my face. At the end he stood up and held his hand out for me to take, we walked a couple of steps to the dance floor , he held my waist and I put my hands around his neck while we stared at each other drinking in the notes of the music around us, his scent enveloped me and I closed my eyes and laid my head over his heart trying to savor it all, I felt his feather like kisses on my shoulder and neck , then his lips traveled up to my cheek and the corner of my mouth, that's when I stiffened but his lips never stopped, I felt them near my ear and then he whispered softly " Remember the girl I was talking about sweetheart?" , at that I opened my eyes and looked up into his eyes to find him looking vulnerably at me , then he leaned in until his lips where inches away from mine and whispered the words that turned my world upside down" it's you" , and then our lips where dancing together a dance of passion, longing and need .

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