Beta'd by Ana and Dawn :)

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As soon as the front door of the office closes behind him the small room erupts in talking.

"Oh, my God, Bella! A Brazilian?" Rose roars.

"Did you see it?" Alice adds.

"You guys suck," Bella says shaking her head at her friends. "That poor guy. Your stupid boyfriend convinced him he needs to be hairless to date again. He was so scared and embarrassed and in pain. You guys are horrible and Emmett, too. And even Jasper, because I'm sure he knew about this whole scheme."

"He'll be fine," Rose assures Bella. "He and Emmett have that kind of relationship, like brothers. They give each other a bad time constantly. I'm sure they're off having a beer and getting a good laugh out of this."

"Ha ha. A laugh at his expense, and mine. Do you have any idea how hard it is to wax a man... down there?"

"Are you trying to tell us something, Bella?" Alice asks wagging her eyebrows.

"You know he seems like a really nice guy and any chance I did have to date him is lost because I've seen his goods and inflicted pain on them. No one can date the person that does that to them. Nice first impression."

"Bella, I'm sure it's not as bad as you think. I'll talk to Emmett and see what Edward is thinking."

"No, no you won't. There will be no more meddling in my life, or Edwards. You have done enough." Bella huffs and goes to prepare for her next client.

She avoids Rose and Alice for the rest of the day and the week that follows. Her thoughts go to Edward frequently. What he must think of her. Has he gone on any dates yet? She feels a pang of jealousy, just thinking about someone else with him. She recalls how big his cock was, and how much she enjoyed touching it. She gets a gnawing feeling deep in her stomach knowing she will never be that close to him or it again. She can only hope he doesn't hate her for the waxing from hell. She's sure in his eyes she might as well be Nurse Ratchet.