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Chapter 5

It's only early afternoon so I decide to go for a drive. For some unknown reason, I end up at Bella's. I text her to say I'm outside. I look up a few minutes later, and grin when she opens the door.

She tilts her head frowning at me, and I start pulling at my hair. "I have the day off, so I thought we could go for a drive or something?"

Bella bites her lip and grins at me. "That sounds good. I need to change and lock the garages. Come on in."

I walk into her house and follow her as she walks to the entrance from the house that leads to the main garage. She opens the door and the garage is huge, like a football field sized area. There are so many cars in here, my eyes light up.

As I scan the rows of cars, my eyes fall on a Chevy Camaro. "Whoa, she's a beauty," I say walking toward the car. I stop in front of it and run my hand across the hood.

"Do you want to take her out on our drive?"

My head snaps to her and I just keep looking at her. "That would be great, Bella, but I have a thing about being the one behind the wheel when I'm in a car."

Bella smiles and giggles, which just makes me smile back at her. "Edward, I can't drive. I always had a driver, or my dad drove. I was meaning you could drive her."

I open and close my mouth and look from the car to her and back.

"You'd really let me drive this? What if we crash?"

"I hope we don't crash, but as long as we're both okay, and everyone else in the crash is okay, then it's fine. It's fine, really, I mean, this is only a car, a piece of metal." Bella shrugs her shoulders at me. It's clear to me she's not a car person and means it that way, and not that she has money; therefore, it doesn't matter and can easily replace it.

"Hey, the car can hear you," I joke, and Bella rolls her eyes at me.

"You and whatever her name is, can talk it out. I'll be back in a few minutes."

"Don't listen to her. You're more than a piece of metal, and you sure are a beauty." I move away looking at the other cars. I see many that I like and there are even a few motorcycles.

"Okay, I locked up. We can leave. I have this stupid thing to lock the door behind us, here is the key, I think."

I turn facing Bella as she was talking and feel my eyes pop a little at how stunning and sexy she looks. She's wearing skinny black jeans and a short leather jacket.

"Are you okay, Edward?" Bella asks, and I shake my head trying to get my thoughts in order.

"Ah, yep, I'm ready. Let's hit the road."

It takes me a whole ten minutes before I put my foot on the floor. I love the feel of the power as we speed along the open road.

"I'll have to have you drive Carmen one day," Bella says with a smile.

"Who?" I ask, wondering if this is her friend or something.

"My dad's motorcycle; she's a beauty and fast. I loved it when he would allow me to go out with him. He always drove a little fast, and it always made me feel free."

I nod at her with a smile.

"We can arrange that at some point, when the weather has cleared up and it's warmer," I say with a grin to Bella, who bites her lip.

"Do you have the necessary motorcycle gear?"

I screw my face up a little and then shake my head.

"Well then, let's go and get it."

"I can't, I kind of still live on a tight budget."

"I'll buy," Bella says in a duh voice.

"What? No."

"Please, I have a shitload of money, far more than I could spend even if I tried. According to the will, I'm not allowed to give it all to charities; there is a maximum. I can only donate so much each year and it has to be a different charity each year. It's stupid, but it is what it is."

I turn my head and just look at her. "What?"

"What do you mean what?"

"What do you mean there is a maximum amount you can give to charity?"

"My adviser—well the company adviser, Angela—said that there was a maximum that I could give in cash. Then, when I said that I would donate my house and cars, she said that was allowed, but whoever I donated to would end up having to pay gift taxes. Therefore, she didn't recommend it. Really, Edward, what the hell am I going to do with sixty-five cars, six motorcycles, several all-terrain vehicles, a huge motorhome and a plane? I mean, really, I only have one ass, and I can't even drive. It's just stupid for them to be sitting there not getting used. Hey, does your family need more cars? I would pay the insurance, so you're not out of pocket."

I'm still looking at her and I know my mouth is hanging open.

"Edward, I don't care if you go fast, but could you keep your eyes on the road?"

"Are you being serious right now?"

"About the cars?"

"About wanting to give it all away?"

"I don't want to give all away, Edward. I'm not that stupid, but I don't need sixty billion dollars, and that's just what's in my bank account."

I feel myself pale as the car slows down. "Then there are the ninety businesses that I now own and the bank accounts for each of them. The five houses, the cars, the other vehicles I mentioned, the many stocks, bonds, and shares, and God knows what else. It's just all too much." Bella closes her eyes shaking her head. "And that's why you hate rich bitches, because they complain about how much they have."

I shake my head and let out a sigh. "I know you weren't doing that. Wow! Just...wow; that's a load of money."

"Yep, but just so you know – it's true what they say. Money doesn't bring you happiness, and it certainly won't bring my dad back."

"I'm sorry," I reply knowing how stupid that sounds to say. I couldn't think of anything else to say to her.

"It's fine; come on, we're supposed to be driving, not sitting in the middle of the road."

I start the car again and Bella starts to play with the GPS system. She sits back after a few taps on the screen and grins at me. "Just follow what she tells you."

I chuckle, but nod at her in acceptance.

Within an hour, we arrive outside a shop. Bella jumps out motioning her head at the shop for me to follow. As we walk in, I can't stop the grin and chuckle that comes out seeing that it's a biker shop.

"Isabella," says a gruff voice from behind us. I turn seeing an older man dressed head to toe in leather, even his hair is tied back in a leather hair glove.

"Aro," Bella says moving to him fast and hugging him. "This is my friend, Edward."

I look right at Bella as she again calls me her friend, and I know that I haven't been treating her as such.

"He needs clothes, because we're going out on Carmen as soon as this nice weather they are predicting for next week hits."

"Well, turn around boy, let me get a good look at you," Aro says and I turn around. "Take your jacket off and turn again."

I sigh, but follow what was said. "Nice ass looks well padded; yes, I can do something with this."

My mouth drops open and I turn to look at Aro, but he's walking away. My eyes go to Bella, who is pressing her lips together and looking to the side.

"Bella?"

She hums, but a small giggle comes out before she bites her lip. I roll my eyes and slowly pull her lip from her teeth and she giggles again. I shake my head at her.

"Yeah, laugh it up, kid."

"Just your face, when he said you had a nice ass." The whole thing comes out in a giggle, and I can't help but chuckle and smile at her.

"Here you are, Edward. The changing room is through the back. Make sure you let us see."

I take the stuff from him and walk away. I try on the leather pants first and walk out with a grimace on my face. "I don't think I can pull these off."

I look at them and Bella waves her hand to say maybe, and Aro motions his hand for me to try on the next load of stuff. I come back with black skinny jeans on and a leather jacket which I like.

"I don't think these fit me," I say shaking my leg a little as I try to secretly readjust myself.

"Oh, wow," Bella says.

I look up at her, seeing that Aro has covered her eyes with his hand and her mouth is open in an O shape.

"They fit all right, it's just something doesn't fit in them very well."

After hearing Aro's quip, I turn looking in the mirror that is behind me, and see that my dick can be clearly seen in these tight ass jeans.

"But they make your ass look even better," Aro says.

"Let me see," Bella yells. "Yep, they do. Your ass looks great."

I look at her over my shoulder and see that her face has gone bright red, as she looks at me and tries to keep Aro's hand away from her eyes.

"You should get them," she says with a grin.

"No," I say shaking my head and start to walk into the changing room, but an outfit catches my eyes and I head over to it. I pull at the front of the jeans to try to give my dick more breathing room.

"Bella, I think I found something for you," I say picking it up and she shakes her finger from side to side. "Come on; let me have some fun, too."

She looks at me, and I wiggle the outfit in my hand and tilt my head to the change room. She grins and jumps up taking it from me. She goes into the dressing room next to mine and I go in mine.

In less than a few minutes, I walk back out in the third outfit feeling more comfortable.

"Yes, this is good," Aro says with a smile. "She's still changing," he adds on, and I move to sit next to him.

It only takes Bella a few more minutes to come out and my jaw hits the ground. I can't believe just how fucking sexy she looks.

"Isabella, my girl, you look so grown up," Aro says.

I close my eyes as I start to feel myself harden.

"Edward," Bella says and I open my eyes and look at Bella.

"You look good, really good," I say as I slowly stand up.

"You look good, too. Oh, wait, they look a little tight in that area again," Bella says as she looks at my crotch.

"They weren't before," Aro mumbles beside me.

"What was that, Aro?"

"Nothing, come on, let's try some more stuff on," I say pulling her behind me, before Aro can spill the reason why they don't look like they fit anymore.

Aro puts on some heavy metal music, which helps loosen Bella and me up more. We start to have fun as we change into different outfits. I even got a little cute dance out of her. At the end, we pile up the clothes we were taking, and I'm really pleased to see the first outfit Bella tried on is there. She tries to get me to get the skinny jeans, but I put my foot down saying no, even when she pouted at me.

"Where are we off to now?" I ask taking the bag from Bella, and holding her hand as we cross the road.

"How about going to the cinema, and – or have a meal – my treat?" I sigh, but nod at her.

"What was that sigh for?"

"Guys are supposed to pay, Bella."

She shakes her head at me. "No, not always; it's not in my experience anyway. I always pay, even the few dates Mike took me on. I also dated Taylor and I paid then, too. He was forgetful and never had his wallet."

I stop and just look at her. "You've dated some real losers, Bella."

"No, I've dated high school boys. Their main goal is to get into girls' panties, and then brag about when they do. They also enjoy playing sports or watching them. It's a learning curve."

I tilt my head and just look at her. "Wise words for someone so young."

"Sue told me, she said that not many people fall in love in high school. She said as we get older, love becomes more. We have to take these crappy dates and shitty guys, so when we find our one, we will know that he is worth the fight. I want that; I want whoever he is to know I'm worth it and so is he. I want a man who will think I'm everything and I'm worth fighting for."

"She sounds like a wise woman."

"She was, and I miss her."

"You could go and see her. I could take you if she lives far away."

"Really?"

I chuckle and nod at her.

"With a smile like that, I'll take you. Do you want to see her?"

She nods at me with a huge grin.

"How can anyone refuse that smile? Yes, of course, I'll take you," I say.

Bella surprises me by leaping into my arms and hugging me to her. "Thank you," she whispers.

I can hear the faint sob in her voice and I wrap my arms around her. "No problem, sweetheart." I'm overcome with a feeling of warmth as I hug Bella. I pull back from her, wiping the tears from her face. "Come on; let's get these bags in the trunk and head to see a sweet and happy movie."

We decide to watch Frozen, which turns out to be better than I thought it would be. We did get some stares being two adults getting tickets for a cartoon movie without kids. The movie though, was worth it to see the happy smile on Bella's face.

We walk back out again and as it's rather crowded, I take Bella's hand in mine. When we get outside, Bella stops, smiles and then starts to pull me away from where the car is parked.

"Bella?" I say with a chuckle.

I stop my movements and she puts her other hand on mine, and tries to make me move. I give her a little leeway, and then pull her back to me. I smile as she falls into my arms.

"Where is it that you're trying to take me?"

"There is this amazing little restaurant just down from here, and we must go there. I promise that you'll love it, come on."

We walk down a ways, to a rundown building that looks like it hasn't been updated in decades. Bella smiles and opens the door and we go in.

"Bella, honey, it's so good to see you," an older woman says as she hugs Bella to her. I look around and see that there are many empty seats here.

"It's good to see you, too, Debbie. Can we have two specials, please?"

The woman nods, and Bella drags me to a table. "My dad and I would come here every month. This was our table, and we would get the specials."

I lean my elbow on the table and place my head in my hand, and just watch Bella as she talks excitingly to me.

"He would always overpay them for the food, but really it was worth every penny."

I chuckle gently and tilt my head at her. "Why?"

"This place, as you can see, needs a little pick me up."

I nod at her, because it does need some TLC.

"But Marcus and his wife Debbie, wouldn't allow my dad to help them. They pride themselves on making a living and life from what little they have. So, he would come and eat here and leave large tips. However, they would just give it to their local church, or orphanage. No matter what, he would make sure they made enough to stay open. It is strange they don't get more people here, the food is great."

Debbie comes back placing down plates with pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and bread. She also sets out a pot of tea.

"Thank you," Bella says sweetly and we start to eat.

I find myself humming at how good it all tastes. "Oh, God, this is amazing," I say and start wolfing it all down.

"I know; it's a shame that everyone wants to go to upscale, pricey restaurants. This is a good homemade meal in a family-run restaurant. This is much more my kind of place."

Bella and I talk all the way through the meal, and Debbie brings us homemade apple cake. After we both have finished our food, Bella smiles at me slyly.

"Ready to do a run for it?"

I raise my eyebrow at her and she walks up to the counter.

"How much do I owe you, Debbie?"

Debbie shakes her head and hands at Bella.

"Nothing dear, you never owe me anything."

"Please," Bella begs.

"No," Debbie says firmly.

"Well, can I at least say bye to Marcus?"

Debbie nods, keeps an eye on Bella as she walks away.

"Okay, get ready, I'm going to dump the cash and we run."

She looks at me and I chuckle, but nod at her.

"Isabella," a man says.

"The meal was great. We both enjoyed it," Bella says cheerfully.

Marcus smiles and at her clearly happy about what she said. "I am so pleased, my dear, and it's really good to see you again."

"Okay, we need to go." Bella waves and jumps up, placing a handful of hundreds on the counter, and then she turns and runs out the door.

Both Marcus and Debbie look at the door then turn looking at me. I chuckle and pull at my hair, before running out the door after Bella.

"You're crazy," I say a little out of breath, once I catch up with her.

"And they are pig-headed; they earned that money and more."

I sigh and nod a little. "I don't want them to close. Between them and that place, it's one of my true happy memories with my dad. Besides, they are just really nice people. Do you think I've upset them?" Bella asks biting her lip.

"Nothing they won't get over; come on, I better get you home."

I drop Bella off, and drive home to find everyone has already gone to bed. Once I'm in my own bed, I think back on today and how much fun I had with Bella. Everything came so easily and she was nothing like what I thought at the beginning.

A/N: Well things went well for them today. What are your thoughts?