A/N: Our love birds are now lovers, let's see what they are up to now shall we. Thanks to you guys for all the reviews, I really love them. I am truly humbled by your kindness.

Usual disclaimers apply. Thanks again to Gooseonline for beta goodness.

Chapter 20 - fresh homemade pasta

I love the curve of her hip. I couldn't help but just stroke my hand over it again and again. We were facing each other, gloriously naked and loosely covered by a soft cotton sheet. I was leaning up on my elbow and just gently touching her body. She was so small compared to my six foot two inch frame and although she was well toned she wasn't hard or sharp, her curves were soft and feminine.

I wanted to make love to her again but I was sure she would be sore. I had tried to be gentle but I craved the intimacy of joining with her body so much I was probably a little rougher than I should've been. She wanted me as much as I wanted her, such a sensual creature. Sex with Isabella was only going to get more passionate and intense as she gained more confidence and the thought of it had me hard again.

"Let's shower sweet one and then get something to eat, I don't know about you but I am starving."

I took her hand and we headed to the bathroom. Bella noticed then the blood stains on the sheets, her inner thighs and a little on my cock. She blushed and lowered her head, letting her hair fall over her face to try and hide from me.

I reached out and moved the hair clear of her beautiful face. "Don't be embarrassed, love. That blood is just evidence of the gift you've shared with me."

I reached down and pulled the sheets from the bed and bundled them up to put in the hamper. I took her hand and pulled her towards the bathroom. "C'mon, the hot water will make you feel much better."

"After our shower, I will get us something to eat and then I want to make some homemade pasta for tomorrow's menu. Which would you prefer meat or mushroom ravioli?"

"Definitely mushroom, it's my favourite."

She smiled at that. "It's Lil Bit's favourite too."

I turned the shower jets on full setting the temperature steaming hot and let her impressively large double-shower unit fill with steam. I stepped inside pulling her in with me. She let out a squeal when the hot water hit her skin and jumped into my arms. I laughed and squeezed her tight.

"The hot water will relax your muscles, love. Here, let me wash you." She was snuggled close into my body and while still holding her close I reached out to the shelf to grab her shower sponge. I squeezed some of her body wash on the sponge, stepped back a little and began the most delightful task of washing every inch of her voluptuous body.

I paid particular attention to breasts and she leaned into my touch. She moaned lightly as my hands glided the sponge over her skin softly.

I leaned my face down and whispered into her ear, "Now we can get to know each other's bodies and how to please each other, love. I told you we were going to be a very sexy pair, you and I."

Standing behind her I reached my hands around her tiny frame to glide over her skin, I moved the sponge down into between her legs and she licked her lips, enjoying my touch. "Reach behind you love and grab hold of my cock."

She obediently reached her hand behind her body, wrapped her hand around my very erect cock and started to move her hand up my length. "Oh… that's right… sweet one... just do what comes naturally. Glide your hand up and down squeezing as you go…. Ahh…. yes love ….that's fucking perfect."

Her head was reaching back on my chest as her small but strong hand stroked me. Fucking baker… yes! Her breathing was increasingly laboured as I dropped the sponge and slid my hand down her sex. "Open your legs for me love."

I slid two fingers slid into her and began pumping in and out. Her moans grew louder as I placed kisses all down her neck and across her shoulder. As I increased the pace of my fingers pumping into her, she began to lose her rhythm stroking me. I couldn't take it any more. I had to have her, so I pulled my fingers out of her and turned her towards me. I kissed her passionately and she reached up to grab my hair.

"Isabella …. I love you angel …. I have to have you…"

"Yes… Edward… I'm yours, baby… please."

I reached my hands down her back grabbing hold of the cheeks of her round, perfect bottom. I lifted her and she immediately wrapped her legs around me. I sucked her nipple into my mouth, greedily licking and suckling on her breast. She let out a guttural moan… sexy as fuck. I moved across to her other breast giving it the same rough treatment from my mouth. I took her nipple in my teeth and bit down gently. She screamed, her legs shaking as her orgasm overtook her. I shifted my weight, slipped my hand down to grab my aching cock, lining up with her entrance I slid deep into her tiny body. Fuck, she was perfect, wrapped around me.

She cried out again and I stilled. I knew I shouldn't be so rough with her but I was finding it hard, literally, to hold back.

"More Edward, don't stop baby… it feels so good."

That's all I needed. I pumped up into her barely containing my desire to ram her into the wall.

"You.." Thrust "… Are…" Thrust. "Ugh…" Thrust. "… Mine…"

Her head was leaning on my shoulder and she was squeezing my arms. "Oh, Edward… I love… ugh…. I love… you, baby."

I reached my hand down between our bodies and rubbed her clit. "Cum sweet one… ugh… I want to see you cum… for me again."

She screamed again. My girl was loud. As her legs shook her body arched with her orgasm and she clamped down on my cock which was my undoing.

"Isa… bella…" I cried out as I emptied myself into her again. Damn. I was loud too.

She was wrapped around me, grabbing me close to her. We were both panting. Finally, she leaned her head back against the wall of her shower, still in my arms, still with her legs wrapped around me. She smiled at me, a satisfied, blissful smile. I chuckled and kissed her on her nose.

"Well," I said as I tried to regain control over my breathing and my heart rate. " I'd say that we both enjoy shower sex."

She laughed. "Definitely, enjoy shower sex."

I lowered her gently so she could stand up. she was a little shaky and gripped my arms to steady herself. She giggled. She was definitely going to be sore tomorrow. I was a bit rough again. Dammit, why couldn't I control myself.

"Sorry, love. That was probably a bit rough for you. I have trouble controlling myself once I am inside you." I kissed her softly on her swollen lips.

"Edward, don't you dare apologise. I loved it." She looked up at me and touched my cheek. "I loved it, a lot."

I. Am. The. Luckiest. Fucker. In. The. World.

"Okay, let's clean up and go eat!"

We finished up in the shower. We couldn't stop touching each other, making drying and dressing slow but fun. We both dressed in comfortable relaxed sleep pants and t-shirts before heading towards her fabulous kitchen holding hands all the way.

"I have some homemade pumpkin soup in the freezer. If you'd like that, I could defrost it and while it is heating up I'll make some garlic bread. Would you like that baby?"

Damn, I love it when she calls me baby and I love to watch her move around the kitchen. She caught me staring at her and a pink blush blossomed on her cheeks. I smirked at her. So gorgeous.

"That sounds great, love. Can I help?"

She snorted and pointed to the stool at the end of the bench. I guess that's a no. That suited me sitting here I could just enjoy the view.

"So… what are you making tomorrow? Not too much I hope, you should be taking it easy?"

She raised her eyebrow at me.

I laughed. "Okay, I know, I've hardly taken it easy with you… but I can't help it… you're so damn sexy." I gave her my best pout.

She laughed and walked towards me. "Well, I don't know about that but I certainly feel sexy around you." She leaned over and gave me a sweet kiss.

"Mmmm, so sweet." I licked my lips.

"Now stop that. I need to feed you… I mean, food…oh, dear." I burst out laughing as she blushed and grew flustered embarrassed by her own innuendo.

She slapped my arm and I grabbed her and pulled her tight against me. "I am hungry, love. For you and for food." I nuzzled her neck and bit down gently. She moaned. So sexy.

I turned her and gently pushed her back towards the stove, slapping her round, firm bottom. "Hurry up and feed me woman!"

She giggled and I think she muttered 'neanderthal' but I couldn't be sure.

"Anyway, back to your question about tomorrow, I did think it best to keep it simple tomorrow, so I thought platters of Antepasto to start. Then mushroom ravioli for an entree, Osso Bucco for main and peach zabaglione for dessert. I think everyone should enjoy that."

Damn, listening to her talk about food and cooking was a huge turn-on. She's so passionate.

Once the soup was heating on the stove and the garlic bread was in the oven filling the kitchen with a sinfully delicious smell, she started getting started going through her recipes for tomorrow and checking on her ingredients. I found myself having incredibly lustful thoughts about her again watching her as she moved around the kitchen getting out bowls and dishing up the soup for us.

As I enjoyed my hearty soup, I had a sudden pang of guilt that Lil Bit had basically gone to bed without any dinner.

"Lil Bit is sleeping well. Does she always sleep through the night? I feel bad that she didn't have any real dinner, just that sandwich I made for her." I was worried that I should've given her more to eat.

"Don't worry, Edward. She had plenty to eat today." Isabella reassured me. "You saw how tired she was before she went to sleep. Her speech was more babyish and she couldn't even put her blocks away without dropping them and crying. She's had a stressful couple of days, I think she's better off asleep."

"She'll be up very early in the morning she's used to getting up early with me while I potter about in the kitchen and then supervise the baking team downstairs. You'll see, she's bright and bubbly in the morning and she'll be looking for a big breakfast. We'll look after her Edward."

I nodded, enjoying listening to her talk about their usual routine.

"Do you mind if I put on some music, Edward? I like to listen to music when I am in the kitchen."

"I know you do. Mmm, babe this soup is great and your bread is so delicious."

"It's all in the flour. Good flour and patience." She was walking over to a dark touch screen on the wall. With a few swipes of her fingers on the wall music sounded from around the room.

"That's quite a sound system." I walked over and looked it over, this was high quality stuff but you barely noticed the panel built into the wall and I hadn't seen speakers anywhere the sound was definitely surrounding us.

Bella cleared away our bowls into the dishwasher and went back to checking off the ingredients she'd need for tomorrow's menu.

"Yeah. I spend a lot of time her alone and I like music to keep me company while I read or cook. I don't really watch television unless it is with Lil Bit.'

According to the touch screen we were listening to a pretty diverse playlist rather than just listening to one album. "Eclectic taste in music, Bella. Are you the same with books? I noticed there's a wide range … um, lying around. And the library shelves in the lounge are impressively stocked. I'd love to spend days in there just reading with you."

She was standing near her kitchen bench cleaning it down in preparation to start cooking. I went over, standing so close behind that her back was against my chest . I circled her waist with my arms, "Shall we hide away my sweet one? Reading, making love, cooking, eating and playing with Lil Bit? Would you like that?"

She giggled and tilted her head up to me. Damn, her eyes were like rich chocolate. I am so lost. She leaned up and kissed me.

"Sounds lovely, but we actually have over a dozen people coming for lunch tomorrow, babe. So we might have a problem with your hide-away plan." She raised her eyebrow to me.

"Okay. Well not tomorrow, but it does sound nice, doesn't it?"

"Oh, yes, It sounds so very nice." I turned her in my arms and gently ran my fingers along her jaw line. She leaned her face sensually against my fingers. "Baby, let's go back to bed. You can cook in the morning. I'll help… I promise." I gave her my best sexy pouty face and she laughed.

"Okay, okay." She was laughing and shaking her head. She threw her hands up in surrender. "I can't resist that beautiful face. You can look after Lil Bit while I cook in the morning, okay?"

"I'd love to baby." I gave her a mischievous grin, reached down and grabbed her fireman style, throwing her over my shoulder.

She squealed and pummelled my back, "Edward, put me down."

"No, you are mine. I told you that." I patted her delicious butt. "I'm keeping you, so you'd better behave."

She giggled, "Yes sir…. Mr Bossy."

"You better believe it sweet one."

I walked her over to the sound system and she reached over while still upside down and turned off the music, giggling the whole time. "Good girl. Now you can get the lights as we go."

As we moved through the house making our way back to her bedroom, I stopped at the light switches and she dutifully switched them off. Finally back in her lovely room, I slid her down my body to place her gently on the floor. Her thick mane of hair was all over the place and she had a beaming smile. I leaned down to kiss her sweet lips. It was soft, gentle and chaste.

"I love you little girl. I am completely and totally in love with you. You surprise me at every turn. There is so much more I want to know about you but right now I want to get ready for sleep. I want to wrap you in my arms and hold you all night. Is that alright, my love?"

"You have no idea how long I've waited for you Edward. I am used to being on my own and making my own decisions. Even before my mother died I was looking after things, even Lil Bit. I'm sorry if I keep things to myself, I don't mean to, I'm just not used to sharing things with anyone. But i want to. I really want to have someone to share my life with, to share decisions with, share good times and bad times. I want that someone to be you baby. You are smart, handsome, sweet, loving and so sexy. I always want to sleep wrapped in your arms."

I was blown away by her declaration. She was right, she was reserved and sort of removed. But I wanted to share it all with her. I didn't want her to be alone anymore.

"I'm here now love, you don't have to do everything yourself anymore. We're together. I'm not going anywhere. I love you." I leaned my face to hers and we kissed softly again.

We looked at each other for a few more moments and smiled.

"I'll just make up the bed." Bella walked over to a cupboard and pulled out fresh sheets for the bed.

"No, I'll do that." I reached down and kissed her nose. "You first for the bathroom while I make up the bed." I patted her butt as she passed me and headed into the bathroom. So fucking sexy.

I made up the bed and while Bella was in the bathroom, I went and poked my head into Lil Bit's bedroom to check up on her. I didn't want to frighten her by going in and her night light cast enough light into the room that I could see her all snuggled into her blankets. So fucking cute. When I turned Bella was standing behind me.

"I told you. She sleeps so soundly most nights and she was very tired. She's a magical little creature, everyone loves her. She just has a gift for connecting with people. You'll see, after a good night's sleep she'll be herself again tomorrow."

"Can I give her a goodnight kiss? I didn't see her before she went to sleep earlier. Would that be okay?"

"Of course, Edward. She's yours now too, isn't she?"

I smiled at Bella and nodded. I walked quietly over to the sleeping angel in her warm bed clothes. I tucked her up, leaned down and whispered into her ear, "I love you Elizabeth." I kissed her forehead.

I turned and walked quietly out of her room and into Bella's open arms. "I am the luckiest fucker in the world, Bella."

She slapped my arm "Edward… language."

I laughed and guided her back to her room. "C'mon sweet one, bed time for you. I'll just be in the bathroom real quick and then we both need to get some sleep."

I tucked her into bed, kissed her forehead, grabbed my toiletries bag and headed into the bathroom. I finished up as quickly as I could, keen to get back to my sweet one. When I came back into the room I was greeted with the most beautiful sight. Lil Bit had crawled into the bed and was curled up into Bella's arms.

I leaned against the door frame and just watched them sleeping. How the fuck did this happen. I have a family. My sweet Bella is so beautiful, so sexy and successful… damn, I really want to know more about her businesses. And Lil Bit is just like a mini Bella. they look so alike except for the eyes. Lil Bit's startling blue eyes sparkle when she talks. She is adorable.

I couldn't stay away any longer. I pushed away from the door frame, flicked off the bathroom light and made my way over to the bed. I slid in behind my girls and pulled them close into me. Lil Bit in Bella's arms and both of them in my arms. I breathed them in and drifted off for the best night's sleep of my life.

"Eh-wed, wake up time."

Tiny fingers were patting my cheek gently. I opened my eyes and sitting on my chest was the most adorable little girl with a huge grin on her face.

"Morning, little love. You're very cheery this morning." I reached around her and tickled her.

She burst into loud giggles and wriggled all over me. "Morning, Eh-wed. I feel wery gheery. Is wake up time!"

"Yes, little love. It is wake up time." I remembered that she had not eaten dinner last night. "You must be hungry. Shall we get you something to eat?" I looked over and realised Bella was not in the bed.

"Where's your momma Lil Bit?"

"Momma's cooking silly. Momma say bwekfest is weady so it wake up time."

"Okay, let's go. I am starving and I want a kiss from you and from your momma to start my day." I hopped out of bed, turned and reached out for Lil Bit.

She leapt into my arms and gave me a kiss on the cheek. "Love oo Eh-wed."

I tapped her nose. "I love you too little love. Now let's go to the kitchen and find my sweet one."

When Lil Bit and I walked into the kitchen, Bella had the music going and she was dancing around the kitchen. Her hair was tossed on her head with what looked like chopsticks sticking in the bun holding her hair up. Huh! how does that work?

She had a long apron on and flour on her cheek. I love this woman but I especially love her when she's cooking. So fucking sexy. She turned around to put something in the oven. Oh, mother of god, she had those Daisy Duke shorts on again. Fuck. I must've groaned louder than I meant to as Bella turned towards me.

"Edward!" She ran over and wrapped her arms around me. "Morning baby. Did you sleep well?" Damn, I love it when she calls me baby.

"Yes, love, best night's sleep I've had in a long while. How are you feeling?" I stroked her cheek with the back of my hand. The bruising on her cheek was less angry but still dark enough to make me want to find those bastards who did this to her and give them a taste of their own medicine.

She held my hand as I stroked her cheek. "I'm fine Edward." She turned her face into my hand and kissed it.

"Eh-wed wants kisses momma!"

I laughed. "Yes I do Lil Bit. My girl wasn't in the bed with me when I woke up this morning so she owes me a good morning kiss."

Bella looked up at me shyly. "Sorry baby, but I'm used to waking up early."

I pulled her closer to us and I leaned down and kissed her soft sweet lips in a slow, gentle but very PG kiss.

"Mee too, momma!" Lil Bit reached over for a kiss from Bella.

"Okay, I am starving. Lil Bit said there was breakfast, so lead me to the food!"

"Yes, it's all ready. Why don't you get Lil Bit settled in her chair and lay the table while I get the food?"

"Okay, love." I walked over to the table and sat Lil Bit on her booster seat and strapped her in. I went over to the cupboards I'd looked into yesterday and grabbed placemats, plates, glasses and cutlery.

"This room smells amazing, love what all have you made here?" The room was filled with those Bella scents - cinnamon and something else… I don't know what the hell that smell is but it's making my mouth water.

I have the Osso Bucco already in the oven. So it can slow cook for hours, which is best. So by the time we sit down for lunch it will be perfect. The mushroom mix is all ready so we can assemble the ravioli after breakfast. I made the pasta sheets so we are all ready." She pointed to the bench in the corner which had long sheets of freshly made pasta laid out.

"Yay… I help make wavy-oli momma?"

"Yes. Lil Bit you can help but first you need to eat up all your breakfast, okay?"

"Yes, momma. I be a good girl."

Wow. Bella has done so much already today, she must've woken up so early. "You've been busy. I'm surprised you had this much energy this morning after all…. the.. uh, activity yesterday."

She blushed and I smirked at her. I turned back to the table and was surprised to find Lil Bit was sitting quietly with her head cocked to one side, just watching Bella and I with curious and observant eyes. What's going on in her head I wonder?

"Ready for some yummy breakfast, Lil Bit? What would you like to drink? Milk? Juice?"

"Joose pwease."

I filled all our glasses with fresh orange juice and then remembered to take a sip from Lil Bit's glass so she didn't spill it.

"Fank oo, Eh-wed."

"You're welcome, sweetheart."

Bella brought over bowls with muesli and yogurt drizzled with honey. I was surprised to see Lil Bit grab her spoon and eat enthusiastically.

"Yummy in my tummy, momma." She beamed a happy smile at Bella.

"Good girl." Bella brought over a cup of coffee for me and tea for herself.

"Thanks, love. When will everyone be getting here this today?"

"Well Rose will be here soon, she wanted to help me. But Leah, Sam, Seth, Emily and Jacob have church this morning of course so they'll be won't be here until lunchtime. What time did you tell your family?"

"Midday. I know you know my Uncle Marcus, although I really want to hear that story, but have you met my Uncle Aro and his wife Sulpicia?"

She shakes her head no as she sips her cup of tea.

"Okay, well they should all arrive together around midday as well and I'll introduce you then."

"If they're anything like Marcus we'll get on fine. Okay, are you ready for your eggs now Lil Bit?"

"Yummy, yes pwease momma." Lil Bit was clapping her hands. I took the bowls and loaded them into the dishwasher and took our plates over to Bella who was at the stove preparing the eggs.

"Smells yummy, love. What have you made here?"

"Eggs with ham, cheddar and chives. It's simple but tasty and full of protein for Lil Bit." She placed some sliced tomato on each plate and sprinkled them with some chopped chives. then she served the eggs shared for the three of our plates. I took them over to the table to find Lil Bit holding her fork ready to eat. She was definitely hungry after missing dinner last night.

I waited until Bella sat down again and then we all tucked into the delicious eggs. God this woman could cook.

"Sweet one, this is delicious." She beamed at me.

"Thank you Edward. I love to cook and try to make sure that Lil Bit has a healthy diet." She leaned over to me and whispered, "But I did make a small batch of chocolate croissants for you since they're your favourite."

Luckiest. Fucker. In. The. World. "You are teasing me with your sweet temptations, love."

"Oooh, that's a good name for my boxed sweets idea. I'll be back in a minute, I don't want to forget that one."

She disappeared for a few minutes and came back with her laptop, which she closed and put on the end of the table.

"What are you talking about love?"

"I had an idea to market boxed pastries, like my pastry sampler I gave you and Jess when you ordered our catering. I think there'd be a nice market for them in the delis and more high-end grocery stores. And Sweet Temptations would be a great name. You're a genius, baby. We make a good team don't we?" She reached over and gave me a kiss.

She's right that would be a good idea and it would be a great name too. "That's a great idea Bella, when were you thinking of doing this?"

"Oh, I am already working on it. I think with the right partnership and the right marketing we could take it nationally. I've been trying to think of the best name for a while and I have a few ideas but I like yours the best so far."

"Have you already approached any distributor partners?" I was impressed she'd gone this far and it was great to get an insight into how her business mind worked.

"I've been talking with a few different groups. AFD is the largest of course but I'm not sure if they're the right fit for my product. Anyway, time is getting on and we still have lots to do before we're ready. Are you done Lil Bit?"

"Fank oo, momma. Wavy-ioli now?"

"Yes love, time to make Ravioli."

A/N: Okay folks, I hope you liked it. I've already started on the next chapter so hope to have it done in the next few days. it's going to be a lot of fun with all those friends and family coming to lunch. What will they think of our two lovers?

Please drop me a note to let me know what you thought. See you soon, lovelies. *mwah*