No More
Chapter 4
BPOV
Rose and I looked on line at several places before I found three places I wanted to visit.
Although I'd lived in Seattle before, I wanted to be away from my usual places, I didn't want to run into Jake or Edward, knowing both still lived in the area, I was trying to start fresh and I knew they'd both track me down sooner or later, so I was hoping for later, if I was closer to the Capital and the main building I was looking at was two blocks away, so it'd be perfect.
We arrived in Seattle and headed to Aspira, the main place I wanted to look at, it was a brand new building, 37 stories, close to Capital Hill and downtown, looked like it had an excellent view, I was giddy just thinking about it and I'd be about thirty minutes away from my sister, which made me really happy, they lived in the suburbs and I knew I'd see her a lot!
We walked inside and spoke to the receptionist, telling her we had an appointment.
The manager walked out, probably in his early 50's, an 'Armani' suit Rose whispered to me, so this was defiantly a high class building and judging from the people coming and going, I could see that, I wouldn't be surprised to see Edward walking out the doors of this very building, but I knew he lived closer to the hospital, so I was safe and Jake wouldn't be caught dead in a place this 'uppity' as he would call it.
We went inside his office and talked, I told him what I was looking for, he asked my profession and as always I of course gave the abridged version I had, I was a negotiator for the FBI and right there with his smile, I knew I was in, he slid papers across the desk, they were special papers to take to my captain, I had to have signed for confidentiality, he asked if I had a floor I'd like.
I told him anything 15th and higher was fine with me.
"Well Ms. Swan I have the 15th and 26th, both have two that have never been lived in. The 26th is a one bedroom and the 15th is a two bedroom." he smiled.
"Oh, that's easy, I want the two bedrooms, I saw that pictures online and there's no comparison. I love the windows and kitchen, I have to have a big kitchen, I love to entertain my family and friends and no small kitchen will handle the amount of food I have to have, just for my brother in law." I laughed.
He laughed and Rose slapped my arm.
He took us and showed us the two bedroom and it truly took my breath away.
It was beautiful.
Rose was bouncing, I knew she couldn't wait to decorate.
"Bella, all your old junk is going to the dump! It won't go in here, this is to modern!" she smiled.
I just shook my head, because I knew between her and Alice I wouldn't win.
We finished the paperwork and he told me to bring that one back when I moved in.
He gave me the keys and he told me he looked forward to having me as a tenant.
We drove back to Tacoma to make sure everything was packed up.
They guys had everything done and loaded in the truck.
We went to eat and Rose and Emmett were staying in a hotel for the night.
I was staying with Mike, one last fling, he wasn't able to come to Seattle with us, he had last minute business, so it's just as good, I'd be able to leave him behind, it'd hurt like hell, because I did care for him, he was a great guy and wonderful lover.
I'm sure something could have happened between us, if given the time.
I awoke to the sound of his clock blaring at 5 am.
"Sorry Bells, I've gotta get to work. You can stay and sleep for a while." Mike kissed my head.
"No, I should shower and get ready." I got out of bed.
"Let's shower together then, I've got time." he smiled and carried me to the shower.
An hour later, he was dashing out of the shower and I was laughing.
"Sorry about that. No, trust me! That was the BEST goodbye, I've ever experienced!" he smiled sadly.
"I didn't mean that." he stopped and walked over kissing me softly.
"Yes, you did. We both know, we probably won't see each other, Mike. You've got a demanding job and HELL, mine, I usually can't breathe." I sighed.
"Well, if I'm in Seattle, can I call?" he smiled.
"Yes, please do." I smiled.
"You're the best I've ever had Bella and I wish it would have been longer. I know this could have went somewhere. We're just both at critical times in our career's." he smiled sadly.
"I know. And it's o.k., Now go, before you get in trouble." I smacked his ass.
"I'll leave your key when I go." I smiled sadly.
He nodded and walked out backwards, blowing me a kiss, that I cheesily caught.
I finished getting dressed and called Emmett and Rose to come get me.
We went to breakfast and headed for my new home.
When we arrived Emmett gave me a weak smile.
"What's up Emmett?" I asked and Rose looked nervous.
"What?" I asked both of them.
Then before either of them could say a thing, Edward comes strutting up to the moving van and opening my door.
"Ah, you're in need of my help, yet again." he smiled.
I looked at my sister and brother in law. "I can't believe you two! Why wouldn't you tell me!" I asked
"Because we knew you were already upset after this morning." Rose smiled sadly.
"What because of Mike?" I asked.
"Mike? Who the fuck is Mike?" Edward asked with venom.
"Oh, Bella's boyfriend." Emmett shrugged, which I knew he was saying to piss Edward off.
"You had a boyfriend?" he grabbed my arm.
"Um, yeah!" I snapped and pulled out of his grasp.
"Can we get moving now, Please!" I asked.
"This discussion is over." he growled in my ear.
"It's not up for discussion!" I growled back and walked into the office to give the papers to the manager.
We got everything moved, the furniture would be delivered later in the week, as Rose had said, I needed all new furnishings, so all I had was my old futon and a couple of chairs to sit on, the rest of the place was bare, minus my clothes, that Rose was organizing, she was loving the closets and Edward and Emmett were setting up the bookshelves in the second bedroom/office, they were they only thing I kept, they were times oak bookshelves, Emmett grumbles every time he has to move them, because they are heavy as fuck and then all the books that go on them, I'd also won the fight with Rose over the current futon I was sitting on. It was going on the office, since I didn't usually have company, this would be fine and the couch I was ordering was going to be a sofa bed as well, I was currently ordering on line, per Rose.
She had finished as well as Emmett and Edward, so her and Emmett went to get food and bring it back for us, I gave her the stink eye, because she was leaving me with Edward.
"Good, we're alone." he smiled and pushed me on the futon, kissing like a dying man.
"Edward, stop!" I shoved him off.
"Bella. I miss you. Don't you miss me." he asked.
"Yes, no. I don't know." I said and paced.
"How can you not know?" he asked angrily.
"Look, I just ended a relationship. I really cared for him, O.K." I snapped.
"Well, if you cared, you wouldn't have ended it!" he smiled.
"Look Edward, in the job I do, it's not like anything is guaranteed, O.K." I got up and walked to the window.
"I know. I understand and I wouldn't walk away like he did." Edward kissed my neck.
Damn him and know what to say and do, I know Mike didn't walk away, I walked away, because I couldn't handle the long distance thing and knowing Edward was here, was easy, I gave in, turned around and kissed him, we were interrupted by the clearing of throats.
"Would you two like to eat? Food that is?" Emmett laughed.
Rose hit him upside the head.
We sat and ate and they left about and hour later, Edward stayed, until his pager went off at 3 in the morning, he kissed me softly saying he was sorry.
I waved him away, not caring, I was too tired.
I snuggled back on my futon, happy that I was back in Seattle, I loved it here, I couldn't wait to go out and see my old haunts and maybe some old friends.
But for now, I was going back to sleep.
Edward and I dated for the next few months, he had his busy career and I had mine, so it was actually quite perfect.
Then we got into a huge fight out of the blue and I just told him to leave.
He told me I'd regret it, like he always did and stormed out.
I called Alice and Rose to see if they wanted a girls night.
Rose couldn't she was sick, but Alice was more than happy, her and Jasper had been fighting too, so she wanted to go out as well.
She said she'd be by at 8:00pm to pick me up.
I dressed in a blue cut out dress, way sexier than I usually do and a pair of 5 inch wrap stiletto's, I left my hair and minimal make up, I was ready to go when Alice called and said she was out front.
I walked through the lobby and turned heads, smiling the entire time.
I hoped into Alice's new toy a Lexus LFA12, she said Jasper had bought it for her as an early anniversary present, I didn't even WANT to know the cost of it, those two were ridiculous with there spending, but hey, they could afford it! I'm sure after this fight, she'd be sporting a new tennis bracelet too.
We pulled up to the club and she handed the keys to the valet and winked, he drooled, so yeah, that right there told me the car was expensive.
We walked up to the rope and into the club.
Alice was wearing a silver wrap dress with thigh high boots and she had these crystal like things in her spiky hair, it was really awesome looking.
We got a table and ordered drinks and shots to get started with.
"I can't believe you wore that with out being threatened." Alice smiled.
"I'm trying to be a new me." I shrugged.
"Good, stay the hell away from Edward then!" she snapped.
"I know, I'm trying!" I sighed.
We finished our drinks and went to the dance floor.
We danced and Alice was thirsty, so she got drinks, I stayed, and felt arms wrap around me, I continued dancing with this 'man' behind me, never letting on or touching him, but I could 'feel' him and he was quite impressive.
"Wanna go up to the VIP with me and my friends?" he whispered in my ear.
"Sorry, I'm not that kind of girl." I pushed him away.
He chuckled. "I didn't say you were. I was going to ask you to get your friend and see if you two wanted to sit with us, nothing more, my name is James." he smiled.
"Hi, I'm Bella." I smiled. Alice bounced over to us and we went and sat with James, Laurent and Felix, we ended up having a great night and James left with my number, thanks to Alice.
The next few days went by normal, then I got a phone call from an unknown number, being in my business, of course I had it traced and called it back shortly after.
"Mr. Hunter, so nice of you to call." I smiled knowing I surprised him.
"And whom may I ask is calling?" he was smiling.
"Mr. Hunter, this is Bella, from the club." I said.
"Ah, yes, good afternoon Bella. I was calling to see if you'd like to go to dinner this weekend?" he asked.
"Well Mr. Hunter, I need a more general idea than the 'the weekend', are you speaking of Friday night, Saturday night?" I asked.
"All weekend would be wonderful." he was smiling again.
"Hmm, As wonderful and tempting as that sounds, I'm afraid I did promise my family a night. That's why I need a specific time Mr. Hunter." I stated.
"Well then, let's shoot for Friday, I don't think I can wait a moment longer to see you." he said.
"Friday it is, where shall I meet you?" I asked.
"Oh, I was hoping to pick you up." he sounded dejected.
"Not on the first few dates Mr. Hunter. Sorry. A girl can't be to safe." I smiled to myself.
"I understand. I'll call you later in the week with the details then." he smiled.
"Looking forward to it." I said.
The rest of the week went by pretty boring, nothing major to do, one negotiation to do, we had to drive Spokane and stay over night, it was horrible, of course that was the day that James had to call.
"Bella, hey! Just calling to tell you to meet me at Matt's in the Market at 7:00pm, we have reservations for 7:15pm. Does that sound good to you?" he asked with a smile.
"As long as it doesn't come from fast food, it's wonderful! Matt's is one of my favorite places and I don't get there nearly enough." I smiled.
"Wonderful. I'll see you then." he said.
I was happy when we finally got the asshole, of course nothing worked that day, the guy just wanted to die and a sniper ended up taking him out, of course the asshole ended up slipping my shoulder in the process, I was so pissed, I walked up to him and punched him in the face, which earned me a yelling from my captain and two hours in the gym when I got home, I was so pissed, of course by that time, my arm hurt so bad, I didn't realize I had torn the stitches out and had to drive to the ER to have it restitched and who of course was on duty, none other than Edward.
"Bella! What are you doing here?" he smiled and kissed my cheek and then saw my shoulder, before I could say anything he was leading me through the hallways.
"Let's go to my office, you don't need to wait in the ER for this. I'll take care of you." he ushered me into his office, locked the door and practically attacked me.
"Edward, shoulder." I pushed him away.
It hurt like hell, even though it was a slight graze, I'd worked it out for two hours and ripped the stitches out.
"Oh, shit sorry. I just always love the way you look after you work out, you're so sexy." he smiled.
I shook my head.
He cleaned it up and removed the old stitches and re-did them.
"Do I want to know?" he asked.
"A bad shot sniper. But he's got a really bad black eye now." I smiled.
Edward laughed.
"So, what are your plans for this weekend?" he smiled.
"I've got a date tomorrow night." I told him.
"Oh, that's nice, I'm seeing someone as well. Do you remember Irina Denali?" he asked.
I looked at him and glared.
He knew I remembered her.
She tried to break us up once before, so I'm sure she was loving every bit of this.
"Yes, I do. I'm sure she's loving my sloppy seconds." I smiled.
"Thanks for doing this." I got out of the chair and walked to the door, forgetting he'd locked it, he reached it before me.
"Damn it Bella! Why do you always have to be a bitch!" he yelled.
"This is very professional behavior Dr. Cullen." I smiled evilly.
"You wouldn't?" He question.
"Don't push me Edward. I'm capable of about anything, if you push me! Now open the damn door!" I shouted.
He opened it and watched me walk away.
I went home and fell into a deep sleep, with the help of the pain pills my doctor had given me, when I woke up it was Friday afternoon, damn, those were good OR I was just that tired, maybe a combination of both.
I looked at the clock, it was 4pm, so I decided to start looking for something to wear.
I showered and straightened my hair, pulled it into a low ponytail, with a silver clip, not a true ponytail and light make up.
I found my nice black off the shoulder dress, luckily it covered my wounded shoulder, and my Fendi fuck me pumps, as Alice called them, they were all black, but the heel was like an animal print, they were my 'power' shoes, I wore simple silver hoops and carried a simple silver clutch, I was taking a cab, so I didn't have to worry about driving.
I arrived at Matt's and James was outside in a nice silver/grey suit waiting.
"James, hi." I walked up and smiled.
"Wow! Bella, I thought you looked fantastic at the club, but this is even more amazing. My memories from a week ago, do you no justice." James smiled.
"Thank you James." I smiled and willed back the blush.
We went inside and he gave his name.
We were seated and he ordered us wine and we began talking about ourselves.
He was a business consultant and worked for one of the top companies in Seattle, I told him what I did, he was impressed to say the least, he said I didn't fit the part, I was a little offended and he did apologize, he did admit that he had a problem with women in the authorative role.
"Why is that James?" I asked.
"Well, in my family, we were always raised that a women should listen to her husband and do as he says. Now, I'm not talking total submission, but for the most part, the man provides and takes care of his family. If the woman wishes to have something extra outside of the home, that's fine, but it can not interfere with her duties of the home or there are punishments. That's why my father insisted on my going to such a good school and my brother as well, he's a lawyer. We will provide for our spouses, so they don't feel the need to work. Now, if they wish to volunteer at our children's school when the time comes, that is VERY acceptable, but a job is frowned upon, we Hunter's provide very well and give a very generous allowance to our wives." he smiled.
"Wow!" I said.
"Is that something you could handle Bella?" he smiled.
"Oh, me? No! I have no plans for becoming a future, Mrs. No one…" I smiled.
"I've been asked a few times and the answer is always the same, no thank you. I am an independent woman." I smiled.
"Well, I hope we can remain friends at least." he smiled.
"Well of course." I smiled.
"You can never have to many friends." James raised his glass in toast.
James and I continued to talk and be friends, we had occasional lunch dates, and he said he'd seen me T.V., during a negotiation and told his brother he'd been out with me and his brother laughed, saying he'd never go out with a domineering woman.
James corrected him and said we were friends and I'd put him in his place on that issue between us. He said his brother laughed and called him a pussy and they'd fought, giving each other black eyes, that's why he'd cancelled our lunch dates two weeks in a row, so I wouldn't see him. I just shook my head at him and laughed.
I was at home reading when my phone ringing startled me.
"Hello?" I answered
"Bella! Hey, James here." he laughed, I could tell he'd been drinking.
"James, what do I owe this pleasure." I smiled.
"Look, you know how we have our weekly lunches?" he asked.
"Yeah, you cancelling again?" I snarked.
"No, no. I've got a new guy that just transferred here from Miami and he's going to be with me and I wanted to make sure that's O.K. and to give you a heads up, he's a hot piece, if you know what I mean. I showed him your picture and he wants to meet you." James laughed, his drunken laugh.
"Fuck, James." I growled into the phone, knowing which picture he had of me, it was the one when we where at a street carnival and I had on jeans, a black tank top and riding boots, because we'd been on James' motorcycle, luckily he'd warned me and my hair was in a braid, so it wasn't wild and if I do say so, I look good in that picture, but he showed it to everyone and they thought he was crazy for not dating me, which he replied with 'I will not date someone who can kick my ass.'
"Nope, you'd kick my ass, no fucking for us!" he laughed again. "So, what do you say?" he asked.
"Fine, what does he look like?" I asked.
"Oh, so superficial." he was smirking, I knew it!
"Damn it James." I snapped.
"Fine, woman, fine!" he laughed again.
My cell phone chimed and I pulled it out of my purse and looked at the text.
A sexy dark skinned man had his glass raised.
I felt my panties dampen.
"Well?" James asked.
"Um, yeah, fine." I said.
"HA! Your panties are wet! How long has it been since you've been fucked Swan?" James was so crude when he was drunk.
"None of your business James!" and I hung up.
I stared at his picture a few more seconds and as I was putting my phone up it beeped,
" knew you'd like the man meat, see you for lunch tomorrow! ~J
I put my phone back in my purse and went back to reading for the night.
I couldn't help but look at his picture every time I got up to go do something, his eyes drew me in.
The morning flew by.
I chose to wear a pencil skirt, I knew they drove men crazy, a simple blue silk halter top, I had a jacket at the office, but never wore them to lunch, unless it was business or cold, my 5 inch fuck me heels as James loved to call them, I knew they drove him crazy, he sported wood every time I wore them, I pulled my hair out of the bun it was in, I'd have to put it back up at the office, no biggie.
I walked to the little café at the end of the block and James and his friend were sitting on the outside deck.
"Bella." James greeted me as I walked up.
He went to hug me over the railing, but lifted me over instead.
"There, no use in walking all the way around, especially in those, Oh my God, woman!" James sighed and sat down swiftly.
I smiled and blushed.
"Bella, this is Paul, Paul, this is Bella. Man, watch out for her… She's a shark! She'll snap you in a second." James sighed and adjusted himself.
"So, there's nothing between you two." Paul asked, I'm guessing to be the millionth time.
"No man, I like my balls in tact! I don't want a woman who will stand up TO ME! I want a woman who will SUBMIT! Bella, will NOT submit to no man!" James laughed.
I laughed and looked at Paul.
"I'm not that bad. I just don't agree with James' old fashioned views. That a woman belongs barefoot and in the kitchen and at home with a kid hanging on her hip and three or four more running around and she's stuck there all day with no chance of escape, while he's free to go and do whatever he wants and doesn't help out." I snapped.
"Whoa, woman! Who'd be making the money and paying the bills?" James laughed.
"Well in today's society, BOTH!" I smiled tightly.
"O.K. you two, lets play nice and enjoy our lunch, I think ya'll have this talk more than once and you both agree to disagree." Paul smiled at me.
"What about you?" I said.
"Well, I'm a little of both." he shrugged.
"I'd like her to stay home until our child started school. That way we wouldn't have to send our child to nasty pre-schools and such, if possible." he smiled.
"That's a compromise. Maybe." I shrugged. "I don't know if I could even handle being out of work that long, but doing part time work. That I could handle, I smiled.
We enjoyed our lunch and as I looked at my watch I realized I was going to be late, I handed my portion of the check to James.
"No, are you crazy." Paul took my money and handed it back.
"I've got it. Can James give me your number though? I'd love to take you out? Just the two of us." he smiled.
"Yeah. That's fine." I started to walk.
"Here, let me help you." he picked me up and slung me over the railing and placed a kiss on my cheek. "Later Bella." he smiled as he sat back down with James.
I walked back to the office, making it with no time to spare.
"Bella, they're looking for you. An emergency with your dad." my secretary said.
I ran into my office and dialed my phone.
"Rose, what's going on?" I breathed heavily.
"I've been trying to reach you!" she shouted.
"I was at lunch, I must have forgot my phone." I was looking frantically for it.
"It doesn't matter, you need to come to Forks, dad's had a heart attack and it doesn't look good." she sobbed.
"O.K. I'm on my way." I hung up, grabbed my jacket and purse.
I ran to the elevator and hit the top floor, I beelined it my directors office and told him what was happening, he gave me the rest of the week off and told me to call if I needed more.
I ran home to change and get a few things, found my phone and get my car.
I drove home, well to the hospital, it took me a little over 5 hours total, yeah I broke records, I had a siren, I used it, it didn't help on the Ferry though, I parked illegally in front of the hospital, I had an FBI sticker, fuck them, I'd abuse it this once to get to my father.
Emmett was outside waiting, since I'd called to let them know I was here.
"Bells, I'm sorry, he doesn't look good. It was a good thing Sue came when she did.
She was bringing over some of his shirts and pants she'd fixed for him." Emmett gave a small smile.
"They're seeing each other?" I asked.
He shook his head and I smiled with him.
We walked inside and Emmett led me to ICU where I saw Rose and Sue beside the bed.
I rushed over to my dad, he looked so pale.
"What's going on?" I asked.
"Right now, he's critical, they've got him stabilized but they've got to do surgery, they've got to repair the valves and he'll have to take a short term leave." Sue sighed.
"That's going to drive him crazy." I shook my head.
"Or me." she chuckled a little.
"Thank you for looking after him Sue, while we couldn't." I went around to hug her.
"He asked me to move in with him you know? But he wanted to talk it over with you girls first." she smiled sadly.
"Oh, Sue. Please do. Emmett here will help." Rose said.
"I sure will. I'll get Edward to help too. We'll have you move in no time." he smiled.
I grimaced at Edward's name.
"As long as I'm not around you're golden to do that." I snapped.
"Ugh, is he being an ass again?" Emmett asked.
"Yes and this isn't the place to discuss it." I sighed.
"O.K., sorry. Let's figure out about getting Sue moved in." he smiled.
"I'm not doing anything until Charlie is out of surgery and ready to come home." Sue stated.
"O.K. you let us know. I need food." Emmett said.
Sue stayed with dad while we went to the cafeteria and ate, we brought her back a sandwich and coffee.
"They're taking him for surgery at 5am, so if you want to go to the house and sleep, you can. They're bringing me a cot and I have a change of clothes." Sue pointed to a bag in the corner.
"O.K., we'll see you in the morning. Call if anything changes." I said and we all hugged her goodbye.
I couldn't sleep at all that night.
I was up pacing the kitchen when I noticed it was 3am, I groaned and sat at the table, knowing I'd be dead tired tomorrow.
I laid my head on my arm and the next thing I know I'm being shook awake.
"Bells, go shower so we can get to the hospital." Emmett scowled at me.
"Shit." I mumbled and ran upstairs.
I showered and pulled on jeans, threw my hair in a ponytail, my Converse and a simple t-shirt and my FBI sweatshirt.
I was ready in 10 minutes.
"Damn, you need to teach Rose to get ready. She started an hour ago." Emmett laughed.
"Hey, I've learned I don't need make up and shit, let's go, we can eat at the hospital, they said yesterday, we can order from the family waiting room.
"Oh and Bells, Edward is there. He wanted to be there for you and Charlie! You know they called Carlisle in for the surgery?" he said well.
I just stood there stunned.
If Carlisle was doing it, I felt a million times better.
"O.K., let's go. I feel better now." I smiled lightly.
We arrived at the hospital and Edward was waiting for us. He wrapped me in a hug and we all walked inside.
Sue was in the waiting area as well as Carlisle.
"O.K., he's awake for now. He wants Rose first and then Bella, make it quick, we gotta roll." Carlisle said.
Rose nodded and walked back.
She came back a few minutes later red rimmed and cried into Emmett chest.
I walked back and hugged onto my dad.
"Bells, listen. I want you to find happiness no matter what happens today. You need to find your center. O.K." he smiled.
I nodded and hugged him.
We exchanged I love you's and kisses on the cheeks and I told him I'd be here when he woke up.
I walked out and into the room and over to the window.
I think Edward wanted me to walk to him, but I had to show them all I could be strong.
Carlisle hugged me and said he'd see us in a few hours and to eat.
Surgery seems to take forever, I fell asleep on the couch after breakfast and somewhere after that Carlisle came out and said dad was in ICU and everything looked good.
A week later he was going home with a fully moved in Sue and promises from the Rez boys to help out around the house.
I'd been back to work for two weeks trying to unbury myself from the piles of paperwork that appeared on my desk, when my phone rang.
"Agent Swan speaking." I answered.
"Bella?" the male voice asked timidly.
"Yes, may I ask who this is?" I asked with authority.
"This is Paul, Paul Spenser. James' friend." he sounded nervous.
"Oh, shit! Hi!" I laughed.
"Um, yeah, sorry to hear about your dad. Is he better now?" he asked.
"He's a tough crow. He's going to be fine." I smiled.
"Well, I was calling to see if you'd like to go to dinner." he asked.
"Oh, yeah. That sounds great, when?" I asked.
"Well, tonight would be great, if you can manage it. It's Friday, I know it's last minute, but I was suppose to be out of town and that was cancelled, so I decided to call." he said.
"Oh, O.K., where and when?" I asked.
"Well, Can I pick you up from work?" Paul asked.
"If you don't mind seeing me in business mode." I laughed.
"Hey, I am too." he laughed with me.
I gave him the address and he said he'd figured that part out already, I laughed again and told him my floor and office number and let him know I was off at 6pm, which he said was perfect, he got off at 5:30pm.
At ten minutes to six I was brought a huge file I was suppose to have done by lunch tomorrow, so that meant I'd have to work on it now, tonight and all morning, PLUS whatever other shit I was given, I was so not happy, I hated pulling working Saturdays.
I was moving files around when I dropped a stack and bent over to pick them up, I was cursing under my breath when I heard a throat clearing behind me.
I stood up quickly and dropped the file again. "Shit." I said before focusing on the person in front of me.
I heard a deep laugh and looked up.
"Agent Swan, you make suits look sexy as hell!" Paul smiled a dangerous smile.
I know I blushed, but I regained myself and stood tall.
"You don't look too bad yourself Paul." I smiled as I bent down to pick up the offending papers, yet again.
"If you keep that up, we might not make it to dinner, I'm not quite as picky as James." he said.
"Well, lucky for you, I'm not quite that easy." I smiled and walked to my desk.
I straighten my file and put it in my briefcase, with others I'd have to work on tonight.
"You ready?" I asked.
"No more files to drop?" he flirted.
"Nope!" I said popping the 'p'.
"Then let's go." he held out his arm for me.
I dropped my stuff off at my car and walked out onto the busy street.
He'd made reservations at a local hotspot, I didn't ask how he'd gotten them so last minute.
We had a great time talking and getting to know one another.
He was actually from a the Indian Village of La Push, but was younger than me, even though he didn't look it, we actually knew a lot of the same people, but his family had moved when his grandmother had gotten sick in Florida, he moved when he was 10, I really didn't hang out there a lot yet, he was only half Quileute, from his dad, his grandmother and mom were Seminole.
It was quite interesting to find out about each other this way.
We laughed and had a good time, when I looked at my watch I couldn't believe it was almost midnight.
I apologized and told him I had to work in the morning, but he asked if we could have brunch on Sunday.
I quickly agreed.
The next few months flew by, Paul and I saw each other when possible.
His work and mine kept us both quite busy, we'd never declared ourselves exclusive, but I hadn't been seeing anyone else and as far as I knew, he hadn't either.
We finally had the 4th of July weekend and Rose and Emmett were having a huge event, my dad was even feeling up to coming down with Sue, they wanted to meet Paul as well.
We had a huge cookout and everything and it was also the first time that Paul and I slept together, we'd been so busy, that we'd never realized we hadn't.
So after the busy days activities, we bowed out early, he bid my dad a goodbye, Sue actually remembered him and knew his mom and talked to her regularly, so that was awkward, I saw my dad and Emmett exchanging glances and knew that wasn't good, I rolled my eyes at both of them, it'd been a while since I'd been in a relationship and I'd actually taken this one slow.
I felt I was doing something right, Edward was there with some bimbo and didn't bother me, that was a miracle in it's self.
We went back to his place and had a few drinks I'd actually been sick a few weeks before and on antibiotics, so I made sure he had condoms before we went any further.
No babies for me, thank you.
We ended up having a wonderful time, going several rounds, sometimes younger is better I guess.
We ended up not seeing a lot of each other after that because he had to go out of town for business and I was headed out of the country to track down a crazy lunatic in Mexico, I hated Mexico, I got sick every time I went there, Emmett made fun of me, tell me I had a sensitive belly, I just told him his was made of lead, I at least had an awesome team while I was there, and we caught our man, after five weeks of hell!
I was miserable the last two.
When I got home, I had two weeks off, I stayed in bed the first week, vomiting and diarrhea, as usual after a trip South of the Border.
By the second week, I wasn't any better, I called Rose, I was crying, freaking out, I was on the verge of dehydration, I couldn't keep water down.
She came over and made some broth for me and said she'd make a doctor's appointment for me, since I couldn't barely get out of bed.
She also had a cleaning service come in to clean the place, because it apparently reeked of bodily fluids as she put it and she helped me bathe and shave and put me back to bed, I fell into a restless sleep, waking up crying and spent the next two days crying on my sisters shoulder until we arrived at the doctors.
A/N:
I know it's long…
I had to stop it there though…
The next few will be just as long…
Sorry it's taken so long to get it out, but this is a hard one to write for the next few chapters, so bare with me…
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