"Looks like we'll be sleeping together more than one night." He said with a smirk.

I simply stared at him. How was I supposed to reply to that? The uncomfortable part was that he stared right back. Just when I was going to say something the doctor came back and handed Edward the papers. He signed them and smiled at me.

"I'll step out for you to change back into your clothes." I just nodded. As soon as he was out of the room with the doctor I sat up slowly. Well damn. Now what?

I got out of the bed and opened the cabinet next to it, of course my stuff was in there. I changed slowly because I was still a bit dizzy then I went to the bathroom to take a look at myself. Hell, didn't I look gorgeous? My hair was extremely out of place, my face was dirty, I had stitches on my forehead, and basically I looked like I had been beat up. I cleaned my face carefully, and tamed my hair as much as possible with just water and my fingers.

There was a knock on the bathroom door. I gave myself one last look in the mirror. Well, I suppose that's the best I can do for now. I opened the door and saw Edward leaning against the wall, waiting.

"Hey," I said weakly.

"Well, you look—"

"Like shit?" he laughed at my comment.

"I was going to say better, but…" I smiled at him, then we were quiet for a bit.

"Should we head out?" he asked. I nodded. Once we were out of the hospital, I decided I should say something.

"I want to thank you for bringing me to the hospital, well no not for that, I hate hospitals…" he laughed but I continued. "For taking care of me, and for not calling Alice."

"The only reason why I didn't call her is because I completely forgot about it, so no need to thank me for that. And for the rest, well, you're welcome. I would say anytime but I would rather there is no other time though I suspect there will be." I smiled again. We made it to his car and he opened the door for me. I got in and waited for him to do the same. Once he did, I didn't speak, I was thinking about what I was supposed to do. He turned on the engine, but didn't move the Volvo.

"So, what have you decided? Am I staying at your place, or you're staying at mine?" that question startled me. Who said we had to be together? I hoped he wasn't being serious, but one look at his face told me he was not joking.

"We are not staying anywhere together." I said it in my most serious tone, and yet he laughed.

"We already did, last night. But let's say that we go to your place, what explanation would you give to Alice about those stitches? You know she's going to yell and whine for not telling her and then she's going to be quite annoying and she might call your mother which I'm sure would not be so great for you."

"How…how do you now that she would call my mom and that I would care?" I asked completely stunned.

"I've known you guys for a while now." I didn't say anything for a second then I thought of something.

"Okay, I'll play along. So what if I stay at your place so Alice doesn't see the stitches, what would I tell her then? I'd have to get clothes anyway, and for staying at your place more than one day, how do I explain that?"

"We're having a sleepover?" he joked. I cracked a smile but didn't laugh. He took a deep breath. "Well, you're a grown woman, but even if you tell her that and that you don't have to report to her where you stay, she'll whine and make you tell her so just tell her we're sleeping together." He said it with such an easy nature that I almost believed it myself that I was actually sleeping with him. I was so shocked at his suggestion that I didn't say anything. He chuckled.

"Okay, I get it. You don't want to tell her we're sleeping together. Would that be so bad?" As he said that he leaned over to me and caressed my cheek and placed a piece of hair behind my ear. It felt so good. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the contact. In that moment when my eyes were closed and I enjoyed the moment, I head a phone ring and my eyes snapped open. Edward didn't snap back he simply caressed my cheek again then took out his cell phone. Then he looked at me again.

"It's Jasper." We both knew it was most likely Alice. Because my phone was dead and what I was supposed to get yesterday on my going back to the apartment before I fell was my purse. The charger was in the purse, and since I never made it inside… "So, what is it going to be Bella?" I bit my lip, and sighed in resignation.

"Answer, if it's Alice, which most likely it is. Let me talk to her." He nodded.

"Hello, Jasper" he listened for a second, then glanced at me and smiled. "Oh, how can I help you, Alice?" of course it was her. I reached out for the phone but instead of handing it to me he raised his eyebrows in amusement. "Well, she is. Would you like to speak with her?" I reached out again, and urged him to give me the phone, but he signaled me to wait. "No, you didn't interrupt anything. Hold on a minute, Bella wants to speak with you." I widened my eyes at him and snatched the phone.

"Hey Alice" I held my breath for what was coming.

"You BITCH! I can't believe you stood us up! Had fun last night did you? You are such a bad friend, didn't even remember about me. But tell me, is he good at—"

"ALICE!" I scolded her. How dare she ask something like that?

"Don't be so selfish, I want details!" I turned to look at Edward. Well, glad to see he was being entertained he even killed the engine.

"I just called to tell you that I'm not going to be at the house in a few days."

"WHAT? Dang, so he IS good—"

"Edward will go over later to pick up some clothes, would you please pack something up for me?" I spoke interrupting her. It was already too much to hear.

"You hoe! You don't give any details, but you expect me to do you those kinds of favors?" I was about to reply when she screamed in my ear. "SOUNDS LIKE FUN, I SO WILL HELP YOU WITH THAT! BUT AFTER YOU'RE TELLING ME EVERYTHING!" No doubt, Edward heard her because he was trying so hard not to laugh.

"Goodbye, Alice!" I hung up and put my hands on my face. Then I felt Edwards's hands removing my own from my face slowly.

"Come on, it won't be so bad. I promise." I nodded and he turned on the engine and drove.

We entered his house…well, mansion, and there were service people all over just like when I dropped out Sam. It was so strange.

"Get a room ready for Ms. Swan, please. She will be staying with us a few days" he said to one of the ladies. She nodded and was right off. I didn't know what to do or say, I just stood there awkwardly.

"I know you're feeling awkward, but don't. You'll be fine here, and feel free to dispose of this house as if it were yours. No need to ask me for permission for anything, whatever you need just ask one of the service ladies and they'll help you." I just nodded. Again he read my mind. "And you probably want to shower and rest." As he said that, the lady came back.

"The room is ready Mr. Cullen"

"Thank you, is there any of moms clothes around?"

"Yes, sir. There are some on the room they use when they come over."

"Would you get Ms. Swan something comfortable and leave them ready? She wants to freshen up." The lady nodded and was off again.

"Edward I don't want to bother—"

"You're not. My mom won't mind, besides she probably won't even notice." He put his hand on my shoulder. "Go rest, I'll go get your things" I nodded and he turned to leave.

"Edward," he turned at the door when I called his name. "Thank you so much for everything." He smiled.

"Don't mention it" and he was out. I stood there in the middle of…whatever this was…a huge open space where I could see stairs, and hallways. This was a HUGE place. I've never really been in here, except when I bring Sam…

"Ms. Swan, your clothes are ready. Would you follow me to your room please?" that lady was so fast.

"Yes, of course. And thank you…?"

"Amanda ma'am Amanda Crespo"

"Thank you, Amanda. Call me Bella please"

"Oh, I couldn't ma'am"

"You can, please? It would make me feel more... comfortable here" I smiled at her and she smiled back sweetly. She was around her forties I would guess. Very sweet lady.

"Follow me Ms. Bella?" I laughed. Well I suppose that's the best it can get.

"Amanda, could you tell me the time?" she looked at her watch.

"It is fifteen 'till noon ma'am" Wow. It was so late! I wonder what Alice must've thought…

"Thank you" we went up the stairs and man I have to say, it took forever! Finally Amanda opened a door.

The room was like heaven, not that I know what heaven looks like, but still. It was so big, and beautiful! The bed, oh the bed was humongous! And the shower? Well let's just say I did not even want to get out. The clothes that were waiting for me were... so… fancy. I put them on and they fit perfectly, well they hugged my curves a bit, but they were so comfortable!

A knock on the door startled me.

"Bella? May I come in?" I quickly brushed my clothes and made sure my hair was in place. Well my face couldn't be helped.

"Come in" He had also showered, and looked quite…handsome. More than ever. He wasn't wearing a suit like usual, or a casual outfit. He was wearing sweats and a t-shirt. I've never seen him in his home environment. Just like I did, he looked me up and down.

"I see, the clothes fit you perfectly, everything okay? Are you hungry?" Until he mentioned it I hadn't even thought about it.

"Yes, they are very comfortable, thank you. I honestly hadn't thought about it until you mentioned it. What time is it?"

""It's two o'clock, I've been horrible at taking care of you, I haven't even fed you"

"You've been very hospitable," I said and smiled at him. He was still standing by the door. His hair messier than usual. "Aren't you supposed to be at work? Oh gosh, we're supposed to be working!" I said and walked quickly to the door.

"No, calm down. We took the day off."

"The…day, off?" we never took a day off…

"Yes, Bella. The day off. We've been working extremely hard" he closed the distance between us and put both his hands on my shoulders. "Besides, you're in no condition to work, and I promised to help you." He said smiling. I couldn't help but shiver. His hands on me and his breath on my face. He was so close.

"But, I have to work. I can't stay here all day Edward" I could barely speak but I had to because if I didn't waste my time talking, I would…I would do something I might regret.

"At least today you must stay here. Rest. If you don't rest today, you'll rest tomorrow. You decide." I just nodded and swallowed. Luck was on my side because he ran his arms on my arms then let go. "Come on, let's go eat." I thought I was saved, but then he took my hand and I sucked in a breath. I didn't say anything. I just let him because I didn't want to take my hand away. He had taken it so naturally. I liked it.

As we were walking down the stairs hand in hand, I stumbled a bit. My sight became fuzzed, and I stopped walking. Edward stopped too.

"Are you dizzy?" he asked while he put his hand on my face. He was doing that a lot lately. I just nodded then my feet left the ground and I thought I fainted, but I was in his arms. Oh Gosh, I was in his arms! And I thought the room was heaven!

"No, Edward what are you doing? Please put me down" I said the words but I was really hoping he would hug me tighter. I was too weak to walk anyway.

"Hello, son" My head snapped in the direction of that voice, it hurt a little, but I saw a woman standing at the bottom of the stairs.

"Hello, mom" His mom. Oh gosh, how embarrassing! We finally stopped descending and he walked into the what he would call a living room. He set me on a sofa, then he once again touched my face as he spoke. "Are you feeling better?" I nodded weakly. He turned towards his mom, and I saw her for the first time. She was beautiful. Pale, just like him, but her hair was brown. Of course she had a gorgeous body, I would know I'm wearing her clothes. Her clothes, were designer clothes. She saw me staring and she smiled warmly.

"Hello, there" she said. Just as her appearance, her voice was angelic.

"Bella, this is my mom Esme" I was going to stand up but Edward pressed his hand on my shoulder, so I just stretched out my hand to shake hers.

"Pleasure to meet you Mrs. Cullen" Instead of taking my hand she leaned down to hug me.

"Call me Esme, I'm very happy to finally meet you dear" to finally meet me? I was going to ask but she interrupted me. Seemed like interruptions run in the family. "I'm sorry about your head, are you feeling light headed?" I shook my head, then looked at Edward questioningly.

"The food is ready, I added a place for Mrs. Cullen" saved by the bell Edward? I'll ask him what she meant later.

"Thank you, shall we go eat?" We nodded and I stood up slowly. Again, Edward turned to take my hand and Esme didn't miss it. "Are you blushing?" he whispered in my ear. I just cleared my throat and turned away. I heard Esme chuckle.

"He's a charmer isn't he?" I heard her say, but something told me I wasn't supposed to answer that question. Why was Edward holding my hand in front of his mom? My world is upside down. One day I'm at the office with a moody Edward, then I'm at the hospital with a over helpful Edward, and now at his mansion with his mom.

We walked into the dining room and of course, there was a huge table like I imagined. He pulled my chair for me then his mothers, and then he sat in the head seat leaving me to his right and his mom to his left side. Why didn't he tell me that his mother was coming?

"When I heard that you were taking a day off I said to myself, when does that ever happen? Might as well take the chance and go visit him." Edward smiled sheepishly, then he began eating.

"I know it's been awhile, I'm sorry. I've been so caught up in work that I haven't gone to visit. I'll take some time off soon and you'll be so tired of me you'll want me to go away for some time" he said laughing. Esme laughed too, I just smiled.

"I can never be tired of you being around" she said and put her hand on top of his in such a sweet motherly gesture. I just kept eating, not even knowing what I was eating. It tasted good.

"So tell me Bella, how's Alice? Japer has not taken her to visit in a while." I swallowed the food and took a drink of water before I spoke. How did Edward's mom know about me, and being friends with Alice?

"She's doing well, but about not going over I wouldn't know. When I get home she's there." Both Edward and Esme laughed.

"I'm just really happy Japer found Alice, they are so happy together. Also, Edward has been alone for a long time, I'm happy he has you now." He...what? I narrowed my eyes in confusion.

"Have you taken the pain killers, Bella?" I turned to look at Edward and shook my head slowly. "Come with me," he stood up and took my hand so I stood up. "We'll be back mom"

"Excuse us" I said still confused. As soon as we were away from the dining room I pulled my hand away.

"Why does your mom think that we're together?" he dragged his hand through his hair.

"Because I've talked to her about you and because you're here now."

"That's no reason to think that—"

"I was carrying you down the stairs, I'm wearing sweats, and I'm not working. I was holding your hand." I looked at him confused for another second then I understood. It still didn't explain why he was holding my hand.

"She thinks we had sex." I said in a low voice and I put both of my hands on my face in shame, he removed my hands.

"Hey, hey, hey. Don't, don't even worry about it. I'll clear this out with her." Tears ran out, tears of shame. "No, why are you crying? Please don't. I'm sorry okay? I know you don't want to be linked like that with me, I'm sorry that—" he was talking nonsense now.

"No! What are you saying? It's not that, it's just. I'm so embarrassed that your mom would think that…that we…" I was mortified. My face felt hot, and I'm sure I was tomato red.

"Had sex. Don't worry about it. I'll talk to her." He had let go of my face, and took a step back. He ran a hand through his hair again and locked his jaw. "Go take your pills, I'll talk to my mother." Before I could respond, he walked away.

I am such an idiot! Nothing else to be done, so I went upstairs to the room. Once inside I collapsed on the floor and cried. I was so stupid. So what if Esme thought we had sex, we're adults! After crying for a while, I stood up and took my pills, and then I went to the restroom and washed my face carefully. I will have to cover the stitches with my hair. I am not staying here tomorrow, I am going to work.

"Bella?" said Esme from outside my door, then she knocked softly.

"Come in," she stepped in slowly and looked guilty.

"I came to apologize; I didn't mean to offend you. I simply thought you and my son were together. I was just so happy because he.." she took a deep breath "he just looks so happy around you. He talks about you a lot, you know? He always talks good about you, he respects you."

"You don't have to apologize, Esme," I couldn't say anything else… my head felt as if it would explode and my stomach was hurting. I ran to the restroom and over the toilet. No time to grab my hair, I just vomited. There was a hand on my back going up and down and another holding my hair back. Then I felt so weak I couldn't hold myself up anymore.

It's so weird reading my own story after so long. I still can't get used to it. Anyway, I fixed the little mistakes, nothing big :)

Please review! It's greatly appreciated!

Always,

~Sparkles107