It's been seven months since my last update. Please don't throw rocks at me, I can't put into words how sorry I am and how crappy I feel about you guys waiting so long. My life has been complicated, when I wasn't busy eighteen hours out of the day I was just too exhausted to write. I've been through some really awful ordeals that made it difficult to continue writing this story. I'm not trying to make any excuses for putting you guys through such a long wait so feel free to give me a piece of your minds.
This chapter didn't turn out how I wanted it to but I'm still trying to get back into my usual flow.
Lucy you make me laugh. :)
Thanks for sticking with me. I'm grateful for all of my readers. :)
Alice POV
I didn't need you to intervene, I could've taken her." I told him with my arms folded.
"That's not the point."
I sighed. Talking to him is like talking to a brick a wall.
"Where are you taking me anyway, I want to go home. Bella is waiting for me."
"You need some more time to calm down. I'm sure Bella will survive a couple of hours without her sidekick."
"What's that suppose to mean?"
"Nothing. I didn't mean anything by it."
The direction Jasper's heading in leads to his home.
"I already told you I don't want to go to your place!"
"You need a few drinks but I doubt I should be pumping you full of alcohol."
"And there it is again."
"What?"
"Don't worry about it, just take me home." I was still pissed and irritated at Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper. But I also know that my hands aren't clean either, I betrayed Bella and I'll have to live with that.
"You need to calm down before you return to your precious Bella. She's going to sense something is off and you'll make her worry."
"Fine." I relented.
"What a night, everything is out in the open now... Well, almost everything..."
"So did you know?"
"I had no idea."
"Don't try to bullshit me, you're telling me you had no idea that your bestfriend was fucking Rosalie?"
Jasper glared at me and I realized I had slipped.
"I'm sorry Summer, I didn't mean to curse in front of you."
Jasper pulled into his driveway and I tapped my foot in impatience, feeling irritated while I waited to enter his place. I really need a drink, something stronger than wine and perhaps a tramadol or two.
As soon as I got inside I headed for the bathroom. I dialed the number Rosalie had thrown at me on a piece of paper and a guy with a really cute voice answered. I explained to him that I needed to meet and gave him the location of gas station a few blocks away. He told me he'd be there in twenty-five minutes.
When I got out I was surprised I didn't find Jasper standing at the door. I found him at his bar and I poured myself a drink.
"Jas, I'm going for a swim, if you need me I'll be by the pool. It was nice to meet you, Alice. I'm always happy to meet someone new. Tonight was...fun...I think."
"It was nice meeting you too, Summer." I told her with a genuine smile. Sweet girl, I can't believe she's related to Jasper.
"Okay-now that she's gone I can swear all I want." I said then downed a shot of tequila.
"By all means." Jasper said nonchalantly while taking off his coat.
"Now I want you to tell me and please be honest, did you know Rosalie was fucking Mr. Behemoth?"
"I had no knowledge. Emmett, Edward and I aren't schoolgirls you know, we don't tell each other every little thing. I haven't told He nor Edward about us, don't forget that I kept my knowledge of Isabella's little hideout a secret from the both of them."
True but you didn't tell me you had a sister. I've spent a lot of time at your place and I've never seen her."
"She doesn't live in the US, I just brought her over, I was going to introduce you to her but you broke up with me right before I did."
"If we had made it down the aisle we should've went to Vegas for our honeymoon cause you like to play games."
"I really was going to tell you."
"Nine months was too soon for you huh?"
"It's not like that. I'm going to be honest-"
"For the first time in your life." I cut in.
"I had planned on keeping it a secret until we made wedding plans but you wouldn't hear of such talk, funny you accepted my proposal but acted like I insulted you whenever I brought up the subject of wedding planning. Which was surprising to me considering you're into such things."
"You knew why I couldn't, I could-"
"I know I know, Bella comes first."
"It's just..." I couldn't really argue with that. "I love you and I love Bella. Even if I loved you more I still couldn't choose you over Bella, we're bonded."
"What does that mean?"
"Nothing." I need to stop drinking before I slip up and say the wrong thing. "We're just...We've always been very close and she's my sister. All of this aside, you had ample time to tell me you had a sister, why wait until wedding plans, what's the big deal?"
"The big deal is that I have a lot of enemies, no one needs to know I have any living relatives."
"Do you have more!?" I asked incredulously.
"No, just her. Before you, she was top priority and all I had. She still is top priority...and so are you."
"So what you're saying is you've kept her locked away like a princess in a very high tower guarded by dragons?"
"Feel free to put it that way if you want."
"You're telling me she hasn't had her first kiss, watched a horror flick or violent action movie or even skipped school once with her friends?"
I waited for Jasper's response but there was none, he just poured himself a drink.
"Oh my goodness, what did you do to that poor girl!?"
"Excuse me?"
"She's nineteen and she hasn't had the joys of watching tough, hot, shirtless guys in action flicks...that kind of deprivation...what kind of messed up person are you?"
"I'm a person with a lot of enemies."
"What does that mean, what are you trying to say?"
"She was homeschooled."
"So you kept her locked away?"
"I wouldn't put it like that, I spent a lot of time with her, she had many freedoms, activities and the internet, of course certain sites were restricted.
"That's awful, so you were the only friend she had!?"
"It's not terrible like the way you're trying to make it sound."
"It is terrible!"
"She has a lot more freedom, she was curious and wanted to experience what she calls the 'joys of life' so I told Emmett she's the daughter of a friend and he hired her as an intern."
"You're an awful man."
"I'm the man you love."
"I love an awful man."
We both laughed.
"Seriously, that's messed up. She's probably emotionally dependent on you."
"She was the only thing that meant something in this fucked up world and I was going to protect her."
"Ahhh, I see. She doesn't know her big Bro is a bad, bad man and he doesn't want anyone to hurt his baby Sis to get back at him after he's fucked up their lives. Though I doubt any one would be that stupid. You're fucked up, Jasper. She should've been allowed to socialize with other teens her age or at least other girls her age. She's old enough to make her own decisions."
"She's nineteen, has been sheltered all of her life, which option do you think she will choose without even thinking. Of course she would want to go out on her own because she's curious and wants to experience life for herself. It doesn't mean that it's a good thing."
"That's kind of true but that's why she should take it step by step. She needs to go to the mall without anyone following her, no one tailing her or anything. She needs to shop, interact with more than just you and hired staff. I'm sure she'll be fine, no one knows that she's your sister or that you even have a sister. She should be out making new friends with girls in their late teens to mid twenties. Her working at that man's law firm is okay I guess but being dropped off and picked up from work without being allowed to go anywhere else isn't a good quality of life."
"Take her to the beach and let her experience guys flirting with her for the first time."
Jasper looked at me like I was insane.
"I'm serious, I thought she was in her early twenties, she has a young face but that body... She's going to have guys beating down her door when she's released from the prison you have her captive her in."
I could tell I was pissing off Jasper and he didn't want to hear any of it.
"I want to talk about us."
"There is no us, there's not going to be any 'us'."
Jasper grew even more annoyed but I didn't care.
"I want to discuss that girl's life before you ruin it any further."
"She's well taken care of."
"Are you going to keep your sister locked away forever?"
"Summer isn't your concern... If you were my wife I would take what you're saying into consideration..."
"Nice try, I'm still not marrying you. Bella must be wondering where I am."
"Stop using Bella as a defense. Obviously that prosecutor never told Emmett where she's keeping Bella otherwise she would've disappeared a long time ago. I'm sure she's fine, isn't she still in therapy. Stop the codependency, it's time she learns to be on her own."
I felt as if Jasper slapped me in the face.
"Look who's talking, you're all your sister knows! Is it hypocrisy night!?"
"You're one to talk, besides, my sister was always more sheltered than Isabella. Bella doesn't have a relative with more enemies than the strands of hair on her head. I'm not going to let the kind of lifestyle I chose affect her life in a negative way."
"I've read stories about you and Edward being connected to organized crime and that you two have your hands in everything."
"I don't care for such tales."
"So they're just tales huh?"
"Why don't you stay the night and sleep off all the tequila you've been drinking."
"Such a kind invitation, you're not getting laid though."
"The thought hasn't even crossed my mind. You said that Summer should interact with people around her age, you're only a few years older. You two can have a slumber party."
"How cool! Are you gonna stay?"
"Summer's voice came from behind me and I was certain Jasper knew she was there.
"This isn't fair." I whispered to him.
"We both know life isn't fair, just ask your friend and Edward." He whispered back.
I turned to face Summer.
"I have a better idea! Summer, how about you spend the night over at my place, Jasper doesn't let you get out much does he, this should be a good experience for you, your first slumber party."
Summer's eyes lit up
"Really?!"
"Of course." I told her.
"No watchful eyes and burly shoulders?"
"Unfortunately I have bodyguards at my place too, it's a long story. I promise they aren't as mean and as large as Jasper's though."
"Can I stay over at Alice's place!?"
"Honey, you don't need his permission. As long as you're eighteen and over you can do whatever you want, except drink."
"Oh my gosh! I'm going to pack a bag!"
"That's the spirit!" I yelled while watching her back-length blonde curls disappear from my view."
I turned back around to face Jasper and knew he wouldn't look pleased. He was beyond pissed!
"You can't just come in here and influence Summer to disobey me, I won't allow it."
"You mean like how I wouldn't allow you to control me, face it. She's going to want to be free, either you allow it or she'll demand it and run away and leave you."
"I doubt she'd get very far."
"What are you going to do, let one of your goons hunt her down and shoot her with a tranquilizer dart and bring her back?"
"Hmm, I'm not against the idea."
I rolled my eyes.
"I'm taking her to meet Bella, she reminds me a lot of Bella and I'm sure Bella will like her. The three of us will have a night of wine, girl talk and non-stop chocolate-eating."
Jasper raised a brow.
"Don't worry, the wine will be a low alcohol content. I think 21 and over is a stupid law."
"You're making plans and I haven't signed off on this."
"Better under my watch than her eventually getting sick of being cooped up and her resenting you and attempting to runaway."
"I'll have someone watching the house and I'm picking her up at 9am."
"A. I'm not giving you directions to where we've been moved and B, we'll be staying up late so I doubt she'll be up by then. I'll let Rosalie meet you somewhere at noon. She won't mind since I'm keeping her secrets."
"No deal. I'm not letting her go to some unknown location."
You've probably already had her chipped
"I can't tell you where we've been moved." Even I don't know where the new place is yet. "It would be betraying Bella's trust yet again. I want a friendship with your sister cause I feel she needs a girlfriend in her life. I don't want a friendship with you, I want us to be okay but not what you would call friends. Nothing has changed."
Jasper looked insulted.
I looked at my phone and twenty minutes had passed, the security staff is usually exactly on time.
"No deal, Alice. I need to know where she is at all times or she stays here."
"Party pooper."
Guess I won't be taking Summer with me. Part of me wants to sneak her out with me but I know Jasper would look under every rock until he found her. I don't need to add anymore stress to Bella's situation.
"I told Summer about you a month after I met you. I never mention any of the women I see to my sister but I felt like you were the one. She enjoyed hearing about you."
"No doubt the stories you told her about me made me sound like a lunatic."
Jasper laughed.
"Only some of them. I've never met anyone like you, life would never get boring with you around."
"Sometimes things just don't work out." I gently pushed him away and he smirked at me. "This alcohol is running straight through me." I told him then headed for the bathroom. I passed the bathroom and made my way to the back through the many rooms until I was in front of the back door. I entered the code and went out. Good thing he hadn't change the passcode. I jogged for a few blocks until I got to the gas station while glancing behind me. A sleek black jeep with opaque tints was parked in front. I quickly made my way to it."
"Were you followed?"
"I don't think so."
"We'll drive around for half an hour just to make sure."
We pulled in front of a townhouse, it was similar to the previous we stayed at in the other town. A girl can get used to living in these types of homes for free... The bodyguard in the backseat next to me wasn't in a suit, he was dressed in jeans and a white t-shirt. He helped me out and quickly got me inside.
"Finally you're home."
"Sorry, I ran into some guy who wanted to date me back in College."
"Which one?"
"It doesn't matter. Is Rosalie still here?"
"No, she didn't stay but she said she's coming over tomorrow to go over everything with me. Dave brought pizza and hot wings earlier but you weren't here so I saved you some, it's in the microwave."
"Where's the kitchen?" I asked and Bella pointed me in the right direction.
I washed my hands then took the food out of the microwave.
"You're eating it cold?"
"Yep starving."
*FLASHBACK*
Bella POV
After being interrogated by Alice about my and Edward's activities in the pool we were both left blushing but she had her hands over her mouth in surprise.
Edward walked into the room and my and Alice's faces deepened in redness. Edward looked at the both of us and I knew he knew what we were discussing. He gave me a mischievous look that went unnoticed by Alice.
When we were about to leave a call came through Skype.
"It's the parents."
"I can see that." I told Alice. "Give us a few minutes will you, Edward."
Are you two ladies ready to go?
"All set." We said in unison.
We're suppose to be meeting this guy at some exclusive lounge for people of a certain caliber, you have to be invited to go there, so Alice told me and Edward confirmed. But Edward being... Edward, we're able to get in-no questions asked. I was left pondering who's this guy that he's able to meet at such a place. Seems like Alice found the type she was looking for.
We arrived at a deep purple four-story building with blue opaque tinted windows. The inside was very modernly decorated, with soft techno music playing.
We were seated and served drinks. I was becoming anxious to meet this Benjamin fellow.
He arrived almost ten minutes later and I had to say he didn't look like a psychotic weirdo at all...But looks can be deceiving. Edward greeted him first and shook his hand.
"It's a pleasure, Benjamin. Call me Edward and this gorgeous individual beside me is my fiancée-Isabella."
Fiancée? I sighed. Edward really does know how to push it.
"Nice to meet you, please have a seat." I let go of his hand and we all sat down. Glee was written all over Alice's face and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. "You don't know how happy I am to finally meet the stranger who wants to steal-" I felt a kick to my ankle. "I mean the man who I've been hearing so much about."
Benjamin flashed me a gorgeous smile and I have to admit, he does look like a charmer and he's handsome too. The waitress brought him a drink and I could tell she was eyeing him, her eyes also wondered over to Edward as well.
"So Benjamin what attracted you to Alice?"
"What not would attract me to her, I looked at her and thought such vibrance, she adds color to everything. From that very moment I sensed her fire and a light in her, her aura is a rainbow and her energy is so positive. She wasn't only beautiful on the outside but the inside as well."
Ohhhh... He's one of those...
"And you could tell all of this even though it was your first time meeting her?"
"Yes. I feel as though she will complete me."
"I see..."
I bet he has a basement full of crystals and other stuff. Some of the girls Alice and I went to college with were into 'a higher and deeper level' of things as they referred to it.
"I had to speak to her, from then the conversation went on for hours and we just clicked and I thought she's the one I want on my arm. I'm tired of relationships with idle, forced and need-to-have conversations."
Conversations with Alice may not be idle but they're almost always fashion or materialistically based. I'm not saying there's something wrong with that because I've accepted Alice for who she is a long time ago and I know she has a good heart. Is he trying to say He and Alice have deep conversations?
I glanced at Edward and he was smirking. Is he trying not to laugh in this guy's face, he usually has his signature look of indifference, no expression at all.
"Look Bella, may I call you Bella?"
I nodded.
"I know this sounds corny but I believe in love at first sight, I'm a hopeless romantic."
"Awe, I really like that about you." Alice chimed in.
"When I looked across the room and saw you, it was like a spell was cast on me." He was looking deep into Alice's eyes pouring his feelings out.
Benjamin and Alice were now holding hands across the table.
I looked over to Edward for help but he didn't even bat an eye. What the hell is going on here, I feel like I'm being punked! I pinched Edward's thigh to make him assist me.
"I know you two just met and barely know each other but what are your plans with Alice, do you see her being in your future and if so, what kind of future do you see you two having?" Edward asked Benjamin.
"Alice IS my future."
Oh my goodness, shoot me now! Where is Charlie's gun when I need it?
"I feel as if I've known Alice in a past life. I know it doesn't sound like I'm making sense but sometimes you just know when someone is the one."
"You two should understand that more than anyone, Bella and Edward." So Alice has been blabbing her mouth to him about Edward and I.
"I know you're concerned but I'll treat her right and treasure her."
This is getting me nowhere! Things like this just don't happen in real life.
"Tell me about your childhood, I want to know about your parents, how was kindergarten and college? Why is a handsome, well-off man like you single, what were your exs like, why did you breakup with them, what was your type? Did you cut off the heads of cats while in High School and I wanna see some ID!"
"Isabella."
"Bella!"
Edward and Alice scolded me at the same time. Not only were they staring at me but the entire cafe. Oops..
During the present...
Rosalie POV
I stared into nothingness not wanting to get up or do anything. I had drank a quarter of my bar and managed to get a couple hours of sleep. I lied awake for hours thinking about what to do. Having him arrested and seeing his face on the front page would really tickle me. But that would leave a lot of other questions even if I lied about never having a relationship with him and blaming it on him just being obsessed with me ever since I defeated him in Court.
I don't need people digging, especially not right before the trial resumes. I just don't need that right now. Court is tomorrow morning and I have work to do, don't lose sight of your goal Rosalie.. I reminded myself.
I felt an even greater compulsion to beat him in Court. As much as I didn't want to get up I knew I had to, especially with Bella depending on me. I have things I need to do, prep Bella, pick out what I wanna wear in court tomorrow and run some errands. I hope Alice kept her mouth shut. I guess she has, she would be dragged down with me for her own betrayals and since Bella hasn't called I guess she didn't blab.
I need to put the finishing touches on my strategy, get my nails done-I'm pretty sure I broke two on Emmett. Crap, I forgot I have to take my stupid medication. I don't feel like cooking. I also need to do something about Emmett. I mentally went over my list of things then my eyes shifted to the tiny plastic bag containing chunks and shards of emerald and a platinum necklace on my nightstand.
I'll leave Emmett for later, I'll hurt him first by beating him in Court then I'll handle him accordingly. If he thinks he can get away with assaulting me he's dead wrong. First things first, I have to pawn this shadow of what once was fine jewelry. I pulled myself up, brushed my teeth then hopped in the shower. I tried to be as gentle as I could and tried to avoid touching my neck more than needed.
When I got out the shower I looked in the mirror. My neck was covered in huge purple and red fingerprint-shaped bruises. The bags under my eyes seemed to have no intentions of leaving and I had let my blonde hair grow past my ass. It felt so weighed down I opted to washing it outside of the shower. My mind has been so wrapped up with trial and Emmett that I stopped attending my weekly salon and spa treatments.
The bruises on my neck pained and burned even more while I was attempting to cover them up with concealer and foundation. Is this what domestic abuse victims go through on the regular, I don't understand how someone could live like this, bruises hurt...But not as much as the person you trusted causing them.
I got dressed and headed to a fine jewelry store that accepts broken and unwanted pieces.
While at the pawn shop...
I haven't seen anyone bring in something this fine in a while. How did you manage to break a fine stone like this?"
"So it's real?"
"As the sky is blue. The emerald is a hard gemstone but even natural emeralds can shatter, it's rare but it happens. You must have been having some real fun when you broke this. Are you sure you don't want to keep the platinum setting, it's still a really lovely necklace without the large emerald pendant. The smaller stones are unscratched, I can repair the necklace for you."
"Thanks but I don't want it anymore."
"I hate to see such a beautiful woman part with such a beautiful piece of jewelry."
"Well I guess you'll just have to close your eyes."
I walked out of the pawnshop with thousands in my pocket, I decided to shop for a new suit for trial and take a trip to the salon. This day is looking pretty good.
"Remember to keep your eyes focused on me, the jury or anything interesting to stare at-just please don't look at Masters or Armold while they're seated. They will try to make you feel insecure and intimidate you. Masters' indifference in the courtroom irks the shit out of my soul!"
"Would you like a drink?" Bella offered.
"No thanks, I'm fine. I'm just psyched! Tomorrow is the big day. I know it seems distasteful that I'm so anxious when it's going to be...difficult for you and I know it won't be easy for you having to-"
"I know but like I told Alice, I feel a lot more braver, I have a lot of supporters and she's my biggest one."
"That's wonderful, Bella." I told her.
"Awe, Bella thank you."
"You're welcome Alice."
"I know that man is going to try to pick me to pieces."
"When you're on the stand try to remember that you're not the one who's on trial, Masters is. I won't pretend that you won't feel like you're the one on trial, you probably will feel that way at times but it's all part of the process and in situations like this, especially in this country with such a flawed judicial system, you just may feel as if you're the one being prosecuted. I'll object to every single out-of-line trick Armold may try and I'll try my best to defend and protect you, Bella."
"Wear whatever makes you feel good, I know you'll be dressed appropriately but if it helps wear one of your favorite dressed or something."
"Okay."
"Tell the truth, be honest and if you feel yourself becoming frustrated and overwhelmed don't let Armold's hounding get to you too much. Even if he's yelling and throwing fifty different questions at you at once, just pause and take deep breaths and try to stay calm. Don't let him push you over the edge, don't give him that power. That's what he wants, he knows your humble demeanor and meek ways, he will prey on those attributes. He will attempt to confuse you, make you doubt yourself and try to break you. He will look for the slightest inconsistencies or mistakes and continuously poke at every single one of them until he gets you to contradict yourself and trip you up.
Coming for you like a raging bull can also work against him, there is the chance of the jury seeing the prominent big burly attorney of a spoiled tycoon bullying a defenseless young woman."
"Okay."
"And like I've told you earlier, Armold will ask you obscene questions, he wants to make you feel dirty and guilty and like I've also told you I will overuse the word 'objection'."
"Okay."
"Is everything I'm saying sticking?"
"Yes."
"And you do know what his entire defense revolves around right?"
"Yes. Why rape me when Edward Masters could have any woman he wants."
Bella sounded more and more confident in her answers and responses.
"Yes and you've already explained that question to me first hand."
Bella blushed at the memory of her laying into me. (A/N: See chap 9)
"But it's also focused on the fact that you're just some lying groupie who's looking for a come up or to write the next 'tell all best seller'. Don't worry, Masters may seem like the upstanding, no-motive-having philanthropist but just leave it up to me. I'll take off his mask and show the Jury the real him, the him who has a never-ending hunger for power and control."
"What kind of obscene questions is Mr. Armold going to ask me?"
"I don't want you to be blindsided so I'll try not to sugarcoat anything. Armold will ask if you liked and/or enjoyed any parts of the 'encounter', that's one of the words he'll more than likely use to describe it but he'll put 'alleged' in front of them. It's not like he's going to deny you and Masters had sexual contact, we already have Masters DNA so denying any sexual contact was tossed out of the window from the get go. He will try to paint you as a liar who had consensual sex but has buyer's remorse or wants a best seller like I already told you. The Judge and Jury will feel you out, I have a good feeling they're gonna automatically know you're telling the truth."
"Okay."
"You remember what I said about answering questions right?"
"Try to answer yes and no as much and often as I can."
"That's right, I don't need you opening any doors for Armold. Any doors I need opened I will try to get Masters to open when he takes the stand. Listen, Armold will try to ask you the same damn question eighteen different ways and at different times. He will phrase it in a way that will make it sound like he's asking you something different, a completely new question. Of course I'll be objecting at his redundancy."
At least I don't have to worry about Armold bringing up past men or sexual history because Bella has none. I know Armold has a secret weapon or two up his sleeve...I just know it.
I held a copy of Bella's original statement she made at the police station and repeatedly went over it with her, she knew it by heart.
"Please remember not to repeat everything word for word, it will sound rehearsed like you're afraid to deviate because you may contradict what you originally said."
"I got it."
"I'm going to go over all of the questions I'll be asking you on the stand, be prepared for some unrehearsed ones depending on Armold's cross. After we're done with these, we'll practice things Armold will more than likely ask you, again, be prepared for unfamiliar, insulting, mortifying questions. Keep your answers as brief as possible. Don't open any doors that will allow him to dig deeper into anything you may let slip. All Armold will be waiting on is the opportunity to pry and pry and I don't need to tell you that when Masters takes the stand, he's going to use his conniving charm to try to convince the jury that everything went the exact opposite of how you claim it did."
"I understand."
"Okay, lets take it from the top. You'll first be sworn in then I'll begin questioning you..."
*FLASHBACK*
Bella POV
I can't believe Alice decided to run off with that Bejamin guy, it's been over a month now. She checks in everyday but I wish she would drop in sometimes, It's just been me and Edward for the past five weeks. I let out a deep sigh.
I have to remember to call Mom and Dad later, Mom is getting used to the idea of me wanting to spend more time in Rome but Dad... That's a different story.
"What's wrong - you look down?"
"I miss Alice."
"Would you like me to send a few covert agents to retrieve her?"
"No! If she's happy then let her stay, besides, she'd know who had her brought back."
"Seeing you look so down doesn't settle well with me."
"I'm sorry it's just Alice and I have never been apart for this long."
"Well she'll have to come back to us if that Benjamin fellow is no longer around, he can have an accident. I can send out a few covert agents." Edward whipped out his phone and started texting.
"Edward!" I couldn't believe my ears.
"I'm joking." He told me with a chuckle.
"That wasn't funny."
"Yet you're smiling."
"I don't like the guy but I don't want him dead."
"I'll call off the hit."
"What!?" You put a hit out on him?!"
"Of course not. I just love making you turn red."
I hit him on the shoulder as hard as I could.
"You should've seen your face."
"Shut up." I told him trying not to laugh.
I snatched his cell phone away and tried to open his messages but his phone had a fingerprint lock on it.
I held it out and he smirked at me.
"Well?"
He put his finger on the screen and it unlocked. I went into his inbox but it was empty. His outbox was empty too and so was his call history.
"Weren't you just sending a message, how come its not in your drafts?"
"My phone doesn't save messages, it's programmed to automatically delete texts and all other messages once they've been read and deletes all record of calls as soon as they end."
"Why?"
"Just a precaution, I do handle very sensitive information regarding my business affairs on a daily basis after all."
"So you weren't really texting someone about Benjamin?"
Edward laughed.
"Of course not.
"You don't really have hitmen right?"
"No hitmen."
"Its just you sounded serious. For a second I thought you were that kind of wealthy man."
Edward looked amused.
"I could never take a life, you don't ever have to worry about me doing those kind of things."
"Good." I said relieved.
"I have good news." Edward told me.
"What is it?"
"We're going on a trip."
"Aren't we on one now?" I asked.
"We'll be travelling the middle east."
"Wow, really!?"
"Yes."
"Wow." I said, shocked.
"You don't seem too pleased."
"I wanna go but then again...I'm having mixed feelings."
"Because it's the middle east?"
"I don't wanna be stereotypical but...umm...it's just that I'm a girl."
"I know that."
"What if I break some law I knew absolutely nothing about and I don't wanna have to wear jilbab or whatever it's called. I'm going to have to read up on laws-wait are we going to Dubai?"
"Yes but it won't be our first stop.
"I'm going to have to read up on laws and-"
"Relax Isabella. Everything will be fine."
"Where are we going?"
"Tehran and Dhahran, I have business I need to deal with. I've taken a long enough vacation. After I'm done we'll travel to wherever you please-Dubai, Egypt, it doesn't matter."
"Okay. When are you leaving?"
"You don't wish to accompany me?"
"Isabella Adams-daughter of Charlie Adams will not accompany you."
"Nothing will happen to you and you don't have to cover up, you'll be with me."
"Where exactly are these places?"
"Dhahran is in Saudi Arabia and Tehran is the capital of Iran."
"Iran!? I thought they sounded alike."
"Relax, everything will be fine."
"I can't relax."
"I know it's short notice but we should leave in a few days. An urgent matte-"
"I can't." I blurted out
"I'll pour you a drink."
"Maybe I should take this time to visit Mom and Dad. How long is the trip?"
"I'll be in Dhahran five days and Tehran for three."
"So I'll spend ten days with my parents, you can use the extra two to settle in and relax after working."
"I want you by my side, you'll be surrounded by luxury and privilege."
"I don't know a thing about how to run your business and I'll be no use."
"I don't want you there for that however I would like to see your beautiful face after work everyday."
Edward handed me a glass of wine.
"I'm not comfortable going, I want to sit this one out."
"Meet me halfway."
Wow, he really isn't taking no for an answer.
"Eight days instead of ten?" I suggested.
"Spend five days with me in Dhahran. I won't take you to Iran, while I'm there you can spend time with your parents. After I'm done in Iran I'll fly out to see you."
"Five days in Saudi Arabia..." I thought out loud. "I don't want you to feel as though I only enjoy being with you depending on the location we're in but I don't think I can travel there with you."
"We'll discuss it more tomorrow, you just need time to get used to the idea."
Edward poured me another glass and even though he didn't show it, I wondered if he was displeased.
"It's your time to choose how we spend our day." He told me.
"No shopping, parasailing or extreme activities. My muscles are still sore, I'm worn out. I just wanna lie in bed and relax."
"That's an excellent idea." Edward wrapped his arms around me pressing himself into me.
I headed upstairs with Edward in tow.
"My room isn't on this floor." He told me.
"Your room is dark and evil, naughty things always happen when I go in there."
"Lets try your room and see if the light will ward off those 'naughty things' you speak of."
As soon as we entered my room the door abruptly slammed and I was being pressed against it.
"No those 'naughty things' you spoke of are still happening."
"Very funny, Edward."
Edward's hand was caressing my inner thigh while his lips trailed the back of my neck. He moved further and further up until I felt him playing with the hem of my panties. He pushed a finger into me and I cried out.
He slowly worked his finger inside me and without my say-so my body responded. I pushed back on it and felt myself getting wet.
"That's a good girl, you're coming all over my hand."
Edward put in a second finger and it sent me over the edge and I could feel myself shaking and my breath quickened.
Before I could come down from my high Edward was kneeling between my legs and I felt his tongue on my center. I was being pressed into the door by his hand on my lower back while he pushed my left leg up. His tongue was doing magical things to me I orgasmed repeatedly.
My body went limp and I could no longer stand.
I felt arms holding me and Edward resting me on the bed.
"Do you trust me?" He asked me.
I thought for a second.
"I trust you."
Edward pulled out black satin sashes from his pocket and dangled em in front of my face.
"You don't trust me."
"I trust you..."
"Isabella, all of the color left you face." He told me in an accusing tone.
"I trust you. It's just... You want to tie me up?"
"If you will allow me."
"I-I'm just nervous."
"I won't overstep the boundaries you set and I'm not going to hurt you, just relax and trust me."
Edward tied my hands above my head to the headboard then he placed the sash over my eyes and tied it.
I felt his lips against my ear.
"Now the real fun begins."
His words sent shivers throughout me.
"I want to watch you writhe, shake and tremble repeatedly from the amount of pleasure I'm about to bestow upon you."
Edward pulled my skirt and underwear off and ran his tongue up my inner thigh. He came up and kissed me with fierce passion. His lips moved to my earlobes, nibbling, teasing and tickling.
Deprived of my sight I could only go by what I heard and felt.
"Your body is remarkable, so fucking perfect."
Lips were on my neck caressing the sensitive area while Edward squeeze and kneaded my breasts in his hands. He headed further south and I cried out when I felt my nipple between his teeth and his fingers moving inside me. I unsuccessfully pulled and tugged at my restraints.
He took his time devouring my breasts with his fingers still inside me, unmoving. I twisted and turned and tried to ride his fingers for more friction while I felt my arousal dripping down my thighs.
I heard him chuckle and winced when he abruptly withdrew them from me.
"You're reactions turn me on."
I felt the satin material teasing my skin then wrapping around each ankle, my legs were spread apart and my ankles tied to what I assume to be the bed posts.
"What a mesmerizing sight."
"Do you think you have everything down?"
"Yes."
"Good. You'll do great."
"All of this prepping made me thirsty and hungry for junk food."
Bella left the room and I was left alone with Alice. She didn't glance in my direction once and I was happy I didn't have to make small talk. I'm happy to see she was smart enough to keep her mouth shut, as long as she keeps her mouth shut Bella won't find out a thing.
Bella quickly returned with snacks and a soda.
"Since it's the night before the trial why don't we all stay together. You can sleep over here with us." Bella suggested.
And be in the same space with Alice, how awkward and unappealing.
"I don't know, I still have a some unfinished work." I told her.
"After you're done with your work we can watch movies and eat junk food. You can wear something of mine to sleep in."
"Umm... I guess so." I reluctantly agreed not wanting to say no knowing what she will have to go through tomorrow.
"We won't disturb you while you're working, right Alice?"
"Right..."
Alice sounded as happy as I was...not happy in the least.
*FLASHBACK*
Bella POV
We were interrupted when my phone started ringing and vibrating.
"Answer it." I told him.
"Let it go to voicemail."
"Who's calling?" I asked.
"Alice."
"Give me the phone, Edward."
Edward held the phone at my ear and hearing Alice's voice gave me joy.
"What, what happened?" I asked her.
"He turned out to be an ass, Bella!"
"Wow." I knew it.
"So I'm back home in our old apartment, I got in last night and just woke up, was too exhausted to call sooner."
"You could've sent a text!"
"I knew you would've gotten a bit upset so I thought it would be better to wait until I wasn't tired so we could actually have a conversation."
"I guess that makes sense."
I shook the restraints and Edward undid them. I pulled off the blindfold just soon enough to see him walk out of the room. No doubt he's not too happy.
"But when he started acting like a jerk why didn't you call me so Edward and I could come get you?"
"I wanted to give you and Edward alone time."
"That's not like you..."
"I know I know."
"It's after 8am back home right?"
"Yeah. I had a good sleep but I'm feeling too lazy to make breakfast.
"Grab something from the cafe across the street."
"I feel too lazy to walk there too."
I rolled my eyes.
"I bet you're not too lazy to go on a six-hour shopping spree."
"Really! When!?"
"Stay focused!"
"Sorry. So have you and Edwar-"
"No! It's been basically everything except going all the way. I'm just... I don't know..."
"Don't change the subject. So what happened to Benjamin?" I teased his name exactly how she always said it.
"Benjamin turned out to be a lying jackass. I threw hot coffee in his face and caught a cab to the airport and came home."
"Wow. What did he do exactly, I'll strangle him with my bare hands."
"He doesn't deserve the time of day. So what's new?"
"In other news, Edward wants to take me to Iraq and Saudi Arabia on business."
"He wants to take my Bella where!?"
"Exactly. I told him Mr. Adam's daughter will not be going no such places. I mean I'm sure there are wonderful people in those places but the laws... I'd rather not. I'll love those countries from afar."
"Why does he need you to go along with him on business, are you his shadow?"
"He said seeing me after a long day of work would be good for him or something along the lines of that."
"He better grab some ice cream and fluffy slippers cause you're not going."
"I know, Mom. He said it would only be for five days. After he's done with business he wants us to tour Dubai, Egypt and such places."
"That sounds lovely, don't forget you have to take sis-in-law Alice along to babysit you guy's imaginary kids."
"Gotcha. I told him I would spend the days he's on business visiting my parents then when he's done we could meet up."
"That's a lovely idea."
"I know, I'd like to actually hug and hold them even though I know Charlie has quite a few lectures waiting for me."
"That's true, he probably has one or two waiting on me too."
"Edward has to leave pretty soon for business so I'll come home and we can both go visit Mom and Dad."
"That's perfect!"
"So did Benjamin take you on the shopping sprees you desired?"
Edward walked in my room and gave me a lustful glance. Probably came to see if I'm still on the phone.
"He did, he was just so freaking entitled!"
"Alice and I are talking about guy problems, wanna join in?"
"No."
"Tell Bro-in-law that I miss him!" Alice practically yelled my ear off.
"Alice says-"
"I heard."
"Oh by the way, I have to leave. I wanna take a trip home to see Mom and Dad. It's been too long."
"You're adamant about not joining me?"
"Sorry."
"Whatever you want, your wish is my command... Even if the wish isn't to spend more time with me."
"He'll live." Alice said.
"When are you leaving?" He asked.
"You said an urgent matter came up so how about I leave tonight? With the time difference, I'll be asleep during the plane ride and when I get home it will be morning."
"That soon, alright. I'll accompany you on your flight home and after letting you off, I'll take the jet to Tehran."
"Okay. I better start packing now so I can use the rest of the day to relax."
I put Alice on speaker phone so my hands will be free for packing. I took out my suitcase and started with necessities first. I walked in the grand bathroom and looked for my feminine products. Memories of the first time walking into this bathroom flooded my head. I remembered how taken aback I was.
I felt arms around me.
"It hurts me seeing you pack to leave me."
"It will only be five or six days, then you can fly in to see me."
"If your Father hasn't locked you up and thrown away the key."
I giggled.
"I'm pretty sure that won't happen." At least I hope not.
Edward placed soft kisses down my neck.
"I'll get someone to pack your things and a new luggage set."
"By 'new' you mean 'designer', correct?"
"You read too much into things. You should be spending every second, every minute and every hour of the rest of this day with me. I'll miss your delicious scent." He said while breathing in. "The feel of your skin, your hair and the taste of you." He told me.
I blushed.
*During the present...*
Alice POV
I can't believe Rosalie is spending the freaking night! I'm sure she wants to be here just as much as I want her here. How awkward and screwed up is this, I have no choice but to keep her secrets to protect my own.
"Now that I'm finished and Rosalie's finished her work, I'm gonna go take a shower then let the junk-eating and game playing commence!" Bella happily exclaimed.
"Why do you get to shower first?" I asked her.
"Cause: A. I called it. B. I can cause my room is the master. C. There's a second bathroom Alice!"
"Oh yeah!" My head really is full of fluff tonight.
I quickly dashed to take my shower. Rosalie can go last. I can't keep the childishness and pettiness at bay tonight for some reason.
As the warm water ran down my skin I reflected on my decisions and mistakes, my wishes and regrets. There are things I wish never happened but if I could go back in time would I change them or let history repeat itself again? Half of me wishes I'd never met Jasper and wishes I could go back in time to avoid the meeting but a part of me longs for him no matter how hard I try to push that part down. Stay calm for Bella, Alice, this will only hurt for a while then I won't feel anything for him. I told myself.
As I ran the loofah over my skin I thought, what if we lose tomorrow? How would Bella handle it. I know I have to stay positive and strong for her sake but there's always a possibility... What would happen? Would it shatter Bella or would she say at least she gave it her best shot and confronted him. Would we just go on a vacation and disappear? Even though it's closed court I know a media circus will be waiting outside. I sighed.
I hopped out and dried my skin with a fluffy towel then threw on a nightie. I went into the kitchen to look for the cocoa powder. At least you don't have to do your own shopping while in witness protection and your groceries are free no matter what the cost. But I guess they don't mind picking up the huge tabs we run up because Bella is testifying against Edward Masters. If only he would burst into flames before court starts, that would be great.
Does hot chocolate even go well with ice cream? Hmm... I don't care. Whatever is sweet, tastes good and comforting. I turned off the stove and poured my and Bella's into a our favorite mugs. Rosalie can pour out her own damn hot cocoa. I hope Bella doesn't notice anything funny between us. I'll just say I didn't know how much Rosalie would want, but Bella, I know her by heart.
I went into the entertainment room and skipped through the channels. Legally Blonde, what a classic! Bella will enjoy this. What's taking her so long anyway, she takes forever to shower, even since we were teens. I put my cocoa down and went to check on Bella. Back then after the incident had recently happened she would have 'episodes' during bath time. Not to mention during certain scenes of movies.
I could hear music coming from the master bathroom. Is she listening to Beyonce while she showers?
"Bella your hot cocoa is getting col-"
Shit. Whoa. My breath left me and Rosalie was startled as well.
"My bad. I didn't mean to walk in on you. I thought Bella was still in here taking one of her really long showers." I spoke not looking her in the face, I couldn't pull my eyes away from Rosalie's naked body.
She quickly recovered from the surprise and tried to hide herself, well I should say her bruises with the clothes she had taken off earlier.
"Weren't you ever taught to knock?"
"When it's just Bella and I there's really no need to knock."
"Well I'm not Bella."
"I didn't know. I already told you I thought she was still in here."
"Well she's not so you can leave now."
I desperately wanted to ask the question that was burning a hole in my mind.
"Did he... Did he do th... Armold hits you!?"
I just blurted it out. I couldn't stop myself. There were bruises and huge indents left by large fingers all over her neck like someone tried to choke the life out of her.
"It's none of your business. I'm fine."
"You don't look fine."
"Looks can be deceiving. You can get out now."
"I was just trying to help."
"I don't need help from you."
"What's that suppose to mean, what do you mean by 'you', in case you haven't noticed, we're cut from the same cloth. I'm just not as horrible as you are."
"Don't give me that shit, you were seeing Masters' friend, Coleman. We're guilty of the same thing, don't try to look down on me or judge me and yes, I get it, you're not the prosecutor on the case!"
Rosalie hastily walked out of the bathroom and I followed behind her to ask if she did anything about Armold.
"Bella!"
"Bella!" We both said in unison.
Shit. This is NOT good.
Bella was standing in the middle of the room with a blank stare, she looked to be in disbelief. Hopefully she didn't hear anything... Of course she heard Rosalie's big mouth, don't kid yourself Alice.
"Umm... Bella...?"
*FLASHBACK*
BELLA POV
After months of not being able to hug my parents, Alice and I are finally going to take a trip to see them tomorrow. Edward and I were in a Cadillac being chauffeured to his private hangar. I played with his fingers impatiently waiting for dinner. I skipped dinner earlier to nap and when I woke up it was already time to leave.
"We'll be arriving in six minutes, Sir."
"Great, I finally get to eat."
"You make it sound like I've been starving you."
"You have. I'm suing."
Edward chuckled.
"Good luck with that."
"You think I can't win, is Mr. Masters going to bribe the Judge?"
"Bribe? You watch too many movies. You won't win because you're not malnourished, you've been well fed and deprived of nothing. Besides, you came to stay with me of your own free will and was free to leave at anytime."
"Hmph!"
The car stopped and the driver opened the door for Edward then he helped me out. A medium built man with brown hair came and took our belongings. Edward led me to his jet and I couldn't wait to eat.
Before we got to the steps of the jet Edward pulled me back against him and I could feel he was erect.
"Would you like me to make love to you on a $114 million jet?" He whispered in my ear then licked it.
"Good night Sir, I trust you enjoyed your time off?"
Edward ignored the Pilot, awaiting my answer.
"I don't know. I'm not sure." I answered honestly.
I noticed although the exterior looked similar to the jet we flew here on, it was a different jet. Much, much larger, Edward sure enjoys his toys.
"I quickly sat and was about to buckle myself in but Edward did it for me."
"We leave now." Edward told the Pilot.
"Right away, Sir."
"Mr. Masters, is there anything you would like before takeoff?"
Edward turned to me again.
I shook my head.
"No thank you." He told the dark haired gentleman.
The brunette man went through a door to take his seat and buckle himself in I presumed.
I squeezed Edward's hand tightly and closed my eyes. I so hate this part!
During the present...
Rosalie POV
I can't believe I forgot to the lock the fucking door, who knew Alice wasn't raised with any manners. This is a fucking disaster! I should've went home and we would all be meeting up at court tomorrow. None of this would've happened.
Bella, you're staring into space. Is everything alright?"
"What did you just say?"
"You're staring in-"
"Not that part, I'm talking about a minute ago when you marched out of the bathroom."
I felt a chill in me like no other. Bella stared me in the eye then did the same to Alice.
"Don't lie to me." She said quite upset.
"Bella, it's true. We've been lying to you but I only did it to protect you, I swear! It was never my intent to hurt or upset you, I didn't even know who he was until it was too late. I don't know what's Rosalie's excuse-I mean reasoning."
That bitch!
"Don't try to brush this off like no big deal, after you found out who Coleman was you still never brought any of it to Bella's attention, she was aware of nothing!"
"And you, You knew who Armold was and you still decided to become his cum dumpster anyway!"
"Fuck you-you conniving bitch! You're like a sister to Bella and turned around and betrayed her and lied to her face every fucking day for who knows how long!"
"Says Madam Prosecutor who got pregnant for Masters' attorney!"
"Coleman isn't here to come to your defense so this time I'd watch my mouth if I were you."
"I'd learn what birth control is if I were you!"
"What's going on in here!?" Dave came in shouting which only annoyed me further and I grabbed the sheet off of the bed to quickly cover myself.
"Mind your own business!"
"Ms. Adams is my business until this job is complete."
"Well take Ms. Adams downstairs while I deal with Ms. Blanc upstairs."
"Bring it, bitch!" Alice yelled at me and I was more than happy to oblige her.
"Stop it! I'm not going to allow such a thing to happen! Both of you need to calm down, you're clearly upsetting Ms. Adams even further. You-in the bathroom and get dressed, you, go downstairs. I will stay up here with Ms. Adams."
I took the dress Bella was holding and went into the bathroom. Everything keeps getting more and more fucked up. I can't wait until all of this is over, I'm taking a break from everything. Throughout my career I've never had such a stressful case.
"Done. I'm heading downstairs." I told him.
"Not alone. Ms. Adams is calm and we'll be joining you and Ms. Blanc downstairs."
"Fine."
I descended the steps and Alice was staring daggers at me, it took everything in me not to snatch her hypocritical ass off the sofa and throw her into a wall.
"Now that we're all here, I will sit between you two and we will get to the bottom of this."
"This is a private conversation. I can't divulge such sensitive information in your presence, security detail or not."Yeah like I'm going to bring out my dirty little secrets in front of him.
"You and Ms. Blanc are hostile toward each other while in the presence of Ms. Adams, my job is to-"
"I know what your job is." I cut him off.
"It's alright. I want to talk with them, I'll sit between them and hopefully they will respect me enough not to start fighting." Bella glared at us.
"I'm sorry, Bella. Rosalie just brings out the worst in me sometimes. I'll keep my emotions in check."
I couldn't help but roll my eyes, what a put on.
I watched Bella turn to Alice.
"You were seeing the blonde man I saw on the jet?"
"Yes and I'm sorry. I met him when I went to the Police station to figure out why Edward wasn't charged yet. I met Jasper and it was love at first sight, I'm sorry but it's true. I didn't find out who he was until afterward. I kept seeing him a secret because I didn't want to hurt you, he brought me happiness and-"
"I brought you misery."
"NO Bella! It was just nice spending time with him. I fell hard for him and it was really hard to let go but I knew I had to. Lying to you ate away at me everyday and it was KILLING me inside. I had to end it and so I did. I'm so sorry, I really regret my actions."
"How long was it going on for?"
"Nine months."
"Wow. I don't know how to feel. I guess I did depend on you a lot and you needed an outlet."
"That's no excuse for what I did Bella and I love when you depend on me a lot."
"My head is spinning."
"Would you like a pill?" Alice offered her.
"Please."
Bella turned to face me and I immediately felt deep regret and sorrow.
"Are you being paid by Edward?"
"Of course not!"
"If you were you wouldn't tell me anyway right?"
"Bella-look-there's nothing I can say to justify my actions but I want you to know I am sorry and I don't plan on letting everything that happened with Armold cloud my judgement or affect my job in the courtroom. It was just a fling, I used him for sex and for information. I would never throw my own case, I could never put you through this knowing such a thing beforehand. I promise you that Armold and I are over. Yes, I did become pregnant by him and I'm not ashamed to say I had an abortion. My behavior was horrendous and deplorable and I acted foolishly for someone in my position but Armold is a thing of the past. We got into a huge fight and I look forward to crushing him tomorrow. I'm sorry for betraying the trust you had for me and I deeply regret my actions."
"Don't you think Edward put Mr. Armold up to tricking you?"
"No."
"How can you be so certain?"
"I'm undoubtedly sure! Masters doesn't even know we had a thing. If he did, I'm sure he would've already found your location before you were moved."
"I can't handle this, I can't believe what I'm hearing. So this is why you bombarded me with those questions weeks ago?"
"I can't tell you how much I hate myself for that, Bella." I watched as Bella gripped her head.
"The next time you and that man are having pillow talk, please leave me out of it!"
"I don't expect you to forgive me and I know I have no right to ask you to trust me but please Bella, I'm on your side and-"
"Please leave."
"Pardon me?"
"I know I begged you to stay but it was before I knew what I know now. I'm sorry but I can't stand the sight of you any longer."
I watched Bella hang her head down and whispered "I don't think I can do this anymore."
"I know you're feeling hurt and betrayed but I promise you I'll get you a guilty verdict."
"I can understand why Alice did what she did and where she's coming from but I don't think I can trust you."
"Bella, please, I-"
"Just go."
Alice POV
I watched as Rosalie grabbed her stuff and walked out of the door and I wondered if Bella had decided not to go through with everything anymore.
"What did I do to you to make you become doubtful and faithless in me?" Came Bella's voice from in the living the room, her broken tone downed my spirit.
"I haven't. I was trying to protect you."
"I'm not really upset about you seeing that man, it's not like you were seeing the person who had hurt me, you were seeing his friend. It just hurts so much that you LIED to me, you didn't trust me enough or maybe you thought I couldn't handle it but Alice, I've handle just as bad, if not worse and you know what I'm talking about. If that incident didn't scar us enough to give me some kind of endurance to extremely difficult and stressful situations then I don't know what will."
"I was trying to protect you."
"We're suppose to keep nothing from each other! I'm surrounded by treacherous liars. I tell you EVERYTHING, I trusted you. Mom and Dad are gone, you're the only person I had left who I knew wouldn't deceive me but I guess I was wrong."
I watched Bella get up from the sofa and headed upstairs while wiping tears from her face and it hurt me to know that I'm the cause of them.
*FLASHBACK*
Bella POV
Edward and I were having dinner on his mansion in the sky as I called it. So vast with many different sections.
"Does it feel weird when someone calls you Edward, it seems everyone calls you 'Sir' or 'Mr. Masters'."
"Only if I didn't give them permission."
"Control freak."
"Pardon me?"
"Nothing Sir." I teased.
"Do you need me to put something in that smart mouth of yours?"
I blushed and overstuffed my mouth with food. Edward chuckled.
"Besides Alice and I, who else calls you by your first name."
"Esmé and a few close friends."
"Do you get off on being called 'Sir' and 'Mr. Masters' all the time?"
"Have you been reading a certain book?"
"Noooo... It's just I would feel weird if everyone called me 'Miss' or by my surname all day. I would eventually shout at them to call me 'Bella'. Watching you, sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be in your position or ruler of a nation for a day. I wonder what the Queen of England does on a daily basis, she looks like a nice, old lady."
"She is."
"You've met Queen Elizabeth II!?"
"My position requires me to meet with a lot of important people, Isabella. Royalty or not...it has no affect on me."
Edward POV
Isabella can be quite entertaining when her stomach is full and she has alcohol in her system, maybe I'll spend three days in the middle east instead.
I was about to turn off my phone when I received a text message from Benjamin. I'm going to break his fucking neck for not doing his job properly. Alice probably annoyed the shit out of him so he decided to sabotage the plan. I hope he knows that although she's the one who left, he'll still be dealt with for his disobedience.
"Why aren't you drinking your wine, Mr. Masters?"
"I'd much prefer to taste it from you."
I watched Isabella choke on her wine.
"Excuse me?"
"Come here."
Isabella unsurely rose out of her seat and came to me. I held out my hand and she took it in her tiny, shaky one. I sat her on my lap and wrapped an arm around her as I leaned in closer to her.
"Are you nervous Isabella?" I asked her while breathing in her delicious sent. So fucking intoxicating.
"Y-yes."
"Does it have anything to do with the question I asked you before we got on board?"
"Mmhmm."
"Have you come to a decision?"
"No."
I ran my hand through her long, brown strands of silk then through tossed them over her shoulder and unzipped her dress.
"I'll help you make it."
Nothing is more common on earth than to deceive and be deceived.
Johann G. Seume
Well we know what allegedly happened between the plane ride home and Alice filing a police report. I'm just about done with the flashbacks. We'll be staying in the present.
Up Next:
We find out what happened to Bella's parents.
The Trial.
A murder.
Two disasters.
A lot more Edward.
Oh and remember the sneak peek at the end of chap 14? That also happens next! :D