Stunned, I stared at the letter in my hands. It was a letter from a law firm that was headquartered here in Seattle. In it I asked a lawyer to appear at a custody date. It was also there that the biological father, Jacob Black, tried to have sole custody. I was shaking like a leaf when I read these sentences. After all these years was this bastard of a sudden that he had fathered a son, for he never was interested. He had never made contact, never paid and never keep down the slightest interest in the day. Why now? What drove to Jake that he suddenly discovered his love for his child. Jacob Black did not do anything without reason and in two weeks if held the said date, I would know.
I closed the door to the apartment and entered the hall. The jacket from the shoulders glancing, I entered the living room where Bibi was sitting at the table along with Danny and painted.
"Mom, you're here!" Shouted for joy, and he came almost to the cup of water he needed for his watercolors.
"Not so fast, little man," I said soothingly, and came to the table, to give him a kiss and to admire his work. I froze when I saw the picture. He had painted the dinner, with the typical, slightly spidery strokes of a five-year-olds, but it was unmistakably my job. It was surprisingly well made, the tables, the counter, behind which stood a service. The person in the picture were actually somewhat more advanced stick figure, they did not resemble living Person is, except one. The man he was leaning against the counter was, Edward Cullen and I am deeply shocked that he just painted it. It was good to identify the bronze hair, the rest was of course not visible. Danny was not five in a position to draw correct facial features, but in this case it was not necessary. But the hair was trademark enough.
"Danny, why did you draw Mr. Cullen?" I asked quietly, still confused about it.
He shrugged his shoulders.
"do not know," he said without much emotion, "he was nice."
Funny, I did not think that he felt Edward as nice. Although, if I thought I was right, it was quite obvious. I was scolded for his behavior and Danny Edward had defended him, of course, was a little boy struck by such a behavior. What would be if Edward would deal actually closer to him. I had the premonition that my son would fall to him just like any other human being. He had, despite his arrogance, something about him that drew people like moths to the light. Danny was impressed that in retrospect still so proving just how strong he was to other people. No one could escape its attraction over time, I was the living proof. I decided not to continue to take it to Edward not to give too much importance in the eyes of my son. He was very sensitive and would notice that his mom and this man is a very special "relationship" had.
I turned to Bibi, who looked at me searchingly with her wise eyes. Before Danny, I liked my fear and despair can hide because of the letter, but Bibi felt immediately when something is wrong with me. I shook my head and pointed discreetly to Danny. Bibi knew immediately that I do not want to talk to him about it.
"Danny, now it is time for bed," I said played happily. Although he grumbled a little, but he got up without resistance and was on his way to the bathroom, where he put on his seat and began to brush his teeth. It was not long before he slept calmly in his bed. I sat for a while with him and regarded him with love. I would never admit that I lost him, because Danny was my life. Even the disappointment of Edward was not so bad as to lose the idea of my child, it would kill me.
Bibi was waiting for me. I moved without great prefaces the letter from my pocket, handed it to her and waited until they had read the letter. After a seeming eternity, she dropped it and looked at me after a piercing.
"That does not mean anything, do you hear! I know exactly what is happening now in you, but do please do not unnecessarily crazy. You're his mother and him have the last five years, well supplied, while Jake has never cared. This will see the court well and do not give Danny in the hands of this man. "
" And what if they do, "I cried desperately," Jake never does anything without having to be sure that he will win. He would never get involved in a custody battle if he did not know that he will win. I'm afraid, Bibi! He has something up his sleeve, I'm sure. "
She shook her head.
"Not Bella!" She exclaimed, "You can not get crazy now. He will not rob you Danny, no court deprives me nothing, you nothing of a mother custody. Especially not one that cares so touching to her child, like you "
" I do not know, "I whispered doubtfully," after I work a lot, I see little Danny and can not take care of me so for him, as I would like to. What is it, if the court looks like Danny and ascribes his father. "
" You do not know yet; Jake lives in what circumstances. He must eventually own the first time make it better. If you need someone who testifies for you, then you know where to find me, "she smiled.
She was right! Danny was one of me and the court would see the same. They tore a child is not without good reason from his familiar surroundings. This thought gave me strength again and calmed me. I would fight for Danny, I swore to myself and at the end, I would emerge from this battle victorious.
The next day I was waiting for Benton in the diner. He would come not long since I made rapid progress and hardly any help with my decisions required. The cramming paid off and he was very proud of me, as he assured me all the time. I was shocked by yesterday evening, and therefore a little absent, as Benton took off his glasses, she cleaned me thoroughly and then spoke directly to my inattention.
"Bella, you have something on your mind? Today, they are not right in the matter. "
I smiled apologetically and shook my gloomy thoughts. It was enough when I gave my home nightmarish fantasies, here I had to show full commitment.
"I'm sorry, Benton. I will try to be something now focused. "
"I really wanted to say earlier on, but you have seemed so lost that I prefer to wait for nor wanted. Edward will stop by today and bring with you on this occasion an investor. He is planning something, even if I do not know what. "
My heart beat faster and my pulse rate increased rapidly. He would come, I would see him again at last. Only now, Benton informed me about it, I realized how "very" I longed to hear his voice, to enjoy this sight. Excited, I bit my lip and tried to act disinterested as possible to what failed, of course, terrific. Pity me staring at my new friend and bit back every comment. He did not want to do even more embarrassing than it already was.
"When is he coming?" I asked in a broken voice.
"I'm already there!"
I turned around and my stomach knotted in front of longing when I saw Edward's eyes. He was just perfect! As a god he stood in the doorway, dressed in a black suit. Sky, it was just cool, smart and sexy. I tried honestly to my breathing under control and greeted him with forced calm, although I would prefer to fly him around the neck.
"Edward, how fair, that sometimes us with your presence beehrst, "I said sarcastically.
He pulled up his eyebrows, his mouth twisted and contemptuously replied coldly smiling.
know "you, Isabella. You should understand a frischverlobten husband. Our species tends not to be able to break away from his beloved and I was busy with more pleasant things. "
Peng! Sunk, Bella dead began to spread pain and I turned away.
"What can I do for you?" I asked him dominated with difficulty, my voice threatened to break.
"We have on the future the dinner talk. I've been thinking and have great before, "he said firmly," Look at me kindly, when I speak to you, Isabella. "Shocked, I turned
around and looked at him. What was wrong with him? He sounded so angry. Since we knew he was either outrageously, seductive, mocking or cold, but never vulgar. So I did not know him and it scared me. his feelings had changed so much?
"Do not look at me, as a traumatized deer. I have little time and we have still a lot to discuss. Who is this new operation, which scared out there because the guests? I thought actually, I could count on you, but it seems as if I was wrong about you. How can you set such a hag. "
Horrified, I let his words affect me and was not able to reply. But fortunately, Benton did this for me.
"Edward, the decision, Miss Simmons set was really good. Which, although visually not the biggest highlight, but it is awfully nice and hardworking. In the older clientele, it is very popular. "
Edward Benton looked at skeptically, but started to the end.
"Well, she can stay, but on one condition. You must little change in their appearance, at the sight passes one of the appetite. "
affected I looked at him. He was so nasty! Anger was in me all wide and fuses blew in me.
"It can not all be so super perfect as" Mr. I am so beautiful, but an asshole Cullen. You can not just judge people by their looks. It would be nice if you had a bit more confidence in my people skills, because I do not get much more than you, "I yelled at him.
His eyes narrowed and he harnessed anger at the whole body.
"Benton" he said with difficulty controlled, "They would let me and Miss Swan for a moment alone."
"But, Edward," started this, but was interrupted harshly.
"Out!"
Benton looked at him hurt and looked at me sympathetically, as he left the room. Edward watched as the door closed, and turned to look ominous to me and grabbed me by the arm. Coarsely he pulled me close and whispered in my ear.
"And now to you, Isabella," he whispered in a low, hissing voice, "never again dare to speak in such a tone with me, when others are present. Do you understand, dear? "
Loved it again. Love! But it had a stale aftertaste. Since he apparently used as a greeting formula.
"Whether you understand me?", He wanted to know cold.
He drove almost a fear, behaving like himself. I felt like a crowded area in the animal and could not escape its fascination yet. Nevertheless, I did not want to enter in small.
"What happens if I do not believe it?" I asked provocatively.
He pulled me closer to him only, his breath quickened, whether in anger or excitement, I do not know. He was so close after so many weeks without him, I could feel him close to my body, its fragrance, a blend of tangy lemon flavor and its own unique fragrance, rose into my nose and I wanted nothing more than to kiss him. He sensed my weakness and smiled triumphantly.
"Look at one. The sweet innocence is plagued by their physical desires. Too bad that you have not found before because now it's too late. I have found suitable replacement for you and I have not Rumschlag with a woman who does not know what she wants. I desire you, Bella, but I'm not one of those lad who will eat out of hand. Really sad, you were definitely a great fuck become. "
with horrified Eyes, I looked at him.
"You think not," I whispered urgently, "So you are not, Edward. You said you wanted me for longer, where this sudden change of heart. "
" It has become boring to you, the games has tired me. You have maintained the tension well, but without worrying about time that they could discharge themselves. No man can be like that permanently, dear. Besides, what cares you, you wanted but that I'll leave you alone. "
I pulled my arm from his grip.
"I have not played Edward. It was pure self-protection and I have fought against you because I did not want to be hurt. Can you not understand? "I said desperately," You said during our meeting, if you could love again, I would be there. Was that just a lie? "
He grinned and pulled me again in themselves.
"Bella, Bella, little Isabella" whispered he gambled and ran my fingers over his face, "What are you but for a naive little thing. I was hoping to change his mind up with it. It would be yes, can you throw that all the good intentions of the window and sleep with me despite my engagement. Unfortunately, it did not work, but what the heck, "he grinned," Jessica is a worthy replacement for you. In addition, there are still Tracey, Monique, Susan and the rest of them that I sweeten my evenings. "
His face hovered above mine, his lips were very close and I could see directly into his eyes. He lied! Nothing had changed, he still wanted me as much as ever. He actually slept with all these women? I trusted him absolutely. We had known for quite a while and a man like him, it was not two days out without sex. The thought was unbearable!
"I believe you nothing, Edward. You want me still and not endure it, that you lost. "
" Think what you want, "he said in an evil tone and thrust me violently away. Since I had probably found a sore spot. It was his pride was dented, it had nothing to do with feelings for me. But Edward knew how to hit back.
"Do you really think you had some time to take Tanya's place, dear. Since you deceive you but you're not nearly as like her. You will not succeed me eliciting feelings, Bella. I will not permit. No other woman will ever diminish her memory, not even you. "
He looked at me contemptuously, and I died with each Word a bit more. He knew that I had those words hurt more than his wife stories, more than his planned marriage to Jessica.
"Enough!" I whispered beaten, "I already understood. No feelings on your part, just sex. It's all clear. "
" It's great that you have what finally got the message. Then we can move on to the business portion. I am planning a chain of fast food restaurants. They should all be constructed after the model this dinner. It is cozy and old-fashioned, just right for the older clientele. Since there will be in the population over the next few years more and more older people, so an atmosphere appreciate to know it is a good investment. In an hour, there is another investor who will look at the store. Show that everything runs like clockwork, and get the hell out of the store that Simmons. If you do not have a spare, then you stand yourself just behind the counter that you can be so good. "
He hurt me on purpose, which was felt very clearly that he wanted to hurt me, so I finally made it to me the head hit. Fine, Mr. Cullen! How do you want, I will weep no more behind you.
"Do not worry, we will not even embarrass you in front of your business partner," I said coldly.
"The I want you too come. "
He left me and I had to sit with his hands buried in my face and let the tears flow. A warm hand on my shoulder, let me cringe and I looked into the compassionate face of Benton.
"Bella, do not you cry. No matter what he said you do not take it too seriously. He tends to exaggerate and be mean when he feels backed into a corner. They solve something in him that he does not understand and tried frantically to save his skin. I was hoping you would do it to tear him from his grief, but that seems even more deeply rooted in him are to be adopted. He loved Tanya idolatrous and has never accepted her death. I fear he will never do, because he was so into it increased that he does not look heavy, which is a wonderful character because he is from. "
I smiled shakily through her tears.
"Benton Oh, that's so sweet of you. I'm really glad to have known you closely to learn. "
" Not as glad as I am, "he replied," It is my honor to know you, Miss Swan. Come, dry your tears and show her what a strong personality for you and what he missed. "
I sniffled again briefly and then stood up.
"You are right. He does not want me, then I want him either. This idiot will still be happy with his Jessica. "
He grimaced at the mention of that name, as if he had bitten into a lemon.
"They seem to not particularly like," I noted that he strongly confirmed, nodding.
"Absolutely not," he admitted, "This person is so impertinent and stupid that I have no words to describe it. I know the best will not know how he tolerates her presence. So much stupidity in a brain, is not to beat these guys. "
I grinned at his words and felt immediately better. It is quite true when you said that blasphemy was sometimes very beneficial. I hooked one in Benton and left with him the office to inform employees about the upcoming visit. Cynthia would remain where she was. I had set it and would stand by it. If he wanted to do a face check before setting his operations, he had to kindly do it yourself.
He stood outside and inspected the interior, seemed quite satisfied and said a few words about Kendra, a pretty young waitress who worked here for about a year. She blushed at his words and he smiled at her charming. That smile was devilish, he saw that I was watching him and he stepped up its efforts to the helpless thing.
I pulled myself together, fought down my jealousy and walked toward them.
"Kendra," I said gently, for she was really a sweet thing, "you were so nice and helpful when Cynthia wipe tables. We have high attendance and we want to make a good impression. "
She nodded and went away.
"Touché," whispered he cheered and looked at me slowly, "you have the store well under control, I see." He bit his lip. "I must admit that this is pretty sexy."
I would not let me in on the skirmish, as was the reversal of his moods I still mad. This exchange between hot and cold, made me even more crazy. If he was going to take me with his attitude to the Pats, he was then well on its way.
"Let your jokes, Edward. You have previously expressed clearly enough in your office and you should probably hold times in your own words. "
He was just grinning us to move, because a man in a suit came in the door. It could well be his business partner.
"As I said," he said, grinning behind me on the shoulder, "Very, very sexy."
Irritated I watched it and understood nothing. Only so mean and cold, once again charming. Should it be a smart time for this man I straightened and approached the two men greeted each other warmly.
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