Addicted

Chapter 9

Bella P.O.V

I spent the weekend locked in my home, didn't go out for my morning jog just because I feared that I would see him again, but not because I fear him but I fear my own self control. Plus, the asshole left me a crazy amount of hikies on my neck and chest and I was a little bit too sore to do anything. Though, I have to admit that, that night was the most mind blowing night I ever had... With anyone.

That Sunday night I came out of the shower, saw my curtains open. I slowly come closer and see his house. His window is also open, I can see him taking his shirt off over his head. My breath gets caught up in my throat when he turns around and I see him. I immediately back away and lay against the wall.

I look at myself. I have my Victoria's Secret back satin gown with really think straps on my shoulders. I shake my head and close the window. Edward Cullen is not going to intimidate me anymore. I won't fall for it again, I would have the normal life I was having before I let him be involved. That night would be a one-night stand and I'm not falling for his enchantment again.

The next day I got up at 5:30 in the morning and went off on my morning routine. This time I didn't jog, I ran as fast as I could like if I were running a marathon and my life depended on it. I reached Forever Publishing, Inc. and ran back home. On my way back people kept getting in my way, it was already seven and I didn't notice how late I would be if I don't hurry up now. I pushed some of them, crossed some red lights and finally reached my neighborhood.

There was a big teddy bear sitting on my door step and it held a note that read 'Be Mine.' I stood there, my hands on my hips trying to my breath, looking at the bear. His car is not there. I shake my head, frustrated, grab it and walk in my home. I throw the bear in the trash... My nice said starts telling me that I can't do that. He spent his money on this bear...

I hate myself for this. I grab the bear and look at it. The big heart that says 'Be Mine' is the part that creeps me out. He already said I was his, is this a reminder or something? Or is he asking me to get back in bed with him?

My naughty side tells me how much I would love that... No!

I put the bear on the couch and head to my room.

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Mr. Newton had a business trip to New York city so today was a busy day getting his flight, his transportation here and over there, his room at the hotel, his paper work in order. I was going crazy making calls after calls, email after email and Mr. Newton doesn't seems happy either with how much work we have right now.

Almost at lunch time I finally finish.

"Did you email J.Jenks?" He asked me, checking his paperwork.

"Yes, Sir. He'll meet you at the restaurant your staying in tomorrow at four. Your suite is reserved, the flight is at eight tonight, a taxi will be waiting for you outside and a limo driver will be waiting for you when you land in New York. Also, everything has been set for the event for Wednesday night. And the manuscripts that you approved have been sent to the editorial department with Mr. Denali."

He looks at me relived. "What would I do without you?"

I smile and say, "You would probably be a mess right now and miss lunch which is in five minutes." I point to his clock. "You need to have a little break, Mr. Newton, everything is settled."

"Thank you, Bella. You may go have lunch," he says. "You also worked hard this morning."

"Thank you," I say walking out.

I walk to my desk and see Ben placing another set of flowers on my desk.

"What is this?" I ask, yanking the card from the flowers.

"Same guy, same flowers for you," he says.

The card read.

I hope you liked your bear. Have a wonderful day, my dear Mystery, I'll see you soon.

Sincerely, Edward.

I bite my lip and sigh. "This guy is crazy."

I'm the mystery? This man is a mystery and I'm not looking forward to solve it. Just one night and that's it, why can't he understand that? He'll see me soon? The hell he won't.

After work Emmett surprised me coming over to my house same time I did. Fuck, he can't be here right now. Not with this guy saying he'll see me soon.

"Hey, sis." He kisses my cheek. "Are you okay?"

"Um, yeah," I say, pulling my hair behind my ear. "What's up?"

"Nothing much," he says, "just wanted to visit you."

"Oh."

I take a quick glance over at Edward's and see him in his garage fixing his car again. All dirty...

"Let's get inside," I say walking towards my house.

"Bella, who the hell did this to you?!" Emmett shouted, taking my hand and pulling me close so he can have a closer look at the back of my neck.

"What?" I asked, confused. I'm 100% sure I covered all the hikies this morning.

"You have a hike," he says.

We walk inside. He grabs the bear from the couch and looks at me, expecting an explanation. Fuck, I knew I should've thrown that shit away.

"Emmett," I say. "It's just-"

"What?" He snapped. "Are seeing someone?"

I shake my head. "No. It was just... I just had..."

"Bella, I want the truth."

"The truth?" I ask, not convinced. "You sure? All in details and shit?"

He shakes his head and puts the bear down. "Just tell me of you're seeing anyone, Bella, that simple."

I sigh and sit on the couch. "I'm not, Emmett. Promise me that if I tell you this you won't go crazy."

"Are you telling me the truth?" He asked, sitting besides me. I nod. "Okay."

I take a deep breath and say, "Last Friday I came home late from work because there was too much to do. I got out of the car and there was a robber here, he almost raped me if Edward wasn't there to save me. He took me to his place, we talked... And I don't know what happened but I found myself the next morning in his bed all nude and him too... I ran out.

"I thought it was just one night but he... I don't like the feelings he causes me and more when he sends me flowers and that damn bear..." I lay back letting out a sigh.

After a few minutes we sit there, looking at my closed window and then he finally says, "He must been really rough I mean for that hikie to still be there... Damn."

I laughed. "I have more but I covered them with makeup."

"Are you sore?" He asked.

I look at him with a smirk. "Yes."

"Oh, fuck, Bella," he laughed. We start laughing on the couch until tears come to our eyes.

After a while he puts his arm around my shoulders and says, "You'll figure out what to do, Bella. And if not, I'll take care of that asshole for you."

I shake my head and hug him back. If he only knew that, that guy stalked me and now is looking forward to see me. A meeting that I wish doesn't happen.

February 2, 2015

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