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I was working on the next month’s schedule. I was waiting for Edward’s phone call but it was getting later. With each passing moment, I was afraid that he wasn’t going to call. Unable to focus on the schedule, I pulled up the website for Buying Love, Inc. I wanted to find out more about the elusive Esme Platt. I found a biography about Esme, reading it. Devouring it up hungrily.

Esme Platt was born in Portugal, a daughter of a Portuguese woman, Fatima and an American Marine, Thomas. Esme lived in Portugal for most of her life, moving to the United States to attend college after the death of her mother. She graduated from University of Illinois, her father’s alma mater, with a degree in finance, business and a minor in international business.  Esme received her master’s degree from Northwestern University in business administration.

Buying Love, Incorporated was an idea that Esme created for one of her classes while getting her masters. Her professor found her idea intriguing. Finding investors and start-up capital, Esme opened her business in her tiny apartment in Chicago with friends acting as her dates for prospective clients. Once she established herself, she recruited college students for companions for her wealthy clients. Esme provided classes for her newest workers, giving them the opportunity to learn about etiquette and exposing them to various cultural events such as opera performances, gallery openings, theater performances and elegant jazz clubs.

With the death of her father from cancer, Esme moved to Seattle to settle his affairs, bringing her growing business with her. Within ten years, Buying Love is an established business providing companionship for the wealthy and elite clientele. Her business boasts over thirty male escorts and forty female escorts of varying ages and races. What started as a classroom project turned into something amazing, her life’s work.

Esme is adamant on making all of your dreams come true. All you need is to give her a call and those dreams are at your fingertips.

“Recruited college students my ass,” I grumbled. 

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Esme Platt was born in Portugal, a daughter of a Portuguese woman, Fatima and an American Marine, Thomas. Esme lived in Portugal for most of her life, moving to the United States to attend college after the death of her mother. She graduated from University of Illinois, her father’s alma mater, with a degree in finance, business and a minor in international business.  Esme received her master’s degree from Northwestern University in business administration.

Buying Love, Incorporated was an idea that Esme created for one of her classes while getting her masters. Her professor found her idea intriguing. Finding investors and start-up capital, Esme opened her business in her tiny apartment in Chicago with friends acting as her dates for prospective clients. Once she established herself, she recruited college students for companions for her wealthy clients. Esme provided classes for her newest workers, giving them the opportunity to learn about etiquette and exposing them to various cultural events such as opera performances, gallery openings, theater performances and elegant jazz clubs.

With the death of her father from cancer, Esme moved to Seattle to settle his affairs, bringing her growing business with her. Within ten years, Buying Love is an established business providing companionship for the wealthy and elite clientele. Her business boasts over thirty male escorts and forty female escorts of varying ages and races. What started as a classroom project turned into something amazing, her life’s work.

Esme is adamant on making all of your dreams come true. All you need is to give her a call and those dreams are at your fingertips. 

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“I’m parking the car now, Jenks,” I said, smoothly sliding into a spot near the courthouse in downtown Seattle. “I’ll be there in ten minutes.” I hung up my phone and tossed it into the glove compartment of my car. Jenks warned me that cell phones with cameras were not allowed in the courthouse. My iPhone 6+ would have to stay in my car. Though, I’d been stalking my phone, anxiously waiting to hear from Edward.

He hadn’t called me since he left my suite early Wednesday morning. Esme couriered over the paperwork for our exclusive contract, but nothing from him. It didn’t help my paranoid thoughts that Esme was beating him, but I had to trust him that he would contact me. I was paying for his company.

Walking briskly, I went through security and met up with Jenks on the third floor. He hugged me, dragging me into a small conference room. We went over my divorce paperwork. I was not going to pay Riley anything. He had signed a prenuptial agreement and I was exercising that right. We spoke in the conference room for a few more minutes before going to the courtroom. Riley and his attorney, a young, attractive blonde, were already there. Riley was flirting with her. His hand was hovering over her back and he whispering in her ear. I bit back a growl, sitting down at the front table with Jenks. My attorney set out the files with the paperwork for my divorce. 

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Sooooo ...

Yeah, I'm the assistant director of the fall play. We're doing Cinderella. Our performances are getting close. As in, like, the week after next. I wanted to touch base with all of you to inform you about updates during my 'hell week.'

They won't be happening.

I won't get home until after nine at night. I'll barely have enough time to shower and get ready for work for the next day.

I will be updating this week and here's the schedule:

Monday, Oct. 26 ~ Buying Love Chapter Fourteen and Under Construction Teaser (perviness galore!)
Tuesday, Oct. 27 ~ Buying Love Teaser
Wednesday, Oct. 28 ~ Under Construction Chapter Eight
Thursday, Oct. 29 ~ Star Crossed Teaser
Friday, Oct. 30 ~ Buying Love Chapter Fifteen and Under Construction Teaser
Saturday, Oct. 31st ~ Buying Love Teaser
Sunday, Nov. 1st ~ Under Construction Chapter Nine
Monday Nov. 2nd - Sunday Nov. 8th ~ NO UPDATES OR TEASERS
Monday Nov. 9th ~ Posting schedule to resume, like normal.

Clear as mud? Yeah?

Long and short of it, I won't be posting anything during the first week in November. My life is just too hectic. I will try to get some writing in, but we'll see. Thank you, everyone, for reading. I truly appreciate your support in my hobby.

Hugs!

Josie "Tufano79"

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A few moments later, a court officer walked in, demanding we all stand for the judge. An older woman came in, sitting down and scowling at my ex-husband. “Be seated,” she barked. “I’m Judge Jane Ryker. We’re here to discuss the dissolution of marriage between Riley James Biers and Isabella Marie Swan-Biers. According the paperwork I’ve received, you have not been granted a divorce since there is an ongoing dispute regarding spousal support?”

“Correct, your honor,” Jenks replied. “I’m Jay Jenks, representing Ms. Swan.”

“What is the issue?” Judge Ryker asked. “Mr. Biers signed a prenuptial agreement. The amount should have been determined with the agreement.”

“According to the agreement, there is an infidelity clause. Mr. Biers broke that clause when he admittedly slept with an astounding sixty female partners and ten male partners,” Jenks explained.

“Ms. Swan has had her own share of affairs, too,” Riley’s attorney said, standing up. “Kate Denali, attorney for Mr. Biers.”

“What is your proof of Riley’s claim that Bella has been unfaithful to him?” Jenks asked. “I have irrefutable proof that it was solely Riley that was unfaithful. Doctor’s bills, medical testing and a public health official who contacted Isabella about Riley’s infection.”

“We have pictures of Bella with her new boyfriend,” Kate said, producing a few photos from her file.

“Stop,” Judge Ryker spat. “Ms. Swan and Mr. Biers are legally separated. While they are still legally married, no infidelity has taken place. I’m familiar with your case and your behavior is deplorable, Mr. Biers. I’m hereby granting the dissolution of marriage to the both of you and you will not receive the monetary amount you have requested, Mr. Biers. You slept around with many men and women, breaking the infidelity clause as noted on the prenuptial agreement. In fact, you will pay for the all of the attorney fees accrued during the length of this ordeal, all of Ms. Swan’s medical bills and monthly stipend of $2000 for no longer than ten years for your actions.”

“Your honor!” Kate barked.

“I’ve made my ruling,” Judge Ryker barked back. She signed the paperwork with a flourish, handing the file to her assistant. “I wish you the best Ms. Swan. Mr. Biers? You have to change your behaviors. Hopefully, this will do just that.” She stood up and left the courtroom. 

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When I came to, I was on the couch in my office. Rose was working on my computer, presumably doing my job since I had hyperventilated myself into a state of unconsciousness. I sat up, dizzy and unsteady.

“Stay there, Bells. Don’t try to move,” Rose said as she closed my computer. “You took a nasty header.”

I raised my hand to my forehead, feeling a very apparent bump in the middle of my head. Ouch. I’ll have to stay back here until that goes away. Rose handed me an icepack and some water. I pressed the icepack to my head. “How long have I been out?”

“Long enough that I had to convince your father that you were in an important meeting with some potential clients to have their wedding here,” Rose explained. “It’s almost one in the afternoon. Your dad came in, asking to take you to lunch and I said that you were discussing wedding options with a bride, not to be disturbed.”

“You know my dad is going to expect there to be a wedding, then,” I growled.

“Not if the bride and groom don’t get married because the groom is gay,” Rose snorted. “Are you 

feeling better?”

“Numb, really,” I answered honestly. “I was so stupid to hire Edward.”

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When I came to, I was on the couch in my office. Rose was working on my computer, presumably doing my job since I had hyperventilated myself into a state of unconsciousness. I sat up, dizzy and unsteady.

“Stay there, Bells. Don’t try to move,” Rose said as she closed my computer. “You took a nasty header.”

I raised my hand to my forehead, feeling a very apparent bump in the middle of my head. Ouch. I’ll have to stay back here until that goes away. Rose handed me an icepack and some water. I pressed the icepack to my head. “How long have I been out?”

“Long enough that I had to convince your father that you were in an important meeting with some potential clients to have their wedding here,” Rose explained. “It’s almost one in the afternoon. Your dad came in, asking to take you to lunch and I said that you were discussing wedding options with a bride, not to be disturbed.”

“You know my dad is going to expect there to be a wedding, then,” I growled.

“Not if the bride and groom don’t get married because the groom is gay,” Rose snorted.

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Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.

Motherfucking alarm clock. I hate that asshole. Whoever invented the alarm clock should be castrated with a sharp object.

Smack.

Much better.

I snuggled back into the arms of Edward, wanting to drift back into a comfortable sleep.

EDWARD!

I sat up, my eyes wide and I looked back at the man who shared my bed last night. He was still asleep, his hair rumpled and his skin flushed from the warmth of my bedroom. In the dim light of my room, I could see that his face was relaxed and the stress of whatever was bothering him last night was gone.

My big mouth. And that scar.

Pulling down the blankets, I saw the scar on his torso. It was red, angry and probably was very, very painful when he received it. Tenderly, I touched it and found it to be cooler than the rest of his skin. “I’m sorry,” I whispered, pulling my hand back and covering his body with the blankets. I got up and went to get ready for my first day managing Swan Towers. Edward, obviously exhausted, stayed in bed. From what I could gather, he obviously didn’t have a good life and he deserved this indulgence. 

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Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.

Motherfucking alarm clock. I hate that asshole. Whoever invented the alarm clock should be castrated with a sharp object.

Smack.

Much better.

I snuggled back into the arms of Edward, wanting to drift back into a comfortable sleep.

EDWARD!

I sat up, my eyes wide and I looked back at the man who shared my bed last night. He was still asleep, his hair rumpled and his skin flushed from the warmth of my bedroom. In the dim light of my room, I could see that his face was relaxed and the stress of whatever was bothering him last night was gone.

My big mouth. And that scar.

Pulling down the blankets, I saw the scar on his torso. It was red, angry and probably was very, very painful when he received it. Tenderly, I touched it and found it to be cooler than the rest of his skin. “I’m sorry,” I whispered, pulling my hand back and covering his body with the blankets. I got up and went to get ready for my first day managing Swan Towers. Edward, obviously exhausted, stayed in bed. From what I could gather, he obviously didn’t have a good life and he deserved this indulgence. 

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His eyes were penetrating through mine. Barely a sliver of the jade green color was visible. His hands, which still wore thick leather cuffs around his wrists, were pinning my arms above my head, keeping me from touching him. He licked his lips, rolling his hips again and making me even wetter. “Do you trust me?” he asked.

I nodded, trusting him more than I probably should.

“Say it, out loud, that you trust me, Bella,” he said, his voice deepening and his hips thrusting against my sex. I could feel how aroused he was through his dress pants. He wanted me. With a growl, he pulled back, staring into my eyes. “Do you trust me?”

“I trust you,” I whispered, wanting to feel the heaviness of his body over me again.

He smiled, slow and seductive. “Don’t move,” he commanded, pressing my hands above my head. I bit my lip as he got up off the bed, walking to his pile of clothing. He grabbed a couple of things from the pile. When he walked back, I saw he had his tie, a black blindfold and a handful a condoms in his hands. He looked at me, eyes dancing with desire, lust and unadulterated want. However, he was still wearing his dress pants.

And it was quite obvious that I had left a mess on his crotch from my own arousal. 

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His eyes were penetrating through mine. Barely a sliver of the jade green color was visible. His hands, which still wore thick leather cuffs around his wrists, were pinning my arms above my head, keeping me from touching him. He licked his lips, rolling his hips again and making me even wetter. 

“Do you trust me?” he asked.

I nodded, trusting him more than I probably should.

“Say it, out loud, that you trust me, Bella,” he said, his voice deepening and his hips thrusting against my sex. I could feel how aroused he was through his dress pants. He wanted me. With a growl, he pulled back, staring into my eyes. “Do you trust me?”

“I trust you,” I whispered, wanting to feel the heaviness of his body over me again.

He smiled, slow and seductive. “Don’t move,” he commanded, pressing my hands above my head. I bit my lip as he got up off the bed, walking to his pile of clothing. He grabbed a couple of things from the pile. When he walked back, I saw he had his tie, a black blindfold and a handful a condoms in his hands. He looked at me, eyes dancing with desire, lust and unadulterated want. However, he was still wearing his dress pants.

And it was quite obvious that I had left a mess on his crotch from my own arousal. 

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ALSO ~ This is NOT a rip-off of The Red Line. It’s driving me bonkers that people are eluding to that fact. I got this idea from a Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. I would never steal another person’s story and the fact that people are somewhat accusing me of plagiarizing is sickening. This is different. It will be different. If you don’t like it, click the ‘x’ in the corner. Don’t leave guest reviews without a way for me to contact you.

The rest of the evening went by uneventfully. Paul and Tanya disappeared and did not return. Charlie gave a speech at nine, thanking everyone for coming and announcing Bella as the general manager for the brand new Swan Towers, slated to open to the public tomorrow morning. The hotel was almost sold out with out of town guests, native Seattleites and bustling business travelers. Bella also gave a brief speech and she looked so poised and elegant at the podium. She did, however, ignore her father’s affections after she finished speaking, walking back to me.

Rose walked over to us, asking why she rebuffed her father. Bella didn’t answer her question, saying she’d explain it to her tomorrow. After the speeches, a hired DJ began playing some upbeat music. Bella and I sat down in some of the sleek furniture in the lobby while the guests began dancing. Jacob and Rose went out onto the dance floor, having a grand old time. I slid my arm over Bella’s shoulder, running my finger down her slender, but muscular arm. “Do you want to join them?”

“Oh, me and dancing? It’s not pretty,” she snorted. “I’m surprised that I didn’t break anything with the heels that Rose insisted I wear with this dress. Heaven forbid I wear flats and ruin this entire outfit.”

“I never understood how a pair of shoes can ruin an outfit,” I snickered. “I think you’d look beautiful with or without heels. But, I’d like to take you out onto the dance floor for at least one dance.”

“One dance, Mr. Masen,” she purred. “And it has to be a slow dance. I don’t think I could do that in these shoes.” She indicated Rose and Jacob doing something called Whip/Nae Nae. 

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The rest of the evening went by uneventfully. Paul and Tanya disappeared and did not return. Charlie gave a speech at nine, thanking everyone for coming and announcing Bella as the general manager for the brand new Swan Towers, slated to open to the public tomorrow morning. The hotel was almost sold out with out of town guests, native Seattleites and bustling business travelers. Bella also gave a brief speech and she looked so poised and elegant at the podium. She did, however, ignore her father’s affections after she finished speaking, walking back to me.

Rose walked over to us, asking why she rebuffed her father. Bella didn’t answer her question, saying she’d explain it to her tomorrow. After the speeches, a hired DJ began playing some upbeat music. Bella and I sat down in some of the sleek furniture in the lobby while the guests began dancing. Jacob and Rose went out onto the dance floor, having a grand old time. I slid my arm over Bella’s shoulder, running my finger down her slender, but muscular arm. “Do you want to join them?”

“Oh, me and dancing? It’s not pretty,” she snorted. “I’m surprised that I didn’t break anything with the heels that Rose insisted I wear with this dress. Heaven forbid I wear flats and ruin this entire outfit.”

“I never understood how a pair of shoes can ruin an outfit,” I snickered. “I think you’d look beautiful with or without heels. But, I’d like to take you out onto the dance floor for at least one dance.”

“One dance, Mr. Masen,” she purred. “And it has to be a slow dance. I don’t think I could do that in these shoes.” She indicated Rose and Jacob doing something called Whip/Nae Nae. 

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ALSO ~ This is NOT a rip-off of The Red Line. It’s driving me bonkers that people are eluding to that fact. I got this idea from a Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. I would never steal another person’s story and the fact that people are somewhat accusing me of plagiarizing is sickening. This is different. It will be different. If you don’t like it, click the ‘x’ in the corner. Don’t leave guest reviews without a way for me to contact you. 

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We walked into the lobby and Bella was practically attacked by some chic-looking people. She hugged them, giving them kisses on the cheeks. From her tense posture, she didn’t feel comfortable around them and she shuddered when one woman mentioned Riley.

“I’m sorry to hear about you and Riley,” said the woman, her voice breathy, sounding like Marilyn Monroe who smoked three packs a day. Her face was filled with collagen and she was far too old to be wearing the slinky dress she had on, nor was it appropriate for the occasion. “He was such a handsome man.”

“Aunt Tanya, Riley cheated on me,” Bella said, pursing her lips. Aunt Tanya smirked. I think. I couldn’t tell because of the sheer amount of Botox she had done to her face. Bella’s eyes widened and she flushed angrily. “Fuck, with you, too? Why?”

“Why not?” Aunt Tanya replied, adjusting her too-large breasts that were almost spilling out of her too-small dress. “He wanted this. Why deny him? He was a formidable lover. He made me so wet.”

Ugh. Ew.

“I hope you were protected, Aunt Tanya. He’s diseased,” Bella spat. “And put some fucking clothes on. You look like a two-bit whore.”

“How dare you!” Aunt Tanya growled. “I’m still your family and deserve to be respected!”

“You’re not family. You are like Riley. A gold-digger,” Bella sneered. “Sometimes, I question Uncle Paul’s sanity.” Aunt Tanya walked off in a huff, teetering in her Lucite stripper heels and finding an older gentleman, with salt and pepper hair. Bella blew out a breath and clenched her fists. “Sorry about that.”

“She’s your aunt?” I asked.

“Yep. By marriage, unfortunately."

Aunt Tanya

Uncle Paul

Aunt Tanya's dress

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We walked into the lobby and Bella was practically attacked by some chic-looking people. She hugged them, giving them kisses on the cheeks. From her tense posture, she didn’t feel comfortable around them and she shuddered when one woman mentioned Riley.

“I’m sorry to hear about you and Riley,” said the woman, her voice breathy, sounding like Marilyn Monroe who smoked three packs a day. Her face was filled with collagen and she was far too old to be wearing the slinky dress she had on, nor was it appropriate for the occasion. “He was such a handsome man.”

“Aunt Tanya, Riley cheated on me,” Bella said, pursing her lips. Aunt Tanya smirked. I think. I couldn’t tell because of the sheer amount of Botox she had done to her face. Bella’s eyes widened and she flushed angrily. “Fuck, with you, too? Why?”

“Why not?” Aunt Tanya replied, adjusting her too-large breasts that were almost spilling out of her too-small dress. “He wanted this. Why deny him? He was a formidable lover. He made me so wet.”

Ugh. Ew.

“I hope you were protected, Aunt Tanya. He’s diseased,” Bella spat. “And put some fucking clothes on. You look like a two-bit whore.”

“How dare you!” Aunt Tanya growled. “I’m still your family and deserve to be respected!”

“You’re not family. You are like Riley. A gold-digger,” Bella sneered. “Sometimes, I question Uncle Paul’s sanity.” Aunt Tanya walked off in a huff, teetering in her Lucite stripper heels and finding an older gentleman, with salt and pepper hair. Bella blew out a breath and clenched her fists. “Sorry about that.”

“She’s your aunt?” I asked.

“Yep. By marriage, unfortunately." 

Aunt Tanya

Aunt Tanya's dress

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Bella smoothed her dress as the door was opened to the limo. I got out, offering her my arm and helping her out of the backseat. She had a confident little smirk on her beautiful face as the press took pictures of our arrival. She threaded our fingers together, smiling graciously for the cameras. I looked at her with adoration, playing the part of a devoted, loving boyfriend. With the amount of press that was outside of the hotel, it felt more like a movie premier than a hotel opening. 

Bella waved and led us into the hotel lobby that had been decorated lavishly for the occasion. “So many cameras and reporters,” I whispered.

“My dad is a local celebrity since he started from nothing and amassing this huge fortune,” Bella whispered back. “He had a few investors, but once his hotels took off, the investors got their return back, and then some. He never stopped. In fact, after my mother’s death, he became a workaholic, trying to forget all that he lost with the death of his spouse.”

“What about you?” I asked.

“Nannies,” she shrugged. “And a private school in Seattle that was more like a college than a high school.”

We walked through the lobby, smiling and greeting various people until we reached a statuesque brunette with a shorter, slender man with spiked hair. “Bells!” smiled the brunette. “I’m glad we went with the red dress. It suits you.”

“Thanks, Rose,” Bella replied, running her hand over the skirt. “I still think it is a little too much, but it does make a statement.”

“Girl, if I were straight, I’d do you,” said the guy. “But, I’m happily engaged to the man of my dreams. You are coming to the wedding, right?”

“For the millionth time, Jacob, yes!” Bella laughed. “I RSVP’ed to Seth last week. Yeesh!”

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We walked through the lobby, smiling and greeting various people until we reached a statuesque brunette with a shorter, slender man with spiked hair. “Bells!” smiled the brunette. “I’m glad we went with the red dress. It suits you.”

“Thanks, Rose,” Bella replied, running her hand over the skirt. “I still think it is a little too much, but it does make a statement.”

“Girl, if I were straight, I’d do you,” said the guy. “But, I’m happily engaged to the man of my dreams. You are coming to the wedding, right?”

“For the millionth time, Jacob, yes!” Bella laughed. “I RSVP’ed to Seth last week. Yeesh!”

“Are you going to bring your date?” Jacob asked, his eyes cutting to mine and licking his lips. 

“You’re absolutely gorgeous. I’m Jacob Black and if you decide to become gay, call me.”

“What about your fiancé?” I quipped.

“He’d love to meet you, too,” Jacob snickered. “What’s your name, stud?”

“I’m Eddie, um, Edward,” I stammered. “Edward Masen.”

“Nice to meet you, Edward,” Jacob smiled, hugging me tightly.

“Jacob is a huge flirt,” Bella hissed, giving him a playful scowl. “Jacob is my father’s personal assistant and closest confidante.”

“AHEM!” Rose cut in, giving Bella a gentle nudge.

“And this obnoxious bitch is my assistant and supposed best friend, Rosalie Hale,” Bella snorted.

“I’m not an obnoxious bitch. Slut, yes. Bitch, sometimes. Obnoxious? Not so much,” Rose shrugged, shaking my hand. “It’s nice to meet you, Ed.”

“It’s Edward,” I said. Esme was adamant on us never using nicknames. I almost broke that rule when I introduced myself to Jacob.

“You’ll quickly learn that Rose will call you by a nickname, regardless if you want it or not. I’m Bells. Jacob is called Cub and my dad, Charlie, is called Chuck,” Bella explained. “If you get a nickname, you’re in the club and Rose likes you.”

“A nickname based off your name. Riley’s nickname is cheating douchebag prick,” Rose growled, sipping her champagne. 

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Rose

Jacob

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The next morning, I woke up early to make Esme breakfast. She barely acknowledged me as she ate the omelet I prepared for her. Once she was finished, she looked up at me. “You have two hours to get a haircut this afternoon and find something to wear in the closet in the office. You will look extra special for Isabella.”

“Do you think I can spend some time …” I trailed off.

“No. You lost that privilege for a month,” Esme barked. “A part of your punishment for the negative review, Edward.”

I bit my tongue, wanting to argue with her. She needed me. Not being able to see me will cause her to deteriorate further! Esme smirked evilly, getting up from her perch at the breakfast bar. “Say you love me, Edward.”

“I love you, Mistress,” I said, leaning forward and kissing her cheek. She hummed, patting my ass as she left. Once she was gone, I glared at the door. “Fucking bitch. I hate you,” I muttered under my breath before I went to do the dishes. I spent the morning cleaning up the condo until a car was sent for me to get a haircut and choose my attire for this evening. Esme never allowed me to get my driver’s license. It was one of her many controls she wielded over me. Besides, driving scared me in the first place. My father was killed in a drunk driving accident. He was an innocent while some asshole hit his car head on. 

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Edward's 'bedroom'

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