Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Unlock Your Heart

By Momma2Fan

Chapter 11:

It was quiet, almost too quiet. Edward glanced around his office and wondered what the fuck was going on. He had gone to his club to catch up on some paperwork, and interview some new girls. He needed to replace Tanya, who was busy getting herself clean. He also needed an extra girl to cover some shifts for vacations and such. While he was preoccupied doing that, he had Emmett and Garrett trying to dig up everything they could on these ‘J’ and ‘L’ characters.

A sharp knock on his office door brought him out of his thoughts. “Yeah?”

The door slowly pushed open and in walked Carlisle and Charlie. “Good afternoon, Edward,” Carlisle said as he took a seat.

“Dad, Charlie: what’s going on?”

Charlie cleared his throat and looked at Carlisle. When Carlisle nodded, Charlie looked back at Edward. “I know the identity of the men who are causing you some problems.”

Edward leaned forward and rested his elbows on the desk before him. “Who?”

“Their names are James Witherdale and Laurent Da Revin. They are small time thugs who have managed to make some money and a name for themselves. Now they want to take over the drug trade in this area.”

Edward pushed himself back in his chair, almost knocking it over as he stood. “Son-of-a-bitch, mother-fuck!” He stalked to the door and yanked it open, coming face to face with Felix. “Call Garrett and Emmett, and tell them to get the fuck down here, now!” He turned to go back in, but turned back again, “Also, call Bella and tell her I’m gonna be late.”

“You got it Boss.” Felix turned and rushed off to carry out his instructions.

Edward went back into his office and looked at the two men who sat before him. “What do we need to do to get them off the streets?”

Carlisle cleared his throat and spoke for the first time. “I’m gonna call the Volturis and have them followed. Then we are gonna take whatever info Marcus gleans, and take them out.”

Edward’s eyes widened at the venom in Carlisle’s voice. He had never heard his father speak about anyone like that before. He was always so level headed. Before he could comment, a sharp knock sounded on his door.

Charlie stood and let Emmett and Garrett in before resuming his seat. He watched as his son walked around to take a seat on the couch. He knew Garrett had never wanted this life, but he was born in to the responsibility. However, when he came of age, Charlie had decided to give him the choice: take his place, or step aside and let Bella take control. Garrett had gladly taken the latter option, and now Bella had control of Charlie’s side, although she had entrusted it to Edward.

“How’s my daughter, Edward?” Charlie wanted to break some of the tension.

Edward smiled. “She’s good. She’s probably pissed off at me for breaking a date, but…”

“But what?” Five heads turned and looked at Bella, leaning in the doorway of Edward’s office.

“Bella, what are you doing here?” Edward got up and crossed to her. He made to kiss her, but she turned her head and his lips landed on her cheek instead. He stepped back, confusion and hurt flashing across his face, before he quickly covered it up.

Bella pushed past him and strolled into the room. “I think it’s time I stop acting like a timid little girl and take my place in the family.”

Charlie tried and failed to hide his smile while Garrett coughed loudly to cover up a laugh.

Edward looked confused. “Um, Bella…”

Bella turned and looked at him. “Sweetie, I’m not saying you aren’t doing a good job, but I have nothing to do now that my shop has been destroyed, and you and I both know I am not one to host garden parties. I want—no…I need to get my hands dirty. Plus…” she paused and looked at the faces of the men in front of her. “I have some information you might want.” She grinned and sat down in Edward’s chair, waiting for the firestorm.

**UYH**

Bella got off the phone with Felix, picked up the nearest vase, and threw it against the wall. Of course, it shattered on impact, and that brought Alistair running.

“Miss Bella, are you alright?” the aging butler asked.

“I’m fine, Alistair.” Bella turned and left the room as Carmen came in with a broom and dustpan. “Sorry, Carmen!” she hollered over her shoulder.

She walked to the entryway and grabbed her purse and keys. She stormed out of the house and to her Audi, starting it up and tearing out of the drive. She wasn’t sure where she was going, she just drove. This was the second date in two weeks he had broken. If he wanted to be with her, then he had to make the effort.

Bella pulled into the parking lot of one of Emmett’s bars and went inside. She sat at the bar and ordered a vodka tonic. While she waited, she surveyed the room. Her gaze fell on to two men sitting in the corner, oblivious to those around them. One had dirty blond hair, the other long, black dreads. She had never seen them before and was instantly curious.

She flagged the bartender over and posed her question. “Ty, who are those two men in the back booth?”

“That is James and Laurent. They come in here about three or four times a week. Sometimes they’re, alone and other times they are joined by some seedy characters. Matter of fact, Mike was in here with them a few nights ago. Nice work by the way. Watch your back, B.”

Bella nodded as he walked away. She downed her drink, nodded to Ty, and then went back to her car. She knew it was time for her to relieve some of Edward’s pressure and take her rightful place, and now she had the info to let them all know she was serious.

She quickly drove to the Moon Room, Edward’s club, and parked her car. She stepped up to the rope and smiled at the crowd as the doorman let her in. Protests were screamed at her back, but she didn’t care. She ignored all the leers and shouts from the men who were watching the strippers as they showed off their enhanced breasts and other parts.

She continued on up the stairs and heard voices outside of the door to Edward’s office. “Hi, Felix.”

“Miss Bella. He’s gonna be pissed.”

“I don’t give a shit.”

Felix shrugged and opened the door silently. She caught the tail end of his response to Charlie. “…pissed off at me for breaking a date, but…”

“But, what?” she asked, leaning against the door frame.

She watched as Edward got up from his chair and walked to her. “Bella, what are you doing here?” He tried to kiss her, but she was still upset about the broken date so she turned her head, making him kiss her cheek instead. She glanced in to his eyes and ignored the look she saw there.

She walked around him, explained her reasons for being there, and grinned at the shock on all of their faces. Well, except for her father—his held pride. She waited with bated breath after she told them she had information they wanted. She didn’t have to wait long.

“What did you do?” Garrett accused.

She turned and looked at her brother sharply. “Listen up, big brother, I didn’t do anything.” She explained what had happened and where she had gone. “Emmett, apparently they are regulars and always sit in the same booth. It would be nothing to go in and plant a bug and maybe a little surveillance camera. Then we would know what they were up to and always be a step ahead of them. I was also thinking I could start waitressing there or something…”

“The fuck you will!”

Bella turned and narrowed her eyes at the man she loved. “Excuse me? I am still my own person, Edward. I don’t have your ring on my finger, so that means I get to make my own decisions.”

“Can you guys please excuse us?” Edward asked, never taking his eyes off of Bella.

The four men, sensing the thick tension in the room, rose and quickly exited, Carlisle and Charlie chuckling as they left.

Emmett patted Edward on the back with a grin. “Good luck, Bro.”

Once the room was clear, Edward turned the lock on the door. “What the fuck, Isabella? Are you trying to get yourself killed?”

“Calm down. They didn’t see me and I know they don’t know who I am.”

Edward was breathing heavily as he walked over to where Bella was sitting. He leaned down, bracing himself on the arms of the chair and pinning her in at the same time. When he was eye level to her, he spoke. “They were meeting with your ex-fiancé. I can guarantee they know who you are. What the fuck is going through your head?”

Bella placed her hands on his chest and pushed. She stood up and looked him dead in the eye. “Now you listen to me, Edward Anthony Cullen: I am not your wife, or your fiancé. Hell, you haven’t even taken me on a date, so you don’t get to talk to me like that. You wouldn’t be able to, even if I was any of those things.” She softened when she saw the expression on his face. “Edward, I need you to trust me. I will admit you’re probably right since they talked to Mike, they know who I am. But, baby, we have to stop them. They like Emmett’s bar. We have to use what we have.”

Edward sighed and shook his head. He brought his hand up and gently stroked her cheek. “Bella, I love you. Do you have any idea what it would do to me if something happened to you? I can’t…”

Bella wrapped her arms around him, silencing his words. “Nothing is going to happen to me; you have to stop thinking like that. Our enemies will use me as your weakness. You can’t let them. I love you, Edward, and it would kill me, too.”

Edward looked deep into her eyes. Something he saw there eased his mind. He nodded and closed his eyes, and when he did, Bella brought her lips to his and pressed gently. What she meant to be a chaste kiss quickly became something more. He licked her lower lip, and on a sigh, she opened to him.

The first touch of his tongue against hers sent heat pooling to her center. She clutched at his shoulders as their tongues dueled. She felt him lift her up, and soon found herself lying on her back on the couch. She moaned into his mouth when he settled his weight on her.

He broke their kiss when his lungs screamed for air. He didn’t leave her though, trailing kisses down her throat to the hollow of her neck. Bella was panting and writhing beneath him. He knew she could feel his hard length pressing against her since he could feel the heat coming from her.

“Oh, Edward…”

Testing her, he thrust his hips forward, right where he wanted to be. She cried out in pleasure as he hit her directly where she needed him. She raised her hips again to meet him, and they soon found a rhythm.

“Bella, baby, we have to stop.””No, I need you.” She found his lips again with hers as he continued his thrusting. She could feel her orgasm approaching and wrapped her legs around him to keep him right where he was.

“Bella, please, baby. I…” Edward moaned as he felt the coil deep in his belly. He had no intention of dry humping her in his office, but he was too close to stop now.

“Edward, so close…” Bella breathed.

Edward thrust harder and ground his erection into her sweet spot. Her panting came faster, and he knew she was close. He continued his thrusting and watched her as she fell over the edge.

“That’s it, baby, cum for me.”

“Edward!”

Her calling his name sent him over the edge with her. “Bella!”

When the tremors stopped and their breathing slowed, so did their kisses. Edward sat up and pulled Bella with him. He looked over at her as she straightened her clothes. “Come here.”

He waited until she was sitting half on his lap, half on the couch. “Bella, as amazing as that was, I didn’t intend to dry hump you in my office.”

“I know, Edward. Emotions were running high and we got carried away. It’s okay.” Bella stood up and gathered up her things. “Did you want me to tell Ben to go to Emmett’s tonight and have him install the camera and bug?”

“No, I’ll do it. I need to work out the logistics with Emmett anyway. Be careful, on your way home, okay?” Edward stood and walked over to her.

“I will. I’ll see you later?” She looked up at him questioningly. He nodded and dipped his head down to kiss her. When they broke apart, Bella grabbed his arm and looked him dead in the eye. “By the way…next time I feel your cock, it better be inside me.” She winked and then turned to walk away. “I love you!” she tossed over her shoulder, leaving Edward slack jawed and staring after her.

“She is gonna be the death of me,” he muttered before telling Felix to send the guys back up.

He had no idea at that time that Bella would be the one to save him.