Okay, so we're going to embark on a journey. A darker journey, one that will be around a different kind of Edward, a snarky, bossy Bella and a new Esme. It will be a drabble-ish type fic. The chapters will be between 1000 to 2000 words. Updates will come on Mondays and Fridays with teasers on Tuesdays and Saturdays on my blog. The link for the blog will be on my profile. The story is planned, but not pre-written.
Chapter Thirty-Nine
EPOV
"You're awfully quiet, Edward," sneered Felix from the driver's seat in the limo. "Couldn't get it up?"
"It wasn't like that," I muttered. "The woman who requested me just needed arm candy for a party at her home."
"At Charlie Swan's home?" Felix asked, his eyes narrowing at me in the rear view mirror. "Surely you didn't know, did you? How stupid do you think we are? How did you get a message to her, Edward?"
"I didn't! I swear!" I snapped. "The woman at the house was not her. Bella wasn't home. It was another woman, presumably one of Charlie's employees, I guess."
"You can't lie for shit, Edward," Felix snorted humorlessly. "Do you think we like hurting you?"
"Strangely enough, I do," I retorted. "I also think you like it better when I suck your dick, too. Are you a fag, Felix?"
"You'll pay for that, Edward," Felix snarled. "I've been patient with you and Esme has been adamant that I don't do that to you. She saw what it did to Jasper. He died a little each time I fucked him. But, I'd love to see you die, Edward. You are such a waste of space!"
"You didn't fuck him, Felix. You raped him," I whispered, a tear falling down my cheek. I wiped it away, pushing my emotions down. I know that Felix will undoubtedly tell Esme about my insolent, snotty behavior. Sleep would not come tonight. Felix pulled us into the parking garage underneath the building, getting up out of the car. I dragged my body out, waiting for Felix to get into my face.
He didn't waste any time. "I didn't rape him," Felix sneered. "Jasper liked it. Just like you will, my pet." He ran his finger down my cheek. "I've been a good boy. Perhaps Esme will give me the freedom to take what I want from you." He licked his lips, cupping my junk. He squeezed it and I barked out a yelp since it was so raw from Esme's relentless fucking. He walked away, a swagger in his movements. Out of everything, that was the one thing I couldn't survive. I willingly sold my body to women, but never men. I didn't want my choice taken away.
Too late, Edward. Your choice was taken away when Jasper was saved. Esme took your choice away. Just because you stopped saying no doesn't mean you consented to all of those times that Esme fucked you.
Dragging my body away from the car, I went up to the office. Esme was waiting me, a small, grin toying on her evil face. "Felix told me about your date, Edward," she said, walking over to me and running her hands up and down my shoulders. There were clients in the lobby, so she was on her best behavior. "So handsome, Edward. You got some color." She ran her fingertip along the mark that Bella's hand left on my cheek.
"Thank you, Esme," I said.
She pursed her lips. "You look tired, Edward. Why don't you go up to lay down?" she said sweetly. "You've had a rough couple of days." I nodded, not wanting to cross her. I needed sleep and I'd gladly take the opportunity to catch up on my rest. She showed me her cheek. I leaned down, kissing her and darting up to her condo. I hung up my suit and went directly to my room. It was untouched. I checked underneath my bed, finding the loose floorboard. Prying it open, my stash was still in there, along with all of the extra money and the burner cell.
I let out a breath, happy that everything was still there. Granted, I wanted to see my mother, but a part of my punishment was not being able to see her. I was terrified that she was getting worse due to lack of care. I knew that I should sleep, but I decided to charge the cell phone. I had to get my mother some extra assistance. Bella was probably still very upset with me, but she could at least look in on my mother. I just prayed that Carmen still worked at the nursing facility. She knew how much it pained me to have my mother to stay in that hellhole.
Dialing the number, once I had enough charge to make my call, I waited anxiously for someone to pick up. "King County Nursing Facility, this is Ruth," came the disdainful voice of my least favorite nurse.
"Is Carmen available?" I asked.
"Hold, please," Ruth spat.
The canned music filtered through the tinny speakers of my cell phone. I prayed that Ruth found her quickly. I didn't want Esme coming back and swiping the phone from me. "Thank you for calling King County Nursing Facility. Carmen speaking."
"Oh, thank God," I breathed. "Carmen, it's Edward Masen."
"Mr. Masen, it's good to hear your voice," she said. "I've been worried. So has your mother."
"She's been asking for me?" I whispered.
"Briefly. She knows that you've been gone. She's asking for Eddie and clinging to a picture of you," Carmen said. "She misses you."
"I miss her, as well," I sniffled. Blowing out a breath, I curled up on my pallet in my room. "Carmen, I would like to add another person that can visit my mother. I don't know when I'll be able to see her again. I'm dealing with some issues ... I can't really get into it ..."
"Who, Mr. Masen?" Carmen asked.
"Her name is Bella Swan," I said. "She's ... she's my fiancée."
"Congratulations, Mr. Masen! Your mother will be so happy," Carmen smiled. "I'll add Miss Swan to the list of approved visitors. Anything else?"
"If there's something wrong with her, and I'm unavailable, call Bella. Ms. Platt, she's not looking out for my mother's best interests," I snarled. "Here's Bella's cell phone number." I prattled if off by memory, hoping that she wouldn't be pissed off that I did that.
"Of course, Mr. Masen," Carmen replied. "Should I remove Ms. Platt from the contact list?"
"No. Only call her as a last resort. She might get suspicious," I said, wrinkling my nose. "I don't know when I'll be back, but, please, make sure that my mother's cared for. I hate not being able to be there for her. How is she doing?"
"Her pneumonia cleared up and she is moving around the ward," Carmen said. "She does have good days and bad days, but the good days are more frequent."
"Thank you," I said, closing my eyes. "I needed to hear that."
"If there's anything more I can do, Mr. Masen, please let me know."
"Can you please let my mother know that I love her," I said, my voice cracking and tears welling over. "I promise to see her soon."
"It will get better, Mr. Masen," Carmen said soothingly. "God bless you."
I need more than God's blessing, I snorted mentally. "No, God bless you. You do so much for my mother, Carmen. I would be lost without you," I said. "Thank you."
"No thanks needed, Mr. Masen. If there's not anything else, I'll go check on her now and make sure she's eating her lunch," Carmen explained.
"By all means," I chuckled. We said our goodbyes and I hung up the phone. I leaned back against the wall, smiling that Carmen was still looking out for my mother's best interests. Shaking my head, I sent a text to Bella.
I called Carmen, one of the nurses from the nursing facility. I've added you to the list of approved visitors. If someone asks, you're my fiancée. I also gave them your cell phone number in case something happens to my mom ~ Edward
That was wise, Edward. We will figure something out. I promise you that! I'm not giving up on you. Ever ~ Bella xx
I was about to respond when I heard the door open in the condo. I turned off the phone and stuffed it into the box. Hastily, I jammed it underneath my bed and curled up, pretending to sleep. My door opened and I smelled Felix's overwhelming cologne. He walked over to me, caressing my cheek. "Tonight, you're mine, my pet."
I kept my face impassive, but I was sick to my stomach. Felix chuckled darkly, leaving my room.
How could I get out of this?
A/N: Sorry ... cliffie. Don't hate me. Keeping with my promise, I will not go into detail about Edward's issues. Nor will I describe that. But, will it happen? We're going to stay with Edward for one more chapter and then back to Bella. Leave me some. Please?
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