Summary: Bella Swan, a graduated English major, lives with her best friend Alice Cullen in an apartment in Chicago, Illinois. The two are offered tickets by Alice's parents for a European cruise, where Bella meets Edward Cullen, Alice's brother, who she hasn't seen in three years. Edward is quiet and cryptic, and frustrating to no end. But nevertheless, Bella and Edward can't seem to fight their growing feelings toward each other. Tortured by a secret that he has kept from his whole family, Edward's unwillingness to confide in Bella affects their relationship. But when that secret comes back to haunt him, will Edward be able to keep his anger and pain locked away any longer?
Excerpt:
"Edward," I whispered, choking back the hysterics. "Please, don't do this. Please. I . . . I . . ." I trailed off, unable to hold the sob in. Edward looked over his shoulder, his beautiful, emerald eyes wild, fire dancing in them. His fingers never loosened. His gaze never left mine, and for a moment, I thought I saw the pain that had burdened him for so long flash through his eyes, extinguishing the animalistic rage. But only for a moment. I thought he was really going to do it, and I couldn't stand it. I couldn't watch him ruin his life over revenge. Even more, I couldn't lose him. I was too selfish.
"Please," I begged, my voice barely over a whisper. I wasn't sure if I could keep myself together anymore.
And then he stepped back, and he let go.
All right, if you've been reading my other story, I Will Never Leave You, I am SO sorry that I've been taking forever to get out the next chapter. But this idea here has been bugging me, so I've been writing the first chapter of it instead. I have major writers' block on my other story, so I don't know how I'm going to finish it. Ideas, suggestions, would be nice, just to get some inspiration, but I need an honest opinion from people--continue with just I Will Never Leave You, start in with Hindering Secrets, or should I try to continue both? Does I Will Never Leave You interest you, or do you think Hindering Secrets will be good? Tell me what you honestly think, and I'll get on it as soon as time allows. Thank you so much! :D