Chapter Two

Love and Trust Go Hand In Hand

I gathered my dirty clothes and headed to my room. I opened the door and flipped on the light. There he sat on my bed, perfectly still. He was sitting up against my headboard with his arms folded across his chest. As soon as my eyes met his, I knew he was upset. Judging by his body language, beyond upset. My heart began to race and I felt a lump form in my throat. I closed the door and said a silent prayer. This was going to be bad.

"Hi" I managed to wisper.

Edward just continued to stare at me. I felt my knees begin to shake. He must have picked up on it.

"Sit down Bella". He sounded so calm. Now I was afraid.

He stared at me for what seemed like an hour. My heart never slowed and the lump only grew. Should I speak up? I hadn't done anything wrong....yet. What could possible make him looks as if he may implode at any moment?

Finally he took a deep breath and began.

"Bella, it has come to my attention that you have been intending to deliberately lie to me. Is that true?"

Oh God, what could I say? Thats exactly what I had been trying to do, just not put into those words.

"Edward, I-" He out up a hand to interrupt me.

"You know the moment I started to fall in love with you?" He asked, never taking his eyes off me.

All I could do was shake me head feabily.

"When I found out you hadn't told anyone about me. When I knew I could trust you. I believe that love and trust go hand in hand. You know, Bella, I trust you with wholeheartedly."

"That being said, I would like to know why you felt the need to plot and scheme to get me out of town so you could spend time with an old friend. Is there more to it? Do you not trust me? Why were you so concerned about my reaction that you wanted me away from you? That really hurts, Bella." Now he looked away. Down to where his hands were folded in his lap.

I hated myself for human reaction to these types of situations. All of a sudden tears were free falling down my cheeks.

In an instant he was kneeling in front of me, taking my face in his hands so gently.