Part Two of Six
Edward's POV
I kept tapping my fingers on the table before the Judge would come forward, it was nerve wracking. I think I stood there for a good ten minutes before my father grabbed my hand and glared at me. He was getting irritated with my tapping.
"Sorry," I mumbled.
The door opened from the Judge's office and he came out, I was nervous. That was an understatement in my mind, but I didn't know what to think anymore.
"All stand," the officer said.
Everyone stood, and once the Judge was down we could sit again.
"All may be seated," the officer said.
I sat down and the Judge started to shuffle his papers.
"We are here today to discuss the child support of Chloe Isabelle Swan. Mr. Cullen, who will be representing you today?" the Judge asked looking to me.
I couldn't speak, what would I say? I'm being represented by my father?
"I will be representing my client Judge Masen," my father said cutting in for me.
My father looked at me and shook his head.
"Of course. And Miss. Swan, who will be representing you this afternoon?" he asked looking to her.
I looked over wondering.
"I will be representing myself," she said.
So did she have to be that lawyer she always wanted to be?
"Mr. Cullen what do you do for a living?" the Judge asked looking to me.
"I'm a pediatrician," I said.
The Judge nodded and looked to her.
"Miss Swan?" he asked.
"I'm a Lawyer," she said.
Of course she was.
"Of course and how much do you make a year?" he asked.
"130,000 Dollars a year," she said.
"And you Mr. Cullen?" I asked.
"135,000 Dollars a year," I said.
"Do you have any other children Mr. Cullen? A wife perhaps?" he asked.
I didn't know what to say, I didn't want to think of them. My father immediately spoke.
"My client lost his wife and newborn daughter just seven months ago in a car accident. The death if his family is still a sore subject," he said.
"I'm sorry for your loss Mr. Cullen, my apologies. Miss Swan do you have any other children but Chloe? And are you married?" he asked.
"No I do not have any other children. Or am I married," she said.
Court easily continued over the rack of the day, and I hated it. Everything to do with my health insurance, to life insurance, to every single little thing that was going on in my life.
We got the next hearing date at around 5:30 and I was desperate to get out of there. When we got out of the court room, I breathed a sigh of relief.
My father put a hand on my back and looked me in the eye.
"It will be fine. I've been a lawyer a lot long than she has," he said.
"Yeah but she also probably is new at this and remembers more from college father of mine," I said.
"She also had to raise a child on her own. We'll be fine," he said.
We walked away and I was kind of mad. Pissed off at her, and pissed off at myself. I would have eleven years of child support to pay to this lady, and I didn't even know my own daughter.
She was my flesh and blood, she was Grace's old sister, and she is Grace's older sister. Grace would never know how much family she had that loved her.
I wanted to cry, I wanted to just forget they ever existed but I couldn't. I shook my head and watched as they walked out of the court house, she looked smug. I didn't even bother looking her way again.
I walked out to my car, grabbing the keys from my pocket. I unlocked the car and slipped in the drivers seat. I pulled up the cup holder and took out my picture of Kate and Grace. Kate was snuggling Grace, and it was one of the last pictures I had of them.
Kate didn't know I was taking the picture, so I wasn't shocked to see the smile on her face as she rest her cheek on the top of Grace's head. I kind of wish that they would still be here so I could share these memories again. I miss them and just wish….wish they would come back.
I put the picture away and wiped my eyes, not noticing the small tears that were forming in my eyes. Once I knew they were completely gone, I started the car but once I was about to leave, I felt a knock on the window. Looking over I caught Renee staring at me with smile and a wave.
I rolled down the window and she leaned into the car.
"Hey Edward," she said.
"Hello Renee," I said.
"I just wanted to tell you how sorry I was about your family," she said.
"I…its fine," I said.
"How long has it been?" she asked.
"Seven months," I said.
"And your daughter?" she asked.
"She was six months old. She had cancer," I said.
Her eyes widened.
"I'm sorry. That must have been so hard on you," she said.
"It was. Thank you Renee," I said.
When I was about to roll up my window she spoke.
"I want to tell you what happened with Charlie and Bella," she said.
I drew a big breath.
"Can it wait?" I asked.
"It's not something I could ever say over the phone," she said.
I sighed.
"I suppose Bella already knows my address. Can you meet me at seven? Alone?" I asked.
"Of course, and again I'm so sorry," she said.
She walked away and I rolled up the windows. I put the car in drive and sped out of the parking lot.
When I got on the highway, I let it all go and turned the music up all the way. It was loud and I didn't even care, I had to let it all go, and this was the only way.
I gripped the wheel and felt my hands start to tighten up. They were red and immediately sore, I didn't like it and it hurt, but I needed to let it go.
Once I got off the highway and into the suburb of Seattle I kind of smiled, it was good to be back home. It wasn't long before I pulled into my driveway and saw another car in the driveway, it looked like my sisters care but I wasn't for sure. I put my car in the garage and put it in park,
When I got out of the car I wondered if it really was my twin sister in the house. Just incase I grabbed the gun from under the passenger seat and slowly crept into the house.
While looking around I didn't notice anything missing, it made me feel a tad better but I knew I had to keep going, last thing I needed right now was for someone to break into my home and steal all my stuff while I am trying to go through a new custody case with my ex-girlfriend.
I walked into the living room and saw the TV on. I didn't know what the TV show was because it was on a commercial but I suspected it had to be one of my family members, what robber would turn on the TV?
I walked into the kitchen gun in my hand and saw blonde hair wiping around to the music playing.
"Rosalie?" I asked.
She immediately stopped and jolted around.
"I'm so sorry!" she said.
"Rose, what are you doing here?" I asked.
"Let me explain, please." She said.
"You can't just come into my house!" I said.
"I said I was sorry. I have a real reason for coming here," she said.
"Then why don't you try to wow me," I said crossing my arms. Gun still in hand.
"P-put the gun down," she said.
I put the gun on the table and she looked to me.
"I was getting away from Royce," she said.
"What did that fucker do to you?" I asked, immediately pissed off.
"I…I can't say. I promised," she said.
"Rose tell me," I said.
"Ever since Royce and I started dating….he's been hitting me. I got scared and immediately came here when he left for work. I'm sorry for intruding!" she said.
"Don't you ever be sorry for getting away from that Rose. Come here," I said pulling her into my arms.
When she was in my arms, she sobbed and sobbed. I was afraid of letting her go, I didn't need to lose her too.
She constantly sniffled and wiped her tears, but I didn't mind. When she pulled back I saw her face all red and puffy.
"I can go," she said.
"Absolutely not!" I said.
She looked at me confused.
"You stay here. I'll take care of Royce," I said.
She shook her head.
"I can't intrude or let you do that Edward," she said.
"You're my sister. I'm going to protect you from anyone. I love you," I said.
She started to cry again and hugged me.
"Thank you Edward. I love you too," she sniffled.
Can you feel the love coming from Edward and Rose?
I had to use her, I couldn't bear to use Alice.
I had a few questions on this story itself.
Secrets of why Charlie's last wish was for Bella to tell/sue Edward will be in later chapters.
This story isn't long! Ten chapters at most, hoping to stop at six.
Updates will be twice a week, thinking Mondays and Fridays. An easy two-three week story :)
Hope you enjoyed it!