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"Good work everyone" the familiar voice said. Wait a minute that sounded exactly like. No it can't be. I turned around to find the source of this voice, my jaw dropped and I gasped.
"Ed-Edward," I stuttered, curling my hands into fists. This couldn't be real it had to be a dream, my mind playing tricks on me. He couldn't be here. Could he? No that's ridiculous it's just my imagination. I closed my eyes and pinched myself hoping to confirm my suspicions. I took a deep breath and slowly opened my eyes. I gasped in shock again.
It wasn't my imagination, he was really there. He was standing right in front of me, close enough to touch. My angel, my Greek God, my Adonis, my one and only true love…my Edward.
"Bella," he breathed, his velvety voice so quiet that only I could hear him. I inhaled deeply and reluctantly looked up at his face. He looked surprised but composed, unlike me who was standing there like an idiot. His eyes bore into mine with such intensity that my breathing became rapid and my heart started beating uncontrollably. He opened his mouth to say something but before he could he was interrupted by the Chief of the hospital, Dr Cooper.
"Ah Dr Cullen, just the man I was looking for," Dr Cooper said, "if you have a moment I was wondering if we could speak". Edward stared at me for a few seconds before he pulled his eyes from mine and looked at Dr Cooper with a smile on his face. My breathing slowed now and my heart rate returned to normal allowing me to think more clearly. I can't be here right now not with him. What was I supposed to say to him, "Hi Edward how are you, that's great, oh by the way I am still completely obsessed with you". That would work out well, not. I needed to get out of there before the awkward conversation that I didn't want to have started. I mentally thanked Dr Cooper for allowing me to get away from him. I took one last look at Edward who was now speaking.
"Uh,…of course if you could just give me a second I need to finish talking to…," but before he could finish I turned and walked from the room. I didn't dare look back as I feared the look I would see on his face. I just continued walking, looking straight ahead. A million thoughts ran through my head. Would he be happy that Dr Cooper interrupted our conversation too? Would he be happy that he didn't have to have an awkward and uncomfortable conversation with me? After all he did leave me because I was too plain and boring for him. The only reason that he probably wanted to talk was to tell me that he still didn't love me and that him being there didn't change anything. Maybe he wouldn't be here long; maybe after he found out that I was here he would leave me again. I mean, I wasn't good enough to make him stay the first time and if anything I was more pathetic than I was then. Thinking of him leaving again hurt me more than I would have liked. Luckily I had reached my destination, the female bathroom.
I opened the door and walked to the farthest stall. When I reached it I entered and quickly locked the door behind me. I banged my head against the door and crumpled to the ground. I brought my knees to my chest and wrapped my arms around them trying to keep myself together and stop the whole in my chest from becoming even bigger. But it was too late. Before I could even think about it my body was shaking hard with the sobs that were now escaping. All the pain that I had held inside over the four years was coming out. The pain of him leaving, the pain of him not being there to catch me, the pain of him being here now, the pain of him not being there to help with…with…, I stopped myself before I could finish that thought. There was no need to bring that up. That was over.
After what felt like an eternity of crying I finally composed myself. "Get a grip Bella" I growled angrily to myself "Do you think Ed-...he is sitting in a toilet crying like a baby?" With that I got up and washed my face, trying to rid of all evidence of my crying. When I felt comfortable that no one would notice my tears, I looked in the mirror and put on the best smile I could. As always it looked fake but it was as good as it would get. I took a deep breath and walked to the door preparing myself for the tenuous day that lay ahead.
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It was midday when I walked in too see my last patient before my lunch break. His name was Mr Lang; he was my favourite patient. No matter how bad a mood I was in, he always managed to make me smile a genuine smile. He reminded me a bit of Jacob. Not that they looked similar or acted the same, but I felt really comfortable around both of them. Occasionally when I had breaks I would come into Mr Lang's room and just hang out talking about random stuff. Usually I wouldn't become this attached to a patient but Mr Lang had no one else. His wife died a few years ago and his only child lived in Australia, which wasn't exactly close. I just couldn't let him remain alone with no one to talk to and help him through. I know how it feels to be alone, (albeit for different reasons) and I couldn't let another person feel like that, especially one as kind and caring as Mr Lang.
As I walked through Mr Lang's door I saw something I didn't expect. Or should I say someone. Standing at the end of Mr Lang's bed talking to him was Carlisle. I gasped in shock. In my haste to rid Edward from my mind I had completely forgotten that Jen and Mille had said there were two new doctors, and that they were father and son. I felt idiotic for not remembering this earlier. Carlisle turned and looked at me a smile plastered on his face. He looked as gorgeous as ever, his eyes were a beautiful topaz and his hair was shiny and perfect. I couldn't help but smile back. I mean after all it wasn't his fault that his son didn't love me anymore. I could never be angry at Carlisle; he had done so much for me. Mr Lang saw Carlisles gaze and turned to me also, a smile spreading across his face.
"Hey Nurse Sexy come over here and give papa some loving," he said to me his mouth curving into a cheeky grin. I laughed out loud and walked over to him.
"I've told you before sir, its Nurse Hottie to you," I said coming to rest my hand on his arm, "and if I have to warn you one more time sir I'll have you reported for sexual harassment". He laughed at this and then turned back to Carlisle.
"So doc, this is the nurse I was telling you about." Oh no, this can't be goo., "She's a great kid I think you two would get along great." Oh no, this definitely wasn't good. Is he trying to… to set me up… with Carlisle? Mr Lang turned to me and smiled. Yes, yes that's exactly what he is trying to do.
"Bella, this is Dr Cullen, he's new I'm sure you've seen him around I thought maybe you two coul-," before he could finish I started laughing hysterically. I could hear Carlisle chuckling softly also. Mr Lang looked at the both of us curiously.
"What's so funny?" he asked his smile fading slightly. I tried to stop myself from laughing so I could explain the situation to him. About five minutes later I had finally composed myself and was taking in deep breaths to prevent the laughter coming back. I looked at Carlisle and smiled.
"Should I explain or do you want to?" I asked him as I took in his beauty again.
"You go ahead and explain it, Bella," Carlisle said, a warm smile spreading across his face. I turned back to Mr Lang whose face had now gone from curious to confused.
"You see Mr Lang," I started
"Please Bella I told you to call me Chris," he interrupted
"Ok, well you see Chris, Dr Cullen and I know each other from years back. He was pretty much family at one point, I was very close," I gulped before continuing, trying to keep the hurt and pain from my voice, "friends with his family. Carlisle was…is like a father to me." I turned to Carlisle and smiled, he smiled back but I could see traces of sadness in his face. He obviously felt bad for leaving. At least someone did. I looked back to Mr Lang and began speaking again.
"So you see it would be a bit awkward if we dated, especially since he is married as well," I said ending my explanation. Mr Lang smiled up at me looking a little embarrassed. He then turned to Carlisle.
"I'm sorry Dr Cullen, I didn't realise otherwise I would have never have tried to set you up. You can't blame a man for trying though, Bella here hasn't exactly had much luck with men so I thought I'd give her a helping hand," Mr Lang said. I blushed profusely and looked at the floor not daring to look up. I didn't want to see the disappointment, disapproval, or even worse the pity in Carlisle face.
"Of course Mr Lang, no harm done," Carlisle said kindly. There was a short silence before Carlisle spoke again.
"Well anyway I should get going I'll be back to check on you later Mr Lang". Before he left he came and put one arm around my shoulders and hugged me gently.
"It was good to see you again Bella," he whispered in my ear before turning and walking away.
"You too," I breathed softly when he was at the door. It was so soft that I knew only he could hear it. He turned and gave me one last smile before leaving through the door.
I took in a deep breath and sighed deeply. A solitary tear rolled down my face, I quickly wiped it away with my hand before Mr Lang could notice. It wasn't that I wasn't happy to see Carlisle. I was ecstatic. It's just that it was going to be that much harder and hurt that much more when they leave again. I just hoped that I didn't see any more Cullens today. I walked to the end of Mr Lang's bed. As I walked past I accidently knocked his chart to the ground. I bent down to pick it up. I was just about to put it back in its position when I read something unexpected. Mr Lang's doctor was a Dr Cullen, yes, but it was supposed to be Dr E. Cullen. I felt slightly relieved that he wasn't there, but at the same time I couldn't ignore the sadness and hurt that I felt. Had he seen my name on the board and asked Carlisle to take this patient for him so he wouldn't have to deal with me. I mean, it's not that I wanted to see or talk to him, but the fact that he didn't want to see me, hurt more than I could've imagined. It proved what I had known all along, he didn't love me anymore, he never loved me. My breathing became more rapid as the pain spread through my body. Suddenly this pain turned into something else. An emotion I rarely felt towards Edward, Anger!
I was angry at Edward for hurting me, for leaving me, and most of all I was angry at him for not loving me the way I loved him. And it wasn't just him I was angry at anymore. I was angry at Alice to. I was angry that she left, angry that she didn't warn me about Edward, angry that she never even said goodbye. "Stupid vampires," I thought to myself angrily. I clenched my fists and bit my lip to prevent from screaming out in anger. I turned to Mr Lang and composed my face the best I could. I didn't want him worrying about me unnecessarily.
"Uh Mr-I mean Chris I have to go but I'll be back later to check on you ok," he looked at me and smiled. Wow maybe my acting was getting better.
"Ok Nurse Bella I'll see you later," he said to me. There was a hint of concern in his voice. Ok so my acting wasn't getting any better, damn. I smiled at him one last time before turning to leave the room. I walked to the cafeteria in a daze. I wasn't really that hungry so I just grabbed a fruit salad and water. When I had paid for my food I slowly walked over to my usual table and sat down. I put my elbows on the table and rested my head in my hands. I exhaled deeply, releasing all the air from my body. Could this day get any worse? I thought feeling exhaustion creeping up on me.
"Can I join you?" a familiar tinkly voice asked. The answer to my question was yes. Yes my day could get worse and it did. I groaned and looked up to find Alice standing their. She smiled tentatively at me.
"Hey Bella," she breathed looking at me. She was a beautiful as ever; she still looked like an angel that had fallen from heaven. Everything about her was perfect. "Do you mind if I join you," she asked shyly. That was weird I had never seen Alice like that before; she was usually so bright and bubbly. Maybe she felt bad about leaving. "Huh as if, she probably just feels sorry for you because you are so utterly pathetic," I shouted. This brought back the anger that had been festering all day.
"Uh, actually I was just about to leave, they are expecting me back soon," I answered bitterly. I heard Alice breath out heavily. I looked away from her and started staring at a blank spot on the wall.
"Bella," she said softly. "You only just came to lunch, you haven't touched any of your food yet. Please will you just talk to me?" she continued sitting down across from me. She reached out to put her arm on my shoulder. But before she could I hit it away and stood up glaring at her.
"I don't feel like talking," I shouted viciously. "Not to you anyway," I added, whispering this part so only she could hear. I heard her sigh again before I left. I walked hastily towards the door, wanting to get out of this place as fast as I could. When I reached the doors I could've sworn I saw Edward standing in the corner of the cafeteria, but when I looked back there was no sign of him. Ok I definitely have to get out of this hospital, it's making me crazy. I walked to the nurse's station and saw Jen sitting there.
"Hey Jen," I said not even trying to put on a fake smile, "um, I'm not feeling well so I was going to go home, do you think you could cover for me?" I looked at her and she nodded smiling.
"Yeah of course Bella," she said giving me another smile before she turned to leave. I walked out the entrance to the hospital pulled out my phone and began dialling Jake's number.
Ring, Ring. He picked up the phone after the second ring.
"Bella?" he said concern dripping in his voice "what's wrong, are you ok, are you hurt?"
"No Jake, I'm fine…. well not fine, I'm not hurt I just… can you come pick me up. I'll explain later, ok. Can you please just come?" I said not even trying to hide the hurt and anger in my voice. Jake was already in the car, I could hear the acceleration of his car in the background.
"Yeah sure Bells, of course, I'll see you soon ok." I could hear he was worried about me.
"Yeah thanks Jake see you soon," I whispered back before hanging up the phone. I went to the curb and sat down. I pulled my knees up to my chest and rested my head on my knees trying to forget about today's events.
About two minutes later I heard Jakes car pull up in front of me. Wow, when he said soon he really meant soon. He jumped out of the car and ran up to me.
"Bella," he said stopping in front of me wrapping his arms around my body. I wrapped my arms around his waist pulling him closer.
"What's wrong," he whispered in my ear. I sighed and was about to talk when I felt his body stiffen.
"Jake," I said pulling away from him so I could look at his face. It looked confused, like he was trying to figure something out. "Jake what's wrong?"
"Um Bella, why do you smell like…like vampire?" He queried. I could see that he was trying not to get angry.
"Well Jake that's kinda what I wanted to talk to you about?" I whispered softly. I looked up at his face. He didn't speak but his eyes urged me to continue. I exhaled deeply before continuing.
"Ok well they're sorta here," I said softly, "the… the cul-," but I didn't have to explain any further. Jake clearly understood.
"THEY'RE WHAT," Jake yelled. His body was shaking now. He was clenching his fists to stop himself from phasing. I put my hands on his arms trying to calm him down.
"Jake calm down it's no big deal, I only talked to Carlisle, I didn't speak to…to him," I muttered softly.
"IT IS A BIG DEAL BELLA," he spat loudly, "they can't just come back into your life after all this time, it's not fair," he continued lowering his voice slightly for the last part. I could feel his eyes watching my face for my reaction.
"I know that Jake," I hissed angrily, "but it's not like I can do anything, it's not like I can go up-…."
"I can do something," Jake growled and walked around me heading towards the hospital. Oh great so he wants to fight in public. I groaned in frustration, "Stupid stubborn werewolf" I thought angrily as I turned and began running after him
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Anyway I hope you liked it. I'm not sure if I do or not.
What will happen? Will Jake fight Edward or will Bella be able to calm him down? Review and you'll find out sooner.
Anyway I was thinking. I have 4 reviews atm, so if I get to a total of 15 I'll update in two or three days. If I get more than a total of 15 I'll update tonite or tomorrow. If I get under 15 in total you'll get an update late next week sometime.
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