Before
I had a chance to say anything Leticia was already speaking. "Would
you do that Edward it would mean a lot to me. I will give your mum a
call if you want to ask if she is ok with it." She sounded excited
now. I didn't even have time to argue. I guess it didn't
matter I wanted Leticia to be happy and I guess Edward isn't that
bad to stay with. He has been he that many times; it might actually
be nice to have someone here with me at night. My thoughts were
interrupted when Edward spoke. "If you could, she won't have a
problem with it, but just to keep in her good books you better ring
her. How long will you be gone for?" he said. I didn't even think
of this question I didn't want her to rush her visit because she is
worrying about me. "I would like to stay a month but I will check
in after 2 weeks to see how you are all going and if I need to come
back I will." Leticia said looking kind of sad. I managed to talk
this time.
"Leticia you stay as long as you like, I will be
fine, I am sure Edward will look after me. Oh and I have something
for you, I decided after I went through the will of my parents that I
wanted to give you something for looking after me. I handed her a
check with $500,000 on it. It is for you to spend on yourself and
your daughter." I said as I pulled a check out of the kitchen draw.
Leticia looked at me with eyes full of tears. "Thank you so much
Bella it means a lot to me." I pulled her into a hug and whispered
in her ear, "you better go and pack. I will talk to you when you
get there, and don't worry about me. I am not sure I am ready to go
back to school but don't worry I will be ready soon. I love you."
All she could say was "I Love you like my own daughter and call if
you need anything." After saying that, she walked out of the
kitchen. I just stood there with my eyes glued to the door.
I
didn't even notice that Edward had walked up to me I was still in a
zoned out state. His soft breath blew in my ear as he spoke. "Bella
it is ok I will look after you. Would you like to come to my house
with me so I can get some clothes?"
I looked at him and
nodded I knew that this was no time for me to be alone. I didn't
want to be tempted to try and take my life again the scars have just
started to close over. I knew it wasn't a good idea to stay here. I
followed Edward out the door grabbing my blank Gucci bag on the way
out. He held open the door for me as I hoped in. Edward lived about
15 minutes away so I turned on the stereo and the first song that
came on was Flo Rider Get Low. I just burst into tears and Edward
looked like he was about to as well. This was my brother's favorite
song and we both knew it. Neither of us skipped the song, he just
continued driving and I just stared out the window. I was zoned out
when all of a sudden my message tone Get Freaky went off. Edward
looked over at me. I pulled my phone out it said one new text from a
number I didn't know. I flipped open my phone.
To- Bella
From-
unknown
Hey Bella its Angela I was just wondering do you want to
hang out tonight? Xx hope to hear from you soon.
Edward looked
at me. "Who was that?" he looked as though he was in shock, that
I actually got a text.
"Ummm it was from Angela she wants to
hang out tonight." I spoke getting a little nervous. No one ever
wanted to hang out with me.
"You should say yes, and then you
can borrow my phone and text everyone else and we will all get
dressed up and go out to dinner somewhere it would be nice to get you
out of the house for a while and for everyone to show that they
really want to be your friend." He spoke with a little smile.
"Ok I guess. It might be fun." I said still not sure, but I
wasn't in a position to argue with Edward.
To- Angela
from-
Bella
Hey thanks 4 the txt. I'm with Edward the moment &
he thinks we should all go to dinner. Meet my house at 7?
I
then grabbed Edward's phone.
To- The entire footy team and
their girl friends
From- Edward
Hey guys it Bella, Edward
is driving the moment and he wanted me 2 txt and ask if u would
like 2 go 2 dinner 2night with me and him. He thinks it could be fun.
If so meet my house 7.
I put his phone down as we turned
into the driveway. Edward's family was wealthy as well. I walked up
the stairs and his mum opened the door she gave me a huge hug.
I just
hugged her back. She smiled at me. "So Bella I hear you are
borrowing my son for a while?" she said giggling.
"Only if you don't mind. Otherwise I will be ok on my own." I
say looking around the house. Watching Edward walk up the stairs to
get his stuff.
"Don't be silly Edward has been going insane
wanting to help you but you were never at school and it was hard for
him to go to your house. He didn't cope very well, and I guess he
just wants to help you through this tough time." She spoke so
calmly. "So you can keep him for as long as you need to and if you
ever need anything or want a home cooked meal, don't be afraid to
come over."
I smiled at her "Thank you." I tried to fight
back tears. And too my suprise I won.
"I'm not going to
school tomorrow I still don't think I am ready, but it is alright
if you would prefer for Edward to go." I said thinking that there
is no way Edward will let me stay home by myself.
Her words
were soft. "Hunny, Edward won't leave you by yourself and I am
not going to force him to go to school. If he wants to stay with you
then he can. I trust that you will be back to school sooner or
later." I just smiled at her. Edward came down the stairs and gave
his mum a kiss and a hug. "I love you mum." He said in a super
cute voice.
"I love you to Edward, You too Bella." She said
as she waved goodbye to us as we pulled out of the drive way.
I
checked my phone. 6 new messages. WHOA i thought to myself.
I
looked at Edward. "who have you given my number too?" He looked
at me and giggled.
"Everyone" I just glared at him.
Then scanned through the messages. All of them were from people
saying that they were coming tonight. I saved everyone's numbers.
"So where do you want to go tonight?" I said to him as we were
driving.
"It doesn't worry me… you pick." After he
spoke I picked my phone up and rang my favorite restaurant Le Chefs.
"Hi it's Isabella Swan and I was wondering can I book the
function room tonight for 7?" The lady on the phone fussed and said
that it was all on the house and that she was happy that she would
get to see me again. We used to be regulars there.
"All
booked, and a Limo will pick us up at 7." I spoke nice and calm and
was starting to get excited.
"Why do we need a Limo?" he
asked shocked.
"Because your not allowed to drink and drive."
I spoke quietly.
He was in shock. "But we are under age we
are not allowed to drink at the restaurant."
"Edward that
is why we are in the function room. As long as we don't drive we
are allowed to drink. My parents bought the function room, it is like
our own private property." I giggled.
"Wow Bella you sure
know how to get away with alot." He pulled into our garage and we
walked through the house. I turned around to face him. " I have to
go and have a shower and get ready since I only have an hour to get
ready, but I know this will be hard you are allowed to sleep in
Jacobs room if you want. Otherwise you can sleep downstairs in the
spare room." He looked at me in shock.
"I want to be close
to you so I will sleep in Jacob's room." After he spoke I climbed
the stairs and walked into my bathroom.
I
jumped into the shower where I washed my hair it is shoulder length
and brown it is naturally wavy. I then shaved my legs and hopped out.
I wrapped a towel around me and then started to do my hair. I
switched on my GHD and blow dried my hair and then straightened it.
It always looked nice when it was straight. I guess it really shined.
I applied my makeup. I always wear dark eyeliner and mascara because
it makes the blue in my eyes stand out. But its not like anyone
noticed. I put on some silver eye shadow and walked to my cupboard. I
looked at the time and it was just about 7 I could hear voices
downstairs. I opened my massive walk in wardrobe and I walked the
section that had all my nice clothes in it. I actually had alot of
nice stuff but never wore it because there was no one to show off to.
I decided that tonight would be different, that they are all here for
me. I pulled out a sparkly black strapless dress. I sat just above my
knees. I had quite a busty chest so the dress stayed up without a
hassle. It clung to all the right curves. I put on a pair of black
strappy heels and looked at myself in the mirror. I was shocked I
didn't recognize the girl looking back at me. I grabbed my clutch
bag, put my money and my phone in it with some lipgloss and I walked
out the door. I walked to the top of the stairs and there were 8
people standing there looking at me. All of their jaws hit the ground
when I walked down the stairs. I couldn't help but smile. As I
reached the bottom, Angela spoke. "My god Bella you have boobs!"
she started to giggle.
"Thanks Angela." But I always have,
I just choose not to show them off. "Alright you can all stop
starring at me now, lets go we are already late." I spoke as I held
the door opened. Edward hung back with me as I locked the door. He
leant over and whispered in my ear, "You look amazing." My heart
fluttered. I looked him up and down and wow he was gorgeous, he was
wearing a black tux his blonde hair falling on his shoulders and his
blue eyes glinting in the moon light. This cannot be happening am I
developing feelings for Edward???
