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Previously...
I froze. I knew for a fact that there was only one person who could be described with the characteristics of penny color hair. I didn't need to find him to know any more. "Oh him," I said taking another sip of my drink. "Yeah he's a bastard," I said.
I took a glimpse at her shocked expression. "You know him! What us he your ex?," she said smirking.
"Worse," I replied. She looked at me, waiting for my answer.
"He's my husband."
What the heck was he doing here! He was not supposed to be here. Wasn't he supposed to be at work. Why wasn't he at work!
"Umm excuse me," Maria said with a shocked expression. I wasn't in the mood to explain, especially to her. I chugged down more of my drink and placed it back on the bar table.
"Excuse me," I said and started to maneuver my way through the crowd. I tried to keep my eyes anywhere from the main door. I did not want to see him...just yet. I knew it would be inevitable but I wanted to prolong it for later. Much much later.
Why the hell did he have to come. So what if Alice was his sister, its not like he HAD to be here.
Oh snap out of it Bella! Your being ridiculous.
My mind was right, I was being ridiculous. What I needed to do was just act mature about this. It wasn't like I could avoid him forever. No matter how much I wish I could.
"Bella Hey!," I heard a female voice say. I turned to face Jessica, one of my friends from high school. She wasn't exactly a best friend but we did have occasional talks here and there. Though, technically she was my first friend at Forks High School.
"Hey Jessica," I said trying to muster up enthusiasm.
"Bella, its been such a long time. Where have you been? I mean I have seen Alice around town because of course her parents live their. but so does your dad."
"Yes sorry Jess, i've been busy with work and all that. I just haven't had the time to make it," I replied.
"Well its really good to see you. You look great by the way. Hey where's Edward I haven't seen him in a while either." The smile just got wiped off my face. Why did she have to ask me that question. I had forgotten she had been to my...wedding. She doesn't know what happened. Thank god, I didn't want it to be some gossip and in high school, Jessica was quite the gossip queen.
"Oh, well thanks. You look good too," I said placing a small smile on my lips. I knew she was waiting for me to answer her other question. Jessica had always been interested with, him. She had a crush on him, then again. Which girl hadn't.
"Bella!," I saw Mike come up next to Jessica. If it had been any other time but this, then I would have frowned at the thought of having Mike here. Yet now he saved me from answering that question.
"Mike," I said a little to enthusiastic to my usual tone.
"Bella how you been girl," he asked with his usual puppy dog smile. I had remembered he had always been too attached to me in high school. He followed me around and talked and talked. I usually just zoned him out until the day he asked me out. I had politely declined but that didn't stop him. He was, persistent. He even asked me to prom, along with three other guys. It was a first for me.
Of course Jessica had liked him at the time and I had advised Mike to ask her out instead. He wasn't too happy about being rejected but decided to ask out Jess, and they soon became a couple.
"I've been great!," I replied. "You know, busy with work and all that."
"Yeah same, but its nice too see you again. I was beginning to think we wouldn't ever see you back at Forks."
"Well, here I am," I said.
"Here you are," he said staring at me. I saw Jessica nudge him and gave him a look.
"Oh oh right, " he smiled. "Guess what?," he said grinning at me.
"What?," I asked.
"Me and Mike are getting married!," Jessica answered giggling.
"Wow," I said. "You guys are getting. Married," I finished. I had on a surprised smile.
Great, more idiots in this world who are getting married. I wonder what their marriage will be like. Jessica Newton...sounds...wow
"Wow, thats great!," I said trying to fake my happiness for them. It seemed to work.
"I know right. Isn't it great. I mean who knew I would marry my high school sweetheart. I mean that never happens too often," Jessica said. "Well I suppose that it happens in Forks though, I mean look at Alice and Jasper. Better yet you and Edward," she added.
That was a slap in the face. Yeah cause me and Edward worked out soo great. Thanks Jess!
"Yeah," I said. "Well you too have fun tonight, and congrats," I said.
"Thanks. We'll see you later then," Mike replied and I nodded. They turned to leave off somewhere else and I sighed and turned to walk the other way. I finally made it to our table and saw little Sophie sitting quietly with her doll in her lap. She looked up and saw me sit down.
"Hey Soph,'' I said. She gave me a small smile. Her dimples stuck out and I smiled thinking that was just another thing she had on common with Emmett.
"Hey Bella, where did you run off to?," Rose asked sitting down next to me.
"Oh just around. I ran into some people including Jessica and MIke," I said.
"Uh Jessica and Mike. How was that. I haven't seen them in a while. Did Mike hit on you?," Rose said smiling and nudged my shoulder.
"No," I answered. "Actually he and Jess are," pause "Engaged," I finished. Rose's eyes widened.
"Wow. I didn't think that would happen," she said.
"Yeah I don't know how thats gonna last," I said. "I mean its Jessica and MIke. Mike!"
"Well you never know," Rose started. "They could be a power couple and pop out Newton babies," she finished with a laugh.
"Oh god, as if the world needs more Newtons," I replied.
She laughed, "Yeah that could be dangerous," she agreed.
"Where's Wyatt," I said looking around for the little nudger.
"He's with Emmett," Rose replied. "He's running around all over the place. I'm afraid he will break something. Alice might burst. So if that happens, then Emmett can be the one to deal with it."
"Good idea," I said.
Sophie came up and sat on Rose's lap. I wondered how Emmett and Rose had survived their relationship since high school. Emmett was a goof and Rose was, well Rose. I wondered how they'd put up with each other. Yet they seemed so happy. Why couldn't my relationship have been like that.
"What is it Bella," Rose asked with a concerned look on her face. I wondered whether she knew that Edward was here. Probably not.
"Nothing," I said. "I suppose Alice is going around greeting every single person," I said trying to divert the attention to something else rather then my mood.
"Yup, I was with Jasper and her and she was going around to everyone. I'm surprised she knows all Jasper's friends and our family," she said.
"Well Alice has always been good with that stuff," I said.
"True, now stop changing the subject Bella. I know there is something on your mind. So what is it?"
Damn!
"Hey Bells, seems like we have a problem. I just came to warn you. Edward's here," Emmett said coming up to our table with Wyatt clung to his leg.
A little too late Emmett! "Alright, thanks for the head up," I said my tone stoic.
"Your not surprised about this?," Emmett asked raising his eyebrow at me. "I thought you would be in hysterics by the mention of his name."
I deiced that I would simply carry on with my night. I wouldn't let the presence of him ruin my night.
Mature Bella, be mature
"Thats fine. Isn't he supposed to be here anyway. Its not like we can avoid each other forever," I said trying to sound nonchalant. I avoided having eye contact with either Rose or Emmett. I couldn't let them see what really lay underneath my exterior and I knew my face was horrible with keeping up at lies.
"Ok then," Emmett replied slowly. He obviously wasn't expecting that answer. "Well do you want me to fend him off from anywhere near you or?"
"No no," I said sighing. "Let whatever happens, happen. Shouldn't be too bad," I said.
I hope...
"Alrighty then, well looks like Jasper's calling me with some pleading look in his eyes. I'll be back," Emmett said and walked off.
"Sweetie you are soo not ok with this," Rose stated. I shrugged.
"Not like I can do anything about it," I said. "Like I said, whatever happens will happen."
"Well it seems like your taking it well," Rose replied reading me with her eyes. I quickly looked away and froze. Ironically my eyes landed on the back of his bronze hair. That hair I knew so well, the hair I loved to run my fingers through. Thank god he wasn't looking at me or else he would have caught me ogling him.
Damn Bella stop it! Stop staring at him!
"So what are you going to do if you bump into him and have to talk?," Rose asked breaking me from my inner battle of feelings.
I sighed. I really didn't know. What I wanted to do was bolt of of the door and never look back, but I knew that would upset Alice. This was one of her biggest nights, and I didn't want to ruin it because of my selfish stupid problems.
"Umm, I don't know. I suppose i'll only have to talk to him if I had too. I don't think he wants to talk to me anyway. So it should be good, we will both try and avoid each other as much as possible and that should contain any hurricanes that might occur."
I heard Rose sigh and saw her shake her head slightly. "I really hope no hurricanes occur," she said. I nodded. "Come on Alice wants us to meet some people," Rose said and got up waiting for me.
"K," I replied and followed her through the crowd towards Alice.
"There you guys are, i've been looking for you," Alice said. "Id like you to meet Jasper's buddies from college," she said and introduced us to 3 people. Two men and a women. "This is Logan, Charlotte, and Alex," she said pointing to each one. "Guys these are my two best friends Bella and Rosalie," Alice said introducing us as well.
"Hey," I said. "Its nice to meet you."
"You too," they replied.
Just then a waiter came up to Alice. "Excuse me, Miss Cullen but your parents want me to call you to tell you about making a toast," said the waiter.
"Oh yes, thank you," Alice replied. "Sorry will you excuse me guys," Alice said and made her way towards the center stage area.
"Speech time," Rose muttered. I laughed.
"Excuse me can I have everyone's attention," Alice's soprano voice rang through the room. Everyone instantly quieted down. "Jasper and I would just like to make a toast." Jasper appeared next to Alice and placed his arm around her waist.
"We would just like to start by saying thank you to everyone for coming her today. We are very happy that you could make it. This is defiantly one of the most special days of our lives and its a pleasure to have you all here," Alice started.
"I would also like to tell you that I am the most happiest women on this planet. When Jasper asked me to marry him, it was just amazing. I couldn't imagine myself with any other man. I love you so much Jasper!"
The room echoed with "aww's" "I love you too Alice. That's why we are here," Jasper chuckled. "And Alice is right. We are so happy to have all of you here and we hope you can all make it to the wedding. So lets toast to happiness and the start of a new journey," Jasper said and held up his glass of champagne. The waiters had come around and passed champagne glasses to everyone.
"To Alice and Jasper!," I heard Emmett's booming voice say.
"To Alice and Jasper!," Everyone said and we all took a sip of our drinks.
"Now I hope everyone enjoys dinner," Alice said.
The room filled with talk once again and everyone made their way to the tables to start dinner. Alice had specifically assigned tables for people so everyone knew where to sit. The "special people" such as Alice, Jasper, their parents, and close family such as Emmett and Rose, and since I was somewhat part of the family all sat together.
I sat down in my seat and everyone followed. My eyes didn't fail to notice that there seemed to be one extra seat at the table. Right across from me. I blinked twice.
Oh hell NO!
I turned to the direction of Alice and her eyes flickered to mine. She must have noticed the unease in my facial expression because she sent me an apologetic look. I had to talk to her. I pushed my chair back and suddenly heard what sounded like glass drop to the ground and shatter.
I cringed, I hoped that wasn't my fault. I turned to apologize who whoever I had knocked down and started to when I abruptly stopped at the sight of the person in front of me.
Will lightening please come and hit me now!
There he was, Mr. Im so sexy that girls fall for me and my charms and marry me but then find out what a jerk I really am! His expression looked about as shocked as mine, but he quickly covered it up and flashed me his signature cocky grin.
"Hello honey, its been a long time," he said with his oh so sexy freaking velvet voice! His voice sounded cocky, teasing almost. He seemed to do that a lot since our split. For some reason he loved to bother me.
Well two can play that game! "Why yes it has been," pause "Eddie," I finished with a smirk. I knew he hated when people called him Eddie. When we were in love, I would use it occasionally when I wanted to tease him and he seemed ok with it, but now it was personal.
I cringed at the nickname and started glaring at me. I replied back with my own glare. "Umm excuse me but we need to clean up the glass," A waiter said interrupting our glaring contest.
"Im sorry," I said and slipped my way past the waiter and passed Edward. I still had to talk to Alice. I had noticed that our whole table were quite and staring at me. They must have witnessed Edward and mine's exchange. I blushed and made my way to wear Alice was sitting.
"Bella I know what your going to say," she said as I stood in front of her.
"Did you know?," I said trying to keep my voice calm.
"Well, there was a possibility he had to work today," she said.
"Possibility as in he actually didn't," I said my voice getting angrier. Alice had known! Alice had known that Edward would show up. She lied to me!
"Well I knew you wouldn't have come if he was so...,"
"So you lied," I finished for her. "Alice," I said saying her name slowly.
"Bella calm down," Jasper said next to her.
I took a deep breath. Calm down Bella don't make Alice upset
I decided to agree with my mind for right now, but as soon as this night was over Alice was going to get it. "This is fine," I said. "Fine," I said again.
"Bella," Alice started. I put my finger up and mentioned for her to not say anything or I would burst. I simply turned and made my way back to the my seat. I decided to stick with my previous plan. What ever happens, happens
Edward had already taken his seat across from mine and grinned when I came back and pulled my chair out. I quickly sat down and avoided his eyes.
"Everything alright honey?," Edward asked me knowing I hated it when he called me honey...anymore.
I took a deep breathe and turned to took at him straight in the eye. "Everything is fine, Eddie baby," I said and took a sip of my drink. I would not let him get to me, no no the hurricane would stay at bay...for tonight.
Dinner passed by which wasn't as dreadful as I thought it would be. Although the table seemed unusually quite, and I frowned knowing it was because of Edward and me. Know one seemed to want to bring anything up, which I was thankful for. Edward and I ignored each other and I kept talking to Rose who sat next to me. There were a few occasions where Edwards foot would rub against mine and unexpectedly send an jolting current up my leg. This seemed to have a lot when we touched and I didn't know why.
Desert came around and soon after our meal was done. I quickly got up and excused myself. I walked to the bathroom and looked at my self in the mirror.
All right Bella that wasn't too bad.
I fixed my hair and walked out right smack dab into a person. "Oooof," I heard a man's voice say as I collided with him. I seemed to have lost my balance and fell down on top of him.
Please be someone else please be someone else! I chanted while closing my eyes. I had a feeling I knew who it was but I refused to want to believe it. We seemed to always be meeting like this.
"Oh Bella you really miss me so much that you can't keep your hands of me. Better yet your body," I heard his stupid voice say.
I groaned and opened my eyes. "Well my bad Edward, I didn't know You missed me so much that you would follow me to the bathroom so that you could jump me," I replied.
"Sweetie please i've done so much better than you," he said.
"Oh then why would u ask me to marry you, since apparently other women can give you better things," I said venomously and pried myself off of him and tried to stand up. Good for me my heel accidentally bumped into Edward certain area and he howled in pain.
"Oh Fuck! Freaking Bella, what the hell was that!" he yelled out in pain as he clutched his man hood.
"Oops sorry my mistake, did I hurt little Eddie," I said sweetly. Although it was an accident.
"Yes you freaking," he caught himself. "God!," he finished and slumped on the ground.
"Well you deserve it. Karma's a bitch Edward, isn't it!" I said looking at him while crossing my arms over my chest. "Why the hell must you come into my life all the time, especially when everything seems to be going well. Then you come around and it all crashes down!," I cried out.
"Well I am supposed to be here you know. This is my family," he said stressing out the word my. He made me so angry that tears starting brimming in my eyes.
"I hate you!," I said my voice getting angrier.
"Yeah well its mutual," he replied glaring at me.
"Oh their you are Edward, mom's been looking for you," I heard Emmett's voice say. I turned to him and his eyes widened. "Oh...," pause "Your with Bella," he said hesitantly.
"This doesn't seem to good," I heard him mutter.
"Thank you Emmett," Edward said and strode past me. I was frozen on the spot. Why was it that I was always so effected when Edward and I had a fight. I should feel hatred towards him, yet here I was feeling so upset. Not because I truly did hate him but because I knew we worked so well and that we suddenly seemed to have collapsed. I knew I could never hate Edward, no never hate. Yet I was so angry at him, so angry that we couldn't have worked things out and have to come to this. Apparently hating each other.
I let a tear fall as I replayed his last words "Yeah well its mutual."
Did he really hate me?
I know this wasn't as good as I wanted it to be, but sometimes things don't always work out the way you think they will. Hopefully the next chapter will be better..but what do you guys think.
You have now experienced how Edward and Bella fight. I know there is still the whole question as to what really happened to their relationship but the story will play out...just bear with me.
I'm thinking of doing the next chapter in Edward's POV so you guys can feel what he feels. I think it's a good idea to know both character sides.
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