The next day when I went to work Rosalie was waiting for me at my parking spot.
"Hey Rose, everything okay?"
"Do you want to come up to my place tonight?" Oh God! Please tell me she isn't hitting on me! " I invited Bella and Alice to come up. My brother will be there and Bella is bringing someone too. You should come!"
Bella was going? But didn't she say she was bringing someone? My heart sank. I felt broken.
"Oh. So who is Bella bringing?" I couldn't stop the question. I had to know.
"I'm not sure really. She didn't say much about him. I just know they have known each other since high school. That's so sweet isn't it? Staying friends with someone for that long. Lord knows I don't keep in touch with my old friends."
"Uh, yeah" I tried to sound like I cared but I don't think Rose noticed my lack of enthusiasm. She was still mumbling about how sweet it was.
"Actually you know what Rose? I don't think I can tonight. I'm supposed to go see my family tonight ."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah. I keep putting it off. I feel bad you know? I really should go see them."
"Alright but if you change your mind you are more than welcome to come." I just nodded at her. Why do I feel so broken about this? It isn't like Bella and I dated. She was just a patient. That's all.
But she is so beautiful and everything about her is perfect and...what am I saying? I don't even know the woman. Ugh! This is so frustrating!
Work sucked! I was going to go home early. Thank God! But then I thought about the excuse I gave Rosalie. I did need to see my family. I miss them.
After I got back to my apartment I called them and they were excited about me coming.
"I cannot wait to see you Edward! It has been too long since you stopped to see us!"
"I know mom. I'm sorry. I'll be there shortly though."
"Okay. You're father wants to take you to the store to get food for tonight."
"Alright. I'm leaving right now. I love you mom." I told Esme
"I love you too, be careful!" Always so protective of me, I smiled
"I will." I hung up the phone. I was actually excited about seeing my mom and dad. I haven't seen them since Christmas which was two months ago.
As soon as I pulled my Vanquish into the yard Carlisle, my father, came to get in.
"Do I not get to say hi to mom first?" I laughed at his hurriedness.
"She isn't here. She went to see one of her friends before you got her. She has been sick and Esme wanted to take her soup." Of course. My mom was always so considerate. She loved to spoil me because after she had me she found out she couldn't have more children so that resulted in even more spoiling. I just smiled.
"So how was work?"
I sighed "Well it was boring today. Nothing happened. That's why I'm early, nothing to do."
We pulled up in the market and started to go inside.
"What all do we need?"
"Your mom is going to make your favorite. I imagine you know what that entails." He smirked. Since I moved out mom didn't make steaks. Dad hated that because it was his favorite too.
"I haven't had steak in ages."
"Tell me about it!" Carlisle sighed. "I haven't had one since you were here for Christmas!"
I just smiled at him. He always made me laugh at how bitter he would get for not having steak. It wasn't that big of a deal. My mom just like having it when I came around because she thought it was her way of giving back to me. I think she secretly hoped I would come back home. After a day like today I would almost be sold, even for steak.
"So are you still liking the city?"
"Yeah Dad. Seattle is great, for the most part anyway. Sometimes I could kick myself for going out there but I really do like."
"What's wrong?" My dad knew me too well.
"I don't know. I just, I got close to one of my patients. She was beautiful, I couldn't help it. Anyway, she went home today and it just, bothers me I guess that I won't get to see her anymore."
"You know it is dangerous getting mixed up with patients Edward." He told me firmly
"I know! I didn't intend on it! Something about her just drew me in. I couldn't stop myself. I tried really hard not to, but I've developed feelings for her."
"What's her name?"
"Bella, Isabella Swan."
"The police chiefs daughter?"
"That's the one." I just smiled remembering her
"Edward you need to be careful."
"It's alright Dad. I won't ever see her again anyway so it doesn't matter."
We had been walking through the store grabbing things we needed for supper tonight. I was actually glad I told Carlisle. It made me feel a little better about it, about the whole situation. But it would have to get better. There wasn't a choice.
When we were passing the meat department I saw the last person, scratch that, the second to the last person I never wanted to see again in my life. I would live happily if I never had to see either of them again. Yet she was there. Ugh! Why do things like this happen to me?
