My life sucks...not really i just dont have any time off, uni five days a week and i work all weekend...sigh, sorry for not updating sooner!

I do not own the characters that belong to Stephanie Meyer.

BPOV

Edward. That was all I could think about. I was wrapped in his arms, my head resting on his shoulder. All I could feel was Edward around me. I could only smell Edward's wonderful sweet scent. He loves me and he wants me...he wants me to be his wife, to have his children, to grow old with him. Forever. I pulled myself even tighter to him, moulding my body to his. We fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. Edward nuzzled his face in my neck.

"My Bella" He murmured against my skin. It sent shivers down my spine. I leaned up and placed a gentle kiss on his jaw. His breathing hitched momentarily. It always amazed me that I had that kind of effect on him. I kissed his jaw again with a lingering kiss and he let out a slight moan of satisfaction. I smiled against his skin as I placed my head back on his shoulder relishing his touch. He suddenly shifted me so I was straddling his lap. I opened my mouth to ask him what he was up to when his lips collided with mine for a demanding kiss.

"You have no idea what you do to me Bella. God, the slightest touch...you can't imagine" He murmured showering me in kisses as his hands caressed my sides gently. I leaned into his embrace and we met for another deep kiss. I tangled my hands in his wonderfully soft hair and tried to tug him even closer to me. He complied readily. Our bodies were moulded together. I loved this sensation, the feel of being so close to Edward I was almost a part of him...almost, meaning not.

I sighed internally but dared not move an inch away from him, relishing what physical contact I was permitted. Suddenly Edward hooked my legs around his waist securely bringing us into an even more intimate position. I gasped at the suddenness of the movement and was rewarded with Edward's tongue slowly and sensually entering my mouth. We both moaned quietly, enjoying each other's closeness.

Edward slowly stood up, carrying me in his arms over towards the couch that was pushed snugly into the far corner of the room. Keeping his lips on mine, he lowered me down gently onto the couch, his body hovering over mine. Slowly ending the kiss, he propped himself up on his elbows, staring into my eyes. I could see so many emotions swimming in his deep green eyes I lost myself in them. I brought my hand up to his face and traced his features before resting my palm against his cheek. He turned his head and pressed a soft kiss into my hand before nuzzling his cheek back against it. We lay like that for an immeasurable amount of time just staring at each other.

"Do you think it's safe to go in yet?" We suddenly heard Jasper whisper from the other side of the door.

"Dunno Man but I don't hear anything. That's a good sign right?" Emmett responded.

I sighed at the same time Edward did. Our private time had just officially ended. I smiled up at him and was rewarded with a grin before he brought his lips back down to mine for a sweet kiss. Edward sat up, moving his body off of mine. I couldn't resist pouting and he leaned back down and pulled me upright. He settled back down against the arm of the couch stretching his legs out before wrapping his arms around me and dragging me into his lap. Edward cradled me like a baby and tucked my head under his chin. We sat in comfortable silence awaiting Jasper and Emmett's next move. Edward brushed his lips across my ear.

"I love you my Bella" He whispered quietly. I turned my head and caught his lips in a soft kiss.

"I love you too" I murmured staring into his eyes. He flashed me a bright grin just as the door slowly inched open. I relaxed back against Edward feeling his arms tighten around me. I pressed my face into his neck and closed my eyes preparing for the inevitable attack.

"Hey love birds!" Emmett shouted after a brief pause at the doorway. I felt my eyes flutter open and I studied Edward's. He was frowning at Emmett.

"What is it that we can do for you Emmett?" Edward drawled rather nonchalantly considering he was glaring daggers.

"Not much my main man! We just wanted to check and see whether you two had kissed and made up yet, looks like you have. You know they say make-up sex is the best kind." Emmett grinned cheekily. I felt myself blush and hid my face back in Edward's neck.

"Actually, you have visitors Edward. Apparently they're your new neighbours" Jasper reiterated sitting in a chair across from us. "Alice is bringing them in; we just wanted to warn you two...in case you were indisposed." Jasper now had a dirty great big smile on his face.

"And here is the parlour" Alice's voice sung from outside the door. I looked at how Edward and I were now sitting. I was lying back against his chest, our legs were tangled together and his arms were around me. Somehow I didn't think it was at all appropriate for meeting new neighbours. Making a move to sit up, Edward's arms tightened around me, encasing me.

"Don't you dare move my love, I've got you right where I want you" Edward whispered in my ear as the door swung open to reveal the three most gorgeous women I had even seen, well besides Alice and Rosalie. The women were followed by a young man who was also fairly handsome. Alice danced in after them with Jasper holding her hand while Rosalie slowly followed. I felt my self esteem disappear the instant they all entered the room.

EPOV

I felt Bella shrink back against me and watched as her eyes dulled dramatically. I glanced towards the door to see what had upset her so much and was encountered with four new people. Three women stood, all of whom were pretty but didn't hold a candle to my Bella, and they were certainly not to my liking...blondes shudder. And then a man, good looking I suppose, but what annoyed me was the way he was staring at Bella. I picked up Bella's left hand and kissed her ring, both reassuring her and making my point. MINE. I felt Bella struggle against me again. I drew my gaze away from the four intruders and looked into her eyes. Tears were welled up in them. What was wrong with my Bella? I gently cupped her face and caught her lips in a gentle kiss.

"What's wrong my love?" I whispered quietly, not caring that I was ignoring our guests. Her eyes held my gaze and I witnessed the turmoil flowing in them. What was causing her so much anguish? She had been fine moments ago up until they entered...oh...no surely not, Bella's not that insecure... She's so beautiful, incredibly so.

"Don't mind them they tend to get lost in their own little world" I heard Alice's voice and some girlish giggles in response. Good Lord. I kept my eyes on Bella's until she started to relax and calm down a little. I leaned forward and placed another tender kiss on her lips. God I loved her so much. And right now I didn't want to have to deal with these people. I wanted to spend time with my fiancé whom I've been missing for the past month. I still can't believe I hadn't realised I hurt her so much, that we were being so distant from each other. I craved her in the worst possible way...in every way. Her mind, body and soul, I wanted them all. I pulled Bella back tight into my embrace and reluctantly moved my attention to the intruders.

"Please forgive us, I'm sorry if we caused you any discourtesy we meant no disrespect. We've only just returned home for the summer. Welcome to our house. I'm Edward and this is my wonderful fiancé Bella" I smiled politely praying they would leave soon.

"Eddie" The strawberry blonde one giggled "It's a pleasure to meet you" She attempted to purr. I resistant flinching at the sound of her voice and held Bella even closer to me.

"It's Edward" I muttered and felt Bella laugh softly. My heart fluttered at the amazing sound.

"Bella, such a beautiful name for a beautiful woman" The man murmured taking her hand and placing a lingering kiss on her palm. Bella's breath hitched and she froze except for the hand that she was trying desperately to extract from the man's. I reached out and intertwined my hand with hers, withdrawing it quickly from his grasp and pulling it back to my lips. I brushed my lips lightly over her knuckles while staring aggressively into the man's eyes. He smiled back in response. Bastard.

"To whom and to what delight do we owe this visit?" I asked calmly keeping the sarcasm and anger out of my voice.

"I'm Gregor and these are my sisters: Tanya, Irena and Carmen. Eleazar, Carmen's husband, unfortunately is still tending to business but should join us sometime next week. We moved into the large colonial to the left of you, about ten or so miles away." I nodded in response, aware of the mansion he was referring to. "We've just bought it as a family summer house, a place to spend time away from the city. We concurrently agreed to seek out and greet our new neighbours, get a feel for the neighbourhood" Gregor finished, his eyes having never left Bella. I kept silent for a moment, not trusting my voice as his thoughts danced across his face plain as day. He wanted my Bella.

"It's nice to meet all of you. I didn't even realise we had neighbours" Bella smiled a timid smile at me while answering our guests, trying to calm my temper with her humour.

"Ah, être si simple d'esprit. Que pensez-vous un homme qui voit dans la superbe quelqu'un comme elle? "(Ah, to be so simple minded. What do you think a man that gorgeous sees in someone like her?) Tanya spoke flippantly to Irene while Carmen simply pursed her lips in disdain. Anger flashed in my eyes at what they dared to say about my Bella. I suddenly felt Bella jerk out of my arms.

"S'il vous plaît excusez-moi. Je tiens à ne pas empiéter sur une conversation intellectuelle!" (Please excuse me. I don't wish to intrude on such an intellectual conversation.) Bella spat out before walking out of the room. I sat there opened mouthed for a split second...Bella speaks French? I instantly jumped to my feet and strode after her before feeling a hand enclose on my arm.

"I'm so sorry, that was terribly rude of Tanya" Irene giggled as she held onto my arm timidly.

"Yes it was. Excuse me. I wish to spend time with my fiancé" I spoke with an unwavering voice and was quickly released. "Please see our guests out, Emmett" I added as I shut the door with a firm snap. Now, where to find my love? I jogged quickly down the hall and ran up the stairs to our room. I opened the door quickly...no Bella. I walked back down to the library...no Bella, my study was empty also.

This all felt frighteningly familiar and I felt a jolt of worry coarse through my body. Running back downstairs I checked the kitchen, dining room, living room and finally the games centre with no luck. I stood in the middle of a hallway, running through all the possibilities of where Bella could have gone. I sighed, unable to think of anything particular when I was so upset.

I walked towards the door that would lead to the pool deck and noticed it was half open. Hope sprung up in my chest and I was off running again. I slipped out the door and...was met with an empty pool...no Bella. My heart constricted again. Damn it! I took a deep breath. Think Edward, think. She obviously came outside. I looked around and noticed the path that led to my piano house. It was always my refuge, but would Bella go there? Starting off down the path at a slow jog, I wound my way through the forest until I was only a few yards away.

"Bella?"I slowly opened the door and instantly breathed a sigh of relief. I found her. Crouching down in front of her where she lay curled up on the couch I suddenly noticed the tears that were streaming down her face. I reached up and gently began brushing her tears away. Sobs were racking her body. I leaned up and brushed a loving kiss against her lips and pulled her into my arms.

Alice POV

What the hell just happened here? I stared at the door, where Bella and Edward had just exited out of, for a couple of seconds before swinging my gaze back to Tanya. I narrowed my eyes at her and felt Jasper come up behind me encircling a restraining arm around my waist.

"What did you say about her?" I demanded aggressively. Tanya didn't even have the decency to look remotely guilty.

"Nothing that wasn't true" She shrugged and smiled unrepentantly.

"How dare you!" Rosalie spat. We all froze and stared at her. "Nothing what you said or implied was even close to the truth! Bella is one of the most intelligent people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is courageous, loving, caring, and brave and last but not least extremely beautiful. Some days I think she rivals my beauty just by the way Edward stares at her. They are deeply in love and happy. You screw that up and there will be hell to pay!" Rosalie stood in front of the four guests hands on hips staring them down.

I think my jaw hit the floor. I glanced around and saw the exact same look of disbelief on both Jasper's and Emmett's face. I had no idea Rose could speak French, I didn't even know Edward and Bella could speak French and this is ME we are talking about! And Rose never stood up for Bella, I didn't even think they were really friends anymore. Rose still blamed Bella for the incident with James and Laurent and how Emmett had gotten hurt.

"I was just trying to point out that it's obvious she isn't from our world" Tanya emphasised in what I assumed was her polite voice.

"Isabella Swan sure as hell isn't from your world! She's so far above it you're all but an insignificant little ant!" Rose spat back. Everyone else in the room continued to stand in bewildered silence. They were right up in each other's faces. I caught a sly glance between Emmett and Jasper. Jasper just bet ten bucks on Tanya. I'm so in on this, Rose fight's dirty! I turned and raised an eyebrow at Jasper before flicking my gaze to Rose. He nodded and I held out my hand. We shook on it.

"Isabella Swan?" Tanya visibly paled. Honestly, Bella was not that scary, not by a long shot. "She was Isabella Swan?" She whispered again. Good God, we heard you the first time.

"Oh what's the big deal?" I demanded...oops I said that out loud. I knew Bella was wealthy and had a well established business but it wasn't like she was famous or anything...was she?

"The big deal! The big deal!" Tanya spluttered. I rolled my eyes, there she goes repeating questions again.

"You really shouldn't judge a book by their cover, or make assumptions on people you have never met. It really is incredibly rude" Rose hummed sardonically, a small smile playing on her lips. Victory. I smiled also; I just won me ten bucks!

"I cant believe I just insulted her! Oh my god! How can I fix this! How can I make it up to her?" Tanya started to hyperventilate...I think, under all that make-up it was kind of difficult to tell. She was actually very pretty so I really didn't see the need for so much make-up in the first place but who was I to judge? Oh, wait she judged first!

"Perhaps you could start with an apology? But I'd wait till at least tomorrow if I was you, I thought Edward was ready to tear your vocal cords out. Edward Masen does tend to have a temper when it comes to his Bella." Rose's smile grew fractionally wider. Tanya looked like she was a second away from a dead faint. This was great!

"Edward Masen?" She squeaked. What was it with this girl?! "He... He was?"

"Yes! He was Edward Masen, She was Bella Swan, and I'm Alice Cullen! Big whoop" I laughed easily. Rose turned to me and annoyance flashed in her eyes.

"You're Alice Cullen! Oh my God! You! I...your fashion sense is phenomenal! I love your work!" Tanya squealed. What fashion work? I took a miniscule step backwards. Ok, this girl was starting to scare me. And this was me! I always get excited!

"Alice and Edward are cousins" Rose stated, silencing me with a glare. What?

"She? You, he? Two prestigious business tycoons, a fashion designer and ...your Rosalie Hale the model! It's such a pleasure! We will certainly be back tomorrow! I can't tell you how upset I am about what I said to Bella! Tell her I'm so sorry, and Eddie! Apologise to him too! But I'll apologize again tomorrow. I'm so sorry!" Tanya instantly started babbling. Wait...I'm not a fashion designer.

"We'll see ourselves out. Thank you for your hospitality and do apologize to Mr Masen. Tanya will certainly behave herself next time. We'll see you next week, tomorrow is probably too soon and we've overstayed our welcome" Gregor smiled prettily at both Rosalie and me...but he didn't fool me, I saw the way he was staring at Bella before.

"We'll pass on the message, Emmett will see you out" Rose smiled back and Emmett stepped towards the door, opening it and waiting for them to follow him. Gregor simply inclined his head and led the precession out. Once the door clicked shut I danced out of Jaspers arms and turned to face both Rose and Jasper.

"You owe me ten dollars, and you owe me an explanation" I demanded looking from Jasper to Rose. Jasper silently pulled ten dollars out of his pocket, pulled me into an embrace and placed it between my breasts before giving me a chaste kiss, staring into my eyes. I giggled and he smiled.

"Ok you two, enough with the love. Tanya called Bella simple minded and implied that she wasn't good enough or pretty enough for Edward. When she found out who they were though she changed her tune and now I doubt we'll ever be rid of her" Rose spoke clearly.

"I realise that. What I don't understand is why she made such a big deal about who were all were! Especially me! I'm not a fashion designer! I don't have my own line all I do is sketch!" I shrieked, bouncing on my toes.

"Alice, Alice, Alice. I thought you of all people would understand, hell this is your world! Bella is a raining societal figure as is Edward. In fact I'd say they were elite. It may not seem like it to us because we all know Bella and know she would never do this but, she has the power to break anyone in the high society circle. She and Edward may only be business tycoons but the power they hold over society with their good looks and ridiculous amounts of money is phenomenal. They just choose to stay out of it usually. It's not a very nice world. But this point brings us to your second statement. Actually, yes you are a famous fashion designer. Bella has been sending your sketch pads off and having your creations modelled in New York, Paris and Milan. She knew you would never allow her to help as you think she's fashionably inept so she asked my opinion and I told her if she could get you to the top she should try. It was going to be your birthday present from her actually." Rose smiled pleasantly. I just gaped at her. Bella did WHAT?!

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