Sequel to Another Summer Romance. Bella has just published her book, a true story about her romance with Edward. What happens when he finds out about their daughter? Will the couple reunite? AH. M rated for Lemons.
Together Again
I had never felt so happy in my life. Edward held me so close to him, his face buried in my hair.
'Edward, I can't believe it's you.'
'Oh, Bella. I love you.'
'I love you too.' He kissed me passionately, and then leant his forehead against mine. We gazed into each other's eyes.
'Promise me we will get married this time Bella.'
'We will.'
He kissed me again. His eyes looked past me though towards my little girl, who was still asleep in Alec's arms. He took my hand and moved towards her. Alec handed her to him and he hugged her to his chest. A few tears slid down my cheeks. Her eyes opened slightly. Blinking a few times, her eyes settled on the man holding her. She looked at me.
'Mommy?' her tone was uneasy.
'It's okay baby. Go on.' She looked at him.
'Hello Carlie.'
'Are you my daddy?' I gasped.
'Yes, I am.' I had never told her about her daddy. He picked her up and held his hand out for me. I took it immediately and followed him out of the airport. We got into his car. I had to put Carlie on a few stacked books, until I could get a car seat.
Edward and I were glancing at each other quite a lot in the duration of our journey. I still couldn't believe it was him. My Edward, my love, my life.
I had waited so long for this moment and it was finally here.
'Edward?' He looked at me. 'What are going to do? I mean, we have completely separate lives. You live here and I still live in America. We have a daughter. How is this going to work?'
'I don't know yet. How long are you here for?'
'About two weeks.'
'Okay, we have two weeks to figure this out. I could always move to America with you.'
'But your family is here.'
'Yes, but, within a month, they won't be. Alec is going back to Italy, to live with Heidi, and Jane is moving in with a guy she met in America. And then my father...I can do without him.' I noticed that his hands gripped the steering wheel harder and his expression rapidly changed to anger.
I put my hand on his thigh. 'Edward? What happened with your father?'
'He angered me this morning. He saw me leaving to come to you and said some things that I didn't like.'
'Oh. They were about me, weren't they?'
He nodded. 'Bella, would you like to do something tonight? The island has beautiful sunsets and Jane could look after Carlie, well she needs the practice so...'
'She's pregnant?'
'Yeah, the guy from America. She's moving there and marrying him soon.'
'Well, I'd love to do that tonight.'
He smiled and pulled into the driveway of a huge house. By now I wasn't surprised about his huge houses.
'My father is staying with us at the moment, because his house is under renovation.'
'Okay, I'll stay polite. I'll try and make him like me.'
'Don't bother, he's too stubborn.'
I laughed and got out of the car. Edward got Carlie out and gave her to me, before going to get the bags out of the boot.
He grabbed them all and led me to the door. When we got into the house, I followed him to a room upstairs. His room. He put down the bags and started to set up Carlie's carry cot.
After we put Carlie down, he led me downstairs to the lounge area. We sat down and just talked. I told him about the book and my life and he told me all about his life. He told me about how much he had missed.
'I'm annoyed that I missed you giving birth to our baby. What was it like? Was anyone with you?'
'Jacob was there, he was always there for me and Carlie, but she always saw as an uncle and not a father, so don't worry about that. The birth was painful and it made me miss you even more. As soon as they gave Carlie to me, I saw you. She looked so much like you, I must have cried for two days straight after giving birth. Jacob had to take care of her for me. I thought that I couldn't do it; I thought my child would never know her mother, because I didn't want to see your face every day, without you being there. I love you Edward and I still have,' I pulled the chain from my neck, 'this.' The engagement ring still dangled from the end of the chain. He looked as though he was about to kiss me, but pulled back. His eyes were focused behind me. I looked around and immediately stood up.
'Sir?' I held out my hand, hoping he'd shake it. He just looked at it like it was offending him.
'Keep away from me, you slut.' And with that, he walked out of the room. I could feel the tears in my eyes, then felt Edward's arms wrap around me. I turned and cried into his shoulder.
