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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT


Chapter seven: Ought to Have

Wait, what's going on? Edward and Tanya are related? If they are, why is she hitting on him? She's disgusting! "Esme…How...Um…are Edward and Tanya brother and sister?" My eyes looked like they were about to pop out of my eyes I had to blink twice and pinch my arm to see if I was dreaming.

"Tanya is my daughter from my first marriage to Eleazar Denali, our marriage ended when she was seven." I sighed in relief. "Eleazar and I never agreed on many things and our relationship faded out because of that. When our divorce was settled I had no income to raise Tanya and I was too proud to ask. However, Tanya has always been in love with money and would call her father everyday and ask him to buy her things." Esme too a deep breath while tears started to form in the corners of her eyes. "Instead of stopping her from becoming materialistic I ignored it, my guilt for separating her from her father was greater. When I tried to correct her she would become rebellious and say hurtful things to me…I-I couldn't take it anymore I had to ask Eleazar to send her to boarding school." She took a napkin and wiped her eyes but she never stopped to look at me. "While she was in boarding school I became depressed, but I guess life has a way of working in mysterious ways because during those horrible moments I met Carlisle and his two children Emmett and Edward. As soon as I saw Carlisle I knew that I wanted to share a life with him. Emmett and Edward I raised them and cared for them as if they were my own, I would give my life for them they mean more to me than my own life. Years later Carlisle and I had Jane." Esme smiled while crying. "But once Tanya came back and saw Edward it was like she claimed him."

Can Tanya be anymore crazy and demented?

"In the last few years it's gotten worse, she comes back frequently checking in on Edward and ruining every opportunity with any girl he dates. My daughter hates knowing that Edward could be happy with any girl except her, she knows that he will never respond her like she wants him to, but she doesn't know when to give up." Esme shrugged and picked another tissue to wipe away all of her tears, she then looked into my eyes "I know Edward will never insult her, he's such a respectable person. But I want him to be happy he has a pure heart and deserves to be happy. I just wonder if she will ever change. Or if she even loves me? Gosh! I'm such a bad mother, why did I ever let her become this?"

I can't believe Esme feels guilty for Tanya's inconsiderate and self-absorbed attitude. Tanya has the best mother in the world and she doesn't take every opportunity to show her love. "There may be times where you feel like Tanya doesn't love you but underneath it she does." I hugged her tightly trying to take away her pain. My heart ached for Esme she was the perfect mother and best friend, why can't Tanya see that? At this moment I wished I had some comforting words, like Edward so I can stop Esme agony. But growing up with Charlie I was deprived from all emotional contact and deep conversations.

Tanya will not get Edward; I will stop her from getting my Edward. She may have won the battles against the other girls but she will not defeat me. I hope she understands that I will be winning this war.

"Beeellllaaaaa, time to go to school!" Jane yelled from the living room.

"Wow" I glanced at my watch "I sorry for the short amount of time Esme. But, if you'd like, we can talk later?" I gave her another hug and walked towards Jane.

"Bella!" Esme called from the kitchen and approached Jane and me. "You are truly a great friend, thank you." She spoke silently and kissed Jane's cheek before we exited the residence.

"Jane, what happens when you have five apples and Seth takes two?" Helping Jane with her math homework can make her bored unless you relate it to her world. As I asked her she tapped her index finger on her chin and held up her fingers to count how many apples will be taken.

"Um…do I keep three apples?..." I nodded. "If Seth took my apples and he didn't ask for permission I'm telling Ms. Miller." She said with a serious face.

I couldn't help but giggle; she looks so cute when she's serious. Think about it, a serious six year old pulling her eyebrows together and tightening her to an angry pout. When I finished laughing there was a knock on Jane's door, "come in"

"Hey Bella, its Rosalie" she said sticking her head out the door. This is strange, since I've been here I've only seen Rosalie and Emmett once, I wonder what she wants?

"Hey…um…come in"

"Actually, I wanted to talk to you privately…Hey Jane, you sweet cheeks"

"Good, are you coming for dinner Rosalie?" Jane asked removing her eyes from her math textbook.

"you betcha!" Jane smiled.

"Come we can talk in my room." I said interrupting their conversation.

I feel weird; Rosalie wants to talk to me? Be nice Bella she could become a good friend. Don't judge a book by its cover. Once we arrived to my room I closed the door to give us some privacy and directed Rosalie to sit on the chair of my desk.

"So…What would you like to talk about?" I asked tapping my fingers on my knee as I sat on the bed.

She raised an eyebrow creating an amused but secretive expression "so, how long will you continue to hide your feelings from Edward, Emmett and I are betting so I need to know what my chances of winning are?" I can't believe the bold attitude of this girl.

I didn't answer right away; I probably looked like a blow up doll with my mouth open. She loudly cleared her throat so I could be removed from this distraction. "Um…what are you talking about, Edward is my friend." I said trying to hide our relationship or non-relationship… but could be something.

She slapped my arm "Yeah right, you can't fool me I saw the look you gave him yesterday when we were at dinner. Bitch please, I wasn't born yesterday."

"Does Esme know?" I knew my cover was broken, why try to hide.

"I don't think so, but she probably suspects something…but tell me, have you guys had sex?"

"What! No that's personal and I've only known him for a week it's too soon and THAT is not something that I want to talk about." I blushed thinking about doing sex with Edward; I wonder what it will feel like.

"THAT is called sex and you are an adult, whatever… are you guys serious?"

"I don't know we kissed but there are just other problems involved." I said biting my lip I don't know why but meeting Rosalie and her bold attitude makes me not be afraid to express how I feel. I have a feeling that we will become really good friends.

"What kinds…wait…Tanya isn't it?" Rosalie got furious when she mentioned her name.

I nodded "I guess…I'm just afraid that she will get between us, I don't know" I shrugged "I'm not afraid of her but more of her actions?"

"Look" Rosalie went to hug me tightly "don't let that bitch get in the way, the way Edward looks at you is like you guys are in your own bubble, it's like you're his world. Trust me I've known Edward for so many years, you are a keeper trust me. But what I really want to know is when are you guys going to be official? I think after the first week of April is a right time." Oh no they already have dates planned out.

"I don't know…I hope earlier, we're still March."

"Take your time; just don't let Emmett win, ugh! why did I pick April? I thought you guys were taking it slow. What can I do to distract him?"

We both giggled, it was nice to feel like I have a girlfriend in this household, especially Rosalie's honesty. I like it; she can slap me to reality when I go crazy. I laughed inside.

I hope Emmett wins just so Edward and I can be wrapped around each other without hiding. I sighed and tightly hug myself, I miss him.


During dinner time I felt Emmett and Rosalie looking at Edward and me closely, I hated being the center of attention, but this is just over the top. Every time I looked at Edward Emmett would smirk and blink his eyes flirtatiously at me. I would roll my eyes and continue looking at my plate, why can't he grow up? That stupid big monster!

"Bella, April 3rd is our annual doctor's reunion festival and it's going to be hosted in our house." Said Carlisle after finishing his lasagna and placing his knife and fork on the table.

"Oh, would you like me to leave by that Friday night? I won't mind." I couldn't help but feel sadden because the Cullen's wouldn't want me to be at the party. Edward squeezed my hand under the table removing me from my thoughts.

"Actually Bella, we are inviting you to come, you are part of this family and would greatly appreciate it if you joined us."

As Carlisle said this Rosalie giggled loudly "we have to go shopping!" I laughed but I knew the second meaning in her statement, all she cared about is Edward and I being a couple. Maybe a party and a good wardrobe will make Edward ask me? I wonder what would happen if Alice and Rosalie met or if they were in the same room. Oh no the horror!

"Um, we can invite my best friend Alice she would love to come shopping." I can't believe I just said this. If Alice found out that I went shopping without her I would never hear the end of it.

Once dinner was over we all stayed in the dinning room talking about Carlisle and the relationship with his patients. Meanwhile, Edward keep drawing heart shapes on the top of my hand, just his touch made me shiver; he knew the effect he had on me which caused him to smirk. Oh so I guess he wants to play. I removed my hand from his touch and started to slowly move the tip of my fingers up to his torso, once he saw where I was headed he coughed loudly causing everyone at the table to look at him. Isabella Swan one point!

"Bella, dating anyone?" Emmett asked with such a mischievous grin. Apparently, Emmett knows where to hit; I guess he doesn't know the meaning of the word boundary.

"No I don't think there's anyone that sparks my interest." I said while moving my fingers through Edward's leg again. My body craved for Edward's touch, I need to be near him, it's like there's a force pulling me to him. But then again, I want a second point.

Another cough came from Edward "oh really, no one in particular." He said trying to hide a grin. He knew how much I like him.

I suddenly stopped caressing him I didn't want to gas him up. He knows he's good looking, but I can't let him know the giggly things I think of him. He looked so sexy with his crooked smile I had to snap myself from day dreaming to prevent myself from drooling on the table.

"Oh honey go get a tissue and some cough medicine for Edward, I think he's running a cold." Esme said to Carlisle concerned over Edward's excessive coughs.

"No mom don't worry, it's just a tickle in my throat. It will pass"

"Who cares Eddie…well, Bella…I'm sure someone will appear hopefully before April, right" Emmett winked at me. Can this get any worse? I wonder how much they are actually betting, will they let me join?

"Emmett stop being rude to Bella, why don't we all get ready for bed. Especially, you Edward!" Esme scolded and pointed to Edward, I guess she didn't buy Edward's lie. I felt a laugh compiling in my stomach waiting to come out, so I quickly ran up the stairs to quietly laugh on my floor. Once I composed myself to go to my room Edward held me by the wrist.

"That was cruel" he narrowed his eyes at me.

"Good night" I said giving him a kiss on the cheek. Even though I would have preferred the lips. What can I say? I still want to win, strike 3!

I locked the door of my room and went straight to the bathroom. Finally, a few minutes of peace; no Emmett and no Rosalie, I can't take their stupid investigations! I washed my hair with my favorite Herbal Essence strawberry scented shampoo and let the dripping water melt the stress away from my shoulders. I wished I had a pair of soft masculine hands to rub my tense muscles. I sighed loudly. Bella do not go there!

Ugh! I can't stop twisting and turning on my bed. There's a bad feeling in my stomach preventing me from having a peaceful sleep. This feeling tells me that bad times are about to come and its slowly making its way into this house.


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