Chapter 7
Bag
EPOV
Days passed and as expected she behaved perfectly, she was still adjusting to her new life and forgot every now and then about the nodding and head shake, but she would correct herself quick enough for me not to lose my temper.
It was very easy to see that she wasn´t happy, at times she would just wander around the house more like a ghost than a human, the only thing that kept me from thinking she was a ghost were her clumsiness, she would often trip or hit something. I knew humans well enough to know how often they need to feed and rest, and she wasn't exactly resting or feeding as she should I noticed the dark circle under her eyes, for human eyes would be very hard to notice but she had lost some weight. She must be depressed.
I debated with myself what I could do to make her feel a bit better, I know I wouldn't be able to make her feel happy, at least not until she fully accepted that she belonged to me. I scanned my mind and Alice´s face immediately popped up. I sighed. Don't get me wrong I did like Alice, but she knew exactly how to get to me, she was the one who brought up this situation, the only reason I exploded like that was because of her. She knew how I tend to react when I get possessive.
I sighed in defeat. I wasn't going to apologize that was a fact, but I figured this would be a great way to cheer her up a bit. I picked up the phone from my pocket and dialed her number, before it could ring she picked it up.
"I knew you would call." She chanted
"Alice, I need you to…"
"I´ll be there in an hour." She interrupted and then turned off.
Her visions could be quite useful, I did like Alice, she was annoying and tended to intrude a lot, but overall she was the only one that actually knew how to deal with me.
I walked over to her room and knocked twice on the door, she answered for me to come in. She was in her bed, staring blankly to the wall.
"Get up and take a shower." I ordered her. She was obedient, even though it was clear on her face that she just wanted to stay in bed.
"Alice will be here to pick you up soon." Her eyes widened and glistered, a sparkle of happiness lit them, her lips parted and the most beautiful smile I ever seen played on her lips.
"Thank you Edward" She said now on the best mood. I have done well, I thought giving myself a internal pat. Her smile pleased me ten thousand times more than when she was being obedient. It felt weird to know the power this little human had over me. I wanted her blood so bad, but at the same time I could not kill her, and what scared me was that I didn´t even had to put effort to try not to kill her. She intrigued me, she was so different from any other human, she simply accepted whatever happened to her, other humans would have try to escape, they would yell, cry and fight, but she was just enduring it, and the fact that her mind was completely out of my reach made me want to solve the mystery that she was.
I walked to the front door as I heard Alice´s car pulling over. Alice cared for the girl, she was extremely upset with me because she knew exactly what happened that night after she left, but she also knew that part of it was her fault.
BPOV
Going out with Alice was just what I needed. I was so happy I was allowed to go out I almost forgot what he had done, he did gave me specific orders, I was not supposed to drink or go dancing but as soon as Alice made her intentions to shop clear he relaxed. According to her shopping makes any girl happy. I didn't complain, for all I knew I was out and I would enjoy it.
Alice was trying on her tenth skirt, they all looked the same but she insisted that they were completely different. And then it occurred to me, I was out, he was nowhere to be found, why didn´t I just run? Yes I should run, I will run. I had little money in my bank account but it would be enough to buy me a ticket to a remote place, after that I could figure something out. I decided to wait until Alice went to change again. I wasn't sure what her reaction would be, she could just let it go and give me time to run away or she could call Edward in the same second afraid that his rage would fall over her. I waited.
"You shouldn´t do that" She warned me still staring at the mirror analyzing the last skirt she had on.
"Do what?" I questioned, not sure what she meant, I was pretty sure I didn't say anything.
"He will find you." She stated no doubt in her voice.
"How did you know?" I asked her almost in a whisper
"Well, knowing Edward, any human being would be running the first chance they got." She said they, meaning she was not included in that classification. I hung my head.
"Bella, if you want to go I can´t stop you. I understand it, but you should know that he WILL find you and he won´t be happy." She stated again that hiding wasn't an option.
"But Alice…" I sobbed, she was now with her arms around me.
"I know it´s hard, but I know him, and running away would only make things worse for you. If you stay and do things his way, I´m pretty sure soon enough you will have you freedom back." I sobbed once more, Alice just reassured what I already knew, deep inside I knew there was no escape. There was no point in fighting and struggling, I would just listen to Alice.
Alice kept dragging me from one store to another, she didn't make me try anything on today which was a surprise, she usually use me as a paper doll, but today she only bought stuff for herself. As I saw the day coming to its end I felt my emotions being sucked away from me again, I knew that soon I would have to go back to reality.
She drove fast the entire way back, there was a hint of annoyance in her but I didn't know exactly why. She reminded me at least five times on our way back that I should do things his way and if I did, everything would work out for the best. The trees passed in a blur and soon we were back at my household.
"This is yours." She handed me a small pink bag a hint of smile on her face. "And please behave."
Alice left me, I wasn't sure when I would see her again, or if I ever would, but if there was anything I could do to make him allow her visits I would. I remembered what she said and knew what I had to do, I just have to obey him, if I please him I´m sure he won´t deny me Alice.
I walked to the front door but before I could reach the knob it was already opening.
"Welcome back" He said. I accessed his features before I could answer, he seemed calm enough and his eyes gave nothing away so I decided to try her way.
"Thank you Edward. It´s good to be back" I said dropping the bag on the floor and removing my jacket. A lie, but Alice was right a smile spread on his face.
"Did you have dinner yet?" He said taking the jacket off my hands and hanging it.
"No, Edward." I answered curtly, expecting him to force me to eat something like he did the last few days.
"Will you join me for dinner then?" I looked up to his face, I was puzzled. For the first time he was giving me the choice. She was right, of course she was right, she knew him a lot more than I did, and if behaving nicely would make him treat me better I was up for it.
"Sure, but…" I interrupted myself and looked up at him, I expected disapproval but he was just waiting for me to finish my thought."Can I have a shower first?"
"Yes." He chuckled. For the first time I heard that and it was so beautiful, so different from the Edward I knew that it took me a few seconds to make my way to the shower.
I took a quick shower, I didn't want to make him wait, in fact I was anxious to bring my plan to action, it was working good so far, no major differences, but enough to keep me confident and set my head. I dried my hair quickly with a towel and put on a white tank top and my old Hello Kitty sweats, as I walked into the kitchen I could see him tapping his fingers on the counter, already impatient. I stood on the door just looking at him, I wasn't allowed to speak when I wasn't asked for, and I wasn't ready to press my luck again. He looked at me, his eyes widening a bit. He cleared his throat so he could speak.
"So, what should we prepare?" He opened the fridge looking for something.
"Do you want me to cook, Edward?" I asked, he turned in my direction quickly, curiosity in his eyes.
"Can you cook?" I smiled.
"Yes, Edward" He looked puzzled.
"Who teached you?" Another question, he was giving me room to answer.
"I, my dad wasn't much of a cooker, I had to learn fast I didn´t want to live on frozen food." I laughed remembering the time Charlie actually ruined one of those.
I walked to the fridge expecting him to make room for me. He looked down into my eyes, his eyes burned with curiosity. I blushed and quickly dodged his gaze looking at the fridge. I picked up a tomato and started preparing a good sauce to make spaghetti.
"Did you have fun today?" He asked amused, now sitting on a bench next to the counter. His hand was under his chin, while his other hand traced the pattern of the marble.
"Yes" I paused
"What went wrong?" He asked concerned, again, making room for me to freely answer.
"Well, as much fun as you can have shopping." I chuckled, he smiled. I was making a test by removing his name from the end of the sentences and giving him less monosyllabic answers. It seemed he preferred the long answers.
It was silent again. I looked at him, while he pondered something.
"What did you buy?" He said returning to his questioning
"Nothing ." I said honestly turning to him but before I could continue explaining about the skirt saga I saw his eyes on the pink bag that was now on the counter. I could see a hint of anger in his face, he thought I was lying to him. I had to fix it before his anger got out of hand.
"Hmm…" I mused putting both of my elbows on the counter looking curious at the small pink bag and then poked it with the wooden spoon. He looked at me raising one eyebrow.
"Do you think it safe to look?" I said whispering to him he tried to hide his amusement but he finally chuckled. He then sighed and took the contents off the bag. I gasped and blushed when I saw the delicate lace piece emerging and without thinking I shoved it back in. His eyes jumped to my face curiosity burning clearly in his eyes, I was afraid that curiosity would soon turn into anger.
"I am sorry, Edward I didn't …" He got up fast.
"Go your room, now" He almost growled in my face.
I released the hold he had on me and ran back to my room. I could feel he was behind me but when I looked back he had stopped at the door, opening it for someone to come in. I saw a gorgeous red head making her way, they looked so different but yet they had the same inhuman beauty carved in their body and faces. I saw him kissing her cheek as she giggled something in his ear, tracing his chest suggestively. He then grabbed her by the waist holding her body from the floor, dragging her into the living room.
I darted back to my room and locked the door behind me I wasn't a fool, I knew what was happening I also knew this was his house, but god, why make so much noise. I searched desperately for my IPod and turned it on with max volume I hid in my bed, covering my head with pillows, just extra cautious. I then let myself drag into the loud beats and heavy guitar solos, drifting to my sleep.
The intense light on my face woke me up, it was already morning, I couldn't hear anything, it was complete silent, and my IPod was now on the floor along with the pillows. I went to the bathroom brushed my teeth and washed my face, as I did that I analyzed it carefully, the bruise under my eye wasn't there anymore, I turned my back to the mirror analyzing it, the bruise there was gone too, the only sign I still had of any sort of violence was the cast. It didn't hurt anymore and I was ready to rip that annoying thing off but Carlisle remembering the last experiences it required at least one full month before the bones could heal. I brushed my hair smoothing it as much as I could, but it wasn't giving signs it would give in today. I sighed.
I walked to the door and stopped in front of it looking for any signs that there was still a guest in the house and found none I then opened the door heading to the kitchen, I could see signs of destruction all over the house, it looked like it was struck by a tornado, I finally reached the kitchen, it was intact, I was relieved. After seeing the rest of the house I could imagine that there wouldn't be anything eatable by now, if you know what I mean. I went to the fridge looking for some juice but the door closed violently, I saw then the red haired woman leaning against the door, a dark smile on her lips. I looked at her wide eyes, and thought about making my run back, after all I wasn't allowed out when he had company.
"So, you are the one trying to still Eddie from me." She said now standing in my way, still smiling but no humor in her voice I tried to find my way around her but this time she grabbed me by the arm.
"Please, let me go, I just… I will get in trouble." She smiled
"Will you?" She threatened to scream but stopped.
"Please don't" I said in a low whisper afraid he would hear.
"Why? You are nothing but a little inconvenience in his life, I might as well just get you out of my way." She whispered in my ear
"I-I don't want him. He is the one who is…"
"Oh really?" She interrupted me. She held a small deep green lace bra between her fingers swinging it in the air. "So what is this for?" She said raising one eyebrow.
"I-I"
"Let me make this very clear, for you. You stay out of my way, or I will make sure your life is miserable."
"More?" I let it escape.
"You have no idea. " She giggled and threw me against the kitchen counter I stumbled to get my balance back but hit the chairs making them fall on the ground causing a loud noise. I knew he heard it, I knew he was coming. I tried to get out and run, but she kept getting on my way I then made my run for the kitchen exit, but there she was again, blocking my path.
"Isabella" I froze when I heard his voice behind me. I turned slowly only to meet his gaze full of anger.
"Edward I am so sorry" He saw the despair in my eyes and his anger gave in a bit, but before it could melt away the mean read head was already standing between us.
"Oh, Eddie, she was so awful, she wanted to throw me out." She sobbed crocodile tears into his chest, his body started to shake and anger burned more intense in his body.
"I thought I told you to stay in your room when I had guests" he growled furious at me.
"I didn't kn…" A slap interrupted me. I fell to the ground tears staining my face. I looked at the bitch grinning behind Edward's shoulders. I felt my face stinging and burning with rage. I stood up and stared at him. He turned his back to me now comforting her. I was crying now, but the pain was the least of my problems. My temper got to me, yet again.
"Apologize." He demanded under his breath, looking at me from the corner of his eyes. I stood silent.
"Apologize now" He said louder now turning to face me.
"I have nothing to apologize for" I said staring right back, I could see he was mad, but I was more. I was punished for no reason, I wasn't guilty here, and I would not apologize.
"You will apologize." He yelled grabbing my shoulders and shaking me.
"FINE" I yelled back, I walked into her direction my palms tingling, every ounce of me itched wanting me to give her a good slap, just like I had received but my reason yelled at me, my face still tingling from the humiliating slap.
"I'm sorry" I said leaving the kitchen. I stomped out of the kitchen making my way to my "cellar". I slammed the door behind me and fell to the floor crying, everything was going so much better, why did she have to show up.
I was doing everything right and this was my reward? Idiot, idiot, I yelled in my mind. Of course he wouldn't treat you any different, what are you to him? Nothing! I am nothing to him, and he is nothing to me, nothing but a monster I am forced to live with. The truth was no matter what I did, I would always be his pet. If I knew that than why was I suffering? Because in those few minutes of truce we had I felt a little bit more myself instead of the obeying pet. I wanted to be me, but I wouldn't give him that taste. If he wanted to play that game fine, but I wasn't going down so easy.
Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, it was abit longer than the others, but oh well, longer means more fun right?
