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Chapter 7

It was only when Bella was in the Taxi on the way to Edward's home that she allowed her mind to make sense of the kiss they had shared on the plane. Almost as soon as the kiss had ended they had made their approach onto the runway. From them it was the bustle of getting off the plane, grabbing their cases and then getting out to find a Taxi. Edward had taken charge with a calm confidence, seemingly unfazed by what they had shared.

For Bella though it had shaken her. That one kiss could have invoked such a response in her. Certainly her kisses with Jacob had been nice, but never had they got such a response from her. His kisses had been gentle and tender and Bella had thought that was how they always were. One kiss from Edward had thrown her into freefall and she shuddered slightly as she remembered his tongue tangling with hers.

"Bella you ok?"

"What…. yes Edward I'm fine, just thinking" Bella replied with a smile

"What are you thinking about?"

"No nothing important" Bella flushed red as her treacherous thoughts bombarded her

"Well ok if you're sure" Edward looked sideways at her

He knew she was being evasive. If he was honest he knew what she was thinking about. But he didn't want to hassle her she had, had enough hassle to last her a lifetime.

Bella sighed inwardly, relieved that Edward hadn't pressed her to answer him. She felt the familiar wave of disloyalty take her. She had enjoyed Edwards kiss so much and she owed Jacob no loyalty at all. In her mind though it felt wrong. This would have been the start of her honeymoon. She should have been lying on a beach cuddling and kissing Jacob. Instead she was now in New York with Edward, and reliving the most searing kiss she had ever experienced.

None of this was her fault. Jacob had made his choice and Bella had to salvage her life back. As she glanced at Edwards profile her eyes took in his full pouty lips. Lips that had sent her mind and body soaring. She had never wanted the kiss to end and if the landing gear descending hadn't interrupted them when would it have ended?

Whatever had happened Bella was convinced about one thing, she wanted more of Edwards kisses. She was tired of feeling guilty, she was fairly certain that Jacob wasn't battling his guilt. He was probably shacked up somewhere with Leah. The thought made her growl softly.

"Bella?" Edward interrupted her

Bella looked at Edward, the fury reflected in her eyes.

"About time too" Edward smirked

"What?" Bella hissed through gritted teeth

"To see the anger in your eyes instead of the pain and misery, I wondered when it would come"

"You want me angry?"

"No I want you happy, and the only way you can do that is to lose the pain at Jacob's betrayal. Anger is the start of it. Besides I like you angry" Edward smiled

"You do why?"

"It makes your eyes light up and that is very sexy"

"Oh" Bella flushed scarlet as her head dropped

'No don't be embarrassed"

Edward took her chin in his fingers again and raised her flaming face up to look at him. Unconsciously Bella licked her suddenly dry lips; her whole body tingled at his nearness. His heavenly green eyes locked with hers and Bella couldn't move.

"Jacob is not worth your pain. I know you loved him and I believe in a strange way he loved you to. But you have to start again and you need to rebuild your life without Jacob in it. I can help you do it. But such a step needs faith from you and determination. We will discover the real Bella Swan and I know she is going to be a wonderful person"

Edward gently released her chin but his eyes still held hers.

"Edward, I don't know what to say, yesterday I thought my life was over. Yet today this feels like the start of something new, something wonderful. Does that sound strange?" Bella asked

"No not at all. We get so few chances to start again on life. You have this chance and you're not afraid to embrace it"

"Will you help me?" Bella asked

"Yes from the moment you step out of this Taxi your new life has started. The old life will always be there, but this new life is the start of something new and hopefully better. To share that with you would be a pleasure"

The taxi drew up outside building on Fifth Avenue. Bella gasped as she looked at the building.

"Is this where you live?"

"Yes this is home"

"But it's beautiful, I had no idea"

"I love Central Park and I wanted to live near it so this was perfect. The Zoo is just up there a little way" Edward used his arm to point to the Park.

Bella climbed out of the Taxi and breathed in. Never had she imagined Edward would live somewhere so perfect. It was noisy and bustling with life and yet there was a sense of peace here. Bella allowed the atmosphere wash over her, she felt vital and alive and for the first time since yesterday she felt her heart swell with gratitude. If it weren't for Edward she would be locked in her room in Forks wallowing in misery.

Bella saw Edward pay the driver and then he walked next to her as the driver unloaded their cases. Without a second thought Bella turned to Edward and wrapped her arms round his waist. Her head lay on his chest and she breathed in his scent.

"Thank you so much, I owe you everything"

"You owe me nothing, I want to do this for you, you deserve so much more" Edward whispered his voice husky.

Bella tipped her head up and looked into Edward's handsome face. No more words were spoken but the weight of both of their emotions was reflected in their eyes. Edward dropped his head so his nose rested on hers.

"So Bella Swan are you ready?" he whispered

Bella took in a deep breath and then smiled.

"Yes I think I am"

Ok so an ending of sorts but Bella has now got her opportunity to get rid of the pesky feelings of guilt. They haven't gone completely but Edward has given her something new to focus on.

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