We're the Cullens
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Emmett: *gives me a bone crushing hug*
Me: Ow! What was that for? *checking if my hand is broken*
Emmett: I'm his brother! And I look just like me! *grins widely*
Me: You were expected nerdy glasses and skinny bones?
Emmett: *shrugs*
Me: I cannot believe you thought that. *shaking my head*
Emmett: What next?
Me: Edward will ask her about the Seattle trip!
Emmett: What is the urgent thing?
Me: A little bit of James, a little bit of Edward.
Emmett: What? *scratching his head*
Me: You'll see.
Emmett: Hey, by the way I'm going to Chicago next week, so I won't be able to be here.
Me: Oh okay. *shrugs sadly*
Emmett: But I'll be back when the Seattle chapter starts! *grins excitedly*
Me: Cool! *pumps the fists in victory and yelps*
Emmett: What happened?
Me: I think you cracked a bone in my hand.
Emmett: Sorry. *says sheepishly*
Me: That's okay, I'm forgiving like Bella. Start reading the chapter now…
;)
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Disclaimer: Stephanie Meyer owns it all.
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Edward
"Edward we've got a little problem." Fred said from the doorway of my cabin.
"Be right there." I said following him to the Control Room. Fred typed away something on his keyboard and James Smith's face popped up. God I hate that fucker.
"What about this piece of shit?" I asked disgusted.
"Well, he is currently in California. He flew last night on a red eye flight. He might've gotten the news about Brennon dying. He was a big source for James." Fred said opening some tracking documents on the computer.
Peter Brennon's face popped up and I wasn't angry this time, I looked at his face and suddenly remembered Eli. It's lunch time. Bella might have given her something to eat. What if she doesn't like Bella? Should I go back and check in once? I think Eli will be fine.
I have a feeling Bella is good at this. Let's hope.
"Edward?" Fred called out loudly. I snapped away from my thoughts looking over at the documents.
"Yeah, what did you just say?" I asked him to repeat again.
"I said that James has been trying his hand at tracking near the Avenue Street." Fred repeated opening the map.
"New York's Avenue Street?" I asked.
"Yes Edward." Fred agreed.
"That's where I live." I said.
"That's where Isabella Swan lives." Fred said in unison. Fuck! I completely forgot about Bella!
"Right. So what else did you find about that." I asked anxiously.
"He's not very good at it. It's just been 14 hours but I haven't found any significant details about it." Fred said.
"Did you at least find where he is staying currently." I asked sitting on the chair next to his.
"There has been no action seen on his credit card from the last 24 hours since he brought the ticket." Fred said running a check over his card again. Nothing.
"There has to be some kind of loophole in this one." I muttered trying to come up with possibilities.
"No sir, he has been very sleek about his transactions. He was an accountant for sure." Fred said.
"Didn't he use a credit card to buy those extra medicines at the Mountside Drug Rehab?" I asked racking my brain through the details.
"Yes sir, he did. I think I might still have the details of it." Fred said opening some confidential files.
"Yep, different credit card. Do you want me to run a search on this one?" Fred asked and I nodded.
"It's going to be under the name Simon Finch. You will see transactions for a Rehab center, a hotel booking and a money transfer to either Tim Robbins or Tony Brown." I told confidently. That fucker wasn't that smart.
"How can you be so sure about it?" Fred asked waiting for the transactions to load.
"Well, hotel booking for a place to stay and either of the two to fail the brakes of Brennon's car." I said and the files loaded showing a hotel booking transaction and money transfer to Tony Brown. Bull's eye!
"How did you?" Fred sputtered. I chuckled, yeah that's why I'm cocky.
"Those are the only two people in the New York city who can be smooth as fuck about shooting and creating accidents. And they were saved on James's contact list in his mobile phone." I said typing James's number and opening his contact list.
"Officer Clarke called me in the morning when I came into the office and told that it was not only a drunk and drive accident but the breaks were failed too." I said joining the dots to the entire incident.
That's when something hit me. Eli was in the car, a car whose breaks were already failed. She could've died, thank god she didn't . Everything because of that motherfucker James. He is not getting away with anything. I've got two reasons to kill him now, aside from the case.
"Do you want to take this Tony Brown down?" Fred asked looking over at me.
"No Fred. We take him down, James's suspicions are going to come out true about this investigation. He is not even our concern currently. It's that shit James we need to keep close eye on." I said closing all the contact list files.
"He is coming out to be very dangerous for this case." Fred commented.
"No Fred," I refused shaking my head. "He is just a puppet they are using to do all this work. It's something much more than that and we're going to find out. This case is turning out to be something worse. We need to keep our eyes and ears open."
"Certainly sir. Every dot is connecting to this case except for her." Fred said typing something and Bella's face popped up. I sighed, looking over at her face. So carefree and beautiful, she has no idea what has been going all along.
"She might not be connected to this case but there is something that is yet to be found out, something that is going to lead everything to her." I said, sure of it. It's creeping me out internally.
"Isabella is in danger sir. Maybe we should call her over and have a word about it." Fred suggested. I stood up and shaking my head.
"There is nothing to worry about Bel-Isabella right now. She is going to be safe." I announced feeling a bit relieved myself.
"How is that gonna happen?" Fred asked closing the window of her picture.
"She coming Seattle with me." I said with certainty. She's coming to Seattle for completely different reasons now.
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"Ehwad, where Bewa?" Eli asked sitting over on the couch beside me.
"She went over to her workplace sweetie. She will be back in sometime." I said stroking her hair.
"I wike Bewa." Eli said after a few moments of silence.
"You do? That's great." I said giving her a big smile.
"You wike Bewa?" Eli asked me and I couldn't think of anything. Like? Sure, I can lie.
"Yes honey, I like Bella too." I said shortly. Do I like her? Yes. No! I mean no, I don't like her.
I looked around the living room and sighed. I have to clean this place before she gets here. I hate a messy apartment.
"Eli do you wanna watch some cartoons?" I asked, maybe I can clean until she is engrossed into it. Eli nodded her head without looking up. Too busy to play with her doll, I guess.
I turned the TV on and put on the channel from morning. Eli threw the doll on the carpet and glued her eyes to the TV. I can't scold her for throwing stuff, she is just a kid right?
Just as I was about to get up, Eli crawled into my lap. I sighed. I can stay with a house like this for fifteen minutes. I wrapped one of my arm around her, bringing her closer.
I kissed her hair, thinking about the research I did with Fred. Why would she get such a set of parents? She's so precious, I'm grateful that she's not with her parents anymore.
"Eli, I have to clean the toys around. Can you sit down on the couch till then." I asked and she nodded her little head. I kissed her cheek and set her on the couch while I stood up to clean the mess.
I was nearly done with the cleaning when my mobile beeped, indicating a message. I flipped open to see it was from Jacob. I rolled my eyes.
Oh my god! I saw your mom today at the mall! – J
Why are you chatting like a high school girl?- E
Didn't you read what I just said?- J
I will once you stop texting me.- E
Jacob can be so immature. It was about 5 minutes later when my phone buzzed, this time it was a call. I saw the caller ID and rolled my eyes again.
"What is it Jake?" I asked picking her stuffed toys.
"Didn't you read what I just texted?" Jacob asked exasperated.
"I was too busy asking you to stop texting." I said as a way of avoiding his message.
"I saw your mom at a mall around 3." Jake repeated his text.
"What were you doing at the mall around 3?" I asked confused.
"I was investigating for that Jill case I got last week, you know about that. Stop avoiding my question!" he exclaimed.
"Was she alone?" I finally asked.
"No, she wasn't alone. She was with a tall, dark-haired man. I couldn't see him but he had a loud voice." Jacob said recalling everything. I chuckled. It has to be Emmett.
"It was my brother Emmett." I said smiling at the picture of him and mom. God, I miss them.
"You miss them don't you?" Jacob asked.
"No, I don't." I said clearing my throat.
"Edward man, it's been way too long. You need to talk to them. Maybe-" I cut him off.
"No Jake, I'm not talking to them. After what they did and what I did, I can't even if I wanted to." I confessed.
"Wait a minute, what do you mean by 'what I did'?" Jacob asked confused. Shit, I said too much.
"It's nothing Jake. I'll see you tomorrow." I said and before he could utter another word, I hung up. I sighed tiredly as I couldn't get the conversation out of my head.
After all the cleaning, I went back to where Eli was watching her cartoons. She was splayed across the couch, her hair was a mess. She heard me and looked up excitedly.
"Ehwad!" Eli said happily. Her blue eyes elated to see me and I forgot about everything looking at her lovely face.
"Hey pretty girl!" I said, trying to match her cheerfulness. I sat beside her on the couch and she crawled into my lap again.
"You done clweening?" Eli mispronounced.
"Yes honey, now I can watch TV with you." I told Eli, kissing her hair.
"You wike clween?" Eli asked me.
"Yes Eli, I like to keep everything clean." I said smiling down at her.
"Me no wike clween." Eli said turning to me and wrinkling her nose. I laughed and kissed her little nose.
"It's okay sweetie. Maybe you can learn from me." I suggested and she nodded her head. We watched the weird show in silence only Eli would occasionally laugh at something I had no idea about.
"Mommy no wikes me pwaying. She shouts." Eli whispered softly. I turned her around so she was facing me. I tipped her chin to look at me and I looked into her haunted blue eyes.
"It's okay baby. You can play here as much as you want. I will never scold you, I promise. Nobody will shout at you again." I said and kissed her forehead. Eli nodded her head and wrapped her little arms around my neck, burying her face in my neck.
Those fuckers ruined the three years of her life. I'm not going to let that happen anymore. She deserves a happy childhood just like every kid. I kissed her hair, rubbing her back lightly.
We sat until I heard some commotion out in the hallway. I decided to go check what was the noise all about.
"Eli honey, would you sit over here until I go check what's going on out there?" I asked her and she nodded her head from my neck.
She unwrapped her hands from around my neck, rubbing her eyes as she pulled back. I set her back on the couch and straightened out her hair.
"I'll be right back." I said kissing her forehead and went over to the hallway.
I saw Mr. Newman standing there with somebody I had never seen before. There were knocking on Bella's door but she wasn't home so they looked like complete idiots just knocking it for no reason at all.
"Hello Mr. Newman." I greeted him.
"Edward." Newman nodded at me. Newman was probably in his late 50s, bald and fat. Everybody in this building hated him, but tried to act cheerful around him.
"What's going on?" I asked trying to sound casual.
"We are waiting for Bella to open the door, I have to give her the eviction notice." He said gruffly. Fuck! She couldn't arrange the money for rent.
"Well she's out right now, maybe I can take it." I suggested putting my hands in my pockets.
"No thank you Edward. I didn't come here all the way from Brooklyn with my lawyer to hand it to you." He said and I felt like kicking his ass.
"Whatever." I shrugged, just when the elevators opened and Bella breezed in. Bella looked beautiful wearing a pink full sleeved t-shirt and dark wash jeans. Her hair was up in a ponytail, which wasn't when she left. Not that I noticed.
Bella's eyes looked confused looking at me and then her eyes fell on Mr. Newman and they became wide. She started walking faster than her normal pace. Wrong move. She tripped a little, blushed and finally reached the 12 steps that she had left.
"Good afternoon Mr. Newman, how are you." Bella said nervously.
"Bella this is Mr. Tucker, my lawyer. We are here to discuss something important. Do you have some time?" Mr. Newman grumbled.
"S-sure." Bella stuttered, tucking a stray piece of hair behind her ear nervously. She removed the keys from her pocket and unlocked the door.
Bella let them enter her apartment and went in after them, shutting the door. I sighed and closed my door, going inside where Eli was.
"Eli, I'll be in the kitchen okay?" I called out and she replied with a loud 'yes'.
I was just about to wash the vegetables when I felt a tug on my pants. I look down to see Eli asking me to pick her up. I lifted and set her on the counter.
"Is there something you need Eli?" I asked her and she shook her head.
"I help?" Eli asked rubbing her eyes. She's getting sleepy already.
"Sure honey, how about you help me wash these veggies, then we'll make some tacos." I suggested and Eli looked at me confused.
"What tacofs?" Eli asked scratching her little head.
"It's tacos Eli, you will love it! Do you want to help me now?" I asked her and she nodded her head.
I set her near the sink and turned on the tap and instructed her what to do. I cooked the chicken while she thoroughly washed the vegetables. It was kind of cute to watch her work.
"Ehwad done!" Eli said excitedly, her blue eyes back with their shine.
"Good girl!" I said kissing her forehead. I set her on the barstool and she pouted. She will not be able to do anything else, anyway.
"Eli, you can help me some other day okay? Now I have to cook really fast 'cause you're getting sleepy." I said chopping the vegetables.
"Me no sweepy." Eli said letting out a huge yawn. I chuckled and shook my head.
"Okay, how about you tell me what you did today." I said trying to distract her.
And Eli started telling me about every little detail about her day with Bella. I can say, Bella is good with kids. Eli seemed to be in a brighter mood since she came back home.
"… and we meet a pity lady with my name." she continued and I froze midway from whatever I was doing.
"What Eli?" I asked again.
"Bewa and I meet a pity lady with my name." Eli repeated, tilted her head to the side, her blue eyes looking confused. She must have seen the shock on my face. I quickly changed my facial expression back to normal.
"You did? What did she look like?" I asked suddenly interested in chopping vegetables. Wrong move, Cullen. How would she know? She's too small to understand anything.
"Pity lady have pity eyes wike you." Eli said swinging her legs back and forth.
Okay, maybe she is intrusive. I underestimated her. She is way too smart for her age.
"She did, that's interesting." I mused. I went back to my cooking, completely spacing out from whatever Eli was talking. Several thoughts ran through my mind.
If Eli noticed, that means Bella must've noticed it too. Maybe she didn't, or else she could have said something. I am never able to understand what goes on in Bella Swan's mind.
Maybe she's trying to not ask personal questions and being mature? Yeah, that could be it. Maybe I can tell her about it someday.
Whoa, whoa. Slow down. Where did that come from? I never told it to anyone, I will certainly not tell her.
I looked over to see everything ready. Good.
"Come on Eli, let's have dinner before I lose my mind." I mumbled the last part.
It's been a long long day.
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"Eli come on, it's time for pretty girls to go to sleep." I said running after her little form. Eli doesn't want to sleep, in spite of being sleepy.
"No Ehwad, me no sweepy." Eli said, setting herself on the couch. I sat by her side and she let out a yawn. Great, a stubborn girl.
"Eli, why don't you want to go to bed?" I asked her softly, stroking her hair.
"Me no sweep alone." She said looking up at me with scared blue eyes. I picked her up and set her on my lap.
"Of course not honey. You can sleep on my bed tonight, okay? You can tell me anything you want. You don't have to be scared." I said, kissing her hair.
"Otay." Eli whispered resting her head on my chest.
"Close your eyes sweetie, try to sleep." I said stroking her hair.
"Bewa?" She asked sleepily, rubbing her eyes.
"I don't know Eli. She was supposed to come by, but you can see her in the morning, okay?" I told her and she nodded.
"Good night honey, have sweet dreams." I said, kissing her hair. Eli closed her eyes and within seconds her breathing was evened out.
This gave me time to think about why didn't Bella come over. Maybe she's disturbed after the eviction notice she got. But, I have to tell her about James. It's too dangerous for her to stay in New York.
Just then my doorbell rang, which stirred Eli. I laid Eli down on the sofa, and went over to get the door. I opened it to see Bella standing with an awkward expression on her face.
"Hey." I greeted her.
She looked up at me with her big brown eyes. There was something different about them tonight. Her eyes didn't look happy. Instead they held some kind of emotion, I couldn't point out. And here I'm about to tell her about the son of a bitch ex-boyfriend she had.
"You, um wanted to talk something important?" Bella said but it came out as a question.
"Yes, it's pretty urgent too. Do you have time right now?" I asked her and she nodded her head.
"Sure." She said shuffling her feet. Bella had changed into a red Beatles' t-shirt and grey sweatpants. How she managed to look so beautiful in such simple clothes is out of my mind.
Bella cleared her throat and I looked at her.
"Are you going to tell me about it in the hallway?" Bella asked and I realized that we were still standing in the hallway.
"Yeah, come on in." I said stepping back to let her enter in. I got a whiff of strawberries as she passed by, making her even more perfect to look at.
"Where's Eli?" she asked eagerly, her eyes excited for the first time.
"She just fell asleep." I told her, wishing that Eli was awake for now.
"Oh." Bella said trying to mask her disappointment.
"She asked about you before she fell asleep." I told her, recalling Eli's voice in the sleepy stupor asking for Bella.
"Oh." She said again. Why is she so absent-minded today?
"I told her that she can play with you tomorrow. You don't mind, do you?" I asked her uncertainly.
"Of course not. I would love to play with her." Bella said sitting over on the chair.
"I'll just put her to bed and be back." I told her, running my fingers through my hair. God, why am I so anxious.
Before she could say anything, I picked up Eli's little form and she laid her head on my shoulder. I carried her over to my bedroom and gently dipped her on the bed.
I removed her slippers, I had already changed her into some green pajamas that she liked. I put the covers over her, tucking her and kissed her forehead.
I went into the living room and saw Bella biting her lip. What is she nervous about? I flopped on the couch and sighed heavily. How am I going to start?
"So?" Bella said, prompting me to continue.
"Okay," I sighed. "I was working on the latest case I received and I found out a name-"
"Wait, wait." She interrupted me.
"What is it?" I asked her confused. Her brown eyes showed curiosity, they were amused but hesitant.
"What's your job?" Bella asked me. Now I have to start from the beginning.
Here goes nothing.
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Bella
"I work for the CIA, Bella." Edward said slowly, pressing each syllable.
Holy shit. He is an agent. He makes a sexy agent. Now is not the time, Bella.
If he's an agent that means there is something that can be dangerous he will tell. What can it be?
I am not able to come up with anything that can lead me to a crime scene or case.
"Bella?" Edward's voice, snapped me from my musings.
"Yeah?" I asked distracted, looking over at him. His green eyes anxious, and so much like Esme. I squirmed in my seat, I can't tell me. Or should I?
"Are you okay?" he asked weirdly. Great, now he thinks I'm a retard.
"I'm fine." I snapped angrily. Now I'll start a verbal fight that will last for hours.
"Alright." He sighed and I looked at him shocked. No cocky reply or smartass comeback, this must be serious.
"You can tell me whatever it is Edward." I told him, nodding my head.
"Do you know James Smith?" his question took me off guard.
"Y-yes I do." I stuttered. He was staring at me with a blank expression on his face.
"How do you know him?" Edward asked me, his eyes tightening slightly.
"I-I dated him for about eight months." Edward's eyes went wide at that. "I broke up with him last Sunday."
"Can you tell me whatever you know about him?" Edward asked calmly. I was hesitant but told him everything I possible knew about James.
"What about his family?" Edward asked, his eyes conflicted.
"He never mentioned them to me." I told him playing with the hem of my t-shirt.
"Where did he work again?" He asked, slight edge in his voice.
"He never specifically mentioned the name." I told him looking up to find his face irritated.
"Damn it, Bella. How can you date someone you knew nothing about!" Edward exclaimed and I flinched.
"Well, why do you care anyway! It's none of your concern." I told him angrily. Edward chuckled bitterly, running his fingers through his disheveled copper hair.
"Concern? It's not concern Bella, it's common sense. If a guy doesn't share his personal details with you, you don't date him." Edward said exasperatedly.
"What this the important thing? You giving me a lecture on what kind of guys I should date?" I asked him. "Maybe I should leave then."
I stood up and was about to leave when Edward caught my wrist. Sparks ignited when he touched my wrist, shooting tingles over my arm.
"Wait, I'm sorry. Please sit. I went completely off track." He apologized, pinching the bridge of his nose. I turned around and he loosened his hold on my wrist.
I sat on the chair again, tucking my legs under this time. I looked at him expectantly, waiting for an explanation to this uncalled question.
"I can't share the confidential details of my case but I found out that," he looked up his green eyes bore into mine. "James has been trying to track information about you."
"He is currently in California and we found out about it in the morning. He was the one who maxed out your bank accounts, when you called to check about the balance. Bella we cannot arrest him, we might lose other suspects but due to this, he might be able to reach you faster than we predict." Edward finished with a long sigh and I sat there frozen. My face pale at the thought of James.
I couldn't move. I couldn't blink. I haven't done anything wrong, why would he come after me? Why me? Oh my god, I cannot believe this.
I tried to move my hand but it was still on my knee. My mind was running after possibilities that could've happened if I was with him for a longer time.
Edward knows everything about this. He tried to warn me. What should I do now? Run away from this city? What about Angela? What about Ben? The thought of writing my book was making my head swirl. My stomach was churning at the anxiety building in my mind.
Everything seemed so great until now. I cannot think about what to do anymore. I was alone. I can't go back to Forks. Too many memories. I can't talk about this to Angela. I was suddenly feeling nauseous.
"Bella! Bella?" I heard Edward's voice calling out to me. I looked over at the couch to see him nowhere. I felt a light pressure on my knee and I looked down to see Edward kneeling in front of me.
I couldn't make out his face because of the tears blinding my vision. My hand finally coordinated with my brain and I wiped away my eyes. I have to be strong.
I looked down to see concern marred over his perfect face. His green eyes looked anxious, waiting for me to say something.
"What should I do now?" I whispered to Edward. He let out a sigh of relief and ran his fingers through his hair.
"Well, I have a plan but you need to be very secretive about this." Edward said, his face calculating my reaction. It wouldn't hurt to listen. I nodded for him to continue.
"You need to come Seattle with us." Edward said.
"Us?" I asked clearing my throat.
"Eli and I. We are going Seattle for 4 months. For this case. I hadn't planned for Eli until last night I saw her at the acc-… I brought her home." He said, and I didn't ignore the fact that he left the sentence incomplete.
"I uh, I need some time to think about it. It's a lot to take in." I said contemplating his reaction. His green eyes turned patient and he nodded his head standing up from his position.
"You can take time to think Bella but we leave Sunday, you better make your decision fast." Edward said going over and sitting on his couch.
"Just give me some time to think and please answer all the questions I ask." I requested him to which he nodded his head, agreeing.
"Why is James tracking me?" I asked him, hearing the fear in my voice.
"We don't know yet Bella. We are trying to find it as soon as we can. Till then you need to disappear from this city." Edward said, his face looked honest. I believed him.
"So, will he not be able to track me in Seattle?" I asked him confused.
"He would but it'll take him time to reach there. Our main suspect is currently in Seattle. He can't meet her there, because he knows we'll be able to catch him easily." Edward told me seriously.
"Wait, it's a she?" I asked him to repeat.
"Yes, but I can't disclose her name." He said firmly.
"Maybe I would know her." I said to him and he chuckled.
"You never knew his parents' name and you think you would know her?" Edward asked me and I sighed, defeated.
"Why are you taking Eli with you? It's not safe for her there." I told him concerned.
"I would do anything to keep Eli safe and she's first on my priority list. I would never let anything to her." He said with no trace of doubt in his green eyes.
"Okay," I sighed. "Last question."
"You sure?" Edward asked raising his eyebrow. I nodded my head.
"How did Eli's parents die and when did they?" I asked him and his face turned pale. I knew he was avoiding something.
"I don-"
"No Edward. You said you would answer my every question." I told him firmly.
"Fine." He gave in. Edward looked into my eyes, his green ones anxious again.
"Yesterday night, I was coming back home when I saw a car crash into an old tree. I assumed the driver was drunk and went over to see, he was. The man in the drivers' seat was already dead, but the woman was on the verge of dying. I thought I heard something so I checked over the backseat of the car to see Eli reaching for me. Her face looked vulnerable, I moved her out of the car." Edward continued.
"She was later taken to the hospital, her gash was cleaned but she refused to talk to anybody. On the other hand, I remembered seeing her parents somewhere. I made an agent look our current case file and found out that her parents were drug addicts and even sold drugs. They were going to Rome."
"I went over to talk to Eli and she told me that her parents were always home and that she doesn't wants to go back to them. They never let her come out of the room usually. The police was going to take her to the foster home but I couldn't let them. I made some arrangements and took her temporary guardianship." I hadn't realized I was crying out loud until Edward came over to me, kneeling in front again.
"She's here now Bella. She's safe." Edward said softly, squeezing my hand. As if on cue, tingles shot through my arm again.
"You want to hear the complete story?" he asked me uncertainly.
"T-there's more to this?" I asked sniffing. He chuckled without humor.
"Unfortunately there is." Edward said. "I found out that James was in Rome, the same hotel Eli's parents had booked a room in."
I gasped, I would've never known anything about this. I think it's partly my fault.
"He flew from Rome, before the accident took place. So we checked his details and found out that he offered someone money to fail the brakes of their car. And that's how her parents passed away. If that's what you'll call them." Edward said softly.
"The car in which Eli was sitting?" I whispered.
"Yes Bella." Edward said squeezing my hand. Oh my god.
"Is this my fault?" I asked him, trying to think of ways to kill James.
"Oh no Bella. It's not your fault. Why do you think that way?" He said softly.
"I don't know, I just-" Before I could finish, a heavy wave of emotion passed over my brain and I started sobbing again. I feel so sorry for her.
"Bella it's not your fault." Edward said soothingly and before I could stop myself, I wrapped my arms around his neck sobbing.
I felt his arms around my waist, rubbing my back. He smelled amazing, which was calming me down. I never imagined this to happen. Ever.
"Try not to think about it Bella. Eli is safe and sound. And it's not your fault. Do you hear me?" Edward asked and I nodded my head from his neck.
"So will you be coming to Seattle?" Edward asked stroking my hair.
"For Eli." I whispered.
"Okay," He said. "But there is one thing you should know."
"What?" I asked him.
"You have to come as my wife." Edward said.
"What!" I exclaimed pulling back from him.
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