Author's Note: Writer's block sucks...So does planning a wedding ;)
Thank you to my beta, Kakabel, for finding my rather stupid mistakes!
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present."
-Babatunde Olatunji-
Chapter 7
"Scary Noises"
I sat there, watching in disbelief as the whore continued to talk. She was acting as though I didn't mean anything to her. How dare she? After everything I have done for that bitch and her daughter, she sits back and enjoys the 'company' as ungrateful as ever.
But that's soon to change, very soon.
I do have a little warning for my beautiful Bella: Be careful, ever so careful because I'm keeping track of you and your little angel.
Edward was driving me back to Emmett's apartment. I felt like I was on cloud nine. He was everything I could ever hope for in a man. We talked for about three hours before his beeper went off; reminding us both the real world was still out there.
"Bella, I had a really good time, and I would love to do it again," Edward said as he parked in front of the apartment complex. On the inside I was jumping for join to his confession, but on the outside I was sure to keep a casual look.
"Me too, Edward, but you do remember that I am still married, right? I mean, not that I think this will turn into something serious, but if it does," I continued to ramble trying to find the off button for my mouth.
"Bella, it's okay. I remember, and if I remember correctly you said your soon to be ex-husband, so I'm not all that worried," Edward stated as he leaned in dangerously close to me in the car.
"Edward," I mumbled, feeling a little light headed by the warm air of Edward's breath and his intoxicating scent. Everything felt right, as weird as it sounded. I trust him and nothing can compare to the feeling of being around him. Call it fate, but I think that we just work together.
"I have to go," I whispered closing my eyes, wishing I didn't have to.
"I'll call you," he muttered as he ever so lightly brushed his lips against mine. He pulled back and I opened my eyes, meeting his green orbs. The corner of lips pulled up, and I returned the gesture. I mumbled a bye as I hobbled out of the car.
I was still getting used to the walking boot so it really wasn't all that surprising when my toe got caught in a crack and I stumbled. I heard a chuckle behind me, so I turned around and saw Edward poking his head out of the window.
"You really should watch where you're walking," he said. I ignored him and turned around, focusing on the ground as I walked into the building.
"Mommy, you're finally back. I didn't think you would ever come back," Hannah pouted as soon as I walked through the door. I laughed and limped to the kitchen table.
"Come here, sweet pea," I said opening my arms to her. She smiled before running towards me and jumping into my lap.
"Where's Daddy? I don't think I have ever not seen him for this long," she said looking determined.
I let out a sigh. "Well, Daddy and I are in a fight right now, and I think it would be better if we don't talk to him for a little while."
"Does Daddy not love us anymore?" She asked sounding rather upset about it.
"I'm sure Daddy still loves you, baby," I responded hoping I wasn't lying. Hannah still loved her Dad, even if sometimes he was less of a dad than I would have liked him to be.
"But what about you?" She questioned, because really nothing ever got past Hannah.
"I don't know," I replied. She chose not to say anything, but rather she cuddled close to me wrapping her arms around my neck.
"Well, I love you very much Mommy," she whispered into my neck.
"Oh I love you too, Hay-Bay," I said back smiling. Truly she was the only person I ever needed to love me.
We sat like that for a few more minutes, until we heard the door open.
"I'm home!" Emmett's booming voice came through.
"Uncle Emmie!" Hannah squealed as she jumped off me and ran toward the door.
"Hannah, how are you?" I heard Emmett as he walked into the kitchen.
"I'm sad," she admitted. Emmett stopped and turned around to pick her up, silently urging her to continue. "Daddy doesn't love me anymore."
Emmett clearly had no idea how to handle this and looked over at me for help. I just shrugged my shoulders and watched to see how Emmett would handle this by himself.
"But I love you and that's the best kind of love," he said and started tickling her, which once that started she had no problems forgetting why she was sad.
The rest of the night went smoothly and happily. Hannah always has loved being around Emmett. He's wonderful with children mostly because he still is a kid. It's a shame that him and Rose can't have children of their own.
"Uncle Emmie!" We all heard Hannah scream from the guest room. We all look at each other as Hannah came running through down the hallway. She immediately spotted Emmett and jumped into his lap.
"I heard a scary noise outside," she said as she cuddled into his chest. He raised an eyebrow, but without a word handed Hannah to me and walked down the hallway.
"Honey, what did you hear?" I asked her once Emmett was out of sight.
"You know the sound a tree makes when goes across the window, well it sounded like that, but there isn't a tree. It was scary," she said snuggling into me. I hugged her tightly to me, stroking her hair.
"I bet it was, but Uncle Em is going to go look," I agreed. She nodded her head, but remained snuggled into my chest.
"Bella, can you come here," Emmett paused before he continued. "Without Hannah."
I got off the couch, and stumbled over to Rose. She reached for Hannah once I was close to her. I took a deep breath before walking toward the bedroom.
I peeked my head into the room. The first thing I saw was the mirror over the dresser and the message in what had to be my red lip stick.
Whore. Watch your Back
The blood drained from my face. "How could they get in? Hannah was in here," I whispered looking over at Emmett. He just nodded his head and got something out of his pocket.
"What are you doing?" I asked him.
"Calling the police," he replied in a strangled voice.
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~Scarlet :)
