So it seems I made good on my promise of a chapter by the end of this week. The chapters don't really have a schedule right now. I will mostly update on the weekdays as I have basketball tournaments on weekends. The Skylar updates might be 3 a week or I might not update for a while. I will probablrobably post two or three more chapters for ths story before I focus more on Finding the missing piece.
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Previous Chapter:
I opened the door to reveal a man wearing a sheriff's uniform. I waited for him to identify himself before I finally gave up and just asked.
"Hi sir, can I help you?"
"Yeah, you can explain why you're holding my grandson." He said looking slightly angered."
"You're grandson?" I asked confused
"Edward, who is it?" Bella said as she rounded the corner where she promptly froze.
"Daddy!"
Chapter 9
Edward's POV
I stood there in shock as I stared at the man who had raised the amazing woman standing next to me just as shocked as I was. Thankfully, she regained her composure faster than I did, and began to ask to her dad about his unexpected visit.
"Daddy, what are you doing here?" Bella asked with confusion.
"A man can't come visit his favorite daughter and grandson without needing an ulterior motive?" he asked using mock innocence.
"One, I'm your only child therefore you only have one grandchild," Bella said putting her hand on her hip with a stern looked directed towards her father, "And two, no you can't visit without an ulterior motive, you hate California."
"Hmmm, never thought about that before I came up here," Charlie said looking down, "Probably should've thought of an answer for that."
"So, what are you doing here, Dad?" Bella asked exasperatedly.
"Well, Jake called me saying that you had made it up here and I wanted to come see you."
"Dad, you know I was coming home for Christmas."
"Yeah. Well I was already on my way when Jake called and told me you had some man living with you." Charlie said frowning at Bella.
"Dad, Edward does not live with me; we just met when I moved here, he's my partner at the firm."
"So, can you explain why he is in your house holding your child." Charlie said turning his glare on me.
"I work with Bella and I come over a lot because my brother and his wife live next door." I said quickly to defend myself.
"Well, Edward I understand you know my daughter, but why are you in her house holding my grandson?"
"Well, me and Bella are da-", I started to say before Bella cut me off.
"Edward and I are going over the dates for court." Bella said hastily, "Dad, why don't you come in and eat with us."
"Thanks, Bells." Charlie said as he stepped inside.
"Da d, why don't you take Sky into the kitchen while I talk to Edward for a second?" Bella said taking Sky from my arms and handing him to Charlie.
"Really, you told him we're going over court dates during dinner with your son." I said raising my eyebrow at her.
"Look, I just don't think we need to tell him that we're dating." She said defensively, "I mean who knows if it will even work out and we haven't even had our date on Friday."
"If you're already expecting us to fail; why are we trying?"
"Look, I really do like you, but to be honest, right now Skylar is my main concern and I might not be able to balance a relationship."
"Are you saying that you don't want to go out with me on the date?" I asked incredulously.
"I'm saying that maybe we should be friends," she said looking down, "I just got out of a horrible relationship before Sky was born, and I don't think I'm ready for a new one."
"Fine, if you want to be friends that's what we'll do."
"Thanks, I was hoping we could have this conversation tomorrow alone, but I feel much better now that it's been said." she said with a relieved smile, "Why don't we go back in the kitchen and eat."
"You know Bella I don't really feel like eating, I think I'll go say goodbye to Sky and your father and be on my way." I said with a grimace.
"Edward, you don't have to go."
"Yeah, I do." I said as I walked to the kitchen.
"Mr. Swan, I'm sorry we couldn't talk more, but I have to be going."
"Edward, you really don't have to go." Bella said as she came behind me into the kitchen.
"Bella, I think it's best if I just go." I said with a tight smile, "Besides your father is here to spend time with you and Sky, not your new friend.
"Edward I-"
"Bella, I'm leaving and nothing you say is going to stop me." I said as moved to pick Sky up, "Bye little man, be good for your mama and take care of her, okay?
"Kay, you go bye bye, Edward?" Sky asked as he hugged me around my neck.
"Yeah little man, Edward's got to go bye bye." I said trying to keep my voice from breaking.
"Love you, Edward." Sky said quietly.
"I love you too, Sky." I said as my voice broke.
After hugging Sky for a little bit longer I put him back in his chair and walked past Bella whispering a goodbye as I headed for the door. I walked down their driveway and headed to my car. When I got in my car I took one final glance at the door and was surprised to see Bella standing at the door. I waved at her as I started the car and waited for her next move.
What felt like hours, in actuality it was seconds, Bella gave me a sad smile and shut the door. I rested my head on the steering wheel and ran my hands through my hair in frustration.
After a minute I lifted my head and pulled out on the street as I headed for home. I thought back to what had just occurred in the last few minutes. Bella just wants to be friends. She's not ready for a relationship. Skylar said he loved me. I told Skylar I loved him too. When did that happen? Did I love Bella? No. I liked her a lot I mean I've only known her two days, so I know I don't love her. But I'm not far from it. Well if she wants to be friends I guess I can do it.
As I entered my house and climbed into my bed after taking a shower I contemplated how I was going handle this situation at work. As I drifted to sleep I made my decision. Starting tomorrow it's all business.
Let's see how long Edward can keep up the all business attitude.
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Love, Jazzy's Southern Girl
