Okay, so I'm sorry it has been so long since I have updated, but here is the next chapter!
BPOV
Chapter 9- Tanya…
"Okay, that's a rap," Chris shouted. I sighed as I took my earphones off and set them down on my microphone. I shuffled out of the recording room, finishing recording my new song. I had been recording this song all day and all I wanted to do right now is curl up on my bed and fall in a deep slumber. I thought about my new song and the meaning behind it. Yes, I wrote it for him, and no he didn't know about it yet. I tried to keep it a secret from him, when he kept badgering me on why I have been so busy the last week. I was scheduled to play in a small coffee and dinner house tonight, but I knew when the news got around the place will be filled. Edward has been there for me ever since his family moved here two months ago. Whenever I needed him; he would be there. Whenever I had to see him; he would be here. I can't believe I am saying this so quickly, but I love him. He has regained my trust by not pushing me into the relationship I know he wants, but keep me as a friend. Our friendship can't be broken. Edward gave me my time that I needed, as he waited patiently on the side- lines waiting for the stop sign to be lifted.
I came out my consciousness, when I realized I had walked up to my room and was holding a photo frame. I stared at the photo frame, looking at the photo that was concealed in it. It was a picture of Edward and me. Edward had taken me to a carnival with his family one day. Edward wouldn't let go of me even for a minute. The picture had been token by Alice, when Edward and myself were standing in front of the Ferris wheel, he had a tight grip on my waist and I had a beaming smile as he fed me a piece of cotton candy. The smile on Edward's face was bright with enthusiasm and happiness. I set the photo down on my bed side table and picked my phone up. I had a message from Alice saying she was taking me shopping with Rosalie.
I sighed as I changed my sweat pants into a comfortable pair of jeans and grabbed a hoodie. I walked down the hallway and told Chris I was heading out, but he wasn't paying attention to me. As I walked out of the elevator down to the hotel foyer area, I saw Alice and Rose in the corner of the room. I walked over to them and gave them both a hug. Rosalie and mine's friendship had grown slightly, but not as big as Alice and mine's. We headed out to the town looking for a secluded store to pick out my dress for tonight. I had secretly given Alice free tickets for his family to come see.
"This is perfect!" Alice squealed as I came out of the dressing room. I had on an elegant, sapphire blue dress that flowed down to my ankles. I had to agree with Alice with that the dress is beautiful.
"It's Edward's favorite color on me," I laughed.
"That's why we picked it out," Rosalie replied. I laughed to myself at my crazy friends before heading into the dressing room, to change out of the dress. When I came out Alice and Rosalie were sitting down on one of the benches. I walked over and sat next to Alice.
"Bella, you know we love you right?" Alice said looking at me.
"Of course I do," I replied.
"You know we never wanted to leave again, right? It was all a split moment choice," Rosalie added.
"I know. I just wish you guys at least left a note saying something happened. I thought Edward finally came to his senses and thought I was not good for him," I whispered, a tear falling down my cheek.
"I know. It was our fault. We should have left a note. We all love you Bella, Edward especially," Alice said quietly.
"I know that!" I laughed. "I love him to and the new song I wrote explains it."
"We can't wait to go! Edward knows nothing, except that we are going to see you sing," Rosalie said. I nodded my head.
"I wrote it thinking of our past and future relationship," I whispered. Alice and Rosalie nodded their heads as we got up and paid for the dress. I couldn't wait for tonight to come. I was ready to spill my feelings out for him. I hope nothing is going to ruin that.
I got home at about five o'clock, after shopping with Alice and Rosalie the whole day. I had a very cute outfit for tonight's outfit; I hope it will blow Edward away. I had about two hours to blow before I had to get ready. I was about to turn on y gigantic television when my phone buzzed on the kitchen counter. I heaved myself off the couch and walked over to grab my phone. I almost died when I saw it was from Edward, saying to let us up. I quickly hit the button allowing them up and ran around the room, gathering all of the balled up pieces of paper I had wrote on trying to find the perfect lyrics for Edward's song. I threw away as many as I could before I heard a knock on the door. I quickly kicked the rest of the balled up papers I couldn't get to under the couch and tables before I ran over and opened the door. Edward, Emmett and Jasper stood at my door looking at me weirdly. I let them in and Emmett immediately made a bee line toward my T.V where he had begged me to put the Wii there for whenever he comes over. I shook my head being pulled into an icy hug that I knew belonged to Edward. I wrapped my arms around him and laid my head on his chest. I was home when I was near him, he was my safe haven. I looked up into his eyes and saw he was staring at me with love. I was about to ruin the plan, because I wanted to kiss him so bad. I haven't felt his kiss in over a year; I can't blame myself for not wanting it. I leaned up on my tippy- toes and closed my eyes ready for our warm and cold flesh to collide.
"Hey Bella, come here,' Emmett shouted from the other room. I stood there, a mere inch away from his lips, annoyed. He knew about the plan and he knew I was going to ruin it. I guess I should thank him, but right now; I want to rip his head off, if possible. I sat back on my feet and patted Edward's chest.
"Go to the recording room, I'll be in there in a little bit," I whispered. He nodded before leaning down and kissing my cheek softly. His lips lingered there for a moment. I so badly wanted to turn my head and press my lips into his, but I knew I would have to wait. I smiled at him and pulled away from his embrace and stomped off to where I heard Emmett's booming laughter. I walked over and saw he was playing some racing game with Jasper. From the looks of it, jasper was kicking his butt.
"Yes Emmett," I exclaimed annoyed. He chuckled again and put the game on pause. I was shocked! Emmett never puts anything on pause. He looked at Jasper quickly and then they both turned to me. I hoped they weren't going to give me the same speech Alice and Rosalie had with me, because I knew I couldn't keep in the tears of two goof- ball vampires trying to be sincere.
"You are my baby sister, right?" Emmett asked.
"Of course I am, Em. I always have. I'm also Jasper's. You two have to keep an eye on me so I don't break another bone," I laughed trying to lighten the atmosphere. It worked because Emmett chuckled and Jasper shook his head.
"When we left Bella, we never meant for it to be so soon. None of us wanted to. You were part of our family and you still are. You don't know how many times we had to stop Eddie from going to check on you when we left. He was as heartbroken as we all were. Don't blame him for anything," Emmett said to me.
"I never blamed any of you guys. You guys are my family, since I never see my real family anymore," I whispered. It was true; I never get to see my family. Charlie started doing extra shifts trying to keep him busy and my mom was off traveling the world with Phil because of his baseball. They rarely call me once every couple months.
"Yeah, sorry about that Bella. I guess I didn't hunt for a while and their blood just sang to me. If I hadn't of made that careless mistake, we would never have to be in this situation. You probably would have been married to Edward," Jasper whispered.
"Don't blame yourself Jasper, none of this is your fault. If any, it's mine!" I whispered. I could see Emmett was getting ready to inject on what I said but I beat him to it. "If I wouldn't have acted the way I had we wouldn't have to be apologizing to each other. When the time comes, Edward and I will marry. I don't want to rush him into it or myself, but I'm content where I am now, being a piece of your family."
"Yeah and you guys would be off making me my niece!" Emmett laughed. I choked on my own saliva before I could figure out what he meant. Jasper and Emmett were laughing so hard, they were about to fall on the floor. I glared at them before my own laughter took place. I guess we are done with that conversation.
I played the games with Edward, Emmett and Jasper for a little before I kicked them out to get ready for my show. I took a quick shower, seeing as though I was running out of time, and got dressed in my sapphire ensemble. I pulled my hair up into a messy, but yet Alice approving bun and did my make-up. I put on my jewelry, a necklace that Edward had bought for me when we became friends. I spritzed on some perfume before meeting Dylan and Chris downstairs and heading toward the limo. We arrived outside the coffee and dinner house around 6:30 and I was on at 7. I walked in through the back door, to prevent any riot from happening. I walked in through the back and was about to walk to where I saw Alice and Rosalie when I heard hushed voices. I sneaked over to one of the employee offices, and looked through the crack of the door. I knew right when I heard the male voice who it was. The Velvety, musical tone only belonged to Edward but the woman's voice I didn't recognize. I saw that Edward was standing in front of a strawberry blonde, hour glass figure and they were talking in hushed voices. I guess I knew none of this could be true. The love, friendship, and trust; all a waste of my time. He probably was seeing this chick behind my back, thinking I would fall under his charm again. I shook my head and was about to walk away when I heard his voice.
"…You can't just show up unannounced, I had everything planned out for tonight," He whispered.
"I'm sorry Eddie, you know I had to see you," That is all I had to hear from the strawberry blonde. He was going behind my back and using me. I thought he was smarter than this.
"You know I don't like you like that," I heard Edward growl. I couldn't take this anymore. If I listened anymore I would be in tears. I just needed to get this song out in the air and then it will be a fresh start all over again, because of how my singing was taking me to London in a couple months.
I walked at a brisk pace to where Alice was and she gave me a big hug.
"Knock him down, girl," She whispered before giving me a big smile. I hugged her again tightly and grab the microphone. I walked out on the make- shift stage and sat down on the stool provided. I looked out to the clapping and hollering audience and I saw his wild, bronze hair. He wasn't alone though; the strawberry blonde was placed next to him. My eyes met his and he gave me a huge smile and shot me thumbs- up. I provided a weak smile that didn't reach my eyes.
"Thank you, thanks for having me hear," I said into the microphone. The audience clapped and hollered at me.
"Okay, so this is one of my newer songs I wrote and it is for someone special in my life, so here goes everything," I said as the beat picked up.
I shouldn't love you, but I want to
I just can't turn away
I shouldn't see you, but I can't move
I can't look away
I shouldn't love you, but I want to
I just can't turn away
I shouldn't see you, but I can't move
I can't look away
And I don't know how to be fine
When I'm not
'Cause I don't know how to make
A feeling stop
Just so you know
This feeling is taking control of me
And I can't help it
I won't sit around, I can't let her win now
Thought you should know
I've tried my best to let go of you
But I don't want to
I just gotta say it all
Before I go
Just so you know
It's getting hard to be around you
There's so much I can't say
Do you want me to hide the feelings
And look the other way
And I don't know how to be fine
When I'm not
'Cause I don't know how to make
A feeling stop
Just so you know
This feeling is taking control of me
And I can't help it
I won't sit around, I can't let her win now
Thought you should know
I've tried my best to let go of you
But I don't want to
I just gotta say it all
Before I go
Just so you know
This emptiness is killing me
And I'm wondering why I've waited so long
Looking back I realize
It was always there just never spoken
I'm waiting here…been waiting here
Just so you know
This feeling's taken control
Of me and I can't help it
I won't sit around
I can't let her win now
Thought you should know
I've tried my best to let go
Of you but I don't want to
Just gotta say it all before I go
Just so you know, just so you know
Thought you should know
I've tried my best to let go
Of you but I don't want to
Just gotta say it all before I go
Just so you know, just so you know
I finished the song on a light note, staring into the honey depth of his eyes. He smiled and clapped and hollered for me while I smiled and waved at my audience. I made my way to the back rooms where I was attacked in a hug by the pixie.
"You did awesome Bella," Alice squealed. I was tossed from hug to hug from each of the Cullen family until I reached the end of the line, where Edward stood, hands in his pocket, looking at the floor. I smiled and walked over to him and grabbed him in a big hug. I held me so tightly, I was finding it hard to breathe.
"Was it about me," He sighed into my hair. His head nestled perfectly on the top of my head as I had my head pressed into his chest. I nodded my head into his chest and tightened my grip on him and inhaled his scent. Pure Edward… it was home to me and I wasn't ready to let go. I looked up into his eyed and saw the sparkling emotion of desire in his creamy butterscotch eyes. Edward leaned down and pressed his cold lips to mine. My other half was not missing anymore; it was in my arms as we speak. Our lips moved in synchronization as we shared our somewhat first kissed all over again; without the hesitation. We kissed lightly before he pulled back ad placed a few butterfly kisses on my lips before pulling back altogether. I breathed in deep and snuggled my head into his chest. I heard Alice squeal so I know she saw us together for the rest of the time I was in Seattle. I wish I knew how I was going to break the news to them; the whole London thing. I hope they can come with us, because I am not ready to let them go again.
"Bella…" I heard a bell- ringing voice speak from behind Edward and me. Edward turned us around, me still in his embrace and looked at where the voice was coming from. Behind us stood the Strawberry blonde, I heard Edward talking to earlier.
"I'm Tanya… Tanya Denali," She smirked at me. I felt Edward growl from deep inside his chest. I knew that name but it wasn't ringing a bell until I put two and two together. Bell like voice, pale skin like the Cullen's… She was a vampire. The vampire Edward told me about how she lived like them but in a different coven in Alaska. The vampire that wants MY Edward. The only thing that rang through my head was two words. Bring it.
Okay another chapter in the dust! What did you think? Next is the Battle!
Bella vs. Tanya!
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Song: Just so you know by Jesse McCartney
