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Chapter 9
Edward drives up the beautiful long driveway and the trees part revealing the most beautiful house I have ever laid my eyes on. It's even more stunning than the last time I was here. The automatic lights turn on as he opens the garage and parks the car turning to grin at me.
'Welcome home Bella" he says before jumping out of the car and swooping in to open my door and take all the bags from my lap.
"Its even more beautiful than I remember" I say as I grab my handbag.
"Don't worry about the other bags I'll pop them into your room once I've given you the tour and we have a bite to eat." he sounds so chipper. He must really be excited for the company I mean it is a big house and it was made for a big beautiful family.
I'm still looking around trying to take it in as Edward leads me into the main part of the house before carrying out what looks to be his usual routine of emptying his pockets onto the hall table and hanging his car keys up on the empty hook.
"You'll have to get used to this, its your home too" he winks as he walk into the lounge room placing the food down on the coffee table.
"At least for a little while" I joke as I follow him like a lost puppy. This beautiful place isn't just a house. It's a home filled with memories that make you feel like you're being enveloped into a big warm hug. One wall in particular has blown up photos on canvases of all different sizes. I see a few of a younger carefree Edward and just as I'm about to investigate further Edward clears his throat and chuckles.
"You can study how much of an awkward teenager I was later" he smiles.
"But for now let me give you a revised grand tour" he says as he places his hand on my lower back and guides me into the kitchen.
"Wow! I was in love with the kitchen before! I didn't think it could be improved" I exclaim running my hands along the gorgeous stone top benches. The fruit bowl is empty and it the whole room looks like more of a show home kitchen.
"I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that you don't spend much time in here" I say with a laugh as I turn to look at him.
"Guilty as charged" he laughs "I only grab the odd coffee before work and I grab breakfast, lunch and dinner while I'm out" he says as he shuffles and puts his hands into his pockets.
"Well I love to cook so maybe I can also chip in by making sure your eating right" I say with an accusatory tone and a big smile on my face.
"Haha, you sounded just like my Mom. She nearly didn't leave with my Dad because she was convinced I wouldn't survive without her Sunday night family dinners" he smiles.
"I guess she was right. Although I have eaten a bit from Rosalie's Cafe when I get the chance. I wont say no to a home-cooked meal every once in a while but please don't feel like you have to. I want you to focus on yourself and of course your father."
"I love to cook Edward so I would be more than happy to do that" I smile and watch him as he taps his belly replying.
"Well thank you in advance Bella. I'll take you to the shops tomorrow and we can get some real food into the kitchen" he says laughing before leading me up the stairs.
After showing me the study and the beautiful library which I nearly had to be carried away from he stops just outside a door.
"So um, well you can change rooms if you want. I uh just thought this would be suitable because of the empty room here" he points at the door just across the hall "that you can use as an art room and uh yeah" he mumbles scratching the back of his head before allowing me to twist the door handle.
"Oh Edward! This is amazing!" I say in awe as a stunning four poster bed is revealed. The room is decorated in beautiful earth tones with a hint of green here and there. I spot a cute bay window, perfect for reading and looking out at the beautiful garden.
"Are you sure? This is too much Edward!" I say finally peeling my eyes away from the beauty of the room to return to the handsome doctor standing just inside the doorway.
"I'm absolutely certain Bella. No take backs" he smirks.
"Oh thank you, thank you, thank you!" I say and before I know what I am doing I hug him full force. His arms slowly encircle around me and gently squeeze me back. Oh screw living in the house just here is fine with me I sigh as my skin tingles all over.
"You're more than welcome Bella, I hope you feel at home here." he says quietly into my ear.
Regretfully I slowly untangle myself from him smiling shyly.
"Let me quickly show you the rest of the house before our dinner goes cold" he says before quickly whisking me out of the room.
After showing me my new art room and bathroom he gestures to the door which leads to the master bedroom with quickly shrugs looking embarrassed and explains its a mess and he will show me when he has a chance to clean up. I laugh thinking about what it would possibly look like. A single man. A doctor at that who probably only comes home to shower and sleep. I have to stop myself before I think too far into activity's requiring him and minimal to zero clothing. Damn it! I went there. Better snap out of it before I trip down the stairs.
"I'll be right back, I'm just going to get us something nice to drink. Do you drink Wine? " he asks pausing for my answer.
"Ah yeah. I mean yes I do" I stutter out
"Red or White?" he prompts
"White please" I reply.
"Fantastic! Why don't you pick out something we can watch, there's heaps of movies in those cabinets and I've watched pretty much all of them so I'm happy with whatever you pick" he says before walking towards the kitchen.
I can't believe I'm not dreaming. I'm staying with Edward. He's bought us dinner, which we are going to eat together while lounging about watching a movie of my choosing. I open the cabinets and see that it's all in alphabetical order. Well that must have taken a long time. Looking through the selection in front of me my eyes only stop on the Hannibal series. Hey, what can I say? I love the Anthony Hopkins' Hannibal. I was always fascinated by the incredible mind behind the mad man.
Edward waltzes back into the room handing me one of the glasses in his hand.
"A toast!" he exclaims. "To room-mates" he winks before clinging our glasses together.
"To room-mates" I say as we both take a tentative sip and smile.
"So.. What have you decided on?" he asks peaking around me at the movies.
"Uh, I was going to pick.." I pause my hand from completely taking out the movie from its confines of the shelf.. Hang on. What kind of person would he think I am if I say Red Dragon. Your going to look like a total psychopath. 'Yeah lets eat dinner while we watch a movie where one of the main characters is a cannibal'. Choose something else! My inner thought screams at me.
"What? I seriously don't mind Bella." he says looking at the DVD that's peaking slightly out from the others.
"Were you going to pick Red Dragon?" he asks quirking his brow holding the movie in his hand.
"I, Uh.. Well yeah" I mumble embarrassed. Great I'm a complete nut job.
"I love the Hannibal movies" he says.
"What? Really?" I ask stunned.
"Well yeah, they are great movies and books. I didn't expect you to be a fan though" he says with a smirk.
"Yeah they are some of my favourite movies, but I completely understand if you don't want to watch them while we eat dinner" I laugh nervously.
"Bella.. In case you've forgotten I'm a doctor. If I couldn't eat every time I saw blood there would be nothing left of me." he chuckles before putting down his wine and putting the movie in the DVD Player.
"Yeah I don't know why I didn't think of that" I laugh taking a seat on the couch and having another sip of wine.
Edward takes a seat next to me on the couch before opening up the copious amount of containers on the coffee table and handing me a pair of chopsticks. He grins before snapping up an egg roll with ease and taking a large bite followed by a deep guttural moan. Dazed, I drop one of my chopsticks with a clatter as it bounces of the rims of the containers on the coffee table. Finding a moment of resolve I distract myself from the god next to me and pick up a dumpling and dip it into the soy sauce before taking small bite. Oh my god. This is the best dumpling I've ever had. I shut my eyes and treasure this moment of pure bliss. This is delicious! I lick my lips and open my eyes. Edward is sitting still with wide eyes before he coughs and grabs the remote muttering something about hitting play.
Half way through the movie and I'm trying my best to stay awake as I snuggle deeper into Edward coat while I tuck my legs in and put my head on the arm of the couch. I hear Edward walk back into the lounge room after he insisted he be the one to put away all the leftovers. My eyes are resting and I hear a small chuckle and a few seconds later I feel a soft throw blanket covering me. Edward takes the time to make sure my feet are securely tucked in before he sinks back to his spot on the couch.
"Bella..Bella it's time to wake up" I feel a smooth hand brush my hair back as I slowly wake up. I stretch right out and flinch as the cold air hits my skin.
"Hmmm?" I mumble.
"The movie finished and as much as I would love to just carry you to bed and let you sleep, I wouldn't want you to wake up and freak out on me in the middle of the stair case" he chuckles.
I slowly peel my eyes open and blink a few times clearing the blurriness.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to fall asleep so quickly. I was just so full and comfy" I smile lazily while rubbing my tummy.
"Don't worry about it" he winks. "Lets just get you to bed so you can get a proper nights sleep" he finishes before helping me to my feet and guiding me to my room.
Opening the door for me he quickly turns on the lamp on the bedside table and gets me to sit on the side of the bed.
"I'll be right back I'll just get your bags so you can have something comfortable to sleep in" he says rushing out of the room.
I'm so tired I can't sit there any longer. I sink back onto the mattress and my head is cradled on the softest pillow I have ever felt. It's so comfortable, I'm in absolute heaven. I think I'll just rest my eyes for a bit while Edward gets my bags...
I feel a slight pressure on my head before the warm glow of the lamp is gone and a quiet click of the door signals Edwards left the room. I roll to my side and see my cell on the bedside and notice I am under the covers. I smile hugging my pillow and slip back into blissful sleep.
A slightly longer Chapter for you guys! Thanks for all your awesome reviews! I still can't believe that so many people are actually liking my first attempt at writing. I honestly don't know If I will do an EPOV yet. I might a little later in the story but I make no promises ;) Please review I hope to have another Chapter up in a few more days!
