Chapter 9 - Edward's POV
I ran to my Volvo - carrying Bella, of course. Once inside, I slammed on the gas and the tires squealed. I needed to talk to Carlisle now.
We reached the house in record time. I told Bella that I needed to speak with Carlisle and that she could discuss our wedding plans with Alice.
She looked surprised. "We're still having the wedding?"
"Of course! Why wouldn't we? You're not having second thoughts, are you?"
"No, no."
We got out of the car and I rushed to Carlisle's office and Bella sat down on the couch with Alice. Alice already knew what had happened, of course, but that didn't stop her from yelling at Bella.
"Congratulations, Bella! We must go shopping! Where would you like to go? I'm thinking pink dresses. Or maybe peach…."
I chuckled and stepped into Carlisle's office. He was inside, reading a book, like always. Once he heard me, he put a bookmark in his book and set his book down.
"Congratulations," he said.
"Thanks," I muttered while I closed the door.
"I sense there is something wrong?"
"Yes." I sighed. "There's another one of us here."
"Here? In Forks?'
"Yes."
"Has he noticed Bella yet?"
"She, actually. And, yes, she has."
"What was she thinking?"
"She…she…didn't think about Bella at all."
"Hmmm….."
Can you ask Alice to see if this other one is planning to cross our paths? Carlisle thought. I nodded and stepped out of the room.
Bella was looking very exhausted while Alice was literally almost on top of her bombarding her with questions.
"What does the ring look like? Oh! That's so pretty! Jasper and I need to get one like that! Do you think we could have red roses? They bring out your lips…"
I laughed softly. Alice heard.
Yes?
I stared at her. She knew what I wanted.
Oh. "I'll be right back, Bella." Bella sighed in relief.
We walked to another part of the room, so we were out of earshot. For a human, anyway.
"You know what I want, then?" She nodded and closed her eyes - and focused on the future.
A few minutes later, I went back to Alice, leaving Bella alone with Carlisle and Esme.
"Alice?"
She had looked the same - just slightly shaken. Nevertheless, I feared the worst.
"What is it?"
"Nothing…nothing," she said, shaking her head,
"What did you see?" I said, getting impatient.
"I see things, but nothing about something bad happening to Bella…"
"Then what is she here for?"
Alice finally opened her eyes. "She's looking for someone…"
"Who?"
She looked at me. "You."
