Chapter 9

Karma's a Bitch

Alice was relentless and unforgiving. I crawled out of bed and saw that she had laid out an outfit for me and I laughed in her face. She had chosen a pink cardigan with a black and white polka dot skirt and 3" white peep toe pumps. She simply smiled wickedly at me and left the room to allow me to get dressed. I laughed once more at the amusing thought of me wearing that particular outfit and went to my closet. I almost passed out. My closet was full of pink everything. My clothes were nowhere to be found. My choices were limited to the shorts and tank-top pajamas that I wore to bed or something that either June Cleaver or the girl from the T-Mobile commercials would wear.

"Alice, What the Hell is this!" I moaned as I heard her laughing through the closed door. I put my head in my hands for a moment and then decided that if Alice was going to play dirty then I was too. I grabbed my black lacy bra and matching thong and put those on first. I then pulled on my skirt and rolled the waist band until it was a mini skirt making sure that it sat low enough on my hips that my thong peaked through in the back. I pulled on the sweater next over my bra and buttoned two buttons just below my bust allowing my bra to be seen and my mid-drift to remain bare. I smiled to myself and put on my make-up and did my hair and walk out to a very annoyed Alice.

I looked like a slut but Alice had it coming. I walked out into the common area and was met by more than one stare. I smiled and chose a table that was full of guys. One by one they moved so that I could have a seat. I raised my eyebrows at their open-mouthed stares and said, "Well, what's on the agenda for today boys?" Before they could answer a heavy hand fell on my shoulder and I turned to see the male nurse once again with an awed look on his face.

"Ms. Swan Counselor Johnson wishes to speak with you." I rolled my eyes but followed him anyway. I couldn't possibly imagine what more the little bald man had to say to me. I walked into the office and was met by the counselor with a stare that made it clear that he was uncomfortable with my outfit. I sat down in the chair and smiled as I put my feet up on the desk and almost made the poor counselors eyes pop out of his head.

"What's up doc?" For a moment he was speechless until an annoyed individual that I had failed to notice cleared his throat. I whipped my head around so fast only to see an irritable looking Edward Cullen dressed in the same light blue scrubs that the rest of the staff wore.

"Isabella, In light of recent events Dr. Cullen has decided that it would be much more beneficial for you to have 24 hour assistance from his personal assistants until his specialist arrives."

"WHAT! WHY?"

"Well, it seems as though Dr. Cullen received an anonymous tip from someone that you are getting drugs from the inside. I highly doubt this considering the fact that we have state of the art security but Dr. Cullen thinks that it's necessary and it's better to be safe than sorry I suppose."

"He has no proof. He can't just expect me to sit quietly by and be babysat by this cretin when I have done nothing wrong."

"Ms. Swan there is nothing that I can do. Now you have a few hours before group therapy begins, why don't you look around and make some new friends?"

"Whatever!"

"Bella, I wish that you wouldn't take this so hard. Carlisle just wants to help you." At the sound of his voice I whirled on him.

"No, Not one word out of you! It's bad enough that I'm stuck with you but that doesn't mean that I have to listen to you. Don't speak to me again." Edward smiled sweetly at me and then the male nurse made a very convenient entrance.

"Ms. Swan is there a problem here?"

"Why no…Ryan." I read his name tag. "I was just discussing politics with my personal assistant and we found that we disagree on more than one political figure." I placed both of my hands around his arm and gripped tightly. I decided that now was my shot to torture Edward to my hearts' content. I watched Edward's jaw line tighten as I placed one hand on Ryan's chest and whispered in his ear. I made sure that my lips were making contact with his skin when I began to whisper knowing that Edward could hear every syllable I uttered.

"Ryan, why don't you come to see me when you're off duty? I might just need a little cheering up and I think that you are just the one to help me out."

"Miss,…I don't know…if that's..such a good idea."

"Why not? I promise that I will make it worth your while." I smiled and leaned in and kissed him thoroughly and then turned and walked away without looking back. I walked over to James once I made it to the courtyard and I gave him a kiss that definitely involved some tongue. I giggled when he put his hands on my butt and I kissed him again until Edward cleared his throat. I flipped him off but stopped kissing James anyway. I smiled sweetly and walked away. Once we were away from everyone else Edward put his hand on my shoulder and pulled me to a stop.

"What are you doing Bella?"

"Minding my own damn business unlike you!"

"Bella please w.."

"Stop it Edward! Just Stop! You gave up the right to have any input on my life the second you decided to leave. You made it very clear that you didn't have any more feelings for me and I've finally gotten to the point in my life that I don't give a shit about it. Now leave me the Hell alone Edward Cullen!"

"Bella I never stopped caring for you! I had a few things that I had to sort out but I never gave up on you or on us. I'm in love with you Isabella Swan and there is nothing you can do about it."

"We'll just have to see ab.." Suddenly Edward leaned in and kissed me cutting me off mid-sentence. I froze. I had no idea what to do. Edward pressed me up against the wall and I felt his tongue glide across my lower lip. I sighed giving him the time to invade my mouth. Mentally I was completely unaware of what was going on but my body seemed to have a mind of its own and responded accordingly. I reached my hands into his hair and pulled him closer to me. Edward's kiss was the only thing besides Heroine that made me feel good again. He made me feel like me again and I hated him for it. I broke the kiss to get some oxygen and just like an adrenaline rush everything became crystal clear. I look up at Edward panting and saw his smug smile. I slapped him with my good hand across the face as hard as I could and walked into my room without looking back. I slammed my door on Edward Cullen and sat on the floor before I started to cry.

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