His Green Eyes

by Lavender dresses

Lady Isabella Swan finds herself in an impossible situation after the death of her father, Charles. With the estate in desperate need of repair, will an arrangement made with the wealthy Edward Cullen provide a solution to Isabella's money worries or create more anguish and heartache for our heroine?

10. Chapter 10

A/N

So it seems you don't think much of Edward's actions so far. I hope the following chapter in his pov helps to clarify things for you. Truth is only ever one person point of view.

SM owns Twilight but guessing from your reactions, she'd want nothing to do with my Mr Darcy/Edward hybrid.

EPOV

I couldn't believe that I had had to leave for the Gala leaving an exhausted Bella sleeping in the lounge and on top of it all, made to pose for what seemed like a million photos with that awful PR director Tanya Delani. But it was good for the firm and part of my role as figurehead of Cullen Enterprises so I had, with a somewhat reluctant willingness, played the part in front of the cameras all the while thinking of my sleeping angel. All night Jasper had looked at me quizzically, wondering what was behind the goofy grin I was 'apparently' sporting and I must admit I was impatient to see my beautiful Bella again.

From the time we first met she had hardly given me the time of day, remaining cool and aloof whenever I was in her presence. I was in no way her social equal, however I had hoped in time she would see my worth and would grow to love me and appreciate what I had to offer her.

I had fallen head over heels in love with her the moment I had laid eyes on her outside her father's club. But, not wanting to come on too strong and frighten her away, had kept my advances in check instead playing the slow game. Why she became hostile towards me I still do not know, however as it coincided with the second conversation I had with her father Charlie regarding our marriage, I doubted this was a coincidence. She must have despised the idea of marrying a man with 'no breeding.'

Charlie suspected my feelings towards Bella and loved giving me a ribbing over them but I had always denied them. I would give her the world, but I didn't need to be put over a barrel by her father. He could play his game and I would play mine.

Snarfing down my breakfast I stopped to pick up some flowers on my way to the estate. She had been a Goddess last night and I couldn't wait to get back to her and never leave her side. Now what the ice was thawed between us I could declare my feelings and woo her in the way she deserved.