YOU GUYS THOUGHT I FORGOT ABOUT YOU DIDN'T YOU? SHAME ON YOU! LOL.

YEAH, I REALIZE THAT THE TITLE OF THIS CHAPTER GAVE AWAY WHO TURNED ON THE LIGHT.

SORRY IF I MADE ANY MISTAKES...

"It's a good thing Brasilda called me to fill me in on everything that's going on in your life. I never would've thought you would bring home some guy and just get 'busy' with him! And to think you said Brasilda still hates you and has ill will toward you, it seems she's changed and is looking out for your best interest."

Mom! It's not like that...I mean this. I said gesturing to Edward then myself and pulled up my dress strap that had fallen off my shoulder. I couldn't help but notice Edward wasn't the tiniest bit phased by what was going on around him.

But me on the other hand...I fainted when I saw Mom and not just fainted... I fainted with Edward on top of me. Edward was just sitting there quietly as if he were waiting for us to finish talking. I can't believe he hasn't just upped and left.

Maybe he wanted to make sure you were okay.

Well, he knows I'm okay now and he still hasn't left.

Maybe he's waiting for Mom to leave so he can hit it.

Oh shut up you.

Shut up you? You mean shut up me. We're the same person Bella.

I shook my head and went back to reality with Mom still ranting. Brasilda was sitting there with a weird expression on her face, I couldn't tell if she was smirking or what.

I can't believe she called my Mother and what's worst of all is that I can't believe my Mom rushed over here. I knew I shouldn't have given her an extra key to my apartment. This is so embarrassing.

What's surprising is the fact that I'm so calm. I mean this is embarrassing but I don't feel that much embarrassed and my heart isn't racing either. What's even more surprising is the fact that I think Edward is the reason I'm not. I know it sounds crazy but it feels good having him two seats away from me on the couch, just knowing he's there.

I stood up and cut my mother off.

"Well, I'm so sorry about this Edward. I didn't mean to ruin your night or for any of this to happen." I said while giving Brasilda a deathly glare.

"Let me walk you out."

Edward grabbed his coat and stood up without saying a word towing behind me as I held his hand. He must be thinking my Mother is crazy. I couldn't believe how close he was behind me, just touching his hand felt so...right.

"Oh no you don't. Isabella, I raised you better than this, how could you walk out of here with him without saying a word to me or introducing me to him? I don't know where you're getting this disrespectful attitude from but I don't like it. You're being rude."

I felt my Mom yank my hand away from Edward's and pulled me back nearly throwing me to the floor. She got in Edward's face and I thought oh lord.

"And you, I don't know who the hell you think are but I raised Isabella in a christian home with values, not to be taken advantage of by some philanderer with money!"

My Mom pulled my hand up and gestured to the bracelet. Her small frame was so close to Edward's tall one and she looked like she wanted to slap him. Her face was red, I knew she heated.

"Excuse me but I have never taken advantage of Bella or any woman for that matter and I don't intend to."

"So what did I just witness a few minutes ago?"

"I didn't see her pushing me away."

"He's got a point."

"Shut up Brasilda."

I wished my Mom would just drop everything but she was right, it was rude of me to try and let him leave without introducing them. I sighed.

"Mom, this is Edward, Edward, Mom. We went to an art gallery opening and had dinner then came here. And no, I wasn't going to let what just happened progress into sex. You raised me better than that." I rolled my eyes, this is getting annoying and I'm pretty sure Edward wants nothing to do with me after tonight.

I turned to Edward and he was still expressionless. I'd hate to play poker with him.

I'll call you later, okay?

I closed the door behind Edward and turned around to give Brasilda a look that said 'I'll deal with you later'.

Mom and I sat on the couch.

"What's with the dress, hair and heels, Bella?"

Nothing.

"You're dressing differently and dating strange men. It's like you don't tell me anything anymore."

I just wanted to try something new, I thought I'd add something different to my wardrobe.

"Okay, but what about the bracelet and the guy."

"I just met him a week or so ago, there hasn't really been much time to call you and tell you about him. I was still getting to know him, turns out I met him in church too, I just didn't know who he was until I ran into him again by the docks and he told me his name. I dialed his number by accident one night trying to reach you. I tried giving the bracelet back and inisiting that I didn't feel comfortable accepting something so expensive but he refused to take it back. He says it's a gift, that's all and NO, he doesn't want anything in return for it." Atleast I hope not...

"I don't like the fact that he was so cool and collected about everything."

Not everyone is afraid of your wrath, Mother.

"So how old is he?"

28.

"He's eight years your senior."

He has a law degree andddd he knows how to play the piano.

"Hmm, brains and talent, I like, I like. So what does he do for a living?"

Umm...he owns his own radio station.

"Really?"

Yes.

"What station is he on?"

Ahh...I forgot, I'll ask him again later. That was a close one.

So you see, nothing is happening. I don't know what Brasilda told you but I'm still the same Bella.

"Mm, what kind of family does he come from?"

Mom!

"Alright, alright, I'll stop with the questions. For now..."

I don't know how long you've been here but since it's too late for you to drive home and I'm sure you're tired you should spend the night. Now, I'm going to bed. Goodnight.

"What about your friend Brasilda?"

She can sleep on the porch.

"Isabella!"

Alright, alright. She can sleep in my bed.

"Yay, it'll be just like a slumber party." Brasilda's annoying voice piped up.

Brasilda dashed into my room like a kid who hadn't seen candy in months and was trying to reach her destination. I slowly followed behind and as I was closing the door I heard my Mom.

"Oh and Bella?"

Yes?

"You have to know I just want the best for you, men like that are only after one thing and can make you feel like a princess for a little while but afterward they could leave just like that and you could end up feeling used and hurt. I'm just looking out for you."

I know, Mom.

"I love you."

Love you too.

As soon as I closed my room door I wrapped my hands around Brasilda's throat and started to choke her. I squeezed so tight she couldn't scream and when she turned red and was about to pass out I let her go.

"Ow! What the hell was that for you psycho!"

What did you call my Mom and tell her?

"Nothing. I just said that it's Brasilda and I called to apologize for being so horrific throughout the years. I told her you forgave me and I was calling to say hi. I thought since we're going to be best friends I should get reacquainted with your Mom. It would be bad for her to remember me as the girl who tormented her daughter in high school."

So how did she know about Edward?

"She asked about you and I told her you met a great guy and that you were out with him. She asked what you were wearing, what's he like and how come you haven't told her about him. So to get in her good graces I spilled the beans but I didn't tell her anything bad."

Brasilda's trying to get in the good graces of everyone I know. First Edward, now Mom.

I eyed her suspiciously as I had her cornered.

"What, it's not like I told her he knows you're a virgin and is extra interested in you because of the fact. She thinks that all on her own."

I don't know what you're up to but you better make damn sure it doesn't conflict with my happiness or has anything to do with me, because if you mess this up for me or any part of my life so help me God...

"I'm not up to anything, I swear!" Brasilda put her hands up defensively.

Better not be...

I woke up the next morning feeling kind of unrested, Brasilda kicked me a few times in her sleep and I got annoyed and pushed her ass on the floor. She slept down there all night and didn't even realize, aww, what a sound sleeper.

It was time to get ready for church, remember when Brasilda told me she was so sorry for all the bad things she did to me throughout the years and that she wants to start attending church with me? Well it's that time now.

I stepped into the shower, the water was so cold it felt like it was pricking my skin. I needed something to wake me up fully anyway. Mom was already up and had made breakfast, I can smell the eggs from here. Mom had always been an early bird. I finished my shower then brushed my teeth and threw on a tank top with a skirt.

When I walked into the room Brasilda was already up, too bad, I wanted to kick her while she slept. She groggily walked pass me and headed for the shower.

I walked into the kitchen to see Mom wearing an apron, I smiled. I miss seeing here wearing one, I miss her cooking for me and her being around.

"Hurry up and eat your breakfast so you wont be late for Church."

I never said I intended on going to church this morning but she assumed I would be going. We went every Sunday since the day I was born, wonder what she would say if I told her I missed last Sunday.

I ate the eggs and pancakes then thanked her for the breakfast. I kept pushing the thought in the back of my mind even further back. I felt Brasilda brush against me, she leaned in and whispered in my ear.

"So, will Edward be attending the service as well?"

She brought the thought to the forefront of my mind. She walked around me and stepped in front of me with a pink towel on while drying her hair. I never noticed how nice her figure really was.

"So Bella, what are you giving me to wear?"

I'm surprised you didn't bring a overnight bag.

"Come on Bella, I'm not that intruding."

I sighed and went into my closet to find Brasilda something to wear.

"Nothing too 'nunnish' now."

Like I didn't already know that. I handed her a pink lace skirt suit, I noticed her big eyes were staring at it from the corner of my eyes. Just like her to want one of the most prettiest things in my closet.

While Brasilda got dressed I couldn't help but stare at the dress that brought me such confidence...and accompanied me on such an amazing and 'eventful' night. I probably wont ever forget last night...how embarrassing.

I grabbed a teal silk dress I knew I had in the back of the closet, it was one of 'those' I never wore because I didn't feel beautiful...or had a need to look beautiful.

I threw on a pair of black shoes and noticed my hair was still in place since last night so I left it that way. I grabbed my Bible and purse and headed out of my room with Brasilda in tow.

"Where's your Mom?"

She already left.

"That was quick."

She has to go to her Church like she does every Sunday...something you don't do.

"Oow, Food!"

I forgot to tell you she made you breakfast as well but we're already dressed and it's time to go. I said while grabbing her by the arm and heading out the door.

Edward, Edward, Edward. My mind was in a calm frenzy. Should those two words even be used together? The thought of seeing Edward in Church made me kind of nervous. My mind is running wild but I have to keep calm, I was gripping the wheel tightly and trying not to get distracted.

When I get distracted I tend to space out and run off the road...yeah...

A few minutes later I arrived at Church and parked in the only spot that was left...coincidently that spot was right next to a certain luxurious car. Well that takes the surprise out of walking through the door and seeing him there.

Brasilda and I entered the Church side by side and I kept looking beside me to see if she would burst into flames. She didn't...unfortunately...

Come on Bella, have nice thoughts, we're in the house of the Lord.

Okay other Bella.

I was looking straight ahead to see if I would see Edward and I did, but what I didn't expect to see is a certain dark brown, auburnish hair lady in her 40's standing right next to him smiling and waving at me.

MOM!

Was Bella's Mom out of line when she started grilling Bella and Edward? I mean come on, the girl is 20...let her LIVE!

K, so Bella is kind of angry, I would be too.

Who wants to see less of Bella's Mom? I do.

Who wants to know what/if Brasilda has something up her sleeves?

Who wants Edward POV? Who wants more Edward time? Who wants Edward? I do lol.

I can't wait to see how this thing with Bella and Edward turns out...I can't wait to see the drama that unfolds as well. Muhahahaha :D