Authors note- As gay as it sounds the movie Uptown Girls helped me with this chapter. Hahahahaha. Laugh at me go ahead. Well I am back. It wasnt just writters block, that was just added on. We are havin' some conflicts inthe family but nevermind that.
Disclaimer- I own nothing.
BPOV
Happy Tuesday.
Today, Derek and I had planned to go out to dinner. He called Friday, he origanlly wanted to go Saturday, but I was at the Cullens, so since he was off today I was going over to his house and we were driving to a small little diner that was downtown, about twenty or so minutes from here, very close to the hospital. Its on one of the streets where shops are, little antique stores and what not.
I got dressed in a simple outfit, black skinny jeans and a pretty red blouse, it clung to my chest and flowed out from the bust. I put on my black heels and went downstairs. I grabbed my cell phone and put the charger back in my drawer after winding it up. I stuffed my phone in my purse and went to the front door. I grabbed my house key and put it in my pocket. I walked out of the house and made sure that I locked the door behind me.
His house wasnt far away from mine. Only a few houses down actually. So I walked, I arrived at his georgian style house few minutes later and rang the door bell. I heard a few noises and crashes behind the door, I furrowed my brow in confusion. The door opened revealing Derek. He didnt have alot of clothes on at all, just a pair of navy blue boxers. I looked at him strangly.
Was he in the process of getting dressed?
" Oh Bella. I didnt expect you." He said in a surprised tone.
" Umm we planned to go to breakfast today. You called me Friday." I informed him
Realization flashed through his eyes. His head turned to look back into his house, his eyes darted around a few minutes before he turned back and looked at me.
" Babe who's at the door." I heard a womens voice say.
My eyes went wide.
" Oh god. I knew I should of called. Your not alone are you?" I asked
He shook his head " Actually I am not. I just. We arent really-"
I sighed " Together, I know. Its fine really. I'll um... I'll see you later." I muttered. He smiled apologeticly at me..
I turned and walked down the stairs of the tiny concrete porch. I heard his front door slam shut.
I walked down and past my house. I turned the corner on my house and kept walking. Soon ending up in the big park. Trees and benches scattered everywhere.
(a/n: Na na na na na na na na sheets of egyptian cotton)
I stared walking faster my heels clicking the whole way. I saw couples everywhere. A girl about eighteen with her boyfriend, and old married couple. My head darted around seeing at the people sitting on benches cuddling. Tears welled up in my eyes, I kept walking and walking. I came to the bridge. it was big and white made out of concrete. I went to the edge, by the railing. I put my hands on it and pushed myself up. I stood on the railing looking down at the clear blue water. I took deep breaths.
Edward doesnt want me.
Derek doesnt want me.
My mother died, along with with my papa.
Then whats left for me? go to work come home. My normal routine. Just over and over. No husband to come home to or start a family with. I wouldnt get to experiance having children, going to their soccer games or recitals, no fighting with my husband when they want to do something unacceptable. All of it gone. I have watched my dreams crumble once, and they are starting to shatter.
" Bella. Dont jump." I heard a velvety voice say behind me.
" Yeah. Come down Bells." I heard Emmett's booming voice say.
" Why?" I asked angrily " Maybe the falling contact will kill me."
" Bella this isnt even funny. Please come down." Edward said.
I shook my head feircly
So what. I can just stay and live in misery. They all have someone to love. They dont know. They will NEVER know.
Tears fell silently down my cheek and onto the concrete railing. I felt a hand on my ankle, I jumped slightly.
" Bella. You know this is stupid. You of all people know this is not right, the jump wont kill you but its pointless to jump anyways." Edward said soothingly.
" You dont know me anymore. Stop acting like you do." I said my voice breaking with the last word
" Bella. I practicly know you better then yourself." He assured me.
Tears fell down my face as I looked down at the water. I did this was stupid. I'll always be the typical Bella, the one who doesnt take a chance. Besides the tattoo on my ankle I have done nothing exciting.
" Bella." He said warily.
I let out a big sigh and wiped my tears.
" You win. You both win." I said in defeat.
I felt his hands grip my waist and help me down. My heels slapped on the hard pavement and he let me go. I ran my hands through my hair, something I picked up from Edward years ago. My hair was a little tangled from the light wind.
" Bella why were you up there?" Emmett asked
" Why are you here?"
" We were chillin' in Eddie's garage and saw you walk by looking upset so we followed you." He answered. " Now why were you up there?"
" You dont need to know my problems." I stated'
He sighed and shrugged. I turned to look at Edward. He was just staring at me, it was kinda creepy.
" Your creeping me out." I siad dryly.
He shook his head, his silky bronze hair shaking. He mummbled a 'sorry'
" I'm going home. Good day." I said simply.
I walked around them and headed towards my house. My heels continued to click on the pavement with each step.
" Wait up." Emmett boomed from behind me, it caught me by surprise and I jerked around only to trip over myself. I closed my eyes waiting for the inpact of the fall. It never came. I felt two arms wrap around me, stopping the fall.
" Nice Emmett." Edward said.
I stood up and steadied myself. His arms dropped from my waist quickly.
" Thanks." I murmured
" Anytime." He answered.
Emmett came beside me and Edward on the other side of me.
" So. Why arent you working, playin' hooky?"
" I dont work on Tuesdays and plus when you are owner and boss you cant play hooky." I responded.
" Thats the point your the boss so you cant get in trouble... by..yourself... Wait does that make sense?"
I burst out laughing at him.
" Wow Em, just wow." Edward said between laughs. Emmett pouted and glared at us playfully.
After a few minutes we sobered up and headed towards our houses. When we came to Edward's house Emmett frowned
" We have to do this again." He said
" What. Laugh at you. I assure you that we all do behind your back." I teased
" Awww Bella, your just flirting. Sorry but Rose would be mad. You would be my second choice though." He said
" Thats repulsing, your like my brother." I answered
He smiled " Nice to know. See ya Bells." He said. He gave me a hug and jogged off.
Leaving Edward and I...
" Thanks." I said earnestly
" I couldnt let you jump off a bridge, even if all it would do would get you wet." He said.
I looked at him under my eye lashes. A stray peice of hair fell in my eyes. He picked his hand up and tucked it behind my ear.
I looked down, sadness flowing through me. Remembering when Edward and I were together. I needed to call Alice. I need a hug, as lame as it sounds.
I then felt two arms wrap around me. Edward. God is he a mind reader. He gave me a tight hug that ran a shock all through my body. I surprised myself by hugging him back. We pulled away.
" What was that for?" I asked curiously.
" You looked like you needed and hug." He stated.
I smiled " You must be a mind reader becaue I was thinking of calling Alice and having her come over because I needed a hug." I told him.
He chuckled.
Ahh how I missed that sound.
Weird
" I have an unlimited supply of hugs if you need one. Just ask." He said. I nodded.
" Well, I should probably go. So I will see you later." I said..
" Yeah. Bye."
We parted after that. I walked in my house and grabbed my cell.
" Hey Bella" Alice's voice rang through the small speaker.
" Icecream, chickflicks and junk food." I muttered
" Ohh. I am on my way." She said, the click on the phone sounded and I flipped my phone shut.
I raced up my stairs and changed my clothes, sweats and a t-shirt. When I was done.I let Chip out and shut the door after him. I cleaned up my kitchen, washing plates and cups, I drieed them and put them in the cabinets.
My doorbell rang twenty minutes later. Alice raced in with Rose on her tail.
" Emercency what happened?" Rose asked
" Derek, another girl." Was all I had to say before they took me into my family room and busted open the chips. Alice passed me a small carton of Ben and Jerry's icecream and I grabbed a spoon.
As the movie switched on and the lights turned off they amushed me. So I told them everything. Even how I felt. They talked to me, telling me it was gong to be okay. I told them about the bridge, which they glared at me as I played out the whole entire story.
" I mean seriously. What is my future, go to work come home. No husband. I am twenty three years old. I want to settle down and get married." I complained
They had an evil glint in their eye.
" Dont worry. All will be well soon." Alice said reasurrinly " Bathroom?" She asked
" Down the hall by the kitchen to the left." I told her
She nodded
Rose smiled at me apologeticly " Are you really okay?" She asked
" Some days its harder than other. But I'm alright." I said.
She nodded and gave me a small hug.
Alice came back a few minutes a big grin on her face.
" What?" I asked
Her smile got bigger " Well I was just wandering around and bit and I noticed. As you walk up the stairs pictures of you and Edward and some of us. Why?"
I blushed and looked down " Uhh. I dont really know I just uh kinda put them there." I said truthfully.
" I'll let you pass." She muttered.
We started the second movie. It was pirates of the caribbean dead mans chest.
" Two hot guys mmm." Alice said
" Keira Knightly is pretty sexy." I chirped
They nodded in agreement
" Thats so gross all the tentacles on his face. Ugghh." Alice whined
" Its pretty cool. I mean its awesome." I commented. She stared at me funny
Rose laughed " I agree with Bells." She told her
Alice huffed and turned back to the television.
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After a few hours they had to head back home. They each gave me a hug and praced off, literally. I shut my front door and sighed. I leaned against it for a minute then pushed off with my hands. I straightened up the family room and put my icecream in the freezer. I looked around my kitchen.
Bored...
The house was cleaned, vacumed, dusted. Wood was washed and replenished. Laundry was done. Very warm out. Swimming?
I went and opened Chip's cage, he ran out and darted for the backdoor. I opened it and he ran out. I walked upstairs and changed into my bikini. Years ago I would of been totally opposed to the idea of a bikini but one peice's werent that attractive, no offence to the one peicers.
I grabbed a towel out of my laundry room and walked out of the backdoor, only to see Chip jump in the pool. I let out a laugh and set my towel on the sun tanner bed thing. I sat down at the edge and dippped my feet in. It was luke warm but you could feel a cold spot every now and then, no surprise considering it is like ninty degree's out.
I hopping into the pool and dunked my head.I swam around a little relishing in the quiet.
" Hey Bells." A booming voice yelled. I jumped and turned around, only to see Emmett.
God. I see them every day, not that I really mind.
" Oh hey Em. You know your on my property." I said
He shrugged " Its not like I am trespassing. Wait. You wont call police?" He asked
I shook my head and laughed " Anyways. Why are you here?"
" I was helping Eddie with some stuff. Got bored ame outside wandered a bit and here I am." He said happily. " He refused to give me water until we finished. Snd he banned food." He finished, his smile faded
I laughed " Why?"
" Because he said I would 'slack off' if he gave me food or something to drink. Crazy right?"
I nodded " If your so desperate you can raid my cabinets. Kitchen is right through that door." I offered.
He got an evil glint in his eye and ran off into my house.
He came back minutes later with a big glass of lemonade and a bag of potato chips, family size. He sat in a chair and chomped away at the food. He slipped Chip a few of em'
" Em dont give him too much." I scolded. He shrugged and gave me an innocent look.
" I dont need my dog getting the shits." I stated. He nodded and kept eating.
I swam around and we talked for awhile as he munched on the chips.
" So what was with the bridge climbing?"
I sighed. Might as well tell him, Rose may spill the beans anyways. " Well, I had been dating this guy Derek. He wasnt really my boyfriend but this morning we planned on breakfast and I went over and he was with another girl. I got upset, pissed and just ran off, not really thinking. End of my sob story." I told him.
" Well. He's not worth it anyways. Your too good for any guy."
Wow, Emmett actuallly can be sympathetic.
" I can be deep." He stated with a laugh
" Sorry just a bit surprised."
I grabbed the towel off the end of the pool and stepped out. Making Emmett give a luod whistle.
" Your pretty hott Bells. If I didnt think of you as a sister and I didnt have Rose, I would scoop you up." He said
I smacked his head "Oww." He whined
" Thats sick. You dont tell your brothers ex that she is hott." I said
He shrugged. I wrapped the towel around myself and sat across from Emmett.
" Emmett what the hell are you doing." An angry voice sounded from behind me, making me jump.
" Shit stop doing that second time." I complained.
" Sorry Bella. Emmett what the hell, your supposed to be helping me." Edward said
He shrugged and ate more chips " Well I was tired and hungry and thirsty. I wandered outside and came to Bella. She let me eat. Jerk." He retorted.
" Fine. Whatever but I still need you."
" Aww I need you too my little Eddie boy." Emmett cooed
" Enough of you childish antics." He scolded
I tried to stiffle my laugh but a little sound slipped out of my mouth.
" Oh you this this is funny Isabella?" Edward asked
I nodded.
" Well you dont have to mount a fourty inch plasma by yourself." He stated
I laughed " Actually when I moved in I did." I lied
Jake actually helped me
" Oh alright then Swan. I dont think your that strong."
" Are you implying that I am weak Dr. Cullen?" I asked
He shook his head " Not at all. But your not that strong. If I can do it alone then neither can you."
" WAIT!." Emmett yelled, turning my gaze towards him " I am so confused can you say all that again?"
" No." We both said in usion
He pouted
" Just eat the damn chips." I said sternly.
Right when I said chips, Chip came running to me. He stopped next to me and looked up at Edward, he let out a loud growl. Edward back away and Chip stalked closer.
" Uhh nice dog." He said in a scared voice.
Chip barked
" Bad dog. Get over here." I yelled.
He ran towards Edward and if I am not mistaken bit his leg then ran.
" Shit. Yout stupid dog." He rasped.
" You okay?" I asked.
" Damn dog bit my leg. I think its bleeding."
" Shit. Emmett bathroom down the hall get the first aid kit." I yelled. He saluted me and ran off.
Edward looked down at his leg.
" He has all his shots." I stated " Come here." I said.
He walked closer and sat infront of me. Emmett came back and set the kit on the table. I opened it and grabbed the disinfectant I put it on the small white pad.
I kneeled down in front of him.
" Ready?"
" Yeah. I mean its a little embarrasing considering I am the doctor." He said.
I shook my head at him. I placed it on the cut, which was about two inchs long.
" Owww." He yelled
I gasped " Oh my god I am so sorry,"
He started laughing " Sorry I'm just kidding. I never get to do that." He said
I rolled my eyes. I finished cleaned it up and fixed it. I pulled the jean leg down over the cut.
"All better." I stated. He nodded
" I dont think the dog likes me." He said as he stood up.
" I dont think so either." I said truthfully
After I let Chip in the house, I went back out and sat in the chairs.
Emmett was staring Edward down as if they were having a silent conversation.
" Em just go." I stated
He huffed and stood up.
" Thanks again Bella." Edward said.
I waved him off as he walked away.
The rest of the day went smooth and uneventful. I did a little laundry from today, washed dishes and around ten I crawled into bed and fell into sleep. Nightmares soon after.
Authors note- Dont expect too soon updates. But the big event is coming. I know the breakup was fast. I didnt do it because I ran out of idea's I did it because Bella needed another heartbreak and it had to be before the event for a reason
So let me know what chapter you want it to occur any chapter but the next.