BPOV
We were finally back on home turf and it was finally time to smooth things over with Mike and begin the hunt for our new home together as a family once again. I had been shunned on the plane by Mike and I had ended up sitting beside Cooper while he was accompanied by Tanya for the duration of the journey. I couldn't help but smile as I studied the new ring on my finger as we sat in Edward's bar waiting for Mike to make his appearance. I bit my lip a little watching Edward climbing on the bar to fix on of the lights, his shirt rode up slightly to show a sliver of skin and a fraction of his 'Here's Johnny' tattoo. We thought it was a hilarious idea to have it tattooed just above his crotch but now it was something that he was branded with forever and something that always caused an eye roll from him when we were getting intimate.
"I hope you're not checking me out again" He teased with his crooked smile making sure to flex his muscles as much as possible for my benefit.
"Oh please, you're not as hot as you think" I scoffed sliding off of the bar stool going to clean a couple of tables. I wet my lips slightly making sure to bend over one of the booths as slowly as possible feeling my jean skirt slipping up the back of my thighs. I glanced over my shoulder as I wiped the wooden surface catching him sneaking a glance at me with a slight smirk.
"You know what? Sometimes I don't believe that you are going to be my wife" He jumped down from his stage before stalking over to me with a playful smolder. "I have a question for you"
"Oh boy, do I want to know?" I sighed dramatically resting back against the table playing with the hem of his shirt.
"How about we take our honeymoon somewhere really different...we could go to The Stanley Hotel?" He suggested biting his lip to hide his proud smile like a small child.
"The Shining hotel?" I questioned with a slight laugh. "No, we can't...Edward, honeymoons are supposed to be massages, bubble baths and sex" I brushed him off with a shake of my head.
"Oh come on. We can still have sex and take a bath but we have never been. Come on, Baby" He whispered wrapping his arms around me nibbling my neck lightly. "You're not even tempted?"
"...Fine. We do one investigation but we do cute honeymoon stuff too. Do we have a deal?"
"You have my word" He nodded leaning in kissing me for a moment before pulling back as the door swung open to reveal Mike. I couldn't stop my jaw from hitting the floor as I took in the sight before me. Mike was swiftly followed by a leggy blonde in a figure hugging dress and heels with her blonde hair pulled into a high ponytail. "Tanya?...You guys are still speaking?" Edward questioned as he motioned for them to take a seat in one of the booths. My cousin gave me a proud nod as she slipped onto the leather seat keeping her ice blue eyes fixed on the man who apparently rocked her world.
"Tater Tot and I need to tell you guys something" Tanya began to speak in her smokey yet seductive voice letting her long red talons stroke the back of Mike's neck making the hairs on his arms stand up. I could see the excitement bubbling in Mike's chubby face as he studied me carefully before switching his attention to Edward letting a smug smile dance across his face. "Bella, I'm sorry that this happened but in the same breath I am really not sorry at all"
"You guys? Really?" I wrinkled my nose slightly twisting the cleaning clean in her fingers as I glanced between the extremely odd pair. "I'm happy for you guys, obviously. I'm just a little confused...how did this thing even start off?"
"Around the same time that I saw you guys sucking face at the wedding" Mike answered instantly as he moved his arm around his new trophy girlfriend. "I saw you both sharing those little glances and then when I saw you kissing outside that was just the final straw for me"
"Mike, I'm sorry...Edward is just the one for me. I should have told you before but it just happened" I began my apology but I was swiftly cut off as Mike raised his hand to silence me. "If we are on this topic then I guess we should just tell you. Edward and I are engaged again.."
"What? Look at you making all of the moves" Tanya laughed shuffling out of the booth to hug her younger cousin. "Did you get her pregnant?"
"No..at least I don't think so?" Edward laughed before turning to me with a slightly concerned expression.
"I'm not pregnant. Don't worry your messy little head" I teased looking up at him feeling his hand move to rest on the small of my back.
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EPOV
Halloween was now upon it and it was obviously my favorite season due to my fascination with the paranormal. We had planned a huge party at the bar and it was clear that Cooper was less than impressed to be excluded from the festivities as we dropped him with his Granny Renee for the evening. Bella and I had chosen to attend the party as Bonnie and Clyde complete with bullet wounds scattered all over our bodies. I finished hanging up the last of the spiderwebs as Bella swayed in through the doorway with her glossy hair in soft curls and pinned away from her face which was hidden with a little mesh veil.
"Our journey involves guns, sex and car chases" She said in a low southern accent with a seductive smirk on her ruby red lips.
"And it won't just be the men shootin' the guns" I replied putting on my best accent as I let my arm snake around her waist leaning in placing a few light kisses over the porcelain skin of her neck. "Think we have a little time? You look so sexy right now…" I whispered letting my hot breath tingle the lines of her neck.
"I sure as hell hope not" My Dad announced as he stepped into the bar with the rest of my family in tow. I was in complete awe as they headed right over to the bar dressed as the entire Addams family. My parents had taken the roles of Gomez and Morticia while Alice and Emmett had opted for Wednesday and Pugsley.
"Don't ask.." Jasper shook his head with a laugh as he slapped my chest heading over to make himself a drink. Rosalie and Jasper were now dressed the twins from the shining which meant we had the pleasure of seeing my best friends hairy legs on show in his powder blue dress and knee socks.
"Oh man, what have they done to you" I snorted twirling him around playfully as the rest of the guests began to pile into my bar. The party was soon in full swing and the music pounded through the walls as people danced and drank the night away all while keeping with their characters. I leaned back against the booth watching Bella dancing with Alice while they twirled around and bounced with the music.
"Where is my little Cooper Pooper tonight?" Emmett called over beat of the next song as he sipped on a cocktail which was quite obviously his own creation.
"Renee and Charlie are watching him...you have to be fucking kidding me right now" I blurted out as my eyes almost rolled out of my head seeing Mike push through the crowd wearing a silk robe with Tanya and Kate on his arms dressed in bunny costumes. "How dare he dressed as the legend that is Mr Hefner" I gasped playfully gulping down to the rest of my beer stealing a quick glance at my big brother. "Thanks for taking care of me this past year...I don't really know what I would have done without you guys"
"Are you going soft on me, Clyde?" He grinned just enough to show off his pearly whites as he dropped his huge arm around my shoulders pulling me to his side. "You are out of Jack by the way...nothing to do with me at all"
"Of course not. I'll be right back" I chuckled heading through to the back in the search of a few more bottles of Jack Daniels. I was instantly frozen in my spot as I heard the harsh whispers from the tiny kitchen. I slid the glass bottles back onto the shelf as my eyes darted around for anything within my grasp that I could use as my weapon of choice. The two strangers crept through the doorway towards the little office space where I kept everything of any importance to the business.
"Just fucking do it." James sneered at his girlfriend in his usual gravely tone as they began to fumble with the lock of the door.
"Someone is going to hear us, Jimmy…" Victoria almost pleaded with him as he knocked her out of the way with a rough movement of his burly shoulder.
"Bastards.." I mumbled to myself running my hand through my hair as I stepped out of the darkness and pushed my hands in to the pockets of my woolen suit. I watched him attempt to pick the lock before letting out a loud growl in frustration as he stepped back to ready himself to kick down the old wooden door. "You might want to try the shoulder first?" I suggested in a monotone voice causing him to almost jump out of his skin.
"Edward...this isn't how it looks...we just…" Victoria's voice quivered as she scrambled around her mind in the search of any excuse she could muster.
"Look who is back to piss his pants yet again" James taunted with a dark and throaty laugh as he cracked his knuckles starting his stalk towards me. I simply rolled my green eyes at the man who was trying everything in his power to intimidate me but it wasn't going to work this time around. I felt James' vice grip around my neck as he pushed my back against the wall letting his grip tighten around my throat. "How about we skip this little show and you just let me in to the office, huh?" He breathed in my ear making my stomach churn as the scent of garlic and stale box assaulted my nostrils.
"Happy Halloween, Fucker" A familiar male voice announced as he swiftly hit James over the head with a bottle of vodka sending him in to a slump on the ground. I quickly turned my attention to the man in question seeing Charlie standing beside me in a novelty cop outfit with a pair of dark sunglasses. "Call the squad and I'll stay here with the terrible twosome" He instructed as he knelt down to cuff James all the while keeping a firm gaze on Victoria.
"Nice porn 'stache by the way, Chief" I complimented with a nervous laugh as I slipped my phone out of my pocket to call 911.
SOOOOOO! Long time no update, huh? Here it finally is! I hope you guys enjoy and I really hope that it is worth the wait. Let me know what you think? Also a very Merry Christmas to all of my readers :) Lauren xx