Chapter 9

Questions

BPOV

I never expected that I would see him again. I mean, what were the odds? I just bumped into him at the grocery, literally. I never thought that I would lay my eyes on him again, but I was proven wrong when I saw him standing casually infront of me inside Carmen's kitchen. He was also as dumbfounded as me when he saw me there.

That him was actually my neighbor's nephew. Small, small world.

I was enjoying the delicious Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake while listening to the conversations. I was really happy for the couple because it is clear that they love each other. 17 years had passed and they are still madly in love.

I was just married to Mike for two years and my life became a living hell, I couldn't imagine living with him for 17 years. I' not even sure if I would still be alive today if I haven't decided to end my life with him once and for all. I didn't know what my facial expression was but Carmen noticed that I'm distant. I lied but Edward knew that I wasn't telling the truth, damn that man for being observant... and hot.

Then suddenly, Rob came running towards us asking me if I want to play with them, I gladly agreed, feeling safe with the kids. Carmen had already noticed my odd reaction earlier and so has Edward.

"Sure." I answered while I stood up and sccoped Maddy. I ticked her sides because it makes her laugh everytime I do and I love listening to her innocent giggles. I wasn't surprised when I heard them laugh along with Maddy because no one can be really immuned with her contagious laugh.

"You'll be the mother, Edward would be the father, and me, Kristen, Maddy and Kathy would be your children. And mom and dad would be the neighbor."

Mother and Father? Oookay.

"Wow, Edward we have a lot of children." I joked while playfully punching Edward's shoulder. He smiled and I melted. Well, not literally of course.

"I know right. How did that happen?" He replied at me, still smiling. Then I realized what he said.

Huh?

My goodness. He said what?

Yup, do tell me Edward. How did that happen? Before I even knew it, my cheeks were flaming really hard. Y'know, that kind of blush that women would only achieve if they used all their NARS blush in one application. I probably looked like a clown. Damn blush.

"Well probably the usual. C'mon mom and dad. Let's start." Kristen answered my rhetorical question whilst grinning.

WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS FAMILY?! First with Rob and his mother and father game, then Edward (I kind of like saying his name, it gives me the chills) and now Kristen with her quirky answer.

"Yay! I have dadda and momma!" My little sister yelled hapilly, thus momentarily breaking the awkwardness. Well, at least someone is happy with this crazy game. Maddy was beaming because of her new found momma and dadda but it was quickly replaced with confusion. She looked at me then at Edward then back at me.

"Bell, Edard my dadda? Soooo, not Mike anymore?" She asked me innocently while scratching her head. I gasped and my heart broke.

Can't a day pass without the interruption from my past?

"Who's Mike?" Thanks for asking Rob. This kind of conversation is the kind that I avoided. It's painful and it's something not worth remembering. And the fact that they are all looking at me makes this situation more unbearable.

"Um... maybe we should start playing, Rob play with Maddy and Kristen put Kathy to sleep." I said in a rushed voice after I was able to gather what's left of my composure. I knew that I can't do this alone. I looked pleadingly at Edward who was now standing beside me. He understood me immediately and he played his 'father' role.

"Thanks." I managed to choke out after the kids and Kristen were out of sight.

"You're welcome. Now why don't we sit down?" He ushered me to the couch opposite Carmen and Eleazar. I forgot about their presence earlier but now it's unmistakable. They were all looking at me, confusion was clear in their eyes.

I looked back up at those three questioning eyes, I sighed and then assured myself that I can do this. I would have left the moment I realized that they would be grilling me but I stayed. I also want them to know a piece of me.

Questions were in their eyes, questions that only I knew the answer. Answers that held painful memories.

I knew instantly that answers were going to be told and my past would be uncovered.

By the end of this night, they would all know who the real Bella is who lives three doors down from this apartment.

AN: Hey guys, sorry for the delay. School is killing me with all the exams and projects . So, I hope you like this chapter! Christmas break will be next week, so I'll try to update as fast as I can. But no promises there ;) Take care guys and Review!

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Isabella Jaymes