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Songs: " Dirt Room " by Blue October, " Use Somebody " by Kings Of Leon, " Alive" by Pearl Jam, " Life In Technicolor II" by Coldplay ( This song is for the end of the chapter)
Sparkle In Your Eyes
Chapter 10
Edward's POV
The front door of my apartment slammed open with a loud bang. I jumped to my feet and looked around the room disoriented. Emmett thundered into the living room with Jasper close behind. I relaxed slightly, and rubbed my eyes. Emmett laughed boisterously.
" Whats wrong Eddie? Did we interrupt your beauty sleep?" He teased. I rolled my eyes at my childish brother.
" No, I fell asleep filling out paperwork." I said as I cracked my back. I winced. I really had to stop falling asleep in uncomfortable positions.
" Again? Edward, man, you're going to become an insomniac if you don't get at least a little bit of proper rest." Jasper sighed. I shrugged and retreated to the kitchen. I was starving. Emmett cheered.
" Yeah! Its time to eat! " He perched himself on one of he seats by the island. Jasper and I rolled our eyes.
" Em didn't you just eat 15 minutes ago?" Jasper asked. Emmett rolled his eyes and pounded his fists on the counter.
" Yeah. So what? Emmett's always hungry." Emmett boomed. He always referred to himself in third person when he was hungry. I sighed and threw a box of cereal at him. Emmett couldn't even wait for me to get him a bowl or spoon. He threw the fridge open and snatched the milk out. He then dumped all the milk in side the cereal box. Jasper and I shook our heads in disgust. Emmett threw his head back and began to pour the formula down his throat.
" So why are you two here anyway? " I asked. I leaned against the counter with my mug of coffee.
" We are here to take you on a little trip. To Chicago." Jasper said. I arched an eyebrow.
" As fun as it sounds I have work." I said. Emmett slammed the cereal box down on the counter and glared at me.
" Too damn bad. You're coming to Chicago." He commanded.
" I wish I could but I have work. I am a doctor, people need me." I argued.
" Exactly. And at this time we need you." Emmett shot back. I glared at him.
" I'm not going."
" Yes you are."
" No."
" Yes."
" I said no."
" And I said yes."
" No."
" Yes."
" No, and thats final."
" I disagree."
" Its not about you."
" Yes it is."
" No."
" Yes."
" No! "
" Yes! "
I pinched the bridge of my nose. Jasper and Emmett exchanged a look then wordlessly dragged me to my bedroom. I didn't even bother pulling away from them. They were obviously not going to give this up.
" I need to call the hospital and tell them I won't be at work." I said through clenched teeth.
" No need. We already called." Jasper said as he threw a black Muse shirt at me. Emmett had already thrown me a pair of jeans.
" What did they say?" I asked.
" Have a nice vacation." Jasper smirked.
" Alright, alright. Get out while I change." I sighed. Emmett and Jasper smirked at me triumphantly. I rolled my eyes and slammed the door in their faces. I quickly showered and brushed my teeth, then threw on the clothes and a pair of Chuck Taylors. I packed a duffle bag full of clothes then walked down the stairs. Emmett and Jasper were lounging on the couch watching TV on my flat screen. I rolled my eyes.
" Alright lets go." I said. They shut off the TV then left the apartment. I slid on my favorite pair of black sunglasses. We all jumped into Emmett's Jeep and drove off towards the airport.
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Four hours later we were in a cab driving to our hotel. Emmett and Jasper were asleep and snoring loudly. I hadn't slept the entire trip. And now I couldn't think without images of Bella floating through my mind. The cab stopped at a red light, and my window was facing a bookstore. In the front window hung a large poster with Bella's bestselling book on it. Bella's name was written in big letters next to the book.
I closed my eyes and the image of Bella sitting Indian style at the dining room table hit me. She was wearing blue pajama shorts and a white tank top. Her smooth ivory skin was exposed and delectable as ever. Her long, slender fingers flew across the keyboard swiftly and never missed a letter.
Her long brown hair was thrown in a sloppy but beautiful bun. A few strands of her silky hair caressed her long, pale, slender neck. Her gorgeous goddess face was slightly puckered in concentration. Her wide brown eyes scrutinized the screen of the laptop, her eyelids drooping with sleep; her long dark eyelashes longing to rest on her prominent high cheekbones.
Her soft, plump, pink lips opened slightly as she breathed quietly. Her perfect chest rose and fell with her breathing; her thin collarbone moved in sync with her chest. Her whole being intoxicated me. I opened my eyes with a sigh. I was already drunk off of her and she wasn't even here. We arrived at our hotel, and I woke up my brother and Jasper.
When we got up to our rooms, they crashed instantly. I instead chose to wander around the city. I stopped at a few record stores, but soon became bored and returned back to the hotel. When I got there, I was surprised to see Rosalie lounging on the bed. Emmett was sleeping with his head on her lap. Jasper was gone.
" Hello, Edward." She said. I nodded curtly at her.
" Hey."
" Where were you?"
" Walking around. When did you get here? Where is Jasper?"
" He's with Alice. We got here at the same time you three did." I nodded.
" Oh." I felt a pang in my chest. It was just like old times. Almost. I was the only one without a lover.
" Yeah, Alice wanted me to tell you that we are all going out to dinner tonight so get some nice clothes on." I nodded again.
" Where are we going?" Rosalie shrugged.
" Some place called ' Yoko' or something. Its a Japanese sushi bar." My stomach rumbled at the thought of food. Rosalie stood up, and Emmett shot awake.
" I'll see you boys later. I'm going to change."
" Send Jasper over while you're at it." I said. Rosalie nodded.
" Be there at 7 sharp." Rosalie called over her shoulder as she shut the hotel door. 10 minutes later Jasper was back in the room looking a little dazed and disheveled.
" Dude, don't even make me think about what you were doing with my little sister." Emmett recoiled. Jasper's cheeks tinged pink.
" Shut up, I could say the same." Jasper shot back.
" Yeah, but at least me and Rosalie are subtle about it."
" So. Either way she still is my sister."
" Touche."
" Both of you shut up." I said.
" Geez Eddie. Whats got your panties in a twist?" Emmett scoffed. I glared at him.
" You're childish spasms of retarded behavior." I snapped. Jasper snickered at Emmett. Emmett pouted.
" What the hell is your problem?!" He retorted.
" Nothing. Just get ready." I snapped again. After we were cleaned up, we took a cab to the sushi bar. We were a few minutes late, but the line was still short. The hostess was ogling me, Emmett, and Jasper.
" H-how many?" She stuttered.
" Actually I think our wives are already here." Emmett emphasized.
" We are here under the name Cullen." Jasper said. The hostess signed and led us to the back of the restaurant. Rosalie's blond hair was the first thing we saw. The lighting was dark, and I could make out the form of my midget sister and another woman next to her. I suppressed a groan. So thats what it was. They were trying to set me up with woman. When Alice caught sight of us, she waved us over.
" Edward! Jasper! Emmett! I was wondering where you all were. I thought you ditched us for a moment." Alice hugged Jasper. I nodded at Alice and Rosalie, but chose to ignore the mysterious woman next to Alice. I sat down next to Rosalie, and heard a soft familiar gasp. My head shot up instantly and my eye locked with the chocolate brown eyes I had dreamed of for a solid year. I froze.
" Edward, you remember Bella don't you?" Alice said innocently.
Thank you all for being so patient for this chapter. I'm sorry for the long wait. I was grounded for a few weeks and I got my laptop, phone, and any other "remotely entertaining object" as my mother so kindly put it. But the good news is I got everything back, and I'm back online. Yay! Anyway, I left you all on a little cliffy. And In case you were wondering, Bella didn't know she was going to meet up with Edward or Emmett or Jasper.
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