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Last Time-
Little did I know that talking to Alice would just add to the mystery.
BPOV
I pulled into the driveway twenty minutes later, and went to carry in my bag of groceries. As I was trying to unlock the front door I saw that there was a note taped to my doorbell. It was not a note the mailman leaves behind I noticed, because it was folded with haste on a torn piece of lined paper.
"What the?" I spoke aloud as I grabbed the paper and made my way inside. I set my grocery bag on the kitchen table and quickly went to unfold the piece of paper. A shiver went down my spine as I read what was written on the inside.
'I've been watching you.'
What the hell? This wouldn't be something Edward wrote I didn't think. He would not have made the note look so ominous, plus the writing didn't look like his. The note looked like it had been scribbled out quickly, making the words a little hard to read. Whereas compared to Edward's elegant calculated writing. If this was a joke…I wasn't laughing.
I pulled out my cell phone quickly dialing his number, ready to give him the third degree. I was shocked to hear a computer automated voice, "We're sorry, but this number has been disconnected or is no longer in service, please check to." I hung up before hearing the end of the automated message.
What? How can his number no longer be in service? I've called and text Edward at this number just yesterday, would he get his number changed and not tell me? I shook my head at the last option; I picked up my phone and called again making absolutely sure that I dialed the number right.
Yep, my phone says 'Calling Edward' so I know for a fact that I dialed right.
"We're sorry, but this number." I hung up again. I decided that I would try calling Edward again tomorrow, if I got the same message I would try giving Alice a call to see if she knows what the deal is.
I soon fell into an uneasy slumber that night.
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When I awoke the next morning, everything that happened last night came rocketing back into my mind. I glanced over at my alarm clock and was a little surprised to see it was about 11:30; I didn't usually sleep in so late. I picked up my phone getting ready to dial Edward's number again, when my phone started ringing. My jaw dropped as I looked at the caller ID—Edward calling.
"Hello?" I answered skeptically.
"Hi Bella, it's Edward." He answered cheerily.
"Yeah, I know that's what my caller ID said." I answered shortly; I was more then a little frustrated at what was going on with the note, and Edward's number.
"I'm glad to hear you're so eager to hear from me." He replied dryly. "What gives Bella?"
I sighed, "I'm sorry I'm being so hard on you, Edward, but I tried calling you last night." I started, seeing how he would respond.
"You did?" He asked sounding surprised; I could almost imagine him starting to look uncomfortable. "Yeah, I did, and you know what happened when I called? An automated voice told me that your number, this number, had been disconnected." I sighed, "I'm just surprised to see you calling me from a number that no longer exists."
He was quiet for a moment, "Not that I'm complaining but what did you call for?" That reminded me of the note from yesterday. "I was calling because there was a note taped to my front door when I got home from the grocery store yesterday. I was calling to confirm that you didn't write it, because it really gave me the creeps."
I heard him suck in a breath, "What did the note say exactly?" He asked in a low voice. "It said 'I've been watching you' quote, unquote."
"I see, well I didn't write it." He responded, then I remembered Alice, "Oh speaking of the grocery store, your sister ran into me, literally." I let out a giggle when I thought about our encounter.
I heard Edward groan, "Oh man! I bet she said something embarrassing to say about me!" I giggled, "Well she did tell me something interesting." I smiled when I could practically see Edward running a hand through his hair.
He chuckled, "And what did she happen to say, love?" I smiled at the endearing term, "Oh, Alice just told me that you used to be some crazy porn star, and a big mama's boy!" I tried to quiet my giggles.
"SHE WHAT?!" He yelled into the phone, which made me explode with laughter.
"Relax Edward, I'm just kidding." I said after I got myself under control, "Man, I wish I could have seen your face when I said that!" I started giggling again.
"Ha Ha, very funny missy!" He said in a teasing tone.
"Ahh, I thought so." I replied back, shrugging my shoulder, and then I remembered what I called for in the first place. "Hey don't think that you can joke your way out of way of answering my earlier question about your phone being disconnected." I realized that every time I asked Edward something, he quickly diverted to another subject.
"I was having a little trouble with my phone, and I took it in to see what the problem was. The tech guys must have disconnected my phone while they were working on it." He answered confidently, but I'm pretty sure that if they were working on his phone that they wouldn't disconnect the number. When anyone called him, they would be put straight through to voicemail.
"I see," I said blankly, "Well, I'm going to let you go Edward, I'm going out to get some lunch."
"How about I take you somewhere?" He asked quickly, "Umm, thanks for the offer, but I'm just going to grab something light." I really didn't want any more questions coming up, which was sure to happen if I met up with him.
"I'll talk to you later Edward." I sighed.
"Okay, see you Bella." He replied.
I got out of bed and decided to get dressed and make a run to McDonald's; I didn't really feel like making anything. Plus I didn't actually get everything I needed from the grocery store.
I decided to send Rose and Emmett an invite, Hey, you and Em Daisy want to go to McD's? –B
I quickly got a response from Rose, Fat Burger disgusts me. –R.H. I laughed at her reply, grabbing my things, and heading toward the nearest McDonald's.
When I got there, I was relieved to see that Mike wasn't working at the moment. I smiled at the cashier as I walked up to her, "Hi- what can I get for you today?" She asked politely, I opened my mouth to order when I was cut off.
"She isn't ordering anything this time." An all too familiar voice spoke, the girl's eyes about popped out of her head confirming my suspicion…Edward.
I hung my head and groaned, "Ah, man!" I looked up that the cashier and said, "I would like a number twelve, with a large fry and a medium drink please." She nodded and began taking my order, when Edward spoke up again. "Cancel that, we won't be eating here today." He said firmly while closing the distance between us.
I clapped my hand over my eyes, "Edward, what are you doing here?" I asked while rubbing my face, he ignored me and walked up to the cashier. "I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but please cancel her order." As he was speaking, I began to gesture to the girl who looked over Edward's shoulder, at me.
I made a going around motion with my finger and mouthed 'I'm going to come through drive through.' Edward must have noticed the girl looking at me because he turned to look at me. When I realized he was turning around, I turned to a random passerby pointing out the window, "You just go that way, then take a left, and you'll find it in no time." I smiled and nodded, as the person looked at me like I was crazy, and quickly hurried away. I turned back to Edward, and gave him a big cheeky grin.
He had a huge smirk on his face as he spoke to the cashier without breaking eye contact with me, "No order, and we're not going through drive up." He turned and politely said, "Thank you and have a wonderful day."
And like the mature adult I was, I stuck my tongue out at Edward. He had on a smug smile as he began to walk towards me.
"Come on Bella, let's go." He spoke suddenly, while holding out his hand for me to take. "How did you know I was here?" I asked without so much as looking at his extended hand. He dropped his hand to his side before answering, "A little birdie told me you were here."
I narrowed my eyes at him, "Is that a fact now? Well I have a little birdie for you…" Edward cut me off when he suddenly grabbed my arm, "Bella come with me…now." He said staring at me with intense eyes. "Why should I?" I asked tilting my chin up at him.
He used his other hand to grab my other arm as he jerked me up against his body. His eyes held fire in them; I was stunned when his lips crashed into mine as he held me tighter to him.
He quickly pulled back looking at me again, "Because I'm going to tell you the truth about everything." He answered softly.
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