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Chapter 9: Answers

EPOV

Bella and I hopped into my Volvo and drove to her house. I was relieved that Renee was finally going to share why she had decided to hurt Bella this way.

I had never met Renee, and up until these past two days, I had never really heard anything about her. But when I saw Bella's mother, I was definitely going to give her a piece of my mind.

I looked over at Bella, who was holding my hand. My thumb ran soothing circles over her hand, but she remained stone faced.

"Bella, love, are you going to be alright?" I asked nervously. She sighed and turned to face me, while bringing our intertwined hands to my face. I had to work extra hard to keep my eyes on the road.

"I hope so, Edward. I just want this to be over. I want Renee gone. And after she is, it's just going to be you and me. All summer. I can only have happiness with you around and when she isn't."

I glanced at her, smiling. She wanted it to be just the two of us this summer. I couldn't agree more.

"I completely agree."

The rest of the ride was silent, but not uncomfortable. I thought about my feelings for Bella. Emotions that were completely foreign to me were taking over. This morning had been lustful, but my feelings overall for her were deeper. Before Bella and I claimed that we desired to be lovers, I had new, strange emotions, but now they were more defined.

Perhaps it was love.

The more I thought about it, the more true it was. The feelings I had for Bella were love. Unconditional and irrevocable love. It took over my body, making me lose control at times, but surprisingly I was okay with it.

I was pulled from my thoughts when we pulled into Bella's driveway. It was funny how I could get lost in my thoughts, yet still be able to drive safely.

"Ready?" I asked Bella, squeezing her hand gently.

She nodded and leaned over to give me a chaste kiss.

We both climbed out of the Volvo and walked into her house hand in hand. As we entered the living room, I saw Charlie was sitting stone faced. There was also a woman that resembled Bella. This had to be Renee. The only difference between her and Bella was that Renee had straight hair, while Bella had curly and that Renee had blue eyes and Bella had chocolate brown.

"Renee, this is my boyfriend, Edward. Edward, this is my mother, Renee," Bella introduced through clenched teeth.

I nodded to Renee stiffly, trying to convey hatred towards her through my expression. Renee just sneered at me.

Bella noticed the exchange and rolled her eyes at her mother.

"So if you are done being a bitch to Edward, care to explain why the hell you are here?"

I winced at Bella's colorful vocabulary. I had never heard her speak like this before. I knew Bella had to be angry when she spoke like that. Hopefully now would be the moment of truth and this whole mess could be over and done with.

Renee became very cold and her eyes were sad.

"Well, I suppose I should start from the beginning." She sighed and started. "I got married about four years ago to a wonderful man. Phil is very patient and supports everything I do." Including this? I rolled my eyes. There was no way he could know the full extent to what was going on. Hell, neither did I. "We have been trying to get pregnant, but since there were complications with Bella's birth, I can no longer have children." Renee sent a scowl towards Bella, and I knew Bella would feel guilty. Renee was making it sound like it was Bella's fault she could no longer conceive.

I wrapped my arms around Bella, trying to comfort her. She buried her head into my chest, trying to hide her sobs and tears. That was when Charlie stood up.

"Renee, enough. The birth complication was your own damn fault. You were the one who didn't listen to the doctor. And just because you can't have children anymore, it doesn't allow you to take Bella away. You don't even know her. Are you even able to take care of a child. If you can, congrats because you've grown up. Go adopt. Don't take Bella away from here." Charlie's face was red and his eyes were blazing. Bella clutched onto me for dear life, sobbing into my chest. I tried rubbing her back soothingly, but I don't think it helped.

Renee looked around at the three of us, her face softening slightly. "I'm sorry," she muttered, standing up. "I think I should leave now."

Now was my chance. "Wait a moment please, Renee." She turned to look at me, as did Bella and Charlie, confusion written on all of their faces.

"What?" she spat. Clearly Renee had not taken a liking to me.

"You owe an apology to Bella. You deserted her when she was seven and now come back for her when she has made a happy life for herself. What the hell convinced you that she would go with you? Renee, you don't even deserve a child. I love Bella, and I will do anything in my power to protect her from you. But right now, just apologize.

Renee didn't say anything. She just walked out to her car and drove away.

I was horrified! How could she possibly just drive away. However I was pulled away from my thoughts when I heard a gasp from Bella. I turned towards her to see a bright smile on her face, even though her eyes were still red and wet from crying.

"Did you just say you loved me?" Bella asked, grinning.

I froze. I hadn't really been thinking about what I said. It's not that it wasn't true, it just wasn't the way I wanted Bella to hear my feelings for her. I glanced to where Charlie had been sitting. He must have left to give us some privacy.

"Yes, Bella, I'm sorry. I know it's too early in our relationship to say anything, but-" Bella cut me off with a soft kiss.

"I love you too, Edward. I have loved you forever. You have always been there for me when I needed you. You are my best friend and a wonderful lover. I never thought about my future without you in it. I love you."

I was elated. Bella loved me too. I pulled her towards me for a kiss. The kiss started slow and loving, but it quickly turned passionate. My hands went to her hips and her fingers laced into my hair. My tongue asked for entrance in her mouth and she happily obliged. Bella pulled me down onto the couch and we continued to kiss with passion.

We were interrupted by a cough.

Bella and I bolted upright to find Charlie rolling his eyes at us, looking slightly uncomfortable.

"Sorry," we both muttered to Charlie, blushing.

"Yeah... well... that's as far as you two can go until you're married!" he stuttered, trying to sound like a firm parent. Bella just laughed.

"Relax, Dad. We were just kissing!"

Charlie grumbled something incoherent and walked back into the kitchen.

We both started to laugh when an important thought came to my mind. Bella and I had not been on a date yet.

"Bella?" I asked, breaking her from a laughing fit.

"Yes?"

"Well, I was wondering... did you want to go on a date Friday night?"

Bella chuckled and nodded. "I would love to. What do you want to do?"

I thought for a moment. "How about dinner and a movie? Pick you up at seven?"

Bella smiled. "That would be wonderful. Rose and Alice will have to help me get ready. Great."

I rolled my eyes. "Oh, Bella, you don't have to worry about that. You are already beautiful. They do not need to help you achieve that."

"Thanks, but I want to look extra special for you," she said with a wink.

I just rolled my eyes, but I was excited. Very excited.

Just then I noticed the clock on the fire place mantel. I had to go home and study for finals. Finals were just a pain in the ass.

"Sorry, love, but I have to go home and study for finals. I will see you tomorrow, okay?"

Bella nodded, a sadness coming to her face. "Yeah, I should probably study as well."

I chuckled and gave her a kiss. "I'll pick you up at seven-thirty tomorrow for school, kay?"

"Sounds good," she smiled.

I left Bella's house and drove back to my place. All I knew was that Bella had completely taken over my life and I loved it. How would I be able to concentrate on finals?

So how was it? Was it what you guys were expecting? And did you think Edward was going to declare his love like that?

And just to let you all know, this is not the last of Renee, but it is for a while.

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