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Chapter 10
#14 Take a Bow…REPEAT over and over and over again!
You look so dumb right now
Standin' outside my house
Tryin' to apologize
You're so ugly when you cry
Please, just cut it out
But you put on quite a show
Really had me going
But now it's time to go
Curtain's finally closing
That was quite a show
Very entertainin'
But it's over now (but it's over now)
Go on and take a bow
Ohhh...
"It's starting to scare me." I heard Emmett say outside my room.
"Number 14 on repeat." Rose's voice came next.
"She's over it." Alice squeaked.
"Should we go in? I mean I've seen her for the past two days and she looked horrible. I don't know if I can go in there and face that again. She's breaking my heart and she's not even my girlfriend." Emmett said causing Rose to giggle.
"She will come out when she's ready" Alice said. "Usually when 'Don't Stop the Music' comes on she is close to coming out."
They must have retreated from my door because I didn't hear any more voices. I was over it. It took a few days of my friends begging me to leave my room, begging me to eat something and Emmett pleading Edward's case several times a day. I finally got over it. I didn't even really know him. I need to get back to my life. I need to get back to work and being myself.
I now know that Emmett is the one that brought me home that night. He was heading to Edward's house to drop off some paperwork and saw my car sitting in a deserted parking lot. I thanked him profusely for saving me. He brought me home and laid me in bed and asked me five thousand times what happened. I could only squeak out a word here or there. He left and then came back. I assumed he called Edward because when he came back into my room the look on his face was one of anger and sadness.
"It's going to be alright" he told me. "Edward broke up with her and they are over. He's been trying to break up with her for two weeks, but they have been doing nothing but playing phone tag. I guess she decided now was a good a time as any to come visit his new home. Stupid bitch."
The only thing I could do was nod. I couldn't go through this again. I did, though, for a couple of days and then I realized that I needed to get over my 'almost' relationship with the Greek God they call Edward.
Rose and Alice knew how to handle me when I was like this. They visited me everyday and took turns trying to get me to eat and talk, but I ignored them. I was secretly happy for their company, but I couldn't function.
But now…now I'm over it!
I flung the door to my room open and headed downstairs to the kitchen. Emmett, Rosalie and Alice were standing there chatting. Rose and Alice had looks of pure joy on their faces, but Emmett had a look of panic and sadness.
"Hey dolly" Alice said as she walked to me and gave me a hug.
"Hi friends" I said cheerfully.
"Done blasting Rhianna?" Rose giggled while she gave me a hug.
"I am…I am done with men in general they are all fucking pigs. I am so sick of it."
"Hey I'm not a pig" Emmett said feigning hurt.
"You can't judge a book by it's cover" Rose said as she slapped his arm. "I still like you anyway though, even though you are a pig."
"Awww…thanks Rosie!"
"DON'T call me Rosie" she said narrowing her eyes at Emmett.
"Yeah that's a big no no Emmett" I laughed. "We are going clubbing tonight ladies so let the shopping commence!"
"Oh can I go too?" Emmett asked with as much enthusiasm as Alice.
I laughed at his childish state and said "if you want to carry our bags and be our personal chauffer then sure" I said.
"I would love nothing more. It's almost quitting time and Jasper has things under control here. Should I tell him to meet us back here at a certain time? I mean I am sure he wants to hit the club too."
"Tell him to meet us here at 8. We are going to Pulse tonight."
"PULSE? Bella…really?" Alice was practically jumping up and down with my choice of club. I nodded my head slowly and she squealed.
"You never want to go there" Rose stated.
"It's time for change. Welcome to the new and improved Bella 2.0!"
They all laughed and Emmett pulled me into a bone crushing bear hug. "Can't breathe" I managed to get out as Emmett released me.
"I'm just so happy you are better now." He said clapping his hands like a three year old.
"I really am sorry you had to see me that way Emmett." I said as I lowered my head.
"You were killing me girl. I think my heart broke a little too after seeing you that way. Edward is no better though. I mean he's barely gotten out of bed to go to work."
"Ah…so he's suffering?" I asked curiously.
"Yes, big time. He sent Melanie away, but she didn't leave the area. She's staying at a hotel out on the Interstate. Seems now that she thinks Edward is happy and moved on she wants to make his life miserable."
"How lovely of her" I stated.
"Yes isn't it. I've hated her since the day he started dating her, but he saw something we didn't. Obviously she is way more work then she's worth. Then when he met you I saw something in him change. I've never seen him act the way he did with you. It was astounding."
"Hmm…ok enough with pleading Edward's case. I am ready to shop and go clubbing. Who's with me?"
All three of them raised their hands and we headed out the back door to Emmett's Jeep.
"This thing really is a monstrosity isn't it?" I asked Emmett.
"It is, but it's so incredibly hot." Rose answered while she gazed at Emmett lovingly.
We made it to the mall in record time with Emmett's superior driving skills. The first store had millions of clubbing outfits to choose from. So Alice, Rose and I went around the store gathering things and throwing them at Emmett to hold for us. By the time we were done he was overloaded with outfits. He gracefully carried them to the biggest dressing room in the place. Rose, Alice and I walked in and shut the door in his face.
"We will show you each outfit and you can help us decide what to get Emmett. Take a seat because this isn't going to be a short process." Rose called out to him.
"All three of you use the same dressing room?"
"Yes, we always do" Alice said nonchalantly.
"Oh" was all he replied while he waited for us to emerge with our first outfits.
We spent two hours in that store trying on different outfits and modeling them for Emmett. He chuckled a lot with our antics and we all laughed at him. He really was funny.
We each found an outfit we loved so we paid and went about our merry way through the mall to the shoe store.
After another hour at the shoe store Emmett started complaining.
"Shut up you are the one that wanted to come. You should have known that it would be like this." Rose snapped at him which caused Alice and I to snicker.
"Awww…Rose I just thought you guys were coming for an outfit. I didn't know buying one outfit and one pair of shoes took three hours."
"Well it does so get over it and quit your bitching." She snapped again while we headed into another store for accessories. Emmett just huffed and followed along.
After another hour we were headed back to my house with just enough time to eat something and get ready.
Rose, Alice and I traipsed down the stairs at ten minutes to eight to a waiting Emmett and Jasper.
"Don't let your eyes pop out guys" Alice laughed. She wore a skin tight white tube dress with black stilettos.
"Our eyes won't be the only one's popping out tonight if you girl's don't go put some more clothes on." Emmett stated as he eyed all three of us.
"Give me a break. I can fend for myself and whatever I can't handle you will surely take care of" Rose stated calmly. She wore a black skin tight mini skirt with a purple halter top and purple spike heels.
Both girls so graciously adorned me in a red leather mini skirt, a black corset and black patent leather heels.
"Bella you look like some hot dominatrix." Jasper joked.
"Thanks?" I said it as a question because I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be a compliment or put down.
"Really you look hot. All three of you do." Emmett smiled as he opened the side door for us. "Your chariot awaits ladies."
"Thank you" all three of us said as we walked out and hopped in Emmett's Jeep.
Excited chatter filled the Jeep as we made our way to the club. Jasper and Emmett were betting on how many guys would hit on us tonight.
Before I knew it we were pulling into the club parking lot. We walked to the door and got in easily. The bouncer took one look at the three of us girls, smiled and pulled the rope back gracefully.
We sauntered up to the bar and I couldn't help but smile. The club was pretty full and the music was vibrating through the floor. I knew it was going to be a good night. I could feel it in my bones.
Emmett and Jasper ordered our drinks and we gathered around a high top table looking out over the dance floor. I downed a cosmopolitan within minutes of standing there and went to the bar to get another.
"Wow" I heard a voice say. "How did you get into that thing?"
I turned my head to find a boy that looked to be about sixteen. His baby face shone brightly in the pulsing lights. His blonde hair changed colors with dance lights in the club. He wasn't bad looking, but in a little kid sort of way. Definitely not someone that I would spend time with as a boyfriend.
"Excuse me?" I snapped.
"I mean that outfit is so tight. Did you have help getting into it? Your boyfriend must have really enjoyed helping you put it on."
I sighed and said "I don't have a boyfriend and I am perfectly capable of putting my own clothes on."
"I'm Mike" he said stretching his hand out for a shake.
"Bella" I said as I shook his hand. I motioned for the bartender and he quickly ran to me as I ordered another drink.
"So would you care to dance Bella?"
"Actually I am here with some friends and I am hanging out with them right now so maybe later?"
"Sounds good. I will find you."
"I'm sure you will" I mumbled under my breath while I walked back to our table.
"Who was that blonde boy Bella? Is he a dishwasher here or something?" Alice asked with a raised eyebrow.
"No" I laughed. "His name is Mike. That's about all I got. I high tailed it out of there after he asked me to dance." I made a disgusted face and Rose laughed.
"Well that's one for Bella." Alice giggled.
"You two need to go to the bar by yourselves." I said pointing at Rose and Alice. "I am sure you will get hit on too." I narrowed my eyes at them while I gulped my Cosmo again. "Here I need another one. Go get it."
"Jesus Bella are you trying to get trashed?"
"Nope I just want to have a couple of drinks so I can get out there and dance" I said motioning to the dance floor.
"Fine" Rose said as she headed to the bar to get me another drink. She was back in a couple of minutes and said "I didn't get hit on by anyone. It must be your outfit Bella."
"Hmmm…well the night is still young. I have great faith in the trashy, pathetic boys that are here." Emmett and Jasper laughed this time as I grabbed my drink and headed out to the pulsing dance floor.
I turned to Rose and Alice and mouthed "come on." They both shook their heads and I made my way out on the floor by myself. I turned to face the four of them and started dancing seductively. I would curl my finger at Rose and Alice, but they would just giggle and shake their heads.
I stayed out there for a couple of songs and finished my drink. I sauntered back to the table starting to feel the effects of the alcohol. I set my glass down and said "well you two suck. Why won't you dance?"
"We will. We were enjoying the show." Alice giggled.
"It was a nice show for sure." Emmett said dreamily. I laughed as Rose smacked him in the back of the head. "Ow Rose what the hell."
"Quit fucking fantasizing about Bella."
"I'm sorry, but look at her. You probably fantasize about her too." Emmett retorted.
"I don't have to fantasize Emmett" Rose said mysteriously. I just grinned at Rose and nodded a curt nod.
"That's right she's got the real thing" I said looking at Emmett with an innocent face.
Emmett looked from Rose to me and then back at Rose again and then back to me and finally said "you mean you two…you…" he stumbled through his words.
"Yes" I said nodding my head. "Alice too."
Emmett and Jasper's mouths dropped open as Alice, Rose and I made our way out onto the dance floor. The song 'I kissed a girl' came on and we broke out into hysterics at how cliché the song was and what we were doing. We danced seductively grinding on each other and touching each other. We would glance at the guys every once in a while and laugh harder at the looks on their faces.
The song ended and we walked back to the table to greet a speechless Emmett and Jasper. Rose went to get some more drinks as I patted Emmett on the back. "It's ok big guy. Most guys we meet are completely astounded at how close we are."
Alice giggled furiously and I tried to keep my face straight, but I couldn't anymore. I broke out into hysterics.
"Wait" Emmett said snapping from his trance. "Are you guys fooling with us?" He asked just as Rose came back.
"Yes Emmett. I have not had sex with Bella or Alice."
"Oh" Jasper and Emmett together as their faces fell at the same time which only caused us girls to laugh harder.
I was having a really good time and hadn't thought about Edward at all. I wished that we could be together, here together, but I knew it wasn't going to happen.
I finished my drink and left the two couples at the table as I went deeper onto the dance floor.
Rhianna's 'If I Never See Your Face Again' came on and I squealed a bit as I danced. Maroon 5 and Rhianna are among my favorite musical sounds.
Now as the summer fades
I let you slip away
You say I'm not your type
But I can make you sway
I swayed my hips to the music and threw myself to it. I let my body move with the notes and melodies. It felt so good to feel so free. I closed my eyes and let it take me over.
Now you've gone somewhere else
Far away
I don't know if I will find you
But you feel my breath
On your neck
Can't believe I'm right behind you
With the last words two hands grabbed me by the waist and a felt a breath on my neck. I turned to look at the culprit and found myself getting lost in the sea of green that smiled down upon me.
I turned my head back around and leaned into Edward's chest as I swayed to the music. He kept in perfect movement with me as if he could tell what I was going to do next.
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
And if I never see your face again
I don't mind
'Cause we gone much further than I thought we'd get tonight
He moved his hands to rest on my stomach now and he set his chin down on my shoulder gently.
Sometimes you move so well
It's hard not to give in
I'm lost, I can't tell
Where you end and I begin
I smiled as I realized how well the lyrics fit us right now.
Baby, baby
Please believe me
Find it in your heart to reach me
Promise not to leave me behind
Take me down, but take it easy
Make me think but don't deceive me
Talk to me bout taking your time
"Bella I am so sorry. I never meant to hurt you the way I did, but will you please let me try to explain."
I didn't answer as I let his words slide around in my head. The alcohol induced haze was making it hard to think. He spun me around to face him as the next song came on and I got lost in his gaze. His eyes entranced me.
"What do you say? Will you give me a chance to explain? Maybe we can start over?"
I nodded my head and said "tomorrow. We will talk tomorrow. For right now just dance."
He smiled and obliged as we moved to the music.
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