Rosalie

11. White Roses

Tanya turned to me then, she looked me in the eye before moving on to Em and smiling. Her obvious, outstanding beauty made me feel sick and I wished that she wouldn't look at him like that. I had never had much competition before now and I had never really had too much reason to be envious of anyone other than Vera. I was filled with so much irrational hate for the creature before me. True, she still was not as beautiful as me but it was very close and this frightened me. At that moment Emmett dropped my hand just when I needed it most and walked towards Tanya, taking her own outstretched hand. He kissed her on the cheek just as Carlisle had and I felt my teeth grinding together.

"Rosalie," Edward pulled at my arm, "Don't be so…"

"So what?" I snapped, not daring to turn my eyes away from Tanya and Emmett.

"So you!" Edward said simply. He took me away from the horrific scene. "Don't be so jealous and stupid Rose! You have almost everything. You have an amazing family who would do anything for you and a loving companion that will be yours forever. People would kill just to have a taste of your life." How could he possibly think that? After all I'd been through; after what we all had been through? I voiced this too him. "Yes we're damned to the very pits of hell for all eternity, condemned not to be able to conceive children of our own, and forced to walk in the shadows, but just to have people around who care. Some people are even without that." Now he was making me feel bad about it? Why? How was that fair? I let out a low snarl and Edward frowned. "Honestly Rosalie!" He pulled me close to him and put his arms around me. What? Why was he hugging me? Why was he confusing me so? Then, to add to this, I heard a soft sob escape my lips and my heartbreaking tearless cry began. I don't even know why I was crying anyway. I was so angry; I had never known someone to cry when they were angry.

I felt more strong arms around me. Emmett. "What happened?" He whispered to Edward. I suddenly felt very worried. What if Edward told Emmett the real reason behind all of this, that it was only pure jealousy, what would he think of me then? I squeezed my eyes closed as if this would erase everything around me and take me back to somewhere safe and warm, defiantly away from Tanya and the Denali's. Then I felt Edwards neck move, he was shaking his head, he hadn't told Emmett a thing. Oh thank you! "Emmett?" I heard him turn around as Carlisle shouted his name "Is everything alright?" Emmett turned back to Edward and I, he still had his hands wrapped around my waist, and he ignored Carlisle. "The family isn't to suspicious Rose," Edward muttered into my ear, "Just smile, act normal and play nice." I nodded into his shoulder and he transferred me over to Emmett and walked away.

Emmett held me tightly against his chest and cradled me slightly. He kissed my neck and cupped he hands around my chin, bringing my face close to his. "What's the matter baby?" Oh wow. He called me baby. I didn't know why that was so special but it just was. To my delight I couldn't help but grin.

"Baby?" I asked. He nodded still staring deep into my eyes.

"Come on." We joined the rest of our family and when asked about my strange departure I just shook my head dismissively and nothing more was said on the subject. Thank goodness.

"So Tanya, these are our new-comers." Carlisle said as we finally proceeded into their home. What a magnificent home it was too. In the corners of the living room stood massive white pillars. They emphasized the fact that the roof was ridiculously high, a jewelled chandelier hung from it, sparkling in the dim light and casting rainbows on the opposite walls. One side was decorated with book cases that were overflowing with books. Another was scattered with numerous paintings, much like the ones that Carlisle had in his office. It took my breath away. And if that wasn't enough, there was a large arch which separated the living room from the gorgeous dining room that was furnished with a long oak table, matching chairs and cabinets filled with silver and glass.

"Yes, I believe I have met Emmett already," Emmett took my hand just as I flinched and I relaxed immediately. And you are Rosalie? I've heard a lot about you." I nodded and tried to keep my breathing steady and calm so as to stop myself from lunging at her. She frowned and tilted her head sideways, looking at Emmett's hand in mine. "They are soon to be married." Carlisle said, obviously Tanya didn't realise that Emmett and I were a couple, that sound put her in her place. Hang on... soon to be married? Oh! I glanced up at Emmett who looked as surprised as I felt. "Carlisle?" I asked, "I don't believe we have discussed this yet." Esme was the next to speak; she smiled at me and said "Well, we presumed that sooner or later you would agree to be joined in holy matrimony." Well of course I had considered such a thing and I was almost sure that Emmett must have at some point in his life at least...