One Night Stands & fiancées
AN: Ok so first off I haven't gotten anything from in the past 2 days so even though you guys are sending reviews I'm getting no notice of them and am really wanting to beat the crap out of the server because my story alerts better all pop up soon cause as much as I love to write I also love to read stuff on here.
Any who I know I hate when it takes a M rated story forever to get to a Lemon and all but I promise one is coming it's just a question of who the lemon will feature. I'm glad everyone seems to enjoy this so far and as much as I am enjoying writing this the showdown with the parents was actually twice the length but I decided to save the fun stuff for when they all sit down together. FYI as well… the McCarty's and the Hales do already know one another, they aren't really close but they do work together from time to time. This chapter is meant to answer a few questions. Does Rosalie's father know about Royce's not so subtle love taps? Does Emmett know? Just also to let you guys know Rose is scared of Royce. Once more this chapter will be all knowing due to the amount of information being revealed and number of new characters interacting for the first time (in the story). So without further adieu I give you some R&R and not in a good way.
Enjoy :p
Chapter 11
Rise and Shine
POV: Rose
I rolled over at the sound of movement and glancing at the clock I frowned. This was entirely too early, especially considering I just looked at the clock and it read 2:16 but the numbers now read 6:38. The shadows being cast against the wall caught my attention and I rolled over to see Emmett pulling a lime green polo over his head, his brown belt was unbuckled and his khaki shorts were hanging low on his hips.
"I can't believe you're awake" I muttered rubbing my eyes and frowning at the black it left on my fingertips. That's what I get for falling asleep with full out makeup on. Emmett chuckled and I could see he was tired too.
"I'm late too, did the shower wake you?" he asked with a smile.
"No, I think your hopping around the room did" I yawned before plopping my head back on the pillow, at least he didn't seem disgusted with my morning appearance, of course I'm sure I looked better than the morning after.
"Sorry" he chuckled zipping and buckling his pants. He plopped onto the edge of the bed and pulled out a pair of socks just as his phone began to vibrate. I rolled over and reached my arm out to grab it, seeing the caller I.D. was his father I opened it and held it up to his ear as he continued getting ready.
"Sorry I over slept, I'll be outside in a second" he apologized and after a nod of his head I snapped it shut. "Thanks" he said shoving his feet into his shoes without untying them and he stood.
"Have fun" I smirked knowing he did not want to be up, we'd fought over the bed for a good half hour I was sure and I know neither of us really slept good because no matter what we both wound up migrating towards the right side of the bed, I had won the battle by twisting his nipple in a very childish but effective manner, but he seemed to gravitate to my side all night.
"Rub in that extra hour and half of sleep you get to have why don't ya" he chuckled before slipping his phone into his belt holster and grabbing a hat.
"Emmett?" I said as he headed for the door.
"Yeah?" he asked looking at me.
"You do know your shirt is on inside out don't you" I pointed it out and within seconds Emmett was pulling at the sides to find I was right. Tossing his hat at me he ripped the shirt off and turned it right side out before pulling it back over his head.
"Thanks, but you just ruined my dad's chance to make fun of me" he laughed flashing a genuine grin.
"Yeah, now go your shirt is giving me a headache" I groaned at the bright color. Emmett chuckled and bent down to kiss my hair.
"Yeah have fun at Oprah's book club Rocky" with that he was gone in a flash. I was left frowning. Rocky?
Book club. Who do you think you are Oprah?
POV: Rose (will change to all knowing)
It took me all of 5 minutes after waking up when my alarm went off to realize what he had meant by the Rocky comment. My eyeliner and eye shadow had been rubbed around my eyes making them look black and coincidentally blue, but I was further left to freak out by the fact that Royce's handprint was visible too, I had hoped it was too dark in the room for Emmett to really make out the yellowish mark but I figured if he'd seen that he would have asked what I ran into? I really didn't want to be here and that much was certain. We were discussing the latest pick on Oprah's list and I had only skimmed it having little or no interest in it, I would try my hardest to keep out of the discussion, but I didn't see my mother having any plans to speak with me until all guests were gone.
POV: All Knowing
"Rosalie" a voice called from a few feet away. She turned and realized who it was in only an instant. Ellen McCarty, her new mother-in-law and she seemed almost happy to see Rosalie.
"Oh hello Mrs. McCarty" Rosalie smiled politely shaking her hand.
"I just wanted to say I know Mrs. King will be here and I promise to act completely normal and not let on anything until you and Emmett have talked with Royce" she said softly, smiling the entire time so as not to rouse suspicion.
"I greatly appreciate it Mrs. McCarty I really do and I promise it'll be done in the next 12 hours" Rosalie said as politely as possible for she saw Mrs. King on her way over to her.
"Yes Emmy also wanted to do lunch one day this week" Ellen McCarty said catching Rosalie's eyes dart past her.
"I'd love that, I'll make sure to call her later today" Rosalie smiled and with that Ellen walked away to say goodbye to the rest of the women.
"Rosalie dear I just wanted to say that I was leaving and wanted to find some time to discuss the reception" Veronica King's annoyingly fake voice filled Rosalie's ears and without waiting for a response she gave Rosalie's bruised cheek a gentle pat "Call the house and we'll pick a day, ciao" with fake air kisses Rosalie watched Veronica leave and couldn't help but turn away to touch her cheek, though it had been a gentle pat it still stung a little.
Catching the sweet scent of freedom Rosalie headed for the back patio and some peace and quiet.
"Well that was… dull" Alice said cutting into the quiet and leaning against the railing by Rosalie.
"Yes but I am just grateful my mom didn't ask Veronica King to stay" Rosalie added with a hint of venom at the mention of her almost mother-in-law.
"That would have been awkward" Alice grinned before her smile became fake. "Well here is the groom"
Rosalie's face dropped and turning towards the back door she felt her heart race. She was not prepared for this at all, why was he here?
"Royce, this is a surprise" she said barely disguising her nervousness.
"Well I haven't seen or heard from my beautiful fiancée in days, give us a moment Ms. Brandon" he said with fake affection before his tone changed to dry at the mention of Alice.
"Sure, Rosalie we'll discuss flower arrangements when you're done" with that Alice walked away. Rosalie wanted to cry out for her to stay but knew that she ultimately would have to face the music.
When Alice had shut the door and walked away Royce turned back to Rosalie and backhanded her hard across the face. Rosalie's head flinched to the side as her own hand followed to cover her already bruised cheek.
"Wha..?" but Royce was having none of her protests.
"I don't see or hear from you in since you jumped out of a moving vehicle days ago and make me come all the way out here to see you on my club day" he said sternly through gritted teeth trying not to yell and cause the few inside to take notice.
Rosalie glared daggers at Royce and quickly found that to be a mistake as he gripped her forearm tightly, keeping her firmly in place in front of him.
"So I ask myself what has gotten into my fiancée only to find she's been keeping herself busy like the little slut she's always been" he said getting into her face, touching her unharmed cheek with his hand and making it look like a simple gesture of love, if only the audience they had inside could see her face they'd see she was terrified now.
"What the hell are you talking about?" she squeaked out as the pressure on her arm became extremely painful.
"Emmett McCarty, I saw the way you two were looking at one another at the Garden Party and Chester saw you at his house that night, you were there with him for hours and then again last night" he said twisting her forearm now causing tears to spring up in her eyes.
"You're having me followed" she said in a squeak of a voice, she was fighting the scream and as if an angel had sent her Alice stepped out onto the patio with a huff and held her phone up.
"So sorry to interrupt but Rosalie the caterer wants to substitute crab for lobster" she lied. "This is unacceptable is it not?" she said into the phone before muttering travesty.
Royce's grip loosened as Alice stepped closer and she frowned at Rose's tears.
"Sorry cold feet Alice" Rosalie lied hoping Alice had seen the show for what it really was.
"Oh now that just won't do, pardon groomy but I need to steal the bride for a pep talk" Alice had managed to drag Rosalie through the house towards the front door to leave.
"Fuck off wedding planner we were having a much more important discussion than crabs and cold feet" Royce spat cruelly taking Rosalie by her bicep and pulling her towards the front door leading to the drive. Alice looked panicked and mouthed that she'd called Emmett.
"Royce that was rude" Rosalie feigned disappointment when she really wanted to show her disgust.
As Royce drug her down the stairs she could feel the familiar pain in her bicep as she had in her forearm.
"Rude, what is fucking around on your fiancé not rude?" he asked coldly jerking her to a stop in front of one of the cars.
"Gee you tell me" Rose gritted out. Royce's eyes grew darker and he clenched his fist before likely remembering Alice was probably watching them. He'd made the mistake of drawing attention to his anger when he'd snapped at Alice and since no one that she knew to be present drove a big black SUV that meant there was still a guest here.
"I've had about enough of your lip, when you're my wife you will learn some respect tramp" he seethed again.
"I'll never be your wife you piece of shit" Rosalie ground out before whimpering at his grip on her arm.
"3 weeks Rosalie" he said getting in her face as she faintly heard someone car on the drive.
Royce didn't seem to notice so Rosalie took the moment to pray she wasn't wrong. "You better take your hands off me before my husband sees"
Royce seemed to falter and with one shove Rosalie slammed into Alice's Porsche, the side view mirror jabbing into her side. "What husband?" he growled dangerously low as Rose felt a whole new pain erupt through her body and a splitting headache when Royce jerked her body roughly for an answer.
Within seconds Emmett had flung himself out of the passenger seat while his father followed suit. In seconds Royce was being tossed to the ground and Rosalie slipped down the side of the car. Glancing up to see Emmett pick Royce up and slam him against the brick banister of their front steps. Her mother and Ellen McCarty stood in the front door shouting things she was unaware as Alice scurried past the two men fighting to Rosalie's side, pushing a button to stop the car alarm sounding around the front yard.
Evan McCarty moved to break his son off of Royce who was bleeding profusely now only to have Royce throw a weak punch back causing Evan McCarty to knock him back to the ground. It was not until then that Rosalie noticed the auburn haired woman on her cell phone beside her mother and Emmett's she vaguely remembered her introducing herself but was pulled away by the sound of Alice's voice trying to reach her.
It wasn't until her father appeared rushing out the front door, his eyes moving from the fighting men before him to Rosalie as something then snapped and her father took over lifting Royce by his shirt and slamming him against his car. Royce had the balls to kick Jarvis Hale in the shin and hit him upside the head before Jarvis Hale slugged him hard in the face letting Royce fall limp to the ground, unconscious.
AN: I hope you enjoyed the ass whooping, I know I did. So guys to answer your questions. No daddy Hale was unaware, Emmett was unaware and Alice witnessed the first slap she called Emmett and he hauled ass. So essentially Royce just got his ass handed to him by daddy McCarty, husband McCarty and daddy Hale. Royce should just count himself lucky because Emmett wasn't the only person Alice alerted. So who was the woman with Emmett and Rosalie's mom's? Why Esme of course.
