okay. another chapter. some fluff! ugh. i'm a ridiculous fluff maker, so please comment on that. read and review!
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10. The Secret House
I didn't left Richie's office after my request. I stayed there for a while, discussing the leads and the possible results of our moves. I started to make the strategy of our escape for tonight. We wouldn't run away to another place if ever we got discovered by Victoria and Tanya. Just like I wanted, I'd just surrender and let everything that would happen next in their hands.
After an hour, everything is set up. We joined Edward outside with the others. When he saw me, he approached me and I linked his hand with me. He's the only safe harbor I have right now. He looked at me with caring eyes, and I smiled a little at him. I wanted to assre him that everything's alright.
We reached the basement where the other cars are parked. The back of the jeep is filled with food, while the red convertible next to it is filled with suitcases. There is a silver Volvo beside the two, which is empty. It's just like the old one. I looked at Richie and he smiled a sad smile to me. He understand that I can't just simply leave the past. It's affecting today and tomorrow so much.
"We'll be taking the jeep. Rose lent Alice and Jasper the convertible. Edward and Bella are going to ride on the Volvo. We're going tonight." Emmett said as we walked closer to the vehicles. Edward, being the gentleman, opened my door to let me in first before entering on the other side.
"Are you alright?" I asked him as he started the engine. He seemed to be more tense than me.
"Yes. Just worried." He answered as he pulled out to the hidden passage.
"There's nothing to worry."
"There's a lot to worry. I didn't know that they can get too close. They could've done their work right there. I could've lost you that time." He pressed on break as the car stopped. He placed his face on his hands and leaned on the steering wheel. I placed my arms on his waist.
"Edward. Look at me." I cupped my hands on his face. "I'm still here. You still see me. You can still feel me. You can still hear me. I'm not an illusion here. I'm here for real. You're there that's why I'm safe." I assured him. Looking at his eyes, I remembered one time when I almost got hit by a car. Again, because of my klutziness.
Flashback
"You can run, but you can't hide!" Edward shouted. I'm still running away from him because of our silly game. I reached the sidewalk. I took a big step when I tripped. I saw a fast car heading to my direction. I braced myself for the hit, but it didn't came. I opened my eyes and saw Edward holding me at the sidewalk.
"You Bella, are one klutzy person. Don't you know the car's about to hit you?! Do you have a death wish?!" he asked furiously as he pressed the bridge of his nose. I laced my hands on his.
"I'm sorry." He looked at me. He hugged me fiercely.
"I'm just worried. I don't want my best friend getting hit by a car."
End of Flashback
"I feel you so useless. I lost my memories and you're all I've got. I don't know what else do I have if I lose you." he whispered. I knew he didn't want me to hear it, but still I did.
"Edward. I've lost everything I've got before, but know I have it back." I smiled at I kissed his cheek. "Come on. Cheer up. We're left behind now." I sat back on my seat again as he started to drive. I placed my hand on his knee, reminding him of my presence by his side.
"Thank you." he said in the middle of silence.
"For what?" I asked. What is there to thank me for?
"Thank you for being there for me. It just assured me that there is still hope for me. Even though the past won't catch up, it doesn't matter right now. I'm happy that you're here. It's all that matters." he said looking straight at the road. We're about a few minutes from the secret house now.
"Are you just saying it because it's your duty to watch over me? I don't want you feel responsible for whatever happens to me. I still have a life. I'm still bound to make my own decisions. If ever anything happens, the blame is to myself. There is no one responsible to myself but me." I pointed out. I didn't want to feel his care just because of his job. I wanted to feel his care because I am Bella and he's Edward, though new or old. He didn't answer for a while, and I'm a coward not wanting to hear his side.
We reached the secret house now. It's still as good as new. White walled house with glass-windows on almost every side. It's fully maintained. This house is designed by Edward's mom, Esme. I missed her so much. I opened my door, not even waiting for him to open it for me. I didn't want him to see my broken expression after hanging a very important question without an answer. I tried to run. but he's still the fast one.
"I'm sorry for not answering a while ago. I just.. I just need to collect my thoughts. I wanted to answer what my heart shouts." he reasoned out. My back is pressed on his chest, his arms over my arms, showing no sign of letting go.
"It doesn't matter. This is work. Emotions shouldn't be given credit. Now, if you may excuse me.." I tried to pull myself off of him, but he turned me around and pressed his warm lips on mine.
I didn't see that one coming. It had put my guard down. This kiss, my very first kiss. The feeling is intense: adrenaline is pulsing on my blood in miles per hour. The kiss is a shock to me. A great rush. Something too good to be true. Something meant for reality. The kiss is not a part of my dream. It's happening right now, right here, and my mind wasn't functioning. He broke the kiss, and we're both breathing heavily.
"That's my answer to your question now." he said as he linked our foreheads together. Just like that unfateful night. "What do you think?"
"I think.. I think it's.." I didn't know what to say, but my unruly hormones pushed me to kiss him.
