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Chapter 11
We meet again
Edward Pov
This is absolutely crazy, how I am going to get out of this thing with Tanya. Today was the day of the annual D'Ambrosio charity event and Bella was going to be there, I was getting so excited to see her again. To this day I still have dreams of her, touching her skin, making love to her and even seeing her beautiful smile that would always brighten up my day.
It was already six and the party would start at eight so I decided to dress my best, just thinking about seeing Bella again was making my heart race and I was worried of how she was going to react.
Bella Pov
I was seriously getting nervous, because it was going to be the first time in two years that I was going to see Edward, my heart never really got over him it was like he took a piece of it and now my heart wanted to claim it back, but I wouldn't let that happen the pain he caused me was too much for me to just leave it all behind, we had told the media that our engagement was off because we couldn't see eye to eye hiding the real facts of why we never got married.
To be honest I didn't wanted to go for the same reason that Edward was going to be there and I really don't know if I want to see him, I mean there was one part of me that wanted to see him again and show him that I was fine even though that wasn't the case but the other part of me was saying that going would just drag me back in like a moth to a fire.
My day had consisted in going to work, meeting up with heather for lunch and now I have ended up in my closet trying to figure out what I was going to wear I was in the middle of deciding on two dresses when my phone started to ring
"Hello"
"Hey beautiful" it was Jacob
"Hey, how was our day?"
"Uneventful, being photographed and trying to look impossibly gorgeous" he said confidently
"Wow, what a tough life" I said sarcastically
"I know right"
I laughed.
"So beautiful, at what time is the party?"
"At eight"
"Great I'll pick you up around eight fifteen, sounds good? "
"Yeah"
"I'll see you then"
"Okay"
"Bye"
"Bye"
Jacob had to be one of the sweetest guys ever, it was a great idea to ask him to go with me, he would help me keep Edward far from me and it wasn't like I was using him because when I mentioned that Natalie was going to be there as one of the models that they would be auctioning for a date, I was sure he was going to try anything in his power to win her and of course I was going to help him I was a hopeless romantic at heart even though I didn't get my happy ending didn't mean that I have thrown it all away because I am still in love with a man who had betrayed me.
The time that Jacob was going to pick me up was approaching and I finally decided to wear a beautiful aquamarine Michael kors dress with gold strappy heels, for accessories a pair of gold earrings and bangle and a beautiful cocktail ring that matched my dress. Hair and makeup consisted in leaving my hair in loose curls with a gold hair broche and a smoky eye and pink lip.
I never considered myself gorgeous but after looking at myself in the mirror, I felt beautiful and ready for anything that was coming my way and that includes Edward.
Jacob arrived right on time and I told him to wait at the lobby that I would come down. When I got there he was all dapper in his Tom ford suit and tie
"How do I look?" I asked
"Stunning as always" he responded taking my hand and turning me around
"Definitely" he reassured himself
"Well thanks, you look handsome yourself"
"Thank you, I try my best are you ready to go mademoiselle? "
"Yes I am monsieur"
He helped me into the car and we made our way to the party.
Edward Pov
I felt like the tie was preventing me from breathing, the time of the party was getting closer and closer and to be honest I felt like I wasn't prepared for it. I couldn't get Tanya off my back and I ultimately have to take her to the party with me as my date, I had commented the situation to my mother and she had to make me feel bad saying that even though she didn't like Tanya it would look bad if I backed out as her date. She knew that Bella was going to be there but that didn't guaranteed that Bella would just come running towards me if she saw me without Tanya.
"What should I wear Max?" I looked at my now two year old golden retriever, a gift for Bella but after everything she thought it would be best if he stayed with me
He barked at me.
"Bella is going is going to be there"
When I mention her name he goes crazy. He was little when she left but he still remembered his mommy. He left the room but came back with a picture of Bella that I had framed.
"Yes that's her and she's here. I'm kind of nervous about seeing her again but I'm going to make my best effort in winning her back, wouldn't it be great to have her back here"
He barked again excitedly.
"Let's just see how tonight goes" I touched his head before going to take shower
I got to the party with Tanya in hand and it was packed with people. My mom really knew how to throw a charity event because every important business men and women were here to support and give away money to the least fortunate.
The gang was already here and talking in their little circle, everything was god with me and Alice. I mean we were brother and sister, I understood why she didn't want to talk to me seeing that I had cheated on her best friend but she ultimately forgave me after I told her how regretful I was with everything that had happened. The same couldn't be said for Rosalie she still had a grudge towards me, she told me that she really couldn't wrap her head of how I could do this to Bella.
"You're finally here" Alice gave me a hug
"Yeah"
"What happened to Tanya?" Jasper asked
"She went to say hi to some friends"
"She just loves to be in high societies events with high profile people" Rose said in her nasty tone of voice.
"Whatever it's not like were dating"
"But you are sleeping with her? So isn't it the same"
"My personal life isn't your fucking business Rosalie"
"Rose" Emmett tried to calm her down
"No, it's not fair that Bella had to suffer two years and you just fuck ever girl you go out with she really dodge that bullet, she's better off without you. "
"You should really shut the fuck up, you don't know anything"
"Bella is here!" I heard Alice say excitedly
It was time to face the music as I turned around to see what I never had a doubt being the most beautiful woman I had ever seen, the love of my life. She was still as beautiful as she was two years ago in the difference that her hair was shorter and lighter but the elegance was still there. She had a long aquamarine colored dress on.
I really didn't know what to do.
"Wow she looks amazing"
"Yes she does" I mumble
I saw her say hello to my mother but then all of a sudden a man approached them and took Bella by the waist, who the hell is he?
"Who is that guy?"
"Oh that's Bella's friend from Paris, I think he's name is Jacob who used to date Natalie. He is a model"
I can feel my anger rise as I saw him happily chatting to my mother while still holding Bella by the waist. I couldn't handle it anymore. I needed some air.
I went outside for a moment to catch some air, see how I can get her to be alone and make my move to talk to her.
Bella Pov
We got to the party. The D'Ambrosio charity event were one of the biggest fund raiser event in the world they raised three million dollars last years and I was sure they could beat that incredible amount this year.
I was in the arm of Jacob when we entered the ballroom, that moment felt so surreal to me; I was back in New York. People were dressed to impress showing off how much money they had. It was such a difference from two years ago that I was on Edward's arm and now I was with Jacob and single.
We were greeted by Esme who gave a big hug and almost started to cry but I tried to calm her, I miss her too even though she was the mother of the reason I left New York in the first place. If nothing would have happened she could have been my mother in law right now but who would knew about the future that was waiting for me. It's just crazy how everything changed it a matter of seconds after Heather stopped the wedding and Natalie opened her mouth and confessed the whole thing. The best thing about Esme is that she leaves everything aside and just sees me as her daughter and not just the ex-future daughter in law.
"I missed you sweetheart"
"I missed you too"
She took my hand and looked at me intently.
"You definitely look even more beautiful Bella, how was Paris?"
"It was amazing I love it but it's also great to be back in New York"
"Of course and this time you're not leaving us because I won't let you"
I smiled at her unconditional motherly love she had for me.
"And I see you found a handsome gentleman while you were there" she said looking at Jacob
When I processed what I heard I quickly corrected her.
"Oh no no this is Jacob, a friend who has decided to accompany me"
"Well it's nice to meet you Jacob"
"You too Mrs D'Ambrosio" he kissed her hand and can see her blush
"I have to greet the other guests but your mother is over there she pointed talking to Alice and the rest, I told her that you couldn't come so you could surprise her yourself"
"Oh okay" I just know my mom is going to cry
"Okay dear enjoy the party"
"Thank you"
We went over, put my finger on my lips to let them know to keep quiet and covered her eyes.
"Excuse me!" She exclaimed taking my hands off her face and turning around
"Bella!" She hugged me so tight and kissed my face. I had missed her so much
"Honey I thought you wouldn't come" she said while I dried her happy tears with my thumbs
"Esme only told you that so I could surprise you"
"I'm so happy you're back and I hope for good"
"Yes I missed you guys so much" I hugged everyone else
"We missed you too Bells" Emmett commented
I was so into the conversation with them that I totally forgot about Jacob.
"Oh guys this is Jacob"
"Hi everyone"
After everyone had said hi we went to our table and started to catch up on everything I had missed including Alice and Jasper's upcoming wedding. It was so nice being back with my family and friends but it was also weird that I haven't seen Edward yet and I really think it was best if we didn't see each other, I know I'm a chicken and I'm not afraid to say it. I excused myself to go to the bathroom and when I came out decided to go to the balcony to see the beautiful city view that I missed.
I leaned myself on the railing, god I missed this view. I was lost in my own happy world when I heard the voice I was so afraid of hearing brought me back to reality
"Hello Bella"
I turned around to see Edward in all his glory; he looked so good or even better than what he did two years before now. I hoped he was thinking the same of me.
"Hello Edward" we both greeted ourselves as if we were strangers
"Your back"
"Yeah"
"And you're here to stay or are you just here visiting? "
It was weird he was asking me that knowing that Alex or one of the guys probably told him about me coming back to New York for good.
"Yes, I missed my family and friends too much and I got a new job that requires me to be here permanently"
"You look stunning"
"Thank you, you look great too"
"Bella im so sorr…"
"He was taking this chance to say he was sorry but it wasn't really necessary.
"Edward it's been two years, you don't need to say your sorry"
"Yes I do. I needed to tell you in person, I'm sorry for all the pain I caused you because even though the outside world doesn't know, our family and friends do know why you left for Paris"
"Don't worry about it Edward I forgive you"
When I said that I saw his eyes just light up by those three big words that came out of my mouth.
"I forgive you for what you did to me. I needed to forgive you before moving on with my life"
"I haven't moved on at all" he quickly said
"Edward…" I didn't know how to respond back
"I missed you Bella and now your back all these feelings I had hidden are just rushing out, I haven't done or thought about anything else that wasn't you. I made the biggest mistake of my life Bella and I will regret it for the rest of my life. I was drunk and stupid, Natalie just took advan…."
"Please Edward just don't bring it up again" I didn't wanted to be reminded why we were in this position not now not ever
"But you don't even know my side of the story. Bella I love you and I never stopped loving you after you left" before I realized it he was getting closer and closer by the second
"Edward it has taken me two years to take off this pain and bad blood I had for you two, I needed to forgive you two first before thinking about what's best for me. I just can't let you think that you can come back like nothing had happened I loved you Edward with all my being, I let my world revolve around you because I didn't know about a world without you. I finally figured out what I wanted and who I really was. I didn't want to believe in reality. "
"The thing you don't believe Bella is that you don't love me like the day of our wedding when you screamed in my face "loved" you just don't stop loving a person just because they did something to you. If you just given the chance to explain we would have gone through it together"
"You don't know that Edward no one can predict the future and mold it how they want it too just because they are scared, you were scared that I would leave and I was scared for what Natalie had said to be true, we both had to face reality and fate"
"What if being together was fate? Because I to believe in fate Bella and people go through these every day and still try to go through it together because they were destines to be together. I love you Bella, it nearly killed me seeing you with that Jacob guy it was supposed to be me to have you on my arm as my wife or still girlfriend a couple trying to figure thing out together and it seems like it's so far away "Because you wanted to run away from it Bella every day I love you more and more" I felt the tears running down my cheek
"But there is a difference Edward people that go through this chose to face the music; I chose to run away because the pain was too much to take"
He came closer and took my hand.
"I need to go back"
"No, you don't"
"Edward I can't be here with you"
"Why? Because you're scared Bella, you're scared to still feel the attraction that first brought us together and that is still there after two years of being apart, Bella I stayed away from you and opted not to look for you during these two years as a punishment I knew I deserved but it would be my mistake not fighting for what we both want even though you refuse to feel it"
My tears were falling in full effect and I didn't realize that he was still holding my hand in his. It felt right even though it wasn't best for me but I didn't have the strength to pull away either. I was hypnotized just looking at those beautiful eyes that I one day I wanted our children to have.
"You Bella are the love of my life I will be damned if I didn't fight for you because if you just forgive me I make it up to you every single day of my life. I don't care if I have to wait another two years or forever; I realized that I can't live without you Bella"
"I forgive you"
"But not how I want you forgive me"
"I can't Edward"
"Yes you can Bella and I will show you why"
I knew what he was going to do because he was raising his right hand to cover my other cheek and brought me closer to his face.
"Edward we need to think straight" I was trying to avoid this, why was I such a sobby romantic? and why did he have to be so charming? I was digging myself a huge hole.
"I'm not thinking" he followed up on what I said
"Well I am" I'm trying my best to dig myself out.
"Then don't think" he answered sternly
He brought me even closer to his lips and that's when I stopped thinking.
if two past lovers can remain friends, it's either they are still in love, or never were.
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