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Chapter twelve.
Trouble.
The next morning, Edward and I set out early to tour the city. We left the apartment at 10:00 AM. Instead of driving, we decided to take the train where we needed to go. When we made it to the subway tunnel, Edward stopped. I turned and looked at him.
"What's wrong?"
"I've never rode the subway." That statement was believable. I grabbed his hand.
"It's okay, no one is going to hurt you." He nodded and followed me underground. I bought a MetroCard and swiped it so he could go through. I followed behind him and we made our way through the tunnel. Once we made it to the platform, we sat down in some unoccupied seats and waited.
The E train to Chambers St. came about seven minutes later and we stepped into the train. I was thankful it wasn't that crowded and we both found a seat. There was nothing like riding the subway for the first time and having to stand up. The ride took about ten minutes and once our stop came, we made our way off the train and up to the exit. We were soon exposed to a construction site. The street wasn't very busy but there were some New Yorkers shuffling around us.
"Is that Ground Zero?" I asked pointing to the gate that had a long banner covering it with pictures of the Twin Towers.
"I would assume so." Edward replied, not sure.
"It looks like they're rebuilding it."
"Maybe so," he said with a shrug of his shoulders. He stared at the sky with a look of reflection in his eyes. It had been eight years since the towers had come down and it was saddening to know that thousands of people ran for their life across the pavement we were standing on.
Edward and I had a moment of silence before he looked at me and started to walk.
"Where do you want to eat?" he asked. I shrugged, not knowing many places around here. "I heard there's this great Mexican place in the World Financial Center, want to go there?"
"Sure." It didn't really matter what I ate, as long as Edward was there and Mexican food sounded delicious right now.
We made our way down the sidewalk and across the footbridge to the World Financial Center. I held the door open for Edward as we entered the building. Edward got to the restaurant before me and grabbed a menu, reading over it.
"Do you see anything you like?" I asked him, also looking at a menu.
"The Grilled Chicken Wrap sounds good." I nodded in agreement.
We both ordered the Grilled Chicken Wrap and went to sit down when we received our food. I dug into the food as Edward sat back and watched me. After taking two bites, I finally looked up.
"What?" I asked with a mouth full of food. "This is really good you know." Edward chuckled and proceeded to take a bite of the wrap.
"It is good," he replied taking a few more bites. I watched him intently as he finished chewing his food. He looked up and looked cautiously. I took a few more bites out of my wrap but dropped it when I heard Edward's breathing hitch. I looked up at his paled face.
Oh no, this can't be good
He quickly corrected his face and looked at me but the pain and fear still shined through.
"What's wrong?" I whispered. Honestly, I was scared that if I said it louder than I would bring unwanted attention towards us.
"Nothing, I need you to listen carefully." He glanced down at his watch and put his elbow on the table, his hand covering the left side of his face and mouth. "When I tell you to run, I want you to run to the subway and get on it as quickly as possible. I'll be behind so do not look for me. Do you understand? Do not stop until you are in the train car." I nodded wondering what had brought this on. I guess now was not the time to ask questions. We sat there for what seemed like forever but I'm sure it was only about six or seven minutes. I noticed a familiar face sitting in the corner of another restaurant, about to order something off the menu.
"GO!" Edward shouted in a hushed whisper and I dashed out of the building. Once I got over the foot bridge, I looked back and seen Edward being chased by a man. I didn't have time to make out his face while I was running. I got to the corner of Chambers St. and nearly dove for the subway entrance. I stumbled down the stairs while try to get the metro pass from my pocket. I slid it just as Edward ran up behind me. Taking the card from me, he slid it and we dashed for the train.
The man grunted when he noticed he didn't have a MetroCard to get through. Edward and I stepped on the train and sat down. Our breathing was labored and when I caught mine, I looked up to see half of the people staring at us. I forced a smile and went back to calming myself.
"Who was he?" I needed answers but the only thing I got out of Edward was a shake of his head. Okay, so he wasn't going to tell me. I looked down at my hands as everything replayed in my mind, then it dawned on me.
"Your father," I whispered, more so to myself than him. He looked at me with those eyes and I knew to shut my mouth until we got home. I sat back and closed my eyes for the remaining time of the ride.
"Was that your father?" I asked for the tenth time. This time when I asked, he was unlocking the door to the apartment. He walked in before me and flipped on the light. He jumped and I noticed a figure sitting on the couch with their back towards us.
"Come in Eddie boy," the people said. Edward took a step forward but I pulled him back by his belt loop. He looked at me and I shook my head. I knew that voice and I didn't like who it belonged to.
"Leave us alone." I shouted, still holding Edward by his jeans.
"After somebody tried to kill me? I don't think so, not until I get even or more."
"I tried to kill you because you tried to kill my friend." Edward finally said with a stern voice. This was the first time I had heard him talk since he told me to run.
"Your friend? I didn't know you and Jaspie had a friendship," his father said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes, I hated this man with every bone in my body. "I don't care who I tried to kill, you tried to kill me so I WILL kill the both of you." He grinned an evil grin. "Then you both can live happily ever after." I felt Edward grab my hand behind him. He stepped back until he was beside me.
"Run," he whispered before he turned and ran out the door, with me tagging after. I had no idea where we were going so I just followed Edward. We arrived in front of a building and the door man greeted Edward.
"Dr. Cullen." He said, tipping his hat. Edward nodded and he opened the door for us. We caught the elevator up to the highest floor. Getting off, we were revealed to a nicely decorated living area. This must have been someone's home.
"Hello son," a soft voice said from the corner. This voice was different from the other voice of Edward's father. This was someone else.
"Carlisle, we need your help."
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