Chapter 12 BPOV

I was driving to Cullen's when I was thinking of the last time I was there. Him and me were happy spending all our time together. Then we went to our meadow where he left to fend for myself. I decided that in life only you could take care of yourself. I had the radio on really loud to drain out people's thoughts. That's when I heard him "I miss my daughter Bella. I haven't heard from her in so long. That Belle Stingler reminds me of her so much." I looked and saw the cruiser coming down the street. I turned down my radio so it won't seem like I'm disturbing the peace. I then turned off at the Cullen's drive and the cruiser was following in. "Edward, Charlie is coming to the house. Hide before he gets to the house." I changed my appearance to Belle's look. Took the rings and put them in my purse. The cruiser pulled up next to me.

He walked towards me saying, "Your Dr. Stingler's oldest daughter right?" I answered him yes. "Do you know the Cullen's well since you seem to be here," he was interrogating me. "Not really, are parents are coworkers," I replied to him. We walked up to the door and I knocked on the door. Alice opened the door and smiled to see us both. "Hey, Belle about time you showed up. Charlie what are you doing here," she seemed a little shocked. "I'm here to ask your parents if they have heard from Edward and Bella. I thought you were with them Alice?" he asked her. "Most of our family is here but Edward and Bella went to Paris to spend time together alone," she told him. "Thanks Alice, take care now. Bye." He walked away.

I was sitting on the couch when Edward came back to the house. I was then digging in my purse for my wedding rings and put them around my neck. He was just staring at me with the eyes that show so many emotions at the same time. "Let's play strip poker and no powers allowed," Alice yelled and continued to say, "House rules." She then quickly explained what house rules were to my family. But we decided to change them a little the moment you got down to your under wear or your underwear and bra you were out. They all agreed to play but I was a little hesitant about it. Alice finally convinced me to play. We moved the furniture out of the way to make enough room. My siblings haven't talked to me at all since I've been here. I don't blame them. I technically ditched them today but I couldn't say no to Alice.

We got into a circle I sat next to Alice and Esme while Carlisle handed the cards out. We started the game the moment everybody got his or her cards. So far I had four aces my perfect first hand. So I decided to psyche them out. I started to fell nervous and made sure it was strong so Jasper could feel it. He smiled towards me probably thinking I would lose this round. When it was time to show are cards Jasper ended up taking of his socks and belt since he betted high. I won the first round of course. The game continued till Edward and me were left. I had all my clothes on and he had his pants left. This final round I knew I would bet high because I knew I would win. When it was time to show our cards and a shocking look came over my face. My pants, socks, and belt came off. We were tied and the next game will determine the winner. I had four aces again there was no way he could win. When it was time show are cards I of course. Everybody was looking at us waiting for the verdict. Edward was proud with his three kings he was smiling the crooked smile. I then smiled big while putting my cards down to show him. "Strip down Mr. Cullen because you got owned," I said while looking at him. His facial expression turned into a shock that he couldn't believe I won.

Alice walked up to me and she was then suggested to play a board game. We decided to play till midnight then we just sat around and talked. Edward of course was staring at me. My family was finally talking to me again.

EPOV

I can't believe she beat me. I was sure I was going to win that round. Charlie is getting suspicious about us. I need her she is my one and only love. I wish that I never left her. I just want to hold her in my arms again. How can I make this right again when I screwed up so badly? She hasn't looked at me since the poker game and jasper is thinking she has a lot of anger. She probably doesn't pay attention to what people are thinking. Otherwise she would of attacked Jasper already. I decided to put the chain that was in my pocket around my neck again. It was my wedding ring I would hide it but we both had the same idea what to do with them. It's about two in the morning luckily today is Friday.

BPOV

It's two in the morning and we are still at the Cullen's. We decided we should go at that time. We said our goodbyes. I headed to my Mercedes and I notice Carlisle admiring it with joy. "You like it, but it's only one of my babies," I said while smiling. We headed out towards home. I put in a mix CD and on it was my lullaby.