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Chapter 11

Roslyn – Bon Iver & St. Vincent
Stay with me –Colbie Caillat

BPOV

Getting the courage to call Alice and asking her to bring me here took all I had.

Telling my mother I wasn't going to Arizona with her took ten times that.

Watching her leave me with that heartbroken look in her eyes killed me.

But being here,

It's easy,

Surprisingly so.

I awake feeling rested.

First thing I see is a black and white picture of Edward sleeping staring back at me.

I pick up the photo frame and see it's the same bed I am in.

I smile at his peacefulness and set the picture back on the night stand.

Standing, I adjust my t-shirt and go to head out the door; I look towards the alarm clock located on the other nightstand and see a picture of myself.

I walk to it and pick it up.

It's the same kind of picture I just saw of Edward. I thought it was a little weird we had pictures of ourselves sleeping next to our bed. I'd have to ask him about that later.

I tiptoe out the door and look around for Edward.

I feel weird searching around his house but apparently it is my house too.

Finally, I make it down stairs to the living room and see Edward cuddled on the sofa.

He looks way too long for that short love seat.

A small bark to my left makes me squeak.

The small dog's tail wags excitedly as it studies me waiting for me to acknowledge it.

I don't think it is an attack dog, way too tiny for that.

"What's wrong ?" I ask the pup as it wags its tail and jumps at the back door, as the pup jumps its leash falls from the door knob. The dog picks it up with its mouth and lays it at my feet nudging it with its nose.

"Smart pup." I smile as I bend and attach it to the dog's collar.

I go to walk towards the door and think better of it, I don't want him to think I left if he wakes and I'm gone.

I shake Edwards shoulder lightly, "Edward." I whisper.

His brows scrunch together and he lets out a loud sigh, I smile at his peacefulness.

"Edward," I smile as I shake his shoulder a little harder, "Time to wake up."

His eyes open slowly and I'm almost blinded by the jade greens coming into view. I never noticed how beautiful his eyes were before.

He blinks again as he focuses his eyes on me, a smile taking over his features.

"Hi baby." He smiles as he stretches his arms around my waist.

My eyes go wide as I blink at him not expecting the contact.

He shakes his head and lets the smile drop from his face at the same moment his arms drop.

"I- I'm sorry. I forgot, I was having a dream, and – yea – I'm sorry." He frowns.

"Hey." I say as I nudge his shoulder, "It's okay, you wanted to hug your wife when you woke up. It's expected." I smile reassuringly.

"Yea." He sighs. "How'd you nap?" he asks changing the subject.

"Good, but this little guy wants out." I say nodding to the pup sitting by my feet.

"It's a she," he smiles "Mimi."

"Mimi." I nod "I can see it." I smile at the little hotdog. "Why a hotdog?" I ask.

"Ask yourself toots." He laughs. "You wanted a dachshund."

"A German Bella?"

"I like my dogs like I like my men." I say seriously.

"I'm only one-third German." you snicker.

"Gotta get my full German somewhere right Mimi." I laugh as Mimi licks my cheek.

You tighten your arms around my waist, "You're such a brat."

"And a tease." I add as I wiggle on your lap.

"And that." you groan as you cradle me in your arms and stand up from our hardwood floor. "time to teach you a lesson." you add as you kiss my lips and run toward our bedroom, Mimi barking behind us.

My hand flies to my mouth as I try to decipher what the hell just happened.

"Bella?" Edward asks worried.

"I – I think I just remembered something." I say wide eyed.

"What was it?" he asks as he cradles my hand in his.

"Did we have a conversation when we got Mimi here on the floor about Mimi's German background and your nationality?" I ask cautiously.

The smile that spreads across his face makes me smile.

"We most definitely did, it ended in our bedroom." He adds as I feel the blush take over my cheeks.

"Remember that too?" he asks with a glint in his eye.

"No." I blush as I bite my lip.

"Liar" he tsks.

I look at him big eyed.

"Don't forget how well I know you Bella." He smiles.

"I really didn't. I remember us running towards the room, that's it." I say looking at him.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable." He apologizes.

"It's fine." I shrug, "I'm going to take Mimi out." I smile.

"I'll come too." He says as he slips into his boots. "Go get your coat, it's freezing." He says.

I run up the stairs and grab my black trench coat out of the closet and Edward's favorite grey pea coat; I add it with my uggs and Edward's beanie, and lastly, a scarf and another one of his beanies for himself.

As I make it down the last few steps with my hands full, I skid to a stop.

"Bella?" Edward asks slowly making his way to me.

"I remembered my favorite coat. Yours too. Which one of your beanies is my favorite to wear. Where my shoes were located, your scarves. How?" I ask as I shake my head.

"You were doing it without thinking." He shrugs. "It's a natural ability."

"How do you know that?" I ask confused.

"Med school" he scoffs.

"You're a Dr.?" I ask surprised.

"Not exactly." He smirks that crooked smile I'm beginning to like a lot.

"You have a lot to catch me up on." I say pointedly as I slip the leash on my wrist. "After my dog shits you fill me in." I smile as I open the front door and am assaulted with the freezing January Chicago air.

"Come on." Edward laughs as he wraps his arm around my waist. "It's going to start snowing again soon."

We walk up and down the freezing Chicago street, waiting for Mimi to hurry and do her business. I chuckle at the sweater Edward put on her small body. He shuts me up quickly when he tells me I bought it for her. We make our way back towards our house until a little marshmallow runs right into me.

"Oomph." I groan as I almost lose my footing but Edward stands me up again.

"Are you alright?" I ask the child that is now sitting in a pile of snow.

"Yes Miss Bella." The toothy child grins, "Hello Mista Edward." The child lisps.

"Hello Brady, how are you?" He smiles at the little boy.

"Goods, where've you been Mista and Miss Cullen, we haven't seen you at moon." He says looking sideways at me.

"Moon?"I ask as Edward interrupts, "We've been a little busy lately but Mr. and Mrs. Jenks have been there right?" Edward smiles.

"I dunno, momma says you haven't been there." Brady shrugs unknowingly.

"Brady." A rather thick red headed woman comes towards us, "Come inside its freezing." She says pointedly.

"Hello Edward." The woman nods, "OH my goodness Bella you're home. How are you?" the lady asks with a smile on her face.

"I'm ok, Ms. – " I look to Edward as he mouths Hunter to me, "Hunter." I smile.

"Oh Bella don't be so formal, it's Victoria." She smiles.

"Well Victoria it was nice seeing you but we really should get back to the house its freezing." Edward says

"Right, well it was great seeing you guys." She smiles, "Oh when will you guys be back at New Moon?" she adds.

"New Moon?" I ask again looking to Edward.

"You didn't sell the restaurant did you?" she asks again.

"No Victoria, we've just been having some help lately, we really need to go now, bye." Edward says tightly as he wraps his arm around my waist and walks us up the driveway while my mind is reeling.

We make it back into the warm house and Edward begins to remove his coat.

I mindlessly do the same and slip my boots off; I sit on the sofa and look towards Edward as he sits next to me.

I look pointedly at him with a look of determination.

"You owe me explanations, start talking."

AN

Sorry guys, got a little caught up in life the past few weeks...better late than never!
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