Chapter 11

BPOV

When we got back to the apartment I went up to my bedroom to lay down for a while and text Edward.

Bella: hey baby

Edward: hey. What are you up to, love?

Bella: Lying down. I'm really tired.

Edward: that's basically what I'm doing too.

Bella: it would so much better if you came over

Edward: I'll be there in fifteen. Love you.

Bella: love you too.

I decided that I'd stay in bed while I waited for Edward. I started thinking of all the things that Edward and I did together. The next thing I knew, I woke up in Edward's arms.

"Hey, love." Edward said.

"Hey. What time is it?" I said in a raspy voice.

"Almost seven." Wow I was asleep for a while.

"What time did you get here?" I asked. I turned so I was facing him and nuzzled my face into the nape of his neck.

"Around six," he replied.

"I'm sorry; you could have woken me up."

"Don't be sorry. I wasn't going to wake you up, Bella."

I yawned and rolled over so I could stretch. I rolled back over and was greeted with Edward's arms.

"I have some…news…that I need to discuss with you." Edward said all of a sudden.

"What's wrong?" the way Edward said this concerned me.

"I think I might have to move," he said hesitantly.

"What? Why?" I was fully awake by now.

"Eric and Mike are relocating me," Edward said.

"Y-you should leave," I said. I couldn't deal with this, not now.

"Bella, if I had another choice I would take it, but I don't. I have to take this job."

"So what? You're just going to leave me?" I asked on the verge of tears.

"I can't take you with me, Bella. You would hate it. Your friends are here. Your family is here."

"Get out."

"Bella, don't be like this,"

"I said get out!" I said now crying and going into the bathroom, slamming the door and sliding down the wall until I was on the floor. I pulled me knees up to my chest and put my head resting on the top of my knees and sobbed.

I heard a soft knock on the door.

"Go away."

"Bella, it's me," Alice called.

"The door's open."

Alice opened the door and came in.

"Come here," she held her arms open and gave me a hug. Alice asked me what happened and I told her the whole story of what happened.


EPOV

When I got home, I decided to call Emmett and Jasper. They both came over to hang out.

"Dude, what's going on? You're not yourself." Jasper said. Jasper was really good at knowing when you're not yourself and upset even if you don't show it.

"I think Bella and I broke up," I admitted.

"Dude, I swear, if this break-up was your fault and you hurt my little sis, I will kill you," Emmett said getting worked up.

"Just hang on, okay Em? Yeah it was my fault but just hear me out."

"I'm listening."

"Mike and Eric want to relocate me. I told Bella and she got upset. I don't have another option though, I have to take it. And I can't just take Bella with me. When I told her about my leaving, she didn't handle it well. She told me to get out and I don't think she ever wants to see me again." I said, putting my head in my hands.

"Edward, don't even begin to think that this relocating thing is your fault. Mike and Eric are to blame here." Jasper said.

"Then why do I feel so bad?"

"Because you left Bella there crying."

"Shit. I hate this. I've got some things to work out."

"Alright dude, see you later." Jasper said.

"You better work this out Edward." Emmett warned.

"I'm going to try my best." I replied.

Once Emmett and Jasper left, I got on the phone and dialed Eric's number.

"This is Eric," he answered.

"Hello, sir. This is Edward Cullen."

"How are you, Mr. Cullen?"

"Not so good. I need to speak with you about my relocation."

"Yes, what about?"

"I was wondering if I had another choice. If I didn't have to get relocated."

"That seems pretty impossible at the moment, Cullen."

"I can't go to Phoenix, though. I need to stay here."

"Cullen, it's either you go to Phoenix, or you lose your job."

"I'm going to have to lose my job. I'm not going to Phoenix."

"If that is what you want. It was nice to have you working for us, Mr. Cullen."

After I was finished talking to Eric I went straight to Bella's apartment. I knocked on the door a few times hoping that Bella would be the one to answer.

My hopes came true when I saw my angels face appear from behind the door. Once she saw me, she tried shutting the door but I wasn't having any of that. I stopped the door with my hand.

"Go away!" she said, still trying to shut the door.

"I need to talk to you, Bella."

"But I don't want to talk to you, or see you."

"I have some good news," I said, trying to get her to open the door farther.

"I don't care."

"I'm not being relocated." I used all of my strength to open the door and go inside.

"You're lying. You said earlier that you didn't have a choice." She said, cautious about her movements.

"I quit, Bella."

"No. No, you can't quit. Not because of me. I won't let you," she said getting angry.

"Bella, please. I don't want to argue. I miss you; I just want everything to be okay between us."

"I don't know. I don't want to be the reason you quit your job, Edward."

"You made me realize that I would be leaving behind so much if I were to go to Phoenix. Bella, I don't want to move. I want to stay here, with you."

"Edward--," but she didn't finish her sentence. Tears were forming in her eyes.

"Bella, please, don't refuse anymore. It's already done and over with."

"I love you, Edward," she said, making sure that I still knew that. I walked closer and hugged her.

"I love you too, don't ever forget that." I said. I held Bella in my arms for a few moments.

"Edward? What are you doing here?" Alice asked, she sounded pretty pissed.

"I'm here to see Bella," I replied.

"After what you did to her?"

"Alice, chill, it's all right." Bella said.

"He's my brother, if you need me to I can kick his ass," she winked.

"That won't be needed," Bella laughed.

"I'll catch you kids later; I'm going to the store. Ciao!" Alice said as she was headed out of the apartment.

"I hate it when she calls me a kid, I'm older." I laughed.

"Me too," Bella giggled.

"So, we're all alone now. What do you want to do?" I asked.

"What would you like to do?" she asked.

"This." I threw Bella over my shoulder and carried her over to the couch, with her protesting the whole time. I set her down on the couch and immediately started showering her soft skin in kisses. We kissed each other passionately until we were out of breath.

"I liked that," Bella said. I smiled and then went to kissing her neck. I nibbled at her neck earning a soft moan. In turn I moaned.

"Did you like that?" I asked.

"Oh yeah," she answered. "I have a question for you."

"What is it, love?"

"Have you ever seen P.S. I Love You?"

"Uhm, no, I can't say that I have."

"I can't believe you, we're watching it." She laughed.

During the movie at the part where the husband dies Bella started crying.

"You're making me regret watching this movie with you. I can't stand to see you cry."

"I'm fine, really," she laughed.

By the time the movie was over Rose and Emmett were here.

"Hey, do you guys want to go on a double date?" Emmett asked.

Bella looked at me, "sure," we both said.

"Rose, Bella, go get ready. This place is formal," Emmett said.

"See you later Edward," Bella said then gave me a peck on the lips. "Thanks for inviting us Em," Bella said to Emmett. Then the girls left to go get ready.


BPOV

Rose and I went upstairs to go get ready for our double date. Rose wore a red strapless evening dress that is floor length (On Profile). She wore her hair in curls. I wore a light blue strapless evening gown that is also floor length. It has broidery around the chest (On Profile). I wore my hair in loose curls down my back.

When we went downstairs, the guys were in suits. When Emmett saw Rose you would think that he was about to die. I could tell that he loved how she looked.

I went over to Edward and he welcomed me into his arms.

"You look beautiful," Edward said.

"Thanks," I smiled.

All four of us piled into Rose's BMW and Emmett drove us to a fancy restaurant called La Bella. We walked in and were greeted by the Hostess.

"Reservation?" she asked. She was only looking at Edward.

"Swan," Emmett said. She looked over to Emmett and then looked back at Edward.

"Right this way," then she led us to our table exaggerating the movement of her hips. The jealousy raged in me. Finally we got to our table and we sat down. After staring at Edward for a couple long seconds she left.

"Finally, she left," I said.

"What's wrong, love?" Edward asked.

"Didn't you see the hostess looking at you?" I asked shocked.

"No. I wasn't paying attention to her."

My jaw dropped. "I feel like an idiot. I was jealous for nothing."

"You don't have to be jealous of any other girl. Ever."

"Thanks."

"Hey, I'm Jason. I will be your waiter today. What would you like to eat?"

"We're all going to have the chicken parmesan with pasta." Emmett ordered. We all looked at him and he winked as if to say "trust me".

When our food came we all loved the chicken.

"Oh my God, Em! This is amazing!" I told him.

"Exactly. For dessert we're getting Tiramisu."

I realized that Emmett was ordering things that Rosalie liked and going to a restaurant that she liked too.

While we were eating dessert Emmett got up and pulled something out of his pocket.

"Rosie?" he asked.

"Yeah?" she turned and saw him on one knee and her breath caught.

"I love you more than words can explain. I will love you forever. Will you marry me?" he opened up the little velvet box and the prettiest ring I have ever seen lay in the box.

"Yes," Rose said, tears starting to come down her face. Emmett's face lit up at the answer that left Rose's lips.

"Rose! I'm so happy for you!" I squealed. I hugged her.

"The reason I wanted you and Edward to come is because Edward is going to be my best man and Bella is my sister so I thought she should be here when I asked Rose.

After dinner Rose and Emmett dropped Edward and Me off at the apartment and then went to Emmett's place.

"Come on, let's get you inside. It's cold out here." Edward said.

We went up to my apartment and decided to watch a movie.

"I'll be right back. I'm going to go change." I said.

"I'm going to my apartment to change real quick too; I'll be back in a few minutes."

"Alright."

By the time Edward was back I was in the kitchen making hot cocoa. Edward came up behind me, put his hands on my waist and started kissing my neck.

"Are you trying to make me burn my hand?" I giggled.

"No not at all, I just missed you."

"I missed you too." I smiled.

"What movie are we watching?"

"You get to pick this time."

"How about Hancock?"

"Sounds good to me," I said. "Would you like some hot cocoa?"

"Please," he replied.

I poured two glasses of hot water and added the cocoa and some whipped cream.

We started the movie. Edward and I laughed whenever Hancock would get called an asshole. I was half asleep when Edward got a call.

"Hello?"

"Alright, I'll be right there." He hung up his phone. "Bella I'm so sorry but I have to leave. Just keep watching the movie I'll be back before it's over promise." He leaned in and kissed me.

"Miss you already," I mumbled.

"Miss you too." Edward nearly ran out of my apartment.

The next thing I knew I was being carried up to my room by two strong arms. The only thing was is that they weren't Edward's. I opened my eyes to see Jasper carrying me.

"Where's Edward?" I asked still half asleep.

"I'll tell you in a moment. Let's just get to your room first." I felt Jasper put me down. I sat up and crossed my legs then patted the bed to have Jasper sit down.

"You still want to know why Edward isn't here?" Jasper asked.

"Yes, please."

"Alright. Edward and Alice just had their grandmother pass away. She was ninety four and they barely spoke to her. She was Esme's mother. Esme is a mess right now because of the death. So it's just you and me here kiddo until Alice and Edward get back."

"How are they taking the news?"

"Edward is handling it pretty good, he barely knew her but Alice is almost as bad as Esme. Alice and her grandmother were very close at one point."

"Oh. You can lie down if you'd like. Or you're welcome to use Alice's room. I think I'm going to stay up and wait for Edward."

"I'm going to stay up and wait for Alice. I need to be here for her."

"Alright. What would you like to do then?"

"I don't really know actually. I think I might just go watch so television in Alice's room."

"Television will put me to sleep. I'm going to stay in here and read."

"Okay. Just yell if you need anything." It was funny. Jasper was saying that when he was in my apartment. I knew what he meant though. Jasper would do anything to protect me, just like Emmett. Jasper was like my second brother. He once told me that he would willingly go to jail to protect me. I feel safe around him.

I started reading Wuthering Heights but I didn't get too far into it because I ended up falling asleep again.

I awoke the next morning and Edward wasn't there. I sat up really fast only to fall back down again from a head rush. The next time I slowly got up and went to see if Jasper was the only one in Alice's bedroom. Sure enough, only Jasper was in there, the television still running.

I went to check my phone and saw that I had two new text messages.

Edward: good morning love. Sorry I didn't come home last night. Things are pretty busy.

Edward: did Jasper tell you what happened?

Bella: good morning to you too. Its fine, I understand. Yes he did tell me. I'm so sorry Edward.

Edward: finally you text back. I've been waiting for you to wake up.

Bella: sorry my sleeping is inconvenient to you :P

Edward: I have to go for now but I love you and I will call you as soon as I can.

Bella: k. bye 3.

I went into the kitchen to see what we had to eat. Nothing, as usual. I should probably go to the store when Jasper wakes up. I decided to make a pot of coffee. As the coffee cooked the aroma filled the house.

I poured myself a cup of coffee and turned to see half-asleep Jasper coming down the hall.

"Good morning," I greeted.

"Morning," he replied yawning and stretching.

"Alice and Edward didn't come home last night."

"Yeah, have you talked to either one of them yet?"

"Yes. Edward said that they were pretty busy and that he'd call me as soon as he could."

Jasper grabbed himself a coffee cup out of the cupboard and poured himself a coffee.

"I need to go to the store. You're more than welcome to stay here."

"I've got to get home soon and work on a major project that we're doing at work."

"Sounds like fun," I joked.

"Loads," he replied sarcastically.

"I'm going to get changed then head out," I said washing my coffee mug and drying it.

"Okay. If I'm not here when you come back then I went home already."

"Bye," I said giving him a hug. He squeezed me tight but nothing compared to Emmett.

"Bye."

I went to my bathroom and brushed my teeth, did my hair and make-up then got changed. When I was finished I went downstairs and sure enough, Jasper was gone.

I put my coat on and started my way to the grocery store.

I went through every aisle getting at least one item out of every single one. We didn't go to the grocery store often so when we did we ended up paying a lot of money. I was checking out when I heard my phone go off.

I just called to say I love you,

I just called to say how much I care,

I just called to say I love you,

And I mean it from the bottom of my heart

"Hello?" I answered.

"Hey, where are you?" Edward answered.

"I am at the grocery store."

"Oh, well Alice and I are at the apartment. Jasper is on his way over to see Alice."

"Okay, I'll be home in a few minutes, I'm checking out now."

"Miss you."

"Miss you too."

We both hung up after that. I took my bags and started to make my way to see Edward and Alice.


Hey everyone!

Thank you for reading yet another chapter of Living A Lie. I cant believe i've written this much so fast. thank you to all the readers that read this. please review!

lots of love,

Nikki