Truth Be Finally Told
"You have got to be kidding!" Alice exclaimed as Emmett went to sit next to me on the bus. He put his right arm around me and pulled me into a warm hug. Obviously Emmett didn't mention our little kiss on Saturday to the others "Oh, my Gosh!" she continued. Edward sat in front of us with Alice but he didn't look pleased. There was no smile on his face, no congratulations. He face was dark and cold like he was about to punch somebody.
"Emmett didn't say anything about your date on Saturday. How it went I mean." Edward said looking at Emmett even though he was talking to me.
"Oh and why was that Emmett." I asked
"I didn't want to brag that the prettiest girl in world is mine," I saw Edward tense out of the corner of my eye, "plus I wanted it to be a surprise." I smiled and then looked at Edward. His expression hadn't changed.
"Well then, I'm so happy for you two," he said. I just smiled and then put my head on Emmett's shoulder.
"Are you okay bro? You look a little upset." Emmett asked Edward obviously noticing Edward's lack of enthusiasm.
"It's just that I am your brother and usually you tell me everything but this time you didn't."
"Like I said, it was meant to be a surprise. What's so bad about that?" Alice's eyes flickered between Edward and Emmett.
"Nothing,"
"You don't have to get so worked up over a surprise Edward." Emmett said smiling.
"I just had a bad night last night. No sleep and crap so sorry about that. I truly am happy for you two," Edward said but I still wasn't convinced. I could read it in his face. Emmett not telling him about us and lack of sleep wasn't responsible for his crappy mood.
"I hate you." Alice said still yelling. I looked at her puzzled.
"What?" I said. "Are you jealous?" I joked. Emmett and Edward laughed.
"No! You have forced me to sit next to Smelly Eddie here because you just have to sit next to Goofball Emmett," So that's where he gets his nickname from I thought. The bus turned the corner and parked a school. We all waited until everyone was off the bus before we got off as well. Rosalie and Jasper were waiting for us as usual. Unlike Alice, Rosalie wasn't that hyper over my relationship with Emmett. I knew she figured out what happened and that we made it official. Rosalie was smart; I didn't need to tell her these things. Alice on the other hand needs a little push to get these things.
"Okay, everyone I need your attention!" Rosalie said. We all turned to look at her. She cleared her throat. "Everyone knows that the Annual Teen Night at Academy night club is on Saturday and I was thinking-" I interrupted her.
"I wouldn't be allowed. Remember, my dad's a cop. He wouldn't allow it," I said.
"Hold up," Edward said. "What are we talking about?" Emmett laughed and taped Edward on the shoulder.
"You have been away for way to long my brother," I felt sorry for him. He is always bagged out by Emmett and Alice because he has missed so much.
"Academy is the best night club in Forks," Jasper said. Edward moved his hand signalling for more information. "Every year they hold and teen night for fifteen to eighteen year olds, it's an alcohol and drug free."
"So, like I was saying, I think we should all go! That would be an awesome night."
"Like I said, I wouldn't be allowed. Dad still thinks that there is always alcohol and these 'so called alcohol and drug free' nights." the bell rang and we all started to make our way inside. Away with the bags and out with the books. We got our names marked off and then walked to Drama. Emmett had Geography but it was in the same corridor as mine. We were talking about our goals and what we want to achieve when we are older.
"I just never thought that you would want to become and actress," I turned and looked at him.
"And why is that?"
"Well, I dunno, you don't seem like the kind of girl that would want to become a stuck up, rich celebrity," I laughed. That wasn't the first time someone said that to me. My mum was always supportive of me and my decisions of life. She knew I was a smart person and she wanted me to do whatever made me happy, dad was the opposite. If it was up to him I would become a cop, doctor, vet or a lawyer. I couldn't stand having a job that involved me sitting in an office all day. I needed to do around and see the world but also have fun while doing it. Acting was a dream of mine and I was determined to do my best at school and then achieve that dream even if sometimes the dream seemed impossible to reach.
"There are some pretty intelligent celebrities out there that do so much for charities and things like that. They're not all Paris Hilton's," I said.
"Yeah, name me at least two and I'll let you pass," I thought about it for a second. So many celebrities do so much for charities but they are real bitches in real life. They may have donate over a million dollars to a charity but then they would be wasted by drugs and still be stuck up and snobby because they think they are better than everyone else
"Well, Miranda Kerr and me, I guess, when I finished acting school and become an actress. There, that makes two," Emmett laughed. "My inter-actress will shine…one day," I said.
"I guess I will see you later." Emmett said as we arrived outside my drama class. I nodded my head and the words that were going to come out were blocked by his short but sweet kiss.
"Okay you two," Edward said, "keep it G-Rated." I laughed and Emmett gave Edward an evil look and then walked about. When Emmett left, Edward started talking to me but I didn't really pay attention. I just nodded my head and kept thinking about the one thing that was bothering me since Saturday but didn't tell anyone. Did I love Emmett? Was it fair on him that I was his girlfriend but I wasn't sure whether I was in love with him or not? God, I hate being new to this thing.
"Bella?" Edward asked
"Huh?" I asked snapping out of my thoughts.
"Are you going to try and convince your dad to let you come to Academy?"
"Oh, uh… yeah I guess. I will try my best. I asked 2 years ago and he said no so I don't know."
"Yeah, but Bella, two years ago you were fifteen. Your seventeen now and seriously, it won't be much fun without you." He said. I found that a bit weird seeing as though he has never seen me party. Anyone would know that I am definitely not the life of the party.
"I am sure you will manage without me if I can't come." Our teacher finally showed up and we went into drama. The day was normal apart from the fact that everyone now knew about me and Emmett. It was like I was a celebrity and everyone knew what I was doing and with whom I was going out with. Jess Stanley was apparently jealous because she wanted him before she even met him and now it's not fair. I just rolled my eyes.
After continuous nagging from everyone, I finally worked up the courage to ask my over protective father to let me go to Academy. I practiced what I going to say to him over and over in my head.
"Dad, I am almost an adult now which means I can do whatever I want without you telling me otherwise-" I stopped. That was definitely not going to work.
"Dad, I have made some really good friends this year and I really want to-" I sighed. "This is useless." I said to myself. I looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was messy and my mascara had smudged under my eyes. The smudged mascara looked pretty good on me. It didn't make me look Goth but it suited me in a way. Well, at least that's what I think. Everyone knows I know nothing about looking good.
"Bella, dinner." Dad called from downstairs. I sighed and walked to the kitchen still trying to think about what to say. I smelled the macaroni and cheese that dad probably just made up five minutes ago.
"Sorry I couldn't make anything fancier. I just bought the readymade stuff and threw it into the microwave." Dad tried to explain himself.
"Dad, we have been over this a thousand times. You're not the best cook but it doesn't matter. All that matters is your trying your best for me and I thank you for that." I started sweet talking him and he just eyed me.
"Okay." He said suspiciously. "What do you want?"
"Can I please go to Academy with my friends?" I said quickly. Dad sat down and started eating. I stared at him for a while and then I convinced that the answer was no. I sighed and sat down and started eating as well. This silence was incredibly awkward.
"I think your mum's clubbing clothes are on the top self in the closet," dad said unexpectedly not looking up from his meal.
"What?"
"Well I am pretty sure you don't have anything decent to wear to Academy and you probably can't be stuffed to go to shopping for an outfit, so just take you mothers." Dad continued. I looked at him with my mouth wide open. Did he just allow me to go to Academy? I didn't ask him about his decision to actually let me go but I did ask him about his decision to let me wear my mum's clothes. It's not like he said anything about no one touching mum's possessions but we just didn't. We left it all as it was before she died.
"I can't grieve over your mother's death forever Bella and plus, those clothes need to be worn. I swear I hear them at night screaming 'wear me!'." I laughed. I was really surprised with dad's change of attitude. Maybe this was for the better. Maybe life was going to get a lot easier from now on. Everything was finally looking up.
I spent the rest of the night in my parents' bedroom looking at all the clothing that was once wore by my mother. I never thought she was this stylish. Prada shoes, Guess bags, she was like an older version of Alice.
"Your mother was incredibly stylish before she married." Dad was standing at the door way looking at me.
"How come I never knew that?" I asked. I always thought my mother was pretty plain with her style. I thought that was where I got it.
"When we married and had you, she just couldn't be bothered anymore. It happens to everyone but she could never bring herself to throw away anything that was over one hundred dollars. Most of the stuff in there is... prida." Dad said. I laughed.
"You mean Prada," I corrected him. "But I am surprised you got even that close to it. Well done." He laughed and walked out of the bedroom. I looked at everything that was lying out in front of me. I could just image Rosalie and Alice if they saw all this. It was definitely not my style but I didn't mind for one night. I got up and started looking through the dresses that where hanging until I found it. A dress that looked like it was a top and a skirt. The top was black and the bottom was separated into three sections. The top was purple, the middle was a dark grey colour and the final was a lighter grey colour. It was absolutely gorgeous and it was me. Silver stilettos and a sliver clutch bag accompanied the dress. I tried on the outfit and for the first time in my life, I actually thought I looked drop dead gorgeous.
The week flew by incredible fast and Saturday finally arrived. Just like last Saturday, I was woken by a phone called from Alice.
"Rosalie and I are coming to your place and around four to help you get ready and then we will drive to academy at six thirty to arrive there at seven." She said all hyped up as usual.
"This may surprise you but I have an outfit already picked out so you don't need to come by."
"No offence darling, but you know may need some help."
"None taken. You know what, come over and I'll gladly prove to you that my taste is getting much better."
"Okay then. This shall be interesting. See you."
"Bye." I felt really proud of myself and really surprisingly, really excited for tonight. I got out of bed and did the usual thing and waited around until Alice and Rosalie turned up. I was amazed when I saw their outfits. They were amazing and beautiful. Alice was wearing a dress that was black at the top with a black bow and the bottom looked like a long tutu. She was wearing black stilettos and her hair had a black flower pinned in it. Rosalie looked amazing too. Her long blonde hair was dead straight and she was wearing a blood red strapless dress with a black ribbon around her waist. She was wearing giant heals that made her heaps taller than me and she was clutching a sparkly black clutch bag.
"Alright Bella. I want you to march up to your room, get changed and come down here so we can make sure that you are telling the truth about your 'amazing' outfit." Alice said winking. I laughed and walked back up stairs. I got changed, put on my mother's diamond necklace, bracelet and earrings and walked back down trying not to trip on anything. As soon as Rosalie and Alice saw me, their mouths dropped open and they truly looked flabbergasted.
"Oh, my God." Was all they said. I smiled and sat down next to them.
"I told you so," I smile and winked at them. We all started laughing and then it was time for them to do my hair and makeup. Rosalie got out her hair iron and started with my hair while Alice did my makeup. Alice blended purple, white and pink to make my eyes look amazing and then just added a bit of mascara, eye liner and lip-gloss. Rosalie curled and straighter my hair and then tied a bit of it up and leaving the rest down. We were all finally ready and headed to Academy.
The guys waited for us outside the club and were amazed to see us when we walked towards them. It was like they all fell into a trance. Their mouths hung wide open and I swear Jasper was drooling over Alice. Emmett wolf whistled and Edward gave us, or maybe just me, that crooked beautiful smile. I blushed and looked down.
"Well hello goddesses," Emmett said. I went up to him and gave him a hug.
"Where is Tanya?" Rosalie asked Edward. Everyone turned to look at Edwards's plain and dark face.
"You going solo tonight, bro?" Emmett asked.
"We are having some issues." Was all he said and before he turned around and walked into the club. Emmett shrugged and we followed, Rosalie, Jasper and Alice followed us. The club was so big and loud. There were so many people dancing to the music and so many other people sitting around tables in the other section of the club. I observed the club for a moment and then caught up to the others.
"Isn't this fantastic?" Alice asked.
"Totally," I replied.
"Jasper, let's dance," Alice said pulling jasper to the dance floor. He turned to look at us and mouthed the word help back to us.
"Oh, God! Hot guy at twelve o'clock," Rosalie said and then just walked towards the tall blonde guy across the dance floor.
"What are you going to do alone bro?" Emmett asked Edward.
"He can dance with us Emmett so he doesn't feel left out." I suggested. Emmett just looked at me.
"Are you kidding?"
'No, you two go and enjoy yourself. I will just sit at the bar and ignore all the girls that start falling all over me." He said with a smile.
"Of course because you are so gorgeous," Emmett said sarcastically and we walked to the dance floor. We joined started dancing and then soon joined Alice and Jasper and then Rosalie and the guy named Dimitri joined us too. I turned my head to see Edward staring at us looking upset. I signalled for him to come and join us but he just shook his head.
"I am going to go and try to convince Edward to stop moping over Tanya," I shouted to Emmett.
"Good luck!" he said back and then turned to Dimitri who was being interrogated by Jasper to make sure he was good enough for Rosalie.
"Come on Mr Sadness, move that tush of yours to the dance floor!" I said to him. He smiled and kindly rejected me.
"No, thanks"
"Do you want to talk about it?" I asked.
"Well I can't here can I?" He shouted rudely and then got up and went outside. I stared after him. What was his problem? I turned to look at Emmett who was staring at me. 'What happened?' he mouthed. I shrugged and then followed Edward outside.
"What the hell is your problem Edward? All this week you have been a bastard towards me. What have I done wrong?" I asked.
"Nothing," He replied bluntly. I stared at him for a moment then remember how his attitude changed when Emmett announce that we were together on Monday.
"You don't think I'm good enough to date Emmett do you?" I accused.
"What?" he said in a deep voice.
"Oh, why didn't I realise this earlier?" I threw my hands up in the air and then placed them on my head.
"How could you even think that?" Edward asked me. "How could you even think that I would believe something like that?" I was silent. Edward moved towards me. "I thought you knew me better than that Bella."
"Then explain everything! You're moping and your attitude. You started acting like that when Emmett-" I stopped as I suddenly realised the real reason. I gasped and put my hand over my mouth.
"I broke up with her." Edward shouted. "I couldn't put her through anymore of my selfish nonsense. She should have to put up with a boyfriend who is in love with someone else. From the moment I saw you, I felt different. I fell in love but I ignored it because of Tanya and Emmett told me that same night that he liked you. I could have been selfish and crushed the both of them but I am not that kind of person. I did the right thing and look what has happened to me now. I have turned into a monster and the thing is Bella, you actually admitted you liked me and I just ignored you and look, you have fallen in love with Emmett!"
He turned around and walked around in circles looking like he was pulling his hair out. "I can't do this anymore," he said and pulled me tightly to his chest and kissed me so passionately it set off fireworks in my head and right then I knew, my heart belonged to Edward.
Hello all,
I am terribly sorry that it has taken so long to put up the next chapter. I hope you are all please with the way this story is going. Please review the story so I know whether you like it or not! That is very important so please review!
Here are the links to the outfits worn at Academy night club!
Alice's outfit-
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Rosalie's outfit-
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Bella's Outfit
Idon'thave a picture of the dress as it is a dress that I actually own but the shoes are here:http://www./MICHELLE-Inch-Stiletto-Sandal-Silver/dp/B000QWSQSA
Bella's purple eyeshadow- .com/thumb_
