Over 100!! YAY! Oh I couldn't be happier...so I am giving you two chapters in one day! Hope it tickles your fancies.
Bella POV
Upon waking up I realized I was alone. An overwhelming amount of sadness hit me. Edward had been gone all day yesterday and he wasn't even here when I woke up. I sat up with a pout on my face.
Then I saw him sitting on my rocking chair with his arms out, encouraging me to sit on his lap.
"Did you really think I'd leave you?" He laughed and waved his arms in a "come here" motion.
I smiled and felt foolish for thinking such things. I didn't reply – just sat on his lap – and snuggled into his chest. He kissed my forehead.
"Silly Bella."
I smiled up at him. "So what are our plans for today?" I changed the subject quickly.
He hesitated. "What?"
"It's just, well Rosalie was wondering if you'd like to spend some time with her today."
I was shocked. Rosalie and I were on better terms, but she still wasn't completely fond of me.
"Really? Well, I guess that sounds good."
"Are you sure? I told Rose it was up to you. I wasn't going to make you. You've gone through so much." He shook his head slowly and I could tell my pain was his.
"Edward, its fine. I've wanted to talk to Rose but I didn't know if she'd agree. Its better she asked probably."
"If you're positive."
"Edward stop worrying so much." I lightly shoved him and got up to get dressed and ready for the day.
I pulled on Edward's favorite blue shirt that Alice had gotten me and some old jeans that I favored. I let my hair stay down today with one side hanging over a shoulder. After brushing my teeth I went back to my bedroom where Edward had moved over to the table next to my bed.
"What are you looking at?"
When Edward looked up at me he had Wuthering Heights in his hands.
"May I please get you a new copy of this? The pages are ripped and the binding is shattered."
"I like this one," I took the book out of his hands and cradled it. "It's got character."
He rolled his eyes at me. "Are you ready to go?"
"Sure, sure. Have you gotten anymore news on Charlie?"
"Yes. He's not doing better, but he's not doing worse. Carlisle said it would take awhile for anything to really improve."
"Okay." I didn't want to dwell on it for very long. "Did Rose tell you what she wanted to talk about?"
"No, her thoughts didn't even give her away."
"Wow." I didn't know what else to say so we sat – for the short drive – in silence.
Edward took my hand in his as we walked to the house. No one was outside today.
I opened the door to the familiar house, with unfamiliar sounds. It was an argument. I could tell Rose and Alice were part of it, but I didn't recognize the other voices.
"I don't know why we even came Tanya! This is ridiculous. She knows Laurent's killer. She is friends with it. The dog. You don't want to be here either."
"Actually, on the contrary Irina, I want to be here very much."
By this point I could figure out it was Tanya and Irina.
"Bella chose Edward. She hasn't spoken to the mutt in a long time. She's going to be part of our family and you are going to like it."
I felt my jaw drop as I realized it was Rosalie that spoke up – not Alice.
"Rose is right. Irina, Bella didn't know you guys had something going on, and it's the werewolves' job to kill us. They don't care if they are in a relationship."
Alice was actually calm. She wasn't loud at all, it reminded me of Carlisle.
Finally, Edward coughed, announcing our arrival.
And just like that, Irina snapped into a forced happiness.
"Hello Bella, I'm Irina. It's so nice to finally meet you. I've heard nothing but good things."
I nodded at her politely, as if I hadn't just heard what happened. "It's nice to meet you as well."
"Bella, I'm Tanya. I'm sure you've heard lots about me." She smiled wickedly at Edward as if they had had something.
"Not too much, really. I hope to get to know you both while you're here." I tried to sound polite and not to rushed, I wanted to get away from this as quick as possible.
"Rose, can we talk now?"
She shot me a grateful glance and looked back at Irina one last time to glare.
"Sure, now's perfect. Let's go to the back porch."
She led the way and I was slightly worried about what would soon happen.
Rosalie POV
"What did you want to talk about?" Bella asked and smiled as we sat in Esme's chairs.
"Bella, I know I've apologized before, but I'd like to try and change our relationship. I mean, if we're going to spend eternity together, might as well have fun, right?" I smiled for real at her, I was happy to finally fix things.
She smiled back, "Right."
"Alright, good. I thought about it, and in the end, I probably would have made the same decision you're making. I know I said I wanted a family and kids, but if it came down to love, I'd have gone down the same path.
"The way you and Edward look at each other just infuriates me sometimes. I wish everyone looked at me that way, and that is not fair to you. You deserve happiness Bella. Just because I didn't get my original plan, doesn't mean you shouldn't get yours. And for that, I am truly sorry." I hoped she would believe me. I hoped with every fiber of my existence that she believed and forgave me.
Bella's face was completely shocked as she sat in front of me. I heard her swallow and take a deep breath.
"Thank you Rose. I – I don't know what to say. I'm glad you've realized that I guess. I needed this. It wouldn't have felt right without everyone's approval. I am sorry you didn't get kids, and that I couldn't help you out with my decision. I didn't want kids very bad anyway."
Small laughter escaped our lips and I smiled at her.
"Would it be weird for me to hug you Bella? Since I started accepting this – well, to be quite frank – I've gotten excited to have another sister!"
"I don't mind. Alice is probably already planning us some shopping trips."
I hugged her and it wasn't odd. It felt sisterly, like it'd always been this way. I was glad we had this talk.
"Now back into World War III." I rolled her eyes and opened the door.
Edward was still yelling as Alice tried to calm him down.
"Bella's father is paralyzed and her mother cannot make it up to the wedding. How do you think this is going to affect her Irina?! You thought it wouldn't bother her, bringing up Laurent again. If you weren't aware that happened be the same time I was foolishly gone! Do you think she likes remembering that? No Irina, she doesn't!"
Edward took a deep unnecessary breath.
"This is Bella's wedding, and you will get over the fact that Jacob killed your lover. It was not Bella's fault. Got it?"
"Got it Edward." Irina spat out her words like poison.
"And you Tanya, nothing happened between us, don't ever think that. Don't put the thought into Bella's head, because even though you can try all day long, I promise you, you'll never change her mind. She knows my love for her."
I shoved Bella lightly making her realize she hadn't been breathing. She took a breath and looked back over at Edward's little tantrum.
"I want to have a good time. You're practically family and I enjoy being with you two, but not if it means hurting Bella. So let's put some kindness in our words, shall we?"
Tanya shrugged. "Whatever, its Bella's wedding."
Edward looked expectantly at Irina.
"I'll be nicer, promise." She looked a little happier at least after Tanya got yelled at, too.
"Let's dress Bella up!" Alice finally chirped in.
"No." Bella spoke quickly.
Edward squeezed her hand and smiled. "It's up to you love."
She sighed and looked up at me. I hoped she would let us, she was much more fun to dress than Alice. Alice always knew what she'd look like so she didn't have the good surprise affect.
"Okay, but nothing dramatic please."
She could barely get the words out before Alice grabbed one hand and I grabbed the other. Tanya and Irina were already running ahead of us on the stairs.
Bella POV
When they'd finished my makeup and hair they put me in the "sexiest" dress they could find. I thought it looked way to revealing for me. Alice assured me though, that Edward would love it. I wasn't as bitter about it then.
Besides my lunch and dinner breaks today, I'd been shoved into many outfits and modeled every single one to the family. I was tired.
They sent me into Edward's bedroom and I was ordered to sit on the bed and wait for Edward to come.
It didn't take long for the door to open. Edward took one look at me and his jaw dropped making an audible "pop" sound.
"Bella – you – I can't – you're – wow." He stumbled over his words as he looked at me.
"Am I that awful?"
His eyes finally met mine.
"Are you kidding me Bella? You look," he paused, "dazzling."
I blushed and wrapped my arms across my chest.
"Alice said you'd love it."
"I never bet against Alice."
He climbed into our bed beside me. "I love you Bella. I love all of you. Everything about you makes me happy. Bella, I'm looking forward to eternity."
I was blushing horribly by now. I looked into his golden eyes and couldn't look away. It was like they were making me melt, slowly, as if I were roasting over a fire. My whole body felt like it was on fire.
My body acted before my mind could stop. I pulled myself on top of Edward – straddling him – as I grabbed two fistfuls of hair. He was laying down now, I was barely an inch above his glorious face.
"I love you Edward Anthony Mason Cullen. With every fiber of my soon to be existence I love you."
I kissed him pushing my tongue past his lips, wanting nothing more than to taste him. I caught him off guard and filled my longing momentarily. Although he stopped my wishes, he didn't stop altogether. His tongue traced my lower lip and had me shivering all over.
I pressed my body into him, needing to be connected. His hands were gently tangled in my hair as well. Our lips moved together as if they were made for each other. I couldn't imagine anything as good as this. He rolled us over roughly for him, but nothing close to hurting me.
His lips moved from mine to my neck, his sweet breathing caressing it. While he trailed kisses everywhere I moved my hands from his hair to his back. Slowly I felt his back, the muscles and hard skin contracted every time he moved. I got to his lower back and stopped leaving them there, almost as if I were holding him to me.
I couldn't stand or lips being separated. I used my hands by putting them in his hair again, to pull his face to mine. We kissed and I lost all train of thought.
Edward POV
Bella's hands moved to my hair again and she pulled my face to hers. I kissed her, pushing my lips to hers, feeling fire every second. We were made for each other, our lips our bodies. It was as if they were puzzle pieces locked together.
Bella was losing air so I pulled away momentarily so she could breathe. I put my mouth next to her ear, "Bella," I whispered.
My dead heart soared as she shivered – her heart racing. When I was certain she'd gotten enough air I moved back, never wanting to part from her warm, soft lips.
I could faintly hear groaning from down stairs and thought bombarded my head.
"Could you keep the lusting to a minimum Edward? Everyone is getting hit with it down here. Jasper can't contain you and Bella at the same time."
"Keep it up Edward, Rose is jealous. I might be as lucky as you tonight!"
"Stop it, I can't keep your emotions in."
I tried to keep my emotions in check, I really did. I must've been unsuccessful though because the groans continued downstairs till I heard two doors slamming.
I stopped kissing Bella and pulled us onto our sides and tucked her underneath my chin as we lay down.
I waited for our breathing to calm down and stroked Bella's soft, beautiful, brown hair.
"I love you Edward." Her soft voice would have had my heart racing if it could.
"I love you, more than you'll understand."
I could feel the heat of her blush under me. I squeezed her lightly.
We sat in comfortable silence till I heard Bella's breathing deepen. I moved so I was on my back and she was tucked under my arm now, curled into my side.
The touch of her skin was electric. I felt as if my body was actually alive when I was with her – my love.
"Edward?" I couldn't tell if Bella was asleep.
"Yes?"
"Sing please."
I smiled.
"How could I have forgotten?"
I started humming her lullaby and laid my head back, closing my eyes. So far, I hadn't had a feeling like this, that could compare with how I felt right now.
I could have sat here forever, never moving. In fact, the idea was rather temping until I thought of our wedding.
I had seen it in Alice's visions, on accident of course. I wanted it to be now so badly. I wished I could fast forward time. The days seemed so long for me. Although, it shouldn't have because being a vampire time is different.
Bella's heart beat evenly and he breathing came out in a slow pattern. I was thinking about what we would do tomorrow when her voice broke my train of thought.
"Three days left."
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