We danced the whole night through and I actually enjoyed myself.
When the music stopped I actually felt sad to go home "That was fun!" I cheered as we walked towards the car.
Alice took my arm smiling at me "Yes, it was" she mused light heartedly.
We half danced towards the car and I started singing the song by 'the Killers', "Somebody told me, you had a boyfriend that
looks like a girl friend" I teased Edward.
He raised his eyebrows "Haha, very funny" he chuckled "By the way, you never told me you could sing" he spoke surprised.
I shrugged and took a sprint to jump on his back "wel.. YOU never asked" I chuckled.
His strong arms carried me into my passenger seat "You have a point" he mused as he clicked my seatbelt into place and
kissed me enthousiasticly for a few seconds.
During the drive home I noticed how tired I was and drifted in and out of sleep, with my head on Edwards shoulder.
When we entered the Cullen-garage I noticed the passenger door open in the distance.
My mind was too far out to assign my body to carry me upstairs and I could feel two cold, familiar arms lifting me from
my seat.
I could hear my new siblings whispering to eachother, but I coudln't understand their words.
They spoke to soft and quick for my ears to catch their conversations and I tried to break free of my cocoon in Edwards
strong arms "I'll get her to bed" I hear him whisper.
And I groaned in reaction "Are we home yet?" not sure if they could hear me.
Edward and Alice chuckled "Yes Mi'kha, you are home" Alice mused softly and I could hear Edward, kissing her cheek.
I felt a swirl of air against my skin, followed by a soft pressure against my back.
The bed was unusually warm and my hands instinctively searched the bed for my beloved ice pack.
Instead, my fingers touched something prickly and I opened my eyes.
A red rose lie on the pillow next to me, but Edward was nowhere in sight.
My fingers snatched the fragrant flower as I spotted the piece of pressed parchment tied to the thorned stem.
It said:
GOOD MORNING LOVE,
IT'S MOVING DAY!
HAD TO RUN SOME ARRANDS AND I'LL BE BACK BEFORE YOU KNOW IT
I LOVE YOU
LOVE EDWARD
"Hmm" I muttered as I walked towards the bathroom.
But I didn't give it much thought as the words 'moving day' crossed my mind.
I turned on the shower making a mental note what to pack "clothes won't be necesary, as my sisters in law have a severe
shopping addiction" I muttered to myself.
By the time I was dressed I had already cataloged my vital possessions and precious memorabilia.
My eyes glanced at the alarm clock "ten thirty, breakfast time" I spoke absently, I wasn't keen on Edward leaving my side.
It made me edgy and anctious, and as I realised that I noticed the obsessive tone of my thoughts.
Ever since the camping trip that brought us together, we'd only been appart out of necessity.
I shrugged with a deep sigh and darted down the stairs towards the kitchen.
The house was empty so I decided to put on one of MY cd's, I kept my MP3-player and a power cord in my jacket.
It wasn't long before I was having sandwiches, accompanied by Pantera, Megadeath and Pro-Pain.
The tunes were familiar and I sung out loud, muffeled by bread and coffee.
When I was done with the dishes I glanced around the room and saw Edward leaning against the sofa with an amused grin.
I looked at him embarrased and turned the volume down with my magical mind "Sorry" I chuckled with a bashfull smerk on my
face.
He chuckled "I should go more often, that was a sight" he teased.
My brows furrowed "I'm so glad my bad habbits amuse you" I muttered as I wrenched out my power cord and shuffled towards
him.
He took me in his arms "Don't be upset love, I like seeing you that comfortable in my house.. It means you feel at ease"
I thought about that for a moment and then smiled satisfied "you're right, but I think you'll regret that soon enough" I
chuckled provokingly.
He shook his head "I bet I will.." he spoke wearily before breaking into laughter.
I huffed sarcasticly and said "Why don't we start moving me in?" but he just raised his eyebrow "everything is already
packed and in a truck outside" he smiled.
"What?" I huffed in surprise "My stuff is.. here?"
Edward ran his hand through his perfect bronze hair "Yes, I thought that would make things easier for you" he said casually
My stuff had been up the stairs and unpacked within half an hour, and they were now rearanging the furniture at Alice's
command "I want that closet out" she pointed at Edward ebony black dressor "And that one in" she said as referred to my
red Chinese wedding cabinet.
It was an original, made in the 1790's for an acquaintance of mine, called Li Mei Chung.
She'd been a Chinese warrior, a general in one of the first female troops of ninja's.
And in these days the pre-arranged weddings were sealed by the ceremony of the dowry, often exchanged with a red cabinet
like this one.
I remember the terrified cries vividly, when the woman she loved was taken away to marry the vicious man she was promissed
to
She stood silently beside me, shivering with grief and phisical pain by the sight of her loved one's terror.
But I knew there was nothing these women could do, there was no way they could ever be together.
I remember taking her hand in consolement and her eys as she looked at me, shocked by my action and crazed with despair.
She'd collapsed into my arms and I dragged her to my house, where I nursed her back to sanity.
Three weeks she lay on that bed, feaverish and ranting.
That's how I found out their history, how they'd met and how they'd lived with their secret love.
When she calmed down, she'd given me her wedding cabinet before she decided to stop living.
"I can not live with her and I refuse to live without her" she'd said and put her hands on my shoulders "You have a kind
heart and Buddah will praise you for it"
Alice's thrilling voice drew me back to the 21st century "Don't drop that!!" she yelled as she bounced nervously at Emmet's
side.
Edwards arm wrapped around me "Where were you?" he mused as he kissed my forehead "your mind seemed far away".
I stared into the distance, still truck with the grief of those two women so many years ago "I remembered the lady that
originally owned that cabinet" I whispered as I leaned into Edwards chest and a tear ran down my cheek.
He brushed it away with his thumb "looks like it was a sad story" he mused as he held me tighter.
I nodded and wrapped my arms around him "I love you, don't ever leave me" I said, muffeled by his chest.
He kissed my neck and then my jaw until he reached my lips "Never, I promiss. Not for the whole wide world" and I sighed
in relief.
I was a relief to sleep in my own bed again, we'd decided to place mine into our room as we broke Edwards bed on our first
night together.
My matras was perfectly soft and I'd slept like a baby the last few days.
"Hello" Edward whispered when he saw my eyes open "You slept peacefully for once, how do you feel?"
I stretched "Still tired" I yawned before I rolled into his open arms.
It had become a very welcome habit to wake up with his strong body next to me, and I felt blisfully happy to be surrounded
by his loving and selfless presence.
My hands instinctively curled around his hard chest to pull me closer to him and my lips brushed the cool skin above his
heart.
His tender fingers dug into my shoulders in encouragement and he groaned softly "I can't think when you do that" he
muttered.
I winked at him "That was the intention" I snickered at his flaming eyes and stood up to get dressed.
To my surprise, Alice had managed to restock my warbrobe with new items, there was little left I recognised "How the hell
did she do that?" I muttered to myself, shaking my head in disbelief.
A red dress caught my attention and I decided that would be the item of the day.
It fit me snugly, almost like it was made for me although it was a little tight around the bosom.
Edward whisled appreciatively "Wow, you look.." he trailed off sugestively and held up a pair of red strappy sandals.
I smiled at him "I didn't know you were a shoe expert" I said while putting on the stiletto's and kissing him swiftly on
the cheek.
He giggled "I'm not, I just have a very lively imagination" he winked as he walked over to the dressor I was rummaging in
and sat on it.
I used the items of make-up I'd picked out for the day and gave them to Edward afterwards, he was still sitting on the
dressor anyway "Why don't we do something fun today" he mused.
"Like what?" I said while applying my last layer of mascara "We can't go out untill dusk remember?"
He puckered his lips the way he always did when he was deep in thought "You're right.. how about we wait untill twilight
and then.. dinner and a movie?" he asked.
I turned around to look at him "Restaurant and a theatre? You don't even like public places for humans" I said in a
accusing tone.
Why would he want to take me there?
He smiled my favourite crooked smile "Maybe, but you do. And besides I haven't flaunted you in front of the humans yet" he
said exultantly.
But I was sure there was something not right about this, the enthousiasm in his voice didn't reach his eyes.
I looked at cautiously "Ok, if you want.. But I can pick the restaurant, since you don't eat" I chuckled at my own remark.
He hopped off the dressor "Besides, I can't wait to hear the fluttering nerves and hyperactive thoughts when you walk by"
he said factually as he twirled me across the room towards the door.
I'd picked French Cuisine for dinner, it had been a while since I'd had some decent gnocci and I was dying to try out the
new Italian restaurant in Forks, conviently called 'Nova Italia.
Since I'd piked the restaurant, Edward would surprise me with a movie and that was fine by me because I shared his taste
in films.
Edwards wrapped a black shawl around my shoulder "Are you ready to eat?" she said smiling while handing me the matching
purce Alice insisted to add to the shawl.
She'd said "You really need to learn how to accesorise" and when I resited her demand she's turned to Edward "Edward! Tell
her, please".
He had just smerked at me and promised he'd make shure I wore it.
I put my arms across my chest, refusing to take it and shook my head.
He sighed "Don't be difficult Mi'kha. It means a lot to her.. Besides, this means she really sees you as family as she
does it to everybody" he said provokingly, knowing I wouldn't refuse after these words.
My brows furrowed and I looked away from him "I will not be a dress up doll like the rest of you" I said with chagrin as
his hands turned my face towards his eyes.
They smoldered a liquid hazel and my grim mood ebbed unwillingly "Please take it" he mused in his velvet tone.
My hands moved towards the black lady bag and my voice sounded dazzled "I really hate it when you do that"
He raised his eyebrows in surprise "Do what?"
I sighed and shook my head once to vlear my mind "Dazzle me like that" I muttered still cloudy.
His eyes wandered towards the door and then his lips curled up into a ravishing smile "I.. dazzle you?"
"All the time" I spoke questionably and he wrapped his right arm around my shoulder to guide me out.
He laughed out loud, a relaxed, easy sound.
I snorted sarcastically "alright.. I'm ready to eat now"
The restaurant was a classic picture of and Italian eatery, busy with colours, plasitic grapes and empty Chianti bottles
with candles.
Wide beaches painted on the walls, acompanied by the crooked tower of Pisa and a Roman Arena.
Many tables were empty, but the white cards on the head of the tables announced the many guests to come "Can I help you?"
the blond hostess said towards Edward.
It was typical, she ignored my presence completely and her heart pounded wildely as she looked at my alluring spouce.
She flipped her hair and fluttered the lashes, while pushing out her hip the tiniest bit.
Perfect body language, I had to admit.
Edward wrapped his right arm around the small of my back and pulled me slightly closer 'A table for two please" he mused
while turning his smoldering eyes towards me.
I looked back at him and winked while I wrapped my left arm around him, placing my hand on his hip.
The waitress cleared her throat in discontent "Right, this way please" she spoke towards Edward again, gesturing for him
to folow her.
She made a gesture for us to sit at a table near the liquor-cabinet, a place she'd be able to spy on us for the rest of
the evening.
He pulled his eyes away from mine to look at her "Perhaps something more privat?" he said with an enchanting voice while
passing her a tip that looked like a fifty dollar bill.
Her eyes grew wider and her heart exellerated "Ehm.. sure. Right this way" she stuttered as she glanced at me briefly
with a impolite glare.
We were guided towards and area with private red leather booths "Have a seat, you waiter will be right out" she muttered
as she turned around to walk away.
I giggled as I slided into the comfortable seating "That was fun" I said amiably.
Edward raised his eyebrows "What was?" he asked, geniunely surprised as he flicked my hair over my shoulder to kiss my
neck once.
"Ow come on Edward, didn't you see the hostess' reaction when she saw you? It was hilarious" I snickered satisfactory.
He snapped his head up in confusion and looked at me warily "Did I miss something?"
I chuckled and nodded my head sarcasticly "Her heartbeat went throught the roof and she clearly didn't want us to be alone"
I mused while tousling his bronze hair.
He thought about that for a brief moment "And that is funny to you?" he asked, still surprised.
My fingers tangled his perfect hair and I pulled him closer to kiss him fervently "That was very funny to me" I mused
in a comical tone "because you are mine"
His face lit up "Ow, in that case it was funny" he chuckled "And she probably disaproved the staggering looks of my beloved
too" he completed his realisation.
I nodded with sparkling eyes and we chuckled like five year old as he kissed me lovingly.
Footsteps were drawing near and we politely vroke off our kiss, in front of us stood a perxide blond waitress wairing a
skirt that Alice would deffinately disaprove off.
It was way too hort, even for fashion and her low cut sweater barely covered two breats that were pushed up to the mas.
Her heart raced and Edward look at me with a satisfactory humor.
She tapped her feet impatiently "Good evening, my name is Melody and I'll be your waiter tonight" she said with a
theatrical voice while bending over to offer the menu.
The tortured bosom looked like it was bursting out of it's straps "How can I help you?" she asked sugestively as she
fluttered her eyes at Edward.
He took my hand and put it on top of the table "Some wine perhaps?" he asked me, leaning in towards my ear.
I could hear her think "She was right, he is gorgeous! I need to get rid of the girl" she thought sugestively "Jenna'd said
he slipped her a fifty. Gorgeous, rich and generous.. I wonder what else he's generus with" she trailed of in lascivous
thoughts and I couldn't surpress a wince at her words.
Edward squeezed my hand softly, though we both knew she wouldn't be able to detect my wince.
"Right" she said before she snatched a wine list off the bar and handed it to Edward.
Edward emediately passed it on to me "This is your expertise" he mused in a loving voice and I could feel the envy twist in
her stomach.
I winked at him and then looked at our waitress, expecting her to leave the table but she looked at me like she had no
intention what so every to do so.
My eyes pierced in hers for a brief second to intimidate her, and I gladly accepted the reaction of her body to tell me
I had emediate succes.
I looked back at the wine list with a smerky smile and I could hear Edward chuckle under his breath beside me.
"We'll have the Rioja Temperanillo and a pitcher of mineral water, thank you" I said with my eyes focussed on Edward,
ignoring her completely.
He sighed with a satisfactory smerk "You didn't make it easier on her, love. Poor girl" he mused sarcasticly with his
lips tracing my jawline.
I groaned silently "That was the whole point" and I wrapped one leg over his to pull me closer to him.
Within a minute she was back with the wine bottle "Were you able to make a choice from our menu?" she said systematicly,
focussing at Edward again.
Edward looked at me, flirtation in his eyes "No, nothing for me.. How about you love?" and he traced my collarbone with his
cold finger, sending an electric current through my body.
I pulled my head back a little in invitation "I'll have the gnocci with green pesto and salmon, please" I murmured as I
absentmindedly handed her the menu.
The meal was perfect, the ambiance was perfect and as always, Edward was the perfect gentleman.
My perfect gentleman, to complete annoyance of you platinum blonde waitress.
She'd tried everything in her fragile mortal power to draw his attention, but all to no avail.
And I must admit, I was deffinately having fun at her misery.
When we arrived at the theatre, there was a small group of teenagers standing outside.
My classmates, and Jessica had already spotted me at Edwards arm "Mi'kha!! Hi, how are you?" He chattered franticly as she
spotted Edward's arm at the small of my back.
He eyes grew wider for a minimal second before she skillfully composed her face "So, what movie are you gonna watch" she
quickly asked.
I looked at Edward suspectingly "I don't know actually" and a few metres away I heard Mike gust out an astonished sound
that sounded like "Whuhhe?" and he stepped hesitantly towards us.
Edwards polite smile grew victorious and he chuckled.
Mike ran his hand through his blond spikey hair "Ehm.. Hi Mi'kha.. Edward" he said sternly.
Edward pulled me slightly closer "Good evening Mike" and I nudged him, to quick for human eyes to detect.
Jessica started getting impatient "So, what did you pick Edward?" she said nervously as her eyes tried to capture every
movement he made.
He chuckled "I haven't decided yet.. It's either 'The Reader' or 'Che part two'" she pretended to contemplate in a dazzling
voice as he unleashed the full force of his eyes on Jessica.
I glared at him playfully as I saw Jessica lose all train of thought "In that case.. my choice?" I asked quickly.
He purposely bored his eyes into mine "Or.. we could skip the movie all together" she mused seductively.
Mike's eyes grew wider and Jessica's mouth fell open in shock.
I chuckled "We'll see" I made my voice appealing as I unwrapped his arm from my waist to walk towards Angela.
He winked at me with his exquisite eyes and I smiled widely at him.
Angela was looked at me, and then at Edward "Hi Mi'kha, i can see you're having a particularly good vacation" she said
warmly, there was never a bad thought in her kind and loving mind.
I nodded and then chuckled "Yes, thank you. How have you been?" as I took her arm before we walked towards the group.
She smiled and easy smile "We're going camping with the twins tomorrow" she mused lovingly as he referred to her younger
siblings.
My hand squeezed her arm lightly "That's great Angela, have fun" I smiled affectionately.
Her eyes turned towards Edward, no different then they were towards me "Hey Edward, So nice to see you have a great taste
in women" she said amiably.
His face lit up "I do, don't I?" he chuckled, glancing sugestively at Mike.
Then he turned towards me "I withdraw my proposal to watch a movie, I'm taking you home" she said sugestively with a wide
smile.
Angela padded my significantly "Okay, see you later Mi'kha" ans she gestured me to call.
I stuck up my thumb and winked at her "Ok then, I guess the movie is out of question" I muttered innnocently.
Edward had is arms folded across his chest in a sertain gesture and I couldn't help but chuckle before he took my arm and I
waved my classmates goodbye "Have fun!! See you soon".
Mike and Jessica waved back absently as we left the scene, and Edwards hand deliberately dropped a few inches, placing it
halfway up my bottom.
We were in the car now and I hadn't spoken to him since we left my human friends "So, was this the reason you took me out?"
I asked with a sarcastic tone in my voice.
His eyes shot to mine, overflowing with innocence "What? Such an accusation" he said in a high voice.
This was a very bad performance and I was emediately on to him "Ow come on love, be honest" I said with sparkling eyes.
He stared at me for a brief moment, probably considering how to save this situation before my favourite crooked smile
appeared and he roared with laughter "Did you see that Newton's face?" he sneered.
I laughed with him "I did.. Angela was happy for us though" and I realised how much I really liked her.
She was a selfless person, always ready to help another without asking anything in return.
And she adored her twin brothers, who had turned 5 last week.
A cool hand stroked my face "Yes love, she was. She has one of the kindest souls I've ever seen in a human" he whispered.
But his performance was see through and that was very unlike him, there had to be a reason for this public display.
One that I wasn't sure I wanted to know, and I was sure HE didn't want me to know so I decided to let it rest for now.
I could always ask Alice.