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Chapter 14 Almost lover
BPOV
"Arghhhh!" I screamed and closed my eyes.
"Bella stop moving or its not gonna work", Alice said from her spot next to me. "We have to make you perfect for the awards later", she continued. I groaned.
"Fine but if I look too slutty I will personally kill you", I said relaxing a bit. Tonight was the Oscars and Alice and Rose were helping me get ready. Where's Edward when you need him? I smiled. Just thinking that name made me smile. I was even happier, also, because he "dumped" Lauren today and was escorting me to the awards. It was perfect. Then I started imagining him in his tux. I think I licked my lips.
After 2 hours, Alice said,"You're done". I got up slowly and went to the mirror. When I saw my reflection I gasped.
Staring back at me was a dark haired beauty wearing a regal backless purple halter dress that had a slim v neck going down to just below my bust. It was more skin then I usually showed but it worked. I had a black choker on and black dangly earring made out of the same beads on my choker. I wore a simple pair of black stilettos. My hair was let down except for two strands in the front that were pinned in the back. I had smokey purple eyelids and red lipstick. I had a thin line of liquid eyeliner and mascara. I was happy with the outcome but as soon as I saw myself I sprinted from the door eager to see my Edward. I called,"Thanks Alice and Rose", over my shoulder. I ran into the living room and stopped dead in my tracks. There was Edward wearing a black tux with a crisp white muscle shirt underneath it. He had no tie. His hair wasn't in its usual disarray, it was slicked back. To top it off he wore a pair of black and white converse. I'm sure I was gaping.
"Bella you look beautiful", he said slightly breathlessly. It took a moment for me to respond.
"Thanks. But I'm nothing compared to you", I said grabbing his hand. I kissed his knuckles and closed my eyes reveling in the sensation. He walked dangerously close to me and leaned down. His lips were at my ear. I was breathing irregular.
"I don't believe that", he said, his lips slightly grazing my earlobe. I bit my lip to hold in my moan. He chuckled and went back to family friendly Edward.
"Ready to go", he asked. I nodded, still breathless from his act. I waved good-bye to all my friends and Edward and I went to the Oscars. Neither of us knowing what was going to soon happen.
***
After we got there, Edward and I took our seats. Throughout the whole introduction we joked around and giggled. Megan Fox and Pierce Brosnan sent glares our way. But we couldn't care less, we had each other.
"This year's best actor is...", the announcer started and I nudged Edward to pay attention. He sat up and gave my a sloppy kiss on the cheek. I giggled.
"EDWARD CULLEN!" the announcer screamed and I pushed Edward up. He smiled and gave my a quick peck on the lips. I'm sure my grin spread all the way across my face. Edward ran up on stage and grabbed the award, kissed the announcer's cheek, and went to stand in front of the podium.
"Well, that was certainly unexpected", he said exasperatedly gaining laughter from the auditorium. "I'd like to thank my managers, fans, friends, and family for this award. It means a lot to me. But most importantly, I'd like to thank Bella Swan for everything. She's one of the most important people in my life and I don't know what I'd do without her", he continued, staring into my eyes from the podium. I smiled and hoped my eyes twinkled because that's how I felt. "Thanks", he said before running back to sit with me. As soon as he sat down, I discreetly grabbed his hand and squeezed looking at him in the eye. He smiled back and we sat through the awards occasionally stealing secret glances.
"Now best choreographer of the year is...", the announcer said opening the envelope. I gripped Edward's hand tighter.
"BELLA SWAN", she said and clapped. I smiled and got up after she called my name. I smiled at Edward who encouraged me with his eyes. I walked onto the stage holding the side of my dress. I heard a few whistles and cat calls. I kissed the announcers cheek and walked to the podium. I looked at the award and smirked.
"Well, would you look at that. Its pretty", I said in a childish voice earning chuckles from the audience. "I'd like to thank everybody. Because without any of you I wouldn't be here right now. But I'd like to send a special thanks to Edward Cullen", cue twinkling eyes and goofy grin,"who has helped with everything I do", I paused and looked at him", Thanks for the prettiful award". I waved and walked off the stage and into the arms of the one man that will forever hold my heart.
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Edward and I were laughing while I pretended to be gangster to the song "low" By Flo Rida. It was the after party of the Oscar's and we were partying in typical Bella and Edward fashion. I kissed his lips slowly and smiled into it. It was perfect. Then we were interrupted by the loud introduction notes of the song "Can I have this Dance?" by Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron. He smiled his evil smirk and pulled me onto the dance floor to slow dance. He wrapped his one hand around my waist slowly and lovingly. He interlaced our fingers with his other hand. Then we started swaying just enjoying each other's company. I leaned my head onto his shoulder and closed my eyes. After a while, I started singing softly along to the song.
" Itallic Bella Bold Edward"
"Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine
And let the music be your guide
Won't you promise me
We'll keep dancing wherever we go next
Its like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
Its one in a million feeling the way we do
And with every step together we just keep getting better
So can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
"Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all
And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles can't keep us apart)
Cause my heart (my heart) is wherever you are"
We just stood there now with our eyes closed listening to the song and smiling. It was perfect. That's when I realized, as long as Edward was there I'd be able to go on. Forever. With him. I would always be okay with that angel of a man in my arms. I slowly opened my eyes only to see a pair of sparkling emeralds staring back. "Hey", I breathed and his grin grew wider. He pulled away and my mouth went instantly into a frown.
"I'm gonna go get us some punch", he said after pecking my temple. I said okay and went to stand near the side. I didn't want to be on the dance floor alone. I rolled on my heels and whistled.
"Hey Bella", a voice said from behind me. I instantly froze. I knew that voice anywhere. That sickly cool voice. I reluctantly turned around and met a pair of black endless eyes. My jaw clenched.
"What do you want Jacob", I said.
"I didn't like how things ended between us", he said cooly stepping towards me. My mind was spinning a mile a minute and I was confused. Jacob. I clearly didn't love him anymore. But I did miss his friendship. I sighed and nodded.
"We can try to be friends again Jake I miss that", I said stepping closer. He embraced me and I returned it. It was friendly. Right. Then he did the unthinkable. He had the nerve to kiss me. I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face.
"What was that?" I asked outraged. He just smirked. I turned on my heel and walked away. Then I saw Edward by the punch bowl. I sighed contently and started making my way over to my lover.
EPOV
My breathing was coming in uneven hitches. My Bella had just kissed Jacob! I should have known I was unworthy of her love. She was too perfect, and she had history with Jacob. No competition. Then I stood up straighter after seeing Bella making her way to me. I pulled Lauren to me and called out to Bella,"Hey Bella look at this", then I did something unspeakable. I kissed Lauren Mallory! Trust me, it wasn't tame. It wasn't like I was trying to hurt her I just wanted to prove to myself that I'm okay. I knew I wasn't but I felt so vulnerable. Then she came over with tears streaming a million miles per minute down her face. I crumbled.
BPOV
My love. My life. My existence. I tried to hold in my tears, but they kept flowing with no stop. Never ending. The pain of it all. I looked up from my downcast gaze to see a Edward half-way to tears too.
"Why?" I managed to choke out. The tears streamed faster.
"You kissed him. If you don't need me I don't need you", he said closing his eyes. I stepped back and gaped in disbelief.
"Go to Hell Edward", I said and stormed out of the party. I made my way onto the dark cold streets. I walked aimlessly towards Alice's hotel room. Edward how could he betray me. He didn't even want to hear me. I guess he didn't really love me. The tears wouldn't stop. Those traitorous evidences of pain, sorrow, anger, and vulnerability. I finally got to my destination and started full-out sobbing. Edward. Edward. Alice walked in and went immediately into care-taker mode. I went on to explain her everything and she looked at me with pure horror.
"Bella I'm so sorry about both", she whispered and hugged me. I hugged her back and then got confused.
"Both?" I asked.
"Your parents died today", she whispered through closed eyes. I sobbed even harder and started packing clothes into a duffel bag. Alice got up and started crying. At the moment, I had no other thoughts except for the fact that my life was falling apart by the seams. I stopped in my tracks and turned to Alice. I wrapped her in my arms and started sobbing along with her.
"Alice why did this happen to me?" I asked as Alice smoothed my hair.
"I don't know",she said and kissed the top of my head.
"I have to go"
"I know", she said and started calling the airport. An hour later I was on a plane to Greece. Whether not this choice was good or not escaped my mind. It seemed like my life was moving fast in a slow-motion world and I couldn't slow it down. Edward and my parents. The only constants in my life were gone. Literally and metaphorically I was alone. I pressed the palm of my hand to the cold window on the plane. I hummed a tune and slowly fell into a nightmare filled slumber. Tears rolled down my cheeks and they wouldn't stop.
"Good-bye my almost lover
Goodbye my hopes and dreams
I'll try not to think about you
Why can't you just let me be"
A/N: The ending sucked eggs on this chapter. Ughh! Btw, srry for not updating in a while, the virus returns! Lol
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