Chapter 14: BPOV
Tonight was a night like any other. Charlie was watching some game or another on TV and Edward was her until Charlie came and banished him with a few unsubtle comments about how late it was getting. Edward's phone rang and after sighing and rolling his eyes towards the heavens in a give me patience look, he answered.
"What Alice?" He sounded annoyed and slightly amused. As she spoke he sat up straighter and his expression tightened. He started talking so fast that it was impossible to discern anything he said. Abruptly he hung up and turned to me.
"I have to go. I'll explain later. I will come back tonight, but it'll be late so don't wait up." Then he kissed me on the lips and pulled away, as usual, when he decided I was being to enthusiastic. He smoothed my hair away from my face and my skin tingled where he touched it.
"I love you" he said, and with a final gentle kiss on my head, he flashed my favorite crooked smile and was gone.
I walked slowly into the living room just as Charlie was getting up to refill his drink.
"Where is he?" he asked gruffly, Charlie never used Edward's name if he could help it.
"Edward," I said, putting a slight emphasis on his name, "had to go. Alice called. He said he would explain later. I'm going upstairs to finish homework and go to bed early." Then I rushed upstairs before he had a chance to say anything.
Despite what Edward had said I was determined to stay awake until he got back. It was only about seven o'clock and Edward had said he wouldn't be back until very late. I'd already finished my homework so I picked up Wuthering Heights again to keep me awake until Edward came back.
About 10:00 I heard the TV turn off and I knew that Charlie would be coming to check to make sure that I was in bed. I put down my book and turned out the light before getting into bed. Just as Charlie opened my door to peek in, I closed my eyes and pretended to sleep. Hmm… I was more tired that I thought.