Stephenie was the mastermind who created these characters. Damn. Can I have Edward at least? *giggles*
Everyone seems to be curious about the papers. Three of you had already guessed it. Well, see for yourself.
Promise me
September 18th
BPOV
"How does it look? Is it beautiful?" I asked anxiously, fidgeting in my seat. Edward was way too calm and that made me even more nervous.
He smiled at me, squeezing my hand. "Everything is going to be ok."
"You think? I don't know. I mean, this is so important and... you haven't told me where is it yet, so I'm bit nervous and..."
"Bella." he laughed. "Calm down."
"Well, it might be easy for you, but it isn't for me." I scowled. "I just can't believe you actually found a house for the three of us. It's unbelievable." I shook my head in awe.
Renee was so happy about it. Carlisle and Esme congratulated us with big smiles plastered on their faces. The only one who refused to talk to me was Charlie. I sighed involuntary, thinking of my last conversation with him.
"Hi, dad." I said awkwardly. "How are you doing?"
"Fine." he mumbled and I sighed.
"Um... I think mom already called you."
"Yes, she did." his voice was so cold, he talked to me like I was a complete stranger to him. I swallowed the lump in my throat, closing my eyes.
"Well, I'm living with Edward now. I moved in a couple of weeks ago. I'm sorry I couldn't call you earlier, but I'm glad I'm doing it now." I laughed quietly, trying to soften him.
"Hmm." he mumbled. My eyes hurt from trying so hard not to cry. I nodded to myself, as one tear streamed down my cheek.
"I have to... go, now. Um, talk to you later." my voice trembled slightly as I spoke and with a short 'bye', he hung up.
"What's wrong?" Edward's concerned voice broke me out of my reverie. I realized I had tears in my eyes. I blinked, trying to stop them.
"Nothing." I shook my head, smiling convincingly to him.
"You're crying, Bella. What happened?" he brought my hand to his lips and placed a searing kiss there. I took a deep breath as I stared outside the window of his Volvo and silence came over us.
"Are we there yet?" I asked, still avoiding my eyes from him.
He sighed frustrated. "Almost." he whispered and I nodded. He knew about this Charlie situation and he actually hated the fact that my dad avoided me. Especially now that I most needed him. Edward was more sensitive than me about this subject.
He stopped in front of a beautiful white house with three stories. I stared at it amazed and Edward gentlemanly opened my door. I stepped outside and looked around us. It was a rather deserted neighborhood. Besides the white house, there were another two houses, one more beautiful than the other. And it wasn't too far away from our apartment. Just ten minutes away.
I grabbed Edward's hand and squeezed it as hard as I could. I was glad he didn't protest; instead he squeezed it back.
"So, which one?" I asked nervously, leaning into him.
He smiled at me warmly and then pointed at a beige-white house with two stories, a huge balcony on the left and the most enormous garden I'd ever seen. We could make a pool in there.
"What do you think?" he asked, pursing his lips. He'd really thought I would be that absurd to not like it?
"Come on, Edward. You know me better than that." I beamed at him.
He sighed relieved and hugged me, resting his head on top of mine. "I was afraid you won't like it." he chuckled quietly, kissing my hair.
"I want to see it. Please." I begged, smiling sweetly up at him. He laughed lightheartedly and nodded.
"Ok. Let's see our house." he agreed and pulled me towards it. I bit my lip in anticipation, feeling the little nudges inside my stomach. The baby was as nervous as I was.
I patted gently my stomach. God, baby, I know, I'm anxious too. Just imagine your big room, full of toys. I can't wait to see the room where your daddy and I are going to sleep. And then Esme will love to redecorate our house and Alice will be so happy to buy you clothes and good thing the house is big, because we will need an extra room. Knowing Alice, she will buy the entire mall. I laughed to myself and Edward threw me an amused look.
And I'm sure you'll love Rose, Emmett and Jasper. They're like my brothers, you know? They already love you too. Emmett is anxious to see you, like the rest of them. Renee had bought you a pair of shoes, that is very adorable. I sighed and then shrugged to myself. Well, I'm sorry your grandpa Charlie isn't so happy about all of these, but I hope he will change.
We have to wait just a few couple of months. Then, we'll meet you for the first time. I can't wait.
"Bella?" Edward interrupted my thoughts and I looked up at him. Weird, I hadn't realized we were already inside.
I let go of his hand and found another man standing right next to us. He seemed to be a real estate broker and he started talking to Edward about the house. I decided to check the house and to see the rooms and stuff.
I entered a huge room and I thought it was the living room. It had a chimney right across the room and although the floor creaked quietly when I took a few steps forward, the room was amazing.
I decided to go to Edward. He was still talking to that man and when I approached them, I heard '$370,000'.
"What?" I asked surprised, while my eyes widened in shock. I stared at the man. "Did you just say $370,000?"
Edward wrapped his hand around my waist and traced soothing circles on my hip. It was kind of comforting but not when someone tells you, you have to sell the moon to buy a house.
"Bella, don't worry." Edward whispered in my ear.
But in the same moment, the man talked. "Yes, it is. I already talked to Mr. Cullen and he thinks it's ok." he smiled politely.
"Oh." I mouthed, turning my head slowly towards Edward. "Does he?" I asked rhetorically, wide eyed. I tried to silently tell him I didn't have the money.
He understood. "I do." he whispered in my ear.
"Can you leave us alone for a minute? Please?" I smiled at the man and he nodded. I folded my arms over my chest and stared at Edward.
"Please, Bella. I really don't want to argue and..." he started, but I cut him off.
"$370,000?" I repeated. "We don't have $370,000. Edward, we don't have the money to buy this house. How did you..." he silenced me by pressing his finger to my lips. I frowned in confusion.
"Bella, I've already bought it. And don't worry about the money. They're not a problem."
"Well, it's still a huge..."
"Please, love." Edward begged, pressing me against his chest. "I want us to be happy about buying a new house. Forget about the money. Please? For me?" he sounded so innocent that I immediately gave in. Ugh, I just couldn't resist him.
"Ok." I breathed and buried my face in his chest. God, he smelled so good. "I love it, Edward. It's amazing." I mumbled against his shirt. He chuckled and kissed the top of my head.
"I love it too." he sighed contently.
Our house. Our home.
***
"We need to celebrate." I squealed, as we entered the apartment. I already called the others and told them the great news. They said they would be here in twenty minutes. I squealed again, as Edward pulled me to his chest and pressed his face against my neck.
"I can't believe it. We finally have our house, Edward. OUR house. It's like... um, it's..." I stopped, thinking at a good word. "Unbelievable." I blared out, while he chuckled against my skin.
"I'm happy you like it." he whispered in my ear and I shivered a little bit. The worst part of this was that he already knew the effect he had on me.
"Well, we aren't the only ones happy." I smiled excitedly as I caught his hand and placed it on my belly. The baby nudged me right in that moment, like he had known it was Edward's hand.
He laughed and kissed chastely my neck, then plastered a searing kiss on my belly. I giggled nervously.
As he faced me again, he brought my hand up to his face and leaned his cheek into my palm. I traced his bottom lip with my thumb and my eyes bored into his.
"I love you." he whispered, as he pulled me closer.
I smiled excitedly. "I love you too." I sighed into his mouth as he brought my lips to his. Our lips moved in sync as we entwined our tongues. His hands traveled up and down my back, and mine explored his torso.
He groaned slightly and I smiled into the kiss. I moaned quietly, when his hand slipped on my butt and gave it a squeeze. Seemed that he wanted war. Ok.
I left his lips and kissed his neck. My hand stopped on his waistband and seeing him so flustered, I quickly kissed the spot under his ear. Then I pressed my teeth into his ear lobe and his fingers locked in my hair. I giggled, while he pulled my lips back to his.
We fell on the couch, five minutes later. I stared up at the ceiling, smiling excitedly.
"What are you thinking?" he suddenly asked.
"Nothing." I shrugged. "Ok, well, actually, now I'm thinking." I rolled my eyes at my stupid babble. "Renee called me this morning and told me how happy she was about the house. You know how exuberant she gets when she's happy." I rolled my eyes again and he laughed. "I asked her when she can come and see it." I said on a small voice, shrugging.
I avoided my eyes from him, but damn. He knew me too well. I sighed frustrated as he stroked delicately my cheek, but I kept staring up at the ceiling.
"Bella?" he asked. I turned my head toward him and raised my eyebrows. "Have you talked to Charlie?" he asked, as I grimaced and my eyes darted to the ceiling again.
I didn't answer and he came closer to me on the couch. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me to his chest. I started playing with the buttons of his shirt.
"Bella." he sighed. "You need to talk to him."
I remained silent. His index finger reached down under my chin and lifted my head till our eyes locked. I blushed crimson and he furrowed his brow.
"I know it's... weird. But he has to talk to you. You're his daughter after all."
"But I can't force him. Edward, if he doesn't want to talk to me, that means he's still mad. I don't know if he's mad at me or at you or at both of us." I rubbed my forehead and looked down. "He'll call me, sooner or later."
"But what if he'll call you when it will be too late?" he asked, shrugging. My shoulders slumped, while I tried to bury my face into his chest.
"You should face him." he suggested and I shook my head. "You need him." he said it like a matter of fact. I tried to protest, but ended hugging myself closer to his chest. "You don't have to do it now, Bella. But I think the baby will want to meet his grandfather."
I looked up at him and found his sincere beautiful green eyes. I nodded obediently and pouted. I didn't know how to talk to him. Every time I tried, he just said a few words and then hung up.
"I'll try."
"Promise?"
"Do I really need to promise?" I asked innocently, as he nodded. I frowned and stuck my tongue out at him. Very mature, indeed. "Well..." I trailed off, thinking.
He raised his eyebrows, throwing me an amused smile.
"Don't laugh at me." I scolded him playfully, while I made my decision. "Ok, damn it. I'll call him. But not now. Maybe tomorrow, or next week, or next month." I waved it off.
"I haven't heard you promise, Bella." he smiled innocently, while I glared at him.
"Why are you so pushy?" I asked frustrated.
"I'm just being helpful. And for the record, we're talking about your dad, not a random stranger." he pointed out, titling his head to the side. I rolled my eyes and slowly nodded.
"Ok, fine. I promise." I gave in, as a triumphant smile lit up his features. "Happy now?" I asked sarcastically.
He kissed the top of my head. "Very." he whispered in my ear and I snuggled up to his chest.
Alice, Rose, Emmett and Jasper came five minutes after our rambling. They brought pizza, champagne and Emmett's favorites, brownies.
"You should see him in the kitchen. He's a disaster, Bella." Alice laughed her head off, as she told me and Edward how Emmett had almost set on fire the kitchen.
Emmett's eyes narrowed. "One more word, Alice, and you're not allowed to eat brownies." he threatened her, taking a bite from his pizza. Alice scoffed and stuck her tongue out at him.
"I can eat them without your permission, thank you." Alice replied sarcastically.
"No you're not." Emmett shook his head, while Alice nodded. "Jasper, dude, tell her she can't..."
"I'm afraid she can, buddy. Rose made the brownies and since she's her friend..." he trailed off, shrugging. I giggled at Emmett's funny expression.
"But I helped Rosie in the kitchen." he protested, while a short laugh escaped Edward.
"Of course, strawberry. You destroyed my favorite apron." Rose raised her eyebrows towards him and he smiled innocently.
"By accident." he screamed defensively, as everyone seemed to fight against him. I exchanged an amused look with Edward, while both of us pursed our lips.
Rose suddenly stood up, pushing her chest forward, while Emmett's eyes seemed to burst out of his head. That made it. I burst out laughing, falling on Jasper, while he stumbled upon Alice. She squeaked loudly, as she fell on Rose's feet and Rose lost her balance, falling on top of Emmett. He smiled smugly at her and wrapped his arms around her body.
Edward was the only one to resist our domino effect, since he was safely on the couch. He was laughing as hard as we were and I already had tears in my eyes.
"What do you think about a movie?" Jasper asked, after all of us calmed down. That meant after a few minutes. I settled myself again between Edward's legs as he leaned down and kissed my hair.
"Comedy." Alice chirped.
"Horror." Rose raised her eyebrow defiantly toward Alice.
"Romance." I shrugged.
Emmett threw me a funny look and I rolled my eyes. "Action." he smiled smugly, while Jasper said "Whatever."
"History." Edward mumbled and everyone turned to stare at him. He scowled in confusion. "What?"
"History? Like what? Hitler and the seven dwarfs?" Emmett laughed at his own joke as Edward threw a pillow in his face.
They glared at each other, while I, Rose and Alice exchanged a confused look. Jasper sighed frustrated and decided to break their little insignificant childish fight.
"Oh-kay." he mouthed. "Let's vote." he suggested and there was a collective sigh. We nodded. "Who wants comedy?" Alice's hand shot up and threw Jasper a knowing smile. He raised his hand too.
"Oh come on." Alice whimpered. "Everyone wants comedy."
"Guess not." Edward said smugly, as he played with my hair.
Jasper nodded, seeing only two votes for comedy. "Ok. Horror?" Rose and Emmett's hands were immediately up. I rolled my eyes. Everyone was going to vote with their mates, so this whole thing was entirely useless.
"Traitors." Rose mumbled under her breath, while Emmett stuck his tongue out at us. I and Alice giggled.
Jasper starched the back of his head in confusion. "Romance?" he asked, throwing his hands into the air desperate.
I happily raised my hand as I shot Edward a glance. He scowled and I nodded towards him, nudging him in the leg with my elbow. He groaned under his breath and raised his hand too.
"Two?" Jasper said shocked. "This isn't working." he shrugged frustrated, as I grimaced. Of course, when Jasper asked about 'action' films, only Rose and Emmett raised their hands. Everyone groaned in unison.
"History?" Jasper asked rolling his eyes. Edward nudged me with his foot and I scowled as I shot my hand up. Damn him. "Ok, seems that this..." he started, but Alice cleared her throat.
Our heads snapped towards her and our mouths hung open. Her hand was up.
"Um... Alice? Are you ok?" Rose asked warily, as Alice scowled at her.
"Since no one wanted to watch a comedy, then we'll be cursed to watch some historic bullshit." she shrugged, as an evil smile broke across her face. I glared at her, as Rose's eyes were about to explode.
Emmett cursed under his breath, while Jasper shook his head. Edward screamed a 'yes' and we groaned again in unison.
"So, what do we have to watch?" Emmett asked grumpily. "Joan of Arc? War world 1 and 2?" he faked enthusiasm and I threw him a knowing smile. History? Really?
"What do you say about Valkyrie?" Edward suggested.
"Should I know what that means?" I raised my eyebrow, as he rolled his eyes.
"It's about War World 2. Or something like that." he sighed and Emmett scoffed. Edward glared at him and waited for our reactions.
"Ok. It's fine by me." Jasper said and Alice nodded. I shrugged, while Rose folded her arms around her chest.
"It better be good." she mumbled.
Edward took the DVD out of the shelf and pushed the play button. I suppressed a frustrated sigh, as Edward sat down on the floor and I rested my head on his shoulder. He lightly kissed the top of my head, as I wrapped my arms around his waist.
The movie started and slowly, I kept moving forward to the screen. Alice and Rose did the same thing and the boys grew frustrated. My eyes widened and Rose gasped, while Alice squealed.
"Oh my God." Rose said.
"Bloody hell." Alice bit her lip.
"Unbelievable." I gasped.
The boys groaned behind us, but I ignored them. The movie was very, extremely interesting.
"Did you see that?" Rose asked us, keeping her eyes glued to the screen. I nodded, as my mouth hung open.
"Bloody hell." Alice repeated and clapped happily, as Tom Cruise appeared again. All of us sighed dreamily.
Emmett cleared loudly his throat but none of us turned around. "Um, girls?" he asked warily. Rose waved it off and smiled at Tom's face. "Please, you're kind of staying in the way." he continued on a small voice.
I turned around and pressed my finger to my lips. "Shh." I shushed them.
"Alice, honey?" Jasper whispered to her. She didn't turn around.
"Can't believe it. Tell them it's an historic movie, they scream and yell and cry. Tell them Tom Cruise is in it, they're already on cloud nine." Edward spat frustrated.
I waved it off.
"What does Tom Cruise have that I don't?" Emmett asked.
"Not now, Emmett." Rose hissed.
"I don't think he's cute." Jasper sighed.
"He doesn't think you're cute too, Jazzy." Alice spat. Jasper scowled sadly and pouted. Like she knew it, she turned around and gave him a sweet kiss. "But I think you cuter than him." she sang. Traitor.
"See? Alice gave in. Why don't you give in too, Rosie?" Emmett whimpered.
"You're such a baby, Emmett. It's not like I'm asking Tom to marry me. Although that sounds pretty." she giggled evilly. Emmett screamed 'what?' and pulled Rosalie to his chest, wrapping protectively his arms around her.
Great, now it was just me.
"Bella?" Edward asked.
"Yes, Edward?"
"Would you like to come here, love?" he whispered. I shook my head, trying to resist him. The sound of his voice sounded so seductive. It was devastating.
"Get your head out of my way, Bella." Alice growled. "I don't want to miss Tom."
I sighed and moved an inch.
"Move your ear." Rose scowled.
"So, would you like to come here now, Bella?" I could already see the smug smile on Edward's face, as I made my way towards him. He threw his arms open for me and I happily snuggled up into his chest. "I'm glad you decided to ditch Tom for me." he teased.
"Well, yeah. I didn't have another choice." I teased back as his smile vanished.
"You like Tom more than me?" he pouted and scowled sadly. I nodded dramatically, pursing my lips.
"Yep." I whispered in his ear. "I like Tom, but I love you." I smiled as he shivered. He leaned down to kiss me and I closed my eyes in anticipation, but someone kicked me in the leg.
"Bella, you're interrupting my Tom moment." Alice whined.
I cursed her in my mind and sighed, returning to watch the movie.
After ten minutes, it was over. All three of us sighed dreamily, and Emmett, Jasper and Edward bumped fists. I rolled my eyes at their childish jealousy over an actor.
"Next time, I'm choosing the movie." Emmett declared. "No Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt or..."
"Robert Pattinson." I interfered.
Emmett repeated. "...or Robert Patt..."
"Or Johnny Depp." Rose played along.
"Oh and what about Leo DiCaprio? He's a hottie too." Alice squealed. I and Rose nodded, thinking about other hot movie stars.
Edward scowled at our rambling, while Jasper scratched the back of his head. Emmett's eyes widened.
"Ok, fine. Next time we'll watch an animation." he said in exasperation. I exchanged a quick glance with Rose and Alice and we burst out laughing. The boys joined us, much for our surprise and I leaned into Edward, for support.
There you go. Next chapter. I haven't seen Valkyrie. I just searched it on the internet. I don't really like those kind of movies and I'm not really into Tom Cruise like Alice, Bella and Rose. Lol. Well, I hope you enjoy it. Review? :)