AN: Let's start some more angst, shall we?

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Chapter 21: Sometimes Pussy Knows Best

"It's not a good time to pick up your cat." I tried to shove Edward out the door. "I have plans and El Diablo has a lot of stuff to pack up. I'll have Charlie hang out here tomorrow, so you can get him and stuff."

Edward, like the pushy ass he is, came barreling back in. "I am not here for Hemingway. Did you just call our cat, 'the devil'?"

"Your cat, Edward, he's your cat. I have no cat. I only have an animal that pisses all over the furniture. Obviously, it is how he expresses his sadness for the way you abandoned him. Come back tomorrow for your furry beast." I waved my hand to dismiss him.

Edward gave me a small frown, and then had the nerve to saunter over to my couch and sit down. He patted his lap and with an eye wiggle, then demanded, "Have a seat, love."

"No, jack ass, it's time for you to mosey back to Hell where you belong. You know what, you can take El Diablo now."

"Lap, now, Isabella,"

"Really, you think that's a proper seat for me? That sounds great. You would like some pussy in that lap of yours, right?" I gave him a smile.

Edward gave a bright smile in return. "That's right my pussy needs to sit right here."

"I guess I should say, coming right up, pumpkin." I tried to give a sexy walk over to him. I might have stumbled.

Edward's face morphed into a strange mixture of happiness and triumph. I could imagine him giving himself an internal fist pump and exclaiming how much of a winner he was. I wanted to punch him in his smug face. Since assault is a big no-no for a cop's daughter, I did the next best thing. I grabbed a cranky Hemingway from under a table and plopped the snarling beast in his daddy's lap.

That mean, but fabulous animal hissed, spit and dug those demon claws into Edward's lap. It was a beautiful thing. Edward let out a scream and jumped up with a scream, "Damn it, Bella!"

I laughed until my stomach started to hurt. I chortled, "You said you wanted your pussy! I aim to please!"

I watched as Hemingway continued to hiss and attempt to scratch Edward's leg. I think I liked that cat. "I've changed my mind, Edward."

"Really?" he asked hopefully.

"Yep, I'm keeping the cat. He obviously loves his mommy."

The yelling much have woken up the baby, because my Pickles woke up and started her ear piercing barking.

Edward covered his ears. "What the hell is that?"

"My dog Pickles. She hates big meanies. You should go. Really, she will eat you." I went to her crate and tried to shush her.

"You got a dog knowing full well that I don't like dogs. Then you named it Pickles, because I hate pickles. That's very mature, Isabella."

I shrugged. "Well you got yourself a whore, knowing full well that I hate sluts. Then you had sex with her, knowing full well I hate cheaters. I would say we are even, but I find that we aren't based on the fact that you still suck more."

"I love you, Isabella."

"You're full of shit, Edward."

That's when he pulled me up from the crate and kissed me as a chorus of hisses and barks filled the air. The taste of his lips still filled me with pleasure and I fought the urge to return his forcefulness. Instead, I found a way to push my body away and slap him across the face.

"Get out of here, Edward. Jasper is on his way."

Edward gave me a funny look. "He didn't call you to cancel, baby? He's busy tonight."

"What are you talking about? He never cancelled." I felt my stomach drop to my toes. Damn Edward.

"Love, I know I went things the wrong way, but I've always loved you. I never wanted to leave you, but I did it for you! I have missed you every single day. Those other women meant and are nothing compared to you. You have always been my sunshine. Even if you don't believe me, trust this, Jasper is not good for you. He will hurt you more than I ever could. He's with someone else, baby."

He lies. He lies. He lies. My brain chanted in a steady beat. A question sprung in my mind that I already answered, but I asked to punish myself anyway. "Who is he with?"

"Alice. Would you like to see?"