Chapter 21: Liars
BPOV
Previously…
I furrowed my eyebrows. What was it that was so important?
"Edward got into a car accident. He may not live." He announced.
Those words struck me like a lightning bolt. What does he mean by he may not live? EDWARD STILL HAS A LONG LIFE TO GO!
I'm not sure how long I was sitting there, because the next thing I knew, I was up on my feet and running to my car. The only thing that was coherent in my mind was, 'I must see Edward'.
"Which hospital?" I hissed at Seth, grabbing the seat for his life.
"Turn right." He directed.
Upon reaching the hospital, I didn't give Seth a second glance. I didn't even take my keys or put on some disguise. All I cared was reaching Edward in time.
"WHERE'S EDWARD CULLEN?" I all but screamed at the nurse.
"Room 294," the nurse stuttered out. I dashed to the room, not even bothering to thank the nurse or apologise to the people I banged into. All I knew was that I didn't have much time.
Outside room 294, I saw Alice crying into the sleeves of Jasper. Leah and Jacob were hugging each other.
"Where is Edward? GODDAMN IT, WHERE IS HE?" I screamed at them.
Tears started welling in my eyes and the fear settled in. What if he's dead already? What if I'm too late?
Alice looked at me sadly, her face was tear stained and her eyes red and puffy. She sniffed and shook her head slightly.
What does that mean? He's not dead? RIGHT? EDWARD CAN'T BE DEAD…
I stared at her in horror.
"Wh-what does th-that… mean?" I managed to choke out. I grabbed her shoulders and started shaking her petite frame vigorously, "WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?"
Crying, she replied, "He's gone. Edward's dead!"
It can't be. Edward's my world. Without him, there's nothing to live for.
Tears that were threatening to fall earlier fell freely now. That spark in my eyes, the tiny hope that we could get back together was squashed. Extinguished without a second thought.
How could he just leave me?
I collapsed on the floor and hugged my legs to my chest. I felt like I was going back to my depression phrase again. This time, there was no sliver of light for me to grab hold in the dark abyss…
EPOV
"Emmett, this had better be good." I muttered under my breath as I made my way to the nearest Starbucks.
"Eddie boy, here!"
I groaned as he attracted a few costumers' attention.
"What?" I hissed as I sat down.
"Chillax, bro. I was just wondering…"
Just then his phone went off, 'I'm too sexy for my shirt, too sexy for my shirt. So sexy it hurts' (A/N: Somehow, this is a ringtone that I wouldn't doubt Emmett would use)
I groaned and I hid my face in my palm when several girls look over and winked at Emmett and giggled their girly giggles that could never match Bella's.
He chuckled before answering the call. His face grew solemn and he nodded at some parts.
"I'll be right there."
I looked at him warily, slightly afraid that he may just jump on me and shout, 'SURPRISE!' in my face.
"Edward," he started cautiously.
This had me perked up. Something was wrong.
"What is it, Emmett?" I asked worriedly.
"Bella was hit by a drunk driver. She might not live." He said while judging at my expression.
I'll take the jump and shouting of 'SURPRISE!' any day…
My mind was still in a haze as we rushed to the hospital. My beautiful Bella. Dead… No. I would not entertain such thoughts.
"Left!" Emmett shouted, behind me. I pushed myself harder and ran. If Bella miraculously survives this accident, I'll be sure to go on my knees and beg for forgiveness. Even if she pushes me away or spits on me in disgust, I'll grab hold onto her leg and never let go.
As I took a last turn, I saw Alice, Jasper, Jacob and Leah huddled outside a ward and a brunette sitting on the floor. She was hugging her legs and her long hair covered her face.
"WHERE'S BELLA?" I shouted at Alice, who looked shocked that I was here.
Emmett arrived behind me and shouted at Alice, "What are you doing here for?"
Rosalie arrived shortly, puffing and out of breath. She smacked the back of Emmett's head and shouted in his ear, "YOU MORONIC OAF! WE WERE SUPPOSED EXECUTE IT TOMORROW!"
"Edward?" I heard a soft voice behind me that belonged to none other than… Bella.
I turned around and without thinking, she launched herself onto me and I caught her with enthusiasm. I hugged her tightly and breathed in the smell of Bella.
"I thought I lost you," she whispered through sobs that were wetting my shirt, but I couldn't care less.
"I love you, Bella." I mumbled into her hair without thinking.
Using my finger, I placed it under her chin and raised it so her eyes met mine. Her deep chocolate orbs were red and puffy from crying. I let my gaze linger on her lips and she pushed herself upwards, engaging me in a hot, intense make-out session in the hospital corridor.
Some girls describe their kisses as fireworks and stuff but that didn't happen when Bella and I kissed. It was like the world was quiet and left with both of us and I could hear her heartbeat beating at the same pace as me, together. I could feel the warmth that she emitted and her fervent breaths that came when she had to stop.
I rested my forehead against hers and smiled. She opened her eyes, panting slightly. My arms were still round her waist and I loved the feeling of how her petite frame seemed to fit perfectly into my embrace.
I think she realised something, for she pushed me away. I tried not to let her see rejection and hurt in my eyes. She grabbed her head and started shaking.
"No… This isn't right. No…" She whispered.
"I'm sorry I screwed up, Alice." I heard Emmett whispered.
Bad timing, I must add.
Her eyes widened and she screamed at Alice, "YOU PLANNED THIS! LEAVE ME ALONE! STAY OUT OF MY LIFE!"
And she ran.
I watched helplessly as my love ran away from my grasp once again.
AlicePOV
Crying, Bella ran out of the hospital.
Jasper came over to hug me. He gave my hand a squeeze.
"It's okay." He whispered.
"Looks like our plan failed, eh?" Jacob thought out loud.
"You're wrong," Leah and I spoke at the same time. We grinned at each other.
Obviously, he doesn't know Bella well enough…
"Well," I started to go into my deep psycho analysis of Bella.
"Bella likes to think about stuff. She thinks about it for a long time, then she'll analyse it. Sometimes, she 'over-thinks' it or 'under-thinks'. This is the time where we allow Bella to think about it then we'll just have to wait for her reaction. I bet that she'll probably come back to reconcile with Edward."
"What if she doesn't return?" Edward asked softly. Frankly, we had forgotten he was even there.
I crossed my fingers behind my back and smiled, "Don't bet against Alice."
A/N: Ooh… Even Alice's not sure! Haha. Don't think that I'm allowing them to get back so easily. Don't worry though, it'll be soon. I promise!
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