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Ch 24 – Part 1 – Get some lovin

It had been a just over 2 weeks since Esme and Carlisle moved into town and ruined my life. Esme was nicer to me, well nicer to my face, since that first meeting but she was a clever woman and was finding other ways to get at me every day. For example she had a driver take the boys to and from school, she got Edward a part time job at the hospital with his father and she kept taking them to see their family on the weekends, all of which diminished my time with Edward. She is very conniving, ill give her that.

"This is beyond fucked up! We need to do something about this." Rosalie was just as frustrated as I was, however her frustration was main physical.

"Yeah I know Rose, but what can we do?" Rose was deep in thought when suddenly a huge smile spread across her face. "What?"

"Dearest Bella, I have an idea...but I feel that this is going to be a two part process. Part 1 – Get some lovin – this involves spending more time with the boys, which will need to take place immediately and I have an idea that ill come back to later. Part 2 – Put the dog out – we need and I mean need to get rid of Esme. This is going to take a little while and will need to be done very gradually and very covertly. The last thing we want is to turn the boys against us, I think we will need Al's help with this." Rose's mind working at a million miles an hour and I liked it, I wanted nothing more than that woman out of Forks and out of my life.

I sound so incredibly selfish, she is the woman that gave birth to Edward after all, but that doesn't mean I don't hate her guts. The worst part is she is so fucking nice to my face in front of Carlisle and the boys that I can't bitch about her to Edward. She has been kissing Rose's ass like here is no tomorrow, it's very humorous to watch, it reminds me of Gossip Girl and Little J trying to be apart of Blair's group, however when it's a 30 something woman trying to befriend a 17 year old, it's pathetic.

"I'm so in, you know I will do what it ever takes Rose, I'm desperate"

"Desperation isn't a good look on anyone B, we're not desperate just determined." Rose smiled sweetly as she flicked her hair over her shoulder. "Now back to part 1, I was thinking that a holiday is in order. If I am not mistaken, next week is end of first term, therefore we have a long weekend, so I was thinking that the six of us take off to The Heights"

I love, love, love The Heights. It's this spectacular chateau on Whistler, Rose's family own it and have just finished remodeling it so everything is brand new. Last time we were there Rose got J.J Thomas and Chris Klug to teach us how to snowboard, we ending up spending the whole weekend with them, cool guys. That place holds a lot of great memories for me. I could just see Edward and I sitting in front of the open fire having a hot chocolate or in the hot tub with the snow falling around us, Rose is a genius this is exactly what I need.

"That sounds fucking amazing Rose, who said you were just a pretty face" I teased which earned me a punch in the arm.

"What ever fuckwit, I'll go and make all the calls get everything arranged you call the boys and Alice and make sure they are on board." I nodded at Rose and took my phone out.

"Hey Bella, whats up?"

"Hey Al, just a quick one, Rose and I were thinking of going to The Heights next weekend, you in?" There was a squeal from the other end of the phone that I took as a yes. "Also don't tell Jasper we will make it a surprise for the boys just make sure that he is available, oh also can you do me a huge favor and go and buy the snow gear?"

"Of course I can do that, ill go right now while Jasper is at practice."

"You're a gem, thanks Al." I hung up from Al and informed Rose that we should make it a surprise and she loved the idea. Next - getting Edward and Emmett out of the clutches of the evil super bitch.

"Hi love" I missed seeing Edward so much the past few weeks that this mini holiday could not come soon enough.

"Hey, I have something to ask you."

"Shoot"

"Well Rose and I were hoping that we could book you and Emmett for next week starting Thursday after school and finishing Sunday after dinner?"

"Bella, you don't have to book time with me, anyway what were you thinking?" I thought about having a crack at the fact that his mother is monopolizing his time, lord knows I had a lot of ammo stored up, but I really didn't want to fight with him when I was so excited about our trip.

"Rose and I were hoping to take you and Emmett on a holiday, before you ask, it's a surprise so I'm not telling you where we are going, you wont have to worry about anything Alice is getting everything you need. So what do you say?" For some reason I was a little hesitant there was a tiny part of me afraid that he would say no, that his mother had successfully poisoned him against me, the long pause on the other end of the phone didn't do anything to quell my nervousness.

"So Edward, do…you want to come?" Still no response… what the fuck? "Umm… Edward"

"Sorry Bella, I was just relaying the information to Emmett, we are both definitely in." There was a scuffle on the other side of the phone and suddenly Emmett's voice was booming through the earpiece.

"I need to get out of this fuckin house, ill come to Timbuktu with you if it means getting away from here" It was no secret that Emmett was having issues settling back into family life, he had slept at our place a number of times after he had blown up at his mother or father, usually his mother. I actually felt really sorry for him, it was very evident that Edward was the golden child, Esme paid basically no attention to Emmett, he seemed to be nuisance to her. I mean I could totally appreciate the fact that he is annoying beyond belief sometimes but I still adore him.

"I'm glad that someone is excited about it" I moaned to Emmett.

"Bell's, you know that Edward doesn't show his emotions like a normal person, but I have no doubt that he is writing a song or poem to express how he feels right at this very moment." I couldn't help but laugh.

"Bella don't laugh, you're just encouraging him" Edward scolded me after im assuming he grabbed the phone back off Emmett.

"Sorry" I choked out in between stifled giggles.

"I am excited Bella, I can't wait to spend the weekend with you, I don't care where we go as long as I get you all to myself."

Sharing is caring. I heard Emmett yell which started me laughing again.

"So what kind clothing should I pack" ha does he really think I'm that dense?

"Nice try Mister but im not that easy, you will at least have to buy me dinner first"

"mmm…really? Got plans for tonight?" Sweet Jesus he is free tonight, what is Mummy dearest out of town?

"No not really, you?" There was an awkward pause, you idiot he was kidding, I mentally slapped my palm to my forehead.

"Actually…I was…just kidding Bella, I have dinner with people from the hospital board tonight" Edward said regrettably, I was a little shitty even though I know that if he wants an internship he would have to make great contacts now.

"Yeah no I know, I was just playing along" I knew that I had no conviction in my voice what so ever. "Anyway got a lot to organise, have fun at the dinner tonight, I'll see you…soon…I guess" I sounded pathetic, I was in great need of this holiday.

"Ok, I love you Bella." I knew that he was just trying to placate me and that made me even more annoyed.

"Love you too" I said quickly and hung up. Rose was staring at me with a sympathetic smile on her face.

"Everything's booked"

The rest of the week dragged on so slowly, that was because I barely spoke to Edward let alone saw him. I had never looked so forward to a Thursday before. Alice had every ones bags packed so that we could leave directly from school. Emmett had been trying to get clues off us all week but we remained tight lipped, however I had a sneaking suspicion that Alice had told Jasper, she was never really great at keeping secrets.

"Lets fucking get going already" Emmett whined for the tenth time in two minutes. We were waiting on Alice and Rose who had to collect something from the principles office before meeting the rest of us at the car. Emmett was pacing back and forth kicking the loose gravel around, the sound of doors opening drew all of our attention to the office. "Bout time, hurry up bitches you're killing me." We all rolled our eyes at him and filed into the limo.

"So are you going to tell us where we are going yet?" Emmett asked as he reached for the mini bar, us girls looked at each other and smirked.

"No" we replied in unison. "Just relax we will be there in like 3 hours" Rose added which didn't seem to impress Emmett all that much.

A short jet and helicopter rid later and we had arrived at The Heights, the boys were over the moon when they found out where we were going.

"Miss Hale, it is a pleasure to have you at The Heights again. My name is Thomas and I will be your own personal concierge, if you need anything at all please let me know and I will take care of it. I'm only a phone call away. Is there anything I can do for you now?" The boys eyes were hanging out of their head, this was one of my favorite places in the world, and Rose's house was incredible.

"Actually Thomas, if you wouldn't mind ordering us some take out and stocking the bar, I think we will stay in tonight."

"Certainly Miss Hale" Thomas bowed and then took all our orders, Rosalie offered for him to eat with us but he politely declined. I could understand why, we were probably 10 or so years younger than him, hanging out with school kids wouldn't be my idea of a good time either.

This was amazing everything was the best of the best and brand new but it still maintained that log cabin feeling. I grabbed Edward by the hand and led him the back bedroom, this was my room every time we stay here, I loved it because it looked out onto the mountains where as Rose and Al liked to look into town. All bedrooms had large stone fireplaces and an en-suite with a double shower and spa bath. I fully intended on using that spa bath this weekend.

Edward put our bags down and then walked over to the window staring out at the view. The window covered the entire wall from floor to ceiling.

"I know why you chose this room, the view is incredible"

"Actually, it's the furthest from the other rooms, which means we can make more noise" I teased, the view wasn't the only reason I chose this room. Edward leapt at me tackling me to the bed and tickling my sides. I was gasping for breath begging for Edward to stop when we were interrupted.

"Jesus you two, we have been here no more than 10 minutes and your already going at…at least shut the door." Emmett laughed as he walked into the room

"Can I help you Emmett" I was really impatient I hadn't kissed, I mean really kissed Edward for so long.

"Nah just came to check out your room, ours is way better, its closer to Al and Jasper, you guys are sooo far away" Edward and I smirked at each other. Emmett obviously not seeing the negatives in being next door to Al and Jasper, after tonight im sure he will.

"Well you've come, you've seen, now leave" I gestured to the door.

"Sheesh, keep your undies on shortcake, you don't have time for any hanky panky, dinner will be here in 2 minutes." I sighed frustrated that Emmett was right, dinner would be here shortly, I rolled off the bed and went to my suitcase and started to unpack. Alice had done a great job getting everything. All my snow gear was a deep royal blue, a colour that I knew looked great on my skin.

"Hey bro, while little B unpacks why don't we go check out the rest of the house, Rose said there is a hot tub, theater room and games room." Emmetts excitement level was at a maximum, it reminded me a lot of Alice when we went to Vogue with Rose and we were allowed into the infamous vogue closet. Edward looked at me eyebrows raised asking for permission, I just smiled and nodded. The boys left the room and I could hear Emmetts excited squeals as they located the games room.

I unpacked the rest of my bags and Edwards, Al had chosen a bottle green colour for Edwards gear, I loved this colour on him, Al is a genius. Once everything was packed away I headed into the kitchen where I could smell all the food we had ordered. We decided to get a little of everything and share, With the amount of alcohol and mixers that Thomas bought we could successfully open our own bar,

We all completely gorged ourselves at dinner, Emmett undid the top button on his jeans, he then proceeded to lay back on the couch and rub his stomach. Edward and Jasper decided to play cocktail waiters and were behind the bar mixing up all sorts of terrible concoctions. I grabbed all the rubbish and headed outside to the bin.

"Well, well, well long time no see" the voice startled me and I dropped the rubbish I was carrying. I knew that voice, I knew it very well. The voice belonged to Demetri, his family owned the château next door. 2 years ago when the three of us girls came up here we spent a lot of time with Demetri and his brother Felix and cousins Alex and Jane. I guess you could say that we got to know them very well, I got to know Demetri in particular, Al with Felix and Rose with Alex. Jane on the other hand hated our guts and continually attacked us the entire holiday.

"Hi Demetri" I said as I turned to look at him, he was still as beautiful as I remember, actually maybe even more so. He was no longer in that awkward 'my body is growing really quickly so I look gangly' stage, he had filled out. His smile still gave me butterflies just like it did on the first day I saw him. He was taller now, probably close to Emmett's height, his hair was a neat buzz cut, his eyes a rich brown with hint of green. I can't really explain accurately what happened between Demetri and I, we didn't have sex, we didn't need to, I guess the best way to describe it is to say that for 2 weeks I was completely head over heals in love. Obviously this was before I was with Jacob.

Demetri and I…well…we clicked, like I have never clicked with anyone before, not even Edward. We spent two weeks sleeping side by side, we spent most of the nights talking and laughing, I got very little sleep during that holiday. We kissed a lot but that is, we were both only 15, however there was one night that we got very close but were interrupted. He is from L.A so it didn't really make any sense to try a long distance relationship, especially at 15. We ended on good terms and even stayed in touch after we got back, however that all ended when I started going out with Jacob.

"Bella, you look…your so…beautiful" I instantly blushed and looked down at my feet, it was then that I saw all the rubbish that I dropped. I squatted down and started to collect the rubbish, Demetri immediately joining me. "So how have you been Bella?" I looked up at Demetri and noticed that our faces were very close to each other. I took a deep steadying breath before continuing.

"I'm good, how about you?" He looked at me with such intensity and suddenly I remember why I fell in love with him in the first place.

"You know me same old, same old. Are Rose and Ally here as well?"

"Yep. Who are you here with?" I wasn't sure whether I was asking if the other boys were here or if he was with a girl…a girlfriend. I mentally slapped myself for forgetting that the love of my existence was inside.

"Just the boys, Jane didn't come this time" He smirked at me and I couldn't help but laugh. We gathered the rubbish and put it in the bin. We stood there awkwardly staring at each other, a part of my wanted to invite him inside for a drink but another part of me kicked my ass for even entertaining that thought.

"Well I better get back before they send a search party. It was great seeing you Demetri, maybe we will see each other around." I smiled and turned to walk inside.

"Bella" I turned back and looked at him, he was wearing a beautiful smile and I couldn't help but smile in response. "I really hope we do." I was transported back 2 years ago and I was reliving the feelings that I had then. Oh no this is bad, move feet, walk inside, walk, please for fucks sake move! I was shouting at myself to move away from him and back to Edward. After what seemed an eternity I was finally inside. I closed the door behind me and leant against it taking a deep breath. I could see Al and Rose in the kitchen and went to join them.

"You two will never believe who is here!"

AN: Ok so I feel the need to let you know that this was not at all where I intended this story to go, but I just started writing and this is what happened, so im going with the flow - please don't stress nothing major is going to happen - i think we have had enough of that already!!

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