Hi all,
I am so so sorry this is late. I completely lost track of time for some reason and ended up sending this chapter to my beta late. *face palm*
The good news is the next chapter is with her already so there will be review replies and the next chapter WILL be on time.
I'm going to keep this short so you can read what you've been waiting for.
Enjoy,
Kirsty.
******I do not own twilight******
Made For Each Other
Bella's Point Of View
Why? Why now? Why, when we are just getting somewhere, does this have to happen to the girls again? They just can't catch a break and I hate it. Now Lizzie has to sit through questioning with an asshole of a detective and rehash everything she's been through. This could put her back and ruin all the hard work she's done. This is totally ridiculous. She should not have to live through all this again. The memories, the dreams, the hurt. No child should have to do it, especially not mine. If this puts her back I will be going momma bear on someone's ass and they won't like it, believe me.
''Bella, baby, stop over thinking and sleep. Tomorrow's going to be a long enough day already. You don't want to be tired when you're entertaining the kids tomorrow.''
Edward pulled me towards him, wrapping me further into his arms. After kissing my forehead, he titled my head up so I was looking directly into his eyes, and he smiled that smile that always makes my knees go weak. ''Lizzie will be fine. She's strong, stronger than we give her credit for."
"I know but it doesn't make it any easier. She still has to go through it all again! I don't understand why it's so important."
Something new must have come to light for them to want to talk to Lizzie again but what? I wonder if they done something else or if one of them is appealing their sentence.
"I can't answer that, baby. I wish I could but all I know is we'll be here to help her through it this time. That's something she didn't have before."
"Yeah, that's something, I guess. It still doesn't make it easier to swallow though. Why isn't what she's told them already enough?" What can she tell them now that she didn't tell them before? Maybe I should talk to Charlie to put my mind at rest a little."
"Think of it this way. It might get the two idiots locked up for longer. The longer the better, in my opinion."
He's not wrong there. I hope they never see the light of day again. Them getting out would be a disaster I couldn't bear. "Lizzie will be fine. She'll get through it and then she'll be able to enjoy the rest of her vacation before school starts again."
"You're right. I know you're right. I just hate everything about this damn situation, it sucks."
"I can't disagree with you there but there's not point worrying about it now. We won't know how Lizzie will react to it until tomorrow, so lets worry about it then and get some sleep."
Stupid lovely man. He's always right, I don't know if ill be able to sleep though. My brain just won't switch off.
" I think I might write for a bit. I don't think I'll be able to sleep now no matter how much I want to."
Pulling me tighter Edward shakes his head and gives me his best bitch brow. "Oh no, you're not going to be up all night worrying. We are going to sleep, nothing is going to happen to Lizzie, you have to trust me. You exhausting yourself won't help the situation so right now you have to be a good wife and listen to your husband."
Okay, I can't help it I may have snorted out a laugh. He never pulls out the husband card ever. He always says I wear the pants in the relationship.
"Okay, dear husband.l I'll try to sleep, at least."
"Thank you."
It wasn't long before he was snoring away next to me but no matter how hard I tried I couldn't let sleep take me. I tried counting sheep, saying the alphabet backwards, the works but nothing did the job. God, this is impossible! What the hell am I supposed to do? All I want is a few hours sleep. Rolling away from Edward carefully I crept out of the bedroom and made my way down the hall to my office. If all else fails work. And work I did for hours and hours. The next time I looked at the clock it was three am.
"I really need to sleep! This is ridiculous."
"Yes, you do."
I jumped at the sound of Edwards voice and threw my hand over my mouth to conceal a scream.
"God, you scared me, Edward."
Without saying a word he stalked towards me pushed my chair back from my desk and lifted me over his shoulder. "Edward, put me down! What are you doing?"
"You, my dear wife, should be asleep and that's exactly what you're going to do when I get you back into bed."
Bet he never thought he'd say that. Ever.
"I can't believe you let this get to you so much. I wouldn't have slept if I'd have known."
Yeah, keeping both of us up great idea. I gave his ass my best you're so dumb look. Don't judge me, its not like I can see his face from my position flung over his shoulder.
"I'm sorry, okay? I just need to lose myself in something other than my own thoughts for a while."
And it had worked. To an extent.
"Yeah, but Bella you'll end up making yourself ill at this rate. You need to be healthy not only for yourself but for the family. You're the glue that holds us together we'd be nothing without you. Stupid sweet man and his sweet words.
"Are you trying to make me swoon, Dr Cullen? 'Cause it's working."
"I try to swoon you everyday, Mrs Cullen."
Laying me down on the bed gently, he pulled the cover over me and tucked me in much like he would do one of the children. "Now do you need a lullaby?"
"Yeah I think I do that'd be nice."
With a smirk and a raised eyebrow Edward began to sing softy too me. As my eyes started to droop I felt the bed dip next to me and two warm arms pulled me close. The soft voice joined me in my dreams keeping me clam and worry free.
"Mommy!"
Two small taps to my face and a heavy weight on my chest woke me from my slumber. "Mommy is sleeping. Come back later."
A small huff made me smile a little but I tried to keep it contained to keep the game going.
"I see smile, Mommy."
Okay, obviously I didn't hide it as well as I thought. "I need you to wakes up."
"Okay, I'm awak, I'm awake. What's wrong little lady?"
The smile that graces Faith's face is breathtaking. She really is the most beautiful baby, she could model. Not that Daddy would let that happen, no girl of his will do anything like that. Too many boys even if they are only small ones.
"I needs pancakes and daddy said you has to makes them me. Okay.?"
Huh I didn't even realise he wasn't in bed. When did he get up?
"Okay, go tell Daddy I'm on my way. I'll follow you downstairs."
Crawling to the end of the bed she slid down to the floor. "Okies, mommy. Hurry."
I could really use another hour but when your children call you know that isn't going to happen any time soon. Shuffling out of bed I grabbed Edwards hoodie and pulled it over my head.
The landing was surprisingly quiet as made my way towards the stairs. I guess all three of my babies are in the kitchen waiting to be fed. If you'd have told me at 18 I'd be a best selling author with three kids in later life I would have laughed at you. It's funny how life plans out. You get what you didn't even know you wanted.
"Okay, who wants breakfast?"
As I entered the kitchen I saw Edward rush to hide something behind his back. That's odd... all the kids shouted me at the same time taking my attention away from my husband. After giving everyone good morning kisses I moved to the stove to begin prepping what I needed.
"Mom, can we go see Uncle Em today?"
Seth pulled at my pant leg with a grin on his face that means he's up to something. "Yeah, I guess so. Why? What do you have planned?"
"Me and little Faith want to see him. Right, Faith?"
"Uh huh. Peas mommy."
Oh good grief how am I meant to say no? I guess it'll take my mind off what Lizzie's going through so it's a good idea.
"Okay, you can call Aunt Rose and ask her if we can pop over."
Seth ran from the room most likely to find the phone and call Rose before I had the chance to blink. "And how is Miss Lizzie feeling this morning? Are you feeling okay about today?"
"I'm okay. Daddy said I can leave whenever I want to and that pappy will scare them off with his cuffs if they get mean and won't let me. Did you know he has cells he can lock them in?"
Lizzie has Edward's cheeky grin on her face right now. I swear it's a carbon copy of the one he uses when he's up to something.
"I did know that! He puts Uncle Em in them on a regular basis when he gets a little bit to naughty."
Lizzie's laugh filled the room as Seth skidding back into the room with the phone to his ear.
"Momma, I hungry."
"Okay, baby. I'm just looking for the pan. I have no idea where it is."
"Dad-dy burnded it."
A loud clank from the sink was followed by Edward rushing across the room and grabbing Faith in his arms. "No, he didn't. He was just making sure it was clean for Mommy, Faith."
"No, you burnded it when you makes food."
Raising my eyebrow and giving Edward my best bitch face I put my hands on my hips and waited... and waited. He just stood there looking like a deer caught in the head lights.
"Edward, care to explain?"
"I tried to make breakfast and I kind of... well... I burnt the pan."
I could barely make out what he was saying because he was talking into Faith's hair but I got the gist of it.
"You tried to cook? You know you and batter don't mix."
Ugh that means he's tried to clean the non stick pan with the scrubbing brush.
"Sorry?"
Why does that sound like a question? My silly husband is covering his tracks so he doesn't say anything wrong.
"Okay, everyone, go get dressed. We're going to the cafe."
A beautiful smile graced his face as he swooped Faith over his head air plane style and rushed from the room. "Mommy, Aunt Rose wants you."
Seth thrust the phone at me as he pulled Lizzie out of the room to go get ready to leave the house.
"Hey Rose."
"Well hello, Mrs Cullen. I hear you're coming over for some fun times today?"
"So I've been informed. Is that okay? You're not busy are you?"
Rose's laugh filled the line. "As you know you're welcome anytime and it might keep the boys out of trouble."
She has a point. "Yeah, it'll keep them busy for a few hours and take my mind off things."
"Go have your breakfast and get your butt over here. I'll put Emmett on entertainment duty whilst we have a coffee."
"Okay, see you soon."
"Bye, Bells."
Okay that's today sorted best get my butt into gear.
Once all the kids were dressed and happy myself and Edward ran around the house getting ready for the day. I think the possibility of a English breakfast at Sue's had put a rocket up Edward because he seems in a rush to get down to the cafe. Or maybe he just wants today over as quickly as possible, I know I do.
"How are you feeling about today, baby? You looked after me so well last night I worry that your were going to neglect your own feelings about everything."
Edward turned to me whilst buttoning up his shirt and smiled. "I'm good, Bella. Really. I just wanted today done with so we can forget it ever happened. Lizzie will be fine, I just know it. She keeps surprising me every time something crops up and I just know she's going to do it today too."
She's always surprising me with how she handles things even when she has mini breakdown's, they're still not as bad as I expected them to be. The dream freaked me out I'll admit that but she bounces back so quickly. She's perfect, just perfect. "And you know your dad will let me pull her out if he feels things are getting to out of hand."
"Yeah, pappy will not let one of his girls suffer. No matter how much of an asshole the detective in charge is."
"Ohh, Mommy you said a bad word."
Seth poked his head in the door followed closely behind by his sisters. "Sorry, buddy. I'll put the money in the jar later. Mommy shouldn't have said a bad word."
When you could hear her... well I wouldn't have said anything if I knew he was there. He's just so darn sneaky sometimes. Twinkle toes, I'll have to up my game and keep my wits about me so I don't get caught again. I won't be like Emmett and have to put almost a weeks salary in. That was one expensive game of Xbox.
"Cool, can we go now?"
"Yes, we can. Let's go get some food in our bellies that Daddy can't burn."
"Hey, I was just trying to be helpful and it almost went okay. Almost."
"Well, I'm just glad my kitchen is still standing."
"You start one little fire in a pan and you're black listed for life."
Edward made a face at me as he walked past and scooped up a giggling Lizzie and Seth in his arms. Faith took offence to this and stomped her foot with a very Alice like pout on her face.
"Wha bouts me?"
"I'll carry you, baby girl. Daddy has his hands full with the bigger ones so it's only fair I get snuggles with you."
Obviously not completely happy Faith gave Edward her puppy dog eyes as she walked over and held her arms up to me.
"Come on then, family. I'm hungry for some food that's not charred and yucky."
Yucky? Edward really? Anyone would think I had an extra child sometimes. "After you, Mrs Cullen."
"Why, thank you, kind sir."
"You're very welcome."
Faith giggled and shook her head at her daddy's silliness.
"Daddy, you're silly."
"He is, Faith but that's what makes him cool."
As we descended the stairs all the kids started to giggle because they were being bounced around.
"Did you her that, Bella? I'm cool." Lizzie may say that now but wait till she's a bit older and Daddy won't let her date. He won't be so cool then. Then I'll be the cool one.
"Oh yeah, baby. You're the bomb."
"He's... wait. What did Pap say? Umm." Seth took a few minutes to contemplate whilst we looked up the house and grabbed the kids coats.
"That's it! You're down with the kids. That's what Pap says cause he thinks he's cool."
I almost lost my grip on Faith as laughter over took me. Oh yeah my beautiful husband is so down with the kids. His father maybe not so much. Where did he hear that terminology... has he been on google again?
"Wait. My dad, your pap, used the term down with the kids?"
Edward stood stunned opening and shutting his mouth like a fish. "YES, he really did. Ask Nana she'll remember 'cause she laughed like mommy is right now."
"Oh, Edward. That's the funniest thing I've ever heard."
"I'm going to have to tell Emmett about this. He'll give dad a tonne of stick over it. I can't believe he came out with that he's crazy."
Bless, he's just trying to be hip. "Come on then, crazy family. Lets go get some food."
Breakfast was filled with laughs and smiles. Lizzie even tried to play matchmaker at breakfast not so discreetly when Sue brought over her muffin. I've never seen Sue blush before, but Lizzie's questions had her scarlet in a few minutes even though she took it in the good natured way it was meant she rushed away giggling like a school girl. I could sense that Edward was getting more and more tense as the minutes past. He kept looking at his watch and the clock on the wall, willing them to slow down or speed up, I'm not quite sure. I just know he wants today over as much I do. It's going to be painful to be away from Lizzie whilst she has to talk about her past. I just hope Emmett and Rose can take my mind off it even though I'm sure that will be impossible.
Edward's phone started to ring and he took a deep breath when he answered, he almost looked relieved, if that's possible. I bet he thinks he was being summoned to take Lizzie down to the police station. After he hung up, he looked at me and smiled a little but it didn't reach his eyes.
"That was Pappy Charlie. H e's on his way here to keep me and Lizzie company whilst the other policeman sets things up."
Lizzie nodded her head a little, not seeming phased at all by Edward's words.
"Are you sure you're okay, Lizzie? You know, you don't have to go today if you don't want to?" Okay, I know I shouldn't have asked that but I just have to know she's okay. She seems way too calm and collected while I'm panicking on the inside that this will bring back old memories.
"Yeah I'm okay, Mommy. I'm a big girl and I have to do this, I want to help the man. Then I want to come play with Claire for a little bit after. That'll be okay, won't it, Daddy?"
"That'll be fine. We'll head straight over there as soon as you're done."
A smile lit up Lizzie's face as she turned back to her siblings who were none the wiser to our conversation. They're both playing with cars on the table top and haven't looked at us in about ten minutes, they've been too engrossed in their game.
"Mommy, when can we go to see Aunt Rose?"
Seth didn't look at me as he spoke, he kept his full attention trained in his little sister.
"Soon, bud. Real soon. We'll say hi to Pappy and then we'll leave."
"Okay."
That was too easy, usually he's chomping at the bit when he wants something.
"I wan stay with Dad-dy."
"You can't today, baby girl. Me and Lizzie have to talk to someone with Pappy and you're too little."
Faith's bottom lip started to tremble and her eyes filled with tears. It took a split second for Edward to stand and swoop her up in his arms. Daddy is so wrapped around her little finger, it's adorable. Faith's little lip wobble soon turned into sobs and Edward looked up at me with sad eyes.
"Don't cry, little Faith. We're going to see Uncle Emmett, it'll be fun. Daddy and Lizzie will come as soon as they're done with their stuff. I bet he'll do something silly."
Seth stood and wiped the tears from his sister's face. "And Aunt Rose has a really cool sweetie jar. I bet she'll share with you."
Faith's head snapped up and she looked at her brother with wide eyes. "Sweeties?"
She looked up to Edward for confirmation and he nodded eagerly. "Okay, I go but use two has to hurry." p
She pointed at Edward and then at her sister with the most serious face she could muster. "We'll be as quick as we can, baby girl. I promise."
God, I hope so I don't think I'll be able to relax until it's all over. Faith snuggled back into Edward's arms with a small smile on her lips as Charlie walked through the door. He was greeted warmly by everyone and then he turned to Edward and nodded.
"It's time."
I held back the sob that wanted to break out and went to get Lizzie ready to leave, she doesn't need me being weak, not when she's being so strong.
"It'll be okay, Mommy. I'll be okay. Daddy will make sure of it."
"Of course he will, baby. You make sure if you want to stop at any point you tell someone, okay?"
"Okay. I will I promise."
Edward kissed our smallest ones and then made his way over to me taking my face in his hands.
"I'll make sure she's okay."
"I know. Rush back to us, okay?"
"You can count on it."
After kissing everyone again he took Lizzie's hand and left with Charlie. God, I hope this goes okay. Please, let it go okay.
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