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Chapter 22

I slept with Bella the whole night, she looked so fragile to see her like that.

Frankly I didn't quite understand what she was scared of or sad about, I mean fine she was sad about lying to her mother, but it wasn't something . It broke my heartto cry over. I didn't know what to say to her, I didn't want to upset her further.

I was feeling very cold when I woke up, when I shifted my arms in an attempt to bring Bella closer to me I was shocked to find out that she wasn't there. I opened my eyes and looked over the clock, it was just 6:30 am; I sat up and rubbed my eyes with my palms.

"Bella?" I called getting on my feet.

"In here!" she called from the balcony.

I made my way to the balcony where Bella was standing, wearing green short shorts and a white t-shirt with a green sheep on in, I chuckled at her. She was too cute for her own good. I snaked my arms around her waist as she leaned against my chest. When she least expected it, I kissed the spot below her ear.

"What are you doing here?" I murmured, how did she smell so good after just waking up? I thought as I deeply inhaled her scent.

"I couldn't sleep, I miss home." she whispered very slowly.

"Bella, I haven't seen you ever talking to your mom, is everything alright?" I asked lightly. I didn't want to pry but if she was upset I wanted to know, I loved her so much, it was my duty!

She turned around and looked at me with those beautiful, brown, doe eyes.

"No, I haven't. Edward, whenever I talk to her she's always asking if I am interested in a boy or if I was getting along with you…" I stopped her before she could continue.

"Why was she curious about you and me getting along?" I asked totally confused. Bella blushed deeply and hugged me very tightly.

"Well it maybe because I might have told her earlier that I thought you were a jerk." she mumbled quickly, giggling slightly. I wasn't offended though, I did act like a jerk earlier.

"Sorry." she whispered in a small voice.

"Hey it isn't like you were the only one saying bad stuff about me, maybe I told some people about you." I said smirking, her face snapped up and she gasped, I started laughing out loud.

"Bella you're so naïve." I said laughing at her.

She narrowed her eyes and said, "I hate you."

"No you don't." I teased her, hugging her tightly while she pouted.

Suddenly there was a loud knock on the bedroom door and without waiting a very excited looking pixie came barging in.

"Good morning guys, I have a big news for you!" Alice said hugging Bella and squealing.

"Alice its good to see you too, but you do realize that it's hardly seven and today's Friday." Bella said playfully.

"It's not like you were asleep or anything and anyway, you are too prude so I had nothing to worry about." she said shrugging. I just rolled my eyes and pulled Bella back in the bedroom.

"So what is your great news?" I asked sarcastically "Are you getting married or are you pregnant or even better you are going to Antarctica forever? Because that would be great; it would save our money for parceling you, right Bella?" I asked as I pulled Bella into my lap as she was laughing very hard.

"Grow up Edward. So anyway today we have to go to Moonlight Club! Oh God I am so excited! I invited the whole group, so that will make it around fifteen of us." she said counting on her fingers. Bella groaned beside me.

"I don't like clubs, they make me claustrophobic. Plus it would be better working at a farm than going to club." she whined nuzzling her face in the crook of my neck.

Alice and I both stared at her; she looked at us and rolled her eyes. "Fine, maybe farm is not better than club, but you get the point."

"Oh come on, we'll have loads of fun! Oh and I have perfect clothes for you! Okay so meet me in the guest room at 4 pm, we have so much to decide, have a nice day!" Alice sang happily as she skipped towards the door but then stopped and turned around. "You two make plans on parceling me to Antarctica?" she asked glaring at us but her voice disbelieving. "They don't even have shopping malls over there."

Bella and I doubled over with laughter. "Alice you are ridiculous." Bella said shaking her head.

"Whatever." she said before going out.

"Don't go if you don't want to. We can have our own party here." I told her wriggling my eyebrows while she giggled, swatting my hands away.

We got dressed and made our way downstairs, as soon as Bella saw Esme she stopped, her face scared and ashamed, I didn't know what was going on with her.

"Good morning kids, come eat breakfast." she sang from the kitchen.

"Bella, honey you okay?" I asked rubbing her back.

"Yeah, um I'm fine." she said walking down stairs.

The rest of the day passed peacefully but Bella was really uncomfortable and nervous around my parents. She would find excuses to not be in the same room as them, I knew Esme noticed, but she kept quiet. Esme was acting very weird these days, she wasn't herself and it bothered me.

"So what are your plans today guys?" Esme asked as she came into the living room and sat beside Carlisle.

"We are going to the club tonight!" Alice told her clapping her hands.

"Well have fun, but please guys don't drink too much." she said sighing.

Bella was curled into my side, she was very quiet today.

"Bella are you okay?" I asked again kissing her cheek. "Please tell me if anything's bothering you."

"Yeah just sleepy, didn't get much sleep last night." she said with a forced smile. "Don't worry, I'll be fine." she said before returning to her earlier position.

"Why don't we go upstairs and you can have some rest?" I suggested rubbing her arms.

"I would like that." she said smiling at me.

We both went to my room and lay on the bed. We were both awake but didn't say much, Bella was resting her head on my chest as I enveloped her into my arms.

"Tell me something." I said slightly nudging her. She looks at me smiling.

"What do you want to know?"

"Anything, everything, tell me about your life before you came to America." I suggested, giving it a start.

"There's nothing much. I went to school, came home, did my home work and slept." she said giggling at her lethargic routine as I joined in.

"You amaze me; tell me about your friends."

"I have a wonderful best friend, Amy, she's a life saver, we were inseparable, she's like me, haha, she blushes and she's shy but she won't stand any shit that's for sure, she can be very dangerous if you annoy her, oh that reminds me, she asked me to tell you that if you ever hurt me she will come all the way here and cut your balls off." she said laughing hard.

"Well, I will really have to be in her good books." I said a bit scared by the threat.

"Hmm, so did you ever have a boyfriend?" I asked attempting not to sound too curious but failed miserably.

"Not many, just a few here and there. God the one I had in grade seven didn't even know how to kiss properly so I dumped him. The one in grade nine was great, we are still I touch, you know just in case…" she trailed off; I was gaping at her, my face red.

"Is anything wrong Edward?" she asked innocently. I was too shocked to respond but after a while Bella started laughing so hard that she rolled over and fell off the bed. I quickly got down to see if she were alright but to my surprise she was still laughing uncontrollably.

"Your---- face---- oh god---hahahaaha----was worth--- a million dollars----god I am gonn—a—cry." she said still rolling on the floor, clutching her stomach.

I looked at her unbelievably, was that a joke or was she serious, after twenty minutes she sobered and giggled while coming to me and taking my face in her hands.

"Edward, I was just messing around with you, ha-ha that was priceless. But in all truthfulness, I never dated anyone before you." she said kissing my lips and I could already feel my anger melting away.

"You are mean, you don't play fair." I accused her pouting.

"Well, all is fair in love and war dear." she said smiling widely.

"Oh yeah?" I said before launching myself at her and tickling her until she begged for forgiveness.

We spent the whole afternoon teasing and talking to each other. Bella made me feel whole; she was like air to me. I didn't know what I would do without her. But I really didn't know how longer our bubble would last, it was as if we were living in our dream, and I was afraid, if spring comes, can winter be far ahead? (This is my fav. Quote, it's from the poem "Ode to the West Wind" by Shelly it's a beautiful poem, I love it! It means that after every happiness, there is sorrow and vice versa. So similarly, if spring has already arrived, winter can't be far ahead, as in, happiness is followed by unhappiness.)

We were ready by seven to leave and Bella was looking so stunning that I wanted to steal her away and kiss her senseless. She was wearing a green shirt which had a very deep neck and a pair of black skinny jeans, which hung low on her waist, making part of her creamy white waist visible and it made me want to go and caress it, why was she so cruel?

BPOV

To say I was uncomfortable in the clothes I was wearing would be an understatement, but the response I got from Edward was worth wearing the stupid clothes. His eyes nearly popped out. I was observing that living with Alice and Rosalie was making me become less shy and timid; I had some confidence in me now. We all piled into our respective cars and went to the club, Edward kept his arms around me the whole time and kept chanting how stunning I was looking, I really think he is biased.

The club was full of drunk teenagers throwing themselves at each other.

"Wow, everyone's already here." Alice thought out loud. "Told you we were late." she huffed going to Jasper's side.

"Hey guys." James said as he made his way towards us.

"Hi James." I smiled and hugged him, he was a great buddy. He was the only guy I felt comfortable with other than the Cullen's.

"Hey bro, Esme wants to meet you. She's bugging me since she came back." Edward informed him as we made our way towards the booth where the gang was already seated.

"Oh tell her I will be there in a day or two to eat her lasagna, yum, she's the best cook ever!" he replied patting his stomach.

"Is there anything more important for you guys than food?" I asked in disbelief. In response all the guys started at me like I was dumb.

"I guess not." I sighed.

"You want something?" Edward asked me as the waitress came to take orders.

"Nah, I'm good." I answered, just then my phone beeped indicating I had a new message, I quickly checked it and it was from Renee.

Hi Dear,

How are you honey? It's been so long since I last talked to you, I hope everything's alright! Well I am pretty bored these days. Your dad has started another brand and has become partners with this man, Billy Black, he's a nice man and he and your dad have become great friends. He has a son, Jacob, very handsome young man I must say. He's a year older to you but I'm sure you'll like him! Okay sorry, I know you don't want to date, just being a mom that's all. Please reply Bella, I miss you so much! And tell me when your vacations are so you can plan a trip home.

Love,

Mom

I sighed sadly after reading this. How do I tell her I have already found my soul mate? I didn't want any Jacob guy I didn't even know! I really felt terrible about lying to her, but what can I do? She has always been there for me and loved me so much and I was breaking her trust, this burden was killing me. I looked around and saw Tanya and her butterflies glaring at me from the bar stools and wearing the slutty clothes of theirs. But I could care less, I was here to enjoy myself, and hell I was going to enjoy the night.

"Want to dance?" Edward asked smiling sweetly at me, pulling me out of my thoughts. I loved to see him smiling, it made my heart flutter.

"Sure."

He led me to the dance floor and surprisingly soft music was playing and all the other friends were dancing and enjoying themselves. I put my arms around his neck as he pulled me closer.

We danced for a few minutes and I tried hard to not notice how muscled he was nor how good he smelled. When I finally decided to look up at his face, he was smiling and his eyes were...closed. I stood on my toes and kissed him, he immediately responded by kissing me back. I knew I loved Edward more than life itself, as silly as it may sound; I really wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. After a couple of songs, the music changed to the fast and bass heavy music blaring through the speakers. Edward was exhausted and went back to the booth to get a drink and joined the other guys there as I was dancing with Alice and Rose. I didn't like that they would be drunk but I didn't dare go to them.

"Alice, I need some water, be right back." I said as I made my way towards the bar. I went to the bar and sat on the stool, massaging my temple. God, can't they lower the volume?

"What can I get you cutie?" the guy behind the bar asked as he winked at me. I tried my best not to gag, and I suddenly felt very conscious about my cloths.

"Just water please." I said in a stern tone as he just grinned and gave me a glass of water.

I took the glass and was about to drink when a very annoying voice rang into my ear.

"Look whose here!" Tanya said sitting at the stool next to mine.

"What do you want Tanya?" I asked in a bored voice, she ignored me asked for some water.

"Why aren't you with your boyfriend?" she sneered at me.

"Am I so important to you that you can't even leave me alone?" I asked irritated.

"Hi Bella, you look lovely tonight." Lauren said as she slid next to me.

"Are you sick or something?" I asked her totally confused. "What's with the pleasant greeting, we hate each other." I stated.

"Whatever." she said and the suddenly got up and left, I turned back to Tanya and she was playing with my glass totally comfortable with the way Lauren greeted me. I sighed heavily and snatched the glass from her hand and drank it in one gulp. She smiled sweetly at me before leaving. What is wrong with everyone I thought?

I was still feeling thirsty, I asked for another drink as the guy stared at me with amused expression. I kept drinking water but I was feeling very strange suddenly, it seemed as if everyone was standing at least hundred feet away from me. I could hear murmurs and whispers, but I couldn't feel my body. I laid my head on the counter in attempt to stop the spinning of my head.

Minutes passed by, but it felt like hours. My breathing picked up and I began feeling woozy. The music pounded in my ears and my heart beat along with it. The dancers around me seemed to move in a slow motion as if they were moving to the beat of their breath. I could feel my face start to burn up and there was a strange fiery sensation brewing in the pit of my stomach. I touched my stomach and my hands were just as hot as the rest of my body. I lifted my hand to my forehead and took a deep breath, trying not to pass out.

"Are you alright?" the same guy asked. I just nodded, holding onto my pounding head. I got up with great effort and made my way towards the booth, but I could see it was empty. I was feeling very scared, I just pushed myself to the crowd, I heard that guy calling me but I didn't bother looking back, my only priority was finding Edward and the others.

I suddenly felt someone behind me and I turned around to see the same guy looking at me, with an amused and lust filled expression. He suddenly took my wrist and led me somewhere. I tried yanking my hand back but I was too weak, I couldn't feel my legs, I felt as if I was melting. He pulled me towards the narrow passage which led towards the restrooms.

He leaned over me and it was then that I realized I had backed up into a wall. His arms were set on the wall just beside both sides of my head. I cringed as I saw the veins popping out of his arms. I started quivering very becoming frightened. "Let me go, please." I begged as I felt tears in my eyes.

He just smirked and crashed his lips against mine, harshly. I felt his hand running all over my body. I tried to get away from him, but he was stronger and kept me between his arms, easily. Knowing that I'd never be able to run, I did the only thing I thought I could do, I screamed as loud as I could. I knew it was of no use, no one could hear me. The music was too loud, and everyone was preoccupied. I wanted to die, I wanted Edward, and I wanted to get away from this filthy man. His breath was awful and I tried really hard to shove his head back but in response he slapped me hard across my face.

"Shut up or you will regret it." he threatened me furious. I didn't care what he said. My breath began growing shaky and I wanted so much to scream, but my throat grew rather dry and hoarse. Somehow I managed to scream again, but in vain.

Quickly, he put his hand over my mouth and that was it. I knew that there was nothing else I could do. I felt the tears coming...he started kissing and sucking my neck as I cried uncontrollably.

After a moment, he started unbuttoning my shirt despite of my weak protests. He kissed me again, shoving his tongue down my throat; his hands were all over my body.

I was crying desperately now. I just closed my eyes, waiting for the inevitable to happen...

a/n

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