Chapter 26: Flashing Lights

EPOV

"Hey, princess!" I said scooping my daughter up the moment the hotel room opened.

"I missed you, daddy." She said showering my face with kisses. It was hard for me to believe that I had missed five years of her life.

"I missed you too." I answered.

"Where's Bella?" She asked as I walked inside.

"Her dad surprised her this morning." I explained as my mom arched an eyebrow and my dad chuckled from his seat reading the morning paper.

"I hope you were decent." My mom warned as I blushed slightly not making eye contact with her.

"What's decent?" Abby inquired moving my face to look at hers.

"It's a grown-up thing, Princess." I replied as she squirmed free running towards the bedroom to get her things.

"I trust you were polite." My dad commented as I nodded. I had been on my best behavior given the circumstances.

"We can stay with Abby if you'd like." My mom offered as I shook my head.

"He's going to have to meet her, and Bella was honest from the get go." I explained as my parents nodded.

"Daddy, I saved you and Bella one of my cookies." My daughter said as she ran to me with a pink backpack with some of her toys and clothes.

"Thank you," I said picking her up and getting the cookie.

"Can we go see Bella now?" She questioned as I nodded.

"Go say bye to grandma and grandpa." I said placing her on the floor as she ran to my parents. I notice my mom's eyes water when she hugged her and I notice how choked up my dad was as well. They both loved her deeply.

I said goodbye to my parents walking out holding Abby's hand. She was talking excitedly all about her gondola ride when a bunch of photographers approached us. "Mr. Cullen, do you deny or confirm the rumors of Rosalie's wedding?" They began to ask as Abby squeezed my hand.

"I have no comment." I said picking up my daughter. Abby quickly buried her head in my shoulder holding on to me tightly.

"Who is this?" Another asked as I kept on walking noticing the hotel's security approaching.

"Are you still seeing Isabella Swan?" They asked not caring that they were in the place of her employment.

"What do you have to say about your brother's wedding? Is Rosalie pregnant? Is the baby Emmett's?" A bunch of questions were thrown out the camera flashing wildly as Abby began to cry.

"Make it stop, daddy." She pleaded as I glared at everybody.

"Is this your daughter?" Another asked as the security began to push them away.

"We're deeply sorry, Mr. Cullen." One of the security guards said as I nodded.

"Edward, this way." I suddenly heard Alice say as she appeared leading me into one of the conference rooms. "I'm sorry."

I took a deep breath when the camera lights were no longer flashing and I wasn't being bombarded with questions. "It's not your fault, Alice. Thank you." I said returning my attention to Abby who was crying on my shoulder.

"It's over, Princess." I said as she sniffled lifting her head. Her eyes were red from crying and she looked terrified.

"Why are they mean?" She asked her bottom lip quivering.

"I don't know, honey." I said kissing her forehead. "But Auntie Alice saved us."

Alice smiled at me. "I promise they won't be here when you guys go back outside." She added as Abby smiled weakly.

BPOV

The trip to pick up Abby was taking entirely too long. My dad and I had caught up, and now we were in the awkward silent stage. I had cleaned the kitchen, and had offered him food at least five times. What more could I do?

I had learned that he was just here for the day, because he needed to get back to Susan. One of the policeman that worked with him needed to give a statement about a crime that involved Forks and Las Vegas, and they had taken a private jet. He had tagged along to see me.

The silence was broken with the ringing off my phone. "Hello," I said thankful to have something to do. I was going crazy with the silence.

"Hey, love. Just wanted to let you know we're on our way back. We sort of had a problem with the paparazzi." He explained as I felt the anger boil within me.

"Where they inside the hotel?" I asked as he affirmed that they were in the lobby.

"I'll call the head of security." I replied. "Security knows that paparazzi are not allowed on hotel property. Were you guys hurt? Is Abby alright?"

"She's a bit shaken, but she's fine." He assured me. "I'll be there in five. Love you."

"Love you, too." I finished hanging up.

"Is everything alright?" My father asked as I nodded.

"Everything at work falls apart when I'm not there." I said getting my work cell phone. "I told you about Edward's sister-in-law being and actress/model, and with the secret wedding at and all. The paparazzi are everywhere, apparently the wedding wasn't that big of a secret."

"What does that have to do with you and Edward?" He questioned and I really wanted to know the same answer.

"Edward is pretty famous in his own right. He's been in Forbes a couple of times, but they really want to know more about Rose and Emmett." I explained with a shrug before getting my cell phone.

"This is Newton." Mike said picking up the phone.

"Mike, it's Bella." I said skipping the pleasantries. Mike and I weren't on the best terms. He had asked me out multiple times since I had broken up with Jacob, and I had always turned him down.

"Bella, how are you this fine afternoon? I thought you were on vacation." He replied as I rolled my eyes wishing he could see my expression.

"I am on vacation." I corrected. "What the hell is going on with your detail?"

"What do you mean?" He questioned playing stupid. Yet, I knew he was anything but stupid.

"Don't play stupid, Newton. You know very well what I mean. How did a hoard of paparazzi make it into the hotel?" I said in an angry tone.

"I have no idea what you're talking about, Bella? Does this have anything to do with your new boyfriend?" He replied in a tone that was making my anger worse.

"Listen to me, Newton, and listen well. My private life with or without Mr. Cullen is not your concern. Your concern is your team, that was severely lacking this afternoon. I suggest you get your crap together and stop acting like an immature idiot." I finished before hanging up.

As soon as our conversation had ended Edward and Abby came through the door, Abby running straight into my arms. "Bella," She squealed as I carried her giving her a kiss.

"Hi, pumpkin," I said hugging her tightly. "Did you have fun with Grandma and Grandpa?"

"Lots of fun." She answered and I noticed my dad and Edward were watching us intently. "But the people with flashy lights were scary."

"I know, sweetheart, I'm sorry." I said hugging her.

"Who's that?" She asked pointing at my dad.

"Abby, this is my dad, Charlie. Dad this is my best friend, Abby." I introduced as Abby's eyes grew wide.

"I'm your best friend?" She asked as I nodded.

"I the whole wide world." I added as she began to bounce in excitement.

"Nice to meet you, Abby." My dad said shaking her hand.

"Nice to meet you, too." She replied with a smile. "I brought you a cookie, Bella." She said walking to her backpack. "Daddy where is it?"

"Weren't you holding it?" Edward asked as her lips quivered.

"I dropped it when the cameras were scaring me." She said before beginning to cry. "I'm sorry, Bella."

"It's alright, sweetheart." I assured her carrying her. "We can get a cookie later."

"But that one is special." She complained.

"Any cookie you give me is special, baby." I replied as her cries settled down.

The rest of the day was spent spending time with my dad. He seemed to like Edward, and adored Abby. It was impossible not to. She had a way of melting your heart with just one look. I loved her just as if she were my own.

A/N: Mike will play a role later on. He's somewhat important.

I have put up links on my Author page to what their fully furnished house looks like. The floor plans show the layout and the panoramic tour shows the furnishing. The difference is the 2nd bedroom is a little girls room. Imagine it pink and decorated with the Disney Princesses.

I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. And make sure to tell me what you think.

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