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WARNING: tiny lemon
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Bella's Pov
Silence.
I was utterly speechless as I tried to take in that piece of information. He was what? Adopted? Fostered?
"I've heard you call Esme your mother and Carlisle your father."
He nodded, running a hand through his hair. "My biological father apparently left when I was still in the womb, I was given up when I was six when Carlisle and Esme took me in."
I felt my eyes widen. "Are Alice and Emmett-"
"Their Esmes and Carlisle's biologically, but they never treated me any different when they took me in. To them Esme had birthed me, and it wasn't long until I felt the exact same."
I leaned back in my chair, struggling to take it all it. It wasn't until I really thought about it that I realised it wasn't that hard to believe. The way Edward was eager to please his parents in a way that I had never seen before, how protective he was over his piano, how respectful he was…it made me wonder why I hadn't questioned it earlier on.
"Did she ever try and contact you?"
I had heard stories of such a thing happening, but by Edward's expression of distaste it was clear she had tried but had clearly failed.
"I was twenty when Carlisle informed me that she had heard about my already predicted success and wanted us to re-bond. They may not have mentioned anything to me but I could tell at the time both he and Esme were heartbroken." He frowned at the memory. "I think I surprised them when I was adamant that I wanted nothing to do with the bitch, that as far as I was concerned she was never part of my life."
I nodded in understanding.
Edward wasn't finished. "I think it was only then that they realised just how attached to them I was, that even the thought of trying to reconnect with her was and never would be on my plans, that they finally admitted to themselves that they were my true parents, no matter whose blood ran through my veins."
My eyes were glassy with tears as he told me his story. "So when Rosaline started on about your past-"
"I was furious that Emmett would even think about telling her anything private about me. I've never been one for sharing details, so him doing that…" he shook his head in wonder. "I don't think he even realised that was what I was angry over. Emmett was a great big brother figure, but now I'm in my mid to late twenties I can't help but think he really does need to grow up."
"Didn't you mention that she hurt Esmes feelings?" I had met Esme and the very thought of hurting her, of offending her kind soul was outrageous to me. It was fair to say I had never met a woman who was as kind hearted as her before, and that was the honest truth.
Edward scowled at the memory. "I don't know what's going on between her and Emmett, but clearly he must feel something for her to stick around. For the life of me I have no idea what, though."
"You know this doesn't change anything, right?" I moved to straddle his lap awkwardly. Moving my hand I gently ran my fingers through his hair. "That I still love you."
The smile that light up his face was breath-taking.
Feeling his nose bury in against my neck it made me wonder just how concerned he was when it came to him telling me.
"Did you think I would see you differently?"
He shook his head. "I was more concerned about keeping it from you for as long as I did. I led you to believe Esme and Carlisle were biologically mine, and they aren't."
Oh,
I guessed I could see where he was coming from. Still, the fact that Edward had felt confident enough to share something that personal with me…well, it made it practically impossible for me to be mad at him when all I wanted to do was melt into his arms.
I leaned forward to kiss him on the lips. "Thank you."
He stared at me. "You're not mad at me?"
Shrugging, I shifted slightly in his lap as he made a move to wrap his arms around me, pulling me flush against him as I leaned my chin on chest, looking up at him.
"It's not the kind of information you obviously feel comfortable with sharing, Edward. It's extremely personal, and I'm not about to hold it against you that you clearly weren't ready to tell me, because I'm not. You told me when you felt ready and that means a lot," I told him honestly.
He smiled that crooked grin I adored so much. "You are so perfect," he bent down to kiss me softly. "So," kiss "so," kiss "perfect" kiss.
I giggled. "I know."
~~(TWILIGHT)~~
"Fuck, can you go harder?" I groaned lowly in my throat, pulling him closer by his cheeks as I roughly covered his mouth with mine. "Harder?"
We had been in a rush to get ready. Over the last few weeks I had been giving Alec more and more responsibility at work, and due to the fact business had been brilliant as of late I had taken on his sister when she was looking for a work experience replacement.
Apparently Jane had been too nervous to ask, but when it came down to the short notice it was either pluck up the courage and come to me or work on a farm which farmed pigs.
It's amazing what can work as motivation.
So now I had Alec showing her the ropes while I gave him training on working the till. He was a quick learner and his confidence had grown considerably, enough so that he was no longer shy about inviting his adorable lover around while he was still at work.
It meant a lot that he had that kind of trust in me.
But it wasn't until I had gotten home that Friday night from work that Edward had decided to drop the bomb on me that his parents were throwing a small get together for their anniversary. He had then gone on to tell me to dress extremely casual since it was an outside BBQ since they wanted to have it small since last year they had made a big event out of it.
I had glared when he told me I only had a few hours until we had to leave and the event started.
How I had come to being held against the wall, hot water pouring down our fronts as he had my bare legs wrapped around his waist as he continuously thrusted in and out of my wet heat I did not know.
It felt so good.
I was flushed from head to toe, my whole form trembling as I pulled away from his mouth only to bury my face in his neck as I cried out my pleasure and love for him in short but sharp gasps.
"Are you close?" he grunted with the strain of holding me up. I nodded, speechless. "Touch yourself, Love, cum so hard for me," he coaxed.
And I did.
I came so hard that I was barely conscious of the fact Edward grunted out my name as he emptied into the condom before gently setting me on my own two feet, keeping an arm wrapped around my waist since I worried I could collapse as my legs trembled.
"Oh my god," I breathed after a few minutes.
Feeling him grin against my shoulder we shared words of love and affection before reluctantly dragging ourselves out of the slightly chilly shower, the hot water having faded making me wonder just how much time we wasted having fun.
Then again, it wasn't exactly wasted when I got such a delicious orgasm out of it.
Within the next hour I had managed to dry my hair, pull it up into a high ponytail before adding a bit of make-up. I figured if it was casual then being overdressed was just as bad as being underdressed. With that in mind I had decided on a simple light blue summer dress which flared out at the waist, matched with a pearl white pair of flats.
Edward said I looked beautiful.
"So whose going to be there then?" I asked curiously as I leaned forward to turn down the radio as we made our way to his parents' house.
"Alice and Jasper have flown over, Emmett and his bitch-"
"Wait," I cut him off. "He's still with her?"
Edward scowled. "Turns out their closer than ever. He has been trying to call me the past few weeks, wanting us to double date. I said no."
While I would have liked some sort of input in that decision I knew I doubted I would have cared either way. He was Edward's brother, not mine, and on the occasions that I was in Rosaline's company had resulted in me forcing myself to bite my tongue to prevent a snarky comment.
I wasn't about to get into an argument over something I really had no feelings over.
"Is that all?"
He nodded. "It's just a family gathering, plus Rosaline."
I winced at his harsh tone whenever he spoke of her, but didn't comment as I glanced out the window of the car as he pulled into the long and wide driveway. I took in the already parked cars. "Are we late?" I hoped not.
Glancing at his watch Edward frowned. "We're only late by a few minutes; I'm surprised everyone is here already."
I scowled. "I told you we didn't have time for shower sex," I huffed as I opened my door before Edward could walk around to do it for me. "Next time you should listen to me."
I heard him laugh. I smiled despite myself. "Technically, Love, you offered for me to join you. It is hardly my fault if I couldn't keep my hands off your tempting, wet-"
"Ok you can hush now," I blushed as he pulled me into a hug. I buried my face in his shirt while gently running my fingers down his solid chest. "I guess we'd better go in."
With that Edward led me towards the back garden where I was immediately pulled into a hug by the small woman that was Alice, her grin wide.
"Heya Bella, while I'm back we really need to spend some quality time together shopping. Girl time!" she cheered.
I fought back a shudder; unfortunately this one wasn't of pleasure. "Are you sure, Alice? When it comes to me and shopping I don't actually think we made a good match."
She waved me off. "Oh hush, you just need an expert with you. I'm great at all things fashion, aren't I honey?" she looked towards her husband.
Jasper raised the pint of beer in his hand. "Yes Dear," he answered which drew humorous laughs around the others. Apparently Jasper had no shame when it came to admitting to the fact his wife had him by the balls.
"How's the baby-making going?" I asked, absently watching as Edward walked over to kiss his parents. I smiled.
Alice giggled. "Oh, no bun in the oven yet, but clearly it's just not the right time. I don't mind, I'm in the height of my career right now so keeping busy. I'm having lots of fun trying, though" she nudged me with a wink.
I blushed, hoping she wasn't expecting me to talk sex with her. I barely managed it with Edward who I actually allowed to see me when I was at my most vulnerable, let alone his sister.
Smiling, I laughed along with her while smiling brightly when Edward came back out of the house with an orange juice since he knew I wasn't drinking. I may have only just gotten there, but I hoped the rest of the night went just as smoothly. But as I caught sight of Rosaline standing on the side-lines, dressed as if she was going to a restaurant expensive enough to have its own personal dress code, I severely doubted it would end peacefully.
But a girl could hope, right?
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I plan on the next chapter revealing just why Rosaline is like she is, and maybe why Emmett is so keen to stick around. But I hoped you enjoyed!
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Oh, and anyone interested in a Rosaline Pov? I've being playing with the idea, but I haven't yet decided whether to go through with it or not.
