Chapter 28
A/N Don't own it. Sorry it took so long, it's a little difficult to write this one.
Bella POV
I was having lunch with mum and dad when someone started to ring the doorbell nonstop. My dad went to get the door as mum and I followed him slowly. Edward came in like a bolt of lightning and swept me into his arms asking me "Bella, are you ok?" He was worried and distraught – it scared me.
"Edward, what's going on? Is there something wrong with Mina?"
He hugged me tighter. "Mina is fine. I am asking about you. How are you?"
My mum and dad walked over to me as I saw Carlisle and Esme with Mina come into the apartment. Edward then continued "Bella – you don't know?"
"Know what Edward? What are you talking about?"
Edward led me to the tv area as Carlisle took the remote and turned it on. That's when my world collided and exploded. As I stood there by myself, I watched the news reporter talk about an airplane crash. It can't be! No! Demetri promised me he would return to me. Then the news anchor came on:
"Just to update, Delta Flight 1122,flying from Seattle to Rome, Italy has encountered mechanical problems and exploded when it was just over the Pacific Ocean. Delta Airlines has confirmed that all 160 passengers and crew members have perished in this horrible accident."
When I heard that last statement, I felt the floor under me disappear. It felt like I was the only person on this earth. He can't be dead. My love – my life – he can't be gone. Why him? Why now? Why God did you let me fall for him if you were only going to take him away? Maybe I am dreaming? Maybe this is a very bad joke? I had to ask.
"Mum, did the news anchor say flight 1122?"
My mum was crying. Dad came to me "Honey, what was Demetri's flight number?"
I didn't trust myself now. It can be 1122. I need to find my phone. Demetri had sent me a text with all that information. Where's my phone? "Dad – have you seen my blackberry?"
Edward saw it on the coffee table and gave it to me. I looked for his text entitled trip information. Please God, please be wrong. Not him. As I opened the text as I had closed my eyes. Then I opened them and saw the most horrendous news – flight number was 1122. As I closed that text, I saw a new text had come in and a new voicemail. It can't be. It's from Demetri. I can't read it – actually read it – I might break my phone. "Dad, please help me. Please read it. "
He took the phone and read it and tears were coming down. He cleared his voice. "My Isabella-remember I will always love you. You gave me life back & now I must go back to Carmen. I will always love you and protect you from where ever I go. You will always be my beautiful Bella. Promise to live your life to the fullest mio amore."
He died. He is gone. My love, my life is gone.
Edward POV
I wanted to take Bella's pain away, but it all came down. She fell to her knees and screamed and cried uncontrollably. She kept asking herself why and kept hitting herself. I had to do something so she wouldn't hurt herself. I took her in my arms and just held tightly in my arms and asked dad to see if he could help her. He ran out probably to get his medicine bag. "Why Edward - why Demetri? He was so kind, so giving. Why him? Why now?" She was screaming and I just trying to calm her down.
"Take her to her bed Edward" screamed my dad. I picked her up and took her there. Liam and Tanya were holding each other and there was only fear in their face. Mom held Mina tightly as she was lost in what was happening. I sat on the bed and held her tight as dad gave her a shot to calm down. She kept saying his name as she slowly closed her eyes. For the first time in my life, I would sacrifice anything to bring back Demetri so she would be happy – including my life.
Liam POV
My Bella – how is she going to handle this? The past week Tanya and I noticed that she was the happiest that she could be and it was due to Demetri. We couldn't have been any happier. One day when Bella was at work, Demetri had talked to both of us as a true gentleman. He told us of his love for Bella and how he wanted to make our Bella his wife. He also told us his fear of his trip and how he had this strong feeling that something would happen that would cause his separation from Bella. He actually cried and promised us that we wouldn't say anything to Bella. He had to go – family obligations, but he would do everything possible to come back to his Bella. He did give us an envelope for us and for Bella to be read if something did happen. I can't believe I had the opportunity to stop him from getting on the plane. I could have prevented this and now my daughter has to suffer – she will never be the same – my Bella.
Edward called the rest of the family and Esme and Tanya were holding each other. Carlisle came to me and we just looked at each other. We didn't have to say anything – we have been best friends for so long – almost as brothers. He knew the pain I was going through seeing my beautiful daughter suffering and I knew how much he loved my daughter as his own and his pain as well. We held each other in a hug – crying – sobbing – trying to reassure each other that we all are going to get through this but our first priority would be Bella.
As the others came, I decided to call Angie and George to let them know what was going on. They weren't in town since they were doing voice overs for their movie but promised that they would be there no later than 2 days. Alice went over to Bella and just started to sob uncontrollably. Carlisle took her in his arms to calm her down. Jasper then went over to her and knelt by her bed and held her hand. Emmett and Rose were talking to Edward but both were sobbing over the news. Then her beautiful voice started to say "Edward.."
Edward POV
When she said my name my heart skipped a beat. I ran to her and knelt to her "Yes, my Bella. Tell me, what you need." She looked at me with pleading eyes. I helper her sit up and I gave her a kiss on her temple. "Can I please hold Mina?" I got up and took Mina in my arms and placed her gently in Bella's arms. Bella held Mina and gave her a gentle hug. Mina was awake and smiled as she tried to touch Bella's cheek. Bella smile and took in Mina' aroma of baby talc. She kept staring at Mina as her tears just kept falling. Though she was calm – it felt very eerie. We all were crying as we saw our Bella become such a fragile small figure.
Bella POV
As I slept, I heard the sobs from my family. I was trying to get out of this sleep the shot gave me. I couldn't. I thought of what I had done in my past to deserve this pain. I have lived my life as best as I could and still the one thing I desired and finally got was taken away from me. I thought of my Demetri. I thought of his smile, his eyes, his desires and wishes. Maybe his true love called him to go to her. Maybe it was time for him to join her in heaven.
As I struggled to get out of this state, I heard his voice. I felt a sense of calm and heard him say that he will always love me but to move on. How can I move on? I heard him say – through love. I finally left that state. All I felt then was to hold someone who loved me no matter what – Mina.
As Edward placed Mina in my arms, it felt like home to me. This little lamb was in my arms, loving me as I loved her with no restrictions – no faults. I didn't notice Rosie and Alice sat on either side of my bed. Edward was next to me and Emmett was on my right. Jasper was kneeling next to the bed. "I'm sorry, it's just that I felt Mina was the only one that loved me unconditionally with all my faults and all my negativity. I need to feel her in my arms – feel her love for a moment and try to forget this pain that is eating me piece by piece."
Emmett spoke "Bella-boo, we love you unconditionally. You are our light and our happiness. I will admit that I cannot imagine the pain you are going through but I can wholeheartedly tell you that we will be with you all the time."
Carlisle POV
When Emmett said those words, Bella started to sob again. Edward took Mina and Emmett scooped Bella in her arms, placed her on his lap and held her tightly. I didn't know what he was whispering to her, but as she was quieting down slowly. She looked so weak then. I cannot imagine what she was going through. I know we needed to get her to drink and eat something. She would get worse if we didn't take care of her. I whispered to Esme that we needed to do something about dinner and Tanya and Esme started to cook for everyone. Bella just held onto Emmett tightly as both cried. Though my son was such a big man, he was a gentle and sensitive man. He loved Bella as a sister and he adored everything about her.
It was about 8pm when food was prepared and I went over to my kids who all fell asleep somehow on Bella's bed. Jasper and Alice held each other on one of the bed. Emmett had placed Bella back on the bed. Edward held Bella from her left side and Rosie held her from her right side. Emmett was holding Rosie and held Bella's hand. For the first time today, I felt that Bella might be able to surpass this tragedy. I knew my kids would do everything in their power and with their love to help Bella. Though I didn't want to, I started to wake them up for dinner. Everyone came to the kitchen except for Bella.
"Dad, she just wanted to take a shower. She said she would be out in a few minutes" stated Rosie. After a few minutes, Bella came out looking a little relaxed but her face and eyes were filled with a void – a blank state. We all sat down and ate quietly. Everyone tried not to stare at Bella but it was hard. We were in the middle of it when a familiar voice started yelling for Bella. "BELLA! WHERE ARE YOU?"
He came in and Bella just whispered "George" and she shot up and ran to him, sobbing uncontrollably once again.
