Beta'd by Heather Spaulding
Stephenie Meyer owns all things twilight and its characters
Previously
Mr Masen, Victoria Young for the Daily Journal. Is it true that you were with more then your fair share of women and that you are only with Miss Swan because she is pregnant?"
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I was also afraid to answer that question because no matter what I said, in their eyes it would be the wrong answer. I looked over at Ted and silently plead for his help. Ted nodded before speaking into the microphone.
"Ok ladies and gentlemen. That is all that we have time for today. Please help yourself to the refreshments and there are phones at your desposal for you to put in your story. Thank you to everybody for coming.
Ted turned off the microphone as Sam started to walk me out but not before we heard the nasily voice of the reporter from the Daily Journal.
"Wait, he never answered my question. Is it too much for a man whore to speak about," she yelled.
Ted nodded towards security as they took hold of the reporter and escorted her out of the hotel. I sighed in relief when she was gone and Sam escorted me out to the car so that I could get back to Bella. Jared got out of the car, to open the door for me. I was about to get in when I heard a voice that sent shivers down my spine.
"Hello Edward"
Chapter 26
EPOV
I turned around and bristled when I saw the person I was face to face with.
"What the fuck do you want? Didn't you cause enough trouble in my life, Emily," I seethed.
Emily stood there, her hands on her hips as if she didn't have a care in the world.
"I just came over to say hello Edward and ask what was going on in your life. Are you still with your pregnant little whore," she smirked.
I had never wanted to hit a girl as much as I wanted to beat the crap out of this bitch, but I stepped closer to her instead, shaking with anger.
"Don't you ever talk that way about my girl again. If you ever do, I will slap you around like the little slut you are. She is four times the woman that you will ever be," I spat in her face.
Emily shrugged her shoulders and chose to ignore me.
"You know. Jacob really likes her even though I have no idea what he sees in a plain little nobody like her. He says that he can't wait until he has her wriggling underneath him, screaming his name," she said smugly.
I knew that I had to get out of there and away from Emily before I did something that I would regret, but not before I gave Emily one last warning.
"If either Jacob or you ever comes near Bella or I again, you will be signing your death warrant," I snapped, getting into the car while Sam sat in the front.
Jared was about to pull away when I heard Emily shouting.
"I am really going to enjoy raising your brat of a daughter. I have no use for the boy. You can have him after I kill your whore," she screamed like the fucking lunatic she was.
Jared was halfway out of the parking lot when it hit me. She knew the sex of the babies. No one but family knew the sex. Suddenly it wasn't a threat anymore. Instead that shit was real and I didn't know what to do about it.
There was no way that I could go back to the hospital right then, especially with the way I was feeling. I knew that once Bella saw me, she would know that there was something wrong and there was no way that I could have her under any more stress. I would do all I could to make sure that she stayed calm and stress free.
I told Jared to take me to Leo Carrillo State Park, I absolutly love it there. It was perfect for surfing or exploring and I loved to go there when I had a lot on my mind and didn't want to be around people. Someday I would like to be able to take my children there so that they could be young and carefree.
As soon as Jared parked the car, I got out and sat down at the beach looking out at all the people swimming or surfing. I thought about Bella and our babies. What would be the best way to protect them. I knew that it was selfish of me, but I hoped that Bella wouldn't be well enough to leave the hospital in two weeks. At least that way I would know that she was safe and protected.
After two hours of people watching, I slowly got up and made my way back to where Jared was waiting by the car.
As he drove me to the hospital, I made a list of all the things I needed to do. At the top of that list was to hire more guards to protect Bella until all the shit with Emily was sorted out.
BPOV
I watched as Edward left the room to go to the Beverely Hilton after hearing Esme telling him "good riddance." The tone her voice made me see red, so as soon as the door closed behind him, I turned to direct my fury towards Esme.
"What the fuck is wrong with you? Why do you have to be that way towards Edward," I snapped angrily. I very rarely lose my temper and Esme knew this, so it was no surprise when she jumped in fright as she heard the venom spewing from my mouth.
She quickly got over her a shock as she looked up at me, her face wiped free of emotion.
"Bella! If you are thinking that I am going to say sorry to the little shit for what I said, then you may as well enjoy disappointment. If it wasn't for him, you wouldn't be here in hospital right now. So as your acting parent, I am telling you that once you are discharged from this hospital, you are coming home with us and you will never to have anything to do with Edward Masen again. Come to think of it, I don't even want to hear his name mentioned," she said calmly.
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Esme, my second mother, was forbidding me to see Edward; the love of my life, the father of my babies. I loved Esme, but I also loved Edward and I needed to find a way to fight for my family.
"Esme, you can't do that. These babies need their daddy. I need their daddy. Please don't make me choose between you and Edward because you won't like my answer if you do," I said tearfully. I could feel myself panicking and the next thing I knew was Elizabeth standing next to me taking my blood pressure.
"Your blood pressure is going through the roof Bella. You need to calm down," she said emotionally. I took a couple of deep breaths but they weren't helping as I watched Esme sitting there, watching everything that was going on.
Elizabeth followed my eyes as hers also landed on Esme.
"Esme, I think it is best if you leave. Bella needs her rest," she said using her doctors tone.
Esme nodded as she stood up, but Elizabeth stopped her before she could leave the room.
"Also you have no right to keep Edward and Bella apart. I know that they are young, but they love each other and want to raise the twins together. Don't try to come between them, it will only come back to bite you in the ass if you do," Elizabeth explained. Esme looked between Elizabeth and I before leaving in a huff. I was so greatful that Alice was getting something to eat while all of this was going on. The last thing I wanted was for her to get upset with her mother.
Suddenly I felt tired and fell into a deep sleep.
*~AA~*
"MMMMMMMmmmmm!"
He went from my jaw down to my neck, leaving open wet kisses as he stroked my swollen stomach. This was the best dream that I had ever had and I never wanted to wake up.
"Yum! My Bella," he moaned against my neck. I involuntarily opened my eyes and saw Edward lying next to me in my hospital bed, attacking my neck. His lips suddenly left my skin as he looked up at me with a smug grin on his face. He pressed his lips to mine before getting out of the bed and I immediately missed his warmth.
"Did you have to leave the bed," I pouted.
"I'm sorry baby, but I don't think my mother would have approved if she saw me lying there. But you looked so beautiful that I just couldn't resist. How are you feeling after your nap? Are the troublesome twosome causing you any discomfort," he chuckled.
I looked up at him and was about to cuse him out for calling my babies the troublesome twosome, but once I looked into his eyes I forgot what I was going to say. It was almost as if he was putting on an act in front of me. He may have been laughing and joking with me but his eyes said that he was in pain and that he was worried about something he didn't want to tell me about it. I took in a deep breath and exhaled slowly before I started to speak again.
"Edward! Are you alright? Is there something that you want to tell me," I asked nervously.
He took hold of my hand and stroked it with his thumb as he gave me a tight smile.
"Everything is fine baby. Nothing for you to bother your beautiful self with," he answered.
The next thing I knew he had his phone up to his ear.
"Hello? Yeah, can you hold on for a second," he asked whoever it was on the other end.
"Baby, I have to take this call. I will be back before you miss me," he said, leaning down to press his lips softly to mine before leaving the room.
EPOV
I walked out of the room and away from Bella before putting my cell phone to my ear.
"Hello, thank you for getting back to me so quick Officer Wright," I said, desperately.
"No problem Mr Masen, What can we do for you?"
"Well Officer, I was wondering what the FUCK you were doing to find Emily Young," I spat angrily.
"Mr Masen. We are sorry that this is taking us so long to find Miss Young but it is almost as if she has disappeared into thin air."
I raked my hand through my hair, pulling it roughly. I was losing it with this Officer more and more with every word he said.
"Oh FUCKING really! If she has really disappeared into thin fucking air then what the fuck was she doing outside the Beverely Hilton today, fucking threatening to kidnap my unborn baby girl," I snapped, my voice full of venom.
"You have seen her today? At what time?"
"Why do you need to know what the fucking time was? I am fucking telling you that the bitch was there and that she threatened to kidnap my unborn daughter. Now what the fuck are you going to do about it?"
"Mr Masen, we are doing all we can."
"Well you are obviously not doing enough," I spat angrily before hanging up the phone.
I threw a punch at the wall and kicked over a cart full of medical supplies. Five seconds later Sam, Seth and half a dozen nurses came around the corner, worried over the unsuspected noise.
"Excuse me, Mr Masen? You will have to keep it down and control yourself if you don't want to be escorted out of the hospital," the nurse with the pointed nose spat out.
I nodded as I mumbled my apolgy. They all went back to their posts as I laid my forehead against the wall, breathing deeply and trying to calm myself before I went back to Bella. There was no way that I could tell her what was going on, her blood pressure would go through the roof if she found out.
After five minutes of breathing in and out, I finally felt calm enough to go back into the room. As I opened the door I noticed that she was lying in the bed fast asleep, looking like an angel sent from heaven. I quietly closed the door once again before turning back to face Sam and Seth.
"Seth, there have been problems and I don't want you to leave your post here. I don't want Bella alone for a single second while she is in this hospital. I have hired more guards to make sure that she remains safe."
Seth nodded as I turned my attention to Sam
"Sam! I need to go home to have a shower and change clothes while Bella is sleeping. I will be alright on my own. I should be back within the hour, but I need you to stay here with Seth, update the guards and let them know what their duties are when they get here," I said, making him know that it was not a request. Sam nodded as I left to go out to my car.
*~AA~*
One hour later, I was back in my car, feeling fresh after a shower and change of clothes as Jared drove me back to the hospital.
I was so lost in my thoughts about everything that I didn't hear Jared yelling until it was to late. Some car knocked roughly in the side of ours and Jared attempted to keep hold of the wheel, doing everything he could to straighten the tires.
The next thing I knew the car knocked in the side of my car again, making it swerve. It hit some ice and shifted in the direction of the traffic light. The car rammed head first into the metal pole as I yelled out "Bella" before everything went black.
Sam's POV
As I stood with Seth explaining to Quil Attera and Embry Hall, the two new bodyguards, what their duties were, I felt a shiver run down my spine. Somehow I knew that Edward was in trouble and needed help. I looked up at the clock and noticed that it had been two and half hours since he had gone home to change his clothes. I tapped Seth on the shoulder and silently requested to speak to him privately.
We excused ourselves from Quil and Embry's company, moving into a private room to talk.
"Seth, I don't know what the fuck is going on, but I do know that Edward is in trouble. He left two and half hours ago and should have been back by now. If he was delayed he would of contacted one of us. I have to see if I can find him, can you hold the fort here and not say anything to Bella," I asked desperately.
Seth was silent for a second as he scratched the crown of his head. I knew that was a nervous habit for him.
"Why don't you ring Edward or Jared to see what is going on first," Seth suggested. I nodded as I pulled out my phone and pressed speed dial for Edward's phone. It didn't even ring before going straight to his voice mail. I hung up and pressed the speed dial for Jared's phone only to get the same response. I snapped the cell closed and looked at Seth. He seemed to know by the look on my face.
"No luck then," he frowned. I shook my head as he handed me his keys, telling me to take his car and go find Edward. I muttered thank you before running down to the parking lot and firing up the engine of Seth's Ford Festa.
I was frantic with worry has I drove on the Angeles Crest Highway, Edward Masen was not only my boss but he was also my best friend. Edward, Seth and I had gone through a lot of rough times together and I didn't know what I would do without him.
I quickly snapped out of my thoughts when I saw flashing lights up ahead, which could only mean a bad accident. As I drove past, I quickly slammed on the breaks as I saw Edward's wreaked car.
I jumped out of the car, not even bothering to turn off the engine. I started to make my way over towards where Edward was lying on a stretcher, only to be stopped by one of the officers.
"I am sorry sir! You can't go in there. Please return to your car," the asshole sneered.
"I have to get in there. I am his bodyguard and his friend," I said, desperately. I tried to get past him but the asstard continued to stop me.
"If you were his bodyguard then where where you at the time of the accident?"
I was about to lose it with the douchie when another officer came over.
"Is there a problem here?"
I quickly went into the details of who I was and my connection to Edward. The officer stared at me for twenty long seconds before letting me through the barricades.
"Excuse me Officer...?"
"Crowley," the officer finished.
"Officer Crowley! What happened?"
Officer Crowley looked down at his notes before looking back at me.
"It looks like Mr Masen car was hit deliberately. Unfortunately, the driver of the other vehicle died instantly when their car flipped.
I looked down at my shoes and sighed in relief that the other driver was dead.
"Do you know the name of the other driver," I asked. Officer Crowley looked down at his notes.
"It was Platt, Mrs. Carmen Platt."
I muttered thank you to the Officer as I walked over to where they were loading Edward in an ambulance. I looked around to see if I could find Jared anywhere, but he was nowhere in sight.
"Excuse me! Where is Mr Masen's driver," I asked the parametic.
"He went in the other ambulance. He was conscious, but needed to be seen by a doctor," he answered.
I nodded as I looked over at Edward.
"Will my friend be alright," I asked, even though I was scared of the answer.
"We don't know. He will have to be checked out by a doctor," he said, closing the doors.
"Which hospital are you taking him to?"
"Hollywood Community Hospital," he answered as he got into the driving seat before driving away.
I wasted no time in getting into my car and speed towards the hospital, hoping and praying that my friend would be alright.
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