Title: Day to Day
Summary: When Edward's older brother Emmett decides it time for Edward to come out of his OCD shell, Edward will find himself doing something he never imagined he would. Falling in love
Rating: M eventually, we'll be sailing the T seas for awhile ladies but it will be worth the wait.
Pairing: Canon pairings cause that's how I roll
Disclaimer: I wish I owned this Edward he is so adorable to me, but sadly no. Stephanie Meyer still owns everything I just love to manipulate it to justify my imagination.
Chapter 34 – Bella
All too soon our trip to Forks was over and we were back in Seattle.
"But why do you have to go to work?" I asked holding Edward's arm.
"Because I have a couple of things to sign off on before taking the rest of the week off Love." He said chuckling.
"But you said when we got back from Forks we could stay in bed all day." I reminded him.
"I know but there's just one more thing that I have to finish.
"But..."I began when he cut me off.
"Stop with the buts" He said. "Now lay back down, you need to relax this week do you hear me? All the stress over the past couple of weeks is gone about your job now just relax Love okay?"
"I can't"
"Why?" he asked.
"Because my boyfriend's a stinky liar."
"I have excellent hygiene." He said leaning down and kissing me. "Now remember we have our meeting with the lawyer at one."
"Ugh" I sighed throwing myself back onto the bed. "Can't we just I don't know... kill Mike that would just make way more sense."
"Nah you know from watching too much CSI that the murderers always get caught." He said.
"But if I got you to clean it up afterwards they'd never find any DNA!" I said "It's practically fool proof." I exclaimed sitting up. Edward set down on the bed gently took hold of my shoulders and pushed my backwards.
"Now you're getting too worked up for this hour of the day so let's scale it back a notch." He said and I sighed. "Now just relax for the morning and I'll meet you at my office and we'll drive over together okay?"
"Okay" I said kissing him again "I love you"
"I love you too now come on."
"I know 'relax' I'm going to get a t-shirt printed saying 'Edward says RELAX'" I told him causing him to chuckle as I pulled the covers back over me. He kissed my temple before grabbing his suit coat.
"And you're right they'd never pin murder on us, not enough evidence." He said before walking out my apartment door.
"Thank you" I called after him as he left my apartment.
I knew I wasn't going to be able to go back asleep with Edward not here so I decided to get up and go on the computer for a little while. Grabbing my laptop I sat down on the couch and turned it on. I checked my email and apparently my Facebook account had a lot of activity. Just as I was logging in my phone rang.
"Hello?" I answered not checking to see who it was.
"Hey" I heard Angela's voice say.
"Hey Ang, what's up?"
"Just checking in, I didn't see you online all weekend and I knew you were off this morning so I thought I'd call. How's everything? Are you still 'lurved' up?" she asked teasingly.
"Things are good. And yes I am, we were down in Forks this weekend." I told her as I pulled up my homepage of facebook.
"He met Charlie? I didn't realise you guys were that serious."
"We're spending Thanksgiving together this week." I told her.
"Wow"
"He's The One" I told her.
"You mean THE ONE?" She asked practically screaming.
"Yes" I answered before smiling brightly.
"I want details oh and I have seen the cutest pictures of him and Ben together. When I told Ben's mother who you were dating she flipped out. Ben and Edward were in elementary school together and all. They weren't best friends like we were but they went on school trips and stuff and you are going to have the prettiest babies."
"Well now it's a done deal. Speaking of pretty babies... how's Abby?"
"She's driving me crazy. 'Mommy can we go see Aunty Belly?' 'Mommy how many more days until we go to Aunty Belly' 'Mommy is Aunty Belly going to write to Santa so that he remembers I'll be in her house this year?' I'm half considering shipping her off to your place to shut her up." Angela said.
"Oh come on she's too cute and tell her I have the letter written and I'm getting the Chief to do the special Daddy thing with the letters. You know putting them up the chimney." I said.
"I'll tell her when Ben brings her home."
"Where are they?"
"Over at Ben's Mom's. It was one of his nephew's birthday's last night but Ben's brother only has a small apartment so they had the birthday at the Mom's house and I told Ben not to bring that child home hopped up on sugar because I don't have the patience for that seeing as I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner."
"You're cooking?" I asked pushing my laptop off my lap and going into the kitchen to get something to drink "Is that safe?"
"I'll let you know after everyone's eaten." She said and I laughed. Angela was sort of a disaster when it came to cooking she had great intentions but that pretty much where the great part ended. "So everything's wonderful with Edward?" she asked.
"Pretty much" I said "He's so great Angela and he just makes me feel so good about myself. It just feels right when I'm with him." I told her.
"I can't wait to meet this guy." She said and I laughed. "Is he going to spend Christmas Eve with us?"
"I didn't ask him. Holidays are a big thing in his family, plus he's just trying to get through Thanksgiving I think really. He's a bit stressed."
"Oh about the Rosalie thing?" Angela asked.
"Yeah, I really want to know what crawled up her ass and died." I said "It was enough you know how she was treating everyone like crap but then Edward called Emmett last week to see if he could cat sit and instead of the normal or even descent response one expects Edward got chewed out. Apparently their sister Alice got the same."
"That sounds lovely" Angela said sarcastically. "I said it from day one that I didn't like her. She's so up herself."
"Yeah I know and I really thought with her having Riley that she would be good for Emmett and Edward's relationship. But all she does is harass Edward and make him feel small. Did I tell you how she insinuated he was incompetent?"
"No"
"Yeah she flat out asked him could he not get it up right in front of me. How I kept myself from scratching her eyes out I'll never know." I said.
"The poor guy" Angela said "Well I for one can't wait to meet Edward. Ben said he's really interesting." Angela said.
"He can talk about any topic you give him and he is so great with kids" I said
"Careful Bella your biological clock is showing." She teased.
"I know its crazy right. I've known the guy two months. We've already talked about kids."
"What?" she practically screeched down the phone.
"Yes, a couple of weeks ago. We have it all worked out actually."
"Shut the fuck up." She said.
"I mean it"
"Wow" She said and I could imagine her eyes brows raised to her hair line "So what did you decide?"
"We're going to date for a year or so before moving into together then he said he'll probably propose after we've been settled in for a couple of months and then six months or so after the wedding we're going to start trying." I explained.
"So wait you're engaged?" she asked.
"No" I said "What's that word they use to talk about couples who you know they're going to get married they just haven't... made their engagement official yet? God I should know this..."
"Betrothed?" she asked.
"Yes betrothed" I said "Not exactly engaged but there is a mutual understanding that this is where we're headed in the next couple of years."
"How the hell did you get him to agree to that?"
"He came up with it."
"So he's obviously thought about this future with you?"
"Yes"
"I want one" She said.
"You have a husband and a kid." I reminded her.
"Yeah but that just sounds so romantic and perfect for you."
"Well yeah it's exactly what I would want. And okay if this was any other relationship I would be screaming 'FREAK' for wanting to hammer out those details so early. Like I physically recoiled when Jacob asked me to go off the pill."
"I remember I was there."
"But with Edward I know he needs this sort of plan in place, so in eight months time he can say to himself, right we need to start looking for a house. Otherwise he would spend his life trying to figure out when was the right time and should he do it. And the minute he starts doubting himself... well that's where we get into trouble." I explained.
"Well I have to say I am ridiculously happy for you." She said and I smiled.
We talked for a bit after that about work and how I was looking forward to seeing them all at Christmas before I hung up. After that I went back to my laptop and saw my Mom had posted a picture. I was still pretty hurt about what she had said but I could tell this was a picture of my soon to be brother and I was curious.
The picture was of Phil holding a little boy on his hip. The boy was very thin with jet black hair but he looked to be about two. The caption underneath read "Our little David! Can't wait to bring him home."
I was curious how their adoption was moving so fast but I suppose, Phil made good money, they were both old enough that the adoption agency would view them as responsible and the orphanage David was in was very crowded.
Running my hands through my hair I sighed and clicked out of the picture when I saw I had a couple of friend requests.
Alice Whitlock
Jasper Whitlock
Esme Cullen
I happily clicked accept on all of them before going to my pictures. My profile picture was so old plus I had some pictures I had taken on the weekend that I wanted to upload. I went and grabbed my camera and plugged it into my laptop. Once Jacob and Billy left it had been a really fun weekend. Sue's daughter Leah had brought over her little girl Emma who had taken an immediate liking to Edward's hair.
He was so cute with babies it made my ovaries sing if we're being quite honest. I found a picture of Edward and me that my Dad or Sue must of taken. We were sitting out of the porch Edward sitting with his back against the railing and me sitting in between his legs. His arms were wrapped around my waist.
New profile picture me thinks. Once I had the photos uploaded I started tagging people before making the picture I found of Edward and me my profile picture.
I had barely finished tagging when I saw Esme had liked my photos and made a comment on one of them.
It was one Seth had taken of me lifting Baby Emma hands of Edward's hair. He was laughing at the little girl's giggles in the picture.
Esme Cullen: Whose Baby is that? She is just precious.
I smiled and typed in a response.
Bella Swan: That's Leah's Baby Emma. Leah's Mom is dating my Dad so she brought the Baby around. She was crazy about Edward's hair :)
Esme Cullen: Oh thanks so cute. Landon was the same when he was little. Edward's a good sport about it.
Bella Swan: So cute
Just as I typed that I got a text on my phone.
Being on Facebook is not sleeping Love – Edward
I quickly tapped in a reply
How the hell could you possibly know I was on Facebook? – Bella
I get a text message when I get tagged in things – Edward
I couldn't sleep... miss you xx – Bella
Fair enough, I suppose Facebook isn't too strenuous. Miss you too xx – Edward
Cue melting and swooning. He was just too good for words sometimes.
Did I leave my apartment keys at your place? – Edward
I stood up off the couch and found them on the kitchen counter.
Yep, I have them in my hand. I'll go feed Lincoln. – Bella
That's not relaxing – Edward.
Feeding the cat is hardly strenuous Babe, plus your shower is much better than mine ;) – Bella.
Now you're just being mean – Edward.
I'll see you later xx Love you – Bella.
Okay, love you too xx – Edward.
I smiled and put my phone on the counter beside his keys before and went to grab my stuff to have a shower at his place it really was much better than mine. I just pulled on some sweats before grabbing my laptop and charger and put them in my bag. We would probably stay at Edward's tonight because he hadn't been home since we got back from Forks.
Esme had dropped Lincoln back last night as she said she was going to be too busy getting ready for Thanksgiving on Thursday. That's understandable she was cooking for eight people she didn't need the Piss Master annoying her.
Walking out to my car I threw my bag on the backseat along with Edward's before climbing in and driving over to his place. I managed to grab both bags and bring them up to his place before letting myself in.
I hung up my jacket in the front closet before bringing the bags into his room and leaving them at the foot of the bed.
I walked back into the living room and found Lincoln asleep on the couch.
"Come on Buddy" I said rubbing him and his eye pulled open a bit. "You know he'll go crazy if he gets home and finds you asleep on the couch" I said lifting him up.
Lincoln responded with 'meow' as I carried him into the kitchen and put him down near the door to his litter tray. He did his business while I made him his breakfast.
Once done I tried to remember everything Edward did when he was finished feeding the cat and was pretty sure I had the counter cleaned to Edward standard before getting ready to take my shower.
He really did have a much better shower than I did. Once I felt thoroughly clean I got dressed and dried my hair. It was just ten so I decided to just watch t.v for awhile.
As I was watching I heard someone at the door like they were trying to unlock the apartment. I knew it wasn't Edward because I had his keys.
I stood up and walked over to the front door as Emmett pushed it open.
"Oh" He said seeing me standing there. "Hey Bella, is my brother here?" he asked.
"No he's at work."
"I thought he had the week off"
"He needed to finish some stuff off, year end is coming up and he has to get stuff ready and what not." I said with a shrug and Emmett nodded.
"So what are you doing here?"
"Edward stayed at my place last night so I'm feeding Lincoln" I said when I noticed Emmett's hands were shoved in his pockets, not a normal stance for him. "Why?"
"Just curious" He said.
"Okay, well I'm sure you get Edward on the phone if you wanted." I said really wanting him gone. I really didn't like the guy; he hadn't been fair to Edward at all lately especially since finding out with the baby. Since Edward let him stay that weekend Emmett hasn't so much as called Edward.
"Thanks" He said "I'll just go then" He added.
"Okay" I said before turning to head back to the living room.
"Bella?" he called so I turned around.
"What?" I asked.
"Did I do something to offend you?"
I had to fight myself not to laugh.
"I just don't appreciate how you treat your brother." I told him crossing my arms in front of me.
"Isn't that for Edward to worry about?" he asked and I rolled my eyes.
"You have no idea do you? He is so hurt over how you treat him Emmett. Every time I have him convinced how great he could be if he just let go of these stupid insecurities you or Rose open your mouths and I'm back to square one." I told him.
"Did you ever think maybe my relationship with my brother is none of your business?" Emmett asked and I was steaming at this point.
"No actually I don't because you weren't the one who found him with scratches up and down his arms looking like he hadn't eaten in two weeks because of something I did." I yelled.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Emmett asked.
"The weekend Edward and I got together? I spent the night before tending to wounds he had made on himself because everything stupid thing that came out of your mouth made him hate himself." I said. "He still does sometimes Emmett and do you know how much that terrifies me?"
"Why would it?" Emmett asked.
"Because I'm in love with your brother and he's it for me Emmett. And it terrifies me that there is someone in his life that can make him go to such a dark place." I said. "And I know I have to put up with it. I'm not going to force Edward to pick between me and his brother because I'll lose. He's too loyal to choose me over his family and I would never risk him leaving me. But I'm not going to pretend that I like you. I have no reason to pretend." I said "Now if you'll excuse me I have to go get ready for an appointment."
"For what?" he asked.
"A lawyer" I told him "I'm suing my old boss." I added and he nodded before turning to leave the apartment.
"Bella?"
"What?" I asked sighing in frustration.
"I don't think he would pick me over you." Emmett said before leaving the apartment. Once he was gone I took in a deep breath before getting ready to meet Edward's lawyer. I then locked up the apartment and began walking to Edward's office.
He was still sitting in his office when I arrived; he was looking at something on his computer.
"Hey Babe" I said as he looked at me. He was wearing his glasses and which made me melt on the inside. I loved the geek look for some reason.
"Hello how was your morning? Relaxing I hope." He asked as I walked over to his desk. He pulled me down onto his lap.
"The first part was."
"Uh oh" He said.
"No it was great I went on Facebook, called Angela, drove over to your, place fed the cat, took a shower and watched some t.v" I explained.
"What happened?"
"Your brother arrived"
"What did he want?" Edward asked.
"I don't know he never said but... ugh... I know he's your brother Edward but I really don't like him." I said.
"I know" He said kissing my temple. "Did he say anything to you?"
"Nothing you need to worry about" I told him.
"Bella" He sighed.
"I was a bit standoff-ish and he picked up on that and called me on it." I explained.
Edward groaned and leaned over to his phone.
"Who are you calling?"
"Emmett" He answered when I stopped him. "Bella I don't like this tension between you two but Emmett is reaping what is sowed with you. Look I'm going to be Godfather to his kid when it's born and I am going to have to deal with my brother but the only way that's going to be possible is if he starts making an effort to be nicer to you." Edward said.
"Don't get into it now, we have enough drama already." I told him and he nodded. "You ready to go?" I asked.
"Almost" He said. "I never got my kiss hello" He said.
"Must have been an error on the system, let me fix that." I said leaning in to kiss him when there was a knock on his door.
"Edward" a middle aged man called walking in and Edward immediately stood up causing me to bump my knee.
"Mr. Volturi" Edward said and I realised this was his boss.
"Oh" Mr. Volturi said noticing Edward's arm wrapped around my waist because my balance wasn't stellar. "This must be the girlfriend you were telling me all about."
"I better be or he's in trouble." I teased and Edward blushed.
"Mr. Volturi this is my girlfriend Isabella Swan." Edward said and he smiled "Bella this my boss Aro Volturi"
"It's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Swan"
"The same Mr. Volturi"
"Edward where have you been hiding this girl."
"At my job" I said knowing Edward hated these sorts of chit chat situations. He squeezed my hand and I gave it a squeeze back.
"What do you do?"
"She's a h-highschool teacher" Edward said and I had to smile at him, the look of pride was amazing.
"Oh what subject?" Mr. Volturi asked.
"English" I explained.
"Sounds like a great job."
"I've just started in a new school so it's interesting." I explained and he nodded.
"Edward I came in here to kick your ass out, it's the holidays. Get out of here and take your wonderful girlfriend for lunch." Aro said and I blushed.
"We actually have an appointment to get to" I said and Aro smiled.
"Oh are you two...?" he began before zeroing on my stomach.
"No" Edward said shaking his head. "It's not a... I mean... what I'm..." He began before looking to me panicked.
"We have to go see a lawyer" I explained.
"I apologise" Aro said and I shook my head.
"No its fine" I said.
"Well off you go, I don't want you two to be late. Happy Thanksgiving." Aro said walking towards the door "It was nice meeting you Isabella."
"You too Mr. Volturi." I said and he left.
Edward slumped as he left.
"Are you okay Babe?" I asked him and he dropped his forehead to my shoulder. "I think you did quite well." I told him rubbing his back.
"Sorry about him insinuating you're pregnant." He said and I giggled.
"Its okay" I said "I did kind of set myself up for it by saying we had an appointment to get to." I added.
"Are you sure?" he asked.
"Yes now come on shut down that computer, we're going to be late for the appointment." I told him and he nodded sitting down in his chair and closing some windows down and shutting down the computer.
"So are you ready for this?" he asked.
"I just want it to be over." I said as he pulled his coat on. "Look it's not too late Edward. I have a job now and it doesn't matter..."
"Love he forced himself on you what would have happened if you hadn't been able to get him off of you? I know it's hard to think about but Bella when I think about what he could have done, I feel like I'm going to be physically sick." He said and I sighed.
"I wouldn't have let that happen"
"Okay maybe you wouldn't have let it happen but Bella if you don't speak up when you have the resources to do so what's to say the next young woman who goes in there won't get sexually harassed in her job." Edward said looking me directly in the eye. "You owe it to yourself and anyone else who this could happen to."
"But suing him? Don't I gain from that personally?" I asked.
"Well yeah but you should. No way did you deserve the treatment you got. The money you're going to get from the lawsuit will be the icing on the cake after Mike gets fired." Edward explained as he grabbed his backpack he kept his stuff in.
"How do you know Mike is going to get fired?" I asked as we walked out of the office.
"Who's going to want to send their kids to a school where the principal was sued for sexual harassment and told the teacher he was firing she would keep her job if she slept with him." Edward asked and I nodded.
"Let's get this bastard." I said linking my hands in his.
"My sentiments exactly Love." He said as we walked towards the elevator. Once we got to car I reminded him of something.
"I want my kiss Cullen." I told him and he nodded leaning in and kissing. "I love you" I added when we pulled apart.
"I love you too."
Once in the car I began thinking about what this lawsuit would do to Mike and Edward was right. I had to do it. It wasn't just about me anymore it was about anyone else who this had happened to do or anyone who it might have happened to do.
I only hope it went the way Edward hoped it did.
So something is going on with Emmett and Rose? Don't worry all will be revealed soon.
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