Author's Note:
POV: Bella
Hey, guys! So, this chapter is literally 4,333 words! I made it extra long! :P So, this chapter is a filler, until the very end. Some truths come out from Alice and Embry. Uh oh. Just wait till the end. Don't skip the beginning though! :) Well, before I say anything else, here is chapter 55- Truths Come Out:
SONGS USED IN THIS CHAPTER:
Did It Hurt? by Never Shout Never
Waking Up In Vegas by Katy Perry
Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne
Misery Business by Paramore :D
I picked up my phone after it going off. "This is Bella Masen," I said, smiling.
"Still not over how great that sounds," Edward said. I chuckled.
"What did ya need, baby?" I asked, looking in Alyson's crib where she was sleeping.
"How is he doing?" he asked. I walked out of Alyson's nursery and into Embry's room. He was talking on the phone.
"He's talking to his girl," I said. Right on cue, Embry laughed really loud.
"Are you getting motherly on him?" he asked.
"No, weirdo, he's a little old for that," I said. Edward laughed. "How's the recording studio coming?" I asked.
"Well, that's one reason I called you," he paused. "I need you to come in," he said.
"What's going on?" I asked.
"We got a lot of people come in," he said.
"Edward, that's awesome," I said.
"Alyson is asleep at the moment, but I just changed her outfit, so she'll be good," I said. "I'll tell Embry to get ready," I said as an idea came into my head. "When we leave, can we go see Anthony?" I asked.
"Of course, baby. We'll go see him. Embry can see him," he paused. "I think he might be missing his parents," he said. I laughed.
"I miss him like crazy," I said. "Alyson is the reason I'm not spending every second with him," I said.
"I know, well, I'm gonna deal with some of this craziness. I'll see you soon," he said.
"Alright, love you, bye," I said.
"Love you, bye," he said, hanging up. I put my phone down on the kitchen counter and went to Embry's room.
"Hey, Embry," I said. He looked at me. "Edward needs help at the studio, so get ready," I said. He nodded. I walked out of the room to get ready myself. I took a really quick shower and then put on a knee length dress. It was blue that sleeves went to my elbows and had a blue belt around the waist. I loved it. They might say I'm changing my style now that I'm a mom, but I'm not. I'll still wear strapless. I just didn't want to wear it today. I slipped on brown wedges that looked really cool and then went into Alyson's nursery. I went over to her crib and she was there, wide awake. She was laying there looking at me with her blue eyes with sparks of green in them. I smiled. She was getting Edward's eyes. I picked her up. "Do you wanna go see Daddy?" I asked. She gurgled in response. I smiled. I smelt her and then gagged. "Diaper and outfit change," I said, laying her down on the changing bed. I grabbed nose plugs and put it on my nose. I changed her diaper, cleanly, and then smiled. I put on her a purple onesie. I put her in her car seat and then put the cover over her eyes with her stuffed unicorn. I picked up her seat and walked into the living room, where I saw Embry.
"Y'all ready?" he asked. I nodded.
"Let's go, Edward needs me," I said. He nodded and started walking towards the door. I picked Alyson back up and walked towards the car. I put her seat in its proper position. I buckled her in, leaving her cover up, and then got in the driver's seat. I started the car and then looked in the rearview mirror. Alyson was sitting there fighting her eyelids. I smiled and slipped "Does It Hurt?" in. The music started and I started singing along.
I've been waiting my whole life
For someone like you
To go and pick me up and take away my blues
It's been one hell of a year
In my own shoes
But I've got some questions for you
Did it hurt when you fell from huh-ea-heaven?
Did it hurt just to know I was right here uh-waiting?
Did you know, do you know
It was love from the first time we touched
I've been waiting my whole life
For a someone like you
To go and steal my heart
Just the way you do
It's been one hell of a year
Here a-waitin on you
So I've got some que-stions for you
Did it hurt when you fell from huh-ea-heaven
Did it hurt just to know I was right here a-waiting
Did you know, do you know
It was love from the first time we touched
Fa La
Uh ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Doo, doo, doo, doo, da doo
I looked back and Alyson was asleep. I smiled and pulled out of the driveway. "How did you know that would put her to sleep?" Embry asked.
"It was what I hummed to her the first night," I said. He nodded.
"So, we're going to a crazy hectic recording studio?" he asked. I smiled and nodded. We drove until we got to the studio.
"Help me get her out of the car without the flashes, okay?" I asked. He nodded. We got out at the same time and the flashes went crazy.
"Bella, is this a boyfriend?" they asked. I rolled my eyes.
"No, this isn't a boyfriend, it's a friend. We're going to see Edward," I said, clearing all thoughts there. They sighed but when I opened the back door, they tried to get a glimpse. I didn't open it a lot and what they could possibly see, Embry was covering. I pulled the blanket over her face and then unhooked the seat. I pulled her out and locked the car. I walked towards the building and noticed the line was out the door. I gasped. I started walking towards the door.
"You aren't important, you aren't cutting," a girl said, standing in front of my entrance.
"I've got the paparazzi following me, and you don't think I'm important?" I asked. She rolled her eyes.
"Get to the back of the line," she said, pointing to the end.
"No, you go find another record label, because as one of the owners, you aren't getting a spot here," I said. Her mouth dropped open.
"You're Bella Dwyer?" she asked.
"Also, Edward Masen's fiancé and his babies' mother," I said, pointing to my sleeping daughter. She gasped. I walked around her and went inside. I saw Rose sitting there behind a desk, rubbing her temples. "You're secretary for the day?" I asked. She nodded.
"Alice is the person that gets to direct people on where to go," she said. I noticed Alice walk out of the elevator.
"Oh my gosh, there is my little niece," Alice squealed. Everyone turned to me. Alice ran over to me and bent down to see Alyson.
"Ali, no, she's asleep," I said. She grumbled and stood back up. "Edward needs me to help him out," I said. She nodded.
"Jasper, Emmett, and him are in separate rooms and they are still having this long of line," she said. I giggled.
"They aren't accepting everyone are they?" I asked. She shook her head.
"No, they aren't even listening to everyone. Rose is making appointments for people," she said. I laughed.
"Well, I better go help," I said. She nodded. I went up to Edward's studio and walked in. He just started listening to a boy who could really sing. It wasn't loud since Edward didn't need for it to be. I put Alyson down and sat down beside her with Embry sitting beside me. The boy finished and then walked out. He looked at me and his mouth dropped open. I smiled.
"Edward Masen and Bella Dwyer are both here, listening to me," he said. Edward shot around in his chair and saw me, Embry, and Alyson sitting there.
"My little girl," Edward said, standing up. He lifted the cover up and the boy's eyes went wide.
"You're little girl is cute," the boy said. I laughed.
"Thank you, and your name is?" I asked.
"Hunter," he said, reaching his hand out. I smiled.
"You have an amazing voice that I could hear some girls falling for," I said, winking at him. He smiled. I looked at Edward and nodded. Edward smiled and grabbed a contract. Hunter read the contract carefully and then smiled when he got to the end. "I mean it about the last one," I said. "Don't let anyone take away the you out of your singing," I said. He nodded. "I'll keep my promise and we will hire a songwriter," I said. Hunter nodded.
"You know, I'm a country singer, right?" Hunter asked with a really thick southern accent. I laughed.
"Yep, you have a big southern accent," I said. He laughed.
"Thanks," he said.
"You know, you aren't that bad looking," I said, making Edward growl. I rolled my eyes. "If I wasn't getting married soon, I would've dated you," I said. Edward smiled. Hunter laughed.
"Thanks," he said, leaving.
"I'm going to my studio. I'll keep Alyson. Embry will stay with you," I said, giving a quick peck on the lips. I left the room with Alyson in tow and went to my studio. I sent Alice a buzz to let her know to bring someone up. I set Alyson down and then noticed the room set up with baby stuff in it. I smiled and put Alyson in the crib. She was still asleep. Five people then walked in, one girl and four boys. I smiled. "Welcome to Masen Studios," I said, sticking my hand out.
"Thank you," the girl, obviously the lead singer, said.
"Alright, well, let's get started, what song are you going to sing?" I asked. They looked at each other and smiled.
"One of our songs that we wrote called 'Misery Business'," the girl said. I smiled.
"Oh, what are your names?" I asked.
"Oh, sorry, I'm Hayley Williams, this is Jeremy Davis, Josh Farro, Zac Farro, and Jason Bryum," the girl said, pointing to everyone. She had blonde hair that went to her shoulders.
"Well, go on in there and we'll see what you got," I said. They nodded and then walked into the studio. They started playing the music.
Let's go! I'm in the business of misery, let's take it from the top
She's got a body like an hourglass that's ticking like a clock
It's a matter of time before we all run out
When I thought he was mine, she caught him by the mouth
I waited eight long months
She finally set him free
I told him I couldn't lie, he was the only one for me
Two weeks and we had caught on fire
She's got it out for me, but I wear the biggest smile
Whoa, well I never meant to brag
But I've got him where I want him now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But God does it feel so good
'Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God it just feels so
It just feels so good
Second chances they don't ever matter, people never change
Once a whore, you're nothing more, I'm sorry that'll never change
And about forgiveness, we're both supposed to have exchanged
I'm sorry honey, I passed out, now look this way
Well there's a million other girls who do it just like you
Looking as innocent as possible to get to who
They want and what they like, it's easy if you do it right
Well I refuse, I refuse, I refuse!
Whoa, well I never meant to brag
But I've got him where I want him now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But God does it feel so good
'Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God it just feels so
It just feels so good
I watched his wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving you
Just watch my wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving
Whoa, well I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
Whoa, well I never meant to brag
But I've got him where I want him now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But God does it feel so good
'Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God it just feels so
It just feels so good
I smiled and knew we had to get these people. "Quick question," I said when they walked out the booth.
"What?" Hayley asked.
"What is your band name?" I asked. Hayley smiled.
"Paramore," she said. I looked around and saw the papers.
"Well, then read over this and see what you think," I said. Hayley's eyes got wide.
"You actually want us?" she asked.
"Y'all have amazing talent and my husband and I will be lucky to have us," I said. They all smiled.
"I thought Edward weren't getting married until your baby turns two," she said. I smiled.
"We call each other husband and wife, although we aren't really married," I lied, smoothly. "Alright, well, go down to my secretary to schedule an appointment and I'll see you then," I said. They walked out and I buzzed Alice. I went to check on Alyson and found her eyes open and her staring at me. "You are such a good baby," I said, lifting her out of the crib. I settled her in my arms and then sat down. A girl who looked completely fake came in. She smiled at me.
"I'm sorry, that lady must have directed me to the wrong room," she said.
"No, she directed to the right room. What's your name?" I asked.
"Holly," she said. I smiled.
"I have a quick question," I said. She nodded. "Why are dressed like a fake girl?" I asked. Her eyes got wide and her head hung low.
"To be popular at school," she said. I smiled.
"What song are you singing?" I asked.
"Your song, 'Waking Up In Vegas'," she said. I pursed my lips. I had written this song before Edward called me. I started the music for it and heard the casino sounds.
You've gotta help me out
It's all a blur last night
We need a taxi 'cause you're hung over and I'm broke
I lost my fake ID, but you lost the motel key
Spare me your freakin' dirty looks now don't blame me
You wanna cash out
And get the hell outta town
Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
Why are these lights so bright?
Did we get hitched last night?
Dressed up like Elvis
Why am I wearing your class ring?
Don't call your mother
'Cause now we're partners in crime
Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
You got me into this
Information overload, situation lost control
Send out an S.O.S.
Ha, and get some cash out
We're gonna tear up the town
No, don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Remember what you told me
Remember what you told me
Told me, told me, oh yeah
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
That's what you get, baby
Shake the glitter shake, shake, shake the glitter
Gimme some cash out, baby
Gimme some cash out, baby
I was wary about her. She had a good voice, but I don't know if that was her song. I pushed the button. "Hey, do you know anymore of my songs?" I asked. She nodded.
"I know 'Girlfriend'," she said. I smiled.
"Sing that one for me," I said. She nodded. I started it. She sang it and I smiled. This song was her type of music. I grabbed a contract, making sure I didn't move Alyson. She came out and noticed the baby in my arms.
"She's so cute," Holly said. I smiled.
"Thanks, this is mine and Edward's little girl. We're going to see our little boy after this," I said. She smiled.
"How long until he gets out?" she asked.
"Two weeks," I said, smiling.
"I bet you're excited," she said. I nodded. "I have twins at home with my mom," she said. I looked at her with furrowed eyebrows. "I was raped," she said. I gasped. "Yeah, they look a lot like me," she said. I smiled.
"Are you better now?" I asked.
"Yeah, it was hard getting over a rape and dealing with a pregnancy, but I did it," she said, smiling. She signed the contract. "Well, I'm going to go get out of your hair," she said.
"Wait, I have a question," I said. She stopped.
"Yes?" she asked.
"I don't mean to pry, but did they catch him?" I asked. She looked at her feet.
"Wasn't enough evidence to convict him," she said. "He was smart about it," she said. I looked down at Alyson.
"I'm sorry. You can make an appointment with my secretary," I said. She left the room with a sniffle. I shook out of it and then put Alyson in a swing. She sat there and swung. I giggled. I buzzed Alice. I listened to a lot of really good people, some okay people, and some really awful people that had big egos. I took all of the really good and some okay people. There were two more bands that were accepted. I had to limit the people, of course. We couldn't have that many people without being like this every day and I couldn't be here every day. I was about to have two twins at home that I had to take care of. I rubbed my temples and went back over to Alyson, who had been really good. She only cried when she was hungry, needed a diaper change, or wanted her pacifier. I picked her up and smiled at her. "How is my little girl?" I asked. She gurgled in response. I kissed her forehead and put her in her seat. Just then, Edward and Embry came in. Edward came up behind me and wrapped his hands around my waist.
"How are my girls?" Edward asked. I smiled.
"We're great," I said. He looked at me.
"How was she today?" he asked.
"She was great. She cried when she was hungry, needed a change, or wanted her pacifier," I said.
"She did get attention, right?" he asked.
"Edward, she had moments where for three people she was in my arms," I said. He smiled. "One time, she cried for those three people because they all three were terrible," I said, giggling. He laughed.
"She cried for terrible people?" he asked.
"Yeah, they were trying to figure out why she was crying too," I said. Embry laughed.
"I had a person that cracked the window between us," he said. I felt my mouth fall open. I handed Alyson to Edward and then ran to his studio. Sure enough there was a huge crack where the window was. I groaned. I heard a chuckle behind me. I jumped five feet into the air. I turned around and saw Jasper behind me. I squealed and hugged him.
"How have you been, Jazz? We haven't talked for a while," I said. He smiled.
"I'm good," he said. He then leaned in to whisper in my ear. "Just planning on how to propose to Alice," he whispered. I squealed really loud that made the crack deepen. I got a guilty look on my face and then shrugged. "Who broke the glass?" he asked. I shrugged.
"Someone that Edward had," I said. He nodded.
"Where is my niece?" he asked. I smiled.
"In my studio with her daddy and Embry," I said. He looked at me.
"Like Embry Call?" he asked. I nodded.
"He needed Edward's help with something," I said. He narrowed his eyes at me. I sighed and nodded.
"Edward is helping get him off drugs, isn't he?" he asked. I nodded. "Bella! You have a two week old baby girl at home and is about to have a baby boy there also. Why did you bring in a drug addict?" he asked.
"Why did Esme and Carlisle adopt Edward when he was a drug addicted teenager when they had two teenagers at home?" I snapped.
"Edward couldn't send him out, could he?" he asked.
"Neither one of us could," I said. "Listen, Jasper, we'll know if it dangers our kids. We're keeping a really close eye on him," I said.
"What stage is he in?" Jasper asked.
"2," I said.
"No going anywhere?" he asked. I nodded. "He's here though," he said with a confused expression.
"Well, we couldn't exactly leave him at our house alone, could we?" I asked. He shrugged.
"Oh, Alice wanted me to ask you. We were all going out to eat, do you want to join?" he asked.
"You, Alice, Rose, and Emmett are going?" I asked. He nodded. "Let me ask Edward," I said, walking towards the studio. I walked in and saw Alyson in her seat with Edward pinning Embry to the wall, choking him. I gasped. "Edward, what the hell is going on?" I asked.
"Embry lied," he said through gritted teeth.
"About what?" I asked.
"Being addicted to drugs," he said. I gasped.
"What?" I breathed out.
"Embry lied to get you to cheat," he said. I saw red.
"What?" I growled. Embry looked at me with a scared expression. "Pack your stuff up and get the hell out of my house by tomorrow morning before I get up," I growled. "How will precious lover with your unborn son know about this?" I growled.
"She's dumb as shit. I got her knocked up on accident. I told her I had a business meeting," he smirked smugly. All of a sudden, I heard a loud pop. I looked and saw Embry with a bloody nose and Jasper shaking his hand a little.
"That was for trying to make my sister's life hell, jackass," Jasper spat on him. I smiled.
"Don't press charges," I said. Embry looked at me.
"He just broke my damn nose," he said.
"We're witnesses that you started it," I said. Embry's mouth fell open. "Tell the others we're getting an asshole out of our house so we couldn't make it," I told Jasper.
"He doesn't have to," I heard a feminine voice say from behind me. I turned around and saw Rose glaring at Embry behind Emmett. I knew Emmett was keeping her from tearing Embry apart. What I didn't expect was seeing Jasper run to Alice and wrap his arms around her waist. She fought against him and was reaching towards Embry.
"You fucking asshole," she screamed. Rose and I were looking at each other with a confused expression. "You already my life hell, now you're going for my fucking brother? Who's next, Emmett?" she screamed. Rose's and my mouth fell open. Edward and Emmett were now holding Rose and me back. No one hurts Alice, period.
"Let's get this fucking piece of shit we used to call a friend out of my fucking house before he hurts Alyson," I growled. I covered Alyson up and then Edward picked her up, getting a head start towards the car. I grabbed Embry's ear and drug him out of the building. Luckily, there was no press so I could keep doing this. I threw him in Edward's back seat. He wasn't sitting near our baby girl, me, or Edward. Edward got in and we drove to the house. I got Embry's ear while Edward got Alyson again. I threw into his room. "Pack your shit up and Edward will watch you," I said. I went into the nursery where Alyson was sleeping.
"Bella, he's done," Edward yelled. I smiled. I left the room. I grabbed Embry's ear and yanked him to his car.
"If you ever hurt my family again, you'll end up where Tanya is, in jail," I screamed, slamming the door. He drove off. I looked at the phone and smiled. Her number was still in the phone from earlier today. I called it. She picked it up.
"Hello?" she asked.
"Hello, this is Bella Swan, uhmm, is this Bree Call?" I asked.
"Yes, why?" she asked.
"I know your husband and I was wondering if we could meet up for lunch sometime to get to know each other," I said.
"Of course, Embry hasn't ever let me meet his friends," she said.
"Well, Embry doesn't know I'm doing this, so let's keep it a secret, shall we?" I asked.
"Sure," she said.
"Do you live in Los Angeles?" I asked.
"Yes," she said.
"Do you want to meet up at Maria's Italian Kitchen at 1:00 tomorrow?" I asked.
"Sure, I'd love to," she said. I smiled.
"Alright, well, I've gotta go, I'll see you then," I said.
"Goodbye," she said, hanging up. I put the home phone up and smiled.
"What are you doing tomorrow at 1 tomorrow?" Edward asked.
"Telling Embry's wife what happened," I said, happily. Tomorrow will be a fun day!
Yes, they discovered Paramore! The band members are actually the beginning band members that were there when they originally got discovered. So, review and let me know what you thought! Please? I'll love y'all forever and ever and ever and ever! I'm listening to music and bouncing up and down. To keep me this happy, review! Thanks, bye!
~Ski