The grounds and interior of Warwick was delightful, or maybe it was just our tour guide making it so. Edward and I held hands. He only released me when Emmett pulled him aside for something. Suddenly Rosalie was by my side. I looked at her curiously wondering what she was doing. I haven't spoken more than five words to her since our paths crossed again.
"Rosalie?" I asked. She let out a huge breath
"I don't know where to start" she told me
"I'm assuming this has a beginning, try that" I suggested, my voice deadpanned.
"Right" she said "Emmett won't go out with me"
"Then stay away from him" I said with a side glance at her. She frowned, an expression unfamiliar with her beautiful face usually it was a scowl and disdain when I was lucky it was a glare.
"uhm, he said he wouldn't court me until you forgive me"
"In his exact words Rosalie" I asked because I knew Emmett wouldn't say that, or at least say it like that
"Bella's happiness has been one of my priorities for as long as I can remember. And you for some reason hurt her. Make it right or no deal" she recited like she had thought over the words before.
"No deal?" I asked uncertain
"I had asked him a question" She said a bit evasive
"You didn't give me a chance, why should I extend the same courtesy" I asked turning around to face her.
Her eyes narrowed then relaxed "you shouldn't"
I smiled internally that she could at least think rationally. I didn't think she could. I decided to be frank with her.
"I love Emmett, however, so I will tolerate you. If you need my forgiveness, you can have it. Make no mistakes, I will never forget. My dislike for you won't just go away. But I will be civil. Until you make one wrong move especially where Emmett is concerned"
I turned back to the room "I'll talk to Emmett"
"Bella wait?" she said as I left to search for both Emmett and Edward. I turned back to look at her, she seemed to be struggling for something, words maybe?
"For what it is worth?" she paused and I nodded for her to go on "I'm sorry"
I gave her a wry smile then resumed my previous mission. Truth is, I may not want Rosalie and my brother together, she is a bitch and Emmett is a sweetheart, but if there was a slight chance she could make him happy…it would be selfish of me to deny him that. It would be giving her a taste of her own medicine; it would make me more like her. I knew Emmett wanted to make everything okay, but this time I really don't think he can.