See I promised an update and here it is! This story is now coming to an end...sadly...I think that there will only be around 3-5 chapters left and an epilogue.

SO this chapter the drama INCREASES!! Muh hah ha! Thanks for all the support with reviews, they make me happy!

PS. The song that inspired this whole story was Aerosmith...Don't wanna miss a thing cause I had a dream about this chapter first and the song was playing in the background. Just saying...lol

DISCLAIMER: Unfortunately I don't own twilight or sexy Edward...sigh

BPOV

My eyes were trained on the door as a beautiful red hair women strode in, displaying more grace than I could ever hope to have.

"Eddie...who's this?" She sneered at me. Edward sat stroking my hair staring into my eyes.

"What are you doing here Victoria...this is Bella" He murmured, placing a kiss on my lips. I watched as anger and fury flashed across Victoria's perfect face. Now she was someone I could see Edward with. He deserved someone that beautiful and graceful...just like him. I watched as Amanda barged into the room, shoving Victoria out of the way. She bounded over to me.

"My poor Bella" Amanda sighed, patting my head. It hurt a little but I tried to hide my wince...she was just being kind. Edward grabbed her hand and kissed it.

"Gentle with my Bella, Amanda" He smiled at his little sister lovingly. My heart fluttered a little at the endearing term, but I found it hard to believe that he wanted me...especially with that gorgeous woman standing there, glaring at me like I'm trespassing on her turf.

"Eddie, can we talk?" Victoria suddenly demanded. What had her knickers in a bunch? Edward kissed my cheek before flashing Victoria an irritated glance. They obviously know each other well...she calls him Eddie.

"Wait in my study, please" His voice was rough, not like when he spoke to me. He faced me and I watched his eyes soften. "Bella, please stay here, I'll be right back" He murmured standing up and walking over to the door to his study. I sat up slowly, cringing at the pain I felt, but ignoring it much the less. Amanda sat next to me and rested her head against me.

"I'm glad you're going to be ok Bella" She smiled prettily at me.

"Me too" I returned.

"WHO IS SHE EDWARD?!" I heard Victoria scream from inside the study. I froze...who was Victoria?...was she Edward's girlfriend, I mean he never made it official with me...he never asked, what if...

"That is none of your business" Edward growled back. I flinched at the hostility in his voice.

"Well I'm sorry if having SEX last week meant something to me!" Victoria returned. I stopped breathing...he slept with her...last week, while he was stringing me along? I felt fresh tears build up. I cant believe he would do this to me! Would he do this? Well they did seem to suit each other perfectly and she calls him Eddie.

"Bella, what's sex?" Amanda was tugging on my arm.

"I don't know sweetie, you'll have to ask your brother" I hissed the word "He obviously knows a lot about it" I stood up and strode out of the room quickly and quietly disregarding the lack of energy I had. I practically ran down the stairs, forcing myself to ignore the throbbing pain in my head and body and heart, no-one else was around surprisingly.

"Bella, where are you going?" Amanda called after me. I paused...if I left I would probably never see Amanda again.

"Home, I'm going home Amanda...I have to...work" I lied through my teeth, all my work stuff was still upstairs, but I don't think I could look Edward in the eye again...ever...it would just hurt too badly. I had my hand on the doorknob.

"Will I ever see you again?" Amanda looked at me with tears in those beautiful green eyes. I closed my eyes and rested my head against the door.

"Bella!" I heard Edward shout. I quickly opened the door and ran outside. I had no way of escape...I had no car and we were miles away from civilisation, yet I still ran.

EPOV

Victoria entered the room. I was shocked and annoyed to see her to say the least. I had dated her once a few months back...way before I had ever heard of Bella Swan, my love. What did Victoria want, I thought I made it clear I never wanted to see her again when she tried to...shudder...seduce me. One date and she wanted into my pants...disgusting.

"Eddie...who's this?" She sneered. She knew I hated that name. I played with Bella's hair to try to calm myself down.

"What are you doing here Victoria...this is Bella" I murmured, placing a kiss on Bella's soft lips. She had the cutest look of confusion on her face. I watched, highly entertained as Amanda muscled her way into the room and over to Bella.

"My poor Bella" She patted Bella on the head a little roughly and I saw Bella wince. I grabbed Amanda's hand.

"Gentle with my Bella, Amanda" I smiled at her...Bella was mine, and I wanted everyone to know that...especially Bella.

"Eddie, can we talk?" Victoria suddenly demanded. I kissed Bella on the cheek. I better see what she wants...maybe I could get rid of her faster that way.

"Wait in my study, please" My voice was rough towards her. "Bella, please stay here, I'll be right back" I murmured before I regretfully left my beloved. I didn't want to; especially after what had just happened a short time ago...I never wanted to leave her alone again.

"WHO IS SHE EDWARD?!" Victoria screamed at me. Like it was her business! I hadn't spoken to her in months; she had no right to interfere in my life!

"That is none of your business" I growled, unable to keep the hostility out of my voice.

"Well I'm sorry if having SEX last week meant something to me!" Victoria returned. WHAT! I would NEVER touch that piece of skanky trash! Not even with a three foot stick! Wait...had Bella heard that surely she wouldn't... I ripped open the door to the study to find Bella and Amanda gone. SHIT!

"Get out of my house and I never want to see you again, you lying piece of filth" I snarled. She stood there smirking! What the hell! I didn't have time for this I had to find Bella. I jogged out of the room and down the stairs. I could see Amanda and Bella standing near the front door.

"Will I ever see you again?" I heard Amanda ask Bella. She's LEAVING! NO NO NO! This is just a big misunderstanding! God Bella, don't leave me, I love you, I need you...you have my heart.

"Bella!" I shouted. I watched as Bella threw the door open and ran outside. I jumped the last few stairs and ran out the door past Amanda. Bella shouldn't be running! How could she even, she was injured, she couldn't even move without flinching a few minutes ago, this has got to be killing her! "Bella stop, wait, please" I shouted. I knew I was catching up on her, I was a fast runner; I used to be on the track team in middle school, although she was not in peak physical condition anyway. Bella stumbled slightly but kept running. Why was she running from me? Oh right, she thinks I slept with someone else while I was with her...had she no trust in me? I was only a couple of feet behind her when she abruptly stopped and collapsed. I caught her in my arms.

"Bella, love?" I called, swinging her up into my arms. She was limp and I could feel her heart beating rapidly. She didn't move when I spoke to her. I held her protectively and walked back towards the house. I wasn't going to let her out of my sight ever again. I loved her and I wanted her to know and I would prove it to her no matter what it took. It was at least a hundred yard walk back to the house. By the time I reached the front steps, Bella still hadn't stirred. I prayed she was alright. As I entered the house I found everyone glaring at Victoria. Their attention snapped to me as I walked up to her.

"I thought I told your lying ass to get out of my house" I growled at Victoria. This was her fault, she made Bella run from me and now Bella was in worse condition than before. I was ready to tear Victoria into shreds.

"Eddie, it's ok, I told them about us, you don't have to pretend for...her...anymore" I ground my teeth together and looked down at Bella. She would never forgive me if I killed someone. I took a deep breath.

"Bella is the love of my life; now get out of my house before I kill you for causing her pain" My voice was low and deadly. Victoria flinched and staggered away from me and out the front door. Thank god she's gone.

"Edward...why?" Esme asked, her voice was wavering...I looked into her eyes...I could see her disappointment. Had Victoria fed them her lies to?

"Nothing happened between me and Victoria, nothing besides one date a few months back!" I spoke through clenched teeth. How could my family believe I would do that to Bella? "I would never betray Bella, ever" I continued as I made my way towards the stairs. "And I would have thought you all would have known me better than that" I finished harshly.

"Why was she here then Edward?" I heard Carlisle ask. Even he doubted me, great.

"Jealousy drives the weak to do incredibly stupid things" I muttered bitterly. "And Victoria's lies have not only upset and hurt Bella, but they've caused you all to change your life long opinions of me. I don't know how, if I can't convince my family that I don't sleep around and that I'm trustworthy, I'm going to convince Bella that I love her and only her" I felt depression wash over me. Bella had believed it, she didn't even ask me if it was true she just automatically assumed the worst...did she really not trust me or was she just that insecure. "If you'll excuse us" I stated before ascending the rest of the stairs and journeying to my bedroom. I carefully laid Bella down on my bed and pulled up a chair, sitting next to her, waiting.

"I love you Bella, please wake up" I whispered. After around twenty minutes there was a knock on the door. I stood from Bella side and opened the door. Carlisle stood there.

"Can I help you?" I asked formally, with disinterest.

"Edward" Carlisle wouldn't meet my eyes. Well if he was that disgusted with me he could leave.

"If you hate me that much and don't want to be in my house you are more than welcome to leave" I made a move to close the door. Carlisle slammed his hand on the door, preventing me from closing it.

"Edward, I don't hate you, I'm proud of you and disappointed and embarrassed in myself and everyone else for doubting you and believing someone whom we had just met. I know you wouldn't cheat on Bella, I can see the love for her in your eyes, and hers for you. I'm sorry we failed you, especially now when you need us most." My mouth had fallen open at the, I'm proud of you, part and I was still gaping at him. "Please forgive me Edward...all of us, please forgive us" He was begging? I think my eyes might just pop out of my head. I closed my eyes.

"Of course I do Carlisle...I just hope Bella..." I trailed off and looked back at my bed where she lay motionless except for her steady breathing. What if she never woke up again? I swallowed hard.

"Edward let me check her over" I nodded and allowed Carlisle access to my room and Bella. I stood back as he worked.

"Why won't she wake up?" I demanded. He sighed and turned to face me.

"Edward, she has a concussion and is in pain; her body is just trying to cope with that. There is nothing wrong with her other than that, she just needs to sleep, she'll wake up when her body is ready, it could be thirty minutes; it could be a couple of hours. But she will wake up" He sounded so confident. I had to trust his judgement.

"Thank you Carlisle" I murmured. Bella took a deep breath and turned over on her side muttering.

"Red heads are evil" Her voice echoed. I exhaled in relief, she was just sleeping. But how was I going to convince her I never cheated on her...that I loved her...would she ever be able to love me again?

"I love you Edward" She whispered. My heart stopped and started at double time.

"She trusts you Edward...and loves you even after she thinks you betrayed her" Carlisle uttered reassuringly. "The subconscious reveals our deepest thoughts...it's not something we can control. You obviously hold her heart, and she yours...use that to your advantage, love is a powerful thing" He smiled warmly at me before closing the door. I smiled down at Bella, I would try everything in my power to win her back. I crawled into bed beside her and wrapped my arms around her.

"I love you Bella" I whispered in her ear, kissing her cheek, before closing my eyes trying to get some sleep.

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