I still don't own Twilight!
Isabella watched me quietly as I got ready for work. I told her she didn't have to because it was so early in the morning but she insisted. I think she might've had a bad dream but she wouldn't tell me what it was about.
She would have to go to dress rehearsal today so I wanted her to get as much rest as she needed. As much as she could after the night we had.
"Do you want me to make you scrambled eggs or something? I could fry up some bacon" she said softly as she sat on the edge of the bed.
"No, I'm not even hungry yet. Maybe in a few hours I'll grab something at the station." I pulled up my jeans and zipped them. Then I put on my uniform tee-shirt.
"Are you going to comb your hair?" I shook my head no with a smirk. She followed me as I left the room and headed to the door. I laced up my sneakers and threw my duffel bag over my shoulder. I went for my bike and she hugged me tightly.
"Be careful today baby." She said. I hugged her tight, lifting her off the ground. I kissed her lips, then forehead.
"I will. Don't worry" I said. "Stop pouting and get some more sleep. Tell Angela and your mother hi for me." She smiled today everyone would know we were engaged. It made me excited. I mean, I knew mostly everyone knew I was going to propose, my family. The guys, well not Emmett I didn't tell him. I'm almost confident he would've told Isabella.
Jasper knew because Alice knew...oh I forgotten to call Alice. She had been calling and texting me nonstop, I had to turn my cell off. We both did. I rode my way quickly into the city.
When I reached the station Jasper was on his way out. "Bro if you don't call Alice" he began.
"I know." I said as I jumped off the bike.
"She said she will come down here and embarrass you." He laughed.
"I know she will" I laughed.
"So. His already wide eyes widened "How was it?" I waited a moment.
"She said yes." I smiled.
"Awesome!" He shouted. "I knew she would. Alice was worried that for the first time in years, she was wrong. I was even starting to believe it."
"She's always right...well when it comes to this stuff. It's a little weird. But I'm kinda weird too; guess it runs in the family."
"We all are weird, that's why we need each other. Bro, Tanya is gonna s- her pants when she hears."
I pushed the bike inside "I'm hoping she will and get the point. I'll see you later man"
After I parked my bike and threw my things in the locker I headed straight to the Captain's office. He was busy with paper work but stopped to greet me.
"Mornin'" he said
"Mornin'" I said.
"What's with the grin Cullen? They haven't announced the winner for the lottery so I know you didn't win. What's the good news?"
"I asked my girl to marry me and she said yes." I smiled.
"Oh congrats son!" He smiled. "I kinda figured you would after all the questions. She's one good looking girl." He nodded as he thought back on something. Something probably reminded him of the past. Before we could continue our talk the siren went off.
I rushed out the office and headed to the truck. As I stepped into my fire pants and threw my jacket on, I realized that it would just be me until around noon. Emmett wouldn't come in until then. I was alone with Mike.
I wasn't worried; he was halfway decent last time I was around him. And if he had anything to say to me, I would just ignore him. Or try my best to. We sat across each other in the truck.
We didn't drive far; it was just to a small residential building. The fire was accidental and quickly spread in the apartment. There was a small crowd of people outside in pajamas and robes.
"My daughter is still inside! She's paralyzed from the waist down and I can't carry her!" An older Asian man in pajamas shouted as soon as we hopped off the truck.
I and another guy raced up the stairs. It was smoky in the apartment. The couch was on fire, and was spreading through the small apartment. The other fire fighter tackled the fire and I searched the rooms.
I couldn't find the girl, and then I spotted the bathroom. I broke the door in and the girl was there hiding in the tub. Her wheelchair was next to the tub. She had to be about 12 or 13; she had Hello Kitty pajamas on
"I didn't know where else to go." She said. I could tell she had been crying.
"Are you OK?" I asked.
"I'm scared!"
"Don't worry." I told her. She rose up her arms as I scooped her out of the tub. Then I raced out as more of the squad extinguished the fire. When I came outside her father was so ecstatic.
"Oh thank you! Thank you! I didn't mean to start the fire. The cigarette fell on the couch when I fell asleep." He said as he rushed to me. I placed the girl on a concrete bench outside the building. I didn't respond to him, his carelessness would've killed his daughter.
"Please Cullen, I own a flower shop. If you ever need anything please stop by." I took my helmet off.
"What's the name?"
"Charlie's Flowers" He said. I nodded at him and the girl. From the corner of my eye I saw Mike bring the girl's wheel chair. Then joined the squad back on the truck.
My day was busy. The next fire wasn't so easy, and took a few hours to extinguish. Back at the station, I tried to relax some but when Emmett came, he wanted to talk.
"Bro! Angie! That chick is so hot!" He said. Here we go; I smiled as I listened to his tale. He offered me some of his Pringles as he plopped down on the couch with.
"I tried to get her to come with me home she was all "Not on the first date papi" I hope she doesn't give me blue balls like Bella did you, bro. I know she wanted it just as bad as me, but I understand she doesn't want to look easy or anything."
"So did you have a good time overall?"
"F- Yeah I did! We're going out again. Dinner" he rolled his eyes. "I feel like I'm going to have to do step by step with this girl..."
"Hey I had to with Isabella." I laughed.
"And look where that got you. Next thing you know you two will get married and stuff."
"Well about that..." he stopped stuffing his face."I proposed to her that same night. She said yes so..."
"Aw bro!" He looked sad. "So you're engaged? Dude..."
"What? I'm still the same Edward. Marrying her won't change things...well not that much."
"Don't become one of those guys who get boring after they are married. Please bro because I will hate you" he added. The siren started to blare and we rushed to get ready.
The next time I got the chance I called Alice. I stood in front of the station to have some privacy as I spoke. She answered on the first ring
"It took you long enough!" she screeched in my ear.
"I know I know. I'm sorry." I said as she hit me with a million questions.
"So you did it right? I know you did. What did she say? She didn't say no did she? Oh please tell me she didn't say no. I know you haven't been drinking have you? Any why did you wait so long to call? Edward Anthony Cullen answer me!"
"Allie! She said yes! She's gonna marry me!" I shouted.
"Thank you!" She said I could hear her laughing. "I was going to jump in a cab and come to the station."
"And if I weren't here?"
"I would've gone to her studio." I could see my sister waiting at the corner for a cab now. It kind of sounded like she was outside already. "Seriously Eddie, don't do that ever again."
"I won't." I started to feel a little bad. I knew I should've called her. But I wasn't ready yet. I felt just like how Isabella felt about it. I wanted to enjoy that small time where it was just us. Before it got hectic like I'm pretty sure it will. And if it did...I might have to convince her to elope.
"So spill it. Quickly, I'm walking home and I hate being on the headset. It makes me look crazy."
"OK. I took her to...well you know where. And I asked her and she cried...she said yes...I cried" I remembered it all. The look in her eyes, her nervous smile. The feeling I got when I put the ring on her.
"Eddie, you're amazing. I love you. I love you both. You've really changed into a great guy. I'm proud of you."
"Thanks Allie."
"So you aren't going to wait right? I say do it as soon as possible. I have like 4 dresses hidden that I think she will love. Not only that, I have this weird feeling about Tanya. Rosalie stopped by the store today and wanted to chat. I didn't tell her anything. Hey did you tell Emmett?"
"Oh s-." I said. "Well if Tanya knows she knows. It's time this whole thing is over with. If I'm sharing my future with Isabella, I don't want Tanya in it. At all."
"Can't you guys just run her over with the fire truck?" She said disgusted. I heard her keys jingle, she was at her place.
"I wish it was that easy." I had plenty of day dreams of getting rid of Tanya.
"Friday are you going to Isabella's show?"
"I'm working but I'm going to meet her afterwards. I'm thinking of getting tickets for our parents."
"Yeah, if we're gonna be one big happy family they have to meet. Anyway I will be there. Text me sometime during the week if anything exciting happens. I'm going to call mom and tell her the good news k?" The siren blared again.
"OK. Gotta run." that was the last emergency call of the night for me. I ate and drank a RedBull so I wouldn't fall asleep. I think I was becoming immune to them. I noticed I drank more and more of them. Maybe I would try one of those new energy drinks.
I showered sluggishly and dressed. I sent Isabella a text that I was on my way home. I grabbed my bike and my bag, slowly peddled toward the bridge. The air was still hot and humid. I felt like someone wrapped a fleece blanket around me.
My eyes were low as took my hands off the handle bars to stretch for a moment. I peddled without holding on, glided slowly over the bridge. I thought about Isabella at home sleep and I peddled faster.
As soon as I rode off the bridge and rode past Downtown Brooklyn. I noticed a black car come speeding toward me. I looked over to it and moved out of its way. But it continued to come close. So I slowed so it could just pass me by.
The light changed and the car went through the light and I stopped. Suddenly I got a bad feeling in my stomach, maybe from the junk I ate today. Whatever it was I would get a bottle of ginger ale when I got to my neighborhood.
The light changed green and I peddled again, but slower this time. I didn't want to run into the driver. The way they drove, was as if they were drunk. So I was cautious. I stayed in the bike lane until I reached Park Slope.
I stopped at the next red light, I was a few blocks from my apartment. I sighed in relief. But suddenly I heard car tires screech behind me. As I turned to see how close it was, I got hit by it the same black BMW.
The impact was so hard, I flew off the bike and my duffel bag flew in another direction. I hit the street hard and rolled toward the sidewalk. My arms throbbed as I watched the car run over my bicycle.
It crushed it completely and sped down the street.
"What f-?" I said as I tried to catch my breath. There wasn't anyone is the street to help me, it was still too early. I pushed myself up and with a slight limp I walked to get what was left of my bike. I lifted the mangled piece of metal and dragged it toward my duffel bag.
As I bent to pick up my bag, I noticed my arm had been bleeding. I grunted as I walked on the sidewalk to my place. I didn't want Isabella to see me this way. I hoped she would be sleep...
I'm super sorry for the delay guys! I got super busy and literally had no time to write and rewrite in time to post. I hope you all like the chapter. i know it got a little crazy right? tell me how you feel in a message or a review! And as always i appreciate every single review and message and idea that you may have on my story! Have a great week everyone! it's going to be a heatwave all week long here in NYC :P i miss winter