Chapter 33: Leave
"Man, I'm hungry." Emmett said as he loaded up his plate with food. "The question is, when are you not hungry?" I rolled my eyes. "When I'm sleeping…even then I dream of food." He answered my rhetorical question. "Do you know the meaning of the word rhetorical, Emmett?" Rose asked her husband. "Uh…should I?" He asked back. "Nope. It's much funnier that you don't." Alice told him. We laughed. "So what the hell took so long? I mean, I know Emmett was with you, but still." Alice asked, asking the question I'm sure was on everyone's mind. "Oh, you know." I waved them off. I didn't tell them because it wasn't any of their business. Johnny is no longer a part of my life, and that's that. Jasper looked at me funny and Emmett looked unbothered. "Jake called, he says hi to everyone and he is in Paris at the moment." Esme told us. I smiled. After Jake realized Edward was a good guy and was not going to hurt me, he warmed up to the idea of Edward and I being together. And his feelings for me went back the way they should have been, brother and sister love. He met this very nice girl about two years ago and they just got married and were now enjoying their honeymoon in Europe.
Familiar arms wrapped around my waist and stomach. "Ah, my eyes." Emmett got all dramatic. I rolled my eyes. "Hello, love." Edward said, and kissed my cheek. He unraveled his arms and stood next to me, taking my hand in his. "I hope you kids are hungry." Esme said, smiling, and headed back to the kitchen. Everyone else followed, leaving Edward and I alone. "How are my two favorite girls?" He asked, facing me, and pulling me closer. "Hungry." I smiled. Edward chuckled. "I love you." He said, pressing my lips to mine. "Dude! That's my sister. Just because you're my brother in law does not mean I wont beat the crap out of you." Emmett groaned. "You'd think he'd be used to this by now." I rolled my eyes. Edward was going to reply, but my phone ringing cut him off. "Don't answer it." Edward whispered, kissing my neck. I debated. "It could be work." I said, pulling away only just enough to reach my phone. "I just had to marry a women who actually likes he job." Edward said shaking his head, but I saw the amusement in his eyes. I flashed him a smile, kissed him quickly and answered my phone. "I'm sorry." The person on the other line said. "Excuse me?" I asked. Unsure I heard them correctly. "Bella, I really didn't know anything. You were right, I'm such an idiot. He's on his way over right now. I have no idea why. I am so sorry." The person rambled. "Lauren?" I asked but the line was dead.
"That was weird." I said, hanging up. "Who was it?" Edward asked, confused. Before I could answer, the doorbell rang. Edward went to answer the door. "Can I help you?" He asked whoever was at the door. I couldn't see. Jasper could and he looked pissed. "Hiya Edward. Long time no see." My breath hitched. Johnny. "What are you doing here?" I demanded as I walked next to Edward. He kept himself between Johnny and me. "I need to talk to you." Johnny said, ignoring the death glares he was getting from Edward. The foyer was now over crowded with everyone. "Now's not a good time." I said through clenched teeth. "Right after we talk I promise to leave." He said, flashing an 100 watt smile. "I'm sure I can make you leave." Edward said, he, Jasper and Emmett all took a step forward at the same time. "That is not needed. I just want to talk to Izzy." Johnny said, my fist clenched. I looked at Edward, he looked at me with so many different emotions in his face and eyes. I squeezed his hand. "I wont be long." I promised. He nodded, and brought my hand up to his lips and kissed it. "Yell if you need me." He said, and looked at Johnny, a warning.
We walked into the back yard, I stopped right at the woods edge, knowing I was still visible from the living room window. "What?" I asked, my voice harsh. "Lauren left me, went back to Taylor." He told me. "Tyler." I corrected. "What ever. It made me realize something. I'm in love with you." He said, staring at me. Oh shit, here we go again. "Johnny, the only person you are in love with is yourself." I told him. "No, I'm in love with you. I want you." He continued. "I'm not up for grabs. I'm with Edward, we are having a baby together. I'd never leave him." I said, my voice sure. "So you're saying, if you weren't with Edward, you'd willingly go back with me?" Johnny asked, stepping forward. "Not a chance in hell." I shook my head. "We'll see about that." Johnny asked, smiling sickly. "Go away Johnny. And leave me and my family alone." I told him, stepping towards the house. He followed. "Not without you." He said, and leant into towards me. Before I had time to react his lips were on mine, and he snaked his arms around my waist, pulling me closer. Holding me in place.