Chapter 50
Bella's point of view.
When we made it downstairs I let go of Edward and I went to sit next to Alice and Rosalie. They smiled at me and I smiled back. When I looked to Edward he was frowning. HE looked at me with concern but I shrugged it off. He sat next to his mother. I looked at Elizabeth and she looked at me with regret in her eyes. She should regret what she told me. How could assume that I didn't understand Edward? I turned away from her just as Carlisle began speaking.
"Elizabeth as you know I think of you as family and since you are a part of this family now I want to give you this as a reminder to you that we are a family." Carlisle told her while holding up an all silver necklace that held the Cullen crest on it. I put on a fake smile but I knew I wasn't fooling everyone. He carefully slid it on her neck and then carefully latched it to her. When he was done he hugged her and smiled widely. Edward did the same. I watched how Happy Edward was and right then I knew that I couldn't hold a grudge against Elizabeth. She completed Edward in a way that I couldn't She was the missing piece that he had lo but now found. She made Edward happy and how could I go against that. I would put my issues aside for the sake of Edward. A part of me didn't want to let what happened go but I had to be selfless for Edward. For him I chanted to myself. I hadn't realized that I dozed off into my own thoughts till I felt Edward shaking me.
"Bella?" Edward asked.
"Huh?" I asked snapping out of it.
"Are you okay?" He asked while staring intently at me.
"Yeah I'm fine." I said.
He nodded but he didn't buy it.
Suddenly Elizabeth came by Edward's side and she had a smug look on her face.
"Edward could I talk to Bella for a few minutes?" Elizabeth asked.
Edward hesitated and looked at me quizzically till I nodded.
"We'll be back." I told him.
He nodded and I led Elizabeth out to the back yard behind a wall were we could have some privacy.
When we were in the obscures of the wall Elizabeth began talking.
"Bella I'm sorry. I had no Idea." She said.
"Maybe next time you won't go making assumptions." I spat at her. She frowned and then spoke again.
"I'm sorry. Lesson learned but I have gone through so much and I couldn't take it anymore. I still shouldn't have taken it out on you either and I hope you will accept my apology. It's very hard for me to sit back and watch Edward with a great life and for me to know I missed out on all of it...It makes me envious of you all. I wish I wouldn't have missed half of my son's life but at the same time I am thankful. Thankful that he has met you and has Carlisle and Esme. I can tell Edward is in love with you by the looks he gives you. Boy has he got it bad and I can tell you love him to. I see how happy you make him and I can't seem to hate anyone who makes him so happy. In fact I never hated you. I was just envious but I see my errors and I am truly sorry. Can you ever forgive me?" She asked. She sounded sincere and I was thankful that I was able to see a sane side of her. I was in shock that she had opened up to me.
"Elizabeth Thank you for the apology. It means a lot to me. I can see your side but you're not the only one envious. Esme can't have children and She thinks of Edward as her own son to. It hurts her to know that you have Edward and she can't have her own children. She wouldn't tell you this but I am. This has taken a toll on everyone not just you and Edward. I won't argue that Edward isn't happy. I know he is and since you have come light shines in his eyes now. Before there was a piece missing and you have filled that missing piece. He is happier than ever and I'm happy about that. I want us to work out but you need to be willing to let go of the past. I know we can do it. Together, we just need to try." Tears were falling down her heart shaped face and she quickly wiped at them.
She came up to me then and she hugged me. I was in shock but I quickly snapped out of it and I hugged her back with my own tears falling down to.
When we pulled away I smiled.
"We can do this. Together I promise it will all get better in time." I told her while grabbing both her hands in mine and giving them a gentle squeeze. She nodded and then wiped at her tears again and I did the same.
"Thank you." She told me.
"You're welcome." I told her.
"Come on let's go back inside." I told her. She nodded and I took her hand and we began walking back inside the house. When we were inside Everyone stared at us and Elizabeth hid behind me. I pulled her up in front with me and Edward stared at us. I looked Away towards Alice and I smiled at her and Rosalie. They both wined at me and I snickered.
"Everything okay?" Edward asked.
'Yep." I said while looking at Elizabeth with a smile. She smiled back and I looked back at Edward.
"Well if your done I believe we have some business to attend to." Edward said.
"We do?" I asked.
"Yes we do. We are going to a place for a surprise." Edward told me.
"Edward, you know I hate surprises." I said while glaring at him.
"Yes I am aware of that but you will love this one." He said with a grin he knew I could never resist.
"Okay fine." I told him. He smiled and then grabbed my hand.
"Wait! Come with me!" Alice commanded to me. She took me from Edward and then led me to her room with Rose right behind us. We went straight the restroom and Alice began putting makeup on me and applying it under my eyes. When she was done she showed me what I looked like and I smiled. I now didn't look as bad looking anymore and the red puffiness from my eyes was beginning to fade.
When Alice began pushing me out the door and back to Edward I stopped her.
"Where am, I going?" I begged.
"Nuh Uh. you will have to wait. " She said with a small giggle.
I groaned, and then let her lead me back downstairs to where Edward was waiting. When I saw him he looked like a god leaning up against the wall.
"Ready?" He asked.
I nodded.
He smiled widely and then we said our goodbyes to Everyone. It was weird because everyone seemed to know what was going on except me. I was so occupied in my thoughts that I didn't know that the curb was in front of me and I tripped and fell to Edward's amusement.
"Don't laugh. It wasn't funny." I told him.
" Should have seen your face." He said.
I huffed and then he helped me up and into the car.
The whole way to wherever we were going to I pouted.
"Come on Bella Cheer up." He told me with a melting smile. I grimaced.
"Would you cheer up if I told you that were almost there?" He asked.
"Yes." I answered.
"Good because we almost are." he said.
"where are we exactly going?" I asked.
"You'll see just about a mile more." HE said.
I thought about it and I was confused. The only thing that was about a mile away was nothing. You had about a few more miles than just one till there was a gas stop, shopping centers, and other things. Where was he taking me? I sighed and Edward's smiled grew more. I was lost in thought's when Edward pulled me out of them.
"Where here." He announced. I eagerly looked out the window but there was nothing but a forest.
"Where are we?" I asked.
'You'll see. Patience my dear." he told me.
I sighed and he pulled out what seemed to be a basket from his trunk and we walked into the woods. We walked for about ten minutes till Edward pulled in front of me and talkedfor the first time since we left the car.
"Close your eyes." HE told me.
And I did. I complied.
"Keep them closed hold on." He told me.
I resisted the urge to look and I heard him shifting around and the brief flicker of something and then a whoosh. I shut my eyes tighter, resisting the urge to peek. Suddenly there was silence and Then I felt Edward behind me. He grabbed my waist and he kissed my neck once. He then picked me up bridal style and my eye's popped open and I stared at him. I squeaked. Edward laughed at me again.
What are you doing?" I squealed.
"Being thorough." He said with a smile and then he plopped us down on the ground with me in between his legs and his arms wrapped around my waist. When I looked around I noticed we were sitting on a beautiful blanket and there were two candle's lit with the basket on the right of Edward. I noticed we were in a beautiful meadow with beautiful flowers in the grass. There was a light breeze and it felt nice. The grass swayed and you could hear birds in a nearby tree. It was perfect.
"it's beautiful." I told Edward.
"Not as beautiful as you." He told me causing me to blush.
"What brought all of this on?" I asked.
"I wanted to spend some quality time with you. I missed you while I was gone." I leaned up and I kissed him.
"I missed you to." I murmured.
Suddenly Edward smiled.
"Hungry?" HE asked.
"A little." I said.
He suddenly grabbed the basket and then pulled out a plate along with pasta, bread sticks, chicken, and Chocolate covered strawberries. I smiled. He knew my weakness.
Edward and I shared a plate. He would feed me and I would feed him. We finished in peace and it felt nice to be wrapped in his strong arms. When we reached the desert I fed him one and he smiled. He then grabbed one and fed it to me and I enjoyed it so much. I couldn't remember the last time I had chocolate covered strawberries. We finished in no time.
"Thank you." I told him.
He smiled.
"My pleasure." He said before leaning down to kiss me. I groaned. I kissed him back with a force that knocked us back so I was on top of him. This time Edward groaned and I smiled. His hand snaked up my shirt and he grabbed a hold of me. I gasped. I kissed Edward with more force pushing myself against him and then he rolled us over so he was on top but not putting much weight on me. He kissed me again and the he pulled away gasping for air.
"You are such a tease." He told me.
"Not my fault you choose to resist." I said teasingly.
I went to try to kiss him again but he then pulled away.
"Your pushing the envelope love." He told me.
I groaned and I fell on my back. Edward chuckled.
"And you say I'm the tease." I muttered.
He chuckled and He laid next to me and hugged me to his chest. I turned and I faced him. I put my head in his chest and I inhaled his heady scent. I was very much content just being held. It was nice for a change. I wouldn't give up this moment for anything. I loved Edward and no one could change my feelings for him.
"I love you." Edward whispered in my ear.
"I love you to." I told him while I put my hands in his hair and I ran my hands through his hair. He smiled and I continued. He began doing the same to me and then I was slowly starting to lose consciousness. I was completely happy. Blissful even. It was so soothing that I eventually fell asleep With Edward at my side.
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A/N: So I loved all the Wonderful Reviews you Guys left last chapter! You guys are wonderful!!! I made this chapter long just to thank you! It means the world to me that you guys love my story...I love how you guys responded...I hope you guys enjoy this chapter...Just something I thought to fluff the story up a bit..I thought it was Romantic so Yeah! Please review!!
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