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Bella POV
"The Cullen boys are back from feeding." Aro states as he approaches Marcus and myself.
"I figured that was them making so much racket" I can't help but grin. Guys will be guys when it comes to rough housing.
Marcus taps Aros hand as he joins us sitting among the trees and moss. They share a look but I know better than to ask so I lay in the moss and watch the birds and squirrels play high up in the trees.
Suddenly Aro clears his throat to gain my attention so I move my gaze to his. "My dear one, Marcus and I have something we would like to speak with you about. We do not wish to upset you." He looks hesitant so Marcus takes over speaking. "Il mio cherubino, what Aro is trying to ask is; What is your relationship to the mind reader Edward?"
" He's my…" I begin to answer but I am rudely interrupted by the subject of our current conversation. "I don't see how that is any of your business" Edward grunts making his way up the path.
I stand and glare at him for eavesdropping. The nerve of him! I know he is my boyfriend but this is just annoying! Not only does he do it whenever I want to speak to my friend Jacob; but now he does it to people I introduced him to as family! This is the final straw for me and I go off on him for his rudeness. "They were asking me the question not you! You may be my boyfriend, but that doesn't mean you can disrespect me or anyone I talk to just because you don't like them, the topic, or the subject matter of the conversation!"
He looks affronted briefly before his face contorts into anger and embarrassment. "Well sorry for wanting us to have some privacy in our relationship." he bites back with a sharp retort.
"I don't know what you're talking about privacy for when we don't do anything but talk." I snap back.
At this point Carlisle and Esme have come to our little Grove and they stand beside Marcus and Aro as silent observers to mine and Edward's spectacle of an argument.
"You know why." Edward says taking a step closer and trying to speak lower.
"Oh yes, something to do with my poor unfortunate soul." I snipe bitterly. At that Edward lets out a low growl that is ignored in favor of the sound of the steady rumble of a motorcycle engine pulling into the Cullen's car park. Giving Edward one last glare, I turn away from him wanting to end the argument and, to welcome whoever just arrived.
Caius POV
I shut down Gunners engine and drop the kickstand. I stand and pull my leg over the seat to dismount my "sweet ride" as the cashier at the gas station so eloquently put it. I unclip and remove my helmet setting it on Gunner's seat.
I take my time. Mostly because I am dreading this meeting with every fiber of my being; but also because I am contemplating getting back on Gunner and riding as fast and far away as possible.
To hopefully dissipate the reluctance I am feeling I take a deep breath in through my nose and then freeze at the familiar scents that invade me.
I turn immediately and for a split second see nothing but a gorgeous young woman coming at me in a fierce pace. My senses clear and I am able to take in more of her appearance. Creamy skin, long-thick-deep-dark mahogany hair with minut smatterings of gold and silver here and there. She gets closer and my focus goes to her figure. Tall, thin, curvy.
"Beautiful"
She is right in front of me now, not even a full arm's length away, and from her cute little giggle I am guessing the last word I thought actually spilled from my mouth.
Idiot.
"Hello Caius." her bell like voice chimes.
I literally have no more words. I am stuck between; wanting to embrace her like my very existence was at stake if I did otherwise, and wanting to believe she is still in Arizona.
I settle for slowly touching her face with my fingertips not even blinking out of sheer fear that she could disappear that quickly. My finger tips touch her warm skin and I nearly sob from elation that she is alive and real.
Suddenly her warmth is consuming my entire being and I realize she is embracing me with every drop of strength that her petite frame contains. My hands become twined in her hair. I finally close my eyes as I lower my face to take in her scent again to confirm that I am holding my little light.
I hear a gasp a few paces away from us and ignore it for the time being.
My Isabella.
Marcus POV
I enter bond sight out of curiosity and am thrown at what I see. Bella's and Caius's bond the dim little simmering rope that it was is now a thicker more vibrant silvery gold bond.
Astounded I gasp and close my bond sight.
Amazing.
I look to Aro indicating that what I seen is of great importance and to be shown and discussed in privacy he nods once and turns his attention back to Caius and Isabella.
Jasper POV
I feel the most overwhelming and near crippling wave of emotions hit me all at once. Hope, caution, amazement, happiness, sadness, longing….love.
I sink to my knees with the weight of emotion colliding into me all at once. Venom tears spring to my eyes. I feel no pain just the immense amounts of Love, longing, and devotion coursing through my entire body.
Alice comes to my side worried for my well-being and all I can do is grab her in the most loving embrace and kiss her with as much passion as I can muster. Nothing about my actions are sexual. The feelings of longing and devotion are overwhelming my senses causing me to express those things myself in the clearest way I know how without using words.
These are the most beautiful and pure emotions I have felt since the day I first met Alice.
Esme POV
Carlisle and I manage to convince Edward to lay off Bella for a while. Carlisle took him away to have a private conversation. And after seeing the reunion between Bella and Caius I am glad Edward is away.
They look like long lost lovers. I feel my heart swelling with emotion witnessing them together.
I hear the house phone ring so I zip into the kitchen to answer it.
"Cullen residents, Esme speaking."
"Hello Esme, this is Charlie. How are you today?" Charlie asks.
"Well enough Charlie" I answer him then add. "Somewhat busy since we have had guests arriving today." I say with a smile.
"I hope your guest don't keep you too busy." he states. "How is Belly feeling today? Alice said she was sick last night."
I silently count to five from exasperation with Alice's lie. And answer him. "Bella seems to be feeling much better this morning. She ate a full meal without feeling sick and then even went for a walk with one of our guests." I respond mostly honestly.
"I am happy to hear that. Would you mind having her home tonight though? I haven't seen her much this week and was wanting to surprise her with a home cooked meal." he says somewhat quietly in the end.
"That's no problem." I tell him while grinning like a cat who caught the canary. "What time would you like her home?" I quickly add.
Bella POV
I feel complete for the first time since they had to leave all those years ago. Tears are in my eyes from the feeling of fullness of my heart. I feel as if I have come home.
I try to hold Caius closer and tighter that I have been. Thankfully I feel his hands leave my hair and his arms wrap around me. He has only ever embraced me once before when I was a child and it was more of me giving him a hug goodbye as he stood stiff as a board.
He gives really warm hugs.
I feel his lips brush my temple and he pulls away slightly.
"Why are you here Isabella?" Caius questions in a quiet whisper.
"I came to Forks to live with my father after my mom re-married." I answer him honestly.
"Chief Swan?" he asks with a sly smirk.
"How did you…" I don't even try to finish the sentence instead I laugh and shake my head to confirm he was right.
"You are still a know it all." I tell him looking to his face now.
He gazes deep into my eyes "And yet you are still surprised." he says grinning again.
Esme POV
I notice that Bella a Caius have somewhat come out of their embrace. It's now or never. I step back out to the car park and clear my throat to gain their attention.
"Bella your dad just called. He asked that you come home tonight."
At first Bella looks saddened.
"I will take you to him." Caius volunteers.
No persuasion needed. I hold back the smug smirk.
"Well okay, if you are sure." Bella mumbles.
She's blushing! Too cute.
"He is expecting you back in an hour." I add and turn around to head back into the house before anyone can see my grin.
Aro POV
I take a glance at Marcus and before he can say anything to stop be I dash over to Bella and Caius.
"Caius I know you love her a lot, and you haven't spent very much time with her in a while, but I think Gunner should stay here."
I pull my keys from my pocket and hand them over to him.
"Take Gypsy instead." I can't help but wink at his wide eyed expression and Bella's blushing face.
If Caius were still alive he would be just as red as Little Bell is. I stifle my chuckle at the thought.
"You might want to get a move on if Bella is going to get there on time Caius." Marcus rumbles from my left.
Bella gives both Marcus and myself tight hugs and promises to see us soon before she follows Caius to my GranTurismo MC. They get into the car together and Caius starts the engine put the car in gear and pulls away from the car park with our Isabella.