BPOV

I wanted to spend the whole weekend with Edward. He said he was free and he was still trying to make some plans, and I thought it was a perfect opportunity to make the best use of it! I wanted to know more about him. I wanted to know about his likes and dislikes. I wanted to know about what he cared for. I wanted to know about what made him happy. I also wanted to open up about myself. I wanted him to know me. I wanted to give a sincere effort in our relationship and I wanted him to be aware of that!

I also thought may be I should also put in more efforts to understand the family members. To be honest, I didn't know much about anyone, including my own husband!

I called Alice to check if I could drop by their house. I mean, Edward liked them, so may be it was worth to put in efforts to try to know them from a completely fresh perspective.

Apparently Jasper and Edward's efforts to rescue Jasper had failed! Big Pa and Esme wanted him to attend the annual family bash at any cost! But Alice was adamant on attending her friend's wedding, and she was going there alone! I guess she must be upset!

"Hey Alice..."

"Hey Bella... How are you?" she smiled.

Okay, may be she wasn't too loud! May be I was very judgmental earlier!

We talked casually for a few minutes, and it seemed she wasn't so bad after all! But it was very evident that she was upset!

"I've got these invites for you." I smiled as I gave her the invite cards for the fashion show over the weekend.

"Didn't Esme give these to you? I don't need them!" she said in a bitter tone.

I guess she was really upset. Suddenly I felt bad for her. May be Esme was really too cold towards her. I also felt ashamed that I hadn't made any efforts to put myself into her shoes!

"No, you can really take them. I know you like fashion events." I smiled.

"You don't have to pity me, Bella. Really!" she continued in a bitter tone, "I've no reason to be sad."

"No, I'm not trying to pity you!" I said. "I know you're upset. I thought this might cheer you up." I was just trying to make some efforts to be in good terms with her. May be that was not the right way? Suddenly I wasn't sure.

"I don't need these to cheer me up! You all are pathetic!" she shook her head, "My husband loves me, and that's enough for me!"

"No, I was just feeling bad, and I thought..."

"You were feeling bad for me?" she laughed sarcastically, "In fact, I really feel bad for you, Bella! At least there is no Angela in my husband's life!"

Angela? Who was she? What was she trying to imply?

"You don't even know who Angela is, don't you?" she smiled slyly.

No, I didn't! And why did I have a feeling that I was better off that way?

"Edward wouldn't even have married you if he had guts, like Jasper!"

Edward wouldn't have done what?

Did he want to marry this Angela? Who was she? Was he still having an affair with her? I didn't think I was so stunned and speechless in my entire life.

"Thank you, but you can take these invites with you. I don't need them. May be you can go there in case Edward is busy, you know?"

"What are your thoughts on the relationships outside of marriage?"

"I really admire him. I don't think I will be able to explain it."

Suddenly everything had begun to make sense!

A/N: Hang in there! See you after few days!