Epov
I set my plans in motion the minute I got home. Just getting her to agree to sit with me for dinner was amazing. Seeing Demitri touching her just solidified In my mind how she was mine. I would do anything to win her back.
The next evening, I knock on the Swans door at 6:55, I was not going to give her anything against me tonight. Charlie opens the door,
"I don't know how you did this son, but treat her right and don't leave her again." He says to me gruffly. I know this is his roundabout way of saying he approved.
"Never, Charlie. I know we'll never see eye to eye on what I do, but I love her and I will always love her." I state, I hear heels click on the stairs and see my baby girl coming down the stairs in a figure hugging black dress and a pair of black heels,
"Fuck Baby girl, you look stunning!" I say to her lifting her hand to kiss it. Her delightful blush floods her face,
"Thanks E, where are we going?" She says picking up a small clutch,
"That is a surprise" I say pulling her towards the door,
"Midnight Bella, no later" Charlie says from the kitchen doorway,
"Dad I'm 22!" She protests but he raises an eyebrow at me and I know I have major ass kissing to do,
"Midnight Charlie you have my word" I say pulling Bella towards the door, holding the car door open for her.
The ride to Port Angeles was quiet, a few comments here and there the ride mainly filled by the soft music from the radio,
"Can I-" "I'm glad-" we both start at the same time, "You first.." she says,
"Can I ask about…? The you know…?" Fuck why couldn't I spit the word out, baby? Miscarriage? Our son? I didn't know what was right,
"The baby? Yeah… there isn't really much to know." She pulls me out of my musings,
"I just want to know, I should have been there for you and I'm so fucking sorry Baby" my grip on the steering wheel intensifies,
"I should have told you that night, I just didn't quite believe it myself. When you left and I tried to contact everyone it was so hard but I knew I had to keep him, a reminder of you, that we were real.." she pauses slightly, "It was hell after, I wasn't even that 'Pregnant' but it felt like losing you all over again. Rose and Charlie were amazing," I turn my head slightly to see her eyes glazed with tears,
"I wish I knew… I know that doesn't change anything but I wish I knew. I haven't spoken to Alice since I found out." The thought of her made me pissed again,
"Would you have come back though? I bet you were loving life with Emmett at college" she half laughs but I can tell it's forced.
"I would have moved heaven and earth to come back to you. And Bella, there was never anyone else. Ever. You are it for me. And I will spend my whole life proving that to you." I spell out to her, I need her to know that I am back for her.
"Edward, I…I'm glad your back and I'm glad we're making amends but I don't think. No sorry I know I can't get back with you, like that." Her tone is definitive which angers me, after all this time is there someone else?
"Who is he?" I spat, regretting my tone instantly,
"What? There isn't anyone, I'm not with anyone like that…"
"Who are you fucking then?" Fuck! She's going to hate me, but the anger cursing through me takes over,
"With all respect Edward," she spat my name like venom "That is none of your business, but for the record, the only person I ever slept with was your sorry ass!" She was spitting feathers now,
"I'm sorry Bella, fuck I just the thought of anyone else with you…" I can't finish my sentence but I know again I'd fucked up. "I'll take you home," I say, pulling into the restaurant car park prepared to turn around.
"It's fine," she whispers "Well it's not fine, but let's just enjoy dinner and we can forget about this conversation…I'd still like to try to be friends" she states gently pulling my hand from the steering wheel that I had almost dented with my grip.
Friends my ass, I get out and rush around to open her door. I had my work cut out to win her back and boy was she making me work for it,
"Bella Italia? A throwback to our youth?" She smiles recognising the place we used to come as a younger couple,
"I believe we had our first date here," I say guiding her by the small of her back,
"Reservations for Cullen," I say to the Host as we enter.
"Oh yes, the private room Mr Cullen, if you and your wife would like to follow me." He says turning to lead the way, Wife, I liked the sound of that.
Once we were seated and settled in the room a server knocked on the door and I requested a bottle of house wine. I saw Bella's eyes widen,
"Trying to get me drunk, Husband?" The teasing tone put me at ease,
"I am not sorry for not correcting him," I wink glad the tone for the Evening had picked up slightly.
After placing our order Bella looks over at me, "The other side of things? Can I ask about it?" I groan inwardly but knew this conversation would have to happen,
"I won't tell you anything incriminating,but you can ask and I won't lie to you. Plausible deniability and all that.." I explain to her and she nods her head,
"Can I just ask, trafficking women? Children?" I adamantly shake my head,
"No Baby girl, never nothing like that… I swear that to you." She nods once,
"Weapons?" I smirk, "Drugs?" Again I keep quiet, she lets out a loud breath, "Am I in danger with you?" She asks.
"I can't answer that definitely, I will never put you in harms way but there are people that don't like me or my grandfather and would do anything to hurt us. But I will always work to keep you safe," I pause knowing what I'm about to tell her will anger her, "I have people with you all the time, they will never let you get hurt." I glance at her to gauge her reaction,
"I haven't noticed anyone," she whispered quietly,
"Sam and Embry will only ever intervene if you are in danger," I say firmly to her, the food arrives and we eat and drink in a comfortable silence.
After our meal I check the time to see we still have time before we need to return to Forks, "Would you like to go dancing in the club next door?" I ask after returning from settling the bill,
"Yeah okay," she smiles taking my hand, I relish how her soft small hand fits perfectly in mine still and lead her to the club. My Club.
We are let in without having to join the queue outside and Bella looks at me questioning "I know the owner," I briefly explain and she nods. I lead her to the quieter VIP section bar, "What can I get you Baby Girl?"
"Sex on the Beach please," the shy whisper escapes her and I almost choke nodding once and ordering myself a beer and a scotch for good measure.
The atmosphere and drinks allow the flow between me and Bella to settle and we have great conversation and get closer. "Want to go somewhere more private?" I ask and she nods. I signal the bartender for a Bottle of Scotch and two glasses and lead Bella towards the back of the club.
I guide Bella to the office and the small loving space I have in there. "Know the owner?" She says taking a look around, her words slurred slightly,
"Extremely well," I giggle at my own joke, fuck how much have I had to drink?
I pour me and Bella a glass as we sit on the large L shaped sofa, "I missed you so fucking much baby girl," I say pulling her close to me.
"I missed you too," she slurs against me and I brave leaning my head down, firmly but messily pressing my lips against hers, surprised when she starts to kiss me back this time. She's drunk, asshole, my conscious rages at me. But I am to so allow the kiss to heat up.
Fuck this is going to end in tears…. Is my last conscious thought.