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 maybe 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 maybe it was worth it to try to know them from a completely fresh perspective.

Apparently Jasper and Edward's efforts to rescue Jasper had failed as 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 assumed she must be upset.

"Hey Alice..."

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

Okay, maybe she wasn't too loud. Maybe 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 event 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. Maybe 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, Isabella. 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 said.

I was just trying to make some effort to be on good terms with her. Maybe that was not the right way? 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, Isabella! 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!" She snapped.

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. Maybe you can go there in case Edward is busy, you know?"

I was stunned.

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

So I guess now I knew why he had asked that question.

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

And it made sense why he 'admired' Jasper! Jasper had guts to marry the love of his life, and he hadn't.

Suddenly everything had begun to make sense!