I DREAM OF RAINBOWS
Disclaimer: The Cullen's, the Swans, and most of the characters mentioned in the story that are known from Stephanie Meyer's beloved Twilight Saga, are all hers and hers alone. I neither have nor wish to pass them off as mine. I do appreciate the fact that she did bring them to life and allows us to play with them in our imaginations. The only thing I will claim is the current storyline.
The awesome and talented dowlingnana searched out my errors and corrected them.
Rosalie just looked at him and smiled before she answered his question. Once she had finished speaking all Emmett could do was just laugh about what he had been told.
"You know, my beautiful Rosie, Edward doesn't stand a damn chance against your cousin."
CHAPTER 33: EMMETT HERO- EDWARD ASSHOLE
Emmett spent more time with Rosalie than what he realized before looking at the time and knew that he needed to make a move to go see his brothers and his parents. Only Rosalie knew that he was back in L. A. as yet and it was time to make his presence known both at work and at home.
He knew that he would, perhaps, have problems with only one person and that was the one brother he wasn't in that big of a hurry to see. Edward was continually crushing down on how Isabella Swan was conducting her business with them. Only Edward seemed to find a problem with what she had wanted in the contract.
Rosalie noticed Emmett looking at the clock and didn't hesitate to tell him, "Go see your family and inform them of the good news. In the meantime, I'll talk with Alice once I see her to let her know of your return and the good news. That is if Bella hasn't caught up with her beforehand."
"Rosie, will I see you later this evening?" Emmett asked as he looks at Rosalie, but she senses that he has something on his mind. Before she can ask about it, Emmett continues, "However, before I leave, I do have a question concerning something that you and Ms. Swan mentioned during your conversation earlier." Once again, he pauses for a moment then begins, "I would like to know what she meant by her statement of what you and Alice Brandon had advised her to do."
Rosalie looks at him for a moment before she starts by answering his first question about seeing her later that evening, "No, I don't think so. Alice and I will be celebrating, and we'll be talking with Bella.
"But to answer your question, Alice and I mentioned what information is known around town about Edward, you and Jasper. We also mentioned about what another author or two that we have met had written into their contracts with other production companies. So, as you can see, nothing earthshattering.
"Now it's time for you to head out since you have things that you need to take care of, but I'll talk to you tomorrow." Rosalie tells him as she walks him to her door.
Emmett left Rosalie's home with a smile on his face and in his thoughts. He was happy with the success he had with Ms. Swan and with the pleasant time he had spent with his Rosie and the way they had communicated in her bedroom. Oh yeah, that had been the best conversation that he had had in days and it definitely made up for the days he had endured in disappointment in Seattle. The time he had spent trying to get a hold of Isabella Swan to be able to conclude the business that needed to be handled.
Then when he did hear from Ms. Swan and they had met, he found out that the reasons he had for wanting to make this movie were the same as she had for writing the book. After that things all fell into place and moved ahead without any further hesitation on either side. And, now that he had spent time in his Rosie's arms and enjoyed the pleasures that she was only able to give him, Emmett felt that his world was back to normal, or, at least, back to normal as it could get with a brother like Edward.
And, Emmett also had to laugh when he remembered what Rosalie had explained to him about what she and Alice had told Bella back when Jasper had first approached Ms. Swan about making her book into a movie. They had given Ms. Swan the very information that was needed to set fire to the fuse that would light the fireworks between author and production company CEO.
Emmett had to admit that he had never seen his brother react to a woman as strongly as what Edward was doing with Ms. Isabella Swan. And, now that the contract was a done deal, Emmett felt that the family was going to gain a great deal of enjoyment watching Edward having his own game thrown back at him in spades. For that is what Emmett felt was about to happen by the one female that wasn't falling down at Edward's feet and willing to allow him to walk all over her. No, Isabella Swan was a law unto herself with her own principles and Edward had met his match with this woman. So, let the games begin. Emmett had no doubt as to who was going to be the winner in the long run.
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"Anyone heard from Emmett? Or have any damn idea when he's planning to give up on this nonsense and move on to something that is better suited and more obtainable?" Edward was questioning of no one in particular of the family.
The whole family was gathered for a family set down to celebrate, but to celebrate what Edward had no idea. All that he had been told and then ordered to do was to be here tonight to celebrate a victory. 'What the fuckin' hell victory were his parents talking about?' Edward couldn't help thinking to himself.
At no point did he have any idea that Emmett had returned with a signed contract and that the information was being withheld from him purposely. So, of course, he was still carrying on with his negative attitude about the whole situation. No one took the time to correct him, and at the same time they were ignoring all of his grumbling.
"You know, son, I've sat back and have listened to you do nothing but bad mouth Ms. Swan and to offer no words of encouragement to Emmett. Your attitude has been one of negativity since Ms. Swan entered the office and refused to put up with your bullshit.
"So, personally speaking, I'm tired of listening to it and would advise you to shut the hell up and to get on board with working with your brothers instead of against them to get this project of Emmett's off the ground before I do something that we both might regret." Carlisle told Edward with strictly controlled frustration and anger that was being displayed in both his stance and his voice.
"Dad, all I'm doing is speaking the truth about the woman. I don't like seeing Emmett disappointed like he's likely to be. The woman has totally snubbed him since he made the trip to Seattle, so the way I see it is that she had no intention of doing any reasonable business with us or the company.
"I don't understand why none of you can't see what's in front of your faces. She's playing us and all of you seem to be happily going along with her. Emmett has met with failure and yet you are holding a damn celebration party. A celebration party for what? Since when do we celebrate failure?"
And, just as Edward has finished his tirade Emmett walks in with a smile on his face and happiness radiating from his very essence. He greets his family with a jovial hello like he didn't have a worry or a care in the world. Emmett was acting in a manner like all was well and tomorrow was going to be even better.
"Hey, bro, when did you get back into town?" Jasper was quick to greet Emmett before anyone else had the chance to do so.
"Just a short while ago." Was the only answer that Emmett gave as he looked around at each member of his family which included Edward. Then he asked, "What's the party for?"
"That's what I was asking before your arrival. Maybe it's a party to try to cheer you up since you're going to have to move on to another project. Without Isabella Swan's signature there's no way that we can make her book into a movie." Edward remarked.
"But, Edward, I do have her signature." Emmett simply told him as he realized that the family hadn't had a chance to tell Edward about the meeting with Ms. Swan.
As Emmett told Edward that bit of news, the rest of the family watched as Edward's whole attitude went from one of being cocky and arrogant to one of shock and disbelief. And, seeing the transformation caused everyone, but Edward, to burst out in laughter. It was about time that this young man got brought down a notch or two was the thought that seemed to circulate around each family member's mind. That is everyone but Edward Anthony Cullen.
"How did you manage to pull that off? What else did you have to promise that she devil to be able to get her to agree to sign the contract for you?" Edward demanded just before he stormed out of the room and then the sound of the front door slamming closed could be heard by all.
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Bella was never able to connect with Alice before Alice saw Rosalie, but that didn't stop Rosalie from telling Alice the good news once Alice dropped by to see Rose. The two cousins called Bella and after they were able to get Bella on the phone all three women spoke for over an hour while celebrating with a bottle of wine. Rosalie and Alice drinking at Rose's place and Bella was drinking with them at her home in Seattle.
The conversation did turn to what Bella's plans were concerning her coming and going between Seattle and L. A. That was when Bella explained about her need to find a place other than a hotel room to stay during her times in L. A.
"That I don't see as being a problem." Alice told Bella. "You can stay with me or with Rose. We won't mind. Will we, Rose?"
"Not at all. You know that you would be more than welcome any time. You don't have to think about a hotel or any other place if you don't want to." Rosalie was quick to reassure Bella.
"Thanks, but the answer is hell no! No insult intended but the way you two party I'd never get any peace and quiet to be able to work." Bella told both of her cousins. "I'm working on another book and then I'll have things concerning the movie that I'll need to work on as well. So, once again thanks, but no, I need my own place."
"Don't worry, we both understand." Alice told Bella with complete understanding.
"Alice is right; we do understand the reasoning of why you'll need your own place. We'll start looking and collecting a list of places for you to look at for when you come to L. A. in a few days. You are coming down in a few days, right?"
"Yes, Rosalie, I am. I'll talk with both of you once I have the arrangements made."
So, with that decided the conversation between the three cousins finished and they disconnected the call. Alice and Rosalie continued discussing the upcoming project where all three cousins will be working together and then the conversation turned to the type of place Bella might need for when she's in town.
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"Damn! Damn! I don't need this shit right now." Edward was vocalizing aloud while the police officer was walking up to the driver's side of the car.
"Sir, your driver's license, registration and insurance card, please."
"Sorry, officer, but can't you overlook it this time? I mean for whatever reason you pulled me over." Edward asked while trying to control his temper and not trying not to take it out on the cop. He knew why he had been pulled over but refused to acknowledge it in the hopes that he could talk his way out of a ticket or two.
Snatching the requested paperwork out of his glove box and his driver's license from his wallet, Edward handed them over to the officer, then watched as the officer walked back to his vehicle. It seemed to take forever for the officer to return and Edward kept up a steady tapping of his fingers on the steering wheel.
Finally, the officer returned and told Edward, "Sir, I need for you to step out of the vehicle and to place your hands on the roof."
"Why? Just give me the damn tickets and we both can be on our way." Edward demanded of the officer.
"Mr. Cullen, you are under arrest for sexual harassment in Seattle Washington."
"What the hell did you say?"
But, no further information was given and Edward was handcuffed then put in the police cruiser to be taken down to the police station for booking.
A/N: What the hell is going on? Who filed sexual charges against Edward?
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