CH. 3 Father and Son
EPOV
I went to the hospital to see if Carslie was there. I asked the person at the counter,
"Is Dr. Cullen with a patient?"
"No, he is on break. I believe he is in the lounge. Do you wish to speak with him?"
"Yes, thank you."
"Your name, please."
"Edward Cullen."
All of a sudden her eyes got really big. It happens a lot when you are the doctor's adopted son. She pressed some button, picked up the phone, and said,
"An Edward Cullen to see you Sir."
She paused... and said,
"Yes, I will tell him." She hung up the phone and smiled.
"He will be right down."
I sat down in the waiting room, and picked up People magazine. Why do people like these things? My Bella is way more attractive then any of these people. I put the magazine down, and saw Carslie walking through the door.
"Is everything ok, Edward?"
"Yes, well... I just need to talk to you."
"Yes, of course. My shift is over, so we can go home."
We got into Carslie's Mercedes and started for home. We drove in silence until I spoke,
"Carslie...?"
"Yes?"
"Was it hard for you to change Esme? Did you have any doubts?"
He slowed down his driving and looked at me. I saw the he was smiling. Why on earth would he smile about that?"
"It's about Bella, isn't it?" When I didn't respond he continued.
"Edward, when I fell in love with Esme... I thought that I would never want to hurt her like that. When she became ill, I realized how stupid I was."
"Why were you stupid?"
"Because, I didn't consider the pain she was in. She wanted to be with me forever. Just like Bella and you. When she was ill... and when I saw her in pain... I had to help her. So I gave her what she wanted. It turned out for the best!"
This really made me think of how much Carslie and Esme loved each other. I wouldn't know what do if Bella was ill. No, I couldn't wait for her to get sick. If I changed her she would never b sick again.
"Edward, you know how much Esme loves you, Rosalie, Alice, Jasper, and Emmett. She is so proud of you."
"Carslie, what about Bella's mother and father? Bella loves her father. I couldn't take him away from her."
"Well, when I changed Esme she didn't have parents. Don't you think it's up to Bella? Who says he can't be in her life?"
Esme never talked about her parents. I wonder what happened to them. As for Charlie, he was Chief Swan. What would he think if Bella didn't age?
"Wouldn't he notice her ageing problem? Not to mention her paleness?"
"That's not what I was referring to? I'm sure if she told him, he would understand."
I couldn't help but laugh. What would I say to Charlie?
'Hey Charlie, I turned your daughter into a vampire. Is that ok?' Yeah, right! Carslie then said,
"Even if he does not approve, would you let that stop you? Haven't you ever heard of Romeo and Juliet?"
"Do you know that they both died?"
"Did you know that vampires can live forever?"
I couldn't help but smile. Could you imagine Bella and me together… forever?
"Did you ever wonder if Esme would love you forever? I know it's a terrible to doubt, but I still wonder."
"Esme was willing to give up her life… for me. I then knew she would love me forever."
Bella would do anything for me to change her. She would go through all that horrible pain… for me.
"Edward, did you ever think that Bella might have the same feelings?"
"What do you mean?"
"I'm sure she's wondered if you will love her… forever. To a human forever is a long time."
I would always love her. Nothing would or could ever change that. I could never live with that betrayal! I would never break her heart like that. I love her way too much to let that happen.
"Love is complicated!"
Carslie put his hand on my shoulder and said,
"Son, I hear you."
"Thanks father!"
I could not wait to hold Bella in my arms tonight, as she dreams.
I arrived back to Bella's room. She was sound asleep. I could hear her mumbling,
"Edward, I love you so much! Thank you for changing me. Now I can be with you… forever…."
I walked over to her bead, and sat by her side. I lifted her in my arms and situated myself, so she was lying on me. She woke with a start,
"Edward, is that you?" I laughed
"Who else would be in your room this late?"
I kisses her lips softly until she spoke,
"You were gone awhile. What did you talk to Carslie about?"
"I will tell you tomorrow. You need to sleep."
She looked over at the clock. It read: 2:30 A.M.
"It's tomorrow. You can tell me."
I put my hands at the side of her face, while I kissed the tip of her nose.
"You need to sleep. We have all day. Ok?"
"Fine…"
"Bella, I love you. Do you now that?"
"Yes, I love you too."
"I always will."
When she fell asleep, I whispered softly
"Forever…"
