Author's Note: Just to make sure, the problems that lie ahead for them is BIG. So don't hate me for it, I will make everything work out eventually.
Disclaimer: As sure as Bella loves Edward, I don't own Twilight.
Going Home
At 5:00, I dragged Henry off the bed, clicked the TV off, and handed him the luggage. He groaned but took it from me and carried it to the elevator without a word. I closed the door and joined him just as the doors were closing.
"Bella, do you want me to return the room or do you want to?" Henry asked.
"I'll do it. Do you have a car?" He nodded.
"I rented one at the airport. I guess I'll meet you there then. Gate 13 okay?" The doors opened and I nodded at him. We separated, him going out of the hotel and I headed to the front desk.
"Hi, I'm returning my room," I said pleasantly handing the girl my key card. She took it and nodded before turning to the computer to calculate my bill. I was in a very good mood this morning so her slow movements didn't really bother me much. She finished and printed two receipts which she placed on the counter to face me.
"Your total is $523.59. Sign here and this is your copy." I grabbed the pen and scribbled my signature on the line before grabbing my receipt and turning to leave. The girl must've have somehow notified the valet because when I got out the door my rental car was already parking at the front waiting for me. I slipped the valet a 20 for tip and got in my car. I started the engine and stepped on the gas heading for the exit. Once I hit the main highway I was going at 150 mph with only one hand on the wheel and the other trying to pry my cell phone out of my pocket.
I turned it on and dialled my voice mail. The overly friendly voice of a women came on and told me I had no messages. I was getting a bit worried, why haven't I received any messages? What's going on? I slid the phone closed not bothering to turn it off this time. I was going home in a couple of hours anyway, what's the use?
Once I got to the airport, I parked the car right in front of the doors and stepped out. I made my way to the information desk and saw that Mike was working there again. I smiled at him as I approached and saw his eyes glaze over for a moment before he shook his head and snapped himself out if it. I pulled the rental papers out of my purse and placed it on the counter so he wouldn't have an excuse to touch my hand. His smile fell with disappointment and he gathered the papers up sourly.
"I'm returning the car," I stated. He looked up at me with a curious expression.
"Already?" He asked.
"There's an emergency at home," I lied casually. He nodded pretending to be understanding and started to type things into his computer. He gave me the total soon after but I wasn't paying attention, I was preoccupied with the ticking clock that was reading 5:30 and time for my plane to start boarding passengers. I handed him the cash that I had in my purse so that time wouldn't have to be wasted with the credit card information. "No change," I stated, turned, and speed walked at human speed to gate 10.
Henry was waiting for me at the gate and handed me the ticket when I got there. "What was taking you so long?" He asked. I snorted and rolled my eyes.
"Don't ask."
We handed the flight attendant our tickets and followed the other passengers onto the plane. Henry had booked first class tickets so the seat was comfortable and big. I relaxed while he pushed our luggage into the overhead compartment and slammed it shut without help. I drowned out the noise around me and concentrated on what I would say to Edward when I got home. I guess there's no reason not to tell him the truth but how would I word this so that I he wouldn't misunderstand? I was so deep in thought that I didn't even realize the plane took off until we were three quarters of the way there. Henry must've realized what I was thinking because he took my hand and squeezed it assuringly.
"Don't worry Bella. He'll understand, he loves you too much not to," he whispered in my ear. I sighed and smiled. He placed his headphones back on and turned the volume back up.
I got up and opened the overhead compartment and my bag to pull out my iPod. I turned it on and pushed the earphones into my ear and let the music relax me. It wasn't until Henry nudged me in the shoulder that I opened my eyes again. Everyone was dragging their bags behind them and making their way off the plane. I got up and followed Henry towards the exit excitedly. Once we got out of the gate, I practically ran to the car. Henry trailed behind me lugging the bags as if they weighed 2 pounds instead of 20.
Amazingly, my car hadn't been towed and was left exactly where I parked it before I left. I got in and Henry followed thowing the bags into the back with a loud thump. "Didn't you bring a car?" I asked him curiously. He shook his head slightly.
"No, it would've been noticible. I just ran all the way here, it was a bit faster than the car could've gone," he informed. I raised my eyebrow at him but stared the car and pulled out of the parking lot and headed home. I pushed the gas down hard and was going 180 mph my focus not really on the road. Henry didn't say anything either, he was deep in thought himself. I smiled as I realized he must be thinking of Elizabeth, he missed her too. With that knowledge, I sped up more and the trees on either side of the road whizzed by in a blur. In 20 minutes, I pulled into our driveway smoothly and cut the engine. I jumped out of the car and ran into the house at lightning speed.
Alice was right, Edward did tear up the house. Pieces of furniture were lying on the floor and shards of glass scattered the floor. No one was downstairs so I ran upstairs. Alice suddenly bursted through the door looking horror struck.
"Bella, no!" she screamed. Too late, I reached the top step and gasped at what I saw. Alice stopped behind me realizing that it was too late too, she sighed in defeat and made her way slowly to me.
