Author's Note: So far only one person has gave me their opinion on whether I should write a sequel to this story or go for a whole new fanfic. I'd love it if I get a few more feedback concerning this.
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight so I don't want to meet any lawyer concerning this subject.
Too Little Too Late
I don't know how long we've been busy but the sky was getting dark and the light coming through the window was slowly decreasing. I wanted to continue to lie in his arms and pretend that the world only involved the two of us and didn't go beyond this room, but I couldn't.
"Edward," I muttered.
"Hmm?"
"Go shower," I commanded.
"Why?" He whined.
"Because you haven't done so in a week!" I insisted jumping out of his arms and onto my feet. He got to his feet as well and threw me over his shoulder.
"Fine, but you're coming with me,'' he said walking towards the bathroom. I kicked and screamed for him to put me down but he continued as if I was talking to myself.
"ALICE!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. The door flew open so quick it fell off its hinges and fell flat on the floor.
"What? What's wrong?" She asked nervously but then she saw me on Edward's shoulder with my head swinging from side to side. She laughed and proceeded to us.
"Don't even think about it Alice," Edward warned. She tugged me by the arm off of him and he tried to hold me back by the arms. They each pulled as hard as they could and I felt like I was being stretched too thin.
"Stop playing tug-o-war with my body!" They were a bit surprised by my sudden outbursts so they both dropped me. I landed with a loud thump and let out a shriek. They stared at me for a moment before the laughing began again. I rolled my eyes and got back on my feet. I waited for their laughter to cease before I pushed Edward towards the bathroom.
"Go shower," I commanded. He groaned but went in and clicked the door shut. I turned to Alice and nodded to tell her it was okay to go now. She turned and left still giggling slightly.
I heard the water turn on and looked towards the door. I sighed and took a deep breath. Goodbye Edward. I made sure my keys were in my pocket before going downstairs. I made my way to the front door without incident but then Esme appeared.
"Where are you going dear?"
"My house to pick up some things. I'll be back in a few, okay?" I quickly lied. It was hard to look Esme in the eyes and lie to her. I hadn't planned to be back. She nodded and smiled and went back into the kitchen. I sighed silently and opened the door and stepped out.
I glanced at the beautiful house on last time before getting in my car and driving away. I pushed the car to 200 mph and turned the music up loud to drown out my thoughts. This was the right thing to do no matter how much it hurt. I've caused them all enough pain, especially Edward. Their lives were uneventful and happy without me in it, I had to leave.
I pulled into the driveway, jumped out, and ran towards the house hoping that Elizabeth wasn't there. She was rarely ever home. She may be in love with Henry but it doesn't stop her fun. She could get her way into any night club she wanted by just winking at the guy at the door. Henry wasn't the jealous type and he understood her more than anyone so they had a quiet agreement. As long as she doesn't overdo it and he doesn't work all the time, they are fine and dandy.
I noticed her car wasn't in it's usual spot and knew that she wasn't home. I ran upstairs to my room and threw clothes into a suitcase as fast as I could while dialing the number for the airport's elite group.
"Hello, this is the International Airport may I help you?"
"I need a private jet please," I said calmly.
"I would love to help you with that madam." I knew what he wanted me to say.
"Code 158596," I cut in.
"Alright, one second while I pull up the status for your jet."
"I need it ready in 30 minutes no later. I need it to have enough fuel to get to the private islands," I stated closing my suitcase.
"That will be no problem. May I confirm who I am talking to?"
"Isabella Swan."
"Alright, your plane will be ready in 15 minutes at gate 1. Will you be the only passenger?"
"Yes." I grabbed the suitcase and began pulling it downstairs and outside. I had to hurry because I didn't have much time before Edward figures out I didn't just go to my house to pick some things up.
I threw the bag into the backseat and got in roaring the engine to life. As I drove, I fought with my thoughts so that it wouldn't wander to what my life would be like without Edward again. I couldn't let that get in the way of what I had to do.
In exactly fifteen minutes, I arrived at the tiny airport. I rarely used the private jet to travel but this was the only way he couldn't track me and the only way that I could get in the time I had. Even Henry didn't know about my major account with this airport and my purchase of a tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean a few years back. I reserved it for times when I needed some sun and beach and a getaway from reality.
The only parking space I could find was the last one at the farthest end of the parking lot with a thin strip of pavement next to it leading into the side doors of the airport. I pulled the car into the spot and got out. I opened the door to the backseat and dragged my luggage out of the car and onto the pavement and walked towards the airport.
When I got to the door my feet halted to a stop. My heart and my brain had different opinions on what I should be doing and neither wanted to compromise. I took a deep breath and pushed myself forward.
Couldn't you have given him and yourself a chance to say goodbye?
It was too late for all that now. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be. Even after 10 years we still couldn't make it work. We had love but fate isn't on our side. Maybe it was too little too late. The Lamb wasn't meant to be with the Lion.
Author's Note: You wonder why she just has to kill her own happiness but that's the way people are. Review!
