She Rocks My World
80's Rocker, Edward Cullen, is the frontman for the enormously popular band, Cullen.
He's every woman's dream; handsome, wealthy, and talented, but the elusive rocker has something to hide until an overwhelmingly gifted, doe-eyed beauty steals his heart at first sight and sound.
This is Beta'd by an amazing person, Fran. I love her, and she makes me look good. I am a lousy typist, believe me, so any mistakes are ALL mine.
A/N: At the end of the chapter, you'll find all the band names. Please, select one and vote in your review. Let's give Bella's band a great name. Please! Please!
Chapter Twelve: The Media's Response
BPOV
Alice throws the newspapers onto the control panel while Jasper reads an article from the Seattle Times. "Someone had a video camera on them last night and filmed your performance. They certainly highlighted your confession, Edward."
"What did they say?" Edward asks with great curiosity as he sits at the console rummaging through the papers.
"The headline reads, 'A Lamb Tamed the Lion'. It appears bad boy, Edward Cullen, has met his match. Last night, the Hard Rocker performed at the club, Rose's in Port Angeles, with an unknown female singer, Bella Swan, professing his love. The crowd was taken in by their air of romance, and a domino effect surrounded the room into a love fest of connected couples. Once the two exited the building, Cullen's sister, Ali Whitlock, divulged her dubious plan."
Looking up from the papers, I mumble, "Dubious plan?"
Jasper complains, "Let me finish. Ali explained that Bella Swan has been her best friend for many years and an honor graduate of Juilliard. 'With her musical talent and stunning beauty, Bella is a perfect match for my brother. Now, we all know how stubborn Edward is, so I maneuvered a plan for them to meet in a musical capacity, and it worked for both their advantage. Bella is a trained musician who plays every instrument. Edward, being a natural, does the same. Once he heard her play and sing, he wanted to showcase Bella's talent, as a musician, not as his girlfriend. He wanted her to be taken seriously for her talent and not associated with any kind of nepotism. He was going to hold off on their relationship, however, their attraction was too much and she stole my brother's heart as he stole hers. It's a match made in music heaven. Watch them once, and you feel the love. Once we finish up in the studio, Cullen will have a new album along with Bella and her band. Yes, they are that new; so new, they don't have a name as of yet. They will tour together in a few months throughout the U.S. So get ready, America, to experience, The Wonderland Tour."
"Ali, you're a dynamo," I whisper.
"Wait." Ali reads, "Looks as though we have a musical monarchy. King Edward Cullen has found his queen of rock and roll.
Jasper continues, "This reporter sat in a daze with this siren's magical tunes. Edward's one lucky bastard. Everyone in that room fell in love with her and her alluring, haunting voice. Along with Cullen, they both draw you in wanting that happily ever after. It's a fairy tale of love, music, and smoldering desire. I don't smoke, and I had a cigarette after their concert."
Edward draws out, "Jesssus."
Jasper smiles. "I can go on and on."
"But you won't. Bella and Edward have an interview this Friday with Kurt Loder," Ali proudly says with a smirk on her face. "He's representing both MTV and Rolling Stone magazine."
I drop my jaw as Edward palms my chin and closes my mouth.
"He's coming here."
"To film?" I ask.
"Yes, he wants to do this in the new studio. He also wants to meet the new band members. Bella,"
"They're going to freak."
Edward shakes his head, "No, they'll be professional."
Jasper adds, "Then, they'll freak. Remember us?"
"Which reminds me, he wants Cullen, too. So, you'll do a repeat of last night. I also offered the helicopter to pick him up at SeaTac."
Edward nods. "Good idea, Ali."
"We're giving him the red carpet treatment," I state. "This is exciting."
"It sure is." Ali's catlike smile gives me the giggles. "You're going to be a star," she googly-eyes my face and giggles. "Nooo, I hate when you do this, Bella."
"You started it with your goofy face," I defend myself.
"You're just nervous, you doof."
We giggle until we both have the hiccups and hug one another.
"I want the best for you, Bella," Ali whispers in my ear. Then, hiccups.
"It's really going to happen." I hiccup.
Ali chirps, "Just as I planned." She gathers all the papers. "I'm going to make a scrapbook of all of this." She smirks at me. "So, you can have a record of everything."
I kid, "So, I can look back through the years and see all that you started."
She heads for the door and turns to me. "Damn straight, chickie. And Edward, I think we need to revamp the idea and title of the tour."
He looks up at her. "To what?"
"Maybe, Kingdom of Hearts, Your Majesty."
He shakes his head as Jasper follows Ali, laughing from the room.
Silence.
"How do you feel about all of this?" Edward asks.
I remove the papers and sit on his lap, softly kissing his lips. At first, small pecks until Edward deepens a kiss. "I guess that means you're okay with this."
And Christy shouts out from the top of the stairs, "Breakfast is ready."
Edward and I sit at the island as Christy places a bowl in front of both of us.
He asks as he smells the mush, "What is this?"
She smiles. "It's ground pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, coconut, chia seeds, walnuts, cinnamon and sea salt. A porridge."
I take a spoonful and moan. "It's kind of nutty." I urge Edward to take a bite.
He slowly eats a scoop and nods. "It's not bad."
"Good. And after you eat, you need to get to bed for thirty minutes," Christy orders.
'Yes, ma'am."
EPOV
"Why you felt we should clean up the bathroom is beyond me," I gripe.
With bright eyes and her hands on her hips, she declares, "Ah, we made the mess, and we should clean it. Besides, you look all cute and masterful with a mop in your hands."
I pose with the mop. "So, you like that long-haired, masterful janitor type."
"Guitar … mop… You're all the same to me, Edward." She shrugs.
"I do have a housekeeper. Well, a service that comes in once a week."
"I don't care. We made this mess, and no one other than us should mop it up. It wouldn't be fair."
"Oh, it wouldn't be fair." I lunge for her trapping her against the wall.
"You know, Christy did say you were to rest for thirty minutes," she whispers into my ear.
"I could be coerced into lying down if you'll join me." I kiss along her neck.
"But you need to rest."
"She said I needed to get to bed, her exact words."
"But not that meaning, Edward. I swear, give you a few vitamins, and you become the beast."
I smile and thoughtfully say, "But a satisfying beast."
She smiles this dreamy grin. "Yes, quite satisfying."
"Good to know."
"But the next time, I need to pull up my hair. It's still a bit wet and messy."
"Oh, wet and messy," I hum and kiss her jaw. "Would you like me to dry you up?"
She huffs, "There's nothing you could do to dry up the situation."
"Well, maybe you need to get wetter," I skim her neck and hum.
"How about you get your rest and we'll see after …"
I wake up to Ali calling for Bella and me, but the bed is empty, and I look around the room. Bella walks out from the ensuite brushing her hair.
"How long did I sleep?"
"A little over two hours."
"Jesus, I keep falling asleep on you."
"Yeah, but you make up for it." She bats her eyes as she leans in and I kiss her nose.
Ali barges into the room. "There, they are."
"You could have knocked," I grumble. "We could have been busy."
"Oh please, Edward, how many times have you and Emmett walked in on Jazz and me?"
"Not the point. This is my home, not the bus."
"Well, you can play later. Bella's band is in the studio with the guys. And Kate is going to work her magic on Bella."
"I don't want to see a hair changed."
"That's up to Bella."
"Excuse me, I am in the room."
"Let's just see what Kate has in mind, and Bella can say whatever. Okay?"
"Okay." He runs his finger through my ponytail and mumbles, "But I like it the way it is."
It's almost lunchtime; the band takes a break and my stomach growls. Within seconds, Christy walks down the stairs juggling a large tray of roasted chicken wings and legs with buttered vegetables on the side. Ali grabs it from her and places it on the coffee table. She returns with another large tray with sliced steak, utensils and paper plates.
Emmett takes the tray and pretends to keep it to himself. After all the protests, he gives it up, and everyone eats.
Bella grabs her acoustic guitar and picks out a melody. All of us become quiet and listen until our feet thump to the beat, and we laugh at her silliness.
BELLA
YOU
"It's so simple to love your dimples.
You can heckle over my freckles.
It's my ass that catches your eye.
And a little wiggle to surprise.
But when I look into those green eyes
They sparkle with such great affection
And I see a whole new world coming
That a giggle tickles my reflection.
You make me smile with one little kiss.
You walk into the room and my heart sings.
You give tingle goosebumps from the bliss.
You create that skip-a-beat cha-ching.
Do I wonder what will be ahead?
I'll take this ride with you at the wheel.
You'll drive with care and watch every bump
Sealing the deal and healing the feel.
You're 'Staying Alive' kind of man walk
Does moves to your beat with music loud
And this woman warm to your liking
Makes you so happy and oh so proud.
You make me smile with one little kiss.
You walk into the room and my heart sings.
You give tingle goosebumps from the bliss.
You create that skip-a-beat cha-ching."
She finishes, and we hoot and holler. Ria skips over and whispers into Bella's ear. She's too far away for me to hear, but Bella's face turns a beet red, and Ria gives me a thumbs up.
Emmett slaps me on the back. "Bad Boy is back!" He shoves another chicken leg in his mouth and mumbles, "Have you thought about taking Christy on tour?"
"Yeah, that's the plan."
I get my acoustic and sit on the arm of one of the sofas next to Bella, get very serious and stare at her. I mouth, "For you."
Edward
Echo of My Heart
"I never realized what I was looking for.
Never knew I needed anyone until you.
I simply took each zig and zagged a different way.
Simple love for my music not caring to do.
Then it hit me between the eyes I needed love
And the pull I felt for you while you were on stage.
It's the longing to be close and feel you near me.
So crazy that set me free from my gilded cage.
The echo from my heart that boomerangs from you
I couldn't understand the powers that prevail.
You took me over with your voice opened my eyes.
An old boat on the water; a ship that long sailed.
You're that needed answer to all of my questions
And I can't second guess my strong feelings for you.
It was all in the stars a fated match to be
You sang to my soul, my heart and got through to me.
Who am I kidding I was clueless in my search
Because I didn't know what I was looking for.
Again was I truly looking for anything
That would bring me the complete happiness for sure.
The echo from my heart that boomerangs from you
I couldn't understand the powers that prevail.
You took me over with your voice opened my eyes.
An old boat on the water; a ship that long sailed."
She barely whispers, "Oh, Edward."
I kiss her temple.
She quietly says, "I'm not changing a hair."
And I think of another song.
A/N: List of Band names. Please, vote for one.
Me: Swan (to go with Cullen) (If it wins, 2nd place will get the prize.)
Christy: Swan Song
Fran: Familiar Spirits, Innocent Twilight
May: Swan Cantanti, Cigno Cantanti (Swan Singers), Cigno a fuoco (Swan on Fire)
KDMCAM: Il Cantante, Flightless Bird
SagaJunkie: Breaking Dawn
Judy: Swan Songs, Red String, candida, Heart Strings
Pam: Work in Progress, Wings of Flight, Feathered Wings, Feather Angels, Angel Wings, Sawn Wings, Wedge in Flight, Bella's Bevy, Bevy
Sherry: Belladies, Monada Melodies, Monadam Bella & the Beatbacks, The Barrelhouse Band.
MIRosebud: Revival, Awakening, Soul Restoration
Sherylb: Fire Down Below
Rebadams7: Innocentia, Musique, Caeurde Rhthyme, coeur de cygne, Almede Cygne (French for Swan)
Riam: Bella and the Beehives
Cina: Echo of My Heart
Pipelynn: Eyes Wide Open
Jansails: Bella and her/the Bookshop Band
SassYNoleS: Soulful Seduction
Twificfan: Bevella (a cross between Bevy and Bella)
Rita01TX: BeeAarBeeBeeDee (for Bella, Ria, Barry, Bitsy, and Danny)
A/N: Cina inspired the song, "Echo of My Heart".
A/N: Recipe for porridge.
Paleo Porridge
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon brown flaxseeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
¾ cup walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Combine dry ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until finely ground.
Pour boiling water into blender, cover with lid.
Blend very carefully starting on low setting, then move to high, until porridge is smooth.
Transfer porridge to two bowls.
Garnish with sunflower seeds or shredded coconut.
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