When I woke up I was in a new room, lying in a new bed, and Edward was sitting next to me with a cold rag against my forehead. I had such a bad headache and the light really hurt my eyes.
'What happened?' I asked as I tried to sit myself up. I got really lighted headed and just fell back onto the bed.
'You're hung over Bella' he let out a little laugh and I just rolled my eyes. Of course I'm the one who has to get hung over.
'Great' I closed my eyes and Edward placed his hand on my cheek. It felt so much cooler than the stupid rag.
'You were throwing up a lot' he said. I felt my face start to burn up and I quickly covered it with my hands.
'Oh god' I heard him laugh and he took my hands in his and I opened my eyes to look at him. He was smiling my favorite crooked smile.
'Don't worry Bella. I took care of you and none of it grossed me out. I'll always be here to take care of you' he stroked my cheek and kissed my nose. I smiled and closed my eyes.
'Edward, you were telling me something about you and Irina back at the club' I could feel his body stiffen and I wondered if that was a good thing to bring up.
'It's a long story Bella' I smiled and let my body come to a completely relaxed state.
'I've got nothing but time. I don't think I'm going to be going anywhere for a while' he let out a light chuckle and let out a sigh.
'A few years ago we had come up here to visit. Irina and I, well, we hooked up. I'm still a virgin Bella, but we did a lot of stuff leading up to that. She started going too fast and I ended it. She still wants me back but she's not going to try and ruin a relationship that I'm happy about' I smiled and shut my mind off. Before I knew it, I was asleep again.
The next day I had gotten better. Tanya, the girl who gave me the dress, Alice and I all went shopping. They bought me so much clothes that we had to call Edward to come and help us bring them back.
The rest of the week went by smoothly. I had become good friends with everyone, including Irina. It was sad when we had to go. The drive back was just as eventful as the drive up there. Alice and I sang more off key songs and more water balloons were involved.
'Hey Carlisle, could you get off the phone' Edward called when we all got out of the cars after reaching the Cullen's house. Carlisle was on his cell phone and looked like he was having a very important conversation.
'I don't think he can Edward. He's talking to Aro' Alice said. Edward went rigid and he stopped dead in his tracks.
'What're they talking about?' he asked. Alice just shrugged and we all carried my stuff up to my room. I had to buy another suitcase for all the stuff Alice and Tanya bought me.
'Everyone, I have an announcement' Carlisle said in an urgent tone from downstairs. We all hurried down and took seats on the couches. His expression was that of someone who had seen a ghost.
'Everyone, Aro has changed Bella's deadline' Edward gripped my hand tighter and pulled me closer to him.
'When is it?' Edward asked. I could tell by the tone of his voice that he didn't want to know.
'Tomorrow night' everyone's eyes seemed to pop. I was probably the worst though. I felt like my jaw was going to drop to the floor.
'NO' Edward screamed. He ran up to his room, leaving me behind. Alice walked over to me and wrapped me in a hug.
'Go' she said. I nodded and ran up to his room. I opened the door and he was laying on his bed with his face in a pillow.
'Edward' I whispered as I sat down next to him. I set my hand on his back. The coolness of his skin seeped through his shirt and tickled my hand.
'I can't do it Bella. I won't let them do this to you' he sounded like he was going to cry. I brought my legs up onto the bed and laid my head on his back.
'I'm sorry Edward. I don't know what to say, or what to do' he flipped himself over so that my head was now on his chest.
'It's not your fault Bella' he stroked his fingers through my hair and kissed my forehead.
'I wish there was something we could do so that this would all just go away. Something that would make all this better' I closed my eyes and felt him shift. I barely opened one to see that he was looking at the ring on his finger.
'What do you want to do tonight Edward?' I closed my eyes quickly. He shifted back to his old position.
'I'd like to take a walk with you' I nodded and we both stood. He took my hand in his and we walked downstairs and then outside. We walked out to the back of the house and then toward the river.
'This is nice' I said as I sat on a rather large rock. He sat next to me and I leaned my head on his shoulder.
'I love you Bella. I promise you that I will never let anything bad happen to you' he wrapped his arms around me and rested his cheek on my forehead.
'I love you too Edward' I closed my eyes and his heavenly aroma danced around my nostrils.
'It'll take as a bit to get back so we should start leaving' he helped me off of the rock and we walked hand in hand back to the house.
When we reached the front door night had already fallen. We walked inside and joined everyone in watching TV.
'I'm feeling a little tired. I'm going to head up to bed' I said after our third TV show. I kissed Edward goodnight and then went up to my room. I changed into my PJ's and climbed into bed.
'No Edward. What're you doing' I screamed. I ran over to him. The ring had fallen off his finger and was laying on the floor.
'I'm so sorry Bella' his face was in his hands.
'Edward, why are you disappearing?' I was beginning to be able to see through him.
'I'm sorry Bella' he looked at me and he was crying.
'I love you Edward' I ran over to him and was able to give him one last hug before he totally disappeared. I picked up the ring and put it in my pocket.
I ran out of his room and through the house. No one was there. I ran out to the front yard and only my car was in the driveway.
I woke up suddenly and my eyes were burning. I brought my fingers to them and when I brought them back into view they were wet. I brought my head back down to my pillow and closed my eyes again.
'It was only a dream' I kept muttering that to myself over and over again until I was finally able to believe it.
When I was finally drifting back to sleep there was a knock at my door. I tried to ignore it but it grew more urgent. I got out of bed and walked over to it. I opened it and Alice was standing in front of me.
'Oh god Bella' she wrapped me in a hug and I couldn't quite tell what she had meant by 'Oh god Bella'.
'What's wrong Alice?' I asked. She looked at me with horror stricken eyes.
'Run Bella. Run to Edward's room. You need to stop him' I didn't need to hear any more. I ran as quickly as I could down the hall and into Edward's room. The door was locked so I started to kick it. It budged a little but it wouldn't move anymore. I threw my body against it and it caved in.
I ignored the pain and ran over to Edward. He was sitting on his knees in the middle of the room. He was rocking back and forth and muttering something to himself. I looked at him and then at the ground. The ring was on the ground.
'Edward' I yelled. He looked up at me and stood suddenly. He looked at me with such sorrow in his eyes. He had used his two wishes. I had a feeling I knew what they were but I was really hoping that I was wrong.
dun dun dun. last chappie will be up in a jiffie. i just need to tweek a few things.
