Sorry for such a harsh chapter with Bella's parents. I didn't have plans for it to be that bad...guess I was just in a weird place when I wrote it. But don't you just love sweet Edward! We are now back to his POV. Hope you enjoy. I've been looking forward to this chapter just because of the song...hope it turns out well. Also I'm writing a new story. Tell me if I should continue. I will probably do one more chapter of it then put in on hold till this story finishes. I think they're might be about five to six more chapters
Chapter 21: Gives You Hell
We made it back to the hotel without a word being spoken...well accept for Sophee. She decided to sing for us the entire way, which did make us all smile a little. Bella just stared out the window the whole ride while I sat there wishing there was something I could do. We walked into the room, which held a king size bed for all three girls to share, and a sofa bed for me in the sitting area of the room.
"Mommy, can I watch cartoons?" asked Sophee.
"Sure sweetie. Let me find the station."
After Bella found the channel, Sophee came up and wrapped her arms around Bella. "I love you mommy."
I saw Bella fighting the tears back as she hugged Sophee tightly. "I love you too baby."
She put her on the bed and turned to us. "Would you mind if I took a shower? I just...I just need..."
I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around here. "Of course. Do what you need to do."
She smiled at me and kissed my cheek. "Thank you. For everything." She grabbed her bag and went into the bathroom, shutting the door.
"Eddie! Come sit with me!" Sophee patted the spot next her. I smiled and sat next to her watching some cartoon.
"So that bad?" asked Alice.
I sighed and looked over at Sophee, who was thankfully into her show. "Yeah. I know it took all my willpower not to lose it. I did stand up for her, but I kept calm. I knew if I didn't I would make it worse."
"What did they say?"
"Pretty much they still believe him. They also accused Bella of trying to rope me in as, well, a parent," I said while pointing at Sophee. "And that she was, expecting, and thats how she dragged me in."
I swear smoke was coming out of her ears. "Well its a good thing I didn't stay. They probably would of called the cops on me."
I sighed. "Probably. I just wish I could make this better for her."
I saw Alice's brain working and then she smiled. "Take her out tonight...just the two of you. Get her mind off of this. I'll watch Sophee."
"I don't know. What if she doesn't want to..."
"Well too bad I'll make her. She doesn't need to dwell on this."
Alice rushed over to the bathroom and pretty much busted through the door. "BELLA!"
"Holy S...Alice you scared me."
"You and Edward are going out..." I didn't hear the rest because Alice shut the door.
"Please take mommy out." I looked down at Sophee.
"You think I should?"
She nodded. "Yes. You make her happy. I want her happy. Mommy sad, no more sad."
"Well if she'll let me I'll take her out."
Sophee grinned, then it started to fall. "Why are her mommy daddy mean to her?"
I sighed and pulled Sophee on my lap. "Its not per se them being mean. Something happened a while ago and for some reason they believe one way and not the right way. Sometimes its hard to change people's minds."
Sophee sighed and looked down. "It has 'lot to do wit me?"
I wrapped my arms around her. "No not really. Some what, but not in a bad way."
"Why don't they like me?"
"Its not that they don't like you, they just don't know you. Because if they did I know they would love you," I smiled at her.
"Like mommy and uncle Charwei and aunt Nee'?"
"Yes."
"And uncle Em and Jaz, and aunt Rose and Alice?"
"Yes ma'am."
Then she looked up at me with her big blue eyes. "And like, you love me?"
Oh my heart was breaking for her. She was so sweet and innocent and had no idea all the troubles of this situation. She just wanted to be loved, by everyone.
"Just like I love you," I stated while kissed her forehead. She giggled and snuggled into my chest to watch her show again.
"Thank you for taking me out. I wasn't sure about this, but I think I need it." I opened up the door for Bella to get it.
I smiled. "Anything for you, especially if it means spending time with you." I noticed her blush as I closed the door. As I got in I asked, "So where do you want to go?"
She thought for a moment. "Oh, Blackjacks Bar and Grill. Its loud and fun and amazing food. That should help get my mind off of this.
She told me directions and fifteen minutes later we pulled up to it. As we walked in, we saw a sign saying it was karaoke night. I looked at Bella, wiggling my eyebrows. She just rolled her eyes and laughed. We got seated and started look at the menu.
"What can I get y'all to drink first?" the waitress asked.
"Frozen margarita for me, no salt," Bella said.
"Bud for me, from the tap."
As the waitress walked away, I looked over at Bella. "Am I going to need to watch your intake tonight?"
She rolled her eyes and groaned. "I'm never going to live that down. That night will be stuck in all your heads forever!"
I laughed and grabbed her hand. "I happen to like that memory very much. Everything from that week was great."
She smiled at me and squeezed my hand. We returned to the menu and placed our order when the waitress came back with our drinks. We both had two drinks before our food came. Bella was right.l The food was so good. After dinner, we decided to stay and watch the karaoke show. We both had another round of drinks and were just enjoying each other's company.
"Well well well, you actually did show up," a voice called out that made Bella whip her head around quickly. There standing a little bit aways from our table was a man, a little shorter than me, with blonde hair and blue eyes I would know from anywhere.
"Riley," Bella whispered. He waltzed up to our table and leaned on it with both of his hands.
"When your parents told me you were coming down, I had my doubts. I mean would you really show your face again in this town...a place where no one believes you?" he said with a smirk.
"Some people believe her."
His head whipped around to my direction. He looked at me, taking I guess inventory of me, and then laughed.
"Wow, so she seduced you too?" he asked loudly which got the table he was sitting at laughing. "What she played all innocent and sweet for you, then brought you to her bed? And then lay the big one on you that she's got a kid?" he laughed.
Bella was fuming. She stood up. "She's your child too." Bella said loudly. The area we were in got quiet.
"What she talking about sweetie?" some high pitched voice called out.
Riley looked stun for a second and then answered, "Nothing babe. Just trying to pin her kid on me. You know she slepted around so she don't know who the daddy is. Think she's trying to pin it on this dude too."
"Well let me rescue him for her. I'm sure I can show him a better time," some girl with insane red hair came to stand beside him.
" No thanks. I'm quite happy with where I am." I smiled over at Bella and she gave me a small smile.
Riley shook his head. "She's got ya man. Geez Bella do you ever stop being a whore?"
I stood up but Bella got in between us first. She made me sit down and then turned back to Riley. "The fact that you have to keep building on this story is proof to me your life is empty. Mine, is full. I'm raising our, yes our and you know it, daughter in an amazing city, going to school, have amazing friends, a supportive man by my side, and a plan. You are still stuck her, trying to find your worth by how many hook ups you have. This is nothing close to the dreams you told me about."
With that Bella walked away. I noticed she didn't head towards the exit so I decided to stay where I was. Riley stood there for a bit, shook his head then turned to me.
"Run man, that's all I got to say."
"I'm good with standing still." I took a drink then looked back at him. "So preacher boy, we're done here."
Just then we heard music starting up and look towards the stage. And there was Bella, mic in hand. I just smiled once I realized what song it was.
I wake up every evening with a big smile on my face
and it never feels out of place
And your still probably working at a 9 to 5 pace
I wonder how bad that taste
When you see my face
Hope it gives you hell hope it gives you hell
When you walk my way
Hope it gives you hell hope it gives you hell
Now where's you picket fence love?
And where's that shiny car?
And did it ever get you far?
You never seem so tense love
I've never seen you fall so hard
Do you even know where you are?
And truth be told I've missed you
And truth be told I'm lying
When you see my face hope it gives you hell
hope it gives you hell
When you walk my way
Hope it gives you hell hope it gives you hell
If you find a girl that's worth a damn and treats you well
Then she's a fool you're just as well hope it gives you hell
Hope it gives you hell
I looked over at Riley and he was squirming in his seat. The guys that were sitting with him were laughing. Bella was singing her heart out and making Riley feel like crap.
Now you'll never see what you've done to me
You can take back your memories they're no good to me
And here's all your lies, you can look me in the eyes
With that sad sad face that you wear so well
When you see my face hope it gives you hell
hope it gives you hell
When you walk my way hope it gives you hell
hope it gives you hell
The whole place was singing with Bella, including me. As she finished up she stared down at Riley, walked down the stage, and held her hand out to me.
"Lets go. They're now letting anyone in this place."
As we walked out the door I put my arm around her and kissed her temple.
"You amaze me all the time angel."