After my break Alice made me pick out food.

Since she wasn't human she thought it would be best for a human who actually ate food picked it out.

I knew I wouldn't be eating, mostly I'd be too nervous and I more than likely wouldn't have time.

"Bella...I need to talk to you."

"Okay?"

"Alice? What are you keeping from me?" Edward asked her.

"Nothing Edward, Butt out!"

"What's going on Alice?"

"We're going to the mall real quick."

"Ugh! Alice..."

"Not to shop Bella to talk."

I hopped into her bright yellow Porsche and she sped off.

"Can't we just talk here, where you're not tempted to buy things?"

"I suppose..."

She pulled off onto the shoulder

"Bella...Take off your shirt."

"W-WHAT?"

"Just take it off..."

I lifted off my shirt

"This is what I was hiding from Edward.." she traced lines on my torso to my chest.

I looked down and faint bruises were forming

"Bella he can't see these."

"I-It didn't even hurt,"

"If he sees them, he'll refuse to touch you until you're changed..."

"But how?"

"Keep your clothes on Bella."

"He'll think I regret it."

"Act like your sick..and your tummy hurts."

"My tummy hurts?"

"Like a stomach ache.."

"I know what 'tummy hurts' entails Alice"

"Fine, but he's already planning something for tonight."

"Well then I can't just say no."

"Bella, if he sees those bruises, he'll stop.." she breathed "I'm sorry."

We drove back to the house and Edward was waiting by the front porch.

Arms crossed cold face, and staring down Alice.

She skipped in the house leaving me outside with him.

"Love, are you ready to go?"

"Yes, but I feel sick.."

He was by my side in a flash.

"What's wrong, love?"

"My stomach hurts, And I have a slight headache."

"Lets get back to Charlie's so you can sleep." he was fully concerned

We walked to his Volvo.

"Love, do you want me to stay tonight?" he asked when he stepped inside.

"Of course I do."

I walked through the front door and Charlie had dinner on the table.

"Dad? You cooked?"

He chuckled "No, Bells..Sue was over and decided you needed a break."

"Oh. What was she doing over here?"

"Leah and Seth have been hanging out with the guys in La Push lately and she felt lonely."

Charlie didn't like to talk about La Push, since Jacob left.

I didn't like to either.

"Ya know somethin' Bells, I don't think there is enough fliers out..I should print more."

The fliers he was referring to were the Missing ones with Jakes face plastered in bright orange.

"Billy doesn't even worry about him...I do.."

I know why.......

"Dad, he just understands why Jake left. And he knows he is safe..Ever looked at him? He's huge nobody will hurt him.."

Only I could...

Charlie finished his dinner. Which was delicious by the way.

It contained soft noodles in a rich cheesy sauce, like mac and cheese, just a million times better.

I finished my noodles and gulped down some milk.

"Ya finished?"

"Um yeah Bells."

Charlie handed over his bowl and fork. A lazy smile grazed his face.

"Alice called me today Bells.."

"Why?"

"Apparently she totally forgot my tux. Thanks Bells for tipping her off.."

I laughed.."Well I hope you have a dashing time Dad."

"Oh shush Bella."

"Well I'm going to shower than possibly read, Good night Dad."

"G'Night Bells." he smiled. "And no sleeping in tomorrow. I want to go to the store for some groceries when I get off of my shift in the afternoon, And I wanted you to come."

"Okay Dad, sounds good."

I headed up the stairs slowly just to delay my meeting with Edward, I couldn't lie to him.

I opened my door startled to see him not there

Nowhere in fact.

I grabbed my towel and pajamas and headed for my shower.

I undressed quite quickly and saw the bruises on my body.

One was on my lower region. Rolls and thrusts.

One was a trail towards my breasts. Him fondeling them.

I silently wished that the bruises would disappear soon.

I wanted to continue this and soon.

I wanted to see Edward naked, to touch him, pleasure him, taste him.

It felt so far away but not close enough.

I turned on the water and turned on the head.

The hot water was inviting and it soothed the sore spots I wasn't aware of.

The water was getting colder so I turned it off and dried off.

I put on my pajamas and combed through my hair.

I walked to my room and opened my door to Edward sitting on my rocking chair.

"Hello love"

I didn't want to risk my voice wavering so I smiled sweetly to him and walked over to bed.

"Are you feeling better?" He asked with hopeful eyes.

"A little, but I'm tired.."

"Oh. Okay." he got up and stood next to my bedside.

I sat up and looked in his eyes.

He bent down to kiss me.

I kissed him back missing the feeling of his lips on mine.

"Mmmmm" he murmured

I giggled. He stared in my eyes.

"Edward? Can you lay down with me..?"

"Of course love.."

"...Um shirtless?"

He chuckled and started to lift his shirt,

I watched with awe.

His light amber eyes found mine in the moonlit room.

"Bella, I really want to see you shirtless."

NO! NO! NO!

His lulling voice was pulling me out of my thoughts and actually considering it.

I faked a yawn.

"Love you're tired.. Get some sleep"

He laid next to me and hugged me close

"Sleep love."

I woke to Charlie shaking me lightly.

"Bells. I'm off to work. Sue said she would go grocery shopping for us...Give her something to do."

"Ohh. Okay Dad, What time is it?"

"6:14."

"Unghhh!"

"What's that Bells?"

He was pointing to Edwards abandoned shirt.

"Edwards's shirt, Dad."

"Why is his shirt in your room?"

"To sleep in. And he is my fiancé."

Charlie searched the room quickly.

"Ya'ok Dad?"

"Mmhm, I don't want you in bed all day ok Bella."

"I know. at least 2 more hours Dad."

"Ok. I gotta run. Love you Bells."

"You too Dad"

I quickly fell back asleep before Edward made it back to me.