5. Meadow
When we finally reached there, without a word I go over to the other side, pick up Bella and started to run into the forest towards the meadow. There was no protest. When we got to the meadow, I put her down. "Edward," she whispered my name and it sounded so sweet I wanted her to say it again. She took of her sunglasses and I was staring back at two rich golden eyes.
I had to sit down from all the emotions that were going through me. "Tell me." That was all I managed to say so she sat down next to me and began.
"I was 18 the year Jake asked me to marry him. He insisted we get married as soon as possible. So, we set the date a month from that date. It would have been a small wedding if it even happened at all. The next week, Jake and I were at this very place when Victoria attacked us. Jake managed to chase her away but he was really hurt. The rest of his pack came as soon as they heard the fight but it was too late. Victoria ran off when she smelt the pack. Jake had been seriously wounded. There was no way he would heal. I saw every part of it. She sliced him open and he still fought for me. He hurt her really bad too but she was a vampire. They never die do they? Seth and Quil followed her scent to Charlie's place while the others tried to save Jake. They were once again, too late. Charlie had been sucked dry. So, I left school and hid out at home trying to bury the pain of losing you, Jake and Charlie in such a short time. As I lived as a hermit, little did I know what evil was waiting and watching. One night, a man came to my door asking for some food. It was my anniversary that night. I was depressed. I went into the kitchen after asking him to wait. The next thing I know, he's right behind me and sinking his teeth into my neck. Somehow, Seth bursts in and kills the vampire. I found out later that he was coming round to cheer me up. The pain was unbearable. You know, I called for my angel but he never came."
She stops for a minute and I see the wave of emotion behind her beautiful eyes. It hurt me too. I was curious though, who taught her to be a 'vegetarian'? Before I asked her anything, she continued, "First of all Edward, I'm so sorry for being as rude as I was before. I was really nervous."
I smiled at her, conscious the hint of sadness that lay deep in my eyes, "You didn't sound nervous. In fact, you've totally changed." I glance back up at her and I see the shock reflected in her eyes, "In a good way, of course." I hurriedly add that in but I still saw the confusion and turmoil clouding her face. I had to set it straight. I loved her and still love her. So, I leaned in and softly explored the crevices of her neck with my lips. I slowly trail up her neck and along her jaw line, breathing in her scent and storing it in my memory.
She relaxed and put her arms round my neck, "Oh Edward, my angel you're finally back here with me. You have no idea how much I longed for you every single day you were away. I love you." I was bursting with joy but I pulled back, "Why did you marry Jake then?" She looked genuinely hurt and distressed, "I was in pain. I needed distractions. When Jake proposed, I confused my feelings with the truth. 10 years is a long time to think about what I've done. Do you still love me Edward, could you ever forgive me?" I needed to wipe the confusion and hurt away. I needed to do it right. I was given one more chance and I was going to grasp it and never let go. I whispered so fiercely that I surprised myself, "I love you for who you were, who you are and who you will become. Through the good times and the bad times no matter what I say or do I will always love you. You are like my only brand of heroin." I smiled at that remembering our first time in the meadow. After staring into her eyes for what seemed like an eternity, I finally saw the doubt leaving her face and at that point, I pulled her into a passionate embrace leaving no room between her body and mine.
Then, pulling away from the embrace Bella whispered into my ear, "I don't think there's any need for dinner now." Giggling, something I hadn't done in ages, I replied, "Shhh... Let me drown in your embrace and my happily ever after."