Chapter 5 Good Times and Bad Memories Pt. 2

EPOV

It had been a long week, and I was ready to go out and meet up with the gang. We always went to Emmett's bar and let off some steam. I had heard from Alice earlier in the week she had told me about Bella moving back home. I was surprised to hear it, Emmett had told me of her living in Phoenix with her mom and Phil and always made it sound like she was happy. That was all I ever wanted for her, she was a great girl, growing up we were close. She was like my sister and I would do all I could to protect her and keep her safe.

I remember the last time I spoke to her, I was so cruel and rude to her. I can still see the hurt in her eyes when I laughed at her when she told me of her feelings. After that day I couldn't bring myself to look at her, she was so sad and I knew I was the reason. I knew her and Alice still were close friends after I left for collage. My mom would tell me about all the things they were getting into and the dances and dates. I remember when Alice let it slip to me that she was dating James. I couldn't believe she would give him the time of day, he was a jerk and I knew he didn't care about anyone's feelings but his own. Although I knew I had no right to say anything in the matter because I was no better. She has confessed her feelings to me and I just tossed them to the side. I never thought we would work out she was younger, and I was going away for school and wanted to experience life. That was the worst thing I could have ever done. I knew I had feelings for Bella years before she ever told me of hers for me. But I could never tell her or anyone for that fact, her brother was my best friend. I knew we could never be together so I done what I did and lost the person I cared for the most, I lost Bella.

I remember the day Bella and Alice graduated from school. I came in for the weekend and was looking forward to seeing everyone. Alice had told me about Bella still seeing James and me heart hurt. I remember the pride on Bella's face as she crossed the stage to receive her diploma and all her achievements awards, she was breathtaking and no longer did she act or look like the little Bella, she was a woman a beautiful and stunning woman.

I remember the pain I felt when James hugged her tightly and kissed her mouth. My heart was broken, but I had done this to myself, I was selfish and stupid. I realized I loved Bella Swan. Alice confronted me that night before they we all meeting at the beach for a party. She told me she knew I had feelings for Bella and I needed to confront her and tell her how and I quote "stupid" I was and beg her forgiveness. That was easier said than done. I went to the party that night in hopes of talking to her and telling her how I felt, but I couldn't do it after I over heard her and James talking about their future together and when she told him she loved him to I knew I would no longer have a place in her world, she had moved on like I had hoped she would 2 years ago.

Now here we are 6 years later and I was a nervous wreck. Last I knew she and Alice had lost contact and she lived with her mom.

I was sitting at the bar talking when she came in. I could sense her before I seen her. Her smell was like a drug, it was completely Bella, no one had ever came close to the sent she had it was one of strawberries and flowers it was breathtaking. I turned and saw her, I was blown away, she was beautiful. The way she walked, smiled and looked confident with every step she took, took my breath. There is no other words to describe her but beautiful.

She walked up to us and smiled the smile that made my heart jump up in my throat and beat wildly. Emmett walked around the bar and gave her a hug. I was jealous, I wanted no more than to grab her and hug her like that and kiss her pouty pink lips and make her mine, but I knew I had no right to think this way, I gave away that right years ago.

"Hi" she spoke as she sat on the bar stool next to mine. I couldn't help but feel the electricity in the air around her.

I smiled my crooked smile and said "Hi" back. We sat there for a little while as she talked to her brother.

Emmett spoke up and told us to get the table to our right that everyone would be there soon.

Rose was the first to arrive as we were sitting down. She gave me a warm smile and asked how my week had been, it was just small talk and every chance I got I stole glances in Bella's direction. A little while later Jasper and Alice showed up and we sat around and talked for hours.

Bella got up and went to the rest room, I took that opportunity to find out a few things from Alice, who was giving my that knowing look and the I told you so look that I was trying to figure out. I found out that the beautiful Bella was living in the same condo community as Em, Rose and myself. That she was starting Monday at the hospital in the Pharmacy dept. and she was single. That little fact made my head spin, could we ever have a relationship other than friendship, would she forgive me and my ignorance and give me a chance? I guess only time would tell, I would have to wait and see where the roads would lead us and hope like hell it would be in my favor.

A little while later Rose and Alice excused them selves and went to the restroom. A second later we all heard a scream and we jumped to our feet, 2 things happened that made my heart stop one was a guy running from the hall out the door and 2nd was looking down the hall and seeing Bella curled up in a ball shaking and crying. Emmett ran to her side and Rose was trying to calm her down while Alice looked pissed. I heard Rose tell Emmett that it was James, and he and Jasper took off after him.

I made my way to Bella, she looked like a scared little girl cowering in the corner.

I bent down and tried to speak to her.

"Bella, honey are you hurt?" but there was no response.

"Edward can you get her to the couch in the office?" Rose asked with tears of her own spilling from her eyes.

I immediately put my arms around Bella and lifted her into my chest and carried her in the office. She had tears streaming down her cheeks and they were landing on my shirt, I didn't care if felt good to have her in my arms. I sat her on the couch and sat down beside her. I was surprised when she leaned over and placed her head on my lap and passed out. I kept running my fingers thru her hair and trying the best I could to comfort her. I could tell she was asleep when her breathing evened out.

I looked up as Em and Jasper walked back in winded. I had never seen Em so angry. He bent down to look at Bella and kiss her forehead. He stood up and hugged Rose.

"Shhh, Em baby she's ok, were here with her she will be ok, you have to calm down and breath." Rose spoke to him in a very calming manor.

He looked at me with red eyes "Is she alright Edward, did he hurt her cause if he did he is a dead man"

"No she's just shook up, I didn't look real close but I think she will be ok, Em what the hell happened?"

He looked at me like I had a third head.

"You mean you don't know what that ass did to her, you haven't heard the hell he put her thru the reason she left and went to Phoenix?"

"No, I am so confused, what happened? I need to know."

"He almost killed her, and he did kill her baby".

I was shocked I looked down at this angel and my heart broke. I looked up to see Alice just as shocked as I was. Rose had sat on the other end of the couch and put Bella's feet in her lap, she was still crying. Jasper and Em were just pissed.

I looked up to Alice "You didn't know right? Because if you knew and didn't tell me so hel…" Alice stopped me in the middle of my rant

"NO Ed I had no idea I had lost contact with her a few years ago, she just quit answering when I called her emails started coming back. I just assumed we grew apart and no longer wanted to be friends." She said as she started to break down. She turned to Jasper and hugged him.

Everyone was looking at me with raised eyebrows.

I sat there my head spinning with all this information.

"He wouldn't let me answer you anymore" Bella spoke up. I hadn't even noticed she had woken up. Her eyes were red and swollen. She turned to sit up. I immediately lost her warmth. She scooted to the edge of the couch and looked up at Alice.

"I missed you so much Alice, I tried to write to you several times and he would never let me send them. He told me you didn't need to hear my troubles and complaints about not going to school and he knew I was unhappy just being at his beck and call around the house."

"Bella why didn't you say something the last time we spoke?" Alice said as she kneeled down in front of her taking Bella's hands in hers.

Emmett was the one to speak up, "Alice, she never told anyone till it was to late".

I could tell this was a sore spot for him. Bella looked up at him with sad eyes and a new round of tears came from her eyes as she spoke to him.

"Em, I'm so so sorry"

He rushed over to her and hugged her tight to his chest. She just cried and held him tight.

"Shh Bells its going to be ok, I wont ever let him hurt you again, do you hear me ever" he spoke as the tears ran down his cheeks.

A/N: Sorry it has taken me so long to update. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Please review and let me know what you think, I should have the next chapter up next week. Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving.