Here's chapter 14!
This chapter is in EPOV, next chapter will be back to Bella's with her conversation with Esme :)
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EPOV
We walked down the hallway to my office and entered. I really felt bad for leaving Bella with my mother. I knew Bella, and I knew how nervous she must be. My poor Bumblebee.
"So Edward. Beautiful girl you got yourself. How did that happen?" He was curious, that was obvious.
"She witnessed something she shouldn't have. "
"What!? Edward, how could you be so careless?" He was pissed, no doubt.
"The beach was closed; no one was supposed to be there. I don't regret it though. Dad, if she never went to the beach I wouldn't of met her. It's weird; I don't get how I spent my days without her. Even when I'm not with her, I'm thinking about her. God, I sound like such a puss." I rarely ever let anyone see this side of me. My family got the most glimpses at it, but I still kept it at bay.
"She stole your heart" He had a smile on his face, all anger gone.
"I don't know how, but she got ahold of me, and I won't let her let go. She means too much to me. We've only known each other a few days, but I can't see my life without her." I felt weird admitting that.
"Well, son, I'm happy you found her. She seems like a nice girl. But, is she cut out for this life?" He was worried now.
"She knows who I am, she's from the neighborhood, and she's giving me a chance, that's all I can ask for." I wouldn't force her into anything she didn't want. But I would fight as hard as I can to show her I am right for her.
"Well, I'm happy for you." I could tell he was, but something was weighing on his mind, the real reason he called me into my office.
"So dad, you came here for a reason. A reason you had before you met Bella, so what's going on?" Carlisle took a deep breath.
"I heard about your shipment getting interrupted by the Feds." He looked up at me with worry and questions in his eyes. My eyes grew cold. My father was involved in this life since he was younger. This was OUR family, it started with my great-grandfather and was passed down in the family when it was time to "retire". My dad passed it down to me. My other brothers are involved in the life, but I am the true leader. I fear no one, they fear me. The position was always going to be mine. So when my dad decided to step down, I stepped up. Carlisle is still involved, but not that much. He's kept in the loop, and helps out when needed. But he's mostly living a retired life with my mother. Now all the heavy stuff is on me. Most people get forced to retire, such as death. My dad was lucky, he made the decision himself. A lot of people respect him, would never betray him because he kept his word and that meant a lot around here. I learned a lot from him, that being one thing.
"Someone in our family has ratted us out. I'm taking care of it." No doubt that I was still very pissed at the news I acquired earlier today. However, I was in a good place right now with Bella coming over. But I could feel the anger rising in me once again.
"Do you have any clue what fucker would do something like this?" I could hear the anger in his voice.
"I'm having Aro work on it. When I find out, I will teach the asshole a lesson. But until then, we all have to be very careful what we do. "
"Of course. We'll all stay low for a while. You should get to know Bella some more, spend some time with her. Tell your guys to stay on the DL." He was right. I still had a business to run, but we should be careful, only do what is absolutely necessary.
"Yes, that seems like a good idea." He smiled.
"So tell me more about Bella. You told me how you met, but you can't tell me she wasn't afraid of you when she realized it was you. How did you get to the place you guys are now?" Oh the questions. I wondered if Bella was getting drilled just as I am.
"I brought her home after I was reassured she wasn't going to say anything. The next morning I went to her house."
"And she just let you in?" I laughed at that statement.
"Not exactly, I picked her lock. She was not exactly happy about it either." I smiled at the memory.
"I bet. Bella seems like a headstrong woman. "
"She is."
"So what happened after that?" What's with the 20 questions?
"What are we? A bunch of girls?"
"Son. You haven't had a girlfriend since you were 14. I never saw you light up the way you do around Bella. I'm curious."
"Fine. I made her breakfast, and then I had to leave for some business. She called me the next morning making sure everything was alright-"
"She was worried about you." It wasn't a question, it was a statement. And he smiled.
"Yeah. She was-" I smiled too. "-Anyways, we talked about….my past-"He cut me off once again.
"What about your past Edward."
"Damn it! Just let me finish! What's with the twenty questions!?" I mean come on. It's none of his business. I'm telling him, he should accept what I tell him.
"Edward Anthony Cullen. I don't know who you think you are talking to, but I am your father. You will NOT raise your voice to me." Oh shit.
"Sorry father. I just... It's personal. I messed up. Did something stupid. But I told her, she was pissed, questioned my past and we put it aside."
"I understand, but do not talk to me like that, I deserve respect, I am your father."
"I know. I'm sorry."
"It's okay. Continue." It was not a request, more of an order. I may be a mob boss, but he is still my father.
"So we decided to take things slow, get to know each other. I took her to La Famiglia, but was called away on business and then called her when I was home. She came over, and here we are." That sums it up.
"Well, again I will say this. I am happy for you Edward." We both got up, and gave each other a hug.
"Now let's got see what our women are up to." We walked out of my office to the living room where we could hear Bella and my mother talking. All I could think about when I approached is hoping leaving her with my mother was a good idea.
I hope you enjoyed some EPOV.
Next up is Bella, how will that conversation go ? :O
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