15
SCHOOL AGAIN
With the Christmas and New Year vacations now over, school started again. I was finally able to join the study group again and it was good to interact with them; they seemed pleased to see me.
"Bella we're glad you're back," Jill said, "Are you feeling better?"
"Much better thank you," I said.
"Your voice sounds different," Walter said, "You gained an accent somehow."
"I recuperated in Italy and while I was there I learned Italian and in fact I'm going to Italy quite frequently now so I should soon be fluent, I can already communicate with Italians who don't speak English," I said.
"Wow," Carol said, "You've really been busy; did you catch up with your studies?"
"Yes I did, I've been doing home study and because of my frequent trips to Italy, I'll continue." I said.
"Did you have a vacation at all?" Jill asked.
"Yes we met my parents in Colorado for a skiing Christmas, we were there for two weeks, Edward's parents and siblings came too."
Just then Emma came over to me, "I set out the snacks for you, do you need me to stay or can I go visit with Maggie?" she asked.
I looked at Edward, "You'll be with me, so is it ok for Emma to leave?" I asked him.
"Just be back before I leave for school Emma, so Bella won't be alone, Edward said.
"Yes Sir, I won't be gone long I promise," Emma said.
She went to her room and shortly after, she left.
"Who is that?" Jill asked.
"Oh I'm sorry I didn't introduce you, her name is Emma, and she came with me from Italy as my constant companion and maid." I said.
"So you have a maid now?" Carol asked.
"Bella is being closely watched at all times because of her recent abduction," Edward said.
"Did they find the all abductors?" Walter asked.
"No and we're not taking any chances," Edward said.
He then changed the topic to our studying to avoid any more questions and we became engrossed in our subjects, I'm sure our study partners had the impression we didn't want to discuss my abduction any further although they were probably curious.
After they left, Edward and I snuggled on the chaise lounge. We talked about our studies and Edward made me laugh when he told me about one of his instructors who he described as pompous and he imitated him. We were giggling and laughing together, enjoying each other, when Emma returned; she joined us and worked on her crocheting while we were still totally absorbed in each other; soon we started kissing.
"I can't believe how pleasant it is here with you two love birds, you never seem to fight or argue and you completely enjoy each others company," Emma said.
Edward spoke to her between kissing me.
"We have our angry moments when Bella chooses to be noncompliant but I think she's much better now you're here, she doesn't want Aro to get upset with you, so she behaves herself," he said, "Don't you think so love?"
"Well that's part of it, but this is my jailer, and Alice tattles on me if I misbehave, I can't win anyway so I just give up," I said.
"Well it's for the best sweetie, I'm sure you realize that," Emma said.
"So long as my jailer gives me rewards and makes me feel good, I'll comply," I said teasingly.
"Well your jailer has to leave for school now, so you rest and if you're good, I'll reward you tonight after we study," Edward said.
He kissed me and then left, I stayed in the chaise lounge doing some reading for a while, then Emma and I chatted.
"Emma where are you from originally," I asked.
"I was born in England, love," she said.
"How did you get mixed up with a bunch of vampires?" I asked.
"Well my husband died, and I decided to travel, so I ended up in Italy; I'd been working my way around to finance my trip and I went to the castle for a job, I had only meant to stay for a short time but Master Aro asked me to work specifically for him, he knew you would come eventually; he'd been planning for a while how to get you to him and he knew you would need a lady's maid, so he asked me to stay."
"You didn't know they were vampires until he told you?" I asked.
"Yes, he told me and he also told me that because I knew, I'd never be able to leave the castle, he told me because he wanted me to take care of you." she said.
"Were you afraid?" I asked.
"I was at first but Master Aro has a way of making you unafraid, he could open his mouth to bite you, and you would want him to. Until you arrived, I was feeling very depressed that I wouldn't see the world outside ever again, but when I saw what a child you were and how afraid you were, I felt so sorry for you that I forgot about myself. I wanted to tell you to run while you had the chance rather than have that old man make love to you; I knew you would give in to him and you with such a wonderful husband, of course he did take you and you were happy then, I didn't understand why but I think now I do." she said.
"I loved him from the moment I looked into his eyes and a few minutes later he made love to me and I became his, as I still am," I said, "I can't unlove him, when I see him I want him to make love to me, he mesmerizes me." I said.
"He'd never let you go Bella, even if you pleaded with him," Emma said.
"I know that, maybe that's why I trembled so much when I saw the bed; I had a vision that someone other than Edward would lie with me in that bed, and when I saw him I knew it was him and I knew it would happen," I said, remembering, "But I don't want him to let me go now."
The phone rang and it was Alice.
"Did Edward ask you to check on me?" I asked.
"Naturally," she said.
"Well I'm fine; I was just resting and chatting with Emma, "Did you have any visions lately?" I asked.
"Nothing about Jenny," she said, "Are you worried about your vision, Bella?"
"Yes but Edward has been distracting me as you know and he's good at it; I'm trying not to think about it since I'm not allowed to do anything any way," I said.
"Is Emma with you?" she asked.
"Let me talk to her," Alice said.
I handed the phone to Emma and went to lie down on the bed and closed my eyes, resting. When Edward came home I was still resting.
"Are you feeling ok?" he asked.
"Just a little tired," I said
"Maybe we shouldn't study tonight, He said.
"I want to Edward, I'm just feeling a little overwhelmed with what is to come," I said.
"Are you talking about your vision?" he asked.
"Yes but not just about the Jenny part of it," I said.
"What then love?" he was concerned.
"The wedding part of it," I said, "Alice said everything is going to be finer and I will be happy but I still feel nervous when I think of it."
"You will be happy I promise you and I'll be very proud of you," he said smiling at me and he kissed me, "Why don't you call Aro, he's expecting a phone call from you and then we'll study."
I called Aro and we spoke in Italian together, I was surprised how romantic I felt towards him.
"How can you mesmerize me from this distance, Aro?" I asked.
"It's you who mesmerize me Cara, I'm ready for you as we speak," he said laughing.
I realized in what way he was ready for me as I felt my body tingling in response to his voice.
"And I you, Aro," I said.
"Have you been thinking about our wedding, Cara," he asked.
"Yes and I'm overwhelmed by everything," I said.
"Tell me you love me Isabella," he said.
"Aro, I love you," I said.
"Tell me you want me now at this moment," he insisted.
"Yes, I want you now at this moment," this was true because I suddenly felt hot and full of desire.
"Close your eyes and feel me inside you, Cara," he said.
I gasped because I could feel him and he laughed.
"I'll see you soon, Cara, call me tomorrow and we'll continue this little conversation," he hung up leaving me full of desire.
Edward came in and saw my frustration, he laughed.
"Calm down love and when you're over him, we'll make love later," he said.
I put my head under the sheet.
"How did he do that?" I asked, "I swear he came inside me just now."
"I think you have a good imagination with Aro's help," he said.
"I think I need a shower," I said, "Emma please help me," I called her frantically and Edward laughed as I ran around the room.
"I'm so embarrassed, he plans to continue tomorrow, I don't think I can take much more of this," I said.
Edward caught me in his arms.
"Stop being embarrassed, how do you think I'd feel if you were embarrassed by your feelings for me?" he asked.
He laid me back on the bed, so I lay on my stomach and he started massaging me.
"Relax now and give in to your feelings for him and enjoy what he told you to imagine, tell me what you feel," he said.
I closed my eyes and let my feelings surface, I stopped being embarrassed and enjoyed what I felt; the tingly feeling finally subsided and I felt peaceful.
"Do you feel better now?" Edward asked.
"I can't believe how unselfish you are and that you did that for me, my existence is so complicated but you're making it feel so natural as if it should be this way," I said.
I rolled over and looked at his angel face.
"I love you so much," I said
"Not now my love, studying remember?" he pulled me off the bed.
Emma, who had come when I called, had watched what he had done; she wiped the tears from her eyes that I would have shed if I could have.
"You realize of course," I said, this only makes me love you more, no amount of kissing or sex can make me feel as I do now for you," I said.
"I know," he said grinning, "Why did you think I did it?" and he winked at Emma.
He let me kiss him and then pulled me to the piano and played to me before teaching me a new piece of music, Emma had by this time sat down with her crocheting and was enjoying the music and our interactions. Our studying followed and then we danced; at first he taught me and then we kissed, finally moving slowly around the floor holding each other, our bed was next and for the rest of the night; we didn't notice what time Emma went to bed because we were too busy making love.
Now I had Emma as a companion, I was allowed to drive my car. Sometimes we would go to the store, visit Carlisle's house or just drive around the area. We loved going to the beach and I at least would swim; Emma found the water much too cold for her liking. Sometimes Rosalie or Edward would come with us, Carlisle and Esme were back in Forks and Alice had left to join Jasper at his Southern ranch, I went hunting with Rosalie and we progressed from deer to other wild animals; I no longer needed to rest as much because I felt much better now.