This chapter is dedicated to the song: River Flows in You by Yiruma (listen to it while reading this chapter… amazing fit)
Disclaimer: I do not own many things (Twilight for example), but would still like to be treated like a person too…
(AN: Hope you all had a happy Halloween. I sure did. Chapter eleven, here we come! Enjoy…)
Ch 11
Not answering I just silently sobbed in the cold darkness of the bathroom.
(EPOV)
"Carlisle, why doesn't she remember just this one thing?" I asked quietly, sitting on the bed.
Bella has just run to the bathroom crying and I didn't know how to help her. Alice has been pleading at the door for a good twenty minutes and Bella still won't answer. I could smell the tears coming from my angel and it only made me even more disoriented.
Carlisle thought for a second then answered, "I'm not sure why her memory decided to be selective. I do think her memory came back with a little help from the blow to her face. Whoever punched her helped her in a way."
Giving a nod for my only response I sat there quietly listening to Alice try to persuade Bella to come out.
"Bella sweetie, please come out. It's ok that you don't remember. We still love you no matter what…"
Then out of no where, the phone rang. Esme answered it. I was too out of it to listen to the conversation but eventually I heard her hang up and come upstairs.
"Charlie called. He wants to visit today, just to see how Bella's doing." She said.
Getting off the bed I walked to the bathroom door. Knocking twice I cleared my throat. "Love, can you come out now? You don't want Charlie to see you like this." After waiting a few seconds then, I heard the lock click but the door didn't open. Taking a hold of the handle I cracked the door open only to see a very upset Bella sitting on the counter.
Closing the door behind me I sat next to my angel, lifted her into my arms and cradled her while she cried some more. As I hummed her lullaby in her ear I could feel her begin to calm down.
"It's ok love, it's not your fault, just breath." I whispered.
(BPOV)
Taking a deep breath I melted into Edward's arms. It's not ok; of course it's my fault. I was the one who fell down the stairs. I was the one who lost my memory. This thought only brought another round of tears.
After calming down again I looked into Edward's eyes. "E-Edward, c-can't you j-just t-t-tell me what I-I don't remem-member? It's so f-frustration not knowing. " I sobbed.
He shook his head no. "I know you can do it on your own. Just give it some more time; I'm sure it will all come back soon." Eventually my breathing went back to normal. He kissed my forehead. "Take another deep breath, wash your face and let's get ready for Charlie's visit.
Getting off his lap I nodded silently then did as I was told.
…
There was a knock at the door and I heard Esme answer. Charlie's voice filled the room with his greetings. After he said his hellos I took that as my cue to enter the room.
"Bella, how have you been holding up?" my dad asked once he spotted me.
"I am remembering a lot more than I did, I'm healthy and the Cullen's are keeping me entertained." I quickly glanced at Emmett and Rose in the corner. "I think I'm holding up just fine."
Charlie looked pleased. Looking at Edward he asked, "Is the wedding back on?"
Edward shook his head. "Not until she is fully recovered."
My emotion went downcast. I didn't feel that way for long though. There was a weird sensation that swept through my body, almost like magic. I was now at peace. Looking around the room I wondered if anyone else felt it. Eventually my eye landed on Jasper's, for he was the only one really looking at me.
"Ok…" Charlie said breaking the silence. "If there isn't anything else I'm going to take my leave."
"Don't go just yet Charlie." Esme said, "You just got here."
My dad smiled, "I would love to… but I have to get back to work." Walking to me he gave me an awkward hug. "I'm glad you're doing better Bells. I'll miss you. It's kind of lonesome at home without you."
"Don't worry dad, I'll visit soon." I said.
He laughed, "I'm holding you to that."
Saying his goodbyes to the rest of the family Charlie went to the door.
Edward's arm slipped around my waist when the door closed. "Have I told you lately how amazing I think you are or how much I love you?"
I shook my head.
"Well, you are the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me. I don't know what I would do without you. I love you way more then life itself." He kissed the back of my neck.
Turning around in his arms I pecked him on his lips. "Ditto..."
"Ok you two, enough of that." Alice said. "I say it's time for a shopping trip!" she squealed excitedly.
Starting to sway back and forth I put my hand to my forehead. "Oh Alice, I suddenly feel really dizzy. Go on without me." I said falling against Edward.
"Bella, are you ok." He asked horrified. I winked at him through my half closed eye lids. He winked back telling me he understood what I was doing. "Oh, your right Bella, you don't look too good. Let me take you upstairs."
"I Don't Think So." Alice cried. "I know your faking. Now, hurry up or else I will carry you out of this house."
Sticking out my bottom lip I clung to Edward. He chuckled. "I'll go with you if it makes you feel any better." Smiling up at him I mouthed a thank you.
Alice clapped her hands excitedly. "Look out mall, here we come!"
(AN: Haha… Gotta love Alice. Please review…)
