Author's Note: As promised another update! Thanks to everyone who's sticking by this story, I fully intend on continually updating (hopefully frequently!)
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or its characters
I told Alice and Rose about what had happened at the restaurant the very next morning and they assured me Riley would get over it. I begged to differ especially since he picked up his car sometime during the day without even letting me know.
It was Tuesday now and I still hadn't heard from him. I decided since it was him that was the problem that he should be the one to come and seek me out. I pushed all thoughts of him from my mind and concentrated on the work I had to do today.
Midnight Sun was almost ready to finally make its way into shops just in time for Christmas. I was sure it was going to be a total success and was eager to see what public opinion was. I had been negotiating with the author and her agent to ensure that we would be publishing the three sequels she had planned. It would be a saga if all went well.
I finished up an email to the author before pulling another pile of paper work in front of me and working my way through it. The day went by smoothly and quickly and soon it was half four. I gathered up my things and headed out, tonight we were headed to the guys place for dinner so I needed to get home and changed. Since Riley wasn't speaking to me he was not invited, I hoped that Tanya wouldn't be too.
I beat the traffic and got home quickly, throwing on a pair of jeans and a dark blue top. I pulled my boots on and a black jacket and met Rose and Alice in the living room. I volunteered to drive and soon we were pulling up outside their apartment.
Alice's phone beeped indicating a message, "Oh its Jasper" she told no one in particular grinning to herself, despite the fact that we were just about to see him face to face she read the message out loud and typed a quick reply.
"He said be prepared for World War Three" she said frowning. "What does that mean?" she asked us.
"No idea" Rose replied shrugging, "Maybe Edward and Emmett got into a fight over that damn PlayStation game again."
With that we made our way up to their apartment, we didn't have to wait to be buzzed in as Rose and Alice had now both been given keys and security codes by Emmett and Jasper, so cute!
It became evident as we approached their front door that it wasn't Edward and Emmett arguing, it was Edward and a female who I assumed was Tanya.
Alice looked as with wide eyes while Rose looked excited. She never made it a secret how much she disliked Tanya. She opened the door and was met by Jasper and Emmett who were obviously staying right out of it.
"What's going on?" Rose asked, clearly thrilled there was trouble in paradise.
"From what we can gather Tanya has finally pushed Ed too far" Emmett replied also clearly thrilled things were getting heated between Edward and Tanya.
We settled in the living room trying not listen but it was kind of hard not to.
"Tanya" Edward said, he sounded angry, really angry. "I don't know how many times I need to tell you this but I have had enough of your shit. You are driving me insane" he shouted.
She shouted something we couldn't quite make out.
"Don't you dare give me that shit, I know you've been texting and meeting up with other guys and to be honest I really don't give a fuck Tanya. I think you should just leave before I say something I'll regret."
"She's been cheating on him?" Alice asked sounding scandalised.
"Kind of" Jasper replied.
"It doesn't really surprise me" Rose piped up, "She is a slut after all."
"The only thing you'll regret is breaking up with me" she screamed, "Don't think I don't know why you're doing this. She will never ever be able to give you what I can."
"She? Has Edward been…?" I asked confused.
"No, no no no!" Jasper replied shaking his head.
There was more screaming and shouting. "The first day you met her you decided you didn't give a damn about this relationship!" she screamed.
Edward laughed loudly, "This has nothing to do with her, and I was pulling away from you long before then. When I first found out you were texting your ex six months ago was when I decided I wanted out but if I remember correctly you wouldn't let me and I would hardly call what we had a relationship"
"So you admit it then? Tanya shrieked, "You do have feelings for Bella?"
I froze. What did she just say? I could feel the eyes of my friends on me as I listened for his response.
"Yes I admit it!" he yelled, "I do have feelings for Bella. Hell Tanya why do you think I've been trying to break up with you for the last few months. Unlike you I wanted to do the honourable thing and not string you along. I was never going to act on those feelings when we were still together; I'm not that kind of guy."
Holy crap, he liked me. Edward had feelings for me? I felt like singing and dancing right now. My heart felt as though it was going to burst right out of my chest. This changed things in a major way. I gripped the sofa tightly willing myself to not jump up and down on it Tom Cruise style, doing a little happy dance.
"Oh so you're trying to say I'm one of those girls then are you?" Tanya shrieked.
"You know what Tanya, yes I am. Don't play the innocent card when we both know for a fact that you're not. Now please get the hell out of my house before I call the police. We are through Tanya. It's over."
She swore at him and then we heard his bedroom door open. Oh crap, she was walking towards the living room.
Tanya walked into the room and noticed me sitting on the sofa, I was biting my lip to keep from smiling at the news I had just heard. She glared at me and left without saying a word.
Edward came into view a few seconds later, "Sorry Jazz and Em, I had no idea things would…" he trailed off upon spotting me. "How much did you hear?" he asked nervously.
"Uh kind of everything man" Emmett told him, "So the wicked witch of the west is finally gone then?" he asked hopefully.
"Yeah she is, finally" he said, he couldn't seem to stop the smile from appearing on his lips.
"It's about fucking time!" Emmett shouted pumping his fist in the air, "Whoop whoop!"
"Seriously bro that's the best news I've heard in ages" Jasper added grinning at him.
Edward turned to glance at me briefly before turning back to the others to debate over what to get for dinner. He looked nervous; I guess he wasn't sure how I was feeling about what I had just heard him blurt out.
I smiled at him reassuringly to let him know there was nothing to be worried about and he smiled back in response.
Nothing was mentioned about Edward's revelation for the rest of the evening, at least not until I was alone in the car with Rose and Alice. They decided they weren't going to stay the night after all as they had to be at work early the next morning. Emmett and Jasper knew better but didn't say anything.
"Bella!" squealed Alice as soon as I closed the driver's side door of the car. "What are you going to do?"
"About what?" I asked playing dumb.
"You know exactly what I'm talking about" Alice replied.
"Yeah" I replied I did know what she meant and I knew exactly what I was going to do.
