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Chapter 15
Verdict
Marcus was the first to speak.
"We have discussed everything you have said to us." He started.
"And Aro and Marcus believe that it is best to trust your words and to leave you be." Caius continued in a sour tone.
"Though Caius disagrees with our reasoning, we think it best to leave you be." Aro continued.
"But if any trouble occurs in the future from the family, we won't hesitate to kill you, Bella." Marcus warned. I looked at them in shock, surprise and happiness. I nodded in agreement, having lost my voice when I heard the verdict.
"Well…we better be off then." Aro said before turning away after saying some goodbyes to my family and the Cullens. Edward held onto me tightly and refused to let me out of his arms, even as my parents asked to have me back.
"Edward? Can we please have our daughter back?" My dad asked rather angrily. Edward let go and looked at me with a pained expression. Clearly he didn't want to let go. I gave him a small smile and a wave before following my parents back to our home. I remembered the way Edward held me, it felt so right and I never wanted to leave his arms.
Edward's Point of View
As Bella walked away I instantly missed having her in my arms. If I had the choice, I would keep her in my arms forever. It was where she belonged. It was basically like she was made to fit in my arms or something. She was the missing puzzle piece to my life. She completed everything. I knew that Bella wasn't ready for a relationship just yet, but I wished that I would have some chance soon.
- - -
Weeks had passed and I hadn't seen Bella. Not even in school!
"Alice? Is she still here?" I whispered.
"I haven't seen them move, Edward. She has to still be here." Alice replied in a sad tone. Alice had lost what she considered a best friend.
- - -
Another week passed and I got fed up. Right after school I went straight to Bella's house to see if Bella was still there. I knocked on the door. There was no answer for ages. The door then creaked open and I could see an amber eye peaking out through the small gap and looking right at me.
"Edward?" She whispered.
"Bella. What's going on?" I asked her.
"What do you mean?"
"You haven't been in school for weeks!"
"I can't go to school."
"What? Why?"
"Jaden removed both of us. He took us out of the school." She explained softly. "And my parents don't want me to see you for a while."
"Why?"
"Because of what happened all those weeks ago."
"You mean where I held onto you?" I could see a slight smile appearing on her lips.
"Yeah. That." She whispered. Her voice sounded as though it was filled with longing.
"Are they here?"
"They'll be home soon."
"Come and visit us, please?"
"Of course." She closed the door and I turned to walk away. I got in the car and headed home. Alice jumped up at my arrival.
"Is she still there?"
"Yeah. Jaden removed her from the school though, so she doesn't go to school anymore." I explained.
"Oh. Will she come and see us soon?"
"I think so." I smiled at Alice and she smiled in relief.
- - -
A couple of days later there was a knock on the door. I jumped up, like Alice and Emmett, and raced to the front door. We swung the door open and there was a slightly shocked Bella.
"That…was fast…" She stated. Alice laughed.
"It's so good to see you Bella!" She pulled Bella into a tight hug.
"You too Alice." Bella replied and kissed her hair. Once Alice pulled away, Emmett engulfed Bella into a big bear hug.
"Welcome back, Bella." He boomed into her ear.
"Thanks Em. Can't breathe."
"Sorry." Emmett put her down and Bella sucked in a big breath.
"No problem." Alice and Emmett instantly disappeared.
We're giving you some privacy!! Use it wisely!!!!! Alice practically yelled in her mind. I felt arms wrap around my waist and I looked down to see Bella hugging me. I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her tightly.
"It's good to see you again." She whispered.
"It is." I agreed as I stroked her hair. "What have you been up to these past few weeks?" I asked.
"Just spending time with my parents. You?" She replied as she pulled away from me. I grabbed her hand and laced my fingers through hers.
"Nothing much. Just school. I can't wait till we get out." I smiled at Bella and she smiled back.