AN: i apologize for the shortness, but you'll have to deal. also, sorry i havent updated in ages; im doing my best to juggle school, church, exercise, reading, and writing. hope you enjoy!
The Phantom of Forks
Chapter Three: Promises
As Bella screamed, the visitor quickly rose from the table, ran to her, and put his hand over her mouth to silence her. Her eyes widened with fear, memorizing his face.
Something about him was familiar, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it. He did not scowl menacingly like the movies when a killer surprised the unsuspecting girl.
She still hadn't put a name to his face when Edward bolted in, alerted by her shriek. He paused in shock, recognizing the face at once and dubious of its presence. Then, Edward was angry, vaulting across the kitchen, fists raised, punching the visitor square in the jaw. Moaning in pain, he released Bella, who stumbled away gratefully to watch from a safe distance. Edward was yelling louder than a roaring lion.
"How DARE you show yourself back here! What gave you the nerve to come here and attack my wife?!"
The man just smiled at Edward, putting his hand on his jaw as if to see where it was bruised. Then, he scoffed. "Do you really wanna yell at me like that, Edward? I thought I was your brother, man!"
Bella eyes flickered between the two, puzzled still.
"You were never any brother of mine," Edward spat.
"Edward?" came Bella's voice, squeaky and quiet as a mouse's. "Who is he?"
Edward pretended not to hear, still enraged. "Get. Out. Now," he ordered the stranger.
The stranger snorted and rose unceremoniously. "Aw, come on, Edward. I just need to stay for a bit while my stuff gets to the university. A week or two at most. I'm the last living and...un-convicted family member you've got left."
Bella, still on the sidelines, gasped, her eyes widening with fear as she understood who it was standing before her.
Andrew Miles.
Bella let out a little shriek of fear that seemed to jog Edward's memory; he turned to his frightened wife and immediately began to soothe her. "It's okay Bella. It's okay."
Andrew put his hands in his pockets, grinning still. "I see you guys finally tied the knot." He smirked. "Took you guys long enough."
Bella looked at him questioningly. "Why'd you expect it?"
He shrugged. "You guys were pretty predictable. It was inevitable."
Edward glared at his step brother. "What do you want?" he asked, shifting so Bella was behind him.
"I already told you, I just need a place to stay for a week or two."
Edward opened his mouth to object, but Bella beat him. "I-I guess so. We do have a spare room."
Edward glanced at her dubiously. "Are you sure, love?" he whispered.
"Yes, Edward. He's my brother-in-law now and I think we should accommodate him here as long as necessary."
Edward sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. He was stressed. Finally, he said, "Alright, but promise me something, Andrew: absolutely no funny business."
Andrew smiled. "I promise. No funny business." The men shook hands, sealing the deal.
If only they hadn't.
AN: well, now you know who was in the house. trust me, things will get better. i doubt it will be as good as the first, but i can always hope :). i gotta go now cuz its late and i've barely slept this past week. REVIEW!!
-bellla-