Why Edward? Why?
Chapter 8: Shocked
I froze, how one earth was it possible for Edward to have it? I'd had sex before - but only with Jacob. And that was years ago - he was my best friend, understood how I felt about Edward.
We both went a nightclub and spent the night having sex. But then about a week after that, I'd found out that Edward had dumped Jessica, his ex-girlfriend - who he hadn't had sex with. Had he been lying to me?
It was possible. But he'd never lied to me - huge serious lies since we got married. If had had indeed had sex with her beforehand and caught the Chlamydia first, then I'd be cool with it.
You can have it for ages and have no symptoms. Edward was gazing at Dr. Irina listening to her every word. He seemed too looking strained. I grabbed his hand and he snapped his head to me, his gaze guilty. I squeezed his hand, my guilt had disappeared, I was just a bit shocked, that's all and relieved it wasn't just me.
Dr. Irina gave me some antibiotics. She explained that there are two types - one was called Azithromycin and was a single dosage which I had once a week. The other which made me feel more confident was Doxycycline and this I had to take 2 per day for a week.
I decided on the second one, her handing me a box with the pills in it. Edward's procedure was the same as mine. His eyes were strained and I knew he wanted to go home.
When we got home, he got out the car and stormed upstairs while I parked the Mazda in the garage. I beep-locked it and walked inside. I walked through the front door and dumped my handbag on the table. Edward wasn't in the lounge. I walked to the bedroom.
He was in there, lying on his front, head on the pillows, in his arms. I heard him crying which was heart-breaking. I hated him crying, it was me who was the cry baby.
I walked slowly towards him and sat down beside him on the bed. I put both my arms round him - making him cry possibly harder.
"Edward -" I whispered quietly. "- if you had sex with Jessica all those years ago, not telling me then I'm not angry. You didn't know that she didn't give you anything." He started to ease his sobs. I ran a hand through his spiky hair, onto his forehead and he looked up. He saw my honest face and more tears escaped his eyelids. I wiped my finger under his eyes, removing his tears and smiled warmly.
"I don't deserve you at all do I, Bella?" he croaked, slow last tears from his eyes, creeping down his face. I smiled. "Thank you - but I married you - and the vows clearly state 'Isabella Marie Swan - do you take Edward Anthony Cullen to be your lawfully wedded husband, and you vow to love him and care for him as long as you both shall live?'"
I looked down at him again, "That's why I said 'I do' to care and look after you. You do that to me plenty of times these past weeks. Thank you for helping me like I'm helping you." He grinned and sat up. He learnt into me and snuggled into me. I brought my arms so they went round him completely.
Then I heard the telephone ringing. I sighed, Edward pulled away and I got up to the lounge, grabbed the phone and jerked it to my ear: "Hello?
"Bella? Is everything ok there? Because me and Jasper want to come round to see you." I heard Alice ask me. I sighed.
"Yes you guys can come round I suppose." I glanced at the clock. It was half past one. "Have you eaten?"
"No we haven't - we were going to suggest we take you guys out."
I shuddered. "Urm Edward isn't feeling that great and I don't think he wants to go out. You guys come here and I'll make lunch. Ok?"
"Ok, Belly! See you around two?"
I laughed at her enthusiasm. "Ok then Alice, see you later." and I hung up.
Edward walked out of the bedroom, his face dripping with water and a towel round his shoulders. I walked over to him and gave him a hug.
"Go have a shower sweetheart, Alii and Jazz are coming round in half an hour." He put his arms round my back and nuzzled my neck, making me giggle.
"Ok, love." I went on my tip-toes and kissed him deeply. He responds and wove his hands through my hair.
When we broke apart, I laughed at Edward's flushed face - pushing him towards the bathroom. "Get in the shower, you bad boy!" I scolded and walked out of the room. I heard the door click and Edward walked out, no top on and a huge grin on his face. I narrowed my eyes playfully as he picked me up and hugged me closer.
"Sweetie, as much as I'd love to be with you all the time, but two things stop us." He stopped, looking at me confused.
"First -" I stared "- is the medicine thing. We cannot have any sex until we're clean, ok?" He nodded. "Secondly - we have to get ready for your brother and sister to come over. The tomato soup won't cook itself and neither will you get clean that way."
He chuckled and put me down, kissing my forehead and walked off to the bathroom. I laughed myself and went to the kitchen - hopefully I'd stay in this good mood. It was debatable.