DO I REALLY WANT REVENGE?
Disclaimer: The Cullens, the Swans, and most of the characters mentioned in the story that are known from Stephanie Meyer's beloved Twilight Saga, are all hers and hers alone. I neither have nor wish to pass them off as mine. I do appreciate the fact that she did bring them to life and allows us to play with them in our imaginations. The only thing I will claim is the current storyline.
All of the chapters of this story has been beta'd by the lovely dowlingnana and the chapters with mistakes are being replaced.
Edward took her lead, understanding that she needed time to think about what he had just told her. But, he vowed that he wouldn't allow too much time. There was no way he was going to chance losing her. "Yes, all of the advisors except for the two that we discussed before are doing nothing more than acting as they see fit for their priorities at the time. However, Laurent Adams and Maria Southland are a different story. I did have some research done and just got the answers back that I think you need to be made aware of what's in the report."
"Okay. Is it bad?"
"After I tell you what was found I will let you tell me if it is bad. Laurent Adams is intimately involved with Jane Northsom, but, also, a distant relative of the Northsoms. Maria Southland was distantly involved with Marshall Everson who at one time lived in Noragia and was related to the Denali family. Tanya, Kate and Irina Denali left to live with a distant relative after death of their parents. Their father had been trialed, condemned to death and their mother committed suicide." As he finished speaking Edward noticed the surprised look on Bella's face. What had he said that brought that look forth?
"You said Denali?"
"Yes. Why? Does the name have meaning to you?"
Bella didn't answer his question. She simply told him that she needed time to think through all that he had told her on both subjects. In the meantime, they both had work to do. With that Edward knew that the Queen was dismissing him from her sight. He nodded then turned to leave. Once he got to the door he turned and said, "Bella, I will give you time to consider what I have said on our personal lives, but, I will not allow you to dwell upon your thoughts. We will talk again and get things straight so we can start moving forward again." So, he turned back to the door, opened and left closing the door quietly behind him.
CHAPTER 20: WHAT DO I WANT?
After Edward had left, Bella told Angela to call for Ladies Rosalie and Alice to come to her office immediately. While waiting she began to pace her office. Two things were bothering her and she was ready to seek advice from both. Time seemed to pass slowly before she heard a knock on her office door to announce her two friends and ladies-in-waiting.
As both walked in Alice started with, "What's going on that has you so antsy?"
"Edward."
"Again, what has he done this time? Do we need to kick his ass?" Rosalie demands in a slightly hardened voice. She was getting tired of seeing her friend upset because of his stupidity. Rosalie liked Edward and thought that if things had happened in a more normal set of circumstances things would have happened as they should have. But, that didn't occur due to outside influences that screwed things up. Now, it was up to her and Alice to try and get the whole situation on a more stable footing for the sake of both royals and the country as a whole.
And, Alice felt the same as Rosalie. The only difference was she was a little bit more laid back and looked at every angle before offering a suggestion or comment. She knew that Bella and Edward belonged together, that they were fated to be together for all time. All she had to do was look at them and how they interacted to know this. So, she was determined to do all she could to get them on track and where they should be.
Bella quit with her pacing and explained what Edward had told her about the circumstances surrounding how they had been married. But, for some reason she withhold the information about what he had revealed concerning the Denali's. She would get to that after they had discussed her personal situation with Edward.
"So, he had feelings for you even before the two of you met, before all the bullshit took place. And, just from a picture of you when you were younger. That is so romantic, but, why didn't he say something nor have his family approach His Majesty at that time instead of waiting until later? Did you ask him?" Rosalie puzzled.
"No. I was too stunned by what he was saying. And, now, he wants us to continue working towards a more stable relationship as a couple that is intimate. He's willing to give me time, he says, to consider all that he revealed, but, not much because he isn't going to allow the situation to back track. It is going to keep moving forwards. His words, not mine." She explains to her friends with a smile.
"Did you tell him how you were feeling?" Alice questioned.
"Only to a certain extent, I didn't really go into detail other than to tell him how conflicted I felt, what with developing feelings for him and then to feel like I was betraying my parents by having those feelings.
"He said that he felt unfamiliar emotions back at that time. Emotions he realized later were love. That he loved me then, but, loves me even more now. And, that even though we got off to a bad start, he is determined that we will develop our feelings toward each other. Not all of that are his words, but, the meaning was quite clear." Bella told them.
"Why did you want to see us? Was it to talk about all of this or to get our advice as to how to handle it?" Rosalie queries her.
Bella, Rosalie and Alice begin to discuss Bella's dreams with Bella providing more in-depth details than what she had before when they had advised her to talk with Edward. She explained how at times it seemed the dreams were real and how it seemed as if they were taking more control of her. So, with this additional information the two other ladies started plotting. They described to her what she should do as well as to how to act and explained what they felt her dreams were trying to tell her. "The only problem being is that you are refusing to acknowledge the facts." Alice shares with her. "Once you decide to accept that you are starting to have deeper feelings for Edward then your dreams won't dominate you so much, but, you will also begin to feel more comfortable to go after what you and your body wants: YOUR HUSBAND IN YOUR BED MAKING YOU FEEL GOOD BY SHOWING YOU HIS LOVE." With that said, all three women laugh.
Bella gives its some thought and admits that Alice is probably right, but, how to accomplish what she is wanting in her dreams is a whole different matter and she tells them so. It is at that point both of her friends begin to help her plot what her actions in that department should be. As they explain to her that in her dreams she is already taking the actions, it is now time to take them in reality. Just follow what her dreams have shown her. Bella smiles, then questions, "Do you really think I can do it?"
"Damn straight we do." Both exclaim. Excitement begins to radiate from all of them. The planning begins and as one says, "He won't know what hit him."
Angela quietly knocks on the door before opening it to let Bella know that her next appointment is waiting. "Tell him to continue to wait for a bit longer. I am almost finished here, but, have a few more important things that I need to get decided before my meeting is concluded." She tells Angela. The door closes and Bella turns back to two very puzzled women. They thought everything had been covered.
And seeing the looks on their faces she admits that there was a second part that Edward had disclosed to her: A very important bit of information. With that, all she says is the name, "Denali."
"Oh, shit, what is going on there? They have been out of the picture for years. No one knows where they are and what has happened to them. But, every one of them breeds trouble of one kind or another." Rosalie vents.
She explains everything that Edward had told to her, the information about their father and mother dying and a distance relative from Noragia taking them in. How everyone lost contact with them, but, it seems information about the relative is showing up now. "And that relative is involved with one of my advisors and it concerns Maria Southland. The relative is one Marshall Everson."
"What exactly happened to cause the death of the Denali parents?"
"From what Edward told me, the father was put to death after being convicted of treason and the mother committed suicide a short while later. It seems this Everson person took the girls to live with him after that, but, he was from Noragia."
"What did you do when Prince Edward told you this?"
"I didn't do anything. I just dismissed him saying that I had to have time to consider all that he had told me. That was when he said he would give me the time, but, not for very long as he wasn't going to let me close myself off from him.
"Of course, when he said the name Denali, I reacted and he asked if the name had meaning to me. I didn't answer as I said."
"So, no one knows about their connection." Alice states.
"Not that I am aware."
"Was that the only one he mentioned? What about Laurent Adams? Did he find anything on him?"
"Actually, yes, Adams is having an affair with my second in command of my personal guards, Jane Northsom."
"Oh, shit. We need to be keeping an even closer eye on that bitch," Remarks Rosalie. But, after a bit more discussion the meeting breaks up and everyone returns to other business. As they leave, Angela ushers in the next appointment that waited patiently to see the Queen. And, thanks to Angela's efficiency it didn't take long for everything to get back on time.
At the end of the day and the last appointment for the day has left, Bella decides to follow her instincts. She bids Angela a good night as she heads out the door towards her private apartment. Ordering a very special meal, she begins to prepare for a few unexpected evening. Her dinner arrives as she is taking her shower and freshening up from the day's business. After she is through eating, Bella decides to look over some reports that she didn't have time to go over earlier as it is too early for her plans.
After a bit the clock chimes ten, and she returns to her surroundings realizing that she had been absorbed in what she had been reading for most of the evening. Time did pass swiftly. Putting all of the papers back in the proper folders, she went into her bedroom to dress for her visit.
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Edward had given rein to his own thoughts of his and Bella's conversation from that morning. It brought him some satisfaction to be informed that she was developing feelings for him, but, was feeling conflicted by them at the same time. Of course, he understood why she would feel that way and was willing to help her work through them since he and his family were the cause of them in the first place.
He was a bit puzzled by her reaction to the Denali name, but, she never answered his question as to why, or, if the name had meaning to her. That was a mystery he would solve on another day. That decision was an unknown mistake he was making.
He had dinner, but, was feeling at loose ends with no real direction at the moment and much undecided as to what appealed to him. So, he decided he would look over the Sykes Project files and see what other actions he could work on tomorrow. Time passed and he wasn't paying any particular attention to its passing until a knock at the door of his apartment jarred him back to the present.
He called for the person to enter while he was busily putting things away. With his back turned from the door he didn't know who had entered. As he turned he was shocked into speechlessness at the sight that was before him.
A/N: Well, some plans are made by Bella, Alice and Rosalie. But, the reactions of all three women to the Denali name could be cause for concern. What about the name would have them reacting and commenting as they did? What plans did they make? And, what was it that shocked Edward so completely?
What do our friends in Noragia have planned that is going to get rid of both Edward and Bella?
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