Chapter 3

3rd POV

Isabella didn't need to look for her brother over the crowd, because all of a sudden she was being crushed and twirled by a massive frame that was only her brother.

"Emmett… can't... breathe... air… going to… be… sick" she wheezed out and the world was once again not a massive blur, but just a lull rock.

Emmett let out a booming laugh that turned a few heads, he and his sister were twins, but you would never have guessed so. She was so tiny and quiet, quite opposite of his massive frame and loud, outgoing attitude.

"Sorry, Belly-Bean" he chuckled, his eyes scanning the crowd, only to harden when he realized Edward didn't come again.

"No Eddie?" he asked softly, frowning as Bella looked away.

"Nah, he needed to finish off some work and get ready for this huge case… he sends his love." she told him, after she figured out how to say it. Well it was true to some degree, he was working, but she didn't tell him of his slight dismissiveness towards her.

"Okay, well Rosie is asleep; otherwise she would be here too... Well, I haven't told Rosie you were coming." He mumbled sheepishly, while rubbing the back of his neck and looking anywhere but her.

Isabella couldn't help but let out a snort; her brother was going to get one hell of a dressing down, and not the sexy kind, when Rosalie woke up in the morning.

"Nice knowing you, brother. I'll make sure Rosalie and the baby are taken care of." she teased her brother, laughing more as he grimaced.

"Let's get home to bed, I need to be up early." he sighed, opening the car door for her.

For the rest of the ride, Bella and Emmett caught up with what they had been doing since they saw each other last. Both quieting when they reached Hale-Swan ranch, well, Emmett tried to make the car quiet as possible, a look of worry on his face. Meanwhile, Isabella couldn't help but laugh silently in her seat, she knew Rosalie was going to be pissed at him for keeping her visit a secret from her, surprise or not.

Pulling to a stop, they both silently opened and closed the doors with a slight audible click. Emmett grabbed the large bag Bella had brought with her and walked up the steps. They both said goodnight before making their way into their rooms. Bella quickly changed into her PJ's before hopping into bed with a sad sigh; she just wished there were warm arms wrapped around her.

Bella woke up the next morning to silence, which surprised her. The sun was rising and she knew Rosalie was up because she could smell bacon and pancakes. Shaking her head, she didn't bother changing before walking downstairs, ruining all chance of Emmett getting her well known honey and strawberry pancakes.

Rosalie looked over her shoulder and smiled in greeting to Bella, her eyes still slightly hooded from sleep. Emmett's face was one of panic before dropping into defeat as his wife whipped around quickly, her eyes wide.

"BELLA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" Rosalie yelled excitedly while waddling her way over to Bella.

"Emmett picked me up from the airport last night; I'm here for two weeks." She told Rose, but her eyes never left her brother's face. A grin formed as Rosalie's body tensed and slowly turned to face him.

"Emmett Swan, did you drag your sister down here with little notice to look after me and then not tell me?" Her voice was calm and sharp, the look on her face making him flinch slightly and blurt out his answer; she had the 'mom look' down pat.

"Yes, dear, I am sorry but I just wanted someone to make sure you were okay. Seeing as the boys are busy due to the fair and then tending to the farm." He said sheepishly, causing her to nod. Slowly, she loaded the pancakes onto two plates, before placing one down on the now seated and amused Bella and the other in front of herself.

Sighing sadly, Emmett rose and prepared some cereal.

They spoke for a little while longer before Emmett announced he had to leave, by this time it was seven in the morning and the sun was now shining its warmth on them.

"Okay sweetheart, have a safe trip. I love you." Rosalie whispered softly, placing a steamy kiss on his lips from her seated position.

A pang of longing rose in Bella's chest, she had missed this. The warm greetings, making breakfast in the morning, spending time together, actually the love in general with Edward, she missed it all.

"Bye Bella-boo!" Emmett boomed while picking her up and squeezing her tight.

Wheezing, Bella kicked her brother in the shin slightly, alerting him she needed to breathe. Placing her back on the chair he smiled sheepishly and kissed her cheek goodbye.

"So, I am here for two whole weeks. What do you want to do?" Bella asked before digging into what was left of her breakfast.

"Oh no, missy, I want you to tell me what has you so saddened? THEN when you finally tell me I will suggest something." Rosalie scolded her sister in law while grabbing more pancakes and some juice.

Sighing, Bella knew she couldn't get out of this now. "It's just Edward is more and more distant now. He dismissed me yesterday when I asked if he wanted to come. I love him, don't get me wrong but I miss him so much, even though I see him every day and every night. I didn't want to become an accountant, I wanted to be a photographer, I wanted the love and excitement that we used to have." she choked out.

Rosalie moved around to pull her in a hug, "Bells, I don't think you two have been in love with each other for a long time. You both love each other but you aren't IN love with each other, make sense?" When Bella nodded Rose continued, "Maybe take this time to see what your heart truly desires, there is someone out there who will love you for you."

"Now I have a strange craving for chili corn dogs and funnel cake. How about we go to the fair at lunch?" Rosalie asked excitedly, changing the subject, and Bella couldn't be more thankful even though she had a lot to think about.

"Sure, but wouldn't that be stressful?" She asked concerned causing Rose to snort.

"Are you kidding I LOVE the fair, it relaxes me. Strange, isn't it? Apparently mom was the same when she was pregnant with me, Jasper and Peter" Isabella couldn't help but shake her head and laugh.

"Okay… I'm going to go make a phone call… the fair sounds fun for some cheering up." Bella told a very understanding looking Rosalie and headed upstairs.

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