A Far Cry Of Hope

Chapter 11: Back Again

Bella POV

I was in the bakery when they came back. Rose pulled up next to me behind the till, plonked down and demanded answers. I took my time. I got up, put the coffee machine on and didn't really say anything.

"Isabella Swan!" You will tell me what's wrong right NOW!" she half yelled in humor. I mock galred at her. "Why should I Rosalie McCarthy? It's my business anyway!" She laughed. "Seriously Bella." I nodded and sat down. This was going to take a while.

"You know when I used to be a club singer..about...seven years ago?" She nodded. "Well there was this man who had caught my eye. One thing lead to another and he angered me the morning after we...well you know. I left, cancelling ym scene at the hotel we both were and left. It was only about a week later that I found out that I was..."

".....pregnant with Nessie?!" she gasped. I nodded, taking a sip of coffee. It was hard to actully bring forth all the emotios playing amoung my thoughts but at least I was spilling it out to Rose - a friend I could and would trust with my own life.

Rose seemed a bit taken aback. I was amused to see the many expressions run across her features. After about 2 minutes and I'd finnished my coffee, placing it on the counter-top, she regained speech. "So, really Bella?!" she asked in a whisper. I rolled my eyes. "No Rose, I made it all up!" I said, sacasticly. Then when she glared I muttered "Yes, it's true. He's still the handsome man, I've been with."

It was her turn to roll her eyes "He's the ONLY ever guy you've been with!" she said. "Yeah..well..." I trailed off. I didn't know why Edward didn't reconize me. In a way - it hurt. But maybe, a voice inside my head said, maybe - he just used you, like you thought. Maybe he dosen't or didn't ever appreciate Izzybelle. I sighed and got up. After 10 inutesof general gossiping, Rose had to go to work, leaving me all alone in the bakery.

I decided to tidy the house while I was waiting. I was expecting a delivery today and I would hear the bakery's bell. I went to the guest room and tidyed. I also found an Apple iPod. It was dark blue and had white headphones. I rolled them around it and took it downstairs, and placed it under the counter - just in case he turned up for them - which I doubt he would.

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I was just finnishing cleaning the house when I heard the bell above the bakery's door tinkle. I walked downastairs. I'd changed into my tight jeans and red sleeveless top as I'd split paint on my summerdress. I strolled causually.

"Your late" I muttered as I walked behind the desk.

"You were expecting me?" said a very familiar voice. Oh crap.

Edward seemed amused when I looked up, flushing.

"Sorry, I thought you were my ....my boyfriend." I blurted out. Why did I say that?!

A flicker of emotion played across his face and stiffened.

"I'm guessing this is what your for?" I asked. He raised his eyebrows.

I pulled his iPod from under the desk and onto the desk. He smiled.

"Thanks" he said, picking it up from the counter. I stiffened, he was closer than I thought.

There was an awkward silence until I said "So is that all you came here for?" I asked rudely.

"I would love a silice of cake for my girlfriend, yes." he muttered, not meeting my eyes for some reason. I turned quickly and held back the emotion. Breathe Bella.

"W-which one?" I stuttered slightly. "Lemon Pie please" he whispered, not moving.

I cut him a silece and wrapped it up for him in the brown paper. I had the radio on and 'Starstrukk' by 3OH!3 ft. Katy Perry was playing. I was humming along before I realised.

He smiled. "You like this song?" I nodded. "I may be a classic lover, but some general pop dosen't do me harm" I said sliftly.

He nodded "How much?" I shock my head. "You can have it free."

He shock his head and frowned "I'm still a custermer, Bella. To the other people who couldcome in here, nothing happened last night."

He blushed - aww. But I flushed as well as it sounded dodgy. Haha.

He took the cake and slid it into his pocket. I smiled warmly and said "It was nice seeing you again E-Edward." He nodded.

"Last night wasn't the first time we met" I muttered under my breath. He turned "Pardon?"

"I said, to myself that my friend Rose will be bringing Renesmee home later and I need to do the laundrey" I lied easily. It had become easier to lie over the years.

He rasied his eyebrows and I rasied mine to mirror his. He grinned - he had no idea how much I missed his crookered grin. I sighed mentally.

"Goodbye" I said and he nodded again. "Bye, Bella." and he was out of the door.

I sighed and collasped onto the counter. What was wrong with me?!!