School has officially started…Already had two quizzes and homework….
You wouldn't believe what a week its been for me. I tried writing but only could do so much at a time. I had a lot more homework then I thought I did. AP English, AP Political Science, and AP Chemistry. I had to read books and do lots of writing. My mom even had to help me.
Then my grandma was in the hospital for a while. Actually she was just put back. My family has a history of heart problems.
Anyway I had to get school supplies, and when I started to write something, something would always be in the way. Senior year is going to be crazy.
Oh yeah, I put up a new story called "Jazz" but I only got two reviews and it makes me feel like it wasn't that very good :( I got two reviews. Only two. I may seem picky but please could you check it out for and leave me some good reviews, critics. that's all I want :)
Writing these stories are going to take a while for me to do. Considering school starts tomorrow… "Doctor, I Need You" will be out soon!
I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 11:
Don't doubt me
Today was the day I was finally going to meet Edward's family. My nerves are going crazy yet I'm anxious too. I just hope everything will go fine, so that later tonight, Edward and I could go to bed peacefully. I know it was hopeful thinking since Anthony was coming and with the way Edward described him, I knew he was going to be a handful.
I got up earlier then usual and I knew it was caused by my nerves. Edward was still sleeping silently next to me, with his arms wrapped around me. I wasn't going to wake him up, I knew he needed all the sleep he could get.
The concert didn't start till seven so we had some time before we needed to get ready. I was going to make dinner for everyone and I had some desserts left over.
I decided to get up since I could sleep and make breakfast for Edward. I grabbed a blue tank top with my favorite zebra boy shorts and of course with my blue knee high socks. Actually those socks go a little above my knee but don't reach my thigh.
I went to the kitchen and looked in the refrigerator to see what we had. I knew Edward loved pancakes with bacon and/or sausages. So I made both and some eggs. When I a almost done with the eggs, I felt arms wrap around my waist. Then I felt something hard on my ass.
"Edward, I can't work if you keep touching me like this." I voiced out.
"But baby, you look so sexy with this little outfit on." He whispered against my ear.
"You can have me later, but I made this food and you're going to eat it." I ordered.
"But Bella, I just want to take all your clothes off and leave the socks on and fuck you. Hard." He emphasized "hard" with a thrust of his hips.
I moaned lowly and tried to get him away so I could think.
"Edward, I promise, you can have me later."
"Fine, but as I can have you with those socks on."
"You really like my socks?" I asked.
"Hell yeah, I like your socks. I wouldn't' say anything if I didn't."
"Well if you like these so much, I have other pairs."
"Then I'll take you in each pair."
"Is someone getting a fetish for socks." I giggled.
"I don't know, I haven't tried it yet." He gave me his crooked smile.
"Eat Mr. Cullen."
He smirked at me and let me go to sit at the table. I brought his food over and sat across from him. I saw his smirk turn into a smile when I placed his food in front of him.
"You made my favorite!"
"Of course."
After we finished breakfast, Edward took me like he promised and I have to say, it was so good.
I really wanted his family to be impressed so I made steak, my home made three cheese penne pasta with a caeser salad, and bread sticks.
I decided to get ready before I started cooking seeing as it will probably take me a while anyway. I took a nice shower, shampooing and conditioning my hair, shaving, and lathering my body with strawberry scented soap. When I got out, I dried off and started putting lotion on but I was stopped by Edward. He said he wanted to do it and I let him. It was his day and I knew he wanted to touch me as much as possible before the family arrived.
I grabbed my clothes and some nice underwear. Once I had my clothes on, I tried doing my hair. I rolled them in soft curls and I was happy with the results. Finally I started on my make up.
Well this should be easy. Note my sarcasm in that sentence.
I can do my make up like, eyeliner and mascara, but not when it comes to the eye shadow. I tried my best at it and I think I did an ok job. I looked at myself in the mirror and deemed myself presentable.
I grabbed my shoes and headed towards the kitchen. When I did, I heard music coming from the living room. When I made it, I saw Edward sitting at his piano, his fingers skimming over the keys. I looked at him and saw that Edward had on a white button down shirt with black slacks on. His sleeves were rolled up to his elbows and his face showed frustration while he concentrated on the keys. I leaned down and kissed his cheek. He turned his head and kissed my lips softly before I straightened up.
"You look gorgeous like always." Edward replied.
I blushed and said thank you before moving to the kitchen again. I needed to start on dinner before everyone got here.
The pasta took the longest to make and the steak only took not even fifth teen minutes so I wasn't going to start that till the pasta was almost finished. When the pasta was starting to look good, I placed the steaks in the oven. I decided to start on the salad get that out of the way, when I heard the doorbell ring. I jumped at the sound and tried to concentrate on finishing the salad but I didn't want Edward to answer the door by himself so I went to the door and stood by him. He smiled at me and kissed me, putting his arm around my waist. I took a deep breath and watched as Edward opened the door.
There stood a couple who looked at us with smiling faces. The woman had brown curly hair and beautiful green eyes. They were bright and happy. The man holding her was a blond man which I'm not going to lie, was handsome. Age did well with him. His eyes were blue and rich. I could stare at them all day.
"Aunt Esme, Uncle Carlisle, come in." Edward said.
He opened the door wider and let them in.
"Edward, is this the Bella you were talking about?" Esme asked.
"Yes." He said looking at me.
"Well, its nice to meet you Bella, Edward said so much about you." Esme said pulling me in a hug.
"Its nice to meet you too."
"And this is my husband, Carlisle"
Carlisle did the same thing, he pulled me in a hug and when he let me go, Edward was back at my side.
We walked them into the living room and they sat on the couch while Edward pulled me towards the love seat.
"So, how long have you two been together?" Esme asked.
"Not long, a couple weeks officially." Edward answered.
"Really, you guys look like you've known each other for a long time." She smiled.
"It feels like it." I said.
"I'm just glad Edward has someone that will appreciate him for him. Not by the looks or money."
"He deserves it." Carlisle said.
I looked at Edward and he had a small smile on his face.
"Edward, didn't you tell me the whole family was coming?" Esme asked.
I heard Edward sigh before speaking.
"Yeah. Apparently they found out about Bella and wanted to meet her properly." He was giving them a pointed look.
We still didn't know how they found out about me unless Esme or Carlisle said something.
"We didn't say anything." Carlisle said.
Esma had a blush on her cheeks and was looking anywhere but at us. We all stared at her, waiting for her to say something.
"Ok ok, I told Jane but I didn't know she was going to tell your mom or brother."
Ding Ding Ding
The oven's timer went off. I didn't want to get since I wanted hear more but I didn't want to over do the steaks. I looked at Edward and smiled before getting up. When I got to the kitchen, I could still hear their conversation.
"You know Jane can't keep a secret." Edward hissed.
"I didn't know she still talked to them." Esme accused.
"Yeah, well, now they know about Bella and knowing my brother, he'll try to take her, like every other girlfriend I had."
"I don't think that will happen this time." Esme replied.
"What do you mean?" Edward asked.
"I mean we only talked what ,fifthteen, twenty minutes and I can tell that Bella isn't like the other girls. When she looks at you, all I see is love and I can see adores you immensely. The girlfriends that you had never looked at you the way she is now. To tell you the truth, I think this one right here is going to put your brother in place."
"Really?" Edward asked, astonished.
"Really, I wouldn't doubt her." Esme smiled.
I smiled, hoping Edward would take her advice. The rest of their conversation was about catching up with each other.
I finished the salad and started to get the bread sticks out when their was another knock on the door. I took a deep breath and saw Edward come in the kitchen.
"Their here." His voice was reluctant but I could tell he was trying.
He walked over to me, kissed me passionately before walking to the door. Then I heard a woman's voice then a deep voice like Edward but it wasn't as velvety as Edward's.
"Edward, sweetheart, how have you been?"
"What up, bro, how's life treating you?"
I was staring to get nervous again. I needed to calm down but…but….I'm losing my train of though now. Dear God help me.
I grabbed a wine glass and poured a healthy amount of wine. I needed the alcohol courage if I was going to confront them.
I heard some voices in the other room and then a felt Edward behind me. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closed. I leaned back against him and him being next to me helped calm my nerves.
"Are you alright?" He asked.
"Yes, just trying to calm my nerves."
My glass was almost empty when he got in here. He grabbed the glass and drunk the rest of it before turning me around and kissing my lips softly. He pulled away and grabbed my hand.
"They want to meet you." He said unwillingly.
I took one more breath before walking in the living room with him. Everyone was talking before looking over at us. I had to turn my confidence on or I would be the uncoordinated girl wearing sweats and a t-shirt.
They were all standing when we came in and the first person I saw was a women with green eyes like Edward's but they were dark green. Her hair was light brown and she was wearing a deep red dress the came to her knees. Then came the brother, he looked exactly like Edward except that he had a bunch of tattoos everywhere and a pierced brow and a cocky smirk placed on his lips. He was wearing a blue button up shirt with brown dress pants on. From the look of him, I could already tell that he was looking at me already, figuring a way to get me. I kept my eyes moving until they landed on a much older version of the twins. His hair was mostly grey and he had on a sharp black suit on and a frown on his face. They were a tall family and if it wasn't for the heels, the top of my head wouldn't be close to Edward's neck. Without my shoes I was to his shoulders.
"Bella, I would like you to meet, my mother, Elizabeth." Edward said.
"Its finally nice to meet you, dear." She said.
"Nice to meet you too." I smiled and shook her hand.
"This is my dad, Edward the second."
He looked at me for a second and placed his hand out. I was trying not to give his dad a questioning stare because he was Edward's dad but it was getting to be very tempting. I shook his hand and pulled back.
I heard Edward give a sigh before introducing his brother.
"And this is Anthony." His voice was distant but he was looking at us intently.
I looked at him and shook his hand but he had other ideas by placing a kiss on my knuckles. His eyes were staring at me intently and I wasn't going to lie. I could see why girls could fall for him. I could feel a blush rising to my cheeks so I pulled my hand away.
Anthony was still looking at me and I tried to will my blush to go down.
Edward wrapped his arms around my waist and guided everyone to the dining table.
"Sit, while I get the food." I said.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah. I got it."
I went to the kitchen to grab the steaks when I felt someone behind me. I turned around and saw Esme looking at me.
"Need some help sweetie?"
"Uh, sure. Thank you."
I grabbed the steaks and Esme grabbed the pasta. We went back to the dining room and placed the food down. I could feel someone looking at me and when I looked up, I saw Anthony giving me a full blown stare. Edward on the other hand was giving Anthony a glare. I ducked my head and moved back in the kitchen to retrieve the other food. When I finally made it back with everything, Edward stood up and pulled out my chair. I kissed his cheek and sat down. Edward was giving Anthony a smirk and I didn't know how I felt about that but I let it go.
Carlisle gave grace and everyone dug in.
"Bella, this is very good. Where did you learn to make this?" Esme asked.
I blushed. "It's a family recipe." I said.
"Yeah Bella, I hope soon you'll be really close enough to give me the recipe." Anthony replied.
"Hmm, we'll see." I quipped.
Edward's hand was on my knee, squeezing it.
It was quiet for a minute before Esme tried to get everyone onto a different topic to talk about.
"So tell me Bella, what do you do for a living?" Elizabeth asked. Her eyebrow raised expectantly.
"I'm a teacher. I used to be a writer but teaching is what I do best." I hoped my answer satisfied her.
She nodded her head. I wasn't sure if it was a good thing or bad.
"How did you get to be with Edward?" The oh so twin asked.
I stared him before answering. I didn't want to say how we really met. Walking down the street at night and Edward kissing me senselessly before leaving me breathless. Then meeting at a club. All of those were out of the question.
"Edward and I met by a friend of mine. At first I didn't want to meet because my friend called himself the matchmaker and every single date I gone out with wasn't so great but when I did, I haven't felt regretful since." I said smoothly.
I hoped Edward was ok with that because that was the best I could think of. Anthony gave me a smirk and nodded his head.
I couldn't help but look at him. Of course he was sexy, he was the replica of Edward. There was no way for me to fall for him, but the man was fine. It was like I was staring at Edward from across the table.
Then I felt a hand on my thigh. I was pretty sure I was staring at him longer then I was suppose to.
Cue the blush. I looked down and continued to eat.
Damn the man for looking like Edward.
Conversation flowed easily after that but I kept getting glances from Anthony. Edward would try to get my attention every time but I wanted Edward to know that I wanted nothing to do with his brother.
When everyone was done, we did desert then went back to the living room to chat some more before Edward played on his piano.
I went to put the dishes away while everyone else got settled. The piano was in a different room so I knew Edward would be on it before playing. Everyone had a glass of wine and were relaxing, talking quietly. I heard the piano stop and not even a minute later, felt a presents behind me.
Edward stood next to me and poured himself another glass of wine before looking at me.
"What?" I asked.
He didn't say anything but he was looking at me like he could see right through me. All of a sudden, he grabbed me and pulled me flush against him. He grabbed my hair and pulled, tilting my face up so he could capture my lips with his. I moaned instantly and wrapped my hands around his neck and into his hair. I was so lost in the kiss that I didn't realize I was sitting on the counter with him between my legs. He pulled his lips away and placed them on my neck. One of his hands went up my body and cupped a breast. I moaned when he pulled my nipple between my clothes. I felt him smirk when then his hand slid down to cup me between my legs. I was getting aroused so quickly and it didn't help that there were people in the other room. I could still feel his smirk on my neck and when I opened my eyes, I saw Anthony in the doorway, watching us. Or me. We were staring at each other and he was giving my a sexy grin, daring me to go to him instead of staying with Edward. If somebody saw this, they would think I wasn't enjoying Edward because I was staring at Anthony.
I didn't mind possessiveness. I really didn't but I wasn't the kind of girl to let her man practically grope her like this. I wasn't comfortable but it seemed Edward was. He knew he was watching the whole time and I didn't feel right about it. I didn't mind kissing but we weren't, he was hand fucking me(since his fingers weren't inside me) while another man was watching.
I saw Anthony leave and I took that as a cue to push Edward off me. I slid down the counter and looked anywhere but him. My face showed sadness yet held a firm hold of no emotions. I could tell Edward was looking at me but I didn't look up. Edward needed to know that I could handle my own. If Anthony walked up to me, I would tell him straight. I didn't need Edward groping me so he could get his point across. I could show Anthony that I wasn't like his other girlfriends. I hope this would be the last time for me to this prove to him.
"Bella-" Edward started but I held my hand up.
"Edward, have I not told you I was different then your other girlfriends. I can handle my own. I know how you feel about your brother but you didn't need to do all that to prove a point. I'm yours, I wouldn't change that."
"I know but you were staring at him during dinner and I didn't like the was he was looking at you." Edward growled out.
"I was staring at him because he was the replica of you. I felt like I was staring at you when you were next to me the whole time. Your eyes are what catch me every time and staring at him was like staring at you. I couldn't help it. Of course I can see the difference with the tats and piercing but you guys have the same green eyes. So every time I see him, I see you." I said.
"Really?" He asked.
"Yes Edward, really. Don't doubt me."
He grabbed my face and made me look at him.
"I'm sorry I doubted you." I said sincerely
I nodded and turned to clean up the rest of the dishes. He sighed before leaving and going back to the piano.
When I was mostly done with the dishes I felt arms wrap around me again. I thought it was Edward because I know he hates when I'm mad at him and he always tries to get me to smile before finally leaving me alone. I leaned back against him and sighed. Then I saw it, more then I felt it. I saw a tattooed arm wrapped around me. I gasped and tried to move but he tightened his arms. I could feel something on my ass and I wasn't dumb to know what it was. He pressed me against the counter and whispered in my ear.
"Are you sure my brother can take care of someone as sexy as you?" He questioned.
He pressed into me harder and nipped my ear. It was like the same way Edward did the night I walked home that night.
I tried to speak but damn it, the man was just like Edward.
"E-Edward can handle me fine, thank you."
"Are you sure about that. You seemed hesitant about that statement of yours."
I clearly needed to get myself together.
"Yes, I'm sure. You need to go." I said.
"Why, I obviously have an affect on you. Why resist it?"
"Edward is everything your not. He can make my body react in a way nobody could imagine." I said turning around.
"Really?" He asked, raising a brow.
"Yes, I wouldn't doubt how I feel towards Edward."
He was giving me an expectant look like I was suppose to explain more. I was getting agitated by him.
"Look-" I couldn't finish my sentence because his lips crashed against mine. They were demanding and forceful, the opposite of Edwards. He pulled away before I could react.
"So fucking sexy." He growled.
I wonder where they get their growling from.
Before anything else happen, I slapped him. The thing was, was that he didn't even look piss, just more aroused.
"I like a woman who plays hard to get."
I pushed him away from me.
"Excuse you, but if you haven't noticed, I'm with your brother, Edward. I'm not like the other sluts you mess around with and I'm not desperate. It's so typical that a guy like you has nothing else to do but steal women from his brother because he can't help but fucking with him. Are you really that mean of a brother? Can you not be happy for once that Edward found someone who loves him? Of course not because we wouldn't be in this predicament now would we? How about for once, you start looking for someone that cares for you. Be preoccupied with your own life instead of Edward's because it will make everything in our lives a whole lot better." My voice was raising more and more as I went on.
Anthony's face was pure priceless. I'm sure nobody talked to him that way and I was glad to be the first one to do it. I could see longing in his eyes but he looked pissed as hell. I couldn't care less actually.
Deep down I'm pretty sure he's insecure about himself. Seeking women attention at every chance he got. I think he was more happy that women were interested in him, no matter who they were because if he was confident, he wouldn't need all theses women to make him feel wanted.
I sighed and walked out of the room before anything else happened. Suddenly he grabbed my hand tightly. I looked at him and he was staring me down. His face still showed that he was pissed but there was something else there that I couldn't place. After what felt like forever, he let me go and walked out of the room.
I was confused about that but I let it go. I looked towards the sink, I still had a couple of dishes to do but they could wait till tomorrow.
I walked where the family was and saw that they where in the room where Edward placed his piano. Esme saved me a spot next to her and I smiled gratefully. I didn't want to sit anywhere near Anthony. I sat between her and Carlisle and waited for Edward to play. He looked at all of us and then smiled at me when he noticed I was in the room. I smiled back and he turned to begin playing.
The first one, I recognized as Clair de Lune. The last two, I haven't heard before but the last one was my favorite. When he finished, I clapped and I didn't even know I was crying till I tasted it on my lips. I wiped them away and went to sit by Edward.
"That was beautiful." I said.
"Thank you, the last song I did…I made it for you."
"Really?" I asked surprised.
The tears were back and I was sure I was smiling really big.
"Thank you." was all I could think of.
Our foreheads were touching and when I looked up I saw that everyone was going towards the living room, except for Anthony. He was watching us. I didn't want to deal with him right now, I just wanted to spend my moment with Edward. I leaned up and placed a gentle kiss on his lips.
"Love you." I said.
"Love you too." was his automatic reply.
The family stayed a little longer before we all decided to call it a night.
"Well Edward, Bella, this night was fun and we should do something sometime." Esme said.
"I would love too. We really should do again." I replied happily.
"Yes, we would like to get to know you better, Bella." Carlisle said.
I smiled and hugged them both before they left.
Then Elizabeth and her husband moved on their spot to talk to us. Anthony was behind them. He was looking at me but he looked pissed yet that expression I couldn't place was still there too. I couldn't figure it out.
"We had a great time, getting to know you Bella. I can't wait for the next piano concert."
"It was nice meeting you both and I'm glad you guys had a good time."
"Yes, Bella, we would love to get to know you and maybe see you again soon." Her husband sounded remorseful when he said that but he said it anyway.
They finally left with Anthony giving us a slight nod towards us. When the door finally closed, we both breathed a sigh of relief.
By the time Edward and I made it in bed, we were both exhausted.
I wanted to tell Edward what happened tonight so if something came up in the future, it wouldn't bite my in the ass later.
"Edward."
"Hmm."
"I have to tell you something."
"What is it?"
"Its what happened tonight."
"What happened?" He asked.
I could see the panic rising in him quickly.
"Stop before you panic, Edward. I think you'll actually be happy." I said.
"Tell me."
"Well your brother came in the kitchen maybe not even twenty minutes and I thought it was you because of what happened earlier. Well I thought it was your arms that wrapped themselves around me but when I looked down I noticed a lot of tattoos on the arm. When I tried to pull away, he tightened and arms and tried to seduce me.-"
"What! That son of a bitch. You expect that to make me happy?" He asked incredulously.
"Edward. Stop and let me finish. Anyway when he tried to seduce me, I got out of his grip and was about to tell him off but-"
"But what." Edward waited impatiently.
"But he ended up kissing me, b-"
"He what!" Edward shouted.
"For fucks sakes Edward. Let me finish." I yelled.
"Sorry." He said sheepishly.
"When he pulled away from me, I slapped him, but that somehow only managed him to want me more-" I held up my hand because I could see he was about to say something. "But then I ended up telling him off. He looked angry yet there was something else showing on his face but I couldn't place it but there was more anger inside him then anything. So, he ended up leaving me alone the rest of the night."
"So that's why he wasn't looking at us when they were about to leave?"
"Yup."
"Damn, my woman knows how to put a man straight." Edward grinned.
I giggled before relaxing into him again.
"Again Bella, I'm sorry for doubting you."
"It's ok. Its in the past. As long as you don't do that to me again." I said.
"Promise." He said.
I smiled before snuggling into Edward and getting a good nights sleep.
-Edward+Bella=Everlasting Love -
So there you have it.
Tell me what you think of Anthony. What was that expression on his face that Bella could place. What was he feeling?…hmm
Tell me what you thought the chapter would be like. Different from what you thought. I tried to get it as best as I could if someone was in that situation since I never been in it.
I would love some reviews. There better then Anthony and Edward's stare combined.
