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Ch.16

FASHION SHOW

The last two weeks were a blur; with all the appointments and preparations I had little time by myself and my thoughts. Which was a good thing; I think? After telling Jacob my secret I felt a little lighter; specially after he agreed to hold my secret. He had many questions but I told him that I couldn't give him the answers just yet; he needed to trust me. He understood and that made me feel less stressed and right now that is something I am in much need of and not just for my sake but for my baby too.

Now sitting in this make up chair I look at the rest of the world around me move forward and I feel a sudden sense of awareness. I had no expectations, but knew what I had to do. I will talk to Edward after the show, I wont hold nothing back. He'll know the entire truth I wont let my insecurities hold me back any longer. No matter what happens I will stand tall and have my child and I will be someone my child will look up to and be proud of.

Thinking about my future made me remember my past. I can still hear a quote that Sue Clearwater use to say; "No matter what your circumstances, remember, this too shall pass…" It never made much sense to me then but now I think I know what she meant. I use to just think that was just her way of telling me my problems weren't worth dealing with. Sue was our neighbor who was in love with my father Charlie; I never knew why but till this day I believe they are now living together. She was the closest thing to a mother figure I had at the time. Thinking about them made me feel sad inside; it has been years since I have seen them. I avoid speaking to Charlie; his voice brings awful memories from when I had to leave my home. But I know if I would of never left I wouldn't be alive today; that was the only way I knew how to survive.

"Ready…?" Alice pulls me from my memories. I smile at her, "You are glowing Bella!" She gives me a tight hug. "You know you can trust me right? I love you so much, you will always be like family to me."

I know that Alice felt something was going on; she always has that sixth sense. Maybe Alice wouldn't be as mad at me as I have been thinking. I smiled; "And you are the sister I never had and I do trust you…Maybe we can get together later and talk?"

"That will be nice." She said.

I felt such a relief, for the first time in a very long time I had hope. I was ready to move forward along with the rest of the world around me. I wont let nothing stand in the way of my happiness; my pass wont hold me down no more.

The choreographer was preparing all the girls, everyone was excited. I for one was excited not so much because of the show but what my life might have in stored for me after tonight. As I walked down the runway I was immediately lifted up in a invisible cloud that was floating down the runway. I wasn't the same girl who was scared to fall on her face; or got nervous from all the cameras and lights. No; not this time I was absorbing all the energy around me. I could feel my skin illuminate as all eyes were on me the cameras and lights didn't stop flashing all around. I could hear the murmur of the crowd as they "ooh" and "ahh"; this was a dream come true. I actually felt like this is were I belonged this is who I was now.

When I come to the edge of the runway I turn and pose; I scanned the room and I get a glimpse of Edward. He looked so intense and his stare was beginning to make me flush from head to toe. I gave him a quick wink before I turned to make my way back; I could swear I saw him give me his famous crooked smile.

Before I knew it the show had came and left and Alice took her well earned bow and appreciations. I was so happy for her she deserved all of it and more. But now it was time to talk to Edward.

"Congratulations Alice your show was a success!" I gave her a hug.

"I couldn't have done it with out you, you have captured everyone's eye; you even took the breath out of a few guys out there trust me I know... Now go get changed Bella so we can celebrate."

The girls and I began to mingle; we all got compliments. Several magazines editors approached me and asked if I might me interested in doing a cover shoot, I asked that we discuss this at another time. I was more interested in looking for Edward; I searched the room but couldn't locate him. I was beginning to think he might have left the show.

"Hey Bella, you looked gorgeous up there." Jacob gave me a bouquet of flowers; I smiled and kissed his cheek.

"Thanks Jacob."

"Being pregnant definitely looks good on you. You know Bella that I'll always be here for you and your baby and...I…"

"I'm sorry Jacob but I cant talk about that right now." I felt bad cutting him off but I cant deal with Jacob right now I need to find Edward.

"Oh my god Bella! You rocked!" Jess screamed, of coarse grabbing every ones attention around us.

"Hey, I have to go take care of some things so I guess I'll see you guys later." Jacob turned and left.

"What's up with him?" Jessica asked.

"He must be busy." I said.

"Right…anyways you looked great out there!"

"Thanks Jess I am glad you finally made it." I gave her a not so serious look.

"Girl, you know all this perfection takes time plus you know I wouldn't have missed this for nothing in this world; besides everybody that's somebody is here."

"So where is Aro, you are not here with him?" I asked.

"Yes, he had some business to take care of." I kept looking around to see if I can find Edward but still had no luck. "Who did you loose Bella?"

"What?"

"Duh you keep looking all over the place like a little girl that lost her puppy… So who is it?"

"Umm…Well, uhhh…" I had no idea what to say.

"That good huh; now you better tell me Isabella Swan and don't you dare lie to me; because I'll know!"

Shit! "Well if you must know… I am looking for Edward…Edward Cullen." I couldn't help but smile at how I love to say his name and not care about who knew and heard me say it.

"You little sneaky WITCH; I knew something was up with you. But I didn't have a clue it was with Edward Cullen; I thought it was with that hot Jacob guy that follows you around like a lost puppy. I cant believe you haven't said anything to me before!"

She looked a little upset and hurt. "I'm sorry Jessica I wasn't trying to hurt your feelings. I just don't actually know where him and I stand. So please keep quite till I figure it out." That's when I spotted his gorgeous mane looking like a hot mess like when I ran my fingers through it. I instantly bit my lip, its crazy how the simplest thought could bring me to my knees for him. "There he is….we'll talk later I promise."

I took a deep breath to compose myself and made my way towards him. Till we made eye contact I stopped a few feet away; I didn't want to intrude. He then began to make his way to me till he was standing right in front of me. I slowly looked up at him. "Hi." I smiled. I was so nervous now; but I cant stop now I have to do this.

Without a word he brushes a strand of hair behind my ear and he leans towards me. "You winked at me…"

"Yes I did." I felt my mouth go dry and I instantly lick my lips; his eyes followed my tongue and his jaw was now clenched. He takes his hand and slowly brushes it down my cheek.

"Your glowing Isabella." He whispers into my ear and I could feel his breath move slowly down my neck giving me the most delicious chills down to my core. I quickly shift from leg to leg unconsciously looking for the friction my body desired. I bit my lip and try to focus on what I have to say. I began to worry if I should just blurt it out or should we go somewhere more private? No that might just lead into something else. "You know its very dangerous to bite your lip that way."

"Is that so and why is that Mr. Cullen?" I gave him the best seductive face I can come up with.

He chuckles; "Mr. Cullen? I believe the last time we were alone together you were calling me by my first name. Besides I don't think I could hold myself back even in a place filled with so many people." He took his thumb and released my lip from my teeth.

This was beginning to be too much of a distraction so I push those thoughts back. "We need to talk Edward."

He furrows his eyebrows. "Is something wrong?"

"I… I'm not sure yet…"

"BELLA!" I quickly turn; "We need to talk Bella, now."

It was Jessica and she seemed to be alarmed; what now? Aro must have got her upset or something. "Jessica…can't this wait? I am in the middle of something here." I awkwardly point towards Edward.

"NO! we need to talk and we need to do it NOW!"

I cant believe this is happening to me right now; just my fucking luck! Can a girl get a break here? I turned to Edward, "Can you excuse me for a minute?" He seemed confused but nodded in agreement anyway.

Now I am staring down at Jessica; if this is about her complaining about Aro… I swear I will loose it and slap every trace of makeup off her face. "Now what couldn't wait Jessica you really have bad timing." That's when I notice her looking around the room; what was up with her she is definitely acting weird.

"Bella I just ran into James…"

"And…" I was beyond annoyed now.

"You have no idea who he's here with!" she looked stunned.

"No I wouldn't because I could give a rats ass who James is here with!" I turned to look at Edward, his eyes were fix on me the whole time. I really have to talk to him. "Is that all Jess?"

"Bella it's HIM, he's here." I froze; I felt as if all air had left my lungs I could feel my legs go weak. I know exactly who she was talking about. "Yes Bella I just ran into them; they are partners or something and he still is the same snobby asshole too!" She waved her hand in front of my eyes; "Hello are you okay...Fuck Bella he asked about you. I know you never told me the whole story behind it all but by the look on your face which is the same one you get when ever he is mentioned; I know it was fucked up. Shit, Bella snap out of it tell me what you want to do?"

I turned back to her, "Jessica listen to me I need you to tell Edward I had to run I'll explain later and for no reason do you let him run after me. You hear me?" I was gripping her arm.

"Ooouch! Yeah I got it but what if he asked what…"

I didn't give her a chance to finish her question; I quickly made my way through the crowd. I had to leave and get far, far away from him; I cant have Edward find out like this. Then I felt all blood being drained from head to toe when I felt his cold hand take grip of my arm and I felt that old familiar pain. "Well, well, well looking good Bells, looking damn good."

Fuck!

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