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Chapter 5
BELLA's POV
I took a deep breath and pulled myself out of Edward's arms. I could not believe that he accepted it this easily. I honestly believed that he would be so filled with disgust that he would never be able to touch me again. I had to make sure of his feelings. I wouldn't be able to stand it if he turned against me.
"Edward," I asked harshly, " Are you ok? "
He looked at me like I was crazy and if I was in any amount of a good mood I would look think back in amusement when Edward and I were in the car coming back from Port Angeles. He was amazed that I would ask him if he was ok when I was the one who almost got assaulted by those men. But that time wasn't a blip in my radar compared to the apprehension I am feeling now.
"What I meant," I quickly began to clarify, "was that some of the strongest men out there would not be able to handle the story that I told, especially from someone that they love and are involved with."
Edward took a deep breath which I assumed was to calm him since he didn't actually need the air.
He softly stroked my cheek with his right hand while placing a strand of hair behind my ear with his left.
"Bella," Edward said softly, "Your right."
I felt as well as heard my heart stop at his words. I knew it! I knew that when I finally told him the truth he would leave me. This time I knew I would never survive.
Edward cut of my furious thoughts and said, "Wait Bella, I meant that you were right in some of the strongest men wouldn't be able to handle what you just told me but Bella I am not a normal man and what happened to you was a horrendous crime. I can't stand the thought that someone so vile would ever do that to you but you are such a strong person woman to deal with this and I can be a strong enough man to help you through this."
My heart lightened at his words. What I did to deserve a man like Edward in my life I will never know. A lot of men would have left me high and dry thinking I was too damaged and not worth it but Edward is still standing here waiting to catch me if I were to fall.
I smile at him and stand on my tip toes to kiss him lightly on the mouth. Apparently he didn't like the way I kissed him cause he pulls me flush against him and gives me a much better kiss.
" I love you Edward, so much."
Edward smiles and kisses me again. "I love you too Bella," he says passionately.
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These last few weeks with Edward have been better than ever. Now that he found out about my past and no secrets are between us, I know that we will be together forever, that we can get through anything that life throws us. Being the family that they are, the Cullen's found out about my kidnapping. Alice had a vision just seconds before Edward found out. Carlisle and especially Esme were very compassionate. Surprisingly Rosalie had become a lot nicer to me. She then told me of her story and we started sharing a common bond. Unsurprisingly Emmet and Jasper threatened to find the guys and have a little "fun" with them but I assured them that they wouldn't be a threat anymore.
I tried not to feel guilty about not telling every detail of the kidnapping with Edward because it did feel like I was keeping secrets from him but I just honestly felt like I should keep some of the things that happened to myself. There are dark corners on this earth that nobody should visit not even vampires. Edward reacted so good, well as well as I ever could have expected or deserved, but I refuse to put even more strain on him. He feels my pain almost as much as if it were his own. I wanted this to be an event in our past and not to be thought of ever again. The only people who will ever know exactly what happened will be Michael and I. That reminds me that I have not talked to him in over a year. I wonder how he is handling everything.
I ponder over this while waiting in the driveway for Edward to come pick me up. It was odd waiting for Edward when he is usually already in the drive way leaning back against his car like an Adonis God. Just as I think this here comes Edwards Volvo driving slowly to a stop.
"Hey Beautiful," Edward says as he pulls up and gets out.
I smirk a little at his use of the word "beautiful" and respond, "Good morning Edward."
As Edward shuts the door behind me and gets in, I notice a little strain around his eyes.
"Edward, what's wrong? You look a little strained" I question.
"Nothing is wrong per say. Alice just had a vision of someone coming into our lives today and he causes some trouble."
I stare at him in confusion and concern. I am concerned that it may be another vampire. We have had so much drama with vampires in the past that I don't want to ever put the Cullen's in another dangerous position. As I start filling with fear over that possibility I also think about Jacob. Jacob has been causing a lot of problems between Edward and I ever since I got back from Italy with him and Alice. He has not been around in a while and I begin to wonder if this is the calm before the storm.
"Who is it Edward?"
He shakes his head and says, "Her vision was clouded. He seemed to not be able to make up his mind about his course of action."
I think about his answer while we get out of the car and start walking towards the school building. I am suddenly as anxious as him and I do not know the slightest bit about what is going on.
Edward noticing my growing panic pulls me into his arms.
"Bella," he pleads, "please don't get worked up. I am sure it is nothing major."
I tried to calm myself down for him but I still had fear coursing through my veins. I knew I was probably overreacting but I really did not want Edward and I to experience any more situations where it put stress on our relationship.
So I took a deep breath and said, "I know Edward. You are probably right. It's just that with everything that has happened within the last year, I just get anxious you know."
A soft look entered Edwards's eyes and he pulled me into a hug.
"Oh Bella, yes, this past year has been rough but we always get through everything together. Whether Alice's vision is serious or not we will handle it together," he said softly while laying a light kiss on my forehead.
I smiled at him in agreement. Not to brag, but me and Edward kick ass when it comes to working together. Not many couples can go through what we have gone through and survive into an even stronger couple.
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Classes had gone by all day and none of the Cullen's had any visitors. Alice didn't have a vision again even though she was looking for anything that might hint at a possible complication.
I began feeling relieved that this was probably just a fluke and that no drama would happen today. Little did I know that I would be sorely and severely wrong.
Edward and I were walking to his car. The other Cullen's were right behind us. The parking lot had cleared so it was pretty empty except for a few stragglers across the lot.
As I held Edwards hand, I couldn't help but ponder on how I am the luckiest girl on earth. My thoughts centered around Edward and I. I never expected to have the love of my life at such a young age.
My happy ramblings were cut short as I felt Edward stiffen beside me. He was looking at something down the road. I knew he saw something just not what.
"Edward…" I started but cut myself off as I saw a truck coming suddenly appear and pull into the school parking lot. Edward had an odd look on his face. I wondered if he heard what the person was thinking and didn't like what he heard, so when he looked back at his siblings in concern, I began to conclude that this was the visitor that wasn't going to be a pleasant present in our lives
"Edward," Jasper began as he hugged Alice closer to his side
Edward cut him off and said quickly, "I can't read his thoughts. Nothing is coming from him."
I watched as each of the Cullen's stiffening slightly and then they started walking quickly to where Edward and I were standing.
The door to the truck opened and out stepped the one man that I haven't seen since the day I was kidnapped.