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The Truth

Chapter 6 – Grenade

Easy come, easy go
That's just how you live, oh
Take, take, take it all,
But you never give
Should of known you was trouble from the first kiss,
Why were they open?
Gave you all I had
And you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked,
Cause what you don't understand is
I'd catch a grenade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah , yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, oh
I would go through all this pain,
Take a bullet straight through my brain,
Yes, I would die for ya baby;
But you won't do the same...

I think two more songs played before I can comprehend to what Edward said.

He said he love me, yes he did.

This can't be! He can't! Was he playing some joke on me?

I ran to the garden at the back of the house.

I have always loved seeing plants and flowers. They seem to relax me. It's great that we have a big garden here. And there's also a swing here, similar to our old one.

I sat on the swing, and I closed my eyes.

The cool breeze felt good against my warm cheeks, the sound of it made me really relaxed.

"Bella," the velvet voice said.

Again, it feels that we are surrounded by haze of something unknown.

I slowly opened my eyes.

His green orbs were focused on me.

"Why did you say that?" I asked.

He looked down.

"Edward, I'm asking, why did you said that?" I asked again.

He breathed in. I watched as his chest rise and fall. I suddenly remembered how nice it feels to bury my face there, so warm and fragrant.

"I said it because that's what I feel. The feeling just came, and can't do anything to stop it. I know it is wrong, I know that it's just almost two weeks since we met but, I already love you," he answered.

I gave him a questioning look.

"Ugh! I'm really messed up!" He muttered to himself.

I need to stop this now or I'll be regretting this in the end.

"You are right, this is wrong," I mumbled.

I patted the spot beside me and he took that as a cue to sit beside me.

A mistake for another mistake will never be right.

I think I need to lie to him even if it kills me.

For the last time, I buried my face to his chest. He wrapped his arms around me, and I did the same.

This feels so amazing, but it has to end for this is wrong.

"I'm so sorry Edward, I can't reciprocate your feelings for me. I only think of you as my brother, nothing more, nothing less. I hope you understand. Please, don't be distant to me. I hope things would still be the same. Treat me as your sister and I'll do the same," I said through his chest.

I felt him nod.

"I tried...I tried to stay away from you. I'm thinking of ways on how to make you hate me, but I can't even imagine you, hating me. I tried to act rude, but when I saw that it makes you upset I became soft again. I've never felt this before...but if forgetting about this feelings will make you happy, I'll try my best," he said in his velvet voice.

I hugged him tightly, enjoying the warmth. But then, I pulled away too soon.

"Thank you," I said.

I stood up. "Come on, let's go back, they might be wondering where we are."

...

The two weeks passed peacefully.

Edward is truly acting like a brother to me. He even helped me with the chores when Mariah is not here to clean and do the household chores.

When we don't have anything to do we play video games, Wii, playstation, and other gadgets here in the house.

The only thing that's change is that, he is going out a lot, either with Jasper and Emmet or alone. Alice and Rose are hanging out here a lot. I'm glad with that. I never had friends like them. They are sweet, nice, and they are bringing me out of my shell, which I hope is a good thing.

I'm a little worried about Edward though. He comes home late so often, and sometimes I can smell alcohol in his room. But I never talked to him about it. I'll never have the courage to do so. When I know that I am the reason why he is doing that. If that's he's way of forgetting, then I won't interfere with him.

Today is the day that Aunt Liza, and dad would be coming back.

"Edward! Get up, dad and Aunt Liza are here already!" I shouted in front of his room's door.

I heard dad and Aunt Liza talking as they enter the front door.

They can't see Edward like that. What have I done to him?

I got the key for his door from the storage room.

I ran back to his door.

"Bella?" Aunt Liza called.

I slipped in the key, twisted it, then the door opened.

Oh god. He's not home yet! How can I explain it to Dad and Aunt Liza?

Think, Bella, think.

"Bella, where's Edward? Why are you in his room?" Aunt Liza asked.

I feel so nervous right now.

Oh my God!

I composed myself, then I faced her.

"Edward is with Jasper and Emmett. I... I am here, because I was looking for the book that Edward borrowed from me," I answered. I hope I do not sound like I'm lying. God I hope so!

She smiled softly. She seems to buy it.

"So he's with Emmett, they must be catching up on the things they've missed with each other."

I just nodded.

"Are you hungry? I prepared lunch, do you want me to-"

She shook her head.

"Thank you, but me and your dad already ate before going back here. Another thing, we already enrolled the both of you at Twilight Academy."

I opened my mouth to protest but she spoke again.

"You're very much like your dad. I know you are going to say that the tuition for the school is expensive. But Bella, I assure you that it is worth it. It is the best school in this place. Education is a good thing."

Well, if I'm already enrolled, what can I do?

"Thank you."

"You are very welcome my dear. You may want to talk with your dad, he is downstairs."

I nodded again.

But before going down, I called Edward's cell. It rang three times, then it went dead. Where is he? I'm so worried already.

I tried to call him five more times, but I still couldn't reach him.

What the hell is he thinking? This was the only day that he didn't go home.

I called Em and Jasper, but they are also unattended. I called the girls, they said that the boys are also missing. That simply means that they are together.

...

It's 9pm already, Edward's not home yet.

I've told Dad and Aunt Liza that he's staying at the hotel with Emmett and the others for the night.

They have thought of calling Esme and Carlisle, but I told them that I already phoned them, and that everything is fine.

I'm so lucky that they believed me (oh God, I'm beginning to be good at lying. I think if I do more of this, I will have no chance of going to Heaven.). They were also so tired with their trip so they didn't ask me more questions.

So I am here now, at my room. Staring at the ceiling, waiting for Edward. He might come home tonight.

I also tried to sleep but I really can't.

So I played games with my phone until I have beaten all the high scores and my phone went dead.

It's 2am when I heard a car's engine in front of the house.

I quicky get up from my bed, and I ran downstairs. I'm so proud that I didn't trip.

I opened the front door. Emmett's car just went away.

Edward was sprawled on the floor. He passed out here.

Poor Edward.

"Edward?"

He opened his eyes.

"Bella," he said, then he flashed me a crooked smile.

He smells like vodka.

Oh great, he is drunk.

"Come on, get up, let's go to your room."

I said while pulling his shoulders so he would be in a sitting position.

"No. I don't want," he said stubbornly.

Why do I have to deal with drunk Edward.

"Please?" I pleaded with puppy dog eyes.

He smiled adoringly. Even though he is drunk, he can still make my heart melt.

"Okay, but stay with me."

"'Kay, if it makes you go in. Come on, get up."

So with that, he stood up lazily. I guided him as we walk inside.

When we got inside, I locked the door before we continue walking.

A few more minutes, finally, we were inside his room.

I guided him to his bed. I thought about going back to my room, but he pulled me to him.

His grip was tight, but not enough to make me uncomfortable.

"I promise that it would be the last time that I would drink if you stay here with me. Just stay, please," he pleaded.

He sounds so sad, and vulnerable, and it seriously made my heart broke.

So I nodded yes.

After that, I heard that his breath is heavying. Then I fell asleep too in his arms.

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