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The Truth

Chapter 11 – Remember When

These feelings I can't shake no more
These feelings are running out the door
I can feel it falling down
And I'm not coming back around
These feelings I can't take no more
This emptiness in the bottom drawer
It's getting harder to pretend
And I'm not coming back around again
Remember when…

I remember when
It was together 'til the end
Now I'm alone again
Where do I begin?
I cried a little bit
You died a little bit
Please say there's no regrets
And say you won't forget…

There's a girl and a guy in a beautiful meadow.

"Do you love me?" The girl asked. Her chocolate brown eyes were so innocent.

The guy pulled her onto his chest.

He kissed her brown hair, and he gently stroked it.

"Of course I love you. I love you so much that it hurts," the guy answered, then he gave her his crooked smile.

The girl's face lit up with happiness.

She nuzzled into his chest, devouring his sweet scent.

But the guy pulled away from her. The girl was shocked.

Why did he pull away? She asked herself.

Then the guy's hands were on her face. He was pulling her to him.

Their eyes met, the guy's green eyes are full of love and adoration. This made the girl blush into deep red.

The guy kissed the girl's forehead before placing his lips to her. They shared the sweetest and the most innocent kiss ever.

"I love you Bella."

"I love you too Edward."

And then they kissed again.

I dreamt of something, but I can't remember it…my head hurts a little.

I opened my eyes and I woke up in an unfamiliar room.

The walls of the room were painted blue, the ceiling was painted cream.

"She's awake!" A little girl's voice said.

"Bella!" Another little voice said.

I sat up.

The little voices were Andrew's cute little sisters, Althea and Ashley. They are wearing the same clothes as usual. But even though they look so much alike, I can still spot the difference. Althea has bigger eyes than Ashley; Althea has longer hair than Ashley, etc.

I'm in their house. I almost forgot what happened earlier.

My head aches a little. It must be from crying.

"Bella!" Ashley and Althea said excitedly.

"Hey, how are you both?" I asked them while rubbing my aching head.

"I'm fine," Ashley answered.

"I'm also fine. But Bella, our big brother is so worried about you. He was here earlier, but papa called him so he left. But he asked me and Alice to look after you," Althea blurted.

Oh, Andrew is worried. I shouldn't have involved him into this. I hate making other people worried.

"Can you tell me where the bathroom is?" I asked them.

The both pointed at the door in the corner of the room.

"Thanks."

I saw my flipflops on the floor, then I slipped them on, and I headed to the bathroom.

I went straight to the sink, and then I splashed my face with cold water.

I got a fresh white towel from the cabinet atop of the sink.

A wiped my drenched face hastily.

I hung the towel on a hanging rod then I went out.

Andrew was already there with his sisters. It looks like they were talking about something funny, because they were laughing and giggling.

"Hey, talking about something funny?" I asked while walking towards them.

They turned their heads to my direction.

"Yeah, uhm, I called at your place. Your mom—Aunt Liza answered it..."

Andrew was about to say more but I cut him off. "Did she ask why I am here? Did she ask who you are?"

"Uh, I said we were doing a report and that you were not feeling well that's why you were sleeping. I said we are classmates and friends. And she invited me tonight for dinner."

Oh, I wonder how Aunt Liza believed him. I mean he's a boy, and I'm a girl. Shouldn't she be thinking that we are doing something...ugh weird?

But anyway, I know she trusts me, which is why she's not so worried.

"We need to go now. We have dinner at six."

...

We pulled off in front of the gates of our house.

I just pushed the gates since it was already unlocked.

We walked inside. When we were inside the house, we found out that they were already in the dining room.

Rachel is there. She is sitting in the seat that supposed to be mine, beside Edward.

"Bella and her friend are already here. Well take a sit, both of you, so that we could start our dinner," Aunt Liza said nicely.

Andrew and I sat beside each other.

Soon we are all devouring Aunt Liza's suuuper yummy Alfredo pasta. One of these days, I'll ask her to teach me how to cook this.

"The food is really good," Andrew whispered to me.

"Yeah," I agreed with a smile.

"Mrs. Swan, your food is scrumptious," Rachel complimented Aunt Liza.

Aunt Liza thanked her, and she gave her a gentle smile.

After a few minutes, I noticed that Dad is giving Andrew death glares.

Dad met my gaze, and I mouthed him, "dad stop doing that, he's just my friend!"

He nodded, and then he mouthed a 'sorry.' We had strawberry cheese cake for dessert. It was delectable. Maybe I should suggest Aunt Liza to start a restaurant of her own; it would surely be a hit.

Everyone was quiet. It simply means that all of us are enjoying it.

It was dad who broke the silence.

"What's your family business, Mr. Evans?" Dad asked formally.

"We own a number of malls. My dad is the one who manages it. And probably after I graduate I will take over," Andrew answered.

"Good. At least I know that you have bright plans for the future. You can take care of my daughter," Dad blurted.

I didn't know that Dad could speak like that. I burst into laughter.

"Dad, we are just friends. Stop talking like that."

I saw that Edward's staring at me, but I just rolled my eyes.

...

We decided to hang out in the living room.

We are watching, "Red Riding Hood."

Amanda Seyfried is one of my favorite actresses.

I saw Edward's not paying any attention, while Rachel is really hooked on the movie. Edward is not really fan of werewolves. Rachel often clutches to Edward's shirt when she gets scared or shocked.

Edward, of course he's a sweet boyfriend. He strokes Rachel's back to comfort her.

"Are you alright? You've been watching that two too much," Andrew whispered.

I nodded and smiled.

I looked back at the screen. I was shocked, the credits are already rolling.

"The movie's done?" I asked Andrew in shock.

"Uh, yeah. As I said, you were watching them too much."

I blushed.

"It's almost nine, Bells. I gotta go now, just say thank you to your Aunt and Dad for me."

He said as he stood up from the couch.

"I'll accompany you to the door," I stated.

I also stood up.

I felt Edward's gaze on us.

"I also need to go now Edward, it's getting late," Rachel declared.

"I'll give you a lift," Edward said.

"I brought my car, remember?" She said sweetly to him.

"Come on," I said to Andrew.

I held his hand, and then we walked.

Rachel and Edward are the first one to get to the front door.

Edward kissed Rachel's forehead, then he pecked her lips.

I held Andrew's hand tightly.

"Bella," he said, almost a whisper.

"I'm fine." I faked a cheerful tone.

He said nothing; we just went to the front door silently.

I said goodbye to Andrew, then I went straight to my room to have a shower.

After showering, I wore a white sweater and pink pajama pants.

It's pretty cold tonight, and it looks like It's gonna rain.

I have always hated the cold and the rain since I was little.

I blow dried my hair, and then I slipped into my bed.

...

"3:32 a.m." I read the digital clock on my night stand.

I woke up with the sound of thunderclaps.

I admit…I'm scared of it. The sound makes my heart beat fast and irregular.

I could hardly breathe.

I covered my ears with pillows, but it didn't do the trick.

I feel so scared and vulnerable. Every time that it rains this hard, I remember the night that mom died. It was also raining hard during that night.

I clutched tightly at the sheets. I cried silently. But when the thunder erupted, I couldn't help but scream.

I sobbed loudly. I couldn't help it. I'm so scared.

"BELLA!"

I saw Edward's large frame in front of my door.

He ran to me and he sat at the side of my bed.

"Are you alright? I heard you scream," he said worriedly as he removes my tight grip on the sheets.

His touch on my hand made me feel calm.

I didn't know that I'm shaking until felt myself enveloped in a hug with Edward.

"Shh... Bella, stop crying. There's no need to be scared, love. I'm here. I'll protect you no matter what," he said calmly.

"Really?" I asked, my voice broke a bit.

"Yes."

"Edward, can't it just be me?" Damn, those words slipped accidentally from my mouth.

"What?" He asked in a confused tone.

"Can't I be the one that you love? I love you Edward! From the first time that I have seen you, I loved you already. I don't care about the others now. I don't care what they would think. I love you so much...so much that it hurts me whenever you are with Rachel. It should be me who is taking care of you, it should be me who is with you, I-"

He crushed his lips to mine. It was different this time.

Everything that we have controlled for so long was released; all the emotions, love, pain, anxiety, and so much more.

The feeling of his lips can be beyond explaining. There is nothing that you can compare to it. It was like his lips and my lips were molded for each other.

He slowly pulled away from me. I realized that I am desperately gasping for air.

"You should've that before. Bella, I love you too. I never stopped loving you. You are the only one who has ever touched my heart. It will always be yours," he said softly.

My eyes were still closed when he said that. But when I opened my eyes, I saw his glassy and full of emotion green eyes.

"But how about Rachel? She loves you..." I couldn't help to ask this.

"I'll break up with her," he answered confidently.

"But she is more beautiful, smarter, and you are serious with her. You were making out earlier," I said insecurely.

"When will you ever see yourself? We made out because she was insisting it. What about you and Andrew?"

"We are best friends. What—why? Are you jealous of him?" I asked, and then I laughed softly.

"Yes," he admitted. Jealousy was spread all over his beautiful face.

Then I laughed loudly. I couldn't help it. I never really thought of it.

Then there was a loud clap of thunder.

I clutched tightly on his shirt, as if my life depended on it.

Then he was the one to laugh.

Karma's a bitch. I'll believe in that starting tonight.

"Stop it, I'm getting scared here," I said in an annoyed tone.

Then he became silent.

"I missed you so much, Bella." He suddenly became serious.

"I missed you too...so much."

"So will you go out with me on Saturday?" He asked playfully.

"Oh, sure," I answered gratefully.

We laid and slept on my bed for the rest of the rainy night.

...

The next morning, it was still raining a bit.

Edward said that he would break up with Rachel today. He also confessed to me that he only dated Rachel because of Jasper, and because he wanted to get rid of his feelings about me. But he failed to get rid of those feelings because of what I said last night. And I'm kinda glad for that.

He still picked up Rachel, because he didn't want her to think that he'd do something life altering today.

My words are getting dramatic, that's what happens when you are in love.

Yeah, I'm heels over head...I mean head over heels over Edward Anthony Masen.

I felt like bird that was freed from a birdcage. I feel like I can do anything. I feel like I can go anywhere. I feel so alive. Above all of that, I feel so giddy.

I drove happily to school.

As I enter the school. I was welcomed by Andrew.

He is not wearing a uniform.

He is wearing civilian clothes.

"Good morning, Bells," he greeted.

"Why are you not in uniform?" I asked.

"I'm leaving. You know, my dad's business requires it. The headquarters of the company is moved to Los Angeles, so we need to move too. I just learned it yesterday, everything is already fixed. I can't object, even though I don't want to go. My father has already made up his mind, and once he's made a decision, nobody could change that."

I hugged him tightly.

"I'm going to miss you. Thank you so much for being such a good friend to me. I love you Andy." When I said my nickname for him, the tears that I have been holding in my cheeks fell down.

"I'm going to miss you too and I love you too, Belly. I'll call and text you. I need to go now, bye bye." He whispered, '"bye bye," to me.

He pulled away from me. And I can help but cry even more.

"Bella, don't cry, don't make this difficult for me," he said dramatically.

I punched him playfully, and he pretended to be hurt.

"You are glowing Bella, what happened when I left last night?" He smiled evilly.

I blushed.

"Ha. Ha. Bella, something happened, spill," he demanded.

"Ugh, you sound like Alice! Well, we're together now. I confessed to him last night, and he said that he still loves me. He said that he will break-up with Rachel. You know, after the confession, I felt relieved. As if the heavy thing that I've been carrying for so long was gone, as if someone took it."

"Well, congrats. Bella, I'm so glad that you are happy now. At least now that I'll be gone, someone will take care of you. I trust Edward; I know he cares so much about you to hurt you."

"I know."

He looked at his wrist watch, and his eyes widened.

"I need to go now, Dad hates tardy people," he said hurriedly.

He gave me another quick hug.

"Bye. Say to the twins that I'll also miss them." I waved my hand as he walk to his car.

I waved my hand as his car disappears.

Andrew has been a great part of my life. He has been a good friend to me. I know he likes me at first, but I know that, that feeling disappeared when we fully met each other. We both learned that we are good for each other. We are good partners, in a friendly way. When we need comfort, we both seek for each other. But we are not lovers. Our relationship is platonic. We find comfort at each other so we stick with each other.

I'll never ever forget John Andrew Evans.

Out of nowhere, I heard someone calling my name.

"Bells!"

I looked around, but I found no one.

"I'm here silly." He said as if I was blind.

I looked at my back. I saw the person that I least expected to see in this school.

"Jacob? You're going to study here?"

He nodded.

Sorry for the errors, this is unbeta'd. I've been waiting for days, but no document is coming… I just don't want to keep you guys waiting.

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-ishi :)