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R & R

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The Truth

Chapter 18 – The Note

It has been already three days since Edward and I had a fight. And Andrew needs to go home now. I convinced Andrew to let me drive him to the airport. And my charms worked.

On Andrew's first and second day, we spent it on catching up. Oh his third day here, we hung out with Alice and the others. We went to the movies and to the arcade. It was really fun, but it was incomplete. Edward was there, but he still doesn't talk to me. He is avoiding me.

You asked for this, Bella. My inner voice said.

I know, okay, you don't have to rub it on my face. I answered.

I regretted the things that I have said to him during that day. I knew I kind of over-reacted. I shouldn't have let my temper rule me. Well, my temper always ruled me when I am about to have my period. It was crazy and embarrassing, but it was the truth. Sometimes I got angry with no reason, and I easily got irritated.

I know I shouldn't have been angry with him, when he was just jealous. Being jealous was normal; I should have been shocked if he isn't. I knew I should say sorry, but I was inhibited with what I have done.

I helped Andrew pack his clothes. And then we descended downstairs.

"Bella, where are you going?" Dad asked.

"Uh, I'm going to drive Andrew to the airport," I answered.

"Can't he just call a cab?" Dad insisted.

"Dad!" I whined.

"Okay, but Edward will come with you," dad said firmly.

Edward who is seated on the living room turned his head to us.

"Edward, go with them, something might happen to Bella."

"Dad, I can handle myself, I'm not a little girl anymore."

"She doesn't want me to come," Edward muttered under his breath.

"If Edward doesn't come, then you won't too. Now choose," Dad said, there's a hint of anger on his voice.

"Fine," I huffed.

Dad rolled his eyes. "Go now, or I might change my mind."

"So stubborn," I heard dad said to himself as he disappeared in the kitchen.

…

The whole ride to the airport was very silent…uncomfortable silence. The air is full of tension, and I'm afraid that I'm going to burst if I talk. I didn't sit on the passenger seat

I was about to go down with Andrew, but he stopped me.

"Just stay here, huh? Thanks for everything. I really had fun with you guys," he said, and then he gave me a small hug. "Talk to him," he whispered to me before letting go.

I nodded. "I'll try my best," I said unsurely.

"Bye Bells."

"Bye, say hi for me to Ashley and Althea."

He nodded, and he smiled.

I watched as he walks and disappear inside the airport, just like the way he first left.

The whole drive home was still so quiet.

I wanted to talk so bad, but I can't. Not here.

The rest of the day was pretty uneventful. I've done all my homework and I found nothing amusing to do.

Suddenly, my mind formulated a plan.

I was planning to talk to Edward tonight, when everyone was asleep.

...

I volunteered to help Ma to cook dinner. I really had fun with her. And she taught me some cooking tips.

We cooked spaghetti and made fruit salad for dessert. When we were done placing everything on the dining table, she called the boys.

I sat on my usual seat and I waited for them.

Edward entered the room first, and he sat beside me.

My heart started hammering inside my chest. My palm also started sweating. Ugh, I really hate what he does to me.

Soon Ma and Dad came to the room.

They took their seats and then we began eating.

"You two are silent these days. Is there a problem?" Ma asked worriedly.

"There's no problem. Everything's fine," I faked a happy tone and a smile.

"Yes, everything is fine," Edward agreed.

We faked smile to each other and then to our parents.

"Well, that's good," Dad said while munching a bread stick.

...

11pm.

I knew that Ma and Dad...and maybe Edward were asleep now. But I still resumed my plan, there is no way I was going to abort it.

I quietly went out of my room, and after just a few steps I'm in front of Edward's room. There was no going back now.

I sneaked inside his room. Lucky me he wasn't asleep yet.

He was playing the piano. He was playing my lullaby.

I quietly walked towards him. Gladly, I wasn't noticed.

I bend my body and hugged him from behind, and I felt his body jumped in shock.

"What are you doing here?" he asked softly, his voice full of confusion.

I tightened my arms around his shoulder.

"I missed you," I said then I kissed his cheek.

I missed being close to him like this. I missed it being overflowed by his unique scent.

"I'm so sorry," he mumbled.

"No, I should be the one to say sorry. I over reacted and exa—"

He turned and faced me.

"Then we're both sorry," he proclaimed.

I let go of him, and he stood up in front of me.

"There's one thing that I've learned," he said to me.

"What?"

"Trust."

"Oh."

"It's the key to every relationship. I trust you Bella, and I hope you trust me too. I promise I won't act like that anymore."

He pulled me into his chest with his arms wrapped around me.

We stayed like that for a while. Honestly I never wanted to let go, but I was a little bit sleepy. I yawned, and he chuckled.

He carried me bridal style and laid me to bed. He snuggled with me and he started caressing my hair gently.

"Whatever, let's just not fight again," I whispered sleepily.

I felt him nod, and he kissed my head.

"Night." I kissed him before I drifted to sleep.

...

Each day passed blissfully. We would sneak out whenever we can. And Edward promised me that in spring, he would bring me to a wonderful place, and I am so excited.

"Bella! We're getting late!" Edward called in front of my bedroom door.

"Wait! I'm going out!" I replied in the same tone.

I heard his footsteps disappear, he's downstairs already.

I grabbed my things and I rushed out of my room. I ran downstairs, I'm so glad that I didn't trip.

Ma offered us breakfast, but we really have to go.

Edward opened the door for me before I could open it.

"Thanks," I mumbled.

He hopped in, and then he sped our way to school.

Today is the first day of school after the short break.

We both slept late last night, that's why we were running late today.

Exactly when he parked the car, the bell rang.

I rushed inside. I still need to get my things inside my locker. I went to my locker, and I punched the lock code. When I opened my locker, a white paper was hanging and there is something written in red blood ink.

I read it.

INCEST!

And at the back,

WE KNOW ABOUT THE TWO OF YOU. IT'S BAD TO KEEP SECRETS LIKE THAT, SO WE WOULD HAVE TO TELL EVERYBODY. GET READY.

Who could have possibly done this? Who else knew?

Hmm...who could that person be?

Thanks for reading!

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P.S. Please check out my new story, it's entitled, "Where Are You Now."

Here's the summary again:

Bella and Edward had a one night thing. When Bella woke up from the most wonderful night of her life, Edward was gone. After two months Bella knew that she was pregnant. When the baby was born she left it to an orphanage since she knows that she cannot support her baby girl. After a year Edward and his sick wife decided to adopt a baby, so they went to the orphanage to look for one. When Edward saw Bella's child, he instantly fell in love with her and he decided that they should adopt her. So the papers were arranged so they can adopt her legally. During also that fateful day Bella realized that she wanted her baby back, but it seems that it's too late, her baby was gone.

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