Chapter 21
Back to the past
I opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling. Then I realized Edward wasn't at my side anymore. I looked to my side and saw the alarm clock.
Seven in the morning.
I usually wake up at five am even on weekends. Maybe I woke up late because I'm too comfortable sleeping beside Edward.
Groaning, I stood up and walked to the stairs. When I reached the living room, I noticed the television open. Okay, this is a little weird. Edward is not the kind of guy who leaves appliances on when he is not using it.
I shut it off and jumped when I heard a girl's voice shouted at the kitchen. I ran to it and froze on the spot.
"OMG Rose…hahaha…I did not know it was hot…haha" Alice laughed.
"Whoah! What are you two doing here?" I asked them when I poured myself a glass of water.
"Do you get memory loss when you sleep beside your boyfriend because I don't?" She joked.
"Oh. Uhmm…yeah…sorry" I suddenly remembered everything. "I forgot you two slept here last night…anyway, where are the boys?" I noticed them gone.
"Jazz and Em went for jogging and your baby is at the basement" Rose explained.
"What's for breakfast?" I smiled as I soothed my messy hair. It was weeks since someone cooked breakfast for me. When I accepted Edward's deal, breakfast became one of my priorities.
"We didn't know what you guys wanted so we cooked hotdogs, eggs, waffles, pancakes and bacons. We also have hot chocolate, coffee and bread" Alice said then they both smiled at me, waiting for my response.
My eyes widened.
"You cooked everything on my refrigerator" I stated the fact.
"Not everything…most of it" Rosalie defended themselves.
"What am I going to cook for tomorrow morning?" I asked them.
"You're going to the market anyway and shop for today's event" Alice said.
"Huh? What event?" I asked, frowning.
"You didn't know it was-" Rosalie answered but Alice spoke faster. "SShh looks like my sister didn't know" She said.
"Tell me!"
"We are sorry but past is past, we can't do anything anymore. Just eat breakfast" Alice tried to change the subject.
"Unbelievable, why won't anyone tell me what is happening today?" I exhaled angrily.
They didn't answer; instead, they went to the dining room and placed all the foods there.
We all started to eat and I never asked about that again. I kept thinking what is happening but all I can remember is the interview. Do I need to cook for that? No.
I suddenly realized no one asked Edward to join us.
"I'm gonna go give him breakfast" I told them as I put some foods on a tray.
"You baby my brother so much" Rosalie said, laughing.
"Actually, this is the first thing I'll do favor for him" I lied to Rose.
"Whatever" Rosalie said.
I left both of them and went downstairs to the basement.
Seriously? I did not know what he did to the room downstairs. I mean, when me and Al are still living here, we just put old stuffs that are not usable here and it was always dark.
I opened the door and became shocked. The dusty room before became a clean workout room. I saw Edward, half naked. He's only wearing sweatpants.
Honestly speaking, I can't take my eyes off his muscles on his stomach. He had earphones on his ear that is why he didn't realize I was in here. I noticed sweats are dripping from his face.
I went to the table and placed the food. Edward finally saw me.
"Bella? What are you doing here?" He frowned as he put he take off his earphones.
"Breakfast?" I offered him a smile.
He looked at it and I thought I saw him smile but when he looked back at me, his face shows nothing…it was blank.
"Thanks" He said, not smiling.
"Welcome" I said back.
He went back to what he was doing earlier; he had his back facing me. He put on his earphones back as I stood there motionless.
He completely ignored me without any reason. I mean, he's so cold.
He seems to realize I was still there because he turned around.
"Is there anything you still needed?" Okay, he's not mad but he's back to the old Edward I first met.
I wanted to ask him straight to the point on why he was acting like this but I know he'll probably just tell me I'm crazy.
"Uhmm…I was just…about to ask…" I bit my lip. Shit. What am I going to say?
"Ask what?" He questioned. He walk towards me and stopped a few steps away.
"What time are we going to the interview?" I asked. FINALLY I got a chance to think!
"4" He said.
"Okay thanks"
I quickly turned my back to him and was about to walk away when he unexpectedly grabbed my elbow.
I didn't turn around to look at him because I could feel myself starting to blush due to the near-embarrassment-moment with Edward.
"Bella" I heard him say though it was too low.
I finally looked at him. He stared back but dropped his hold anyway.
"Did you call me?" I asked him or am I imagining things. No, I'm not. He grabbed my elbow remember?
I glued my eyes on him. If I dropped my glance to his hot chest, I would be perfectly sure I'll blush.
"I just wanted to tell you something" He stared at my eyes long enough to make my head blank.
EPOV
Staring at her brown eyes makes me feel seek. Or guilty for being so cold to her. She doesn't deserve that kind of attitude.
But I have no choice.
When I woke up in this morning, I realized I've been developing this friendship with her. It is wrong because we are so close to each other and if I let this to continue, it would be hard to let go of someone like her. Honestly, I felt something towards her. I don't love Bella…I just…I don't want that to happen.
I can't let that happen.
She was staring at me; waiting for what will I say.
"I just wanted to tell you something" I told her. Shit…I should let her go. I just stopped her because I wanted to say sorry for acting like that.
"Tell me what?" She asked.
"I…uhmm, Francisco would be here by three" I told her.
"Okay" She said.
I turned away again and I just heard her go out of the room.
I sighed…how long can I do this? I don't know.
RPOV (Rosalie's Point of View)
"Shopping when?" I asked Alice excitedly.
"Maybe tomorrow, after school?" She said, drinking her hot chocolate.
"Great" I said.
Then we stopped chatting when we saw Bella walking to the guest room, her eyes glued on the floor.
"Did you saw Bella's face?" I asked Alice.
"She looks like she is in deep thought" She said and I nodded.
Suddenly, Edward appeared with the tray Bella gave to him. He placed it at the table without saying anything.
"Aren't you going to eat?" Alice noticed the tray of food.
"Not hungry" He said but drank a glass of water anyway.
"Be honest. Did you two fight again?" I asked him, crossing my arms.
"Nope" Edward answered quickly.
"Then please explain to me why Bella acted like that?" I asked him.
"Like what?" He asked innocently.
"Her mood changed. She looks so happy this morning but after she went downstairs, she looks a little bit sad"
Edward frowned…
"I don't know" He mumbled.
He started walking away from us.
Here we are again!
"Edward, what kind of boyfriend are you? Aren't you going to ask her what the problem is?" He turned around after I said those words.
"Rose, maybe you're just imagining things…there is nothing wrong with me and Bella, okay?"
"I don't want us to fight but don't lie to me. What's wrong?" I asked.
"Nothing!" He said then walked upstairs.
"Am I really imagining things?" I asked Alice.
"No, I saw Bella"
"They definitely had a fight" I told Al.
"Why would he lie about it?"
"For us not to enter their personal lives! Well…we gotta do something"
"And that is?"
"Let's give them a day. If they are still like that, we'll take action" I smiled and she laughed.
"We're evils"
"We're on the right path. I mean, I don't want them to break up! They're perfect for each other!" I disagreed.
"Is it just me or I think they are both putting this wall between them" She mumbled.
"You are right. We really should be aware"
Then Jasper and Emmett, both tired, ran to sit and eat.
BPOV
I sat at my bed for minutes, thinking. I can't remember anything wrong about us yesterday.
What makes Edward go back to the old him? Or maybe…he was just not in the mood to be sweet today.
I had to pretend that I'm not affected for my friends not to notice. I took shower, the water makes me calm. Maybe I'm just crazy for thinking he's back to the old him.
When I went out of the room, I smiled at them and they all stared at me like I was an alien.
"Are you okay?" My sister asked. They definitely noticed me this morning! Argh.
"Of course" My smile never leaving my face.
Jazz and Em waved at me as they finished the foods on the table. I suddenly noticed the tray I gave to Edward. He didn't even touch it at all. The food is still in there.
I sighed; okay…I'm not crazy. Everything about this morning would probably lasts for days…or months.
I volunteered on washing the dishes, good thing they all left me here alone.
I tried thinking of other things but they all end up to Edward. Why is he like this? Gosh! Maybe I should do something to make him back to the Edward who is sweet and caring…not the irritating and annoying.
At eleven, I let those two girls cooked again. I'm kinda afraid for them to go out of this house. I mean, I would be lonely especially when Edward is acting like this.
12:30 nn, all of us sat at the table. Edward sat beside me but still…I could feel him wishing he sat somewhere else.
I became quiet. I just don't want to speak and talk to Edward because I am sure he'll never talked back.
"You want this?" He asked, surprising me as he pointed the chicken beside his plate. I shook my head.
And that was the last conversation we had. Well, not really a conversation since I didn't talked back.
At 2, everyone left me and Edward.
"Are you sure you all can't stay at least until 4?" I asked, hoping they'll change their minds.
"Yeah, sorry" Alice said.
I hugged them and Edward did the same.
"Dude, take care of Bella, k?" Emmett said and Edward nodded. Emmett sometimes acted like a kid…but most of the time; he's like a big brother of mine.
The moment their cars went out of my sight, Edward went inside the house without a word, leaving me here all alone. He went upstairs while I stayed at the living room, watching some boring TV show.
After an hour, Francisco came. He started putting light make-up, he just let my hair down….he made me wear this short dress. Good thing he only gave me two inches heels or I'll die again wearing four!
When Edward went downstairs at 4, he was already dressed up. He went to my side and thanked Francisco.
"Bella, I forgot to tell you that Jacob and Tanya would also be there" He told me. I looked up to him…
"Why?"
"They had interviews too"
"With us?"
"No…after us" He said.
"Ohh"
I wanted to talk to Jacob for real. I really feel bad to him. First, I cancelled our date and second, it was embarrassing that he punched Edward and I told everyone he is not the reason why I cried.
The ride to the building where the interview would happen became unbearable. We didn't talked or anything. Not even a glance on each other's face. It's like there is a wall between us that kept making me remember I should step aside from him.
When we got there, his mood suddenly changed. I don't know why, he became so sweet and smiling again.
What happened?
"Hey, this is my girlfriend Bella, Bella this is director Randy" He introduced me to Randy and I shook hands with him. I stared at Edward, why is he so happy?
"Wow, she really is beautiful" Randy said to Edward.
"Thanks"
"I'm lucky to have her" Edward mumbled. I involuntarily blushed.
"Sweet" Randy said.
"Ok Bella, we'll start the interview in less than 15 minutes. Just answer the questions, don't feel nervous alright? It's a live interview, just so you know" Randy told me.
"Okay" I said.
Kate was also here, I waved hi to her and she smiled. Edward's manager is also going to watch. I suddenly saw Jacob backstage…
Since Edward is talking to some people and he won't mind if I suddenly disappeared, I walked quietly to sit beside Jacob's right. He seems quiet.
"Hey" I said and he gasped then laughed.
"You scared me"
"I think I'm a little bit beautiful to scare you" I said, joking.
"Agree" He said.
"Jake, I'm really sorry about what happened" I told him.
"It's not your fault" He laughed.
"It is completely my fault" I disagreed at what he said.
"It is my fault because I jumped into conclusion" He muttered.
"Bella" I looked up to see Tanya.
"Hey" I breathed. I suddenly remembered all the things she told Edward the night Rosalie and Alice had a party.
"Why are you with Jacob?"
"Is it wrong for me to talk to him?" I asked back. Jacob chuckled.
"It's so wrong to see you with other guy" She said. I stood up.
"Get a life" I said. I don't know why but I am too angry at her. MAYBE BECAUSE SHE'S THE REASON WHY EDWARD CAN'T LOVE ME!
"I will get my life…and that means your boyfriend" She whispered.
I stared at her.
"What?" Did she really just admit that to me? How dare she!
"I'm joking" She laughed.
"Princess" We all looked at my left to see Edward walking towards us. I looked at Tanya and she is definitely jealous.
"You just disappeared…I didn't know you're with them" He said as he went to my side and held my hand. Ok…so he wanted to act like he was not so cold this morning. Fine.
"I'm sorry baby, I don't want to ruin your conversation with them" I told him.
"S' okay, at least you're with me now" He smiled. From the corner of my eye, I know Tanya is glaring at me…cursing me!
"Hey Jake, sorry for punching your face …" Edward told Jacob.
"I should be the one saying sorry…I'm sorry" Jake said and the two shook hands.
"Hey Tanya" He told Tanya and she smiled.
"The stage director said we should go now" He told me.
"I have to go, thanks for the conversation Jake…Tanya" I told them, giving Tanya a smile that made her only more jealous.
As we walked, Edward whispered at my ears.
"What'd you and Tanya talked about?" He asked.
"Well she asks why I'm with jacob, I told her 'is it wrong for me to talk to him?'. She told me it's so wrong to see me with other guy. I awkwardly told her get a life and she just replied to me… 'I will get a life and that means your boyfriend'. Happy?" I told him, not looking at his eyes.
He ignored my question, he just laughed.
"Well maybe that means we'll only have to act for days…I mean, she seems like she'll do anything just to get you back. I really can't believe she got the guts to tell me she wants you" I said.
"She's one of a kind" He mumbled.
Is it really weird for me to feel jealous of what he said? We sat at the couch, our arms touching.
He kissed my cheek and smiled. "Don't feel nervous. Just play along…don't lie until you have to" He whispered at my ear.
I nodded.
I frowned…what happened to the cold Edward this morning?
The interviewer is named Betty. She shook hands with us before she sat at her chair.
Few seconds and the camera man said 5..4..3..2..1.
Camera rolling!
Betty: Good morning America! Here with us today is the newest hottest couple of the year, Edward and Bella. Edward, Bella…good morning.
Edward: Morning.
I just smiled.
Betty: So, I'm going to start asking from the start since this is the first and only official interview you two are going to answer. How did you two met?
Me: We met at school, at the library.
I smiled remembering his flip-off thing.
Betty: library? Does that mean our actor here have secret interest with books?
Edward: Actually no, library is the least place people would hang out with. It was my first day and fans all over the school are going wherever I am. I went to the library to have some alone time.
Betty: Did you know Edward was there, Bella?
Me: No, it was embarrassing to admit that I did not know he was an actor. I really had no idea. I went to the back part of the library to get this book when I jumped hearing his voice. I looked around and saw him.
Betty: And?
Me: We talked…a lot.
Edward smiled, thinking about me sealing our secret. I wonder what happened when I told them he flipped me off. Hahaha…
Me: Then we ate together at lunch and for 2 hours in two subjects. He's my seatmate actually…
Edward: From the first time I saw her, I knew she had to be my girlfriend.
Betty: And why is that?
Edward: There is something about her that I can't explain…I mean, whenever you're not with her, it feels like hell.
Betty: wow…
Me: I do the same, the second he turned his back at me…I already miss him.
I smiled at him and he smiled back.
Yeah right. Everyone told me not to lie…so I'm not lying.
Betty: Does the day you two knew each other is also the same day we caught you two at his house?
Me: Yeah
Betty: So you met his parents then?
Me: Yep. They are very welcoming and they treated me like their own child that easily.
Betty: Edward, have you met her parents then?
Edward: No…I mean, her parents already died.
Betty: Oh, sorry to hear that.
Me: It's okay.
Betty: Aren't you two felt like everything is so fast? I mean, you two knew each other one day, the same day, he brought you home. After a few days you two fight then after a day, you two moved already to a house, which is Bella's.
Edward: If you love someone, time won't be a problem…
Then the audience which is mostly girls said AWWW.
Me: Actually it's not my house, it's his house.
Betty: He bought it to you?
Me: It was a long story
Betty: I'm sure we got time.
She smiled. Can't she understand I don't want to dig my past? Bitch.
Me: My friend actually stole the certificate of my house and sold it to Edward. Edward, on the other hand, didn't know it was my house. When I invited him home, he got surprised seeing that house. So he explained everything and we talked to my friend. We gave her a time to pay back the money Edward gave her while I stayed at his new house…but she tried to steal Edward's money. She ended up in jail.
Betty: Well good thing she's already in jail. Next question is tweeted from kathrinamaria "What is the most important thing that Edward first gave Bella?"
Edward: The promise ring
Betty: Next question is for Bella, "Is it hard to have handsome sexy hot actor as your boyfriend?" Question from irelxoxo.
Me: Kinda
I admitted. The audience said oohhh and ahhh. Funny…
Edward looked at me, his eyes curious.
Betty: Can you explain why?
Me: Well other than the fact that everyone is staring at you because you're with him and he's popular, the way he stares at me makes me sick.
Edward: What?
Me: Don't tell me you didn't know that every time you stared at me…you dazzled me.
I told him, not looking at his eyes. I am perfectly sure I'm blushing. He chuckled and the audience said aww again.
Edward: Really?
I felt his teasing eyes and I didn't know how close his face is…
Me: Whatever.
I rolled my eyes and everyone laughed including him. I smiled when he pulled back.
Betty: I hate to break the sweetness here but I have to ask some serious question. Is it true that you two keep on fighting because there is a third party?
Edward: Absolutely no.
Betty: Some said you got jealous of Bella hanging out with Jacob and Bella being jealous of you hanging out with Tanya…is that true?
Me: Actually, it's not just Tanya. I'm actually jealous of all the girls he stares at.
Edward: Well I do the same…it's really hard to have a girlfriend who is so beautiful.
Betty: So you two always fight?
Me: Nope. I got used to the fact that he really stares at everyone.
Edward laughed.
Betty: Can you tell us a little secret? How would you know if Edward is jealous?
I thought about it. I'll use the thing he did when he's acting weird whenever Jacob is with me.
Me: He didn't let me know he's jealous. For example, I'm talking with a guy…he'll just shows up and kiss me or hug me. In that way, the guy would stop talking to me.
Betty: I wish I could have a boyfriend like that…haha, Edward, can you tell us what is Bella like when she's jealous?
Edward: She's so quiet and she really won't talk to me. She won't even look at me.
Betty: What would you do to make her okay again?
Edward: I court her again…I mean, I'll give her flowers, chocolates…or anything she loves. If that still won't work, I'll stare at her…and when she stared back…she'll laugh and everything is okay.
Liar. That never happened.
Betty: We saw you at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Congratulations! What is the feeling of being an angel?
Me: I think that is everyone's wish, to be in that stage and walked there. For me, it was absolutely incredible feeling being an angel. I just signed a contract and I would be doing some things for them for a year.
Betty: Wow, is it true you didn't auditioned?
Me: Yes, it was funny though, some said it was unfair but for me, they asked for me to join them so who am I to say no? It was an opportunity.
Betty: What changed since you became VS angel?
Me: Everything. I got a lot more self confidence because before, I am so shy. I'm actually the nerdy geek girl at school before Edward came into my life.
Betty: How'd you gain that sexy body? I'm sure everyone wanted to know.
Me: I'm a swimmer, not really an athlete. I grew up swimming at the beach beside my house, then I go to swim at school.
Betty: Swimming? That's great! Edward, congratulations to your new movie. It topped on its first week of showing.
Me: It was incredible. It is my first time to be in a movie that is so great. Thank you to my fans for supporting it…
Everyone shouted.
Betty: I think this is your chance to say something to each other…things that you two are sometimes shy to tell one another.
I looked down…I'm sure everything he'll say is full of lies. I started it first. I'm a liar. But this is the time I could say something to him…the real truth without lying.
Me: I'm the kind of girl that when I cry, I cry. When I fall for someone, I fall too hard. People tell me I'm too intense when it comes to emotions. I'll do anything to be around you. I don't always look perfect and sometimes I get insecure. And I may have flaws, but I'll love you better than anyone else ever could. I love you…always remember that.
Edward stared at me. I bit my lip…where the hell did all of that came from?
Edward: Someone will be prettier. Someone will always be smarter. But they will never be you. And when I first met you, I never would have imagined that I would have such strong feelings for you. I love you too. Sometimes words are not enough for me to let you know that I really love you.
He kissed my cheek and I smiled at him.
Betty: OMG! THAT IS SO SWEET!
Girls kept saying aww their so sweet! Or we love you two!
Betty: Okay, well I wish you two to stay together forever…you really are perfect for each other. Thank you for letting us talked to you two.
She shook hands with us.
Edward: Thank you for having us here.
Bella: I'm glad to be here.
Betty: There we have it, a couple full of love, next would be Tanya Denali then Jacob Black.
Then the director said CUT!
"I really hope I can find a guy like you Edward" Betty joked.
"You will" Edward said.
"Thank you" I told her.
"I really wish you could let us go into your wedding in the future" She said and I just smiled. That would never happen. I can assure you.
"We should go" Edward said, smiling at me.
At the limousine, Edward looked at me.
"Where did you get that?"
"Get what?"
"Those words…it was amazing to hear it. It's like it's true"
"What? The words?"
"You love me"
"As if" I joked. Yeah…that is true.
He smiled but looked away.
"What do you want for dinner?" I asked.
"Whatever you like" He mumbled, not looking at me.
"Fried chicken?"
"I told you…whatever you like" He sounded irritated.
"Ok fine" I said, looking away too.
What is his problem? Gosh! And he is back to the cold Edward again! ARGH!
When we got home, I noticed Rosalie's text message. After dressing up to shorts and a plain white T-shirt, I read it.
What are you planning for my brother' birthday? - Rose.
Birthday? Edward?
I quickly opened my laptop and searched his biography. It is his birthday today! Why didn't he told me?
I went out of the room to see him dressed up again. A plain white T-shirt and black jeans.
"Where are you going?" A fake girlfriend can ask that right?
"I'll just get something at the store. Be back here by 8 to 9" He told me, he seems worried.
"Edward, is there something you're hiding from me?" I asked.
"There are lots of things I'm hiding from you" He said, not bothering to look at me as he texted someone.
"Okay, you'll eat dinner here?"
"Yeah" He said.
"Okay, take care" I told him as we walked out of the room to the garage.
I quickly dialed Rosalie the moment I'm sure he was out of the house.
"Need your help. Grocery for me please? We're having a surprise party for Edward" I told her.
"Yay! I'll call Alice! We'll be there in an hour. How much time do we have?"
"Three"
"Great. Bye!"
If he's mad since this morning because I haven't told him happy birthday, he'll be happy when he came back. I quickly dialed everyone on his phone book. His parents, friends, manager and assistant. I told them to be here 7 to 7:30.
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