The Curse of Destiny
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. I wish I did, but I don't. I own this plot line (originally it was a short story I wrote for a college class and I decided to turn it into a longer fanfiction story). I hope you all like it.
Description: The doctors threw around the term "Stockholm's Syndrome." All Bella knew was that she missed her kidnapper and wasn't sure how to function without him anymore. She needed him and she had to get back to him…somehow. Could she love Edward, the man who had both abducted her and stolen her heart? Could she live without him? Time will tell…
Author's Note: Thank you for the wonderful reviews! I read each and everyone one of them and they mean so much to me. This chapter is a little different, but I hope you still like it. This chapter is setting the next chapter up. The next chapter is going to be a longer one. I am only halfway through it and it is as long as this chapter is and I still have a lot more to go in the chapter. I hope to have it up tomorrow or Wednesday unless real life tries to interfere with my plans. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Please review and let me know what you think. You are all so wonderful and I am so grateful for you all! Thanks!
Chapter 7 – Venturing Out and Around
Bella dressed carefully to go outside. She put on a long sleeved gray t-shirt, dark blue jeans, and pulled her long hair into a ponytail. Her tennis shoes were gone, but Edward brought her some flip flops to wear. She put them on silently. Edward stood in the doorway and waited for her to walk over to him. He was nervous to take her outside, but he had promised her and she had looked so happy at the suggestion. She looked so beautiful in the simple clothes with her hair casually thrown up in a ponytail. Her neck was visible and Edward was desperate to lay kisses against her silky skin. He knew it would be a long time before she would ever allow that, but he was a patient man. He could wait for her. He would wait forever if he had to wait that long. He would never force himself on her, not ever, it wasn't even a choice for him. He hoped Bella knew that as well.
Bella walked over to the door and made sure her cell phone was tucked up into her sleeve before following Edward out the door. She looked around as she walked down the hallway. She was going to be getting out of her today and away from Edward. She felt a strange feeling in her chest at the thought of abandoning him, but it was fleeting. He was crazy after all and she knew it. Whatever he had promised to explain to her changed nothing. He was still holding her against her will. Whatever he had to say could not make that okay in Bella's eyes.
"Let me give you a tour first." He says shyly. He gestured to the kitchen. Bella saw that it was small, but clean and efficient. The wallpaper was old and faded, but he kept it clean. She saw a small stove and a refrigerator. She also saw a small table with two chairs in it. Then he showed her a small bathroom. It was blue. The wallpaper was old and peeling, but it was also clean. He then took her down the hallway to a door just past her bedroom. "This is my room." He said quietly.
Bella felt something shift in her as she looked at it. There was an old sofa, two baskets (where he kept his clothes) and a small desk in the corner. The room was in desperate need of repairs. It was clear that he gave her the better room and his own furniture. The gesture was sweet and made her think about how much he must care for her, but she quickly reigned it in. This man had kidnapped her and refused to let her leave. He was unbalanced even if he did care about her.
"No bed?" She remarked quietly.
Edward smiled and shook his head no. "I sleep on the couch. It's not as bad as it looks. I have a pillow and a blanket in the closet." Bella said nothing, but nodded. Edward reached out for her hand, but she withdrew it quickly. He nodded understandingly before leading the way to the door. Bella watched him walk in front of her. He was wearing a long sleeved green t-shirt and faded jeans. His muscular frame was apparent through his thin clothes. He was gorgeous…too bad he was crazy Bella thought.
Edward led her to the small door and opened it. Bella immediately breathed in the fresh air. She walked outside and saw nothing but trees stretching out endlessly in front of her. She turned around to look at the small cottage behind her. It looked even more rundown on the outside, but with some TLC it could be a cute home. Bella shook that thought off as soon as it entered her head. She couldn't think like that. She was going to find a way to escape today. She had to find a way.
Edward came up behind her. He had been watching her and was enjoying the immense joy on her face. She was happy to be outside. He was happy to see a small smile on her face. "There is nothing around for miles and miles. It is quite peaceful, but also a little lonely at times. The cottage belonged to my uncle, and now it is mine." Bella did nothing but nod, so he continued. "Once I get my inheritance, I would like to fix it up. I don't know…I just hate to leave it to fall apart." He turned away and looked off into the trees. "I will have a huge estate, but it will upset me to see my first home fall to ruins." Edward looked so contemplative as he stares off into the distance.
Bella sees this as her chance. "Edward." She says quietly. He turns around and the look in his eyes nearly shatters Bella. There is a depth to the emotion in his eyes of the likes that Bella has never seen, only read about in books. Edward was looking at her with so much emotion…so much love? How was that possible? Bella felt her heart constrict in her chest. Edward seemed to sense a weakening in her and he strides quickly over to her. He places his arms carefully on her shoulders and then brings his hand up to caress her cheek. He wipes away tears Bella didn't even realize were falling.
"I want to give you the whole world, Isabella. It is yours, just like my heart." He whispers. Bella feels the heat flood her cheeks and she knows she has to act fast before she loses her nerve. She brings her knee up quickly and knees him in the balls as hard as she can. He falls to his knees and Bella kicks him again for good measure. He winces as he sinks to the ground. He reaches out for Bella, but she is already running away from him and into the trees.
"BELLA!" He calls out to her as he winces in pain curled onto the ground in agony.
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