Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or its characters. I can only hope that Stephenie Meyer isn't offended by my story.

Previously………

Then Alice pushed the door open and I looked inside of the room.

My mouth fell to the ground.

There was red spray paint all over my walls. 'Bitch, you were supposed to me mine'

'I'll get you for this' 'You will pay Bella' was sprayed all over the walls, bed and dresser.

I fell to my knees. I don't understand. Who did this? Whey did they do this? Why me?

I looked at Edward and he began to get out of focus. All I saw then was black.

Chapter 19: What the? (Edward POV)

I saw Bella's face when she saw her room. It was shock mixed with fear. She turned around to look at me and I saw that she was about to lose consciousness. I grabbed her quickly and picked her up. I carried her into the living room and laid her down on the couch.

Alice arrived moments later with a damp cloth. I placed it on Bella's forehead and kissed her gently.

"Officer?"

The man that had started asking Bella questions before walked over to me and looked at Bella.

"Keller, James Keller. I am the detective that has been assigned to this case."

I pushed my hand forward to shake his hand.

He looked at Bella again and then to me.

"I need to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind."

"No, not at all."

"Well to start I need to know how you know Ms. Swan."

I recanted our short history to Officer Keller. He was taking notes and glancing at me every now and again.

When he finally spoke I was surprised by his response.

"Since you were with Bella last night I can only assume that you are not a suspect. If she is willing to verify your claim."

I heard a small sigh next to me and turned and looked into Bella's now open eyes.

"Of course I was with him all night. We were here in the morning and left early to go to the hospital for my therapy appointment. Then we had lunch with Edward's family and went home."

I don't think that she even realized that she had stated that we went home. The thought still touched my heart.

"So you were here the night before and yesterday morning as well. Hmm"

Officer Keller stood up and began pacing the room. He was slightly shorter than I was and his sandy blonde hair was shaved into a crew cut. He didn't wear a full suit. He wore some faded old blue jeans and a polo shirt with a suit coat. His badge was hung around his neck with a long silver chain.

"Bella is there anyone, anyone at all that would want to hurt you, or is mad at you, for any reason?"

Bella looked at him and seemed to be searching for a possibility. "Well the only person I can think of is Tanya."

She looked at me confused and with worry. She didn't want to give Tanya's name,

I answered for her. "Her full name is Tanya Denali. I used to date her and well, lets just say that she and Bella have not been on the best of terms."

I remembered yesterday's events and smiled to myself.

James laughed then and Bella and I both spun our heads around to look at him.

Your pixie friend over there informed me about what happened yesterday, and good for you Bella."

Bella's face turned completely red and she opened the washcloth and covered her whole face.

"Ms. Swan I will need you to come to the station though so that I can ask you a few more questions."

She looked at me apprehensively for a moment before answering.

"Yes, of course, but, can Edward be with me?"

James looked at both Bella and I before answering. "Yes Bella, Edward can be with you. Just so you know, I have already contacted your Father as well. He will probably be at the station when we arrive."

I heard some commotion behind me and then I heard Emmett's thundering voice.

"That's my sister in there. What do you mean I can't enter?"

I looked at James and he looked at Bella. His hand was already perched above the weapon on his side.

"That's my brother Emmett, He is a little protective of Bella, but he means no harm,"

James shook his head and informed the officers at the front door that he was allowed to enter.

Emmett bounded into the room and looked at James. He turned his head and looked at me and then his eyes quickly averted to Bella.

He walked up and wrapped his arms around her and picked her up. He hugged her and placed her back down. Since the accident he had been severely over protective of her and took every opportunity to threaten me if I didn't ask her to marry me soon.

"What's going on?" he asked.

James answered. "Someone has been in the house and they have defiled Bella's room, and only Bella's room."

Emmett looked at Bella and I could see the confusion starting to build. "Why Bella?"

James started pacing the room again, "I don't know, but I have just asked your brother and Bella to come with me to the station so that I can ask a few questions."

Bella was quiet this whole time. I knew that he head was full of questions.

"We will need to head to the station now."

"Of course." Bella answered.

I looked to Alice and she just smiled.

I asked Emmett to take Bella to the car and I hugged Alice, "Don't worry Alice, Bella is going to be just fine. She will need some clothes though and I doubt that we can get anything from her room. She will be staying with me."

Alice looked at me curiously. "Is that because of this, or something else?"

"Its because yesterday I asked her to move in with me and she agreed."

She smiled but that smile quickly turned into a frown. "I should go to the station with you. I could probably give them the names of the few guys I had tried to set Bella up with in college."

She looked like she felt guilty. "Alice this is not your fault, please don't blame yourself."

She half smiled as she gathered her purse.

"I guess that I will just have to get Bella some new clothes. I have been dying to dress her anyway."

I laughed quietly. "That's the spirit Alice."

We walked back outside and I walked over to the car where I found Emmett still holding Bella.

"You can put me down now Em. Edward is right behind you."

He turned to look at me and nodded his head. "Don't worry bro. I wasn't going to let her out of my sight."

I shook my head as he let her down. I opened the car door for her and she hobbled inside. After I shut the door I turned to Emmett.

"Em, while we are at the station can you please go to my house and get an alarm system installed immediately."

I pulled out my wallet to give him my American Express, but he pushed my hand away.

"Nah bro, I got it covered. I'll have my security guys' head over right away. Bella's like my sister bro, and besides Rosalie would kill me if she found out that I took money for this. Trust me when I tell you that you never want to be inflicted with the wrath of Rosie."

I couldn't help but smile.

"Thanks Em."

"No prob, just take care of Bell OK."

"Trust me, I plan on doing just that."

I walked around the car and stepped inside.

Bella looked at me and smiled. It wasn't her happy smile though. I knew she was scared because so was I.

We arrived at the station about 30 minutes later. James let us inside and escorted us past the front desk and into a large conference room.

As we were taking our seats the door slammed open and Charlie walked in, cussing under his breath. He walked up to Bella and bent over and hugged her.

"Bells baby I am glad that you're okay." He stood up quickly and turned to me and stuck out his hand. I grabbed it and we shook hands while he nodded his head at me. That was man talk for 'Thanks'. I nodded in return.

James came in with another detective. He reminded me of Jacob. He had the same russet skin and dark hair.

As soon as Bella saw him she shrieked. "Sam, Sam Uley."

He looked at her and smiled as he walked up to her.

"Bells." He hugged her and grabbed the sides of her face. Forcing her to look into his eyes. "We will find whoever this is Bella, I promise you that."

She nodded her head and hugged him again. A part of me, a small part was slightly jealous by their interaction, I looked away and Alice was smiling at me. I swear that pixie knew what I was thinking. She nodded her head at me and I smiled.

"Sam, this is my Edward, Edward Cullen this is Sam Uley. We grew up together."

Sam looked at me and smiled, "Heard a lot about you Cullen. Glad to finally meet you."

I shook his hand and I felt better. I felt better for 2 reasons. First was because he knew where I stood with Bella and second because someone who cared for Bella was going to be trying to find the asshole that defiled Bella's room.

I was thinking silently to myself when Bella started talking, "James, James Keller from Forks high school. The captain of the football team?"

James laughed. "I wondered how long it would take you to figure it out Bella. I was getting a little worried, heck we had like 6 classes together."

She smiled apologetically. "Sorry James, I didn't think you knew I existed."

He laughed out loud to that one and so did Sam.

"Bella, I think that entire male populous of both Forks and La Push knew who you were."

I smiled to myself. Bella, even then, didn't see herself clearly.

Sam chirped in then. "Bella please, you had about 99% of the boys on the Rez infatuated with you. You didn't notice how everyone was always around when your Dad brought you down?"

Bella turned completely red and lowered her head shaking it side to side.

Then James looked at her and smiled, "Same old Bella."

We were all laughing until we heard Charlie clear his throat.

"I would really rather not discuss the large number of testosterone crazy boys that showed up at my door looking for Bella."

Bella looked up surprised.

"Dad. What? You mean to tell me that boys came to the door to see me?"

He looked nervous momentarily and then answered,

"Well I am your Dad, it was my job to keep them away. Besides if I had let them talk to you, you might not have met Edward here."

He waved his hand and my direction. In that moment I liked Charlie more than ever.

He looked at Sam and James.

"Lets get down to business men."

Dad was set to the side and Chief Swan was taking control.

(Bella POV)

Alice left hours ago and I missed her.

The questions took forever. I think I named every person I had ever met in my life.

They asked questions about my dates, which made me feel somewhat self-consciousness in front of Edward.

They asked about my spring break trip with Alice. About my trips to Seattle. About my visits to my Mom in Jacksonville and Phoenix. When I thought they were done. They asked bout my previous employment in Chicago.

It was dark outside when Sam and Jacob finally stopped asking questions.

"You guys are free to go now and we will contact you if we have any more questions."

"Thanks Sam. Thanks James."

I stood up and my legs felt weak from sitting all day. I stretched them out and slowly tried to walk to them.

Sam made his way to me to steady me and I hugged him. "Thanks Sam. I feel so much better knowing that you will be helping me. Tell Emily I said Hello."

"Course Bells."

Then James walked over and hugged her too. "Don't worry Bella. You have Seattle's Best working with you."

I chuckled at the innuendo. "James, Seattle's Best, like the coffee."

He looked like the light bulb went off and snickered.

"So James how is Victoria?"

He looked at me and smiled. "She is great. I actually proposed to her last week. She is really worried about being a cops wife."

"Don't worry James. She loves you, she is allowed to worry."

James giggled. "I swear you women have a book on this stuff. She said the same thing."

Edward shook James and Sam's hands and gave both of them his card.

Charlie walked us out to the car and helped me get inside.

When he closed the door he turned to Edward. "Take care of her."

I heard the strain in his voice. "I will sir. Just so you know Bella is staying with me. I actually asked her to move in with me yesterday and she agreed. She will not leave my sight. Also, I have installed an alarm at my home to ensure her safety."

He shook his head and ran one his hands through his hair. "I almost lost her once Edward. I cant live through that again."

"I couldn't either Charlie. She means the world to me."

I heard the whole conversation from inside but pretended to look forward, not wanting to ruin their moment. My mind was racing with all of the possibilities. Why would someone do this to me? I have never hurt anyone. Well with the exception of Tanya. But I didn't think she would stoop to this level.

I looked up as Charlie looked at Edward and smiled. "I know son. It's written all over your face, and hers."

He bent over and knocked on my window.

"Call me tomorrow Bella."

"Okay Dad I will."

He stood up and looked at me and smiled as he walked back to his cruiser.

Edward got inside the car and started the engine. I turned and looked at him.

"Edward lets go home, please."

We made it home and I saw all of the cars parked in front. Rosalie's SUV, Emmett's Jeep. Alice's Porsche, and Carlisle's Mercedes.

Edward pulled into the attached garage and helped me into the house.

We entered the back entrance to the house when I heard the alarm go off. It was loud and it hurt my ears. Emmett, Jasper and Carlisle came running into the mudroom. They saw us and their stances immediately relaxed. Emmett ran and entered the code into the system to disable it.

All of them hugged me as Edward learned the code to the alarm system. I turned and looked at the mudroom. It was all wood. It was stained in a dark maroon color and I saw Edward's coats and boots lined up. My imagination ran wild and I pictured a couple pairs of small rain boots lined up next to his.

"Bella?" Edward asked.

"Just daydreaming, sorry."

"About what?"

I looked around and saw that we were alone.

"About a couple of smaller pairs of boots next to yours and mine."

I looked up afraid that I had said too much again,

He smiled and hugged me. " Woman I swear that you can read my mind,"

"Really? You want kids?"

"With you I do Bella, one day. For now I like the practice."

He wiggled his eyebrows up and down. He helped me into the kitchen and seated me on the couch in the attached family room.

I saw Esme, Alice and Rosalie in the kitchen talking and cooking.

"Ahem." I tried to clear my throat and they all turned.

"BELLA!" They all yelled in unison and ran to me.

I was wrapped in six arms and pelted with kisses.

"Are you okay honey?" Esme asked.

"To be honest, I am fine, however I would really like a shower and some clean clothes. I guess tomorrow I will need to go shopping."

I looked at Alice. "Please woman, I will have a bunch of stuff brought over to you from the boutique tomorrow. AND I wont take NO for an answer. Besides I took the liberty of picking up some stuff today so you would have some things for the next few days."

"ALICE!"

She stuck her nose up. "Don't Alice me, that was on the request of your boyfriend."

I turned and looked at Edward and he nodded his head laughing.

"Okay, okay I give. Just please tell me its wearable and not fashion show material."

"Bella, please give me some credit. I know what you like."

I simply smiled and hugged her.

"Love you Alice."

"Aww I love you too Bella."

"Okay Ladies, let me get my Love to the shower before we all pass out from her stench."

I smacked Edward in the arm as he helped me off of the couch.

"Dinner will be ready in about 30 minutes Bella, so don't take too long."

Rosalie winked at me as she walked back to the stove.

Edward helped me up the stairs to our bathroom. Yes, our bathroom.

"You know Edward, I have yet to see the whole house."

"That's right. Well tomorrow I will give you the grand tour. Promise."

He helped me to the bad and opened the large double door to the closet/

It was silent until he turned the switch. "Oh My GOD!"

I got up quickly and hobbled to the closet. "Oh My God is right, Alice said she picked up a few things not the whole damn store."

The entire left hand side of the closet was filled. Everything was organized from dressy formal gowns to casual tee and jeans. The shoe racks underneath were filled with stiletto heels to converse and Ed Hardy sneakers.

There were 2 long sets of drawers in the back of the closet and I opened them. Edwards were on the right and I opened the top drawer to find it full of boxers from silk to cotton.

"She replaced a lot of my clothes too Bella." He was looking at his side of the closet now. "Actually I like all of this stuff. Including yours Bella. Don't worry I will pay her for all of this."

I shook my head. I knew that Alice wouldn't accept money. I just wanted to be there when he tried to pay her.

There was one drawer on my side with a red ribbon tied to it. I opened it and found it filled with lingerie, I gasped.

Edward came over to see what I was looking at and gasped too.

He wrapped his arms around me and breathed into my ear whispering. "Hmm, this is my favorite drawer."

Now that I saw how he reacted, it was mine too.

I pulled out a set of matching bra and panties and a pink sweat suit with a white cotton camisole to wear underneath. I placed them on the bed and hobbled into the bathroom.

The shower was already running and Edward was brushing his teeth at his sink. I saw that the other sink was filled with my normal products and I hobbled over to brush my teeth as well.

I finished brushing my teeth and Edward was sitting on the edge of the tub in his boxers smiling.

"What?"

"You just look perfect, standing there. You belong here,"

I began taking off all of my clothes until I was only in my bra and panties. I turned with my back to him. "Little help, please."

He jumped up and unhooked my bra. He pushed the straps down with his hands. After it fell to the floor he looked at me in the mirror and began placing kisses on my neck.

"So sexy." He murmured.

"Take a shower with me Edward."

He pulled down my panties and kissed the small of my back before he removed his boxers.

We stepped into the shower and Edward pushed a button. Water fell from above us like a rainfall and then all of a sudden jets of water sprang from behind me. It felt good.

"This feels good Edward."

"I know, I them installed this spring. They are really relaxing."

He grabbed me close and kissed me. It was erotic with the water falling on our heads.

I arched my neck back to give him access to my neck. He kissed and lightly sucked my skin on my neck and collarbone.

I picked my head up and planted kisses across his chest.

I heard him groan. "Damn Bella. I can't believe I am going to say this. We have to stop. Everyone is downstairs waiting. God knows that Emmett will never let us live it down."

I let out a disappointed breath. "Your right Edward. But this means we have unfinished business."

"Yes, and you know that I make sure I take care of all my business. I never let it go unfinished."

He kissed me again. We quickly washed and rinsed. Thankfully Alice bought my shampoo and conditioner.

Edward turned off the shower and handed me a towel.

I dried my body and towel dried my hair. I wrapped the towel around my body and stepped out of the shower.

I quickly dried and brushed my hair and pulled it into a loose ponytail. I walked into the bedroom and removed the towel. I had just finished putting lotion on when I heard a whistle from the closet.

"That had to be the hottest show I ever watched."

"What show?"

"You putting lotion on. I don't think I have ever been jealous of someone's' hands. I am now though."

I rolled my eyes at him. "Anyway. Can you please grab me some socks."

I pulled on my panties and bra before Edward came back.

I pulled on the camisole and then my pants. As I was putting on my socks Edward sat down next to me.

"I don't want anything to happen to you Bella."

I looked at him and smiled. "As long as I have you everything will be fine."

"No but seriously. We don't know what we are dealing with. Just please make sure that let me know if you see anything weird or out of the ordinary. I will ask to have my leave of absence extended. Just until we can find whoever is doing this. Okay Bella?"

I didn't like the idea of Edward extending his leave. But I was also scared to be alone as well.

"Okay Edward, but promise me that you will go back to work as soon as this is all over with."

He looked relieved and smiled at me. "I promise."

He hugged me and helped me put on the cropped jacket.

"How do I look?"

"Priceless!"

We made our way downstairs and I heard the stereo playing 'Its Business Time' by Flight of the Concords. Edward looked at me and we both laughed.

As we approached the kitchen Esme walked up and hugged me.

"I have some good news Bella. I was able to get an interview set up for you next Monday with Sandy Banks and she is dying to finally meet you."

If I could of jumped up and own at that moment I would have, but my leg was hurting me and my ribs were still somewhat sore.

"Thank you Esme, Thank you, Thank you!"

I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her fiercely.

I looked at Edward and he looked worried. I knew then that the severity of today's events had not yet hit me. I would wait until I could really talk to Edward about it later.

"Dinner's ready." Alice yelled and we all piled into Edward's Dining room. It was also breathtaking. It was traditional in keeping with the aesthetics of the house, but the pictures on the wall were modern and warm. There were a set of candles burning in the center of the table and it provided a warm glow.

We all talked about Rosalie's movie that was wrapping up. She was excited to inform us that she was approached for an upcoming feature film. It was some movie about a teenage vampire and a human girl that fall in love. I was so proud of her.

We wrapped up dinner at around 9 and everybody said their goodbyes. Everyone hugged Edward and I. I could see the unease in all of their faces. I felt the same way.

After everyone left Edward set the alarm. "Care to inform me of the code Dr. Cullen."

"Of course Bella, its actually quite easy 0528."

"Well okay why that number? I mean how am I supposed to remember that?"

Edward laughed and kissed my forehead. He leaned over and whispered in my ear. "It's the date we first met Bella."

I turned crimson red. Of course he would pick something romantic. He is Edward after all.

"Allow me to show you the rest of our wonderful home Ms Swan." He bowed down and kissed my hand.

I laughed as he lifted me up into his arms.

We walked out of the dining room and into the main living area. There was a huge 65 in flat screen TV with every video game system known to man. A large stereo system adorned the corner of the media shelf. In the center was a large chocolate sectional that was large enough to fit 10 or more people. A large fireplace was located on the opposite side of the room with 4 sitting chairs in front of it.

"Wow so the intellectual Dr. Cullen plays video games huh?"

He laughed and walked out of the room. "I might actually surprise you with the things that I'm good at."

I snickered as we past the front door to the other side of the house.

I gasped when he walked into the next room. A large black grand piano was in the center and was there was scattered seating around it.

"You play Edward?"

"Yes I do. It's my own form of relaxation therapy. I like to come in here an play to help clear my mind."

"Will you play for me now?"

"Are you sure?"

"Please Edward." I tried to give him my biggest puppy dog eyes and he laughed.

He sat me down on the end of the bench and sat down next to me.

He opened the partition covering the keys and stretched his fingers.

"Any requests?"

I pondered for a moment. "Know any Debussy?"

He laughed, "Ha, do I know Debussy."

He started to play. It was Claire De Lune, one of my favorites. I closed my eyes and allowed the keys to relax me. My thoughts ran to my Mother when she used to play for me when she went through her musical stage.

His playing was haunting and it had me mesmerized.

Before I knew it he was finished. I still had my eyes clothes savoring the sweet music that he played for me.

He threw one of his legs over the bench and moved closer to me. He kissed my shoulder and then moved up to my neck.

I turned to look at him and he cradled my face in his hands. I saw a tear fall from his eye and I wiped it away. I kissed his cheek where the tear had fallen.

"To be honest Bella, I haven't played for anyone in a long time. Not even for myself. You made me want to play again. You make me do things that I don't even think abut doing. You make me feel…whole"

I smiled and leaned forward. I kissed his lips lightly. "Its just you and me Edward. That is all I ever need."

He wrapped me in his arms and carried me to bed. "We have some unfinished business Ms. Swan."

(Other POV)

I watched her house as the police combed it. They wouldn't find anything. I am good. Just like the last time. They still haven't found that girl. She was my first. She was supposed to stay with me. She was supposed to be with me too. But she messed up. She left me and went to him. The putrid excuse of a man. He was not better than me.

After all I went through in the end she begged me to keep her alive. She begged for her life. Then she threw herself at me shamelessly. It was too late though. I had seen through her charade. I made her pay. I used my own 2 hands to finish it. It was gratifying. Apparently I was wrong about her. God did not have her set aside and made just for me. But this girl, she was different.

She would see that she was meant to be mine. I will show her what true love is supposed to be. She is just confused at the moment. But she will understand soon enough. I will be waiting, and watching. All they have to do is leave her alone, just for a moment. Just once, that's all it takes. Then she will be mine.