Disclaimer: I do not own twilight, and so is the laptop I'm using at the moment.
A/N: I'm so sorry. I've been dying to update. But I really couldn't because my laptop was getting fixed so I'm using my little sister's (it was her fault that the laptop got soaked by coke anyways.) which is small and is hard to use because the keys are too tiny. So yeah. I'm excited to write, oh and I'm sorry if my format becomes a little different and there are many spelling/grammar mistakes. So please enjoy this chapter.
BPOV
"Bella. Follow me." I gave out a sigh. I hope things would go out well tonight. I shifted so I could hand Tracy to Alice. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, if not on Edward.
I stood up and Edward started to walk, his eyes only looking straight towards where he was leading me. I quickly followed, making sure that we had at least a four feet distance away from each other. I could hear his heavy breathing and my own now that we were outside the house.
I felt like my heart was going to come out from my chest from its intensive beating. I was trying to control my emotions, biting back the tears that were threatening to come out because of my nervousness.
Finally, after what felt like hours of awkward silence during the walk towards the backyard, he finally stopped once we stepped inside the gazebo. He walked towards the other end and leaned back, while I decided to do the same at the other end, making us look at each other face to face.
I looked at Edward, finding him staring at me with an unreadable expression. He sighed heavily and opened his mouth, like he was about to say something but closed it again. "Edward… I…" I stuttered, trying to build up my confidence.
"You're important to me." He blurted out, which made me look at him with wide eyes. "Back when we were younger, I always felt that the reason why we moved here from Chicago is for me to meet you." He said, looking down with a smile, like he was recalling all the memories of before.
"I never intended to humiliate you. I would have given everything I had so you would have never felt that way. But I didn't, and that ruined everything for you, and everyone I cared about." I felt my cheeks start to burn and the tears start to fall. He looked up and walked towards me.
"When you left, I blamed myself, hated myself even. I wish I could bring back time and just tell you how I felt." He raised his hand and wiped my tears gently, giving a sad smile.
"I never want you to be humiliated, ever again." He said, taking both my hands which were crossed above my chest and holding it against his. He took my hand and placed it on his shoulders and cautiously put his hand above my waist. "What are you doing?" I asked as he led me towards the middle of the gazebo.
"Dancing." I rolled my eyes. "Of course I know that. There's no music! And besides…. I don't know how to dance." I admitted, trying to pull out from his grasp, but when he saw me struggling he laughed.
"No problem love. It' all in the leading." He smirked and lifted me off the ground so my feet were settled above his. "I'm heavy aren't I?" I asked, embarrassed. "Not at all." He leaned towards me, resting his cheek on top of my head. I sighed, happy that we were this close. He started to move and hum the lullaby I haven't heard for a decade.
It made me realize how I missed my family and forks. How Edward used to hum me a lullaby when he came over to my house at night, and how he used to look at me while he played the piano. It was now that I realized that he really cared about me, even when I was an ugly duckling.
"Remember when we used to watch star wars back then during the weekends?" I randomly asked, the thought just popping out of my head. He laughed, he must think I'm really random and insane. "Yeah? How about it."
"I think it's the most romantic movie I've ever seen." I admitted. And now we were both laughing. "I beg to differ." He said as he laughed harder, clutching my waist so our bodies were a tiny bit closer. I gave him a playful smack on the shoulder with my free hand, which made him laugh even more.
"I was serious! Specially the part between Han Solo and princess Leia in Episode V! " I defended. "Well frankly my love, you do have a point." He agreed and I felt like I just won the lottery by having him agree on everything I say.
I felt really happy, content and relaxed than I have ever been since I was eighteen. I finally felt that I was back, like I never left forks in the first place. "I struggled for years you know." I said still leaning on Edward's chest. He was still swaying and humming, but I could feel him smile as he inhaled my hair.
"I thought I would be nothing. I never knew I would make it this far. Renee, she never cared about me. I hated her, but she was the only person who was willing to bring me somewhere far, so I could start anew and prove to myself that I could be as beautiful and worth it to be friends with yo—"
"Don't ever say something like that. You are more than what you are, even before. Nothing could ever change that. And despite all you have now, fame and fortune and all, you still remained humble and sincere, down to earth and forgiving."
He pulled back to look at me, and soon I found myself engrossed in his bright green orbs. "I love you." I suddenly blurted out, but I knew it was the right thing to say at the moment.
"I know." He said, his voice filled with joy and relief. I've never seen him smile that huge before, and truthfully speaking, I have never smiled this huge before. "I think I'm not ready for an acting career. My lines always turn out so corny, even when they're just quotes." I joked.
"I for one think that I'm not ready for showbiz too." He said as he took my face between his hands and brought his lips down to mine for a kiss. And I had to say, I would never forget this night, even if we stop quoting sci-fi movies.
"Tracy? Honey? Are you here." I called. I was currently searching for Tracy after Alice told me she went out to find Edward and I, minutes before I went back inside. Edward was searching the first floor while I searched the second floor.
It was really a bummer that everyone left, I never knew they wanted to give us some unnecessary privacy, but it ended up all with a missing child and only two people searching. "Tracy? Please come out….Tracy." finally I've found her.
"Come on Tracy It's only Bella." I assured her as I came near where she was sitting. It was dark and misty in the attic; I wouldn't want her to catch a cold. "Berra?" she said, and I just had to laugh at how she said my name. She ran to me, sobbing.
"I'm scared." I held her to my chest as she cried. Her clothes were soaking wet and her hair was a mess. "What happened?!" I asked, concerned about what happened to the child. "Don't leave me." was her only response as she tightened her arms around my neck.
"Shh, I'm here. Let's get you dried up." I stood up and cradled her, whispering calming words on her ear. "Its okay, do you want me to call Edward?" I asked as we entered the new bathroom I added a few years ago during the renovation.
She nodded and I settled her on one of the arm chairs inside the bathroom. I removed her clothes and wrapped a towel around her. "I'll be back in a minute baby." I told her lovingly. She nodded and surprised me by pulling me in for a hug.
I felt mixed emotions rush through me as she did. I was happy at the least, but i was also sad, because I know that in just a matter of hours she would be leaving us.
When i was finally free from her grasp I practically ran out of the bathroom, trying to find Edward so he could help in washing Tracy up. I suddenly bumped into something hard on my way down the stairs. "Ouch." I whispered to myself as i rubbed my head.
"I'm sorry..... are you okay?" I looked up and sighed in relief. "Tracy's in the bathroom, she's waiting for you..." I was trying to fight back the tears. "What's wrong? Please tell me." he grabbed my shoulders, making me look at him.
EPOV
I searched for Tracy everywhere. but there was still no signs of her in the first floor. I heard footsteps on the second floor and decided to check up on Bella. And just like the old times she just bumps into me unknowingly.
"I'm sorry are you okay?" I asked as she sighed in relief. "Tracy's in the bathroom, she's waiting for you..." i looked at her expression to find her eyes watery and her cheeks red. "What's wrong? Please tell me." I grabbed her shoulders, making her look at me.
"I.... can't have…" I grabbed her arm, pulling her to me and she collapsed on my chest, sobbing.
"It's okay. I'm here for you Bella. I'll never leave you. Okay?" I soothed. I knew what she was talking about. Her having a high chance of not conceiving a child pains her to no end. And I want nothing more but to be there for her.
"I love you Bella. Always remember that." I whispered in her ear as I picked her up bridal style and moved her to her room. I settled her on the middle of the bed and removed her shoes. "Tracy, please go get Tracy." She said as she clutched her pillow, her sobs now turning into whimpers.
I nodded, knowing that I shouldn't disagree with her. I rushed out and in to the bathroom. I spotted Tracy shivering, hair wet and a towel draped around her. "I want Berra." She whimpered. "She's feeling a bit sick." I said as I opened the faucet and filled the bathtub with warm water.
"because of me?" I was shocked at what she just said, but she looked at me with such serious eyes. "Of course not Tracy, she just needs her rest. We have to go home soon too." I looked at the tub and tested the water using my hand.
The bathtub was already half filled so I turned the faucet off. I looked back at Tracy, her face looking really annoyed. "don't want!" she shouted. I sighed standing up and finding some soap for her bath.
I found some bubbles and poured some in the tub, mixing it with my hand so I could create bubbles. I looked at Tracy and found her looking at the large bubbles, mesmerized. I carried her in to the tub, sitting on the floor as I poured some water on her gently while she played.
"What happened to you Tracy?" I asked. She looked at me with large eyes for a minute before speaking. "She came back." She whispered. "Who did Tracy?" I asked.
"Scary girl" Well I had to laugh when she said that. What could Tanya want now? Hasn't she had enough?
"What did she say?" I said rubbing her hair with shampoo I found from her bag. "Don't want" She answered. Soon I was done bathing her and dried her with a towel. I wrapped a towel around her and went over to her bag, searching for clothes and a diaper, only to find nothing but one diaper and an empty baby bottle.
I sighed, I don't know what to do now. I picked Tracy up, the towel still draped around her. "Come on let's take you to Bella." I said as we moved towards Bella's room. "Berra! Berra!!" she shouted. I knocked on Bella's door, which Tracy imitated, making me laugh.
"Coming!" Bella said from the other side of the door. Finally she opened it. I couldn't help the smile that formed on my lips as I took in Bella's appearance. She changed her clothes, from the expensive dress she wore earlier, she now had a tank top and a pair of boy shorts and a robe over her body. she looked gorgeous even without make-up.
"I really need your help." I smiled then looked at Tracy who was imitating my actions. Bella chuckled, and I handed her Tracy who eagerly hugged her. "Why isn't she wearing clothes?" she asked as she entered her room and I followed.
"She didn't have any. Her clothes are still wet and dirty, she only has one diaper." Her eyebrows furrowed, probable thinking of a solution. Her eyes lit up, she carried Tracy to the bed and went to her drawers and pulled out a really small tank top which i guess just covered half of Bella's torso. "I think this would do." she grabbed a baby pin that was on top of the drawer and put the tank top over Tracy. she pinned the back of the cloth so it could fit Tracy, but still making sure it was loose.
I handed her the diaper and in just a flash it was already placed perfectly on Tracy. she was a pro. "Now, you're done." Bella smiled. Tracy clapped her hands together and kissed Bella on the cheek. Bella who was shocked, laughed and caressed Tracy's cheek. "Thank you." Bella said. "Thank you." Tracy repeated making bella laugh harder.
"You say... you're welcome." Bella said, making her speech slower so she could understand. "You're welcome." she imitated, looking at her with wide eyes. The scene before me was heartwarming and a strange yet great feeling, it felt right.
"Do you want to go to the park tomorrow? or to the mall?" Bella asked Tracy as she combed her hair with a brush i didn't realize she grabbed. "Mall!! Mall!!" Tracy cheered. "Then the mall it is! Edward, could we." bella looked at me, jutting her bottom lip out and staring at me with wide eyes, who couldn't resist that. "I would love nothing more." I replied, smiling my loop sided smile that i only did for bella, it was a natural instinct really.
"Then you guys better get going. It's kinda late." Bella said looking at the clock on the wall. "NO!!" Tracy shouted before i could even reply. Tracy looked like she was going to cry, grabbing Bella's hand and hugging it. I sighed, thinking of only one solution.
"Bella, could Tracy stay for the night? I'll pick her up in the mor--"
"NO!" Tracy had her tiny hands on my shirt, pulling it towards bella. "Tracy...." I sighed. "nooooo....." her tears were already pouring, leaving me with no choice. "Bella?" i looked at her, she nodded giving me an encouraging smile. "You're welcome to stay here."
"Thank you. I'll use the guest room, maybe it's best if Tracy stays here." i stood up but was only pulled back down by an angry baby. "stay here!" she was looking at me with such big and begging eyes, who could resist that.
I looked at Bella apologetically, who shrugged and smiled, carrying Tracy and laying her down on the bed and snuggled to her side. I followed after Bella gave me a questioning glance while she patted Tracy to get her to sleep. I laid, right net to Tracy so she was comfortably sandwiched between Bella and I.
"Do you want Bennett to pick clothes for you at your house?" Bella asked, her eyes closed. "I have a set inside my car, no worries love." I replied, also closing my eyes. "so how did it happen?" i asked, the thought just popping out of my mind.
"How did what happen?"
"You deciding to change, even though you were perfect the way you are." I continued. "Oh stop with your flattery Mr. Cullen, everyone knows I was ugly as a horse." she laughed.
"I'm only stating what I think, you know it." i defended. "Fine. Just please tell me." i almost begged, well i did really. "Before I left, I promised myself that i would never be looked down upon.............. and I would come back making everyone speechless. Revenge was the only thing on my mind at that time, but then I realized that there were a lot of things i could do for myself rather than to those people i hate."
"I knew it was going to be hard, but i never imagined Renee doing what she did to me. It hurt when she took me to a plastic surgeon of hers so they could get my face different. I was so scared that I ran away and was forced to support myself, of course with the help of Charlie." she was talking slowly, sounding really sleepy.
"Then I became a model after a friend of mine gave me a makeover. I found swan magazines with the help of the people I met in the industry, and just like that a decade passed, and here I am, having the time of my life, back with you guys."
"I wish I could have been there with you." I said. "I would want that." she replied.
"Please be my girlfriend." I blurted out, Certain about it.
A/N: I'm sorry if it isn't up to your expectations. But i hope you liked it. Please let me know if you have ideas and tell me if you want a sequel or a longer story. so please review and thank you for reading.
