disclaimer: i am NOT stephenie meyer..i DO NOT own twilight or those crazy twilight kids
Author's Note: I'm sorry for the cliff hangers guys, but the suspense! It's crazy! :D You should be glad I decided to combine the last two chapters of the party together. Oh so luckly, otherwise this chapter would've been short. It would've been over before you knew it. Aren't I a nice person?
um..hope that this author's note finds all of you who live in so cal safe and sound. That's where I live and fortunately we haven't had to evacuate because of the fires...yet. So I hope that all of you so cal readers are safe..that's what matters right? right!
This chapter is once again dedicated to my good little beta Katie M Cullen. :D She had a bit of a rough week. She needs something to make her smile..although, I'm not sure she needs a WHOLE chapter dedicated to her, again, because she got to see Rob! ah! That should've cured it right? Anyways, I'm still so jealous! Whatever, this is dedicated to her and I guess I'll throw in the couple of sba girls out there. :D You know who you guys are..
Alright, enough of me...
Last time on Nine Months In The Making *cue corny soap opera music*
"Everything?" she said an evil look on her face.
"Whatever you want, Tanya. Just do me a favor a leave me alone." I said looking at her. That evil glare still burning through her eyes.
"A deal's a deal, Eddie. I'll be out of your life, if that's what you want. Just know I won't be there for you when you decide that Bella and her baggage are too much for you to handle." she said giving me a tight hug.
"Edward…" a voice from behind me said. I whipped my head back only to see the door closing, but not before I saw a glimpse of the navy blue material.
Bella.
BPOV:
"What is it?" I questioned. I was staring straight into his eyes. There was something wrong. I could tell.
"Um, nothing. Listen, thank you for the dance. Head back to the table, I'll be right there," he said. He quickly gave me a peck on the cheek and stormed off, leaving me alone on the dance floor. I placed a hand on my cheek where he kissed it and sighed.
"You look like your Prince Charming has just left you at midnight," A melodic voice said behind me. It belonged to only one person. I turned around to see Esme standing there.
"Uh..." I muttered. "I have no idea what you're talking about."
She took a step towards me and placed a hand on my shoulder.
"You don't have to lie around me, hun. I sat there at the table with Carlisle while the two of you were dancing. It was magical. The two of you dancing in each others arms. I'm a mother, I'm not blind. You guys have something between you. I'm not mad, don't for one second ever think that I am. I'm happy, thrilled. You're perfect for him, Bella, especially now. I wish you both the best of luck. Just know that if you ever need to talk, I'm here. I'm pretty positive that no one else knows about this." she said.
She approved. Thank god.
I looked around the room in search of Edward. I wanted to tell him the good news. When I didn't see him I thought I would check outside. I walked towards the door and before I even opened it I could hear shouting in the hall.
Edward and Tanya. What was he doing with her? Why was she even here?
I quietly opened the door and stepped out. I saw them standing in the hallway arguing about something. Edward's back was turned away from me. I saw Tanya glace over in my direction. She smirked when she saw me.
"A deal's a deal Eddie. I'll be out of your life, that's what you want. Just know I won't be there for you when you decide that Bella and her baggage are too much for you to handle," she spat pulling him into a hug.
Baggage? Is that what he thought of Leilah and I? I was so stupid to think that we could work. I thought that we could work through all of the problems in our lives and be together, forever even. I could have been so stupid?
All the thoughts I kept pushed in the back of my mind came flowing through.
I'm the other woman? You know the one that the husband cheats on his wife with. The one woman that as a wife you hope you never have to deal with. That's what I was. Granted Edward was getting a divorce, him and Tanya were separated, but they were technically still married. I was the other woman.
I couldn't take it anymore. I needed to get out of here.
"Edward…" I murmured before turning back and walking through the door. I didn't even want to see what would happen next. How he would react.
I walked straight to the table where I was sitting. Rosalie and Charlie were sitting at the table talking.
"Where's Leilah?" I questioned. They both turned their heads towards me.
"She's dancing with Emmett right now. Is everything okay, Bella?" Rosalie asked as she pointed towards the dance floor. I glanced over and saw Leilah standing on Emmett's toes as he twirled her around the floor.
"Do you think you can take Leilah home tonight, Dad? I'm not feeling too hot, I need to head out." I managed murmur. I was trying to hold back the tears.
"Of course, Bella. I'll drop her off later no problem. Be careful driving home..." Charlie added. I nodded, grabbed my stuff and ran to the door as quickly as possible.
There was no way I was going to be able to stay there. I walked out the door and it saw it was raining.
Great. Only in Seattle would you get stuck in the rain with no umbrella.
EPOV:
"Edward…." a voice from behind me said. I whipped my head back only to see the door closing, but not before I saw a glimpse of the navy blue material.
I looked at Tanya. "I hope your happy." I spat.
She just smiled and I ran into the room scanning the crowd. I rushed to the table she was sitting at.
"HeyhaveyouseenBella?" I babbled. Charlie and Rosalie just looked at me.
"Excuse me? Slow down, Edward. Let's try this again," Rosalie said, encouraging me to take a deep breath.
"Have-you-seen-Bella?" I said taking deep breaths.
"She said she was heading home, she didn't feel to hot. She asked me to take Leilah home. Is everything okay Edward?" Charlie asked.
"Um, fine, everything is fine," I said as I walked away heading towards the door. I had to fix this. I only hoped that it wasn't too late. I opened the door.
"Great, it's raining!" I exclaimed as I scanned the parking lot for Bella's car. I found it, and was surprised to see she was still sitting in it. I ran to it. The rain was coming down pretty hard and I was already soaking wet.
I knocked on her window. She looked over and that's when I saw it. The hurt, the confusion in her eyes. Her beautiful brown eyes were wet and reddened from crying. She rolled down the window.
"Edward what are you doing out there? You're going to get sick..." she sniffed.
I could hear "Like the Rain" by Clint Black playing on the radio.
"Bella, we need to talk," I said.
She opened her door and stepped out. What was she doing? She's wearing less then I am, she's the one that's going to get sick.
"Bella, love, what are you doing? You'll get sick. Alice is going to kill you when she sees that you're ruining your dress."
"I don't care about Alice. I can take her, she's just pregnant and hormonal. I can do that. You wanted to talk, let's talk, Edward."
The rain was soaking through her dress, her hair was messed up from the water. I pushed a hair out of her face and tucked it behind her ear.
When the cloud is rolling over thunder striking me
It's as bright as lightning and I wonder why I couldn't see
That it's always good and when the flood is gone we still remain
Guess I've known all along I just belong here with you falling
"Bella, I don't know what you saw or heard, but it's not what you think. I have no idea what she was doing here. I didn't invite her, my parents didn't. I don't know how she got in the room without being on the guest list. I pulled her outside to talk to her, and to get her to leave..." I started to explain.
"Whatever, Edward. I was so stupid to believe that you really cared about it. All that time I was just the rebound wasn't I? The other woman," she said as she started to raise her voice.
"What are you talking about, Bella? You're anything, but the rebound girl and you're definitely not the other woman. You're the woman. I gave her everything, Bella, everything and anything she wanted just so that she'll leave me alone. Leave us alone. I don't care about her, you have to understand that."
"Well from what I saw it looked like you cared. You didn't push her away when she hugged you. And who do you think you are saying that I have baggage?!" she yelled.
Like the rain I have fallen for you and I know just why you
Liked the rain always calling for you, I'm falling for you now
Just like the rain I have fallen for you
I'm falling for you now just like the rain.
"Baggage?" What was she talking about, I never said that she had...Tanya. "Bella, Tanya said that. I never did. You know that I love Leilah, she's the most amazing little girl I've met. I would take you with or without her. Although, I do prefer with her. I have my share of baggage to you know."
"Yes you do! You gave her everything, Edward?! The alimony. Jesus, Edward!" she yelled.
"I don't think she'll be asking for much. It's nothing I can't deal with. All want to do is be able to forget about her and think about us. I want to be able to take care of you, Bella and Leilah too. You've gone too long without someone to care for you. You need that. I can give you that," I said pulling her into my arms.
"Don't think that I'm not mad at you anymore!" she sneered.
"I know you are. I don't expect you to forgive me that easily," I admitted.
"Well good because you're going to have to do a lot of groveling. When I say a lot, I mean it mister., she said poking me in the chest, letting a light laugh out.
I smiled. I bent down to kiss her. She pressed her forehead against mine and I stared into her eyes. This was it, this was the moment I'd been waiting for. It was just the two of us, together, what better time is there?
And when the night falls on our better days
And we're looking to the sky
For the winds to take us high above the plains
I know that we'll find better ways
To look into the eye of the storms that will be calling
Forever we'll be falling.
"Isabella Marie…" I whispered, flashing her a smile.
"Edward Anthony…" she sighed.
My heart was beating ten times faster then it should be. Thank god for the rain because my palms were getting clammy. This was it.
Here goes nothing.
"I love you, Isabella."
It was silent. How could I have been so stupid to think that she felt the same way?
Dammit!
"I love you too Edward Anthony," she cooed as she placed her soft lips on mine.
Her hands wrapped around my neck pulling me down, closer to her. My arms slowly caressed her shoulder blades, leading down her back. The soft material of her dress clung tightly to her skin. I let my hands rest on her lower back. With little force I pulled her body closer to mine. The curves of her body fit perfectly against mine. It was one of those kisses straight out of a movie. The girl got her guy and now they'll live happily ever after. Good conquers all, love conquers all, and with Bella by my side, we, together could conquer it all.
I slowly broke our kiss. A small smile escaped her lips. I pressed our foreheads together. I looked her straight in her bright eyes.
"You are my life now..." I quietly whispered.
Deep breaths with me now...breathe in...breathe out. What'd you guys think? Edward and Bella have professed their love for each other, to an amazing song. Which by the way I stumbled across as I googled 'songs with rain in the title'. Special right? It turned out to be this amazing song, that fit perfectly. I think so at least. But can you say hot? I Love You's, romantic song playing on the radio, and steamy kisses in the rain. *sigh*
Tanya will soon be out of their lives and they can live happily ever after right?
Before you ask..everyone will find out soon about Edward and Bella. Don't you worry. :D
You know the drill folks..review, review, review! I'll send out a sneak peek for your reviews this time around. yay!
*does happy dance* it's almost here guys! almost..it's soooooo close i can see it! ahhhH! Midnight showings anybody? :D