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Chapter Five – I know you're nothing but a lie

I can't bite my tongue forever
While you try to play it cool
You can hide behind your stories
But don't take me for a fool

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You can tell me that there's nobody else
(But I feel it)
You can tell me that you're home by yourself
(But I see it)
You can look into my eyes and pretend all you want
But I know
Your love is just a lie
(Lie)
It's nothing but a lie
(Lie)

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BPOV

"Bella, I need to get something off my chest. I need to tell you about Tanya."

"Oh," I said, not expecting Edward to say that at all. What else could I say?

It had been all over the media when Edward hooked up with Tanya Denali. They were the new 'it' couple. Sure, he had dated women in the past, but everyone said that they just seemed to click and that Edward was finally looking for a serious relationship. All the other girls that he had dated had never ended up more than a few dates.

I had heard about it when I was watching TV late one night with Rosalie. It was one of those entertainment shows which thrive on gossip and rumors in Hollywood. Rose loves to watch those shows and was feeling lonely as Emmett was with a group going on a midnight outing so I joined her.

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Flashback

"Thanks for that Jane. Now onto the next story," the newsreader said. "Notoriously single Edward Cullen, famous and popular songwriter and singer, has been spotted going out with actress Tanya Denali. Reports say that the pair met at the premier of Tanya's new film which Edward wrote the main song to. His song has caused the movie soundtrack to literally fly off the shelves in a matter of days. It has been confirmed by both Tanya and Edward's reps that they are now going out."

The TV then showed pictures of Edward and Tanya smiling as they walked along a street, the camera flashes lighting up their faces in the Hollywood sun.

"Lachlan, do you think this relationship will last long? It's widely known that Edward has had troubles in the past with committing to a relationship. What's to say this won't be the same?" the reporter asked her companion.

"Well, for a start, my sources say that the pair are very happy. All reports say the same thing; they're inseparable. And one source very close to Edward has told me that he's been thinking for a while about settling down and doesn't Tanya just seem like the perfect girl to do just that?"

The picture on the TV returned to one of Edward and Tanya holding hands.

"You know, if I didn't have Emmett, I would be so jealous of her. Edward Cullen is so hot," Rosalie commented, looking over at me. "Bella, what's the matter?! You look faint!"

I was staring at their intertwined hands and remembering how once, long ago, Edward had been holding my hand. All I felt right then was misery. This was proof; he had forgotten me.

End flashback

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I really had felt like he had forgotten me. He had moved on and had found someone he could be with.

From there on in, I started making an even bigger effort to remove myself from all things associated with Edward Cullen. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I cut off many of my ties to my old home Forks, only talking to my dad a few times every few months, I never watched the TV when I could and my friends soon learned not to mention him around me. Of course Alice was the only one who knew the real reason why though.

It had become harder in recent months though. The media had started wondering whether Edward was going to propose to Tanya any time soon. A few months in Hollywood was considered a 'serious' relationship and the fact that this was the longest period Edward had ever dated someone made it seem like he was in for the long run.

And then, Edward flew off the radar a few weeks ago. He simply disappeared. At first, the general idea was that he and Tanya had escaped on a private getaway to celebrate their engagement, but then Tanya turned up at a premier mysteriously alone, without her boyfriend by her side. The next day, it was confirmed by her rep that they split.

Of course, I hadn't heard about this when it was announced. I only found out about a day ago which explained why I thought Edward would come to Hawaii with Tanya.

"What is there to talk about?" I asked nervously.

"Before I answer that, tell me, what did you think when you found out I was with Tanya?" he said, avoiding my question. It was as if he knew that I thought that he had forgotten me.

I took a deep breath. We were never going to work if we didn't stay honest with each other. I had to tell him the truth. Besides, it was impossible to lie to him.

"I thought you'd moved on," I simply stated. "That by being with Tanya, you had shown that you wanted nothing more to do with me. And I guess…"

"You thought I forgot you," he finished.

I nodded and he swiftly kissed me on the lips.

I was laughing when we broke apart. "What was that for?"

"To apologize for being such an ass," he said seriously. "Would you like to hear what was going through my mind while I was with Tanya?"

I nodded once more, even if there was a part of me that didn't want to hear it, Edward still needed to talk about it with someone. He couldn't just keep it bottled up inside of him. It was unhealthy to keep all your emotions inside of you.

"I first met Tanya at a party after her movie premier. At this point, I'd all but given up hope on seeing you again. I hadn't wanted to go but my publicist made me, saying it'd give me the publicity that I needed.

"That's when I saw Tanya. All the other girls I'd dated in the past, I'd been pressured into. It wouldn't look good for my image if I wasn't seen with someone from time to time. Eveyone might think I was gay." He chuckled but then quickly stopped. "But Tanya was the first girl who, for the briefest second, made me think that maybe I was putting too much hope in you and maybe it was time for someone else.

"We started dating and about a month later, I thought I'd fallen in love with her. I knew that I liked her a lot, but I wasn't sure if I loved her. And you were still always in my mind at that time so I didn't know what to think.

"But… just a few weeks ago… I was planning to… propose," he said, his voice breaking on the last word.

I stared at him, lost for words. Edward wasn't looking at me anymore and he didn't seem like he had anything more to say.

"So what happened? Why are you here?" I prompted.

"She rejected me," he said flatly, "I didn't even get a chance to ask her, she just said it wouldn't work."

"Edward, I'm so sorry," I whispered.

In spite of all this, he smiled. "Don't be sorry. If it wasn't for Tanya breaking up with me, I would never have gotten on that plane and I would have never found you again."

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You look so innocent
But the guilt in your voice gives you away
Yeah you know what I mean
How does it feel when you kiss when you know that I trust you
And do you think about me when he f***s you?
Could you be more obscene?

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So don't try to say you're sorry
Or try to make it right
Don't waste your breath because it's too late, it's too late.

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You can tell me that there's nobody else
(But I feel it)
You can tell me that you're home by yourself
(But I see it)
You can look into my eyes and pretend all you want
But I know, I know,
Your love is just a lie
(Lie)
It's nothing but a lie
(Lie)
You're nothing but a lie

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EPOV

It feels like a great weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Telling Bella what happened between me and Tanya has let me finally put the past behind me and means I can look forward to a future with her.

She smiled gently and kissed me, "But it doesn't change what happened to you. It must have been hard to go through."

I didn't answer, I was simply happy with Bella here, sitting on my lap.

"Edward, something else happened, didn't it?" she asked after a long period of silence.

I hesitated, she was so attuned to me and could instantly tell when something was wrong.

"Yes," I said eventually.

She gently stroked my face, "Tell me, I'm here to listen."

I breathed in deeply and continued with my story, there wasn't much to go anyway.

"The day after Tanya and I broke up, I went to see my publicist. I needed time to get away and I was going to arrange for some time off. I entered the room and I saw him, with Tanya."

I heard Bella gasp and I focused on her face, not wanting to revisit those horrible images ingrained in my mind now.

"So is that why you came here? To get away from it all?"

"Yes," I whispered.

She closed her eyes and pressed her forehead to mine. I closed my eyes as well, breathing in her enthralling scent, letting it fill my mind and push out all thoughts of Tanya.

Too soon though, we parted.

"Can I play for you?" I asked, gesturing towards the keys.

"I've already heard you play."

"You heard me play, but not for you," I said, sitting her beside me.

This time, I played her song but instead of focusing on the keys, I watched the perfect girl beside me. I saw the way that her eyes lit up with emotion and how her body gently moved to the music.

And I knew, I loved Bella. There was no other way to put it, I was in love with her. I thought I'd been in love with Tanya but nothing, nothing in my whole existence could compare to what I was feeling for her now.

I didn't want to tell her just yet though. I was happy with time alone with her and I didn't want to scare her by springing it on her.

The song came to a finish and I took Bella in my arms once again, pressing my lips to her hair and breathing her in.

"Can I ask you a question?" I murmured.

"Well, you just did but I suppose you can have another one," she joked.

"I've told you about my past relationships, will you tell me about yours?" I asked. It wasn't that I didn't trust her, I was just curious about whether Bella had been with anyone.

"There's not much to tell," she sighed. "Don't laugh, but you're the first boyfriend I've ever had to be honest."

I strained not to laugh and she could tell. She pouted, "I told you not to laugh."

I touched her lips with my fingers, she was so cute when she was angry, "Don't be mad, love. I was just surprised that someone as amazing as you has lived so long without anyone. I suppose you were fighting off all the guys."

"Hardly. Why would anyone be interested in me?"

"Because you are perhaps the most stunning creature to walk this earth."

She rolled her eyes at my statement and I chuckled. "You really don't see yourself clearly, Bella."

"And you are biased, Edward."

"Maybe just a little."

"A lot," she reaffirmed.

I smiled and stroked her hair, "Tell me, what happened after I left Forks? What did you do?"

"I finished high school and I went to university with Alice nearby."

"What were you studying?"

"I wanted to be a photographer so I took a photography course."

That was right, I remembered when I was in Forks that Bella always took lots of photos. She had told me she always preferred to be behind the camera rather than in front of it. I had never seen any of her photos before though.

"Can I see some of your photos?" I asked, curiously.

"No way, they're not that good."

"Bella, you took a photography course, I think they'd have to be pretty good."

"One day then," she relented.

"I'll hold you to that. What happened after you finished university?"

"Alice decided it was time to take a holiday," she laughed. "We were living together in an apartment at that time and we'd saved up enough money to fly over here. But we sort of just forgot to leave." She smiled. "We met Em and Rose soon after and we were convinced to stay by them and then Alice found Jasper so that pretty much settled it."

I frowned, thinking. "You're not going to spend the rest of your life here, though, are you?"

"I like it here but I know what you're getting at. And I agree, I can't spend my whole life in Hawaii."

"Why don't you become a photographer then? A professional one?"

"I do like travelling and going to these exotic places. That's one of the main reasons why I've never wanted to leave. This has got to be the most beautiful place in the whole world. And I would love to, but I don't know if I would want to be a photographer for like a newspaper or anything."

"Then become a photographer who takes photos for travel agencies and stuff," I suggested.

She shook her head and shot me a glare which I interpreted to say Drop it. I changed the subject but kept that piece of information in the back of my mind for another time.

"So," I said, changing the topic, "What do you feel like doing tonight?"

"Not much to be honest, I don't like going out much. Only when Alice ropes me into doing something. Do you want to just watch a movie or something in my room?"

"Do you have your own room?"

"Yeah, employees have their own area." She glanced at the clock in the hall. "Crap! I'm late for an activity that I have to do."

"Oh, sorry I kept you back," I apologized.

"Don't you ever be sorry for keeping my company, Edward Cullen," Bella glared.

I laughed and kissed her gently. "You'd better go, it wouldn't be good if you got fired."

"Wait," she said as she got up. "You know how you said you needed to be seen with someone time to time so the media wouldn't think you were actually gay or something?"

I nodded, not knowing where she was going.

"You're not actually gay are you?" she asked seriously.

My expression must have been one of shock for she laughed and I found myself enthralled by the sound, despite what she had said. She kissed me one more time and then left the room.

I found myself immediately missing the feel of her in my arms. I wanted to be with Bella, to know her and to see her smile and to hear her laugh all the time. I knew that I wanted to spend my life with her and be with her every step of the way.

The past is the past and there is nothing I could do to change it. I had to get over it and look to the future which I knew I wanted to spend with Bella.

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You can tell me that there's nobody else
(But I feel it)
You can tell me that you're home by yourself
(But I see it)
You can look into my eyes and pretend all you want
But I know, I know
Your love is just a lie
(Lie)
I know you're nothing but a lie
(Lie)
Lie
(Lie)
Lie
(Lie)
Lie

Your love is just a lie

AN: Song is 'Your Love is a Lie' by Simple Plan.

I hope that clears up what Edward was thinking now. Hopefully it was explained okay.

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Next chapter: ...Not sure. Possibly some quality time together. =D