(13) Admission

"That's not going to work, you know." She grunted and moved the car between the two lanes and pulled up to another red light. "Jeez, how many red lights are we going to get?"

I didn't say anything but started to lean my head against the headrest. I loved the plush feeling the seat had it felt luxurious anything is better than sand. Alice started playing with the radio stations again then turned off the radio frantically. She drummed her fingers on the steering wheel and began to slow down.

I looked out the window were we here already? I doubted it.

Alice huffed and turned to me. "You know it wasn't my fault that her dumb phone broke right? I mean who leaves their phone between the cushions. I didn't know it was there I swear and she made a federal case out of it. Who cares it's just a stupid phone you know?"

"I agree I didn't think you did it on purpose." I proclaimed and said nothing else.

She took a deep breath and stared at the ceiling of the car. "He's going to kill me. I mean seriously he told me to keep my mouth shut. But you obviously have a right to know. Edward doesn't like to cause you a lot of grief. Of course, I know you're strong you can handle the truth."

I nodded I didn't want to interrupt her flow of thought.

"We were fighting that wretched girl vampire, Jasper and I we killed her. I thought they were going to be easy to deter because they didn't seem like fighters. But the man vampire was very strong and definitely skilled more so than I thought." She checked to make sure I was not going to interrupt or something. I kept my face even, though I was hanging on every word she said.

"He was harder to kill than the girl. Edward was throwing him around the pier but not able to get a handle on him. It was like a wrestling match. Then I don't know if you saw the man on the pier filming the fight. Edward told me to grab the camera. I did and shoved the man, he was unconscious I checked." She slowed on the street behind some traffic.

"Where's the camera?" I asked knowing Alice it was probably floating at the bottom of the ocean next to the coral reef.

"I destroyed it. I couldn't just throw it in the water someone could of recovered it. So afterwards I saw you drop into the water. I told Edward I would get you. I was going in after you I swear. At that point the male vampire threw Jasper into one of the food booths and knocked Edward to the other side of the pier. I panicked." She was murmuring the words now because of her guilt or fear that she shouldn't be telling me any of this. I strained to hear her soft voice.

"Bella, he was going to hurt my brothers. I couldn't let that happen. I saw my vision you were fighting hanging on long enough for me to help them. I grabbed him and ripped his arm off. Edward came from behind and finished him with Jasper's help. I jumped into the water immediately."

"How long was I out?" I gulped and looked at my hands. Alice was too hard on herself. I always expected her to be loyal to her family faithfully.

"Two minutes at the most. You were breathing but you were not conscious. You were muttering something. You kept saying, "No, I don't want to leave". Why did you say that?"

"Umm, I was having a good dream and I didn't want to wake up." I admitted. I wasn't going to tell her I was at the meadow. I was too embarrassed.

"Interesting." She murmured and accelerated the engine.

"Will he be mad?" I asked and looked at her face for a hint of the truth.

"He will get over it." She sighed and turned to me again. "So, who told Rosalie about me breaking her phone?"

"Edward because he was mad at you." I said and turned my head to look out the window. Now Edward would be furious with me. It was worth it. Besides I wouldn't need to bargain with Alice if he would of told me the story in the first place.

"When was he mad at me?" She was a little angry but nothing too extreme.

"The day Edward and Jasper were playing chess. You kept cheating telling Jasper where Edward was going to move. Apparently they bet his brand new GPS system."

"Oh," she said. "He's such a child." She muttered and I saw the hotel looming in front of us. I saw a silver-streaked metallic building with a spotlight illuminating the sign above. I think my mouth was hanging open.

We pulled in front of the hotel and she pulled into the valet. A man smiled appreciatively at the car or Alice, I wasn't sure which? Alice smiled and gave him the keys. We walked into the lobby. Alice led me to the sitting area where Edward and Jasper were talking. There were a few girls around them trying to get their attention.

Alice moved next to Jasper and he held her hand. Edward came and sat me next to him on the couch. He rubbed my back gently.

"Thanks Alice." He turned to his favorite sister and gave her a short smile. His eyebrows knotted in concentration and he sighed shaking his head. "You have a big mouth."

"You were going to tell her regardless." She explained.

"Yes, but I would have left out certain details. Oh well, it's done. Here I got you and Jasper a room. I figured you'd want to get the Porsche detailed before you drove it back to Forks. The seat must be soaked."

I smiled guilty and pulled the jackets closer around me. The hotel would probably need to dry clean the cushions.

We got up and walked to the elevator. A bellhop opened the elevator door. Edward said the penthouse suite. Was he kidding? He got us a penthouse suite. I looked at him and he shrugged.

"I got Alice and Jasper the same." He said as if confirming that he didn't go into any extra trouble to reserve an extremely expensive room.

I shook my head. We walked out of the elevator and down the hallway. Alice and Jasper waved and went to their room. Edward walked me to the end of the hallway. I glimpsed at the beautifully decorated hallway with antique mirrors and exquisite chairs that could have been in a castle.

He opened the door to the penthouse suite. I gasped and turned to Edward. He put both the jackets I was carrying on the sofa. I walked around in amazement. The carpet was light beige with dark gold rugs placed under the table and chairs. The walls were wallpapered in the same material leaving a soft glow in the room. The dark windows held a spectacular view of Los Angeles. Lights were twinkling and the skyline was endless.

He opened the bedroom door and led me into the room. It was decorated the same but the bed was huge with a golden yellow bedspread with many pillows and blankets lay on the bed.

"I think you should change out of these clothes and if you want take a shower." He suggested and stood in front of me.

"Okay." I said and looked at him. He lowered his eyes and took one of my hands.

"How are you feeling?" He asked and raised my hand to his lips. The coldness gave my body chills.

I was having a hard time concentrating. I breathed in and out focusing on the movement.

"Okay tired a little." A very little I thought. Scared, nervous and anticipation were at the front of my thoughts.

"Go ahead and get ready. I'm going to call Carlisle." He kissed my lips and walked out of the room.

I stood in the room and smiled when I saw the bathrobe. I took off my wet clothes and shrugged on the robe. I walked into the gigantic bathroom. There was a Jacuzzi and shower. The Jacuzzi was tempting but I wanted to stand under a hot stream of water. I grabbed the toiletries on the sink and brought them to the shower stand. I stood in the hot water it felt amazing. The water pressure was perfect. I didn't want to get out. Then I remembered Edward was waiting for me.

I reluctantly turned the water off and wrapped a towel around my hair. I put the robe back on. I went to the bedroom and found a nightgown and panties on the bed. He must have gone to the gift shop. I put them on and put the robe back on it was freezing in here.

"You found them I'm glad. I had your clothes laundered. They should be ready in the morning." He said walking towards me and wrapped his arms around me. He led me to the living room. There was a cart with a silver tray. I looked under the lid and saw a wide array of food.

"That's not all for me." I said unbelievably. I stared at the food lined up like a buffet.

"You eat whatever you want. I didn't know what you felt like eating." I sat at the table and he brought the tray of food beside me.

I choose the pancakes with syrup with the most delicious whipped butter I ever tasted.

"How is it? I heard the food here is exceptional." He sat on the end of the table and watched me closely.

"It's delicious. It's so good I could live in this hotel especially for the butter alone." I said and ate the rest of the pancakes. I started to eat the eggs and bacon. Heaven.

I shoved the plates away and groaned. I was full I possibly overdid it but it was so good.

"I ate too much food."

"Do you want to rest?" He asked and watched me carefully.

"Yeah, that's a good idea. Are Alice and Jasper going to stay till tomorrow?" I asked and pushed the plates to the center of the table.

"Yes, I arranged to have Alice's car detailed tomorrow. Alice called your dad and told him you were staying with her." He said and came over to me. He moved the tray away from me sloshing some of the plates to the edge.

He picked me up and cradled me against his chest. I put my head against his shoulder smelled his aroma. He gently laid me on the bed and spread out next to me. I snuggled next to him. I closed the robe tighter around my body next to him the temperature dropped ten degrees.

He looked into my eyes, I saw his eyes golden and perceptive. He leaned down to kiss me. I felt his soft lips gently press against mine. I kissed him greedily putting my arms around his neck. He moved his hand down my back. "I like this nightgown." He whispered and continued to rub his hands from my waist down my legs.

I leaned into him and pulled him to me roughly. He sighed and moved away from me. "Bella, is it not enough to let me kiss you. You're killing me."

"Sorry not everyone has super self control." I grunted and folded my arms across my chest.

"In this relationship someone has to. Or both of us are going to be in trouble." He said playfully.

He sat beside me and gently stroked my hair. "Go to sleep sweet Bella. I have a great day planned. I have a surprise for you." He began to hum and held me close.

My attention zeroed in on what he said. I wanted to know what the surprise was ready to bargain with him. I tried to make an argument in my mind but everything came out jumbled. I gave up and fell asleep. I would find out tomorrow.