Yay! My exams are finally over! What a relief. Firstly, I wanna apologise to you guys who offered to be my beta. You guys are just SO nice and I am SO sorry. I have already sent a PM to who I have chosen as my Beta so now I have to wait for her to reply.. And now, on with chapter 12!
Disclaimer: Last time I checked, I didn't own Twilight. Let me go check again. -pause- nope, I still don't own it
"Hah, that'll teach you for not giving me what I want," he said, giving me one last hard kick in the stomach.
He then left my room, leaving me crying on the floor.
My eyes fluttered open as the rays of light peeped in through the curtains. My head was throbbing as I tried to recall what happened. I tried getting up from the distorted position I was in but stopped when a sharp pain hit me near the ribs. I groaned and slumped back down on to the floor, finally remembering last night's events.
I closed my eyes shut, hoping to disappear from the world. But just as I did, the image of Edward's perfect face flashed in my head. It was then that I remembered that he was coming back today. That motivated me to get up. I grabbed on to the table beside me and the bed with my other hand and pushed myself up in a standing position. Okay, my legs are fine.
Just as I was about to stand up straight, I felt the sharp pain from before and returned to my previous slouched position. There is no way I'm going to be able to perform tonight, I thought.
I then laid down on my bed, hoping that it would help heal faster. When I heard the loud music booming from the other end of the shop, Jerry had known I wouldn't be able to perform today. Which is probably why he hadn't barged into my room and started shouting at me.
When I heard the chatter slowly begin to die down, I figured I'd go see Edward. I put on some track-bottoms and a shirt, which were hand-me-downs give by Frank's wife, and headed out towards the main room. There, Edward was sitting in the same table that he usually sat at. He ran his fingers through his messy hair as he readjusted his glasses. I stood there, leaning against the wall. Perfectly contempt in just watching him. He seemed quite concentrated on his work. It was a good thing my back didn't hurt as much. I still couldn't make any sudden movements though. I had to make sure I moved carefully and slowly.
I then let out a small sigh and Edward's head shot up to meet my gaze.
"How long have you been there?" he asked, his brow furrowed.
"Not long," I shrugged, slowly walking towards him. I cautiously sat next to him, making sure the chair was properly adjusted so that I wouldn't fall. It's happened before..
"Why didn't I see you up there today?" he asked curiously as he titled his head to the side. He was just so cute. His eyes suddenly widened in realization and he quickly shook his head, waving his hands furiously. "No, no! I don't mean it in that way. I mean, uhh. Never mind," he flushed tomato red. I giggled at how he seemed to be at a loss for words.
"I was just a little sick. I'm fine now, though," I said, trying to sound as confidant as possible. Hoping he wouldn't catch me through my lie. He looked at me, not entirely convinced by he seemed to shake the thought off.
"Are you sure? Did you take any medicine? Did you get enough rest?" he asked with much concern as he gently placed his hand on my forehead to check my temperature. I immediately relaxed under his touch but winced when I felt the pain in my ribs again. Edward caught it and he frowned even more.
"Really, I'm fine. As fit as a fiddle," I said, smiling as wide as I could. I probably looked like an idiot.
Edward bust out laughing. I glared at him. "Do you think my smile is funny?" I said, placing both hands on my hips. His laughter seemed to die down as he looked at me.
"On the contrary. I think its quite cute," he said with a smirk.
I rolled my eyes and looked at the papers which were scattered across the small, circular table.
"I'll be signing the deal tonight," he murmured. I looked at him. His head was hung low but he tilted his head to look at me. His eyes displayed pools of sadness which was exactly how I felt as well.
"Oh." I simply replied, not knowing how to act. Once Edward and Jerry had finally signed the deal, I would never be able to Edward again. Never be able to see his adorable smile, his tousled bronze hair and his mesmerizing green eyes. I could feel the tears brimming in my eyes. I could hardly remember how life was before Edward, though I had only known him from about a week ago. There was just something that was soright about Edward, it was just undeniable.
I felt his arms around me - he probably didn't know what to say either. He tucked my head beneath his chin and sighed, gently tracing circles on my back with his thumb. We stood there, him clutching me tightly to his chest as I let the silent tears fall. I felt so content in his arms - a feeling that I probably won't feel ever again. How he could care for someone like me was a mystery. A mystery I would preferably leave unsolved. I savored every second of it until he gently pulled away.
"Bella, it's getting late," I nodded and slowly stood up. I looked at him, my eyes displaying the very despair that I was feeling.
"Bella," he breathed. It was then that I noticed that out bodies were so close to each other, his hot breath fanning my face as he stared down at me - his green eyes holding such intensity. I slowly leaned forward just as he did. The next thing I knew, his lips were on mine, moving slowly in sync with mine. This kiss was slow. Not like the heated ones which you usually see now a days. No. This one was contained a myriad of emotion.
My hands slowly rose and tangled themselves in Edward's soft bronze hair, pulling him closer to me. His lips were soft and warm as the moved against mine and his hands slid themselves around my waist, bringing my closer to him. Our bodies were pressed against each other but molded perfectly with one another - as if it were meant to be that way.
Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door. It startled me, making me jump - separating me from Edward. I saw that he was just as breathless as I was, his bronze hair messier than usual. He ran his fingers through his hair as I shouted, "I'll be out in a few!"
I turned back to Edward. He kissed me. Edward Cullen kissed me. He actually kissed someone as pathetic as me. Someone like Bella Swan. I felt so elated. But all that slowly came tumbling down when I realized that this would probably be the last time I would ever see him again. I looked down and murmured, "Goodbye, Edward."
"Good bye, Bella," he said as he brushed his lips softly against mine. He looked deep into my eyes, like a man who was looking at water for the last time. I stared back, memorizing all his features. i never wanted to forget him. Ever. Even if he moved on, I would still love him deep inside, no mater any circumstances.
I turned around and walked away, the warm tears sliding down my cheeks.Goodbye, Edward.
That night, I cried myself to sleep. But it wasn't like the times before. No. It was much worse. I felt the ache in my heart at the possibility that he might have loved me back.
I woke up the next morning looking as if I had a hangover. I groggily made my way towards the bathroom to brush my teeth. I would never see Edward anymore. I would never see him crooked smile which always made my heart skip a beat. Or his permanently messy bronze hair which felt as soft as silk as I ran my hands through them the other night. And most importantly, I would never see those green eyes which always seemed to pull me in deeper and deeper.
I let out a small whimper. Life was going back to its crummy self again. Happy endings are never really happy endings. They are always followed by something much worse - something that they forgot to mention in fairy tales.
The days passed in a blur. Life went on as it was before. Boring and predictable. I got up, got changed, performed and went back to bed. No one bothered to notice my lifeless self. When did they ever.
It was now two days away until my birthday. Until the day my parents were killed in that car crash. Which resulted in me ending up here. If only I hadn't been so selfish, none of this would have happened. Why was I so conceited? No wonder god sent me her to pay my dues. I down-right deserved it.
That night, I was in charge of waiting the tables again. I acquiesced to his demands, knowing I had no other options. It was then, while I was trying to get to the other end of the room to hand a man his beer that I overheard Jerry talking to some stranger.
"Hey, Mike," he said, wiping the inside of a glass, "The usual?" he asked.
"No. No alcohol for me tonight. I plan on having some fun." The blonde man answered.
Jerry's eyes widened and he smirked evilly. "Ah. We've got lots of girls. Take your pick!"
Just as he said that, I had to walk by to get to the man's table. It was too late to turn back now.
Mike's eyes followed me as I walked past. He quickly turned back to Jerry, excitedly. "I want her. The brunette,"
Jerry bent sideways to see who Mike was pointing to. I tried my best to hide my face with my hair but it was no use.
"Ah, I see you've spotted our young Bella. Still a virgin, she is. And because of that, she's going to cost a little extra,"
"I don't care. Name your price and you've got it. As long as I can tap that one tonight, Mike will go home a please boy," he said, laughing wickedly.
He handed Jerry the money, making Jerry grin widely.
"Wait until after closing time. Then you until tomorrow morning,"
The colour drained from my face. I quickly left to room to head back to my own and locked the door. I was shaking. No, this can't be happening. I was only seventeen. I was notready for this. I was frightened. I truly was. I crawled into a corner, and held on to my knees, trying to calm myself down by taking deep, long breaths.
I accidentally hit the table beside me and I felt something fall. I looked down and there, printed on a small card, was Edward's name and phone number.
Then, there was a loud bang at the door.
"Hey, sweetie. Open up. It's time to have some fun!" a voice called. I recognized him as Mike. No! It wasn't even closing time yet. He came extra early. No, no, no!
Suddenly, I realized the card I was holding in my hand. I quickly picked up the phone and dialed the numbers.
"Hello?" a familiar voice called from the the other end of the receiver.
"Hello? Edward?" I whispered shakily.
"Bella is that you? Where are you? You sound frightened. Are you alright?" he said frantically.
"Edward, I need you to come. Please. There's this man and he's planning on raping me tonight. Please, Edward." I cried. The tears were now overspilling.
"What?! Stay wherever you are and lock the doors. Don't come out until I -"
Suddenly, the door burst open. I dropped the phone in surprise. There, in the doorway, stood the dark figure. Slowly advancing towards me.
"No!" I cried. But mercy isn't something that is normally blessed to someone like me.
Uh-oh... Bella's in T-R-O-U-B-L-E. What's going to happen next? Oh no! Tell me how you think this story's going to end. I want to know what you guys think. Sorry for the mistakes, again. This is exactly why I need a beta. My grammar and spelling suck.
-Sabrina-
P.S Can anyone suggest good songs? I've run out. And if you guys know of any good twilight fan fics which are based in the 1900's, 1800's or anything before that, please send me the URL or give me the title. I really like those kind of fanfics. Anyways, I will update soon. Hopefully. I'm too afraid of making promises. ;)
