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Chapter Three
30 days
Edward's Point of View…
"What do you mean, thirty days? We don't have that much time!" I snapped after hearing J. Jenkins announced how long the annulment will finish. "We need it by today or tomorrow!"
"Edward, son. Please…" I heard Carlisle said. "We both know it'll take a while." he added in a thought.
"Huh, thirty days to stick around." Chloe thought with a smile spreading across her face.
"The fastest I can finalize the divorce is at least thirty days and then after that, we do the annulment. Plus your marriage was a hundred years ago and I have to track down both of your records. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack. If they filed things in a computer like today, then I can do it right away." J. Jenkins said.
I cant believe what I am hearing. I want to marry Bella as soon as possible. I already postponed our wedding. The Volturi would be furious and it'll give them a great reason to come and kill my entire family including Bella.
"Edward its fine," Bella said touching my hand.
"No its not Bella. I want to marry you." I replied trying to calm my breathing.
"I know Edward, I want to marry you soon. We're just going through a little detour." she said with a smile appearing across her face. How could she be so calm and understanding. I do not disserve a girl this wonderful to me.
"Huh, not if I can help it." Chloe thought. I looked over to her and she was starring at Bella's engagement ring. "Elizabeth's ring!" she thought.
"Alright," I gave in. "Where do I sign?" I asked. Carlisle handed me a stack of papers that he had just read and I signed five different sheets. Carlisle then handed it to Chloe and she willingly signed it.
"Alright, I will give you a call Mr. Cullen." J. Jenkins said as he placed the papers inside an envelope.
"Looking forward to it," I replied as I guided Bella out of the room first. I paid twenty thousand dollars for the filing of this divorce and the fastest time he can settle all of it is in thirty days. What a joke. "I'm so sorry Bella."
"Edward," she said turning around and meeting my eyes. "Stop apologizing. There's nothing we can do. All we can do is to wait. It's not your fault you didn't know you were married."
"I know but-" before I could finish my sentence Bella kissed my lips. She then pulled away light headed and I had to told her to make sure she wouldn't fall.
"A month or two more of this lightheadedness." she said with a light giggle.
"Yeah," I replied as I placed my arm around her waist and walked towards the elevator.
"I will make you mine again Edward Masen…" I heard Chloe's thoughts as she watched Bella and I enter the elevator. "I will do whatever it takes to bring you back into my life."
No chance of that happening Chloe. I love Bella, not you.
Bella and I spent the night at the hotel in Chicago while Carlisle and Chloe drove back home. I didn't want Bella to be too tired for the trip back home. I should have asked Alice to search in the future of what would have happened when we got to Chicago. I guess I was too angry to even think about my action.
"I'm ready," Bella said zipping up her bag. I took her bag from the bed and we both walked out of the room.
After checking out we went to a local diner and she ate. After eating, we both headed home. "I'm sorry this was a waste of time love." I said as I drove.
"It's alright Edward," she simply replied as she looked out the window.
"Bella please tell me what your thinking." I begged.
"I was thinking about going to school, even just for a semester." she replied as a small grin began to appear across her face.
"Are you serious?" I asked, disbelief. I've been begging for her to try college even just for a semester. She would love college and I will join her.
"Yes, I have to do something while we wait for your divorce to be finalize." she said as she turned to me flashing her beautiful smile.
"You'd love Dartmouth!" I know I sound excited because I am. Out of all the colleges that I have gone to Dartmouth was my favorite school of them all. Believe me I went to eleven different colleges.
"Though, I might not make it but I am willing to try." she said with a giggle.
"I will help you." Of course I will. I know all the subjects there is out there. "You don't have to worry about a place to live because I already bought a house there."
"You bought a house?" she curiously asked.
"Yes, real estate is a good investment." Yeah, its true. Plus with a sister like Alice, I know where my money is safe.
"Alright, New Hampshire it is." she said with an excited giggle.
"Your serious about this?" I asked looking at her. She turned to me and smiled.
"Yes," she simply replied and looked out the window.
Yes, Bella is willing to go to college just like I have wished her to do so. I don't want this immortal life for her but I do want to be with her. I guess there's a good side into this whole not knowing I was ever married. Maybe she'd change her mind and she'd want to stay human, have a successful career, a husband that would grow old with her, children, and to watch her grandchildren grow up. I wouldn't mind if she'd want all that. I would support her one hundred percent. I would stay away from her and let her live her life if she wish. And if she wish for the two of us to stay friends, I would do that as well… standing on the sideline and to watch her fall in love and for her to have everything I ever wanted.
I owe her this much.
"Do you want me to call Charlie and let him know were on our way back into town or you'd want to spend a couple of days at home." I asked as we passed the Forks welcome sign.
"I'd like to go home. I'd like to see Renee before she leaves." Bella replied.
"Alright," I replied as I take our my cellphone and handed it to her.
We stopped at a diner before I dropped Bella home. I remembered to feed her often because humans needs nourishments more than we do. After eating, I dropped Bella home. Charlie was not angry with me he was surprisingly thrilled because he gets to have more time with his daughter.
(Bella's Point of View…)
After Edward left my house, I went to my room to unpack. These last couple of days had been very adventurous. I guess its expected because I am going to be sucked into this mythical world after marrying Edward.
"Hey Bells," I heard Charlie said. I turned he was standing by my doorway.
"Hey dad," I replied as I continued to unpack.
"Your mom called and she said she was sorry she wont be able to see you. Phil got called to tryout for a major league team and they're flying back to Jacksonville." Charlie said.
"It's okay dad." I replied.
"I talked to Billy and he said that Jake is back."
Jake?
He's Back?
"Where… where is he?" I asked as I turned to look at my dad.
"Well when I talked to Billy yesterday, Jake was at home, sleeping." Charlie replied as he creased his eyebrow. "I guess he's somewhere in LaPush. You can give them a call if you want to see him."
"I'll take my chance. Thanks dad." I said as I grabbed my car keys. "I'll be back in a bit." I said as I walked out of the house.
I sighed when I saw the Mercedes Guardian parked in my truck's usual spot. I missed my truck. I missed driving it down to LaPush and Jake would know I was there from a mile away because of its noise. I clicked the alarm off and hopped in the driver's side. I turned the ignition on and pulled out of the driveway.
During the drive to LaPush I couldn't help wondering if Jake would want to see me as much as I want to see him. After all I have put him through, I bet he wont. I pulled my car over near the invisible Forks and LaPush borderline. I placed the car into park and walked outside.
What if he doesn't want to see me? What if he'd never want to see me, ever. I would lose my best friend, forever. Then why would he return? I guess he returned knowing that I wont be here anymore.
"Bella?" a familiar husky male voice sounded.
That's Jake!
"Jake?" I asked looking around.
"Nice ride," he said appearing near the passenger's side of the car with his eyes focused towards me.
"Jake!" I exclaimed as I wrapped my arms around his massive waist. "You came back."
"Of course I did, my best friend is getting married. Well… was getting married. I wouldn't miss it for the world." he replied as he wrapped his arms around my shoulder.
"I miss you Jake." I said between sobs.
"I missed you too Bells," Jake whispered as he lightly pushed me away from our hug. "So… this is a really nice car." he said touching the hood. "Wow, Edward sure doesn't want you to get hurt."
I let out a huff, "He's always too concerned about my safety." I replied and tossed the keys towards him.
"Are you serious?" he asked with a wide grin spreading across his face.
"Come on," I said hopping on the passenger's side. Jake quickly appeared beside me on the driver's side.
"Wow, the inside looks so much better than the outside." he said as he carefully touched the leather seats.
"It's a loner from one of his friends," I replied as Jake set up the seats and the mirror to fit his massive size.
"So where do you want to go?" he asked still with the permanent goofy grin across his face.
I shrugged my shoulders and said, "You're driving."
Jake laughed and turned the ignition on and crossed the border to LaPush.
(Edward's Point of View…)
After dropping Bella home, I went hunting. After hunting, I headed home. The house was quiet. Carlisle was in the library and Esme was painting a portrait of Carlisle reading. Jasper and Emmett was in the living room playing chess. Emmett is no match to Jasper. Alice was sitting by the staircase with her laptop on her lap ordering new wardrobe for everyone online. Rosalie and Chloe was in the guest room.
"No Chloe, you turn it on like this." I heard Rosalie giggle while she teach Chloe how to turn on an iPod.
"Wow, this is amazing." Chloe laughed. "So much music coming from a tiny object."
"Wow, she really needs to get out more. Luckily she's beautiful. I hope Emmett doesn't think she's prettier than me." Rosalie thought. "Never fear, keep your friends close and your enemies closer." she added.
Wow my conceded sister is finally threatened by someone else's beauty. This is a typical Rosalie reaction.
"Wow music is nothing like it used to be." Chloe said as she listens to one of the latest pop music.
"So you and Edward…" Rosalie teased. I saw a reflection of Chloe smiling from hearing my name.
"He was wonderful." Chloe said as images of me laying down on the grass beside her in her backyard enjoying the perfect sunny day played in her head. "Edward was my first and only love. He and I were inseparable and inlove. Even now, I don't know what went wrong." she added.
"Wow, she's really does love Edward." Rosalie thought as she examine Chloe's face. "It's kind of too late now because he's marrying Bella."
"It's never too late Rosalie. You know what they say all's fair in love and war." Chloe replied with a slight giggle.
"When it comes to beauty, Bella is no competition to you." Rosalie replied with a smile spreading across her face.
"I know that," Chloe replied with a wink.
Urgh, she just doesn't get it. Beauty is not everything. I love Bella because she gives me a reason to live. I can not listen to this anymore. I sped towards my piano and began to fiddle with the keys. Clair de Lune came into my mind first. After a couple of seconds I began to play a new set.
"That's beautiful," I heard Esme's thoughts as she watched me by the staircase with Carlisle wrapping his arms around her waist.
"My favorite," I heard Chloe's thoughts echoed in the living room. She left Rosalie and sped out of the room.
"Now where is she going?" Rosalie thought as she followed Chloe out of the room.
"Standchen Serenade by Franz Peter Schubert," she said as she watched me pressed the keys of my grand piano. I stopped and looked over to her. "Please don't stop. Just continue." she whispered as she closed her eyes. I continued to press the keys and images of me, as a human, playing the piano in my living room played in her head. After playing the set, I looked around and my family was gone. "I haven't heard you play for more than a century Edward. You're still a great pianist." she said as her eyes met mine. "Play another one," she said with a bright smile spreading across her face. "Please."
I sighed and got up. "Maybe next time." I replied leaving the room.
Reading her memory about our past is too much for me to handle. It made me miss my parents so much more. It's a part of me that I already accepted that's no longer with me and with her being around, its hard to forget about it. I wonder when she's going to leave, for good.
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