Hi everyone. I know I took so long to finish this chaper, so I am sorry. This is the Chapter 15. Enjoy!

BPOV

I was frozen. I couldn't think straight. I couldn't move. I didn't know what to do. Edward kept kissing my unresponsive lips. After a few seconds, Edward put away and looked at me with concerns. I looked back at him. What are you waiting for, Bella? He is right in front of you. You know very well that you like him, a lot. Go ahead.

'Be…' Edward started, but he was cut off by me crashing my lips to his. We kissed passionately. He put his hands around me and pulled me closer. I heard someone cleared their throat when we deepened our kiss. I pulled away immediately. I turned around and found Esme at the doorway. I blushed at the fact that I just made out with her son right in front of her.

'Sorry to interrupt. Lunch is ready.' She said and winked at me. That made me blushed deeply.

'Alright. Thanks, mom.' Edward smiled to Esme and waved his hand to dismiss her. She left us in the room with a smirk. We looked at each other and laughed. He offered his hand and said, 'Come on, let's go.' I nodded and took his hand.

We reached to the garden and Esme and Carlisle were already sat. We quickly sat down and started the lunch. Everything went fine, except Edward still wouldn't talk to Carlisle.

When we finished our lunch, Esme stood up and started cleaning up the table. I also stood up and wanted to help Esme, but she insisted on not making me clean up. She made Edward did the clean instead. Both of them took all the dishes into the house and leaving me and Carlisle in the garden.

'So, Bella. I heard that you were from Forks?' he asked.

'I do. You were the doctor in the hospital that night.' I said. I knew he knew which night I was talking about.

'I am. I am glad that you end up well, as a detective in the department.'

I forced a smile. 'Yeah.'

'So you and Edward are dating?' Carlisle asked. I blushed at his question. Were we really dating? I got to ask myself.

'No. We are just colleagues.'

'He really cares about you, Bella.' I nodded at his comment.

I was struggling with whether I should ask him about what happened between him and Edward or not.

'I know you are struggling with whether you should ask me about what happened between me and Edward or not.' Carlisle said suddenly. I looked up and he was staring at me.

'Yes, but it is okay if you don't want to tell me. I know I am not in any position to say anything about this.'

'No, it's okay. You heard the story from Edward's side, I assumed.' I nodded. 'I believe he won't exaggerate the story. All I want to say are we hurt each other very deeply. I know I shouldn't force him to follow my footsteps. I should've listened to him.' I heard agony in Carlisle's voice. I reached over and took Carlisle's hand.

'Don't blame yourself, Dr. Cullen. Edward regrets what he did. He knew he hurt you so much. He really wants to talk to you again. Go and talk to him, he will forgive you.' He looked at me with doubts. 'Trust me. I was trained to read people.' I smiled to him. He nodded.

'Thanks, Bella.' We then got up and headed back to the house. I excused myself and got out of the house. Carlisle was so generous that he leaned me his black Mercedes and I drove around this little town which I was once so familiar with. I went to the grocery I used to go and the high school I used to attend.

As I drove, I felt someone was following me. So I stepped on the gas harder when I reached the highway. I adjusted the rearview mirror and saw a black Ford was following me. I got a glance of the license plate and got the license number. The car suddenly turned left and nowhere to be seen. I rushed back to Edward's home.

I was still panting when I stepped in the living room. That's when I saw Edward and Carlisle hugged. I smiled to myself. Then, they pulled away from each other and turned to me. Edward's smile faded at the moment he saw me.

'Bella, are you okay? You looked pale.'

EPOV

After Bella excused us and got out of the house, me, Carlisle and Esme sat in silence. I knew Bella already talked with Carlisle. I knew she wanted us to break the ice. She gave me this chance to do so. I knew very well if I lost this chance, I might never get the second chance. But still, I wasn't brave enough to talk to Carlisle. I excused myself and I headed to my room. I paced back and forth in my room. I tried to come up with something to start the conversation with Carlisle.

After almost 40 minutes, I went back downstairs. Carlisle and Esme were still in their original seats. I sat back on the couch and we all fell in silence for another 15 minutes. I finally man up and started talking.

'Dad.' I said softly. This was the first time I called Carlisle dad. He looked up, confused. 'Can we talk?' I asked. I heard Esme breath with relieve.

'Of course, son.' Son. The term sounded so strange to me. Carlisle never called me son since I left for Juilliard.

'Dad. About that…'

'It's alright, son. I already forgive you. I know I should've listened to you.' I knew Carlisle was on the verge of breaking down.

'No, dad. I should've told you earlier. I shouldn't go to the audition without letting you know. I shouldn't betray you like that.' I couldn't help but sobbed. My voice was broken.

'Edward, don't cry. I already forgive you.' I didn't realize I was crying before Carlisle brought it up. 'But I didn't know how to tell you…'

'It's okay, dad.' We both got up and hugged each other. That's when I heard someone entered the living room. I knew it was Bella. I smiled brightly and turned around. My smile faded when I saw her face. She looked pale and still panting slightly.

'Bella, are you okay? You looked pale.' Carlisle and I approached her. Both of us helped her to sit down on the sofa. Carlisle had Esme got a cup of hot water for Bella. I kneeled in front of her, my hands resting on her knees. 'Bella, what happened?' I was so worried about her. She looked happy when she left the house an hour ago, and now she looked pale and scared. What is she scared of? Could that have anything to do with her stalker? I didn't realize before, but Bella was trembling. 'Bella, are you cold?'

'No. Why?' she answered me as her grip on the cup tightened.

'You are shaking.' I took the glass from Bella and turned to Carlisle. 'Dad, I am going to take Bella to her room. She needs to lay down.' I helped her up and held her in bridal way and took her upstairs.

I laid her on the bed and tucked her in.

'Edward, can you stay with me?' Bella whispered.

'Bella, what's going on? What happened?' I asked but she didn't answer right away. She was still trembling.

'He's here.'

Who's here? Take a guess. Review, please.