Chapter 9:
I woke Charlie up after pulling my emotions together about the note. He was furious of course. Any home owner would be if their grass was ruined and my car had tape stuck on it that wouldn't come off all of the way. Charlie called a couple more officers to help him catch the people who did it.
"So do you have any idea who could have done this?" the officer asked. I sighed. I would be blamed if Tanya got in trouble with the law. "Any enemies?" he pushed.
"Umm...well...I wouldn't necessarily call her an enemy. Just my boyfriend's crazy ex," I said while biting my lip. I didn't want this to hit school papers, or worse...the town's papers.
"Okay...can we get a name?" he asked and I sighed. Edward would back me up, right? I really didn't know. I wish he was here.
"Are you talking about the girl who punched you in the face?" Charlie asked while sitting on the couch with us.
"She assulted you?" the officer asked. I searched for his name. Tom.
"It really wasn't a big deal," I said and sighed in defeat as they gave me intense stares. "Her name is Tanya. Look, I am really tired and we have been at this for 3 hours," I said. It was already 5 in the morning. "I would like to just get some rest."
"Certainly," Tom said and I smiled at him.
"I will give you further details on this girl," I heard Charlie say as I was about to walk up the stairs.
"I don't know for sure if it was her," I said. "I don't want to be the one to point fingers," I told Tom hesitently.
"Don't worry. All of this will remain confidential," Tom said and I smiled even though I knew it wouldn't work that way. It couldn't. This all points to me who put the blame on anyone. It was my house and I don't think anyone holds anything against Charlie. I jumped into my bed and fell sound asleep. I woke up at 8 and groaned. Why couldn't I sleep?
I knew why though. Because if Edward were to choose Tanya's side in this..I couldn't live with myself for placing that blame. I put on some of my most comfortable pairs of jeans and a sweatshirt. I grabbed the note just incase I needed to show him.
Charlie left for the station when they were all done cleaning up, so I was home alone. I brushed my teeth and grabbed my keys and wallet not caring what I looked like as I headed over to Edward's house.
The tape on my windsheild bothered me all the way there. I tried three times with my automatic cleaner to get it off, but it wouldn't budge. I gave up and tried to call Edward as I sat outside his house. He didn't answer. I sighed and knocked lightly on the door. Esme answered with a concerned look on her face.
"Honey, are you alright?" she asked.
"I'm fine..just couldn't sleep. Is Edward here?" I asked.
"Well...he is still sleeping, but he went to bed early, so I don't mind if you wake him up," she said and I smiled as I made my way up to his room. I tapped on his door lightly just to make sure I don't walk in on him or anything. No answer.
I opened the door cautiously to find him past out. I giggled a little bit and sighed. I couldn't wake him up. Then again, I did need to get payback. I crawled into his bed and cuddled into his side. He wasn't wearing a shirt and I was about to have a heart attack. I kissed his neck and his cheek and he groaned while waking up.
"Why, Bella?" he asked and I giggled tiredly.
"Payback, Mister," I said and he frowned and then opened his eyes. They instantly looked worried.
"Do I really look that bad?" I asked and he brought his hands up to my eyes where I am sure I had bruises.
"You always look beautiful, just really tired," he said and I smiled a little bit.
"Long night," I said. "Boss had me working because the boys were begging," I teased and Edward rolled his eyes and pushed me teasingly.
"I am sure they were," he said. "What happened?" he asked.
"I did something," I said and sat on my legs while looking down at my hands. He took both of my hands in one of his and his other hand to lift my chin.
"It couldn't have been that bad," he said and I sighed.
"I placed blame on someone and reported it to the police," I told him.
"Police? Bella, what is going on?" he asked worriedly.
"Our house got destroyed," I said. "There was toliet paper everywhere and forks in our grass. Rice was spilled everywhere and someone stuck tape on my car writing 'Whore' and 'Bitch'," I sighed. I was completely humiliated. I felt angry tears run down my face. Edward wiped them away.
"Oh, Bella. I am so sorry," he said and I shurgged while he handed me a tissue.
"It wasn't your fault. It happened around 2 this morning," I said. "I went back to sleep around 5, but couldn't because I didn't know if you would be angry with me or not," I whispered the last part.
"Why woud I be angry with you?" he asked.
"I told the police that I think Tanya did it. Well Charlie did because they asked of any enemies and Tanya punched me in the face. I didn't want or mean to I swear," I said and he placed a hand over my mouth as the tears came down my face faster. I took a deep breath to calm myself anf then wiped away the tears with the tissue. "Sorry," I said and then took another deep breath to stop myself from crying anymore.
"Don't apologize. You are angry and humiliated. You have a right to be upset," he said and I smiled at him. He understood how I felt and I was greatful for that.
"So you aren't angry?" I asked.
"Of course not. I think you had every reason to put Tanya's name down. I mean she is the only one who wasn't nice to you in this town," Edward said and I sighed relieved.
"Thank goodness," I said.
"You thought I might pick her side?" he asked and he looked amused.
"Can you read my mind?" I asked.
"I just know you," he shrugged and I smiled. "Like I know that you didn't tell me the whole story," he continued and I frowned.
"It doesn't matter anymore," I said. I really didn't want to show him the note. I only brought it if he didn't believe me.
"Bella...please tell me. I don't like it when you hide things," he said.
"When have I ever hidden anything?" I asked.
"Now, and I don't like it," he told me and I gave him a small smile and ran my fingers through his hair.
"I don't want you to get upset," I said. This note was what shook me the most...
"You came to me and started crying at 8 in the morning. I don't think anything could make me more upset," he said and guilt washed over me.
"I'm so sorry," I said.
"What? Oh no, Bella...I meant that I don't like seeing you upset because it makes me upset. I didn't mean it that way. I'm sorry. I worded it wrong," he said and I laughed as he tried to explain himself. He gave me a small smile.
"Alright, I will tell you," I said while grabbing the note from my pocket.
"What's this?" he asked while I handed over the note.
"It was taped to my front door," I told him while he read it. He became pale and looked angry.
"Don't say anything," I told him while he was about to speak. "I don't want to talk about it, I don't want to look at it, and I certainly don't want that to affect us at all," I said and he nodded. "Do you have any clothes I can barrow? Specifically sweatpants or basketball shorts?" I said and his expression lightened and he got up and threw some basketball shorts at me.
"Thanks," I said and skipped to his bathroom to change.
When I came out, he was standing with his hands on his dresser with his head hung. I sighed and wrapped my arms around him from behind. I placed my forhead on his bare back and went to kiss his neck. I brought my arms up to where my hands were cupping his shoulders. He relaxed.
"It's going to be okay," I said and he sighed and then turned around. I brought my hands up to his hair while trying to read the expression in his beautiful green eyes. All I found was worried. I smoothed his forehead and went on my toes to kiss him. He met me halfway so that I wouldn't have to stay on my toes. It was a long and lingering kiss. Tender and soft. He smiled with me.
"Can I go back to sleep?" he asked and I giggled.
"Only if I can come with," I said and he wiggled his eye brows which made me roll my eyes.
I fell asleep cuddled into his side with my head on his chest.
I got woken up by Alice bursting through Edward's door and jumping on his bed. Edward and I both shot up.
"Do you mind?" I asked annoyed and Edward laughed at my expression as he rubbed his eyes.
"Why didn't you call me? I got so worried when Charlie called and asked for me to check on you. Of course you would scare me half too death and not be at home. Oh, Sweetie I am so sorry this happened. How are you feeling? Is everything okay?" she asked and I had to grasp her shoulders.
"Breathe, Alice," I said and she did and then hugged me tightly.
"Oh, Bella. Are you alright?" she asked.
"I'm fine. Just a little shaken up. Just really tired," I said, trying to tell her I wanted to go back to sleep. Edward was laying down in bed and smiling with his eyes closed.
"It's noon!" she said.
"Yeah, and I was up for more than half of the night," I countered.
"All right, as long as you are okay," she said and made her way out of the room. I laughed a little bit and then Edward had me burst into hysterics when he started tickling me.
"Thanks for waking me up," I said sarcastically as we were still laughing.
"My speciality," he said and I shook my head while starting to get out of bed.
"You're making me breakfast, right?" I said and he raised an eyebrow at me. I gave him puppy dog eyes and stuck out my bottom lip.
"I guess," he said and walked over and kissed my bottom lip to make it go away. I giggled.
"Pancakes are fine," I said and he shook his head.
"What am I going to do with you?" he asked and I laughed and went back into the bathroom to change into my jeans while he went into his closet to change into day clothes. I came out while he was pulling a shirt over his head. He walked over to me and gave me a kiss on the forehead and grabbed my hand as we made our way to the kitchen. He got all of the supplies out and I sat at the kitchen counter. I laughed as he rubbed the back of his head with a confused expression on his face.
"You don't know how to make pancakes?" I asked and he smiled shyly. I got up from my chair and bounced to his side.
"I can get Esme to do it," he said.
"I have been feeding myself for years. I can manage," I told him and he smiled. I made about 10 and then Edward helped me clean everything up. Emmett came bursting through the door.
"Yes! You are the best little sister ever!" Em said and I rolled my eyes while he kissed my cheek.
"How are you doing?" Rose asked as she walked in right behind him.
"I'm fine," I said and she looked at me unsure. After eating, I headed home to take of some things around the house. And to escape the 'How are you?' question.
In the middle of doing laundry my cell phone rang. Jake.
"Are you done being an asshole?" I answered and I heard him cover the mic while he was laughing. "I'm serious," I said firmly and he stopped.
"I heard what happened..I just wanted to see if everything was okay," he said and I sighed.
"Everything is fine. I just wish that the police didn't get involoved," I said.
"You never liked attention," he told me like I didn't already know.
"Yeah...well it is impossible now," I said.
"I'm really sorry about flipping at the Cullen's place. I just don't trust him, Bella," he said.
"But I trust him, Jake. So if you trust me, then you will trust my judgement," I stated firmly.
"I trust you, but you know judgement could always be off," he told me and I sighed.
"Jake, just let me be happy. That is all that I will ask of you," I said.
"Alright, fine. Whatever makes you happy," he said and I smiled.
"That would be Edward," I told him.
"I know," he mubbled.
"Don't be so thrilled," I said jokingly.
"Sorry," he said.
"That's okay. Any luck in the girl department?" I asked.
"You really want to talk about this?" he countered.
"I just want you to be happy," I whispered.
"I'm trying. I will call you in a couple days," he said.
"Okay. Bye," I said and he hung up. I was feeling better after that conversation. Now that I knew he was trying to move on, it felt good to know he would let me be happy with Edward.
I took a shower and then settled into bed around 10. I wanted to see Edward tomorrow and look good. Not like I did this morning. While falling asleep, I hoped that I wouldn't have to talk to the police about this Tanya mess anymore.
