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A/N Thanks for reading… because so many of you are, however reviews are few…. Hmm maybe I should ransom my stories until I get some? I'll see how things go …. And if I get any love then the thought disappears from my mind forever lol…..well until next time. This chapter is dedicated to all those who wished for something a bit longer enjoy x
Chapter 9
CPOV
As I sat in my office I thought over the conversation that I had had with Alice not thirty minutes ago, "You don't have to worry Carlisle because things will work out - I will help you work them out" and I had felt hope, that is until I was reminded of my other obligations - I had to make sure that the family understood, I had to make sure that Esme knew that I would still be there for her should she need me. Then there was Edward - how could I tell the boy I regarded as a son that I had fallen in love with the only girl he has ever loved?
"Carlisle" I heard Alice yell "The others will be back in a few minutes and Edward will be in hearing range in less than a minute, so unless you want him to hear about your angsty love for his girlfriend either switch it to another language or think about something else". "Thank you Alice" I said as I felt some of the frustration I was feeling leak into my voice. "Actually scratch that" said Alice suddenly appearing in the doorway "Defiantly think happy thoughts - we do have an empath in the house and you don't seem really up to par today on the whole emotion blocking thing" and then she disappeared.
Alice was right though - I needed a distraction, something that would put Edward off from reading my mind and I had just the thing. I got up from my desk and went over to one of the many bookcases that lined the wall looking for a book to read and I found just the one I was looking for, psychopathia sexualis by Krafft - Ebing and guaranteed to keep Edward out of my mind for a while. I immersed myself in Case 92 and waited for the others to get home.
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EPOV
I ran towards the house a few minutes ahead of the others, I wanted to check in with Carlisle and see how things went with Bella before I went to see her. I checked my watch - it was 01.45, by now she would be in the deeper part of her sleep so I didn't have to worry about her waking up and missing me.
As I got closer I could hear Alice and her thoughts about what she should wear today for school, either the new season Gucci or last season Armani? I searched for Carlisle's thoughts and found him in his study reading… about fetishes … and disturbing one's at that… ugh.
As I approached the front door It was thrown open by Alice, who then bounded out towards me "Edward! You know how I've been good and I've hardly played Bella Barbie at all these past few weeks … well do you think that maybe… you would let me pick out your clothes for the rest of the week now?" I sighed "Sure Alice" and then went into the house. "Where are you going, you have to try them on silly - I can't just make you wear something I've never seen you in - how would I know if it would work" she said appearing in front of me. "Alice, I don't have time for that tonight, I have to see Carlisle and then go to Bella's" I told her. "Well Carlisle's busy and Bella's asleep, are you really saying that you'd rather watch Bella sleep or interrupt Carlisle reading when your favourite sister wants to spend time with you?" she asked giving me her best puppy dog look.
Since when is it not alright to talk to Carlisle when he's reading in his office I thought? "Come on Edward. Please" Alice said giving my arm a shake. "What are you up to Alice?" I asked suspiciously.
"Aren't you suppose to be the mind reader" she replied. "Well I am trying but all I'm getting are the pro's and con's of this seasons Gucci to last season's Armani" I told her. "Well then that's all there is" she said. "Look Alice, I'm happy you want to spend time together and we will but not tonight, I'm going to see Carlisle now". And with that I made my way towards the stairs only to find Alice blocking me again "Edward, I think you should leave Carlisle alone tonight - he feels bad, Bella didn't take the news that you were upset with her seeing Jacob very well" she said gently.
I felt panic build up in my chest, Bella's upset with me… Bella always does silly things when she's angry with me - what if she's hurt? "I have to go and see her, now!" I said as I spun around making my way towards the door. "She doesn't want to see you" Alice shouted and at that I stopped. She was angry at me "Why, It was for a second and then I got over it - does she know I'm over it?" I asked Alice.
"Yes she knows" Alice replied, "But she still needs time, so give it to her" she said. I let out another sigh, and I felt frustrated. I really want to see Bella - I had wanted to see her since before I went hunting. But Alice was right - I should give Bella her space so then she won't be angry with me, Ill talk to her at school in the morning and if anything happens Alice will see it and tell me. Yes it would be ok to wait I decided, but in the mean time I would see Carlisle and ask him what had happened.
"Edward, give him a break - he feels bad, just wait until the morning and then you can decide what your going to do" Alice said. "Fine, I'm going upstairs and I'm not in the mood for company" I told her. And with that I ran up the stairs and into my room and locked the door behind me just as I heard the others get back. I would wait until morning and then I would find out what happened, but until then I would just have to wait.
