Chapter 37:
WHAT IN THE WORLD
My breathing stopped though I knew it was coming anyway. I have no idea how, but . . . he found out.
"Bella?" he asked softly.
"Yes" I said softly. "I'm sorry for not telling you but I just didn't want to ups— and Nessie . . . she's just so . . . tense right now and . . . " I rambled on as I tried to explain.
"Bella . . . Bella!" Edward said as he placed his fingers on my lips. "It's okay, you had your reasons and they were valid ones. You didn't trust me yet . . . I understand and I'm so sorry you had to raise her alone all these years . . . If I would've known I wouldn't have left . . . I'll help in any way I can, I promise . . . I'll keep trying to make it up to you and . . . I want to get to know her and—" this time I put my finger on his lips.
"Edward, it's okay. You didn't know, I can't blame you. I didn't find out until after you left. It's okay" I promised sincerely.
"But . . . how's it even possible?" he asked as he pushed a strand of my hair behind my ear.
"I don't know Edward" I said leaning into his touch. "I guess since I was still human and all . . . it just . . . happened" I said.
"How did you become a—like me?" he asked sadly.
And so I told him the story. All the way from when he left until after everyone had joined my family.
"I missed so much in her life" he said just as the front door flew open and Nessie walked in making us jump apart.
"Mom, I want to ask you about—" she began but stopped abruptly when she saw Edward.
"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HE DOING HERE?!?!?!?!" she yelled at me.
"Renesmee Carlie . . . Cullen," I smiled slightly as I saw Edward's eyes widen in shock and happiness "don't talk to me in that tone. He simply came to talk" I explained in a serious tone .
"UHUH, I'M SURE HE'S JUST DYING TO LIE TO YOU AGAIN" she continued to yell.
"Nessie, please, I just wanted to explain something's to your . . . Bella, I'm sorry, I'll leave now" Edward said.
"Don't act like you don't know" she said, her voice lower but angrier.
I groaned softly as I heard that and saw her face. She knew as well and now, she probably hates me for not telling her.
"You know, I was hoping to talk to mom about it but obviously she's busy so I'll leave" she said as she stormed out.
"Nessie!" we both called but she kept running.
I let out a sigh and let my head fall back.
"That went well" I mumbled.
I heard him chuckle slightly.
"She hates me" he said sadly. " . . . and I understand that too. Maybe over time she'll warm up to me . . . or not" he said as he saw my face.
"No, she might but . . . I have to warn you though . . . Nessie's . . . stubborn. It might be a while"
"I know where she got that" he said as he looked at me.
"Only from me Mr. Stubborn pants?" I asked and we laughed.
I actually laughed, painless, happy and so filling.
"Maybe you should go" I suggested sadly. "My family will be back soon and I sort of just told them too . . . well they more cornered me and made me tell them but still . . . finding you here might not be the best thing" I explained.
"It's okay" he said though his face was sad. "Before I leave though, when will we introduce Nessie to my family . . . as my daughter? Or should I just tell them . . . or just you or . . . "
"Umm . . . I'm not exactly sure when but I want all 3 of us to be there, You, Nessie and I, and we'll tell them together" I said.
"I couldn't have thought of a better way" He said as he stood and I stood with him. "I'll see you tomorrow" he said as he came up and hugged me softly. "I missed you so much Bella"
"Me too" I said as I leaned in and poured all my love into a short kiss. "Now go, before your family get's suspicious" I said as I walked him to the door.
"My family . . . what will I say?" he said anxiously as he left, his face scrunching up like Nessie's sometimes did.
I waved as he left and then leaned against the doorframe. Today was a pretty emotionally grinding day but I was happy. For the first time in so many years I was truly happy. I still didn't know if Edward would leave again but . . . I might as well enjoy my time with him . . . and if he doesn't ever leave . . . happiness. I sighed contently and walked back inside to the couch which still smelled like him.
My family was going to give me hell for it but hey . . . we just 'talked'. Something occurred to me and I took out my phone to call Edward when I realized I didn't know his new phone number. I sat down frustratedly on the couch but jumped up and I heard a crinkling. I looked down and saw a neatly folded paper. I picked it up and unfolded it slowly. It was a small note written in Edward's flawless script and 2 phone numbers.
Just for reference, here is my cell and house number. If you need anything, just call. I hope I can have yours. With Love,
Edward
I quickly dialed his cell. He answered on the first ring, like he always used to.
"Bella!" he said happily.
I couldn't help smiling myself. "Hi, umm . . . I was wondering if I should sort of tell or show my family and yours that we sort of made up and that I forgave you and all because I know they'll ask because your scent is all over the couch and me" I explained.
"Umm . . . well, with your family it's your call but I don't plan on telling my family just yet. I just think . . . maybe when we tell them about Nessie because they will probably give us" I marveled at the us part. "a hard time, especially Emmet and Alice, so I'm going to wait for now. You can tell yours if you want though" he said.
"Umm . . . I think I might not tell them just yet . . . you know, just let them soak in about Nessie first. We'll tell them together . . . later" I said and I heard his musical laugh on the other side.
"Okay then, I'll talk to you tomorrow then . . . bye"
"Goodbye Bella, I love you" he added just as I hung up.
"I love you too" I said as I sat on the couch.
Maybe Edward won't leave me again. Maybe, it'll be just like before . . .
I jumped as the front door opened.
"Hey Bells!" Alex called as he ran inside.
"Hey Bella" everyone greeted as they came in.
"Yeah, hi" Nessie said sourly as she ran upstairs.
I sighed as I watched her go up. Did she tell them? Well . . . they ask soon enough. As if right on cue, my whole family froze simultaneously and sniffed the air.
"WHY IN THE WORLD IS HIS SCENT ALL AROUND THE COUCH AND YOU!!!!" Will yelled as electricity crackled everywhere.
Oh boy, this was going to be tough.
NPOV
"So, what were you guys talking about?" I asked as I swung from tree branches.
"Nothing really you little monkey" Alex said as he transformed into a monkey and swung right beside me.
"Hahahahahaha, nice one" I said. "But really, what were you talking about?" I asked as I swung down, right in front of Sophie, Mel and Will, 100% serious.
"Nothing Ness, we were just talking with Bella about different things" Sophie said.
"What kind of things" I asked determined to know.
If they didn't want to tell me. . . .fine, I would just keep asking until annoyed them so much they would tell me.
"Secret things" Mel answered.
"So now you're keeping secrets . . . what kind of secrets?" I asked.
This time they just looked at me without answering. After a couple of minutes, I gave.
"Okay, fine. If you don't want to tell me, then I'll find out myself . . . I hear all" I said as I climbed up the tree.
They probably thought I would try to spy on them but I had different plans. I ran full speed back to the house. Just be calm Nessie. Go in, tell her you want to talk and then ask her. I ran in before I lost my nerve.
"Mom, I want to ask you about—" I began but stopped abruptly when I saw Edward sitting on the couch with her.
"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HE DOING HERE?!?!?!?!" I yelled at her.
"Renesmee Carlie . . . Cullen, don't talk to me in that tone. He simply came to talk" my mom explained.
"UHUH, I'M SURE HE'S JUST DYING TO LIE TO YOU AGAIN"
"Nessie, please, I just wanted to explain something's to your . . . Bella, I'm sorry, I'll leave now" Edward said.
Oh, so now he just wants to take me for stupid? Not happening.
"Don't act like you don't know" I said, lowering my voice but made it harsher. "You know, I was hoping to talk to mom about it but obviously she's busy so I'll leave" I said as I stormed out.
"Nessie!" they both called but I kept running.
I ran and ran, not even paying attention where I was going. I could be in Canada for all I cared. Tears of anger started to blur my vision. She was opening up to him and he would just hurt her again. She already went through so much, having me and then he just comes along and decides to use her again . . .ugh! More tears blurred my vision but I ran faster. Suddenly, I slammed into something hard and flew back. I saw through my teared vision the blurry out line of Will running toward me.
"Oh Crap" I whimpered as I climbed up into the tree, wiping my eyes.
A/N
Hey Guys! Sorry again for the late update. I had to work my butt off these last few hours to get these chapters up. I was at Universal this weekend and I got home at around 1am today. It was awesome but I didn't write at all. I did visit my BFFL, Nessie96 though. We went to this Japanese resteraunt where the put food on fire! It was amazing. Anyway, what did you think? He knows and Bella finally tells him everything. Finally! Then there's Nessie . . . oh Nessie! She's pretty pissed right now and so is her family. Poor Bella, it's hard for her. Anywho, I can't wait for Eclipse!! I keep watching the preview, it's amazing. Once again, the link is - .com You have to watch it if you haven't. It's amazing. Can't wait for next wekk . . . Spring Break! It's going to be awesome! Anyway, hope you liked it. See the little button down there, I triple dog dare you to click it! =D
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