Chapter 17 – The Not So Grand Feast – Part 2
Bella's POV:
Before Lord Newton could say anything to me; Edward pulled me away leaving Molly there alone. I looked at Edward and he just smiled.
"Thank you"
His smile became even wider; always after being with Edward I felt whole, but once he left it always felt like a part was missing. I found myself quite close to him.
Inhaling his sweet scent I loved it; once again I got lost in his golden eyes. It wasn't until he coughed it brought me back into reality.
I looked around to find mother coming over to us great just what I wanted.
"Isabella please introduce me to this fine man"
Trying to put on her charm; she had no idea what he had done. Not a single clue that he saved her daughter from certain death. I breathed slowly.
"Mother this is Edward Cullen; he saved my life a few nights ago"
She studied him then thought for a second before speaking. A sort of smile approached her lips.
"Ahh so this is the famous Cullen; yes Jacob has mentioned you; pleasure to meet you I'm Renee Swan Isabella and Alice's Mother"
She shook his hand and held it for a moment.
"Pleasure to meet you Mrs Swan"
Edward always the gentleman, mother suddenly let go and quickly made her way back to Jacob; I breathed a sigh of relief once she left Edward just laughed under his breath. Alice was still no where; maybe she was with Jasper.
"Edward; have you seen Alice? I'm worried about her"
As soon as I mentioned her she entered the hall and came straight over to us. She pulled me into a hug; she wouldn't let go. It was almost like she was saying goodbye.
"Bella you are the most amazing sister ever I'll always love you; no matter what sisters until the end; you know that right; forever"
I looked at her confused; was she really saying goodbye but why? she couldn't exactly go anywhere.
"Alice I love you too….. But what's going on?"
She just hugged me tighter then kissed my cheek and left. I hated goodbyes. Where was she going; I wasn't going to give up that easily I tried running after her but Edward held me back.
"Edward; please let me go"
He just shook his head; the bell rang for dinner. I didn't want this stupid stuck up life if it meant loosing Alice no way.
Edward wiped his finger under my eye I didn't realise I was crying. I quickly pulled myself together then tried once again to exit the room but Edward pulled me back once again.
He took me inside the hall and sat me down next to Jacob and he sat next to Molly across from me. Dinner flew by; I wasn't really there not spritely anyways.
I found myself starring at Edward; I noticed Jacob was squeezing my hand rather tightly, it hurt I tried to wriggle out but it was no use. I just slightly winced at the pain.
"Isabella dear; have you picked your dress and flowers to match yet?"
I nodded in silence holding the pain back; he finally let go. It was complete silence until Jacob's voice broke the silence once again.
"So Edward your from 3rd class how is it down there?"
How rude for Jacob to ask that I starred at him in disbelief. He just smiled he really had no heart.
"Quite cosy actually"
A small giggle escaped my lips. Jacob tensed; then started talking to him again.
"Have you ever earned anything like money you do know what money is don't you?"
Jacob was talking to him like he was a 3 year old what was with him?
"What is it like having no money; no home; basically no life?"
What was wrong with Jacob tonight? I needed to stop him now this was completely rude.
"Jacob that is none of your business; don't be so rude"
I snapped at him; I had never done that before. He defiantly had no heart; this wasn't the Jacob who proposed to me this was a totally different man I obviously didn't know him that well.
I couldn't marry him. Luckily the conversation had turned in a different topic away from Edward thank god.
It was time for the gentleman to go for cigars and the lady's to have tea and cakes. I really didn't want Edward to be in there with Jacob.
"Edward will you join us for a cigar?"
Lord Newton was asking him; I prayed to god he'd say no.
"No thank you"
Then the men started laughing.
"Your going to stay out here with the women?"
A man I did not know asked; Edward shook his head.
"No of course not; I must get back I have a younger brother you see"
Everyone nodded there heads and the men left for the cigar room. The lady's were now in deep conversation. Edward came over and held my hand once again my heart skipped a beat.
"Can't you stay?"
I asked him trying to convince him. He shook his head; then kissed my hand I noticed he placed a piece of paper in my hand.
"Goodnight Bella"
He walked away with a smug face. He just left; he took that part away from me now I was missing a part of me. I turned back to find mother glaring at the back of him then she starred at me.
She turned her attention back to the lady next to her, I carefully opened the note.
'Dearest Bella;
Please meet me at the grandfather clock at 11:00pm and I'll show you a real party.
Edward'
A smile spread straight across my face; I quickly looked at the clock 10:50pm I had ten minuets to escape.
"Mother; I'm off to bed"
She nodded and I literally skipped out of the room; I looked back to find Molly winking at me I let out a small giggle and went to find Edward. I'd never do this; Edward brought out the best side in me I really liked that.
Then I saw her Alice; she had tears running down her eyes; she had hold of Jasper. They were talking quietly to each other. I took a couple of steps and she looked up with me. She looked sorry; then dragged Jasper away. What the hell was going on?
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