Chapter 20 - A Real Party
Bella's POV:
She looked sorry for some reason; my gut told me that it was going to be the last I saw of her. I made my way towards the grandfather clock; knowing Edward would be there waiting for me.
I looked around but couldn't find him; me gaze wondered up the stairs to find Edward admiring the beauty of it.
I took a deep breath and made my up the stairs to him; he turned and gave me a crooked smile that made my heart skip a beat.
"So do you want to see a real party?"
I just nodded; he took me hand and we raced off to 3rd class. You could hear music floating up; also laughter and cheers.
He led me through a door then down some small steps until we were in a room filled with people dancing and drinking. I hesitated at the stairs but Edward just laughed and pulled me to a table.
As I looked around the room everyone was having such a good time; I looked back to find Edward who was talking to a young girl. She looked about seven maybe younger; she had brown wavy hair with a bow clip in the front she looked so adorable.
He kept on looking at me then at her; he also kept on shrugging his shoulders.
"I'll ask her"
He whispered to the little girl then turned to me with a smile on his lips.
"Bella; would you mind if I danced with Elizabeth?"
The little girl looked suddenly mad at Edward.
"Eddie don't call me that my name is Lizzy"
I giggled and nodded. Edward smiled at her; then took her hand and led her to the dance floor. She stood on his toes as he twirled and skipped around the dance floor to the up beat song.
A few men sat in the vacant seats on the table. They smiled at me then asked if I was thirsty I nodded and then another brought over a beer.
Something I always wanted to try. I started drinking; and smiled at Edward and Lizzy on the dance floor. Behind me someone had fell over a table and took a few people with him. I turned and couldn't help but laugh with the men lying on the floor.
They got back up and went back to drinking. The song ended and I clapped along with everyone else in the room. This was truly a real party; much better and funnier than the feasts I have had to put up with throughout my life.
They were now back at the table.
"I'm going to dance with her now; is that alright?"
Lizzy looked at me then back at him; a smile spread across her face.
"As long as I can have another dance later Eddie"
"I'll make sure I shall save you one"
She kissed his cheek then skipped off to the other end of the room.
"come on"
He kept on saying while holding his hand out. I seriously couldn't dance; I shook my head but he kept on repeating himself.
"Edward; no I can't dance"
He ignored me and pulled me up.
"I can't do this"
"Just trust me; but we're going to have to be a little closer."
I felt his arm around my waist; he pulled me into his chest; I couldn't help but smile.
"Your still my best girl Lizzy"
I turned to find her staring at us together. He then started to move with the rhythm of the song; we swayed in between other couples. I couldn't help but laugh the whole time.
This is what fun felt like. I forgot what I was doing for a second and almost tripped but Edward's firm grip on me kept me from falling.
We stopped dancing and I picked myself up a beer and started to drink it. Edward starred at me the whole time.
"What you think that a 1st class girl can't drink?"
I burst into laughter and Edward pulled me closer. I inhaled his sweet scent. My lips lightly touched his; I wanted to keep them there longer but he was pulled away by this other man.
Then I noticed James was watching us.
I found myself in my room; on my bed. I didn't remember ever coming back to my room. Last night I had such a great time with Edward.
I quickly got ready and made my way to breakfast before Jacob came looking for me. I found him in a small room with a small table for two.
I took the open seat; and he just glared at me.
"Did you have a good time last night?"
James had obviously filled him in on everything.
"I was tired; I just went straight to bed"
He looked angry now.
"Don't lie to me ISABELLA; I knew what you were doing!"
"I see you had your man servant follow me again as usual."
He looked absolutely furious.
"Leave us!"
He treated the maids like they were nothing more than animals. He started to raise his voice at me.
"ISABELLA; You will never Act like that again"
"Jacob I do NOT work for you! I am your fiancée stop treating like I'm one of your man servants."
"FIANCEE; YES YOU ARE MY FIANCEE AND YOU AR5E NOT MY WIFE YET SO YOU WILL HONOR ME!"
He through the table over and was creaming in my face; I had never been more scared in my life. He left the room and I burst out crying.
Trudy our maid was helping me get dressed for afternoon church. The door flew open and mother ordered Trudy out. She took over Trudy's job but was pulling so tightly on my corset that I couldn't breath.
"You will never see him again do you understand? Isabella I forbid it!"
"Oh mother stop it you'll give yourself a nosebleed"
She was now crushing my arm; she glared at me.
"You know the money is all gone; you have to Marry Jacob!"
"I Know Mother you remind me every day"
I placed my dress on; and made my way to church. I knew everyone was going to watch my every move from now on. It was going to pain me to be away from Edward.
