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How Did I Fall in Love With You
Chapter 16
Bella's POV
"Okay Alice, I think I'm good on the lip gloss." I told her impatiently.
"wait! Hold on please just one more dab!" she practically yelled at my ear making me deaf..
Alice outlined my lips with another coat of her shiny pink lip gloss making it sticky and completely irresistible.
Well since Esme and Carlisle were out tonight, Emmett and Alice decided to take me out to a club as a welcome home celebration. They kept it a secret until stupid Emmett slipped it out. I told them nicely that I was alright staying at home and they could go with out me. I even tried the 'I'm tired excuse' but Alice just gave me a disbelieving look. I considered running away and never coming back to escape this nightmare. I guess Alice got a feeling or premonition, as I like to call it, and caught on to me before I could escape.
She got a good grip on my wrist and pulled me to her room, where I've been locked for god knows how long. I've been complaining to Alice that she didn't have to give me one of her famous makeovers but as always she refused. I sat at the comfy chair and let her decorate me from head to toe. I was a little scared that she would over do it and I would look a little ridiculous, but I trust that Alice would never do that.
"Am I ready yet Alice?" I asked a little scared about the look of the final product.
"Yes. Now." she replied proudly.
I got up from the pink leather chair, that I have been sitting on for hours, and make my way towards the mirror. I stumbled a little but I managed to balance myself. I took a deep breathe and looked at Alice's masterpiece.
I had to admit that I wasn't that bad. I got used to the whole look that Alice did on me. She would always successfully transform boring old Bella to super dazzling Bella. Instead of curling my hair like usual, she straightened it so that it changed a little bit. I had a black dress for the event. It was a little bit higher than my knee's but not too short. It was a strapless dress with matching black stiletto shoes. I cringed- stilettos shoes. I don't even have the perfect balance and she expects me to wear this?
I got a closer look of myself and noticed that I was wearing some silver eye shadow that was swiped on my eye. Some black eye liner that out lined my eye. Mascara that made my eye lashes thick. A little blush, like I needed that. I was constantly blushing because of Emmett's comments.
All in all, I had to admit that it wasn't that bad.
"So what do you think? You've been quite for sometime now?" Alice teased.
"Like always Alice it is unbelievable!" I said pulling her to a hug.
She seemed pleased and I took a closer look at her. Alice had her short hair curled and were bouncing everywhere. She wore a strapless pink dress that complimented her curves and it hugged her body perfectly. She had white eye shadow on her eyes, with the combination of eye liner and mascara. She completed her outfit with some silver stiletto shoes that look dangerous. But I knew too well that she could mange walking in them, unlike me the klutz.
"Alice you look unbelievably stunning!" I told her.
She smiled and blushed scarlet red.
"Thanks. So do you by the way." she replied.
"Thanks." I said back gently.
Suddenly, there was a hard knock on the door.
"BELLA! ALICE! Are you guys done yet? Come on!" Emmett barged in and told us impatiently.
I just rolled my eyes, knowing that Emmett would be the only one impatient to get to the club. With a big sigh I started to walk out of the room.
"Don't worry Bella. Its not that bad. I wont let anything happen to you." Emmett said shrugging.
I just smiled at him. A humble short and sweet smile. Too afraid that my voice would give away what I was feeling.
I made towards the car successfully and sat down. Alice came right behind me and sat in front with Emmett. Before I knew it the car started to purr to life and we were on our way. The only information to where we were headed was that it is a night club. I tried getting more info from Emmett, but Alice ordered him to keep his mouth shut so that nothing slips.
I hated surprises and Alice knew that. I tapped my foot impatiently, trying to figure which night club we were headed to. I mean, I wasn't even at the legal age of attending a club. So how in hell can I get inside. I smiled at the thought that I would not be let inside. But I knew Alice too well that she would have a Plan B up her sleeve.
The car stopped, announcing that we have arrived at our destination. I took at least two breathes and finally I pulled the handle of the car and exited the vehicle.
This was worse than I imagined.
Standing in front of me was the club that Alice and Emmett dragged me to. It had shining bright neon lights out side to attract attention towards it. Decorations so that people would be interested to see what was inside. Loud music that was coming from the club was heard outside. It looked intimidating and I felt a sharp pang of fear to go inside. I was scared because I have never really been to a club. Sure the surprise party Alice threw for me was in a club, but this one seemed a little different. Not a good different. I was scared cause I didn't know what to expect.
Alice got a hold of my arm and gave me a worried look. I saw in the corner of my eye that Emmett went a head of us, probably excited to get the night started.
"Don't worry Bella. I wont let you get too drunk that you'll end up sleeping with someone and getting pregnant." Alice said reassuring me.
"Thanks Alice. Wow I suddenly feel safe." I told her sarcastically.
"Hey, what's bothering you? Are you sure your okay?" Alice asked worried.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Don't let me ruin your night. Come on lets get inside." I said.
I was scared because I've never really been to a real club before but I didn't want to ruin Alice's night. She worked hard trying to make us perfect for tonight and I wasn't going to let my fear get in the way. I loved Alice and I was willing to face my fear for her.
We entered the entrance to where the security guards were checking for ID'S. Alice got a hold of her tiny silver purse and handed the man two cards. To me they looked like ID'S.
The man let us inside and lead us to an empty table. I guess this is where we sit when we were tired from dancing and just want to relax and take a break.
"Okay, I guess this is your table Ms. Cullen." the man said.
"Thank you very much Sir." Alice said in the most friendly tone.
Alice gave him a breath taking smile and I could tell he was speechless. The man made his way back towards the entrance leaving me to face Alice.
"okay Alice how did we get inside this club? I mean I'm only 18." I told her.
"relax Bella. I wont let anything bad happen to you. Trust me Bella." she said in the most sincere tone.
"Alice I trust you with my life, but your avoiding the question." I reminded her.
She took a close look at my eyes and with a sigh she pulled me towards the table.
" I got fake Id's made, okay? Emmett and I just wanted to show you a good time tonight." she whispered to my ear.
"WHAT! FAKE ID'S!." I was practically yelling. I hope the guards didn't hear me.
"SHHH! Bella relax its ok!" Alice said reassuring me.
"Alice what if we get in trouble? What will Esme and Carlisle think?" I said now in a worried tone.
"Bella! Relax! I got it covered, okay? Trust me. We wont be running into problems tonight." she told me.
I trusted Alice and her judgment. Even though what we were doing was against the law, there wasn't anything wrong with a little fun right? I trusted Alice and I knew that she would have my back no matter what.
"okay Alice. I trust you." I told her honestly.
She smiled and gave me a tight hug.
"thanks Bella. I would never let you down." she whispered in my ear.
I smiled knowing that Alice would always be a life long friend that I would always have.
"okay enough of this. Lets go and have the time of our life!" she said enthusiastically.
I could help but smile at Alice.
We stood up from the table and she led me towards the bar to get some drinks. I was a little worried about drinking alcohol, because I never tried it before. Obviously Alice had this before because she knew exactly what to order. She handed me a glass that had alcohol in it.
"umm.. Thanks?" I said, but it sounded more like a question rather than a statement.
She clinked both my glass with hers. And with that Alice drank some of the liquid that was in her cup.
I took a quick look at my glass. What harm would it do for just one sip? If I didn't like the drink, I could always throw it away and get something else that I found appealing. I guess there was a firsts for everything and this was going to be mine.
I closed my eyes and took a big sip out of my drink. To my surprise, it wasn't half bad at all. It was sweet, tropical, and it had a little kick to it, which made it a perfect combination.
"Do you like it?" Alice asked.
"yeah. Its pretty good." I said taking more sips out of my drink.
"hey, Bella do you mind if I leave you for a couple of minuets?" she asked. I was curious to why she would leave me alone, but that vanished when I saw the blonde man she was obviously interested in.
"Go a head Alice Use your charm." I said teasingly.
With a quick smile she followed the mystery blonde and was out of my sight before I knew it.
"One more drink, sweetie?" the bartender asked me.
"sure. Same one please." I said happily. I knew I was hooked to this drink. Like the first drink, the thirst in my mouth was bone dry. I took the glass and chugged it, until every drop was gone. The bartender noticed my empty drink and quickly gave me another one.
I couldn't help it. The craving inside of me just wanted it. The bartender kept supplying me the drinks after I quickly finished them.
Before I knew it I couldn't even get up from my seat. I wasn't thinking right and I couldn't even concentrate correctly. This was something I never experienced before.
I slid myself more comfortably on the seat, when I noticed my purse had fell on the floor. I wanted to just leave and forget about it, but then again, it was a loan from Alice. Obviously I couldn't just leave it here.
Just as I was about to bend down and pick it up, when another pair of hands picked it up for me. They were hands that were familiar to me.
"I think you dropped this." the man said in a familiar voice.
I looked up to see Chase's loving face.
"Thanks." I told him stretching my arm to take the bag away from him, but I kept loosing my balance. Before I knew it I was just about to fall off the stool, but a pair of arms caught me before my face would hit the floor. I guess he kind of figured out that I wasn't sober and not in my regular state of mind.
"whoa, Bella. Are you okay?" Chase asked.
"Yup! Never better." I told him coolly.
"Ugh! Bella what have you been drinking?"
"ummm. I honestly don't know. Alice just gave me a drink and I kind of had a little too much." I told him honestly.
"I cant leave you like this. Some creep would come and take advantage of a you. Come on, I'll take you outside. Hopefully that would clear up your head a little."
"No. I want to stay here and drink some more!" I told him pouting my lips like a child.
"Bella. No. Your drunk and I don't think you can drive home come on." chase said patiently.
Before I could say anything, I realized that I was no longer sitting on the stool. Chase picked me up, like I was a light feather, and cradled me gently on his back. My head was spinning, but when I smelled the cool air that was coming outside, my head started to clear up a little bit.
He walked to a nearby bench and gently put me there. Chase sat next to me, with my head resting on his chest. I had to admit it was very comforting. Chase had the warmest chest, and I bet he had a 6 pack under his shirt. It felt like he could protect me from everything. He was a perfect match for any girl.
But the only problem is, he's not Edward.
I started to loose conscious, about half an hour we sat there. Chase would sometimes nug me or gently shake me to make sure that I was still alive.
Our setting was quite, yet peaceful.
"BELLA! BELLA! WHAT IS THIS?!" an angelic voice yelled.
It wasn't just any voice, but it belonged to Edward.
My eye immediately flew open. Amazed that he would be here. The last place, I thought he would be in. I quickly loosened my grip on Chase's chest and tried to get up, but I guess the alcohol still had a powerful effect on me. I ended up sitting on the bench with a pounding head.
"Relax, man. We weren't doing anything wrong." Chase said trying to get Edward to calm down.
"Excuse me, I believe I was talking to my wife." Edward said rather rudely.
I couldn't believe my ears. For the first time, he called me his wife. But why? He couldn't possibly fall for someone like me. I always imagined a man like Edward to be with one of those perfect blonde Barbie chicks. Not a plain ordinary person like me. That's why he had a relationship with that strawberry blonde girl.
"Edward we weren't doing anything wrong, okay? " I told him loosing consciousness. I guess the alcohol is taking its effect.
"okay, then why do I find you in another man's arms? Explain that Bella." he ordered.
I felt like I was about to fall asleep at any moment right now. I had no energy to explain to him. But I had to at least try. I couldn't bare having Edward mad at me.
"okay, so Emmett and Alice took me to this club. Alice met a guy, Emmett went somewhere, and I sat there in the bar. Before I knew it, I was drinking. I was a little drunk and then I bumped into Chase. He helped me." I mumbled sleepily.
"Bella, your underage, how can you possibly get to a club? Why would Emmett and Alice take you there? Then again they would. Ugh, I'm going to have a serious talk with Alice later." he said closing his eyes in frustration. He pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Mhmm.." was all I could say.
"Come on lets get you home." Edward said soothingly.
Edward picked me up from the bench and into his muscular protective arms. When I was in Edwards arms, I always felt safe and protect. Like nothing bad could ever happen. There was a huge difference to how wonderful it felt in Edwards arm's than Chase's.
"are you sure you got her?" Chase asked.
"yeah, I got her. Hey man I'm sorry about before. Thanks for taking care of her." Edward told him.
"sure its not problem. Your really lucky to have her. She's a keeper. Make sure you take good care of her. " Chase said.
"okay, I better get her home. She's going to have a hell of a hangover tomorrow."
I saw at the corner of my head Chase nodding and Edward slowly pacing towards his beloved silver Volvo.
He gently put me on the passenger seat and made sure that I was comfortable. I swear that I felt his palm stroking my cheek, making it scarlet red.
I heard the low purr of the engine, and the next thing I knew I was swiftly loosing consciousness.
THE NEXT DAY…
I woke up to the bright yellow sun glaring towards my face. I felt like total piece of shit.
My head was pounding from the alcohol. I bet my make up was smeared all over my face. My hair was probably tangled in a haystack, making it impossible to brush later. But yet all of this meant nothing. I was weirdly comfortable in the position I was.
I tossed to the right a little to check what time it was, when I noticed a pair of arms where wrapped around my body protectively. I also examined the room and it defiantly didn't belong to me.
I was shocked to realize that it was Edward here in the bed next to me. He had his head on the pillow and arms cradled around my body.
His angelic face matched with his perfect features. Edward was not a regular person. He was amazing, interesting, and unlike any other man I have ever met. He had a certain spark that attract me to him. Like unbreakable hold he had on me.
If only you knew the truth…
I tried to untangle his hands away from, without waking him up, but I failed terribly. His emerald green eyes soon opened and met mine.
"opps. Sorry. I didn't mean to wake you." I apologized to him.
Edward blinked a couple of time, making sure that I was really in front of him and not a fragment of his imagination.
"no no its ok. I was about to get up anyway." he told me.
I nodded and quickly tried to get up from the bed when his wrists caught mine.
"Bella. Don't leave please." he pleaded.
I couldn't quite understand why he would want me here. I mean he had the perfect girlfriend and I was just the wife he was forced to marry.
"Edward what happened yesterday?" I asked him honestly.
I couldn't remember anything yesterday. I all remember was that I had a little too much to drink and bumped into Chase.
"Well, you drank a lot of alcohol. You ran into your friend Chase. And I kind of found you guys together. Then I brought you here." he admitted.
"Edward, nothing happened between me and Chase. I swear. He was just a friend." I told him quickly. I didn't want any misunderstanding between Edward and I.
"Don't worry, Bella. I understand. I know you would never do something like that to me."
"Edward I have to ask you something?" I told him.
He just gestured a nod, telling me it was alright to ask.
"what were you doing at the bar yesterday? I mean, is it really a coincidence that you saw me?"
I started at his beautiful emerald green eyes for the longest moment possible. He obviously had a lot to tell, but just didn't know how to put it in words.
"After I left without another word yesterday, when we arrived, I just felt like I needed time to be alone. Just me. I went to the bar that I usually go to get some drinks and just try to forget about the world for a moment, but I caused a lot of problems there before so they kicked me out. I decided to go to a club and that happens to be the same one you went to. So I guess it is a coincidence."
"oh, okay. That makes more sense now." I told him looking at my fingers on my lap. I couldn't bare to see his face right now. I defiantly didn't know what to expect anymore.
We sat there for what it seems to be minuets passing by quickly. Before I knew it, the clock said it was noon. I got up from the bed, which surprised Edward.
"umm.. I'm sorry for intruding your room Edward. And thanks by the way, for yesterday. I really appreciate it." I told him returning a smile.
"Bella, please I'm begging you. don't leave." he pleaded.
"Why?"
"I have to tell you something. Something important." he told me gently.
"okay what is it?" I asked him.
He hesitated for a moment. Like he was afraid of saying something wrong. I could tell because of the way he looked and the way his body moved.
"Bella. When I saw you with Chase yesterday, I didn't like it. I feel very protective of you. There's a part that's inside of me that wants to keep you safe." he told me honestly.
"Why Edward? I mean the marriage is fake. You don't have to have feelings for me."
"Bella, I think I'm in love with you."
Before my mind and I could believe that Edward Cullen had admitted that he was in love with me. He pulled me back so that I sat steadily on the bed again. Edward took a good hold of my face and kissed my lips passionately.
His lips were nothing I have ever felt before. They were soft, gentle, and most of all there was an electric current that passed through us. There was an unexplained connection that was in us.
I wrapped my hands through his hair, for a more comfortable position. He placed his hands gently on my waist to hold me steady.
Too soon I pulled away, needing air to breathe. On the corner of my eye, I saw Edward's sad expression. Like he regretted kissing me.
"Bella. I'm so sorry for taking advantage of you." he apologized looking down and avoiding my eyes.
Why was he apologizing? This wasn't his fault. If he only knew that I wanted to kiss him so badly.
"Edward you have nothing to be sorry about." I said looking directly at him.
"Yes I do-" I cut him off by placing my hand on his perfect lips.
"Edward, listen to me. I love you." I dropped my hands from his lips and laid my eyes looking at my lap. I tried to avoid his mesmerizing eyes, as much as possible.
His eyes were shocked by the words that left my mouth. I couldn't believe that I just confessed my love to this man, who thinks that he might be in love with me.
"Bella. Did you just say that you were in love with me?" I heard him ask.
"Yes. Edward I loved you the moment I saw you." my eyes still looking down at my lap.
He raised my chin so that I was looking directly at his emerald green eyes. I tried to look away, but his hold made it impossible.
"You love me." he told himself over and over again.
I remained silent until he crushed his perfect shaped lips to mine. The tingly sensation came back with the electric current that moved passed us. It was like our lips were perfectly fitted with each other. I loved the way his mouth lingered to mine. His cool mint breathe entering my mouth.
He pulled away and stared at my brown chocolate eyes.
"Bella, I love you too." he said before setting his flawless lips on mine.
I couldn't believe my ears. Edward Cullen just conformed that he loved me. That I was a significant piece of his life. He loved me the way I loved him from the beginning.
We kissed for the longest time possible. A part of me wanted to keep kissing him, but the other knew that we had to stop. Before I could have decided on what to do, a familiar high pitched voice came to hearing.
"hey Edward, Bella's not in her room. Do you know where I could find- OH MY GOD!" she shrieked.
Edward and I pulled away and faced Alice. I was so embarrassed to what Alice just walked in to. I mean she and her family treated me like I was part of it. She specifically told me not to fall in love with Edward, and I disobeyed her. And here she finds me kissing the man she told me not to fall in love with.
I looked over to my right to see Edwards expression. It was close to mine, but then again different. He seemed happy, pleased, and surprised.
"WHAT IS THIS?!" Alice asked in her high pitched voice.
I couldn't tell if she was either mad or happy about what she saw. I opened my mouth to say something, but Edward beat me to the punch.
"Alice please be rational about this. I love Bella and she loves me too. Please don't do anything stupid." Edward said. I could tell the way his voice sounded he really meant it. I looked over to meet his eyes and they touched his words.
His fingers found mine and quickly intertwined mine. There again I felt the electric current that passed through us. I guess it happens every time we touch now.
For the first time Alice was speechless. She didn't know what to say next. She just stood there at the door like a motionless statue.
"Alice please say something." I finally spoke up.
She left her place and walked over to the bed where Edward and I were sitting on. She took a seat on the edge of the bed. I noticed that Alice kept her hands gently positioned on her lap.
She steadied her eyes looking directly both at Edward and me. Finally she spoke.
"I guess I should have seen this coming." she mumbled.
"Alice listen. I love Edward and he loves me. Please don't tell Carlisle or Esme." I asked her.
"How long has this been going on?" Alice asked avoiding my plead.
"A couple of minuets before you showed up." Edward told her.
Then her eyes went straight to meet mine. She didn't look surprise with what was happening between Edward and I, but disappointed at me for not telling her.
"Bella, how sure are you that Edward really loves you? What if he's just messing with you?" she asked me ignoring Edwards presence.
Just as I was about to speak, when Edward cut me off.
"Alice, when have I ever told anyone that I loved them? When did I ever bring a girl home for you guys to meet her? I've been waiting for the right person to come to my life, and I've never felt this way. When I'm with Bella, I feel like a new man. Like she was my reason for being. I know that I have faults in the past, but believe me I would never hurt Bella. I love her too much to hurt her. I'd rather die than to see her suffering in pain."
I sat there listening what Edward just said. I never knew he felt that way towards me before. He felt exactly how I felt with him. He loved me the way I loved him. I couldn't believe that someone as special, magnificent, perfect, flawless, and amazing as Edward would come to my life. The best part, was that he loves me.
I finally believed that there was a genuine love out there. That there was only a certain person that could make me feel extraordinary. I never knew that being in love felt like nothing else mattered but the person who you love. It didn't matter that you two were in different worlds, that you were both no meant for each other. It only mattered how much you love them.
Silence filled the room and none of us were brave enough to talk after Edwards speech.
"Alice I believe that Edward loves me. I mean if I didn't matter much to him, he would never give an explanation." I stated.
Alice gazed at me for a long moment and finally her mouth opened.
"Okay, I believe you guys. I mean, I know you two were meant for each other the moment I saw you kiss each other at the wedding. The way Edward kissed you, wasn't the usual way he kissed other girls. There was a certain spark between you two. I could see from both your eyes that you were truly meant for one another. You don't have to worry, I'll keep this a secret. It would only be between us." Alice told us carefully.
I jumped up to her and gave her the tightest hugs. She hugged me back and smiled at me.
Alice was truly my best friend. She was a best friend anyone could ever ask for. I could trust her with life. I couldn't believe that she approved over what was happening between Edward and I. I mean a regular sister of a player wouldn't react like this. Alice was honestly the best, kindest, person I ever met.
"thanks Alice." I whispered in her ear.
She smiled and let go of our hug. Her smile really touched her eyes. I could tell that she was happy for Edward and I.
"Well, sorry for interrupting you little make out session." she teased and headed out the door.
"what just happened?" I asked turning my head towards Edwards flawless face.
"umm.. Well, we just admitted that we love each other. We kissed then my little hair-brained sister walks in to us. Then we had no choice but to explain to her what was happening between us." Edward said rubbing my hand.
"Wow what a interesting morning." I said jokingly.
"yes, very interesting." he agreed.
"So, you do love me, Edward?" I asked confirming what he told me.
Edward gently put his hand on my chin for me to look directly at his eyes. Then, in that instant, he kissed me so passionately. I loved the way our lips felt when they were together. It feels like they were made specifically for one another.
But too soon he pulled away.
"Does that answer you question?" he asked me.
"Mhmm.." I said. After his kisses this morning I cant even think straight.
"Bella, you look like you about to pass out." he told me.
I just giggled at him while rolling my eyes.
"hey what time is it?" I asked trying to find where the clock in the room is.
"Oh its about 12:30 in the afternoon." he told me, stroking the hair off my face.
"well, that's just great. I missed another day of school again. Ugh. I have to get up." I told him trying to make my way off the bed to get back to my room, but his hold on me made it impossible to do so.
"No, I want you to stay here with me." he said kissing my forehead.
"I'm sorry but I cant. I already missed a whole week of school because of the honeymoon." I said.
He lips curved a frown. I hated seeing Edward like this.
"hmm.. Since I already missed more than half the school day, why don't you come with me to get some school stuff for tomorrow?" I asked him nicely.
"that would be great. But first, lets get some breakfast for you. I could hear your stomach growling." he said in a jokingly way.
"wait before you leave-" before he finished he placed his lips on mine once again. My heart suddenly skipped and beated faster than usual.
So I know its kind of a cliff hanger. I'm sorry but this how the story goes!
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