.I want to thank everyone who reads and for the wonderful reviews! I read them all and try to reply to them all too, but I can't always do so. I want to thank my wonderful Beta Audrey, she used her creative writing to write some of this chapter, so I hope you love it! Also wanted to let you all know. No he will not ever tell her about cumming in the shower to a memory of his ex. No he is not being deceitful not telling her that part, some things are left better unsaid. He touched himself, Bella honestly as no right to know about that, would you want to know that? Probably not. Enjoy the read...
CHAPTER 22
EPOV
We arrived at Logan airport in Boston at 6:30pm losing 3 hours with the time change. Wow, the airport has changed, much larger and more modern than I remembered from my college days.
It was a hike to the car rental agency, where I had reserved a Mercedes E Class for the long weekend. Why not be comfortable? Bella was unusually quiet at my side taking in the sights and sounds of the airport. Is she nervous? Probably, I am a little at the thought of seeing her again. It should be an interesting reunion.
We finally were directed to the car and on our way. As I expected Boston traffic was a mess, it always was. Finally making it to the highway, I was able to get up to an acceptable speed. We should be able to get to Hanover in just over 2 hours.
It was very dark but the traffic was light, so it was not an unpleasant drive. I didn't need a map, as it was an easy destination, and I still remembered the way.
I decided it was time to warn Bella what to expect this weekend.
"She's going to be here." Was all I said.
"How should I act?" She bit her lip looking at me.
"Be yourself. Don't let her intimidate you. You will be fine." I gave a small smile and squeezed her hand.
She nodded and sat back in the leather seat.
We arrived well after dark, we are staying at the only hotel in Hanover. It is owned by Dartmouth and is old fashioned but beautiful. For a small hotel, it's convenient that they still provided valet parking. Pulling up to the entrance, I assisted Bella out of the car, and handed the keys to the valet and gave him my name.
The front of the building was decorated for the holiday already. Colorful holly and ivy grace its brick facade and fresh pine wreaths adorn all of the ornate doors. I turn, and there it is. The Dartmouth Green, it looks just the same, all the street lights decorated in preparation of the holidays. Baker Tower in the background; never changing; it's comforting, somehow.
I couldn't help but think back to my freshman years traditional 'run' around bonfire; it seems slightly idiotic now. At the time it was fun and exhilarating. Dartmouth has, as I'm sure other colleges, many rites of passage. Another such custom is 'streaking the green'; my thoughts darken, I'd missed that one. My mistress would not allow it.
Bella brought me back to the present suddenly, with her quiet words; "are you okay?" I told her I was just fine, reminiscing.
We entered the foyer of the Inn; I went to the front desk to register. We were escorted to our suite by a liveried bellhop. The suite was charming, decorated in old world style with a king-sized ornate four poster bed, brocade upholstered settee and chairs near a mahogany table and desk. The wallpaper was also an antique looking paisley print.
I think Bella was charmed, I just remembered that she was very fond of the era in which this hotel was built. I'll have to see if I can find some historical information of the area for her to look at while I'm in my meetings.
The bellhop placed our bags by the door and I handed him a $100 bill. He looked up at me with complete and utter shock, but thanked me over and over. I waved him off with a smile and turned my attention back to Bella.
She was still looking around the room in awe rubbing her arms. I walked up behind her and held her by the waist. I had been afraid to touch her, not sure where we really stood. I needed some contact and to make her as comfortable as possible.
To my delight, she intertwined her hands with mine at her waist and leaned into me.
"This place is amazing Edward." She said in admiration.
"You are amazing, this place pales in comparison." I whispered into her ear.
She shivered and turned to face me.
"You do realize I have absolutely nothing to wear except for the clothes you bought from the gift shop at the airport in Phoenix." She giggled shaking her head.
"Well I have no problem with you walking around in the nude, but I somehow don't think the residence of Hanover would approve; at least not the female population." I chuckled.
She gave me her famous blush and I was smitten again. Bella loved me and it amazed me. I have had a few hours to process this information. Beside my family, I don't think a woman has ever told me they loved me, at least not romantically.
I'm sure they loved my status in life and the money in my bank account; but Bella? She fought me tooth and nail, not wanting any part of the money. She always was more interested in me as a person. I caressed her cheek with my thumb wanting to kiss her, but I knew there was too much to discuss first.
"Well we could drive to the mall or you can have the car tomorrow and go shopping, on me of course." I smiled at her.
"I'm kind of exhausted to be honest." She sighed sitting on the bed.
She grabbed my hand to pull me beside her. I sat instantly.
"I think going shopping tomorrow would be a good idea, but I can use my own money you know." She pointed her finger at me.
"I made you change your plans, it would only be fair that I pay for your attire, don't you agree?" I gave her a knowing look.
"Plus, you have no job; you need to save your money." I smirked at her.
She raised an eye brow at me, but didn't argue.
"I had almost forgotten, almost." She laughed lightly.
"You could have it back, if you want it." I grinned.
"I think that's a bad idea." She pursed her lips.
"I can help you, any way you need. I have my resources."
Her head jolted up then, she looked almost panicked.
"Edward, please let me do this on my own. I don't want you helping me in anyway. I would rather work in the McDonald's drive through, believe me I have, than let you get me a job. I want to do this on my own, I need to."
I thought about what she was asking me for a moment. I wanted to help her, why would she not allow me to? But I was a rational man; I would respect her decision, even if it killed me.
"Okay." I nodded my head and smiled.
She squeezed my hand and I heard her stomach growl rather loudly. I chuckled and pulled her to her feet.
"I think it's time to feed you."
"You heard that huh." She shook her head amused.
"You have lost weight. I don't like it. We definitely need to spend some time fattening you up." I mused.
"Yes, that's what every girl wants to hear. 'Baby you're not fat enough'." She laughed shaking her head.
"You are beautiful no matter how you look, but I'd rather have you look healthy than sickly." I smiled.
"Well thank you for your concern Edward." She kissed my cheek and pulled me toward the door.
We pulled on our coats and took a stroll down Main Street hand in hand. Hanover's Main Street isn't very long, but the walk took us by several small boutiques and stores. It surprised me that it hadn't changed very much in the 5 years since I was here last.
Bella noticed several fashionable women's stores that would solve her problem of not having any clothing options from our spur of the moment departure.
As we walked we discussed dining options… and finally decided on Abby's it's a trendy little place. We were seated in a relatively quiet corner and handed menus that were uniquely attached to an old 70's album covers. The menu was appealing with entrees consisting of thin crust pizzas and entrees cooked in a wood fired brick oven, pasta dishes, their self proclaimed "best burgers in the valley", fresh salads, finger food and appetizers, and an assortment of homemade desserts. They also had a fully stocked, if somewhat common bar.
Dinner was relaxing after a day of traveling; Bella and I shared a bottle of house chardonnay and chatted and joked.
"I'm glad you invited me." She smiled over her wine glass.
"I'm glad you accepted." I returned the smile.
"Rose really called you?" She said out of nowhere.
"Yes," was my brief reply.
"Who would have thought she would be the one to put us back together." She pondered.
"Well I don't know if she put us back together, but she definitely got us in the same room. That is up to you and me if we are back together; are we?" I asked hopeful, but not trying to not to seem overly eager.
"Can we just see how this weekend goes first?" She sighed, sitting back in her chair.
"I suppose that's fair. I've missed you." I sipped my wine.
"I shouldn't have walked out. It shouldn't have taken so long for us to talk. I realize that now. My behavior was..." She seemed to search for the correct word.
"Immature." I tilted my glass toward her.
"I was thinking irrational, and yes, I guess it was immature. I judged you by your past and I'm sorry. The only real boyfriend I ever had was Jake." She stopped to judge my face.
I tensed up at the mention of his name.
"He wasn't very caring. He wanted things the way he wanted things. If I didn't like it, it was too bad. But with you, you let me decide for myself. If I ask you to back off, you do. In the past three months, you've learned more about me than he ever did in 6 years." She shook her head with a smile.
I leaned over the table, making sure not to knock over any of the glasses and took her face in my hands and placed a soft longing kiss on her lips. We parted when I heard the waiter clear his throat. I smiled at her as I pulled away and she looked beautiful and breathless.
"How do you do that?" She whispered.
"Do what?" I looked at her confused.
"Dazzle me." She said in awe of me.
"Correction Ms. Swan, it is you who dazzles me." I gave her hand a gently squeeze.
She blushed and picked up her pizza and began to eat. I followed behind and dug into my meal as well.
After dinner we were feeling wonderfully full and tired, but we were not yet ready to call it a night, with the time change it seemed very early. So we decided to take a walk around the Green so that I could point out a few hang outs from my tenure.
I pointed out the library and the dining hall, the original Dartmouth buildings and the Hopkins Center for the Arts. I also pointed out where I would be for my Trustees meeting tomorrow. It was very nostalgic to see the campus again; and even more wonderful to be here with Bella.
"Edward this place is so magical. So historic. I wish my college was like this." She giggled.
"It was definitely a wonderful experience. I wouldn't change a thing." I smiled at her.
"Not even the part where you screwed a professor?" She teased.
"Not even that because all of it brought me to you." I leaned in and kissed her cheek.
The crimson affects never failing to grace her cheeks. She was so beautiful. She yawned and I knew the time change was starting to touch us both.
"Ready to head back?" I smirked and she nodded.
We walked back to the Inn in comfortable silence. Both of us were worn out from our time apart and the long day of traveling. We made our way to our room and Bella grabbed the 'pajamas' I had purchased for her at the airport and informed me she was taking a shower.
The temptation to barge in on her was high, but I decided while she cleaned up I would sort through some email on my laptop. I had neglected work for the last week. I did nothing but mope around my penthouse, missing the fuck out of her. How did she affect me like this? I had no idea.
The memory of standing in her family's kitchen in Phoenix flashed in my head. She spluttered out that she loved me. At first I wasn't really sure if my ears were deceiving me, but I was sure that's what she said. How natural it flew out of her mouth, like she had told me it so many times before.
I made her repeat it because I needed to hear it again, disbelieving, but she did in the sweetest voice. I memorized the way the words fell off her lips. It was forever locked in my mind. I didn't deserve her love, there was no way she could love me. I was a coward when it came to saying how I felt, I never had to before.
Bella had me coming undone. Anything she wanted, I would do it, even if she wanted me to leave, I would, but not without great hesitation. She had completely consumed me, but did I love her? I wasn't sure. So I knew it would be unfair to say it back, if I couldn't completely commit to it.
I heard the shower turn off and I shut down my computer. I removed my shirt as she walked into the bedroom, drying her hair with a towel. She looked absolutely breathtaking. Her hair was and damp while her body was covered in only a man's large tee shirt and boxers with the word New Hampshire all over in yellow writing on black fabric.
After traveling her body with my eyes I noticed her shocked expression and I smirked. Apparently my half naked body was distracting to her, well now she knew how I felt at that very moment. She composed herself quickly and dumped the towel on one of the chairs. She looked timidly at me biting her lip.
"Are you alright?" I mused.
"I'm fine." She said quickly.
I laughed and walked closer to her. Her breathing picked up and she held her hands tightly at her sides.
"Shall we go to bed?" I held my hand out to her.
"You're going to sleep with me?" She whispered.
"We have slept in the same bed." I laughed.
"Yes but that was before…" She trailed off.
"I promise I will be a complete gentleman." I continued to stick my hand out for her to take.
She accepted my offer and I led her onto the king size bed. I pulled back the comforter and she slid in beside me. I pulled the blanket over us both and pulled Bella to my chest. She easily rested her hand on my body and I rubbed her head with my hand,
"I missed having you like this. Please don't leave me again." I said quietly as I kissed the top of her damp head.
"I've missed it too and we will figure it all out." She sighed.
I leaned over to turn off the light; we lay in the dark in contented silence. After about ten minutes I heard her even breathing and I knew she was asleep. I followed soon after...
I was just finishing up buttoning my jacket ready to head off to my meeting while Bella sat on the bed with the comforter wrapped around her.
"I wish you could stay with me so we could spend the day together and talk." She stared at me with those big brown eyes
Talking? What man would get excited about a day filled with talking? Definitely not me. If she happened to mention a day filled with wild crazy sex, yes I'd be all over it.
"Me too, but this meeting is one of the reason's I had to be here. I should be done by three, four at the latest." I smiled at her
She flopped back on the bed.
"Fine, but don't blame me if your credit card gets declined the next time you use it." She Huffed
"I would be more than pleased because at least I know you enjoyed spending it." I teased
"I will never enjoy it." She waved me off
"I think you will change your mind." I kissed her head and walked out of the room.
I made my way across the green to the campus. It didn't feel strange being here or out of place, it felt homey almost. I walked into Alumni Hall. The walls were painted Dartmouth green, dark, almost forest was the shade. They were lined with plaques of people who have donated and were alumni to the school. Of course my picture hung on the very top. Dartmouth coats of arms hung proudly in the middle. I saluted it.
I felt someone tap my shoulder and I turned to face one of the trustees members.
"Welcome Edward, its good to see you." Mr Elks held his hand out for me to shake.
"Eric, good to see you too. How's the wife?" I asked turning to where the refreshments were set up.
We both began to get coffee and prepare it.
"She is good, I'm sure she will be over the moon to see you tomorrow night." He chuckled adding sugar to his coffee
"Mm." I hummed taking a sip of mine
Then like a signal went off in my head, my eyes were drawn to the door and I was dead in my tracks. There stood Carmen. Seemingly ignoring my existence at first. I would hope she would altogether. But fate wasn't my friend today because at the moment I finished my thought she turned and smiled at me. She began to walk in my direction and I abruptly turned away.
(Flashback)
"Could you stay after class Mr. Cullen, I have a few things I want to discuss with you about your assignment." Mrs. Naples gave me a pointed stare.
I nodded my head and Reilly smacked my shoulder.
"You lucky fucking bastard. She is so hot; damn I need to find a way to get myself in trouble so I can get extra time with her." He gave me a smirk and picked up his books.
Lucky indeed, but I had no idea what she wanted to talk about. Maybe the flowers were a bit much? I thought women liked flowers, especially roses. The class, which consisted of mostly male students filed out quickly. No doubt the majority of those male took this class to admire the beautiful Mrs. Naples. She certainly had played in many of my fantasies, but so far she had refused to give me the time of day.
Once we were the only two left she went to the class room door and locked it. I stood frozen in front of her desk. She casually walked over and stood facing me. She leaned against the desk, crossing her ankles and staring me down. I felt like a specimen under her microscope.
"Do I really need to tell you why I asked you to stay?" She huffed.
"You can no longer resist my charms?" I smirked.
"Hardly, if you think your behavior is charming, you must not date a lot. Why on earth do you feel the need to constantly chase after me? You watch all your class mates stumble over themselves for my attention, what makes you believe you are any better than them?" She cocked her eyebrow at me.
"Well I'm a lot better looking for starters, plus I have never been rejected by any female I have pursued. Eventually you're bound to give in." I said smugly.
She began to laugh. "You can't seriously believe that works. Do girls actually buy your garbage? You think you buy me some roses and a couple sweet cards, I am just going to drop my panties for you?"
"I must say you have presented me with a challenge, but one I am thoroughly enjoying." I smirked again.
"I'm a married woman." She crossed her arms over her voluptuous chest with a challenging smile.
"I just want to fuck you; I don't really care about your husband." I challenged back.
I thought she may be offended, but she was far from it. She uncrossed her arms and leaned forward coming closer to me. I backed up slightly my legs hitting the desk. She gave me a devious leer and ran her finger sensually down my body.
"I do love a good fuck Mr. Cullen, but I highly doubt you could fulfill my needs." She winked and stepped back.
"I have the utmost confidence in my ability to do so." I felt content with myself.
Her eyes darkened and were almost smoldering to stare at. The once chocolate irises were so black; I couldn't see a hint of any brown in them.
"As tempting as you are, you are a student and I am someone's wife. This could never be." The blackness suddenly vaporized and brown returned.
"If you are afraid I will tell anyone, I won't." And I wouldn't.
Something about this woman intimidated me. As confident as I usually was with women, she brought me back to earth. She knew how to make a 6 foot tall man feel like a 4 foot child.
"Edward nothing about you scares me. It's you who should be afraid." Her irises were again as dark as the night sky.
"I highly doubt there is anything scary you could show me I haven't already seen." How wrong I was.
She began to laugh again and touched my face with her hand. My heart rate increased and my pulse was out of control. She looked deep in my eyes running her long soft fingers over my lips. I tried to lean in to kiss her, but she moved away just enough that I missed.
"You really want me?" She said in a seductive tone.
"Yes." I whispered seductively.
She nodded her head and turned to her desk writing something on a piece of paper. I hoped it was her address or a local hotel name where we could meet.
"Here;" she handed me a folded piece of paper.
I went to open it, but she moved her hand over it to stop me.
"Read it when you are alone. Tomorrow night, come to that address. We will see if you can handle me." Her voice was dripping sex.
I nodded my head enthusiastically. I grabbed my stuff ready to leave when she called to me.
"Oh and Edward?" She waited for me to look at her. "Don't tell anyone about this or that;" pointing to the paper. I nodded once more and exited the room.
(Flashback Ends)
"Edward Cullen." Her voice sang from behind me
I turned to face her. She was wearing a huge grin on her face, but I had no idea why.
"Professor Naples." I tiled my coffee at her in acknowledgment
"No need for the formalities. You're not my student anymore." She teased
"Well that's something to be thankful for." I said sarcastically
"Did you get my text?" She said too sweetly
"I tend not to communicate with whores." I said harshly
She seemed completely unfazed by my comment and continued to smile happily at me.
"I see you haven't matured much. Good to know. I've missed you." She tried to straighten my tie
"Don't touch me." I swatted her away
"Now that's something I never heard you say." She laughed
"Don't you have other students to seduce and corrupt?"
"Awe, you've got jokes. I truly have missed you." She kissed my cheek and swayed her hips walking away
I cringed and untucked my handkerchief out of my pocket and wiped where she kissed me. I felt suddenly violated. She winked at me and I looked away. Does this woman know no bounds? I walked over to the conference table and sat next to the Dean.
The meeting went on with no hitches. Carmen kept her distance and for that I was grateful. I made sure when exiting the building, I left with one of the other alumni. I made my way back to the Inn
When I opened the door of the room I was disappointed to find it empty, but the streaming of the shower echoed from the bathroom. The door was ajar slightly. I pushed it open a little more to reveal Bella under the spray of the shower head. She was completely unaware of my presence. I had missed my girl. After seeing Carmen today I needed a sweet release from the knots she tied in my stomach and not the good kind either. This weekend couldn't fly by fast enough.
I quietly began to strip out of my own clothes and snuck in the shower. Bella had her eyes closed as the heat from the water pounded on her back. She must have done a lot of walking today. I could no longer resist just staring at her perfect naked body, I had to kiss her. We hadn't properly kissed since the "break up".
I grabbed the sides of her face and pressed my lips onto hers. She squealed then relaxed yanking at my hair pulling my face closer to hers.
"Edward you scared me." She said pushing me away
"I'm sorry, I just missed you so much. I couldn't resist." I smirked leaning my forehead against hers
She smiled and rubbed my cheeks.
"I did a lot of shopping today." She sighed
"I didn't notice any bags in the room. What did you buy?"I rubbed my thumb across her bottom lip
"Its all in the closet. I got some outfits, enough for our stay. And a dress, for the dinner, you will love it." She pulled me in for a hug
I ran my fingers down her wet back and felt her naked breasts pressed into my chest. It was all it took for me to push her up against the shower well. She began to fight me.
"Edward, I'm getting attacked by the shower." She giggled
OH! I moved her to push her against the wall away from the shower head and she wrapped her legs around my back.
"Oh Bella, I need to be inside you, I have missed you too much." I growled trying to level her body with my erection.
"No!" She thrashed at my trying to break free.
"You don't want me?" I said seductively
"You are punished remember." She giggled into my ear
"Are we still doing that?" I roared
"Yes." Two weeks, its only been one." She teased
"I really want you." I began to suck on her wet neck
She moaned in response and gripped me tighter.
"I wouldn't be able to live with myself. You'll think of me as a joke." She groaned
"Baby, I respect you and I think so highly of you." I grazed my teeth on her erect nipple.
Her body arched in response.
"Edward, we can't. Please."
I didn't want to force her to do something she didn't want to so I let her slid down my body. She kissed my lips softly and grabbed the shower gel.
After our shower she showed me all the clothes she had gotten. She even purchased a couple ties for me. Now it was time to tell her about my day. We were laying across the bed. Me in my boxers and her in a fluffy white robe.
"I saw Carmen today." I looked at her waiting for her response
She bit on her lip and looked down at her lap
"Why?" Her eyes looked sad
"She in on the committee. She was at the meeting." I rubbed her cheek
"Oh." She blew out a sigh of relief
"Did you think I sorted her out?" I eyed her
"I wasn't sure. I'd like to think no, you wouldn't, but I never know with you." She looked at me through her long lashes
"Oh Bella." I pulled her into my arms and held her close to me.
"I'm sorry for being so insecure. I never had a lot of competition with Jake. Not that he wasn't good looking because he was, but he was a bumbling idiot when it came to women. He was nothing like you." She held me tighter
"Exactly how am I?" I looked down at her
She lifted herself up to look me in my face.
"You are smooth, confident, just so at ease with yourself. You don't seem to care what anyone thinks. You get what you want without even blinking. Women just fall all over themselves for you." She laughed stiffly
"I just know how to work a crowd, but believe it or not, you seem so unaffected by my wary ways." I chuckled
"You know how you affect me. I can barely catch my breath when you are around me. It takes a lot to not be intimidated by you." She huffed and placed her head back on my chest.
"Well you have done the same to me." I kissed her head and she sighed
"Do you want to go out or should we order room service?" I asked
"I'd like to have dinner here if that's okay. I just want to relax tonight." She said
"Anything for you." I picked up the phone and ordered our dinner.
After eating our room service dinner and watching a couple movies, Bella turned off the TV and faced me.
"I think we should talk about what happened." She sat Indian style on the bed facing me.
"What part exactly? our house or in the office?" I leaned up against the head board.
"All of it. Everything, some of it, none of it. I don't know. I've had so much time to think about everything, process it. We both are fighting our nature here. We are so different, yet so perfect together." She laughed.
"Bella, I should have been more open. I didn't necessarily feel like I was being deceitful, but I wasn't very forthcoming either." I gazed at her.
"What does that mean?"
"It means I'm an idiot when it comes to you. I never had to explain my behavior to anyone before. I think Emmett said it best." I laughed at the memory.
"What did he say?" She smirked.
"That I'm getting what I deserve. At least when it comes to you; for how I treat women before I met you. You're my pay back." I shook my head.
"Have you really been that terrible?" She asked amused.
"Not necessarily terrible, but I guess you could say my heart wasn't in it, ever." I snorted.
"Women were just for your sexual gratification?" She stated.
"Yes."
"And now?" She leaned back on her hands.
"Now? I never want to be that man again." I winked at her.
She gave me a glorious smile and leaned over to kiss my lips. She was slow and quick with it.
"It's time to sleep." She pulled the covers down and slid under.
I wrapped my arms around her waist and kissed her head.
"I'd be lying if I said tomorrow doesn't scare me half to death." She said softly.
"Why are you scared?" I moved her hair from her face.
"She meant something to you. A huge something to you, and I know I just sound pathetic to even worry so much about a woman you haven't seen in? Actually I have no idea." She huffed.
"Before today, I hadn't seen her since I graduated. I couldn't really face her afterward." I confessed.
"Did you or did she ever try to make contact?" Her voice slightly shaky.
"Bella you are the first woman I ever pursued in this manner. I mean I did pursue Carmen then, but after, I never found someone who sparked my interest as much. when you stumbled into the elevator that day, there was no looking back for me." I kissed her forehead.
She turned to face me then. Her eyes sparkled in the moonlit filled room. I felt like I needed to say something more moving, more rivetingly, but I couldn't, I wasn't ready yet; hopefully soon.
"She was foolish to ever let you go." She rubbed my face with her tiny hand.
"She never had me to give away." I mirrored her movement.
"You still didn't answer my question Cullen." She gave me a pointed look.
"I never contacted her after she rejected me." Even saying it was hard.
"Did she contact you?" She quirked an eye at me.
"Before the text?"
"Yes."
"Once she wrote me a letter, but I never read it. I threw it in my fireplace. It was about three months after she ended things. I didn't really feel the need to read it. We were finished as far as I was concerned. I had my closure." I sighed.
"Is this hard for you to talk about?" She tilted her head at me.
"Is it hard for you to hear?" I countered.
"It just sounds like you have a lot of anger toward her. You say you found closure, but I don't think you . Your eyes darken and your tone is full of malice when you speak of her. It shouldn't affect you the same if you have no feelings for her." She cast her eyes away.
"What do I need to do to prove to you that she doesn't matter?" I asked lifting her face to look at me.
"Like I said before, perhaps I'm just being too insecure. Maybe I'm just not good enough for you." Her eyes were beginning to redden.
"Where is that coming from? Bella if anything, you are too good for me." I leaned my forehead against hers.
"You need to get some confidence Miss Swan and stop believing the lie." I said in a stern voice.
"I'm the problem you know, in all of this. It's my fault." Tears began to run down her cheeks.
I wiped them away with my finger tips.
"We both are to blame. I don't expect you to change overnight or even over a week. It will take some time, but we both can get there; be what the other needs. We just need to communicate. Okay?" I smiled at her.
"Okay." She said wiping her eyes.
"Good, now let's get some sleep; big day tomorrow." I pulled the covers higher over her and we snuggled back into what now our 'normal' position.
"Edward?" She whispered.
"Mm Hmm?" I said into her hair.
"I love you."
I smiled and closed my eyes to sleep...
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