Thank you to everyone who reads. I do apologize if my updates for all my stories have been lacking lately, just got so much going on in my real life that I have been distracted. Anyway, writers block as struck me with all my stories lol, isn't that nice? Grrr, Thank you to my wonderful friend and beta Audrey for all that she does for me, I would be lost without her! Thank you to all my wonderful fans, you make me keep going! Can you believe we are on chapter 30 already? I never thought I would make it this far, nor did I think so many people would fall in love with it either!
CHAPTER 30
I could hear some shuffling coming far off in the distance, but I wasn't quite sure what it was. The last week had been nerve racking at best. Since seeing James in the club, I had been on high alert continuously. I knew Edward saw it and I knew he felt guilty about it, but I just couldn't open up to him about it, not yet, I had to get my head in the right place first. It was so long ago that I thought I had forgotten, I had buried it, but did I really?
Everyone goes through things in their lives, we try to block stuff out, but sometimes we just avoid them. I looked up and was greeted with the heavenly sent of cinnamon and Edward Cullen; my two favorite things in the whole world.
I sat up, leaning back on my pillows while Edward placed the tray he was carrying in the middle of the bed as he slid in next to me.
"Merry Christmas." I smiled touching his cheek, scraping my fingernails on his overnight scruff.
"Merry Christmas." He returned my grin with his own, handing me my coffee cup.
I inhaled the sweet scent and blew on it to cool it down a bit.
"How are you this morning?" He picked up his own cup and took a tentative sip.
"I'm good. I can't wait to give you your gift." I blushed.
"I can't wait either, drink your coffee first. I want you wide awake for what I've got in store for you." He got that devious look in his eyes; I wondered what he was up to.
"Let me just grab my robe and we can go down to the tree. I've been holding onto this gift far too long, I need to give it to you before I burst." I laughed hopping off the bed and heading for the bedroom door.
"Okay." He gave me a playful smile and followed behind me down the stairs.
We made it to the living room and I noticed all the presents under the tree. I had only gotten a few under there last night, so the rest Edward must have added. He always did too much for me. I made my way to the tree and kneeled down in front of it. Edward placed himself next to me in the same position.
"I've never spent Christmas with a woman before; that I wasn't related to anyway." He grinned.
"Believe it or not, Jake and I didn't really spend Christmas together either. I spent most of them with my aunt and uncle, while he went to visit his parents in Washington." I shrugged.
"You never tried to do both? I mean I would have wanted to spend it with you." Edward added.
"Well I guess he didn't really see the sentiment of the holiday, not the way you do. He didn't come from a loving family, they kind of just depended on him for everything and he was always so afraid to disappointment them." I felt a pang in my heart like I always did when I think about how hard Jake's life had been.
"Family is important to me." He said very matter of factly.
"Shall we open gifts?" I bit my lip waiting for him to answer.
"Of course." he smiled warmly at me handing me a box.
I ripped off the Christmas paper and revealed a digital camera. I had mentioned I wanted one; it was nice to know he always paid attention. I picked up the gift I had been dying to give him and watched anxiously as he took his time ripping off the paper. I couldn't take it and ripped it from his hands, shoving it back when I was done.
"Always so impatient." He chuckled removing the lid of the box.
In the box was an antique pocket watch. "It belonged to my father, Charlie. His father gave it to him and when he died it was left for me. When I was a little girl I used to tell my father that it was like a magic tool like a time machine…" I left off half embarrassed.
"Bella this is the most incredible gift anyone as ever given me. I don't know what to say, but thank you." His voice was low and full of emotion.
He leaned over and grabbed my neck, kissing me purposefully and possessively. He pulled away when we couldn't breathe.
"I had it engraved." I picked it up to show him the back of it. "You are the master of my mind, body and soul." I blushed. He looked back at me reverently.
"Here." He hands me a small box, I thought it was probably jewelry.
I opened the box, only to be surprised by seeing only a key.
"Key to your heart?" I laughed.
"Bella, you don't need a key, you have open access to my heart all the time. But no, that probably would have been clever. It opens up your gift." He smiled rubbing my cheek.
"A new Volvo?" I teased.
"A lot bigger and more expensive than a Volvo." he shook his head laughing.
"Well are you going to tell me?" I hedged.
"I'd rather show you." He winked and stood, pulling me to my feet.
"We need to get ready to go to my parent's house. I have another surprise for you there as well."
I just huffed, knowing it was useless to question him. I tried to call my Aunt Rachael, but her phone kept going to voice mail. I left a message asking her to call me back. All the paranoia I had been experiencing lately, I worked hard to conceal it, but fear seemed to consume me. Edward looked at me from the driver's seat apprehensively.
I gave him a shy smile and I gripped his hand in my mine. I watched downtown Seattle come into view from the passenger seat of Edward's Aston Martin. We pulled up to a stop light and Edward nudged my hand to look at him.
"I want you to put this over your eyes." He hands me a silk scarf.
"A blind fold? Really?" I eyed him.
"I want it to be a surprise, please?" his voice completely playful and I can't help but agree.
He smiled and tied the scarf over my eyes. We pulled back into traffic and we drove for about five minutes before we came to a stop. Edward turned off the car. I heard him open his door and shut it. I grew restless suddenly. He opened my door and undid my seat belt. He took my hand in his and pulled me out of the car leading me somewhere.
I heard him rustling with a set of keys. He pushed me by the small of my back into the now open door. The smell is familiar. I hear the buzz of an over head light.
"Ready?" Edward's soft voice purrs in my ear
I nodded as he loosened the scarf from my face. I blinked a few times to adjust my eyes. I began to focus and realize we are standing in the middle of the bookstore where I worked. I look at him confused, but he just grinned.
"Why are we here Edward?" I stare at him.
"This is your Christmas present. What do you think?" He gestured his hand around the room.
"A bookstore?" I say sarcastically before the realization sets in.
Edward is a rich and powerful man my head echoes.
"Don't tell me you bought me a bookstore?" I say feeling dumbfounded
"Okay I didn't buy you a bookstore; I just bought you a building." He laughs.
"No way!" Excitement flooding me suddenly.
My boyfriend just bought me a bookstore! I can't believe it. I stood there unsure of what to do, so I let my instincts take over.
"I can't believe you bought me this. This is too much Edward."
"Nothing is too much for the girl I love. He paused for a moment, Are you mad?" I can see slight hurt in his eyes.
"Oh Edward." I hadn't even realized I had tears streaming down my cheeks.
I fling my arms around his neck, pulling his face to mine and kissing him with all the strength my body can muster. He is the most wonderful man a girl could ask for. With that I suddenly realize I'm a small business owner! I hope he has spare time to help me make it successful! I turn back to him.
"I love you so much, how did I get so lucky." I pulled back as he wiped my tear stained face.
"Not luck, My Love it was fate, all fate. You make me so happy; I never thought I could feel like I do with you." He kissed my lips once more; this time with more tenderness.
"Thank you." I whisper.
"You're welcome." He smirked and kissed my head.
"We need to get going though. My family is expecting us." He smiled holding out his hand for me to take and we head for the car. I can't help but feel very happy at the moment.
We enter the Cullen's house. It's full of voices and holiday music. The sound of jingle bell rock fills the air. Edward is carrying the family's gifts as we settle into the living room where a large group of people are gathered. I don't recognize anyone but Alice. She is dressed in a red-velvet Mrs. Claus outfit. She turned her attention away from a blond woman she is speaking to when she sees Edward and me.
"Bella!" Alice bounces over, wrapping me in a tight hug.
"Hey Alice, Merry Christmas." I hug her back.
"Did he like his gift?" She held me at arm's length.
"I thought he was going to cry." I giggled.
"See, I told you he would love it. He's all about the sentimental." She smiled intertwining our arms.
"I love him just the way he is." I felt my face flush.
"Did you like your gift?" Her eyebrow rose.
"Best gift anyone has ever given me." I nodded.
"Well I don't know about the best." a soft feminine voice interrupted.
I turned around and came face to face with my Aunt Rachael and Uncle Phil. I squealed in delight, wrapping my arms around them both. They both laughed and held me close.
"Oh my God! What are you two doing here?" I asked thrilled to see them.
"Well that handsome boyfriend of yours called us last week, asking us what our plans were for the holiday." Rachel shrugged with a smile.
"Once I told him we didn't have any, he insisted buying us tickets to spend with our only niece." Phil winked. "I think he was trying to make up for stealing you away the last time you were home."
"I'm so happy you came." Tears of joy rolled down my face. I was sure the makeup that I so carefully applied before I left was hopelessly smudged.
"Ah, I see you found my other gift." Edward said as he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"You are too good to be true." I said wrapping my arms around his neck.
I was about to take him in the middle of the room, but he made a grumbling noise to let me know we were most definitely not alone. I pulled back, embarrassed.
Edward just smiled kindly. He introduced me to some of his relatives and I noticed how comfortable I seemed to be around them all. None of them seemed disapproving of my relationship with him and they even accepted my Aunt and Uncle with open arms. This was turning out to be a perfect Christmas.
Most of the women were in the kitchen helping Esme cook the meal. Edward instructed me that this was a tradition among Cullen women; I think it was just a sexist thing, but who was I to question it?
"Bella can you stir the gravy for me?" Esme's sweet voice requested from where I was chopping parsley.
"Sure." I put down my knife and went to stir the gravy.
My Aunt was being monopolized by Rose, one of her biggest admirers. Rachael was my mom's youngest and only sibling. Rachael was rather young, only around 38. They were laughing about something. It seemed so easy and simple; I wish things could be that way.
"Fuck!" I screeched as I stuck my finger in my mouth. I wasn't paying attention and the gravy bubbled over.
"Oh dear, are you alright?" Esme came rushing to me inspecting my finger
"I got burnt, it's okay, I'm fine." I hadn't realized I was crying, but it had nothing to do with the pain in my finger.
I was literally terrified of a repeat of James' performance. Last time got so out of control because I kept it all to myself and insisted it was nothing, I had thought he was just upset because he had a crush, but it was really more than that and it elevated into something bigger, darker, possessive.
"Rose, go get Edward." Esme said calmly.
Esme gently helped me over to one of the chairs and sat me down, kneeling in front of me. Her family must think I'm insane, but Esme just gave me her kind smile and rubbed my back. I could hear those familiar dress shoes hitting the kitchen floor and I looked up to worried green eyes.
"I got her mom, thank you." Edward spoke softly to Esme.
"Baby, are you okay?" He kneeled where his mom had just been, holding my face in his hands.
"I'm sorry, I'm making such a fool of myself, embarrassing you; I don't know what's wrong with me." More tears pouring out.
"Baby, you are not embarrassing me, a lot is going on, please, please talk to me." His green eyes were begging me.
"Edward why don't you take Bella upstairs so she can lie down before dinner." Esme gave a small motion of her head.
He nodded back and got me to my feet and we walked up the stairs to one of the guest rooms. Edward pulled me toward the big bed in the middle of the room that was a cream color.
"Try to relax, okay?" He gave me a sweet smile teasing my cheek.
"Okay." I kicked off my boots and lay down on the bed.
I watched Edward rise and it looked as if he was about to leave.
"Please, stay with me." I held my hands out to him.
"Baby I just wanted to lock the door." He looked at me with an exhausted expression.
He turned the lock and came back to lie beside me. He pulled me tightly into his arms and within minutes I was falling asleep to the sound of his humming. He knew me so well, but yet not enough.
Edward was gently shaking me awake, letting me know it was time for dinner. We went down the stairs to be greeted with smiling faces and warm conversation. Nobody uttered a word about our disappearance. I could see the kind concern on Rose, Esme, and Rachael's faces. I didn't want them to worry about me, I would be fine.
The table was filled with various foods and people. I was sitting between Alice and Edward. Everyone was making polite conversation. I was about to dig my fork into my mash potatoes when Edward's Grandmother Elsa called my name.
"So Bella, how long have you been fucking my grandson?' She said ever so casually. I nearly choked on my food.
"Mother!" Esme's voice was full of shock.
"What? I'm just curious." She gave an innocent shrug of her shoulders.
"That is none of your business." Esme replied.
"Hey the boy has never brought home a girl before: it's a relief to know he actually does like them. I was afraid he would end up like your cousin George." She sipped her wine like nothing she was saying was offensive.
I could see a man cowering in his chair; that must be Cousin George.
"I mean I would have accepted that too.' She clarified I assumed by the look on my baffled face.
"We have been dating for a few months." Edward's reply was short.
"He's definitely not gay." I muttered.
"I bet he's great in bed. I can just tell." She waged her wrinkly eyes at me.
I couldn't believe I was having this conversation with Edward's 84 year old grandmother. Edward was chuckling softly next to me, apparently amused by the conversation.
"So Rachael, um, Bella tells me you own a daycare center, what's that like?" Carlisle spoke up; I hoped to lead the conversation away from me.
Rachael chatted about what having her own business was like and I couldn't help, but feel the butterflies in my stomach. I too now owned my own business, courtesy of my wonderful boyfriend.
"Edward bought Bella a book store for Christmas." Alice announced loudly.
Edward glared at her and she stuck out her tongue. Everyone at the table turned to look at me with stunned expressions.
"Well it's about time he spent his money on something useful. Knowledge is important." Cousin George blurted out.
"I'm glad you approve." Edward muttered sarcastically under his breath.
"I think it was a lovely gesture." Esme leaned over to pat my hand.
"A bit much don't you think? You barely know the girl and you go and buy her a store front? Geez, what next, a yacht?" Elsa scoffed.
"Mother, I will not have you be so rude to my guest, it's uncalled for. Bella is a fine young woman and Edward loves her and so do all of us." Esme said through clenched teeth.
"My apologies." She said sarcastically.
"Mother..." Esme gave her a warning tone.
"Damn it Esme! The girl knows him for like two minutes and he is giving all his hard earned money away like its nothing. She is obviously only using him for his money, what's next?" Elsa's words hit me like a ton of bricks.
That had been my fear from day one that his family would think of me as a gold digger. I could feel cold wetness on my hands, realizing it was my tears.
"That's it!" Edward banged on the table.
"You will not speak of her that way, how dare you! I love her, she is everything to me. My money means nothing to her, she loves me for me. I have never questioned that about her. You have no right to sit there and judge anyone. I pay all your bills and make sure you have everything, how dare you accuse her of being any worse than you! You insult someone for choices that aren't your own, oh well, who cares, as long as they're happy it's all that matters. Nobody here asked for your opinion and nobody wants it, so you can shut up or leave!" Edward said with all the composure he could muster.
"Well I never!" Elsa threw her napkin on the table and stood up.
Nobody else attempted to move. She stared around at the embarrassed faces of her family and stared intently at her daughter Esme.
"Do you have nothing to say?" It was the first time I had heard her sound uneasy.
"As a matter of fact; I do, I suggest you leave." Esme smirked and pointed to the doorway.
"Maggie will see you out." Esme nodded and sat back down.
I felt guilty for causing such an awkward situation, but nobody else seemed to mind. I could see Phil and Rachael looking very uncomfortable, even Rose seemed out of place. But everyone else just continued to eat like nothing had just happened.
Esme returned to her chair and looked at me apologetically.
"I want to apologize for my mother's behavior. I'd like to say she normally never acts like that, but…" Esme shrugged.
"It wouldn't be Christmas if she didn't." Carlisle laughed and the entire table brust out laughing, even Edward had a smirk on his face. He reached over and squeezed my hand while kissing my cheek.
"Now you understand why we usually separate for holidays." Emmett commented.
"I get it now." I smiled.
The drive home was lovely and quiet. Edward looked deep in thought and I knew something was bothering him.
"What are you thinking?" I leaned over when we pulled into our parking spot of the penthouse.
He sighed loudly holding the bridge of his nose. I had come to learn this habit well, he was frustrated.
"What he did to you. I promised I wouldn't ask you, but I need to know. I'm worried about you." He exhaled opening the car door.
I didn't know what to say, I wasn't ready to talk about it to him. Hell I wasn't ready to deal with it myself. We made our way to our floor and I walked to the kitchen to boil some water for hot coco. I needed to mull over what I would say to him, how I would say it.
He sat on the bar stool watching me as I moved around filling the mugs up with coco mix.
"I'm sorry if you think I'm pushing, I just..." He groaned.
I put the mugs down and took his hands in mine. He looked up at me with a pained expression. I kissed his lips softly and leaned his head into mine. I loved him, I could trust him.
"I never really talked to anyone about it, not even Rose. I just wanted to forget. I had forgotten. I mean stuff like that just doesn't go away, does it. But I learned to build a life without fear and then I met you; I wanted everything your life brought, even the punishments." I chuckled.
"If I had known, I never would have pursued you." His tone caught me off guard and so did his reply.
"But I wanted you just as much as you wanted me. I knew you would never hurt me." I walked to stand in front of him, so I could hold him.
"But this lifestyle, it's a reminder. It makes sense he would be in a club like that, but how did he know." Edward's face came unmasked; it showed deep fear.
"Can we just focus on something else? It is still Christmas, I want to enjoy it" I pleaded.
He nodded, but I could see he wasn't ready to let it drop, but for now he would give into me. He pulled me roughly by my hips into him. He touched my lips with his fingers, tracing my nose.
"Thank you for loving me, for belonging to me. I will protect you my Isabella, nobody will ever hurt you that way again, I will kill him first." His words were strong and truthful.
"As I will protect you, my Edward." I leaned down to kiss him and it was hot, I mean smoking fucking hot.
Our need grew and the next thing I knew, I was sitting on top of the counter; the mugs had been discarded onto the floor, crashing and splattering coco all over the cabinets and the white tile floor. Mrs. Barker will have a fun time trying to get them clean.
Edward pushed my dress up. I knew this would not be slow or sweet. It would be passionate and cannibalistic. He quickly unbuckled his pants and they fell to his ankles. My eyes drank him up, as his intense green eyes fell upon me.
"I love you." He whispered and thrust inside of me.
It's just what I needed, to have him deep within me, showing his dominance and his control. I loved him like this, so pure, virile and uninhibited.
After our romp in the kitchen I decided to take a long shower while Edward tried to clean up the coco fiasco in the kitchen. Once I finished my shower I headed to bed, Edward still wasn't there. I glanced out of the window to stare at the Christmas filled city.
I saw people's Christmas lights twinkling and in my mind the soft sound of carols being sung. A sharp pang of pain went to my heart; I missed my parents dearly this time of year. I was so grateful for Aunt Rachael and Uncle Phil coming to visit, it was such a surprise.
Even though we were on the top floor, I looked down into the street and I could see a man standing down on the street with a trench coat on, looking up, I swear he was looking at me. I gasped and backed away from the window, bumping into a body.
I screeched as I turned around only to find Edward with concern all over his beautiful face. I sighed in relief and pulled him tightly to me.
"Baby what's wrong?" He asked running a hand through my hair.
This had been the question he asked more than once in the last week, I was getting tired of hearing it, it was time to talk. I looked up at his face and took his hand, bringing him to the bed. I sat on the edge, tracing circles on the top of his fingers when I felt his other hand lifting up my face.
"Talk to me." Were his so soft words. I nodded my head...
Flashback
I was late for class, it was hot and humid today too, not that much of a shock. I was holding so many books in my hands; of course I'm not surprised the biggest one slipped out. I had to bend down to pick it up when a hand appeared. I looked up to see bright blue eyes staring contently back at me.
"I saw you struggling, I tried to save it before it was too late, but I guess I'm not fast enough." He chuckled; his voice was deep and a little unnerving.
"Um, thanks. I should have known better than to carry so many." I said nervously.
"Well you're lucky I came along then." He grinned widely at me.
He was good looking, I'm sure he had a few admirers, but there was something eerie about him.
"I'm late for class, so if you could give me back my book." My voice was a bit shaky at the moment.
"On one condition." He smirked devious.
"That is?" I could feel the wave of discomfort roll over me.
"Tell me your name."
"I'm Bella; can I have my book back now?" I held out my hand for the history book.
"You didn't ask for my name." That spooky grin never fading.
"Who are you?" I stuttered.
"I'm James; I hope to see you around again Bella." He winked handing me the book back and disappeared.
It was the first time I saw him, but definitely wasn't the last. He began to appear; randomly it seemed, in places I would hang out. He came to the library where I worked a lot, but I didn't find that unusual really, I mean it is a college, students need to use the library.
He was harmless for the first few months. We actually hung out a few times and he seemed okay, but something always felt off and I never felt comfortable with him. I felt like he always knew where I was and what I was doing.
I remember the day I first met Jake. He was in line at the Star Bucks off campus. He was in front of me, so tall and tan. He smelled like cinnamon or at least I thought he did. I leaned as close as I could to get a good whiff of him, but I leaned too close and almost knocked him over.
"Hey, what the..." Were his words, but he stopped mid sentence when he saw me.
"I'm sorry. I'm very clumsy sometimes; I didn't mean to knock into you." I stuttered trying to regain myself.
I finally looked up at his face and he was so handsome and he was smiling right at me.
"No, it's totally fine." He rubbed the back of his neck grinning.
"I'm Bella." I stuck my head out for him to shake.
"Jake." He took my hand.
He had a warm, welcoming smile that made you feel like you were home, so unlike James.
"Next!" The clerk behind the counter called.
"What are you getting?" Jake turned to look at me.
"Just a regular coffee." I shrugged.
"Two regular coffees to go please." Jake told the clerk.
"You don't have to do that." I uttered as he pulled out his wallet.
"I want to if it means I get to spend more time with you." He smirked. He was definitely charming.
I blushed as he handed me my cup.
"Do you go to school here?' He motioned to my books in my hand.
"Yes, business major, you?" I pointed at his empty hands.
"Na, I work at the garage across the street. I like the coffee so I come here a lot." He shrugs with an easy smile.
"You're a mechanic?" I asked, completely turned on by the fact.
"Yeah, sounds kind of lame when you say it." He chuckled nervously.
"No, there is nothing wrong with that." I retorted.
He smiled and nodded his head.
"So thanks for the coffee." I raised the cup, unsure of what to say next.
"No problem, anytime. Um Bella, I don't mean to be so forward, but could I buy you cup of coffee, another time?" He waited patiently for my reply.
"I'd like that." I smiled.
"Great, what's your number?" He asked.
We exchanged numbers and he promised to call me later. He seemed really nice and was totally hot; I couldn't wait to tell Rose. When I got to work she was putting books in a cart, she smiled when I approached.
"What's with the stupid grin?" Rose gave me a playful look.
"I met a guy and he's totally hot!" I smiled widely.
"Oh really, do tell." She put the books back in the cart and we gossiped about my meeting with Jake.
A couple weeks had gone by since I met Jake. We hung out a lot and I saw less and less of James. I thought he finally got the hint that I wasn't interested, but that wasn't the case at all. So one Thursday afternoon I was checking books in when James approached the counter.
"What the fuck Bella!" He whispered through clenched teeth.
"Excuse me?" I looked at him puzzled.
"I need to talk to you." He growled and pulled me from behind the counter to the conference room. Sudden panic was taking over me as I looked at his crazed face.
"You tell me you won't date me because you're trying to focus on your school work, yet I come to find out you have a boyfriend! You are such a lying whore!" He yelled in my face.
I stepped back a few feet from him, not liking his tone one bit.
"James you have no right to come in here and act like this. I'm not interested in you, I was never interested in you as anything more than a friend, why can't you just accept that?" I began to feel the anger boiling in me.
"Accept it? You never even gave me a chance. We could be so good together, why are you denying the attraction? I see how you look at me, I know you want me." He grabbed me by the shoulder, trying to kiss me.
I pushed at his chest, trying to get him away from me.
"James, let me go, I'll call security!" I screamed hoping someone would hear me.
"Oh no you won't!" He countered.
He began to shake me and the fear took over. My eyes began to well up with tears and this was when I saw the real him. His words became blurred when Rose burst in with one of the guys from the football team; they had to drag him out.
After that I stayed on my guard, he'd frightened me terribly. He was no longer allowed in the library and it turned out he wasn't even a student. That scared me even more. Jake became my full time body guard, I felt like a helpless sheep being protected from a wolf.
Jake and I had a big fight about me going to a party. He didn't want me to go, but it had been so long since I spent any time with my friends. I promised him I would be careful, but he was just being overprotective as always.
"What if he shows up?" Jake said through clenched teeth.
"I'll call security." I threw my hands in the air.
"And if they don't get there in time and he tries to rape you or something?" He glared.
"Jake, you act like I will be alone. Rose will be there, she won't let him near me." I plopped down on my bed.
"I'm just thinking about your safety Bella, you should be a little more concerned about it yourself." Jake paced.
"He hasn't tried anything for a while; maybe he got the hint and has moved on." I huffed.
"You better hope so, but I doubt it." Jake held my head in his hands.
"I care about you; I want a future with you in it. I can't imagine that sick bastard trying to take you from me." His eyes softened and I could see the love he held for me there.
"I'll be fine." I brushed him off and picked up my purse.
The party was in full swing when I arrived. I found Rose and we had a great time talking and just enjoying the night. Later Tommy, Rose's latest boyfriend, offered to walk me to my apartment. We were almost to the stairs when I saw a figure standing off to the right, it was James.
He stepped out of the shadow and I jumped behind Tommy, grabbing his arms. James held his hands up in defense.
"I just want to talk, that's all." He smirked.
"Well I don't want to talk to you, go away!' I shouted.
"But I need to apologize, I'm sorry I have been such a jerk to you. Please Bella; give me a second of your time." He acted sincere, but I knew it was all fake.
"Back off dude before I have to hurt you." Tommy warned.
"Okay." James smiled and was about to walk off when he surprised Tommy with a left hook, knocking him to the ground.
I knew James saw the surprise on my face and he immediately tried to grab me, I ran as fast as I could to get away from him, but it was no use, he was faster.
"Aw Bella, don't be like that." he mocked from behind me.
I didn't say a word; I just kept running until I made it to the top of the stairs, that's when he caught me. He pinned me to the wall and I was shaking. I screamed and screamed but nobody heard me.
"Don't fight me; it will be easier, if you don't fight me." His evil tone.
"Get off me! I don't want you, leave me alone!" I tried to squirm out of his grip, but it was no use, he was stronger.
"Not until I get what is mine!" He yelled and I was able to kick him in the nuts.
I ran down the hallway, banging on every door I could, but he caught up with me again and grabbed my arm and flung me down the stairs, that's all I remember...
Flashback Ends
Tears were smearing my face and Edward held me closely. I was glad I'd finally managed to share it with Edward; I hope he would now understand why I'd kept it buried for so long.
"When I find him, I'm going to fucking kill him..." Edward groaned...
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