I'm so shaken and confuse by Kates confrontation that Mrs. Newton notices and tells me to go home early.

I debate about not telling Edward.

Letting things play out and see how it goes.

I'm scared that he'll see he made a mistake and get back with her.

Edward comes over to my place a little after six.

He can tell something is wrong, but waits until after we've eaten and relaxed a little while before asking me about it.

"Are you going to tell me what's wrong?" he asks. "Or are you just going to keep making me wait?"

He says it with a small smile, but I can tell he's annoyed.

"I saw Kate today."

Whatever Edward was expecting me to say, it wasn't that.

"What do you mean, you saw Kate?"

I cringe at his tone of voice. "Well, I didn't see her so much as she came to my work."

"Fuck," he mutters.

"Pretty much."

"What did she want? Tell me what she said to you."

"She looked...sick. Unwell. She...she told me to stay away from you. That you and her were meant to be. She actually begged me, almost. Said that she was asking me nicely to back off."

"Jesus, she threatened you?" he asks, running a hand over his face.

"Well, I think it's safe to say it was implied." Remembering one of the questions I had, I ask, "how did she even know me? Where I work?"

Edward sighs. "That's my fault. I mentioned you to her...said you worked at a bakery. Fuck. I'm sorry for all of this, Bella."

He stands up and grabs his jacket, slipping his shoes on. "I have to go."

"What? Why?" I ask, momentary panic gripping me. Was he really going to leave me for her just like that?"

"I need to go talk to her. She can't do this. I won't let her do this."

I exhale a deep sigh of relief.

Edward notices.

"What, you thought I was going back to be with her? Bella, there's nothing left for me there. I told you not to worry. Don't worry. There's just you. No Kate. No one else."

"Okay. I'm sorry for not believing you. Will you come back here after you're done?" I ask.

"I don't know. I don't know if I'll be able to easily find her. Or if I do, how long it will take," he cautions.

"I don't care," I shake my head. "Please?"

I want him to come over after he's with Kate to ease my own stupid insecurities.

Edward stares at me for a moment.

"Okay. I'll come back here."

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