PLEASE DON"T HATE ME! I know it has been forever since I last updated, but things are crazy. First of all, I am due October 20th. I'm having another boy. My 7 1/2 yr old is ecstatic that it isn't a girl. lol Secondly, struggling to get everything we need for said baby before his arrival...got all the big stuff, now just need the little yet equally important stuff. I made up a registry Babies R Us to help me keep track of what is still needed. Ha ha. And lastly, I had no idea after so long, where I was heading with this story. I decided to take a deep breath and wing it. Though shorter than I had wanted it to be for my grand return, I hope that it is up to your standards. On one last note, I want to thank God that the hurricane headed away from us and pray that people took the advice given and got the hell out of where it is/was headed. Last I knew there were 2 people dead in Virginia and 4 died in North Carolina...maybe the other way around. One of which was a little boy who had a tree fall into the house and kill him. I pray for his family as well. Now...on with the show.
"Where are we going?" That, of course, earned another smack from Alice. "You idiot! If you weren't too busy imagining fucking the shit out of her, you would know that we are taking her to run her errands then we are dragging her ass back to our house! Really, Emmett. You need to lay off her or Rose is gonna have your fucking balls!" She was right. From now on, I had to try to imagine that she is the same innocent virgin we left behind. Ten minutes later, we were heading to her car (since Alice and I ran here). This is going to be one interesting day.
BPOV
Since they refused to leave and I had shit to get done today, Alice and Emmett decided to tag along. For what reason, I don't know. I had to pay my cell phone bill, pick up my birth control prescription, and go to the bank to deposit money into Charlie's account….like I said, I had shit to do.
"So, are we going to do any shopping today?" Alice was bouncing in the front passenger seat. I thought about it for a minute. Well, I could use some new clothes… "Sure, Alice. I need to pick up a few things anyways." That seemed to make her day. The old Bella would have refused, but I was completely different now.
"I know exactly where we should go!" I rolled my eyes at her. "Alice, I know exactly what I am looking for and where to get it. I have things to get done before places close, so I don't have forever." She looked defeated sitting next to me. "I'll just stay in the car." Of course, Emmett had to throw his two cents in from the back seat, which he was lounged across. "No, you won't. You insisted on coming with me, you are going to endure all this." I shot him a "Don't fuck with me today" look.
We pulled up to the bank first so that I could cash my paycheck and deposit the money. I told them I'd be quick and that there was no need to go in with me. After depositing money into the respective accounts, I asked for my balance since I hadn't checked it in a few months. To my surprise, there was $24,709.26 in the account! Well, I guess I really haven't been paying attention to my checks.
We then headed to pay my cell phone and shop. I ended up thoroughly embarrassing Emmett at the lingerie store by insisting that he and Alice approve/deny anything I tried on. Of course Alice was having a blast, but if Emmett could blush, he would have been redder than a ripe tomato! I ended up spending a lot less than planned because Alice was with me, which meant discounts.
I started getting tired after running around all day and willingly let Alice drive home while I decided to lay down in the back seat. Also, I wanted to be nice to Emmett and not put him through any more torture by making him sit back here any longer with his knees almost up to his chest.
"So, Bella…sorry I wasn't paying attention earlier, but you said something about being pregnant?" Alright. I though Emmett had a far-away look to him when I was telling them what happened, but I thought he'd still be listening. I wonder what he was thinking about. "Yea, I did. After being here for about 2 months, I was mugged and raped while walking home from work one night. Three months later, I found out I was pregnant. Since I didn't know the guy and I'm not ready to be a mom….I decided to give her up for adoption. That night taught me 2 things: always carry a gun and take birth control." I proceeded to pull my pistol out of my purse to show him. Apparently my answer satisfied him since he turned around and I didn't hear another word from him.
I must have fallen asleep, for the next thing I realized, we were parked outside the Cullen's house. "What the fuck are we doing here? I have to work tonight!" Okay, to say I was panicking was an understatement, and I lied. Aro had given me tonight off since I showed up last night. I didn't want to face them….to face him.
Alice turned around to face me. "Bella…I know you don't have to work tonight and we all wanted to talk to you. And yes, by all…I mean Edward too." I shook my head. There was no way I was going in there. I'd say that I would run if I had to – but we all know that would never work. Alice said Emmett's name and before I could register what was going on, I was over his shoulder and we were headed towards the house. I was set down gently (surprisingly) as we entered the house. Alice grabbed my hand and led me to the living room.
Everyone was seated and I waited for the interrogation to begin. "I know why I'm here, though against my will, and I am ready…so question away." I folded my hands in my lap and looked down at them. There was no way I could I could look at them. Though I was forced into this profession, it didn't mean that I wanted everyone to know I was a stripper.
"So, Alice and Emmett have filled us in on what happened. Now we have to figure out how to get you out of it." I shook my head, addressing Carlisle. "It's not that bad and the money is great. I'm not sure I want to quit. Plus, with the money I make, I am helping Charlie out too….he just doesn't know it though. I deposit money into his account at least once a month and I am more than set for myself financially." I thought about the balance in my account….yep. If I wanted to, I could pay my entire way to college. But going back to school would be difficult right now, and I am not looking forward to throwing myself into doing homework again any time soon.
"This is ridiculous, Bella." Edward came over to me and cupped my face in his hands. "You are too amazing of a person for that lifestyle…too pure, innocent, and sweet." Huh. "You sure as fuck didn't think that when you left me in the fucking woods, did you?"
"It was for your own good! You aren't meant to even know about us! I was trying to protect you!" I stood up and got in his face. "Protect me? Seriously? Well guess what? I work for Aro! I am more in "your world" than I ever was before! So much for protecting me! Where were you when I was raped? Or throughout my pregnancy from said rape? Or any given night when I passed out in a drunken stupor while trying to get rid of all the pain from being left behind? Know what, fuck you all! Just take me home. I don't need any of you to try to "protect" me." With that, I headed to the door.
I didn't get very far before a strong set of arms wrapped around my waist. His scent enveloped me and for just a moment, I felt like I was home. I felt so many things at once. I wanted to scream at him and hurt him like he hurt me. I wanted to punch him in his prefect fucking face, but that would hurt. I wanted to turn around an kiss him and hold him close, never letting him go. In reality, I just stood there with my eyes closed, taking it all in. "Let's go for a ride and I'll tell you what exactly happened to me when I left. After you hear me out, I'll take you home." Since it sounded like this was my only option of seeing my apartment anytime soon, I nodded and followed him to his car.
Once again, I am really sorry it has been so incredibly long since I last updated. Hopefully, I can get my head back in it and give you a few more chapters before my baby is born. By the way, congrats to Richelle Mead who just became a mommy herself! Please review and let me know if I have lost my touch and should just throw in the towel. It took me a while to figure out what I was going to write in this chapter. I am sorry it wasn't as long as I had hoped it would be for a return, but it is something, right? :)