Still Has No Claim On Twilight.

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Italy, Sicily

1820

Allessandro walked along the beach watching the water anxiously and checking the sky periodically ignoring the women ogling him and their flirty smiles. In another time of his life he would enjoy the attention or return it but now he only had eyes for one. He continued to watch the water and the people wading in it when a smile erupted on his face as he spotted the one he was looking for.

She walked slowly from the water shaking her hair as she went. He watched as drops of water landed on the sand, trailing down her almost naked form. Her perfectly proportioned body glistened and attracted more attention than he would like.

"Gisella!" he called when she was three feet away from him.

She looked up instantly, a smile forming and ran the rest of the way toward him; her motions fluid like poetry in motion. He took the time to admire her from her golden hair, aqua blue eyes, full breasts, toned stomach to her endless legs.

He still could not believe that she was his and only his. He would always have to be reassured that this was real and she was real. He would always be star struck and grateful.

"What are you doing here?" she asked breathlessly when she came near.

"I thought I would spend some time with you before I have to go back," he answered pulling her close to him.

"I would like that very much." She said before leaning in for a kiss.

Gisella and Allessandro sat in the garden as the sun was setting watching the sky change colors. They had just finished a small meal and were enjoying the time they had together.

Gisella put her head on Allessandro shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her and tilt her head forward to kiss her softly. They shared a quiet kiss before Gisella straddled him, increasing the intensity and pressure.

Gisella tugged on his shirt pulling it over his head and kissing her way down his chest to his stomach. He shivered and quietly moaned enjoying the sensations on his skin.

Clothing lay scattered on the ground as they moved together evoking sounds and emotions from one another. They moved slow and deliberate savoring how each thrust and pull made them feel.

They sat wrapped up in each other after the high, whispering words of love and praise.

"Così perfetto!" Allessandro whispered looking at Gisella with eyes full of wonder.

She smiled "Yes you are."

"Non avrò mai abbastanza," he replied kissing her shoulder then her lips softly.

Gisella opened her mouth to reply when they heard hurried footsteps coming near to the garden. They quickly threw on their clothes just as the footsteps stopped and someone entered the garden.

There was nowhere to hide as Gisella's dad entered the garden looking expectant but also angry and disgusted. He glared at Allessandro first before turning to Gisella and speaking with obvious disappointment.

"Guardo, la causa Della mia vergogna!" he spat in her direction.

Allessandro was angered to see him speaking that way. He did not care if he was her father because to him it was disrespectful to speak to any lady this way and especially to her while he was standing right there.

"You have no right..." he begins, speaking anger in every syllable.

"Papa…" Gisella spoke cutting him off.

She took Allessandro's hand and intertwined it with hers before continuing. She couldn't let him fight all her battles for her and she knew being with him was a risk but one she was willing to take. She would not let social class dictate who she should be with.

"You have dishonored this family and I will not allow it." Her father spoke again ignoring her.

Gisella glared at him eyes full of fire, "I love him and you cannot change the way I feel whether you allow it or not, "she replied proudly.

Allessandro looked at her again eyes full of love and wonder, amazed by the fact that she was willing to stand up to her father and it was all for him.

"You leave me no choice," her father replied.

As soon as the words left his mouth two men entered the garden dressed in police uniform walking toward Allessandro.

"Papa please!" Gisella begged, squeezing Allessandro's hand painfully.

She was scared and angry all at once. She didn't know her father to be this cruel; sending an innocent man to jail when his only crime was loving her.

Allessandro was conflicted. It was no secret that he loved Gisella with everything in him but if he went to jail, it would hurt his father and his reputation. He was already considered low class and his father worked very hard to get where he was today but he would like to think his father would understand. He stepped forward pulling away from Gisella and facing the police and her father.

"Being with your daughter is more than I deserve and for her to love me back is rewarding. I may be poor but having her love had made me the richest man." He declared before holding his hands out to be cuffed.

Gisella was touched deeply by his words but she couldn't let him be imprisoned because of her.

Her father said nothing about Allessandro speech but stood proudly as the police chained Allessandro.

"I'll be forever sorry." Gisella spoke to Allessandro, her heart aching and the feeling of losing him already was too much.

Allessandro looked back at her watching him being dragged away in chains, tears streaming down her face but he had to be strong for the both of them.

"They can chain my body but not my heart," he said for her ears only.

When they left, Gisella stood staring at the spot where he stood only minutes before, longing for his presence. Her father waited for her to move or speak but she had nothing to say to him. She would never forgive him for his actions but she just had one question.

"How did you know? " She finally asked.

"Does it matter?" He replied nonchalantly.

His calm demeanor and his conscious of thinking what he was right sickened her.

"It matters to me," she said coldly.

He turned to leave and after a moment she followed him out of the garden. She was surprised to see the person waiting on the other side but even more so when she saw the look on his face. He wouldn't meet her eyes but when her father nodded she already knew.

She stepped back clutching her heart, not knowing what to say to him. She couldn't believe he would betray his best friend. His only true friend.

"He asked me and I couldn't lie. I'm so sorry." He was speaking before she could ask.

His words sounded sincere but his eyes told another story. She would never understand the real reason why he did it but now it seemed simple as jealousy.

"You had a choice Carlo… you just chose not to use it. " She replied before walking away.

^^^^Edward Cullen^^^^

The museum was crowded today mostly due to a school field trip and it made me nervous. Every time a kid would get close to a display or touch it made me uneasy. The whole place was alive with rich history and artifacts and no one appreciated it more than me.

I walked around double checking the display cases for smudges before making my way to my office. It was a spacious room with pictures hanging on every surface of the walls and stacks of papers overflowing on the desk. There were heaps of books strewn everywhere and unopened boxes lined the floors.

I would start with the boxes first before checking inventory. I loved this part of my job which included receiving new shipments of artifacts every day. There was something new every day; from ancient swords to tablets from long ago. Ancient clothing and pieces of parchment, still alive with the history of the place from which they came.

Learning about the history was my favorite part and I relished in every piece of information I gathered. Ever since I could remember, I was enthralled with finding out information about everything. I would devour books everyday on different places and I would research different countries and their languages.

History was my favorite subject in school and the passion for it stuck with me throughout my life. It was always a rush to learn about past civilizations and ruins to the civilization we have today and the new discoveries were worth the knowledge you gained. I had worked here for about five years but I don't count the two years I spent as a volunteer tour guide because I was never paid. The director Aro Volturi took me in because of my known love for history and extensive knowledge.

Now I worked as a curator but I still overlooked certain tours. This job was a little different than what you would expect. I wasn't by any means experienced in the archeological field, but I've joined a few expeditions and my finds had made their way to museum history.

The boxes held nothing of interest for the first time, just a shipment of ancient Egyptian scrolls. I was hoping for something bigger. I've seen too much continuity in my line of work. One day I'd like to make a fresh discovery; something known but unknown that would make the world news. It would be a dream come true.

"Anything new?" Olivia asked poking her head in my office.

The room became hot and seemed to get smaller when she stepped in. She always had this effect on me and it was strange not because she was attractive, though that was one reason. I always seemed to get flustered around attractive women. I was no good in that area and I tended to stay far away. Mainly because I hadn't found the one woman to take my breath away. Olivia had an effect on me but it was purely physical.

"No." I replied pushing my glasses back on my face.

She sighed, "I was hoping for a new development, we're really in need of it."

I nodded moving around her to sit at my desk. She stood there quietly for a few moments while I updated the inventory. I was surprised to see her studying me intently; it made me nervous especially when she moved closer to my proximity.

She invaded my space sitting on my desk crossing her legs. I tried to look elsewhere but she was all I could see and I found myself checking out her legs and breasts. I shifted uncomfortably when it became too much for me.

"Do I make you uncomfortable, Edward?" she asked curiously.

"No," I lied.

She smiled "I'm trying to not be offended but I have put myself out there for so long and still you haven't responded." She sounded hurt.

This is what I meant when I said I was no good in this area. I spent so much time studying me that I never had time for the opposite sex or anyone else. It was me, my books and sometimes sports. Olivia was attractive in an exotic way. She was a full blooded Italian woman but she didn't appeal to me in the way I wanted her to. I wanted both with someone and it didn't look like it would be her.

"I'm sorry I never noticed." I answered truthfully.

She sighed sadly "Well, now you do and I'm going to ask you to take me to the benefit this weekend." She sounded so sure.

"When?" I wanted to know.

I didn't want to be surprised when she asked and have to turn her down then.

She rolled her eyes, "I just asked you."

I felt uncomfortable and embarrassed all at once. I didn't want to hurt her feelings because I had no desire to take her at all.

She saw my hesitation "It won't be a date, just co-workers hanging out."

"Okay…"

She smiled happily and left the room quickly singing to herself. I was just glad I was finally able to breathe.

I left early to collect my sister from school and it seemed like I would have to keep her longer than usual. My parents were having a date night and it didn't want to hire a baby-sitter. I didn't mind just this once anyway.

There was a sea of children and parents around when I arrived, all crowding the sidewalk so I had to push my way through the crowd. It was hot and muggy and I was burning up in my tweed suit. People stared as they passed me, probably wondering why I was wearing a hot piece of clothing, though most of the stares were from women, admiring my looks and hoping to grab my attention.

I was glad when I spotted her running towards me, pigtails and backpack bouncing along.

"Edward!" she squealed excitedly throwing her arms around me.

"Elizabeth!" I shouted back earning a laugh from her.

"Are you taking me home today?" she asked as we walked to the car.

"Yep, you're staying me until tonight."

We were winding down for the night after eating dinner and dessert when I heard footsteps coming up the steps. I went to the door thinking it was my parents but when I looked out the porch was empty except for an unmarked envelope. I looked around hoping to catch a glimpse of someone but was met with an empty night.

I opened the envelope, curious to see who would be writing to me especially with no address or name. The paper inside was blank except for a few short words typed out. I stared and stared not understanding and thinking that maybe I was a little paranoid. I went to the window and looked out, checking to see if someone was watching me. The note had instilled a little bit of fear in me.

Do not attend the benefit if you value your life.

It was there, in big bold letters a message taunting me and threatening me. I had no idea who could have sent the note or why and that was scary. I had always feared the unknown, to me knowledge was power and it was something I always had in abundance.

After a few minutes, I decided it was just a fluke and it didn't mean anything at all. It could be a prank and I almost fell for it. I threw the note in the trash and went to tuck Elizabeth into bed.

"I'll call mom let her know I'll take you to school tomorrow." I told her tucking the blankets underneath her chin.

She yawned and nodded rolling over to her side and grabbing her favorite pillow before closing her eyes. I turned the lights off and began to leave the room when she spoke again.

"Edward?"

"Yes"

"Like me," she replied.

I smiled "Rivers." I replied.

"Love me," she said yawning.

"Oceans." I replied.

"Ditto, goodnight." She answered yawning.

"Good night." I whispered closing the door.

Just outside the quiet house a black tinted car sat idle for a few seconds before speeding off quietly into the night.

So if you read the first chapter and paid attention to the flash backs then you should have an idea about what's going on.

And Do me A Favor- Go Read I Promise By Packy 2.0 Its ahmazing and it had vampward aka Promiseward and i just love it.

Translations- Cosi Perfetto= So Perfect

Non avro mai abbastanza= i will never get enough

Guardo La causa Della Mia Vergogna= Look at you the cause of my shame/ You Disgust me