Ch. 21 Twilight
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Edward's POV
Seeing Bella lifeless and injured was the worst pain ever. I couldn't believe how close I had been to losing her. If I hadn't arrived on time I don't even want to think what would have happened.
Alice and Jasper felt terrible for leaving the girls by themselves. They feel like it's their fault Bella almost dies. Well it is! They were so stupid for leaving them alone when there was a serial, crazy, vampire tracker after Bella. I know I shouldn't blame them because Alice didn't see it coming, but that didn't stop me from being mad. They apologized every chance they got, although I kept telling them it was fine. I think they could see right through me though.
It's been a week since Bella's accident and she's still in the hospital. She hasn't woken up yet; they have had her drugged so she can heal from her injuries. She looked so weak and fragile. She was had and IV in her hand, was hooked up to a machine, had a cast on her leg, had bandages wrapped around her chest and around her arm where she was bitten by James.
The thought of James name made my nose flare, but I had to keep reminding myself that he was gone and wasn't coming back to do harm. How I wish it had been me, who had ripped him to shreds, but whatever Victoria had more right to do that and at least he was gone which was all that mattered.
I have barely left Bella's side. I only left her side to go hunting and that was because my family made me. It's hard to leave when I'm waiting for her to wake up. I couldn't wait to see her open her beautiful brown eyes that I got lost in or her beautiful smile that made me smile when I saw it.
My family has also been here this whole time. All of us worried and waiting for Bella to wake up. Anne and Vivian also come to see Bella. The first few days they wouldn't leave but they had to go back to work so now they come before or after work. Victoria and Laurent have come a few time for a little bit because they both couldn't stand being in the hospital with the smell of human blood everywhere.
"Edward don't worry she'll wake up soon." Esme said reassuringly as I sat next to Bella's bed holding her hand in mine, waiting for her to wake up.
"I hope your right because I'm tired of seeing her like this. I want her back." I said sadly.
There were times where I was losing hope that she would wake up. Carlisle kept telling me that we had to wait for the medicine to wear off then for Bella to decide to wake up.
I was staring at Bella when I felt her fingers twitch in my hand. "Esme you saw that right?" I asked excitedly.
"Yes I did."
"Bella? Sweetie? Can you hear me?" I asked her anxiously.
Her fingers twitched and I took that as a yes.
"Bella please open your eyes." I begged her.
Esme rubbed my back in anticipation.
Bella's eyes slowly opened; they were adjusting to the light and the surroundings until they landed on me.
"Edward…" she whispered.
"Oh Bella! You don't know how happy I am to see your eyes open! I missed you so much!" I told her squeezing her hand gently.
"Bella, I'm so glad to see you awake as well." Esme said smiling sweetly, moving Bella's hair out of her hair.
"W-what happened?" Bella asked in a whisper.
I frowned, it bothered me that she couldn't remember but I knew it was normal after such accident.
"Do you remember anything at all?" Esme asked.
"I remember...James…" She said with fear in her eyes. I hated to see her so scared when she didn't have to.
"Bella, James was…killed…" I told her gauging her reaction.
Her eyes widen, "Did you kill him?"
I chuckled, "No, but I wish I had."
"If it wasn't you, then who killed him?" she asked curiously.
I looked her straight in the eyes and said it softly, "Victoria."
Her eyes widen and her mouth slightly opened; she sat there speechless staring into space trying to get it through her head.
"W-what?" she asked after a minute.
"Yeah, she did. I was going to do it but she stopped me because she wanted to do it."
"Wow… It's hard to believe." she said fascinated.
I saw Bella trying sitting up and cringing.
"Bella? Are you okay? What's wrong? Does something hurt?" I asked panicked, looking her over to see the damage.
"It's okay, I just need to try and not move." She tried reassuring me.
"Sweetie do you need any painkillers?" Esme asked.
Before Bella could answer the door opened with Emmett and Alice in lead rushing into the room.
"Bella!" Alice squealed rushing to Bella's side and hugging her lightly trying not to hurt her.
"Hey Alice…" Bella answered chuckling slightly.
"Thank god you are awake! I miss taking you out shopping and having Bella Barbie time!" Alice said pouting.
"Ugh! Why did I wake up?" Bella said jokingly making us all chuckle.
Alice frowned and stuck her tongue out at her.
"How is my disabled sister?" Emmett asked.
I smacked him for calling Bella disabled. "Hey!" he complained.
"Emmett you apologize to her right now! She is just injured." Esme chided.
"Fine! Hey how is my injured sister? Better?" he asked.
We all just glared at him shaking our heads.
"Sorry about him Bella, you know how Emmett is." Carlisle came closer to Bella patting her hand.
She smiled, "Yeah I know how my disable brother is."
We all chuckled.
"Hey! I am not disabled! I can move perfectly fine thank you very much!"
"I never said physically disabled, did I?" she said winking at him as Emmett looked at her confused.
"Wait a second! That's not nice Bella!" he said insulted after a few seconds of thinking.
We all laughed. I loved seeing Bella like her old normal self and I know the rest of my family did also; even Rosalie who acted all careless.
"Laugh it up! Let me just say when one of you is in trouble don't come crying to me because I'm going to be mentally disabled to help you!" Emmett said childishly which brought a new round of laughter.
After a while of catching up Bella asked, "Where are Anne, Vivian, and Victoria?"
"Well Anne and Vivian are working and Victoria is somewhere with Laurent. They can't stay long here because of the smell of blood." Carlisle explained to her.
Bella nods then winces, "Bella, dear I think it's time for your pain killers you need rest." Carlisle said.
"But I don't want to go back to sleep!" Bella whined which made us all chuckle.
"You have to sweetheart. You need to get better so you can go home with your family. Don't you want that?" I asked.
She nodded, "Fine, bring the meds."
Carlisle got the medicine and injected it in her fluid sac. Bella held on to my hand tightly not wanting to let go. "Stay please. I don't want to be alone."
"I'm not going anywhere. Promise." I said smiling at her and kissing her hand.
She smiled back.
Her eyes soon started to get droopy until she fell asleep.
Bella has been out of the hospital for two weeks now. She's staying with both her sisters and us. They bring her in the morning while they work and come for her when they get out. It was great spending time with her and I was happy because I had an excuse to carry her everywhere since her leg was broken. She was acting strange lately though. There were times where she would stare off in space and timed where she would cringe when somebody tried touching her. Even when I carried her sometimes she seemed uncomfortable. I hated the thought of her not being comfortable with me. I couldn't understand why though. I wanted to ask her what was going on but I was scared to ask her because what if she got upset? I kept telling myself it was a temporary thing. She was just probably just shaken from the accident, but I had this feeling it was something more. I think I might ask her today though because I couldn't stand seeing her like this; it was killing me not knowing what was going on with her.
I heard the rumbling of Anne's car driving our way. I was soon out of my room, running downstairs to see my Bella. If my heart still beat it would be beating like crazy right now in anticipation of seeing her.
"Aw look at Edward all in love and anxious to see Bella." Emmett thought.
I rolled my eyes at him although what he said was true.
"I love seeing Edward happy. He deserves it. Bella is perfect for him, which is why I hope this relationship works out." Esme thought.
I hoped it would work too but how could it when she was human and I craved her blood and could kill her at any second? Unless… She became one of us…
I know I couldn't it wasn't right.
I opened the door and went outside when I heard the car came to a stop. I ran over to the car and stood next to Bella's door. "Hey." I said smiling.
"Hi." She smiled back.
I opened her door and leaned down to pick her up. She wrapped her arms around my neck as I wrapped them around her waist.
I pulled her out and walk back home.
Anne was walking behind me carrying Bella's stuff.
"You know I feel like a little baby." Bella pouted.
I chuckled, "Well you're a gorgeous baby then." I teased.
She stuck her tongue out at me. She was so adorable and ridiculous at the same time.
I leaned in and whispered in her ear, "You look nothing like a baby though." I said in a husky voice and winking at her.
Her cheeks immediately turned red.
I laughed. It was true though she had she didn't look like a baby her body was all woman; she had curves in the right places.
I sat her on the couch and sat next to her.
Esme soon was at our side, "Bella, dear how are you? Are you feeling any better?" She asked in concern.
Bella nodded, "Yes I am actually. I mean my leg still bothers me but it's all good."
My heart clenched, I hated that Bella was injured. It was my fault she was hurt; for getting close to her. I was such a selfish monster. How could I do this to someone I love?
I was pulled back into the present when I felt Bella touching my cheek.
"What are you thinking about?" She asked concerned.
"Nothing." I lied.
She looked at me like she didn't believe me, she was about to say something when Alice came in.
"Bella!" she said cheerfully coming over to Bella's side and kissing her on the cheek.
"Hey Alice! What's up?" Bella asked.
"Oh nothing much just excited to hang out with you!" She grinned widely.
"Why do I feel like I should be scared?" Bella asked playfully.
"Whatever!" Alice said.
Later that day, Bella and I were in my bedroom listening to music and talking. Right now she was staring into space again. What was wrong with her? I wanted to ask her now but I was scared. I had to ask her though because I couldn't live seeing her be uncomfortable and maybe even scared but of what exactly?
I took a deep breath. I could do this, it was for the best.
"Bella?" I asked nervously.
She looked startled up at me, "Yes?"
"What's going on with you? You seem different lately. You're always staring off in space, as you were now. You also flinch when anyone gets close to you and even when I carry you seem uncomfortable. You are worrying Bella and it hurts me that you haven't told me what's wrong cause it hurts more to see you uncomfortable around us." I told her.
She looked at me wide eyed, she seem surprised that I caught on or something.
"Bella please be honest with me." I begged her.
"I…I don't know if I can…" she said in whisper looking down. I don't think I was supposed to hear it.
"What do you mean?" I asked urgently.
She looked back up at me her eyes filled with pain and desperation, "Please don't…" she pleaded.
"Please don't what?" I asked confused.
"Please don't ask me. I just can't do this…" She sounded in pain when she said this,
"Bella you're really scaring me."
"I'm sorry."
"Do you not trust me Bella? Is that it?" I demanded hurt.
"No! It's not that! I trust you but I'm scared." She said her voice trembling.
"Of what?" I demanded.
"…of how you're going to react." She said softly.
"Bella tell me please!" I kept pleading.
"I…" She sighed then thought for a second, "Fine I'll tell you when my sisters come to pick me up and Carlisle gets home. I guess it's time." She said looking into the distance.
This didn't sound good, at all.
"Time for what?" I asked cautiously.
"You're going to have to wait…"
It was twilight now; my favorite part of the day. Usually at this time I would be at peace, but today I was anxious and scared. We were sitting in the living room waiting for Carlisle and her sister's.
I soon Carlisle's car driving our drive way, I didn't know if I should be glad he was here or not. He walked into the door and looked at Bella and me on the couch. He saw our expressions of nervousness.
"What's going on son?" He asked me.
"We were waiting for you and Bella's sisters. Now we are waiting for them. Bella has something to tell all of us." I told him.
"Hmm I wonder what it could be." He thought.
Me too Carlisle, me too.
"Well I guess I'll go change while we are waiting on their arrival." He said and ran upstairs.
Everyone in this house was questioning what Bella could possibly want to tell us all.
Ten minutes later we heard the girls' car and everyone anxiously ran downstairs to the living room.
"They're here?" Bella asked nervously.
I nodded.
Her heart rate quickened and we all looked at her hearing it. I saw Alice give Jasper a meaningful look and he used his powers to calm Bella down. Her heart rate slowly slowed.
There was a knock on the door and Esme ran over and opened the door for them.
"Come on in girls!" She said.
They both looked confused at all of us.
"What's going on?" asked Vivian confused.
Bella beside me sighed and looked at them, "I think it's time for me to tell them."
They both looked at her wide eyed.
"Oh my gosh" Vivian thought.
"I think she's right it's time but this will be so hard for her." Anne thought.
"Do you think we should call Victoria too? I mean I think she's a major part of this." Anne told her.
Bella nodded, "You're right. Do you guys mind?" she asked all of us.
"Of course not Bella! If you need Victoria here go ahead!" Carlisle told her.
Anne called Victoria and Victoria told her she was nearby and would be here in five minutes.
On the dot there was a knock on the door and Carlisle opened the door for her.
"Hi everyone." She said smiling slightly then she looked at Bella.
"Are you sure about this sweetheart?" Victoria asked worriedly.
"What if this affects her remembering? What if they react badly?" Victoria thought freaking out.
Bella looked unsure, "I'm not completely sure but I think they deserve to know."
"Bella I don't want you to do something you're not comfortable with." I told her.
She ignored my comment and said, "Edward would you mind if I sit beside my sisters? I'm going to need them for this." She told me.
It hurt that she wouldn't sit next to me but I understood. I got up and motioned the girls to sit down next to her. I perched on the armrest next to Alice because whatever it was only Alice would help calm me down.
Vivian and Anne sat next to Bella as Victoria stood behind Bella. Vivian and Anne held Bella's hand as encouragement and support.
Bella took a deep breath closing her eyes. She opened them and looked at all of us before looking at her hands.
"I lied to you guys." She whispered.
We all froze.
"What do you mean lied?" asked Carlisle.
"Just know that kept this from you guys because I was scared you guys would turn me in," she took a breath then started again, "When I told you my parents died…"
There was silence. I could only hear the thoughts of my family trying to comprehend what she was telling us.
"They really aren't dead. Well at least Renee isn't."
I saw Victoria rub Bella's back and the girls squeeze her hands tightly.
"Then where is she? Does she know you're here?" Esme asked her worriedly.
Bella sighed, "Well the last time I saw her she was living in Phoenix, now who knows and he doesn't. She has no idea where I am and I want it to stay that way."
She sounded like she hated her mother, but why?
I finally managed to say something, "Why do you sound like you hate your mother?"
"Because I do." She simply stated.
"What did she do to you?" Esme asked concerned.
Bella closed her eyes and her heart started beating faster. I knew this wasn't going to be good.
"My mom had me at a young age, she was only 18. She met this man slept with him and conceived me. She always told me that, the man that is my father ruined her life and talked badly about him. Since I was little she treated me badly. She didn't care about me and she showed me. It seemed like she was the evil stepmother making me do all the chores."
Hearing all this made my heart clench. How could someone do that to their daughter? I didn't even know the woman and I already didn't like her.
"When…" she paused and closed her eyes.
"Bella it's okay. It's the past." Victoria soothed her.
When she opened her eyes again she had tears in her eyes.
"When I was eight my mom got a boyfriend named Phil. When he came over or something she would tell me to get lost and to not bother them. In front of him she would treat me nicely at first until one day she caught him being mean to me so she realized she didn't have to fake liking me and treated me worse than before… They dated for a year and ended up getting married. He moved in with us and things were terrible… It was like hell. They made my life miserable. I thought many times of moving away but of course I couldn't I had nowhere else to go. I spent most of my time locked in my room whenever I was home… At school I barely had friends because people thought I was weird and filthy… My mom never bought me new clothes…" She stopped, tears rolling down her face.
It killed me that Bella had to go through all that. Seeing her all sad now made me want to grab her and never let go.
"Poor Bella! How can her mother be so heartless? What a terrible woman! I wish I could give that lady a piece of my mind." Esme thought angrily.
"That poor innocent child! How can that lady live with herself? She should go to jail!" Carlisle thought angrily as well.
I saw Bella look into her sisters' eyes and squeezed their hands, "After I started getting older and going through body changes…Phil noticed…and started paying to me. He would flirt with me a lot…and say very vulgar things. He would try…touching me… I told my mom… but she wouldn't listen to me…She called me a little slut and said I was trying to ruin her relationship…" She was balling now.
My eyes widen. That filthy scumbag tried touching Bella? I was furious! I want to kill him for doing that to her. How could he do that to a young girl who was like his daughter? I wanted him dead! I felt Alice's hand on my back trying to calm me.
She took a deep breath calming herself, "At fifteen…Phil tried attacking me and I kicked him hard in the place that hurts the most… I ran upstairs packed what I could and took my mom's money and ran out the house until I found a taxicab. I sat at the airport thinking what the hell am I going to do? I have nowhere to go... I almost went back, but I decided otherwise. I thought of places until I thought about Forks... I had heard of it in school. I knew was a rainy and cold place which would be opposite of where I would normally go. I ended up here…" She said finally looking up at us.
"I went and rented a motel room while I got a better plan. I don't know what I was thinking." She shook her head, "The next morning I got up and went out for a walk. That's when I bumped into Victoria and Anne." She said smiling at them proudly.
"I saw Bella and saw pain in her, she looked like she needed help and I couldn't just leave her, plus Bella is very beautiful and I needed girls for my club that I had opened up a few months back. I wasn't doing so well and I knew with a girl like Bella business would be booming and I was right. I remember at first Bella wouldn't talk to us much. She was scared of letting us into her life, until she realized we weren't going to hurt her. Then she started trusting us and talking to us." Victoria said smiling at Bella.
"And now you guys know the truth." Bella said smiling sadly at us.
"Sweetie I'm so sorry you had to go through all that! You didn't deserve it!" Esme said going over to Bella's side and hugging her tightly.
"Bella, that women and man deserve to go to jail! Why haven't you reported them?" Carlisle asked.
"I don't know. Plus it's too late, I have no proof anymore." She answered sadly.
I went and knelt in front of her. I took both her hands in my hands and kissed them. "Baby I'm sorry you had to go through all that, but at least now your safe and happy right?" I asked.
She smiled and nodded, "You're absolutely right." She said leaning down to kiss me.
Later we were lying in Bella's bed; her under the covers with me on top of them hugging her.
"Baby?" I asked.
"Hm?" She asked.
"Are you glad you told me?"
"Yes," She said smiling, "I feel much lighter. I was scared though that you would hate me for lying to you."
"I would never hate you Bella! I…" I stopped was I ready?
"I what?" she asked confused.
"I love you Bella." I told her looking straight into her chocolate brown eyes.
Her eyes widen, "What?" She gasped.
"I love you Isabella." I smiled.
Her eyes filled with tears.
"What's wrong love? It's okay if you aren't ready for that." I told her.
She shook her head, "I can't believe you accept me and love me for who I am. I love you too Edward, so much but it scares me. This is all new to me."
I nodded but hugged her tightly, "This is all new to me too. We can learn together, how about that?" I asked.
"I'd like that. Edward? Promise me something." She said sounding nervous.
"Anything." I told her. I would do anything for her.
"Promise me you will never hurt me." she asked sounding scared.
My heart clenched, what if I promised her and ended up hurting her? I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I did, but I loved her I had to try for us. Maybe we could be happy together without me turning her into a vampire.
"I promise." I said.
So Bella told Edward the truth finally! that's great! and Eeep! They said 'I love you' to each other! isnt that sweet?! :D although Bella is freaked out about it but she has been through so much and hasn't been loved the way she's supposed to for most of her childhood and hasn't loved anymore before the girls and now Edward and his family that it's all scary for her. so don't be mad or annoyed at her.
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