Chapter 11: New Friend

RPOV

Edward came home smiling today.

And if that didn't weird me out, Jasper called to tell me he wouldn't be home for dinner because he had a date.

With who? I have no clue.

But it's not Alice, that's for sure.

How do I know?

Because the little pixie is curled up on my bed, bawling.

I don't do well with tears that don't come from my son.

"Alice, calm down," I looked up at my door, hoping that it would burst open with Bella or Esme who knows how to deal with crying people.

"He-," hiccup, "didn't even call me back!" She wailed, curling up even more.

Crap. I told him to call her! She has been calling his office religiously, with the hopes that he would finally take her call and stop 'taking a message'. Knowing the bastard, he was probably wasn't taking one. Asshole.

"Alice, my brother is a dick." I said truthfully because honestly, he was. Here was a girl that is so in love with him and he just ignores her only to mope around the house all day unless he's around Luke.

She sniffled. "Did he say with who?"

I'm an idiot. Shame on me for telling her.

I shook my head.

Alice wiped her tears away and ran a hand through her hair.

I gave her a teeny smile.

She whimpered and hid her face with my pillow.

She looked completely miserable. Her hair was mused, her clothes rumpled. And she looked even tinier all curled up in the middle of my bed.

"Maybe you should call Bella. We can have a girls' night or something." I blurted out.

The fuck?

Where did that come from?

Alice immediately perked up at the idea. "That's perfect!" She scrambled across the room to where her bag was.

I groaned and sat down on my bed.

Jesus, why did I have to open my mouth?

Knock Knock

Edward poked his head in.

"Uh, Rose?" He scanned the room for me and smiled when he saw I was indeed in my room. Then he caught sight of Alice. He eyed her giggling and squealing form on my floor and cocked an eyebrow at me.

"Yes?" I asked innocently.

"I was just coming by to talk but I see you're busy...," He trailed off when he noticed my brighten mood at the mention of talking.

"Sure, what do you want to talk about Eddie boy?"

He gave me a look.

"I'll tell you later." He waved it off as if it was nothing but I could see it was by the huge goofy grin on his face.

I smirked.

That could only mean one thing.

"She said yes."

His smile widened. "Yeah, she did."

I was happy. Edward deserved to be happy.

And Bella did too, dammit! Edward kept beating around the bush for what I'm sure was forever.

We were interrupted by Alice's high pitch squeals. "OH MY GAWD! THAT'S SO SWEET!"

Edward blushed like only Bella would.

The heck?

This day was just getting weirder and weirder.

In the blink of an eye, Edward had his ear pressed against Alice's phone.

Alice bounced around, probably making it difficult for Edward to listen.

"MOMMA!"

I sighed in relief.

My little man was home. Finally.

I got up and left, knowing the two girls wouldn't miss me. Pfft.

I could see Luc before he could see me.

He was looking inside the fridge, searching for something to munch on. My boy ate every five seconds, I swear.

I'm insanely glad that he doesn't look anything like his father or act like him in any way. He's purely mine. And only mine. He's my sweet angel.

For only being two years old, my kid was pretty fucking smart. Actually no. He was fucking intelligent.

I don't really know where he got that. His father was pretty stupid. Living off what his brothers and his wife had.

And even though I'm pretty smart, I really doubt I was like him as a kid.

Hmmm, maybe he's like Jasper. Esme always said Luc was like a mini Jazz. Kinda scary but whatever. Hopefully Luc doesn't end up completely clueless like Jazz.

Carlisle strolled into the kitchen, startling my little boy.

"Hey Bud!"

Carlisle was barely home but when he was, he split his time between his family and Luc.

It was cute.

"Granpa!" Luc giggled and launched himself at Carlisle who scooped him up and kissed his cheeks.

Carlisle sat Luc on the counter, ruffling his hair. "How was your day, son?"

"It was great dad. Thanks for asking." Edward muttered loud enough for his dad to hear.

I jumped. I hadn't even noticed him.

Carlisle and Luc giggled.

"Oh, Eddie Bear is jealous!" Carlisle said in a baby voice, making Luc giggle like mad.

"Humph." Edward grumbled and closed the fridge door.

I decided to make an appearance.

Luc's eyes snapped right to me and the most stunning smile spread onto his little lips. "Momma."

I know that the way he came to be wasn't filled with love and happiness. But I was beyond happy to have Luc. I have never regretted him and I never will. The little angel was my reason for living.

He patted Carlisle's cheek, his silent way to tell him he wanted down.

Carlisle complied, setting my little man on his feet.

Luc scurried over to me, hugging my legs with all his might.

I laughed. He was too cute.

I crouched down so I could look into his eyes.

"Jason said there's guy in Star Battle that has my name!" Luc told me.

"You mean Star Wars?" Edward butted in, amused.

Luc pondered it for a second and then nodded furiously.

Esme walked in, smiling at us. "Hey guys."

"Hey mom," Edward nodded at her.

She rolled her eyes and kissed Carlisle.

"Ew." Edward and Luc said at the same time with a small grimace.

I laughed. "So whats up? Anything exciting going on?"

Esme brightened up. "Actually, yes!"

Carlisle eyed her. "What is it, dear?"

"I gonna play." Luc announced and left.

Esme cleared her throat before speaking. "My mother is in town and she wants us to go out for dinner."

Carlisle and Edward groaned.

"Mom," Edward whined.

Carlisle grumbled something that only Esme could hear which earned his ribs a hard nudge.

"Shut up you two." Esme snapped.

I stiffled my laugh behind my hands.

Edward shot me a look.

"Does Rose have to go?" Alice magically appeared at my side, scaring me.

"What the fuck!" I screeched, my hand over my heart.

"Oops, sorry."

Esme giggled. "Hi Alice."

"Hi, Mrs. Cullen. Wow, is that from Alberta Ferretti?" Alice's blue eyes widened as she inspected Esme's dress.

Esme squealed. "Oh my God! YES!"

Alice smiled. "It looks so great on you."

"You're the only one who has gotten the designer right!" Esme clapped her hands. "And thank you, dear. You and Rosalie are the only ones who have complimented me today."

She glared at Edward and Carlisle who had the grace to look embarrased.

"You look lovely, honey." Carlisle said with a shy smile.

"Shut up. Go get ready." Esme pushed him toward the exit.

Edward laughed. Then he noticed Esme's stare.

"Uh, you-you look," Edward stuttered.

Esme sighed. "Go get ready."

"Okay."

Edward and Carlisle lingered around for a bit until they noticed Esme's glares.

They left the kitchen with slumped shoulders.

Alice and I laughed.

"So girls, what are you doing tonight?" Esme's eyes sparkled with joy.

She was sad that I kept to myself most of the time meaning I didn't have friends. Edward didn't count. He was family.

At the beginning, she tried to get me to hang out with Edward and some of his friends but I refused. My son was my friend. Yeah the conversations had mostly been one sided since Luc had been a baby, but I rather be with him where I didn't have to pretend to be interested and happy.

"I take that as I won't be going along tonight?" I moved to the cupboard to get a pot.

Her eyes were puffy and her cheeks pink.

She needed some hot chocolate.

Esme nodded. "Yeah."

"Well, I was wondering if Alice and Bella could sleepover tonight. You know, girl time and all that."

I tried to say it casually so Esme wouldn't get emotional. But of course, she did.

"That's wonderful, Rosalie." she sniffled. "Of course they can." She wiped a tear away and looked at Alice who was beaming.

"Thank you Mrs. Cullen." Alice hugged Esme and Esme sobbed on Alice's tiny shoulder.

"Oh God." I groaned when Esme pulled me into a hug, telling me that I could drink everything in the liquor cabinet if it meant hanging out with friends.


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