Unrecognizable Chapter 11: A Million More Mistakes, a twilight fanfic

Chapter Eleven: A Million More Mistakes

Previously on Unrecognizable~

"Now I think we have one more important task to complete."

He looked puzzled, giving me a questioning look.

I laughed, "We need to fix this piano room before Esme returns home." I burst into a fit of giggles as Edward chuckled along with me.

"Race you to the car."

Now on Unrecognizable~

Izzy's POV

Edward and I had gone to the store and bought all the required supplies needed for fixing up the demolished piano room. Fortunately, using our vampire speed we managed to fix the two gaping holes in the wall before Esme returned home. Edward also ordered a new baby grand piano off the internet.

Two weeks as passed since then, Edward and I's friendship has expanded leaving the family shocked. He has opened up to me about 'Bella', though I haven't mentioned my 'lost mate' since my little breakdown in the forest. Edward hasn't forced me to either, he just accepted the fact I'm not comfortable talking about it.

My concert in Montana is in two days, Edward is flying out with me. We are performing our duet of 'I Will Always Love You." My manager thought it was an amazing idea, he gladly obliged to Edward performing alongside with me. Edward had also helped me write a couple other songs after the new piano had been shipped to the doorstep.

At the moment, I was throwing all the clothes Alice had bought me in a large duffel bag, along with me makeup necessities and toiletries. Well, more like multiple duffel bags.

A knock at the door startled me from my wandering thoughts.

"Come in." I replied, as I stuffed a black tube top on the pile on my bed of outfits for

the concert.

A flash of bronze pulled me away from packing to look up at the door.

"Edward." I breathed.

He leaned on the doorway casually, his arms crossed over his chiseled chest, his shirt was snug showing of the outlines of his rock hard abs. Edward ran his fingers through his tousled bronze hair, he had no idea what he did to me.

I gulped, averting my eyes to the large mess of crumbled clothes laying on the king sized bed.

"Izzy." His angelic voice so smooth, like honey, melting my insides into jelly. I resisted the urge to reach out and stroke his cheek instead I busied my hands with sorting out my pile of clothes.

"Are you nervous?"

I didn't dare look up at him, so I spoke with my back turned. "No, I've done many shows before, this is no different." I said nonchalantly.

Oh but it really was much different. Edward was going to be performing with me! Butterflies rose in my stomach, but I chose to ignore it.

"I suppose."

"Hmm." I smirked, "Here is a better question. Are you nervous?" Laughing, I stuck the last piece of clothing into my duffel bag and zipped it up.

His cool breath was against my neck, I shivered involuntarily, sucking in a shuddering breath. Electricity shot through me as Edward's hand stroked my cheek. I looked at him, curiosity burning within me.

Edward whispered in my ear, "No, I will be up there with you."

I smiled weakly, he took my breath away. His eyes burned with intensity I hadn't seen since my reunion with him. Before, his eyes had been void of life, but now…

They held light. Hope.

With my eyes narrowed playfully, I stared into his face intently, he raised an eyebrow. Our faces were only a few mere inches. His gaze trapped me, keeping my feet planted to the polished wood floor, my gaze glued to his perfect face, memorized by each and every detail. His eyes, his nose, his lips.

Woah, what was I thinking?

I shook my head, snapping out of my daze. Edward drew back his hand that had been cupping my cheek as I backed up a few paces.

"Are you finished packing?" I asked, he looked just as dazed as I had been only moments ago. His shoulders were slouched, as he leaned over to the right, supporting most of his weight on his right foot. The golden eyes that had been full of joy, now were dulled and pain was hidden deeply under his facade.

Edward took an unnecessary breath before opening his mouth to speak quietly. "Yes."

"Our flight leaves soon, we should be leaving in half an hour." I said, meeting his eyes once again. The pain had vanished. I breathed out the air I had not been aware of holding.

"Okay." Edward turned towards the door retreating back to his bedroom.

XXX

I spend the next half hour, packing the bags into my midnight blue Audi. Edward had helped of course along with his own luggage.

Thirty minutes flew by quickly, before we knew it, we were packed, ready to go and on the road to our short journey to the airport just outside Denali.

"Are you ready for an adventure?" I joked, laughing as we pulled up in front of the busy airport.

"As ready as I'll ever be." He chuckled.

I parked the Audi in my reserved parking spot, Edward and I got out, reaching for our luggage. The airport was full of people rushing to catch their flights, some of which were stopping and staring as they noticed my presence.

A young teenage girl, who looked to be around fifteen came running over, her dirty blonde hair blowing over her shoulder as she ran. She held a small pad of paper and a blue pen.

"Can I have your autograph?" She asked in a high soprano voice, as she grinned for ear to ear.

"Of course." I took the pen and paper from her hands and scribbled my signature quickly.

"Thank you so much! It means the world to meet you in person! I love your songs! You're my favorite singer!" She gushed.

"Thank you." If I had been human, crimson blush would be staining my cheeks. "It was nice meeting you, I have to catch my flight now." I smiled.

The girl was momentarily dazed, but nodded smiling.

Many autographs later, Edward and I were escorted to my private jet. We were heading to Montana.

XXX

"Thank you." I thanked the pilot as I gracefully stepped off the plane and onto the ground that signaled I was officially in Montana.

"So are you ready?" Edward asked, his eyes topaz eyes sparkling.

"Ready as I'll ever be." I quoted Edward, laughing. Edward chuckled as my cell phone rang.

I pressed accept and held it to my ear. "Hello?"

"Hello, it's Jeff." My manager. "I was calling to ask if you have safely landed in Montana."

"Yes, Edward and I have just gotten off the plane, we are heading inside the airport right now."

"I have rented a car for you, the driver should be inside waiting."

"Alright thank you."

I hung up the phone, turning to Edward, "My manager has arranged for a driver to pick us up."

With our luggage in our hands, we made our way into the crowded airport, I managed to disguise myself with a hat and glasses so I wasn't bombarded with screaming fans and paparazzi.

Nearing the exit of the airport, stood a line of people holding bright signs with their love ones' names scrawled on the front. Families reuniting, hugs, laughter and kisses making me nauseous. I scanned the crowd looking for the name 'Cullen' on one of the signs. As I hadn't been able to use my name without drawing unnecessary attention to myself.

Quickly, we spotted the Cullen sign that a middle aged man held. He dressed nicely, a pressed jacket with a tie, slacks and polished shoes. He greeted us politely, leading the way to the vehicle. He stopped short beside a-

The air whooshed out of my lungs as I stared wide eyed at the car in front of me.

A silver Volvo.

I looked frantically at the driver, "Is this what we will riding in?"

"Yes ma'am." He looked unsure, furrowing his bushy brow. "Is that a problem?" He looked somewhat worried.

"Uh no, of course not." I forced a weak smile. I hadn't even had a chance to take a peek at Edward, he seemed confused at my reaction. Little did he know…

Yet, he seemed considerably pained as well, though I did not dwell on it.

I sucked in a deep breath, and hopped in the back seat. The entire ride, I was rigid, statue like and very uncomfortable. Well even uncomfortable was an understatement. As we drove, memories of us flooded my mind, pain coursing through my body, opening up old wounds. But I was strong, I endured it and kept up my usual facade.

XXX

Tonight was the concert. I was nervous to say the least, performing with Edward. What had I gotten myself into? Butterflies danced in my stomach, anxiety pulsing through my veins uneasily. My thoughts revolved around the possibilities of tonight's concert as I finished the last touch to my makeup, my signature red lips.

Time for my outfit. I pulled the the protective bag which held my clothes. First I slipped on my cropped skin tight button up leather vest along with my high waisted light wash skinny jeans and to top it all off, I put on my black spiked pumps. (PICTURES ON MY PROFILE)

I looked hot. I had lightly crimped my hair, smoked out eyes with dramatic cat liner and of course my plump red lips. With my outfit to flaunt it all off, I looked perfect. The corners of my lips curled up into a smile as a knock came from the door.

"Come in."

I expected to see my stage manager walk through the door but I was surprised when a certain bronze haired vampire appeared instead.

"You ready?" He asked.

"Yeah. Are you?" I turned to face him.

Edward's breath caught in his throat when he first got a look at me. Though he regained his composure quickly.

"Yeah." He choked out.

I gazed into his mesmerizing liquid gold eyes, then down to his slender carved nose, memorizing every detail. Then finally his lips.

Oh I desperately craved for his electric touch, the feel of his smooth skin against mine.

Edward's eyes lingered in mine but soon moved down to look at my lips. The longing evident in topaz pools. As if reading my thoughts, he moved his face towards mine, hesitantly. I filled the gap, his lips crashing against mine, moving in sink, matching each others rhythms.

I ran my tongue over his lower lip, he gladly allowed my tongue to enter his mouth. He tasted like honey, electricity sparking through my entire body in pleasant waves. I roughly knotted my fingers up in his soft luscious bronze locks while his hand cupped my cheek. I was lost in the kiss, oblivious to everything around me, only Edward mattered at that moment.

But once I realized what I was doing, I abruptly pulled away. He appeared dazed momentarily, but soon snapped out of his reverie and looked regretful as well.

I turned on my heel, my back to him. I couldn't let him see the rejection in my tearful eyes.

I couldn't fall for him again. He would leave again.

"I don't want you to come."

"You're just not good for me."

"It will be as if I never existed."

My heart shattered again, the bloody fragments sending pain radiating from my chest throughout my entire body.

No, I had to be strong.

"I'll meet you on stage." I said weakly, desperately fighting sobs.

"Okay, good luck." He replied in his smooth voice.

"You too."

Once the door shut, I collapsed onto the chair. Tonight was going to be harder than I thought.

I traced the outline of my lips, licking them, savoring the remainder of his honey taste. With my eyes shut, I could still feel the way his lips danced over mine, I relished the feel, craving his electric touch again.

Kissing Edward was like a moonless night suddenly filled with a thousand bright stars illuminating the dark sky.

I snapped out of it once another knock came from outside the door.

"Come in."

The stage manager stepped inside, motioning me to come forward. "Show time." I nodded as I was ushered out, in the direction of the stage.

I smiled broadly as I stepped out in the bright stage lights where all the screaming fans awaited in the audience.

"HELLO MONTANA! HOW ARE YOU ALL DOING?" I screamed into the microphone.

I kicked off the concert with a few upbeat happy songs to get the crowd excited. By the end, they were roaring, chanting my name.

It was time to perform the new song my manager asked me to write last week. I inhaled, "WHO WANTS TO HEAR MY NEW SONG!"

I was answered with the screams and hollers I had hoped for. I smiled, walking over to the sleek grand piano on the other side of the stage. Sliding into the seat, I closed my eyes, allowing myself to get lost in the melody.

My fingers danced over the keys effortless. My smooth angelic voice echoing through the crowd.

"This is a story that I've never told

I gotta get this off my chest to let it go

I need to take back the light inside you stole

You're a criminal

And you steal like you're a pro

All the pain and the truth

I wear like a battle wound

So ashamed so confused, I was broken and bruised

Now I'm a warrior

Now I've got thicker skin

I'm a warrior

I'm stronger than I've ever been

And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in

I'm a warrior

And you can never hurt me again

Out of the ashes,I'm burning like a fire

You can save your apologies, you're nothing but a liar

I've got shame, I've got scars

That I'll never show

I'm a survivor

In more ways than you know

There's a part of me I can't get back

A little girl grew up too fast

All it took was once, I'll never be the same

Now I'm taking back my life today

Nothing left that you can say

Cause you were never gonna take the blame anyway

Now I'm a warrior

Now I've got thicker skin

I'm a warrior

I'm stronger than I've ever been

And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in

I'm a warrior

And you can never hurt me again"

Opening my eyes, I looked backstage where Edward stood watching me through pained eyes. He looked torn, regretful. What is up with him?

"THANK YOU!" I yelled to the applauding audience. "NOW ONTO MY NEXT NUMBER! THIS ONE IS CALLED 'TITANIUM'!"

"Cut me down

But it's you who'll have further to fall

Ghost town and haunted love

Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones

I'm talking loud not saying much

I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose

Fire away, fire away

Ricochet, you take your aim

Fire away, fire away