Edward turned on the music as he drove out of the garage. Ellen wasn´t in a good mood. He didn´t want to ask for details and therefore just smiled. He didn´t want to read her thoughts at the moment.
He could see that she is angry because of Carlisle and they need to solve this. In few minutes he was parking at the place where Carlisle had his own practice.
Ellen thanked him and he said: „ In case you would need anything, or to take back home, just text me….I will be in the town for another hour…..so…."
Ellen smiled: „ Thank you, Edward…."
She closed the door and headed in his practice. There was no one in the waiting room but she heard somebody talking outside. She didn´t want to argue publicly and therefore she sat down on her receptionist chair and waited patiently. She was really angry at Carlisle. She didn´t like the fact that he made the decision for her.
The last time she saw him on the previous day, he seemed to be really pissed off because they were disturbed again.
She knew this wasn´t fair, but it wasn´t her fault. It just happened. Bad coincidence.
She had no idea why he didn´t wake her up. She believed that he is still angry for what happened on the day before. But why didn´t he at least talk to her? He just disappeared in the morning without a word. Just a text would be enough. She has no idea what is the cause for his behavior.
After few minutes the door opened and the man with his daughter were leaving the office. She greeted them friendly and they smiled. She didn´t know that Carlisle already found out about her presence. He heard the familiar sound of Edward´s car arriving to the practice and he had no doubts why he arrived.
Ellen decided to go to talk to him and knocked on the door. Nobody else was in the practice and she knew they would have some privacy. She left her crutches at the table and jumped in his office.
He watched something in his papers and as soon as she entered, he stood up from the table: „ Elly…."
He wanted to welcome her and hold her in his arms. He truly missed her since the morning. He was kind of lonely. Because of the girls party, they didn´t even have time for each other. But she didn´t seem as if she wanted to hug him too. He could sense anger from her. Therefore he pulled away after a second and touched gently her arm:
„ Sweetie, did anything happen?"
He could see that Ellen was really in a bad mood.
She didn´t look in the eyes: „ You ask me?..."
He caressed her arm: „ Elly…I apologise…you seemed…..so pale…I decided to let you to sleep…."
Then he looked at the watch: „ I can see it made you good…..you had a long sleep…."
That made her stare: „ Excuse me if I am wrong, but do you think I should be the one to agree?...you could have asked…."
He could see that when she was in this mood, she wouldn´t také any of his doctor arguments.
„Ellie…..look…. I thought you might be tired and have some rest….you ended up pretty late last night…."
„ Sorry, I thought that you wanted me to help….. and you didn´t let me decide…..you didn´t even ask me….."
He remained silent and looked down.
„ You know I hate when people are making decisions for me without even letting me know….I really feel fine….I have no idea what is your problem…"
She turned around and wanted to jump out and he said tenderly: „ Elly…."
She took her crutches and before leaving the office she turned around: „ I thought you were different…."
With her head down she headed to out. She walked to the nearest restaurant and ordered a cup of coffee.
While sipping it, she texted to Edward. In five minutes he appeared in front of her. He watched her face and after a second he knew something was going on. Even without mind reading he knew that they had a arguement .
Ellen looked up when she saw him and he sat next to her: „ Elly, are you alright?..."
She just nodded. She wasn´t able to say a word. He came closer and hugged her: „ What happened?"
She wiped the tear: „ I know….I overreacted…..I just felt….Carlisle wasn´t fair to me…..I think he doesn´t want me in the office anymore…. He could have woken me up today….."
Edward held her in the arms: „ Elly, I am sure that he had a reason for that. Carlisle must have had a reason for this."
Ellen cried: „ Yes, he doesn´t want me there…."
He wiped her tear: „ El, you little fool, he would never do anything against you….he loves you….."
Ellen just sobbed. He let her calm down and smiled: „ What are we gonna do now?"
„ Can you take me home?"
„ don´t you wish to talk to him?..."
„At home…..it will be better….."
He nodded and asked: „ Let´s go home, shall we?"
She stopped him: „ Edward? Could we take Patty?"
He agreed: „ Okay…."
They arrived home an hour later. He sent the text to Carlisle informing him that he doesn´t need to go to school. Patty was excited that she went earlier.
She was drawing the pictures with Ellen and they were having fun together. Bella brought them the cookies and Patty happily took one for herself and one for Ellen.
Bella already knew from Edward that there is something wrong among them.
Although Edward didn´t say any details, she didn´t want to be impolite and ask.
She sat down next to Ellen: „ Ellen, I know there are too many people in this house but if you….ever….need to talk…. I will be glad to listen…"
Ellen smiled:
„ Thanks, Bella…..it´s ….complicated…..I know I sometimes say more before I think…but I just can´t help it…."
„But….the only thing I can say that Carlisle really cares…he is the most caring person I know…of course except my husband, but you know how I mean it…."
Ellen smiled: „ I know… I just…I did probably said too much…but I don´t want to be overprotected…"
Bella reminded of the past: „ Elly,…..the Cullen men are all like this, I am afraid…..Me and Edward….before we were married….I also had the feeling that he always has to protect me….it´s their nature, I think…I believe they all have this from Carlisle…"
„ But….it´s so hard to get used to it…"
Bella touched her shoulder: „ You will…..they really mean it with the best intentions, they don´t want to hurt us, neither Carlisle does…..he loves you with his whole heart…..you make him happy….."
Ellen frowns: „ Today, I made him angry….I am sure…. I …I simply overreacted again…..sometimes I can´t controll my emotions…."
Bella grinned: „ I understand…."
Ellen asked silently: „ Do you think he will forgive my behavior?"
„Sure…I have no doubts….."
Ellen yawned: „ I feel so dizzy today…..maybe I shouldn´t have drunk the mojito last night….I haven´t had alcohol for so long…."
„ Elly, if you need…go to take a nap….I will stay here with Patty…"
„ Bella, I cannot disturb you so much…you already help me a lot….."
Bella stopped her: „ Elly, really….. no problem….as I told you this morning….I love to be helpful….."
She turned to Patty: „ Honey, will you help me with the dinner?"
Patricia laughed: „ Sure….and can we watch the Tangled story?"
„After the dinner okay?"
She agreed and Ellen followed the girls out of the room.
She headed in her bed and before falling asleep she checked her cell phone but no message. A tear fell down her eye and after sobbing for a moment she fell asleep.
Carlisle was sitting at his table and reminding the moment when Ellen left.
He had no idea of what happened. He just wanted her to feel better.
He did nothing serious and didn´t understand her behavior. He was just worried about her. He hoped that they would talk when he gets home. His cell phone beeped. Edward informed him that they already took Patty home.
On his way home he got a phone call from the ER chief. He asked for appointment. The doctor was free at the moment and offered him the afternoon meeting. Carlisle agreed and after the work he headed to the hospital.
Before he was leaving he noticed the table where Ellen forgot her scarf when she was leaving in a hurry. She might not have noticed that. He gave it in his jacket. He missed her presence. He felt so lonely during the whole day.
In few hours he will see her again. He will have to clarify her the fears about her. He didn´t like her present conditions. On monday they will finally know more.
The meeting in hospital wasn´t very long. He signed the new contract and decided just to take the free shifts that cannot be taken by anyone else. The head doctor had no problem with that. Carlisle was always helping when needed.
An hour later he was heading towards the home. He ran immediately in the living room. He could smell the smell of the salmon fish. He looked in and saw Patty assisting to Bella. She greeted him and Patricia ran immediately to hug him: „Hi dad…."
He kissed her cheek and smiled: „ it´s gonna be so delicious….I am sure…." PAtricia nodded: „ Yes, and I helped Bella a lot….." „I have no doubts about that…." Then he looked at Patty: „ Where is mum?"
Patty pointed upstairs: „ In her bedroom….." Bella explained: „ Ellen didn´t feel the best, I told her to take a nap…"
He nodded: „ Thanks for help, Bella…."
He turned to Patty: „ Would you be interested in a pillow war?"
Patricia exclaimed: „ Any time, dad….I will win…." He grinned: „ We´ll see…."
And followed Patricia in the living room.
After the dinner, he was the one who told her the bed time story. She fell asleep immediately.
He went to check to Ellen but she was still asleep. She looked pale again. He sat on the bed and caressed her hair. She hasn´t woken up. After an hour he decided to go in his study.
Ellen woke up short after nine. She checked the watch and couldn´t believe she was asleep for so long again. She was hesitating for a moment. Shall she go to search for him? Yes, she should apologise, or at least explain… she shouldn´t have shouted at him.
It wasn´t the best thing to do….. She wanted to get up and leave the room when the door silently opened.
She hoped he was faster but after a second a tiny small body hugged her: „ Mum?"
Ellen smiled: „ Sweetie, why don´t you sleep?"
„I had a bad dream…"
Ellen hugged her: „ Come here, baby…."
Patty snuggled to her and they were hugging each other. Ellen fell asleep again. When she woke up again, she was kind of hungry. She hasn´t eaten anything since lunch. She decided to sneak for some light snack.
She was about the jump the stairs down. She was glad that nobody from the family heard her to come to talk her out of this idea.
When she turned back, she heard a small light coming out of the study. It was clear that Carlisle must have been there.
She hoped he would listen to her. He had the greatest right to be angry after what she told him. Why cannot she keep her mouth closed or at least think before she speaks?
She knocked on the door and opened them a little bit. She could see him resting on the sofa reading a book.
Ellen came closer: „ Carlisle?"
He immediately closed the book and headed to her: „ Elly?..."
He raised the hand and she accepted it with relief. It cannot be that bad when he acts like this.
He lead her to sit down. As soon as she was on the sofa, she spoke up: „ Carlisle,….I ….I am sorry….I apologise for what I said…..it wasn´t fair….."
He caressed her hair: „ Elly, I am not angry with you….I just felt sad…you looked so tired in the early morning and I wanted you to sleep a little longer. I didn´t mean to control you or anything else….."
She looked down at her knees: „ I know…I just….I overreacted…..I am sorry….Can you forgive me?"
He moved her in his arms and kissed her forehead: „ There is nothing to forgive…you just didn´t have your best day…"
„ Probably….."
She looked up and could see the most beautiful honey eyes smiling again.
She caressed his cheek and whispered: „ I love you…..I missed you today"
„I was so lonely in the office….."
„May I come on Monday again?"
„ You must…..of course…just in case you want to…."
She stopped him talking just by touching his lips with her finger. He stopped first but then kissed the finger too.
Few seconds later Ellen could feel his lips on hers and he began kissing her passionately.
She could feel the love coming out of the kisses and hoped they won´t be disturbed now.
The house seemed so quiet. She was caressing his neck when her stomach made a loud sound.
That made him pull away and he watched her: „ Elly?..."
SHe just shrugged and he sounded really like a doctor when he asked: „ When did you eat last time?"
Ellen looked at the watch: „Lunch….."
Before she could finish the word, he was already carrying her downstairs.
He sat her down on the bar chair and began to heat the rest of the dinner.