"Edward, make sure you have everything, and be careful at Charlie's do NOT let anything slip."
"Yes Esme, I know don't wo-"
"Cullen, you need to know how hard this is for all of us, and especially since Bella doesn't know anything about this."
"ESME, I know I've been told the same thing for the last 10 years."
"Yeah well, you understand that if she were to find out, all of this would have been for absolutely nothing. She's happy and she's SAFE. She's SAFE Edward, that is what matters. That's the only reason we all agreed to this, so we could keep one of ours safe. And away from all of this."
I knew exactly what Es was trying to say. She knew how hard life was back then, but we've all changed and our priorities have shifted. but protecting Bella is one thing that I will always whole-heartedly do. It's what all of us will do for her, because if it were any of us then she would do the same.
"Okay well, I'm pulling up at Charlie's house right now, I'll call you back after dinner or tomorrow morning. Let's hope this evening goes as planned or it won't be pretty."
"Alright, take care of yourself, love you bubba."
"Love you too."
My sister Esme has been a god send. After everything we've been through, and what we've seen, she has remained the strongest and the backbone for all of us. Hmph. Never thought I'd say that but she has balls.
Maybe after tonight she will remember that we're blood and won't kill me for what I'm about to do.
Patting the box in my pocket, I ring the doorbell.
Ding Dong
"Edward, how are you son?!" Charlie slaps my back.
"Meh, good as always. How's everything with you?"
"Good good, can't complain." I hope it all stays good after this.
"Charlie is Bella here yet?" "No she should be here with dinner in around a half hour why?" "There's something I need to tell you."
"Charlie, the others do not know what I'm about to do, and I want it to stay between us ok?"
"Ok"
"Well Charlie, you remember the day ten years ago when my mom brought me here the first time …"
AND THAT'S ALL FOLKS.
A cliffy? Or not? Was that worth it? LOL Not to proud of this one, but it will have to do.
Until next time.
xoxo -spp