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"I wipe my ass with your feelings." - Tony Soprano
Mary Alice's POV
"He didn't take it well, huh?" Rosalie asked as we cleaned up the living room. There was a whole in the wall and shards of glass covering the hardwood floors.
"Not at all. He didn't raise his voice to me but he lost it. He is way old school. Those bitches calling me names is complete disrespect in his eyes. I haven't been out of this house unless I've been with him."
"Same here. Emmett is being very protective right now. I understand why but it's boring at the house. We need to have a girls day."
I nodded my agreement after sitting down on the couch. This pregnancy was making me so tired but I couldn't sleep much. Carlisle had alot on him right now. Everything with the family, the war. He was opening up a small private practice that Marcus was not happy about.
Although Marcus supported his son having a medical degree to help with family business, he did not want him focusing solely on medicine.
All of the men were running on one emotion currently, anger.
Edward was even going to school with Isabella.
He never went to school.
Rosalie and I had just finished the living room in silence when Carlisle and Emmett walked back in.
"Ally, I told you not to touch this mess. You should be resting." Carlisle scolded rushing over taking the broom from my hand.
"I'm pregnant, not an invalid. I didn't feel like waiting for someone to come clean. Besides, Rose and I are bored."
"You know why you're stuck in the house. It will be taking care of soon." He spoke softly with an apologetic look.
"I know. Can't Rose come over here while you guys are out? At least we would have each other for company."
"It will be arranged."
"Stock the bar!" Rosalie shouted throwing down the dustpan.
We all stared at her sudden disregard at the task at hand.
"What? I'm not cleaning if I'm not bored." She shrugged her shoulders and walked over taking her seat on Emmett's lap.
Carlisle sat down on the couch pulling me down with him. He wrapped one arm around me shoulders pulling me close and rubbed my stomach. He was always touching my stomach. He was sure the baby was a boy but we wouldn't know for a little while longer. My stomach pooched out but only because I was so tiny, but I would end up looking like I swallowed a basketball by my nine month mark.
"It's always stocked Rosie!" Emmett's booming voice broke me from my thoughts.
"Just making sure." She answered in a bored tone.
Rosalie wasn't a party every night kind of girl but she didn't like be told she couldn't go. She wouldn't go against it, but she wasn't happy about it.
"This weekend we should all get together and do something." I suggested laying my head on Carlisle's arm, closing my eyes.
"We have work this weekend. Soon I promise." Carlisle assured me.
Rosalie cast an angry glance Emmett's way but said nothing.
I nodded again and felt myself dozing off. It was a long day, and Carlisle had a calming affect on me.
Carlisle's POV
I hated being away from Alice but I had shit to do. We had solid evidence against the Denalis and we were acting on it this weekend. My father wanted everything handled by the time the holidays were over. I was in no position to argue with him. I loved Mary Alice lounging around the house being kept while she carried my bambino. On the other hand, she was stir crazy. Online shopping wasn't going to cut it.
She fell asleep against me on the couch so I carried her to bed. She wasn't sleeping near enough. I tried everything I could to help her. She wanted me but so did everyone else in my life. She never complained.
Emmett and Rosalie left quietly, leaving me retreating to my office with a bottle of scotch.
I had a couple of drinks and dove into the stack of paperwork on my desk. This medical practice was going to be alot of work on the beginning but it would be worth it. It definitely would be a career that wouldn't have people asking my family where all the money comes from. My bambinos would attend school without nosey questions from their friends. Some people were too scared to ask questions but some were stupid.
My phone vibrated against my waist forcing me to take a break from the pile of papers on my desk.
I looked at the screen, smiling at myself.
"Hey doll."
"When are you coming over again?"
"Soon. I've been very busy."
"I'm naked. How soon does that get you here?"
I leaned back in my chair running my hand over my hair.
I shouldn't be doing this but I can't help myself.
"Give me an hour."
"Anything for you."
"Yea, be naked when I get there."
"Sure..." She giggled before hanging up.
I quickly checked on a still sleeping Mary Alice before heading out.
She didn't deserve this I know.
What she didn't know wouldn't hurt her.
Isabella's POV
I walked back into my room after my shower to find Edward laying on my bed looking far out of place in a Valmont uniform.
"Morning kid."
"Morning to you, too. Nice threads." I teased. "How did you get in here?"
"I am a criminal? Did you forget?" He said with a crooked smirk.
"No, I didn't. I just thought my dad was a better cop."
I quickly dressed feeling his eyes on me the whole time. After last night I shouldn't be nervous but he still shoots butterflies through me.
We made small talk as I dressed. I threw my hair into a sloppy bun and dabbed a little gloss on. I had to make it until Wednesday then no more uniform for three weeks.
"Hungry?" Edward asked as we drove towards the school.
"Not really."
He looked over at me cocking his eyebrow.
"I haven't been to school without the girls there. Just a little nervous."
"I'll be there."
"I know," I smiled at him. "It's just a little different."
"I disagree but whatever." He said with a mock hurt expression.
"Shut up and drive."
I punched him on his arm and smiled.
"Te amo." (I love you.)
"I love you, too."
When we got to school Edward pulled up right out front, parking in front of the fire hydrant.
"Edward..."
"It's fine. I don't feel like walking today."
I sighed and let him lead me through the student population's gaping looks.
"It's like a movie star arrived." I whispered.
"Two of them did, doll."
He walked with a swagger that was almost too much for his uniform to hold in. He held his head high and wore a constant smirk. His hand never left me for a moment. He was in contact with me constantly.
We didn't have the same schedule, but Edward went to all of my classes with me.
With all that pull, he couldn't have just had it fixed?
Not a single teacher said a word until last period.
I was listening to Ms. Cope drone on about something or other while Edward sat with his feet on the desk, texting away.
"Mr. Cullen?"
No answer.
"Mr. Cullen?" Her voice raising.
No answer.
Ms. Cope walked down the row of desks wearing a very irritated look.
She stopped just shy of Edward's desk and cleared her throat.
No reaction.
She reached her hand out to grab his phone when he quickly placed it in his blazer.
"No phones in my class."
He stared at her blankly.
"Hand it over."
"I will not."
She tried to move his feet off the desk and he didn't budge.
"Mr. Cullen, I will not tolerate this behavior."
"What are you going to do about it?" He asked her raising his eyebrows.
"Kick you out of my class."
"Check your book, I'm not in this class."
"If you're not in this class, why are you here?" She asked with her hands on her hips.
"I go where she goes." He nodded his head at me.
Ms. Cope glanced at me briefly before turning back to Edward.
"Leave now Mr. Cullen before I call security."
"Get out of my face before I call my father."
Ms. Cope stood for a few moments waiting for Edward to budge.
When he didn't, she stormed out of the room.
I could hear her heels clicking down the hallway.
No one said a word.
Edward pulled his phone back out and was texting again.
I sat watching him in disbelief.
I had never caused a scene of any kind.
They were going to call my parents.
"Relax." Edward whispered. He put his phone up and took my hand in his, rubbing circles with his thumb.
I tried to do as he said.
Ms. Cope walked back in looking defeated.
"Mr. Cullen, Ms. Swan, the principle has excused you both from class for the rest of the day."
I sat in shock as Edward gathered my bag.
He gently pulled on my arm.
I stood up and followed him out as the entire room stared.
I didn't say a word 'til we were in his car.
"What was that? They are going to call my parents!" I screamed in a panic.
"No they won't. I took care of it." He replied calmly.
"How can you be so sure?"
"I own the principle. You don't have to return for the rest of the week either. After Christmas, everything should be back to normal."
"Just like that?" I asked staring at him in shock.
"Just like that." He smirked at me.
Esme's POV
I finally crawled out from under Aro when Isabella called to tell me about the school day. She was talking so loud Aro could hear her. He cracked up and I rolled my eyes.
"Don't sweat it girl. Enjoy the time off and I'll see you later." I said before hanging up.
"Do you have to leave?" I asked laying back down, snuggling up to Aro.
"Sorry, Ma. Got work to do."
"I know the drill." I sighed.
"I do have a gift for you but if you're not up to getting it..." He trailed off raising his eyebrows at me.
I sat up quickly.
"I'm up to it. Gimme, gimme!" I grinned.
"Since you asked so nicely." He shot back getting out of bed.
He pulled a small box out of his jacket and handed it to me.
Too big to be jewelry, but not that big of a box.
It was wrapped in simple shiny silver paper without a bow.
I looked at him questioningly before ripping the paper off.
"Oh my Gosh!" I squealed pulling the stainless steel 9mm from the box.
"I'm glad you like it." He kissed my cheek.
"I love it! It's not something I've ever gotten before, but I love it."
"I know you can handle it and I don't want you running around without it. I'll buy you a new bag thingy to put it in."
"You mean a purse?" I teased.
"Whatever. You mean too much to me and I won't loose you." He said with a serious face.
"Same here. I know alot is going down so be careful. Te amo."
"Te amo."
We shared a soft, passionate kiss before he left.
I laid back on my bed, wrapped up in the sheet, turning the pistol around in my hands.
The silver matched my new Gucci bag, but I wouldn't tell Aro that.
This girl wasn't going to turn down a new purse.