Here's Chapter 20, enjoy :) review please

Edward's POV

The moment those words left her mouth I froze in place. All I could see was red all around me, I could feel the fury rip through my body at an incredible speed. I wanted nothing more than to go to that son of a bitch and kill him for everything he has done to her. How could he hurt his daughter in this way? I couldn't understand how anyone could do this to anybody.

I couldn't see or hear anything around me, all I saw is the different ways I could murder him and cause him double the pain he had caused Bella. Her pain will remain with her for a long time. The emotional pain he caused her would take longer than the physical pain she was currently suffering. When I thought of the amount of pain she must of been through over the years made me even more angry.

I didn't know what was going to happen but one thing I did know was that I needed to get away from here and calm down enough so I didn't accidently hurt her. I wasn't in control of my body because of the rage that was killing me, it was beyond anything I had ever felt.

I only had one mission on my mind right now and that was to kill Charlie Swan.

I got up from the bed and ran out of the front door passing the worried faces of my family on the way. There thoughts flying at me all at the same time but I chose to ignore them and just kept running and running into the forest. I could hear footsteps running behind me.

I kept going, I needed to find him and show him just how much pain he had caused her and seeing her in this amount of pain was hurting me more than anything. I couldn't bear to see her in so much pain, it was like I could feel her pain and I wish more than anything I could take that pain away from her.

Thinking about Bella was slowly making the anger that I felt disperse and the guilt of running off and not even saying anything to her when she told me was now ripping me up inside. I should of done something sooner, I should never of let this happen to her. I should of protected her. I wouldn't kill Charlie but he was going to pay for what he has done. I would make sure he was caught and locked away for a very long time. I slowed down and within a few minutes Jasper and Emmett showed up.

'You okay bro?' Emmett asked me.

'I don't know' I told him truthfully.

'Well what the hell were you thinking walking out on her like that after she told you something like that? You know she thinks that you hate her now. She went straight in the bathroom and broke down in tears. You need to go to her Edward and show her that you don't hate her and that you were just angry at him, she needs you right now' Jasper said placing his arm on my shoulder sending me calming vibes through me.

How stupid could I actually be running away like that without even saying a word, why didn't I think about what that would do to her? How she ever thought I would hate her after she told me something like that. It made me love her even more that she had been able to get through something like that. I had to set things right with her, I couldn't have her thinking things like that. I needed her to know how much I cared for her and that wouldn't change just because of what that vile man did to her. With that in mind, I got off the floor and headed home with my brothers running behind me.

Bella's POV

I woke up to cold fingers trailing up and down my cheek, I stiffened at the touch. I carefully opened my eyes to be meet with the same most gorgeous golden eyes I have grown to love over the last couple of days staring down at me with concern in his eyes. Remembering what happened earlier, I pulled away from him and turned away from him not being able to look into his eyes and see the look of disgust that I saw earlier.

'Bella Im so sorry that I didn't say anything when you told me what your father did. Please don't think I was angry or that I hate you because I don't. I reacted the way I did because I didn't know what to say to you and I was beyond furious at him for doing this to you and I wanted nothing more than to kill him for hurting you. Please believe me that I care a lot about you as does the whole family and no matter what you tell us we will never hate you' Edward said pulling me to him and wrapping his arms around me.

How could I tell if he was telling the truth after the way he reacted earlier?

'Why?' I whispered.

'Why what Bella?' he asked.

'Why would any of you want to help me when Im nothing but a waste of space?' I said feeling defeated. I couldn't handle the pain anymore, it was horrible. I was constantly being told how much of a waste of space I really was by everyone that knew me. My father, the kids at school so why would they care about me and want to help me.

'Bella your far from a waste of space, please believe me. I know your father and people at school have made you believe that but you are not. You are the most beautiful amazing brave young girl I have ever met in my entire life and you deserve to have happiness in your life and deserve to have a loving family which is what we want to provide for you Bella if you want.' Edward said. How could he describe me as beautiful, I was far from beautiful.

'I want to Edward, it's just so hard. you have to understand that all I've known for the past six years is nothing but pain and torture. Of course I want to be happy and have a family but it's going to take some time to get to that point' I said to him. I wanted nothing more than to be able to be part of this family but for such a long time, my life had been nothing but pain and misery. It was going to take a long time to get used to feeling loved and cared for and I just hoped that one day I would feel happy again and be part of their family.

'Bella I know it's going to take a while to get used to, I just want you to remember that we are always here for you no matter what' he said holding me even closer if it was even possible to get any closer to him. Being here in his arms was the nicest feeling ever, he made me feel safe and loved and I enjoyed the feeling more than anything. I knew it was going to take some time to heal and to move on but I knew as long as I had Edward and his family, I knew I would be okay. We laided cuddled up together for ages just enjoying each other's company. I could feel my ribs starting to ache again and the pain was coming a little hard to handle but with Edward laying next to me his cold body soothed them a little but the pain was still there. I just wished it would go away but I knew it was never going to go away. Edward shifted next to me which caused him to nudge my stomach which sent shooting pains through my stomach causing me to hiss in pain.

'Bella, are you okay?' Edward almost shouted in panic.

'Just still a little bit of pain in my ribs and stomach, I'll be fine' I told him.

'I'll get you some painkillers, darling. I'll be right back' he said getting up and leaving the room. He returned a few minutes later with a glass of water and some tablets. I sat up and leaned against the headboard of the bed whilst he handed them to me and I took them with a swig of water before placing the glass beside me.

'Thank you' I told him.

'It's okay darling' he said sitting back down on the bed next to me. He leaned close to me and I rested my head on his shoulder and he wrapped his arms around my shoulders and hugged me close to his side. He reached his hand up towards my face sending my heart into frenzy. He gently stroked his hand softly down the side of my face sending delicious tingles throughout my body. It was the weirdest but also the most amazing feeling I have ever felt in my life. I looked up at his face and he give me the most amazing crooked smile that makes me fall in love with him even more.

I knew from the first time I laid my eyes on him that I was beginning to fall for him and the way he has cared for me ever since he rescued me from my father filled me with a deep love for him and I know it was only early and we hadn't known each other for very long but the way he made me felt was amazing. I didn't know whether he would ever feel the same way about me but I hoped one day he would. I didn't know what to make of the way he was with me. He was always there for me no matter what and he was always there to comfort me but was that as a friend or did he like me the way I liked him? The answer was I really didn't know but one thing I knew for sure was that he meant a lot to me.

I wanted to be happy about these feelings and enjoy my time together with Edward and his family but I knew I wouldn't be able to feel completely happy until the police had caught Charlie and he could no longer hurt me. The thought of him still being out there and knowing he could come after me and try to harm us was constantly on my mind. I couldn't let anything happen to them because all they have done is helped me and without them I would be dead right now. By taking me in they have literally saved my life. I would forever be grateful to them for doing this for me. Things were going to be up and down for a while but I knew that in time things would get so much better eventually.

Once the painkillers started to take effect, I could feel the pain leave my body and I was so grateful for it. I wanted to enjoy the peace but I couldn't relax knowing he was there somewhere possibly looking for me.

'Edward, has Carlisle heard anything else from the police?' I ask him.

'They rang earlier but there is no more news yet but you don't need to worry because we won't let him hurt you' Edward said.

'What about school?' I ask, I can't spend the rest of my life hiding away from everything. No matter how nervous I was about going back to school not knowing what was going to happen with the girls that caused my already messed up life to be ten times worse having to put up with their abuse as well as what I was already suffering at home on a daily basis.

'Well you don't have to worry about that just yet as Carlisle doesn't think you should go back until you heal physically and we all think you need some time to recover emotionally as well. There's absolutely no rush and you can go back whenever you feel your ready but with the Charlie situation I think you should wait a while' Edward said which made me feel slightly better knowing I didn't have to panic over it just yet but I knew I needed to get it over and done with at some point. I knew that either way it was going to be a very difficult to go back and I was absolutely dreading it. I was trying to be brave but inside I could feel myself begin to panic, I didn't know whether I could handle all the name calling and if those girls pulled me and tried to do anything to me again it would be the thing that sends me over the edge. I could only handle so much before it would all get too much.

'I want to go back but im just scared because I don't know whether I can handle having to deal with the bullies again' I told him honestly.

'Bella, I can't promise that they won't say anything to you but what I do promise is that one of us will be with you at all times and we won't let anything happen to you, I promise' Edward said, his voice full of honesty. I snuggled into him to show how much his words meant to me and that him being there for me meant the world to me.

'Thank you Edward, it means a lot to me' I told him.

'I'll be here for you Bella please remember that' Edward said.

'I will. thank you' I said.

'What time is it?' I asked snuggling into his side.

'2o'clock in the afternoon, Are you hungry?' he asked. At his words my stomach decided to answer for me by grumbling really loudly causing Edward to laugh and me too blush bright red in embarrassment. His laugh was like church bells and it was the best sound in the world, I could listen to it all day.

'Come on, let's get you something to eat shall we' Edward said getting up off the bed and helping me to stand up. I wobbled a little bit but Edward quickly steadied me, my legs felt slightly weak and stiff. Carlisle told me I would be a weak for a while whilst my body recovers from the attack. I was used to it through, after going through so many severe beatings over the years. I couldn't remember the last time that I was physically injured in some way.

Edward wrapped his arm around my waist and walked with me slowly down the stairs whilst keeping me from falling down the stairs. With my clumsiness I probably wouldn't of made it down the stairs without injuring myself further. Yes most of my injuries over the years were caused by my father but some were from my non-existent sense of balance. I was always tripping over my own feet, just something else to cause me even more pain than I already had to suffer.

We walked into the living room and the whole Cullen family were all sat on the couches watching the TV cuddling up with each other. They all turned towards us as we walked in and give me reassuring, welcoming smiles. Edward walked me over to the couch and helped me to get comfy.

'I'll be right back Bella' Edward said and headed towards the kitchen. I started feeling really anxious about being in the room with everyone, I didn't look up but I could feel everyone's eyes on me. I felt scared about being in a room full of people that could quite easily hurt me, I knew somewhere deep down that they wouldn't hurt me but I could feel my heartbeat start to increase and my breathing started to pick up as the fear settled in. I was starting to have a full blown panic attack. The room was beginning to spin, the walls wouldn't stop moving. I took many deep breaths and tried to calm down but no matter what I did I couldn't control it.

I felt icy hands take hold of mine and when I looked up I saw Edward and Carlisle kneeling in front of me, looking very concerned.

'Bella, You need to calm down. Your safe here, nobody is going to hurt you here. I promise' Edward said trying to calm me down. I felt the tears fall down my cheeks, I was sick of feeling so scared all the time even when I knew I was safe. This was just another side effect of what that monster had done to me. I just wanted this to be over, I could never even think of having an normal life until he was locked away and couldn't hurt me or this family anymore than they have already.

Once I managed to slow down my breathing and calmed down enough, Edward handed me a glass of water which I took with shaking hands. I couldn't get them to stop shaking and trying to drink the water was proving to be more difficult than it should of been but I managed to in the end. After taking a couple of sips, Edward took the glass from me and placed it on the coffee table.

'Feeling any better?' Carlisle asked me causing me to look at him. His eyes showed nothing but worry and concern. I keep expecting one of them to lose their temper with me and get angry at me for causing all this trouble for their family but they just keep surprising me.

'Yes, im sorry' I whispered feeling embarrassed.

'Why are you sorry Bella?' He asked me.

'For freaking out again' I said a few tears escaping again. I felt pathetic, I was so sick of freaking out over the stupidest things. I hoped things were going to get better soon, I just want to have a normal life. I wanted this nightmare to be finally over.

'Bella, you don't need to keep apologising we all understand what you have been through and although we cant even imagine how much pain you must of been through. We do however want to help you through this and be here for you. If you want to cry then you can cry, If you need time alone then you can have time alone. Whatever you need just let us know sweetheart' Esme said coming over and sitting down next to me. They are just so caring and understanding towards me, I thought they would think I was worthless and pathetic when they found out everything yet they completely understand and still want me to be part of their family.

'Thank you' I said to her.

'We all care about you Bella' she said placing a kiss on my forehead. I looked into her eyes and saw nothing but honesty and looking around the rest of the family I could see nothing but sympathy and love in their eyes and for the first time in a long time I actually felt loved. A genuine smile spread across my face as happiness settled into my heart, the first true happiness I have felt in a long time, tears fell down my cheeks but they were happy tears.

Once I stopped crying, Edward handed me a tissue and I wiped the tears away. I smiled my thanks to him and he then handed me a sandwich which I took gratefully when my stomach grumbled with hunger. I finished it quickly and Edward took the plate away and came back into the room and sat next to me on the couch and pulled me close to his side. We all spent the next few hours getting to know each other and just having a good time as a family until I felt the exhaustion take over me and I fell into a peaceful sleep in the arms of someone I cared about deeply.

Sorry for the long wait, I hope this chapter makes up for it. REVIEW please :)

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