Chapter 12

Helen got in the car then Edward pulled away from the house. Helen fell asleep on the plane from Seattle to Texas and again from Texas to Rio but then she was wide awake when they drove through Rio de Janeiro from the taxi they went to a speed boat. That Edward drove to an island.

Edward said "it is called Isle Esme. It was a wedding gift from Carlisle. It is our vacation home."

Edward carried her over the threshold then put her down and went to get the luggage. Helen explored the house she ended up in a room decorated in white with a large bed. It brought to mind what Edward must be thinking now that they had reached their destination.

Edward put the luggage down went to Helen and asked "are you tired?"

Helen said "not really but I could use a few human minutes."

Edward smiled and asked "How about a swim."

Helen smiled and said "that sounds great."

Edward went out to the beach.

Helen found the bag with her toiletries she brushed her hair and teeth then shaved her legs she wasn't sure how far she was going to take this but it was Edward's wedding night she didn't want to disappoint him and she knew that Bella had been planning on having a traditional wedding night though Helen wasn't sure how safe that was. The fact was she was afraid of what was to come.

Helen couldn't find a bathing suit all she could find was lingerie she decided to go out to Edward nude.

Edward said "I promised we would try."

Edward picked her up kissed her and carried her into the house where he put her down in the bed.

Helen looked into his eyes and said "I trust you Edward."

They made love Helen fell asleep in Edward's arms.

Helen woke up alone in bed and there were lose feathers all over the bed.

Helen giggled and Edward showed up in the doorway he wasn't smiling Helen smiled at him and asked "where did the feathers come from."

Edward said "I bit a pillow. How badly are you hurt?"

Helen was confused and asked "what are you talking about I'm fine."

Edward shook his head and said "don't say you are fine. Come look in the mirror."

Helen got up and asked "what is wrong Edward?"

They went to the bathroom where Edward pointed out the bruises it was while he was pointing out the bruises that he noticed her wrist and the lack of a scar.

Helen said "Edward it is nothing I just bruise easily. I can't imagine things get better than last night. I know it is different for you."

Edward asked "you are worried I didn't enjoy myself? Last night was the greatest night of my life. But You are Helen aren't you?"

Helen said "I'm surprised it took you so long to figure it out."

Edward asked "why did you do it?"

Helen said "Bella said she couldn't marry you. That she can't become a vampire. If she canceled the wedding the Volturi might find out and they would come kill her and you and maybe even all of your family. The Volturi might have even sent someone to witness the wedding so Bella and I switched places we expected anyone to reveal us at any time. But everything went through without anyone saying anything. Last night I didn't want to ruin your wedding night. It was my first time Edward and it was wonderful."

Edward said "I enjoyed myself too. But Helen we can't keep going like this. You married me under Bella's name."

Helen sighed and said "I know I can't keep you. You're not really mine. We need to get the wedding annulled quietly so only the family will know. You and Bella need to talk about this in person but that doesn't mean we can't have a nice vacation together."

Edward said "I will take you on vacation another time we need to get this all sorted out."

Helen asked "will you really?"

Edward smiled and said "yes, a vacation more suited to you. You and Bella are very different after all."

Helen asked "Can we go to Vienna? Can we visit Mozart's home?"

Edward said "we can go anywhere you want but for now we have to go home. I'll call to make plans for our flight but we can't leave until after dark. Why don't you get dressed and I will make you some breakfast."

Helen asked "you know how to cook?"

Edward said "I have had a lot of years to learn many different skills."