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Chapter -2
There was a time when I loved this place, I would have given anything to be here but right now my feelings are not same. This long hallway is so dark I couldn't even see my hand. There is no one in the house, I called Esme's name hundreds times but there is no response. I don't have courage to call Master Jasper or Master Carlisle but if they would have heard me calling Esme's name, they would have come. Wouldn't they?
I called again and got the same result. I am still trying to reach door that's the only way I can get some lights in. I already tried switches nothing works, but my every breath filling me with dread. There is something seriously wrong. First I shouldn't be here; I am supposed to be in Master Edward's house. Second even if he brought me here, where is he? Where is every one? Why it's light out?
Suddenly all the lights turned on and I shielded my eyes from bright illuminations. A loud thud sound startled me. I turned and saw a black lather cover book on the floor. My lungs couldn't work more fast, I feel I am going to faint, I can feel the blackness coming toward me. But there is something in this book pulling me toward it. I bend down and turned it. It's not real, it can't be possible. It's the same journal, I saw Master Jasper giving to Master Edward. With my trembling hands I touch the sliver embossing 1998 and I screamed.
"Bella…" His voice broke through my nightmare. My breathing is still labored and I am sweating and trembling in my bed. He came to my side and took me in his arms instantly.
"Shhh, Its ok, everything is ok, you are with me. Can you hear me?" I nodded my head in his chest.
"It's just a bad dream. Relax. He can't hurt you. I won't let any one hurt you" At first I didn't understand what he is saying but then I realize he think I had nightmare about my old Master breaking my hand. Even I think I would have preferred that over this nightmare because the hardest thing is why I was scared of a journal? Why I dreamed about it?
"Oh I am sorry sir, may I come in?" Sue's sweet voice interrupted my thought process.
"Yes please Sue"
She entered with Angela and three men behind her. They all stand in line again and Sue few feet ahead of them.
"Sir, I heard Madam scream so I ordered grads to check and came to see if everything is fine."
"Thank you Sue. It's just a bad dream. Nothing to worry about."
"Can I get you something Madam?" I was still in haze, I can feel the embossing 1998 on my finger tips. I don't know what is scary about it but I can still feel the fear inside me.
"Bella" His soft voice brought my head up and I looked at him "Do you want something?"
"No." I replied to Mas…Edward and turned to Sue and thanked her but she insisted on some drink.
"Hot chocolate or Strawberry smoothie"
After some thinking I thought to have something, I remember I was in 7th standard when I had hot chocolate last time. I told Sue that I want to have hot chocolate but Sue still linger in her place looking confuse. Its looks like she have something to say.
"Since, when you started hesitating Sue?" Mas..Edward must have noticed her expression too.
"No Sir, It's just you know her better then me, so I am not sure I should give suggestion to you or not." Her voice is confident and strong. She doesn't look like she is afraid to upset Mas.. Edward, it's just like they have some bond beyond words.
"You are like mother to me Sue, and I am sure as much as you care for me you do care for her too, please I wouldn't let your suggestion go in vain."
"Sir, it's just, she is new, and this place and room can be overwhelming for her, I think some company would be better for her till the time she adjusts." Master Edward pulled me closer like he realized his mistake.
"I think you are right, I should have thought that. Thank you so much Sue."
"Let me know if you want me or Angela and Jessica to be with her." She said left with every one. Sue is so much like Esme. She cares for every one, even for me.
"Bella, I am so sorry I shouldn't have left you all alone." His voice filled with guilt. He shouldn't feel that it's not his fault that I am getting scared of a journal.
"It's ok, I am fine, its not your fault Mas.." I bit my lip this time to keep my self from altering that word. His finger pulled my lip free from my teeth as he holds my head up in his hands.
"I know it's an old habit and I know it will take time for you to get over it but please don't slip. I don't want to take something away from you, especially something that makes you so happy."
Yes talking to Esme made me happy, it feel so good to hear her voice. She was happy to hear my voice and also because I made the call and that too from my own cell phone.
Just before few hours (in evening)
My jaw dropped as Sue open the door; the view of this room took my breath away. Even in my free imagination I would never dream a room like this. This room is 3 times bigger then the room I left in Master Carlisle's house. White drape are covering the windows, and golden curtain are bound at corner with a delicate golden chains. Large round bed is in the center of the room, covered with golden silk sheet, white round pillows and comforter are on it. White drape are falling from the ceiling on the bed and covering half of the back of it, making it look like cave. I entered the room as Sue encouraged me to come inside. My feel touched the soft lash carpeted and I couldn't help my self, I just need to touch it with my hands, I want to feel it on my cheeks. But Sue came at my side and stopped me as I bend to touch my cheek on carpet. I stand and heard some whispers behind me. I turned and saw Angela and Jessica having some private conversation. The look in their eyes clearly shows they are talking about me. I saw Sue eyeing them and their conversation stopped. Sue took me inside and made me sit on the sofa in corner. She ordered Angela and Jessica to bring some snacks and juice. I feel relived as they left, in their presence I feel like I am in constant supervision, one mistake and they would start laughing but I feel more comforted in Sue's company then I expected. When ever I see her I miss Esme. My eyes run on the beautiful view of this room again and I closed my eyes. As much as I wish to have this room I know I can't have it. I have to clear it to Sue and that too before gossip girls came in the room. I turned to Sue and alter the words I don't want to say.
"Madam I…I think there is some mistake, this is not my room."
"Please Madam, Call me Sue and I am very sure this is the room Mr. Cullen ordered me to get ready." This is not the answer I expected. I thought she must have took me here by mistake.
"But this can't be mine; this must be for some special guests. I am not…I am his.." I lost the words. How can I tell her what I am? Did she know? Am I suppose to tell her or not?
"Madam, please relax" I didn't even notice the change in my breathing. My worries must be transparent on my face. "If you don't like something I will change it according to your choice."
"No. no I like the room, it's beautiful, but I am sure this room can't be mine and I don't want you to get in trouble because of me." She smiled at me and took my hand in both of her.
"I am never been in trouble Madam. But if you are so worried I will consult with Mr. Cullen once more." She took her cell phone, and my heart thudded in my chest.
"Noooo. Don't call him. He is in conference." I don't want to be the reason to disturb him. What if he gets mad?
"Don't worry madam I am just leaving a message so he will contact as soon as he is free." But I don't think leaving a message a good idea either. I hope I won't get in trouble because of it. I wanted to ask Sue to stay in her room till the time Master come and correct her confusion but as she cut the call Jessica and Angela entered the room with trays in their hands. Sue encourages me again to have snacks and juice before leaving room. I wanted her to stay with me because these two gossip girls can overwhelm me, but she looks very busy, she must have lots of work.
"Do you need anything Miss Swan?" I look up at girl with straight black hair and oval spects on her eyes. I can't believe my ears. She called me Miss Swan. I am staring at her like she is alien. I been called fuck hole, cunt and whore but this is a big shock for me. Even before my slavery no one called me Miss Swan. Its way too much respect.
"No I don't need anything and please call me Bella." She looks at the girl beside her and then to me.
"I am sorry Miss Sawn but I don't think I am allowed to call you by your name."
"Ohh" I don't know what to say. They are not allowed to call me by my name but why? I wanted to tell her, she doesn't need to call me with that respect I mean I am not superior then her, not even equal to her but I don't want any one to get in trouble because of me even if they gossip about me.
They looks nice and friendly, no matter what gossip they do and Master told them to assist me so I am kind of stuck with them. So it's better to get to know them and try to get along.
"Umm I know your name is Angela and Jessica but I am sorry I don't know who is who?"
"Oh I am Angela" the black haired girl announced and turned to blond one "She is Jessica. I am working for Mr. Cullen for three years and Jessica….How long it's been for you?" She turned and asked Jessica.
"I don't know, one and half year may be. I mean how can we keep tracks about it, its so boring here, there is no work actually. Mr. Cullen don't need any of us, he do all his work by him self, no one allowed in his room other then Sue. I mean why does he waste money…" her bubbling stopped as Sue entered the room holding her cell phone.
"It's Mr. Cullen he wants to talk to you." Gossip girls left room without a word. Sue handed me her phone before leaving.
"Bella." I heard concern in his voice. With trembling hands I took the phone to my ears. I can just pry now that he won't be mad.
"Yes Mas.."
"Bella, it's your room and you don't need to worry about getting anyone in trouble. I ordered to give that room to you." He said in very slow and soft tone like he is trying to comfort me.
"But….i …" I don't know what to say. The room is way too good for me. I already owe him a lot and he always gives me so much but never let me serve him. How am I supposed to show my gratitude?
"Is there something you don't like?"
"No it's beautiful but…" I wanted to tell him it's too much for me to take in; I would never be able to give him anything in return. I wanted to tell him that I don't need so big room I can stay in small one.
"No buts. It's your room. Say it now"
"Umm…" I don't think he will like if I denied this room. "Bella" His voice is urgent now, like he has limited time and patience.
"Yes…"
"Say it" I closed my eyes and accepted it, and told my self I don't have a choice.
"It'sss….mm my…rr rooom"
"Louder please"
"Its..It's my room"
"Good now, next time you have any confusion or problem I want to hear it from you. Not from Sue or anyone else, I gave you a cell phone ages ago now start using it."
"Yes Mas…"
"I want you to message me from your cell phone as soon as you have dinner. Ok?"
"Ok. Mas.." I am going to need help of Sue to know how to do it.
"I think its time to change your homework now. I need to go conference has started. Bye and take care."
Line disconnected and I don't know what he means by changing my homework.
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"Bella get up" when did I fall asleep. I rubbed my eyes and saw Master Edward sitting on sofa beside me.
"Why didn't you message me and why are you on this sofa not on bed." He is still dressed in his black suit and tie.
"I….i wasn't hungry, so I didn't eat and you said to message when I have dinner that why I didn't message."
"And why you didn't like the bed"
"I like it Mas.." My stomach grumbled loudly
"Let's go eat first, its not good to sleep without eating"
We sat on the dinning table in the corner of hall. Angela and Jessica are standing behind my chair and Sue is just beside Master Edward's chair, explaining whole day activities and other important notices that he need to look over. It's very obvious Sue is in-charge of whole house but it's also transparent that Master has full trust in her. We didn't talk much on dinner but after eating he took me to other side of house where he shows me a room directly in front of the main hall. He said it's my study room which I don't know why I need. But my confusion cleared as he led me to table and chair in corner with a table lamp on it. There is my old book and pen waiting to start tormenting me again. I know he won't give me mercy on this but still I pleaded through my eyes. He shakes his head in denial and pointed toward the chair. He took the pen and write his name in bold latter's on the top of a blank page. I looked up at him.
"Do you know what it is?"
"Its your name Mas.."
"Yes and I want you to write it and memories it so can started calling me by it" it's not real, my mind screaming at me, it's a trick. It's a mind game. I know he will beat me as soon as I call his name. One of my Old Masters loves this game.
"Bella. Read what is written on the page." Don't do it. It's a test.
"Bella. Are you disobeying me?" I shake my head. I know I have to do it whether it's a game or not. He will beat me one way or the other. I don't have a choice in it.
"Edd.. " His hand touch my back and I flinched. I turned fast expecting a blow. I started shaking violently.
"Once more" He didn't look surprise by my reaction or fear but its look like he is expecting it. I looked in his eyes to search a reason why he is not hitting me. What did he planed to do with me?
"I ….I am sorry." I don't want to make things anymore worse for me. I apologies hoping he will end his game.
"Once more Bella" His voice is hard this time. He said it like he didn't heard my apology or he doesn't care.
"Eddd..ward" My shaking intensified. I am still staring in his eyes waiting for his to flip. But my shaking and fears reduced as he made me repeat more times. Its not a game.
"Good. Once more" He can't be real. No one in this world will do what he is doing. Big fish eat small fish, its nature; my first master taught me that. He has power and everything and I am nothing in front of him, then why he is giving me power to call him by his name.
"Bella"
"Edward" He has a smile on his face as I called his name clear without any shutter.
"Very good, I am so proud on you" He bend down and kissed my forehead. I realized he is real; he really wants me to call him by his name. I hope I will be able to do it for him.
He made me write 30 times his name and also read out loud every time. He stand full time behind my chair, he didn't let me fall in my past. It took me an hour to complete the task and my hand writing is getting better but still not good enough. He said it's not completely earthquake handwriting but its some after shocks of it and I need to improve it. He said we will practice every day and get there. But I don't understand the importance of my hand writing in learning a lesson of not lying or calling his name.
He took me to my room and asked about my cell phone, which is still boxed up. Sue or the gossip girls have unpacked my things, because I found my cell phone on bed side table. Mas.. Edward took the phone and feed some number and gave it to me. He guided me to make call to Esme. I was scared at first what if Master Carlisle picked the phone but as soon as I heard Esme's voice all the worries are gone. She started crying from happiness as I told her I made the call with Mas..Edward help. We talked and laughed a long time, about home, Alice, cooking but then we said goodnight and promised to talk tomorrow. Mas..Edward ordered me to sleep on my bed not on sofa and I wished his goodnight as he left.
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