CHAPTER – 11

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Walk back to car was easy; Edward didn't ask any question about my exam. He just holds my hands all the way to the car. Edward took driver seat this time and made me sit beside him. My mind is still full of worries, now I have written the exam I started to wish I hadn't. I should have left when I had the chance. If I didn't have given the exam I wouldn't be worrying about the result. No matter what everyone says I know if I failed, it will change some of the things, if not everything. I know I am getting my self worked up but I think I should be prepared for whatever consequences are coming because I have no idea how did I do in exam. Most of the questions are covered by Emmett's test but questions don't get you number answers do, which I am not sure what I did with them. When Edward left me in exam room my mind goes blank, I was reading and answering but I do not understand them. For a second I decided to leave room without finishing exam but weight of hope and expectations kept me seated. But now I think why did I even agree to this? Every time I think of result, all I can see is Edward's disappointed face. I don't know about Emmett's reaction but I know Sue will be sad too. I just….

"I think we should celebrate" Edward said with a huge smile on his face.

All my worries came to the halt. Who in this world celebrate before they know results?

Behind us Eleazar cleared his throat. "I think party is in the evening sir."

My jaw dropped. Party!

"It was a surprise Eleazar…." Edward said in irritated tone

I am hyper aware of my breathing now. My body is shaking from intense fear, and I am on very edge of losing all control I have.

Why is he throwing a party, before even knowing my result? Is he going to punish me publicly or humiliate me?

"Bella…relax please..."

But how can I obey him. He tried to sooth me with soft voice again but my anger, irritation and fear is boiling inside me. He freed his hand from gear and holds mine but I fold my hands and looked outside the window. Edward groaned beside me and my heart comes in my throat as he pulled the car to side.

"Eleazar ….." His voice is tight with his emotions as he pulls the car to stop.

"I am sorry." All my feelings changed in a second, I am no longer angry or irritated at him. I am scared now.

Eleazar took the driver seat again and Edward came to my side.

"I am sorry." I said again as he opened my door and pulled me out by my forearm. We took the back seat and he didn't say a word as I apologies again. He took my chin in his hand and asked a question I wouldn't answer.

"Why do you think I am throwing this party?"

I struggle against his hold but there is no way out.

"Answer my question."

I shake my head; I am not giving him that no matter what he does.

"You think I am waiting for you to fail in exam, so I can punish you publicly right?"

I closed my eyes as his answer hit the nerve.

"Open your eyes please…" his soft voice begged me to do it. My eyes open to see him staring right back.

"When are you going to trust me Bella?" His eyes glazed from his emotions as he continued "why don't you ask me first before you make your self worked up." Then he holds my face in both of his hands "Won't I get a chance to justify my actions."

He is right, why hadn't I given him the chance? Why didn't I ask him? I should have. So I decided to do it now.

"Why?...Why are you throwing a party before even knowing result?"

He hugged me and thanked me for asking.

"Bella I have all the trust in you I know you will pass…." I open my mouth but he put a finger on my lips. "…and even for some reason you don't. It will give you distraction. Otherwise you will spend whole night in crying. I am not calling whole town, only few people and you know everyone of them. I won't overwhelm you with crowd." He holds my hand to his face "Do you trust me a little now?"

I nodded and he kissed my forehead.

"Are you ok?"

I nodded again then seeing the look on his face I given reply he wanted

"I am good"

Eleazar cleared his throat again

"Infinity mall sir?"

"Yeah, that will do Eleazar."

I don't want to spoil his mood but I can't help asking "Can't…we just go home?"

My voice was as tense as my emotions. I just want to be left alone in my room.

"And what did you plan to do there?...stay inside….all alone….cooped up in your room….. getting worried about the results?"

He is right, that's exactly my plan and I am sure now I am not getting any of it since he knows.

"I told you we need to celebrate, that's why we are here."

"But you are already throwing a party in the evening."

"Yes but that was your success party and this is to appreciate your courage of giving exam. It's just some shopping, some pizza, cupcakes, ice-cream, cotton candy or anything you desire, just so I can distract your mind from result. Is it ok?" he asked politely like he is giving me a choice but I don't think plan will change even if I say no. so I nodded again.

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Being in home was a lot easier then spending time in shopping for cloths. Edward forced me to buy a dress again, this time he insisted that it's necessary for tonight's party since I will be playing host of the evening. I stopped my mind when its started thinking about how will I be able to host and decided to take Edward's help in choosing dress, I gave him three options and he told me to try them. I did that but in the end he buys all three of them.

In home Sue was cooking something secretly; I tried to go to help her but they forbid me to even enter the kitchen. They all look way too happy for party, even Jessica smiled at me. I thought since I am not allowed to do anything I should go to my room but no. that is not allowed till my result come, so Edward lead me to couch and put the television on. I tried to pay attain to movie because I also don't want to think about result.

His phone buzzed and my heart came in my throat. Result is supposed to be coming on my phone; that's what teacher said before I left the room but if it's on his phone that means something is wrong. He opens his cell and his brow furrowed. The tense lines in his face showed me my fate and all I can think about running away from here. As I get up he took my wrist and stopped me.

"I am sorry…..i…I tried."

He is not even affected by my reaction. All he did was tighten his hold on my wrist.

"Where is your cell phone?"

OH SHIT. I started to hate this question, it always gets me in trouble but since I am already in shit how much more will it affect.

"It's in my bag, I forgot to switch it on after exam…I ..am…"

"Jacob is calling you. He think I gave him wrong number, please switch on your cell and tell him whether you want to talk or not."

Jacob? In all of the worries I forget about him. I am not even sure I want to talk to him or not. I know I should since Edward is in financial trouble which is in Jacob's hand to handle but I am still scared of talking to him. We met only once, talked on phone once, how can I trust him? I have to get courage…

"Bella…."

"Oh…yeah" I was so deep in my thoughts that I forgot I was standing still for minutes. I took my phone from my bag and switched it on.

34 missed calls, and 57 messages. Before I can check my cell started ringing and I know it's the call we all are waiting for.

My hand trembled as phone keeps ringing. I feel Edward hands on my shoulders.

"Pick it Bella." I shake my head; I don't want anyone to pick it. I just want to go back on all of it, change my every choice.

"Let me pick it."

"NOooooooooo…pleaseee" I hold phone to my chest but Edward took my wrists and snatched the phone.

"Pleaseeee don't…"

He holds both of my writs in one hand and received the phone.

"Hello…No sir, its Edward….."

"Pleaseee….." I tried to get free but he holds my hands firmly.

"Yeah she is scared, don't even want to pick the phone…..yes sir .." then he put phone to my ears even when I shake my head.

"He is not telling me results. Talk to him please…" I was choking on my tears as I said hello to the principle.

"Hello dear…congratulations." And that did it. My tears fall on my chick and I fall on Edward's arms as he took phone from me.

"What happened sir?" I tightened my hold on him as he asked on phone.

"I did it" I answered his question because I want to be the one to give him the news.

He chuckled and kissed my neck.

"Sir I will call you back in a minute" He rubbed my back before pulling away and kissing me. I tested his joy and happiness on this kiss, this kiss was different. It wasn't just touching and lingering on lip kiss, it was a full blown, plunged deep in my soul kind of kiss. His lips are sucking on mine like his life depends on it. I couldn't help as my fingers traveled through his hairs. I took hold of his long strands and tried to pull him closer to me. I want to dissolve in him. As my head started to go dizzy, Edward lead us to couch and I thought may be he changed his mind, may be this school thing was holding him back but as soon as my finger touched his shirt's button, he took my wrist and pulled it behind my back. I was helpless as he slow down the kiss before stopping completely.

"I am sorry, I was way too happy to control my self, I am really sorry if I gave you wrong impression Bella."

"I….i don't mind." He kissed my forehead this time.

"I want to you to know that you made me proud today by the result and giving exam. I am happy that you are facing your fears and I want to give you anything you want in this world, any dream, any wish…..anything Bella. Just say the word."

For a second I thought of asking him to kiss me the way he was kissing before but then I know kiss is not something that can be recreated, it depends on feelings.

"I don't want anything"

"Then I owe you one and I promise the day you become independent I wont stop you from opening my shirt." I blushed and he chuckled again. He is glowing from happiness and that is much more then results for me.

"Go tell Sue and everyone the news."

I jumped from the couch and run to kitchen, I didn't even think that I wasn't allowed. I hold Sue from behind and screamed in her ears.

"I DID IT!" She startled at first but then she scream too.

"OH MY GOODNESS, DEAR LORD I AM SO HAPPY" I hugged her and jumped up and down and round and round with her, till we both need to hold counter to stand still. After a few minute when my breath became normal I looked around and notice everyone staring at us. Angela, Jessica and few more girls are doing cooking.

"I want to thank all of you, without your help I won't be able to do it."

"Congratulations mam" Angela said then few other girls did the same. I thanked them again and then I remember there is one thing I can ask from Edward. I looked at Jessica, hoping that this will give us a new start but she looked down as soon as our eyes met. May be she still didn't forgave me.

"What are your grades mam?" Angela asked

"Umm…"

"She got A++ in every subject including Trigonometry" Edward answered from kitchen door. I turned and gave him huge smile. I can't believe I got A++ in trigonometry.

Angela congratulated me again and I gone to hug her. Beside Angela, Jessica looked more sad then irritated or mad. I turn to hug her when Edward cleared his throat; I stopped and looked back at him. He shakes his head and I realized Jessica's silence is more of a punishment then her grudge against me. I joined Sue again.

"I came to tell you Jacob is calling again. Please check your message box as soon as you can." Edward said then he gave a look to Jessica and left.

I turned to Sue as she started baking a cake.

"What going on with Jessica?" I asked in low voice. I looked around to check how far my voice is traveled but everyone started working again and I noticed Jessica is standing on the very end of the kitchen counter with no apron and utensils.

"She is being punished"

"What? Why?" My question was answered with lift of eyebrows. Ok I know why? So I asked sensible question.

"How?"

"She is not in-charge of anything now. She is only an assistant to all of us; also she is not allowed to speak and socialized with us and we all are supposed to keep our distance from her."

"Oh god. For how long Sue?"

"As long as he wants, trust me he is doing the right thing. I think he is going to make her apologies to you in tonight's party."

"What?...its too much Sue"

"It's not too much she should have learned this lesson long time ago." Sue's voice filled with anger

"Sue you are supposed to be on her side."

"And you are supposed to be against her not defending her" Now I lost the argument.

I left kitchen with defeat. Now I want two things from Edward and I am not sure he will be happy to give me that. I looked around in the hall and dining room but he is not there. I thought of going to his study but then I changed my mind. I already ruined his one deal, now I should let him work, my issues can wait.

I took my cell phone from couch and headed for my room. Jacob sends me more messages, instead of reading all of them I decided to send him one.

'I don't want to talk to you Jacob-Bella' I thought that would end his obsession but my message got instant answer

'I am telling you last time Edward, give me her right number or face the consequences worse then you are dealing with.' That got my attention; I would never put Edward in that situation. I know I should call and talk to him right now but I don't have that kind of courage. So I chose to deal in text.

'It's me Bella. What consequences you are putting him through?'

'I don't believe you; you will pick my call if you are Bella' before I could type my phone started ringing and I know now I have to pick up or he will think Edward lied to him and god knows what consequences he have to face because of me.

I push the green button then took a deep breath.

"Hello…..Bella?"

"Umm…..yes it me."

"Oh thank god. I thought he is fooling me. How are you doing Bella?"

"i…I am good. Umm…what do you want to talk about?"

"Not on phone…can we meet some where?"

"Ummm you can come here?"

"No….not on his house…..how about a long drive?"

I am not sure I can trust him or not and also I have no desire to go with him.

"Bella please…you know me…we have been friends…do you seriously think I will hurt you?...give me a chance."

"I….umm not sure what should I do?"

"Bella I searched for you years… you have no idea how does it feel to finally find you. I just want to be your friend again. I want to help you please"

"Umm..ok I will ask Edward" That is the safest solution I found. He will tell me what's right and wrong.

"So this is it. He rules your life." His hate toward Edward brings my anger toward him.

"He saved my life and if you care about me even a little bit you owe him."

"Yeah I am paying him really well to save your life. He will come to his knees soon"

"What ever you are doing, I want you to stop."

"Hufff…I got him good sweetheart and I wont stop till he set you free."

Freedom is never been my favorite, being a slave is way to easier but I know he wont understand that either.

"I don't know what you want with me, why do you want to snatch me from him? But I know one thing; I can't live with out him."

"Yes I want to snatch you away from him because I want you to be free the way you were before and believe me I will do it." He said in edgy voice then took a deep breath and continued this time his voice came soft. "Bella I am sorry for my behavior, I am waiting for your reply ask his permission as soon as you can."

"Ok Jacob I will update you."

I put the cell down and lay on bed. What am I going to do now?

After thinking few hours, I go straight to Edward's study and asked him. Edward said it's my decision to make and he will respect my choice. I tried begging and please weapon but he encourage me to make my own decision. After thinking two hours I told Edward that I decided to give him a chance. He said I made right choice and he is happy with it but his happiness didn't reach his eyes. I know Jacob his business rival I shouldn't have expected him to be happy with it.

As the evening came I text Jacob and given him time after the party. Sue came to my room and helped me dress for the evening. I can here Emmett's and Eleazer's voice now and then, every one else was just whispering softly. My senses telling me that something is going on. There are not many voices but still they are people? Did they know who I am or was? Are they are going to judge me? My worried was about to go out of my hand when She lead me to door of my room.

"A surprise is waiting outside"

Wow… is that suppose to comfort me? i swallowed loudly and pull the door open.

"SURPRISE!" everyone screamed and I saw Esme, Alice, Master Carlisle, Master Jasper with Emmett and a girl I don't know. I looked around and saw Edward taking pictures of me. I blushed and I so want to hug Esme but I don't know how Master Carlisle will react. I just looked at Esme with tear filled eyes and when she opened her arms, I didn't even think about any one. I just run into her arms.

"Oh god Esme….i…I can't believe you are here."

"I am here sweetie. How can I miss your success party?" she kissed my forehead before pulling away from me then she turned me to Master Carlisle. I know I should have met him before going to Esme but it's too late for that. I just hope if I behave like he wanted I won't be in trouble. I started to kneel when Edward yelled from across the room. He came to my side and made me stand.

"You won't kneel. We all are equal." Then he turned to Carlisle "This is my house."

"I told you, it's your choice what you want to do with her. If you decided to free her I will respect your choice" then his eyes turned to me "Congratulation's dear"

"Thank you master" Edward groaned beside me I looked up to see him shaking his head.

"No one is master no one is slave any more Bella. You will call him by his name."

I shake my head. I know I can't do it not in hundreds and thousands of years not even if he made me write his name all my life. I just can't do it.

"Call him Sir if you are uncomfortable taking his name."

I thanked him again calling him sir this time but that wasn't easy either. I can't forget all the punishment I got for not giving right title to a master.

I saw Alice peaking from behind Master Jasper's shoulder. Edward saw me looking at her and his hand guided me straight to master Jasper.

"Congratulations Bella." It's a surprise for me that his voice is soft like he was trying to comfort me.

"Thank you..ummm..Sir"

He laughed "You can call me Jasper dear. I wont be mad" before I can come out of shock or form a right response he stepped aside and I saw tiny little Alice's face. She is beautiful; I can see the change in her, her face got some tan now that means she is going out at least. She gained weight too and I can see no visible marks on her body that means Master…Sir …Jasper is not beating her. That's the surprise number three for me today. I opened my arm and waited for her to decide. She jumped right into me and everyone laughed as we go unbalanced.

"Alice…How are you doing?"

"Umm…I am good, i….i missed you"

"I missed you too Alice." I want to ask, how is Jasper treating her? How she changed so fast? But I know with everyone here I can't. I hope she stay for few days so I will be able to talk to her freely.

As we pulled away from each other Sue bring the cake in the hall. I have to cut the cake alone because no one is allowed to help me in this-Edward's order. Its not huge thing to cut a cake alone but I feel embarrassed as everyone watches me blush deep red. Dinner is served soon and Edward introduced me to Emmett's girlfriend. She is a model beauty; there is no word to say about her. Soon the dinner is done and everyone took seat here and there that's when I saw Jessica standing in corner alone. I feel bad for her. No matter what she done it's not good to make her apologies in front of every one. I know I need to talk to Edward before that happen. I looked around and found him on couch looking at me. Before I get courage to go to him, he came to me.

"What's wrong Bella? Why are you sad?"

"I…I want something."

"Tell me…anything you want love" I don't know how to ask him without masking him mad. so I chose what he want; me comfortable.

"You said you want me to socialize, make friends."

"Yes I want that. But it's not about me what do you want?"

"I want to be friend to Angela."

"I can tell her to be your friend."

"It's not that" I don't know how to make him understand so I decided to ask him directly instead of going round n round. "I want you to allow everyone to call me by my name; not madam."

He didn't say anything for a long time and I started to get nervous. "I know you want them to respect me but trust and friendship is also important. They will still respect me and not just with only word."

He help my face in his hand "I need something in return, I need you to promise me that you will tell me if anyone give you any problem, without hesitation."

I didn't think I just promised him that and he moved to lead us to couch. I planted my feet, I still need something. He looked up in confusion.

"What?"

"I want one more thing." I know this is something difficult, he won't agree to it easily.

"Ok. I am so happy finally you are asking things you want."

"I want you to forgive Jessica. I know…"

"No. I am sorry but that's something I can't give you."

He left me alone this time; his anger is clear on his face as he joined everyone on couch. Sue came to me to know what happened, I told her everything and she is not happy with me either. She told me Jessica need to learn this lesson. I was trying to convince Sue when Edward's voice interrupted us.

"Bella…" he extended his hand toward me and I joined him on couch. Every one was getting drink or may be they are giving us some space.

"I think about it and I decided that I can forgive her but only if you let her apologies to you now. She will kneel and ask your forgiveness."

I don't want that either. I can't humiliate her like that.

"I already forgave her; I need you to forgive her."

"Forgiveness comes after punishment, if you want me to forgive her now she has to do it."

I don't know what to do. How to convince him?

"I will take her punishment please…"

"You know she treated you badly. She called you names and you want to take her punishment."

"She learned her lesson Edward. She is sad look at her how can I be happy on my success party if some one is sad." He groaned

"Jessica." Oh god what he is going to do?

Jessica came and stands in front of us. She is looking down. May be she knows Edward's plan of making her apologies.

"Bella want me to forgive you and give you another chance. Do you think you deserve it?" Edward's voice is hard and unforgiving.

"I…I would be grateful madam…I ..i promise I would never disappoint you again sir…please"

Edward looked at me and I couldn't help using please weapon.

"Pleasee….."

"This will make you happy. You won't be sad rest of the evening….promise?"

I can't believe he is doing it just to make me happy.

"Yesss …I promise"

"Done you are forgiven Jessica…go and tell everyone." She moved "And please be happy or Bella will be sad with you"

"Yes sir"

She left with smile on her face and I enjoyed the rest of the party with same smile.

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