Into You
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Twilight characters or anything Twilight related.
Hello guys and we are back with this story! Sorry about that but I will explain later in the end of this chapter. For those coming back to read this, lets recap of what has happened.
Edward Cullen is a regular guy who plans to make it into NFL as a quarterback and is a big fan of the famous Bella Swan. Long story short, one thing led to another, the two fall in love and began dating. Not without drama though as Bella's mother thinks little of Edward and the relationship became public later on when they tried to be discreet about it. Earlier, Edward was in the subject of cheating on Bella by an article who made false evidence on Edward to make him the most hated person in America and the last time we saw everyone, Edward was in a car chase that led to his accident and now he's in the hospital, but has pushed Bella away after what is happening to him.
Alright, I think that would be enough, now lets get on with this story!
Chapter 21 – Nobody But You
Yea we fell, we fell so hard
We sold out
Yea, we fray and fade away
We never cut loose
There's nobody but you
Nobody else
Now I'm lying on the floor
With no one else to blame
Torn apart, I know that I messed it up again
Now I don't recognize what what we used to be
And I can see us tearing at the seams
We cover up the scars and never let them go
Stitch up our broken hearts
This love is sewn (This love is sewn)
This love is sewn, this love is sewn
This love is sewn, this love is sewn
This love is sewn, this love is sewn
This love is sewn, this love is sewn
~ The Wanted
Edward's POV
Pain. There is nothing but pain to what I'm feeling. However, it has nothing to do with the fact I'm in this hospital bed dealing with a broken rib, lots of cuts and bruises, dealing with a concussion, the damn stitches and this fucking cast around my leg, it's the fact of how I pushed the one person I needed, the one who loves me, that one person away.
I am a fucking asshole for pushing Bella away from me. I have no one to blame but myself. Sure, I could blame a lot of people like Laurent for making that false article about me, or his friend for putting me in this hospital bed, both for making me act the way I did, but no, this was all me. I hurt Bella, and all she did was being by my side while I was fighting for my life to make it.
What am I supposed to do now? And I'm not talking about my future now that my dreams of being in the NFL were dashed away because UW rescinded my application to play for their team and other schools blacklisted me. It's not the fact that people are still treating me and family different because they believed I cheated on Bella. It's what happens now with me and Bella. Will she come back? If she does, will she forgive me for how I acted? To both of those questions, I doubted it. I hurt Bella badly and I will forever regret that. I need to go to Bella and apologize for my actions.
Unfortunately, it will have to wait since I'm still in bed and the nurses and doctors came in when they heard of my awakening. The doctors asked me questions of how I'm feeling and if I'm still in any pain which I am. They ran a quick test to see how I am now before excusing themselves to go over the results. Meanwhile, Sue and the other nurses gave me pain meds as they checked to make sure I'm comfortable before leaving them room, promising to return with food for me to eat. Honestly, I'm not at all hungry no matter what my stomach says.
"I hear my son has finally woken up." I looked up to see my father coming in. "How are you feeling, son?" He asked after sat down on chair next to my bed with a smile on his face.
"Alright, I guess." I shrugged but then noticed seeing my father in his hospital gear. "Wait, did they let you back in?" I asked, remembering that Carlisle walked out after how the entire hospital staff treated him when they heard about me and question his love for my mom.
Carlisle chuckled as he had his arms folded. "Well, your mother and I came in when we heard you were taken in, I was rushed in to come to your aid but the head of department refused to let me take part in the operation. That is until one of the board of directors came in when they heard about our little argument and tore him and the staff a new asshole for the idiocy over a piece of paper about you and questioning me, and then he permitted me to proceed with the operation. Once that was over, I left to find that I was now promoted to head of the department replacing the one for being unethical and professional." He smirked.
"That's cool. Congratulations." I said earning a nod from Carlisle.
"Now tell me, how are you feeling?" He asked making me confused on why he's asking again. "I'm not asking as your doctor, but as your father."
I sighed. "It's… complicated."
"You mean your relationship with Bella?" I turned in surprised at my father's response. "I saw her after checking on your sister. She seemed pretty upset." Carlisle said with a raised eyebrow.
I sighed again and ran my hand through my hair. "I fucked up, dad."
"Yeah, I kind of figured you must have done something stupid." Carlisle said. "What happened?" He asked and I explained to everything that went down the second I woke up.
My father just sighed. "Well, it's official, you really have screwed up."
"Gee thanks." I said sarcastically.
"But I can understand why you acted the way you did." Carlisle said making me confused. "After what has happened since your relationship with Bella has been exposed and the way people treated you, it's understandable that you've been through a lot with this newfound fame, but how you reacted to all of it doesn't excuse you for how you treated Bella."
"I get it." I said.
"You say that now, but how will you handle it is the big question." Carlisle said to me, firmly. "It's one thing to avoid letting fame get into your head, but handling it is another."
"What am I supposed to do now?" I asked, pleading. "I fucked up with Bella."
"I'm sure she'll understand why you acted the way you did, just as long as you apologize. After all, the man always ends apologizing, whether who's fault it is. Just understand that Bella cares about you, meaning she is by your side no matter what." Carlisle said and I nodded my head. "For now, just focus on yourself and heal while you're here. They say it's going be a few days until you're discharged." He said causing me to sigh. This is going to be a long stay.
I spent the rest of the day being tested by the doctors who told me I'm going to be here for at least three more days. This sucks. And it's not the fact I had to be stuck in bed with this damn cast on my leg and with this pain plus eating the shitty food they serve, it's the fact that Bella didn't return that night. It hurts to see Bella didn't come back after what happened, but then again, I don't blame her. I pushed Bella away. I hurt her, … and I hurt myself even more.
My mother came to see me that night. She told me how Renesmee's doing and that she's doing alright. Renesmee was released a few days after she was brought it. She didn't suffer as bad as I did but mom told me how shaken up Renesmee was and will attend some therapy to be sure she's okay. At least she won't have to deal with physical therapy like I will when I get out. Mom filled me on what happened at Renesmee's school. Apparently the principal was not only extremely pissed at the substitute teacher, who is fired, for allowing the students to pick on Renesmee, he was displeased with her class for what they did to Renesmee. Because of that, the principal punished the class minus Renesmee and her friends who defended her, by cancelling their trip to see the Nutcracker play in theater. Of course the class complained that they wanted to go, but when they heard the next day that Renesmee and I were in the car accident, there was crying as they felt as if it was their fault for what happened to us. So imagine hearing that the day Renesmee returned to school, not only did they all signed her cast, but also treated her by holding her things such as her lunch tray or books to carry, holding the door to the bathroom and even letting her cut in line as their way of apologizing for how they treated her. Renesmee being the sweet angel that she is was very forgiven and accepted their apology.
Mom also told me of what my father filled her in on with what happened between me and Bella. Of course, she was very understanding, but she also stated how irrational I was towards Bella.
"It'll all work out, sweetheart." Esme said as she held my hand and ran her fingers through my hair. "Bella knows she is what you want. Give her time to come through, just as long as you believe in her and you, the both of you."
I just nodded my head as my eyes started to slowly close before I fell asleep.
The next day I woke up and saw my father come in without his doctor attire. He brought me McDonalds' breakfast which I'm thankful for since the food taste like crap. He kept me company throughout the day. Although I appreciate my father, I'd rather had Bella's company here, which she still hasn't shown up since yesterday. I just hope she can forgive me for my actions.
"Knocker, knocker." I looked up and was surprised but pleased to see Demetri, Angela, Ben, Jane, Alec, Jessica, Heidi and Seth coming in. "There's our pain in the ass! He's finally woken up!" Demetri announced happily.
"I'll let you talk to your friends." Carlisle smiled as he gets up. "I'll see if they have any updates on your recovery." He said as he excused himself out of the room. Seth told us to give him a moment as he and Alec left the room.
"How are you, Edward? Well… you know what we mean." Angela said as she handed me a bouquet of flowers.
"I'm alright I guess." I answered as I sat up slowly and adjusted myself. I'm bummed that Bella still didn't come back but at least my friends came.
"Well we're glad to see that you're okay man." Ben said.
"Yeah, you had us all worried." Jessica said. "We thought…" She trailed off and I know what she meant so I told her it's all good for now.
"Well I was ready to go find that paparazzi that was following you and your sister and beat his ass for putting you here." Jane said as everyone else were on the same boat as her.
"So what happened?" I asked. "What happened when I was brought here?"
"Well, from what Seth's sister told us, she and her squad were called and came just in time to arrest the paparazzi that put you here when he was trying to make a run for it." Heidi explained. "Thankfully, someone nearby stopped him from doing so."
"His name is James." Jessica said as she showed me a picture on her phone a headshot of an average looking man with long blonde hair tied to the back into ponytail. "He's one of Laurent's main reporter on celebrities to find dirt on. He's that sneaky when it comes to following them to get photos of them at their worst moments and gets away with it. Apparently, he was following you and Nessie in hopes to know where you live. He's also the one who has been stalking your sister at school." At those words, my blood was boiling hearing how this James was trying to take pictures of my little sister without any consent and being the reason why her classmates decided to bully her for it.
"If I see him, he's fucking dead!" I said, gritting my teeth.
"Don't worry about him," Demetri waved it off. "James got arrested at the hospital just after he was treated for his injuries. Guess he was trying to get away for the accident he caused and have Laurent try to bail him out but he wasn't quick enough." He snickered.
"Yeah, James and Laurent are already in a lot of trouble since being here." Angela explained. "Laurent tried to come and bail James out but Charlie was ready and he stopped him right in his tracks, threatened him to confessed to the public that what he wrote about you was out of context and to make a retraction of the article which he did."
"Right now, we heard that they were escorted back to Los Angeles but the company is now temporary not publishing anymore articles while they are under investigation. Everyone who works there have been suspended without pay along with being prohibited from doing anything related to their jobs." Jessica said.
"It's about time karma bites their asses." Heidi said. "Laurent has been getting away with slandering everyone and this one here really bites the dust so its time he gets his just desserts."
"Well if it means that they'll be done for, that's good." I said, though it won't make up for the fact that my future is no more because of Laurent.
"Here it is!" Seth called as he and came back in, this time pushing in two carts into the room.
"What's all this?" I asked in surprised seeing them both filled with vases of flowers and cards along with gift bags.
"Oh they're all for you." Seth said happily as he and Alec parked the carts in front of my bed. Then they rushed out of the room and came back in with two more carts of the same things.
"Me?" I said, even more surprised but confused. I had a feeling I was going to get some get well gifts for being in the hospital from people like my friends and family, but I wasn't expecting like this many. "Who's it all from?"
"Well, obviously, some of these were from us." Alec said pointing at the first cart. "The rest, however, is from everyone at school."
"Wait what?!" I said, completely baffled.
"Yeah, nearly everyone at school sent these to you. Mom had to keep them all in the storage room when there was no room here. She said we can bring them to you until you wake up." Seth said as took a peek at one of the bags. "Ooh! This one's filled with M&M cookies!" He said excitedly as he reached into the bag.
"Seth!" Jane scolded him but he ignored her and took a bite out of the cookies. That was not important here.
"Hold on, everyone at school sent me gifts?" I asked to be sure.
"Okay, so not everyone if you're talking about Mike. Like that's a surprise." Alec said letting out a snort.
"We are talking about the same people at school who called me out believing I cheated on Bella and vandalized my car, right?" I asked.
"Those exact same people who were stupid enough to believe in Laurent." Heidi nodded her head.
"Okay, did I miss something here?" I asked in annoyance.
"Well, would you believe that everyone thinks it's their fault for what happened to you?" Ben asked, looking pleased about it. "They believed they caused it when they heard what happened to you after you called them out for only using you for the fame, especially after they heard the confirmation from Laurent that they were fooled to."
"They're not the ones who got me in a car accident." I said dully.
"Maybe so, but at least they feel bad for how they turned on you without even giving you a chance to explain." Alec said. I guess so. I thought as I nodded silently while letting out a sigh.
"Okay," Jane said. "Now that we go that out of the way,"
Without warning, a sharp blow struck me behind the head so hard.
"OW!" I cried when Jane smacked my head. "What the fuck?!" I asked in annoyance, rubbing it to where it hurts. I'm in bed for a reason after all.
"That's for being a complete dumbass to Bella. Why did you breakup with her?" Jane asked, causing me to wince at those words.
"I did not breakup with her." I explained.
"It didn't sound like it when Alice told us that Bella was upset after you kicked her out of this room." Jessica said with a raised eyebrow causing me to groan. Goddammit. I thought. It's already getting worse.
"And you guys thought I'm the dumbass when it comes to women." Demetri said to the others.
"You still are." Heidi said without hesitation and then turned to me. "You're lucky you're in bed, because otherwise, my hands needs something to practice my grip before I hit the gym." At those words, I gulped and tried my best efforts to protect my balls.
"Seriously man, what happened?" Alec asked in concern which sounded sincere. "From what we heard, the minute you woke up, you acted way out of line and Bella was upset about it when she left."
I sighed as I told everyone what happened when I woke up.
"Like I said, you were a complete dumbass." Jane said.
"Yeah, I get it, thank you." I said.
"I think she's just saying that you didn't have to act the way you did. I mean, where did all that come from?" Demetri asked.
"Oh I don't know, maybe since everyone in the city of Forks have been fucking treating me different since they found out about me and Bella. And that bullshit from Laurent just made me look worse!" I said in frustration.
"Dude, what did you expect? People were going to find out about your relationship with Bella, and what difference does it make?" Seth asked.
"Look at where I am now!" I said, pointing out at my current state as I ripped off my covers to show the cast on my leg and arm. "My life has turned into a complete clusterfuck since they knew. Like why?"
"Uh hello, it's because you're famous now, Edward." Jessica said like it was obvious. "You're name has been trending more than it has been in this city during your time as the star quarterback. Now, you've become famous in the same level as Bella now that you're dating her."
"I didn't ask for this sudden fame." I said.
"Edward, I get it looks bad because of what has happened to you, but even if that didn't happened, how is this fame any different than the fame you had before as our qb?" Ben asked.
"Maybe it's due to how people treated me then." I said, bitterly.
"And people would still talk about you." Ben pointed out.
"He's right," Jessica said. "Edward, you knew what you were signing up for the moment you started dating Bella. Of course this means being given the fame that's different from how she's being treated. That's Hollywood for ya. People have no clue who you are so they want to make headlines by coming up with ways to make you the talk of the town. Plus, this is pretty much how it's going to be for you when you get into the NFL. Or… what you would've had if you were to get into the NFL." She said with an unfortunate look as I sigh.
"Look, I get I was being irrational for how I acted towards Bella and that I hurt, but what did you expect with how my life has turned out to be?" I asked. "Maybe it's because Bella and I are so different and our lives aren't used to this sort of thing." Then I gave out a sigh with a sad look. "Maybe this is life's way of telling me this will never work out with Bella."
"What are you saying? You actually are going to break up with Bella?" Seth asked in shock.
My heart pains me just hearing it. "I don't know, but I supposed her mother has been right about us this whole time." I said, remembering Renee's words about our relationship.
"Bella is making a big mistake being with you. She is becoming a big celebrity, being an actress and singer and I'm not going to let her give it all up for some dumb jock who wants something out of her."
"That's very cute thinking you could be the one to be with my daughter, but I'll tell you this, your relationship with her won't last and Bella will leave her little fantasy she had with you back where she belongs and in the end, she'll know I was right."
"You're really going to take Renee's words?" Demetri asked in disbelief. "Dude, that bitch doesn't know shit about you two! Hell, I'll never get what Charlie ever saw in her. But seriously, you can't just walk away from Bella just because what has happened. I mean, is that what Bella wants?"
"She deserves better." I said sadly, as I looked away from my friends. "I'm not… I'm not good enough for her and look at what's happening."
"Edward, Bella loves you. Hell, she hasn't left this room for the last few weeks waiting for you to wake up." Jane said, gently.
"Well I don't blame her if she never does come back. But why should she? I'm not the kind of guy to be dating a celebrity like Bella. She deserves better." I said, unfortunately.
My life… is over.
"Um Edward," I looked up when Angela spoke with a look of confusion. "Have you seen Bella's Instagram?"
"How can I? I don't have my phone anymore." I pointed out in frustration since my phone was destroyed in the car crash.
Angela sighed as she pulled out her phone and was going through something. "Look at her latest Instagram post." She said as she handed me her phone. "And watch it through the end." She added and I looked at the phone, confused at what she's trying to show me.
There it was showing on Bella's Instagram page and the video Angela's making me watch. In the video shows Bella in a room which appears to be where she is sleeping judging by the bed in the background. There, I could Bella adjusting her phone to set down as it was recording. She sat there, facing the camera and was silent for a moment as she let out a sniffle from possibly crying. The sight of it was making my heart hurt even more for what I've done.
"This video was actually taken around last week." Angela explained causing me to be surprised, but more confused now. If Bella wasn't crying because of what I did to her, then what she's crying about?
"I don't normally do this on Instagram, or any social media," Bella said. "But with what has been going on as someone I care for is fighting for his life in the hospital, even before that, I couldn't just sit back and let this slide, especially from you guys who I thought I consider you all as the greatest fans, my Little Swans.
Being hurt is an understatement, not from Edward, from you guys. It's one thing for you all to question about him being my boyfriend, or thinking I could do better, but for you all being on social media, even if that bullshit article about him cheating on me never had happened, you all saying bad things about Edward, even going far as to say he deserved it, that there, was where I cross the line!"
Bella wiped her eyes letting out a sniff as she continued on. "Everything inside has been filled with nothing but pain, like every one of you stabbed a knife right into my heart. I'm… I'm broken because of you. Insulting Edward, calling him out names and such and trying to damage his life, just because he's not famous! That's inexcusable! What makes you all believe to know what's best for me? You don't! You don't know what I want or what's best for me! You want to know why? Because this is my life! My choices! My life is completely different than the life with all the… fame, money where all the celebrities are living. Everything I have, is all from the shows I was in, the music I made, is because it's my job, it's what I love doing, to make my fans happy! I am a human being! Not something for you guys to be satisfied about with who I should date because he's famous, or we made good chemistry like Rider or Jacob! There's more to love than that!
Rider is nothing but a self-centered jerk who fools every fangirls for his looks and doesn't care about others but himself when it comes to chasing after women he wants to date and I wouldn't date him if he were the last guy on earth! Jacob is nothing more than a BROTHER! That's all we see each other as, but apparently you guys don't care and just want to see me date them just because "we look so cute together," or they're famous and Edward is nothing like them. You're wrong.
Edward Cullen is ten times more than what Rider or any other guys you think of I should be with. He loves me for me! Not for my fame, the money, or any of that! Edward saw the real me and saw that I was not just a celebrity, but as a person who treated me like an equal. And that's something that my friends and my father liked in him. They don't care about where he came from or what he is, they like Edward as a person. I wish you all, my fans, who I considered people I love and care for, would see that about Edward, but no. You all act as if Edward's the bad guy that will end up for a hit song just because he's "not them."
You all act like… like my mother. Who I had to fire as my manager after she said such cruel things about Edward while he was in bed. She goes out of her way to breakup my relationship with him just because he's not famous even as to bribe him to leave me. That's not what a mother should do and that's not how a manager does things! Renee not once cared about what I want in life as she just takes control of everything as if… this is her life. Well I had it with my mother because she's not who I thought she was and I don't care what she had to say, because I love Edward. I love him for who he is. I don't care if he's famous or not. He's kind, loving, funny, but most of all, he's got a big heart for those he cares about, especially to his family and friends."
Bella goes on as she shows frustration based on her expression while she continues on.
"But why I am bothering telling you all this? You just don't care as long as your happy that I go with someone who you think is better for me. You claim to be my fans but you don't seem to show that when you don't even think about what makes me happy. If that's how you guys wanna be treating Edward and others close to him like that, then… I quit!
I'm done with acting, I'm done with music, everything! I'd rather give up my life of fame to be with Edward than to be living in a world where everyone thinks the choices you make are more important than how it affects your personal life. My life would be meaningless if Edward isn't by side, if he makes it that is. This is my choice. My life. Whether that makes you happy or not, I don't care!" Bella than had a sad expression, an expression of what she said next. "You all hurt me enough as it is."
And that was the end of the video as I sat there staring at the screen, completely stunned.
"That video has over millions of views on her post." Angela said as she took the phone off my hands. "It's trending all over social media."
"Yeah, it's the number one trend on Twitter, and that video has been shared all over the place." Jessica explained.
"In fact, what Bella said in that video really sparked out as many celebrities gave their thoughts about those who gave you and Bella crap." Heidi said.
"They're not the only ones." Jane said as she grabbed the remote and turned on the TV, flipping through channels until she stopped. "Many of the talk shows really gave it in on those fans for the cyberbullying." She said as I watched the ladies of The View showing Bella's video as it was played.
"Now this is just very unfortunate." One of them said, sadly. "What do you girls have to say about this?"
"Well I have to say I am very disappointed in Bella's so called fans." Another said, disapprovingly. "For them to say that this Edward character deserved it when Laurent made a false article about him was very uncalled for, especially when that boy almost died in that car crash. That there was very heartless of them."
"Yeah, I thought the Little Swans were supposed to be kind and loving people to which what describes what Bella is."
"Well it shouldn't be a surprised since it's like Beyonce or Taylor Swift or even Justin Bieber, all fans will do is troll others to what they believe is right."
"Troll all they want, they're not going to stop Bella for what she wants. Kudos to Bella to firing her own mother. That was ballsy of her!"
"Ballsy?"
"Hey, that girl has the courage to make her life choices along with her career. I always believed that something wasn't right about Renee for as long as I remembered and yet people disregard it all, especially her past drug problems. At least now Bella can do what she wants."
"If she is serious about quitting acting. If that what she wants to do, then I support her one hundred percent."
"I agree!"
"Seconded!"
"Here-here!"
"And I'm sure many stars would agree on it as shown by the power of social media."
That's when numerous tweets on Twitter were shown by many celebrities, all saying about Bella's videos and calling out her fans.
I'm sorry Bella that you're going through all this. I hope your bf makes it okay. All the Little Swans, should be ashamed of themselves! – Demi Lovato
As a girl who played a character living a double life, I know the pain Bella is going through. This is her life and her fans need to back off of her boyfriend. Fuck you Little Swans! – Miley Cyrus
Hey Bella, I wish you the best of luck if you are leaving us. You deserve happiness with Edward and your fans should know that. – Shawn Mendes
Respecting Bella and her life choices, I love her for that! – Martin Garrix
Aye to those so called fans of my girl, Bella Swan, you ain't deserving to be called fans. – Bryson Tiller
Stupid ass fans of Bella thinking they know shit. You go girl! – Bebe Rexha
I don't remember fans being that harsh on social media. You really failed your favorite person. – Selena Gomez
Hey Bella, love you girl. You deserve the best that has been given to you. Forget what others say. You do what makes you happy. – Justin Bieber
It pains me that Bella is going through all this. And it hurts more how her fans treat her significant other. That's not what fans do. Bella deserves nothing but happiness and true fans should be happy for her. – Taylor Swift
More and more posts were shown on TV from many celebrities, all supporting Bella and wishing me a full recovery. I just sat there completely shocked at how everyone is reacting of Bella's actions and their ongoing support for me.
"So," Demetri said when the TV was turned off as he looked at me with his arms crossed. "Still thinking about breaking up with Bella?" He asked as everyone else looked at me, while I just sat there, feeling overwhelmed of knowing how Bella feels making me a bigger ass than ever.
After a while, my friends comforted me of how I'm feeling and assuring me that everything will be okay. By around four o'clock, they all left to go home leaving me alone for a while as I thought about what had happened.
Bella was really serious on quitting her career as an actress and singer, to be with me? I remember when we first had dinner together, Bella and I did talk about stepping away from the fame. That was to take a break for Bella so she could enjoy a little freedom. To be a normal person. I didn't think she would sacrifice her career for me. Is this really the right thing? Everyone thinks so, but I don't know.
Another day came and I'm still in bed. And no Bella. She still never came back. Once again, I was disappointed and heartbroken. But why should I care? I hurt her, and now I made it look like Bella made the biggest mistake of her life when she told her fans she was quitting before I woke up. She can never take it back.
I spent the morning being able to get of the room. Thank god. However, I was forced into being pushed around in a wheelchair which Sue was in charge of. What I am grateful for about Sue is that she didn't give me grief for what I did to Bella nor did she brought up anything about what is happening to me, she just kept it to herself while she happily talked about things going around in the hospital or how Seth can drive her crazy with his eating habits.
"I swear that boy's stomach is a bottomless pit." She chuckled as she was leading me on my way back to my room. "That's the only thing that his father handed him when he passed away." She sighed as we returned to my room. Sue helped me into bed and got me adjusted just as we heard a knock on my door.
"Hey, it is okay if we come in?" We looked to see it was Jacob by the door along with Victoria. I was surprised it was just those two, and sad that Bella isn't with them.
"I'll let you guys be." Sue smiled as she said she'll be back later with lunch for me and left the room.
"Hey guys," I said as the two settle themselves to sit. "Um, how's it going?"
"You mean other than seeing you look like shit when everything started blowing up on your face since the Laurent scandal?" Victoria said adding a giggle causing me to cringe.
"Or the fact that Bella is hurt since you woke up?" Jacob said causing me to gulp when he gave me a glare but then he sighed. "Honestly, it's been tough with what's been going on since your guy's relationship was discovered up to this. Just be grateful that's where you're at now because I was ready to beat your ass." He said to me.
"Yeah but we all know you wouldn't dare to because one, Edward is too pretty to have his face hurt, and the fact that Bella would not be happy about it whether she is mad at Edward or not." Victoria said, rolling her eyes causing Jacob to sigh again.
"I can dream, but that depends." He said and I understood what he means by depends.
"Um, how is Bella?" I asked.
Jacob and Victoria looked at each other and then turned to me as Jacob spoke first. "She's pretty hurt as expected since you pushed her away. Bella's been a mess since then."
"But we think she'll be fine. We saw your mom yesterday." Victoria said causing me to be surprised to hear this. "I think she wanted to be sure Bella's okay. Right now, she's with Jasper and Alice who comforting her."
"Where are Emmett and Rosalie then?" I asked.
Jacob and Victoria shared another look. This time, with uncertainty.
"Um, Emmett is with Rosalie, but he's actually comforting her." Victoria answered.
"What happened?" I asked.
"Well… it's just… Blondie… hasn't been showing her face since being here." Jacob said, scratching the back of his head showing how uncomfortable he is to answer it.
"What do you mean?" I asked in confusion while I'm trying to understand the meaning of it.
Jacob hesitated until he spoke. "Rosalie's… embarrassed to see you."
"Not that she's embarrassed to be seen with you since both of you came from different backgrounds," Victoria quickly explained to me. "It's just… she's embarrassed to see you because… she thinks you're mad at her."
"Why the fuck would she think that?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Because of what she posted on Twitter. You know, when Laurent made that article about you and your cousin that day." Victoria said and I understood what she meant.
Jessica informed me of what happened with Rosalie. Apparently, she's been given a lot backlash for what she posted believing I cheated on Bella. However, when she found out the truth, Rosalie realized she screwed up making it seem like she's confirming what Laurent wrote is true and now everyone is calling her out for what the deal was even when she tried to retract what she said. This isn't the first time Rosalie has been through this shit. She has a bad habit when it comes to Twitter and it would appear she types up and posts it without even thinking like you don't hear it in your head first before you say it out loud. Now everyone is trolling her with what is going on. There's even bullshit rumors that Rosalie is in league with Laurent and is responsible giving him inside information and such. Because of it, Rosalie had to delete her Twitter account while deactivating the rest of her social media.
But being attacked online was the least of her problems. Rosalie got a call that she was removed from participating in the Victoria Secrets Fashion Show she was supposed to be in due to the controversy she has made all over the internet. What's worse is though, she will never get to walk the runway with all the other models in the future. Rosalie has been blacklisted from the fashion show. She's not even aloud to come as part of the audience to watch. In other words, it's a lifelong ban to be away from the fashion show. The news broke Rosalie hard as her dreams were taken away, all because of what she did unintentionally. All due to me being what ties with it.
I gave out a sigh. I know Rosalie didn't seem to be okay with me since I'm not like her or Bella, but she bared through it until that tweet. She's not a bad person unlike Renee. And even so, I never blamed Rosalie for being in the hospital.
"Tell Rosalie to stop walking eggshells around me, and that I'm not mad at her." I said.
"Sure thing." Jacob said, nodding his head. "So, how are you feeling?"
I sighed as I gave my answer. "Honestly, besides being an ass for hurting Bella, I'm still overwhelmed about all of this; this sudden fame, the hate, and then hearing Bella wanting to quit Hollywood to be with me."
"You saw that, huh." Jacob said as I nodded my head. "Yeah, we were shocked after we saw her video. To be honest, she was really upset with her fans for how they were all badmouthing you and everything and it pretty much made Bella snapped. She might have not really meant it, but she is one hundred percent serious about how much she cares about you."
You got to understand that fame has a price, no matter what or how the situation came." Victoria said to me. "Even if you were already famous, life can still be thrown at you from the media wanting to make big headlines and fans who have different opinions about many things. That's not for them to decide, it's for people like Bella and you to know what's right for them."
"Remember when I told you how dating in Hollywood is different than it is to others?" Jacob asked me as I remembered the talk he gave me that night they all hung out at my place. "I told you before how you two would be the big talk when your relationship has been discovered and this is pretty much what I meant if it weren't for Laurent and his gang." He shook his head and continued. "People are going to continue talking about you, questioning about who you are and whether or not you really do love Bella. That's all talk, but what can they do? Nothing but look like complete clowns once they see what a great guy you are and showing how much you care about Bella."
I ponder on this and they're right. Even if I wasn't dating Bella and were still to make it into the NFL and made it big, I would still be given the title as a celebrity which means just likes all celebrities, I get cameras all over my face and many medias would take my words out of context to make things look like I'm causing drama and such like I'm a diva or sort. I guess there's no such things a "normal" celebrity.
"Everything will be alright, Edward." Victoria said. "You will be famous one day but later on, it'll be over like you had fifteen minutes of fame. Well, except you would be known as the boyfriend of Bella Swan but once people see who you really are, it'll come around."
"But we got your back. We'll help you on how to deal with this. We'll give you and your friends pointers on how to handle this fame. We're not doing this just because of Bella, but because we got to see the real you before we even met you in person." Jacob said.
"Well, we should get going." Victoria said as she and Jacob got up. She then came over and kissed my head. "We'll see you later." She and Jacob walked themselves out of the room, but Jacob stopped himself when he turned to me.
"Remember though, I won't hesitate to pummel you to the floor if you hurt Bella." He said to me and was gone after that.
Another day goes by with me still in the hospital. Thankfully, today is the last day and I will be free to go in the afternoon. I'm still in a cast on my arm and leg so I will to be on crutches for a while. The doctors want to check on me next month. Hopefully, they say by that time, it'll come off but after that, I have to go through physical therapy and a chiropractor to help me recover from the car accident. Though I'm happy to get out the hospital, I'm still sad because Bella still hasn't come back. But I guess I should know better. Bella is never coming back.
"Well son, they got a few things to check on you before you're clear but there's no doubt you'll be coming home." Carlisle said as he checked on me. Well that's good to know. The sooner the better I hope.
Just then, there was a knock on the door, "May I drop in?" I looked and was disappointed that it was not Bella, but her father at the door. "I heard he was getting ready to leave so I thought I catch him real quick." Charlie said.
"No, my son's not out until later afternoon, you're free to see him." Carlisle smiled as he shook hands with Charlie before he excused himself.
"How are you doing, Edward?" Charlie said as he sat down on a chair next to my bed and patted my shoulder.
"I'll be happy to get out of here." I answered. "Just sucks that I wear this for a while." I said, showing Charlie my casts and the crutches by my bed.
"Yeah, you're lucky that's the only reason I haven't gone Hunter Stone on you for what happened to my daughter." Charlie said and I saw he wasn't showing any sign of anger but instead of sympathy which I'm surprised about.
"Well you're only one who wants to kick my ass." I sighed. "But honestly, I deserved it."
"But you don't deserve this, son." Charlie pointed out. "You don't deserve where everyone in Hollywood is making your life difficult, especially on your future."
"Fucking Laurent and his bullshit lies." I said bitterly.
"Yeah, well luckily, I stopped him when he arrived from L.A. to try and bail James out and threw him to court for defaming you along with help from your uncle and family friend of yours. That's when I threatened him to make a public announcement to confessed that what he wrote about you and your cousin was not true that you cheated on Bella and the public has slowly started to see the truth once many celebrities Laurent has wrote on started fighting back and now he's facing multiple cases for what he has done. And there's no way he's getting out of them." Charlie smirked.
"He better not weasel his way out of it." I said.
"I wouldn't worried about that. After a quick meeting with your uncle and your dad's friend, I'm certain Laurent will not get out of this one. He will lose everything he has." Charlie said. "You'll probably be needed in court though to testify against Laurent just in case but we'll know later on when we get the date."
"Well, I appreciate you for doing this, Charlie." I said.
"Yeah, I wish I could've done better to prevent this. I wished I saw that article first before Renee did so she wouldn't have sent it out to confirm what Laurent said was true." Charlie said, angrily.
"You didn't know she would do something like this." I assured as it wasn't his fault.
"No, that woman clearly treated you as if you were beneath her, judging you without an ounce of chance to know the kind of person you are. Controlling Bella's life without knowing how she feels, trying to bribe you to leave Bella just because you're not famous, she's clearly not who everyone thinks she is and she's clearly not the woman I once knew." Charlie then let out a frustrated sigh. "That's why I'm divorcing her."
"Wait, what?!" I asked in complete shock. No one told me about that!
"Yeah, after we came here to see you, Renee came I unannounced a few days later, and… she wasted no time saying things like you had this coming and such. Basically, she gave no sympathy or regrets. That's when Bella snapped and reamed her mother out for being heartless. And then my daughter fired her as her manager and when Renee expected me to back her up, I said that I had enough and wanted a divorce." Charlie said, with a sad look on his face. "Renee was shocked about it and… I guess that's the last I'll see her until we settle the divorce."
"I'm-I'm sorry." I said. I wasn't sure what else to say. I mean, I never get why he married Renee but I didn't think he would file a divorce from her. Just what exactly happened that went down with Bella and her parents.
"Don't be." Charlie said, shaking his head. "It's my fault for not realizing sooner about Renee to see she wasn't the woman I married."
"Still, you didn't know she would go this far on me." I said.
"But I would've found ways to make things easier for you, and Bella." Charlie said. "I wanted my daughter to be happy, and you make her happy. That's why I wish I could've done something to prevent this from happening to you, for you to still live a normal life."
Those words, they sounded so similar. Like… like how Bella said she was willing to give up her career for me.
"Well… it can't be any different that how you deal with this sort of thing." I said. "Being famous and all."
"I never ask for the fame." Charlie said, looking out the window. "It just… came to me. But I guess, life wants me to try things even if it's not exactly how I want it." He then turned to me. "Has anyone ever tell you about my life before I came to L.A.?" He asked.
I shook my head. All I know about Charlie's life before was that he was born in Forks and attended the same high school as me and my friends. Jessica couldn't find anything else and Wikipedia didn't have much info on Charlie.
"I never wanted to be an actor." Charlie said. "Back then, I was just a guy like you living a normal life. I thought about going to college or maybe actually joining the police force after school. But… fate I guess sees… differently for me."
Charlie let out a sigh and continued. "You see, my parents had me when they were in their forties. I was a surprised to them, but they loved and care for me. The problem was that when I got into high school, their health began to deteriorate. My mother was in the early stages of Alzheimer's and my father's mobility was being curtailed by severe arthritis. I didn't care about my grades, I had to take care of them no matter what they say about my education being important.
The thing was that getting medical help was the problem. I was able to give them treatment to help improve their help but the bills were piling up and we couldn't afford a caregiver. Even I were to get two part time jobs if wouldn't be enough. We had to rely on the money my parents had. It was stressful to see my parents go through this while trying to survive. I was afraid that we might end up in the streets or I could separated from them since I'm still in school and underage. I didn't know what to do.
That's when my friends back in Forks told me about a casting of a TV show for Jump Force and it could help out with the money and possibly give me and my family a better life. At first, I doubted it since I had no acting experience nor did I think I would get the part. Let alone make it in acting. But as I look at my parents fighting to survive from health problems and with our situation, I figured I had to do things for what's best for my parents.
So I auditioned to be on the show and to my surprise, I got a call from the director the next week and he told me I got the lead role on the show. He told my parents and they were happy for me, encouraging that I go to L.A. They didn't even make it sound like they were happy for themselves, it was for me. Still, I talked to the director and he happily made the accommodations that my parents can come and that a caregiver is there to help them in need.
And the rest I guess you could say is history. I took on acting, starring in Jump Force and made the money with every episode I was in, I did homeschool so I could at least get my high school diploma all while my parents were getting the treatment they needed. Things started to look right for me and I originally planned that by the time I got my diploma and finish the series, I would quit acting and go to college. But… unfortunately, I couldn't.
By the time I was getting my diploma, my parents… passed away" Charlie wiped his eyes when I saw him shed a tear as he continues. "When they died, I was really leaning on quitting, thinking that there was no point in acting, but after talking to my costars, who have been like a family to me, and hearing the ongoing love and support from my fans, it made me realize that I didn't just get into acting just to help my parents. I did it because I enjoy doing it as I got older. Plus, I love the people I got to work with and those I meet. So I continue acting even after Jump Force ended. I did some more TV shows and landed big movie roles. I even did some directing, all while being true to who I am. I still keep in touch with my friends back in Forks. I'm planning on hoping to see them sometime in the future.
Then years later, I was starring in a film and was paired with Renee as my costar. I've always been hearing about the trouble she causes when she became a star. The drug abuse, how she acts out when she's outside of filming, even hearing how she's been sleeping around while partying and such. Pretty much letting fame go to her head." Charlie shook head. "But when she started working with me, back then, I got to see something in Renee that almost made her seem like she's not who people make her out to be. That's when I started falling in love with Renee and she felt the same. When we started dating, many of my friends thought I was crazy and believed I have a mental problem. I brushed it off and told them to give Renee a benefit of a doubt. But what do I know what I'm saying? I was blinded by my love for Renee.
They appear to have accept my choice. Renee stopped with the irresponsible partying and the drug abuse was over. The only man she's been seeing is me. Although, she still acts like a diva and seem to make fame was a real deal, even when I married her. I thought when Bella was born, Renee would change and be a normal person for once, but I guess I was wrong. She kept parading Bella around as if she were a trophy, not afraid to let the paparazzi take pictures of our daughter, while I was trying my best to keep the spotlight off of Bella. She was too young at the time and I didn't want her to be overwhelmed by all of this, let alone that I wanted Bella to have a normal life. Renee… didn't appreciate my parenting style saying I'm taking away what makes Bella happy. There was arguing, but I didn't do anything about it though. Back then, I thought about divorcing Renee years ago, but… I was afraid about Bella, and how she would take it. I didn't want to upset my daughter. I didn't want to lose her either, so I pretty sucked it up and remained with Renee. I guess now though, that turned to be the biggest mistake of my life. I should've ended things with Renee if she were to continued being like this. I shouldn't have considered dating her in the first place."
"But… if you haven't been with Renee, then you wouldn't have Bella." I pointed out, sadly after hearing Charlie's story. The thought about Charlie still being a single man now and Bella never to have existed was sad to think about. How would my life be then?
"Maybe, but I would've found ways with Bella and made sure you two can still be happy together." Charlie said, and then turned to me. "My point is, don't push away Bella. She truly loves you, and is willing to do anything to be with you. If the roles were reversed, would you do the same thing for her?"
"Without a doubt." I said immediately without hesitation earning a nod from Charlie.
"Then everything will be fine as long as you and Bella are there for each other as well knowing who's here to support you." Charlie said as he gently grasped my shoulder and gave it a light squeeze. "It's going to be okay, son."
I nodded my head, hoping he's right. That's when we heard a knock on the door.
"Hey Edward," Sue happily greeted as she lets herself in. "I just came in to do a quick checkup on you before – oh! Hi Charlie." She said with a smile when she saw who I was with.
"H-Hi Sue!" Charlie said, sounding completely surprised as he stood up abruptly, causing me to give him a weird look. "I, um, uh, you – I wasn't expecting to see you here." He said to Sue.
"Oh yeah, well I do work until the afternoon until they switch my schedule around for evening shifts next year which is good since I got to see my son play and being able to celebrate the holidays with him." Sue said and then turned to me. "Anyways, I came to check on you to give the doctors one final report."
And I let her do her thing as she checked on my conditions and giving me instructions on what I should be doing when I get home and such. During that, I noticed that Charlie was staring at her and I was wondering what's wrong with him.
"Okay," Sue said when she was done. "I don't see why you have to stay longer, so I wish you a full recovery when you get home." I nodded my head thanking her. "Well, I better get going. You're my last patient today and I need to hurry and catch the bus."
"What happened to your car?" I asked.
"Oh, it's in the shop with some engine problems. It might be time for me to get a new car since that one has lived for this long. But until then, I'll have to take the bus." Sue said, sadly.
"I can give you a ride home." Charlie said immediately. Huh? I thought as I gave out another weird look to him.
Charlie's offer took Sue by surprised. "Oh!" She said as I saw her cheeks were flushed for a second. "Thank you, Charlie. That's kind of you, but I don't want you to go through all the trouble for me."
"It's no trouble." Charlie quickly said. "I'd be happy to offer you a ride." He smiled.
"O-Okay." Sue slowly smiled. Wait… I thought as I looked at her, then Charlie, and then Sue, then Charlie, then Sue, then Charlie and then Sue. What! "Um, I'm going to go clock out and grab my things. I'll meet you at the lobby?" She asked, nervously while biting her lip.
"Sure." Charlie smiled causing Sue to return one as she left the room.
The hell?! I thought, having a look that says it all. I turned to Charlie who had a dazed look on his face until he saw me raised a questionable eyebrow at him.
Charlie didn't make eye contact with me. "… Do as I say, not what I do. Excuse me." He said and pulled out his phone. "Hello? Ah yes, I've been expecting your call." He said, even though I know for sure no one had called him, as he excused himself out of the room.
"Unfuckingbelievable." I said, shaking my head.
After Charlie just up and left to give Sue a ride, the hours went by until finally, it was time for me to go home. It felt like forever being here. Well, I was out for most of the days. My father was done with his shift, just as my mother came in along with Renesmee.
"Looks who's ready to come home." Esme smiled as she kissed my cheek while giving me a hug. "Are you ready?"
"Pretty much." I shrugged and then turned to my sister where I saw her looked a bit unsure. "Hey sis," I smiled as I offered my uninjured arm opened to her. Renesmee's lips trembled. "It's okay." I said. And just like that, my sister tackled me for a hug.
"You're okay." She cried.
"So are you." I said as I kissed her head.
"Please don't leave me again." Renesmee said.
"I'm not going anywhere." I said and looked at my parents who were watching us. "Everything's okay now. Let's go."
And with that, I was put on a wheelchair with my sister sitting on my lap as my father pushed us out of the room with mom by our side.
"Edward, can I sign your cast?" Renesmee asked she pulled out a bundle of markers from her bag. "Here, you can pick any color."
I chuckled as I picked the green one for her to sign and then I took the brown one. "I hope there's room for me to sign your cast." I said as Renesmee signed my arm cast.
"Uh-huh." Renesmee said as she held out her arm wearing a purple cast wrapped around it. "I saved a big space for you, right here." She pointed out a space and I saw around it were signatures from my friends along with Jasper, Victoria, Rosalie, Jacob, Alice and Emmett. And then there was a space my sister was pointing at right next to Bella's. I let out a sad sigh as I sighed my name next to Bella's as we arrived at the elevator and went down the floor, entering the lobby.
"I'll bring the car up front." Carlisle said as we were finally outside the hospital. "Come on Renesmee." My sister was off my lap and she and my father walked together to bring car.
With my mom standing behind me, I looked around and there was still daylight showing while the roads were decent with cars driving by. I almost forgot what it was like being outside.
"Excuse me," I looked around to see who was calling me and saw a couple who looked around to be my age coming over to us. "Are you Edward Cullen?" The girl asked me.
"Um, yeah." I said, feeling uncertain to know how they are going to act towards me, especially with my mother here.
"That's so cool!" She smiled which took me by surprised.
"R-Really?" I asked.
"Yeah man, it's not everyday you get to date a celebrity." The boy said. Both of them were being genuine about what they said the way I see it. Even so, am I really seeing this for real?
"Um, thanks." I said.
"Well we just want to say hi to you. See ya later." The girl said as she smiled with a wave at me before she turned away.
"Yeah, and hey, hope things go well for you with your recovery and everything." The boy said to me with a smile before he took off to follow his girlfriend as I just sat there, completely blown away.
"Looks like you got some supporters." My mother smiled towards me just my dad pulled up with the car. I was assisted into the front seat and once I got adjusted to feel comfortable, we were now on our way home.
I was still thinking back on the encounter I had with that couple earlier. If they were being sincere with what is going on with my life, could that mean that there are others who are like that as well? Will I have people besides my family and friends that support me no matter what the media throws at me? If so, then maybe there is a glimmer of hope for my future. There's just one thing I want more though.
We pulled over to the familiar driveway of our home. Thankfully, no cameras were around; it was empty. Good, because I don't want to makes things difficult for me as I get inside. I had help out of the car as I got on my crutches. Holding on to them securing, I slowly made my way up to the front door and it looks like I might get used to this for the next few weeks or so. Once we were inside, my father assisted me up the stairs to be sure I don't fall down, and once we reached the top, he led me to my bedroom which was slightly opened with a light on causing me to be confused. Did I leave it on when I left for school that day?
"Give us a call if you need anything." Carlisle said with a smile as he went downstairs. I opened the door and I saw her sitting on the edge of my bed, waiting for me with a wary expression.
Do it, Cullen. Tell her. I thought to myself as I took a deep breath and carefully sat down next to Bella, setting my crutches aside. I turned to her, anxiously, and I saw her with a look nothing but understanding and love, while her eyes were red and watery.
"I understand why you acted the way you did. I don't blame you." Bella murmured. "With everything, it was overwhelming. The media, my mother, Laurent and his lies, the invasion of your privacy… I just think how all of this would affect you this much.
Being with you has made me the happiest girl ever. When I'm with you, I feel as if nothing else matters and I wanted to stay things that way. But in doing so, I failed to see what were to become of us since now everyone knows, to become of you. I… failed because this whole time I was only keeping things private about us for my gain and it has affected you a lot."
Bella let out a shaky breath. "To see you like this, breaks my heart more than what you did. I understand if you want to end things between us. Just say the words, and I will walk out of this room and you can live your life… as if I never had existed."
"No!" I said causing her to jump. "No, Bella, I don't want you to go." I said as I gently reached out for her hand. "I am so sorry that I pushed you away like that. What I did was inexcusable and I will forever beat myself for it. With everything that has happened to me, I feel like I don't deserve you. Love, you deserve so much more."
"I only want your happiness, Edward." Bella said. "Were you happy with me? Could you be happy with me?
"Very much so." I replied honestly.
"Edward," Bella cupped my face into her hands as I felt the warmth from her touch and the familiar feeling. "I'm ready to walk away from everything to be with you. I want my future with you. If it means giving up the life of fame and live my life in Forks, I'd be willing to do so."
"Don't give up your life for me." I firmly said as I placed my hand on hers. "I don't want to be the reason why."
"You matter to me, Edward." Bella said. "I'm happy only when I have you."
"But I don't want you to give up your life for me." I said. "I know this won't be easy, the fame, the paparazzi, everything, but I'm ready to face this. Your friends and your father talked some sense into me and I know they have my back. The one person I need the most is you. As long as I have you by my side, as long as you and I are both happy, then I'm ready for this."
"I am happy as long as you are." Bella smiled. "I'll be there for you every step of the way."
"Good, because I love you." I smiled.
"I love you too." Bella sniffled as I leaned towards her for a kiss.
Now that I have made things right with Bella, I'm ready for the real challenge. I know this won't be easy, and that my life will never be the same, but as long as I have Bella by my side along with my friends and family, then I'm confident that I can handle whatever life throws at me. Nothing else matters as long as I have the one person that matters to me.
So Edward and Bella made up and so the true test is about to begin! This was not easy to write out but I hope I did things right but I may go back on it to fix any grammar and spelling errors. You know me. Hahaha
Anyways, sorry about this long delay. But for those who were reading my companion story, Light Me Up, from Bella's POV of this story, you get why. Right now, I put that story on a hiatus and will now focus on Into You. I know it's been long overdue but I have not forgotten about you guys and I'm not one of those writers who never finishes the story for a long time. I'm fully committed to finishing this story. With everything going on in my life such as now a full time job, and dealing with a lot of other things, I seemed to be settled for now but I will get this done. I hope you guys will forgive me and enjoyed this update. I love you all so much! Please review.