Chapter 57

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As the days passed, Edward and I utilised the beauty of the island going on many hikes through the jungle, sitting outside on the beach with Edward attempting to teach me how to play chess, and beautiful sunset walks along the beach

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As the days passed, Edward and I utilised the beauty of the island going on many hikes through the jungle, sitting outside on the beach with Edward attempting to teach me how to play chess, and beautiful sunset walks along the beach. But things in the bedroom were as dry as the Sahara desert.

I stopped at the top of the hill as Edward and I hiked up a mountain to find a secret waterfall Carlisle had told Edward about. Edward sped ahead of me and turned back around giving me a smug smile. "Show off" I said as I shook my head before tracking behind him. After 20 more minutes, the sound of rushing water came into ear shot and we walked through some trees before seeing the beautiful waterfall.

I slipped off my shorts and tank top before kicking off my flip flops. Edward lifted off his shirt, his skin glistening in the sun before he walked over to me. "Hop on" he said and I jumped onto his back as he grabbed my legs before he sprinted to the top of the waterfall. I hopped off of his back and looked over the edge. We were at least 30 ft high up into the air.

"Oh my God!" I exclaimed and Edward chuckled from beside me. I climbed onto his back as he walked to the ledge and held on tight before he leapt off the top of the waterfall causing me to let out a scream before we hit the cool water below. I surfaced and swam over to Edward, wrapping my arms around him. I pressed my lips to his before we pulled away and he disappeared under the water.

I gave a laugh before swimming over to the edge of the riverbank. I climbed out and walked over to our stuff. I laid out my towel and smirked before untying my bikini top and letting it fall to the ground. I laid flat on my towel and slid my sunglasses on before closing my eyes. "Comfy?" I heard Edward say after a few moments. I opened my eyes and saw him standing over me and I nodded.

"Just soaking up this gorgeous sun" I said as I laid my arm across my forehead. "You won't be able to do this often once your turned" said Edward as he sat beside me. "I know. That's why I'm doing it now. That's one thing I'll miss about being human. Tanned skin" I said and heard him chuckle. "Speaking of which, we need to set a date for my change" I said as I turned looking at Edward.

I watched as his smile withered slightly and I sighed as I sat up. "You're annoyed that I'm not choosing to stay human aren't you?" I said as I looked at him. "I'm just worried you're not understanding the gravity of the choice you're making" said Edward as he looked at me and I sat up before lifting my glasses onto the top of my head.

"Do you not want to spend forever with me? If I stay human, I am going to die. Whether it's from an illness or freak car accident or old age, I will die and you will be alone again and my mom will lose the only daughter she has left" I said as I looked at him. "I followed your rules and respected your requests Edward. We got married. Now you have to hold up your end of the deal" I said.

"Ok. How long until you want to be changed?" he asked. "Two days?" I said and he sighed before nodding. After another hour, Edward and I headed back to the villa. We arrived as the sun began to set and Edward walked into the kitchen. "Anything you want for dinner?" he asked and I shook my head. "I'm not fussed" I said and he gave a nod.

"I've gotta make a call" I said before walking to the bedroom. I searched through my purse and grabbed my phone. I walked out of the bedroom onto the beach as I dialled my moms number. I placed the phone to my ear and after one and a half rings she picked up. "Serena!" She said happily. "Hi mom" I said as a smile made its way onto my face.

"How are you bebita? How's the honeymoon?" she asked and I sighed. "I'm ok I guess" I said as I ran a hand through my hair. "What's wrong?" she asked. "It's really pathetic but...on our first night here, Edward and I did it for the first time. Obviously we had to take precautions because Edward is a vampire and I'm still human but everything went fine. Then the next morning, I had some bruising and he freaked out and hasn't touched me in that way since. I even sunbathed topless today and it did nothing! I've tried so much to get his attention. Worn the lingerie Alice packed, gone skinny dipping, tried seducing him but nothing! He won't budge" I exclaimed.

"Oh Serena. I'm sorry it hasn't gone the way you've wanted it too. I can understand Edward's fear though honey. If he were to squeeze you to tightly, he could do some serious damage to you" said my mom. "I know. And I was prepared for that. I was fine with that""But just because you're fine with that doesn't mean he is bebita. You have to remember not everyone thinks or feels the same way you do" said my mom.

"Why do you always have to be right?" I muttered and heard her chuckle. "It just makes me feel like shit knowing my husband doesn't want to do anything physical with me you know? Like I'm not good enough. I mean this is our honeymoon. We're supposed to be like rabbits right?" I said as I stared at the setting sun and she laughed once more. "You are more then good enough sweetheart. You are everything to Edward. He loves you so much. He just doesn't want to hurt you badly because that's a big possibility. Just let things happen naturally ok?" said my mom.

"Ok. I'll let you go but I'll see you when I get back" I said. "Ok bebita. Try and enjoy the rest of the honeymoon and try to stress about the bedroom stuff. Just let things happen naturally and everything will be fine. I love you and I'll see you when you get back. Bye honey""Bye" I said before hanging up. I turned and walked back into the house to see my food was ready.

It was a delicious looking steak sandwich with a side of salad. "Everything ok?" said Edward as I sat down and I nodded before grabbing my place. "How is it?" he asked as I took a bite and I held a thumbs up as I licked the sauce off of my lips. I finished my meal after a few moments and Edward took my plate. "I'm going to have a bath" I said before walking into the bedroom.

I entered the ensuite and turned on the taps before undressing and stepping into the bath. I sighed as I leaned agains the cool tub and turned off the taps once it was full. I relaxed into the warm water as I heard the sound of the ocean lapping onto the shore. Thoughts of our first night here flooded my mind. Edward and I kissing in the sea, consummating our marriage for the first time. I wish I could go back to that night I thought as the tears fell from my eyes.

"Serena, is everything ok?" I heard Edward say as he entered the bathroom. I quickly wiped my tears and before I turned to see him sit beside me on the bathroom floor. "Yeah" I said and concern filled his eyes as he touched my face. "You've been crying" he said as he wiped my cheek. "I'm fine Edward" I replied as I shook my head.

"Tell me" he said softly and I bit my bottom lip. "Its just...this is our honeymoon and it doesn't feel like it is. I don't think you understand how it makes me feel knowing you won't touch me. It makes me feel like you're repulsed by me and like you don't find me attractive in that way" I said as I felt my eyes sting with tears.

"Serena Cullen. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever laid my eyes on. I find every inch of your body amazing and enticing" Edward replied. "Then why won't you touch me like that?" I said and he sighed. "Because I could do some serious damage to you. I don't want to severely hurt you. I would never be able to forgive myself" he said as he shook his head.

"I'm going to be changed soon and I want to feel it one more time as a human. Please" I said as I leaned forward resting my head against his. "Serena..." he breathed. "Edward" I begged as I wrapped my arms around his neck. "Ok" he said as he gave a groan before pressing his lips to mine. I kissed back eagerly and Edward lifted me out of the bath tub as I wrapped my legs around his waist.

He laid me down on our bed and I unbuttoned his shirt before pulling it off of him as he kissed my neck...

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