Caged (-Twilight Fanfiction-)

13. Heartache

Once I found Rose and Emmett I engulfed Rose into a hug. She squealed and wrapped her arms around me.

"Hey Bells" she murmured. She was wearing one of those 'bride to be' sashes across her torso and Emmett wore a massive grin. "How are you?"

I wanted to tell her what just happened, but then again it was her night. I didn't want to ruin it.

"I'm good, Edward has your gifts that we got. Um, he's just talking with his. . . Um friend." I stammered as she pulled away. She cocked her eyebrow at me and frowned.

"Tanya." She stated. "I'm really sorry for inviting her, but she's the daughter of Carlisle and Esme's close friends."

"Why are you sorry?" I asked, pretending that I didn't know anything that Tanya had just told me.

"I thought that. . . Edward. . . He. . ."

"He slept with Tanya. Three months ago. " I nodded with my eyes shut. Rosalie gasped, and then pulled me into an embrace. "But please don't do anything, tonight is your night. Our problems will wait until after."

"Three months ago?! Bella, you guys were together then!" She gasped. She turned back to Emmett and handed him the card that she apparently took from my hands.

"Come on." She murmured, pulling my hand. "Let's go mingle, Carlisle and Esme are over there with my parents."

She pulled me past various people who I didn't know, holding on to my baby bump making sure I didn't bash into anyone and spill anyone's drinks.

"Bella! Hi honey." Esme smiled wide and opened her arms. She was holding a glass of wine in one hand and her other arm was wrapped around Carlisle.

"Hi Esme." I smiled at the woman who's face resembled Edward's.

"How is my precious grandchild." She murmured, letting go of Carlisle and hugging me gently. She placed her hand on my growing bump and laughed when my daughter kicked.

"Very active, It feels like she never sleeps." I giggled softly. Though the ache in my heart pulled slightly at the talk of his child thats growing inside of me. My baby gave me another nudge, reminding me of her presence.

"Edward was like that too. He would keep Carlisle up all night when he'd kick me. We eventually had to sleep apart because it would get so bad." She laughed at the memory and took a sip from her wine. "Where is my boy anyway?"

I sighed. "He's talking to Tanya."

Esme's smile dropped and her face paled. So all of them knew about Tanya apart from me? Secrets that they all kept.

"Bella. . ." She started. Carlisle then joined us and kissed my cheek. "Hey Bella."

"Hi Carlisle. This is a pretty big party, I didn't know Alice had it in her." I laughed, trying to lighten the mood. But then I noticed Esme's soft frown upon her face.

"Our girl is sure one for parties." He smiled and pulled Esme to his side. I looked around to make sure Edward wasn't anywhere near, I really didn't want to make a fool of myself in front of all of these people. This bar was pretty big and was packed full of people, I think I'm safe if I keep my distance.

After being introduced to lots of different people, I took a seat down at the bar and rested my hands on my forehead. I was feeling very tired, and the headache I had wasn't helping me at all.

"Bella Swan?" A voice came from behind. I turned my head to the side to see an unfamiliar face.

She had a big smile and a copy of my book with a pen in her hands.