Folktale

Chapter 20

Bella's P.O.V 

There was no more words that needed to be exchanged between us. Alice took off to Jasper's car without looking back with him following in tow. He had no idea of anything I just said and a part of me feels terrible for setting Alice up like that, but I wasn't about to let her judge me like that when she has her own imperfections. You would think she out of everyone would know what it feels to be madly in love. Emmett and Rose didn't say anything either. Emmett gave me a sad smile before walking away with Rosalie. They all got into their respective cars and drove away without looking back. 

All the happiness and lightness I felt before was now gone and I couldn't wait until the moment I was able to go back to Edward and forget this ever happened. I just hoped Charlie would come home soon, that way I could get back to Edward. But those hopes jumped out the window when I walked in and saw him standing in the middle of the living room, looking out the window that lead to our front yard where I just was. 

My heart sunk. 

"The cruiser is in the garage, isn't it?" 

"Yep."

"How much did you hear?" 

"Everything." He looked at me. "You really did hurt her, Bella." 

"She's not as perfect as you think she is, dad. Alice doesn't walk on water." 

"And neither does Edward." 

Are you fucking kidding me? "What the fuck does everyone have against him? Seriously, does everyone hate him?" 

"I have nothing against the boy, Bella. He is a good kid and I've seen it, but is he worth you losing Alice? Jacob? Your friends?" 

"Yes!" I snapped without realizing it. The answer took us both by surprise. Was he? "Yes... Yes, I could lose them and it wouldn't matter because I have him... I love him, dad, more than anyone has ever loved someone in this world." 

That's probably not the best way to admit it. I mean, I haven't even told Edward I was in love with him, nonetheless do I know if he feels the same way about me. As far as I know, what he has is a simple crush... What if it's just an infatuation he has for me after helping him so much? Will it be possible for him not feel the same way about me?

Dad sighed and pointed to the couch. "Sit down, Bella. We have to talk." 

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Edward's P.O.V

I was upset after getting Bella's text when she told me about her confrontation with Alice and how it lead up to her father listening. She's talking to him as of now, but if most likely means she won't be coming over later. What upsets me is how upset she seemed about the whole thing, claiming she said things to Alice that she didn't mean.

A part of me wants to go find Alice and ask her what her problem with me is. I might not know much about the civilization I found myself in, but I knew enough to see just how common couples got together and split, then move on. It's all what high school is about. So what the hell is her problem with Bella being with me?

Just as I was making up my mind, deciding to take Esme's car and find Alice, a knock on the door stops me. It was still midday, Bella and I rose pretty late this morning, so I knew it couldn't be Carlisle and Esme. Especially if they have their own keys. No one else really comes here except for Bella.

I walk down the stairs and open the door, shocked to find Muriel standing there with a bag hanging on her shoulder.

"Muriel?"

"I thought you might want some company," she said.

"What are you doing here?"

Muriel sighed and pulled out her purse a black folder. It was bigger than a text book. She held it in her hands and said, "I know you went to Swan Cliff yesterday. Did you remember anything?"