Chapter 14

Chapter 14
BPOV
It still amazes me how fast Alice works. She was bouncing from room to room profusely writing notes down on her mini note pad, and it was just 8 in the morning.
She was strolling around in a jean jacket, and black dress, with dark grey high heeled boots, despite the fact that it was almost 60 degrees outside. Rose was sitting on my couch, looking through fashion magazines. She was dressed more casually, in a grey sweater, a denim skirt, and grey pumps. What was up with them, and heels I would never know. Even, after my makeover, I still felt less superior by being next to them. Since, it was early I was being lazy, and decided on a purple top, and jeans wearing my favorite purple converse, I threw on a cardigan since there was a cool draft.( AN: Outfits on Profile)
"Al could you stop, for a moment you're making me dizzy." I said nauseated.
"Nope, I have so much decorating to do." Alice squealed..
"Chill Alice you have time to decorate." I reassured her.
"No I don't I got till tomorrow to get all 4 rooms done." Alice beamed.
"What do you mean you have four rooms to decorate by Monday?"
"All the bedrooms silly." Alice grinned.
"What's wrong with my bedroom I liked it the way it was." I huffed.
"Bella it's time for a change." Alice grinned.
"And what if I don't like change." I smirked.
"You shouldn't have said that…" Rose mumbled from the couch.
Alice quickly poked her bottom lip out, and opened her large hazel eyes,.
She looked like a lost puppy. She knew I couldn't resist that face. I sighed and told her yes, but to keep my room very close to my personal style.
"Yay! I knew you would agree. " Alice squealed.
"Told you so.." Rose grinned.
"Shut up." I said as I threw a pillow from the couch at her head.
"Okay enough, I just have to decide on paint colors, and then we'll be through." Alice huffed.
"Wait paint colors? How are you going to do all of this in two days?" I asked.
"Don't you know not to bet against the ol great and mighty Alice." She grinned.
"Really Al." I asked once more.
"Fine," she huffed.
"I know some guys who owe Esme some favors and they offered to do the rooms for free." she grinned.
" And, its going to be a big surprise!" Alice squealed.
"How is it going to be a surprise when you ,and I already know." I questioned.
"Correction, I'll know what happening, you will have to wait like the others." Alice grinned."Yeah right, hello I live here." I said flailing my arms in the air.
"About that they will be here in 20 minutes so we have to go." Alice said sheepish.
"What do you mean we?" I asked.
"We are all going out, and you're staying the night with us until tomorrow evening , then we are going to go off ,and visit Esme and Carlisle in Jersey.," she said.
"You're actually kicking me out? What about my stuff, including yours. Aren't the moving trucks coming by later to drop your stuff off?" I asked.
"Bella stop being a worry wart, now grab your things and go." Alice said pulling me off the couch.
"Okay, okay let me go grab some clothes, for tonight ." I started.
"Wait, what about my dog. I can't exactly leave her here." I questioned.
"How about we leave her your neighbor?" Alice asked.
"The playboy man, next door? I don't know.." I grimaced.
"Bella, it'll be alright, I heard he got a new dog so it wouldn't be a problem."
"Are you sure?" I asked.
"Yeah, I go ask him now." Alice smiled, heading towards the door, Nessie trailing behind.
I decided to get some, clothes for tonight, and headed for the stairs, I slowly rose from the couch ,and winced because, I was still slightly little tender down there. It had hurt when my thighs rubbed against each other. To prevent my self , my hurting I started waddling for the stairs."Bella, you have to stop waddling like a duck, you'll make everyone think you got your underwear stuck up your but, or something, and don't worry about clothes, I got everything handled." Rose reassured me.
"Whatever you say Rose." I replied since I knew there was no point in arguing when I know I'm going to lose anyway. That was just a waste of breath. She was just like Alice, when it came to negotiating. It was a lost cause..
Alice quickly, came back into the room, saying that he agreed , an that it was not a problem. His maid tended for the dogs, anyway.
"What about food?" I asked.
"He said, he had it all settled. I was actually glad to get away, he kept eyeing my legs despite, the fact he had like two girls already inside. I mean he looks likes he is a 40 year old version of Hugh Hefner, It's just gross." Alice shuttered.
"So Al, were not going out till later tonight, so why are we leaving so early?
"Were going into the city, Bella." She grinned.
"What city, there are many cities, in this world." I smirked.
"Geesh Bells, THE CITY!" Rose added.
"Still lost here.." I started.
"NEW YORK CITY BELLS!" Alice boomed in her high pitched voice.
"Oh, why didn't you just say that, and what about the boys?" I asked.
"They'll meet us there, they need their own male bonding time." Rose said using air quotes.
"Yeah, they'll probably be in the arcade all day, shoving food down their talking about sports." Alice grinned.
"And, if we don't leave now, we won't have any time for sight seeing!" Rose added.
I couldn't wait to go sight seeing, I had been here now, for almost a week, and haven't seen much of Binghamton, or New York for that matter. I was actually anxious to go. I grabbed my bag, and quickly locked up. As soon as we were leaving, one of the moving trucks arrived, and Alice gave him one of my spare keys. I was a little nervous to give my keys to a complete stranger, they might steal something, but Alice reassured me.
"Don't worry, there one of Esme's favorite companies, and she is one of their best customer,
I'll hate to see what would happen if they decided to double cross her.
We were riding in the Porsche ,and decide to let the top down. I was glad to see that the sun had come out, and it was warming up quickly. We were in for about a 4 hour drive, making some stops along the way for sightseeing. I put our bags in the trunk, and got in the back seat. Rose turned up the radio, blasting one of our favorite songs Wheels by Foo Fighters. I loved that song, we pulled out, and Alice headed towards the interstate , and sped off towards New York City, our hair blowing in the wind. I was so glad to get away from everything. In that moment I felt free, it was time for some much needed girl time. I had no worries, about school, Edward, my mother, Nessie, the guys or even Jacob for that matter. It was just us, and the sun stretching across, the distance….
EPOV
About 6 hours later…
"Damn Emmett that was my favorite cd!" I hollered as my big oaf of a brother broke another one of my cds.
We were putting the remaining , items in a moving truck to send off to Bella's place, or what I should call "our place". We hadn't bothered with our bedspreads, and mattresses since Alice said she had that all settled. Which made me think what she was up to. The girls were going to New York, and we had decided to join them, and go visit out parents the next day.
Apparently. Bella hasn't seen what New York has to offer so, we were going to let her go sightseeing. After taking one final glance at our old apartment, we headed towards the parking lot to Emmett's jeep, and threw our overnight bags, in the trunk. We all piled into Em's jeep ready to take our long 4 hour drive. We headed towards the interstate, and fell into easy conversation.
Emmett was wondering what the girls were talking about, trying to come up with a reason why, they had left so early.
"You know girls, all they talk about is hair products, clothes, make up, and what ever middle aged guy on television they think is hot, you know the usual?" Jasper said.
"No I don't know Jas, so Eddie what are you going to do about the Bella situation?" Emmett asked.
"First, off don't call me Eddie, I can't stand it, and you know it. Honestly I don't even know, I like her so much ,but yet she keeps her distance from me" I said.
"Gosh, are you hormonal or something? Dude can you blame, her? Your little home wrecker , by the name of Tanya fucked it all up. It looked like that little confrontation shook her up." Emmett said.
"Yeah I know, it's all her fucking fault. I'm still surprised she cheated on me, of all people." I grimaced.
"Look Edward, don't be so hasty, don't put all the blame on Tanya, you're just as bad as her. So she cheated on you ,get over it. Over the years you cheated on so many girls, leaving them heartbroken, and confused. And know when one girls cheats on you that you don't even want you're shocked. News Flash Edward! You need to get over yourself." Jasper said.
"Damn." I mumbled, and Emmett ,and Jasper grinned. They were right, I did need to get over myself, I mean I was only using Tanya as a good lay, I didn't even care for her. I guess I had let my teenage inner self come over.
"It about time you came to your senses Ed, besides I'll be a little afraid if I were you, didn't little ol Tanya said she could get her Daddy to kick you and Bells out." Emmett grinned.
"Yeah, I thinks it's a load of bullsh…." I started till I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, it was a text, it was an unlisted number, so I opened it and it read…
I see you, even when you are unaware.
So many obstacles, all because of 1 girl.
Time is limited, whether or not you choose to do so,
Just know, whatever it takes it love costs a price….
Btw, I hope your trip to NYC goes well….
-Unknown Sender
What the fuck? I thought to myself. Who the hell was this? And how could they know we were on our way to NYC. I decide not to show the guys, until I could find out who was sending these cryptic messages, I typed in a quick response,
Who is this? I put my phone back in my pocket, and settled my head against the window while Jasper, and Emmett rambled on who was the best joker.
"Jasper, it has to be Jack Nicholson, I mean he's a legend." Emmett boomed.
"Come, on Em, it has to be Heath Ledger, the way he played the Joker was just so eerie." Jasper exclaimed.
Suddenly, my phone vibrated again, I was expecting it to be the unknown sender, but it was a text from Alice.
Where the hell are you guys?
You all were supposed to meet us two hours ago.
I quickly responded,
What do you mean, we just left about 30 minutes ago…
It wasn't long before she responded,
What do you mean just left?Emmett told us you guys were leaving an hour after we did,
We have dinner plans, and our hotel reservations are at 9,
I swear to god , if you make us late, all three of your asses
will be on a platter tonight. And tell Em, and Jas they won't be getting any either if they're late….. L
I quickly asked Emmett if he knew what Alice was talking about, and he mumbled an
"Oh shit! I completely forgot. We were supposed to leave an hour after they did." He said.
"Yeah the little pixie is furious, and I quote " Our asses will be on a platter if we miss dinner, and our hotel reservations, and that you and Jazz won't get any if were late." I grinned.
"Well buckle up guys, and hold on tight." Emmett boomed as he pressed down on the accelerator hard, sending us to fly forward, with Jasper egging him to go faster.
"Damn who knew you both were so whipped. All of this for a little lay." I huffed.
"Yeah, says from the one who isn't getting any." Emmett laughed.
I didn't say anything for the rest of the ride, because Emmett was right. He was actually right….
BPOV
3 ½ hours later…..
We had been here for hours, and even in my converse my feet ached. But the pain didn't even faze me. I was in New York City. The first place we went to when we arrived here was the Statue of Liberty, and let me say she was beautiful. They offered us to go into her torch or her crown, but I politely refused, I was terrified of heights. Our next stop was Ellis Island were we got to take a tour of where the immigrants would arrive to get checked out. Then we somehow arrived at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, they all looked so life liked, but it was awfully creepy. Al, Rose, and I decided to take a small lunch break and wandered off into Chinatown, and went into one of Rose's favorite restaurants.
Alice had texted the boys earlier , and they said that they were about 40 minutes away. To make one more stop we headed over to go to the Empire State Building. I was scared to go inside, but Rose reassured me. Although, the line took forever, it was so worth it. We were up about 102 stories, and I have to admit I was scared to death. Me Bella Swan, was one of the clumsiest people on earth , and Alice, and Rose kept pushing me towards the rail to look down. That was all I needed on my first trip to New York City was to fall to my death.
I glanced over the rail, and to see how high we were almost made me faint. I quickly took a step back, to calm my fears. From what I could see it was breathtaking. It was twilight, and the lights were beginning to come on, I could even see the light from the Chrysler building right behind us. The boys texted Alice to let them know that they were right downstairs so we decided to leave. I really had to use the bathroom, and luckily there was a bathroom on this floor, so I told the girls to go down stairs, and that I'll meet them so we could head off to dinner. I ran to the bathroom, and finished my business. I washed my hands when my phone started vibrating signaling that I had a text message. I was hoping it was Jacob, but
it had read as an unlisted number, so I knew it wasn't him.
I opened it and it read…
Aww, look at little ol Bellie
What a little bitch you've grown up to be
You've hurt someone I hold dear to me,
And guess what?
Someone's got to pay..
Btw, I can see you're still afraid of heights…
- Unknown Sender.
My breathing became heavy, and guarded. Someone was watching me. Who did I hurt? I did nothing to no one. I decided not to worry, thinking maybe it was the wrong number so I hopped on the elevator, and nearly stumbled out when I reached the ground floor. Luckily Emmett's massive form was in front of me or I would have did a major face plant on the floor.
"My gosh, Bells. Be luckily you didn't do that up there or we would have come across you as a splat across the ground." Emmett laughed, starting everyone to laugh out loud
I playfully punched him in the arm, and headed for the door, again I had to meet my friend the floor again, and tripped crashing into the ground. I instantly felt a pain wince up my right ankle.
"Oh my god, Bells are you okay?" Rose cried
I nodded, and tried to get up but, failed miserably.
Edward, and Rose grabbed my arms, and pulled me up. I tried to put my weight on my right ankle, but I stopped instantly when the pain shot up my right leg.
Seeing the pain on my face, must alerted them.
"Maybe we should skip out on dinner and just head to our hotel." Jasper said.
"No, I'm okay really. I bounce back quickly, this is Bells Swan, you're talking about." I said putting on my bravest smile.
"Are you sure?" Alice asked concerned.
"Never better, lead the way." I gestured, and l followed limping behind, wincing at every step I took. Edward kept taking back glances in my direction, and I delivery put weight on my ankle, to make it seem I was walking instead of limping. We were going to a restaurant, in Times Square, and I was amazed by all of the lights, but I couldn't really pay attention since, my leg was throbbing badly. After about 12 blocks, we finally arrived at Georgiana's an Italian Pizzeria. I couldn't wait for the hostess to sit us, once she did, I almost ran, to my seats, making everyone chuckle.
"Didn't they feed you Bells?" Jasper asked.
"Yeah, you're running over here like a madman." Edward added.
I grinned back at them, oblivious to the fact, my ankle was on fire, throbbing like it had a heartbeat. We agreed on one sausage pizza, with onions, and peppers, and one Hawaiian style pizza, with sardines for Emmett…Ew.
Once our pizza arrived we all dug, in and soon, enough my phone started vibrating again, I was a little afraid to see if, it was the same person who texted me earlier, but glad to see that it was Jacob.
Hello Pretty lil Bella.
I was too nervous to talk to you with words,
I really hope this is better for what I have to say..
How about next Friday night, at 6?
I smiled, he had called me Pretty. I felt all warm, he had asked me on a date. It was so sweet, he was nervous to talk to over the phone. I couldn't resist, I told him yes, and quickly closed my phone. I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face. I looked up to see everyone intently staring at me, I felt my face flush..
"So, who was that?" Alice beamed.
"Uh no one.." I stuttered.
'Sure it is, and Rose leaned over the table and grabbed my phone. I got up, and tried to retrieve it back but that was a mistake, until I fell back down in my seat. The pain unbearable in my ankle I started to breathe in and out hoping the pain to subside. It did, and once again everyone was looking at me again,
"Are you really okay?" Edward asked.
"Yep." I said and finished off my coke.
"So I see Jake finally asked you out." Alice squealed.
"Who's Jake?" All three of the boys said."No one.." I tried to say.
"Don't listen Jake is this really cute guy, that we met in La Bella Italia café. He was immediately drawn to our Bells here, and even gave us our drinks for free.! Alice beamed.
"Yeah, and he's taking our girl out on a date Friday." Rose added.
I heard Edward take in a short of breath, I looked over to see his face, his eyes a dark shade of emerald, he looked almost angry.
'You okay?:" I asked touching his arm, and he calmed almost instantly his eyes returning to their normal color.
I grabbed my phone from Rose, and put it back in my bag.
"Are you guys ready to go?" Jasper asked.
Everybody, replied yes, except Emmett who grumbled about not having any dessert yet.
"Stop it Em, you ate a complete pizza by yourself anyway, and besides I can be you dessert tonight." Rose purred.
"Ew, see this is why we all get separate rooms." Alice grimaced.
"Then let's go." Edward said, and everyone started to get up. I tried , but ended up stumbling forward into Edward's arms.
The pain was unbearable now, I started taking in breaths, to try to calm the pain shooting through my ankle, but it was useless.
"I don't think you're okay Bella." Alice said.
"Nope." I breathed,
"What hurts?" Emmett asked.
"Ankle." I huffed, still wincing from the pain.
Emmett lifted my right ankle into the nearest seat, to observe the damage. My foot looked like it was squeezed into my converse. Once they removed my shoe whish was really painful. Then my sock it revealed my ankle, or what used to look like an ankle. My ankle was a deep mix, of red, purple, and blue. Swollen, all out of proportion. With a huge disfiguring lump on the side. They all gasped, luckily there wasn't anyone else in our section or, they would have lost their appetite. Even I had to admit, I was feeling a little nauseous.
"Bella, why didn't you tell us you were in pain." Edward asked worry etched onto his face.
" I didn't want to be a burden. I wanted to actually enjoy myself." I said still in pain.
"You could never be a burden. How could you walk 12 blocks, and not say anything?" Alice said, on the brink of tears.
"Don't worry Al, it's just a little sprain.
"That is not a little sprain, you're not going anywhere on that leg." Jasper said gesturing to the thing that was my ankle.
"So how are we going to get back?" I asked.
"One of the guys, will have to carry you." Rose said.
"I'll do it ." Edward quickly answered.
"Are you sure? I weigh more than your average book sack." I said.
"Nonsense, Hop onto my back." Edward smiled.
"Hello! Earth to Edward." I said gesturing to my ankle. He gazed down."I can't really do too much of hopping here." I smirked.
"Oh yeah." He quickly grabbed me bridal style, and slid me on his back, my arms around his neck, my legs at his waist, his hands, gently caressing my swollen ankle.
"See easy." He grinned before following everyone out of the pizzeria.
I rested my head on his shoulder as he continued to stroll towards the hotels. The cars were nearby so Emmett, and Jasper went to go an retrieve them. Soon enough after maybe 20 blocks of walking, I was surprised to see that Edward, didn't in the least look tire after carrying my 115 pound body, and Alice, and Rose were still strolling along in the heels like they were models. We were staying at the Chelsea hotel, and Alice, and Rose went inside to retrieve our reservations. Me, and Edward waited on the guys, to come, as they got our overnight bags from the trunk, and gave the cars over to the valet. Since we each had 1 bag each, except Alice, of course, they had to make two trips. We went inside to see a sheepish Alice, and Rose.
"Is there a problem?" I asked.
"Well sort of.? Alice said.
"Is it with our rooms?" Edward asked shifting his weight, so that I could see better.
"Well, I asked for 4 rooms but there was a mix up so now there only three rooms." Rose said.
"And the problem is?" I questioned.
"They each have single beds." Alice said sheepish.
"Okay, this means.." Edward started.
"That Em, and I will share a room, Alice, and Jasper will share a room…" Alice started.
"Which means, Edward ,and I have to share a room. I gulped.
"Yep, so here's your key, and bye." Alice said, grabbing Rose running off towards the elevator.
"Alice wait!" I hollered, but was useless. Emmett, and Jasper dropped our bags by us, and hurried to catch up with the girls.
"What no help guys?" Edward asked.
"Nope!" They both said popping the "P".
"Were about to enjoy the night, goodnight Eddie, Goodnight Bells." Emmett boomed.
"Whatever, you guys." Edward waved them off.
"So…" I started.
"So…" Edward started. We both laughed at how awkward we were just standing in the lobby,
"Ready?" He asked.
"Ready" I replied.
We stepped on the elevator, our room on the 23rd floor.
I grasped on tighter to Edward to prevent myself from falling, as he shoved me higher up his back. I could feel the contours of his muscles against my legs as he grasped them, our bags hanging in one of his hands. We quickly reached our floor, and stepped out, towards our room I didn't see the guys, so they must have been on another floor. We arrived in front of our room, and Edward asked, for our key. I gave it to him as he tried to open the door unsuccessfully cursing under his breath. I laughed at his attempt and freed one of my hands , and opened the door. I was nervous more than anything, despite the fact we weren't going to do anything. I couldn't stop the anxiety I felt. Me, and Edward all alone in a room, all I can say is this, I probably won't get a wink of sleep tonight.