Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Faith, Hope, And Love

By Momma2Fan

Chapter 17:

Visitors…

“I, well we, wanted to check on Bella,” Alice said once Edward opened the door.

“Um…” Edward looked over his shoulder at a sleeping Bella. “She’s asleep, Ali. Perhaps this can wait?”

Alice shrugged, “I suppose, but we did drive all this way.” She looked back at Jasper, who had a scowl on his face and turned back to Edward. “I promise we won’t stay long.”

Shaking his head, he opened the door fully and let them in. He just hoped that Bella wasn’t pissed at him later. He led them into the living room and then leaned down to wake his love.

“Bella…” He gently shook her shoulder. “Baby, wake up. We have company.”

“Hmm?” Bella stretched and yawned. “Who?”

“Ali and Jaz are here.”

Bella looked from Edward, to Alice and Jasper, and then slowly sat up. “Hey, guys. What’s going on?”

“We just wanted to come check on you.” She looked at Jasper before continuing, “I also wanted to see if you guys had gotten…together.”

“Alice…”

“Please, Bella. Just…I know what happened in high school had a profound effect on you and made you scared to take the chance. I just needed to know my, our,  actions haven’t completely turned you away from having your great love.”

Bella stared at Alice, shaking her head. “Oh, Alice. What happened in high school wasn’t the thing keeping us apart. Timing, distance and perhaps a little fear, but that’s got nothing to do with the past.” 

Alice, “Bella…”

“Look, Alice, I know you’re sorry for what happened back then, but your actions have nothing to do with decisions Edward and I made. I forgave you a long time ago. Both of you.”

Edward decided he needed to interject. “Alice, Bella and I…it wasn’t our time yet. We weren’t ready to be together five years ago, and it had nothing to do with you. What happened didn’t really help the matter, but it wasn’t what kept us apart, either. Now the time is right, we’re ready to be together.”

The four of them sat in silence for a while. Jasper was the one who spoke first.

“I think Alice just wants to be able to see more of you, Bells. We both do. We know that our actions back then, but more importantly our current location are factors.”

Bella looked at the couple across from her. “Guys, I want to spend more time with you too, but I’m running uphill right now. This car accident has left me with injuries that mean I can’t do things the same way I used too. When Edward is around, I’m going to focus on him and our new relationship. When he’s not here, I need help. Esme has been coming, but maybe once a week, schedule permitting, one, or both, of you can come.” 

Alice quickly agreed. If it meant Bella staying in her life, she would agree to just about anything.