Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Unlock Your Heart

By Momma2Fan

Chapter 10:

Edward punched the seat next to him in frustration. Dammit! Just when Bella decides to tell him how she feels about him, they’re interrupted by some bullshit at the docks. Less than fifteen minutes after Ben called, Felix pulled the car up to the shipping yard.

Edward got out and strode down to where his men were gathered, holding guns on three individuals Edward didn’t recognize. He heard a muttered shit as he approached.

“What the fuck is going on, Ben?”

“Sorry, Boss. These guys decided they wanted to try and hijack our newest shipment. Too bad they got distracted by the contents, or we wouldn’t have caught them.”

Edward knew that they just had a shipment of 100% pure, uncut coke come in. Alec indicated these little fuckers had decided they needed a sample. He walked closer and inspected the men who were sitting stiffly on the ground with guns trained on them. If it didn’t piss him off so badly, he would have laughed at the white powder that was left behind on their shirts from their eagerness.

“Who sent you?” Edward asked. Silence. He kicked the one closest to him. “I said, who sent you?”

“Fuck you!” the small one sneered.

Ben and Alec shook their heads at his stupidity. “Wrong answer,” Edward nodded at Ben, and he fired off a round, the bullet lodging into the wooden dock right in front of the knees of the little man.

“Mother-fuck, you shot me!”

Ben grinned. “I shot at you numb-nuts; there’s a difference. I missed on purpose. Next time, I won’t.”

“Tell me who sent you here?”

The bigger one looked at Edward in fear. “We don’t know their names. They only told us their initials.”

Edward looked up at Ben and Alec, and realized that Charlie was right. These two men were gonna cause them a lot of trouble.

**UYH**

Bella lay on the couch in the living room, waiting for Edward to return. He had been gone for several hours now, and she was trying not to worry. She had already watched a movie and two episodes of True Blood. As she lay there, she felt herself getting sleepy, but didn’t want to go up to her room. She must have fallen asleep, because when her phone beeped, it startled her.

Gonna be a while. Go 2 bed. Luv u! ~E

She smiled that he at least let her know he was gonna be late. She guessed this was part of the new relationship they had. She sent him a quick message back, and then got up to head upstairs to her room.

Wake me when u get in. Don’t care how late. ~B

She wasn’t gonna tell him she loved him for the first time via text message. She turned off all but one light, and then walked up the stairs. When she entered her room, she went straight to the in suite bathroom. There she slipped in to her pajamas and brushed her teeth. Once she was done, she turned out the light and flipped on her television for some background noise. She settled among the pillows and drifted off to sleep again.

Edward walked in the house and smiled when he saw the small lamp still lit. He looked toward the upper level, and wondered if Bella was asleep. He headed into his office to finish up with a few business matters before heading upstairs.He stepped on the landing at the top of the stairs, and instead of turning right to go to his room, he turned left and gently pushed open the door to Bella’s room. Her TV was still on, but she was curled up in bed with a pillow, hugging it to her chest. Her long, mahogany locks spilled behind her like a river. Edward had never seen her look more beautiful.

Gently, so as not to wake her, he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her temple. Bella stirred and rolled over, slowly blinking her eyes.

“Mmm, hi.” She smiled.

“Hi, Baby. Go back to sleep. I’ll be here in the morning.” Edward smiled before turning to go.

When Bella’s hand shot out to grasp his, Edward turned back, his expression questioning. “Stay,” Bella whispered.

He walked to her and slowly sat on the bed. One hand was by her waist, pressing into the mattress to hold his weight. He gently brushed his other hand across her cheek, tracing her lower lip with his thumb. “No, baby.”

Bella couldn’t keep the hurt from flashing across her face. “Okay.” She tried to roll over, but Edward stopped her.

“Bella, look at me.” He waited until she brought her eyes up to his. “I’m not going to stay in here with you tonight, because I want the first time we sleep together to be special—even if it’s just to sleep. I know right now, though, I can’t share a bed with you. Not knowing I love you and you…”

Bella sat up and placed her hand against his lips. “Edward, that’s what I was trying to tell you tonight. It just seems every time we decide to have a conversation, someone or something interrupts us.”

“I know, Sweetheart, but this is the life we chose.”

Bella threw her covers off, startling Edward when she pushed him back and got out of bed. “I didn’t choose a damn thing, Edward, I was born into it. The only thing I have ever been able to choose are the people in my life. Then again, I’ve been around all of you since we were children…”

Her rant continued, and Edward watched with a small grin on his face until he heard her say the words he had been longing to hear. They came out in such a rush, though, he wasn’t sure he heard her right. He rose from the bed and stood right in her path, stopping her pacing and looking into her eyes.

“Would you mind repeating that?” he asked cautiously.

Bella giggled. “Which part?”

“Oh, I think you know.”

Bella met his emerald gaze and smiled softly. She brought her hands up and placed them on his cheeks as she spoke. “I am in love with you…I love you, Edward.”

“That’s what I thought you said,” he responded before crushing his lips against hers.

**UYH**

“Mom, I am not buying that!” Bella looked at her mother like she had grown a second head.

“Oh, come on, Bells, lighten up. I’m sure Edward wants to see you in something like this. Ooh, or maybe this one.” Renee grabbed a black negligee off the next rack.

“Mom!”

Renee looked at her daughter and laughed at the blush that graced her face. “Alright, fine; let’s go look for some shoes.”

Bella followed her mother out of Victoria’s Secret. She wasn’t sure what had possessed her to agree to this little shopping spree, but she hadn’t seen her mother in a week, so she had come along. Now it seemed her mother was hell bent on embarrassing her to death.

“Bella, have you had sex with Edward yet?”

Bella dropped her face into her hands and mumbled incoherently.

“What was that, Dear? I couldn’t understand you.”

“No, Mother. I didn’t even tell him I loved him until…” Renee and Esme’s squealing cut her off. Yes, Esme had decided to join them.

Bella pulled out her phone as she watched the two women begin discussing wedding options.

Need help! Send reinforcements, pls! ~B

Not even a minute later, a response came through.

Male/Female help? ~E

Female. Our mothers are killing me. ~B

Rose and Ali on their way. ~E

Thank u. Luv u! ~B

Luv u 2! ~E

Bella turned back to listen to the two women in front of her plan out her life. When she had finally heard enough, she interrupted. “Listen you two…Edward and I have only just admitted our feelings. Don’t be planning out our nuptials yet, please.”

Renee and Esme looked at each other and giggled like school girls. “Bella, sweetie, Esme and I have had your wedding to Edward planned since you were an infant. We were just biding our time until the two of you figured things out.”

Bella was speechless. They had planned for this her whole life. She was feeling a little cornered, but refused to allow her mother or Esme to ruin her newfound affection for Edward. “Okay, I am only gonna say this once: back off until Edward or I tell you a wedding will be happening. Is that understood?” Both women nodded hesitantly. “Good; Rose and Alice are here, and I am getting away from you two creepy ladies. I love you both. See you Sunday.” Bella kissed both of their cheeks and then walked away to where her friends were waiting.

“I cannot believe them!”

Alice giggled while Rose asked, “What did they do?”

Bella couldn’t help the grin that appeared on her face. “First they were trying to buy me lingerie they thought Edward would like on me. Then they decided to tell me they’ve had our wedding planned since we were in diapers.”

Rose and Alice were full on laughing. “Oh, Bella…”

Bella giggled and then soon joined her friends until tears ran down her cheeks.

“Well, well, well. If it isn’t Bitchella.”

The three women sobered up quickly and turned to face the nasally voice behind them. Bella sneered. “Look girls, Trailer Trash Barbie is here.”

“What did you call me?” Jessica screeched.

“Oh, I think you heard me,” Bella commented as Alice and Rosalie moved to flank her. “What are you doing here, Jessica? Spending Mike’s money?”

Jessica took a step toward her. “What’s it to you? Are you jealous?”

Bella bit back the laugh that tried to bubble up. “No. Seriously, would that make you feel better?” Jessica took another step forward. “You might want to back up off me.”

Jessica grinned maliciously and stepped forward until she was toe to toe with Bella. “What are you gonna do about it, bitch?”

Bella passed her purse back to Alice and then got right in Jessica’s face. “Back the fuck up off me now, or I’m gonna give you the beating you should have gotten when the truth came out.”

“Fuck you, Bella. You’re not as badass as you think. I’m not afraid of you.”

Bella just grinned. “Really? The fear in your eyes says otherwise; now move!”

Jessica squeaked at Bella’s tone but stood firm. “Go to hell.” Before either of them knew what happened, Jessica’s hand cracked across Bella’s cheek hard enough to turn her head.

“Dumb bitch,” Rose muttered under her breath.

Alice pulled out her phone to call her brother while Bella drew back and punched Jessica. The woman landed on her ass from the force of the hit.

“You want to hit me bitch, you better make sure that you knock me down,” Bella sneered.

“You broke my nose!” Jessica cried.

“I’m sure Daddy will buy you a new one.”

Jessica screamed in anger and launched herself at Bella, knocking her to the ground.

“Just get here, Edward, before the cops show up!” Alice hung up and looked at Rose helplessly. “Rose!”

“Oh, hush, Alice. Slutica threw the first punch. It’s self-defense pure and simple.”

Alice and Rose turned back and watched the two of them tearing at each other. Bella was landing punch after punch, while Jessica was trying to protect herself from the blows.

The fight seemed to go on forever, but it was really only a matter of minutes before Bella was yanked off a bleeding Jessica. Bella kicked out her legs and struggled against her captor.

“Stop, Baby. You’re gonna hurt yourself,” Edward crooned in her ear. Bella stopped her struggles and sagged against his chest. “That’s my girl.” Edward turned to Emmett and Garrett. “Get Jessica out of here and cleaned up, then meet us back at the house.”

The two men nodded and laughed as they walked to a crying and bloody Jessica.”Want to tell me what that was all about?” Edward asked Bella as he led her to the waiting sedan.

Bella searched his eyes for the anger or disappointment she thought he would have, but found only admiration and love. “She got in my face. I told her to back off, but she didn’t, and then she slapped me and I just went off. I’m sorry, honey, I couldn’t help it. It didn’t help she called me ‘Bitchella,’ either.”

Edward laughed. “Let’s get you home, Rocky.”

Bella leaned her head on his chest and relaxed for the ride home. She smiled when she felt his lips in her hair. “I love you, Edward.”

“I love you, too.”