Bella,

Sorry, I had to go home. I put Antoinette upstairs for you. Here’s my cell. Call when you wake up.

(503) 392-7899

–         Edward

How sweet is that? He didn’t mind that I totally broke down in front of him? I had probably looked like a total idiot, too. He didn’t mind my daughter had cancer? He didn’t care about any of that? I hadn’t scared him away? Did he really care? God, I hope he did. I it didn’t know what it was exactly I was feeling. It felt familiar, in someway. Something I hadn’t felt in a longtime. But I couldn’t put my finger on what it was. Maybe it was just the feeling of having another person watching out for me? No, that wasn’t it. I didn’t know what it was, but it felt good, it felt right. I decided to take advantage of the cell number he left me. As I was dialing I thought, what if it doesn’t work?! What if he left me a fake number?! No, Bella, does he seem like the kind of guy that would that?

No, but, that was before I totally freaked out on him!

Bella, he wouldn’t do that!

How do you know?!

Bella, even if he did, you won’t be able to prove me wrong, unless, you call the number. 

FINE!

I know arguing with myself sounds crazy, but that’s what I did. So, after I lost the argument with myself, I dialed the number, praying to God I wasn’t about to be made a fool of.

                       It rang, ring, ri– “Hello?” I heard his voice. YAY! I WAS WRONG! “Edward, it’s Bella.”

“Good, I was starting to get worried.”

“Worried?”

“I wanted to know if you were OK.”

“Oh. Thanks.”

“No problem.”

“I thought for sure I had scared you off, you know, with me crying my eyes out in front of you.”

“I’m not going anywhere, Bella. Ever” my breath caught in my throat. Did he mean that?

“You don’t have to do that, you know.”

“I know; I want to.” I wasn’t sure if I was imagining the emphasis on want, but I really hoped not. “May I come over tomorrow?” I was surprised at the nervousness in his voice.

“Yeah, that would be nice. I’m pretty sure Antoinette wants to see you again, too.” I smiled. I heard him chuckle. “Thank you, for putting her to bed for me.”

“No problem. She’s sweet, looks just like you.”

“Not sure if that’s a compliment to her, though.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. You’re beautiful Bella.”

“Thank you. I appreciate that, even If I think you’re crazy.” I heard an exasperated sigh on the other end. “Bella, you are beautiful, you’re gorgeous. And you’re crazy if you think otherwise.”

“Edward, any other time I would continue to argue with you, but I’m tired, so, if you’re coming over tomorrow we can resume this then.” I yawned right on cue.

“I’ll be there. Bye, Bella, get some rest.”

“Bye, Edward.” I heard the line go dead..

And after I checked on my angels and lay down in bed, I found myself eager for morning to come.