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“I can see how much you adore her,” Billy smiled. “I know
that Jake must have had a hand in guiding the two of you together. I think
you’re a good man. You’ve made my third daughter smile again. You brought her
back to life. I’ve seen her at her darkest, her emptiest. I saw her scrape
herself out of that dark hole and start fresh in Forks. She struggled, but
she’s flourished up there. She wouldn’t have done that down here, surrounded by
the memories of Jake and what she’d lost.”
“I’m afraid that if I ask her, she won’t …” I whispered, my
nose wrinkled.
“Edward, Bella may be the most stubborn woman in the world,
but she loves you so much,” Billy said. “And I know that you want to give your
mother something to live for. Esme is an amazing woman. Strong, compassionate
and caring. And she loves Grace and John
like they were her own blood.”
“Do you think she’d say yes?” I asked, watching my
girlfriend. “And are you okay with me …?”
“Edward, Jake sent you. I’m more than okay with you marrying
her. You have my blessing and I’m certain that Charlie feels the same way,”
Billy chuckled. “Now, why don’t you brave the sun and have fun with your girl?
If what I gathered from Rebecca, this is going to be nice and cool compared to
the ire of Rachel.”
“Why can’t she see that Bella’s happy?” I growled, standing
up and putting on my own sunglasses.
“Because Rachel is not
happy,” Billy sighed. “I’m going to call her and try to reason with her. I know
she wants to see the kids, but I don’t want her to cause you or Bella any undue
stress.”
“What happened with Rachel?”
“She’s …” he trailed off. He got up, nodding to Bella and
the kids. He walked away, and I went into the pool, playing with the kids and
racing John and Ryan until my muscles burned. That wasn’t the only thing that
was burned. I could feel my shoulders ache from a new sunburn. We all went back
to the hotel. Ryan and Billy drove separately, back to Ryan’s house and then to
Billy’s home.
We ate some snacks and went to visit some of Bella’s old
teacher friends from the elementary school worked at in Phoenix, before heading
to Billy’s house. His residence was a bit outside of Phoenix, on the property
of the reservation. His was one of the nicer homes in the reservation. His
position as a tribal elder gave him that luxury. A number of people were in the
backyard, which was decorated with twinkle lights and paper lanterns. Bella was
hugged, and the kids were doted on. I was introduced and the cold shoulder I
was expecting was not there. I was welcomed like a long-lost brother.
An hour passed, and I was drinking some alcoholic beverage
made on the reservation grounds. It was strong, but delicious. I was laughing
with Ryan and another worker from his company, Quil, when I heard an angry
shriek and harsh slap.
“You bitch!” came the bitter sound from a tall, exotic woman.
“How dare you bring him here!”
“Hello, Rachel,” Bella sighed, cupping her cheek, her eyes
narrowed.
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