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“Mom, can’t you come to my game?” Seth asked. He was dressed in his soccer uniform. After hearing what Riley had done, Jake and Charlie worked out a deal to find a new soccer club for Seth. He was playing with a travel team out of Tacoma. Bella was able to attend, as well. They were indoor games, with easy access for Bella’s wheelchair. “I’m the starting right wing today!”
“Seth, bug, I’d love to come, but I have plans,” Bella said. “You knew about this. I told you on Monday.” Seth growled and stomped to his room. “Seth Michael Biers, do not slam your …” SLAM! “Door.” Bella pinched her nose and smoothed her skirt. She rolled toward the living room when the doorbell rang. She checked her watch. Edward was early. She opened the door and smiled at Edward. He was wearing a pair of dark jeans and black dress shirt, with a black leather jacket over it. “You’re early.”
“I am. Alice noticed how antsy I was and she sent me home,” he laughed, holding out a bouquet of lavender roses. “For you, Bella.”
“Please, come in,” Bella said, gesturing into her home. “Thank you for the roses. It’s been a long time since I got flowers.” He stepped inside. “I will need some help. My vases are above my head and I don’t feel confident enough to stand without the bars.”
“Of course,” Edward replied. They walked to the kitchen and Bella pointed to a crystal vase above the sink. Edward tugged it down and filled it with water. Bella arranged the roses, putting the vase on the kitchen table.
“Mom?” came the deeper voice of Jacob. “When is Poppy coming?”
“I don’t know,” Bella answered. “Check my phone. It’s charging in my bedroom.”
Jake came into the kitchen, smiling when he saw Edward. “Hey, man! I didn’t expect to see you. I thought we’d be on our way to the field for Seth’s soccer games,” Jake said, shaking Edward’s hand.
“You’re not playing tonight?” Edward asked. “Isn’t it sectionals for the football team?”
“It is, but we sucked,” Jake laughed. “We weren’t eligible. So, I’m watching over my little brother with my grandpa, if he ever gets here.” He handed Bella her phone. “Well?”
“Damn it,” Bella snapped. “One of his deputies is out sick and he needs to work.”
“Deputies?” Edward asked.
“My dad is a police chief in the town where I grew up, Forks,” Bella answered, with a heavy sigh. “Technically, he’s semi-retired. The new police chief will be starting after the first of the year.” She gave him a frown. “How do you feel about going to a soccer game instead of what you had planned?”
“It’ll be fun,” Edward nodded.
“Really?” Jake asked. “You’re not going to throw a bitch fit like my asshole father?”
“Why would I? I get to spend time with you, your brother and your mom,” Edward said. “Jake, not every man is like your dad.”
“I know that. I see that with Poppy and with how you treat my mom. But, is it normal for a physical therapist to bring flowers to his patient?” Jake asked, a smirk spreading over his face.
“Smart ass,” Bella laughed. “I told you I was going on a date with Edward.”
“I know,” Jake snickered, but sobered quickly.
Jake Biers
Seth Biers
Isabella Swan
Edward Cullen
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