Chapter 6

It has been four months since the kiss we both shared and a lot of things has happened. I and Edward are now in a relationship, Steve is engaged to his childhood girlfriend and Kevin turned out to be gay.

  It was quite unexpected when Edward asked me to be his girlfriend. He took me for a long drive to the beach and we walked along the shore and suddenly he dropped the bomb. I was surprised when he did but of course, I accepted him as my boyfriend. After a few weeks, he asked me to move in with him. I hesitated for a moment, because everything was happening so quick that I was a little unsure. But, again I agreed to his offer and moved in.

  Since we both are staying together, Edward picks me up from work everytime and also drops me at the hospital.

  Since then, my life has taken a huge leap and everything has been a little better than before. I no longer need to spend my free weekends with my family nor do I have to listen to their banter about how I'm not like my dear brother.

   I was packing my bag to leave the hospital, when I got a call from my mother.

  "Hello, yes mom." I said while locking the door of my cabin. "Hey, sweetly. I hope you're free tonight. Your dad wants you yo join us for dinner with the Linwoods. I expect you to come." I sighed heavily and agitately replied, "What's with dad and the Linwoods! I don't want to sound rude but I don't think I'll be needed in your business dinner. I'm busy, tonight. Sorry, mom." She sighed and muttered an alright and cut the call. I hurriedly made to my way to the exit of the hospital and saw Edward leaning against his car and looking awfully handsome in his dark blue button up and black dress pants, with his shades resting on his head. He didn't notice me yet. So, I slowly made my towards him and jumped right in front and "BOO!". "What the-!" He flinched back. His shoulders tense and eyes wide. Looking at his expression, I burst out laughing. "Ava, it isn't funny. I wouldn't have gotten a heart attack, you know." he said with a mock hurt. I kept on laughing and hugged him while muttering a sorry. "S'ok. I forgive you." Edward said with a smile on his face.

  He opened the car door for me and I got in. He jogged to the driver's side and slipped in to the seat. We buckled ourselves and sped away to our sweet shelter.

  We spent the night while watching reruns of Friends and fighting over the last slice of pizza. "You know Ava, since you got to eat the last slice of the pizza, I think I deserve to atleast get at least one spoon of ypur cookie-dough ice cream." Edward said while staring at the television. I raised my eyebrows at him and put a spoon of ice-cream in my mouth. He turned his face towards me and mimicking my expression. "Just one." he said, showing me his puppy dog eyes. It was hard to resist anything, when he showed his big doe eyes. I sighed and kept the, now almost, empty ice cream bucket on the coffee table in front me. "Fine, but only one spoon." I sighed and gave him the bucket. He smiled widely and took it from my hand. I turned my attention to the television. I could see him frowning from the corner of my eyes. I was having a hard time controlling my laughter, but I tried keeping my composure calm. "Ava, this isn't any kind of a joke." he said while putting the empty bucket on the floor. I tried playing dumb and replied, "What are you talking about?" "Haha, very funny." Edward replied with an annoyed face.

  I slowly climbed on his lap and turned his face to look at him. I hooked my arms around his neck and stared into his eyes. "I'm sorry." I said while putting my head on his shoulder. I felt his hands slowly making their way to my waist. He kissed my neck and replied with a nod.

  The silence was soon interrupted by my phone ringing. Edward groaned and let me get up from his lap. I took my cell phone and sighed as I saw who was calling me.

  "Yes, dad." I replied while sighing heavily.

  "I'm really disappointed. I thought if your mom called you would've have attended the dinner but no. I wonder why you couldn't come, it isn't like you're busy like me or your brother. So, now tell me what is the reason behind your not being present in the dinner?"

  "I just didn't want to come and have dinner with you guys. I have no specific reason behind me skipping the dinner. I don't even know why do you care so much about me having dinner with you. It's not even like you care!" I replied with irritation laced in my voice. I didn't want to be harsh but I can't always listen and do whatever he says.

  "Don't talk to me in that tone, Ava. I warn you." he said with a growl. I gulped and muttered a sorry. "You better be." my dad replied and cut the call. I've never had enough courage to speak to my father like that till now. The last time I did, the consequence wasn't good. It just reminded me of what happened that night.

  I clutched my phone tightly, remembering the terrifying incident I faced that night. I didn't even realise when Edward wrapped his around my waist and peppered small kisses on my head. I relaxed at this sweet gesture from him.

  "You look as if you've a ghost. All the coloured from your face has drained. I wonder what's going inside your head." while poking my head with his finger. I just smiled and told him nothing. He didn't push the subject any further, even though he understood I was lying.

  We plopped ourselves to the couch and continued watching the show. His fingers laced with mine and our legs touching. I rested my head on his shoulder and he pressed a kiss on my forehead.

  We spent the whole night staying in the same position and I've never felt this calm since forever. It was still then I understood that Edward was my safe haven and will always be.