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Two days passed and Jacob didn't mention a word about him or the conversation we had after the wedding. My dad was sick too, apparently someone at the bank or at the party passed him the flu; we detected it on time, so we took him to the hospital where they would take care of him. I was afraid, there were lots of patients with a very advanced illness and I didn't want Charlie to be there for long time. My mother said it was necessary, that my dad would be in a private area.

"Bella, be reasonable" my mother argued "we cannot have your father with us at home; imagine if he passed the flu to us! Who would take care of you if I'm sick? Or Caroline, for instance? Besides, the doctors will take better care of him"

I just sighed and followed her to the reception where a young woman was checking documents like crazy

"Good morning" my mother said, making the woman jump "We need passes, we're here for Mr. Charles Swan"

The woman blinked twice and started to look in the drawers. She took to pieces of paper, signed them and gave those to us "Room 82"

"Yes, thank you" my mother replied impatiently

"Oh, and please cover your nose when you go through the halls" she announced gravely "Use your handkerchiefs; if you don't have any, you have to go home for one. The situation there is very dangerous"

Renee nodded "We have. Again, thank you" she took her colorful handkerchief out of her bag, and handed me one with red stripes.

When we walked through the hall, my stomach fell to the floor, because my whole self knew Edward was somewhere in those rooms, dying. The single thought made my knees shake. I just repressed every thought from my mind until we arrived to room number 82.

To be expected, Charlie was reading the newspaper. I went and blew a kiss to him, since I couldn't have any contact with a sick person. My mother did the same and they started talking about things I really didn't pay any attention to. It scared me when my dad asked

"Bella, why is Jacob so doubtful about your engagement now?"

"Doubtful?" I asked innocently "I don't know what you're talking about"

"He's been less enthusiastic these past days about the compromise" and Renee added, to my disgrace "I really hope he won't change his mind now, if you know what I mean"

"Oh dear, how can you suppose so?" Charlie laughed "The boy is so in love with our little daughter that he certainly wouldn't do anything that could hurt her"

I sighed "I can assure that, mother"

She shrugged "It's weird nonetheless"

"Very" my dad agreed

I felt uncomfortable with that conversation so I tried to get out of there "Dad, have you eaten your breakfast?"

"No… actually" he frowned "I'm starving"

"I will get your breakfast" I offered almost instantly, I just wanted to leave that place

"You shouldn't bother, a nurse will bring it eventually" he and my mom exchanged a glance

"I insist, the nurses are so occupied with so many patients now" I was begging

"Fine, you may go" he rolled his eyes and sighed "but use that cloth you brought and cover your mouth, please"

"Yes" I nodded and got out of there as soon as possible… I could hear my dad asking my mother what happened to me, but I ignored it

I decided to ask for his breakfast at last, and say I couldn't find a nurse as an excuse. When I was walking out of the private area, I saw the blonde man again, going out of a room with a smile on his face, which grew wider when he saw me. I really couldn't help smiling back.

This man was really…beautiful. Maybe handsome, or attractive; but he was definitely beautiful. He made some movement with his head, like making me an invitation to follow him. I cocked my head to the side and he approached, he smelled amazing too. And he walked so flawlessly, fluid, like dancing. I was frozen.

He bowed "Dr. Carlisle Cullen; you must be Miss Isabella Swan"

I bowed too, but I couldn't say a word. I just nodded absently

He extended his hand and looked at me "Don't be afraid Miss Swan; I am no harm for your health"

I felt the urge to touch him, to make sure he was real, so I shook his cold hand. I really had to stop trusting people so easily…
Dr. Cullen told me to keep the handkerchief on my mouth and then he guided me through the halls to the public area, he called it 'section 2' and my mind was sure where he was taking me to, but part of me really doubted it

I certainly knew my mind was right when we stopped in front of one bed and he moved the white curtain. I gasped and tears one more time welled up in my eyes. Edward was still handsome in everyway, although he was skinny and with a horrible gray tone in his face. Deep purple circles under his emerald eyes, which were loosing their spark. He was awake and he stared at me for a long time, and so did I.
I could tell he was crying too, at least his eyes sparked a bit. All I wanted was to jump over him and kiss him, his lips against mine one more time. I had dreamed about him, imagined ourselves playing in the meadow, heard the sweet melody he had composed for me, heard his velvety voice, felt his warm arms around my body, his fingers playing on my hair. But I didn't care if I had to give to the memories just to see him one more time even if I couldn't touch him.

He sat up slowly and painfully, I saw him wince. That made me wince too. I sat to his side and tried so hard not to grab his hand to ease the pain; he noticed and smiled to me saying "Don't worry about me" his voice was almost a whisper, and my heart shrunk for seeing him so weak.

"Edward" I sobbed and tried desperately to wipe my tears "Edward, I'm sorry… I can't stop crying, I'm so happy to see you now"

"So am I, my love" I saw him cry too "You received my note"

I nodded "How could you write such a thing Edward? You really thought we would never meet again?" a sob escaped at the last part

He had a serious face now "I had no idea, I really wanted you to stay away from here, from this horrible illness that killed my father"

"I'm not strong enough to stay away from you, Edward" (, somehow) "I'm sorry about your father"

"It's fine, it had to happen" he sighed and closed his eyes "God, I'm so selfish for not being able to tell you to leave this horrible place, but I missed you so much"

"I missed you so much too, I can't explain with words" I smiled "You don't know how much I want to slap your head right now for scaring me with that note"

"I'm sorry for causing you pain, believe me it was unconsciously done" he bowed his head "I never thought that could make you come"

"To be sincere," I blushed "I came to the hospital because my dad is sick too, but … believe me I would have come anyways, seriously!" it was strange how we could discuss this matter so lightly I sobbed "and I saw Dr. Cullen and he brought me here and, and and …."

"Everything's good Bella" he sighed again "I'm placing all my effort on not standing up and have you in my arms once again"

I kept crying "and I'm placing all my effort on not standing up and kiss your lips once again"

"Feels so frustrating, doesn't it?"

"Very much, indeed"

We stared at each other for a long moment

"So, has anything interesting happened to you these last days?"

I thought for a minute, and then winced "Jacob knows…about you"

"Are you alright?" he asked preoccupied

"Yes, actually" I giggled nervously, just the way I was in that moment "I'm concerned about his mental state because he even wanted to give up to me, so I could be with you and all"

"Bad luck I'm here huh?" he smiled sadly and my heart skipped a beat "But imagine what people would say about it, how your father would take it…"

"Honestly," I rolled my eyes

"You don't care" he finished for me "I don't care either"

"I'm so in love with you" I took off the cloth while I whispered "and nothing else matters"

"I'm so in love with you too" he whispered back "and it will always be that way"

"Forever?"

"Forever; I promise" he vowed "nothing will ever tear me apart from this feeling towards you"

"Not even time" I vowed too "Not even space and everything"

"Do you realize how absurdly romantic we sound?" I laughed with him "but it's true"

"Yes, I don't want to leave" I pouted "I swear I'll come tomorrow"

"I'll be waiting impatiently" he coughed "Bella, I don't want you to get infected"

Carlisle scared me coming back from behind "Excuse me for interrupting this, but it's time to leave now"

I looked at him with the best puppy eyes I could, but he shook his head "Sorry, madam, rules are rules. Edward, as you said you don't want her to get infected"

Edward nodded "Carlisle is right Bella, but remember everything I said"

"Yes, I will come tomorrow, despite you say I shouldn't. And when you get out here, we will see what are we going to do with you-know-who" (a/n Voldemort D: ! )

He smiled "We'll see love, remember … forever"

I blew a kiss again while Dr. Cullen grabbed my arm and dragged me out of there "And ever and ever"

Elizabeth received me weakly and talked the same way. I wanted so hard to hug her, but this big thing was barrier here too. I believed she was worst than her son, that she would give her last breath any minute now. That sent shivers through my spine. I scolded myself for having those horrifying thoughts. Just with the bad luck I have… and you are predicting her death!! Bella what the hell is your problem?

Despite her condition and her loss, and the pain and everything, she was brave enough to smile to me and even reassure me she wasn't suffering anymore.

"I can really go in peace now" she tried to laugh with the wince I made "It's perfect Bella, Edward means the world to me, I had nothing else to worry about (except my husband)… and he has you and Dr. Cullen; with that he must be happy"

Wet were my eyes again, and I told her not to worry, that she would share that happiness with him. But she was stubborn. To pacify me, she confided me that Dr. Cullen could bring dead to life, metaphorically speaking, and that in his hands, she was perfectly safe. My worry wouldn't ease.

And it increased alarmingly when she took my hand in hers, though I didn't removed it from there and whispered "My dearest girl, I want you to know how much you really mean to me and I know you will have the happy ending you want. I trust it will be with my son, I can bet against the contrary. And fight for it; you have my blessing. I love you child, never doubt it"

I couldn't find my voice to answer nor I could see her anymore… the words 'I love you too' sounded as if I were choking, so I squeezed the hand of the woman who fought so hard for her child one more time before I turned to the doctor. My mind knew that this was the last time I was seeing her, though I didn't want to believe it, I got used to the idea. It hurt a lot.

I waved her goodbye one last time before I broke again, too many agitation in one moment. Dr. Cullen took my arm and offered me another handkerchief, since mine was already soaked.

"Calm down sweetie" he hugged me with one arm "They are going to be fine"

I nodded and buried my head in his shoulder for a moment, before I could get straight "Sorry, sir"

"No problem" he smiled sympathetically "here's your father's room, you want me to talk?"

"Please"

And we entered the room, God! I had forgot the breakfast and when we came in my mom jumped on her chair

"Good Lord Bella! I was worried"

"She got lost madam" doctor said "so I brought her here"

"Thank you so much sir" Renee said staring at him with dreamy eyes, that effect he had on women… "Why are you crying, love?"

I froze for a moment and closed my eyes, thinking for a quick excuse when again the man to my left saved me "I believe she was pretty shocked with the view of the ill people who aren't lucky enough to have a private room"

Charlie spoke "I knew this would happen, that's why I didn't want her to go, but she's persistent" he sighed "Thank you so much doctor…"

"Carlisle Cullen" he bowed

"Dr. Cullen, we owe you one; you must've been very busy"

He smiled "Believe me, it was nothing"

Wow that one was long too! Haha I like this (:
Sorry I went on vacation for a week .. and this is oddly similar to the situation of the influenza now xD oh well…
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