We waited so long I didn't even know if it was day or night. Finally the door to our suite opened and in walked Rosalie with Esme right behind her. I saw Edward nod and I knew I was watching a secret conversation between him and I think Esme.
Rosalie had yet to say something and Esme said "Sorry to keep you waiting for us, we wanted to see the sun rise so we went to Cadillac Mountain in the Maine where at this time of year is the first location to be struck by the sun's rays in the morning." Esme smiled as only Esme could, the motherly smile. "Oh Carlise", she said "We must go together sometime, it was so beautiful!" "Then we hunted on the way back."
I stood up and opened my mouth to say..."Sit down brother," Edward said. I sat down and kept my mouth shut, as I could figure out that was what I have to do.
Rosalie went into her room and didn't come out. We were afraid to talk as we all knew that Rosalie would hear us. Esme did state that Rosalie was calmer now and she just needed her space.
It was the morning of New Years Eve, and I was hoping that we were going to have a wonderful New Year, as we all were going dancing at some of the balls tonight. Ha! Who would of thought that I could dance!
The next thing I knew Rosalie came out of her room and looked at everyone and said, "I'm sorry everyone, I didn't mean to cause this emotional drama. Especially now during the holidays. Please forgive me everyone."
I started to stand up to tell her everything was OK, when I felt Edward's hand stop me, I sat down again.
Carlise spoke up first "Rosalie, my daughter, you have plenty of reasons for being so upset. You didn't ruin anything for me, I just wish I could make it all go away." He said this so heartfelt, and looked like he was
suffering as much as Rosalie. Edward's face looked as pained as Carlise's spoke these words. I knew he was probably reading my angel's mind.
Edward spoke next "Rosalie, if I had heard your screams that night I would have ran to help you. I was out hunting and stayed out for a few days. You know that right?" "Yes", Rosalie answered so much like a whisper that even with vampire hearing, you could barely make it out. Edward stood up, and hugged her saying "Rosalie, sometimes we act like we care less about each other, but you are my sister, and I love you. I never would let anyone hurt you again, I promise." If Rosalie could speak it would be through tears and sobs In the meantime I growled and started to stand. Someone hurt my Rosalie? Just point them out. This time it was Carlise who grabbed me by my shoulder, and sat me back down. I was starting to feel like a yo-yo, plunging up and down.
Edward took the lead and said "Carlise, maybe you, Esme, and myself should go and see where the best balls are tonight. We don't want to have anywhere to bring it in." I was the last person sitting on the davenport, I figured out that If Rosalie wanted to have me stand and speak I would be doing so right now when she first came back to the hotel.
Carlise, Edward and Esme left at that time leaving just Rosalie and myself in the room. Again I started to rise, as a gentleman does when he is alone with a lady, Rosalie looked at me as if I committing a crime. So I sat back down as she started pacing. There was so much tension in the room I could feel start to smother me.
"Ro" I started to say, when she looked at me and said. "I think it is about time I told you what happened to me the night of who I was and what horrible things that happened to me right before I changed." I was relieved I would finally know what is going on in her head, aside from Edward who knew everything.
Rosalie started very hesitantly "Emmett, I think I will tell you everything I can say until it starts to hurt to much."
Again I started to say something and her eyes shut me right down. I haven't said two words since she came back, not without trying.
She looked at me and whispered again with a little sob in her voice "Emmett, while I tell you my story, I really want you to just to listen carefully and don't say a word."
I was totally baffled, but if my angel wanted me to listen carefully and don't speak that is what I will do, I also will remain seated as that is what message Edward was trying to tell to do.
"Listen carefully Emmett, and don't speak until I am done" she said in a whisper...
Emmett
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