Mafia Princess

Chapter One-Hundred Sixty-Seven

Twilight...not mine (sigh).

Chapter 167

BPOV

It had been a week since that fateful day at Dr. DuRoy's office. Things between me and my father, my real father had been great. We were talking, dealing with my issues, going through therapy, both physical and emotional and just bonding as a family. Poor Edward, though, we'd overtaken his condo. Based on the media frenzy outside of the house when I was released, it wasn't feasible for me to stay there without protection. Plus, the wheelchair made it difficult to get around. So, Edward was floating between staying at his condo, sleeping in the guest room and staying with his parents. For the most part, he stayed with me but whenever Emmett came over, that's when he left to go to his parent's place, to give Emmett a bed.

Right now, Edward was at the federal building, meeting with the U.S. Attorneys about the trial. He also was knee deep in reports, debriefings and work. I was at home, with my dad, watching some bad day-time television. I had just finished my physical therapy with Kate, the devil spawn of physical therapists. An hour and half in the gym in Edward's building with this psycho blonde who liked to make me do torturous things with my legs, arms and hips. One positive thing though, Kate said that I could lose the plaster cast and downgrade to a boot. I still couldn't walk on it, but I could at least shower without assistance or soak myself in that huge bathtub in Edward's bathroom.

I had an appointment scheduled with my orthopedic surgeon tomorrow to get the cast removed. I sent Edward a text with the information, but was waiting to hear back from him.

An hour after I sent the text, there was a knock on the door and I jumped. My heart stammered. The only people who I had seen in Edward's place were my father, Emmett, Edward's adoptive parents and Edward. No one else stopped by. I knew that Rose and Alice, his co-workers, had keys, but they hadn't felt the need to come over since Edward was home.

Was Aro out and coming to get me?

No, you idiot...he wouldn't have knocked.

"Relax, principessa," Charlie said. "It's just Alice. She needed to come over and replace the battery to my ankle bracelet. It kept going off in the middle of the night, causing the alarms to go off and there was fear that I was trying to escape. I'm sorry I didn't tell you."

"It's okay," I said, holding my good leg to my chest. Charlie kissed my forehead and opened the door. Alice danced in and quickly swapped out my dad's ankle monitoring bracelet. I watched her and I was jealous. She was dressed in a sleek black pants suit with her hair spiked in random directions. I was sitting in a pair of Edward's work out pants that dwarfed me and a tight long-sleeved t-shirt. I felt like a total slob.

"Bella?" Alice chirped, gliding over to me. "How are you doing?"

"Getting physically stronger every day," I smiled. "Emotionally, I'm still fucking wreck."

"I can imagine," she frowned. "Look, Edward got your text about the doctor's appointment, but he's got a deposition with the U.S Attorney while you're having that appointment with your doctor."

"Crap," I grumbled. "I want this plaster off my body."

"Don't worry about it. Rose and I have already given our depos and we can take you. Besides, I'm certain you'd probably like some time away from all the boys," she smiled.

"But, I don't want to inconvenience you," I said.

"Nonsense! It'll be fun. We'll take you out to get this monstrosity off your leg and maybe out to eat. You've been cooped up in this condo for two and half weeks, hanging out with Edward. Don't get me wrong, he's a great guy but so quiet. You look like a girl who loves to bond over pedicures and cosmos," Alice smirked.

"I can't drink. Not with my pain meds," I muttered.

"We'll get you a pedicure and a virgin cosmo," Alice grinned. "It'll be fun, Bella."

"Okay," I nodded. "I'd like to get out for a bit. I love my dad..."

"But, I'm not exactly great company," he snorted. "It's not like I can take you anywhere. I'm grateful for the time we have, but I'm going stir crazy, too."

"Edward's got some news for that," Alice said. "He'll tell you when he gets home in a few hours. Rose and I will be here at eleven to pick you up, Bella." She waved and left the condo. Charlie made us some lunch and we continued lazing around the condo until Edward came home from work, wearing his 'fed-wear.'

The man looked hella sexy in a suit. Let me tell you that.

Plus, he walked in with Chinese food which made me happy. I loved Edward. Truly, I did, but the man cannot cook. I couldn't exactly do it since I couldn't stand for long periods of time. If I had dry chicken or frozen pizza again, I was seriously going to roll over someone's toe with my wheelchair. I did have crutches, but I only used them at night when I had to go to the bathroom. My wrists were still pretty sore from the handcuffs. Not to mention permanently scarred.

"So, I have some good news," Edward said. He had changed out of his suit and was in a pair of jeans and button-down. "I know that Charlie's time is coming to end with you and I wanted to do something for the two of you."

"Edward, you've already done so much," Charlie said, looking at him. "We've invaded your home..."

"You're safe here. That's all that matters," he replied, shooting me a look. "If you were at your home, things would not have been good. The press are still camped out and there have been a few attempts at entering the property by a few Volturi stragglers." I pushed away my plate, not hungry anymore. Edward noticed that and threaded his fingers with mine. I leaned my head against his shoulder. "You okay, Little One?"

"Good news. What's the good news?" I whispered.

He kissed my head. "I got it approved for you and your dad to go out for dinner on your birthday," he said. "A father/daughter date. No hovering agents, just some time for the two of you out at a restaurant of your own choosing."

"How did you swing that?" Charlie asked.

"I know that Bella's birthday is your last day of freedom before you go back to Sheridan. I wanted to give both of you something to remember," Edward whispered. "A birthday gift for both of you."

I couldn't respond. I was crying, clutching to Edward's shirt. He had done so much for us. He continued to go above and beyond. With that simple gesture, Edward had given me the greatest gift imaginable.

Hope.

A/N: I so love FBI/Mobward. He's one of my favorite 'Wards.' I know some of you are curious about Angie, Jessica and her friends. They'll come around, eventually. Up next will still be Bella and some girly bonding time with Rose and Alice.