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A pair of golden handcuffs keep him married to a woman he despises. Then a chance meeting changes his world, he discovers the true love he always wanted.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Drive's Stories to read that are Completed and Not completed
Chapters: 16 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 54352 Read Count: 8222
Date: 30 Dec 2011 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
I'm guessing soon he will be meeting Bella.
In case you haven't already noticed, you have no chapter 4. Chapter 3 is listed twice.
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Hey there! Thanks for reading and reviewing, and glad that you are liking this. I give in! I actually hadn't noticed but I only posted it once... promise! Bella will be coming along soon - promise.
Date: 16 Jan 2012 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
He should buy her a dress to make up for it.
Date: 21 May 2012 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10
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Thanks as always for reading and reviewing x
Date: 30 Sep 2012 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12
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Thanks for letting me know about my mess up! All fixed now x
Date: 30 Sep 2012 Title: Duplicity
There's something missing before this chapter. Either a whole chapter or just the beginning of this one.
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Bella at age thirteen is left with nothing more than a fake ID, and two year old twin half siblings to care for. She makes due knowing it is up to her to give them a good life and education, she was never given. Working as a cleaner at the university five years later, she meets Professor Masen a man who believes all women are out to hurt, or destroy him. Can an uneducated Bella teach him something? What will happen when Bella is another woman who has hid the truth from him?
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Erotica, Mystery, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: My all time favorites, Themslovebug90's read stories, Stories Read by CNYBella, Lilyellacullens want to read list!, To Read , Misstoria's Stories to Read, Lady Luciole's Favorites TwiMaf, J's Read and Loved Stories, My favs past present and future , Read & Enjoyed, Read
Chapters: 35 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 325411 Read Count: 263192
Date: 01 May 2012 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Trash Talking Turkey Day
I wouldn't even trust that Tanya & his son are really dead.
Author's Response:
Thank you for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. Nikky and I are both just so blown away by the response our story is garnering. Thanks to the many recommends and pimping we have been getting. Thanks for the response of our fans that make and send us banners and poems and mostly the kind words of love that give us the drive to keep HCV going strong.
There have been a lot of you all asking for the Bella point of view, and you are going to get it. The next chapter will have a lot of things going on and we hope you love it. The age reveal will be in chapter 17, along with a first kiss, the kids going off to camp, Edward and Bella together and meeting up with Sally...those are a few things you have to look forward to. We started a group on Facebook, you’re all invited to join. TeamAllTwilight & AndTAT Fan Fiction.
Now to the nitty gritty...
We both wondered how many of you would ask if Edward’s son was really dead or not, and if Tanya was dead or not. We want to be clear that Tanya Denali and the child she gave birth to are in fact deceased; they died in the fire.
We want to point out that Edward is not a Dom. He role-played and dabbled with the girls at the club, because it was his way of maintaining full control. He has no desire to tie Bella up and spank her, he is not looking at her as his next submissive or slave. Just want to be perfectly clear, he is not into the BDSM lifestyle, he is just a man who was seating his needs at a club the only way he saw fit to do so and protect his heart and soul.
Thank you again for all of the story love and wonderful things you say. You really have no idea what your words and kindness mean to us. Thanks, Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 17 teaser...subject to changes during Beta process.
Right now, we’re back at Bella’s apartment getting Seth and Leah’s stuff ready for their trip.
“Okay, Seth, you have everything from your list in your bag, right?” I watch as he nods his head, and chuckle to myself since Bella had just checked over the list and the bag with him herself. “Leah, do you have everything from your list in your bag, too?”
“Yes, Bella. Edward and I just went through the list twice.” I turn my head to hide my chuckle.
“Okay. Well, we have to be at the church in forty minutes, and since Edward is taking us, we have time to double check.”
“Baby, Leah and Seth have everything they need. How about you go pack your bag now, and feed Jake? I will help Leah and Seth take their backpacks down to the car.”
“Okay, I will hurry,” she says, leaving to go to her box.
I can tell that Bella is trying to put on a strong front for them, but I know this is killing her to let them go on this trip. It will be good for them, though, and good for her, too. I have planned out this weekend so that she gets a chance to be a twenty-four year old for a change. After we have everything packed and ready, we head out.
I drive them to the church, seeing a bus and a bunch of children. I also see Sally there, and I frown as I pull into a parking space. “Sally works in the Sunday school. She’s the main reason they are going. She is taking her cell with her, and said that I could call her anytime. She is also going to have them call me before bed, and when they get up in the morning. You can stay here if you want. You don’t need to come with me. I won’t tell her who you are.” I turn to look at her, and smirk because she answered my internal question.
I shake my head. “No, I am fine, Baby. Thank you.”
The night of the break in, I explained to Bella that I went by a different name at Aro’s, and the girls I was with, had never seen my face because they were blindfolded. I was very glad that she just nodded her head, and didn’t ask any other questions. I hate the fact that I’ve been with them. I don’t want my sins to show in her eyes when I look at her each time I remember that she saw me there. When the time comes, and she finds out what I did and what happens there with me and the girls, I hope and pray to God that I don’t lose her friendship.
We get out of the car and start walking over. As we do, Sally waves, making her way over to us. Her eyes hit me for only a few seconds before she looks back at Bella.
Date: 12 Jul 2012 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Where Do We Go From Here?
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Author's Response:
Thanks again and again for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. As the story comes closer to an end, it seems we have a lot of questions or comments that are geared toward answers already given in the story. So we decided to give a little background to clear up the misconceptions and questions.
Edward Masen: Father is dead, mother is bi-polar and left him in the care of Esme and Carlisle. Mother is alive, but whereabouts are unknown. Edward met ‘Tanya’ in college, they had a short affair and she left, after being caught in trying to get money from him. Edward then shut down and treated all women as if they were not worth his time. He refused to date or trust any women and he instead only was with a select few at Aro’s club, where he paid for sex. Edward owns the restaurant where his parents used to take him to eat at, before his father died and his mother went off the deep end. Edward is also one of the youngest English professors at UW.
Bella Swan: Bella was born the child of single mother Renee Higbottom. Renee met Charlie during one of his planned scams to get money. Renee was very rich, as were her single father. Charlie ended up impregnating Renee, but he was already married to Sue Clearwater. Renee paid off Charlie and Sue to leave her and her child alone, but then subsequently died of breast cancer when Bella was three. Renee’s father fought for custody, but grand-parents rights are not acknowledged in the state of Washington, therefore after Renee’s death the state went in search of Charlie Swan. Once he was found Bella was placed in his and Sue’s care. After Bella went to live with Charlie and Sue, she was treated iek a slave and was never allowed even normal things such as schooling, food, new clothes, and every other basic thing as parents we give our children without second thought. Bella grew up starved for affection, so once she got to take care of the twins she gave all that affection she has been starving for to them. Her love of the twins is unconditional as is their love for her.
I hope this helps answer a few questions and clears up a few things. I’m not sure why, but we have several who think Sue is Bella’s real mother, and that is not the case at all.
Thank you again so much for all the wonderful heartfelt reviews you all leave for us. It is amazing to us that we have managed to instill such a deep devotion in our readers to our characters, and we are blown away by just how much emotion our readers feel for our characters. I know that the character names belong to Stephenie Meyer, but these characters and the way they are in this story are in fact ours, she owns the names and appearance descriptions, but the attitude and demeanor and words are all ours. Thanks, Kasi (& Nikky)
TEASER Chapter 28: Subject to changes during beta process.
I am so proud of Seth and Leah this past month has not been easy on them, but they have held their heads up high and got on with it. There has been some name calling at school. Now I know kids can be cruel but the things that they are saying, is coming from older mouths first. Things no parent should be saying in front of their children. Bella and I have addressed the school regarding the problems, but we’ve been brushed off like nothing is going on. Mrs. Crown the principle said that people will talk. She went on to point out that I was after all, Seth and Leah’s father, and I was shaking up with their big sister. The way she said it, implied that Bella and I were doing something wrong. After her rather rude little speech I called Caius and explained the whole thing to him. To say that he was angry is putting it mildly. He went as far as taking the principle in front of the school board, and she was put on a written warning. Not only is her job and tenure in jeopardy, but her career as a whole is. Since we have proof that she knowing let kids and adults harass the kids, she was warned that a lawsuit would be filed if the behavior continued. Her biggest mistake was she was aware what the twin have been though these past five months, yet did nothing to help stop the harassment.
Caius informed me of another school that had room for more students. It was little school that only had a little over one hundred students. It went from kinder-garden to fifth grade and each class had mix of around fifteen children per classroom. It was a private school, and ranked in the top ten of all schools in the state of Washington’s education program. There was a sister school that managed the grades sixth through twelfth, also ranked in the top ten. Both schools are quite prestigious and expensive, but cost is of no matter. There are a few nice things the school is located close to where Esme and Carlisle live, but that also causes us transportation issues for to and from school. Both Bella and I have talked about this and we all talked about it in family therapy. Seth and Leah asked to just finish out this year of school where they are before deciding. We agreed that this was the right choice for right now.
Date: 05 Apr 2012 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Balls and Bitches
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Author's Response:
Well we knew that you all would have some sharp feelings about the behavior of Alice, Rose, and Siobhan. We were excited to see that a few of you mentioned the seemingly difference in Esme and her attitude. Have faith in Jasper and Emmett, they will be having words with their wives. As for Siobhan, I think she has worn out her welcome around the table completely. So what did you all think of Charlotte? She will be important in the coming story. A lot of you are guessing that the witch in the next chapter will be Sue Swan, but I assure you that it is not her. There is a lot of super exciting chapters coming soon. We want to tell you all just how much you reading and reviewing our story means to us. This is the first story for either of us, that is getting this kind of attention. It is completely amazing to us that we are averaging over 100 reviews per chapter. We want to be very clear in saying that each and every review you have left for us mean so very much to us. Thank you for taking time to not only read our story, but to also leave us your thoughts. Thanks, Kasi (&Nikky)
Teaser for Chapter 14: Subject to changes, during Beta Process.
She looks perplexed. “Edward, aren’t you expected to be at the college; I mean, I thought you have classes today?”
I chuckle. “Yes I do, but I got this morning off. I am using some of my vacation time. I would like to take you to see Charlotte today. She is the one that sells the girl stuff; remember I told you I would take you to see her? She was sitting on my right at the ball.” Bella nods her head at my explanation, but I see she is biting her lip again. I know she is worried, so I do my best to reassure her. “I will be there with you. I am not going to leave you, I promise.” Bella nods again as we begin walking to the bus stop. We take the bus and arrive at Charlotte’s store a little after half past nine. Charlotte had texted me earlier and asked that we enter through the back entrance. She was going to leave it open for us, as she had the front locked up so that no unexpected customers arrived. I hold onto Bella’s hand as we walk thought the door.
Charlotte sees us as soon as we enter; she smiles and makes her way toward us. “Edward, Isabella; come on in. I already have a bunch of stuff laid out for you. I have done this for a few years, so I am pretty good at guessing sizes.” I rub Bella’s hand and smile at Charlotte’s obvious excitement. “Isabella, I am so sorry, sometimes my mouth runs away with me. It’s very nice to meet you. My name is Charlotte, but you can call me Chas; all my friends do.” Charlotte gives Bella a big smile, but keeps her distance from Bella for now.
“It is nice to meet you. I am Isabella, but you can call me Bella.” I squeeze Bella’s hand, trying hard not to jump for joy. This is the first time that she has openly asked someone, apart from me, to call her Bella.
Charlotte smiles at her. “Well, I was thinking that this stuff would be perfect for you.” I look at the collection of bras and panties that Charlotte has picked out. They are mostly plain white ones. There are some with lace, but none them are overly sexy like the stuff that was in Alice’s bag. I am both relieved and somewhat disappointed about that. “Come with me, Bella, so I can take your measurements to ensure that we will have the correct size.”
Bella looks at me and I nod my head at her. “Bella…” I clasp her face between my hands. “Baby, I’ll be right here. I will not leave you.” Bella whispers a low thank you, and strokes my hand before giving it a squeeze at the end. I watch as she walks away with Charlotte.
Date: 30 Jan 2012 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: First Sight
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Author's Response:
HI, we are sending out this reply to everyone, and answering any questions above and beyond what this does not cover along with it. First in the story right now Bella is 18 years old and will be turning 19 in September. The twins are just turned 7. Bella’s mother died when she was very young. Charlie, Bella’s father is dead, and Sue, Bella’s step mom is the one who left Bella with the twins when Bella was age 13. We don’t want to give away anything else about Bella at this time, it would ruin parts of the upcoming storyline if you learned it too fast. As for Edward, he is our dark and troubled man with a horrid view on all women. He and his story and back ground are coming out, over a few chapters, there is a lot to learn. I have to tell you that while working on chapter 5 of this story I myself was so mad at Edward, I wanted to rip off his balls and feed them to him. Ultimately Both of us are HAPPY EVER AFTER KIND OF WRITERS. We are both extremely proud of this story and the reviews, readers, and following it is getting. We have had a few people ask if we minded if they pimped us out and the answer is of course, please do. It is an honor to have other authors think our story is worthy of reading, reviewing, and recommending too. Thank you again for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View.
Kasi (&Nikky)
Here is the teaser for chapter 4, of course it is subject to change during the BETA process.
Today is Friday; I know that I have about twenty minutes or so before Isabella comes out. I head over to the café that is still open to get a coffee, it’s thirsty work stalking someone. After getting flirted with by the waitress, I walk back to my car with my cardboard cup of coffee. I see that the security guard is locking up. Checking my watch, I see that Isabella has about five more minutes before she will be done for the night. I run over to him, worried that he is accidently locking her into the building.
“I think someone is still in there,” I tell him as I approach him.
He looks at me strangely. “Hey professor Masen, are you feeling better?” The guard asks as he continues to lock the doors.
“I am feeling much better, but I really think that one of the cleaning girls is still in there. Did you check, I never saw her leave?”
“I have checked all of the rooms, and corridors. There is nobody in the building Professor. The last cleaner has just left, and she always leaves last.”
I close my eyes, and run my fingers through my hair. “Okay, do you mean the small girl with really long brown hair?”
He nods his head and points off the direction she always walks, nodding his head as he walks away. I’m sure he thinks I have lost my mind.
I move quickly over to my car, and start to drive down the road that she walks. I come up to the park she cuts through, and don’t see her anywhere. I park and get out of the car, slamming my door shut as I head down the trail she takes. I hope I can catch up with her. I have really lost it, fuck I don’t know what is going on with me right now. This whole stalking thing is really not been good for me, fuck in a strange way I will miss this when I go back to work on Monday.
Date: 31 May 2012 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Illness and Surprises
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Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View and being such a wonderful part of our success in writing this story. We both put a lot of time into this story and we are very grateful to have the following that we have gathered. Because of the upheaval going on in Fan Fiction we are both concerned that HCV will or could fall victim to the haters and be removed – should this happen be assured that this story can be found on TWCS under the same name and it updates on the same schedule. We are also going to be posting a blogspot for this story and all of our stories, therefore we will always be able to be found. So rest assured that HCV will go on, no matter what. A lot of you are asking about Sue and when her return will come. We have made no secret that she will make an appearance, but before she does there are a few other things that will happen. At this point her return will not be for a few chapters yet. There are a lot of comments about Rose and there isn’t much about her in the next chapter, but after that there will be some things coming up. As we have said other times there are approximately 30-35 chapters within this story, and there will be around 6-8 Out-Takes posting...The Out-Takes will post under the name ‘Enduring His Cimmerian View’. There were not a lot of questions, and we have covered most of the comments concerns or worries, but if you have more questions you can always find us on Facebook under TeamAllTwilight & AndTAT Fan Fiction. There are always people leaving comments and their theories there, come join the conversations. Kasi &(Nikky)
Chapter 22 Teaser...subject to changes during BETA process.
We spent most of our day watching Christmas movies, and for supper we had a huge spread of really fattening foods. I had Eric prepare for me several wonderful dishes. I had wanted something easy for today - something that wouldn’t take away from our family day. The dishes he made only needed to be warmed up before serving. The kids loved it, but then again, we had some great things to choose from. Bella really loved the extra cheesy enchiladas and the lobster bisque. There were so many things to choose from that we had enough leftovers to last us for the next few days. After we ate, we cleaned up the kitchen together.
We all settled down in the living room after the clean-up was done for our new tradition. After we were all settled in, I passed out a few gifts to each person in the room. “Okay, here are a few gifts that you get to open before we go to mass tonight.” I made sure to pass out the gift bags that held our new matching clothing that Esme had chosen for our first Christmas mass together. I had asked Esme to help, and she did, but then refused to let me pay her back for the gifts. Esme said that the new outfits were from her, and that she was happy that I and my new family were going to attend services together.
“Edward, we can wait and open these gifts tomorrow, can’t we?” Bella asks.
“No, Baby; these gifts are for tonight for our church service together. This is our first Christmas mass we get to spend together and these gifts will help make it more special. They are from Esme, who wanted to help make this special. There are gift bags for each of us. Okay everyone, open them up and let’s see what we have.”
Date: 22 Mar 2012 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Learning Some Background
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Author's Response:
Thank you once again for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. As you can see Edward’s view is changing and for the most part it is better. His time at Aro’s will take a drastic downward spiral soon, once he realizes that without thinking of Bella he is rendered unable to perform. He will struggle with this mentally, and as you will see from the below teaser he will finally seek some assistance. A lot of you are worried over his reaction to her age, and how soon that will all unfold. I don’t want to spoil it for anyone, but I will say that you will all want to be sure to read chapters 17 and 18 rather closely. Jess2002 who has been on board for discussions since the beginning ideas of this story said to tell you that in her opinion chapter 11, will be over-shadowed by chapters 12, 13, and 14. There are some really great chapters coming up here and according to what I am hearing from the pre-readers they will make the story even better. There are also a lot of questions coming in about Charlie and Sue Swan. First Charlie Swan will most certainly not be making a show in this story, he is dead. His death is what sent Sue into premature labor. Second, eventually even if just for court, Sue Swan will make an appearance. There are a lot of people in this story that will bring drama to the surface, and there is a lot of story yet to come. Thank you for your continued support in us and our story. We hope to hear more from you again soon. We will be right around 30 to 35 chapters when complete. See you next Thursday.
Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 12 teaser…subject to changes during Beta Process.
Jasper sets the bag he carried down, and lets out another sigh. “Edward, as your friend I am here if you need to talk. As a psychologist, I strongly recommend that you talk to someone soon. Edward, I do mean soon, because you’re not helping anyone by getting so worked up. What just happened is a form of an anxiety attack. Your fear almost caused you to have another panic attack. They are not just going to go away. You need to talk to someone to help deal with it.”
I look at him, then close my eyes and pinch the bridge of my nose. “You can’t help her if you stay on this path, Edward. She needs to talk to someone too. Just think of how you would feel if she doesn’t talk to someone. What if it was her who keeps putting it off, and you have to watch her slowly lose it and get closer and closer to the edge.”
I nod my head at him, fuck I would drag her to see someone if I have too. “Make me an appointment, for at night not during the day. Just let me know when it is, I will be there.”
Jasper nods his head at me. “Have a good night, Edward.” My head rests against the door after Jasper leaves. I feel the restriction in my chest, the sharp pain, shortness of my breaths and my heart is pounding. What is fucking wrong with me, I can’t believe I get myself so worked up about Bella, but fuck I am so fucking glad that was not why he was here. It doesn’t mean that she is okay. She could be lying hurt in the fucking park all beaten and broken. Well, more broken than what she is. Fuck, don’t think like that. Zafrina would have called me by now. Bella is fine. She is at home in bed. I’ll get to see her tomorrow; when I drop off the bags of clothes. If she is all right, that is. She didn’t go to the police the last time. Maybe they went after her again, knowing she is an easy target. God only knows if it has happened before. Just because she went home, doesn’t mean that she’s okay. Anything could have happened. Fuck, it is after midnight, it’s not like I can go over there and knock on the door. I just want to check on her, but if I go over there she will think I am nuts.
I pace my floor pulling at my hair. I should call her. I would know by the sound of her voice if she okay or not. Fuck, I can’t call her at this time of night. Why in the fuck can’t she just take the fucking bus, instead of walk? You know what, just fucking call her. Fuck!
I pick up my phone and dial her number. Just after four rings someone picks up.
Date: 18 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Making Amends
Im glad he finally got around to 'making amends.' I wouldn't worry to much about us hating Edward. After all it is EDWARD. We forgive him easier than we should.
Author's Response:
Thank you for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View.
This story is not always easy to write, just as parts are not easy to read. Edward does not know yet of course, but it is very true Isabella cannot read nor write. She has never attended school. Bella was never allowed to be a child, or experience a normal childhood, in any way, shape, or form. Bella has nothing more than a glorified slave all of her life since her birth mother passed away. We don’t want to give away more of her story than that, but feel free to keep asking your questions and we will continue to answer what we can. Edward does have a long road yet to travel, and part of that is to get him-self healed enough so that he can love someone and trust someone. Edward’s view is very tainted and with great reason, there is much more to learn about him. He will continue to improve, but he will have his moments. Keep in mind as of right now, Isabella has not lied to him, but she has withheld very important information. She doesn’t correct him on her age, because she fears his reaction.
Kasi (&Nikky)
Here is the teaser for chapter 7…Subject to change during BETA process as always.
I have written out everything, when I look at my watch seeing that it’s ten after ten. I know that being on time is something she is normally good at. I rub my face, fuck maybe she changed her mind about the job, or she just lied to me just like every other fucking woman I’ve ever known.
Or maybe you scared her, and she said yes to the job thinking that you wouldn’t let her leave the room unless she agreed.
Knock. Knock.
Thank god, she is here finally. “Come in Isabella,” I say to the closed door. The door opens, but it’s Taylor who is standing there.
I frown at him. “Hello, I see you beat me here,” he says smiling at me. I wave at him to come in, but I am still frowning. “I take it I am not who you’re waiting for?”
I shake my head. “I was expecting someone, but I don’t think she is coming.” I sigh, and throw my pen on the desk.
“Small pale girl, brown hair, looks a little lost?” I look at him, and nod my head. “I think she is standing outside,” he says motioning his thumb toward the door. I move toward the door, and Taylor stops me. “Here, take this; it’s really coming down out there.” He offers me his umbrella and chuckles as I take it and head out of the office.
I head to the front, and see Isabella standing outside in front of the window in the rain. I open the door. “Isabella,” I call to her standing in the door way, she turns and looks at me. I wave at her to come in. “How long have you been standing outside, and why didn’t you come in the restaurant when you got here?”
She walks up to me, clearly worrying I am mad by the look on her face. “I thought that…you said to meet you outside. Didn’t you, never mind, I am so sorry…sorry.”
Looking at her, I see that she’s drenched to the skin. The jacket she is wearing is paper thin, and clearly very old and well used. I know that she been outside a long time. I close my eyes, pinching the bridge of my nose. “I am sorry I meant for you to come in, if I was not out here.” She walks through the door; I know that she needs to get out of her wet clothes.
Date: 18 May 2012 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19: The Legal Side of Things
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Author's Response:
Thanks for reading and reviewing. Each week I read the reviews for like the first 3-4 hours to see what kind of questions you all want answers to, and this time there are hardly any questions at all.
So I thought we could touch base on some comments. We have gotten a lot of Great chapter, sad ending, but it was needed...stuff (and it was needed). ‘Edward had to allow the pain to flow out instead if keeping it locked inside of him.’
We have had a few diabolical people suggest that Edward would maybe recognize Sue and Charlie Swan, or Harry Clearwater. ‘This is an interesting theory.’
A lot of you would love to lynch Sue. ‘But first she has to make an appearance.’
Some of you have noted that you for see Gina as being a problem. ‘Ummm…YEAH!’
A few have wondered if Tanya and little Edward are in fact dead and buried. ‘In the graves in Port Angeles are in fact the bodies of Tanya Denali, and her son known to all as Edward Anthony Masen Jr.’
The comments people have made on the complexity of our characters though is what I want to touch on the most. The fact that we have made the characters so out of character in most cases is what I am enjoying so much. I personally love Alice in the books, I think she is WAY underplayed in the movies. I love Alice she is one of my favorite characters, but to make her this unlikeable character is hard, yet I think it really gives so much to this storyline. Alice will learn some very valuable lessons in this story and that old saying a leopard can’t change his spots, does not apply to Ali-cats.
I like Rose and if I (Kasi) had to compare myself to a character from Twilight that I am most like it would be her. I am not a royal bi*ch, but I am pretty outspoken and tend to say exactly what is on my mind, and that is how I see Rose in the books and movies. The Rose in this story though goes above and beyond the snippy, and stuck in her ways bitchy Rose from the books or movies. Our Rose is a downright spoiled rotten mean girl, who will never grow up because she wants to remain that rich girl who has everyone surrounding themselves in her light to better their standings. Edward could have married the high class daughter of some billionaire tycoon, and Rose would have issue unless she bowed down to Rose.
Jasper in this story is one of the most in character, characters we have. Very smart and laid back, goes with the flow and yet is always there to help calm matters that need attention.
Emmett, God I love Emmett. He is so fun loving and wild, but he is so very smart and he can step up and show it when the time is called on him to do so. You will be seeing a lot more of this intellectual and loving Emmett as the story progresses.
I hope that you have enjoyed this little insight we have shared with you this week. Feel free to join us on Facebook, where there are tons of discussions and theories shared daily. Just search for TeamAllTwilight & AndTAT Fan Fiction and it will pop up. Thanks everyone for making us feel so great, we are proud to bring this story to you and so happy you are enjoying it. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Kasi (& Nikky).
Chapter 20: Snow Storms Teaser...Subject to changes during beta process.
Emmett has filed papers with the court, getting Bella temporary custody for Seth and Leah. Angela, Ben’s wife, who is a social worker, is making case notes on Bella’s behalf. She is also talking to each of the kids, and doing a home study to make sure that they are having all of their needs met.
It was not an easy task to get Bella to agree to all of this, but when Emmett explained that if her stepmom came back, she could take Seth and Leah and Bella might never see them again. He also explained that because Bella was now of age, she could keep it from happening by letting us help her.
I didn’t like scaring her, but it worked. She thinks that if her mother gets them, she would not allow her to see them anymore. She is afraid that Sue would then leave them with someone else, and they would end up getting hurt. She said she would rather be there for them to keep them safe, so she finally agreed to sign the proper paperwork. We all told her there was no way that she would lose the kids.
Angela sat her down and explained to her that with her support system, it would be in Seth and Leah’s best interest to become their legal guardian. It took us all a while to convince her that, since she was now a legal adult, and she had been taking such great care of them, that the court would be on her side. Carlisle, Rev. Weber, Jasper, Peter, Marcus, Samantha - who is another worker at Jasper and Peter’s office, Chas, Esme, Aro, Zafrina, and myself, were finally able to convince her. So far, quite a few people from the church and Sunday school program have written out statements, all in Bella’s favor. Aro and Zafrina have documented files that they have kept; all of which have been copied and sent to Emmett. Aro has documentation of all of the work she has done over the years. With Aro’s help, and Bella’s social security number, I have paid all of her back Social Security taxes, so she has documented earned income. Bella is also now a real employee of the college. She is no longer paid under the table.
Because Bella has had no education, we have set up a verbal IQ test for her to take. Since she is so smart in mathematics alone, I know her scores will be quite high. Once she can fully read, we are going to have her take the GED test and get her a diploma. Angela said that because the kids are in school, her inability to read will not be held against her. Angela was also quick to point out, that with the substantial support system that Bella has, DCFS would recommend that the children be placed with her at this point anyway.
Emmett says that at this point, he is ninety-nine point nine percent certain that Bella will be granted full legal guardianship of Seth and Leah in court. Until the hearing, there is a temporary order of guardianship filed, and unless they take Bella to court, neither Sue nor Harry can come in and take the kids away from her. The case has been booked for the second week in February, which gives us eight weeks to prepare.
Date: 10 May 2012 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Confessions
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WOW...the responses are so awesome that Nikky and I are both giddy. There haven’t been many questions asked in the first 60 reviews, so I am going to answer a few non questions I noticed. Bella was never kidnapped by Sue and Charlie. Charlie Swan is Bella’s biological father, and Bella was sent to live with him after her mother died of cancer. Aro honestly never knew of Bella’s real age, he had suspicions that she was not raised correctly and was acting younger than the 18 he thought her to be, because of the inept social skills. Zafrina did not know either, but again had those same social skill thoughts that her son had. We in no way were bashing DCFS or DHS or any other social workers, by saying that the kids would be taken by the state. If anyone had turned Sue in for abandoning the kids the almost 6 years ago now she has been gone, the kids would have become wards of the state, because at 13 no state official or judge would have deemed Bella capable of fully caring for 2 yr old twins alone. Just want to say that we both believe that it takes a special kind of person to be a social worker, and we both give those of you who are in the field of social work a round of applause because the things you have to see and or deal with can’t always be fun. I have to say that the wonderful response to this story is more than either Nikky or myself could have hoped for, and we owe that all to you the readers. THANK YOU! If there is any questions or discussions you would like to have or read about past discussions, feel free to join us at TeamAllTwilight & AndTAT Fan Fiction on Facebook. Kasi (& Nikky)
Teaser for Chapter 19: The Legal Side of Things. Subjected to changes during beta process.
I dropped Bella of at Seth and Leah’s school. Before leaving her, I told her I would pick her up from the college when she got off. It was so fucking hard to leave her; I just wanted to stay with her forever. I knew the minute she was away from me, my old doubts would come back. I knew that I had to talk with Jasper about her upbringing. It’s that thought that makes me leave, even though I want to wait with her, take them home and stay with them. I am really at a loss for what I should do. What can I do? What do I do? How do I help her? How can someone so pure and good, come from people so evil? The questions are killing me, but I know one thing for certain: if that bitch doesn’t stay the fuck away on her own, I will make her. That sorry excuse of a parent will never get her hands on my Bella, Seth, or Leah again. I will protect them with my very last breath, and deplete every cent I have, if need be.
I sit at my piano and just start playing. I let the music guide me, keeping Bella in my thoughts as a play. I let out all the feelings I have been denying myself. I haven’t been at it long before I find myself playing ‘Angel Eyes’ by The Jeff Healey Band, and I begin to sing along with my playing.
Girl, you're looking, fine tonight,
and every guy has got you in his sights.
What you're doing, with a clown like me,
is surely one of life's little, mysteries
So tonight I'll ask the stars above,
"How did I ever win your love?"
What did I do?
What did I say,
to turn your angel eyes my way?
Date: 12 Apr 2012 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14: A Cowboy, a Princess, and a Butterfly
Oh, come on Edward, do something stupid.
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Many of you are wondering what he deal is with Edward and the talk of his lost son. In chapter 5 there was a dream sequence that told a lot of what happened that fateful day when Edward found out Tanya was using him, to get his money. She was not pregnant like she had told him, the problem is the night before they had unprotected sex, and she actually did give birth to his child. Esme found out about it, but hid it from Edward trying to protect him. Tanya and Edward junior later died in a fire. There will be more to come on that, but it seems to be getting a lot of questions. Now for Alice...She is clearly a not nice person in this fic, and to some she will partially redeem herself, but for some there is no redemption, her words and actions are far worse than any you have seen from Edward. Siobhan is for the majority out of the picture, so she is of no major worry. Uncle Harry is a very mean man, and there will be more to come about him. We love our Aro he is one of the kindest and most loving men and we are proud to have written an Aro who is not only out of character, but also so very loveable. Bella has come to trust Edward, and it shows. A lot of you keep asking if she will sleep in the step-moms room, or if Edward will talk her into it...the answer to that is no. The next few chapters have so much going on in them, I am sure that you will all have favorite parts. We love hearing what your thoughts are so keep asking questions and we will answer what we can without ruining the plot.
Thanks for Reading and Reviewing
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Chapter 15 teaser...Subject to changes during BETA process...
It’s Saturday, and we are into the countdown to Thanksgiving. Alice has called me numerous times, and left well over a hundred text messages and voice mails. I have dealt with each and every one of them the same way. Without reading or listen to them, I just hit delete.
Esme found out during one of my talks with Carlisle about the stunt Alice pulled. At first, I thought she would take Alice’s side, but was stunned when I found her on the phone giving Alice a piece of her mind. Jasper has also said that he and Alice are talking, but not back to normal yet. Jasper is really pissed at her.
Yesterday, Esme called me, and to my surprise, she asked me if I would still come over for Thanksgiving dinner. She told me that she would understand if I did not want to come. She said it was my choice, and she would still make my dinner if I wanted and bring it over to my home or Midnight Sun. Not once did she try and force my hand. After much thought, I said that I will be there. I do enjoy spending time with the guys, even more so in the last few weeks. I know they all were hoping for me to come, and I know I owe them a lot. I told them that I will join them and stay, as long as Alice and Rose keep their mouths shut. Esme, Carlisle, Emmett, and Jasper, have promised to keep them under control.
Things with Bella are still going really well. Too well, in fact. She…fuck! Every time I see her, I want to hold her close. It’s no longer just me having dirty thoughts about her, a lot of dirty thoughts about her, which I still am, but I also want to hug her, lie with her, make love to her, and that is really fucking scary for me, for lots of reasons. I am worried, because I wonder if she could even cope in that type of a relationship. I have been a pussy about it, because I haven’t had the guts to ask Peter or Jasper what they think. I know it’s because I am afraid they may say she couldn’t handle it, or I am not good enough for her. I already know that I am not, but one can always hope for his own redemption.
Date: 31 Mar 2012 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Nicknames
That double dare info has to come in handy.
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Thank you for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. Edward’s view is improving, and he is learning quickly that he is not able to function to his fullest at Aro’s club. Aro’s club and Aro and some of his girls will remain a vital part of this story. Having Edward putting on one of Bella’s newly gifted bras was such a fun thing to write about, we hope you all found it just as amusing as we did. This story has a long way to go. We have been asked when things will pick up between Bella and Edward. Well we promise they will be together, but Edward is just learning to change and before he could give himself to her fully, he has to let go of a few things from the past. There are a few more bricks that need to come down off that wall he has built. As for Bella, her pure innocence alone is a good reason for things between them to simmer slowly into a boil. I will tell you this, there first kiss is written already...and Lordy I needed some ice water after that one. WOOOWHOO! I know the weekly updates, seem like forever, but if we get things wrapped up and have the story done on our side then we will post faster. Right now Nikky is working on 25 and I am working on 24 and we know that there will be at least 30-35 chapters. Thanks again for the story love. This story is dedicated to those of you who care enough to review! With our love, and until next week. Kasi and (Nikky)
Chapter 13 teaser...subject to changes during beta process.
I hear the beep of a horn, and know that the car is here. I grab my overcoat, and I head out for my painful evening.
“Good evening, everyone,” I say as I close the limo door.
“Hello Edward, I see you still haven’t tied your bowtie, Siobhan can tie it for you if you’d like; she’s really good at them.”
I turn to face Alice, trying not to scream at her. “No Alice, I can manage myself, thank you very much. I will tie it right before we arrive at the Autumn Ball.” I feel eyes on me, and my head turn’s to see who else is in the limo. There sits Siobhan, in a…dress? Fuck, it leaves nothing to the imagination, the dress… if that is what you call it. It’s more like a sheer piece in the front, glued to her skin. There doesn’t appear to be any cloth on the sides of her entire body at all. She cannot be possibly wearing anything under the dress. I can see from her armpit to the sole of her foot in the clear stiletto shoes she is wearing, there is nothing but skin. She looks like she should be working for Aro, what a trashy high class whore! I am sure she thinks it’s attractive, and I am sure everyone will know she is going commando. I mean I like women to go commando, but I also like to be the only one that knows. If I wanted my date to not wear panties, I wouldn’t want every other person in the general vicinity to know too. I don’t want to share! Thank God she isn’t my date! There is another reason on the list of why I won’t date her, or any other women.
“Wow, Edward, you look really good,” Siobhan smirks at me before crossing her legs. She lets her dress fall to the side, I am sure if I was looking I would have seen her pussy. The way she was right now I, or anyone for that matter, could finger fuck her here and now for all to see. I turn my head in disgust at her behavior.
“Edward, are you going to tell us how we all look?” I look back at Alice, with a broad smile on my face. “Sorry, forgive my rudeness. Alice, Rose, Esme, you all look very beautiful.” I give them my best smile that almost says, see I can do nice.
“Siobhan, your dress is very…nice?” I make my statement sound like a question because I real don’t know what she has on. Siobhan laughs and goes to touch my arm, and I shrug away from her. I see she’s about to speak, so I jumped in first. “And of course Charlotte, you look beautiful as always. Peter is an extremely lucky guy, and if he does not mind me stealing you for a few minutes tonight, I would like to ask you something?”
Date: 14 Aug 2012 Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Good Luck Masen Family
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Thanks for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. I am very sorry for the lateness of getting this review reply to you. I always write them out and Nikky sends them to everyone on FFN and I send them out to everyone on TWCS and Twilighted. With the move, I am without internet, so needless to say we got a bit of a delay. We are hoping that the delay will not cause an issue in the normal posting, however we may run late getting chapters 33, 34 and 35 posted. This has put me behind by more than a week, so I hope you all are understanding in regards to the situation. The reviews have been wonderful, and Nikky tells me that there haven’t been a lot of questions. The next chapter will be loved and hated, but trust in the fact that Jane has a plan for Sue. Thanks for being such loyal readers, we love and appreciate every wonderful review and comment you all leave us. HUGS! Kasi (&Nikky)
Teaser for 32 subject to changes during beta process
“What do you want Pet?” Sue sneers out.
Bella look at her, and I nod my head in encouragement. “I want to know why? Why you didn’t love them?”
Sue shakes her head. “That’s easy, because they were meant to be mine and Charlie’s, but instead they had to come out being HIS. Every time I looked at them, all I saw was that stupid fucker.”
Bella looks at her shaking her head. “Well I was Charlie’s child and you didn’t love me.”
Sue laughs sarcastically, and she shows her teeth as she makes a face. “NO, you are right about that. I don’t love you, I never have and I never will. I wanted something that was mine and Charlie’s, I deserved that. What I didn’t deserve was for your whore of a mother to intentionally get pregnant to try and steal my man from me.”
I chuckle out loud at Sue’s delusional attitude, and Sue growls at me.
“There are only two people I love in this world that is Charlie and Harry and you took both away from me,” Sue says caustically as she turns her glare at Bella.
“I want to know what you were planning to do with Seth, and the baby that belonged to Tanya, what was your plans?”
Sue laughs at Bella’s question in her evil sarcastic way. “You really want to know? Well I’ll tell you,” she says with a now huge happy smile.
Date: 23 Jan 2012 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Through His Eyes
i'm guessing Bella is the student w/ the hoodie & the janitor.
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Bella is the cleaning person, but not the student. Thank you for reading and reviewing. I will not enclose the teaser for chapter 2 because it is already posted. Thanks again for reading, Nikky and I are grateful to have you reading our story. Thanks, Kasi (&Nikky)
Date: 23 Jan 2012 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Warning Signs
he doesn't realize she can't read
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Edward is a little clueless when it comes to females, he assumes they are all out to get him, so he tends to not be as obsevant of tell tale signs like her ability to read or not. I wonder how soon before he gets a clueberry? Next chapter there will be a little ‘friendly’ interaction between Isabella and the good professor Masen. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Kasi (&Nikky)
PS..I love the saying clueberry it cracks me up...
Chapter 3 teaser, subject to changes during the beta process…
Fuck my life! I have been here in a hospital room all night, on a heart monitor. They made me turn off my cell phone. I was in so much stress; I should have had them call Emmett last night. I am sure that I am in hot water with them all, for not showing up. I am waiting for the doctor to come in with my test results. It felt that I was having a heart attack, or something. I really hope that was not the case, I mean come on I am only twenty-eight. I am an overall healthy man. I exercise and don’t eat a lot of fattening foods. I mean people my age don’t have heart attacks, do they?
“Good morning Mr. Masen, I am Doctor Hall,” he says holding out his hand for me.
“Good morning,” I say shaking his hand.
“Well I read over your case notes from last night and this morning, how are you feeling now?” his face is giving nothing away.
“I feel a lot better than I did last night, everything has returned to normal.”
He nods his head writing notes on my file in his hands. “How long have you been getting suffering from heartburn?” He looks at me questioningly.
“On and off for the past three four months,” I say letting out a breath before talking again, cutting off Dr. Hall. “Look I don’t mean to be rude, but what happened to me last night? Did I have a heart attack? That is how it felt, can’t you just tell me? I mean really let me know what was happening, and then I will answer all your questions?”
He put down my file and stops writing his notes, as he sits back in his chair. “I am sorry Mr. Masen I tend to get ahead of myself. Last night you suffered a rather harsh panic attack,” he says.
All I am thinking is this guy is off his rocker. I mean really where did he get his medical degree, Mickey Mouse Club House, or the bubble gum machine?
Date: 02 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Stalking
I hope he's not stupid enough to fuck up with Bella already.
Author's Response:
Thanks for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. There have been a few questions regarding Bella’s age. Bella was 13 when she was left to care for her half sibling twins. She was left to care for them by her step mom after her father’s death. She obtained employment with the help of Aro who owns the building she lives in with her half siblings. Her employment record is based on her fake ID that Sue her step-mom left her with. More about Isabella’s back story will come out in the future chapters. Edward is quite the monster in the next chapter, but he will see the error of his way. Thanks for all the story love we are getting, and being a part of that. Also sometime next week this story is being featured on THE LEMONADE STAND, we hope that you will go and vote for us. Thank you, Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 5 teaser, subject to change during beta process.
I feel myself wake with a jolt, and I sit straight up. No longer gasping, but still struggling to calm down. My breathing is hard and have cold sweat covering my whole body, fuck that was some dream. I get up and walk into my bathroom; I turn on the water in the shower. I let it warm a little before stepping into take a shower. I close my eyes as look up letting the hot water hit my face. I take some calming breaths trying to shake off this fucking dream.
Leaning my left arm against the wall to support myself, I tip my head down. With my eyes closed I feel the hot soothing water cascade down my back. Fuck this not working! I still feel the effects the dream has had in the pit of my stomach. I feel my heart starting to race; I open my eye look at seeing my hand shaking. Knowing that the shower is not helping, I step out and look for the pills Dr. Hall gave me. I take two of them and wash them down with some orange juice. After sitting in a towel in my living room for an hour, with the medicine in my system I am now calm. I go to my bedroom and get dressed, and head off to the college.
I head to Marcus’s office first to get the low down on what happened during my week absence. After finding that I did not miss much, I set my class room up for my first class.
The day passes by in a blur, I look at my watch knowing that Bel. . . shit, no, Isabella will be coming in soon. With that thought I pack up my things and leave my room. As I walk out the main entrance, I see her coming toward the door. From the corner of my eye I see her smile, as she steps aside to let me out. I don’t return her smile, or look at her. I walk out letting the door close behind me, and continue to walk away from her.
Date: 09 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Walls We Build
I'm glad the dick feels guilty.
Author's Response:
Thank you for reading and reviewing our story. Nikky and I are very proud of this story and it takes a lot to write things sometimes that even upset us. We really needed to show just how darkly tainted Edward is, and unfortunately right now many of you hate him. I know it will take a lot for you to relinquish those hatred feelings, but we hope that we are great enough writers and story tellers to achieve making you like him again. We know it is always easier to burn a bridge than it is to rebuild it, but we promise to put forth the effort in doing so. We want to thank you in advance for your votes, support, rec’s, and for just being on this twisted journey with us. This story will be somewhere around 30 chapters when all is done and said. We hope that you continue to read and review and share with us your thoughts. From the bottom of our hearts, and to the moon and beyond... Thank you.
Kasi (& Nikky)
Chapter 6 Teaser… All Subject to change during the beta process…
The shitting feeling is still there, and I have no idea what the fuck I can do to get rid of it. I head over to Jasper’s office hoping to see him.
“Jasper says that you can go in now.” I look at the woman speaking, and I give her a curt nod as I head into his office. “Edward,” I look at him and he stops talking, and tilts his head to the side. “Okay, what is going on, what happened?” He asks as he waves at me to sit. I sit down on the seat across from him and rub my face. I sigh unsure where to start, so I jump up and start to pace the floor.
“I screwed up, and I mean I really screwed up this time. Jazz, I fucking hurt her, and I mean really fucking hurt her. I don’t know how to fix it. How I can get her to forgive me for what I have done? I mean, fuck I’ll be lucky if she even speaks to me again. Well really I know she will because she, fuck, I don’t want to say she is weak, but if I talk to her she will reply. How do I make right Jazz, without putting myself out there? I don’t want to get hurt again, I could with her and I can’t go through that again. Fuck, but I don’t think she do that, to anyone really. She’s not made that way, but I have really gone and hurt her bad. I never gave her a chance, I was still. . . no, I am to fucking scared. In this case I think I made a new friend, but the dream. . . and I thought she stabbed me in the back like all the others. I see her face in my dreams, the last two nights have been worse than all the rest. I can see how much I hurt her, and the bad thing is she did nothing to warrant my anger. All she did was fucking help me, time after time. So many times, and she has been so hurt before and I know it’s been bad. I can see it clearly in her eyes, the pain and the fear. What if I push it what if she can never let anyone in ever again because what I did.” I am still pacing and pulling my hair, I am so upset. “Fuck Jazz I was a real fucking prick, and complete asshole to her. Tell me what I can do? Please I need to fix this, tell me how I can fix it please?” I beg him as I feel my breathing speed up. Jasper who was still sitting in his chair looks at me and suddenly comes out of his trance, as I feel the cold sweats start. “Please Jazz you need to tell me how to fix this.”
Date: 15 Mar 2012 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10: ABC Easy as 123
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Teaser for chapter 11.
Thank you for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. Well in this chapter you were given the chance to know Edward a little better, in the next chapter you will get to know a tad bit more about the kids and the background story on them, but you will also learn more about Bella. Alice and Jasper are still together, but Jasper does have issues with Alice and her behavior and he will continue to call her to the carpet on it. Rose wants the world to revolve around her, and when she rages there will be all kinds of fun things going on. More to come on their bad behaviors, lots more... Don’t everyone lynch Carlisle, he is just worried for the welfare of the children, and he will be a saving grace in Bella’s life because he is now the children’s doctor. Edward and Bella are both going to be learning form the other. Edward doesn’t realize what Bella is teaching him yet, but he will figure it out. Thanks again for having some faith in us, I know we can’t redeem him in everyone eyes and there are a few of you who are still very upset about his time at the club. If you are still upset, I hope by the end of the story, you’re not dwelling on that, because the basis of the story is so much more than that.
Thanks so much. Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 11 teaser… Subject to changes during beta process.
“I am Seth Charles Swan.”
“Do you know your date of birth?”
He nods his head. “December, 31st, 2003.” So that makes Seth seven years and almost nine months.
Carlisle looks to Bella. “Was he born in a hospital, or at home?”
She looks at Seth. “Hospital, mom had a few weeks left before they were supposed to be born. The police had come to tell her dad had died, and her water broke when she was shouting at them. Then the EMT people came, one of them was a lady and they took mom away to the hospital.”
Carlisle looks at Bella and nods. “Do you know how early?” Bella bites her lip and shakes her head. “After he came home, has he seen a doctor?”
Bella nods her head. “I had to take them to see Aro’s doctor and he gave them all the immunization shots they needed. Zafrina took them for me if I was at work at the hotel. Zafrina is Aro’s mom and she promised that they would be okay and said that they needed those shots. She told me that they were very important for them to have so they stayed healthy.”
Carlisle looks at her. “Can you tell me who Aro is, or the doctor’s name?”
Bella frowns at him and then looks at me. It is clear she is confused as to why he doesn’t know who Aro is. “Zafrina lives next door to me, she very kind and looks after Seth and Leah when I am at work because you’re not supposed to leave them by themselves, that is very bad. Aro is her son; he helped me get my jobs. They help me, but I know that I should have been there, but… I… have I done something bad?” She looks like she is getting upset, and at no point has she told him that I know Aro. I grip her hand and rub the top of it and give her a smile to thank her for keeping my secret. I turn to look at Carlisle and tell him who she is speaking about.
“I know Aro and the doctor she is talking about. His name is Jason Jenks, I am sure you are familiar with him. I will give him a call to fax all the paperwork he has on them.” Carlisle looks at me nods his head, and gives me a clear look to say that he wants to know more about this. I stand up heading to the door.
“Okay, Leah can you tell me your full name?” She smiles and nods her head.
“Leah Sue Swan,” she smiles at him.
“Do you know your date of birth?”
“Yes, it is January 1st, 2004.”
“Ah, the twins have different birthdates, so that tells me that you Seth were born very late at night, and you Leah were born very early in the morning. Am I correct?”
They nod their heads all together, and I smile.
Date: 26 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: New Job
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Thank you for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View.
We are both extremely proud and excited at the response this story continues to garner. Thank you for being one of those who leave us some love. To heed off a bunch of extra questions, we want to be clear that all three of them (Bella, Seth, and Leah) have birth certificates, social security cards, and were born in hospitals. Bella lived with her birth mother for a while (more will come about this soon), then she went to live with her father and step mom (cough.. MONSTER). Bella does not know anything about her actual information; she has been kept ignorant for MANY reasons. Bella does however have all the needed info for the kids, a part of that is because of Zafrina and Aro assisting her in getting the needed paperwork found. As for Edward, you will continue to see the changes she causes in him, and at least they are for the better. Thanks for the story love and we look forward to hearing from you again!
Kasi (& Nikky)
Here is the teaser for chapter 8… Subject to changes during BETA process… of course.
I shake my head. “We are fine Isabella, you can return to what you were doing.” She gives me a nod, turns, and walks away.
“So that the famous Isabella then?” I can’t tell by his face what he is thinking.
“Yeah, that is her, so first thoughts?”
He lets out a sigh and rubs his head. “She’s what, twenty-four?”
I nod my head. “Well, in three weeks she will be.”
He walks with me towards my kitchen. “Well, she sure is small and not just in height. She looks like she has missed some essential nutrients over the years. She’s very pale and the dark coloring under her eyes would lead me to believe that she doesn’t sleep much and she looks to be extremely tired. Her pupils show that she needs more Calcium, and Iron. She also looks to you for permission to call me Jazz. She seems to be unsure of what she is, and isn’t allowed to do.” He stops talking while pouring himself a drink. I pull at my hair having not learned anything new about her.
I make us lunch as we continue to chat some more, but not about the topic I want to discuss, Isabella. I make some extra food for her on the off chance that she hasn’t eaten anything yet. After what I saw at the mall and what Jazz just confirmed, I assume she more than likely has skipped lunch. I decide to make up some sandwiches to go with the soup I am making. I can’t decide on what kind to make, so I make four different kinds. Everything is done, and I carry the covered pot of soup to the table.
“Isa. . . Ouch, what the fuck, Jazz?” I ask rubbing my head where Jasper just slapped me.
“She is not your pet, Edward.”
I glare at him. “Jasper, I know that, I was just. . .”
Date: 01 Mar 2012 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Birthday Surprise
Maria is the one who resembles Isabella, right?
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Thank you for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View.
We know that the more the story develops the more we all want Edward to just post haste stop going to Aro’s club. I wanted to give a clear run down on the girls that he sees there, so that we can keep things straight. Edwards’s girls at Aro’s: Sally: sex addict 27 tall she about 5ft 8 red shoulder length hair thin and tall. Likes roll play. Irina: 6ft tall slender and Blond Hair to her cheek bones like rough sex and anal sex. 29 years old. Carmen: 5ft 6 long black hair enjoys being controlled by men, average weight and size. Likes BDSM and being restrained. Maria: 5’5 180 pounds curvy and thicker than other girls. Sandy blonde hair, cute features and very large breasts. More relaxed and sensual. Edward only sees her maybe once a month, sometimes longer than that between visits. He controls her too, but it is all about sensual and erotic pleasure with her than it is about rough and controlling hard core sex. Some question if he chose Maria the last time and more often, because she reminded him of Bella. Truth be known Carmen would be the one who resembles Bella the most. He is not with Maria to pretend she is Bella, but because from Maria he gets the softer more sensual erotic side of sex. Edward had made the decision a long time ago to make himself this untouchable person, and when it came to the girls most of the time he went with the hard core domination side of the act. I can’t say that Edward’s visits to the club will cease right away, but I do assure you that soon our professor with the extremely dark view of all women will soon realize that he just can’t do it anymore. He may be smart and he may be a lot of things, but sometimes when you shut yourself off, it’s hard to wake up those pieces of yourself. I hope that this helps a little in the explanation of Edward and his tainted views. I will tell you this, I just got done with my part on a chapter where he comes clean with Bella about what he did when he spent time at the club, and telling the truth can be quite cleansing.
Thanks, Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 9 Teaser… Subject to changes during BETA process.
“Mr. Masen, I don’t mean to be rude, but where are we going? Do you need me to work at your house today?”
I shake my head as we keep walking. “No Isabella, as you know all my employees have to have a medical check. I am accompanying you to yours.” We stop walking when we arrive at the bus stop. I look at Isabella who is looking upset.
“Mr. Masen, I didn’t bring any money with me. I can’t afford to have a medical check, I am sorry.” I look down at her and frown. There is something in her expression that tells me that it’s not just money she is worried about. I look up seeing the bus coming to a stop beside us.
We both get on, but this time I lead her to the seats at the back. I motion for her to sit and I sit next to her, leaving a little room between us. “Isabella, I set up a medical plan for each of my staff including you. Your medical is a part of that so you don’t have to worry about payment, it has already been covered.” I am not really lying, more like stretching the truth a little. “I know that you don’t like people too close to you, for that reason I am taking you to see a dear friend of mine.” I smile thinking about how to explain Carlisle. “His name is Carlisle, and he is much more than a friend to me. I guess you could say that he is like a father figure. He is a very compassionate man, and he has an amazing ability to relax people. He will not hurt you. I would never allow him, or anyone to hurt you.” I didn’t really mean for what I said at the end to come out, but as I looked into her eyes it just came out. She looked me right in the eye for much longer then she usually does. I watch her reaction and notice her bite her lip, as she nods her head.
“Will you stay with me, the whole time?” She asks, as her eyes fall to the floor.
Without meaning to, my hand moves to the underside of her chin. I feel small sparks on the tips of my fingers as I keep my fingers against her skin. These are those same comforting sparks I felt the night of my panic attack, I dismiss it. I slowly tilt her chin up, making her look at me again. “I will stay with you, if that is what you want. This is your choice Isabella. I know that I have been ordering you around a lot, but this time it is your complete choice and decision. If you wish for me to stay in the room with you, then I will. If you want me to leave, then I will. This is all about you, and what you want.”
She keeps looking at me and I could feel her shaking a little, but she never pulls her face away from my hand. “I would like you to stay in the room please, Mr. Masen.” I nod my head letting her face go.
Date: 08 Mar 2012 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Doctor, Mall, and Names
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Author's Response:
Thank you for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. There have been a few questions regarding Edward and why he is so tainted by women. More of his back story is coming out, but between having a mother who was mentally ill, who subsequently abandoned him. The one girl he gave his heart to was only using him for money. One girl pretends to be his friend to gain access to his friend and for all accounts adoptive brother. And don’t forget the person he looked to as a mother figure who lied to him and hid the truth of things from him. When you put all of those things together, it is hard to trust and believe that there is honesty and truth in caring from a female. I know lots of women who think men are worms because of this or that, which happened, so it should not be so hard to understand how Edward may have this view of women. Next we have had an overabundance of questions regarding when Edward will find out Bella’s true age. That will happen, but first we need to build a little more of their friendship together. I know that many of you are not happy of his time going to Aro’s, but I assure that those times are coming to a close. It is important we felt in the story and as the story goes to show how he is dealing with his own reactions to Bella. There will not be any more explicit scenes from the club, however your knowledge of him going will not stop until he stops… AND WE PROMISE he stops going. This is a rather slow burn, but for this to be realistic, in any way, shape, or form it needs to be. With that said we will not drag it out either. You will continue to learn more about Edward and Bella, as well as a few of the other characters, but it is all going with the storyline. There are some great chapters coming up, and for all of you who still have some hate or anger for Edward, I am sure that you soon will find that hate or anger directed in another place.
Kasi (& Nikky)
Chapter 10 Teaser… Subject to changes during Beta Process.
Carlisle, Jasper, Emmett, and I, all meet up on Saturday for a workout and lunch. The topic moved to Bella, and Emmett was not happy that he was the only one that had not met her yet. I, well we, explained that she did not like close contact with people and might say things out of the norm. Of course, this all fell on deaf ears, because his only response was him promising to be on his best behavior. Now, we all love Emmett - most people do - but he is a large hulk of a man. Emmett is six foot six and must be tipping the scales at close to three hundred pounds. His biceps are the size of my thighs. He also has a quick mouth, and often says things without thinking. We tried to tell him this, but he didn’t get it. We all knew that he would end up trying to hug her, or that she would end up saying something and then he would joke about it, but either way, she would end up hurt. I just couldn’t allow that to happen, not even by one of my best friends. He pouted the rest of the time we were together, even after Jasper and Carlisle both said she could not meet him yet. I was a bit worried at the end of lunch when Emmett looked as if he was hatching an evil plan.
I look at my watch, seeing that it’s almost nine-thirty, and I know that Bella is about to walk in. I have set up the table with some of the supplies I need to help teach her, including alphabet cards. Since she can already recognize some letters, I know teaching her the alphabet should be pretty simple. I know the best thing for me to do, is to start at the beginning. This means that the alphabet song we all loved as a kid, is first. I look to the door as it opens, and see Bella walking in. She glances at me, and I can see in her eyes that she looks both excited and apprehensive. I am sure she is a bit nervous about today, so I smile at her. We already decided that we would do an hour and a half on Tuesday mornings, and an hour and a half on Thursday afternoons.
“Bella, hang up your jacket and come over to the table.” She nods her head and does what I ask. “We will begin with the alphabet. There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet; twenty-one are consonants, and five are vowels. I will show both the capital and lower case letters. Are you ready?” She nods her head before putting her glasses on. She has them sitting at the edge of her nose, which will make her look over the top of them rather than through them. I push them back to sit on her nose correctly. “No looking over them, Bella,” I say, giving her a smile.
Date: 19 Apr 2012 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15: The Break In
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Wow what else can Nikky or I say...once again the overwhelming response and the amount of story love we are receiving from so many people just makes us both feel so loved. I know that this story may have a few minor flaws, but we have tried all along to keep them to a minimum. So essentially thank you as always for reading and reviewing our story it makes us all giggly and excited to see all the reviews we are getting.
We asked you who you thought it might be that broke into Bella and the twins apartment, and I must say we were a little surprised that a lot of you have it figured out. With a wide range of evil or rude nasty characters, many of you said it was Uncle Harry...and you are right. There will not be resolution for a bit when it comes to Uncle Harry, so if you want to figure out what he was looking for all I can suggest is watch for clues. There are some very important and much asked for things coming soon.
We have been asked many times for Edward to stop using Aro’s girls for his pleasure. And where we understand why, we also knew it was very unrealistic for a man with so much anxiety, pressure, cynicism and tainted view to jump into a healthy relationship and give up the release and hidden pleasure he has surrounded himself in to get by for the past five plus years. He has slowly been weaning himself from the place, and very soon he will open up and tell Bella why he went there. We have been asked when you all get to know a lot more about Edward...well very soon actually, and by that I mean the next few chapters are chuck full of things from the past.
We have been asked if Renee will come back...(A LOT ACTUALLY)...Renee was Bella’s biological mother, who died when Bella was only three years old. At the age of three after her mother died, custody of Bella was given to Charlie Swan who was her biological father. Charlie was married to Sue Swan, who is the mom she talks about leaving all the time. Sue Swan is the person who left Bella to care for the twins. Since this story is not alternate universe, neither, Charlie or Renee will be making any grand entrance, unless via a dream. But don’t get too happy, because Sue Swan is still out there somewhere, and she has a few things to say.
We have been asked a lot if Alice, Rose, Siobhan, and Esme will make any redemption...Esme already has begun her turn around, and we think she is doing well. Siobhan, well she wore out her welcome quite completely at the ball, at this point there is not a real plan to drag her back into the storyline. Alice...well this is a hard one for me. I actually normally always LOVE Alice, but this Alice is a tough nut to crack. She is not going to bring in the roses and become a fan favorite anytime soon, but you will notice some changes. As for Rose, well...I just can’t wait to hear your opinions of her...and I am sure you’ll have plenty next week.
Updating...we had planned all along to only update every other week on Thursdays. However since posting the first chapter we have been on an every week posting schedule...and we have NO INTENTION of changing that at this time. Nikky and I have a comfortable cushion, and the next chapter to post is with the beta now. I got this weeks chapter back from the beta on Tuesday afternoon, so realistically we are posting around when they are ready. Nikky is working on her part of chapter 26 right now, and I am working on 24 so we are not looking at any lapses in time. We are both so excited you are choosing to come down this road with us.
Where the next chapter has some major info and angst, we promise that chapter seventeen will make up for it. Thanks again for always being so supportive and showing the story love HCV deserves.
Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 16 Teaser...subjected to changes during the BETA process...
Its Thanksgiving today, and I am on my way to pick up Bella and the kids. Bella and I decided that, after dinner with my family, they would all stay the night at my house tonight. I will run them home to get their things for the camping trip in the morning, and see them off to camp. Bella will make sure that Jake has enough food, and then she is coming to spend the weekend with me. I’m looking forward to this weekend, but I am worried about my growing feelings for her. I knock on the door before using my key to get in. Bella gave me a spare key so I could let myself in. The new door has a double lock on it, and is reinforced with steel; no one is breaking this one down.
I walk in, seeing Leah in a black, knee-length dress with a cream ribbon around the waist, and black shoes. Seth is wearing a pair of black pants and a cream colored button down shirt, with a black tie and shoes.
“Wow, look at you Leah! You’re very beautiful, and Seth, you look so handsome.” They both smile at me and look up as Bella walks in. She is in a cream colored dress, with a black ribbon around the waist. The dress goes to just above her knees; she looks fucking beautiful in it - so fucking beautiful.
“Wow, Bella! You look sensational...really beautiful. Are we all ready to go?” I look her up and down, I am so glad she allowed me to buy us all new outfits for today.
I got around her apprehension by telling her that I wanted to go to church with them this Sunday night. We are attending the evening service after Seth and Leah return from camp. Since I was buying something for myself, I wanted to get them something, as well. As usual, getting Bella to let me buy Seth and Leah something, was easy, but her...not so much. I was so fucking glad Seth and Leah helped me. I have on black pants and black shirt with a cream colored tie. I push my fucking guilty feelings down and smile at the three of them.
“Yes, we’re all ready.” Bella picks up their bags, and I quickly take them from her.
“Let’s go,” I say as I usher us all out the door together.
Date: 03 May 2012 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Weekend Revelations!
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Author's Response:
Hello our faithful readers and reviewers! We were expecting a bit of a lashing from some of you, and we have gotten a few but nothing like I expected. Please let me remind you all now first and foremost that we are both happy ever after kind of gals. Little refresher is needed about ages, and a few other things, since there were a few questions. Edward is 28 and will soon be turning 29. Bella just turned 11 when the twins were born, Sue left when Bella was 13, and Bella has been working for the university for over 5 years. Bella just turned 19 in chapter 8. Edward is 9 and 1/2 years older than Bella. Before Sue left, she obtained a fake ID for Bella that said Bella was 18. Therefore everyone surrounding the apartment building assumed she was of legal age. Sue needed everyone to think Bella was 18, and she was sure to scare tactic that into Bella. All these years, Bella has continued to maintain the age Sue said she had to say she was, in fear of not being able to stay with the twins. Now for Bree Tanner and James...Bree Tanner was the female student from Edward’s Summer school course he taught. In the summer for the past several years, Edward has been helping his good friend Marcus by teaching the kids who struggle to pass, or are so far behind they may not graduate high school. Bree Tanner was the hoodie wearing shy and quiet girl from chapters 1 and 2. Bree lives in Forks and attends high school at Forks High. James Hunter is a Math teacher and the truancy officer for the Forks school district. We don’t want to give too much away, but if you think back to the earlier chapters, when Edward had to take a break from his panic attacks, he was clear to tell Marcus his concerns about Bree being abused. Bella is naive about many things, but she has grown a lot in the past few chapters. We want to be clear that Bella feels as if she lied to Edward, she started trusting him a long time ago and when she started trusting him she feels she should have told him then. Edward doesn’t feel betrayed by the lie, but he is more of in shock by the lie. When he thought he was almost 5 years older than Bella he was concerned with the age difference, mainly because of how innocent she is. Now that that almost five is almost ten, he is confused. The next chapter will have you cheering Edward on, and hating his guts too. We don’t want to give too much away, but I will say this, we are both excited at the prospect of the reviews after the next chapter posts. Thanks as always for reading and reviewing this story, you all have no idea how much your words mean to us. Thank you, Kasi (& Nikky)
Teaser for Chapter 18: Confessions (As always subject to changes in the Beta process.)
Leaving Bella’s place, I get in my car and drive. I don’t even slow down when the speedometer hits one-hundred-thirty miles per hour; I just keep driving. I am racing to get away from the fear and the rage that is inside of me. I still feel so angry; how the fuck did I not see that she was only nineteen?! I mean, she looks so young; I am so fucking pissed at myself. She is still a baby, and the fact that she is only nineteen, doesn’t keep me from wanting her. I want her, and I need to be with her. I want her in every way, which is so fucked up. I shouldn’t want to be with a nineteen year old girl.
She was thirteen when Sue left her to look after Seth and Leah. She was so fucking young, and she ended up in Aro’s club at thirteen! Fuck, if he would have said yes to her…if she was in the pictures I had to choose from…I would have picked her…I know I would have… fuck! I could have really hurt her. I am really fucking sick! Thank God he said no! Fuck, the dip shit pimp that said yes...shit! I’m sure she would…fuck I don’t even want to finish that thought.
“FUCK!” I scream out and I do an illegal U-turn at eighty miles per hour. I decide I need to see Aro. If I find out that fucker knew her real age, I am going to add that motherfucker to my shit list. I am going to hurt him so fucking much, and anyone who tries to stop me, too.
Date: 26 May 2012 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Snow Storms
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Hello to our faithful bunch, thanks for reading and reviewing chapter 20 of HCV. Nikky and I really are so grateful to all our wonderful readers and reviewers. In the author’s note I asked all of you to tell me what your favorite line from the story so far. Here is Nikky’s from chapter 19 – "Have a good night, and keep Little Edna in your pants. And I do mean your pants. Close the door behind you when you're able to shut your mouth and leave." I stand there for a minute with my mouth hanging open, before shaking my head and leaving. My favorite quote so far is from Chapter 20 – "I will use the adult terms, and try to stick to the given terms of penis or vagina, but please, for my sanity, can we not call my cock a winkie?"
Many of you are wondering who is behind Bella being hurt. Bella actually fell, but it was what took place at the college before she left that caused her the issues to be as sick as she is right now. In the next chapter that person and their actions will be handled, and handled quite well. Some have worried that we may have Bella been brutalized or raped and we want to be clear that we would not ever do that in this story. We both agree with you that Bella has been brutalized and hurt enough from her so called loved ones to cause her anymore brutalization. There was an attack against her at the college before she left, and as I said that will be handled quite well.
Thanks again for all of the wonderful attention and recognition you all give to His Cimmerian View. Your responses mean the world to us, thanks. Kasi (& Nikky)
Chapter 21 teaser…subject to changes during beta process…
I make it back to my car quickly. I open her door sitting her in her seat and strap her in as best I can. “Baby, you’re in my car, I’m going to get you to Carlisle.” I kiss her head, close her door, and run around to my side. I get in and start driving without waiting to put on my seat belt. I switch the heat on high. “Baby, I got the heating on for you. We’ll be there soon.” Please God let us get there soon! I fiddle with my cell getting the hands free turned on, so I can call Carlisle.
“Hello Edward,” I hear Carlisle’s cheerful voice come across the hands free.
“Can you get to the Hospital, right away? Its Bella, she is hurt. I found her in the park unconscious. She has a head wound, and she’s been lying in the fucking snow for about an hour.” I try to calm my voice, the last thing I need to do is break down.
“Edward, I’m on way back to the hospital now. I just left a few minutes ago. I should get there before you do. I will let you go. The last thing we need is for you to crash. I’ll be outside with a team ready for you when you get there. Drive safely, son.” Carlisle disconnects the call, not waiting for me to reply.
“Baby, we’re almost there. Come on Baby, wake up for me.” I stroke her face, while driving around the fucking cars that are in front of me. These people are idiots, they are driving like old people fuck, slow and sloppy. I commit many driving penalties, yet I am driving better than anyone else out here. I’m sure I’ve been caught on nearly all the speed cameras that are up. I sigh out in relief as I come up to the hospital. I pull up in front of the emergency doors and I see Carlisle already there. I pull to a stop and he waves to the door and opens Bella’s door with his other hand. He picks her up turns and places her on a gurney. I jump out and catch up to him.
“Hey you can’t park there,” I hear.
Turning around I see the security officer glaring at me, and I throw him my keys. “Then you move it,” I say.
He catches my keys, and looks at me. “I am not here to be your valet.”
I turn back and glare at him. “Then call and have it fucking towed, I don’t give a shit. My girl is… fuck!”
I feel Carlisle pull on my arm. “Mitch please can you park the car for my son, she is in critical condition.” Mitch looks at Carlisle then to me and his face pales, but he nods his head. I feel the air leave my body, she’s in critical condition! “Edward I need you to calm down and come with me.” Carlisle pulls me along with him and I head to the trauma room. I see them removing her clothes. “Edward, do you know why her clothes soaking wet? Even under her coat is wet. There is no way this all occurred from her lying in the snow.” I shake my head at him, because I don’t know. I stand back and watch them work on her.
Date: 07 Jun 2012 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Gifts and Snowball Fights
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Thanks for reading and reviewing chapter 22 of His Cimmerian View. There aren’t a lot of questions about things going on, other than the arrival of Uncle Harry and of course Sue’s return. The story only has roughly 10 to 12 chapters left and through 26 are written and 27 is more than half way completed. BPOV out-take is coming along nicely but man alive is it HUGE over 22K word count right now and it is for sure a tissue warning. As for the few questions we have gotten, we have answers... We want to be clear that Emmett filed a paper that is giving Bella custody until the court hearing so right now no one can take the twins away from her, without first going to court. We also had someone ask about the title of the story over at TWCS, it is the same as it is at FFN... however at TWCS I have found it is easier to look up the author and then find the story, the story search is not super simple like it is at FFN. We are the same names both author name and story name at all sites we post at. On a side and personal note, I am very sorry for the delay of this... after I posted the last chapters on Thursday morning, my mother passed away. Unless something gets in the way the only thing that will be delayed is this review reply. The next chapter is ready to go... minus mine and Nikky’s final read through anyway. I want to thank you all for the kind words shared on Facebook already and thank you for the prayers and well wishes. If you haven’t joined us on Facebook, please do so there are lots of fun discussions and of course sometimes extra teasers and info too. Just search for TeamAllTwilight & AndTAT Fan Fiction and you will find us. Thanks everyone have a great week. Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 23: teaser subject to changes during beta process…
It’s New Year Eve and the twin’s eighth birthday. Seth and Leah shared a party yesterday at Chuck E. Cheese and they loved it. Esme, Chas, and Angela all took the day off and came to help out at the party. Aro brought Sulpicia and their son, Sammy, who is ten. Sammy seemed to have taken a liking to Leah, as he stayed mainly with her the entire time. Esme and Zafrina both said it was cute and sweet, but all I wanted to do was kill the kid. Bella even laughed at me and gave me a look when I let out a growl at little Sammy when he pulled Leah away while she was talking to us. I looked back at Bella and shrugged my shoulders, because I wasn’t really sure where the over-protectiveness came from.
Then there were the moms or whores as I call them. I got hit on a lot. Almost every mother of a child that had been invited was dressed like they were having a night out on the town, not taking their child to a classmate’s birthday party. Some even said that I was really nice to help Bella and her kids out like I have been. I felt like I was going to lose it as they made her sound so beneath them and that she was simply a charity case. Thankfully, Bella kept me calm and stopped me from screaming at them. As soon as school is back in session, I’ll be making it very clear to everyone what Bella and I are to each other. The fact that this was a place for children, and that it was Seth and Leah’s first real birthday party, stopped me from performing a very hot, public display of affection with Bella. I know for a fact I would have enjoyed it, and I’m sure I would have made Bella enjoy it, too.
Date: 17 Jun 2012 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Birthdays and Unexpected Visitors
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Thanks for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. The next chapter will be a great one for sure, but as a loyal reader and reviewer pointed out so far most of the chapters have been just that... a great one. I know many of you are sick of Rose, and we assure you that there will be closure there soon. There is not much redemption for a character like Rose, however there are things happening that will at least show that Emmett is not in fact an idiot who allows Rose to be poisonous to all. Many of you are worried that the introduction of Mr. James Hunter will be a dangerous situation for Bella. James Hunter has been in the story all along, and he is a very volatile person, and there will be more to come that involves him in the near future. Alice is showing a bit of a change, but I think she knows she has made her final stand alongside of Rosalie. Keep in mind within days of chapter 24 posting that Enduring His Cimmerian View will post and the first out-take to post will be Bella’s POV up to and through chapter 24. We waited to give you Bella’s POV until Chapter 24 posted for a very good reason... sex. Yep get out your big girl panties and prepare yourselves for that, because it is going to be posting on Thursday, the BPOV will post hopefully next Saturday. There weren’t a lot of questions, but there is still some confusion. Rose and Jasper are Esme’s niece and nephew, whom Esme and Carlisle were given guardianship of when they were around 10/12 respectfully. Rose is older. Edward’s mother is MIA, but for all accounts and purposes he believes she is still alive. Bella’s birth mother was Renee who died of Cancer when Bella was 3. Charlie is Bella’s birth father and he is dead. Sue Swan was Charlie’s wife and Bella’s Step mother. Harry Clearwater is Sue Swans brother, and tormentor of Bella. We are excited to see your reviews from the next chapter as well as the BPOV that will post. Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 24 teaser... subject to changes in the beta process.
I’m in the middle of teaching when my phone rings. “Excuse me. Tia, please carry on for me.” Tia gives me a smile and takes over from where I left off. “Hello, Caius. I was just going to step into my office. How can I help you?”
I hear some chatter in the background. “Edward, I’m sorry for bothering you. Everything here is a big clusterfuck right now. I was just calling to give you an update on the Bree Tanner situation. We’ve had three more ex-students come forward with allegations claiming that Mr. Hunter did similar things to them, so the state police have taken over the case. I was one of the people they called in to assist, as they’re planning to speak to all of his ex-students. The officers got here yesterday and worked through last night and this morning. They need to speak to you, as well.” I sigh, rubbing my face, even though I had already expected this information. “This looks really fucking big, Edward. From what I’ve gathered, he targets a student in their junior year, mostly just degrading them at first. Then, when they enter their senior year, he starts to get physical with them at the same time he begins the process with another student. The three girls that came forward were manipulated into sleeping with him. Due to the fact they were all over eighteen at the time, they can’t get him for statutory rape, but are charging him with aggravated rape and extortion.”
I pull at my hair, hoping that James gets a shitty lawyer. A good one could use this to their advantage. “What’s the bond amount he’s being held on?”
There is a loud sigh and a chill travels down my spine. “Nothing. He was released pending charges after questioning. The charges were just filed, so now the officers are on their way to pick him up again.” We talk a little more about some other things before saying our goodbyes.
The rest of the day passes in a blur. The State Police being here is making life more stressful than it already is. Marcus sent in extra counselors and staff to help out with the backlash of shit that’s going on in Forks.
By the end of the week another three ex-students have come forward claiming that Mr. Hunter forced them into physical relationships with him. A current student has also come forward to say he had just recently started verbally abusing her.
Date: 22 Jun 2012 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24: First Times
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Well after this chapter how will we ever get better? I hope that you trust me when I say, it will! Many of you want Aro to get his hands on Uncle Harry before the police do. I will not say who gets to Uncle Harry first; because well that would just ruin the surprise, but I will say this... his capture is already written, so feel free to speculate. There are some seriously some great chapters coming up, but Nikky says I need to warn you all that some of them are rather drama and angst filled. There also may or may not be a few cliffhangers in the near future, oh heck who am I kidding the next two chapters are rather cliffy in nature. The next chapter has a big surprise within and MOST of you may be very shocked. Nikky, Jess, and a few others who have already read the chapter during BETA processing seem to think that the next chapter may generate a lot more reviews. We may even get some from people who have not reviewed before now, because it is quite a twist. There is your warning. Nikky and I have been called diabolical for the plot twist that is coming, so we sure hope you all like it. I will say this out of all the readers and reviewers we have, only one time has someone guessed a good portion of the plot and got it right. We of course didn’t tell them, because well then they would know it would ruin the story telling process. We had a few question about Sienna’s ability to place a phone call since she is deaf. Deaf people can make phone calls using a Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD). Special telephone services have been developed to carry the TDD functionality even further. In certain countries there are systems in place so that a deaf person can communicate with a hearing person on an ordinary voice phone using a human relay operator. There are also "carry-over" services, enabling people who can hear but cannot speak ("hearing carry-over," a.k.a. "HCO"), or people who cannot hear but are able to speak ("voice carry-over," a.k.a. "VCO") to use the telephone. Couple of questions came about Charlotte’s nick-name of Chas, in our story Charlotte was the youngest raised by her father among her several brothers and she was quite the tomboy growing up. Char is a girlie name and therefore her brothers tagged her with Chas, because it is manlier. Thanks for reading and reviewing our story, we are proud of it, and are grateful to our loyal readers. If you have more questions or want to discuss some of the story line, feel free to join the group on Facebook you can find us by searching for: TeamAllTwilight & AndTAT FanFiction. Kasi (&Nikky)
PS….Enduring His Cimmerian View is now POSTED... Please go read and review.
Chapter 25 Teaser:
“Pajama day is when you stay in your pajamas all day and eat lots of bad stuff, watch movies, and play games all day long.” Seth and Leah nod their heads at me and Bella gives me a small half nod with her smile. “Okay then, pajama day it is in our house. I just need to make a few phone calls. Why don’t you all get your robes and slippers on, and I’ll meet you for breakfast as soon as I am done.” Seth and Leah hug me before walking out of the bathroom to get their slippers and robes.
After they leave the room, I look to see Bella biting her lip, and I know she’s worrying about something. “I’m sorry that she wet the bed. She’s never done that before.”
I walk to Bella, wrapping my arms around her. “Baby, its okay. She’s upset, and her body is reacting to that, so don’t worry about it.” I kiss her head and push her hair out of her face. I hiss as I see the large bruises that go all the way up one side of her face. “Baby, how are you feeling? Are you in pain?”
She shrugs her shoulders and tries to give me a smile. “I’m not sure. I...” She stops and rubs her head. “I feel like I failed them. He hurt Seth, and I should’ve been able to protect him better. I’m upset that it was Uncle Harry that broke into our apartment the other time. I don’t understand why he did that, or what he was looking for. How could he do that to Seth and Leah? I mean, I know that he doesn’t really like me much, but they’re his sister’s children. I thought he would love them.”
Date: 29 Jun 2012 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25: A Sketching Surprise
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Author's Response:
Thanks again for the outstanding and wonderful reviews! We are so excited and happy to have you all on board with us for this journey and we sure hope that you all continue to love and praise the story the way that you do. I know that you all learned some rather interesting pieces of information in the puzzle we call His Cimmerian View. I bet a lot of you have more questions than you are asking. But to answer a few of the questions that don’t take away from future story line here you go. Yes it is possible that Tanya and Sue are the one in the same, but do remember that Tanya Denali was positively identified by dental records. Some are asking if Sue could be Edward’s long lost mother... I guess that is a thought, but the age thing would be difficult to swallow. Sue could very well be masquerading as Bella and trying to get her hands on the money that has been left to her both from her mother’s Estate and her grandfather’s. Wow more of you seem to be worried about who might have their hand on Edward’s shoulder than much else, so I will relive you of that stress, it is in fact Carlisle. Between this chapter and the BPOV on EHCV we have had many question how Harry/James could have gotten into Bella’s apartment after Aro did all the security measures, and I assure you that his ability to get into the apartment will be answered, just have faith in us, and you will see. Lots of new things will come out in the next chapter as well and unfortunately you are all going to hate us, because it will be ending in a cliffhanger as well. In the next chapter we will get to see Edward come face to face with Harry though... insert evil laugh... but at least I am showing you the teaser from that meeting! I am excited about the ending of the story; however we will not update any faster than we currently are. I am working on chapter 28 and Nikky is on chapter 29. At this rate we are going to be pushing to keep up with the schedule of posting each week. No I am not saying we will not post, but I am saying we will at this point be sticking to the every Thursday posting. If you haven’t yet, go check out Enduring His Cimmerian View... the Bella POV chapter is posted. We will not be adding any chapters to EHCV, until we have the main story cracked out of HCV. Thank you for being some of the best readers and reviewers out there and for loving this story we are sharing with you all. Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 26 teaser...subject to changes during Beta process.
All of it; I mean, this mother fucker broke Seth’s arm. I close my eyes, and when I open them again, I see nothing but him. Without even thinking about what I’m doing; I hit the fucker as hard as I can. I just keep hitting him until I feel someone pull me back. With the rage still blinding me, I knock whoever it is off of me and hit Harry again.
Suddenly, I feel a lot more people dragging me back. I feel a sting on my face, and I look around to see Aro shaking his head. Garrett has his arms wrapped around my waist, Felix is holding my left arm, and Emmett is on my right; I have no clue when he got here. Standing right in front of me is Jane.
“Jane, I don’t think you needed to slap him,” Aro says as he walks over to us. That fucking bitch slapped me!
“He was out of it, and it brought him back didn’t it? Besides that, I get to do the beating up around here,” she huffs, walking away from me to bend down and look at Harry. I look down as well, noticing that I knocked the fucker out. I can’t help but grin about it. “Wipe that look off your face! You broke some of his ribs and his nose; that’s my job, Assward!” Jane jumps up and walks over to her bag. She brings out some jars and sets them in a line on the desk.
“Eh...what the hell is in those jars?” Emmett asks as he gives me a look to ask if I’m alright. I nod and the three of them release me.
Date: 11 Jul 2012 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26: A Shocking Situation
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Author's Response:
Well hello to our faithful readers and reviewers. It is hard to believe that this story will be coming to a close in just about five to seven more weeks. Yeah chapter 27 posts next week, 28 is written and off to the start of the beta’s (yes more than one) process. I am working on 29 and Nikky is kicking behind on her part of 30. After 30 is written there will be either 2 to 5 more chapters. Jess2002 threw a monkey wrench into chapter 29 for us, and I was actually shocked she asked for the thing she asked for. I will not leak the info on what she said we needed to do, but man alive it does give a nice twist. (LIKE WE NEED MORE?) twists that is...LOL. Okay so you got quite a bit of the mystery settled on the real Tanya Denali. I never lied to you , when I assured you all that Tanya Denali was in fact dead and buried. I also stated many times that the toddler found in the burnt house with Tanya Denali was in fact the child she gave birth to. Neither of those statements was untrue. I never said that he was in fact Edward’s, just that he was in fact Tanya’s. You will get to hear more about good old Uncle Harry again, but trust me when I say that he will be quit forthcoming on the information. Jane has incredible ways to make assholes talk. Many of you want to see Jane get her hands on Sue, and well I will not say if that happens or not, you will have to wait and see. Sue and her bullshit are not yet complete and I will say this, she makes an appearance in more than one chapter upcoming. She is quite sly, like a fox. We are both so excited to see what you are all thinking. I know that this was a lot to take in with the double identities. I want to assure you all that everything written so far was all part of the original plan, chapter 29 will be the first deviation from our starting outline. We hope that you all continue to enjoy and read and review this story, because it is nice to hear how much you like, love, or hate parts of it. We are amazed that we have written a story that is garnering so much emotion from our readers. Thank you for all you say in your reviews, they really mean the world to us! Kasi (&Nikky)
Teaser for chapter 27: Subject to changes during final beta process
I look at Bella and Alice sitting there on the floor. Alice is in front of Bella holding her arms while Bella is shaking and crying. I walk toward them, both seeming to have missed Emmett and me coming in the room.
“He’s going to hate me... they are all going to hate me. What should I do? This is so big. I... I didn’t know. I swear I didn’t know. Why…why would she lie about that? I did everything they ever asked. I never questioned them. She could have told me. I would’ve still loved them, I do still love them. Why? I... it’s not fair, Alice.” Bella’s hand goes to her hair, and she begins to grip and pull at it.
“Bella, please calm down. I’m not sure I fully understand what you’re talking about, but Edward loves you very much, and he knows you; he will trust you, I’m sure...”
As I move forward, Alice stops talking and turns to me. This makes Bella look up at me, too. She looks broken and scared.
“Bella Baby,” I say, holding my arms out to her. Instead of coming to me like I’d hoped, she shakes her head.
“You’re going to hate me, but I swear I didn’t know. I thought that... I thought I was the best for them. I didn’t know really. I swear didn’t know. If I had, I would’ve looked for you, I swear. Mom and Harry couldn’t have done or said anything that would’ve stopped me from finding you. If I knew, I would have made sure that they were where they belonged. I would have been punished, but I would have taken it happily knowing that they were safe and loved. I am so sorry.” I look at her, seeing her hurting, and I hurt too because she is still putting herself last. “Your son, Edw...” She cuts off mid-sentence and begins to wail.
Date: 22 Jul 2012 Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 28: She Devil
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Author's Response:
Thanks for reading and reviewing His Cimmerian View. Don’t forget to go read the BPOV chapter posted under the title Enduring His Cimmerian View. A lot of things have taken place over the past few chapters, and there is much more drama to come. I know some of you are mad that we let Paul get away with her, but we were sure to not let him get too far. And as for Sue, she sure is one sneaky problem, isn’t she? Well we haven’t seen the end of her yet, and wait until the next chapter... insert evil laugh. I will tell you this much there is lots of involvement from the fire department in the next chapter. A lot of you want the kids names changed, it is like you can partially read our minds, you will be seeing a conversation about that in the next chapter. Some are speculating about the Jess2002 induced surprise that is coming, but we have not hinted on it at all in either teaser, it will have to be a surprise. Speaking of teasers, after Monday when Fictionators posts their teaser, I am guessing that the Facebook group will be on a posting frenzy, because well damn that Sue is making yet another appearance in that teaser, be sure to check it out. There is so much going on in the story that even I am on the edge of my seat. I loved reading the ideas people have posted for torturing Sue. She is a piece of work, but writing her kind of crazy is seriously fun. I want to say a special thanks to all of those posts we have been getting about hot and juicy the lemons are. Nikky whole heartedly passes off the lemon writing to me... and I love writing them. There will be a couple really great lemony scenes coming up yet in the book, I am currently writing a really great one for chapter 31. Well not many questions for you all, so we will wrap this up. See ya next week, Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 29 Teaser, subject to changes in full beta process...
Seth and Leah have just gone to sleep for the night. I’m cleaning up the kitchen when Bella walks in. “Hey, baby. I’m almost done.”
She gives me a little smile, but it’s strained. “I’m worried about Seth and Leah. They seemed quieter tonight than usual.”
I put down the dish towel and wrap my arms around her. “We’ll be fine, baby. They’ll be fine.” I hold her face and make her look me right in the eye. “I will NEVER let her hurt any of you. The three of you are my life now, and I love you all so much.” Bella nods her head and steps back, taking my hand in hers. Her eyes travel down to my watch, and she trails her fingers across the band.
“Baby, what’s wrong?”
She looks up at me and frowns. “I was just thinking about my past. There was this one time that I saw one of mo... her friends when I was at the park.” Bella stops, and I know what’s coming, but I wait for her to say it. “I had fallen down when a boy on his bike knocked into me. Her friend... he gave me a muffin.” Bella’s eyes meet mine, and I know what she’s trying to say, yet I give her the time I know she needs to gather her thoughts. “I think that friend was you. I mean... was it you?”
My hand moves to her face, and I caress her cheek as I nod my head. “Yes, baby, it was me. I am so sorry. I should’ve saved you that day.”
Bella shakes her head at me. “I wanted you to save me. Even though I didn’t know you, I wanted to go home with you. I wanted you to come back and take me with you. At night, I used to dream about you, but I could never see your face – just the watch. If you had saved me then though, Seth and Leah wouldn’t be here. They are worth everything I went through and so much more.”
I pull her toward me, hugging her tightly. “I still wish that I had saved you from her... from all of them. I will not fail you or my children again.”
Date: 27 Jul 2012 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 29: New Home, New School, New Start
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Author's Response:
Hello, thanks again for reading and reviewing this story. Nikky and I put a lot of work into these chapters; as well do a large group of ladies who have become not only our sounding boards, but trusted members of our team. I was shocked that the backlash on the pregnancy was not larger than it was. I was very skeptical about making Bella pregnant and ironically Jess2002 (WHO HATES IT THAT EVERY STORY BELLA GETS KNOCKED UP) said it had to be done now, because (knowing our future plot line) it was the perfect fit. So if you are one of the (so far) two negative reviews about the pregnancy we’ve gotten, please know that your reaction was shared at first. After we thought it over it was easy to see that it however enhanced the love story between Edward and Bella. The gender of the baby is picked, as well as the babies name. The story is quickly approaching finalization, and with it I feel a sense of loss.
There haven’t been many questions, but there have been several comments about things that are complete misunderstandings. So I figured I would list some of the ones I remember off the top of my head.
Edward wants to marry Bella, but he hasn’t yet proposed.
Edward has been looking for a ring, and trying to his best ability to find out where his mother’s jewelry is.
Edward is very rich, and doesn’t have to work, but like most people who are rich a great portion of his funds is wrapped up in investments, so not always does he have access to super large amounts of money.
Edward’s father was quite a pianist and left Edward a rather large inheritance, as well as before his mother left she made sure to leave him money in a trust.
Elizabeth knew she was ill and left thinking Edward would be better raised by Esme and Carlisle.
Alice is not a blood relative of the Cullen’s, or Masen’s.
Jasper and Rosalie’s parents died and in the will they left guardianship of them to Carlisle and Esme.
Sue and Harry’s parents are dead, harry murdered them.
Bella’s biological parents are dead.
Rose was always allowed to act out and as if she was better than everyone else.
The next chapter is one you won’t want to miss for sure. Before you sit down to read it, you may want to get a cold drink (not promoting booze, but I needed some writing parts of it), a few tissues, and be sure to tell yourself at least four or five times before you start reading – “Kasi and Nikky are happily ever after writers...”
Thanks again for the story love, Kasi (&Nikky)
Chapter 30 Teaser, subject to changes during BETA process.
Seth and Leah have taken to home schooling well; both are extremely bright children. Lucy resigned from her temporary position at the school, and is now helping us teach them at home. Between the five of us: Lucy, Esme, Zafrina, Bella, and myself, the twins are receiving an excellent education. They’ve both been a little more edgy lately, and upset about what happened with Sue. It’s been causing both of them to have more nightmares than usual. Samantha’s advice was simple: just keep helping them feel safe and secure in their home. We’ve talked about it several times, and I think they now understand that the school did something wrong. I also know that they believe we will keep them safe.
Mrs. Crown has been fired over her behavior, as were four other staff members. This led to the papers getting ahold of the full story of what happened at the school. When the story first came out, all that had been said was that there had been an attempted abduction. Since then, though, someone had talked – my guess would be Mrs. Crown – and it’s been all over the local news and in the papers.
Thankfully, Seth and Leah’s names have been kept out, but reporters did manage to get some of the story behind Sue, Charlie, and Harry. They were also able to gather some information on Bella, like the fact that she raised her siblings from birth, but they did not focus on this. They focused, instead, on how Bella had to have known that her Uncle and parents were hurting and killing people, and hid it instead of going to the authorities.
They talked about how when she worked, she left the children unattended and neglected. That one line hurt Bella the most, and I had a hard time trying to calm her down. Of course, it also upset Seth and Leah. To say I was ranting and raving over the phone lines to just about anyone who would listen, was an understatement. I had to take several deep breaths and remind myself that I supposed to help reduce the stress, not add to it.
Date: 04 Aug 2012 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30: The Faith Within
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Author's Response:
Well it seems that most everyone is happy that Sue is caught, but many of you are unhappy that she wasn’t tortured first by our dear Jane. No worries our little Jane will eventually be paying Sue a visit. Many seem to be worried that Sue will escape or get away; well rest assured that we have no intent on letting that fruit-loop free. She is toast. It seems that less people are disgruntled by Bella being pregnant, now that chapter 30 posted. As the next few chapters post, I am thinking most if not all people will understand why Jess told us it was the perfect fit. Nikky and I have added to but not really changed much of the original story-line. I love when you all make suggestions and we’ve already written it into the story. The next chapter has a few suggestions in it, that oddly enough were written before they were suggested. I know that some of you are sad that this will be coming to a close, but there will be MANY – MANY more out-takes to come. We actually discussed some future plotting things today and have a whole other out-take to add to the Enduring His Cimmerian View, in Edward’s POV to boot. A lot of you want a Jane’s POV and well we have decided that it will be the next one released, do I hear the cheering already? Yep... pretty sure I do... LOL. We really want to say THANK YOU again and again, for reading, reviewing and loving this story so much... it has become a HUGE part of our lives and we both put a lot of work into it, as well as the wonderful group of gal’s we have keeping us from looking stupid.
Thank you, and we will see you with the next update. Kasi (& Nikky)
Chapter 31 teaser, subject to changes during beta process.
Tomorrow we are scheduled to be in court. Since it is the same day as my birthday, I have refused to do anything but celebrate us getting full custody of Seth and Leah. I am thinking positive. Bella has refused to let my twenty-ninth birthday go by without doing something. Seth and Leah soon joined in and I lost the battle. So tonight we are having a family dinner, and everyone is going to be here. Bella decided that I should also receive my gifts tonight from everyone.
I watch her making sure everyone has drinks before she sits me in the middle of everyone. Seth and Leah come up to me first. Seth hands me small box, and Leah hands me two envelopes. I open the envelopes first. The first envelope contains a certificate for being the best dad, signed by both Seth and Leah. The second envelope holds a homemade birthday card from them. I whisper out an emotional thank you to them in their ears, before opening the box Seth gave me.
As I open the box, I see it’s a necklace. It is platinum with dog-tag like disks of metal hanging from it. The first tag says ‘Dad’. I look at the next which says ‘Seth Masen’ on it as I turn it over I see the other side has his date of birth. The next has ‘Leah Masen’ again the back has her date of birth. The last tag is blank and I look up questioningly.
“It’s for when Bean’s born.” I look up at Seth and Leah and pull them both in for a hug a kiss the heads.
“Thank you Little Man and Princess.” I watch them go back at sit down, after we share a few more hugs.
Author's Response:
Well it seems that most everyone is happy that Sue is caught, but many of you are unhappy that she wasn’t tortured first by our dear Jane. No worries our little Jane will eventually be paying Sue a visit. Many seem to be worried that Sue will escape or get away; well rest assured that we have no intent on letting that fruit-loop free. She is toast. It seems that less people are disgruntled by Bella being pregnant, now that chapter 30 posted. As the next few chapters post, I am thinking most if not all people will understand why Jess told us it was the perfect fit. Nikky and I have added to but not really changed much of the original story-line. I love when you all make suggestions and we’ve already written it into the story. The next chapter has a few suggestions in it, that oddly enough were written before they were suggested. I know that some of you are sad that this will be coming to a close, but there will be MANY – MANY more out-takes to come. We actually discussed some future plotting things today and have a whole other out-take to add to the Enduring His Cimmerian View, in Edward’s POV to boot. A lot of you want a Jane’s POV and well we have decided that it will be the next one released, do I hear the cheering already? Yep... pretty sure I do... LOL. We really want to say THANK YOU again and again, for reading, reviewing and loving this story so much... it has become a HUGE part of our lives and we both put a lot of work into it, as well as the wonderful group of gal’s we have keeping us from looking stupid.
Thank you, and we will see you with the next update. Kasi (& Nikky)
Chapter 31 teaser, subject to changes during beta process.
Tomorrow we are scheduled to be in court. Since it is the same day as my birthday, I have refused to do anything but celebrate us getting full custody of Seth and Leah. I am thinking positive. Bella has refused to let my twenty-ninth birthday go by without doing something. Seth and Leah soon joined in and I lost the battle. So tonight we are having a family dinner, and everyone is going to be here. Bella decided that I should also receive my gifts tonight from everyone.
I watch her making sure everyone has drinks before she sits me in the middle of everyone. Seth and Leah come up to me first. Seth hands me small box, and Leah hands me two envelopes. I open the envelopes first. The first envelope contains a certificate for being the best dad, signed by both Seth and Leah. The second envelope holds a homemade birthday card from them. I whisper out an emotional thank you to them in their ears, before opening the box Seth gave me.
As I open the box, I see it’s a necklace. It is platinum with dog-tag like disks of metal hanging from it. The first tag says ‘Dad’. I look at the next which says ‘Seth Masen’ on it as I turn it over I see the other side has his date of birth. The next has ‘Leah Masen’ again the back has her date of birth. The last tag is blank and I look up questioningly.
“It’s for when Bean’s born.” I look up at Seth and Leah and pull them both in for a hug a kiss the heads.
“Thank you Little Man and Princess.” I watch them go back at sit down, after we share a few more hugs.
Date: 18 Aug 2012 Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Getting the Answers
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Author's Response:
Sorry for the major fail in getting this review reply in a timely manner. Been stressing with the issues of moving and getting the net working, but on the bright side things are working well now. Chapter 33 should post on time, I’m working on 34 right now and Nikky is working on the Epilogue right now. WOOT WOOT! Not much for teasers after this chapter, but keep those reviews and thoughts coming in, we love to hear what you have to say. Thanks, Kasi (&Nikky)
TEASER!!! For chapter 34 – subject to changes during beta process...
With the help of Garrett, he got his hands on a large poker table, and even hired a dealer for the night with Aro’s help. He asked Bella and Esme to make us up snacks, and then sent Emmett and Jasper to get the big people juice. We kept the card game light while Seth was playing with us. After he went to bed, we gambled a little harder. Emmett’s only complaint about the night was that there seemed to be the lack of strippers. Actually, he was upset because there were no strippers.
The night was relaxing and rather quiet, so it was perfect for me. I don’t see this as my last night of freedom, but the last night of my old, solitary life. I can’t wait to have Bella as my wife. I can’t wait to call her Mrs. Masen tomorrow. Tomorrow I marry my soulmate, and my true life will begin.
~HCV~
Here I am, standing up at the front of the church. Everything is so beautifully decorated. The girls made it look perfect, and I know it’s exactly as Bella wanted it. The ladies of the church made sure that every single detail of Bella’s wishes was precisely the way she had envisioned it.
Date: 24 Aug 2012 Title: Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Wedding Bells
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Author's Response:
As things are winding to a close Nikky and I wanted to take this opportunity to say that we are very grateful for all of your reviews and the time you put into reading our story. Our next plans are to work on the several POV’s that you have all asked for. The Jane POV will for certain be the next POV chapter we post.
As for the next story we plan to write, well Nikky has this uncanny ability to get a tiny idea and go freaking CRAZY with it and so now she has already hammered out a decent start on a new story... AND what a story it will be... How about a story of a virginella who loves to dance, and an olderward who lives in the BDSM lifestyle – we know been done before right? Yeah well knowing us... do you really think it won’t have a few twists? Besides as wonderful as we write bad guys, you know you can’t wait to see what kind of crazy this will bring on. This BDSM story will of course have SEX in it, but it will not be all about sex, nor will the next chapter of HCV.
A couple people have mentioned that they hope the whole next chapter is not just full of a bunch of sex acts, and honestly HCV has never been about a bunch of sex acts. Yes there have been some explicit scenes in the story, especially regarding Edward when he was attending the club, but this story has never needed sex to be readable... and our next story will be the same way. We also have a stalker story on the burner, and the BDSM may turn into a really big drabble or one-shot. Either way you’ll be seeing MUCH more from Nikky and me.
I am also writing a story with Jess that will start posting fairly soon under the name JessAndTAT that will be called Bases Loaded.
I don’t think that there are any loose ends yet to tie up, other than Rose, and you will learn more about her in the Epilogue. If there is something else you want to know let us know right away and we will get it answered and or addressed in the Epilogue.
As always and again, thank you so very much for being such wonderful and loyal readers.
Kasi (&Nikky)
Teaser for Chapter 34: Subject to changes during Beta process.
I look at Bella who is sound asleep, in bed. I smile pushing her hair from her face. I rented us a villa and we haven’t left the bedroom for longer than half hour all weekend. I know that things will change today. She still has no clue about where we are. I chuckle remembering the car ride here and how she looked around trying to work it out. All she knows is that we are still in America.
My phone beeps I pick it up and read the text, seeing that my first surprise will be here in just over an hour. I get out of bed head to the kitchen to make Bella breakfast in bed. I play music as I fry her eggs and bacon, being really careful of my delicate parts, since I’m not exactly dressed. Ha, the naked chef has nothing on me. Once breakfast is ready I head back with a try and place it on the bedside table.
“Baby it’s time to get up,” I whisper in her ear.
I watch her smile as she stretches and wakes up. “Hmm, no – to tired. Come back to bed and cuddle with me, or better yet help me wake up the good way – like you did around three this morning.”
I chuckle shaking my head at her, but stop to kiss her before speaking. “As much as I would love to take you again baby, over and over – I can’t right now. I have a surprise for you and you need to eat your breakfast and get washed before it arrives. Because once it’s here I’ll be taking you out for the day and you will finally know where exactly we are at.”
She opens her eyes wide and smiles at me. “You got me a surprise?”
President Edward Cullen decides to pass a bill that will change life as Bella Swan knows it. A misplaced Jimmy Choo and a stupid publicity stunt will change the lives of Edward and Bella. Are either of them ready?
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Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: English
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Completed: Yes Word count: 130734 Read Count: 215885
Date: 01 May 2012 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Alternate Arrangements
Someone wants something from her house. Seth's dad. The guy that ... Never mind I'm confusing myself more by trying to figure it out. I'll just wait for you to reveal it to me.
Date: 20 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10 Career Move
Boy are gonna be stressed out until they finally fuck. I could barely see the words the sexual tension is so thick.
Date: 18 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8 Repercussions
Oh, shit. I didn't think about the backlash towards her. Well, now they need each other.
Date: 31 Mar 2012 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Vultures
Don't worry about not updating. Just worry about your son and school. Although, I know fanfiction gives our minds a much needed break from RL. So take a break of you need it.
Date: 12 Mar 2012 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15 Searching for Connections
No, it can't be. Can it?
Date: 04 May 2012 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Sisterly Conversations
I think he's into Alice because of his shoe fetish.
Date: 15 Jun 2012 Title: Chapter 34: Chapter 34 Dinners, Doctors, and Shoes
:)
Date: 02 Jul 2012 Title: Chapter 40: Chapter 40 Threats and Instructions
She shoulda told him not to listen. Sure she would've got her ass beat but at least she could piss him off.
Edward Cullen has a perfect life. A dream come true career as a superstar shortstop for the Seattle Mariners, true friends, a great house, and most of all, the perfect, loving wife. Can one moment destroy it all? Or will she stick by him for better or for worse?
**Edward & Bella, AH, OOC
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Lilyellacullens want to read list!
Chapters: 26 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 78676 Read Count: 37302
Date: 18 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Double Play
Dbl. play, trust, he leaves to live dream that's not her, she waits for his return, angsty--i gotta a few guesses. Can't wait to read more.
Date: 26 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Whipped and Worshiped
I'm so glad E doesn't cheat. I read that in someones review and it worried me.