THAT WAS AMAZIIING!!!! I love you so so so much! I squealed happily when this fic is updated. you really did an amazing job. Love this fic so much, totally my fave! I wudn't say thi, that, the story shud go this, bla bla bla.. you're an excellent story teller and we're just waiting what's in store for e&b. ;) thanks for really makin' my day, dear.

Author's Response:

A *very* late reply! But am behind on everything and frankly a bit stuck on the next chapter and thus decided to reply to some reviews and must say: reading all these wonderfel comments...i get the incredible itch to write!

Thank you, dear, for this cupcake of comments! ;)

Till next time

*offers you a fresh handkerchief so you can blow your nose some more while you read my review*

First of all, I'm sorry I haven't replied to your email sooner -I will today- but I'm very bad when it comes to answer reviews. I always read them, write a short reply, save it as a draft to write a longer reply later and I'm always running out of time -or so it feels- and I want to take my time to write a proper reply, but if you're running out of time, time is ... well you know what my point is. But today i'm making some time for it.

Now the update: It was a pleasant surprise to see that you've updated and although I've told myself that I wouldn't read it this afternoon because i have some other things to do first, I couldn't stop myself from pressing the link in my email and read it. I enjoyed every word of it, really. You portrayed Edward's itchiness perfectly, and you have a great gift of describing the scenery. I really love those kind of things because I like the full picture. So thanks for offering me so much great and beautiful descriptions.

Edward's interection with his family (especially LIlly) and Rose make me laugh out loud and I hope to see more of that little niece of him in the future. If I'm honest, I don't know how I feel about Bella being on the menu before. I thought she had her heart broken before but I didn't consider that she had being violated. I know a lot of author's incorporate that storyline (I'm reading One of the guys and Wide Awake; and both stories incorporate that plot) and I'm not sure at this moment what to think of it. I'm going to see how you handle and incorporate it okay? I do however appreciate and liked Bella's attempt to push him away by voicing all the great things about him and the 'lack of great things about her'. I'm glad that he wasn't pushed away so easily. And that she returned and kissed him, well, I hope to see more than 10 second of her bravery in the future. Great update, really, I enjoyed every word of it. And I know you are studying and have a busy life, but I hope to read the next installment soon :)

Take care and see ya! Stars for you!

Author's Response:

Don't sweat it! I know like no other what 24 hours in a day mean: it's way way way too little for the things I need to do lol. And having a head that works on half capacity certainly doesn't help...but oh well. Let's hope this bug will be over soon...preferably before my nose falls off from blowing it so much.

I am glad you enjoyed the descriptions. I know they are not for everyone. I myself, too,  can get annoyed when it just...goes on and on and on...if you have ever opened the Lord of the Rings you will know what I mean. When after 40 pages Tolkien was still describing the same tree, I knew that book was not for me :P on top of being a fantasy one ;)

But sometimes I do get carried away and since I love visuals (painting, photography, film) I try to translate the image in my head as tangibly as possible. Anyway, glad that turned out well.

As for Bella being violated (physically I take it you think?)... She technically never said she was. Don't forget that Edward is trying to interpret her words best way he can (his own experience with his mum and Rose). It is still all very subjective. I don't want to give away too much, but just hold in mind that charachters are biased, even more so when it is only their thoughts you get to read. It pleases me to some extent, though. Means you submerge yourself in the character :) which is an indication that I am doing my job well.

Yes, there will be more than 10 seconds of bravery lol. If there weren't I think my personality would split and strangle the other half lol.

Thanks for your -as always- very elaborate, amazing review.

Eva

Thank you. I needed that. I love this story.

Author's Response:

You're very welcome! Happy you enjoyed it. :)

“We can paint each other’s toenails and gossip about Alice and watch the Notebook and then hold each other as we cry,” Emmett mused.

LOL!!

Author's Response:

Hehe could not resist ;) Emmett is just lovely.

ahhh carkeek park, i spet many a summer there. i love being on the cat walk when a train passes under it. :) great chapter!

Author's Response:

Unbelievably late reply as am behind with everything! Someone who has seen the scenery I am trying to portray! Very interesting...and  a bit scary, for it is (safe for the names and some basics) all a figment of my imagination. Never been there!

Thanks!

First let me say that I am sorry you are not feeling well.  I hope you feel better soon.  If it helps your physicality at all, know that this chapter was complete awesomeness.  Sincerely.  I loved everything about it.  Your use of metaphor and simile was beautiful.  The ending was love.  Seems to me that Edward has gotten caught up in the lifestyle that goes along with being a celebrity and somewhere along the way lost himself.  Bella is helping him to find what he has lost, as are his family.  Edward has reached an impasse of sorts with Bella, and she left the door open for something to grow between them.  Now, he needs to rectify things with Jasper and enjoy the relationships with his friends and family.  Only there will he find the comfort and clarity he is seeking. 

You continue to do a great job with the writing.  The plot is developing at quite  a nice pace; not too rushed or anything.  The characterizations are coming along nicely as well.  I know that you are busy with everyday life issues, and thus I hope things go well for you.  I am eager for you to update again, whenever that may be, so know that I will be keeping an eye for your posting.  Take care.

Author's Response:

It does make me feel better, not so much physically, but it surely lifts the spirits and that leads to a more happy disposition all over! I'm glad you enjoyed the metaphors and similes...I'm glad you *got* the metaphors in the first place lol. You are the first to mention them as to be present, so I don't know. I think they were lost for some at the least, making me feel that I had either overdone or underplayed it. So you are making me a happy camper! :)

You also seem to get my intention of the characters which also fills me with an immense satisfaction!

Thank you for getting it and for the wishes :)

Till the next time,

Eva

I loved this!! I split my sides laughing at Poland and World Domination!! I melted at the end though, wonderfully told :)

Author's Response:

I hope you didn't hurt yourself while splitting! But am delighted to hear that I made you laugh all the more lol.

Thank you!

Hi Eva,

Since leaving a review in Dutch seems more difficult than leaving one in English, I'm here in English again. First of all, I'm a little bit sad that I have no more chapters to catch up with. That's always the positive side of catching up, you don't need to wait to read the next chapter. Now I know how my readers feel when I end a chapter with a cliffhanger. Anyway. Back to your chapter. I love the humor you've put in this chapter. Like the movie with Edward Cullen and the double date thing. Hilarious. And then the travel insurrance she needed for the house. Ha, even funnier. Yeah I'm a sucker for jokes in fanfics and that's why I highly recommend 'One of the guys'. An amazing story and an amazing writer. really. Don't read my fic, read One of the guys. It's so much better! Trust me, it's true.

Okay, so what happened with Lion Daniel? You gave us a hint and now I want to know the entire story. Tell me. Soon. I'm an impatient girl and my begging can be very successfull :) Or so I have been told *g* Lilly is such a sweetie and I adore her. The booger thing was fucking genius and the fact that Edward needed to try to get a kid's seat in the back of his car: the idea of him fumbling with the things made me laugh out loud. The fact that he dazzles Bella with his smoldering gaze or perfect crooked smile is unfair, he should know what effect he has on women! And the duet and almost kiss... perfect and yet so frustrating at the same time. More Eva, please, More is always good :) Oh and just for the record: I never left a review on this site before (I don't read much fics lately) and so my first 5 reviews are yours! I'm going to stop rambling now, since you emailed me and told me you fall asleep easily. I'm sure you're snoring in front on your computer right now and drooling over your keyboard. What will your flatmates say about that?! Anyway, take care and good luck with your exams. I'll email you later, my partner will be home soon and I'm making dinner. Ciao!

How could I not leave you a review after such a wonderful chapter?! Because it was wonderful indeed. I had hoped that Edward would take the second step since Bella called first and he didn't answered his phone (funny Lilly btw). And he even caught her while she stumbled -clumsy Bella, that's how I really like her the best-. Wow, perfect second encounter if you ask me. And Bella being so nervous, ha, I like that and Edward seems amused by it as well. I also liked it a lot that Edward seemed nervous as well, rambling non stop and asking her out for dinner. Too bad that Bella already had a 'date' to attend :( And she closed the phone so rushed, I hope Edward understands or that Bella calls him back later that night. Anyway, you are doing a very good job here girl and I am eager to read the next chapter as well. I handle you Mr. Cullen on a plate, if I had a double of him. But he is locked up in my bedroom and he isn't going anywhere *is wish* :) I hope these stars are enough...

I read this first chapter and i'm glad that I'm home tomorrow so I can read the next ones as well. I relaly like the way you write and stay close to the books. Great first chapter and I'm eager to read the rest. You'll hear more from me when I read the rest! Keep up the good work!

Wow! I love this story. I'm so wrapped-up in it already--I can't wait for more.

I love this story keep going
keep going!!!!

Author's Response:

Thanks! I'm going I'm going! lol Just takes a bit of time to produce 20 pages ;)

Oh my goodness!  I hadn't been paying attention to how many chapters there were and was pretty surprised when I didn't find the next button.  How frustrating!  Bella and Edward need to get over their awkwardness, it's stressing me out!  Gah!  Anyways, you've got me hooked!  Good luck on your exams, I should be studying for mine right now but... obviously I'm procrastinating haha.  xoxo

Author's Response:

hahaha thank you! I will need that luck...I think my brain has just...packed its bags and run off to tahiti... i feel like blowing raspberries...

Glad to have anotherone hooked! ;) This sort of strokes my ego, since I have never been good at fishing :P haha.

eva