A/N: Notice the genres are SUSPENSE and ROMANCE. Romance because you got to love the romance, eh? Suspense, why? Well, because it sounded more captivating than drama. Am I right?
Okay, I don't usually do sequels then my mind gave me an idea and I knew this Edward and Bella's story wasn't yet finished. Plus quite a few of you wanted a sequel (Thanks to those people!).
Disclaimer: Well, as you may already know, they are not my characters!
Here we go… Again
(Bella POV)
"Honey?" I called out as I stepped out of the bedroom with the keys to our car, the Volvo, in my hand.
"Yeah?" I heard Edward call back to me; I followed his voice to the kitchen. Funny how we live in a pretty small house yet I still have problems finding him sometimes.
"Ally just called me, she's at work and Jasper has the car. He was supposed to pick her up but the car got a flat. I'm going to go pick her up and then I think we're going to get groceries. I'll be home in a few hours." I told him and kissed his cheek. He wrapped an arm around my waist and set his glass of milk on the counter.
"Leaving me already?" He asked with a chuckle. "It's not even ten in the morning."
I wrapped an arm around him and sighed. "I'll be home soon, silly."
"Not soon enough." He smirked and kissed my forehead. "But that's alright, I have to cut the grass, dig up that nasty little tree out front… and try to fix the satellite anyways."
"Sounds like you have a lot to do." I smiled, kissed his lips quickly and walked out of the kitchen and into the living room, heading for the front door. "For once!"
"I heard that!" He yelled back and I laughed.
"I meant for you to hear that." I told him, slipping on my converse shoes. "Bye, love you!"
"Love you too." I heard him say as he walked into the living room after me. "Don't get lost."
I stood up and straightened my sweater. "Edward, we've been married for half a year, I know my way around these towns now."
Not counting the one time I got lost.
One time.
I called Ally at work and she gave me directions.
Edward still doesn't know of that one time and if I am lucky, he never will.
He likes to tease me on stuff like that.
…
"Aw, Bells. You're my saviour!" Ally overdramatically said to me when she ran out to the car before it was even turned off. Thankfully the windows were rolled down so I heard her.
"Anytime Ally." I said and smiled. She ran around to the passenger side and hopped in.
"You ready to go?" I asked her.
"Everythin' is closed up, all doors are locked." She murmured to herself. "Yup, I'm ready to go!"
"Alright, we are going grocery shopping, right?" I asked her.
She nodded. "It's Friday. Good day to get it done instead of comin' back tomorrow!"
"Got that right." I said while pulling out of the small parking lot. "So how's the store going?"
"Well since it's August and real nice out more people like to come out which means lots more business. That also means more work to be done… But oh well!" Ally replied quickly.
"That's good."
"Yeah, have you been to the diner lately?" She asked me.
I nodded. "I went on Monday and Wednesday to help out. I gave Sam a recipe for a nice cheddar soup. He doesn't even have soup recipes listed on the menu and when it gets colder that's what people want for dinner."
"That's good. He really appreciates your help ya know?" Ally told me.
"Yeah, I like to help out. I don't want to be paid to help out either, we finally got that covered." I sighed at the memory. Every time I went to the diner and helped out whether it was doing dishes, cleaning up or helping cook, Sam always offered to pay me.
Edward and I certainly didn't need any more money. We already had more than enough. All I wanted to do was help out, to give me something to do.
Plus, Sam and I have become really close. We're good friends and his wife Emily is awesome. I can't count how many times Edward, Sam, Emily and I all went out to dinner or just hung out together. We all get along which is good, especially for Edward.
He has quite a few friends now, which I like. Emmett is still Edward's good friend but I have a good feeling that Jasper took over the spot for number one best friend.
Well after me, I hope.
"Yeah, oh and Bells! I almost forgot!" Ally said excitedly. "Angela called me today at work. Her and Ben are comin' down next weekend. We gotta show them some places for sale. They have to move back!"
Angela and Ben are still together, Ben is still not popping the question from what I hear. Ang and Ben moved to Europe because some of Ben's family is down there and Ben is trying to take over the family business since his grandfather is about to retire.
Angela wants to move back and Ben almost has everything sorted out from what I hear. They want to move back and Ben just wants to own the business not work there. His grandfather owns the family business right now, they're companies all around the country with his business.
They are the ones who created a grocery store. Ben's grandfather, who also is named Ben named the place 'Big Ben's. Weird name for a grocery store I know, but it is pretty popular. Push has a Big Ben grocery store. That's where I get my groceries.
Which is also good if they move back, then Ben can be around one of his businesses.
It's confusing, I know. Angela doesn't really care about the details she says, she just wants to know if Ben owns it or not and if they are moving back or not.
Yeah, we talk on Skype a lot and over the phone with Ally since she knows how to three way call.
"Next weekend?" I asked making sure I got the date right. I saw out of the corner of my eye Ally nod. "Sweet, where are they going to stay?"
"Doesn't matter. I don't want to make them stay at a hotel when Jazz and I have a guest room." Ally said.
"Yeah and so do Edward and I." I added.
"So I guess it's up to her right?" She asked me.
"Yeah, and we all have to get together. Edward's been talking about Ben lately, I think he misses the company." I told Ally.
"I know! Jazz has been the same, since Emmett is off for a week to visit his grandma, Sam is busy working, Eddie is all he has right now friend wise. Well there are other people but he misses poker night with the guys you know?" Ally asked me.
I nodded. "Yup, Edward's pissed the one night he was going to have poker night is when they all left."
"He hosted poker night once." Ally corrected.
"Once," I laughed. "The very first time."
I heard Ally laugh as I continued. "And they all have been having poker night for almost four months…"
"Well Eddie, can have it over at your house when the guys get back!"
"I bet he'd like that. That means I have to get out of the house for a few hours. It gets pretty rowdy." I shuddered at the memory. Hollering, drinks and men arguing over poker, that's not my thing.
"That means we'll have to get together that night then!" Ally said enthusiastically.
"Yeah," I agreed. "It's a plan."
…
"Here we are." I said once I pulled into the parking lot of Big Ben's.
"For some reason, I love grocery shopping. 'Cept it makes me pretty hungry." Ally said and patted her stomach. I laughed and turned off the Volvo, pulling the keys out and putting them in my black, leather purse. I undid my seatbelt as Ally undid hers. I opened the car door and got out, slamming it behind me without much force.
I stretched. "Man, that long drive always makes my legs feel like they're noodles."
Ally chuckled and I saw her nod when she walked around the car and over to me. "You've been in the car way longer than I but I know what you mean. Whenever I drive to work, ugh!"
"But it's worth it, I mean you need food." I told her and we walked to the front doors of the store. I held the door open for Ally and walked in after her, letting the door close behind us.
"Ugh! They move everything around all the time! I was here six days ago and it was a different layout I swear!" Ally complained when she stepped inside a bit more. We both grabbed a cart and walked down the first aisle. I put my purse in the front of the cart and looked at the shelves. "Last week there were cookies here, I swear!"
I laughed. "I know, but whenever they get a new shipment they need to make room."
"I just hate how they move everything around." Ally sighed. "I know, I know, I'm always complaining.
"It's fine. It bugs me too." I assured her. "Okay, what's first on your list."
"Meat, Jasper wants a steak." Ally said looking down at the grocery list she pulled out of her pocket.
"Okay, I'll go get some milk and you get the meat?" I asked her.
She nodded. "Meet me at the vegetables?"
"See you there." I said and pushed my cart past her. I leaned my elbows on the cart rail and looked at the list.
Milk.
Eggs.
Cheese.
Meat. (Chicken)
Something for dinner.
Vegetables.
Fruit.
Bread.
Munchies.
I love you, Bella. –Edward.
I smiled. He always writes a little note on the grocery list, even if he goes shopping with me. I was still looking down at the list when I accidentally pushed my cart into someone else's cart.
"Oh gosh! I'm sorry- Sarah?" I asked when I looked up and saw her.
"Bella?" She asked and it came out like a sneer.
"In the flesh…" I muttered.
"Fancy seeing you here." She said.
"Fancy it is." I said trying to keep friendly though it was hard. All I could see was Jacob when I looked at her.
"I was looking for your phone number in the phone book. I couldn't find it. You're a Swan…" Sarah said with a quizzical look.
"Not anymore." I smirked. I lifted my left hand and showed her the ring.
She gawked at it. "Married?" Sarah gasped. "To who?"
"Edward," I said. I swear she was the only person who didn't know. In small towns, word gets around fast. Plus, half the town was invited to our wedding…
"Edward…" She pushed.
"Cullen?" I said and it came out like a question.
"The guy at the funeral with you?" She asked me.
"That's the one." I replied and her eyes narrowed for a minute. I didn't know why.
"Speaking of the funeral…" Sarah started.
"Jacob's?" I questioned.
"Charlie's." She snipped in reply.
I bit my tongue.
"What about it?" I asked through clenched teeth.
"His will…" She started and stopped.
"What about it?" I asked her again.
"Jacob was on it and he wasn't alive to claim it so I should have gotten something." She told me as if it were the most obvious thing. "I'm still grieving over the loss of my son! I should get something to help me."
I laughed dryly. "No, Jacob didn't deserve a thing off the will."
"Jacob's name was on the will. He wasn't alive to claim it so I should get it, being his mother." Sarah continued ignoring me.
"Your son killed himself." I reminded her. "He should have known the consequences."
"He would've been in jail if not! He would never be out in the sunlight again!" She said and her tone rose. She tossed her arms in the air. "He did nothing wrong."
I snorted. "He killed someone, two people actually."
I saw a bystander's head whip around in my direction. I lowered my voice. "He's the reason my father is dead."
Sarah stood firmly. I could tell she wasn't going down without a fight.
…
"What do you mean, you want everything?" I asked her, my tone angry. I didn't give a damn if we were in a grocery store. I was pissed!
I heard Sarah mutter something under her breath. She crossed her arms and took a step closer, lowering her voice so no one around would hear. The store wasn't packed but there still were curious bystanders by the cashiers.
"The will?" She said and it came out like a question. Her voice was thick and cold. "You don't deserve a thing on it."
I didn't reply, instead I gave her a questioning look.
She didn't know both wills were already done for. I kept hardly anything on them.
"Jacob was right, you are stupid." Sarah shook her head.
And then it clicked.
"You knew!" I accused and my tone rose. I saw a young lady pushing a grocery cart stop and take in the scene. I lowered my voice and continued. "You knew what Jacob was really like. You put on an act!"
"You're also very slow, Bella." She laughed humourlessly. "I thought you would have known that by now."
I shook my head and I too crossed my arms. I wondered when Ally would be back; I needed to get out of the store. "And at the funeral…" I shook my head in disgust this time. "You knew all along what Jacob really was and you played as though…"
Sarah shrugged. "He had a pretty ingenious plan, that is, until you ruined it all."
"You're just as bad as your son was, Sarah." I hissed at her and swallowed a bile building in my throat. She literally made me sick.
"Well we are related." Sarah said matter-of-factly. I thought Jacob being gone meant no more drama, no more of his bullshit.
But I was deadly wrong.
Sarah is just another Jacob, perhaps worse since I suppose Jacob got his nasty ways from her.
I didn't know what I was going to do.
"Bella?" I heard Ally call and she pushed her cart up next to mine. "Sarah?"
Ally spat her name.
"Ally." Sarah sneered.
"You two know each other?" I asked dumbly.
"She stole my shop!" Sarah said and her voice rose.
"Stole." Ally snorted. "You got kicked 'cause you couldn't afford shit."
"And you made it a damn bookstore." Sarah rolled her eyes. "My store was way better."
"Homemade jewellery? You've got to be kiddin' me!" Ally laughed humourlessly.
"Better than a bookstore." Sarah shrugged.
"At least I get business." Ally shot back.
"I got business!" Sarah protested.
"Yeah, the old lady who sells bingo cards?" Ally said and it was like a question. "She had fourteen cats! She reminded me of the woman who lived in a shoe for crying out loud!"
I held back some laughter.
I patted Ally on the shoulder and she looked at me. I shook my head. "She's not worth it."
Sarah must have heard me since she snorted. "Have fun with your 'so called husbands'."
"Oh and not to mention, you went after my man you damn cougar!" Ally yelled and I was sure most of the store heard.
"Ten years younger than me." Sarah rolled her eyes. "And he flirted back."
"No he was trying to get you off of him and you're 18 years older than him not ten!" Ally said. It came out as a yell but not as loud as her previous statement.
"Ally," I begged, tugging on her shoulder. "Lets just leave."
"Yeah, go back to your alcoholic husband." Sarah muttered. I tensed. Thankfully Ally pulled me away, dragging our carts behind us somehow.
"And Bella." I looked over my shoulder at Sarah. "This isn't over."
I swallowed hard and looked forward again.
"That bitch!" Ally muttered underneath her breath.
"Lets kill her, seriously." I hissed.
"You know we can't do that." Ally sighed. "I wish we could."
"She's just like Jacob." I whispered. I thought I got rid of him long ago.
"What did she want with you?" Ally asked. "Why was she bugging you?"
"The will…" I started. "She wants everything."
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