Bella looked out the kitchen window
Bella looked out the kitchen window. Jacob had been gone for three days now. A single salty tear fell down her already soaked cheek and fell into the steaming hot water. She picked up plate covered in sauce and dipped it into the bubbly water then looked out the window again. The plate slipped out of her hand and landed with a plunk in the sink. She let out a short gasp. Standing across the street was Jacob. Bella ran, jerked the door open and stepped into the cool night air. But Jacob was already gone. Bella fought back the tears that threatened to erupt any moment. She knew it was him. Why did he run away? Her heart ached for his touch. All she wanted was to know if he was safe and happy. Slowly she walked back to the door pausing only to glance back at the empty space she swore Jacob had occupied seconds before.
After washing the dishes Bella went upstairs to meet Edward. Charlie was sound asleep in his bed and was too tired from fishing all day with Billy. She knew she would have to tell Charlie tomorrow about the engagement. She had waited too long and now she was backed into a corner. Bella walked into her room and shut the door feeling the unseen eyes on her. She turned around and there on the bed sat her god that was Edward. He was stunningly beautiful from his feet to his shinning butterscotch eyes that were glued on her. Again the dreaded question filled her head. How do I deserve him? He walked over and sat on her bed. "I have a surprise for you".
He snickered as he patted the space beside him motioning for her to sit down. She eyed him suspiciously as she walked over to the bed. "What is it? He smiled her favorite smile that went from ear to ear making her heart skip a beat in awe. "Well I know how much you love Romeo and Juliet so I bought us tickets to see it in Florida the week after the wedding" Bella's eyes widened and she almost screamed with excitement, but she place a hand on her mouth and hugged him so hard it would have chocked a human instead. "Oh my … Edward … I love you so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" He snickered and wrapped his hand in hers. "Your welcome love" His eyes sparkled radiating the joy he felt. Bella couldn't help but be stunned by his beauty once again.
"Oh" he said "Alice wants me to remind you to meet her at our house to get ready for the rehearsal dinner." Edward was so happy that she wasn't bothered that her wedding was in two weeks. She loved Edward and would do anything to make him happy. "You better get some sleep. You have a busy day tomorrow. Then he began to hum her lullaby. It was hers, all hers.
Soon the world was gone and her world was black. Bella awoke to the sun shinning through her window and she knew Edward would have already left. She got up and put on her favorite sweat pants and a tank top, and headed down stairs to finally break the news to Charlie. She had waited so long hoping that he wouldn't react so badly.
When she walked into the kitchen Charlie was already there sitting at the table reading the paper. "Morning Dad" she said "hey" Bella froze in her spot. Did he know? She decided there was no time like the present "look we need to talk." They both said at the same time. "You first" said Bella. Charlie sighed "I got this letter in the mail today … it was inviting me to your wedding. You promised you would tell me before you ran away and did something like that. I knew my feeling meant something. Why didn't you tell me?" "Because I was scared. I was scared that you would over react I love Edward with all my heart and I will be with him forever. The rehearsal dinner is at Edwards's house tonight, and I want you to be there! Please, please come." Her hands shook so she laid them on the table to keep them still. Charlie sighed "If this is what you want I'll be there. I love you sweetheart" Bella laughed with relief and hugged Charlie "I love you too dad"
As she drove to Edwards she wore a huge smile.
Charlie was coming and he wasn't mad! When she got there Alice told her Edward and the boys were getting ready at the hotel so the girls would have the house all to their selves. Half way through their hair Bella's new cell rang. She looked at everyone and smiled apologetically. "Sorry one second" she stepped out of the room and answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Bella" She froze.
"Jacob? Jacob is that you?"
"Bella … I … need you"
"Okay just tell me where you are" no answer
"Jacob please just tell me where you are so I can come" fear struck her.
"I didn't mean to do it I swear" a tear slid down her face.
"It's okay Jacob … just tell me where you are." A short pause
"I'm on the cliff. Bella?
"Yes"
"I love you" she let out a deep breath
"I love you too. Don't move ill be right there" She hung up and turned to go, but Alice was behind her "go … ten minutes is all I can give you. Hurry" Bella threw her arms around Alice "thanks so much" Alice rolled her eyes "Go!" Bella ran to her truck and was on her way before the door was even shut. As soon as she got there she jumped out of the truck. "Jacob" She screamed. He turned in time to see her slam into his chest and wrap her arms around him "Jacob! I was so worried about you. Four days! You don't call for four days. I missed you. So what did you do?" There was a rustle behind them and Bella turned to see Aro walking down the path "well I told you we don't give second chances" Bella looked from Aro to Jacob and back "Jacob how could you?" a tear slid down his face "they were going to kill you … then that … that monster" he pointed at Jane "used some thing that made me tell" I'm sorry Bella. He promised not to kill you. I promise I'll keep you even if you're a leach." She let out a sob. Aro walked forward. Bella went limp her time was up. She was ready. She had no choice now. She had lost. Aro brought his lips to Bella's Neck, and she let out a small gasp.
