Chapter 1

Why did I choose this? Why did I choose him? Why did he leave me?

If you are wondering who I'm talking about, I'll explain. The him is Mike Newton. The he is Edward Cullen. Confused? I'll explain.

After Edward left me 6 months ago, I went into a depression. I was so deep, I agreed to go on a date with Mike Newton. We went to a movie. He dropped me off at home. Charlie was working the night shift that dreadful night.

*Flashback*

Mike let me out and walked me to the door. He stopped at the door while I unlocked it.

"You mink if I come in for a minute?" Mike asked.

"Um……sure," I said lifeless. I was like a zombie. It had been a month since Ed- he left.

"Cool," Mike said taking my hand.

We walked inside to the couch. We sat down on the couch. I flipped on the TV. I watched it not paying attention to Mike.

"So…. Since we went out, does that mean we're dating?" Mike asked.

I turned to look at him. "Mike….I don't know. I mean it's been a month since he left," I said.

"Bella, you need to get over him. He left you. He doesn't love you. If he did, he wouldn't have left. I love you. Pick me," Mike said taking my face in his hands.

"Mike…..I can't. I lo-" I was cut off. He slapped me across my face.

"Bella! Don't say you love him! You love me!" Mike screamed.

I was crying now. He slapped me! I just stared at him.

I found my voice. "I DON'T LOVE YOU! GET OUT OF MY-" I was cut off again. He had slapped me again.

"Don't you dare say anything! Now listen to me!" he said grabbing a handful of my hair. I winced at the pain.

"You and I are dating! You will be happy! If you do something that makes me mad, you will regret it! You got that?" he asked.

I nodded.

"And you will not tell anyone about this! If I find out, you will be suffer the consequences! You are mine! Got that?" he asked.

I nodded again. Then he crashed his lips on mine. It was disgusting. I hated him. I didn't know Mike was abusive. He let me go and beat me again. Then after that, he left. I had bruises all over my body that night.

Charlie asked what happened and I told him I fell down the stairs. He shrugged it off.

*End of Flashback*

Every night after that, Mike would come over. Charlie would work the night shift. Every night, Mike would beat me. I had bruises everywhere. When people asked, I blamed it on my clumsiness. They always shrugged it off.

One day, I was at Jacob's and he found out. Jacob had become my friend. I found out about his secret. The one where he was a werewolf. When he told me, I told him about Mike. He was furious. I begged him not to tell anyone. He unwillingly promised.

Mike never found out Jacob knew. Jacob hated Mike. He hated Mike more than him.

Well right now, I'm on my way back from Jake's. Jake had to save me…….again. Since Victoria is coming after me. She wants revenge for James. Little does she know, he doesn't want me anymore.

I almost drowned today. Jake got there in time. I jumped off a cliff. I was tired of this life. My one true love left me. I was abused. I already had a broken wrist from where Mike had stepped on it one night. ON PURPOSE!

I was tired of wishing for him to come and save me from this hell. But I knew it was too good to be true.

Now here I was, getting driven back to my house by Jake. He turned onto my street and parked in front of my house. Mike's car was there. Mike was standing on the porch. Charlie's cruiser was gone. Mike looked pissed.

"If he touches you, I will kill him," Jake said.

"Wait til I'm inside. Please. He doesn't know. Bye Jake," said.

"Bye, Bells. Call me if you need anything," he said.

"I will," I said.

I jumped out of the driver's side after switching sides with Jake to make it look like I was the only one. I ran to the porch.

"Hey," I said unlocking the door.

"You're in trouble," Mike said.

We walked inside. He closed the door behind him. He walked to me and pushed me down on the floor.

"Why did you attempt suicide?!" he asked.

"I wasn't! I was just cliff diving," I said. He slapped me across my face.

"Liar! Do you want another broken wrist?" he asked taking my hand that had a brace on it.

I shook my head.

"Then don't do it again!" he screeched. Then he started beating me again. After ten minutes of that, he left. I was now alone.