Chapter 1 – The Past

(Bella's P.O.V.)

Thursday Morning

I called up my two best friends; Edward and Alice, to see if they wanted go to Seattle with me for the weekend and use my father's cabin. It hadn't been used in forever so I thought it'd be nice.

They both agreed as soon as I asked them, it was set that Edward and his family would join us, and so would Alice. See there was good and bad to this trip. The good was that Alice Mary Brandon and Jasper Hale really liked each other but they only talked occasionally. Edward and I liked each other too but we were only best friends, so we all could hang out. The bad news was that Emmett's girlfriend Rosalie hated me and she was coming. This would be interesting.

I had met Emmett, Jasper, Esme, Carlisle, and Rosalie last fall when I was invited to Edward's house to have dinner with his family. Let's just say that when I tried being polite to Rosalie, she would make a mean remark or glare at me. It honestly scared me. I told Edward about it, but he said that Rosalie would get over it, so I should just be patient.

So here I was getting ready for school, you know, the normal routine… brushing teeth, washing hair, and eating breakfast.

A few moments later I was finished and ready to leave for school. Then the doorbell rang.

I quickly ran downstairs and answered the door. It was Edward. He was standing there looking so beautiful and handsome as usual.

"Hey, Edward. What are you doing here?" I asked him, I usually didn't see him until I got to school.

"Remember, today I was picking you up so we could go to school together. It'll use less gas that way." he smiled his angelic crooked smile that I loved.

"Oh…I forgot. Let me grab my backpack." I blushed, as I walked away from the door.

"Bella Marie Swan, what am I going to do with you? Where is your head today?" he teased.

"My head is thinking that I have to deal with Rosalie all weekend. Why does your brother have to bring her?" I ranted with annoyance.

I must have made a face because Edward started laughing.

He grabbed the spare key, and locked up my house.

Once we were in his Volvo, he decided to answer me.

"Emmett is bringing her for two reasons. One," he poked a finger up in the air. "He can't be away from Rosalie, & two," he stuck another finger up in the air. "He's determined to get her to like you and become friends. You know how he is" encouragement crept through his voice.

"Really?" I asked with surprise. "Emmett must think of me as his sister or something." I suddenly had a new fondness for Emmett.

"More than you know. Anyways it'll be a fun weekend, and Jasper is excited to hang out with Alice"

"Good. Alice has been talking about him non-stop. It'll be so cute if they going out." I smiled on the outside, but on the inside I really wished that Edward and my relationship could go to the next level.

I was head over heels for him, and he had no clue.

"Oh, before I forget. Jasper wants me to ask if his new friend Jake can join us this weekend?"

"Sure. You're driving, so it's up to you. What's the kids last name?" I asked with sudden unease. 'I swear to god that if he says Black, I'm going to scream.' I used to date a guy in Phoenix named Jacob Black. We dated a year ago, and it didn't go so well. So when Edward said the name Jake, my heart started jumping with worry.

"No clue. He just transferred here a couple weeks ago. I haven't met him yet. Well, we'll find out tomorrow"

When I finally paid attention, I realized that we were at school. I grabbed my backpack and ran after Edward who was already ten paces ahead of me.

"Jeez you're fast!" I complained, he laughed, and we continued with our day.

Friday Afternoon

Edward and I stopped at my house so I could grab my bag full of clothes, and the cabin key. Then we went to his house.

As soon as I walked into the house I froze, and my whole body shut down as I realized who was standing in front of me with a big smile on his face. It was my ex Jacob. I had been right all along.

Edward must have not noticed that I stopped, because he ran right into me. He looked at me with worry in his face.

"Hey Bella. Long time no see." Jacob smiled sarcastically.

I just stood there, and couldn't do or say anything.

"Bella, are you okay?" Edward asked with worry. Edward moved in front of me and broke the trance I was in.

"NO I'M NOT! JACOB CAN'T COME!" I screamed out with fury. I turned and ran back out the door.

Luckily Edward had left the car unlocked, so I quickly hopped in, and curled up into a ball before the tears came.

A couple seconds later I heard the driver's door open, and I was placed into his lap before he sat down.

"What's wrong?"

I let a couple more tears fall before I answered.

"That's my ex in there. Jacob and I dated a year ago. When I found out that he cheated on me with one of my best friends, I broke up with him. I decided after that happened, that I would move up here to get away from all of it. That's why it took me a little bit to warm up to you" I choked out a sob, as I finished my sentence.

Edward was rubbing my back, as I finished crying.

"I'm so sorry. I'll have the guys keep an eye on him all weekend. I'll stay by your side the whole time, if that's okay with you?" he asked with uncertainty.

"Thank you Edward. That's more than perfect. Is there anyway that you could stay in my room all weekend?" I blushed, as I realized how bad that sounded.

"Of course. I don't want him anywhere near you. If I could I would make sure he wasn't coming on this trip, but I can't do that now. Why would he cheat on you? You're the most beautiful and loving women I know." He said as he face scrunched up in anger.

"Calm down Edward. He told me it was because I wouldn't sleep with him or live with him." I said quietly. It amazed me how comfortable I seemed to be with him.

That made him grow even angrier. "I don't want you anywhere near him without me. Lets go back in now. I'm going to call a family meeting now, and we're gonna find out why he's here."

I nodded my head in agreement, and tried to get off his lap, but he wouldn't allow it.

"I'll carry you in. Jasper & Rosalie will stay with Jacob while the rest of us talk. I'll tell them later." His eyes turned to dark slits, as he carried me into the house.

I had my face against Edward's chest, so I wouldn't have to look at my ex and remember all the painful memories.

It was dead silent when we returned. Carlisle walked over to us & had us follow him into the kitchen.

Edward explained to him, and he ran into the living room to grab Alice, Emmett, & Esme.

Once they arrived Edward explained yet again, and they were outraged. They were deciding what to do, as I was sitting in Edward's lap.

I hadn't forgotten about the close contact that Edward and I had all of a sudden. I kept trying to get up, but he insisted that I wouldn't move and to stop being stubborn.

I rolled my eyes, as I actually started to listen to what they were planning.

"So that's final then. Emmett, Jacob and Jasper will be bunked in one room. Alice and Rosalie will have another room. Edward, Bella, Esme and I will take whatever rooms are left." Carlisle said deep in thought, his face had the word serious written all over it.

Everyone except Jasper went off on their own after that. Once Edward told him about everything he was apologizing left and right. I had to tell him it was fine a couple times before he stopped.

The mood was still tense as we loaded into the two cars. This was going to be a very long weekend.