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Chapter 2: CHOICE
''Isabella, honey you have to understand why your father and I wanted this. We care so much about you and you know that. All we want is what's best for you. Your dad and I are getting old. Soon we won't go to work anymore while you're still in college. Where could we earn if we don't have any job anymore? This is our only choice to maintain our family's wealth.'' I can see sincerity in my mother's eyes.
''Only choice? Mom! Can't you see everything we had? Aren't you even contented? You're even throwing away your 'old clothes' every time you come back from New York. Gosh, Mom! And you're worrying that I won't survive in college if you and dad won't work anymore? Think about it mom! I could just study and work at the same time! Or we could start a new business here in Forks! How greedy and selfish you are?'' I said through my teeth. A tear fell from my left eye.(N/A: You guys should know that when a person cries, and the tear falls from the left eye it means pain. But if it falls from the right eye it means happiness. Ah okaaay haha. :)) Now back to the story! )
''Don't talk to me like that young lady! You've been acting so disrespectful! Don't you know I got so embarrassed to Esme of what you did to me a while ago? And you know we can't start our business here because this place has a small population which means we'll only earn less! It won't be enough for your tuition in college!'' mom pointed at me. I can see she's so mad at me now.
''Embarrassed? Aren't you even embarrassed that you sounded so greedy! And as I said, I can do this on my own mom! I can study and work at the same time.'' I talked back while wiping my tears away.
She took the scarf that she's wearing and threw it on the floor. This is the first time I ever saw my mom extremely mad at me. I didn't care. I know I was right. I'm fighting for my freedom here.
''Isa! You don't know what you're talking about! You know I have experienced that before and it was never easy!'' she cried. I know how hard my mom had been through when she was in college. Studying hard all day and working hard all night. And look at her now, she's so successful. She was my inspiration but knowing that she turned so greedy? Well, I don't know anymore. ''So NO Isabella Marie Swan! You are going to marry Edward Anthony Masen Cullen! Change those bad habits of yours young lady! Three months from now, Esme's coming back and she'll bring Edward with her. So don't do anything stupid because nothing will ever change my mind!'' Then she left slamming the door.
''I HATE YOUUUUUUUU!'' I screamed and cried again. My parents never understand me. I locked the door. I'm not having second thoughts of doing my plan now. I threw all the clothes I had in my closet on the floor. Good thing my room is big and nobody can hear of what the hell I'm doing. I tried to get my luggage but I realized that I might get caught because I know it'll make noise on the floor. So I used my huge backpack. It's a kind of backpack that hikers use. I placed everything in, a few clothes, my gadgets, some food and other personal stuff. And I wouldn't forget my favorite book, Wuthering Heights. I also brought with me the Hermes bag that Esme gave me. I didn't cry anymore. This is the part of me that my parents can't even take away from me! (N/A: Try to listen Part Of Me by Katy Perry. Haha :)) I loveee that song. Yeah, I'm so annoying. :P)
It's already two in the morning. My perfect time to escape. I'm sure everyone is asleep except the two bodyguards who are guarding in the gate so I have to be extra-careful in sneaking out. I left a note for my parents in my bed. I wrote there: Dear Mom and Dad, You know how much I love you both but I just have to go. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Take care. –Isabella. I know it'll break their hearts but me, staying here will just make things worse.
I silently went out of my room. I tried to contact Jacob using my phone but he's not answering my calls. I think he's asleep. He's the only one who could help me in sneaking out because he's a good ninja. And I really need to talk to him because I promised to visit him. I should have told him earlier. I decided that I'll just sneak out of the mansion on my own. The only problem is that how can I escape when there are two bodyguards out there? I also can't sneak out in the backyard because there are Doberman dogs and for sure, they'll bark loudly if they see me. And if they'll bark, the bodyguards will find out what's going on. Hmmm..? Think Isa! Think! A few seconds passed and ''I got it!'' I shouted. Then I covered my mouth. I remembered that I have to remain silent or else I'll get caught.
I sneakily went to the attic to get something for my 'sneak out' plan. I found my old China doll. It's about four feet tall. I flashed my evil smile. I got out of the room and ran swiftly from the corridors to the stairs. I was happy because I didn't trip this time. I'm so proud of myself. And nobody even caught me. This is epic! I laughed a little at that thought as I ran to the door that leads to the backyard.
I'm now in the backyard. I took a peek at the Doberman dogs as I was hiding near a divider wall. Damn! They're so big. A sweat dropped on the side of my forehead. I'm so nervous. ''Relax Isabella. Relax! You can do this.'' I calmed myself. Then I ran and placed the doll near the outdoor lamp which casts a shadow that the dogs will think that there's a burglar. The dogs barked. ''Yes!'' I shouted. ''Who's there?'' One of the bodyguards said. I could hear their footsteps so I ran back inside.
Now that the bodyguards are distracted, I could finally escape. I ran to the front door but suddenly I saw one of the maids. Shit! She dropped her jaw when she saw me. I tripped. ''Madam!'' she helped me get up with my huge backpack and Hermes bag. ''Shh!'' I hushed her. ''Please don't tell anyone. I just have to go.'' I pleaded and made my way to the front door.
I peeked outside. The bodyguards aren't there. They still must be at the backyard. I ran away from the gate and took a last look of the mansion. ''Goodbye.'' I whispered and turned around to continue my escape.
I was half a kilometer away from home. My knees are getting tired. I sat down on a bench and drank water. I found an unchained bike parked in a corner. I know stealing is a sin but when it's necessary, you just have to. ''God I'm so sorry.'' I said as I stole the bike. I rode on the bike quickly and made my way to a promise.
The dawn was breaking when I reached La Push. I have to get away now before my parents will send search parties for me. It won't do any good if I'll knock on the house's front door. Billy might tell my parents that I was here. So I went to the back and threw rocks on Jacob's window. I hope he'll notice. I threw and threw more rocks until he finally threw a rock back at me. ''What the fuck?'' I could hear him shout from above. Crap! I hope he won't wake the others up. ''Isabella?'' He looked down from the window. ''Shh! Jake! Don't wake the others up!'' I warned him. He suddenly jumped out the window. I told you he's a ninja. I asked him to go to the garage with me so that we could talk privately.
''Isa? What are you doing here in a time like this? How did you get here on your own? Why are you bringing a huge backpack? How the hell did you-...'' I cut him off by placing my hands to cover his mouth. ''I promised you Jake and I won't break that promise.'' I told him in a low voice as I let go of my hands. I stared at him. His brown eyes were full of questions that I don't want to answer. I was guilty he might hate me of what I am planning to do.
He looked deeply into my eyes and he suddenly leaned to me. Our faces are now a few inches apart. He was about to kiss me but then I looked away. ''What? Is it my morning breath?'' He asked in his husky voice. ''No, of course not. I just don't feel the same way Jake. I'm sorry.'' I said still looking away. He suddenly hugged me. ''Isabella, you have to know that I am in love with you. I know this is crazy because we're best friends and we've been friends for years but I just can't. I can't... hide these feelings for you anymore.'' He confessed.
''Jake. I-..'' I tried to let go of him but his hold is unbreakable. ''Isa... If you'll love me back, I promise I will never leave you. With me, you'll always find happiness, you'll never get hurt, you'll-..'' ''I'm going to New York Jake. I'm leaving home.'' I spilled. Tears ran through my face as he let me go. ''No!'' He shouted. I can see pain in his eyes. ''Yes! Jake, I have to this. My parents want me to marry this Edward guy that I don't even know and I don't even love! They said that it's the only way for me to have a better future. And I don't want that! I need freedom. I want freedom.'' I said as I was bursting in tears. ''But Isa... Your parents need you. We need you. I need you.'' He sobbed. ''Jake, please I'm begging you. I just need some time on my own. So please help me get away from here.'' I waited for him to respond. Then he looked up at me. ''Fine. If this is what you want. I won't tell anyone. But promise me you'll come back soon right?'' He faked a smile. He wiped my tears away as I said ''I promise.'' Then I hugged him. He is truly a best friend.
''Well, Come on. Let's go get you to the airport.'' He smiled as he let me go. Then we got unto his truck.
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