Chapter 2

Just by taking one look at her, I could tell that she knew where we were going. I rounded the corner and began on a road less traveled on. Before long, I could see the house, my house. Soon to be Bella's house also. Bella became very confused. "Um…. Why are we going to your house? I was sure that we were going to the meadow." Bella said as I stopped the Volvo.

"The element of surprise is powerful gift." I stepped out of the car, and rounded to the passengers' side. I opened the door and Bella stepped out. I was almost halfway up the stairs when I heard the car door slam, and running feet on the gravel. She caught up to me and tangled her fingers in mine.

"Ready?" I asked her, staring at her beautiful chocolate eyes.

"Ready for what?" She looked very confused. I opened the door and lead her in. I closed the door every so quietly, when I heard a deafening scream.

"Bella!" Esme screamed at the top of the stairs. She almost tripped running so fast down the stairs. I expected that from Alice, but not from Esme. She was so classy. She was over-reacting way too much. Bella would be able to tell. She was very intelligent, for a mortal.

"I've missed you so much, Bella." She wrapped her arms around Bella.

"Um Esme…. I saw you yesterday." Bella said dumbfounded. Esme didn't respond, instead she hugged her tighter. I could see my love struggling for air.

"Alright Esme, that's enough. Bella needs to breathe, not like us." I said with a faint smile upon my lips. She let go, and grabbed Bella's hand.

"Come on Bella, follow me." Esme said proudly and dragged Bella towards the dinning room. Her fingers we still tangled in mine. So I got dragged along with them.

"Esme, what's going on?" Bella said as we entered the dinning room. Esme looked directly towards me.

"Edward?" Bella said, turning her gaze to me. I smiled a small smile, and let go of her hand.

"Hi Bella!" Alice said cheerfully. "I knew that you were coming." A huge smile came across Alice's face.

"Hi Alice. How are you? Well, since I saw you at school?" Bella asked she seemed very confused.

"I'm doing great, Bella! Perfectly excellent! Come sit beside me." She grabbed Bella's wrist and skipped to her chair. I was watching Bella so much, that I forgot that everybody was there. Carlisle, Rosalie, Jasper, and Emmett were already sitting around the table. Bella sat between me and Alice, while Esme joined Carlisle. He looked very serious, they all did. Bella looked around, staring at all the Vampires surrounding her.

"Ok, will somebody please tell me what is going on?" Bella pleaded. She reached for my hand and I let her have it.

"Bella, we need to talk to you." Carlisle began, never losing the serious stare on his face. As Carlisle spook, Alice and Esme joined us with the serious looks. As if they were trying to fool Bella, which they were. It was all part of the plan, to throw her off. It was cruel, but it had to be done.

"Bella, we have to talk to you and you must take this very seriously." Carlisle's look of stone was scaring Bella, I could tell. She was squeezing my hand tighter then ever. She was very scared.

"Carlisle, what is going on? I mean, Alice looks very serious. That hardly ever happens except when it's life or…." Bella stopped. She realized what was going on.

"Is this about the…Werewolves?" Bella gulped and looked at me while she finished her sentence. I would give anything to know what she was thinking about. She looked at Carlisle. He gave one subtle nod. Bella started crying. I could tell she was thinking something completely different.

"Bella," I started, grabbing her chin to turn her head. "What do you think that Carlisle is talking about?" Bella nodded her head.

"Something terrible has happened to Jacob." Carlisle immediately interrupted her.

"There is absolutely nothing wrong with Jacob that I know about," he quickly glanced at Alice and she confirmed what he had just said.

"However, it does involve Jacob. Bella I know that Jacob is one of your closest friends, but you are spending much too much time with him. Edward, would you like to continue?" I nodded. Bella turned to me and whispered, "I'm scared." I kissed her forehead and continued what Carlisle was saying.

"Wait, before you start," Bella turned to face Alice. "Alice, how can you see if Jacob is okay? I thought you couldn't see Jacob." Alice smiled.

"I can't see werewolves, but I can see the werewolves' friends, and family. Billy seems to think that Jacob is alright."

"Bella," I started. She turned to face me again. "It kills me to make you do this, and the last thing I want to do is cause you pain, but it is time you made a decision. I want you to know that what-ever you choose, I will always love you. I want there to be no pressure in your decision. I will live with what-ever you decide." I emphasized live. I hope that she would realize that my live would continue, even if she picked that mongrel.

"We will give you some privacy." Esme declared. They all stood up. Esme and Alice kissed the top of Bella's head as they walked out.

"Bella, if you choose him, I will be out of your life again. Alice will remain a part, if you choose. Think of the life you could have with a mortal. You could have children, even grandchildren. You could live a life filled with memories. But you should know this, you will not become one of us. I'm not trying to hurt you, but he can love you properly. You won't be in danger. You will age gracefully." I finished. That put Bella over the top.

"EDWARD ANTHONY MASON CULLEN! YOU PROMISED! I WAS GOING TO MARRY YOU! HOW COULD YOU DANGLE ME ALONG LIKE THIS?" She was yelling and crying uncontrollably.

"Bella, my angel, please calm down." I reached for her hand, but she pulled it away.

"Edward, I c...can't do this anymore. I'm s…sorry." She ran out of the house. That was the last time I saw Isabella Sawn.