Summary: Jacob and Bella get married but it's not a very happy ending. Now going through a divorce, will Jacob be alone forever? Or will there be someone else to help him put his broken heart and his life back together? Jacob/Bella Jacob/Edward Slash. Total Bella bashing! Don't like it, don't read it!
A/N: IMPORTANT! I will be channeling Vampire Diaries as to the reason why the Cullens can walk into the sunlight without sparkling. So please don't ask how they can walk around in sunlight. It is explained in this chapter of the story. They can also eat regular food, with taste and all, if they have enough blood in their system.
If It Comes Back It's Yours
Edwards P.O.V
I hear little voices as Jacob continues to sleep peacefully at my side. The past few years had not been very kind to him and last night's break down had taken it's toll on him. He needed to rest but at the same time Sarah and Brandon needed him since their mother was noticeably absent from their lives. Bella had been gone for over six months before Jacob had decided to come home to La Push for the summer. I lean back against the pillow and ponder over everything that Alice had informed me of.
Bella was a no good for nothing tramp who had lured Jacob away from me, using his youth, curiosity and inexperience against him. I seethe bitterly, remembering our heated words towards one another and my promise to end her life if she ever hurt him. When my sister came to me, telling me of the young woman's betrayals and how Jacob was suffering, it took all of my strength not to travel to Arizona and rip her throat out. I could never respect someone like that. Someone who would ruin someone's relationship just to prove that she could have one of the persons involved. It was something only a snake would do, besides I never believed for one single moment that she loved him. He was only a nice little shiny new toy for her amusement, something she could play with and toss aside once she got bored. And that's exactly what she did.
My anger only intensified when I thought about those two beautiful children in the next room. My Jacob's kids. They were so sweet, so precious. Only a black hearted monster would leave them the way that she did. I thank God that they were the spitting image of their father so neither one of them would be tortured by the reflection in the mirror, reminding them of a mother who didn't love them enough to stick around. One who placed her own selfish needs above their own.
"Daddy," I hear a small voice call out, breaking me from my thoughts.
I wonder if I should wake the sleeping wolf or tend to the children myself. I wanted to help him but at the same time I didn't want to over step my boundaries.
I shake his shoulder, once…twice…three times and he doesn't budge. I laugh quietly to myself as I remember this about him. Jacob was the hardest person in the world to awaken. It didn't matter if a full on war was going on right outside his window. The Native wouldn't move until he was ready too.
Not wanting to disturb him, I quickly dress and just in time as the door slowly opens. I see two light brown faces staring at me. Five year old Brandon held his three year old sisters hand as they both eyed me, a flash of recognition goes through the boy's mind. It's an image, of me.
He's Daddy's friend but I don't know his name but I've seen his picture.
I hear the boy's thoughts and I'm relieved. If he knew this much about me then maybe he would trust me enough to take care of him and his sister while his father slept.
"Hello there. My names Edward."
Now I remember.
"Hi. Daddy has a picture of you."
The statement makes me smile. It seems as if Jacob has missed me as much as I missed him.
"Does he? Well that's nice to know." I pause before walking over to kneel in front of them, the young girl hiding behind her brother.
She had the biggest set of brown eyes that I had ever seen. Her hair fell around her shoulders in a silky pool of black that looked soft to the touch. Her brother, had the same hair color only shorter and I found it amazing that he had bright gray eyes. From what I've been told it's a trait that he had inherited from his grandmother, Jake's mother, Sarah.
"You still haven't told me your names."
"I'm Brandon and this is my sister." He said tilting his head towards the girl sticking her head out from behind him.
"Well it's very nice to meet you Brandon." I say extending my hand towards the mini Jacob who shakes it without hesitation.
"Nice to meet you too Mr. Edward."
I laugh. He was just way too polite for a five year old.
"You can just call me Edward." I smile at him before I feel a light tug on my hand.
"I'm Sarah," the girl says with a half smile.
My heart melts.
"Hello there Sarah, it's very nice to meet you as well. You're such a pretty girl."
Her smile widens. She even giggles a little. At that point I realize just how much I wanted children in my life. Their joy, their laugher, their innocents is something to be treasured and should be experienced by all. It's just something about them that makes one forget about all of the evil in the world. You want to protect them with your life. Even though I will never have any of my own, I would do whatever it took to make sure that these children were alright. Even if that meant keeping Bella far away from them.
Mother or not.
I look over my shoulder at Jacob who's still sleeping. Not wanting to wake him, I turn back to the children.
"Did your Daddy give you guys a bath last night?"
Both nod their heads yes.
"Ok, well what do you say we head back to your room and get you guys dressed, get your faces washed and your teeth brushed? Let's show Daddy you can do these things all by yourselves like a big boy and a big girl. Ok? Then we can make him breakfast in bed. Wouldn't that be a nice surprise?"
Both kids nod their heads eagerly before running off to their room.
After correcting such errors as mix matched socks and backwards shirts (Sarah's specialty or so her brother says), we head downstairs and into the kitchen.
I was shocked to see Billy sitting at the table reading the paper.
"Grandpa!" Both children shout running over to him, embracing him in a hug.
"Hey guys. Good morning. How are my favorite grandchildren in the whole world?"
"Grandpa, we're your only grandchildren." Replied Brandon in his grown up, know it all voice.
"Well Auntie Rachel will be having her baby next month so you won't be the only ones for too much longer."
"Who cares, we'll still be the best."
Both Billy and I laugh.
"That's not very nice B dog. Grandpa's gotta show the other kids love too."
The boy scrunches up his nose.
"What, you don't like my cool voice? You know I'm down with the kids."
"You're not supposed to be cool. You're a grandpa and grandpa's aren't cool."
"Well then, you haven't been hanging around the right kind of grandpas."
Sarah watches the exchange and she looks a little upset that no one is paying attention to her. Sensing this, the older man pulls her into his lap and gives her a kiss on the cheek, instantly perking her up.
"We're making Daddy breakfast for bed." She says.
Billy snickers.
"Oh you mean you're making daddy Breakfast in bed."
"Yep. We make it with Edward."
Billy smiles at me. If I could blush I'm sure that I would be as red as a fire engine.
"Good morning Edward. It's nice to see you again. How have you been?"
"I'm doing Ok Mr. Black."
"Happier now I'm sure." He gives me a wink.
From what I heard from you and Jacob last night I'm sure that you're more than ok. I know you can hear me Cullen, so can you two please try to keep it down in the future? I would rather not know that you and my son are committing sodomy in my house.
Great, now I feel dirty. But that doesn't stop me from smiling.
"Umm, yeah. Sorry about that."
"Sure you are. Just be careful with him Edward. He's been through a lot and so have they. I know you have too, with the whole you know who situation. Just take it slow, both of you. I have to admit though, it would be nice to have things go back to the way that they were before she happened." I nod my head in understanding as he continues.
"Well," he say's placing Sarah on her feet "I promised Charlie that I would come over and help him with his yard sale of his. I tell ya, that man really knows how to accumulate junk."
I laugh at the all so true statement.
"Tell Jake that I will catch up with him later."
"Alright Mr. Black. See you later."
"Bye Grandpa!" Both children.
"Later alligators. Be good for Edward and Daddy."
"We will."
Before I know it we're meant with silence again, both children waiting for me to give the orders.
"Ok what do we want to make for Daddy?"
"Bacon! Daddy loves bacon." Says Sarah as she pulls the refrigerator open, with my help of course.
"And sausage with pancakes." Adds Brandon before a curious look comes over his face.
"Can we have some too?"
"Sure you can. We'll make enough for everyone."
We cook for a while, with the children making a huge mess with a few unfortunate eggs but I don't mind. They were happy and carefree, as all children should be. In that moment I make a mental note to ask Jacob about a trip to the fair going on not too far from here. It was a nice sunny day out but that wouldn't be a problem.
My family was one of the very few who owned rings with special powers that allowed us to walk amongst the humans in day light without showing the world our secret. Sure we were a lot paler than most people but we blamed that on being Irish. So accompanying them would be no trouble at all and besides, they needed something to do other than sit around on the reservation all day.
I pull out a tray and just as my phone rings.
I wipe off my hand on a dish rag as Brandon chases his sister around the kitchen with a spoon full of pancake batter.
I reach into my pocket and speak into my iPhone.
"Brandon please stop, that's not nice. Hello" I say all in one breath.
"Aww, aren't you cute playing the loving housewife."
I groan.
"Good morning to you too Alice. What do you want?"
"I just wanted to see how you were fairing with the children. I also know for a fact that fair is going to be a huge hit. Great idea Edward dear."
"Thanks for the info. Was that all?"
"I'm afraid not."
I didn't like the tone of my sisters voice at all. Scooping up Sarah with one arm and placing her on my hip in an attempt to save her from her brother, I encourage Alice to continue.
"What is it?"
"I don't want you to freak out Edward but, it's Bella. She's coming to La Push but I don't know when."
Good that gives me the perfect opportunity to follow through on my threat.
"Great, just great. Jake doesn't need this crap and neither does the children. They're doing ok right now. They don't need her coming here and messing with their heads." I spit out rather nastily causing Sarah to tense. I kiss the top of her head to ease her worry.
God help me but I love these kids already.
"Listen have fun today with Jake and the kids and try not to worry about it Edward. It could be something as simple as signing the divorce papers. I'm sure it's nothing."
"I hope not. Listen I have to go. If you see anything else call me, ok?"
"Ok, but you better bring those adorable little ones of yours by soon. Esme, Rose and I plan on doing a lot of shopping for them today."
I roll my eyes. These kids were going to be spoiled rotten.
"Umm, they're not my kids Alice and we don't know what's going to happen between me and Jacob so don't go getting too far ahead of yourself."
"Yeah, yeah. I've gotta go. Macy's is having a blow out sale on children's clothes. Love ya Eddie, bye."
I was going to protest but instead I was met with a dial tone. I then wondered if I should tell Jacob about Alice's vision or not. I knew that it would ruin my plans for the day and that was the last thing I wanted to happen. So, deciding against it until at least the end of the day, I place Sarah the counter and looked to where Brandon sat. Her brother was busy painting the floor in pancake mix. I was just glad that he managed not to get anything on his clothes.
Thank goodness I was a vampire and had tons of energy. Kids were a lot of work, especially these two.
"Brandon?"
I'm upset with myself when I see him flinch.
"Please don't be mad. I'll clean it up."
"Why would I be mad?"
"Mommy hates it when we make a mess. She say's that animals make a mess and they live in a zoo and when we make a mess it's like we live in a zoo and it makes her look bad. She says we're always bad."
My heart breaks.
Now I am a gentlemen and I never call a lady anything besides her given name but for Bella I could make an exception.
What a fucking bitch! I say to myself. I would never say those words in front of them. However nothing in this world could stop me from saying these things to Bella's face.
"Listen to me. Neither one of you are bad. Sometimes Mommies say things that they don't mean when they're upset about something, like you do when you get into a fight with a friend. So I'm sure that she didn't mean that. Because I don't know any animals that would make such a nice breakfast for their Daddy or get themselves dressed and cleaned up in the morning the way that you did today. So don't you ever think that way. Ok? Now, would you like to help us put the food on the plate us and Daddy?" "
He stops what he's doing and smiles at me. He looks so much like Jacob in that moment. I smile back, knowing that if his smile was this much like his father's then his need to get into any and everything was going to be just as great.
"Ok."
He was about to grab a handful of bacon when I reached out and stopped him.
"Oh no you don't. Wash those hands first young man."
To which I received an "Aw man."
Wow. I can't believe how much I sound like Esme.
How scary is that?
Once his little hands were clean we plate the food and head upstairs.
Jacob's P.O.V
I can feel the sun on my face before my eyes flutter open. I smile as the events of the night before come flooding back to me. Having Edward in my arms once again felt so good however a part of me still hurts over the loss of Bella. I guess it's hard to realize that the person you loved has stopped loving you back. It's even worse when that person is the mother of your children.
I wondered how I was going to explain this screwed up situation to them. It's not like I was going to say your mother's a bitch of a whore who ran away with her boss because she was tried of playing house with us. I had to find the right words. They knew that she was gone and that she wouldn't be living with us for a while but they didn't know that she was gone forever and that she wanted nothing to do with them.
I can't help but want her dead at the moment for the pain that she was going to put our kids through. Even if she didn't want to be with me any more she didn't have to leave them. They're her flesh and blood for God's sake. How could she do something so hurtful to them? Why would she even want to?
I sigh, wondering if I could have done anything differently to make her stay. Maybe if I were home more, maybe if I had spent more time with her and showed interest in her work, maybe then she wouldn't have left.
Maybe…
I rub my eyes and roll over to face the clock.
It was 9:20.
My heart beat speeds up as I realize that the kids should be up by now. I'm also just now noticing that I'm alone and Edward is no where to be found.
I'm crushed but my need to be with my kids and to make sure that they were taken care of overpowers my heart's desire to find him.
I'm set to jump up when the door opens.
Brandon, Sarah and Edward come in with a tray full of food. All dressed for the day and wearing smiles that could light up an entire city.
Bella never did this.
She couldn't be bothered with me or the children before noon.
"Good morning Daddy. We made breakfast." Sarah says bouncing over to me.
I pull her onto the bed and smother her with kisses.
She was my little princess.
"We all helped. Are you proud of us Dad? We're not animals, right? Edward says we're not animals."
"And we're not bad either." Sarah adds with a prideful grin.
I look at Edward and smile gratefully. Obviously the kids had trusted him enough to talk to him about their mother's antics. I'm so happy to have him here with me. Maybe he could help us all forget about Bella and everything's done.
I now find myself wondering if it's such a bad thing that she's pulled a disappearing act.
"Edward is right, you're not animals and you are very good children who's Daddy loves them very much and is extremely proud of them." I say kisses both of them as Edward places the tray on the bed.
"Wow this looks amazing and it smells even better. I don't know about you guys but I'm ready to eat."
And we do just that as Edward cuts up sausage for Sarah while she stuffs a piece of pancake in her mouth. I'm not surprised by how much they can put away any more. I can't help the laugh that passes my lips as I take in the vampires expression.
"What can I say, a healthy appetite is Black family trait."
"I see that. I'm glad I cooked enough food." He grins.
I have to fight the urge to kiss him.
His grin widens at my thought.
"Same here."
I blush.
"So Jake, what are your plans for the day?"
"Not sure yet. You?"
"Well there's a fair going on not too far from here so I was wondering if you guys wanted to go. It would be nice for the kids to get out for the day. It's beautiful outside, they shouldn't be cooped up in here."
"Umm Edward, I don't know if that's a good idea. We just got in last night. We have a lot of unpacking to do."
"Come on Jake, you can do that later. It's not like your clothes are going anywhere."
"I just want to get them settled in before we venture out."
"You are so not good at making up excuses. Look, if I promise to help you when we get back, can we go then?"
"Yeah Dad, please. I want to go on the rides. Can we go? Pretty please"
"Yeah Daddy please? I wanna go on da rides too." Whined Sarah before the pair started jumping up and down on the bed.
Chanting "Please, please, please, please, please!"
What could he say? He was out number.
"Ok, ok, we'll go. Just give me a few minutes to get ready. Go watch T.V for now."
"Yay!"
With that both children skipped out the door.
I look at Edward who wears a smug grin.
"Now what was that about a kiss?"
He leans in and I scoot back.
"What happened to taking it slow?" I mock him trying to do my best impression of his voice.
"I remember someone telling me that they didn't want to take it slow." He smiles wickedly as he grabs my arm and pulls me in close.
Our lips press together for the longest moment before Edward breaks it and stands, putting the dishes back on the tray before picking it up.
"Now that I've had my way with you, I'm going to clean up these dishes and the pancake mix that your wonderful son used to decorate the kitchen floor. Oh, and your father says that he'll be at Charlie's helping him with his yard sale and he'll see you later."
I laugh. That sounds like something he would do, hell at his age it sounds like something I would do.
"I'm sure you would have. Now go shower and dress. You reek of bloodsucker."
"We'll I'm lucky that my blood isn't the only thing you like to suck."
"Jacob! Gees there are kids in the house. Please try to control yourself."
I laugh at Edwards horrified look that gives way to a sly grin as he walks out the door.
I walk into the bathroom with a smile on my face.
What a wonderful way to start the day…