Her Only Hope
FLASHBACK
"Hey Dad" I said as I carefully walked down the stairs. In the living room he called out. I walked into the living room and he was sitting on the couch watch ESPN again. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" "Sure Bells" he said as he turned off the T.V. "Was wonder if you would be okay with me staying with Billy for a few days." "YES" he jumped up and yelled. "Stay as long as you want." "Thanks dad but Billy hasn't called me back yet." "Oh …. Well does Edwin know about this?" "Edward and no he doesn't." "So are you going to tell me what's wrong he asked?" "He…. Sent Jacob an invitation to our wedding." "I know it might sound silly but I know he did it for all the wrong reasons and he didn't tell me either." "Well you do whatever you think is best" he said proudly. "Now go get packed because you know Billy's going to say yes."
END of FLASHBACK
Now all I have to do is confront Edward. When I pulled up to the Cullen's house Edward is already waiting for me. He sped over and opened the door for me. Hello love he said with no emotion. Hi I whispered back. I could look at him. Don't break your promise to Seth I said to myself. You're not pathetic your strong. He pulled me out of the car when he saw I wouldn't move.
Edward wrapped his arm around me and pulled me into the house. When we walked into the living room everyone was there. Sitting on the couch and waiting for us. "Hi Bella" Emmett said getting up to greet me. He pulls me out of Edwards's arms and hugs me. "Hi Emmett I say". "Are you okay you" he asked as he walked me too the couch. You look paler then usually.
"I'm fine Emmett". I sit down on the couch next to him figuring there was no point in going to Edwards when they'll hear us anyway. I still couldn't look at him. I wanted so badly for this to be a dream. "I already know what you're going to say Bella". "How could you "I say anyway. "Why would you do that Edward"? "Bella I was doing". "You were what" Edward I interrupted him.
"You were what figuring the best way to keep me away from Jacob was to run him out of town". "Before you jump to concussions will you please let me explain"? I nodded slightly. "I was giving him a finale goodbye". "After our honeymoon you would be changed and I know you wouldn't want your last memory of Jacob to be of you breaking his heart". What a perfect lie I thought. There were no holes in it but for some reason I know it was a lie. "Then why didn't you tell me" I said. "Why let me cry on your chest every night about how it was my fault he left"?
His face was still hard with no emotion. "I didn't think he would run away and I panicked when I found out". "If that's true" why are you keeping me from going to La Push"? "I just don't want you around those wolves" he growled. "What wrong with the pack" I asked. "They are dangerous Bella". "His right Bella" Alice said. I glared at both of them. "How can you say that"? "The pack was the only thing keeping Victoria form killing me when you left me" I yelled. "Don't try to make they sound like saints" Edward yelled.
"Because I remember you tell me about how Paul lost control and almost killed you". My heart skipped a beat like it always did when Paul was mentioned. "You don't know anything about them and you know that was my fault" I said as I stood up. I hit him remember. "Bella love" said trying to pull me into his arms but pulled away. "No Edward the only reason I'm here is to tell you I need time to think and I can't do that in Forks". "I understand you want time and I can give that to you" he said. I was shocked he was letting me go without a fight.
"I will buy you a ticket to Florida so you can visit your mother". I sighed sadly that explains it. "He was only going to let me go on his terms. I'm not going that far Edward". "Okay then um… theirs a nice Bed and Breakfast in Port Angeles". Or I just go to La Push and stay with Billy". Edwards's eyes went black with rage. "You… want to stay with… Billy" he said calmly but you could hear the angrier." Yes" I whispered.
"No" he said. "You are not going to stay with those mongrels". At this point I would usually back down but I'm not going to this time. I promised myself and Seth that I wouldn't back down. "I don't need your permission" I yelled as I got up. I need to be away from you". "With every word I said Edwards eyes got blacker. "Bella they are dangerous" he said emphasizing the word dangerous. "And I don't want you around them" he yelled back. I need to get out of here I thought. "It's too late I'm already going" I say as calmly as possible. He glared at me and I shuddered. I've never seen Edward this mad before and what little instincts I had was telling me to leave. "Edward" I said softly.
"I need time away and I don't want to have to go all the way to Florida or Port Angeles to get it". I reach out and touch his cheek. "When you change me I will have to say good bye to my Father, Mother, Jacob, and Seth". "I need to go" I say. I let go of his cheek and walk pass him. His letting me go I thought happily. Maybe we can… but before I could finish my thought Edward grabbed my left arm. I turned to face. "Edward let me go" pleaded it. "Not until you listen to me" he said as his grip on my arm got tighter. I winced and tried to pull away with no luck. "Edward you're hurting me" I with panic in my voice. I tried to pull away again but his grip got even tighter. "Edward you're hurting me" I say again through my teeth.
"Let go of her Edward" Emmett roared but Edward ignored him. "Did you really think I was going to let you go"? Tears were falling down my face but just because Edward was hurting me. All I was to him was a pet… no a doll he could control. "You will not be going to La Push." Will someone get him off of me" I sobbed. I looked at Emmett for help but all the Cullen's except for Carlisle were holding him back. "LET ME GO HE YELLED." I'M GOING TO KILL HIM". "Emmett you need to calm down" Jasper said. "Edward you have to let her go" Carlisle said. "You want me let you go Bella" Edward said with a calm but dangerous voice. "Emmett please get him off me" I said. "Edward" Carlisle tried again.
"You are going to break her arm" but he ignored him. "I'm going to ask you one more time" he said with a growl. Do you want me to let your arm go he said as he squeezing my arm a little tighter? "Yes I said through my teeth. "Then say you won't go to La Push". "Emmett" I tried again". "Say it" he yelled. "Okay I sobbed. "I won't go just let me go". "Good girl" he said as he released my arm.
I fall to my knees in pain as the blood rushed back into my arm. Carlisle grabbed my arm and cheeked it. He moved it around and I winced." I'm sorry I just want to make sure it's not broken". He moved my arm around some more and I try not to complain. "Nothing's broken it's just going to be a very bad bruise. "It's not just a bruise" Emmett yelled." Emmett calm down". I just sat there not saying anything. I was too shocked to speak. "What wrong with you" Jasper said to Edward. My phone started to ring but I couldn't move. Carlisle reached into my pocket and pulled it out. "It's Billy" he said. Edward toke the phone from Carlisle and answer. "What do you want"?
"Well Bella decided to stay with us instead". So much for Florida or Port Angeles I thought. "May I remind you Bella is eighteen" he said. "Bella" Emmett said shaking me genteelly. "I think she needs some air". He picked he picked me up bride style. I cradle my arm to my cheat. "I'll get the door for you" Jasper said. As they start to walk I could still hear Edward yelling at Billy. I started to sob. "Shh Bella it will be okay" Emmett said. When we got to the car I could hear Jasper and Emmett talking but I couldn't make out what they were saying. He put me into the passenger sit of the car and closes the door. "You know what to do" Emmett said as he sat down in the driver's sit. "Where are we going" I whispered. "To La Push" he said.