Hey. I'm back. Lol oh and this story at times if you didn't notice has some name dropping. Kind of has to since Leah's a like known celebrity and everything. And Embry's like… a billionaire.

Leah P.O.V

"Do I have to go to this thing?" I say quietly as I scroll down my phone. I look down at my beautiful dress and then take a look at my ring finger only to see no engagement ring on it. I sigh and rest my head against the window of the moving car. I was going to an event a fancy event, it was the opening of a Louis Vuitton store. I RSVP'd months ago. There would be tonnes of celebrities and also tonnes of press. The minute I stepped out of the car with no engagement ring, it was going to be affirmed that the rumours were true. Leah Clearwater was no longer getting married and I would be moving out of the seven million dollar Hollywood hills home that I shared with him. As people magazine were already speculating on who would get what, since Mark and I were extremely rich and as a couple our net worth was doubled, plus on top of that. We weren't married there was no Prenup and we lived with each other for more than two years. We had vacation houses together properties together, we had a lot of valuable things together. How that was going to be split down the middle I don't know. Plus knowing Mark he doesn't want us to break up so he's going to drag out the division process as long as possible. He could be a prick like that.

"Leah I told you not to worry about any of that stuff you're worrying about till you get back from your vacation," Sarah says.

"It's not a vacation, it's a crucifixion," I whisper and she sighs.

"This is a fun event all your friends will be there. Enjoy it don't worry about anything till after. We don't need the press saying you're distressed over this," She reminds me softly and I nod. Right after this event I was going to the house picking up my things and getting on my private plane –That Mark and I shared- and going to Forks. While I was gone, Sarah would be finding me a new place to live in so when I got back I went straight to my new place and avoided Mark at all costs. But something told me that wasn't going to happen because of all the property we had together. I leave the car when it pulls up in front of the destination and I immediately smile as there are people with cameras taking my photo as I leave the car.

"Leah!"

"Leah over here!"

They yell and shout as I walk towards the carpet and pose like all the celebrities had to before they enter the event. I was wearing a brown and white strapless Dolce and Gabanna dress that reached mid -thigh. Louis Vuitton heels and my makeup was pretty matte. My green- blue eyes were emphasized with the eyeliner and mascara. My legs if possible looked even longer and sexier than they usually did, my black hair was down in its signature Leah waves. As the media liked to call it that as my hair was always in waves. My hair reached mid back. I did my signature smirk for the cameras that I was known for to let it be known that even though there was no worries, I had my life under control. Even though technically I didn't. I walk into the event and pretty much the whole night I stay in conversation with Miranda… yes Miranda Kerr. We were sort of best friends. I was her sons godmother after all. She hands me a glass of champagne and looks at me curiously.

"What the hell is going on?" She says in her cute little Australian accent that I was always insanely jealous of.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean am I a bridesmaid or not. What's this I'm hearing about no wedding?" She asks as she sips. I shake my head and she sighs.

"What happened?"

"The assistant happened," I whisper yell. Her face scrunches up in disgust.

"Ugh gross,"

"Exactly," I say as I sip my own champagne. "And now when I get back from my hometown I have to deal with this contract and splitting my property," I say.

"He's fighting you for property?" she asks incredulously. I raise my eyebrow at her and she shakes her head her mouth slightly open.

"But why?"

"Because he's a prick and doesn't want me to leave him. He's trying to trap me Miranda and it's stressing me out before it's even begun," I say.

"Don't stress honey. You'll get worry lines," She says and I laugh a little bit at how she can never really see the bigger picture. The rest of the night goes by easily and no one dares ask me why Mark's not by my side. When the event Is over I get in my awaiting car and I'm driven to my house. I go inside take a shower and get dressed in thick grey leggings and a black cable knit sweater. I match it with my Louis Vuitton black heels. I put my hair up in a high messy bun and keep it light on the makeup, just putting on a berry lip stain. My dog barks and I smile,

"Berry, come here girl," I say to the little dog. She was a Yorkie who fit in all my purses and was a gift from Mark. I loved this dog. I put her in her Louis Vuitton carrier and get my purse that already had everything I needed as I packed before I left for the event. All my suitcases were already in the car also. I look around the living room and sigh at everything around me. Clutching the dog carrier to me.

Flashback:

"Ok what are you doing with that painting?" Leah asks as Mark puts a painting of a sad clown up in the living room. There were movers everywhere people coming in and out, and on top of that paparazzi were outside the gate trying to get a glimpse of the action.

"This is like my favourite painting ever. I'm putting it up," He says.

"Uh no you're not that thing is butt ugly," Leah says taking the painting from her boyfriends' hand. The media was speculating they'd be engaged soon.

"Leah that painting was six hundred dollars," He says. Leah just raises her eyebrow as she looks at the clown that would make babies cry and old ladies have heart attacks.

"And it'll only take 2 dollars to pay for parking and bring it to the salvation army," Leah says with a little smile.

"I will not donate it this is one of the first things I bought with my first big pay check,"

"So it was a long time ago huh?" She jokes. Mark just glares down at his beautiful girlfriend.

"It's staying,"

"No it's not,"

"Yes it is,"

"No it's not!"

The two argue back and forth as Francine walks in takes the photo and smashes it against the glass coffee table. Both of them stare at the agent with open mouths.

"You both… irritate me," Is all she says before she hands the broken frame back to Mark who looks so distraught. He just stares at it and Leah is at a loss for words.

"Baby I- I am so sorry," She says.

"Just don't let her near my limited edition chess collection ok?" He squeals out. Leah nods slowly not knowing what to do about her boyfriend. He hands her the broken frame and walks away breathing in and breathing out.

End of flashback.

I laugh out loud thinking of that day as the tears fall from my eyes. Sarah walks into the house and when she sees me crying she sighs wrapping her arms around me.

"Remember when we first moved in and Francine ruined that picture of that ugly looking clown," I say. Sarah bursts out laughing.

"He moped for weeks,"

"… I was so happy when she did that. That painting was so ugly," I say softly.

"Baby everything's going to be ok you're going to visit your mom not go die," She says trying to stop my tears.

"That's not even the pit of my worries right now. Sarah… I haven't felt this way since I left my hometown all those years ago. Like my life is falling apart. I mean, the crazy modeling career the movie star boyfriend the rude agent the best friend assistant," I say.

"What about it?" She says.

"I got used to it. It's my life I liked it for the first time in forever I liked my life, and now just like the last time I liked my life. It's falling apart. I suffered for years before I decided to leave, and I'm afraid that's all I'm going to ever have to do. I'm afraid that my whole life when things go good another shoe is always going to drop," I whisper. She shakes her head.

"Stop running this is your home. And if that shoe drops you push it back up because you are not leaving. You have a life that people dream about. This property battle will be done with as soon as the judge hears about the cheating and he will most likely not take it to court," She says and I smile softly giving her a little hug. She gets me in the back of the car and then two hours later my shoes are off I'm on my private plane, and I'm staring out the window watching the city of Los Angeles. I go into my bag and when I see a manila envelope in my bag I narrow my eyes at it. I take it out only to see a letter from Mark.

Leah,

I don't care if what I did hits the press. I'll take the negativity from them if I have to. All I really care about is you. Please don't call this wedding off. I love you more than life itself. I can't imagine what my life would be like not waking up to you every day. We're taking this time apart and when we get to L.A lets work it out… please. I need you.

Call me if you need me. I'll answer no matter what. Remember.

I love you

I shed some tears as I put the note back in the envelope. At the bottom of the envelope is my huge engagement ring. I sigh before I slip It back onto my finger. He really wasn't letting up. I look at the ring that once used to bring me so much happiness. A big part of me hated him. But the bigger part of me knew that even though I didn't love him like I used to or ever would… that I would work it out with him. Just because once upon a time my life with Mark was like home to me, and even though it no longer feels like home. I'd take a house over being homeless any day.

-Embry P.O.V-

"You've been quiet the whole night," Says Lola as she sips her wine in the hot tub. We were enjoying a night together since I would be gone for the Holidays and she was disappointed that I wouldn't be taking her to Hawaii like I never promised. She wasn't my girlfriend and she knew she wasn't but she was still… there. Friends with benefits… I guess. She wanted to be my girlfriend, I knew she did. I just couldn't, I didn't think of being with someone like her… not that she was bad in any way. She just wasn't the one. When I had to explain that to her lord knows what will happen.

"I just have a lot on my mind," I say softly with a lazy smile. She swims over to me in the hot tub wrapping her arms around my neck.

"You can talk to me," She says smiling softly. "It's not like we're strangers," She says and I smile. There were moments like these I tried to think that she truly did care about me, and on some level she did. But I knew that if I wasn't driving around in a Lamborghini or buying her nice clothes and Jewellery and getting her to exotic places… she wouldn't be here, or care. Like I said I know on some level she cares about me like I care about her. It's just I knew that it wouldn't be the case if there wasn't billions… then again I'll never know. But sometimes I liked to believe that it was, that this…. was real. Because on some level I knew that Nathan was right. I wanted real genuine love, but I knew it would be hard to find with all of what I had. So I find myself slipping… maybe Lola would become my… girlfriend. I look down at her she's staring at me amused, she was pretty.

"What?" I ask softly.

"Baby what is on your mind?" She says laughing. "You've been staring at the wine glass for like three minutes," She says. I sigh and she does too. I hold her closer and she's a little surprised by unusual actions of being romantic. It only happened sometimes. I give her a deep kiss, and she sighs against my lips.

"What's gotten into you," She says somewhat drunkenly with a little laugh.

"I'm not looking forward to going back to Forks tomorrow," I admit to her.

"You can always cancel and spend the holidays with me… we don't even have to go to Hawaii. We can stay here," She whispers. I shake my head softly.

"I have to go," I say. She nods softly. She wants to say something,

"What?" I ask her.

"You know Embry on the circumstances in which this started I can totally understand why you'd be sceptical of me," She says quietly. "But… we've known each other for five years now," She says. "And I care about you so much,"

"I care about you too Lola," I say looking up at her. She has tears in her eyes.

"I know I'm not the only one… but I know for sure that I'm the most important one and the main one," She responds. "And five years ago I was just having fun but Embry… It's not fun for me anymore, because I actually love you," She says. "And I want this… whatever it is to be real… I know you'll have trouble but I think it could work. If you just let me all the way in," I don't say anything as I'm in shock that she just admitted that. She gets up from out of the hot tub and puts a robe around her.

"After tonight we'll take a break from each other and we can both have some air… but when you get back. Let's talk about "us" if there will be one or if there won't be," Is all she says before she smiles softly and then leaves the snowy balcony. As it was snowy in New York but the Hot tub was exactly that, hot. When she's gone I grunt and go under the water in the hot tub just wishing i didn't have to deal with all this nonsense. After five minutes (wolf super lungs) I come up from under the water knowing I'll piss Lola off if I stay too long out here. I knew she was waiting for me. I groan as I get up out of the tub not even bothering with a towel as I walk over and out of the snowy freezing balcony. I still had my wolf traits which involved never really ever being cold. I walk inside my penthouse and pat myself dry. I go into the bedroom and there are a million candles lit as I did plan for this to be a romantic evening. Not the angsty mess I managed to turn it into. She has a robe on and I smile as she's standing in front of the bed. I walk up to her and wrap my arms around her.

"I'm sorry if I'm hurting you," I whisper into her ear. She looks up at me with tears in her eyes and I wipe one away that manages to fall.

"I just want you to love me as much as I love you," She whispers her chin on my chest. I lean down and give her a kiss. We make slow love opposed from the rough sex we usually we have. But at the back of my mind I knew that I didn't really make love to her, because I didn't love her and part of me doesn't think I ever will.

-Next Morning-

"For God sakes put that phone away," Lola says softly. I smile as I hold her tighter. We were in the back of the Escalade being driven to the private plane way where I would take my jet to Forks. She was dropping me off and I was just dreading it. I was dreading going back to Forks. La Push was just seriously not a place I wanted to spend my fucking Christmas.

"You'll be fine Embry," She says rolling her eyes as she holds me tighter.

"I just rather spend my Christmas here with you," I say… it was a half -truth. I could feel her smile against my chest but doesn't answer. We pull up in front of the jet just waiting for me and she groans knowing I'd have to go. My bags are being pulled into the plane and she gives me a kiss.

"Remember what we talked about," She says and I smile.

"I will… I'll see you Lol," I say using her nick name. I give her one more kiss and then I'm out of the car. It drives away and I get into the jet. I would be staying in a Villa off a luxurious Ski resort. It was built not too long ago and it was really good. My first thought was to just stay in a hotel in Seattle but I didn't feel like driving to and from Seattle and La Push. The resort was a ski resort and by the looks of it you had to pay a pretty penny to stay. I was surprised… this must have been the most exciting thing in La Push and Forks since … Bella Swan. Which was just sad. By the time I land in Seattle it's the next morning and I was just restless even though I wasn't going to see anyone for a while. I didn't tell my mom what time I'd be here or that I was even coming really. I just… didn't need all of that right now. The first place I go to is a car dealership in Seattle as I didn't want a driver driving me around all over the place. I rent a Lamborghini just like the one I had back home in New York and I finally drive off to the resort. My luggage was already sent. La Push and Forks had a lot of fucking snow, I mean I lived in New York and everything but being away for ten years and I forgot how ridiculous the fucking weather in this town was. I give the valet my car key and a warning look. He already knows not to fuck up with the car as I walk into the check in. It was huge and very luxury lodge like. I look at my Rolex watch and realise that tonight was the engagement party… I would have to go that. Everyone would be there and it was actually being thrown at this very resort.

"Hi. I'm here to check in," I say not looking up at the woman at front desk.

"Name?"

"Embry Call," I say still looking at my cell phone and working. It's silent and when I finally realise I look up to see Rachel.

"Embry?" She says softly.

"Oh. Rachel hey," I say straightening up.

Let the awkward reunions begin.

"Oh my God," She says as she leaves behind the tall counter to come and give me a hug. I smile as she goes back behind it. Rachel was a lot different from the girl I was used to ten years ago. Her hair was now up to her shoulders and it brought out her dough brown eyes. I'd never seen her hair that short even though technically it wasn't short. It's just Rachel always had insanely long hair. But she grew up I guess.

"How.. are you?" I ask her conversationally as she checks me in.

"Great now that I'm working," She says with a little laugh. "Thanks to you," She says I narrow my eyes at her.

"What?" I ask. She looks at me like I'm an idiot.

"This resort," She says.

"What about it?"

She laughs as she shakes her head.

"Embry your mom built it… Obviously all those checks you were sending her were way too much. She said she couldn't spend all the money you gave her on just her so she puts some of it back into community," She says with a bright smile. "She's built schools… a couple more resorts. A job center," She says.

"I didn't know this," I say. Rachel's lips go into a straight line.

"… Did you ever ask?" She says softly.

"… True," I say. The air was awkward now and I just wanted to leave. Which was different I remember in high school I could talk to Rachel for hours about different types of trees and find it the funniest thing in the world but. Things weren't the same, which is why I left in the first place. She hands me my keys and I smile in thanks before leaving without a second word.

Rachel P.O.V

I stare at his back in awe. Embry was here? No one told anyone he was coming! He had to be here for the wedding. I pick up my phone and dial Jacob. He was most likely with that wife of his. You know since he never left her fucking side.

"Hello?"

"Jacob?" I say.

"No, Renesme," He says sarcastically and he rolls his eyes. Just then Rebecca comes from the back room and looks at me curiously.

"Embry Call is here," I say to him over the phone.

"What!?"

Both Jacob and Rebecca say at the same time.

"Yeah I just gave him his pass key. All those rumours about him being like a millionaire are not rumours I could smell the rich off of him," I say.

"You're lying Embry hasn't been here in ten years why would he just suddenly appear?" Jacob asks. Trying to convince himself more than me. He and Embry used to be best friends, now they didn't even know each other's phone numbers.

"Why would I lie?"

"Because you're bored?" Rebecca says.

"Go bother Paul," Jacob says lazily before he hangs up the phone. Rebecca rolls her eyes at me before she goes back into the back room. I had to deal with the stuffy rich folks that came here all the time because for all the years it's been built. This was the best luxurious ski resort around in this area. The pay was good so I could handle it. I just grunt as I lean on the counter. What I see next makes my mouth drop but then I have to compose myself.

Leah Clearwater.

She's gorgeous. And that was not something anyone would say to describe Leah six years ago when she left. But she was. She was wearing a Burberry trench coat in beige with leather sleeves that I knew was Burberry because I asked Paul for the same one for Christmas this year. She was wearing black leather tights (Very Kardashian esqu) and brown leather high heeled Givenchy boots. I narrow my eyes at those shoes they were like 2,000 dollars. There's a bellboy behind her pushing all her Louis Vuitton luggage to I have no idea where she has a Louis Vuitton case that has a little dog in it. I find that a little odd considering she had enough of those here. She's walking to the front desk but doesn't notice me because she's on the phone. Her hair is pin straight it was so long and glossy. I mean it was really long she really grew it out and her lips are a glossy berry color, her makeup was perfect. I forgot how nice her green -blue eyes were. She settles her dog carrier on the counter but then goes into her Louis Vuitton purse and starts searching for something.

"I forgot how got damn cold this place is," She says to the person on the phone as she rummages through her bag.

"… Trust me Sarah you have no idea what's like to have to leave the sunny L.A for this dreary town. Where in God's name did you put my credit cards. You always put them in left pocket," She says as she searches. The person on the other end says something and she gets it. "Don't make the call to my lawyer yet I spoke to Mark and… I don't know things could get fixed. Look Sarah I'll call you when I'm settled ok?" She says she quickly says bye and then continues to go through her purse. Pulling things she'd need to check in.

"Leah," I say and she narrows her eyes looking up at me. She brushes a piece of hair that was in her face away, that's when I notice the huge ass engagement ring on her finger.

So it was true.

"Rachel," She says so quietly it's almost inaudible.

"Hey," I say looking at the girl who used to be my best friend. I remember the days we could go on talking about anything for hours always finding something to talk about. Now we just stared at each other not even knowing what to say. But I mean… I was best friends with Emily now, I'm pretty sure that's why our friendship fell apart. I'm pretty sure that's why Leah's relationship with everyone fell apart. Everyone kind of was befriending the Cullen's and Emily and that's one thing she didn't want. Then she had plans with Jacob to run away because they had a thing and then he imprinted and that was trashed. I'm surprised she was even here. She has the credit card in her hand now and she speaks.

"My… assistant made the reservation for my room," She says.

"Her name," I say being taken out of my trance.

"Sarah-

"Got it," I say. She smiles softly. I type some things and I speak.

"So how've you been?" I ask her and she brushes some hair behind her ear.

"A little stressed lately you know the years ending. A lot of work to finish up…" She says her voice drifting.

She really didn't want to be here.

"Yeah totally," I say agreeing with her as I swipe her black credit card. The name Mark Haughton shows up on the screen and my eyes widen if it's the Mark Haughton I think it is. Leah isn't paying attention to me and her eyes are drifting all around the luxurious lobby.

"… This card is on a shared account?" I say. She looks at me. She groans a little bit.

"Oh yeah I forgot about that," She says. I raise my eyebrow at her. "The black credit card is just easier to use. I always use it I just uh forgot I actually had two names on the account," She mumbles to herself. "Here I'll give you another I have like 8," She says. From what I was getting she was rolling on the dough… the credit cards she had in her wallet were ones that people asked you to get.

"It's no problem really it was just a question because his name popped up," I say.

"Oh… well yeah," She says closing up her wallet and put it in her purse.

"So… who is he," I say with a little smile as I do the transaction. She just looks at her hands and then at me.

"My… sort of fiancé," Is all she says.

"Sort of?" I say smiling as I want her to tell me her secrets and details like we always used to when we were friends. I missed those days.

"Yeah… you know relationships there's always rough patches," She says as she smooth's over her already perfect hair. I got the message she was sending.

We are no longer friends and this is none of your business.

All I know was that if she was still wearing the engagement ring and using a black card that he gifted to her. Chances are they'd be getting married in holy matrimony despite any "Rough patch". Like she wouldn't marry him. He was Mark Haughton for God sakes. The man was the hottest guy in Hollywood right now and she knew she would marry him. Rumour around here is that he spoils her rotten. He buys her everything and they have houses all over the place. Everyone knew she was in a relationship with some big shot from Hollywood just not which one. She was so marrying him, he treated her like a princess… so I hear. I hand her the pass key and she smiles.

"Thanks," Is all she says.

"Leah," I call out and she turns to look at me. "I missed you," I admit. She just smiles a little before she goes with the dog and disappears.

Leah P.O.V

"Dear God," I mutter to myself as I swipe the key to my room and the bell boy walks in pushing my luggage's in. He settles them in my bedroom and I give him a big tip.

"Thanks," He says the teenager showing in him ten fold as he smiles in victory and leaves the room. I let Berry finally leave the Louis Vuitton carrier she was in. She runs around taking in her new surroundings she starts whimpering and runs back right into my legs.

"I know you miss your daddy and your brother," I say to her softly. We had another dog at home. A golden retriever and Berry's best friend. Berry knew this wasn't just a regular trip outside of town. She knew this was a stop along the way to it just being the two of us and she didn't like that. I probably sounded like an idiot but I knew my dogs feelings… I think it had to do with my shape shifting and all that. Even though I haven't phased in… I don't even know how long. She whispers as she tries to go back into her carrier and I sigh as I pick her up.

"Berry no. I know you miss daddy but we just … can't see him right now we're fighting. But it'll probably be over soon ok?" I whisper to her. She wasn't used to the cold she wasn't used to this place. Even though it was a luxurious. It had shiny wooden features the kitchen had stain steel appliances and the living room and ceiling to floor windows where you could see the snow mountains outside. It was beautiful. The second floor had a master bedroom and the closet was perfect size to carry all the crap I brought. I had to do some major shopping because L.A weather and Forks weather could never be compared. My cell phone rings and I put Berry on the floor.

"Hello,"

"… Leah. Hey it's me Mark," He says softly. I don't say anything as I go sit on the couch.

"What," I say.

"Please… don't be like this,"

"Really? You're asking me not to be a certain way. I'm not the one demanding we go to court over property," I whisper to yell to him. "And I had to find that out on the internet," I say my voice rising.

"Leah it's not the way it seems,"

"Things are never what it seems with you lately,"

"Look I was talking to Dennis about what will happen and he said you might want to take everything. I said I would let you keep everything, but then he said if I fought you for it-

"What?"

"That there would be a reason for you and I to be in the same room again," He says softly. Tears fall from my eyes and he sighs. "Are you crying?"

"No," I say clearly proving that I was.

"I just. Mark I'm stressed out ok. I'm back in this town and I got to face a bunch of people I ran away from. I just signed one of the biggest contracts in God knows how long and if I fuck It up it can ruin my career. I had three pregnancy scares in the last 6 months and you weren't there for any of it. And then I have to deal with you doing this and it just sucks that you're making me feel this way. My head says one thing my heart says another," I say finally releasing it all on him.

"Baby I'm sorry I don't know what to say besides I'm sorry I did this. I'm sorry I wasn't there. If you give me another chance I will be… I promise Leah I promise. Just don't leave me ok, don't break up our little home," He says with a little chuckle. "With my stupid friends coming in and out when they please or our two little dogs," He says his voice getting softer. I close my eyes and more tears fall. As if Berry knew her dad was on the phone and mentioned her. She jumps up on my lap.

"Just give me time ok?" I say quietly as tears fall. "Just give me time away from you don't call me or text me or talk about me to the press just give me time to decide what I want," I all but beg him.

"… Ok," He says "I can do that,"

"Bye Mark,"

"I love you," He says and I roll my eyes wiping some tears before I hang up the phone. I take a fifty second break to wallow in self -pity and then I get up go into the kitchen, pour myself some scotch and go upstairs to get ready for the engagement party tonight. Where everybody would see me for the first time. I go and lay out the dress I would be wearing today. A royal blue silk dress that was mid thigh it had the bubble skirt effect as it didn't flare out. I just bought this dress last week it was strapless and perfect for this occasion. I was going with a pair of sky high black Christian Louboutins and the diamond necklace mark got me for my birthday, along with the matching diamond stud round earrings he got me for Christmas last year. I go take a shower and then in a robe I do my hair and makeup. I do my middle part and then do my hair in long glossy waves like usual, they were perfect, black and long and because of much practice over the years I knew they would stay bouncy and wavy all night. I do a smoky eye and make sure my eye lashes are extremely long as that's the look I loved doing when I did a smoky eye. Instead of the berry lip I had earlier today I do a nude glossy lip. I smile satisfied with my amazing work and get in the dress, put on my heels and grab my clutch. Going down to the engagement party where I would be pulled into the world I ran away from.

I get down to the doors of the ballroom where I know the engagement party is and the security guard at the door looks at me with a smile.

"Name," He says politely as he looks down the list.

"I'm probably not on the list Leah Clearwater," I say. Just then a person who was entering the ballroom snaps his neck up at my name and looks at me.

Sue P.O.V

"Would you stop making up stories," I say to Rachel who was determined to convince everyone at the table that she saw both Leah and Embry check into the lodge today and they were both somewhere on this resort. Charlie laughs and Lisa (Embry's mom) rolls her eyes. I look around the room this was pretty fancy for a party thrown by anyone in La Push. Sam and Emily wouldn't have been able to do this alone but Lisa was persistent on letting them have their engagement party, and wedding here for free. She did own the place after all. Everyone was a little surprised when she opened up the most expensive resort in the west. It was then that people knew that whatever Embry was doing in New York city he was making a lot of money doing it. He sent her money every month but Lisa wasn't like that. She didn't like flashy she only really built the resort to give people jobs. She was a giving lovely lady. Jacob approaches us with Renesme and I smile at them giving them both hugs and kisses.

"Look at you. A grown married woman," I say to Renesme. She smiles at me giving me a hug. She was a beautiful young woman, long copper hair and striking honey- hazel eyes. She and Jacob just got married a couple months ago and they were enjoying married life. There were tonnes of people in their best dresses walking around and socializing in the luxurious ballroom.

"What about me?" Jacob says.

"Can we get off of Jacob and Renesme and back on the task here. People Leah and Embry are here I saw them with my own eyes," She says. Lisa rolls her eyes against and Jacob narrows his eyes at her.

"Embry didn't call to tell me he was coming," Lisa says.

"And Leah wouldn't even come back here for her father's remembrance service. She's definitely not coming back for Sam and Emily's wedding," I say bluntly. Seth just laughs as he comes with his imprint Ashley. .. I really liked her she was a nice girl who kept him in check.

"Rachel still telling tales" He says. She throws her hands up in frustration as everyone laughs at her. Including all the vampires who were now in the conversation. Our laughing was cut short when we see Rebecca run towards us as fast as she could in her four inch heels. She bumps right into Paul who holds her up and looks at her like she was a dumbass. Rachel and Rebecca the twins were insanely a lot a like.

"You will not believe what I just saw," She says. Everyone looks at her. "Embry Call and Leah Clearwater are here," She says.

"See!" Rachel says making people turn their heads to stare at her. But she's pointing towards the ballroom doors. Embry Call just walks through decked out in designer head to toe. He looks like he'd rather be anywhere but here as he jams his hands in the pockets of his Armani slacks. Sam and Emily approach the staring group.

"What are you guys staring at?" She asks.

"Embry," Lisa says. Sam looks at him and smiles.

"Yeah I invited him it was a secret though," He says casually Rachel slumps down in one of the chairs finally happy that her point got across. Embry survey's the room and looks up as Sam calls him.

"Embry over here!" He says waving him over. When he sees everyone staring at him. He mutters a

"Fuck," Under his breath. I along with everyone pretend they didn't notice that. He walks over to the group and it's silent as everyone just stares at him as if they were looking at a ghost. Sam is the first one to break the ice.

"Good to see you man," He says giving a manly hug to guy that used to be considered his brother. Then hugs go all around and Embry and Jacob give each other an awkward hello. He turns to his mother. She smiles up at his 6 ft something frame.

"You didn't tell me you were coming," She says looking at her son for the first time in God knows how long. He smiles giving her a tight hug. She holds him tightly not wanting to let go.

"It was a spur of the moment decision," He says and she nods still just staring at him. It's quiet again before he speaks.

"Heard you guys got married … congratulations," He says giving Renesme and Jacob another set of hugs.

"Yeah it would have been cool to have you there," Jacob says kind of icily.

"Sorry but usually when I am around I'm sacrificing my own life for yours. Guess I didn't feel like doing it this time around," Embry shoots back icier.

"Oh boy," Emily says to herself as she swipes a glass of champagne off a moving trey. Her scars were small now and only ten percent were still visible if you looked hard enough after Carlisle did surgery on her face three years ago after she begged him. Sam was ever more grateful as what he did to her haunted him every day. But now it was just about invisible and would fade away completely over time.

"Come on," Bella says softly giving Jacob a little nudge. "Let's not get… bitter," She says with her beautiful voice.

"Yeah," Renesme chimes in. "The whole point is that you're here now and we're celebrating," She says trying not make this escalade but Embry and Jacob just stare at each other. And then they don't and the fight is forgotten.

"Leah's here," Says Seth's voice in a daze as he stares at something. We all turn our heads to see and I'm shocked as I see my daughter for the first time in years. Tears are brought to my eyes as I look at the beautiful young lady surveying the room as she enters.

"Leah," Jacob whispers as he stares at her. Before Renesme was born apparently they had plans to run away together… and then Renesme was born and that was it. Whatever friendship was done years before she left. Emily looks shocked as she sees her cousin.

"Leah," She says loudly surprising herself. Leah looks up and when she sees everyone staring at her she mutters a.

"Fucking hell," Underneath her breath. Again we pretend we didn't hear that. She walks up to the group and Seth speaks first.

"Leah!" he says tackling her in a hug. She smiles as she hugs him back softly. Embry was just staring at her like she was a goddess. I couldn't blame him… she was beautiful. Her hair had grown so long and her makeup was done as if it was a professional.

"Hey," Says her soft voice. She hugs everyone softly and gives warm but quiet hellos. When she reaches Embry he smiles brightly at her. She smiles brightly too… the first real one since she's been here mind you.

"Clearwater," He says grabbing her and giving her a tight hug.

"Hey Call," She says as she hugs him. After two throat clearings they break apart and she looks at me.

"Mom hey," She says hugging me softly. I notice the engagement ring on her finger which I think she was swiftly trying not to bring to attention. I just stare at her and she laughs a little bit.

"Congratulations you two," She says giving both Emily and Sam hugs. Emily was just staring at her… I knew no one could believe both she and Embry were here right now. And on top of that she came here looking so different.

"Meet my imprint," Seth says introducing her to Embry and Leah. And by the looks on their faces and everyone else's we knew the night was just beginning. As there were ten years of held in frustration and I didn't know who was going to let it out first.

Had to cut this chapter short it was getting pretty long.

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