Woo! another chapter.
PS- I mentioned Bella had a phone in the last chapter- Jake brought it back. I just forgot to write it in :( oops.
I shook my head, clearing it of any bad thoughts. I knew today wouldn't be bad, I was just being silly. Besides, Paul was coming! I smiled. I stood up, stretched, and started heading downstairs. Charlie was already downstairs, pretty early for him. It was almost seven.
''Morning Dad!''
''Morning Sleepy'' He paused ''You looked a sight when Jacob brought you back last night'' He grinned and I felt my face flush.
''So I fell asleep on the reservation'' I turned to look at him ''Want some breakfast?'' He nodded, eyes focused back on the game.
I busied myself round the kitchen, clattering pots and pans. Once the food was cooking, I meandered back into the room.
''Dad, Jake's bringing my truck back round later on. About eight-ish. That okay?''
''Mmhm, sure is. I'm going down to Billys' about four; Shall I send him back with the truck then? You two can hang for a bit?'' I cringed.
''Erm, Okay. As long as you promise not to say 'hang' again?''
''Fine, fine. I won't'' I smiled in victory and went back to plate up the food. I took Charlie his food, scarfing mine down within minutes and going upstairs to change and get ready for the day. I jumped in the shower, breathing deeply. My heart was pounding and my chest felt hollow. I laid on my bed to calm down, my eyes drifting shut again.
I awoke with a start. Then went to my dresser. Hm, jeans? Or skirt? I threw on my jeans, along with a hoody. I ran back down, stumbling on the carpet and my feet, and skidded into the room.
''Bells? Im heading out early instead now'' I looked at the clock; almost one. Wow, I'd been asleep for a while.
''Sure Dad. Billys, yeah?''
''Yeah. Want me to send Jake down?'' I nodded. Paul would be here sooner!
'' 'Kay, Bells. See you later'' He headed out the door and shut it. I sat on the sofa, when the back door flew open.
''Bella?'' A musical voice rang out.
''E...Ed...Edward?'' My voice shook.
''Yes it is, Bella'' I thought about running, but it wouldn't work.
''What do you want?'' I tried to project confidence, but it was thin and weak. A dark chuckled echoed round the house.
''I thought I told you not to go to the reservation? I told you I didn't want you to be poisoned by those native wolves''
''But Jake's my best friend...''
''And im your fiancé!''
''Yes, but I've known Jacob since I was little''
''But you're marrying me!''
''Don't think I want to now'' I said it calmly, even though I was shaking with nerves.
''But you are!''
''Edward, you're being possesive! You're supposed to love me! I am not property Edward! No one owns me!'' I hissed the last bit.
He stood in front of me, eyes blazing furiously. ''You will marry me, Isabella!''
''Edward, I don't wanna get married! I don't want a relationship!'' I clapped my hand over my mouth. But it was too late. Edward roared, and his ghostly hand shot out and grabbed me by the throat, pulling me neatly off of the sofa. I dangled helplessly, clawing uselessly at his hand; gasping. He smirked, tightening his grasp. His eyes were predatory and pitch-black. He wasn't himself. I heard my truck and a few seconds later a furious Jacob and Paul entered my house, shaking.
''Drop her, now!'' shouted Jake. Edward snarled in response. Im sure im turning blue, and I gargled and rasped.
''Cullen, drop Bella!'' His eyes focused on Paul, hearing his thoughts. His features became horror struck.
''No. No!'' He whisper shouted. He dropped me instantly, his rage permeating the entire room.
''Bella, what do you know about imprinting?'' His voice was sickly sweet.
''Enough''
''Well, tell me. How would you feel if I hurt Paul?'' I gulped.
''I...I would probably...No I would want to kill you. I'd hate you for hurting him'' He looked shocked when I said that. I just massaged my poor neck, feeling where the bruises would show. His eyes were slowly turning butterscotch. Remorse filled them. He reached his hand out, when he disappeared from my sight. My eyes settled on the three boys, two holding a struggling Edward.
I walked toward Paul, stroked his cheek, and turned to Edward; he had stopped struggling. I looked in his eyes and defeat shone forth.
''Edward, these past few weeks, you have become intolerable. I can't take you trying to control every freakin' aspect of my life! I'm eighteen! Physically older than you. I don't need you anymore! We're through, especially after that little charade'' I turned and walked back to my seat, sitting down and just watching.
''Bella, please. I'm sorry''
''Sorry's no good now. You hurt me''
''Bella, please!'' He fought against the huge boys and won. His eyes met mine before he bounded out of the door. Jacob took off after him, Paul simply fell to his knees. Head in his hands. I walked over to him.
''Paul?'' He didn't respond, just wrapped his arms around me, pulling me to him.
''I felt so helpless'' He mumbled against my stomach.
''Shh'' I had to soothe him ''Im here, and its over. For now''
Thereee ya go! three chapters in three days. Guys, you're lucky :) as always, review? :)