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Chapter 3 SMILING THROUGH PAIN
EPOV
The day seems to be quite normal as it comes except for the fact that I have been experiencing internal conflicts within my self. I couldn't concentrate no matter what. This day is gonna be the longest day of my life. I couldn't wait to see Bella so I could ask her about her date with Jacob. I called earlier if she wants me to pick her up but I guess what she told me yesterday was true, Jacob is going to be doing the things that I always did for her.
"Aaaaah….how could this be happening?!" I don't know what to do; I don't know if I can pretend that I'm happy for my best friend.
I didn't see Bella until the end of the day. After school she's usually waiting for me at the bench near the parking lot of the school. When I arrived there I smiled because I can see her sitting there. She waited for me! I felt that it's gonna be okay, we're back to normal. I felt that a big thorn was pulled from my chest. As I neared her someone called out her name. I stopped and turned to see who it was.
"Jacob...." I whispered angrily under my breath.
She stood up and walked towards him, they hugged and he kissed her on the lips. And she let him!! I couldn't explain how much pain I felt when I witnessed this scene but I determinedly approached them.
"Hey Bella..." I was trying to call her normally, like what I saw doesn't affect me.
She swung around to face me, still in Jacob's embrace.
"Edward!" She was looking a little embarrassed and uncomfortable, so she let Jacob's arms fall but it automatically went to her shoulders. Looking possessive. The nerve of the guy... It took me a lot of strength not to let them know how much this is killing me. But I gotta be the best friend for her.
"Jacob, as you already know this is my best friend Edward." She introduced me to him. I nod at his direction to let him know that I acknowledge him.
"Yeah, and I'm her new man. Nice to meet you, Bella told me so much about you." Jacob smiled and offered his hand. I didn't want to be nice to him but I couldn't ignore the fact that he's really likable. So, I shaked his hand even though I want to punch him in the face for touching my Bella.
"Her man…" I felt like something gripped my heart and twisted it for I can't bring myself to breathe normally. I looked at Bella and she couldn't look straight at me. I hope the pain and the disappointment don't clearly show in my face.
I should be the first one to know because I'm the best friend. I couldn't fathom the idea that as early as now there seems to be a gap between us that is starting to show. I guess she had her own reason. So as not to let the awkwardness of the situation lengthens I bade my goodbye to both of them.
"Well, since you don't need my services as your chauffeur, I guess I gotta get going. Be seeing you Bella." I tried to smile her favorite crooked smile and winked at her. I turned to go to my car but I stopped and looked straight at Jacob.
"Ah Jacob, I am the best friend and if you ever hurt her in any kind of way…" Edward let the words hung.
"Just don't hurt her." I felt I couldn't say more because if I stay a little longer I don't know if I could continue pretending that I want them to be happy, that I don't feel this enormous pain weighing down on my heart. So, I got to my car and finally maneuvered it out of the school.
When I looked at the rear view mirror I saw her still looking at my car with Jacob standing next to her and pulling her in a tender embrace.
My sight suddenly blurred and that's when I realized that my tears were starting to fall….