Finally finished the next chapter. Took me longer to write because I wasn't sure how to put it all down or what direction I should take. Hopefully you'll all like this one so review and let me know what you think =]

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Chapter 3

BANG

Emmett burst through the door muttering something about clothes and Rose. His eyes widened at the sight in front of him.

"What…the…FUCK!" He roared. He didn't even give Charlie a chance to answer before he pushed him off of me.

I hadn't realised but Edward had been standing behind Emmett and now hastily made his way to me and carried me out of the house. The tears wouldn't even stop. I was placed gently into the backseat of the car, while Edward sat quietly in the front waiting for Emmett so we could make a quick getaway.

All I could hear was mumbled shouting and my own rasped sobs. 10 minutes Emmett was making an exit with two bags over his shoulder, and an angry expression. If looks could kill. He was followed by Charlie who yelled at him incoherently. Way to go with the alcohol. H e was ignored and Emmett jumped into the back of the car with me and we sped off leaving a pissed, in both sense, Charlie behind.

Emmett was quick to grab me and place me in his lap. I couldn't stop the grimace and whimper that came as he touched my sore bruises. We sat in silence for a while as we made our way to nowhere in particular. Driving in circles seemed best right now anyway. After a while he broke the silence.

"Bella, How long?" He muttered, awaiting the dreaded answer.

"Since Mom died…" I was ashamed of myself.

"Fuck Bella! I always suspected something but I actually thought you were smart enough to tell me if something like that happened. Why did you lie? I could have protected you all of these years!"Hurt seeped through his every word. My tears joined them. I didn't know what to say so I just let the tears seep down my face.

"This is all my fault. I left you here with him, while I went out and got pissed. Oh god, why didn't you tell me…" With that he rocked me back and forth in his bulky arms.

"Show me the bruises" He pronounced with some authority.

Oh fuck. Well if he's angry now I'm sure after seeing the bruises he might actually implode. He saw my hesitation and stared into my eyes begging me. Lifting my shirt was painful due to the most recent back pain and aching muscles. His face contorted. I'm not surprised, the bruise had wrapped itself around my torso. Emmett looked as though he was about to cry. He never cried, not even when mom died. It seemed he took it upon himself to be the strong one we all know Charlie couldn't. I pulled my top back down and stared at the surrounding woods flash by through the window. Emmett spoke up.

"Bells, Your eye, he did it didn't he" You could tell eh was trying to remain calm but cracked anda quiver appeared in his voice as he spoke. I tightened my hold on him and wouldn't. No, couldn't let go. He burst into sobs. It really wasn't like him to be like this. I whispered an apology to him as it was all my dry throat was capable of.

Edward, sat in the front still driving aimlessly looked shocked to say the least. He caught me looking at him and gave me a sympathetic smile before addressing Emmett.

"Em, I'm going to take you to mine. My mom will help you, you know she will" My brother just nodded. We quickly made it to Edwards after that.

"Come Bells. Edwards mother is a really nice woman. She'll help with your pain." With that he dragged me by my hand, through to Edwards house.

EmPOV

I've screwed up so badly. How could I have not known how much she's suffered? Why hadn't she told me! I would have whisked her away even when I was the 7 year old boy that had just lost his mother. Shit man, I could have lost my sister god knows how many times over the past 11 years thanks to that sadistic fuck of a father. She means everything to me and I let her get hurt. I mean it doesn't take a genius to figure out why his baby sister is such a recluse. But no. Instead I've been spending the years getting drunk with my friends and spending more and more time with my girlfriend.

I really though Bella would have told me though. I still don't get why she didn't. She should know I'd always help her. Even if that meant killing my father. God knows he deserves it for this. 11 years…shit what am I going to do? I know I'll never let her leave my sight or my friends sights but where the hell are we going to live. I don't have enough money to rent a room.

We walked into the Cullen mansion, and headed straight in search for Mrs Cullen. Esme was a lovely woman. She had maternal instincts for all the children that befriended her only son. She was born to be a mother so it was unfortunate that she had been told she was unable to give birth after Edward. She'd had three miscarriages, the poor woman. Though, it just made her more determined to care for Edward.

Carlisle, Edwards father, was a brilliant man. He was Forks' main doctor and had the calmest demeanour about him. He was full of wisdom, and always keen to help. As a kid, he taught me a lot.

We found Esme in the kitchen cleaning. She turned towards us with a gleaming smile on her face which quickly turned into a worried frown.

"Oh dear, what has happened?"She quickly made her way to Bella who was in my arms still, and felt her forehead and brushed against her cheek. "Sweetheart, are you alright? Emmett dear, who is she?"

"This is my sister Mrs Cullen. Bella, Mrs Cullen here will help you" My calm facade seemed to stay in place. I didn't need to scare or hurt Bella any more than she had been already. She nodded and so Esme led us to the sofa in the living room. Esme looked apprehensively and shooed me and Edward from the room.

BPOV

Mrs Cullen had made my brother and his friend leave the room then turned to me bearing a sorrowful expression.

"Bella, are you alright? Would you like to tell me what is wrong?"

I did. I went through everything that had happened to me since I had been just five. Concern and sorrow filled her expression as she listened intently to what I had to say. She remained pretty much silent through my recollection apart from the occasional gasp and sigh. After I was done she held on to me tightly telling me it would be ok from now on. She finally asked to see the bruises after an hour and I slowly showed her my torso. To say she was horrified is an understatement. Suddenly she changed back to her calm demeanour.

"Good thing about having a husband who is a doctor is that there is medical equipment everywhere." She smiled as brightly as she could under the current circumstances and turned to shout Edward to find pain killers. Emmett and he both walked in and Emmett spoke authoritatively to Mrs Cullen.

"I know this is a lot to ask but could you keep all of this to yourself. If the authorities know about this they'll take Bella away, then how will I protect her?" Emmett was almost pleading with her and she looked just as sincere.

"On one condition Emmett. You both must come live here with my family. That way I can protect both of you." Emmett nodded which made Mrs Cullen smile. "You are a good child Emmett. Come, I'll show you both to your rooms."

I'm sure we were lead through a million corridors before we made it to our destination. She had made sure Emmett's room was next to mine. I know I'd feel a lot better that way and so smiled at Esme thanking her.

Emmett handed me my bag and allowed me to go to my room. He gave me a half smile and entered his own room. My room was tall with a massive bed in the middle. The walls were covered in cupboards and decorative items. It was lovely.

It didn't take me long to get settled in and shower. Emmett had packed me my essentials and a few clothes to wear. The bed was even comfier than it looked and had me drifting off to sleep in mere minutes.

So what did you think? Hopefully its good enough anyway xD Sorry I haven't brought Jasper into it yet. He might be in the next chapter though ;)