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Chapter Three

Alice POV

We found ourselves talking a bit when Bella looked at the time and announced she had to go. It was almost 10 and the kid had school. Jasper and Emmett looked at each other when they saw Sami was already sleeping on Bella's arms. Jasper whispered to me that they should take Bella home. "Bella, we're gonna take you home ok?" "No Jasper. That's cool. Sami and I will be fine." Emmett then quietly said, "No Bella, we should. How can we let you take the train. Sami must weigh a bit." She heard that and whispered in her sleep, "No I don't Em." We all laughed. Bella is sure stubborn. She didn't let the boys take her home. She put her bookbag on her bag, said bye to all and left. That damn girl is sure tough.

Emmett POV

Bella is a ball of fire huh. She must have been a hoot in high school. And that Sami – she is too precious. She is going to be just like her mom. I can't understand why she wouldn't let us help her out. I am guessing she really doesn't let anyone in her life. There is this sadness in her eyes, deep inside her soul that she doesn't let out. I guess she doesn't allow herself to cry because of Sami. She is a strong woman. I just hope she allows us in her life. I think I have seen her before. I don't know where, she has a look that is so different. Jasper, Edward and I have a lot of thinking to do. What songs to play on Friday night. It's a mix crowd but we always have a crowd.

Edward POV

Bella is a piece of work. She is that typical New Yorker – doesn't take shit. I wonder how much crap has she had to deal with. I guess she is single because I noticed she doesn't wear a ring. She believes in God, I saw what she did before that song. Damn, we need to see if she could belt out duets. Hmm, she seems Spanish. I can't tell. Maybe she can sing some Shakira songs. Damn, she can probably do some Sade. Oh , finally someone who can sing and looking so beautiful as well.

Bella POV

"Mami!

"Mami"

"Little tinkerbell, if you don't stop jumping on my bed…"

"Mami, wakey wakey. Jakey is here….

"Really." Great I need a hug from Jake.

I left my warm bed and went to the living room. "Where is he sweety?" Then he grabbed me from behind picking me up over his shoulder and running around. "Catch me Sami. I am going to kidnap your Mommy. Hee hee hee." She was laughing so much and I was screaming bloody murder. Damn he could see my butt since I had short shorts."Let me down your overgrown pup"

He finally drops me and give me one of those bear hugs that I missed so much. "How you doing Bells?" "

"I am doing good now. I miss you Jake. How is Nessie?" He lets go."We have a surprise for you, but we wanted to take you and Sami out to dinner on Friday."

Sami looked up and opened her trap, "Nope can't do it. We have plans." I gave her the eye and she just ignored. That little pixie. Alice and Rosalie couldn't have influenced her that much. They both were a piece of work. Shit, I know I am too, but I tend to hide it from Sami. "Mami is going to be a superstar on Friday." Jacob looked at her like she was out of her mind. "What's going on Bells?" Then before I knew it Sami just went off tell everything what had happened including the song. Jacob then looked at me and then took Sami on his lap and whispered her something in her ears. She left to her room – I guess to change.

"Ok, Bells, when and where?" I thought he was going to give me the third degree. Even though Jacob and I grew up together, he was two years older than me. When my parents passed on, he didn't officially take over for me as a legal guardian, but he took the responsibility – like a big brother.

"You aren't pissed?" "Why should I? You know I have always believed in your talent even though you never did. All I ask is belt one out for me and Nessie." I smiled and he enveloped me in his bear hugs that I missed so much. Jacob and I had this connection always. We would finish each other sentences and just be able to be together without saying one word and be content.

At first, Nessie was jealous of me, but Jacob, being Native American, explained to her that he and I must have been soul mates in another time. Our spirits would always be together but that physical love had already past and gone. He and I never had that physical attraction, we just had an emotional attraction. We wouldn't be able to live without each other for too long.

That is when she accepted me in her life. She became a close friend as well. She taught me how to be more patient and I taught her how to dance. Jacob always thanked me on that one since it transcended into the bedroom. Jacob adored and loved Nessie. He worshipped the ground she walked on and I admired that. I wish I could find someone like that.

Jacob was snapping his fingers. "Bells, what are you thinking about?" "Nothing, just remembering how much I love you and miss you." He looked at me worried but knew better to same something. "I miss you too Bells. Do you need anything? Money? Food?"

He very well knew the hardships I had to go through, but I rarely would ask anything. He would surprise me sometimes with groceries. There had been many a times that there was just enough food for Sami, so I wouldn't eat. "No Jacob, I am fine. So will you and Ness come?" "We wouldn't miss it for the world."

Afterwards, Jacob took Sami and I for breakfast at the diner and we talked and caught up. Then it was time to take Sami to school. Jacob left and we decided to just meet at the club. He knew about it and heard great things about it – for now.

Alice POV

"Rosalie, what ya doing?"

"Bored are we Alice?"

"Yes, I just finished with the shopping for Gwen. I am done for the day."

"How about lunch? Would 1:30 be good? Hey, maybe Bella would like to join us?"

I jumped. "I will call you. Meet me at 6th and 51st"."

"See ya later."

I know Rose and I are interested in getting to know Bella more. We felt this connection with her immediately. I felt that Bella needed our friendship, and I wanted to extend it to her. I used to have a few friends here and there, but when Jessica, my ex-best friend of 15 years, was spreading rumors and trying to steal Jasper away from me, I didn't want to deal with friendships anymore. I was content with Rose, since we both were almost sisters. She had been going out with Emmett just as long as Jasper and I have been going out.

"Hello, Bella."

"Hi Alice, how are you? "

"I am great. You sound tired. How is Sami? "

" Yeah I am a bit tired. My little Tinkerbell woke me at 6 this morning."

"Awe, she is so cute. Listen, are you doing anything for lunch? Rosie and I are meeting at 1:30? "

"Alice, I would love to, but, um, can it be cheap? I usually just get a hot dog."

"Honey, it's on me."

"No Alice, I can't do that. You paid the other day. Please.."

"Bella, don't worry about it. Besides, we are going to this Thai place that is to die for and it is really cheap." She agreed - not to well convinced. It must be hard for her to bring up a kid in the city. I know she lives in Little Italy. Rent must be expensive for her. I did notice that her clothes weren't anything special. Hmm, I need to shop.

Rosalie POV

We met at 51st and 6th. As usual I was a little late. Bella looked so cute in her skirt and blouse. She is somewhat conservative. I guess it is because of where she works. She had no makeup on and her hair was in a ponytail. Alice and I have to work on her. She can be a hottie if she took the time. She looked tired. We had a good time together. I know she must have felt a bit overwhelmed with all the questions we were asking, but she answered them. We took two hours, but she was ok with it. She had some down time she said. I can't believe the life she has had. If I was in her position, I would have never made it. I admire her very much. I know we both felt very sad on how she lost her parents and how she had to struggle. She talked to us about Jacob and Nessie. Those are true friends. We are going to have to meet those two. I can't imagine this 6'7" good looking man with a 4'9" beautiful woman. Must be some interesting sex there.

When I met Bella, I thought she was a prude, even though she had a kid. When she explained how she got pregnant, my total image of her changed. She was a very sexual being. She wanted it that night and got it at any cost. Hey I give the girl credit. I guess that is why she loves to dance. She can get her sexual frustration out. I still can't believe she hasn't had any for over 3 years. Alice and I need to learn more about that relationship. She didn't go into much details, but all she said that she was duped into believing in the fairy tale dream and she got hurt. She didn't say the extent of how hurt she got, but I have a feeling it is a lot of shit.

"So, we are we having rehearsal today? If so, I need to find a babysitter for Sami." I shifted my thoughts to her. "Listen, why don't you just bring stuff over and sleep over. This way, you don't have to got back home. Sami can sleep in the spare room and when we are done you can join her. All the bedrooms are sound proof so she won't hear a thing." She thought about it and agreed, but she bargained with us that she would make dinner. We agreed and she was going to meet us at 5:30. She is a fascinating person. "Hey, I have an idea. Why don't you invite Jacob and Nessie. We would love to meet them." She really smiled and said that she would talk to them. I mean we would meet them on Friday, but why not now.

Bella POV

Rose and Alice are really cool people. I wouldn't have thought that when I first met them. I mean, you look at them and you see money. They are both beautiful. I know that I am a plain jane and even when I do get dressed up, I am nothing compared to them. Thank god Sami isn't that way. I can tell she is going to be just like Rose and Alice. She has always been a beautiful baby. She is tall for her age and she is such a hottie. I want her to be that way. I don't want her to think she is nothing less. I know, I might be creating a monster, but I don't want her to suffer like I did. I don't want her self esteem ever to lower. I don't want her to cry and think is not worthy. She is so much more worthy than me anytime.

Lunch was fun but I think I said too much. Oh well, it is just really easy to talk to them. It was interesting to see that they are sisters in law and not real sisters. They get along so well. They do match their husband's personalities. I am really surprised that Edward is still single. A man that good looking in NYC is swept away very quickly. Even more so that he has money. I mean, I googled their last name and the Cullens have done well in the real estate market. I saw pictures of their parents. They looked like two lovebirds. They were very distinguished. Look like old money too.

5pm

Well Jacob and Nessie agreed to come. They still had the surprise to tell me and thought it would be great for Sami and I to hear it at the same time. Sami was so excited over the sleep over. It was also a great opportunity for Esme to meet Sami. Carlisle was on a business trip and wasn't coming home until Saturday morning. Esme decided to come over and sleep at the kids apartment. There she would take care of Sami. "Mami, get your butt going. We need to cook still." I laughed as I picked up her our overnight bag. I decided not to take her to school on Friday. I was going to take her to work.

When we got there, Alice was already in the apartment. She took Sami and started playing with her as I started on dinner. I decided that the safest thing I could make was my famous baked ziti. The recipe has been passed down 3 generations. I bought all the ingredients when Sami and I were on the way.

Damn, I am out of $60 for this dinner, but I had to repay them somehow. I mean to stay in a hotel around this area is about $250 a night. I was starting to prepare the salad when Edward and Jasper came home. We chit chatted for a few minutes when Alice came in and instructed them to go take a shower before they even thought of hugging Sami. They worked on construction sights and were covered in stuff. They went off and Alice and I were chit chatting. She was more talking to Sami and kept looking at me. She wondered how this 5 year old spoke so well for her age. Then Edward came out and took Sami and flew her in the air. She loved that shit since Jake always did that to her.

We hear a big boomy voice and it was Emmett. He is yelling my name. How the hell did he know I was here? Probably Rose told him. "Hey Bella. I think I have a package for you here." I go towards the living room as Sami passed me. Sami yells "Jakey! Nessie!" I didn't tell her so it would be a surprise. Edward and Jasper were there watching the interaction between the three. I guess they must have thought Jacob was her dad. She was almost her they both did act like daddy and daughter, but Jacob and Nessie were her godparents and I always told them that they were Sami's second parents. The guys had no clue on my history. Only the girls did. I really didn't care what people thought of me anyway. Alice and I strolled in and I went to Nessie first and we hugged for such a long time. "God, I missed you Bella. You look great." I smiled, "Thanks for being a liar Ness, but you are simply glowing!" She smiled.

Something was up.

Jacob had my Sami upside down and she was giggling. I gave him the death glare "Now Jacob." He knew what I meant and place Sami upright and standing. "Mami, you don't let me have any fun." I cracked up as I ran to Jacob and just picked me up and enveloped me into his bear hugs. I knew we must have looked like long lost lovers, but fuck, I don't care. We had a special relationship and did I need that hug today. "Bells, you ok?" "Yupppppp." "Hmmm," he kissed my neck " you made your ziti." He drops me. "Damn Jacob, is that all I am good for? My ziti?" I stroll slowly away to go to Ness. "Listen Bells, I can have you in the same position I just had Sami." I laughed – evily – " Just try it." He came over to me and I ran over to Emmett. Emmett just laughed. I stuck out my tongue. "You will pay for that little girl".

Sami is cracking up. She has always seen Jacob, Ness and I like this. Jacob goes and picks her up and kisses her head.

Rose comes in. "Something smells really good. Hi everyone!" We all chimed in. I introduced everyone to Jacob and Nessie and it looked like to me everyone like them. I couldn't read Edward though. He looked like he had something up his ass. I could tell he was staring at me before, but now it was getting a little creepy.

"Jacob, what's the news?" as I was walking to the kitchen. Everyone followed except Emmett and Rose who went to change clothes. Nessie was sitting on the stool by the island as I continued with the salad. "Um, I think it would be better we wait later." I looked at her strangely. Jacob has her really close to him. "I think you can tell me in front of all here. It won't be a big deal."

Jacob looked at Nessie and kissed her on the temple. Then I realized what the hell was going on.. I screamed and ran over Nessie and gave her the biggest hug ever. "You bitch – you didn't even tell me. " The rest of the gang was looking at each other. Jasper had Sami in his arms. " We wanted to wait and make sure. You know – disappointment". I hugged her again and we cried. Then I just went over to Jacob. I was so happy for them. He picked me up and we cried in each other's arms. Emmett and Rose came in and saw what was going on. "What's going on?" I looked up and I cleaned my eyes up real quick. "Sami, go give Nessie and Jacob a big hug. They are going to have a baby." Sami screamed.

A/N Alright. Let me know what you all think.