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Chapter 3

"Thank you." I said before I rushed out into the hard rain.

I went to find Mike but he was nowhere in sight.

I felt my heart ache. I would never see Miss Denali again. I walked to my truck and put my back pack in before sliding inside. I slammed the door and hung my head. The only sounds that could be heard was the rain pounding against the truck. I brought my hands to my face, thinking.

How could she leave without any warning? No goodbye? I know we hadn't talked that much but still. It hurt me deeply and I was angry. What would I do now?

I turned on the ignition and drove home.

I was in my room, lying down thinking. Was it at all possible that I would see her again? I knew I sounded obsessed but I didn't care. Her face kept popping up in my mind. I loved her smile; I could go crazy for it. There wasn't one thing that I didn't enjoy about her, minus the part where she took off.

I didn't realize how late it was until I heard Charlie's car pull up. I got off the bed and proceeded to make dinner.

"Hey, Bells." Charlie said, taking off his jacket.

"Hi."

"How was school?" He asked walking to me.

I cringed, "Fine."

He looked at me, studying me, "Are you sure?"

I nodded, "Yeah. I'm a little upset that Miss Denali resigned. She would've been a big help."

"Denali?" He asked.

I nodded, "You know her?" I asked excitedly.

He seemed taken aback, "Yeah, her sisters work not too far from here."

I nodded, "Do you…think I could go over there and ask them about Miss Denali?" I asked casually.

Charlie nodded, "No one's stopping you. I can give you the address later."

After Charlie and I ate, there was a knock on the door. I looked at Charlie in confusion.

"That's just Billy and Jacob. You remember them, don't you?" He asked.

I nodded.

Charlie opened the door and greeted them. I got up from the couch to say hello and saw Jacob with his long black hair, lean body and that unmistakable 'Jacob smile'. I remember we use to be really close. We were best friends.

Jacob walked towards me and hugged me and I hugged him back.

"Hello Bella." He said, smiling.

"Hi Jake. It's nice to see you again." I said.

I walked to Billy and shook his hand.

We were all seated in the living room talking when Jake asked, "I know you must be sick of this question by now but I have to ask. How are you enjoying Alaska so far?"

I chuckled, "It's really great so far."

He smiled and Billy said, "Do you remember when you two were babies and you-"

"She doesn't want to hear about that. Plus she was there." Jake interrupted.

I didn't know what he was talking about, "What?"

"You were about six years old and you and Jake were sitting on a bench. You got scared when a huge spider crawled up. Jake wanted to be a hero so he got a piece of paper and tried to flick it off, but instead it leaped onto his hand. Jacob got scared and ran around trying to get it off. He wasn't watching where he was going and he fell into the pool. I still can remember the expression on his face." Billy and Charlie laughed.

Jake did not seem amused in the least. He was blushing, "That bastard jumped onto my hand! I didn't know spiders could jump."

Charlie and Billy laughed harder and Jacob blushed deeper.

I took his hand, "Don't worry about it Jake. I don't blame you at all. Thank you for rescuing me."

He smiled. "Any time."

We continued talking until it was late. We wished them a safe trip and Charlie decided to head up to bed.

Words could not express the happiness filling up in me. Tomorrow, I would go to the address to see her. Then again, how would it look if I just showed up? I decided I didn't care and I went to bed, still thinking about her.

I was falling asleep when I heard leaves rustling and a twig snap. I threw off the covers and turned on the lamp. I got off the bed, grabbed the baseball bat and walked to my window.

There was nothing there. I breathed in and relaxed. The cold wind felt wonderful against my sweaty skin.

I leaned the bat against the wall and went back to bed.

The next morning, I was relieved to know that it was Saturday. The weather outside was dark and gloomy. It made me a little depressed until I remembered I was going to see Miss Denali. I got ready and I was headed out the door. Before I could get into my truck, I got a text message from Jake.

Had fun last night Bella. Hope to do it again soon. –Jake

I smiled and replied back, Me too. We can hang out tomorrow.

It wasn't long before I got a reply back, Sounds like a plan. :)

I got into my truck and drove to the address Charlie gave me. I found a parking spot and went to the flower shop.

As I walked in the bell rang, signaling my arrival. I didn't care for that. It reminded me of a bullhorn megaphone ratting me out that I'm here.

"May I help you?" A beautiful woman at the front desk asked. She had fair skin, long blond hair, golden eyes, pearly white teeth and a beautiful musical voice (not as beautiful as Miss Denali's). She was definitely Miss Denali's sister.

"Hi. I'm here to see Miss Denali." I said.

Recognition flashed across her face, "You're Bella?"

I nodded, "Yea, how did you know-"

"I will go get her." She said. She turned to walk in the back but stopped. She went around the counter to get to me, "I'm Kate by the way. Nice to meet you." She said with a grin.

"Nice to meet you too." I said.

She turned and walked to the back. I was suddenly very nervous.

I heard heels clicking against the hard floor and knew she was coming. With each step she took to get closer, my heart rate accelerated.

Miss Denali emerged from the corner and saw me. She had on a white summer dress that stopped at mid thigh. Her blond curls were cascaded around her shoulders.

"Bella." She said softly. I melted at the sound of her voice. Anything she asked of me I would do. She had no idea of the power she had over me.

"Hi, Miss Denali." I said.

She walked around the counter to face me. We were no more than a foot apart.

"Not that I'm not happy to see you, but why are you here?" She asked.

Crap. I didn't think about what I would say. I had to think of something quick. "I came in to buy flowers."

She just looked at me before saying, "Oh." I noticed that her voice was laced with disappointment. My heart cracked.

"These look good." I said picking out red roses.

She smiled softly, "My favorite flower. Roses tell a lot and are used for many things. Who are they for?" She asked taking them and ringing them up.

"No one." I said.

She looked at me confusingly.

"They're for the house." I said.

She nodded and seemed very relieved.

"So you are not working at the school anymore?" I asked.

She looked at me, "No, I decided to resign. It was unexpected for me too."

"That's too bad. You would've helped me a lot." I said.

She smiled, "I can still help you."

My heart fluttered.

"I don't want to waste any of your time-"

She put her hand up to stop me, "You are not a waste of time. I enjoy your company Miss Swan. Any time you need my help, please feel free to contact me."

I blushed, "Thank you."

She got out a piece of paper and pen and began writing down. When she was done, she handed it to me.

I looked at it and my heart skipped a beat. My heart rate picked up.

"That's my cell phone number."

"Thank you." I said.

"Your welcome." She said with a smile.

I got home and put the roses in a vase and onto the table. I grabbed the paper with Miss Denali's number on it out of my pocket and looked at it. I had a huge smile on my face.

I'm sorry if no one likes the idea of Jacob appearing. I thought it needed to be done. Plus, when everyone finds out who is what, don't you think it would be funny if Jacob made fun of Tanya's age? XD You know how a lady is sensitive about those types of things.

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