The next day, I couldn't think about anything but Sadie and Jacob. What was she like? Would she treat him right? Was she prettier than me? I rushed thru the day's activities with Alice, which included picking out flowers for the table center pieces and table cloths. By the time I got home, I couldn't even remember if we'd picked out white roses or white orchids. I knew it didn't matter because Alice would chose whichever she liked best. I walked in the door and immediately dialed Jacob's cell.

"Hello." He answered.

"Jacob, it's me Bella. I finished my errands early; I was wondering if Sadie and you would like to meet Edward and I for dinner?" I had to meet her.

"Sounds good, but that doesn't mean Edward will be having us for dinner does it?" He joked.

"Ha-ha, very funny. Meet us at the pizza place downtown in an hour." I hung up. Now all I had to do was convince Edward to join me on a double date with the wolves.

An hour later, after much begging and pleading, Edward and I walked in to the pizzeria. We were the first to arrive. We quickly found a booth and I snuggled in next to him. I'd be damned if Jacob and Sadie were going to be more lovey-dovey than us. I looked at Edward. He forced a smile to appease me.

"I hope they didn't change their minds." I said.

"Their almost here, I can smell dogs a mile away." He smirked.

"Please don't do that tonight. Can we please have a civilized dinner?"

"Anything for you, but if he starts it…" Edward balled his fist "I'm takin' him down."

We laughed. Ever since the night that Edward, Jacob and their families had protected me from Victoria and her clan of newborns, there was a new found respect between the wolves and the vampires. Not to say, that if it came down two it they would be at each other's throats, but it would take something major to put a riff in their peaceful treaty.

"Bella. Edward." Jacob walked up to our table.

"Jacob. Good to see you in one piece." Edward smiled.

I greeted Jacob and held my breath as Sadie emerged from behind him. She gracefully slid into the booth. "Hi, you must be Bella. Jacob has told me so many wonderful things about you."

I forced a smile and shook her hand. I could feel both Edward and Jacob's eyes on me. I gave her the once over. Her long blond hair and cherub like face, reminded me of Rosalie. The only difference between the two was that Sadie had beautifully tanned skin and bright blue eyes. She must be one of those bimbos that hang out at the beach all summer. I laughed to myself.

The silence was deafening. I couldn't take my eyes off of her.



"So, Jacob," Edward tried to start a conversation. "Where did the two of you meet?"

They both began to laugh. "It's a funny story." Jacob said.

"I'll bet." I snipped.

Sadie took Jacob's hand. "Jacob decided that he was going to try to surf one day. Let's just say, he got in a little over his head."

"Hey now," Jacob said playfully defensive, "I did pretty good for my first try."

"I saw him paddle out into a major swell and then he just disappeared."

"Sadie actually pulled me out of an undertow. I might not be sitting here if she hadn't."

They started into each other's eyes. "Like I would let anything happen to you."

Their attention turned to me when I made a vomiting noise under my breath. I felt Edward's hand tighten on my thigh.

"Sadie is my lifesaver and when she pulled me out of the water and our eyes met, I knew she was the girl for me." He kissed her forehead.

"Oh. That's kind of like the time I saved Edward from a band of all powerful vampires." I smiled knowing I'd won that contest. Century old vampires definitely trump weak ocean undertows.

Edward's eyes glared at me. "See you have more in common then you thought. You've both risked your lives for the men you love."

Jacob added in, "Good point Edward."

I bit my tongue the rest of the evening, trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but something about her just made me second guess everything she said. After three out of four us ate, we went our separate ways. Jacob and Sadie were obviously going to smother each other in dog slobber and sing each other's praises. My drive home was a little less pleasant. Edward hadn't said a word to me since we'd left the restaurant. He just drove home, faster than usual; with his hand gripping the wheel with a force I was sure would snap it in half. We pulled into the driveway of his house and he shut off the engine. Charlie thought I was staying with Alice and that Edward was on camping trip with Emmett. Edward got out of the car and started to walk towards the house.

"So that's how it's going to be?" I said as I got out of the car.

He looked at me. It was a look I'd never seen before. Edward Cullen was mad at me. He turned back around and took another step towards the house. "Not now Bella. Let's just go inside and go to bed."

I grabbed his statue like arm and turned him around with all I had. "You don't sleep. Just tell me what you're so mad about?"



His face was stone as he turned to me, "You Bella. You acted like a jerk tonight."

I was stunned. He'd never talked to me like that.

"You treated that poor girl like she was an idiot. And Jacob," his body stiffened, "he' supposed to be your best friend and you were so rude."

I took a step back.

"I've tried my best to be understanding, because I know you have a lot on your mind now." His voice rose, "But you acted like a spoiled brat tonight. I know you love me, but you can't have both of us. You need to accept the fact Jacob is happy and finally has what we have."

I couldn't move. I just stared at him in disbelief.

"You had your chance Bella. You chose me. I thought this… I, was what you wanted."

"You're right. I want you. I want to spend the rest of our lives together." I felt the water works coming on. "I'm sorry."

By this time I was bawling. Edward softened and walked towards me, arms open.

"I'm sorry I yelled at you. I'm just frustrated because I thought it was over between the two of you."

We stood in the drive way. I was sure his entire family was watching us from the windows. "I know, I thought it was too. It's just when I saw him with her, all of the feeling came rushing back. I'm an awful person."

"You're not awful. You're human."

Standing there in Edward's arms, I knew I had to do everything I could to make it up to Jacob, Sadie and most importantly Edward.