Hello Again! Well here's another chapter, again there is going to be a bit of a time skip but there will be flashbacks.
Chapter 4
The next few days went by pretty fast, my birthday pasted and everyone had left but that Blacks and the Cullen's. Jacob's and my relationship, if you can even call it that, had not gotten any better, it feels like every chance he got he was either insulting me or trying to force met to be with him.
In the middle of the party my father told me some big news that I didn't see coming.
Flashback
I was standing in front of my presents waiting to open them when my father came up next to me.
"Isabella, can I talk to you for a quick sec?" I could hear the apprehensiveness in his voice.
"Sure dad" we walked into the house and up to his study, he sat down and motioned for me to do the same. My father's study was very dark compared to the rest of the house, this was the one room we were not allowed in as children unless expressly given permission. It was all done in dark woods and there were no windows, it smelled like old books and cigar smoke, just like my father smelled.
"So there was something that I didn't tell you when I told you that you were going to meet Edward and Jacob" he played with his collar "Because this marriage is not only for you but it is to unite 2 families I have told both Charlie and Billy that you would make your decision but the time that they went home"
Now you would think that that was reasonable, but what if I told you that the Blacks were heading back to the States by next Friday. Ya… I'm fucked.
End Flashback
After that conversation I started looking at both Edward and Jacob different, trying to see if they would make a good husband. I wanted to know what there nasty habits were, if I was going to be living with them for the rest of my life I was not sharing a house with someone who was sloppy or left the clothes everywhere or left the cap off the toothpaste. I know those are little things but my OCD comes out big time when it comes to things like that.
During my snooping when Edward and I would talk in his room I learning that he was like me, he needed his room to be spotless, no clothes anywhere, bathroom was immaculate and the room didn't have a bad smell. Jacob on the other hand was the opposite, no sense of how to organize anything, most of his wardrobe was on the floor and dirty and that made the room have a funky smell, needless to say I didn't spend a lot of time in that room.
My parents were starting to pressure me into making a decision, I was pretty certain who it was, not that that was a big surprise to anyone. Edward was very thoughtful, he cared more about what I wanted then what he wanted, and he treated me as an equal.
Flashback
After the conversation with my father I went back to the party and was told that it was time for me to open my presents, always my favorite part of the day. The table was full of gifts; I was about half way through and the gifts I got ranged from new clothes to thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry. The next gift I opened was from Jacob, he got me an apron and diamond incrusted kitchen tools, I didn't know what to do so I just looked up at him and he had the biggest smile on his face.
"The kitchen stuff matches the kitchen in the house I am planning to buy for us" He looked smugly at Edward "You should be able to make me great food with that gift" I could not believe what was coming out of his mouth.
"Bella, here why don't you open my gift" Edward said shyly handing me a leather case, when I took it I realized it had some substantial weight, the case was about a metre long and about 5 inches think. "I hope you like it I had it personalized for you"
I opened it hesitantly and gasped at what I saw, laying in the case was an M107, it was a thing of beauty. It had adjustable scope rings, a quick detachable carry handle, detachable muzzle break, quick detachable bipod with spiked feet, a legit weight bolt carrier, and a rear grip. As I was looking it over I saw my name inscribed on the barrel of the gun.
"Edward… this is beautiful" I could barely form words, I had wanted this gun for a while, I had told Edward this a couple of days ago but I have no idea when he had the time to go get it he was with me most of the time.
"I know how much you wanted it and knowing you, I think you will be able to find something to do with it" I pretended I didn't see the little smirk he gave my father "You and I could go out and shoot some time if you want?" he asked. I was about to say something when for, what is it now, the hundredth time I was interrupted.
"Why does Bella need a gun? She's not a part of the business side of the family; she is a woman why would she be shooting people?" After he said this in front of not only my friends but my family including all of my father's men, everyone started laughing. Everyone here new of my status in my father's business, well everyone but the Blacks apparently, it was well known among us that I was my dad's very best assassin, as show when I beat the shit out of James.
"I think you should be careful of what you say son, or you might find yourself on the wrong end of that gun" my father said with a chuckle.
End Flashback
Jacob was pouty for the rest of the day after I opened Edwards present, I didn't mind though that just meant he was not bothering me. In just a few hours I was going to inform dad that I had come to a decision, but I wasn't going to tell the other families until the day they leave, I wasn't going to make this anymore awkward with Jacob then it already was.
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I walked down to my father's study and knocked, I heard his gruff 'come in' and opened the door, he was nose deep in papers and looked like he hadn't moved in a while.
"Hey dad, can I interrupt you for a sec?" I asked with my head just inside.
"Of course baby girl, I always have time for you" He took off his glasses and placed them on the desk.
"I came to tell you that I have come to a decision and I want you to be the first to know" I said, and he gave me a raised eyebrow.
"O, and what pray-tell is this decision you have made"
"I have come to the conclusion that Jacob is an idiot and a tool-bag and that I want him gone" I said crossing my arms for affect. All my dad did was laugh and shake his head.
"You couldn't have just said, 'dad I like Edward and not Jacob' and left it at that?"
"That's just not me dad, how don't you know that" throwing my hands up.
This is the part of our relationship that I love the most, the moments when he is not the big boss man and is just my dad.
"Well I am glad to got all that sorted out. I was worried there for a second that you were going to make me have to make the decision" I could see the anxiety written on his face.
"Daddy" I went up behind him and rubbed his shoulders "I would never let you make that kind of decision for me" he gave me a hurt look but I could tell he was only kidding. I laughed and sent him a wave as I walked out of the room.
I was walking back to my room humming Titanium by David Guetta when I was pulled into a hall closet, I was ready to let out a scream when a hand came up to my mouth and I was pressed against a wall. It was dark so I didn't know who it was but they kept their hand on my mouth and it was getting harder to breath as I started to panic, usually I am fine if I get caught on an operation for my dad I knew that I had gun and could protect myself, this was different, this was in my home where I am supposed to feel safe, this can't be happening. I was going through all the options of who it could be, only so many people had access to our home and they were either family or invited guests.
"Well Isabella, there is the fear I was looking for" I heard someone practically growl "This is how a women should look at a man, with respect and fear, I can overpower in a second, you need to show me the respect I deserve" ok now I knew who was talking, fucking asshole, Jacob Fucking Black has me pinned against a wall, now that I know its him I have a new motivation. I was going to put him in his place, he needed to know that you don't mess with Isabella Swan, and if you do you will regret it.
Sorry its so short! School started up again and exams are just around the corner, I will try to get an update in before exams but I can't promise anything. Well I hope you liked it, just a little tidbit next chapter we will see if Bella's got enough balls to show Jacob who's boss, let me know what you think.
-Champ