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"I'll be there, Bella."
He was already waiting at a booth when I got there. He looked so different out of his scrubs and lab coat. His blond hair was damp and not styled like before. Blue jeans and a black v-neck adorned his body. I managed to keep from drooling at the sight of his defined arm muscles. Dr. Cullen was strong and showed it.
I walked towards him. When he saw me he gave me a small smile. I slipped my purse on the seat across him and slide in. "Hello, Bella."
"Hi, Dr. Cullen" I answered shyly. Maybe this was a bad idea. I can barely think straight.
"Call me Carlisle, please. No need to be formal." Such an old fashioned name but it fits him.
"Of course, Carlisle." He answered me with a grin. "Are you hungry, Bella? Should we order first?"
"Just coffee right now. I'm not hungry." He nods and calls the waitress over. She checks him out while he asks for 2 coffees. It make me angry to see that and I can't understand why. Once she brings our drink, I mix some creamer and sugar in before speaking again.
"Thank you for coming. I'm still not sure what I'm doing and if this is even a good idea. I just-just-I don't know. This is a bad idea. I'm sorry." I finish my ramble as my nerves and fears get to me. I grab my purse, ready to run. A hand on my arm and a smooth voice stops me.
"Bella, wait! I realize this isn't going to be an easy thing for you to talk about. I can see the signs though. The bruises and excuses, the way you looked when you walked in, I can see you are hurt again and I want to help you. Just give me a chance to explain why I want to help. Please!" Carlisle pleaded with a sincere and hopeful look in his beautiful blue eyes. I want to tell him no. I want to run, but the look he gives me keeps me there. I nod to let him continue. He looks a little relieved. He takes a drink before continuing.
"I grew up and lived in Chicago until I moved here to Seattle for school. When I was 10, we had a young couple live next door. I didn't know their names and they never socialized with the neighborhood. At night, they were always loud, shouting and crying. When the woman left the house she always seemed hurt. This went on for months. It wasn't spoken of but everyone knew something was going on. However no one did anything. One night they started again. It was the normal shouting and crying until there was a gun shot."
He stopped there and took a breath. He looked right into my eyes. "I looked out my bedroom window and saw her. She was laying on the floor in their home, blood coming from her head. He was over her holding the gun." Tears fell from my eyes thinking of how traumatizing it must have been. "I feel so bad no one did anything, Bella. I told myself I would never let that happen to anyone again if I could. I want to help. No one deserves to be abused."
Tears were freely flowing down my cheeks now. It's been so long since someone actually seemed to care about me. Jake has kept me from having friends and my parents think he's perfect. No one has seen or cared about the signs until now. I'm lost in my thoughts until I feel fingers wiping my tears. Carlisle wipes away my tears before speaking softly. "Talk to me, Bella. Let me help."
So I tell him. I start at the beginning and tell him how we met and then how he changed. I talk to the abuse and work up to last night. When I start talking of what he did the night before, I watch Carlisle's eyes go from concern and caring to completely furious. He looked ready to murder someone. I finish my tale and begin to feel better finally having someone listen.
Carlisle gets up and I worry he's leaving after hearing how tainted I am. Instead he throws some money on the table before offering me his hand. "Let's go, Bella. You're not staying there anymore. We're getting your things and you are coming home with me."
I sit there completely confused. "Wait-what? I can't do that. I don't want to be a burden and you barely know me. You are just going to take me in? I can't do that to you."
Carlisle kneels down to look me in the eyes. "Bella, you need to get away from him and I'm going to help you. I have a big house and plenty of room. You could never be a burden." He places his hand on my cheek in an intimate gesture. I blush and look down. "Look at me, sweetheart." I look up turning redder at the term of endearment. "You are coming with me and staying as long as you need. Okay?"
I think about this. He's right I need to get away. My parents won't understand and Jake will find me there. If he's willing to help I should take it right? "Okay." I say quietly.
"Thank you, sweetheart. Now lets go. Will he be there?"
"He wasn't when I left but I don't know. He'll be so angry though! He could hurt you!" I realize. I couldn't let my savior get hurt.
"Don't worry about me. I can handle it." He stands again offering his hand once more. I take it this time. We walk out and towards his car, a nice black Mercedes, after I explained I had walked to the dinner. I direct him to my place. As we pull up, I see Jake's car is back. My body fills with panic. "He's here." I manage to say.
Carlisle gently grabs my chin turning my face towards him. "I won't let anything happen to you ok? I promise." He leans forward and give me a reassuring kiss on my forehead. "Lets go, sweetheart. Let's get through this and start your new life." In my head I hope my new life will be with him.
Poor Carlisle having to witness that :(
Yay that Bella is leaving Jake!
There's gonna be some major drama next chapter. You guys ready?
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Hayley
