Dear Jacob,

I'm very excited for our time together, but I really wish that you would just stop saying things like you do. It hurts me, Jake, I love Edward, and I'm sorry, but I don't think there is anything you can do to change that. Please, I hope I'm not hurting you, but I just wanted to tell you how I feel. I love you Jacob, but not in the way you want me to.

Edward is supposed to return next friday. He's taking me out that night for dinner and a surprise, so I won't spend time with you then. I was wondering what you wanted for your birthday, since it's coming up. Please, Jake, not me, or a kiss, or anything like that, something tangible, something I can actually get you. What about a really good knife or something? I guess being a werewolf gives you certain advantages in a fight, but still I would like it if you would think of something.

Jacob. I have one favor of you, and I apologize if it pains you that you cannot fulfill it, but I really would like it if you were part of the wedding. I don't have that many friends that are girls, so I would like it if you stood with me. You don't have to answer now, but please, please, consider it. It wouldn't be the same if you weren't there. Thank you Jake! I will see you this weekend.

Bella