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Chapter 7: DOUBLE TROUBLE

BPOV

I finally arrived at my luxurious hotel room. I sighed as I hopped unto the bed.

I couldn't believe the things that just happened! They seemed so unreal. There are hundred thousands of people living in New York. And from all of those numbers, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen was the only one who saved me.

What the hell!

He's the reason why I even started a new life. He's the reason why I have to hide the real me. He's the reason why all this shit happens. And... He's the reason why my heart beats so fast every time I see him...

''Bella, you are not having a crush on him!'' I said to myself.

OH YES YOU DO!

Think about his beautiful emerald eyes, musical voice, messy bronze hair, perfect kissable lips, sculpted eyebrows, sweet scent, white skin, strong hands and hot body Isabella!...

Images of him from last night flashed through my head.

''Edward Cullen...'' I smiled absent mindedly.

Crap! I was dazzled just because of flashbacks on him.

NO! I can't have a crush on him.

First of all, he's a womanizer. Well, everybody knows that. I rolled my eyes.

Second, he's a liar! He lied when he told me that he's in love with me. Love at first sight is impossible!

Third, I'm not pretty and will never be good enough for him.

Fourth, I'm so not prepared with relationships and stuffs!

And fifth, he's marrying 'Isabella Marie Swan'-the old me. Not 'Bella Stewart'.

BUT YOU ARE ISABELLA MARIE SWAN, BELLA!

Yeah right.

I was arguing with myself for a couple of minutes.

''Damn it! Edward Cullen is really making me crazy.'' I mumbled and closed my eyes until slumber found me.


EPOV (the next day)

''Wakey wakey Eddie boy!'' A male voice teased as he tickled me.

Too bad I'm not ticklish.

I groaned and ignored him. I'm too lazy to wake up.

''Wake up! It's already fucking twelve noon!'' He threw something hard at my head.

Fuck!

I opened my eyes and glared at him. ''What are you doing in my house Eleazar?'' I said through my teeth.

I remembered what he did to me last night. It made me really pissed. Bella's not just a girl! She means something to me. Something I have never felt before.

''Aren't you going to ask me first how I got myself inside your house?'' He smiled evilly.

''How?'' I asked. I was sure I locked the gates and the doors last night.

''I followed you once you dashed out the party then hid myself at the backseat of your car.'' He winked.

''You what?'' I laughed.

''Yeah. I really got drunk.'' He sighed and continued. ''I'm sorry about last night Ed.''

''Edward.'' I corrected. ''Sorry too.''

Then we smiled at each other.

''You really like that Bella girl don't you?'' He asked me.

''You have no idea.''

''What are you waiting for? Ask her out!''

''Yeah soon. Anyway, it will be so easy to get her and make her fall for me.'' I said confidently.

No woman can resist my awesomeness!

''And how sure are you of that?'' He cocked his eyebrow.

''Easy! I'll just get her number through Alice or Rosalie then have a house party here next week then invite her then dance with her and then ask her out!''

Brilliant plan right? Yeah! But I just hope they'll give me her number.

He laughed so hard. ''Do you think they'll give her digits to you? Oh please! They don't even trust you about Bella.''

''I don't care! I will do anything to get her!'' I was angry now remembering that they all betrayed me.

''Chillax bro!''

I rolled my eyes at his fake sincerity. ''Why are you here anyway?''

''Look. I need your help.'' He paused for a moment. ''Can you please help me impress Carmen on our date tonight?'' He waited for me to answer.

Help? Impress Carmen? I laughed.

''Please? I've never dated anyone seriously after her. And that girl Edward, that girl is the girl of my dreams!'' He said dreamingly.

LOL! What a chicken! I'd rather party with hot chicks all night than wasting my time on helping my cousin in trying to get his ex back. That would be so boring!

I hesitated by turning my head side to side.

''Please! I'll do anything!'' He pleaded. ''I'll help you with Bella!''

I thought about what he said for a moment.

Yeah, maybe he'll be a good help. But when it comes to get a girl, I don't need any stupid help.

''Fine. I'll give you a chance.''

''YESSSSSSS!'' He overjoyed and smiled widely.

I sighed. ''What am I going to do?''

He smiled evilly again. Man, this guy's really weird.

''Oh it's so simple Edward...''


BPOV (at the same time)

The ringtone on my phone woke me up. I watched the caller ID, its Jacob.

I sighed, remembering what I did to him last night.

''Jake, I'm so sorry about last night. I didn't-...''

''Bells! You have to get out of there!'' He cut me off. His voice was horrifying.

''What? Why? I haven't even stayed here for a week.''

''The detectives! They found out that you're in that hotel!'' He freaked out.

DANG! MY LIFE IS GOING TO BE OVER!

I was in shock for a moment. Those detectives are smarter than I thought.

''Are you still in there?'' He asked, breaking the silence.

''Y-yeah.'' I stuttered. ''How much time do I have?''

''I don't know but I heard their flight was last night. I'm so sorry that I didn't get to tell you, if I only knew.'' He said the words sadly.

''Its okay Jake. But right now, I have to get out of here and find a new place to stay.'' My voice trembled.

''Right. Take care Bella.''

''I'm so glad you're not calling me 'Isa' anymore. I will.'' I smiled a little.

He chuckled for a while. ''Yeah. You better go now.''

''Thank you so much Jake and I'm sorry. Call you back later.'' Then I pressed the end call button.

I have to GET OUT of here!

I hurriedly took a shower.

After five minutes, I went to the closet and pulled on a simple black t-shirt, skinny jeans and sneakers. I packed all my things inside the bags and brought them.

As I went out to close the door, I wore on my black Ray ban shades to disguise myself a little.

I carefully walked in the hallway, making sure that nobody's watching me. I used the stairs. I'm sure my detectors will use the elevators.

Damn it! Using the stairs from the seventeenth floor is terribly tiring.

I was hurrying my speed in going down.

Several minutes later, I'm already in the tenth floor.

''Seven more floors to go!'' I said happily as I was sweating. I increased my speed more then I slipped.

''OUCCCH!'' I screamed. There was a sprain in my ankle.

I cried in pain. I cannot move my right foot anymore.

''Stupid little clumsy girl!'' I hissed.

''Maam? Are you alright?'' I heard a bellman coming near me.

Crap! Bella you are so busted!

''No. I slipped down the stairs and sprained my ankle.'' I sobbed. I really hate being weak.

''Let me help you get down first then I'll call an ambulance.'' Then he helped me up.

Oh no! I don't want to end up in the hospital and get caught by the detectors!

We finally made it to the first floor. I was still crying in pain when I sat at a chair he gave me.

''What happened to her?'' Another staff from the hotel asked him.

''Sprained ankle.'' He answered. ''I'll go get some ice, you go call the ambulance.''

She nodded then she turned to me. ''Just wait here for a couple of minutes maam. You're going to be okay.'' Then she hurriedly walked away.

YES! Now is my only time to escape.

I tried to get up but my ankle still hurts.

''OUCCCH!'' I tried again until I was able to walk a little.

I hurriedly went to the counter in the lobby and checked out.

''Thank you for your stay maam. Come back soon!'' Sorry but I can't anymore.

I just gave her a fake smile.

When I was about to get out of the door, I saw familiar people outside.

Four of them were wearing black suits and black pants. Two of them were strangers to me. They were wearing gray coats that usually detectives wear. All of them were wearing black shades and they were coming towards the hotel.

Oh god! Those are my bodyguards and the detectives that my parents assigned to look for me!

I jumped out of the way and hid myself at a small desk near the entrance door.

''AHHHH!'' I shouted. My ankle aches a lot.

''What are you doing maam?'' The security guard asked me. He's sort of freaked out.

''Ugh, tying my shoes.'' I acted by touching the laces of my sneakers.

''Oh alright.'' He nodded then opened the door for 'my finders' to get inside.

I watched them carefully as they were going toward the counter.

Oh no! They're about to ask my room number! And I'm sure the girl will tell them that I just checked out five minutes ago!

GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE ISABELLA!

I swiftly stood up. I didn't care about my sprained ankle anymore.

I have to be strong!

I went out of the door and ran by one foot. I laughed at myself for my clumsiness.

Twenty minutes later, I stopped running. I was very lost in this city now.

''Phew! That was close.'' I said as I was panting.

I started walking again and then my stomach grumbled.

Oh yeah! I woke up at twelve noon and didn't take 'brunch'. (N/A: 'Brunch' is breakfast + lunch, just so you know. ;P)

I saw McDonalds so I went in.

''Good afternoon. What will be your order please?'' A blonde girl asked.

I looked at the menu above her head.

''Uhm? I'll have fried chicken, large fries and coke float please.'' I replied.

''Alright. One fried chicken, one large fries and one coke float coming right up.'' She was typing on the computer. After a few seconds, the total showed up on the small screen.

I grab my wallet then gave her the exact amount of money.

Two minutes later, she gave me a tray with all of my orders.

''Thank you.'' I said.

''You're welcome maam!'' She smiled then called the next costumer behind me.

The smell of hot fried chicken made my stomach growl. Some people at my side laughed when they heard it.

Oh great. Another embarrassing moment for me!

My cheeks turned red as I walked around to find a table.

I sighed as I sat down. This day is never going to get any better.

First, I don't have a place to stay so I have to find an apartment the whole day.

Second, I sprained my ankle.

Third, I embarrassed myself to people.

What's next Isabella huh?

Gah! Stop thinking negative things! Think of it this way, you didn't get caught today.

Yeah. I guess that's an exception.

I smiled a little then started to eat my brunch.


EPOV (at 6 PM)

As I was driving, I keep on laughing in thinking about Eleazar's plan on impressing Carmen. I think it was the most pathetic and stupid idea I have ever heard!

Oh well, he needs it anyway because of his lack of confidence in women.

''Chicken!'' I muttered as I parked my Silver baby Volvo in the parking lot of my parents' house.

''I know what you're thinking Edward. Just quit laughing, you were doing that for hours already.'' My cousin said as he went out of the passenger seat.

''Riiiiiiiight.'' I said the word slowly and joined him out of the car.

We walked towards the entrance door.

I pressed the doorbell impatiently.

Seconds later, the butler finally opened the door and gestured us in. I gave him a nod.

''Wow bro! Your family's new house is really cool!'' He said cheerfully.

''Tell me about it.'' I rolled my eyes. Good thing I don't live in this mansion or should I say hell.

''Eleazar!'' Jasper and Emmett walked in then gave Eleazar a brotherly hug.

They were laughing and talking. I gave them a little moment until I knew I was completely being ignored.

''Hey! How about me?'' I said, letting them notice me. They just stared at me in silence with poker faces.

Oh right! I need to apologize of what I did to them last night.

''Look guys, I'm sorry about last night. I wasn't really thinking.'' I looked down and hoped that I'll be forgiven.

Silence ran for a while. I looked up and then they started to laugh.

''What are you laughing about?'' I asked.

''Bro! You sound like you were not yourself last night!'' Emmett said.

''Totally! You were so protective about Bella!'' Jasper agreed.

''Hmmm... Sounds like you're so drown to her aren't you?'' Eleazar asked.

''Yes!'' I honestly answered. I know what I feel about her.

''So am I going to hear wedding bells soon Eddie boy?'' My brother teased.

''It's Edward, Emmett!'' I growled. ''And the hell no! She's just a girl that... ugh, I want and then...ugh, I...ugh...'' I couldn't find the words to say.

I don't want to break her heart but I can't be with her forever!

I don't want a serious relationship either. I never want that... with her. Do I?

But I have to find my true love now before I'll be married to that Isabella girl back in Forks!

Is Bella the one?

Wow! Isabella and Bella... both are almost similar names!

Enough with distractions Edward!

The question is, is Bella the one?

No! I'm not ready! She's not going to be my true love!

True love? True love doesn't even exist!

Man! What am I thinking?

She's not even mine.

Well Not yet.

Blaaah...

FUCK!

''Just a girl Edward?'' Eleazar gave me his evil smile and brought me back to reality. I remembered those familiar words again.

''Fine! I don't know guys! The first time I saw her, I feel so complete and perfect. There's this electric current that hits inside me. I know it's weird. It even scares me a little bit. But I admit, I never feel something like this to a girl before.'' I confessed and sighed.

I really feel sick in telling them the truth.

Jasper patted my back. ''That's called love at first sight Edward! That happened to me the first time I saw your sister.''

''Me too!'' Emmett said and we gave him a confused look. ''Duh! I mean with Rosalie!'' He added as he realized.

''And me with Carmen!'' Eleazar joined us.

We laughed and then we heard my father, Carlisle walked in the room.

''Good evening boys.'' He greeted me and Eleazar politely.

''Hey uncle!'' My cousin waved at him. My dad gave him a Hi-5.

''Hello dad.'' I smiled at him and he smiled back.

''So what are you boys up to?'' He asked the four of us.

''We were just giving tips for Eleazar's date tonight with my cousin Carlisle.'' Jasper answered.

''Cousin? Wow! Small world huh?''

''Yeah, Carmen Hale uncle.'' Eleazar smiled widely.

''Right. Nice kid. Her dad was my best friend back in high school.''

''Cool! Can you tell me more about her and her parents?'' My cousin was so eager now.

Now wait a minute!

''Ugh, Eleazar. Remember why we're here? You were going to borrow some of Emmett's formal clothes for your date tonight right?'' I reminded him.

''Hey! Why didn't you tell me about that? Come on couz, let's go make you look like a million bucks.'' My brother dragged Eleazar upstairs to his room.

We laughed for a moment.

''Er... I'll just join the girls in the living room.'' Jasper excused himself.

Okay. So now, there's just me and my dad.

Great.

''Edward, your mother and I will be having a vacation in Greenville for a while. We will be taking your grandma with us.'' Carlisle announced.

YESSSSSSSS! Now I can have a house party in here instead at my place next week to get Bella!

''How long is a while dad?'' I asked, trying to hide the excitement in my face.

''Uhm? Maybe one month and a couple of weeks, son. It just depends. Your mom and I really want to have a break from work. We already took care of your mom's business and my job as a doctor in the hospital. I'll leave credit cards for you, your siblings- Emmett and Alice and your cousin-Eleazar. It's all for your expenses while we're gone for a while. Just know your limits. We're going to leave tonight because your grandma forced us. Will it be okay for you?'' He handed me the four awesome credit cards.

FUCKING BIG YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!

''Ugh, yeah that's great dad. Thank you.'' I answered him calmly and quickly grab the cards.

He looked at me suspiciously. ''Great! And don't even try to think about your plan on having a house party in here Edward. I already gave you our old house on your eighteenth birthday.'' He winked.

Am I really that easy to read? Damn!

''I'll try. Oh! And be careful in taking mom to bed dad, grandma might have spy cameras anywhere!'' I teased back. He glared at me. I gave him an innocent look. He laughed and walked upstairs to help mom in packing the bags.

I KNEW IT!

I decided to join Jasper and the girl's in the living room.

''Edward!'' My grandma called me from the couch.

I hugged her then kissed her cheeks.

''Grandma!'' I smiled at her.

I miss my grandmother very much. I was still fourteen since the last time I saw her.

I watched her face, trying to see if there are any changes. She still looks the same. Brown hair mixed with gray hair, soft skin and less wrinkles.

''Wow grandma! You still look the same since the last time I saw you.'' I said.

''Of course Edward! Even though I'm already seventy-two, I still look as beautiful as Sleeping Beauty.'' She winked and giggled.

I hugged her even tighter.

''I miss you grandma.'' I whispered in her ear.

''I miss you too my boy.'' She patted my back.

Several minutes later, Alice, Jasper and Rosalie sat beside us.

''Grandma, are you sure you want to go in Greenville already? I mean, you only stayed here for a day.'' Alice pouted.

''I'm sorry my child but 'my lover' needs me there.'' Grandma answered.

''What do you mean by 'my lover' grandma? Did you see grandpa's ghost?'' My sister looks scared.

Grandma laughed. ''No. 'My lover' is the garden where your grandfather and I first met.''

''Wow! You have a garden back there grandma?'' Rosalie asked. I believe Emmett already introduced her. So as Alice with Jasper.

''Yes my dear. That's why I don't want to leave Greenville. Every memory I have with my husband is in there. It's my only home.'' A tear shed in my grandmother's eye.

''Awww! Don't cry grandma. I'm sure grandpa's watching you and I know he's happy right now.'' The girls hugged her.

Soon the whole family joined us. We just talked about past things with grandma. She still has a very good memory, embarrassing Emmett and Alice to their lovers. Good thing I don't have a girlfriend. She also gave Eleazar tips on his date tonight. Not that she knew his plan.

I borrowed Alice for a while. She followed me from the corner.

''What is it Edward?'' She asked, annoyed.

''Sis. Can you give me Bella's number?''

''What the hell Edward! Why would I? After what you did to her last night, she already ignored me and Rosalie! Do you know what that means?'' Her angry tone pissed me.

''What?'' I asked impatiently.

''I just lost a new friend! And she doesn't even have friends here so now she's completely alone! Before we came here, Rose and I went to the hotel she stayed in but she already checked out. She could get lost in this big city Edward! Do you even care about that? She already hates us now because of you and your silly games!'' She cried.

''It's not my fault I expressed my feelings for her!'' I defended myself.

''Oh no you don't! Stop it Edward! Stop pretending that you have feelings for her because you don't! I won't let you hurt Bella! You've hurt a lot of girls already! Tanya, Camilla, Brianna, Megan, Kimberly, Natasha, Chelsea, Dorothy, Precious, Lucci-...'' (N/A: Yeah guys, that's right. I included my name. Haha!)

''SHUT THE FUCK UP!'' I shouted, cutting her off. She said too much.

Our family heard us and so they went to our sides.

''What's going on here?'' My dad asked the two of us.

My sister just keeps on crying. Esme, Rosalie and Jasper comforted her.

My dad turned to face me. His face was full of anger.

''Edward-...''

''Okay so this is going to be my fault again. Just go ahead and defend her.'' I cut him off.

''It's not like that son!''

''Never mind dad. We've got to go. Eleazar's going to be late on his date.'' I dragged my cousin to the door.

We walked silently to the parking lot.

''Edward. What happened?'' My cousin asked, breaking off the silence.

''Let's just say she's mad at me because Bella ignored her and Rosalie.''

''Give me some details.''

I sighed. ''I'll tell you tomorrow. You have to get ready for your date. You're already late.''

''Fine.'' He nodded.

We finally made to my car and so I drove my Volvo to the restaurant.


BPOV

I kept on looking for an apartment but I just can't. Mostly are already taken and some are very expensive.

I sobbed as I called Jacob.

''Bella? Are you crying? What happened?''

''No.'' I lied. ''I couldn't find any apartment and I sprained my ankle.'' I dried my tears away.

''Shit! Bells, I'm so sorry. This is all my fault.''

''No it's not Jake. Please don't blame yourself. Look, I want you to do something for me.''

''Anything.''

''Search something on the internet if there are any apartment available here and not too expensive. Just send me the address or if possible with a map. I'll wait.''

''Okay I will Bella. By the way, where are you now?''

I looked at the places around me. I feel so lost. There are restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques everywhere.

''I really don't know. There's a Starbucks coffee shop near here. I'll just stay in there while I'll wait for your message.'' My voice cracked.

''Alright. Please take care of yourself Bella. I'll send it right away.'' Then he ended the call.

I sighed and walked with one foot to the coffee shop.


EPOV

''We're here! Get ready lover boy!'' I told my cousin as I parked the car in the side of the street.

I already set aside my anger towards everyone. I feel so much better now.

I looked at my cousin and found him shaking nervously.

What a chicken!

''Look bro, if you keep doing that she wouldn't be impressed. Compose yourself.''

He gulped and closed his eyes. ''I will.''

''Are you ready to see her? Are you ready to see the girl of your dreams?'' I smiled widely.

He opened his eyes and answered ''Yes.''

''Now go! Just say everything I say. It'll be fine.'' I gave him the earphone and winked.

''Okay.'' Then he jumped out of the car and went inside the luxurious restaurant.

I wore on my earphone and listened to everything in his surrounding.

''Eleazar! There you are! Do you know that you're already fucking fifteen minutes late?'' Carmen said in a pissed tone.

''Uhm?...'' Oh yeah! That's my cue.

''Tell her that you had a very important family meeting. Apologize! Make it convincing!'' I said through the little microphone.

''I'm so sorry Carmen. I had a very important family meeting. I really hurried in coming here though. I hope you understand.'' He said.

''Oh... alright. It's okay. Sorry about that.''

''Tell her it's okay and she looked hot when she's angry. Don't forget to give her a sexy wink.'' I said hurriedly.

''Its okay and by the way, you look hot when you're angry.'' She giggled through his words. I bet he already winked.

''Awww... I am?''

''Tell her yes and she always turn you on every time you see her.''

''Yes you are darling. You always turn me on every time I see you.''

''Oh shut up Eleazar!'' She giggled again.

I rolled my eyes. WOMEN.

''Good evening maam! Good evening sir! What will be your order?'' The waiter asked.

It took a moment before Carmen answered. ''I'll have lobster, special salad and lemonade iced-tea.''

''I'll have birds nest soup, steamed rice and pepsi please.'' Eleazar said after her.

''Noted. Just wait for a few minutes.'' Then I heard the waiter left.

''Remember to compose yourself. Don't look nervous.'' I reminded him.

''So Eleazar, why did you move in Greenville?'' Carmen asked.

Looks like I don't have to answer this one.

''Uhm... My parents died in a car accident when I was in my freshman year. I don't want to stay in the city and remember things so I decided to move in Greenville with my grandmother and grandfather. Grandpa died the same year, leaving grandma alone so I was there to take care of her.''

I remembered my aunt, my uncle and my grandfather. Damn! I love and miss them so much.

''Oh! I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have asked.''

''No its okay. Besides, I wanted you to know that I didn't left New York because you broke my heart.'' He laughed a little.

''I don't think so bro. I bet she's one of the reasons too.'' I chuckled but he just ignored me.

''You know that I tried to fight for you Eleazar. My parents won't just let me because I was too young at that time.''

''I understand Carmen.''

''So why are you back in the city?'' She asked, changing the topic.

''Tell her you're on vacation and you wanted to see her again.'' Oh god! I'm so good at this.

''I'm on vacation and I also wanted to see you.'' He said softly.

That's my boy!

''Awww. How sweet of you! Thank you.''

''Of course.'' He replied.

''Okay. Ask her something.'' I said.

''So what do you usually do during summer?'' Eleazar asked her.

''Uhm? Just hanging out with Tanya and Irina. Sometimes with Rosalie and Alice. I usually travel in Europe though.''

''Like what?''

''Spain, France, Norway, Switzerland... like that.'' She answered.

''Tell her you do too! And you know their languages! Don't worry I'm going to open Google translator if she asks you to translate anything.'' I laughed.

''I-I...'' He stuttered.

''Come on bro! You want to impress her right?'' I reminded him.

''I've been there too! I know some of their languages.'' He said.

Carmen clapped her hands. ''Oh! Can you teach me?''

''Tell her sure! And ask her what she wanted to know.'' I set the Google translator on my laptop. Good thing there is free Wifi because of the Starbucks coffee shop near to where I parked my car.

''Sure. What do you want to know?''

''How do you say 'I love food' in French?'' She asked excitedly.

I hurriedly typed the words on Google Translator.

''J'amie la nourriture.''

''J'amie la nourriture.'' Eleazar answered..

'Cool! 'How about 'I love my friends' in Swedish?''

I translated the words again.

'' Jag alskar mina vanner.''

''Errr… Jag alskar mina vanner.'' He repeated.

Carmen asked more than twenty questions after that.

''Wow! You're so good. I'm impressed.'' She said.

''Told you bro!'' I smiled, enjoying what I did. ''Now, ask her if she know what's mahal pa rin kita Carmen?''

''Do you know what's mahal pa rin kita Carmen?'' He followed my order.

''What's that?'' She asked suspiciously.

''It's I still love you Carmen in Tagalog.''

He gulped. ''It's I still love you Carmen in Tagalog.''

There was silence for a while then Carmen finally spoke. ''I still love you too Eleazar.'' Then I heard a kiss.

So I sang. ''Carmen and Eleazar are sitting on a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!''

I heard my cousin growled. I just laughed. I'm so proud of myself.

Then they were interrupted by the waiter who served their dinner.

FUCK! I'm hungry.

I don't think Eleazar's going to need my help in impressing Carmen now. I turned off the little microphone and earphone.

I was about to go outside but then I saw the girl that never left my mind since last night.

My heart stopped when I saw her beautiful face.

''Soooooooo beautiful…''

PLEASE BE MINE!

She walked out of the door from the coffee shop.

Damn it! I should have gone in there a while ago

''Bella.'' I said her beautiful name softly.

I turned on my engine and followed her down the street.

Questions are running through my mind.

Where the hell is she going? Why is she bringing travel bags with her? Why is she all alone? Why is she walking like she's in pain?

But then I remembered my sister's words earlier.

She turned around and watched my Volvo suspiciously.

Oh god! Maybe she thinks I'm following her. I don't want her to think that I'm a stalker.

So I decreased my speed a little. She was going towards an empty dark street.

''Holy shit!'' I hissed.

What the hell is she doing? There are so many fucking drug addicts in there!

Suddenly, I feel so protective of her.

I increased my speed again and looked for her. But she's not in sight anymore.

''Where are you my Bella?'' I asked through my breath.


BPOV

I was following the map to the location of the cheap apartment that Jacob sent me on my phone.

Suddenly, I feel someone watching behind me. I turned around and saw an expensive shiny Silver Volvo.

I gasped. Maybe those were 'my finders'.

I saw a narrow street to my left. I hurriedly walked, not caring to use the map.

The street was so dark and empty. The lights from the buildings are all switched off and the only thing that's bright was the new moon from the sky.

I heard foot steps coming near me.

Oh shit! This is so not good.

I walked towards another path at my right.

I heard foot steps again.

''I've been followed.'' I whispered. Tears are coming down my face.

So I ran and ran while they tried to catch me. My ankle still hurts but I didn't care.

I feel like I'm in a maze. There are so many paths everywhere and the worst part of it is that they're all in blackness.

Minutes later, I realized that I was on a dead end.

Crap! I'm dead.

No! Fight them Isabella! Don't let them get you!

''Who's there?'' I asked.

The foot steps become louder and closer.

''I said who's there?'' I voiced higher.

Then I heard laughs from men behind me.

Oh shit! Those are not 'my finders'. Those are crazy men!

I turned to face them.

''Hello baby!'' A hoarse tone greeted me. I stepped back and growled.

''Honey, what are you doing in this empty street?'' A guy asked and laughed.

''Do you want to do something magical?'' Another guy asked. He stepped closer and touched my shoulders.

''DON'T TOUCH ME!'' I screamed.

''Ooooh! I love they way you say that.'' He chuckled.

Another guy touched my cheeks and said ''Wow! She's pretty.''

I pushed him and shouted ''I SAID DON'T TOUCH ME!''

They all laughed harshly. I looked at them under the dim light.

Fuck! There are five of them. There's no way I can do this. But I'll try! I just have to!

I swiftly grabbed my pepper spray from one of my bags.

''Try to touch me again and I'll fucking spray all of you with my pepper spray!'' I warned.

They all laughed again as one of them stepped closer to me, giving me a huge grin. I immediately sprayed the freaking guy's reddish eyes. I bet these guys are drug addicts.

''AHHHHHH!'' He screamed and fainted that caused the other four to glare at me.

''Let's do this boys!'' A guy voiced. I sobbed as they kicked my pepper spray to the ground.

Two of them pushed me to the wall and held me. My body trembled.

''NOOOOOOOOOO!'' I shouted as one of them touched my legs.

''Don't worry babe. It will only hurt a little.'' A husky voice whispered in my ear.

Another guy tried to touch my ass. I kicked him and said ''FUCK YOU! YOU DIRTY RAPIST!''

''Sorry honey. But actually, we're the one who's going to FUCK YOU!'' He said the last two words out loud.

I cried and tried to kick them off.

They unzipped their pants and I screamed loudly.

Suddenly, there was a screech from a car in front of us.

The headlights blinded us and then I heard someone coming out from the driver's door.

''GET AWAY FROM HER!'' A velvet voice commanded. I gasped because I know that voice.

They all turned around and stepped closer to my angel. My back was against the wall.

''Just who do you think you are to interrupt us?'' One of the guys asked.

''YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE!'' My angel replied and grinned.

Oh god! He's so handsome!

He kicked the guy who's closer to him on the ground. He pushed the other two guys against the wall. Then he punched the fourth guy and left him bleeding on the floor.

He finished the first guy again by breaking his bones.

The other two guys beside me stood up and fight him off.

''GET IN THE CAR BELLA!'' My angel told me as he tried to punch them back.

No! I need to help him.

I hurriedly stood up. My body, especially my ankle hurts but I have to find my pepper spray on the ground to help him.

I smiled widely when I finally found it.

My angel kicked one of the guys on the ground. I slapped the guy and I sprayed his eyes when he managed to glare at me.

''THAT'S WHAT YOU GET ASSHOLE!'' I kicked his unzipped pants and then he lied there breathlessly.

I went back near my angel and I found him punching the other guy one last time.

He showed his crooked smile after he finished him off.

I smiled back at him. Tears are streaming down my face. I couldn't believe this angel saved me again.

He kept his beautiful emerald eyes on me while he called the police.

After that, he moved closer towards me and carried me in a bridal style.

I was speechless in a moment. It seemed like the world stopped when his arms touched my skin.

''Sleep Bella. You need to rest in your condition. Don't worry, everything will be alright. I'm here.'' He whispered softly in my ear as he carried me to his Volvo.

It was him inside that car all along. Tsk! I should have known.

I don't really want to go with him but there's no way of backing out. My body hurts and I was too tired.

''Thank you so much... Edward.'' I said as he placed me in the passenger seat. I could hear the police cruisers already arrived.

He closed my door and he talked with the police for a while.

Few minutes later he opened the driver's door and sat in. I was still staring at him with no words coming in my mouth at all. I just couldn't find the urge to speak.

He smiled and kept his face a few inches from mine.

''Sleep Bella.'' He whispered again. ''I promise that they will all end up in jail. Please rest. You'll be safe and sound with me.'' He kissed my forehead.

I blushed as tears are still running down my face. So many emotions are going on with me right now.

I nodded and smiled a little.

He turned on the engine and so I closed my eyes to sleep.


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