Chapter 7. Stupid Bella
When I woke up it took me a few seconds to recall what had happened last night. I looked beside me and realized we must be getting close because Bella was now asleep. It only took about ten minuets until we suddenly pulled up out side a huge hotel. Jasper grabbed Bella's bag and put it round his shoulder as he went to get Bella out of the car. She was still sleeping soundly as jasper closed the door with his foot. I grabbed my suit case out and stuffed my pander into my pillow case so I wouldn't loose it. I pulled my suit case it the door as Alice held it open for jasper who was pretending to struggle with sleeping Bella.
Alice signed us in then took the key from the assistant. I followed her silently as she walked over to the lift. Jasper was still holding Bella patiently as we waited for the lift to come down for us. Alice took my pillow for me as I pulled my suitcase into the lift. We were on the fifth floor. When we arrived at our room Jasper quickly put Bella into the Bed room then closed the door. I put my suit case in the corner and then sat down beside it. Alice handed me my pillow then crouched down beside me. "you were right, I don't know how you knew what would happen but you did" she smiled smoothing my hair back out of my face.
"why don't you go and have a shower, go freshen up. You'll feel much better" she insisted opening my suit case. She pulled out a pair of leggings and a baby pink dress. I took them and quickly grabbed out a fresh pair of underwear and my toiletries bag. I wandered into the bathroom then closed the door behind me. I decided to have a bath instead. I turned on the hot and cold water and got it to my temperature. I sunk into the water and quickly washed myself. I pulled out the shampoo and washed my hair. Rosalie had packed everything. I quickly rinsed my hair then put on the conditioner.
"are you all right?" Alice called from the other side of the door. slowly the door opened a fraction and she slipped her head in. "oh you had a bath" she laughed, "we heard the water stop but you didn't come out. We thought you slipped and knocked yourself out or something" she giggled. I shook my head then laid back in the water and washed the conditioner out. "you've been in here for nearly fifteen minuets" she laughed as I came back up. I smiled at her then looked at my fingers. They were all wrinkly. "come on get out before you shrivel up" she sighed coming in and closing the door behind her. She grabbed my towel and held it out for me as I pulled the plug.
A shiver ran down my spine as suddenly all the water was gone and the cool air surrounded me. Alice left me alone while I got dressed. When I was done I gathered all my stuff and took it back to my suit case. I grabbed out my brush and headed towards Alice. I sat down at her feet as she began brushing my hair. Jasper was staring at the TV. He didn't appear interested in it at all but he didn't move. Bella came out of the room, she looked horrible. "looks like you need a shower too" Alice laughed as Bella smoothed her birds nest. Bella wandered back into the room and grabbed out her things. Alice's hands where still working at lightning speed as she looked away and began talking softly to Jasper.
Shortly food was brought to the room and Alice put it down on the coffee table. "help yourself" She told us as she moved aside. Slowly I reached for the juice cup on the tray. "mirrors" Alice murmured, everyone turned to look at Alice as her face went blank. "what do you see?" jasper asked leaning over to her. "a hall of mirrors. The tracker's changed direction" she explained as Jasper put a pen in her hand. she began widely sketching a vivid drawing of Bella's Dance studio. "that's my old dance studio" Bella muttered looking down at the drawing. "you've been here?" Alice asked still sketching. "as a child" Bella answered looking at the detail in the sketch.
"is it here in phoenix?" Jasper asked seriously. Bella nodded, "it's around the corner from my mums place" everything was happening according to the book. Suddenly Alice Jumped up and grabbed the phone before it rang. "he's changed course" Alice whispered listening to the other end of the phone. I ignored the conversation. I already knew what was going to happen. Bella got up to talk to Edward and I grabbed my brush and put it back in my bag. As soon as Bella was finished talking to Edward she called her mum and left the details of the phone number for the tracker to find. I rolled my eyes as Alice gave her the number. Stupid Bella.
I sat back and watched TV with Jasper as I waited for Bella to receive a call from who she thought was her mum. I got so board of TV that I fell asleep in Alice's lap. I only woke when suddenly Alice stood up. She put me on the ground then raced to the phone. She checked the speed dial then gave the phone to Bella. "it's your mum" she said handing her the phone. Bella answered it Quickly then tried to calm her mother down. She fell silent then walked slowly into the bed room. Just as I expected. Whenever you heard her voice the answers were just a simple yes or no. Alice looked curious as she waited for Bella by the door. I looked around then realized jasper was gone. He must have gone to check out.
I zipped up my suit case and put my pander inside my pillow again. suddenly Alice sat down and began drawing again. Jasper came into the room and was suddenly sanding over her. "what do you see?" he asked examining the sketch. Bella came out and slowly put the phone back on Alice's bag. She Wandered over to Alice and pointed to the page. "the phone goes there" she informed. I was the only one who didn't ever look shocked when Bella said these things. "that's my lounge room" she sighed sitting down on the floor. Alice suddenly stopped drawing then looked at Bella curiously.
"where meeting Edward at the Airport soon" she whispered standing up. I grabbed my bag and stood by the door as I waited for Bella to pull herself together. I wandered into the bed room and closed the door behind me. she was writing a good ye letter to Edward. She quickly hid it when she sore me. "I'm not going to tell on you" I whispered walking over to her. "he wants me too" I asked quietly. She nodded slowly, "I'm so sorry, I never wanted to get you involved" she sobbed. "I know how to escape" I whispered then walked out of the room. Bella was only a few more minuets, Jasper had already loaded my things into the car. Alice was waiting for me by the door.
We arrived at the airport and wandered down to one of the largest terminals in the place. Alice held my hand tightly in hers. I sat down in a chair next to Alice and waited patiently. Alice continually asked if we wanted to go and get breakfast yet but I refused. I told her not yet. I'm not hungry. I had to wait till I had twenty minuets left. Suddenly the boards changed and told us that the plain was ten minuets early. "I think I want breakfast now" I whispered standing up. Bella stood up beside me and nodded her head in agreement. "ok I'll come too" Alice smiled standing up and taking my hand.
"I think it would be better if Jasper dose, Bella's a little stressed" I whispered looking at him with my sweet and innocent eyes. Alice frowned then sat back down. She looked hurt but I couldn't et away with her there. Jasper took my hand and led us over to the food court. As soon as we were out of sight from Alice I put my plan into Action. "I need to go to the bathroom" I said pointing to them urgently. "I'll take her" Bella sighed taking my hand. we walked casually into the first door then sprinted down the hall.
I remember Bella saying that this place had two doors. "I got you this far now you have to lead the way" I panted as we struggled out the other door. we raced across the floor pushing passed people as we went. We jumped into thee lift just before it closed then waited impatiently as it went down. As soon as the doors opened Bella was off again. I followed he down into the street then stopped her just before she went to get on a bus. "what are you doing?" she asked appalled that I had stopped her. "trust me" I instructed. A few seconds later a taxi came around the corner and stopped right in front of us. As soon as the people where out we jumped in and Bella gave the man her address and threw some money at him.
"that was a good plan" she complimented me as we drove off towards her house. I smiled at her then waited patiently as the taxi took us to our doom. As soon as we were there Bella jumped out of the car and I followed. She grabbed the key and opened the door. she ran into the kitchen and dialed the number on the board. She didn't talk for very long. I waited patiently for her to hang up but she didn't. "yes she's here" Bella whispered. I looked at her confused. She sighed then gave me the phone. "hello" I said clearly. "you don't sound as scared" he laughed. "that's because I'm not" I snapped slamming the phone down.
"he wanted to make sure I had you with me" Bella sighed as we ran back out the door. she lead the way down the street and to the corner. She stopped just at the door. "I'm really sorry about this" she sighed. "that's ok, he would have gotten me eventually" I sighed taking her hand. she nearly tripped up the stairs in her rush to get inside. She pulled me after her and I did all in my power to stay calm and brave. Someone had to do something when Bella froze up in fear.
The doors were un locked like expected. She pulled me inside, half expecting me to run away. It was dark in the room, Bella took a moment to take in the familiar surroundings. Suddenly there was the cries of her mum. Instantly she let go of my hand and ran into the room. I waited out of sight while Bella raced towards the store room. She tugged the doors open but there was only a TV. "sorry to disappoint you Bella" he whispered coming out from behind one of the mirrors. She was frozen in shock. "but isn't it better that we don't have to involve her?" he asked stepping closer to her. I crept away quietly trying to hide. "where's your little friend?" he asked suspiciously scanning the room. Bella's eyes flickered to me for only a second.
James turned in my direction then smiled as he sore me lurking in the shadows. "there you are" he called smiling at me. I froze where I was and stared at him. "why don't you come in here and join your friend" he tormented taking a step in my direction. "no thank you. I'd prefer to stay alive" I called back. I began creeping back into the shadows. I knew I had no chance of getting away but at least I could try. He didn't follow, instead he just smiled at me as though I was missing one tiny detail.
