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Chapter Seven, Getting Scolded

I helped mom finish breakfast, even Kim helped. Jared just played with Chloe. Really he was just making noise. I ended up throwing a grape at him which he caught in his mouth and ate. I rolled my eyes, he would do that.

"Something smell's wonderful," a voice said from the front door.

I already knew that it was Paul, no surprise there. I mean for breakfast he usually always shows up or anytime there's food. No one mines though, Paul is extended family.

"Paul," mom exclaimed rushing to hug him. "It's been awhile. Why haven't you stopped by lately?" She scolded.

"Paul," I gasped. "You haven't come by to eat in awhile? What's been going on?"

Paul rolled his eyes at me and turned his attention back to mom. "Took some more shifts. Jake hasn't exactly been in the right state of mind since things."

I glared at the wall. "He hasn't been in the right state of mind, well maybe instead of thinking about the bad side of things he should try and focus on the good." I said almost forgetting I had a knife in my hands.

Jared told me to calm down so I relaxed, for now. When it came to the subject I knew that anything could just set me off.

I had to admit though, breakfast was nice. We all ate with Chloe on my lap giggling because of the faces Jared was making at her. I couldn't help roll my eyes at him sometimes.

"Come on Jared," Paul said when he was done.

"Why?"

"Sam need's us, ugh he need's help with something. So come on, Bye Chloe, Kim," Paul turned to me and smirked, "Bye Miranda."

"Bye." I smiled. Paul really wasn't that bad.

I couldn't help wonder why they had to go though, something was off. And if I could guess I figured Jake would be there too. After giving Kim a quick kiss then myself, mom and Chloe, Jared soon left to.

"Weird," I felt like I was missing the big picture. Something was right in front of my face but I couldn't make it out.

"What's going on?" I didn't partially ask a specific person, I was asking both Mom and Kim to confide in me and tell me.

"I'm sure you will find out soon enough Miranda," mom said sweetly. "But for now, it's not my choice to tell you."

"Fine. But if they were in trouble would you tell me?" I wondered. I would want to help even if it was Jacob I didn't care.

"Yes," Mom replied but her voice was a bit shaky. She turned away from me so that I wouldn't see her face. She already knew that she wasn't the best liar in the world.

I turned my attention back to Kim for now and smiled raising my eyebrows she blushed. "You know the boy's are all out doing whatever, we should do the same. Especially before I have to go to work."

"Where do you work?" Kim wondered before mom could ask.

I smiled, "Victoria's Secret. And I was thinking of putting Chloe in daycare, it's right by my job."

Mom spoke then, "No. Why don't you just let her spend the day with me?"

"Mom, what's wrong with daycare? You did that with Jared and I," I told her.

"Nothing but still I want time with my granddaughter. I just got her back."

"Mom-," I started but she silenced me giving me the puppy dog look. No one could really resist her puppy dog look, it was just so...cute.

"Come one Miranda. And it will be better because you can save and everything. I think Chloe would love to hang out more with Grandma," Mom said smiling. And the light was shinning off her eyes, it was cute.

"Alright, I will think about it." I told her looking away for a second and then turning back to Kim. "Anyway so before I go back to work we should do something."

"I'm free today," she grinned.

"Perfect. What do you say mom?"

"Well why you two go and do some girl stuff why don't you leave me with Chloe?" She grinned.

I looked at Kim and she gave me a smile titling her head. I knew that Mom wanted to spend time with Chloe since she had missed out on so much time already. So I was going to give it to her.

"Alright," I said getting up.

We all walked to the door and Mom rested Chloe on her hip. I waved smiling and gave Chloe a quick kiss on her head. "I'll be back, love you." I said turning around and getting into my car. Kim got into the passenger side.

"So where do you want to go?" I said pulling out of the driveway already missing Chloe.

Kim shrugged, doesn't really matter. I nodded. "Seattle?"

She got a worried expression. "What's wrong with Seattle?" I asked.

"Ugh, nothing just not safe right now on the news and stuff. How about Port Angeles." I nodded. "Okay."

It was a quite drive, I could tell that Kim was nervous. I had a feeling it was about me being Jared's sister but there was something else there. Something else was definitely bothering her.

"Are you okay?" I wondered pulling into the mall.

She nodded, "Yeah I'm fine. Just a lot on my mind."

I nodded understanding.

When we got to the Mall it was weird. We went to a couple of store's first. American Eagle, Wet Seal, and more. We even went into a couple baby stores. I was surprised when Kim bought Chloe a couple of hours.

"Kim, you didn't have to do that." I told her.

She waved the comment off, "I wanted to."

"You sure?"

"Yeah." She grinned. I couldn't help but grin back. Wow, she really was sweet. No wonder she and Jared were placed together. Perfect match.

We went to the car after a bit of shopping. I had tried on a couple of dressy outfits but not really, where was I going to wear them to? I bought them anyway though, new know.

We went to have lunch at Starbucks. We got drinks and bagels. When we sat down I asked her some questions.

"So how are you? You know after High School and everything?" I wondered.

Kim shrugged, "I'm good I guess. I work in La Push at one of the small stores there." She commented.

It came back to me. I remember before I left she had worked somewhere I believe it was...dammit I couldn't remember. To be honest I their was a question I really wanted to ask her so I wasn't exactly worried.

"So, I don't mean to be nosy...well not that much but um..." I wasn't sure how to word my question correctly but Kim did, "You want to know how my relationship with your brother is going," she grinned.

I nodded, "Yeah. Sorry," I smiled sheepishly.

She shook her head, "Nah, it's cool. It's going to great to be honest. I really like him. And it's like we're meant to be together."

"Aw."

"I know. I just I don't want to ruin it."

I leaned in closer to her, "The way he talks about you don't worry. I don't think it will end."

"Really."

I nodded. "Yes. The way he talks about you is amazing. I wish someone would talk about me like that."

"What about Jacob?"

I froze for a second. Those feeling were returning. I mean of course they had already been there but I was beginning to remember why I had fallen in love with Jacob Black in the first place.

"Sorry," Kim said like she had something wrong.

I shook my head, "No. You said nothing wrong. I was just thinking about how my feelings for him are just getting stronger like they were before-," I said cutting off.

"And?" She could tell there was something else.

"I don't know. It's like I want to be with him I mean we have a daughter together but at the same time I know that means that we won't be the same as before and I'm fine with that. I just want to know where his head's at. You know?"

Kim nodded. "I understand and if you ever need someone to talk to I'm here. And I'm sure Jake will be involved. He has his issues especially when it comes to Bella Swan but hopefully he will choose right!" Kim stated.

I smiled. "Thank you. And yeah I don't know. Have you met Bella?"

"Yeah, only one time though. He brought her over to Sam's and then he and Jared got into it. After that he and Bella both left."

"He and Jared got into it?" I wondered.

Kim nodded. "Yeah. They went outside and argued. I wasn't really paying attention though," that was a lie but I didn't call her on it just simply nodded.

"Wow. I never meant to cause so much trouble," I said. I knew it was about me but I made it seem like I was guessing.

Kim shook her head. "I don't think it was you just you see not everyone likes Bella."

"As in everyone, your referring to.." Kim made a face and then smiled for a second, "Oh yeah well just like our..ugh pac- group. Jared, Sam Uley, Emily Young, Paul, Seth and Leah Clearwater, Quil Ateara, Embry Call and some others."

I nodded. I could've sworn she was going to say pack. I felt as if I was missing something. No, pack was a pack of wolves. I had to be mistaken. Maybe she had something on her mind.

"Wow. I knew he hanged out with Sam and Paul and some of the others. So much has changed."

Kim nodded. "Yeah a lot has but don't worry."

I smiled again, "So you ready? It's almost five and knowing Jared he will want to be spending time with you right now."

Kim laughed and nodded as we got up and headed back to La Push. It was a nice drive back. We chatted all the way. She really was a fun and interesting person to hang out and talk to. I could see myself confiding in her if I ever needed advice or anything like that.

As I pulled up at Mom's my door was open before I could even reach my seat-belt. I looked and it was Jacob. Kim got out and ran to hug Jared who was coming up to her.

Jacob looked pissed off. "What the hell is your problem?" I asked well yelled stepping out of the car.

He started shaking and then slightly composed himself. Good, he was holding out daughter! And I didn't want him to yell either.

"What the hell is my problem? You up and disappeared!" He screamed in my face.

Chloe looked anxiously from Jacob and I. I started rocking myself on the heels of my shoes back and forth. "THAT'S WHAT YOUR SO PISSED ABOUT!" I composed my voice before speaking again. "I went to the mall with Kim. I'm sorry I didn't send out the memo," I said in a mocking tone.

If Jake was pissed off before he was 10 times pissed now. Jared came up behind him and put a hand on his shoulder giving him a look.

Jacob slightly calmed and I took that moment to hold Chloe. "Hi baby." I smiled at her and she grinned back.

I glanced back up at Jake. He spoke a little bit calmer than, "Look Miranda you can't do that. I'm just getting used to having you back!"

"Do you think if I was leaving I would've left my daughter behind!" If I was leaving I would've been far away from here probably almost back to a different state and would've had Chloe.

"I know you would've taken her, like you did the last time."

I noticed Mom and Dad were in the doorway looking worried. Dad looked like he was about to approach us but Mom stopped him putting a hand on his shoulder and giving him a signal to Jacob.

I had a feeling that I was the only one who didn't know what that meant, Chloe didn't count.

"We are not talking about this hear," I said opening up my trunk. Kim walked over and got her bags and then closed it for me.

She and Jared stood by Mom and Dad watching. "Well we need to talk about it!"

"Didn't we somewhat resolve things! I mean I know there's more to discuss but really!"

"No, actually. We got now where close!"

"Fine. Then we can talk tomorrow you know what no we can talk way later because I don't want to be around you!" I screamed, glaring at Jacob putting Chloe in the back

She started making goo-goo ga-ga noises which I would've found the cutest like I always do if I wasn't so pissed. I still smiled though. She was making me happier. Having her close.

Once she was buckled in I got into my front seat, "Where are you going?" Jacob asked.

"HOME!" I took in deep breaths. I needed them. "Mom, Dad, Jared, Kim see you later. Jacob see you whenever." I began to close the door but Jacob's fist stopped me.

"I want to see Chloe!"

"Fine. Then come over tomorrow or something. But we aren't talking about it tomorrow, I want us to be alone when we do and I'm not letting you scream at me the whole time!"

He glared at me but let me drive off home. To be honest I really didn't want to see him tomorrow. Jacob Black was really pissing me the fuck off!