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Chapter 7

Jasper POV

After breakfast, we decided to all talk. Esme took Sami out say she wouldn't have to see her mom break down. We all went to get dressed and all to be more a little comfortable. Bella was there first sitting down by the window looking out. I felt like she was trying to calm down. I had seen this very strong woman break down in just a few days. Her face looked worried. Whatever she was going to tell us has been with her for quite a while. I guess this is what keeps her closed off to a few friends. I went over to her. "Hey". "Hey you.". I smiled. "I know my hugs aren't like Jacob's but it's here is you want one. She looked down and a tear came down. I placed my hand on her shoulder and rubbed it slowly to calm down. Alice saw me and her and became instantly worried. Was this thing that Bella going to tell us that bad? Alice came behind her and hugged her so tight. "Thanks guys. I will be fine. I am not sure if you will like me afterwards, but I have to tell you. Not just for my sake but also for Sami."

We all finally got together. She told us that she was going to say it once and to not interrupt. All of a sudden, the weak and debilitated Bella changed into a cold Bella. I knew she didn't want to speak of this, but she had too. She told us that when Sami was 3 years old, she started to see a man. She described that the relationship with this man was great at first. He was kind, gentle and a romantic. They didn't depend on each other for monetary purposes but just for love. She had deeply and madly fallen in love with this man. He had treated her and Sami with all the respect in the world. Right after a little year of going out, the man changed and became possessive and controlling. He didn't allow her to see Jacob or Nessie or Laurent. He had to know where she was every second of the day. After a while, the relationship had become violent. This man had struck Bella twice. Finally, after speaking to Jacob and Laurent secretly, she decided to break it with him. What she hadn't know was that this man had her followed. When she had come home that fateful day, she had sent Sami over to the sitters so she would be able to break up. This man attacked her, told her she was his whore and would always be a whore. He raped her multiple times and left her for dead. What we gasped more was when she had to state that Jacob and Laurent had gotten a call from the sitter. Bella hadn't picked up Sami. Both of them went to the apartment and found her practically dead with a knife cut on her back. This man left this "trademark", a sign that she would be her always and she would always be a whore.. She continued to say that she was so afraid to press charges because of Sami. She hadn't seen him since, but she still felt that he could be back for her. Then she stood up and walked to the window and breathed.

Rosalie POV

We were all shocked. You would never imagine so much shit could happen to this woman. Bella was a strong woman. She didn't take shit. But for one brief moment, everything had come down and she didn't know what to do. I saw Edward was going to go to her and I hissed at him not to. The last person that Bella need was him. I went to her. I looked at her and we just hugged. She cried but when Emmett came to her, she let the tears go. I guess Emmett was almost like Jacob and Laurent was why Bella let go. After a few minutes but felt like hours, she stopped and apologized. "Guys, I won't quit today because you have the gig, but after tonight, I won't be involved in the band or in your lives. You all will be better off without me in your life, I don't want to bring any burden to any of you. I see that I have caused enough stress in your lives"

She started to walk away and Emmett stopped her and looked into her eyes and held her hand. . "Bella, why do you say that? Do you know that you have brought a lot of joy in our lives? First, you are a talented woman. Second you are great and powerful mother. Thirdly, we are the ones to be honored to have you as a friend. Please don't quit on us, because we aren't going to quit on you." She took her hand and caressed his cheek. "Thank you Emmett, but I really think it's for the best. Like I said, I don't want to be a burden." She gave him a kiss on the cheek.

She continued and we heard Edward say "Wait Bella." She stopped and turned around. "Bella, I know I have been apologizing more than being a friend. I have been really stupid and dumb and an ass. I am going to be really honest here and I don't care what my family thinks, but the real reason I blew up last night was because I got jealous. I saw you with Laurent and there was just something between you two, something that I was so jealous. We had just danced and well, what you had with Laurent was just indescribable."

Bella smiled. "Edward, Laurent and I are like brother and sister. We have known and played with each other since we were in diapers. He is my confidante in things that I can't speak to Jacob. He helped me a lot to get out of the rut and depression. What you saw between us was two people who missed each other's company. That is all. Yes, I do agree there was something as you and I danced, but it disappeared when you started thinking of things. Edward, if you are looking for a one night stand, then say it and that's it. Nothing will happen because I had already my one night stand. If you want to be my friend, great. If you want something more, well, I don't think that will work on me. I am not destined to have that in my life. Love bypassed my lifetime when I met this man who destroyed my guard. He had me trust in him and took it all away. I just want you to know this."

Edward stood silent and she walked away but then "Bella, please stay with the group and continue to be our friend. I would like to start all over. I beg of you. I don't know if I could stay away from you."

Edward POV

Now that I found "her" I could have her go. No way! I can't. The minute I saw her, I felt something – something that I had never felt in my life. I can't just have her go away. I guess I treated her that way because I was afraid of feeling what I was feeling But not anymore. "Bella, please, if you want I will get on my knees. I will be the friend that you need. We all will. Please don't leave." I saw her really crying now and all I could do was take her in my arms and just hold her. She was apprehensive at first but then placed her arms around my waist and held tightly. She cried and then started to stop. She looked at me and said, "Ok". My heart just jumped. She wasn't leaving us, leaving me. I kissed her forehead and spinned her around. She got a hug from everyone and we were starting to get happier.

The front door opened and Sami came running inside call for her Mami. Bella's face just became elated to see her daughter. Sami was talking a mile a minutes of what she had seen and done and the presents Esme got her. "Esme, you shouldn't have done that." My mom as always laughed it off and like any true pixie's mother, "Deal with it." We all laughed.

Bella was talking to Sami and then, "Shit, I have to go home. The outfit I was going to wear tonight, I wore last night. I have nothing else." Alice chimed in and jumped like a bat out of hell. "Rosie, get your purse, it's shopping time." The funniest thing to see a pixie jump on another pixie. Bella started "Oh no my little pixie. First of all I can't afford it, second of all, no you aren't buying anything for me and thirdly, no no no!!"

Alice pouted "Please." Bella laughed, "I told you evil pixie, pouting doesn't work on me." Sami was over by Alice pouting away too. Bella laughed, "Sami if you know what is good for you, you better stop." Sami laughed and went to Emmett.

I was thinking how to get her to go with Alice. She was on the couch and then I thought hmmm maybe this will work….I started to kiss her neck, "MM, Bella, why don't you ,,,,mmmm, go…you can….muah …find something…to drive me….crazy…" Bella just said "Shit."

I laughed. "You will be paying for that shit." Alice laughed…"Come on we don't have time."

The girls left and Sami stayed with us. We decided to play Wii with her and the girl was good. We found out that she didn't have these things at home because her mom couldn't afford it, but her friends did and that is where she was practicing. Sami was such a cool kid. As she talked to us, we could tell she was growing up too fast and I guess she had to because it was just her and her mom in this really big bad world. She told us of her dreams to be a teacher in college and how she wanted to write a book. She told us the many friends she had and her "boyfriends", which amazed Jasper and Emmett a lot. She also told us the few times she has caught her mother crying to sleep and her mother not eating because there wasn't enough food. Bella never would say she had no food, but would go with "I am not hungry ". Sami wasn't stupid. What surprised me the most is that she wanted to play the lottery to win it so her mom wouldn't be worried anymore.

Bella POV

They took me luckily to Macy's. I told them nothing expensive. I would not accept it and leave the band right now. We found nothing. Since we were close, we went to the bebe Store in Manhattan Mall. There , Alice just found several outfis. As I looked at the outfits, I was yelling at Alice."I am a mother of a 5 year old. Can't you remember that Alice?" Alice snickered "Stop being a prude Bella. You are a hot mama! Flaunt it! Cause one day out of the blue, it won't be happening anymore." Bitch. That was cold and heartless but true. hmm

Rosalie chimed in, "Yeah flaunt it. You have a great ass. Great tits. Flat stomach, killer arms. Let's do it to can capture a heart." I was like WTF? "And might I ask who's heart am I capturing?" Then I hear the twins separated at birth. Rosalie and Alice yell at the same time: EDWARD! I was stunned. "WHAT! Oh no! You both don't even go there. We just established a friendship and you have me getting him."

Alice practically yelled back "Stop being so stubborn Bella. We all saw how you and Edward were dancing last night. We say you both "cum". You want him and he wants you. Now the good thing is that you can have a relationship." Now I was getting hot and heavy here. I opened the door so they can check out the outfit "Now listen here pixie 1 and pixie 2. I don't even know if he likes me and secondly I don't even know if he can accept Sami. Sami is my first priority."

Rosalie made face, "Bella, first of all, Edward loves Sami. He is just so amazed at the little girl. We all are. Secondly, he looks at you differently. He is different. He wants something more with you. Thirdly, take that outfit off. It is so wrong."

I cracked up. Could it be? I mean that dancing was hot. I can imagine in bed. Damn, and that kiss. Electricfying. But would he want a relationship with me. Alice knew I was quiet and knew I was thinking, "And Bella, you are special and YOU ARE NOT A WHORE!!

Little pixie…how does she do that?