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Chapter 9

BPOV

I was still reeling at the fact the way Edward was acting. I honestly don't know why he was acting like it was a crime that I was doing my job. It's like he doesn't either want me on the job or not being part of a crime.

Unless he was hiding something then that would be a proper explanation.

Nope that's impossible. He wouldn't be that desperate for anything like that. But then again, who knows?

I turned off the engine as I got in the parking lot. I couldn't help but have this weird feeling in my stomach but I didn't know what it was.

"Hey Swan, catch" a voice said, throwing something at me. I caught it and saw it was a sandwich from Felix.

"Thanks" I said.

"You look like you've seen a ghost. Not to mention you look tense" he said.

"I'm not tense" I said.

"Okay, okay sheesh you women these days" he said.

I rolled my eyes as we walked into headquarters when we saw Marcus arguing with someone who had dark hair and he looked stressed.

"Who's he?" I asked.

"Aro Volturi, one of the attorneys in town" Felix replied. "And not to mention, Marcus' brother."

"I never knew he had a brother" I said.

"Let's just say they have a nonexistent brotherly relationship from what I heard" he said. "Their cousin Caius works as the DA and he wants these cases solved also but he's not like Aro. Aro wants them done and sealed."

"Why?" I asked.

"If you think about it, this case has been going on for almost six years. It's not our fault that we only have suspects but no solid evidence. No matter what method we try to get the help of the town, it seems like no one wants to help" he replied.

"Maybe they're scared. Something like this never happens" I said.

"True but you also got to realize that maybe some people don't even want to be involved in the investigation" he said. "I do wonder in the twelve years I've been on the force that will this case ever get solved."

We walked past Aro and Marcus as they were deep in their conversation. Whatever they were talking about, I have a feeling that we would hear about it later on.

"According to Garrett's work record, he only had two jobs, one when he was in college to help pay off the loans and tuition and the second was at the company Cullen owns" Jake said.

"How come it doesn't say who his current boss is?" Leah asked.

"Maybe he or she doesn't want to be known?" I suggested.

"Please Bella, anyone would want to know who has a boss at their own jobs" Leah said.

"You would be surprised" Riley mumbled as Leah sent him a look.

"Guys are we really going to argue over this?" I asked.

"Bella's right, we need to find out what's going on and hopefully we'll get some identification on the victim" Riley said.

We got back to work during the day but my mind was still focused on what happened at the hospital. I mean who knew that Edward would have this affect on me? I mean, I barely know the guy personally but it seems like he had this hold on me that I couldn't get myself out of.

Whatever this is, I hope he doesn't think of it as anything else.

"Okay, just have your supervisor get back to me. Thanks, bye" Jake said as he hung up the phone. "Same response, different assholes."

"No luck either?" I asked, over my shoulder.

"Nope well except the fact that Garrett worked at some company that started awhile back" he replied.

"I see" I said.

"What about you?"

"Nope, I just feel like that it's always a dead end" I replied.

"Yeah but we've been on this for a long time I feel like we're neglecting other cases" he said.

"I know" I said.

"I just hope that in the end, it was worth finding out who did it" he said.

I nodded as I continued to work. I looked over at the clock which was nearing midnight. I sent a text to Alice saying that I would be home late. Tomorrow I was going to meet up with Rose and the others along with Jake at her apartment for our hang out ritual night.

"Jake can I ask you something without you having a freak out?" I asked.

"Whatever you got to ask, just do it" he said.

"Have you ever gotten the feeling like you're being followed?" I asked.

"What makes you say that? Who's following you right now?"

"Jake calm down, no one isn't stalking me. I'm just asking a question" I assured him.

"Oh" he said. "Well, if I had a stalker, I'd find out why they're doing it in the first place."

"Oh" I said, looking down at the paperwork.

"You got realize Bells, there are a lot of crazy people in the world and some of them, may have a weird obsession over someone it would be a deadly one."

"Never really thought of that" I said.

"Then again, we only deal with homicide and with this case, someone is bound to have a good reason as to why they would kill people" he said.

Jake did have a point there. But I didn't want him to know about what happened at the hospital today. There was absolutely no way I would ever go out on my own for an interview for awhile if he knew. I love him like a brother but his overprotectiveness does get a little bearing to deal with. But we knew each other for a long time so it was bound to happen.

"I'm going to head out" I said.

"So soon?"

"Yeah, I don't want to be too overworked tomorrow" I replied.

"Yeah see you-" the phone rang interrupting our conversation. Jake reached over to answer it and talked with whoever it was on the phone for awhile. By the time he got off the phone, he had a grim look on his face.

"What happened? Who was that on the phone?" I asked.

"One of the guys I called up from earlier to see if he had any information about where Garrett worked and you won't believe what he told me" he replied.

"Go on" I said.

"Garrett used to work for your buddy Cullen at his company" he replied.

I was heading to my truck after what Jake told me. We may have a possible lead in this case and we would have to go question the department where Garrett worked in the company. At least Jake would be with me tomorrow so I wouldn't have to go by myself.

I just hope I wouldn't have to see him tomorrow.

I was about to reach to my truck when I heard footsteps. I looked around and saw that no one was around. Thank god I got my gun with me just for protection. I looked through my bag trying to find my keys when I heard them again. I didn't think much of it since it was probably someone walking by here quickly.

But little did I know I would be hearing the same voice from before.

"Oh Bella, I'm glad I found you."

I spun around with my hand on my gun as I faced Edward Cullen in the flesh and he had a dark look on his face.

A/n: Um, hi. I know I'm super late on updating, but I'm dealing with school and work almost every day (not fun but what can you do?) I just finished up my other twilight story and currently wrapping up my first Narnia story at this moment. To say things are a bit crazy here is well, you know crazy.

I'll try to post again. I'm just not sure when but I promise it won't be like a month long wait or anything like that.

You know what to do! Thanks so much for your patience and support!

Signing out for now,
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