"I'm sorry we had to cancel. I really forgot we were going to La Push." Tessa told me.
It was nine at night. This was the tenth time she had called me that day. She was currently in the bathroom in a restaurant. She and Joe spent the day together. It didn't bug me that they ditched me. What bugged me was Tessa calling me all day.
"I already said it was okay, Tessa. Stop calling and enjoy the rest of your date with Joe." I said.
She said a thank you before quickly hanging up. I threw the phone on the bed. Tessa was a good girl but she could get annoying.
I looked out the window. I wanted to call Alice but I knew I should. So I didn't. She was my enemy and I couldn't let her grow on me. The less friends I have the better but it could get lonely. More when you're craving a hug or even a kiss on the cheek.
I walked over to my closet. I looked at all the colorful dresses I had. I took out a short red laced dress. I stripped and changed into the fancy dress. I curled my brown hair. I did my make-up and put on a pair of black heels. I dug out my fake I.D.
I smiled down at it. Holly had a friend who made real . It cost a lot of money but it was worth it.
I put it in the golden colored handbag which matched my golden jewelry. When I was pleased with my appearance I headed down stairs.
My father was going to spend the night in his work. It didn't upset me he wasn't always home but I wish I could speak more to him. We had never really had a meaningful conversation with him and I had a feeling that time was running up.
I drove to Seattle while listening to Tony Bennett. He was one of my favorite singers. His songs always made me feel loved.
I drove around Seattle looking for a restaurant that had an open table. I stuck luck in a French restaurant. They gave me a table near the bar. I ordered a glass of whisky in the rocks, and stared at the people dancing in the dance floor.
I smiled at the old couple slow dancing. They looked at each other with so much love. I envied them. I wished someone would look at me that way. Usually people looked at me with lust.
Lust and love they're so different and the same. That's why people always confuse them. Lust and love they're fun and hurtful. Maybe they were one in the same.
"Here's your drink, ma'am." The waiter smiled at me.
I said a thank you and began to drink. Whisky never failed to make me feel better. I was thankful to who ever discovered it.
I was almost done with my drink when the waiter came with another glass.
"It's from the gentleman in the bar. He also paid for your last drink." He nodded to someone.
I looked and chuckled when I saw Jasper. He walked over to me with his glass of whisky.
"It's nice to see you, again." I smiled.
"It's a pleaser seeing you. May I sit?" He looked at the sit in front of me.
"Please do." I took a drink from my glass.
We sat in silence. To my surprise it wasn't awkward. It was really pleasant.
"Why are you here alone?" He asked me.
"Everyone was busy." I said.
"Alice did tell you to call her." He said in an accusing tone.
I gave him a weak smile. I really hope he doesn't tell Alice he found me alone in a restaurant. I think she might just be upset I didn't call her.
"I wanted to be alone." I lied.
"Yet you let me sit down." Jasper grinned.
"You bought me a drink it's the least I could do." I grinned back.
Jasper caught me looking at the couples dancing. He stood up and took me by the hand. He led me to the dance floor. We started to slow dance. His cold hands made my skin get goose bumps and his golden eyes made a shiver go down my spine.
"You're not a bad dance." I smiled up at him.
"You move with so much grace. It amazes me. Everything about you amazes me really." He told me.
I looked into his eyes to see if he was lying. A smile appeared when I saw he was being sincere.
"I'm not that interesting, Jasper. I'm just a girl in a big bad world." I chuckled.
"No, you're not just a girl. You're Salome the most interesting girl I have ever met." Jasper told me seriously.
"Can we pretend we're a couple and that you love me? Just for tonight." I said softly.
Jasper gave me a big smile and nodded. I put both of my hands on his shoulder and rested my head on his chest. We moved slowly to the music. The French song and his movements made me feel relaxed.
"You two are the prettiest couple here." The old woman who I have been staring at told us. Her husband shushed her.
"Let the youngsters enjoy there night." He scolded his wife.
"Are you two married?" The woman ignored the husband.
I laughed and was about to say no when Jasper spook up.
"We got married a year ago." Jasper said with a smile on his face.
I looked at him shocked. The woman clapped and the old man smiled.
"You two remind me of us when we were newlyweds. I hope we meet again and that you two are still together. Enjoy your night." The woman said before they left.
I looked up at Jasper. He looked down at me with a grin.
"Why did you say that?" I asked.
He shrugged "just enjoy it, my dear wife.'
I chuckled nervously. Jasper put a hand on my cheek. I lost myself in his eyes. Before I knew what was happen I felt his ice cold lips on mine. My heart skipped a beat.
I opened my eyes and saw Alice behind us. Her face looked crushed. I pulled back and shook my head. I looked at the spot I had seen Alice but she wasn't there.
"What's wrong?" Jasper asked worried.
I pointed to the spot I had seen Alice.
"I…I thought I had seen…I have to go." I ran out of the dance floor.
Jasper called after me. I just kept running. It was raining out but I didn't care. I kept walking.
Couldn't Alice leave me alone? I just wanted to enjoy my night.
A cold hand spun me around.
"Why did you run?" Jasper asked me.
I wasn't sure what took over me. I pulled him closer and kissed him. The kiss was passionate. He wrapped an arm around my waist. I wrapped my arms around his neck. I pulled back when I needed air.
"Do you want to get a room?" I asked Jasper still breathless.
"I would love to but I can't." He told me sadly.
I moved away from him and nodded.
"Thank you for tonight." I said softly.
I walked to my car. He didn't fallow me. I locked my car and turned up the radio.
What the hell was I doing? For the first time in my life I didn't know. For the first time in a long time I wanted to disappear.
Sleep didn't come to me the night I left Jasper. My mind was too restless thinking of that could happen. My heart was too restless feeling the confused feelings I felt. I was in overload.
I looked down at my phone. Alice's number was on the screen. I wanted to call her but I was afraid. What would she say? Was it really here in the restaurant?
My heart ached a little with just thinking I might have upset her. I knew she and Jasper were together and I kissed him. I bury my face in a pillow. Why should I care if she's upset? Jasper wanted to kiss me. He even said we were newlyweds. So it wasn't completely my fault, right? I shouldn't have even accepted to dance with him. I shouldn't have kissed him in the rain. I shouldn't have done many things.
I got up and started to pace around my room. My body was full of energy and ready to do something which was perfect to go out and run. I needed to clear my mind. I changed into red sweatpants, a white t-shirt, and a white hoodie. I grabbed my white running shoes. I left a not to my father who was most likely sleeping in his office. I headed it out into the woods. I needed to let go of everything and I knew how to. I put up my hood and began to jog into the forest.
I quicken my pace as I got deeper. When I felt like the house was far away enough I started to run with all that I was. It was time to practice my skills. I felt a light breeze hit me. I put my hands up and caught it. I felt its energy ran through me. I threw the wind to the branches above me. A branch fell only a few feet away from me. I have the power to manipulate air. I could bring it and make it leave. It was perfect to disarm my enemy but it didn't last long.
I jumped over the branch and began to get more energy. I kept breaking off branches. I tried to aim for the highest one. It didn't always work but I did make a lot of branches fall. I stopped when I found a stream. I sat down and drank the water. It cooled my body. I felt way better. My mind and body were in peace.
"What the hell are you doing here?" I heard Edward yell from behind me.
This is fucking great. That guy really needs a change of attitude. Stupid asshole!
"I'm drink water." I said bored.
I couldn't let him know he was affecting me. That would only encourage him to keep up his way.
"How did you find this stream?" He asked coldly.
I cracked my neck and my knuckles. I ignored him and took another drink of water. Maybe he'll leave. It was a long shot but it could happen.
"I asked you a question." He hissed.
My hope disappeared. He should really just leave. I have a feeling this wasn't going to end well.
"I know you did I'm not stupid or deaf. I just didn't answer it." I said.
I felt him get closer. My body went into defends mood. My senses intensify. I was ready to fight.
"This stream is very far away from you home." His tone was accusing.
"I've been walking since last night. What do you own this land?" I snapped back.
I got up and turned to him. He was about twenty feet away from me. His eyes burned with fury. I knew he wanted to scary me but he wasn't going to accomplish that. I wasn't afraid of a scumbag like him.
"I know you're hiding something." He growled.
I rolled my eyes and folded my arms across my chest. He was dancing on my last nerve.
"What would I be hiding, Cullen? Are you mentally ill? Maybe, you're a paranoid schizophrenic because you keep seeing things that aren't there. You should really go to a doctor." I spat.
He took a step forward. I didn't take a step back or even flinched. My heart was beating normally. He didn't scare me and I wanted him to know that. He had no control over me.
"I'm going to find out what you're hiding, Torres." He hissed.
I laughed at him. This guy really hated me. If he only knew, how foolish he looked through my eyes.
"You just hate me because Bella isn't letting you control her, you macho asshole. It's the twenty-first century not the eighteenth century women have rights! Bella can make her own decisions! You have no fucking right to control her." I said.
"You see what happens when you give women rights. It turns them into ungrateful harlots." He yelled.
I heard someone gasp behind him. I looked past Edward and saw all the Cullen's and Hale's. Rosalie looked pissed and ready to kill Edward. The rest of the cult looked shocked.
"Do you really feel that way, Edward?" Esme asked with a shaky voice.
Edward didn't turn to face his mother. He was just looking at the ground with his fists on his side. I wanted to laugh but that wouldn't help me.
"I think you need to do some explaining, Cullen. I'll just be on my way now." I said coldly.
I started to walk back the way I came from but Edward put his arm out. I stopped and glared at him.
"Want to fight? I don't mind kicking a basterd's ass." I said through clenching teeth.
"Don't tell her about what I said." He said almost pleadingly.
I looked him up and down. Oh I wanted to tell Bella but I didn't want to hurt her. She'll find out on her own.
"Whatever, but if you put one fucking finger on her I'll fucking cut your dick off." I said calmly.
Edward didn't look up. "I would never beat her."
"But you will make all of her decisions and not even take her opinions seriously and make her feel like she's not good enough? I'm not sure what may be worse, physical or mental abuse. What do you think, Edward?" I spat.
My hands were now fists. He made me so angry I wanted to kill him. Bella was better off without him but I couldn't, not just yet.
"I didn't know she felt that way." His voice was weak.
"Well, now you know. Grow the fuck up and get some life experiences, kid. Your close minded brain makes me sick." I said coldly.
I walked past them. He didn't stop me this time. He was too a shame to even look up or do anything. Too my dismay I felt his emotions. He was really upset and confused. 'Why did I say that? Did I really mean it? Am I really that…controlling? I just love Bella so much. The years have changed…' he thought. God dammit! Now I felt like I was too harsh on him.
"Don't put Bella in a cage she's not a bird. She capable of make her choices. She might be clumsy but she isn't dumb. A relationship has to share responsibilities and both sides need to make equal amount of sacrifices and each person's opinion should have the same amount of value." I wasn't sure where I was going with this or why I was saying it. "I have to go." I muttered. I need to sew my mouth shut and keep my damn feelings in check. A couple of days ago I would have kicked his ass senseless now I was trying to comfort him? What the fuck?
I started to walk away. Rosalie gave me an approval glance, Alice seemed proud, Esme and what I'm guessing is her husband gave me a weak smile, Emmett gave me a wink, and Jasper gave me a grin. I frowned when I saw Jasper. Maybe I am a harlot. Stupid Edward making me feel guilty.
"We brought four-wheelers. I can give you a ride." Alice said cheerfully.
A little too cheerful for what just happen. Can there ever be rain in her parade? But I was glad she wasn't affected by what just happened.
"Nah, I can walk." I smiled.
"Your house really is far away. I'm not even sure how you made it this far." She raised a perfect plucked eyebrow.
She looked so adorable. I shook that thought away. Bad brain! I scolded my mind.
"I've been walking for a while." I said and began to walk away.
"Please, let me give you a ride." She gave me big puppy dog eyes.
"Fine." I sighed.
Wait did puppy dog eyes work on me? Dammit. I'm becoming weak too weak. Something I couldn't afford to be. The secrets needed to be guarded by someone strong not someone who gives in to puppy dog eyes. I needed advice and I knew who too ask. I just hope I see the black owl tonight.
