So this is the new update. To the two readers who contacted me wanting me to remove the internal monologue(s) I have to apologize and say I can't nor will I remove it from my story. I was going to but I just can't there is going to be so much great information in those little bit as well as humor and pieces of the characters background. I hope you can still enjoy the story and am thankful for your constructive criticism. Thank you all for your support and enjoy.

Now before you guys ask why I have things like Ms Swan without a period in between. If you have ever submitted a document on for some reason they program system removes both words before and after the period and just leaves the period. So I am forced to write it improperly. I have contacted them but there isn't anything to be done.

Bella

What happened?

Uhhh

What happened?

Emmett.

What about….Dammit

You know that amazing time period when you wake up and realize that life is great and you are just a really happy person? Then you wake up a little bit more and remember the event of the day/night before and feel like crap? Well that is about where I'm at right now. My phone has been ringing nonstop and I know who it is.

I slowly got up and was hit with a migraine.

Great. Could this day get any fucking better?

Yup. You have a meeting. It starts…. five minutes ago. But hey maybe it will get better.

Right.

Shit the Henderson's meeting is today. Now I have to try and get ready and prepared and get across town.

I quickly rushed around and made myself presentable. Grabbing the files I needed and rushed out the door. Making my normal commute to work I got there and tried to find Amber.

"Ms Swan. Ms Swan" I turned towards Amber's voice and quickly followed behind her meeting the Henderson's. They were a high rank family and wanted to purchase a part of my company. Since I own it, I don't normally take up offers for people who want a share. But the Henderson's are very, hmm what's a good word for them? Persistent in the least. About once or twice a week I receive a letter or email or whatever has you asking and demanding I give them a sixty percent share of my company. So because I'm tired of the problems this pushes on me I set up a meeting.

I slightly straighten my skirt and walk into the room. I was met with five semi familiar faces. I made my way to the front of the room. Signaling for Amber to set up the presentation screen behind me.

"I have to apologize for the inconvenience and making you all wait. This morning has been the smoothest for me. Again I apologize for my lack of professionalism" I took a breath. "Now who all is here today, I would like to be better acquainted with the possible shareholders of my company." I said with a bright yet fake smile. Then a woman with neat fiery red hair stood up and introduced everyone.

"Well I am Victoria Parker and the rugged gentleman with the blonde hair is James Parker, next to James is Alice McCarthy then Jasper McCarthy and Our separate family Lawyers". She took a calming breath and sat sharply in her chair. She looked to be on edge but hopeful for this deal to go thru. While the McCarthy's looked slightly pissed and bored with the whole meeting. Before i could feel them out any further Victoria spoke up.

"Look let's just get down to business Miss. Swan, you need us just as much as we need you. Now we are willing to give you a very fair price for a small portion of your company. Let's look at it this way you are a young women who at most hit a stroke of luck right out of college. And soon your luck will run its course. Before you know it you will no longer be able to afford to pay for you pricey yet malfunctioning apartment. You won't be able to send out or create amazing writing or reading material and before you know it, with all your parting and such you will be homeless, penniless, as well as jobless. Yet with Parker and McCarthy you will not only see an increase in sale as well as happier readers. You will be rolling in more money then you could count as well as be set up for life. So where do we sign?" She seemed so confident about what she was saying a bit arrogant asking where they would sign. As well as making assumptions as to what and how i lived my life, well now it's my turn to speak.

"Mrs. Parker is it? I would like to remind you that i didn't call this meeting you continued to make contact about the same subject and i decided to make a meeting. Now with that said I don't need you, you need me. You spoke of wanting a portion of my company now I'm not selling to you or anyone .You says the portion you want to buy is small but sixty percent would be a larger share on your end. Why would i sell that to you when you can't even keep your own company running?" I looked at the documents and files. I had brought. "I'm looking at your company profits and you barely made your sale goal for the past five years. Meaning if it weren't for the McCarty's you would be up to your neck in debt." I put the papers down and looked her square in the eyes. I went in for the kill.

"Parting? I don't party I'm as boring and focused as they come. You think i hit a stroke of luck. OK ill humor you my stroke of luck has turned my multi-million company into a multi-billion dollar company. I have saved up more than enough to support me as well as everyone in this room and still have money left over. Now tell me Mrs. Parker why anyone would want you're for lack of a better word, crappy deal. Now I'm going to give you a couple seconds to recover from this failed meeting and then I'm going to need you and your associates to exit my building. Thank you for stopping by. I trust you know your way out or does Amber need to show you the way?" I ended looking straight at her she nodded but before everyone could say or do anything a woman with blonde hair spoke up in a Russian accent.

" Mizz. Zwan witd all die rezpect you could pro-fit from thiz deal." Her accent thick chopping her words.

"And who are you?" I asked

"Stroganoff Denali. I am the Parkez representation. And feel this deal will be beneficial for everyone. No?" She said with a smirk. I made my way to the door. I turned slightly to meet her eyes.

"Ms Denali I'm sorry to have wasted yours as well as everyone else's time as well as money and whatever else was sacrificed to make this meeting but this deal just isn't going to happen." I was almost out the door when i hear her start whispering.-

"The bitch izent even zmart enough to zee a good deal from her azz. Wazte of time." She snickered slightly. I walked back into the room.

"I'm sorry was there something I missed? I believe I asked you all to leave? Or did I not? Were you hoping? I guess I can't tell a lot from my ass. Now I'm demanding you to get the hell out of my building. I tried to be professional and kind but really you came in here with a bullshit offer in hopes of a quick penny. You targeted my company because it's worth shit. You won't get a penny of my money or any more of my time. Now get the fuck out bitch." I stared her down. Her face turned an uncomfortable shade of pink. She quickly got out of her chair and left as well as everyone else when the McCarthy's walked pass me the woman called Alice winked and giggle as me and left. Interesting. I quickly tied up anything else I needed to work on and made my way out of the office.

"Amber I want you to take a paid day off. Go spend time with your family. Give me a call once you get home. Kay?" She nodded and smiled.

"Thank you so much Boss." She winked and finished what she was doing. She got up and went to the front door.

"Don't stay too late" With that she disappeared. I made my way to my office and closed and locked the door. I quickly downloaded the video and even a couple pictures that investigators took all those years ago. I looked at the sad, broken girl who looked as if she had been thru so much. I barely recognized my younger self. To be so young and have gone thru even a fraction of what I did would be too much. I often remember wanting to escape the pain of everything I did. I wanted to kill myself but I knew I had to better myself and rise above all the pain and suffering. So I went to college and did just that now look where I am.

Looking away from the screen I took a breath and started writing my emails.

I left and headed home. I stopped at the Chinese place that i loved and made my way home only to find a bunch of flowers at my door. I pushed a couple of the vases to the side and unlocked and opened my door. I put the food in the kitchen and changed quickly into some sweats and a tee shirt. I portioned out a bit of everything and settled on the couch to watch the 'Doctor Who' marathon. I was so wrapped into the TV. I didn't notice the banging at the door. I quickly got up.' "You want weapons? We're in a library! Books! The best weapons in the world!"'

I laughed a bit and continued towards the door slightly frustrated with whoever was on the other side of the door for interrupting my marathon. I quickly unlocked the door peering over to glance at the TV. while opening the door. This wasn't that smart of an idea. I was shoved backwards and whoever it was the pushed me in was trying to lock the door. I sprinted towards my room and grabbed one of my knives that I hadn't put back from the other night. And quickly made my way back to my living room but I found whoever it was sitting on my couch eating my food.

"Give me one good reason not to kill you." I said ready to toss the knife I held. It would take me let then a second to throw the knife straight at his heart. He was muscular but not overly so. Tall but not a giant. Maybe a foot shorter then Emmett.

"Come on Belly why would you kill me? Your oldest friend?" It was Jacob. I thought I wouldn't see him again. I rushed over to him and hugged the life out of him. I pulled back to look at him. Quickly punching his arm.

"Ouch" He yelped rubbing his arm frantically. "What gives?" He said looking honestly confused.

"You jerk I could have killed you." I said getting up and putting the knife away.

"But you didn't so let just chill and hang out." He shouted to me. I took a breath and skipped back to the living room. Happy to see my one and only friend. The one person who honestly understands what it's like to have been in that hell hole and survive. I made a second plate and snuggled closer to Jake.

At least today wasn't the worst day in your life. See it did get better.

I should listen to you more often.

What? The great Isabella Swan, listening to her own internal ramblings? I thought I'd never see the day.

We were so close to having a moment just now.

All I know is that you need me and you basically just said that.

I did not!

I believe you did.

Shut up brain.

What I didn't know was that this was just the calm before the storm and that Jake's return would stir some unwanted attention. We were being watched. And before we knew it they were back.

So that the end for this week. See you next -next week. But if you are one of the first five people to leave a review you will get a portion of next weeks chapter. Stay tuned and review. Thank You guys.

Side Note: How was the grammar this time?