I didn't know what to do.
I could return to the loft, but if i was being followed i didn't want to risk leading them back to Alice and Rose.
The warehouse, id be safe there.
The train slowed at my final stop, Vinegar Hill. The warehouse was only a few blocks from the station, it would only take me 5 minutes to get there. But i had to hurry, the feds probably started tracking me the moment i left the building.
The sidewalk was busy when i made my way up to the street. Commuters going home from work.
I picked up my pace, weaving through pedestrians and crossing into a street to avoid the traffic. I caught my breath on the side walk for a moment.
I could hear a ringing sound, i looked up to investigate. The sound was coming from a pay phone on the side of the street only meters away from me. When i got closer the ringing stopped, only to pick back up again seconds later.
I looked around, no one was on this street except a couple of kids a few houses up, playing on their bikes. I hesitated. Curiosity was getting the better of me.
i picked up the phone and held it to my ear, "Hello?"
"Bella"
I sighed, "Agent Jones"
"We know where you are Bella" I studied my surroundings, there was no one around me. They couldn't have followed me, I jumped on the subway and doubled back twice just in case. I stared at the shop across the road. Of course, how could i have missed that.
The shop camera was pointed right at me. A bus stopped a few meters up the street and i thought about running to it and jumping on. "Don't even think about it, We'll find you if you try"
"You couldn't before, what makes you think you can if i put some effort in"
He chuckled, the reviver crackling in my ear. "All were asking for is your help"
I stared directly into the camera, i knew he could see me.
"Help us bring Edward Cullen in and we'll make it worth your while"
Your not a snitch Bella, "No"
"Your one of the good guys Bell, don't pretend that your not" He was right in a way, i didn't want a murderer to be out roaming free, but somewhere in me, i knew Edward wouldn't do something like that.
"I said no Jones, Im not exactly the poster child for doing the right thing so I'm not going to start now"
"I know about your Dad Bella."
I felt my breath get caught in my throat. I couldn't breathe, my head felt like it was swelling.
"We can help him, if you help us"
I thought about it, mulling it over in my head. If they can help my dad maybe i could become normal again. But then something clicked.
Mine and Edwards conversation the first night he was in our apartment.
"Your a liar, Edwards Father is alive"
"Edward was adopted by Esme and Carlisle Cullen when his parents gave him away as a boy, don't be so naive Bell, He's a con man remember?"
I could hardly grasp the information he was giving me, "Help us Bella"
I took a deep breathe before answering him, this is for you Charlie, "What do i need to do?"
I tried mulling this new information in my head over and over again. I didn't know what to think. Edward wouldn't kill anyone. Edward wasn't like that.
But how would you know what Edward was like.
The logical part of my brain was right, i really had no idea. On the outside, Edward looked like a kind man, but i really had no idea about what lurked under the surface.
My assignment was simple, get close to Edward and bring him down. My condition was that my record be wiped clean and i was free to continue my life, if my needs weren't met the deal was off and id disappear as quick as they could even register it. It was a specialty of mine. Disappearing.
My mind flickered back to this morning in the coffee shop. It seemed Edward had a specialty of disappearing too. He seemed so uneasy before he went to the bathroom and now i understood why; he saw an agent and he fled, he knew and he left me there to fend for myself. To get caught.
My blood boiled, i could have screamed.
I stared at the front door of our loft and contemplated whether or not i wanted to enter. I probably should, Alice and Rose are probably worried sick.
I slid my key into the door and twisted the knob, everyone was sitting in the living room when i entered, surprisingly Edward, Jasper and Emmett were there too.
"Bella!" Alice and Rose yelled before jumping up from their positions on the couch and bombarding me with hugs. "We were worried sick about you" Alice mumbled into my shoulder. I locked eyes with Edward from over her head. He looked like a dear caught in headlights. That bastard.
"How did you escape from the Feds Bell?" Rose asked while pulling me towards the couch and giving me a light push to sit down. She and Alice sat beside me.
"They didn't have enough evidence on me, so they had to let me go" As i said this my eyes never left Edwards.
"Well we're glad your back safe and sound Bella" Jasper spoke up from his position behind the couch. I nodded in appreciation and gave him a light smile.
I wondered if he was in on it too. If he had anything to do with Edward Sr' death. I honestly didn't know what to think anymore. Who to trust.
I stared at Edward for what seemed like to be hours, he couldn't even look at me. "Well ill start a feast! In celebration of Bella's safe return!" Alice clapped her hands together and shoed everyone except for Edward out of the room and into the kitchen. And then there was two.
"So..." I sat down in front of him on the coffee table. "Would you care to explain to me where you disappeared off too this afternoon when i was being chased by Feds outside"
His gaze left mine and he stared down at the wine glass he held in his hand. "Bella you know how this business works"
"No I'm sorry i don't think i do, care to enlighten me Edward?" My voice was getting louder, i swear i could feel the steam coming out of my ears.
He let out a shallow breath and continued,"Were both playing the same game, Ive stolen a lot of things in my life time Bella, forged a lot of documents that would get me into the closest super max, theres no club fed for me.
I saw the Feds outside of the street, i thought they were there for me so i ran. I didn't then they would have brought you in. Im so sorry Bella" He sounded sincere, but one of the first things you learn in this business is how to act. Agent Jones's words were floating around in my head.
Get close to him. Take him down.
"I forgive you Edward, I understand" His head shot up in surprise. He obviously didn't think i would let him go that easy. I know how to act too Edward.
I held out my hand and stood up. He stared at it for a moment before linking his fingers with my own and standing, "Lets go enjoy this feast Alice is throwing and put this all in the past"
He nodded and gave me a grin.
I'll show you just how well i can act Edward.
