BABY, REMEMBER ME, PLEASE
Disclaimer: The Cullens, the Swans, and most of the characters mentioned in the story that are known from Stephanie Meyer's beloved Twilight Saga, are all hers and hers alone. I neither have nor wish to pass them off as mine. I do appreciate the fact that she did bring them to life and allows us to play with them in our imaginations. The only thing I will claim is the current storyline.
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"Do you have an update as to what is happening with them?"
"I do know that she was released from the hospital today and rode home with her husband. The rest of the family left and headed back to their house to wait for them to help get her settled. Other than that I have no further information at this time."
"So, no one has identified any of us at the moment. The death of the child hasn't come into question as of this point. It was a damn shame that she had to die to try to make a point. But, we need to know that we did make a point, especially after this last attack."
CHAPTER 10: MORE SHOCKS
Edward's phone kept vibrating constantly, but, he continued to ignore it until he was ready to talk with people, the family included. The main concern was getting Bella settled so she could rest. Just looking at her you could tell how much the events, since her release from the hospital, were sapping her strength. Her eyes were heavy with fatigue and she was barely able to support herself let alone place one foot in front of the other.
Before the three ever made it to the bedroom, Edward reached behind Bella's knees while placing his other arm around her waist and lifted. He carried her on to the bedroom while Ms. Evans moved ahead of him to open the door and then went to the bed, where she proceeded to pull back the bedcovers. Getting out of the way so Edward could place Bella down upon the bed, Ms. Evans set about gathering the things she would need to check upon Bella's injuries. She motioned for Edward to leave so she could get down to business. He hesitated, but, after a moment, looked at his wife, nodded and then left closing the door behind him as he left the room.
He breathed a heavy sigh as he headed back towards the living room. His steps were slow, his spirit was taking hard hits each time he looked at his wife and his thoughts kept going around in circles as to what could have been compared to what did happen, and, how she is doing now. Mrs. Jones seeing Edward in such a reflective state was in sympathy as to how she could help. So, she spoke to make him aware of her presence, "Mr. Edward, how is Ms Bella doing? Is there anything I can do or get for either of you?"
Hearing the sound of another voice snapped Edward's mind back to his present surroundings and the fact that he had been asked a question. "No, Mrs. Jones, we're both good for now since just finishing lunch. My wife is resting at the moment since the journey did somewhat exhaust her energy, but, thanks for asking." But, before he could say anything else his phone started vibrating again, not that it had stopped for long, but, it just kept starting and stopping. He did pull it out one more time and saw that it was Chief Swan calling this time and he knew better than not to answer that call. "Yes, sir."
"Edward, where the hell have you taken my daughter? We all are waiting at the house and every one of us has been trying to get a hold of you for nearly the last two hours. I do want answers, son."
"Chief, I brought Bella to a place that followed all of the guidelines the doctor insisted upon, but, didn't give as many bad memories all at once. We're at the ranch. I had planned to let everyone in the family know, but, I wanted to get her settled in first. However, I wanted to make sure of her security as well.
"Mrs. Jones is here to help attend to her as well as I have hired a professional nurse that has twenty years experience to look after Bella.
"No decisions need to be made for a few days about my leaving to head back to Florida, so, I'll be here with her along with all of the ranch hands.
"My tho-" Edward didn't get to finish before his father in law interrupted with a question.
"Tell me, what was your reasoning to keep all of this quiet?"
"I don't want to take any chances that someone might overhear where I would be taking her for her own safety. The doctor said not to keep her away from places that had memories because she needed to be around what could be triggers for her. So, I decided that it would be better to give her a place that held good memories and, then, once her memories begin coming back from that she would be able to handle the bad.
"This way she isn't slammed with the bad and the good all at one time. I'm hoping to do it in a stair step type manner." He explained.
Charlie remained quiet for a period of time, but, even though he was silent, Edward could tell that they were still connected. Edward gave Charlie the time he seemed to need for some reason, but, before he could saying anything Charlie started speaking. "I can understand your reasoning and the 'why' you did what you did, can't say that I find fault with that. It would have been nice if you had given me a slight nod as to what your plans were.
"So, at this point, I'm going to keep everyone off of you for now. However, I am going to need for you to do something for me." He paused and then continued, "You are to keep me up to date as to how things are progressing." There was a barely detectable tone in Charlie's voice that Edward almost missed and would have if the hairs on the back of his neck hadn't stood out.
"Chief, is there a problem that I need to know about?"
"MMMM, not a problem exactly, just a bit of a puzzle that I'm working on, but, with Bella not being where we all thought she would be was creating more of a situation to an already tense one." Was the reply.
"What is that supposed to mean? I don't understand."
"Nothing that needs to concern you, at the moment." Charlie told him, but, with the last three words being whispered almost.
"Most of your words say one thing, but, your tone and your whispers, spoken in an undertone as if you don't want me to hear, say another. What is it that you aren't saying? I need to know so we can keep Bella safe." Edward encouraged his father in law to tell him, but, with a sense of urgency sounding in both words and voice.
Silence reigned supreme between both men over the airwaves for several moments before Edward heard a heavy sigh and then Charlie began to explain what they had found once they entered the house. "There were several flower deliveries and all, but, two, had well wishes for a speedy recovery for Bella."
"All but two?! Okay, what was different about those two?"
"It wasn't the flowers, but, the messages that were attached."
"Come on, Chief; quit making me feel like I have to pull teeth to get the whole story."
"Do you want to tell me what the messages said?"
"I really think it would be better if you saw for yourself. Hold on and I'll take some pictures and send them over to you."
"Okay. I'll call you back once I've received them." And, with that, both men hung up.
It wasn't long before Edward received two text messages from Charlie Swan. Both pictures showed arrangements of blood red roses, not Bella's favorite, and the pictures brought back memories of arrangements sent for Kellana's funeral. However, the messages sent with both of these were threatening.
The first one read: ONCE THERE WAS ONE THAT INTRIGUED
THEN THERE WAS TWO, BUT, BABY -
OH WHAT A LOSS TO LOSE THREE.
I SHOULD BE THERE, IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME
FOR YOU KNOW THAT I ADORE THEE
AM I MAKING MY POINT
AM I BEING CLEAR
I'M THAT ONE THAT YOU TRULY HOLD DEAR.
SOON!
And, the second one read: WHORE! WHORE! WHERE DID YOU GO
WHAT HAPPENED THAT LAID YOU SO LOW
DID YOU SPREAD YOUR LEGS TOO WIDE,
AND, ALLOWED THE WRONG PERSON INSIDE.
BUT, DON'T WORRY ABOUT YOUR LOVE SINCE
HE IS REALLY MINE
I'LL MAKE HIM FORGET YOU IN NO TIME.
BUT, FOR COMING BETWEEN WHAT WAS ORDAINED
YOU'VE BECOME FAIR GAME
TIME IS COMING WHEN YOU'LL BE NO MORE
AND I CAN SAY THEY EVENED THE SCORE.
SO, KEEP LOOKING OVER YOUR SHOULDER, WHORE.
Edward barely had time to react to the two messages he had just read when the phone chimed alerting him to another incoming message. Quickly clicking to open it he saw the same blood red roses again and then read the message that had come with it. It read: WHERE IS THE LITTLE WHORE THAT APPEARS ON THE BIG SCREEN
THE WORLD IS GOING TO LEARN SHE ISN'T WHAT SHE SEEMS
SHE TOOK SOMEONE ELSE'S MATE
AND THEN WAS CARELESS TO LOSE THE CREATURE
THEY DID MAKE
NOW SHE IS LOSING ALL THE MATERIAL THINGS
SHE BROUGHT WHEN SHE ILLEGALLY MOVED IN
IN JUST A LITTLE WHILE SHE WILL STOP TO EXIST
AND ALL WILL BE AS IT SHOULD BE
HIM AND ME
BITCH HAVE YOU GOTTEN THE POINT
HAS IT BEEN DRIVEN HOME
MAKE THINGS RIGHT, GAIN YOUR PEACE
BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE LONG.
What point was someone trying to make and why in the hell were they threatening Bella? She was one of the kindest, most compassionate persons he knew. So, what was bringing this about?
Edward quickly dialed Charlie back and waited for an answer. It wasn't long, but, seemed to be forever before the voice he wanted to hear spoke with, "Hello."
"Why? Has anyone else seen these messages? What can we do?" The questions that were running through his mind he was speaking aloud at the same time.
"So far, we have been very fortunate that no one, but, me has seen or read them. I believe that we need to talk with the police and hand this entirely over to them. Also, an agent from the insurance company that just left wanted to know if the originals of all of the paintings were still in a secure location.
"Edward, do you know what he's talking about in regards to the damage done?"
"Yeah, Chief, I do. Bella and I had all of our painting copied and then stored the originals for protection. Only the copies were hanging in the house and it was the fakes that the attackers destroyed. All of our valuables were stored safely away at a different location that only she and I knew and copies displayed throughout the house."
"Okay, that explains why you haven't been too upset over the destruction of such valuable art pieces. I was a bit worried about your attitude in regards to that."
"The material things Bella and I have are of very little importance compared to the wellbeing of my wife. She is the most important thing to me and is priceless. Everything else comes second to that.
"So, what are we going to do about the messages? Do you really think that it's a good idea to give all of that to the police?"
"Yes, Edward, I do, but, I also think it would be best to hire personal guards for both of you because these messages refer not only to Bella, but, to you as well."
"I need to think. I'll get back with you as soon as I can think clearly." And, then Edward hung up on Charlie without really realizing it. He sank down to sit on the nearest chair without thought while still reading the messages over and over again. It was just difficult for everything to register that a sicko out there wanted to hurt his Bella.
A/N: Okay, big shock for everyone. Should the rest of the family be informed about the messages? What should Charlie and Edward do to keep everyone safe?
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