Chapter 10 - A new Beginning

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Songs for Chapter 10: Second Chance - ShineDown

Bella's POV

In the months since my birthday life has been great. I haven't had that damn nightmare running through my brain at night and I am truly happy with the way fate has rolled the dice. Emmett and I have gone on a few official dates and to my surprise they have been very sweet and romantic. He is so gentle with me and I could not be any happier.

I look back on the night I had to tell Charlie what had happened to him and her but I think it turned out well. When I told Jake he seemed to be okay with it. Jasper, Emmett and Jake had all gotten closer since the incident and I was elated. All my family was getting along and we were all happy.

It was Halloween night. Sue was having a party at the house so I have the dreaded task of telling him there. It was easier since Jake and the gang was there but still Charlie was not happy. He was never Edward's biggest fan but to know that he left me, yet again set him off. Charlie wanted to go and hunt him down himself.

My dad always ready to shoot someone, I guess it goes with the territory. Between Jacob, Alice , Emmett, Jasper and myself we were able to diffuse the situation for the most part. That was a conversation for the record books.

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"Dad can I talk to you for a minute, outside, its important?"

"Sure Bells," he said, walking over to Sue. "I will be right back," he told her as I scanned the faces watching me.

I felt confidant all of a sudden and Jasper winked at me. Emmett and Jake looked worried and Alice, well she was just smiling. I hope that meant she had seen a good outcome from this conversation. Charlie opened the front door and we stepped outside.

I sat down on the top step and Charlie sat beside me.

"Bells, are you okay?" He sounded worried.

"Dad, I am fine, I just have something to tell you and I don't want you to flip out. Let me get it all out before you say anything okay?" I was begging him to listen and not react violently. I just hoped he'd listen.

"Bells, are you in trouble?"

No more than usual. Crazy vampires are after me... you know same ole same ole.

"No dad." Yeah that sounded reassuring Swan.

"Oh. My. God. You. Are. Pregnant. I will kill him...." I cut his babbling off by loosing my temper. Jesus me not fucking that stupid bastard is what got me in this trouble... I jumped up off the step and started yelling at him.

"Jesus dad, I am not pregnant! Just listen to me will you! Edward and Rose... well they... they... aww fuck dad, they slept... together... and now...." I trailed off and started crying as I yelled.

I was immediately engulfed in a pair of cold, hard arms.

"Shh, its okay I am here," Emmett whispered in my ear.

"Chief Swan, I know this is hard for Bells so the truth is... Edward cheated on her and he and Rosalie left town. We do not know where they went and really do not care. They are both of legal age so I truly don't care if they come back. All they did was hurt Bells and this family," Emmett stated.

"Wait just a damn minute, you are telling me that Edward slept with his sister. That is illegal!" Charlie jumped to his feet as he yelled.

"Dad, chill, they are not related, they are adopted, remember?" I hissed. Leave it Charlie to look at this from a law point of view.

"Charlie, we don't want you to worry," Alice said, kissing his cheek. "They are gone and I don't think they are coming back but look, Bella is fine. We will take care of her."

I looked at my dad and hoped he'd get it. I was happy now, truly and unconditionally happy. He looked into my eyes and I know he saw it.

He looked back from Alice, who was grinning wildly, to me then back to Emmett a few times and then took a deep breath before he spoke again.

"I'm guessing my daughter being happy has something to do with you?" he said to Emmett whose arms were still wrapped around me. I smiled at him.

"Yes, Sir, I love your daughter and we have all helped each other since they left," he stated firmly. Charlie nodded and we all went back inside.

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Today is Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for, I have a wonderful father, a loving mother and a family who would do anything for me. There was a celebration on the reservation and Alice was going to ride with me to Charlie's. I never went any where alone, just as a safety precaution.

I was going to spend the day with Charlie, Sue, Leah, Seth, Billy and Jake. It's always hard to be away from Emmett but they need to go hunting. Since I will be on the res with the pack I don't have to worry about any unwanted visitors and they in turn do not have to worry about me. I know Emmett will but he just can't help himself.

"Bells, baby, what are you doing? Alice is going to bust a gut if you don't get downstairs," Emmett's booming voice pulled me from my memories. I turned from the window seat and smiled at him.

"Oh crap, sorry I was just thinking. Tell the little pixie I am coming," I said laughing. He waited until my boots were on, lifted me up and threw me over his shoulder.

"Um, Emmett, I can walk, you know," I said giggling. I loved when he did these things to me.

"I know but I want be able to touch you, kiss you or anything all day. I just wanted one last touch," he said, walking me to the truck.

"Baby, you really need a new truck, what if you break down on the way home tonight?" he said. He was stalling me.

"Emmett, I will be fine, I will call you when I leave the reservation and again when I am leaving Charlie's. It will be late so you should be back. Don't worry. I love you."

"I love you too, baby, now go before I change my mind," he growled and slapped my ass, I yelped in surprise.

"You will pay for that, McCarty!" I turned and glare at him trying to hide my smile while getting into the truck.

He of course was smiling brightly at me, his big dimples staring at me. Did he not know that every time he touched me, my body begged for more? I will just have to clue him in tonight. Move on to a new adventure. With that thought my cheeks burned with the fire of a blush. I wonder how he'd feel... stop it Bella. Concentrate on driving, I told myself as I heard Alice giggle.

"Shut it," I said.

The rest of drive to Charlie's was peaceful. Alice and I chatted about clothes and things to get for Carlisle and Esme for Christmas. I had a special surprise for each of them and could not wait for it to get here. When we got close to Charlie's I hugged Alice and she set off back to the house through the woods.

Once we arrived at the reservation the fun began. After we ate, the boys played football. Charlie was in a devilish mood apparently so as the game got ready to start he yelled across the yard to Jake.

"Hey, Jake. I think Bella might want to play, just don't break her this time."

I was mortified but at least everyone around knew what had happened and of course they all laughed. I ignored my not so funny father. Leah and I decided we'd be their cheerleaders. We danced around on the side of the field like idiots as the boys hustled to get to the appropriate end zones.

Jake, Quill and Embry were playing against Sam, Paul and Jared. Collin, Seth and Brady were out patrolling just in case. After what seemed like hours the game was over. Jake's team won and Paul was pouting.

Jacob's POV

Having Bella and Charlie around all day was refreshing. I love them both, they are family and I was glad they'd decided to spend the day with us. At the end of the day we all said our good byes and I was off to patrol with Paul and Jared. So once Bella, Charlie, Sue, Seth and Leah were gone we headed out. There is no better feeling than the air whipping over you as you run. We were passing through the clearing when the scent hit me.

"What in the hell is he doing here?" I took off to the Cullen's, running at full spped. I only hoped I could get there before she got back to the house.

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