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Chapter 10:

Bella POV

Alice must have seen what I was looking at; she was the only one of my friends who met Edward. Lucky for both of us, Edward didn't see us. He didn't turn to look before Alice ushered me after Rose and Emmett, who were totally oblivious to what was going on. I turned around to look at Alice, who shot me a look.

A look that said, don't even fucking think about it Bella!

Alice pulled me along by my arm, and I was thankful for that or else I would have stood there and stared at Edward and Jake's ex with the drool hanging down to the floor trying to figure out what was going on.

What the fuck was going on?

I needed to get in touch with Jake, but how. I could have slammed my head off the table for not exchanging phone numbers. That led me to wonder if Jake knew who Edward was, and if there was some strange connection between all of us.

"Bella, are you ok? You look like you've just seen a ghost." Emmett's hand grasped mine as he said this, violently pulling me out of my thoughts.

I blinked in surprise at him; it took me a couple of seconds to register where I was again. "Yeah. Sorry. I zoned out, just hungry. Woke up late and didn't get to eat breakfast."

"You really shouldn't do that Bella; it's bad for your metabolism you know." Yes, thank you Rose for worrying about my weight. I didn't respond to her comment I just buried my face into my menu and picked the first thing that looked good.

When the waitress came around I just simply pointed to the picture, this earned me a smack under the table from Alice. I looked at her, "I think I need to go to the restroom. Alice? Will you come help me fix my makeup?"

Emmett and Rose didn't really notice our departure too much; I snuck a glance towards Edward's table as we walked to the restroom. He was gone, only a few dollar bills remained among the dirty dishes on the table he shared with Jake's ex.

I was thankful for that.

Alice slammed the bathroom door shut behind us, throwing her tiny frame up against the door as if to block out any unwelcome company. I doubted that would work very well.

"Oh my god! Alice! Did you see that?"

Alice nodded, "Why the hell is Edward back? The girl who was with him, wasn't that Jake's ex-fiancée?"

"Yes! It was definitely her! I thought I was going crazy." My fingers rubbed at my now very sore temples. "I need to get in touch with Jake."

"Bella, are you sure that's a good idea? Chances are he doesn't even know that his ex was with Edward, hell he might not even know who Edward even is!"

Alice was right, but I still needed to know. Not only for my sanity but for Jake's, if we were ever going to start anything now we both had ex-lovers to contend with and get them out of Forks.

I opened the door to leave the bathroom; I needed to sit down in the worst way. "Bella, wait." Alice's tiny hand grabbed my arm. "Call Seth. He would give you Jake's number, I'm sure. I think he knows there's something going on with you guys anyways."

There was the Alice I knew and loved. I smiled at her, "Thanks." We headed back to Emmett and Rose's table; I glanced one last time at the seat where just minutes ago sat my worst nightmare.

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Dinner didn't go by fast enough. It wasn't that I didn't love Emmett and Rose and hadn't missed them while I was in New York, it's just things have changed. They have a lot on their plate opening their own business and putting the finishing touches on the blueprint for their house. They are wrapped up in their own lives and if I had to listen to Rose ask me one more time what happened with Edward, and how she never thought he seemed like a cheater and maybe I should give him one more chance I was going to scream.

I hugged Emmett goodbye and waved to Rose as Alice and I jumped in my truck and sped off towards Charlie's house.

"You think I should call Seth and get Jake's number?" It was the only thought that went through my mind the entire time we were at dinner.

Alice didn't respond, she simply whipped out her cell phone and scrolled through her contacts and hit the send button. "I'll do it for you Bella, only because I want to know what your douchenozzle of an ex boyfriend is doing back here in Forks."

"Hey Seth. Listen, I need a huge favor. Bella needs to get in touch with Jake and I need his phone number."

Alice reached over to my center console and grabbed my phone and opened it. "Uh-huh, yup, uh-huh." She pushed some buttons on my phone before shutting it, "Thanks Seth I owe ya one." Alice shot me a grin as she snapped her own phone shut.

"Got it Bella. Seth won't tell anyone either, by the way. He's not that kind of guy." Alice replaced my cell phone back to my center console.

Now it was all up to me.

Thoughts about what I would say to Jacob raced through my brain as we drove the rest of the way back to Charlie's house, where Alice's car was waiting to take her back to Jasper. "I have to go, but Bella please call me. Don't hesitate, I'm here for you!"

I squeezed my best friend in the tightest hug ever. "Alice, you'll always be the first one to know." She shot me a smile before hoping out of the truck.

I watched the tail lights of her car disappear before I even directed my gaze to my cell phone sitting in my console. I gently reached out and flipped it open, scrolling through my contacts I finally found the entry for "Jake".

I hit send, and held my breath.

"Hello?" Came the husky voice.

"Jake. It's Bella."

"Bella, it's good to hear from you. Glad you called."

"Jake listen, I need to see you. I have to tell you something. Can I meet you down at First Beach?"

"Yeah, sure Bella. Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'll see you in ten minutes."

I really hoped I was making the right decision.

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I saw him, as soon as I pulled up in my truck. I almost changed my mind and turned around, but I couldn't. Jake had a right to know what his ex was up to, and frankly I wanted to know what my ex had to do with his ex!

What a cluster fuck!

"Jake!" I called to him, he turned to me with a big grin on his face and came rushing over scooping me up in his arms. His lips found mine and they crushed together. I had to keep focused on my goal, even though I could easily get lost in his kisses.

After a few minutes he put me back down on my feet, my head swimming. "I need to talk to you." I took his hand. "I saw your ex-fiancee today at the restaurant. She was with my ex.. Edward Cul…"

Jake's expression suddenly became hardened, and he interrupted me "Edward Cullen? Vanessa was here with him?" When he said Edward's name it was almost a snarl coming out of his mouth. "Wait. Edward Cullen is your ex?"

I nodded, "Do you know Edward or something Jacob?"

"Yeah I know the bastard alright." Jake let go of my hand, his were now balled tightly into fists at his sides. "He's the asshole who Vanessa cheated on me with, and knocked her up."

Blackness.

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