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Fool Me Twice Chapter 9 – June Part 3

The car took us through the centre of Forks, which was very quiet for the time of day. Then again I suppose everyone was waiting, to try and catch a glimpse of the blushing bride.

The constant line of trees indicated that we were now out of town; I wasn't sure where we were headed. The car suddenly turned off the road onto an unmarked driveway; if you blinked you would have missed the turn off.

The road we now followed was winding and rough, we felt every bump and the trees gave nothing away not even light. Suddenly the trees seemed to part and cleared to show the most beautiful house, sorry mansion, came into view.

I was totally mesmerised by the beauty of the house. When the driver opened the door I nearly fell out of the car. He smirked as he held out his arm to help me out of the car.

"Thank you." I muttered as I took his arm blindly, unwilling to look at his face as I felt mine go bright red.

"You're welcome." He replied smoothly.

I walked slowly towards a path that lead up to the beautiful house that seemed to be all windows, held together with the minimal amount of dark wood. I stared in awe at it. I could hear the lapping of the river which sounded so close. I closed my eyes and let the sound calm my frazzled nerves, this was going to be a long day.

I nearly jumped out of my skin when I felt a cool hand gently touch the top of my arm. "I am sorry Bella I didn't mean to scare you."

I opened my eyes to find Esme stood in front of me a big smile on her face. "I was just admiring this beautiful house." I stated with a smile.

"I am pleased you like the look of my home."

"You live here?" I screeched.

"Yes." She said with a strange smile on her face.

"Then you own a beautiful home." My face felt like it was on fire.

"May I say you look beautiful?"

"Thank you." I think I went even redder then whispered, "The bride looks even well."

"As all brides should."

"Yes of course."

Before we could exchange anymore words Angela's mother came over to us giving Esme a quick hug and a thank you. Then she turned to me and gave me a quick hug. "Thank you for doing this. For being here today." She said brokenly in my ear.

"I wouldn't have missed it for the world." I replied honestly.

"I know you wouldn't have. I did worry about you and your father." She sighed heavily before she carried on, "I am so glad you made up, he missed you so much."

"I would still be here today even if he had threatened to throw me out of town." I teased trying to lighten the conversation.

"I know you would have. It's about time you put you first." She said giving me another tight hug. Then she turned her attention to her young twin daughters who were now squabbling.

"Right you lot let's get you into position." Esme told us as she clapped her hands to get our attention.

We all followed her up a pebbled path through a wrought iron gate, which was decorated in flowers; they were wound around the bars almost hiding the iron bars. The smell was so sweet and intoxicating it almost took your breath away.

We followed the path through an arch way made of trees and I stopped dead. I was suddenly at the entrance of a tent corridor which led to a giant marquee. Along the side walls of the makeshift corridor was a garland of flowers, a mixture of white, light blue and dark blue flowers. Entwined in the flowers were ribbons of white and silver, to keep in with the colour scheme.

We walked to the end of the corridor where there was an entrance to the main Marquee. Here we waited until Angela and her father joined us.

Once Angela turned up Esme and Angela's mother gave her a quick hug then opened up the flaps and tied them back so we had a way into the Marquee. My stomach rolled and I suddenly felt nauseas. I gently put my hand to my stomach and took a couple of deep breaths. Then the music started letting us know it was show time.

The music was something classical and bittersweet, I was actually surprised that she did not go with the traditional wedding march, but that's Angela for you. The little bridesmaids went first. I counted three in my head took a deep breath and took my first step.

I moved forward slowly, and kept my eyes on where I was putting my feet. I suppose really I was too nervous to look at all the people who were attending the wedding; there were definitely two people I really did not want to look at.

Once I finally made it to my destination, I gave myself the luxury of looking up. I was still clueless as to who was the best man. So I looked to the right of Ben and my heart stopped.

A pair of shocked bright green eyes stared blatantly at me. I gulped at the sheer intensity of his stare. He smiled that crooked smile, that always did strange things to my insides and I swear my knees buckled from under me. I tried to smile back but I am sure it looked more like a grimace.

He mouthed "Hi" to me and I was just about to mouth it back when the ceremony started. I lost track of the next few hours as I stared unashamedly at Edward and how beautiful he looked in his dark blue suit, smart white shirt and his light blue cravat.

After the ceremony were the photos and everyone coming up to congratulate the newly married couple. It seemed every time Edward and I tried to talk to each other, someone would come and talk to me or him. Didn't anyone know we had a lot to talk about.

While Angela and I had a few photographs taken together we hugged. "Congratulations Mrs Cheney." I whispered in her ear.

"Thank you Miss Swan." She laughed back.

"You look so happy."

"I feel like I want to burst from happiness."

"Really?" I teased earning a slap.

"Shut up you and smile for the camera."

We hugged and stared at the camera with matching smiles, I noticed Edward just behind the photographer looking at me a big smile on his face.

"I knew it." Angela screeched in my ear nearly deafening me.

"You knew what?" I asked looking around us wondering what had got her so riled.

"Bella surely you're not that dense?"

"What are you talking about Ang?"

"Well put it like this the person you cannot keep your eyes off cannot keep his eyes off you either."

"Really?" I asked in disbelief.

"Really!" She laughed at my astounded expression.

At this point Ben walked up and had gently put his arm around his new wife and whispered something that made her smile. I tried not to feel envious but I suddenly wished that I could find a love like they have.

While we were stood around waiting to go back into the Marquee, I stood scanning the many faces that had come to watch the wedding. I tried to convince myself that I was looking for old school friends but really I was looking for one person. Instead my eyes locked with Edward's father, he glared at me unabashed. What was his problem with me?

I quickly turned away and nearly died as I noticed Jasper striding towards my father, his face full of fury. I took my first step towards where my dad was stood hoping to get there first when someone announced that dinner was served.

Angela grabbed hold of my shoulder and turned me back towards the Marquee. "Don't worry. Alice has the situation under control." She whispered as she pushed me towards the top table.

"Shit." I muttered under my breath.

"Don't worry, trust me."

"But." I got out but she stopped me going any further.

"Go and sit down." She ordered.

"Fine." I muttered and stalked off towards the top table.

When I was sat down I noticed how lovely the room looked, it did not even look like a glorified tent. The tables all had white table clothes with beautiful flower arrangements in the middle of the round tables, our table had a garland of flowers from one end of the long table to the other. As I sat down I picked up my napkin and it had a letter A and a letter B embroidered in blue cotton on it.

I sat fiddling with my napkin rather than look out at the people as they started sitting down. I heard someone clear their throat to the right of me and I quickly glanced up to find Edward smiling shyly at me. That threw me a little when was Edward shy. I smiled nervously back at him then Ben's mum sat down next to me and started talking away to me.

The meal was delicious and was piping hot which surprised me, the servers all wore black trousers or skirts and white shirts and smiled constantly. I wanted to giggle at that, because let's face it they must have been bored shitless and I am sure some of the guest would not have been easy to get along with.

Finally the speeches, Angela's dad went first saying how much he liked Ben and that his daughter made a wonderful choice of partner and he could not ask for a better son-in-law.

The next one to give his speech was Ben I had to smile at how his voice quivered nervously, but he got his own back as he praised me for getting them together in the first place and then how if I had not been there for Angela there most probably not been a wedding. I blushed profusely, which made everyone laugh. He would die for that.

Finally Edward's speech. I must admit I did not hear a word of what he said, I just closed my eyes and listened to his voice and melted into a pile of goo. His voice was like liquid sex and I don't think I would ever get tired of hearing it. I was so lost in his voice I nearly missed the toasts. If it had not been for Ben's mom nudging me I would definitely have missed them.

First he toasted the catering staff, then the bridesmaids who looked marvellous and scrubbed up nicely, he winked at me when he said that, and then finally we toasted the happy couple.

Once the meal was over everyone went back outside while the staff prepared the Marquee for the rest of the day. Angela had decided on having a disco rather than a band, a distant cousin was a DJ so it was free.

As we stood outside Jessica Newton came up to me, she hugged me loosely and air kissed my cheeks. I rolled my eyes at the action. "God it is so good to see you Bella."

"You're looking well Jessica." I replied.

"I work out twice a week." She sounded so proud of herself.

"That's good."

"Do you really live in New York?"

"Yeah."

"Wow."

The sudden silence felt uncomfortable and I really did not know what to say to her. I mean we weren't really friends at school, thanks to Mike Newton and Lauren Mallory. So why did she single me out to talk to me.

"So I hear you live with Alice." She suddenly broke the silence making me jump slightly.

"Yeah."

"I also hear you know Jasper quite well."

"He's my best friend."

"Did you ever date him?"

"What?" I almost shouted.

"Did you ever date him. I mean I would have, he's yummy."

"You've never shared a room with him." I muttered.

"Do you know Edward well?"

"Not too well." I replied cautiously.

"I would stay away he's trouble."

"What do you mean?" I asked. She opened her mouth to answer when Lauren Mallory shouted her name and waved.

"Sorry, must go." She said and scurried off towards the bitch that was Lauren Mallory, who was staring daggers at me. I just smirked at her and turned away. Stupid cow.

I had not even realised that people were starting to file back into the Marquee. I picked up a flute of Champagne as I passed a guy holding a tray full, and then walked into the big tent. The tables had been moved slightly and made room for a dance floor. A bar was to one side of the tent and had three waiters behind it to cater for our every drink need. Personally I would stick to the Champagne.

I quickly scanned the room and instantly wished I hadn't, I noticed that my dad and Sue were sat at one of the tables and sat next to them was Alice and Jasper. I groaned and slowly made my way towards them, trying to fight off the panic I was feeling.

"She really is an amazing person." I heard Alice say to them as I got closer. I noticed Jaspers scowl, as I came to stand behind my dad. I glared at Jasper but he just ignored me.

"Hey." I said to them letting them know I was there.

Alice looked up at me and gave me a big smile, "I was just telling your dad about life in New York and how wonderful your articles are doing."

"You didn't tell us how well your articles were doing." My dad said proudly, "You should have told us."

"I didn't think it was important." I shrugged my shoulders and blushed. I hated praise of any kind.

"Not important it's your career." Sue piped up, "Is there anything else you are hiding from us?"

"No you know everything you need to know."

"How are you settling in Alice?" My dad asked, "How is it living with our girl?"

"New York is everything I thought it would be and more. Living with Bella is the best she is an amazing cook." Alice gushed. I blushed.

"Yes my daughter is a delight to have around." My dad said with pride.

"Really?" Jasper said snidely, his eyes narrowed and his mouth opened to say something else.

"Jasper!" Alice and I reprimanded him together.

"What?" He asked innocently and looked at us as if butter wouldn't melt.

"You know." Alice replied, then turned to my dad and Sue an apologetic look on her face, "It's been a long day and he's grumpy."

"I'm not." Jasper protested.

"You're always grumpy." I inputted earning an angry look from Jasper.

"It has been a heavy day." My dad said but looked shrewdly at Jasper.

Who in turn just stared blatantly back at him.

"Jasper." Alice warned.

"Yeah just feeling grumpy." He replied then got up and stormed off.

"Oh look the evening guests are starting to arrive." Sue said breaking the awkward silence Jasper's departure had left.

Alice and I looked towards the bar and noticed Jasper had walked straight to the bar. We looked at each other worriedly.

"There's Sam and Emily, let's go and say hello." Sue said to my dad ushering him out of his chair.

As Sue passed by us she gave me a quick wink, "Have a good evening Bella."

I just looked at her as if she was on some kind of drugs. I then turned to Alice "Will he cause trouble?" I asked.

"I promise I will keep him away from your dad." She replied.

"Alice I understand how he feels, but he could end up in Jail."

"I know."

"Good luck." I said as I patted her arm and bit my lip, I felt guilty leaving her to deal with Jaspers wrath.

"Have fun tonight." She said with a smile and a wink as she walked in the direction that Jasper had gone in.

"Yeah, right." I muttered to myself as I went in search of more Champagne.

Once I had a fresh drink I stood off to the side people watching as I saw young boys sliding across the empty dance floor on their knees, little girls twirling around in the fancy dresses, women gossiping in groups and men most probably bragging in their respective groups. Yes I missed Forks but some of the people not so much.

The sudden pungent smell of alcohol and cigarettes hit my nostrils and I wanted to puke. Then a hand curl tightly around my upper arm and squeezed it a little too tightly, I winced slightly.

"Wow Bella you look gorgeous," he slurred at me, he breathed directly into my face, making me heave. It wasn't until my back hit something solid that I realised he had manoeuvred me to the side of the tent.

When I realised what he had done I could feel the bile rising in my throat as he planted his hands either side of my head. His face so close to mine I could almost taste the whisky he had been drinking. I was going to puke if he carried on.

"I always wondered what it would be like to kiss those luscious lips. I mean you let Alec and he fucked around."

I trembled slightly as his finger traced my lower lip. I stood frozen wondering what he was going to do next.

"Hey Mike." A voice came from behind Mike. I could not hide my sigh of relief.

I noticed Mike's eyes narrow and he seemed to stiffen at the sound of the voice.

"What the fuck do you want Cullen?" Mike spat out.

"Just wondering how you were." Edward stated but there was something in his voice that turned my blood to ice.

"Why the fuck would you care?" He spat out angrily.

"I don't. But unfortunately I need Bella." He stated calmly, pushing Mike out of the way as he grabbed hold of my arm and pulled me away from Mike's grasp.

"She's too good for you, you home wrecking fucker." Mike spat out to our retreating backs.

Edward stiffened slightly took a deep breath then mutter to himself loudly, "I want to rip his fucking head off."

"Can you please loosen your grip on my arm. You're hurting me." I whined.

"What?" He asked absently then looked down at his hand and let go, "Sorry."

I suddenly noticed that we were at the edge of the dance floor and I recognised the tune as Brian Adams sang 'Look into my eyes'.

I could not help but roll mine as I remembered how Angela played this song over and over.

"You're not a Bryan Adams fan?" Edward teased.

"It's not him. It's the song." I replied.

Suddenly the DJ's voice filled the room, "Can the best man and the maid of honour join the bride and groom on the dance floor please."

I turned to walk away from the dance floor, but Edward was too quick for me and grabbed my wrists. "Where do you think you're going?" He whispered in my ear as he dragged me onto the dance floor.

"I think I need to sit this one out." I tried to pull away from him, but he was too strong. He place one hand on my back, and then took a hold of my hand with his other hand.

"I don't think so. Now put your hand around my back."

"I cannot dance." I hissed through clenched teeth as he started swaying us to the music.

"Well good job I can then." He replied smugly.

"Good for you. Do you want a medal?" I scowled at him.

He rolled his eyes at me. He suddenly spun me around and we were now in the middle of the dance floor. His arms tighten around me and then he smirked, "See you're dancing."

"No I'm not."

Why the hell was everyone suddenly upside down. I moved my head upwards to find me staring directly into amused green eyes, "You were saying?"

"You're an ass." I replied as he straightened us, laughing.

"But I got you dancing without falling on your ass," he whispered in my ear as he pulled me close to him again.

"What do you want a prize?"

"Oh yes and I intend to collect it later."

"What did you just say?" I asked pulling away from him slightly, and looked deep into his eyes. His expression was sombre.

"Meet me near the garages in about an hour."

"Why?"

"Please Bella."

"Ok." I replied and he pulled away and walked through the now clapping crowd off the dance floor. What did he mean by collect his prize later? Shit was I falling for his stupid lies again? What do you mean again? Oh shut up.

"Bella?" A deep voice from behind me made me jump out of my skin. I turned around and found a huge guy in front of me, his head turned to the side in questioning.

He was really tall and pure muscle, this guy had to be on steroids to be this big. His dark hair was long and held back in a ponytail at his neck. He wore a white t-shirt and dark trousers, with black sneakers. I looked back at his face and his expression was one of uncertainty. He smiled showing brilliant white teeth.

"Jake?" I asked.

"Surely I haven't changed that much B."

"No way!" I managed to cry out then jumped into my old best friends arms.

We held each other tightly, I let his smell engulf me and I could feel the tears as they fell down my cheeks. I had missed my oldest friend so much and to be finally back in his arms was so overwhelming. I loved Jasper but Jake, I had known him practically my whole life. He taught me how to fish. He showed me how to throw a punch without breaking your own hand. He held me when I cried after I found Alec and Jane together.

When we finally pulled apart I was surprised to find that we were surrounded by the pack, my dad and Sue. We all fell into easy conversation. Jake asked me about my life in New York and whether I enjoyed my job. I asked him the same question about working in the garage and how did he like working with Rose. He made me laugh when he pulled a face.

His whole demeanour changed when I talked about Alice and he started scowling when I mention Edward. I definitely got the feeling there was sour grapes between Jake and Edward but I knew better than to ask about it.

As we all talked in our group I realised that they were withholding something from me, it wasn't what they were saying but what they weren't. A perfect example was when I asked Jake about his love life and the whole group got this strange look on their faces. Like someone had farted and it smelt awful. I let this subject go as well but I put it to the back of my mind for future reference.

I had been so engrossed in my catching up with the pack that I lost track of time and when I looked at my watch I swore to myself I was fifteen minutes late for meeting up with Edward. What made this worse was the fact that I did not know where I was going. I just walked off not even mentioning to any of them I was going. I think I heard Jake call out to me but I was suddenly on a mission. I needed to find Alice.

The first person I saw was Jasper, I walked up to him. "Where's Alice?"

"She's here somewhere." He slurred.

"You know you are in trouble don't you?" I asked him.

"Shit Bella the man's a hypocrite."

"Jazz he's my dad."

"I don't care he abandoned you when you need him most."

"I thought you liked him."

"I did until I realised he was your dad."

"He's still the same man."

"No he isn't. I don't respect a man who could abandon his own child."

I was just about to answer him back when Alice came up behind me. "Hey."

"Oh Alice great. How do you get to your garage?"

"Why?" She asked curiously.

I pulled her away slightly out of Jasper's hearing range. "I am meeting Edward."

"You are?"

"Yes he wants me to meet him there."

"Oh my God!" She screeched.

"Shush. I don't want Jasper to know."

"Ok." She whispered then gave me the directions I needed. She gave me a quick hug and a 'Good luck.'

As I walked out of the Marquee, I felt like butterflies were doing somersaults in my stomach.

I followed Alice's instructions and walked down a gravel path, luckily there were pink fairy lights, hanging from the bushes on either side of the path. So walking down it was safe.

As I drew closer to the bottom of the path I could hear a strange kind of squeaking sound, like a hinge that was in desperate need of oiling. It was far too dark to see what the noise was. Then an oddly familiar voice pierced the silence with , "Oh god yes."

That's when I heard the grunting and the moaning, as the creaking got more persistent.

I had to put a hand to my mouth to stop from giggling, someone was obviously in the throes of passion.

As I hit the bottom of the slopping path I could see the definite silhouette of a man's back. His bottom glistened in the moon light, his trousers bunched down at his ankles. I could see a woman's stiletto heeled shoes digging into his bottom pulling him to her as he thrusted hard into her. The fence they leaned against giving and creaking as they bounced hard against it.

As I stepped closer a light above the garages illuminated them and blinded me slightly. I squinted a few times to adjust to the sudden light. As my eyes finally adjusted to the sudden light the man cried out my name as he came. When I heard my name I looked towards the naked couple and my heart dropped down into my stomach.

Edward, his unmistakable colouring was leaning against the woman who he had just released into. He seemed totally spent and unaware that I was watching them.

My heart sank even lower as the woman's head looked over his lowered shoulder and I was eye to eye with Leah. She had the biggest smirk on her face as she stared at me.

She nudge him slightly, "Hey babe. We have an audience."

He turned to look in my direction a smirk on his face until his eyes met mine and his expression froze. He recovered quicker than I did and quickly looked down at the floor, his face full of regret.

I suddenly couldn't breathe, I needed to get away from them. I could feel the panic rising as I turned to go back up the path. I wanted to shout and scream at them but I did not want to give Leah the upper hand. I was better than that. Oh god did I just want to take her shoes off and gauge her eyes out with them but I would not lower myself to her level.

As I turned I literally bashed into someone. I just went around them unable to apologise but I was too upset. I needed to get drunk and fast.

I stumbled back into the Marquee and made my way to the bar. Lord knows how much Tequila I had but at the time it numbed everything. I can vaguely remember Alice and Jasper talking to me. I think I may have spoken to Emmett but I think at that point the Tequila had got the better of me.

I can vaguely remember Paul keeping me company at the bar he was being very nice to me and telling me what a fool Edward was if he could not see that. I think I might have cried on his shoulder but I am not sure about that because then everything went blank.

Authors Note: I am sorry for the delay but real life and a three year old got in the way of this chapter. I hope the description of the wedding isn't too bad and I hope it is enjoyable. I must admit that June isn't fully finished with but I am going to put the rest in with July. I am not going to make any promises of when the next chapter will be up because I am getting the chapters I have done Project Team Betaed. So I can carry on with the chapters unbetaed or I can wait until I have had them all Betad then carry on the choice is yours. Let me know.

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