Chapter 10 Journal
tenth chapter! yeah ^^ i'm so happy.
a bit more action in this chapter, things will come clear what sort of happened with the journal. and a bit about Ricks gift is explained...
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Rick's p.o.v.
Was it a nice thing to do? Definitely not.
Did I care about that? No!
I was pushed in a corner, I had to make a decision…she promised to help me, she promised!
My fist collided with the tree, almost making it snap.
There she appeared from between the trees. Looking absolutely furious, thank the lord she didn't bring Jasper with her.
It only took her three seconds until she stopped in front of me.
"How the hell do you know!" she demanded, showing me the note I had slipped into her bedroom.
The note read:
To Evelyn,
I suppose now that you're getting married our deal is off?
Please meet me at the clearing, we need to talk.
Oh and if you could, please leave your husband-to-be out of this.
Greetings, Rick.
This would be the moment where I would tell her my power. It baffled me none of the Cullens even bother to ask me my gift.
Alice knew of course, like she knows almost everything.
"Rick, I'm serious, this is not funny." Evy continued," were you eavesdropping on us last night?"
Not necessarily…
"You made me a promise, Eve. You said you would help me face Demetri."
"I did not promise anything of the sort, I said I would let you know once I discussed it with Jasper."
I crossed my arms. Maybe I should just make Demetri appear…
"Let me guess, he said no. and his way of making you stay here is by asking for your hand in marriage."
"Why I ought to just…" she glared with anger, I had to be careful not to push her too far.
"I did not eavesdrop on you, Eve. I looked through your eyes."
Still having that angry glare, Evelyn stepped back and blinked it away," what do you mean, you looked through my eyes?"
"Haven't you ever wondered how I was able to spy on you, back in Calgary? When you've never spotted me before?"
Evelyn did not reply and waited for me to continue.
"I have seen you sing, I have seen you play the piano. I even saw how you wanted the bear on the left side when you went hunting with Rosalie and I wasn't even near you."
"Your gift is looking from people's point of view?"
"People, animals, I can see what they're seeing at the moment, hear what they are hearing. Taste if they're eating something." I could tell by the look on her face that she was thinking about my gift. And what it meant…
"So when you were…looking through my eyes last night…oh my god, Rick! Did you see absolutely everything from what happened between me and Jazz last night?" She said appalled, clasping her hand in front of her mouth.
"No, Eve that's sick... I don't do that."
Anymore...
"So why did you want to meet me out here? Just to tell me that you're angry with me? We'll think of something Rick."
She stepped closer and grabbed hold of my arm,
"I want Alice to have her happily ever after with you and I'll do anything to accomplish that. But I have to respect Jaspers wished too. He wants Alice to be happy as well."
Ah yes...that little detail I almost forgot...Jasper Hale.
He used to be Alice her partner before me...
Demetri made sure I got word of that info.
"We can ask Alice to keep an eye out for when Demetri decides to show up, so we'll be prepared." Evelyn suggested.
"Aren't you still angry with me?" I swear this woman's mood switched on and off like a light bulb.
She blinked," I'm not pleased with what you did. You really had no right to just eavesdrop on our conversation.
"I can imagine why you did what you did. This time though. I don't think I could forgive you for the spying you did for Demetri in Calgary...
"But you don't have to be afraid anymore or have worries, Rick." She said to me.
I bit my lip, she was right, was I willing to risk everything because of my own fear and worries?
If I were to do what I was planning on doing...Alice would never forgive me. Heck, she was probably on her way back now to warn Jasper or the other family members.
Was I being an idiot here? Yes I was, I shouldn't let anger or fear rule my life like it had in the past.
"Evy, I thank you for your honesty. And I'm sorry for my behaviour, I shouldn't have done this. You're right when you say I'm afraid." I grab hold of her shoulders and quickly pecked her on the cheek.
"Now hurry home and I promise to keep your marriage a secret until you and Jasper tell the others."
She gave me a sceptical look, probably trying to figure out why I was so eager to make her leave,
"You are a weird man Richard O'Donnell." And with that she ran away.
As soon as she was out of my sight I turned around and started running towards the cave where Demetri was hiding.
"Why are you alone?" Demetri immediately yelled as soon as I showed my face.
I took a deep and unnecessary breath and said," I'm afraid you have to think of something else, Demetri."
"What do you mean, O'Donnell?" He spat at me.
"I no longer work for you, Demetri. The deal is off. There is no way Evelyn will willingly come with you. She's getting married." I told him.
Demetri blinked, obviously surprised by this information.
I had expected him to become fumed with anger, because of his obvious feelings for her, but instead he regained his cold expression, and somehow his look frightened me.
"Your assignment was to get into their coven, gain her trust so she would willingly meet with Aro and the rest of the Volturi."
"I remember my assignment." I huffed.
"And you performed that deed perfectly." He then said to me.
That blew my mind, what had he just said?
"I'm sorry but I don't follow..."
"You know O'Donnell...this cave has a special meaning to me. Evy would surely disagree, but to me it was a moment I'll never forget... the first taste of her blood." He spoke in a whisper.
"What are you talking about, Demetri?"
"Nothing for you to worry about, O'Donnell, I'll send you the details of the money soon enough." He turned around and was about the leave when he stopped in the cave entrance,
"you're free of you task. I won't be in need of your services anymore."
Before he could leave I grabbed hold of his arm," what about the journal I gave to you the day before we left Calgary? I think it's best if I get it back."
Demetri yanked his arm free from my grasp," they don't know you took it do they? It doesn't matter I don't have it anymore."
My eyes widened, oh no, he couldn't possible mean...
"So long, O'Donnell." And with that he ran off.
At one hand a big weight just fell off my shoulders...on the other hand, I knew there was a lady waiting for me back at her house and she wasn't going to be pleased...
Alice p.o.v
Evy looked quite shocked when she saw me waiting in front of the house.
But I had to see her first and see that diamond my brother had placed on her finger.
"Alice, you're back." She was walking out of the forest, hiding her hands behind her back.
Okay I tried to be surprised about the whole thing, but it just isn't in my nature...I couldn't hold it back.
Immediately I jumped in excitement and threw my arms around her.
I gave her one of the tightest hug I've ever given to a person, only now I didn't have to be careful for she was as strong as me now. Still, I had to be careful not to squeeze too tight.
"I told you it was going to happen, didn't I." I said rather proudly that my vision was once again right,
"so show me the icing."
"You probably already know what it looks like, Alice." Evy teased me but held out her hand anyway.
There it was, sparkling on her finger.
"It's gorgeous. Now let's get straight to business, I'll help with everything!"
"Jazz! Jasper!" she started to shout towards the house.
Immediately Jasper came rushing out the front door," Darlin', what's wrong."
He said as he took her in his arms.
"I think we should leave and get married in Vegas." Evy said to Jasper.
"Evy that's not funny!" I crossed my arms angrily.
Jasper started to laugh. The worried look he had on his face when he rushed out the house was gone,
"I see Alice is the first to know about our news."
I bit my lip as my eyes got hold of Evy's look.
"Is there something I need to know?" Jasper asked us.
"Nothing for you to worry about," I quickly said as I pushed them both towards the house,
" You should prepare yourselves for telling the others. You know I can't keep a secret for too long."
Luckily they didn't argue with me and headed into the house.
I exhaled and returned my attention to the forest.
When that piece of fine ass gets back to this house I'm going to kick it!
I was waiting for him to return. And he would any minute now.
Deceiving me, how dare him. Guess you can't take the spots off a leopard...
There he was in the distance.
I couldn't wait any longer and ran towards him.
"Alice, Baby,-"
"Don't Alice Baby me, Honey."I snapped at him.
"Look I know you're angry,-"
"Angry? No, I'm more than angry with you mister! You should have stopped me from leaving this morning!"
"Well you really wanted to head into the town because of what happened last night." Rick pointed out.
He was right, when he told me what he saw...and I saw it in my vision. I had to get started on the planning immediately!
I shook my head," No, no that's unfair."
"I'm sorry Baby, but I had to do this alright? Besides... it's all over. Demetri said I was done with my assignment.
"I'm free to do what I please, Baby doll"
I gasped and jumped up at him, wrapping my legs around his waist and kissed the tip of his nose.
That news made me so happy; it meant we could be together without any worry!
Still, I would keep an eye out to our future just in case someone intends to disturb it.
You can never be too careful.
"There's still a problem though..." Rick whispered in my ear.
I pulled my head back to look at him," The journal?"
Rick nodded," Demetri doesn't have it anymore..."
"Ooh...this is not good..." I mumbled as I unwrapped my legs from his waist and placed my feet on the ground,
"Why did you have to give him the Journal!"
"Honey, if I had known I was going to meet you that day I would not have done it, you know that!"
"We need to tell them." I told him.
His eyes widened," great, I get my freedom and now I'll be dead."
I rolled my eyes and grabbed hold of his hand,
"You owe her the truth about the Journal. It's Carlisle you should be worried about; he was really looking forward to read that book."
"You know we don't really have to tell them, I mean no harm no,-"
"You're not a thief anymore Richard O'Donnell, there's no need for you to lie anymore. You've done enough of that in your years. Besides I won't let them do you any harm, you know that." I assured him.
I wish I was able to see what has become of the Journal...but somehow everything was a blur when it came to Evy at the moment. Except for a small detail...
Evelyn Swan in a white wedding dress.
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