Disaster

*Karen's Point of View*

While Embery and Hazel were on their honeymoon, Jacob and I were in sunny California at Apple Headquarters. I just got out of a meeting where they were talking about manufacturing a new Macbooks Pro. I was so excited to be able to sit in a meeting discussing Macbooks and this wasn't the only one I've gone to. I've been in meetings for upcoming ideas for new Apple protection products (cases, screen protectors, etc.), new designs for new iPods, and things like that in the week and a half she's been here. Sadly, though, I haven't had a lot of time to spend with Jacob, which is the reason why I brought him with her. So they could spend time together while she was at Apple, instead him staying in Forks while she left for Apple. To surprise him, I've planned a dinner just for the two of them tonight. My phone with off as I got into a cab leading me back to the hotel Jacob and I were staying at.

"Hey babe" said Jacob.

"Hey, how are you?" I asked.

"I'm good" Jacob replied. "I'm excited for dinner tonight. I barely get to see you because you're helping Apple. I miss my girlfriend."

"I miss you too" I said. "I'm sorry I've been so busy. I didn't know they would want my help so much considering how much professionals they have here."

"Well, you're awesome with technology. Why wouldn't Apple want your help? It would be there loss" Jacob exclaimed.

I giggled as the cab pulled up in front of the hotel.

"Jake, I'm in front of the hotel, so I'll be up soon" I said, paying the cab driver and getting out of the cab.

"Actually I'm in the lobby. I was waiting for you" Jacob said. He said goodbye before shutting off his phone. I shut my phone off as walked into the lobby and looked around for Jacob. I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist and I turned my head slightly to see Jacob. He kissed my lips lightly. I blushed and looked around at everyone in the lobby before looking down at my feet. Jacob pulled away from me and held my hand as he walked me to the elevator. "Sorry if that embarrassed you."

"It's fine. I'm just not use to public displays of affection just yet" I whispered back, pushing the button to call the elevator. We stepped into the empty elevator and Jake wrapped his arm around my waist. "How do you become a werewolf? Does someone have to bite you to become one?"

"No, you don't get bitten by a werewolf and become one. It's actually quite a long story. Once you come to a council meeting, you'll hear my dad tell the story" Jacob said.

I can't wait" I exclaimed. The elevator dinged and the door opened to our floor. We walked back to our hotel room and we both got ready for our dinner date. I took a quick shower, put on the black dress with white polka dots on (link to the dress on my profile), and applied my make-up. I slipped on my heels (link on my profile). I stepped out of the bathroom and into the room. Jacob turned and looked me up and down.

"You look gorgeous" he said. I blushed and linked my arm with his and we walked out of the room. We made it downstairs into the lobby and called a taxi to take to the restaurant we were going to eat at. Once we got there, we were seated and we looked over the menu to order.

"Thanks for taking me out tonight" Jacob said. The waitress then came and took our orders.

"Anything for my boyfriend" I said. "Do I show you the pictures of Embery and Hazel that they took on their honeymoon?"

"Nope" I replied. She pulled out her phone and pulled up the pictures. "Here, they're just so adorable!"

It was pictures of them beach side, Hazel doing crazy things, and pictures while making weird faces. I gave Karen back her phone.

"It looks like they are having fun" Jacob said. The waitress came back with our food. "Hazel hasn't looked that happy in a while."

"What do you mean…" I asked.

"She never told you" Jacob said.

"Told me what" I asked.

"Didn't you ever wonder why she was leaving in Michigan instead of in Forks with the tribe" Jacob asked.

"Well, yeah, but she ended up telling me she moved" I said.

"She wasn't telling you the truth" Jacob whispered. "Her parents didn't care about her. Her mom was going to abort her if it hadn't been for my dad talking her mom out of it. Both her parents were drug addicts and drank excessive amounts of alcohol. They both physically and verbal abused her. Her dad sexually abused her, a lot. Jasper was the only one that knew because they're best friends. She used make-up to cover her bruises. Even Edward didn't find out because she always made sure not to think about it when she knew Edward was in range of reading her mind. And to top things off, she was dating Paul, who was a werewolf and she wasn't one yet. It wasn't the best relationship. Paul was an asshole. Hazel loved him, considering it was her first relationship. He hurt her physically and emotional. He had no clue of her parents at the time and I think he wouldn't have done the things he did to her. Jasper eventually got so angry to the point where he confessed to my dad about Hazel's parents. Jasper attacked her parents and they died. Carlisle and my father decided that Hazel needed to spent some time away from Forks and Carlisle knew a good place to send her; Michigan. He drove her there and settled things out for her to go to private boarding school, where she meet you."

By the end of Jacob's story, I was almost to the point of tears. I fanned at my eyes so no tears would come down and ruin my make-up.

"That's terrible" I whispered. "I regret all the times I got mad at her. Oh my gosh-that's something no person should have to live through. It breaks my heart. She was so kind and happy all the time."

"She is pretty damn good at acting like everything is all right when things aren't" Jacob said. "Didn't you ever notice the faint and light yellow bruises on her body when she wore shorts or a bikini?"

"She has such tan skin even during the winter. I would literally have to look closely to be able to actually see any if they're as faint as you're saying and that would be weird" I said. "I just want to know why she didn't tell me directly."

"She didn't even tell the pack, the tribe, Cullens…not saying you're not as important as us, but we found out after it happened too" Jacob said. "And she never tells people her problems, ever. She puts other people first and doesn't think of herself."

I nodded in agreement.

"Don't outright confront her about it. Let me tell her you know" Jacob said.

I won't, I promise" I said quietly. We finished our meal and drove back to the hotel in a cab in silence. I just needed to think this through, even when we were back in the hotel. It was a big part of her life she never told me and I had so much questions. I probably own her an apology for snapping at her. She never deserved it at all. Jacob ended up falling asleep before I did and as I was getting into bed, I got a call from someone. I picked my phone and answered.

"Hello" I said, going into the sitting area of the hotel room so I didn't disturb Jacob while he was sleeping.

"It's been a long time" a familiar voice replied. Chills went down my spine and I froze eyes wide with fear.

"How the hell did you find me" I said as quietly as I could. I would have started yelling if it wasn't for Jacob sleeping.

"Karen, we have some unfinished things we need to sort out. So come back to France" he said. "Charlotte misses you."

"Don't mention that backstabber to me" I replied. "I'm not coming to France. I'm happy where I am at the moment!"

"I'm giving you two choices: come to France" he said. "Or I'll send men to hurt those you love; you're new boyfriend and Hazel."

"You don't even know where I am" I whispered.

"I've been keeping an eye on you since you left" he replied casually.

"So you sent you're spies to watch me" I said, getting angry.

"Yes, so what is your final decision" he asked.

"Give me time to get to France" I said, going to look for my suitcase. "You're not hurting anyone."

"You'll recognize my men at the airport. They have your ticket. I was hoping that you were going to come" he said before shutting the phone.

I packed my suitcase and left Jacob a note:

Dear Jacob,

By the time you read this, I'll be gone. I'm not telling you were, but I'm going to tell that I'm safe and doing it so you or anyone else will get hurt or worse. I couldn't live with myself if that would to happen. I don't know when I'll be back; just know that I will be sooner or later. I love everyone I meet and I want you tell them that as well as that I care about them deeply. Apology to Hazel for me, tell her I'm sorry for ever getting angry at her in the past. Tell her I miss her and I love her. She's like a sister to me and helped me through a lot. I don't know what I would do without her and she is still my best friend. As for you, Jacob, I love you. I really do. You are kind and sweet and everything that I ever wanted in a guy.

Love,

Karen

I put it on the other pillow and walked out the door.

*Jacob's point of view*

I woke up and turned around expecting to see Karen, but I just found a note. I picked it and began to read. By then end, I was in tears. I called Embery and Hazel to see if they knew anything, but they were as lost and confused as I was. Hazel was crying just as hard as I was. She just lost her best friend. I lost my girlfriend. I sent them the letter so they could read it and packed my suitcase. I was going back to Forks. Embery and Hazel were going to come back as well.