Disclaimer: All characters and copyright belong to Stephanie Meyer but the other characters and plot are all mine!
A/N: So sorry I haven't updated in a while but thanks for your kind reviews and encouragement…Sometimes the muse won't play ball so I left my other story "The Curse" and this chapter just poured out wanting to be heard I hope you enjoy! oxoxox
Now the story continues…
Chapter 11 – The Rez
Carlisle closed the door to his study and turned to face Edward who was standing by the window admiring the view across Central Park
"Take a seat son" he pointed towards the chair next to his own in front of the large computer screen. Edward sat with a smug smile upon his thin lips he had already picked over Carlisle's thoughts and he knew what he was about to see but didn't want to spoil his father's excitement at sharing his news.
"So what's so important?" Edward's smile broadened as he watched Carlisle lean forward beside him.
"As if you don't already know…" Carlisle huffed glancing momentarily in Edwards direction "But I just want to see your reaction for myself when you take a look at the screen. " It flickered to life as Carlisle moved the mouse. Edward quickly read the report from the lab. He turned to his father an incredulous look upon his handsome face. Somehow his father had manged to keep some of what was there hidden from him.
"Really Carlisle?" Edwards's eyes snapped back to the screen as he read the various reports. "Does she have a connection to our shifters?" He was still thinking about the encounter at the airport with Black and his faithful sidekick Embry Call, still wondering what on earth had brought them all the way to New York. Carlisle shook his head
"Not that I know of." he replied "But I believe she has had contact with a shifter that's for sure"
"More than just contact." Edward laughed a little "Are you sure she's not a mate? You know how volatile they can be especially when a mate is threatened, let alone a pup." His thoughts yet again drifted to Jacob Black that was one son of a bitch he wouldn't want to clash with over a mate but once again to his relief his father shook his head a little in response
"From what she told us the child's father is not in her life and I get the feeling that maybe this was the result of shall we say… a casual affair" Carlisle took a seat behind the huge polished desk that dominated the room. Opening a drawer he took out a manila file and placed it on the desk in front of Edward. "Go ahead read it." he gestured towards the file with his chin.
"Family?" Edward asked as he picked up the file his thoughts still full of Black and the La Push pack. Why here and why now? Something was out of place but what? Carlisle sat back in his seat placing his hands behind his head in contemplation as he answered his son's question
"None in New York lives with another girl they share the apartment. Parents divorced live in different states don't communicate with each other and don't seem to take much interest in the welfare of their only daughter either." Carlisle had done his homework thoroughly as always. He leaned back into his chair with a satisfied look on his face.
"Excellent." Edward grinned at his father with perfect white teeth although to be honest his lips were a little lop sided and resulted in a crooked grin that somehow managed to make him look endearing. "She trusts you?" He added
"One hundred and ten per cent" Carlisle laughed quietly "Rose and I have gone over-board to make her feel comfortable" Edward deftly manoeuvred the mouse to close down the file on screen.
"What about the birth?" Edward asked as his attention once more returned to the file in his other hand. He turned a few pages whilst waiting for his father to speak and what he saw next captivated him a in a way no other photograph ever had…
"C Section" Carlisle replied "Gives us more control of date and time" Edward nodded in response he couldn't drag his eyes away from her beautiful face…she was stunning…especially so for a human
"And after the birth what of her then? Edward casually doodled on a pad in front of him; anything to avoid revealing the swirl of emotions that damn photo had created within him. But as he raised his amber eyes towards his fathers …there was an answer to a question he really needed to know…"Do you expect her not to survive the procedure?" Carlisle nodded his face impassive
"Cleaner in the end and not so traumatic" He replied. Edward nodded his eyes firmly on the pad whilst he thought about his father's answer and tried to control his own reaction which would be to scream no…
"You disagree?" Carlisle asked. Edward continued to draw doing his best not to show a flicker of interest in the stunning woman whose photo he couldn't drag his eyes away from…
"Maybe it would be best to keep her alive to nurse the child." Edward murmured keeping his voice low and calm "It is your intention to study the infant and not euthanize for scientific purposes?" He really really wanted to see this girl in the flesh something about her had captivated him just from a photo and that had never ever happened before.
He began to wonder whether he would desire her blood too.
Carlisle lent forward in his chair and placed his hands upon the desk top he knew something had intrigued Edward he just wasn't sure what it was. Edward closed the file and pushed it across the desk towards his father
"It is my intention to let the child grow. He will provide us with many answers maybe the key to the shifter world." Carlisle pushed back his blond hair away from his forehead ""You may have a point though" He had a small frown upon his brow "Perhaps he would thrive better if his mother were there to nurse him." Edward casually nodded in agreement his golden eyes focused intently on his father.
"If you want my professional opinion Carlisle…" He took a breath he didn't need "It's always better to leave the baby with its natural mother. We can always dispose of her when she is no longer needed."
Carlisle smiled broadly in response a plan was coming together and he couldn't wait to share the news of the baby shifter with other important members of his kind. They would pay enormous sums of money just for the chance to see the child let alone own it and Carlisle intended to make the most of his little windfall and not just for money either.
"Do you need me at the birth?" Edward queried he tried to look neutral but he was excited by the prospect. It wasn't every day you helped a shifter baby into the world nor find yourself so attracted to the mother either. Carlisle shook his head
"But if you want to be there I have no objection."
"Then I'll try to be there when the time comes." Edward smiled at his father finishing the doodle of a wolf howling under a full moon. Underneath his calm exterior he was relieved that Carlisle had agreed to keep the girl alive at least for now and he was really looking forward to meeting the beauty that was Isabella Swan in the flesh. Maybe have some fun then Carlisle could do with her whatever he pleased…
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The cab carrying the two wolves and Lorna pulled up in front of Mimi's little shop. When Jacob read the sign Mimi's Occult Store he decided things had gone down the pan even further. He hated anything to do with the occult and spiritualism didn't he have enough to contend with already with crazy Old Quil who was forever wailing about the tribe being under some sort of curse. His eyes snapped to Embry as Lorna paid the cab driver and started to climb out of the vehicle.
Embry just shook his head in reply rolling his own eyes he like Jake had been brought up on a diet of superstition and tribal legend. The wolf pack was one thing but fortune tellers and mediums were another kind of crazy altogether and best avoided. The two huge guys followed the small red head into the shop. There was nothing they could do right now but wait to see what unfolded.
The little bell over the shop door tinkled loudly as Embry closed the door and Mimi appeared from behind the curtain that covered the entrance to the back hallway. She ran her dark eyes over the two Quileute's and clucked her tongue dismissively.
"So…which one of you knows Bella Swan?" She practically hissed then as her eyes narrowed she spat "No need to tell I know" then turning added "Follow me." Jacob and Embry tossed each other a look of complete disbelief
"What the fuck" Jake mouthed at Embry who merely shrugged his shoulders in return. The wolf clawed at Jacobs insides maybe their fear that Bella was pregnant was true.
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Bella was just picking up her purse and cell when Tiffany Call rang the front door bell and as soon as she opened the door opened Tiffany shouted a quick "You ready to go?" then jogged back to her car the engine still running.
The older woman threw Bella a huge smile as she slowly climbed into the passenger seat and buckled up after two attempts to pull the belt across her huge stomach. She looked down at her tummy in dismay she was sure it had grown larger since her arrival in Forks. At this rate she would need two seats on the jet back to New York.
"How are you this morning?" Tiffany began having run a professional eye over the young woman she could see that Bella was looking pale and tired "You don't have to come today if you don't feel up to it" She smiled at Bella and patted the girl's hand.
"I'm ok" Bella replied "But I am feeling a little tired think it's just the flight and excitement catching up with me besides I swear the baby has grown again over night." Tiffany's eyes dipped towards Bella's huge stomach. If she didn't know any better she'd agree with the girl but that wasn't possible baby must have simply shifted position and looked more prominent
"Maybe you should call your doctor Bella and postpone flying home for a few days more" Tiffany smiled as she swung the car off the drive and headed in the direction of Forks. "Better to be safe than sorry." Bella nodded in agreement she would call Carlisle as soon as she got the chance.
A few hours later and the pair were heading in the direction of a little alley just off the main street. Having eaten a big lunch Bella was feeling a lot better and baby had settled down too. The two women were getting along really well and Bella was pleased that her father had found such a wonderful woman in Tiffany Call; he deserved to be happy too.
"So what did the Realtor say?" Tiffany was as excited as Bella who waved property papers in her hand. "I thought it best to leave you two alone and get the rest of my shopping done" That simple thought had scored a lot of points with Bella.
"He showed me a couple of places that were on the market but it was the little shop that caught my eye" Bella began "It would be perfect for what I have in mind."
"And what exactly is that?" Tiffany asked a twinkle in her eye "You're being rather mysterious Bella Swan." Bella just smiled in return.
"You'll see when we get there it's just around this corner thankfully." She glanced down at her small ankles that had swollen a little. What was she carrying she thought as her hand brushed against her tummy the baby had taken to kicking her hard since her arrival in Forks.. He was going to be huge at this rate she winced at the thought
Turning the corner the small shop came into view and Bella got the key out of her purse and opened the door. It was a little musty inside obviously no one had come to view for quite some time. Both women looked around then Tiffany asked
"Are you gonna put me out of my misery Bella and tell me what you have in mind?" Bella smiled as she walked behind the little glass counter.
"I think it's just perfect." She laughed
"But perfect for what?" Tiffany replied "You're killing me here"
"My little cake and coffee shop idea" Bella walked towards the door at the back of the shop and down the small hallway to the kitchen
"Cake and coffee shop?" Tiffany repeated "Does Charlie know about this?"
"Not yet." Bella called from the kitchen then reappeared in the shop "But he should be here any minute." Tiffany looked surprised
"You don't hang around." she laughed
"Not when I see something I think would be perfect for my little business venture" Bella giggled "What with baby on his way well…"she hesitated a little "I've been thinking about his future and well I think he needs to be near his family Tiffany and so do I" Tiffany couldn't help herself she pulled Bella into a warm hug well as close as she could get to the young girl given the size of her tummy
"Charlie is gonna go nuts" Tiffany cried turning to look around the shop "But where are you and baby gonna live you still intend to stay at Charlie's?" Bella shook her head
"Come on follow me." She walked out the back of the shop and just down the little hallway she turned to climb the stairs. Tiffany was close behind her. "The shop has a little apartment above." Bella added as she opened another door and walked into a large spacious room that both women looked around. "It's the attic she smiled and the owner converted it into a two bedroom apartment".
The sun was streaming in from the large window that overlooked the backyard behind the shop as Bella walked across the lounge area toward the little open plan kitchen
"I think it all looks perfect so far." she smiled in Tiffany's direction who nodded her approval
"Needs a thorough clean and a lick of paint but otherwise it's really bright and airy" Tiffany smiled in return.
"My thoughts exactly" Bella replied "Let's take a look at the bedrooms." There was one main room large enough for a double bed and some wardrobes, the second room was a lot smaller but would make an excellent nursery. The two women stood smiling in the small room
"Nursery?" Tiffany asked
"Definitely" Bella replied just as Charlie Swan called from the bottom of the stairs "Up here dad!" Bella shouted and her father bounded into the room. His face was full of hope and he had a broad smile on his face. He quickly kissed Tiffany on the cheek then asked
"So what's going on Bella?" He was practically holding his breath praying that this was what he hoped it was.
"Do you like it?" She replied holding out a hand and turning around the large living room. "I'm planning a little business venture with cakes and coffee." Charlie's moustache twitched "If the vendor accepts my offer well…." She hesitated then said "Dad I'm coming home" Charlie said nothing he just grabbed his small daughter and hugged her tight
"Bella kiddo nothing would please me more but you know you can always live with me." He looked around the small apartment "Kids need gardens too"
"Maybe I'll live with you when he's born but baby's make a noise Dad and you work shifts" Bella smiled up at her father as Tiffany winked at her
"But…" Charlie began as Tiffany interrupted
"Bella is right Charlie." her voice sounded gentle as she spoke "Baby's don't always sleep through the night you know surely you remember that" Charlie winced a little as the memories came flooding back
"Well if he's anything like his Mommy he'll be awake all night" he replied shaking his head a little. Dear lord where had time flown he thought to himself his little baby girl was about to have a baby of her own…he readjusted his gun belt pulling his emotions back into check. Charlie Swan didn't do emotions very well…
"Besides Bella wants her own home to share with her son" Tiffany glanced at Bella who nodded in agreement "I can identify with that."
"If that's what you want kiddo" Charlie looked at her his moustache bristling with pride then he stepped forward and hugged her closer planting a rare kiss on the top pf her head. Bella looked up at father and smiled
"It is dad but I'll be just down the road and not thousands of miles away "Bella nibbled a little on her bottom lip. This was the first of many steps towards her new life with her son "You'll see your grandson grow everyday too" Charlie looked like he were about to cry and Tiffany grabbed his hand giving it a tight squeeze. "I'm going to call the realtors now." Bella added getting her cell out of her purse "Fingers crossed everyone that the vendor accepts."
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Bella felt worn out on the trip back to Charlie's house she still couldn't believe that she had made an offer on the little shop and it had been accepted. Butterflies filled her tummy could she make the business work? Would people buy her cakes? Too late now to worry she was going to be opening up in the next month or so. Charlie was so ecstatic that he had insisted on helping her with the purchase and all the decoration too. The silence in the car was suddenly broken
"Oh damn Bella." Tiffany began "Look I need to go to La Push the shifts I'm doing at the hospital won't allow me to go back for a few days." She looked over at Bella "Do you mind if we go straight there now. I can drop you off if you're too tired". Bella stifled a yawn...
"It's fine Tiffany go she replied I'm okay resting in the car" Tiffany looked relived.
"It won't take long it's just a package. As soon as I pick it up we'll drive straight back to Charlie's I promise." Bella nodded and resumed planning for her shop in her head.
Tiffany left the 101 driving slowly along the pot holed rez road as the car bounced in response. They just passed the welcome to La Push sign when Bella gasped loudly. The baby felt like he was jumping in her tummy and he had really kicked her hard
"Sorry" Tiffany smiled at Bella "Roads are in need of repair but the tribe just can't afford it" Bella nodded
"It's okay" she sighed "I think baby's excited to be here he turning somersaults in here" she patted her large tummy and even Tiffany could see the movement of the baby against the fabric stretched across Bella's stomach."
"He is lively isn't he?" Tiffany smiled "Maybe he's got a little Quileute in him" She meant it as a joke but Bella looked a little sad as she remembered Jacob. All she knew was he was native not which tribe he came from. "You okay?" Tiffany asked grabbing Bella's hand and giving it a little squeeze "I'm only joking you know. I'm sorry if I offended you in any way"
"No!" Bella cried "I'm not offended how…how could I be…" her voice faltered and her face reddened as a blush flooded onto her neck and face "I...I" she mumbled as Tiffany looked at her expectantly "Look the baby's father…well he's Native American…"
"I see…Does Charlie know?" Tiffany asked in a quiet voice. Bella shook her head
"No one but you knows the truth…" Her bottom lip wobbled little "Well except for my best friend Lorna…" Her big brown eyes looked sad as she gazed at the road ahead.
"I see." Tiffany sighed "You know when he's born you most likely won't be able to keep it a secret. Native genes have a way of revealing themselves" she smiled at the small girl then added "Are you worried about what people might think if your child is half native, that his skin tone may be way darker than your own?"
"No no it's not like that it's just well" Another blush rushed up to join the first one "I didn't know the father too well and …" A tear rolled down Bella's cheek as Tiffany parked the car at the side of the road "I got pregnant by accident."
"Does the father know? "Tiffany gently asked pulling a tissue out from her bag and handing it to Bella
"No..." Bella replied in a small voice "I don't know where he is either so I couldn't tell him. I don't have any contact details" Tiffany smiled a little ruefully remembering how she had felt when she found herself expecting Embry…
"You're not the first and you won't be the last to make a mistake Bella" She paused to lay a hand on the girl's swollen tummy and looked Bella directly in the eye as she spoke "But that little guy in there well he's grateful you decided to keep him "Bella smiled back at her and nodded.
"I…I had to keep him Tiffany I love him so much and he hasn't even arrived yet." A small smile appeared on Bella's lips
"This will remain between you and I Bella" Tiffany looked little serious "When the time is right you can tell Charlie yourself. But I'd advise you to tell him before the baby arrives." Bella nodded
"Thank you I will" She smiled at Tiffany
"Now let's get going I need to pick my things up and get you back to Charlie's." Tiffany started the car engine and smoothly pulled away.
As Tiffany drove Bella glanced out the side window at the small wooden cabins dotted here and there. A few dark haired children were playing nearby and they waved at the car obviously recognising the driver. They passed a general grocery store then a few minutes later the car pulled up in front of a slightly larger and better kept cabin than the others Bella had seen. A large silver truck was parked out front.
"I promise we'll be in and out" Tiffany smiled but then the door to the cabin opened and a small dark haired woman appeared smiling and waving.
"Sue Clearwater" Tiffany smiled at Bella "You may remember her? Sue and her husband Harry are good friend of Charlie's." She opened the car door and climbed out. Bella sat in the car and watched as the two women hugged before Tiffany turned and waved in her direction beckoning her to get out.
"So you're Bella Swan "Sue held out a hand and grabbed hold of Bella in a warm embrace "My my how you've grown up it's been what ten years since we last saw you?" Bella smiled back as another voice joined in
"I'd say it was longer than that Mom" Leah Clearwater stood on the top step leading into the cabin and Bella's breath hitched when did lanky Leah grow into such a beautiful woman she was breathtakingly stunning.
"That's probably true" Sue huffed as she pulled Bella along "Now let's get that kettle on Charlie's been hiding you and we have a lot of catching up to do."
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Bella was beginning to feel really weary they had been at the Clearwater's for over an hour. The three women had fed her numerous cups of tea and cake and Bella felt stuffed. She looked around the room which was warm and cosy. Like most things on the Rez everything was old but well looked after and loved. But most of all despite some second hand furniture the cabin felt homely full of family pictures and Bella had always longed for a home just like it.
"How you doing really Bells?" Leah's voice cut through the silence and her thoughts. Sue and Tiffany had gone through to the kitchen to get the package that Sue had collected for her.
"I'm real good Leah" Bella replied smiling
"What's with the little un" Leah jutted her chin towards Bella's swollen tummy "I thought you were a career girl and all"
"Yes well…" Bella sighed "That was the plan Leah" she rolled her eyes a little then added "But sometimes plans go a little astray."
"Charlie's excited I hear." Leah laughed "He just wishes you were nearer" but before Bella could answer a tall native girl walked into the room and Leah squealed loudly
"Laylah!" Leah cried as she hugged her friend "Laylah this is Bella Swan Charlie's daughter"
"Pleased to meet you Bella" Laylah smiled at Bella who sat wondering if all the Rez girls were as beautiful as these two.
"So have you heard from him?" Leah asked her eyes narrowing "I can't believe he just got on a jet without even a goodbye" She shook her head a little frowning
"You know what Jake's like." Laylah sighed "Headstrong, impulsive and no I haven't heard a word"
"Embrys with him so at least you know he won't get into any trouble." Leah was laughing but Bella didn't fail to notice Laylah didn't think it was a laughing matter "The sooner you get him down that aisle the better" Leah added "You need to tame him girl"
"I know, I know" Laylah replied "I'm working on it believe me but at least we're engaged" She flashed the small ring she wore on her left hand
"He still hasn't got around to replacing that with the real thing though" Leah rolled her eyes then turned to Bella "Quileute men can be so tight with money. That's a dress ring you know Laylah's still waiting for the diamond" Bella just smiled as Laylah whined she really didn't know what to say
"Jake will buy me a diamond it's just well with Billy being ill and Tribal business and all"
"Yeah yeah tribal business" Leah laughed "He just needs a kick up the backside Laylah. Lay the law down you know men like to know you're the boss"
"So when's baby due" Laylah asked desperate to shut Leah up bleating on about Jacob. She really didn't know what she was gonna do now that Jacob had called everything off…
"A couple of months." Bella replied in a small voice
"Really?" Laylah looked surprised "You look like you're gonna drop any day now. Wow must be a big baby and you're so small too. I'd hate to meet his daddy in a dark alley bet he's huge"
"Yes he's gonna be a big boy" Bella smiled as she patted her tummy and avoided any questions about Jake.
"You know you're having a boy aww that's awesome." Laylah laughed "One day Jake and I will be having babies" She looked all dreamy as she spoke hoping that whatever had come between her and Jacob could be easily put right. He was so tense these days…
"Jacob will take his own sweet time getting you pregnant too Laylah." Leah chimed in laughing loudly "Babies have never been his thing as far as I know."
"I'll get pregnant right after the wedding!" Laylah added defiantly "Jacob never refuses me what I want." He'll come back to me she thought her head held up defiantly he always does in the end.
Bella swallowed hard. Hearing the name Jacob spoken out loud brought back memories of a Jacob she couldn't have. Her heart clenched in response. What was keeping Tiffany? She thought.
"I think it's time I went home…" Bella began as she struggled to get out of the chair. It was a bit old and some of its springs had sunk. Bella and her large tummy were stuck fast. Leah chuckled loudly as she grabbed hold of Bella's hands
"Come on baby momma" She huffed as she pulled Bella upright "Let's go find Tiff you look exhausted" and they headed off towards the kitchen.
When Bella walked in there were three women sat at the kitchen table, a woman who looked vaguely familiar her eyes similar to someone else she thought but couldn't quite place who…
"Bella" Tiffany leapt up from her seat "Come and sit down and meet Rachel, Rachel Lahote" Bella sat down with a shy smile
"Hello" she said. The dark haired woman was a little intimidating and she wasn't overly friendly either. Bella shrunk back a little friendly Rachel Lahote certainly was not.
"Hi Bella" Rachel coolly replied before turning her attention back to Sue and continuing the conversation they were in the middle of before Bella came in. Tiffany was just about to say something to Bella when a loud buzzing sound came from her bag. Her face looked serious in response.
"Gotta take this girls sorry" She grabbed the cell and disappeared out of the back door. When the door opened again it wasn't Tiff who came in …no it was someone Bella was never expecting to see ever again…
Paul Lahote froze where he stood as his dark eyes washed over Bella then flickered to Rachel who sat with a frown. Ignoring Bella completely Paul broke out a smile that he kept only for his wife
"Baby…" he drawled as he walked over to her chair and planted a kiss on the top of her head
"I'll baby you Lahote" Rachel hissed "You said you'd be finished at the garage half an hour ago
"We've got a lot going on babe" he replied "Jake doesn't want to disappoint his customers"
"Yeah but he's not here is he Rachel sneered he's flying around the US on a jolly"
"There's some cold meat in the fridge" Sue said as she rose from her chair "I know what you boys are like always hungry help yourself before Seth gets back and eats the lot." She sighed loudly "I don't know what's got into that boy he's grown at least a foot in a month and he never stops eating." They all knew the reason why but couldn't say a word in front of Bella. Rachel just nodded as she glanced at Paul who just shrugged his shoulders in response.
"Great Sue Thanks" Paul smiled at the older woman who blushed a little like a teenager but then Paul always did have that effect on older women. A small cough from Rachel made him head towards the fridge but he still managed to take another look at the girl. It was definitely her alright the one Jacob had slept with despite his denial. Fuck he thought she's fucking pregnant too."
Paul pulled some cold meat and leftovers onto a plate and sat down next to Rachel. This close to the girl he could not only smell her pregnancy but his wolf knew whose baby it was too. Damn it Jake he thought you're royally fucked unless…
"So who do we have here?" he jutted his chin in the direction of Bella as he took a huge bite of sausage.
"Bella Swan Charlie's daughter" Sue replied as Paul started to choke on his food. Rachel hit him hard and squarely on the back
"Sorry" Paul apologised "Must have gone down the wrong hole"
"Well if you didn't eat like an animal and took you're time it wouldn't happen" Rachel was glaring at him again. To be honest he thought I'd leave you tomorrow if you weren't my imprint. Jeez he'd married a fucking shrew. But life was about to get a whole lot better…
He looked again at Bella and his lips twitched as he fought to contain the shit eating grin that desperately wanted out. Jacob had knocked up the police Chiefs daughter…you couldn't make it up. If you tried he thought to himself.
Bella squirmed in her seat she really didn't like Rachel or her…well whatever he was she didn't like him. She didn't like him in Vegas and she really didn't like him now. The way he looked at her left her feeling cheap and dirty.
"Sorry about that Bella" Tiffany called as she came back into the kitchen "I'm needed for an emergency at the hospital we need to leave right now so I can take you home first"
"Hey no need" Paul put down the chicken leg he was gnawing "I've got my truck outside I can take Bella home"
"No…no that's okay." Bella began as she stood up "I need to go now and you're still eating
"No I insist Bella" Paul smirked at her then turned to Rachel "You don't mind do you Babe I won't be long and you can spend more time with Sue" before Rachel could say a word Tiffany was already grabbing her car keys
"I'm really grateful Paul as long as it's not putting you out?" She smiled
"Nope not at all" Paul replied "There's an emergency and you need to go straight there" He sounded real smug and insincere to Bella's ears
"Rachel you have a fabulous husband" Tiffany called as she headed out the door "Bella I'll see you later at Charlie's" and before Bella could say a word of protest Tiffany was gone.
"I'll just finish my food" Pauls dark eyes caught hers "Then well get you home" Bella just nodded
"Thank you" She replied. Rachel sat seething but there was nothing she could do for now but Lahote was gonna get it in the neck later that was for sure.
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A/N: Everything was going so well then boom! Bella meets Laylah of all people and OMG Paul Lahote!...Now we know that's gonna end in tears don't we?
Till next time oxoxo