You didn't have me at hello

A/N Don't own it

Chapter 11 Mystery Surrounds

Bella POV

Monday, Feb 16 - 8am

This is not going to be a good day. My heart is breaking, I didn't sleep last night and now I am all alone and I don't have work to go to yet. UGH!!!

Mum and dad left this morning on the 7am flight. We had said everything we could last night - we talked and laughed and cried all night after everyone left. I was going to miss them so much, but I know I have to do this. We hope to see each other soon, but it depends on how much work I am have as well Dad has a lot to do with his businesses. Mum will be busy too with her charity work. Mum and dad left my place all cleaned up. The only things left were the chairs and tables the Cullens brought down. They were neatly stacked against the wall. I guess I should expect them later. I think I am going to give an extra key to Esme.

The doorbell rang - I wonder who it is so early.

"Who is it?"

"It's me - Alice. I come bearing gifts."

She came in with a huge cup of coffee for me and fresh baked bread. I gave her a quick hug and we went over to the kitchen to get some butter to go with the bread.

"Thanks Alice. I really needed this. The coffee is just delicious." She knew that I loved Chocolate-Rasberry coffee.

"You are very welcome Bella. How are you doing?"

I tried to fake out my broken heart, "I'm fine. Just tired."

Alice just came over to me and gave me the biggest hug. I couldn't help it and I just started to cry. She held me tighter and whispered that everything was going to be ok. I didn't notice that Jasper had come into the apartment and held us both in his arms.

"Hi Jasper."

He smiled, "Bella-boo, everything will be ok."

I smiled because I knew it would be soon. "Bella-boo?"

He laughed, "Do you really think I am going to allow Emmett be the only one to call you that. Bella, I just have this connection with you too and I consider you already as my little sister. Is that ok?"

"Thanks Jasper." He held me tightly in his arms. I felt safe and for once I knew they weren't going to hurt me again.

Someone boomed "Are we having another hugfest?"

We all laughed. "Hi Emmy" Emmett came by and scooped me in his bear hugs.

"How is my Bella-boo?"

I whispered "Good, now let me go…"

Rosalie hit him, "You are trying to kill her?"

I hugged her next. "How are you Rose?"

"I should be asking you that?"

"I am fine. Believe it or not, doing better now.."

She smiled and gave me a small kiss on my cheek.

Emmett then "So, Bella, what are the plans for today? I mean, it's your last day before you are going to the slavery of work."

I wasn't thinking about it. "I was going to look over some paperwork and articles that have been piling up. "

Emmett frowned, "That doesn't sound like fun. How about we all go to the pier, have some breakfast. Afterward, lets come back and play Wii?"

That would be fun too "Hmm, that's a good idea. Besides, I am in the mood for some pizza later. You guys know where a great pizza place is?"

We all decided to leave for breakfast. I went to take a quick shower and change. I looked and felt refreshed. We all left for the pier in Emmett's jeep. The Pier was some sort of haven with restaurants and stores. As we were going into the restaurant, I saw there was an Apple store. Make a mental note to go in there before we leave.

We got seated and I really had a great time with all of them. We laughed, joked, teased and talked. I didn't feel like a third wheel which was great. During this time, I had received like tons of texts from my friends. As I was listening and answer to the Cullens, I saw one text from an unfamilar number,

Just thinking about you and hoping you aren't too sad. Count on me for anything.

I looked at the number and wrote it down. Then I deleted it. Alice saw what I wrote, "Why did you write Edward's number?

I looked at her "Well, I received a mysterious text from this number. I was about to block it. I don't like getting anonymous texts."

Rose was curious "What did he say?"

I shrugged my shoulders "Oh something to the effect that he was thinking about me and to count on him."

They all screamed "What!"

I didn't know what to do. Their scream brought me back when I was young. Shit, I have to do something. "Is there something wrong? I mean, trust me guys, I never gave him my cell phone number and he is engaged and I would never be interested in someone like Edward." Damn, the old Bella from Seattle is coming out. Not good. Stop crying Bella. You can't let them hurt you again. But the tears started to come down.

I don't know how long I was crying, but all of a sudden I felt strong arms wrap around my tiny body and pick me up. He placed me on his lap and kept whispering "Don't cry Bella-Boo". It was Emmett. "We're sorry for yelling like that. You did absolutely nothing wrong. It's Edward who I am going to ring his neck."

That's when I had to laugh. "Emmett, really, I should apologize. I mean, I shouldn't have cried. Plus I don't know what I did to have Lauren and Edward hate me. They are your family. You should stick to family."

Jasper was next to us, "Bella – you didn't do anything wrong and we are sorry you think you offended us. You didn't do anything."

Rosalie chimed in "Really Bella, we really really like you and we were so stupid and naïve when we were young. We are just so lucky now that you have come into our lives again and you have allowed us to become your friends."

Wow, did those words really come out of her mouth? "Do you all believe that?"

Alice cried a little "Bella, we do, we really love you and we just want you in our lives. Believe us, ok?"

I remember a few weeks ago when Alice called me Isabella Marie Swan. That hurt a lot because I believed that maybe she would go back to her old ways. Slowly, she and I have become close friends and I just think she said that by mistake.

"I do."

Emmett just gave me his bear hugs. "Are you better?"

I smiled, "Yes thanks!"

After that little love fest, we completely forgot about the text and finished eating breakfast. I had some seafood crepes that were to die for. I think I am going to have to find the recipe to experiment on that one. Hey, I should invite these four over for crepe night.

When we were all done, I asked if we could stop by the Apple store. They agreed and admitted they were Apple freaks as well. We all spread out and I went straight to the laptops. I got a really great salesgirl who knew her stuff. I told her what I wanted and she told me what I needed. The best laptop would be almost $5 k, but I really needed it. I was planning to practice some of my photography but I needed something to be able to manipulate and practice my "secret" desires. So I ordered it, though I would have to wait a few days to build it. I was so excited. Jasper came by "What did you get Bella?" I smiled, "A present for myself."

It was around 5 when we decided to get back to my apartment. Jacob had text me and I told him my plans. He was going to bring Leah and Jakey over too, since he wanted to get some action on the games I had gotten. He and Emmett were bonding more so than the rest. I liked the idea since Jacob had a hard time trusting them. When we got to the lobby, Sam was right there to open the door. "Ms. Bella, how are you today?"

"Great Sam. How was dinner last night?"

"Ms Bella, it was fantastic. You are spoiling us too much."

"Nonsense you work too hard here."

"Oh Ms Bella, there are three deliveries stored here. Do you wish for someone to bring it up?"

Deliveries? I didn't order anything. "Sure, that would be great."

We all went upstairs and Emmett and Jasper started to set up the consoles. I went to get some drinks and Rose and Alice went real quick to get the menu from the pizza place. We were actually starving after all the walking we did on the pier. There was a knock on the door and it was Embry and two other gentlemen with huge arrangements of flowers.

"What the…who could have send me flowers?" I saw Jacob, Leah and Jakey coming in "Jacob, I hope you didn't do this?"

His face was shocked, "No Bells, we can't afford these types of arrangements."

Alice and Rose came in. "Oh secret admirer Bella?"

I found each card. I grasped my heart from the first one. It was from mum and dad just reminding me that they will always be there for me. The second one was from Carlilse and Esme reminding me that I am their "new daughter" and they will be expecting me for family dinner every Thursday night. The last one wasn't signed. "Here's hoping that you are doing well and you will find what you are looking for."

Emmett and Jasper looked at the card but didn't say anything.

Alice and Rose "Ooh, you have an admirer."

I laughed, "Yeah right. Ha ha ha!"

All I noticed then was Jasper nod to Alice and they stopped teasing. I didn't take the conversation any more. "Well, all these flowers are beautiful. Let me call your parents to thank them for their gesture. Can you order the pizza? I have money in the first drawer."

Alice "oh no Bella, you aren't paying this time. We are."

I smiled because I had my ways. I went to my room and talked to Esme rather quickly thanking her for the flowers. She reminded me dinner on Thursday at 7 and I told her I would bring dessert. I asked her quickly on where is the best pizza place and she told me the restaurant. Then I quickly called and I talked to a Samantha. I asked her about an order that was just made and confirmed it was coming to my apartment. I then told her that I was going to pay now and I gave her the card number.

We were laughing and playing while we waited for the pizza. I had Jakey in my arms, breathing in his baby smell which I always loved. I was watching how each couple interacted well within each other. Leah and Jacob were competing against Rose and Emmett. They looked so cute together. All of them did.

"Hey Jakey, do you see your mommy and daddy. Hmm, yeah, I know, they are cute together."

They both laughed and Jacob gave the controller to Jasper to continue. He sat next to me and wrapped his arms around me and Jake.

"You will find true love my dear Bella. I know you will. You above all deserve it."

I placed my head on his shoulder "From your mouth to God's ear hon."

The doorbell rang. "Can someone get the door?" Alice went with Rose and they order like 5 different pies. "So how much did it come out to?" The delivery guy smiled, "It's been taken care of Miss. Have a great nite."

Alice's face was surprised. I didn't look up because I knew I was going to start laughing. Jacob whispered "What's going on?" I just shook my head and stood up, "Come Jakey, let's get the paper plates ready." I started going towards the kitchen when I heard the yelling, "BELLA!!! YOU DIDN'T?" They all came to the kitchen and I had Jakey in my hands and laughed. "You wouldn't do anything to me. I have a baby in my arms." We all laughed.

The pizza was delicious. It was the best one I have had in a long time. I was a pig and ate way to much. I told them to take some for Carlisle, Esme and Edward. I also asked if they could bring a couple of slices for Embry and Quil who were on tonight. It was around 8 when they all left. I had a big day tomorrow and now I was really tired.

Emmett POV

I AM GOING TO KILL MY BROTHER. But , I can't do it in his apartment. Where? My apartment! That's it!!!

"Edward?"

"Yeah man, what's up?"

"Listen, can you come up? We ordered to much pizza and well we thought you would be hungry."

"Sure, I will be up in 5 minutes."

Bastard, wait til I get him in my paws. He is going to regret whatever he is planning.

"Em, calm down. He is our brother." Jasper is always the sensible one. "Let's hear him out."

"No Jasper. You saw him in the past, what he has done with other women. You've seen how he has treated Bella. Damn it, he hasn't even apologized. What the fuck is wrong with him? Shit, he has Lauren, the wicked witch of Seattle. He needs to leave Bella alone."

Then I saw my Rosie coming towards me and place her body within me. "Em, nothing is going to happen. We will talk to him, calmly and we will make him understand that he will leave Bella alone. Please baby, please calm down."

Only Rosie could drive me crazy and calm me down. Then we heard the knock. Jasper went to open the door and Edward strolled in. "What's up everyone? What have you been up to?" Cocky ass.

"Sit Edward, we are warming the pizza."

"Dude, I hope you got it from the same place…."

Jasper couldn't take it anymore. "Edward, what the fuck do you think you are doing?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Bella. She got a text from you today and she got a mystery flower arrangement with your handwriting. You are engaged to the bitch of the west and you are trying for Bella. What are you thinking?"

"Listen Jasper, this is none of your business.."

I had enough "No you listen Edward! We have witnessed you fuck many girls. Then you decided to stick with the worst of all the women, Lauren. Now you want to destroy Bella. She hasn't done shit to you. You haven't even apologized. LEAVE HER ALONE!!"

"No, I will not. You don't have any right over who I want or date."

That's it, I had it. I punched him with all my might. I really didn't care if I was going to hurt him. I heard the girls screaming to stop and Jasper was trying to get me off of him. Thank God Dad and Mom came in because I was about to kill him.

Carlisle POV

When I saw Emmett punching Edward, I knew something was wrong. It took all the strength I had to get him off of Edward.

"Alright, what the hell is wrong with you all?"

Emmett and Edward were trying to say something and I yelled back to shut up. "Jasper, what happened?"

"Edward wants Bella. Dad, we can't have that. He sent her flowers."

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "Ok slow down and explain what is going on."

Then Jasper told me what happened. I could not believe a son of mine would be as insensitive and ignorant as Edward.

"I am very disappointed in you Edward. First you bring Lauren in this family, who is one of the most disrespectful women I have ever meant. You carry yourself like you are gods gift to woman and now you want to destroy this young woman's heart. I will not allow it. Not at all."

"Dad, you have no way …"

"Yes, I do. I will send her back. I think breaking her heart by denyng this job would be better than you breaking her heart and soul. My god Edward, you haven't even apologized of what you said. You were the worst out of all of you."

"Dad, calm down. I was planning to break it off with Lauren. She isn't for me."

"And you think that gives you the right to pursue Bella. Yes, Lauren isn't for you, but Bella isn't for you either. I am sorry to say this but she is too good for you. I swear Edward, I see you even flirt with Bella and I will personally hurt you that you will never want to flinch or see another woman."

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Again, I apologize if my writing isn't that good. But I am trying. Much love to all!