I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT

A/N: Sorry for the really late post everyone! I was away for a couple of weeks and didn't have time to write. Forgive me. Hope you enjoy this one, in spite having no lemons. :)


Chapter 10: Unleashing

BPOV

I had an amusing night and for the most part, it was because I was with Jacob. I have never thought that there would be a guy as understanding as he is. He didn't even get mad nor throw a tantrum about my sudden change in mind.

Typical guys might have called me names and whatsoever but he didn't, and I know he won't ever do that.

Jake drove me home and it is now around eleven in the evening.

"Nice car." Jake nodded his head to Edward's newly purchased BMW. I rolled my eyes and sighed. "Yeah. I was supposed to buy the jerk that car, but he was too generous not to let me buy it."

"I sense a rant about gender equity and fairness." Jake snickered. I threw a punch at his shoulder. "You're a jerk too!" I giggled with him.

"Come on, let's get you tucked into bed."

We walked hand in hand to the front door. "Thanks for tonight," I said.

"No problem. So, coffee tomorrow?"

I nodded in reply.

Jake smiled, "Good." Before I said my good night, Jacob had his hands on my shoulders. His face was leaning closely to mine, and when I realized what he was aiming for I tried to squirm out of his hands.

"Don't move. I just want to try something…" he whispered then out his thumbs on my lips before pressing his lips on his own thumbs.

"Close your eyes!" he ordered in a rush. "Trust me, this is for your own good."

And so I did. I've given up on wondering what people were doing to me anyway.

When his lips over his thumbs pressed on mine, the door opened, startling me a bit.

Both Jacob and I looked over an obviously stunned Edward standing by the doorway. We stood in very awkward silence before he cleared his throat, mumbled an apology, and closed the door on Jake and I.

Jake was laughing beside me while what just happened dawned to me. "Were you trying to make him jealous on purpose?" He nodded his head, still laughing. "I was. Tell me all about what happens when you get in. Good night, Bella. See you tomorrow!"

I rolled my eyes at his immature yet smart act. "Alright. Just give me a call tomorrow morning. Thanks, Jake. Good night." I said and tiptoed to give him a good night kiss on the cheek.

I waited on my porch until he got past Emmett's remote controlled iron gate. I sighed deeply, waiting for some reaction from Edward that would give me just a ray of hope that he likes me more than a friend should.

When I got in, I saw him a few step from the door. His expression was a mix of amusement and anger, perhaps?

"Hi!" I smiled.

"Hello." He replied flatly.

I walked past him to the nursery to check on my beautiful daughter. "How was Sayuri?"

"Good." I heard his voice from behind me. "She did a number two but I called my mom to help me with all the washing and stuff."

Edward had never changed our daughter's diaper. He absolutely had not idea what to do, and imagining him doing something like that was funny.

"I'm surprised my house is still clean after that. Your mom's a good teacher." I laughed. "You should've called me anyway."

I looked at him and I saw him shrug. "Well, I didn't want to ruin an obviously good night for you," I could hear sarcasm in his tone, "considering the gay doc was with you."

"Hey!" I said affronted, "Don't call Jake gay! He's a very nice man."

He snickered and crossed his arms over his chest. "Yeah, whatever! I'm watching him."

His jackass of an attitude was getting to me and I truly felt irritated by this. He was being unreasonable and childish. He does not have the right to say those things to Jacob.

"What is your problem, Edward? It is because you think you're fucking perfect, huh?" I snapped.

"No. It's – " he paused. "It's just – he – he can't be trusted, okay?"

What he just said totally had my left brow shot up. I stood straight and crossed my arms over my chest as well. "Okay. If so, prove it."

"You know what, I'll just let you see for yourself. Good night." He walked by me to give our daughter a kiss and stopped in front of me. I saw him hesitate before he bent down to give me a light kiss on the forehead.

The tension was obvious even if he had gone past the living room, to the door.

I was fuming because I didn't like him saying mean things about Jacob without him knowing how good Jake is. If he only knew how Jacob had me convinced to tell him what I feel… Edward has it all wrong.

What happened then had me quite exhausted that I immediately fell asleep after sending Jacob a text saying: He's totally pissed and a was a pain in the ass, if that was your goal.

The next day, Sayuri and I were up early and for the breakfast – more like brunch – and hangout with Jake. We met at the mall at around eleven in the morning.

Jake was immediately a sucker for my baby – what's new about that?

Yeah, I know; I'm so damn happy about my daughter being a flirt.

Oh Jesus! What kind of mother am I?

"Tell me what happened now, Bella. I need deets!" Jake said mocking a girl's voice. I giggled. "What the hell is 'deets', Jake? Sick word! Anyway, last night was completely weird and full of tension."

"Go on." Jake nodded as he strapped on my baby's carrier.

"When I was asking him what happened during his sitting hours, he said he called his mother when Sayuri did a number two, but I told him he should've – well, could've – called me so I could help him. Then, he snapped, saying that he didn't want to disturb my wonderful dinner date with you, the gay doc." I tapped his shoulder, apologizing for what Edward called him.

He just shook his head with a smile and told me to go on.

I continued, "So I got pissed that he was calling you names without really knowing how good of a person you are. Then he said that 'he'll be watching you', and I asked if he thinks he's fucking perfect? Then he said, he'd just let me see for myself what he was talking about'. It was damn annoying that I wanted to hit him in the head, but then I decided I was too tired to do it and fell asleep."

"First, I have to say thank you for defending my glory to him." Jake winked at me. "Second, here goes the guy's point of view: I absolutely think that he's jealous. No - I know he is jealous."

"Jealous by being absolutely immature?" I snorted.

Jake shook his head and gave me a tap on the forehead. "Listen to me, Miss Runaway Girlfriend," Jake said and I rolled my eyes at his pet name for me, "He is feeling threatened by my mere presence, making him territorial and protective of you. Even if you don't have the right to be, it's natural, or should I say, it's the instinct. You see, he wouldn't act that way if he didn't want you to be with someone else but him; he wouldn't say something like those if he sees you only as a friend."

I knew my brows met in confusion and amusement at what he said. "Is that it? Why can't he just say it to my face? I know they say action speaks louder than words, but wouldn't it be more convenient for both of us if he just says it?" I asked Jacob.

I cannot understand why Edward couldn't just be upfront about what he feels for me. Is it so hard for him to be open and tell me that he likes me? It occurred to me that I never knew what was on his mind, I just thought about it, but never really asked. Or I'd just stay away from him like I've done in the past.

Jake raised a brow at me. "The same way it goes to you, Bella. Why can't you just tell him that you love him?"

Oh crap. I guess I understand at one point why Edward couldn't just tell me.

"See. Maybe, he has the same reasons why he couldn't just say it. Imagine the humiliation and hurt when you reject him. You think he will still be visiting as often if that happened?" Jake asked. "It's a good thing he took the proposal thing in a very manly way. I'm surprised his ego wasn't much crumpled when you declined his offer of marriage."

I punched Jake in the arm, and shook my head as I bit my lower lip. I don't want that to ever happen. Again – especially the whole having to say no to a proposal because I would absolutely feel guilty if I accepted it.

I sighed. "This is why I always hated relationships or any sort of commitment – it is plain complicated."

"Too bad, because you've already fallen!" Jake chuckled.

"How am I ever going to solve this?" I whined at him. "Let's get some food first, I'm starving." He took my arm and led me to where he wanted to.

And so we went in a restaurant for lunch. Sayuri sat comfortably on Jake's lap still strapped on the carrier, but she still looks the cutest when she's with her dad. Maybe because they both look so beautiful and awe striking when they're together.

"Guys are confusing." I said as I chewed on my sandwich.

Jacob's eyes widened a bit and then, he shook his head disapprovingly. "You totally speak for yourself, Bella! Try looking at the mirror once in a while."

"I am upfront about my issues!" I argued.

"No, you are most certainly not; not completely anyway." He shook his head.

"What? Are you kidding me Gay Doc?"

Jacob narrowed his eyes at me and clicked his tongue. "For that, I should be charging the bill on you."

"Yeah, whatever!" I waved my hand in dismissal, "What were you saying about my issues?"

"I'm saying is you say you're upfront about your committal preferences – yes, that may be true – but, you also have issues of getting scared, running away, and pushing people away – which is totally bullshit and one of your issues. It is a major issue, by the way."

Another point taken there. Why am I so fucked up when it comes to dumbass relationships? How come Emmett has a better grasp of himself when it comes to relationships? I hate what divorce has done to me.

I heaved out a breath. "I am so screwed? How am I even going to sort all this shit out? I have a truly complicate relationship with my baby daddy!"

"Oh my God, Bella! What have you gotten yourself into?" Jacob wiggled his brows, teasing me.

I rolled my eyes at him and almost flipped him off. Then I heard a familiar voice enter the restaurant. When I looked to my left, I saw Kate, Edward's girlfriend.

"Holy shit! Baby daddy's girlfriend, ten o'clock!" I mumbled to Jacob, avoiding my gaze form her. I saw Jake turn his head to see Kate. "Yep, and baby Daddy is at twelve o'clock, outside."

I groaned at started to panic. "Fuck Jake! What am I supposed to do? She didn't see us, did she? Oh Jesus! This is just horrible! What do we do?"

"Okay! First, breath! Second…" Jake stood up and sat beside me on the couch. Closely to me, if I may add.

"What are you doing?" I demanded as he pulled me closer to his side.

"Remember what I said about our closeness and his being territorial. If he sees us like this, then it would provoke him and the more it will be easier to prove my point."

"Are you sure it will work?" I asked and he rolled his eyes at me again. "Bella, I'm a dude; trust me. Just eat your food, and take note that I am not taking advantage of you in anyway – that I am just being the good friend here – okay baby?"

It was time to roll my eyes at him. "Whatever, Jacob. And keep your filthy hands away from my peaks and trench."

Jake guffawed at what I had said.

I was really uneasy the whole time, and I was trying hard not to look where Edward and Kate were.

Of course I failed!

It was dang hard not to look away from their closeness as they drank whatever was in their glasses and having a deep conversation. I could only see Edward's back, but Kate was facing me so I could see her laughing and all smiles.

I felt jealous as I saw them happy together.

I wished I had that for my poor baby girl. I'm supposed to be in her seat. Not that…ridiculously gorgeous Kate!

"Bella," Jake elbowed me, breaking me out of my thoughts.

"What?" I hissed at him.

"Baby daddy on the run. Pretend we're happy." Jake said through his gritted teeth. I looked to where Edward was seated, and to my surprise, he just entered the glass door.

"Fuck," I spat and took my plate. I poked whatever it was I could from it and shoved it into Jacob's mouth. It pretty much took him by surprise and it was funny.

"Thanks a lot, baby!" Jake said sarcastically.

"What? I didn't mean to, but it was funny!" I said. Then my baby giggled, which is always cute, making Jake laugh with us.

Then, we heard someone clear his throat in a very annoying manner. Jake winked at me before we looked up at the same time.

We saw Edward looking at us like we were some pests or something.

"Oh, Edward!" I gave him a smile. "This is Jacob, if you remember from last night."

"Hey man!" Jake raised a hand in offer to his. Edward sneered at his hand and looked totally mad.

"Bella," he looked at me pointedly. "I see you have our daughter here with a stranger. I do not like it."

My brow shot several feet high with what he said. "Stranger? Seriously? Jake's close to me, Edward, so he could be as close to Sayuri as I want."

His eyes bulged out and he said, "I am her father and I do not want having some men with my daughter. It's not appropriate."

I looked over at Jacob with pure shock and annoyance on my face. Jake looked amused and gave me a wink. He held my hand spoke, "Edward, Bella and I are just having lunch. No pun intended."

Of course, Edward ignored him. "Bella, I don't care what the fuck you're doing with him, but I don't want my daughter hanging out with this… perv of a doctor."

I laughed sarcastically at his stupid comments. "Edward… Just… Please go. You are annoying the hell out of me and you do not want to deal with that. Trust me, now I'll see you when you visit Sayuri at home." I said pointedly and faced Jacob.

"He's losing it. Just keep this up at he'll blow up anytime." Jake whispered.

Before I could reply to him, Edward leaned over at Jacob, took Sayuri in his arms and sat very closely beside me.

I was stunned by what he did that I just looked at him like he was a lunatic – which he really is.

"What are you doing?" I spat at Edward. "I'm our daughter's chaperone, have you got a problem with that?" Edward raised a brow at me.

"Um, hello? What about your girlfriend?"

Edward didn't even look over at where Kate sat. I mentally scolded myself for that little slip. I wasn't supposed to know that they were here.

"I don't care." He said through his gritted teeth.

"Oh my God…" was all I could utter in my annoyance. I may want to be his girlfriend, but I at least wanted to be treated with respect. I took my bag and grabbed bills from my wallet, and dumped it on the table. "I'm sorry Jake, but I have to take care of this crazy asshole. I'll give you a call."

I took the carrier from Jake, and took Sayuri from Edward. "I'll see you when you're back to normal." I said to him and left.

God was I fuming. I didn't look back despite Edward's protests. I immediately rode in the car and strapped my baby safely in her seat. When I drove away, I saw Edward's car behind me through my rearview mirror.

"That fucker has completely lost it," I muttered to my baby. "Whatever Jacob did, worked effectively."

God, it was annoying. And terrifying.

When we reached home, I wasn't able to close the gates on Edward since he entered the same time I did. Talk about insanity. I immediately got out and took Sayuri in my arms. Edward was already at my door with a very mad look,

"What the hell was that?" he fumed.

"I should be saying that, you fucker!" I pushed past him into the nursery so I could put our child down.

"I told you he wasn't a good guy!"

"Says who, Edward? Anyone else but you?" I narrowed my eyes at him.

He sneered again. "You don't know how bad and how disgusting his face is when he looks at you. It's like… it's like you're out there, open for everyone to see!"

I laughed sarcastically at his comment. I have never ever felt Jake look at me that way. "You are crazy!"

"At least I do not bring strangers around with my daughter!"

The jerk has the nerve. "How many times do I have to repeat that Jake is not a stranger, you stupid man whore!"

"Don't go there, Bella." Edward said with a deathly voice.

"You know what, I do not have to filter what I say to you because you are sick in the head. My God, what is wrong with you? Ever since last night you have been acting crazy! I do not understand what is your problem with Jake. You have Kate, and I have Jake. What is so wrong with that? You plastic jackass!" I burst. I couldn't keep in everything anymore with what he was showing me.

"I do not trust that person, don't you get it?"

"Oh screw you, Cullen! Who are you to tell me whom to and not to trust?"

He took in a deep breath and answered back. "Because I'm a guy and I know his intentions with just one look – trust me, it is not anything near pleasant. He's dangerous, Bella. He cannot be trusted!"

"I can never see the point of this conversation. You, clearly have issues with things like these and I suggest you undergo therapy for your welfare and our daughter's."

"I can say that I am in perfect condition, Bella. I am in the right frame of mind!" he said.

"Yeah right!" I laughed. "With how you're acting right now? Wow, that's the right frame of mind for you?"

"Yes!" he said exasperated, "It's just because that…"

"What?" I hissed.

We were looking at each other, both full of tension. We were both mad and neither of us was backing down.

I shook my head lightly and heaved out a breath. "Go home, Edward. This is pointless." I said and turned my back to him.

"I love you!" he yelled, making my whole world stop right then and there.


*END OF CHAPTER 10*

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