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I guess it's the world that we live in
It's not too late for that
This is the world that we live in
And no, we can't go back
"The World We Live In" by The Killers
We were in every gossip news and every magazine cover for the past week and a half. Leah kept calling us and telling us to stay inside Bella's apartment for safety precaution. Unfortunately, we couldn't go out because of herds of paparazzi camping outside her building, waiting for either of us to come out.
The night Bella decided to come out of her music room and get something to eat, she told me all about her business with James. They met when she was eighteen and modeled for Old Navy for a year together in a contract. She said James was the only one she could talk to since her family and friends were all in Forks back then. They had so much fun together. But "fun" meant drugs, sex and loads of girls. He taught her how to model while hangover, he taught her how to use weed and taught her how to give the best sex anyone could ever ask for.
Bella's knowledge of these things all started from this monster.
But then Edward came to live with her two years later and he found out about everything she was doing with James. Bella got ashamed of herself to Edward. He was studying music in NYU while she was a druggie model. This was not how she wanted Edward to see her. She wanted to be a role model for her younger sibling, the one who looks after him. Not some model trying to shack up every woman she sees. She tried to change. Really, she did. But James made it harder for her to do it. James was pulling her back when she was trying to move forward and out of the dark. He gave her more drugs and more girls every night. Since she was under the influence, she couldn't resist what was already in front of her.
But she can only take enough of his drugs. Edward played a major role in this. He encouraged Bella to stop this. He said she would be out of job and no one would hire her if she continued this. She really loved her job and will do anything to keep it so she followed Edward and talked to James. Bella told James that she was done with all the drugs but being the good person that she is, she wanted the friendship to remain. She believed that even without the drugs and all the fucked up things between them, he was a pretty cool guy.
But, is he?
Months passed and everything was great. Bella was called to shoot for Vanity Fair with none other than Rosalie Hale. They were both attracted to each other the first time they met. But Bella assured me that it was only physically. In truth, Bella told me that Rose was a pure bitch. Always complaining how long or how sophisticated her clothes were and that she wanted sexier and more revealing dresses. Typical Rose, I say. But even though she was like that, she was a great model and never settles for anything but the best. Rose has changed so much now when she finally met my brother and got married.
But the past is past and they were just humans who can't set aside the physical feelings.
The night the photo shoot ended, Bella invited Rosalie for drinks. They went to one of the famous L.A. bars and to Bella's surprise, James was there. It was fine at first because he stayed away from the couple but when they were beginning to get drunk, he invited himself over to their table.
Bella didn't know how she and Rose got back to her hotel room. But she remembered James carrying her while some guy carried Rose.
They had sex that night. Plain and simple.
But it was only sex. Bella didn't even remember if it was good sex or not.
Two weeks later, both sides of models got into a fight.
They found the tape.
Bella and Rose's sex tape.
They were alarmed because this was the time when Rose was just starting her career and Bella has the highest position in the industry. Both were wanted in the fashion industry. And a scandal like this will definitely affect both their careers badly.
Rose's side was sure Bella did this but Bella told them she didn't. When Bella tried to explain her side of the story, they didn't believe any of it 'cause she was also drunk that night and can't tell much of what happened.
When that situation was finally settled and smooths sailing, James comes strolling down Bella's life. He explained that he had put drugs in both Bella and Rose's drinks. He wanted revenge because she was more famous than him. e
He wanted nothing more than to ruin Bella's reputation but he didn't succeed. He wanted Bella out of the fashion world and for him to be the best one. James did all of that because of selfishness and jealousy.
James told Bella that he and his friend, Royce, put the camera at the top of the television in front of the bed. Both girls didn't see it because of intoxication. James slipped into their hotel room when they checked out and got the tape. He sent it to Rose's team first before he sent it to Bella's. Both sides agreed that they will not talk about this ever again and to just leave it unsolved. Both models were never to work again ever.
Bella was devastated because, once again, James crushed her. She didn't do anything to have revenge over him though.
And now, James has come back. Bella is scared that he'd do something to me but I assured her that I will stay with her no matter what and nothing bad would happen to me. I could only hope.
Bella broke down the night she told me everything; everything that happened, everything that she's afraid of. She's afraid that I would leave her if I knew the truth.
"Now you know, Alice, that I'm not perfect. I've got baggage and I can't seem to leave it behind because it's part of me. The things James had said at the party, being a sex addict, a drug addict, that was all true. And I can't blame you if you don't want me anymore. But I want you to know that I didn't lie to you. My feelings are true. I do love you."
She was sobbing after she said that. I held her and didn't let go of her though. I showed her that I wasn't going anywhere. I love her too and it it'll not change. I was fully hers. I'll take whatever baggage she got and help her carry it.
It's been nineteen days since that night. Bella was coming back to her normal self. But we still couldn't go out of the apartment.
"Leah called again." Bella walked into the living room where I was watching TV, showing her cell to me.
"What did she say now?" I asked but already knew what it was about. The annoying people outside our home.
"She's sending security here to get us. Some of the fuckers got tired and already left but others are still there outside." She plopped down beside me then leaned her head in my shoulder. I draped my arm over her shoulder and pulled her closer to me.
"It'll all be okay baby." I said, kissing the top of her head.
"I hope so." She whispered then sighed deeply.
We were silent for a minute until I asked a question.
"Wait, the security's gonna get us?" I asked her, looking into Bella's eyes, confused. She nodded in respond. "Where are we going?" I asked again. Bella gave me a grin now at my question. But before she had the time to answer, someone knocked on the door.
"I'll get it." Bella jumped up from the couch and went towards the door.
I waited for Bella to come back to the living room. When she did, she wasn't alone.
"Al, this is Quil Ateara. Head security and one of my best buds." She punched his shoulders and gave him a smile. I stood up from the couch and went over to them. I introduced myself to Quil then gave him my hand for a shake.
"Nice to meet you."
"So, are you ready to go?" Quil asked. My forhead was scrunched down in confusion then looked at the both of then weirdly.
"OK, you two aren't telling me something. Where are we going?" I asked, now only looking at Bella who was still wearing that annoying but insanely beautiful grin.
But when she answered me, I felt my face turn white.
"We're going to Forks." She said, her grin even went wider.
"What?!" I screeched. I sat back down on the couch and looked at Bella like she was crazy.
"Baby, it's gonna be fine. We're safer there." She walked over to me and took my hands in hers.
"But your parents are gonna there."
"Of course they will be."
"BELLA!" I yelled. "I'm gonna meet your parents."
"Yeah, that's the idea." She said calmly while I fidgeted.
"I'm gonna meet my girlfriend's parents." I said a little softer, not really talking to her now.
Shit. I'm gonna meet the Swans.
**
We were now in the plane going to Forks. I was beyond nervous, you can tell. In a matter of minutes, we were gonna land.
"Shit, baby, you're shaking. Relax." Bella said trying to soothe me by rubbing my arm with her hand. "It's gonna be fine."
"I know it will be." I told her.
"Then stop shaking." She cupped my face and slowly brought my face closer to hers. "They're gonna love you."
"How can you know?"
"Because I do." She said making my insides tingle.
"I love you too." I closed the gap between us and kissed her.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. We will arrive in Port Angeles, Washington in ten minutes. Please buckle your seatbelts and prepare for landing. Thank you for flying with us."
Well, here goes...
