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Chap12: Pushy Parents, Text Messages, & Three Dumbsketeers Oh My-part3
I sat there for a second trying to search my brain for what he could be talking about, but came up empty. Seeing my confusion Harry explained.
"After that…mess went down, Paul was talking about you and defaming you in the locker room after football practice and Jacob all but killed the boy. He beat him so bad he was suspended from school for a week and for the rest of the football season and that was the year they went to the championship and lost…bad. Guess we know why."-I looked up at him shocked and my mouth hanging slack.
"What…when did that…is that why Paul was on crutches and in a neck brace for like two months and why Jacob wasn't at the school or the game?"-I asked completely floored and Harry looked at me a little confused.
"Yes I thought you knew, but by the way you were acting I kind of figured you didn't. I'm surprised Jacob didn't tell you, most guys would have to gain some brownie points or even…maybe it's a good thing he didn't tell you."-his grip on me tightened and he cleared his throat, but I was still in shock that Jacob did that well maybe I shouldn't be considering what happened a few hours ago.
"Wow I never knew that why wouldn't he tell me? And that was before his monstrous growth spurt and Paul was like twice his size then."-I shook my head angry he didn't tell me, upset because I caused him to get suspended and miss such an important game, and giddy like I was back in high school all over again because the hot football player beat someone up for me. In all I felt like a schizophrenic.
"Yeah I know, but that sure as hell didn't stop him and by the way Paul looked you would never have guessed. He did it because he cared about you and that was when he was a fifteen year old boy. Now he's a man who clearly knows what he wants even if he is a little slow about it. Paul never said anything about you after that and neither did anyone else and if something got out that someone did talk about you then trust me no one owned up to it afraid of what Jake would do."-Harry was smiling with a glaze over his eyes reliving that moment that he obviously approved. I just sat quietly thinking over me and Jake's relationship then and now.
"Give him a shot Leah and I think you'll like the outcome. Your mom is right I am a bit…aggravated at him now because his father is an idiot, but in all honesty I couldn't ask for a better man for my little girl. Just keep your eyes open and you'll see what I'm talking about, notice little things he does to make you more comfortable or happy or just to be near you or even protect you. I swear that boy would give up his career to keep you safe and happy."-he chuckled, shaking his head and I buried my face in his shoulder hiding the guilty look I had. If he only knew how close he was to being right.
"I still don't think it's all that, but I'll watch and see."-I mumbled into his shoulder.
"It is baby girl. Don't let what happened in your past hinder you from being with someone who can complete your future. What's done is done stop fighting what's in the now right in front of you, it will still hurt, but you can let it go and learn to live with it more easily. But, if you don't it will cripple you and you'll miss out on the best thing that could have happened to you. Jacob may care deeply for you and he may be patient, but he won't be around forever."-he whispered and kissed my head.
"But in your defense that boy moves slower than a snail on crutches and he needs to suck it up and make a move already or let you go."-he said it rolling his eyes and shaking his head and I laughed lightly.
"Yeah maybe someone should have a heart to heart with him next."-I joked, but Harry pulled back a little and looked at me.
"Maybe someone should."-he said in all seriousness and I groaned.
"I was just kidding daddy please don't embarrass me!"-I groaned
"Oh hush girl husbands are embarrassed by their wives all the time, so you can stand a blush or two."-Sue said, having eavesdropped.
"Now we're married?"-I said turning my head to look at her smiling face.
"Well not yet, but you will be…soon enough."-Harry chuckled and I groaned and removed myself from his embrace when my phone buzzed again.
"Speaking of Jacob where is he and where is Embry? They were supposed to be here."-Sue asked me and I ducked my head and pretended to be too into my phone to hear her talking, but Harry spoke next.
"Yeah where are they; nothing happened did it? And why wasn't there a press conference; after the game I listened to the radio on the way here, but they said it was technical difficulties so the press conference was canceled."-I searched my head panicked for a good lie and came up with.
"Oh…um…yeah…we, they…um…a few of the cameras were left outside in the news vans with the heat off so they froze and wouldn't function properly."-I wanted to slap myself in the face for how brilliant I sounded. I heard an obnoxious cough from the back of the box and turned to see Aro looking at me while Caius glared. I flipped them both off and turned back to my phone.
"Really?"-Harry asked skeptically and I nodded slowly like if I moved too fast he would know I was lying.
"Wow I didn't know that could happen; couldn't they just use the cameras from the audio video room in the stadium or at least just do it for the radio?"-Sue asked. You know for her not to know anything about. Well. anything sports or technology related she sure knew how to call out my lie.
"Oh yeah…those froze too the heater for that room was broken."-yet another brilliant lie and another even more obnoxious cough from Aro. Lucky for me something on the field caught their attention and they stopped asking questions, so I started checking my messages.
From: Bitchy Beauty
Leah where r u? r u ok? U better be b/c I has ass to whoop if ur not! Call or text me back right away!
From: Hobbit
Leah OMG we heard somthin hppnd r u ok? R u in da hospital if so don't worry I'm makn an emergency stop to JCrew to get u sum clothes. I will not have u wearin those dreadful hospital gowns or that manly uniform. Call me xoxo
Wow I could be dying and she's worried about what I'm wearing.
From: EmmBear
Coach tell me ur alrite plz tell me ur not in da hospital b/c I killed u! OMG u r aren't u? Oh no coach don't go into da lite!
I had to laugh out loud at that one, Emmett is just too cute.
From: Bitchy Beauty
Leah where the hell r u? What part of right away don't u understand? :(
Oh and what is Emmett talkin bout did I kill u again is there sumthn I need 2 know about? Text me back this time bitch!
From: Bitchy Beauty
OMG we just heard what hppnd…well sum of what hppnd. I am so gonna 2 kick Gabe's ass n then feed it 2 fuck face Jared! Plz call me b4 I go crazy, WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?
From: Hobbit
OMG Leah OMG! :(
From: EmmBear
Phew it wasn't b/c I killed u thank God!
From: EmmBear
Wait that prick tried 2 put his hands on u? He is DEAD! But I kinda need da address 1st b/c I don't know where u guys r.
From: Aust
Hey Leah checkin up 2 make sure those tool bags didn't do anything to u or upset u. I don't like the look of them deff not the Mike guy he was fake nice those ppl r da worst! Text me soon xo
From: Callbaby
Hey Lee Aust said ur actually going to cum to da hospital n get checked hope u keep ur word. Jake will flip if u don't then drag ur nice ass ;) to da hospital himself.
From: Abs
Hey beautiful hope ur safe n ok I heard bout the pres n vice pres cornering u in da locker room. Don't worry I'll take full blame no1 will touch u. Keep warm it'll help ur body with any pain u may feel.
My dad's words rang in my head as I read Jake's text and I couldn't help but smile.
From: Bitchy Beauty
OK bitc don't like to answer ppls text so I'm gonna have 2 hunt ur ass dwn n beat u myself!
From: EmmBear
What's this about Rosie givin u a spankin I want 2 watchhhhhhvdfew
I laughed guessing Rose tried to snatch the phone from him.
From: Abs
Just checking in and makn sure ur ok xo :)
From: Callbaby
Lol I have got 2 tell u about these old ladies molestin Jake it was hilsjdjk
I laughed again guessing Jake tried to snatch Embry's phone this time. What is he talking about molesting old ladies? I am definitely going to have to ask him about that later.
From: Unknown
I know u caused all of this mess n u won't get away with it!
My brow furrowed; who the hell is this from. I shrugged not caring, I'm used to threats and whoever this is isn't intimidating.
From: Hobbit
*pouts* Rosalie told me I can't go shoppn 4 u b/c I shuld be more worried about ur health n not ur apprnce. But she doesn't get that health is tied into apprnce n u culd die if u have 2 wear those hideous gowns!
From: Abs
Hey um I don't want 2 seem like a stalker I'm just worried bout u. Sendin my love- well not love but u know comfort…4 a friend :)
From: Unknown
Kiss it goodbye Clearwater the game is over n u lose!
I rolled my eyes and was about to deleted that garbage, but kept it to record it for my file of bullshit I have to keep logged.
From: Callbaby
OMG wuld u hurry up n get here Jake is drivin me crazy w/his worry about u! Gah
From: Aust
Damn Clearwater what did u do to Jake u got his nose wide open lol
FromHobbit
Hey Leah u r goin 2 love me I found a store in da hotel n bought u the sexiest gown EVER! U will have those doctors drooling all over u ;)
From: Abs
Hey maybe u culd text me so I know ur alrite. I know ur with ur gaurds but that Aro guy is creepy n I'd feel better if I heard from u. Don't forget to keep ur head wrapped xoxo
My heart just about burst at Jacobs texts. I mean I knew he cared, but now that "my eyes and ears are open" I'm seeing he cares just a little more than I thought. But that still doesn't mean anything, however I'll continue to take my dad's advice I don't want to get my hopes up and embarrass myself, but I also don't want to miss out on something special because of fear.
"Anything good honey?"-Sue asked trying to lean over and look at my screen.
"Oh yeah!"-I said laughing, thinking about my crazy bunch friends. I'm glad my issues didn't hinder me from letting them in my life; I might not have a lot of friends, but the ones I have are more than enough.
"You look mighty happy Leah, could one of those messages be from a certain tall dark and handsome football player?"-Sue said deviously and I heard clapping and saw Aro looking at me with that same shine in his eyes as he giggled. I rolled my eyes and tried to hide my blush.
"No mom it isn't; damn you'd think you wanted to be with Jacob with the way you're acting!"-I sighed and tried to hide my smile.
"Well he is a very attractive young man and any woman-" she paused to look at me sternly "would be lucky to have him…but if I wasn't married or friends with his parents I have to admit I wo—"
"MOM!"-I screeched and she turned red and laughed and Harry grumbled under his breath.
Just then my phone rang indicating a voicemail. That's weird because whoever it was just called my answer machine and avoided calling me all together. I dialed my voice mail and a voice disguised with a voice modulator spoke.
"You are ruining football and making it a joke if I wanted to see pussy I'd go to a strip club where you belong. Resign or people will get hurt and it will be your fault; you'll never be able to show your face again. The offer expires in exactly one week…make a decision the clock is ticking."-and with that he or she, whoever the hell it was hung up.
I paled and I felt like I was suffocating as I looked at my dad and mom cheering and looked down on the field to Collin, Brady…and Seth. My heart rate accelerated and my head started pounding; from hitting my head or panicking I don't know. My dad saw me and snatched me up hugging me close and I was so freaked the pain in my back was just background.
"Leah baby what's wrong? Sue get her some water!"-he said panicked and my mom motioned for a waiter to bring water, but all I could do was stare at my phone and I guess Aro and Caius noticed and came down to where we were.
"Leah honey what's wrong?"-Sue said already on the brink of tears and sisn't even know what was going on.
"Did someone threaten you again?"-Caius asked
"Did you recognize the voice?"-Aro asked, but I couldn't move, my throat closed up and I didn't even know I was holding my breath until Harry told me to breathe. They were frantically trying to figure out what was wrong with me and Aro and Caius left to check for anything suspicious. I've gotten threats before but I've never been given a deadline; this one didn't sit well. My phone buzzed indicating a text message and I reluctantly read it.
From Unknown
Ur bodyguards shuldn't leave u alone like that smh.
What's the matter Leah, u look upset, did somethin happen?
AN: Hope you like! Told you it ended on a juicy note*grins*. Check out my new story Special Arrangement more Blackwater love*sighs dreamily* and let me know what you think. We need more Blackwater stories it's way too many about Bella *gag* and Edward who cares about that relationship *gags again* so let's start a movement *raises fist in air* and show some love for Blackwater :)
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