Chapter Twelve

I was tapping my foot impatiently waiting for Bella to show up. I finally told her the truth how I felt about her. Finally told her I love her. She was supposed to be showing up for a family dinner along with her parents but she wasn't here yet. Did I scare her off?

"There you are Renee and Charlie." Esme esclaimed.

I glanced up to see Charlie and Renee entering the family room but no Bella. Something wasn't right. Why wasn't she answering any of my calls or texts? This was unlike her. And something in Charlie and Renee's eyes didn't seem right either. "Where's Bella?" I asked.

I watched as tears filled Renee's eyes. My heart immediately stopped. Something was wrong? Did something happen? "Mom what is it?" Emmett asked worried.

"Your sister is gone." Charlie said.

"What do you mean gone?"

"What do you mean? She said she was coming over earlier." I said.

"I don't know. She said she had to leave and couldn't tell us where she is going." Charlie said.

"She told me tell you it's not what you said Edward. It's something else." Renee said.

"What did you say to my sister?" Emmett growled.

Emmett was very protective of his sister. So he clearly thought I said something to upset his sister when that wasn't the case at all. I love Bella. It just took me forever to tell her. I even loved her when I was with Tanya. I didn't think she wanted anything more than friends.

"I told her the truth. I told her I am in love with her."

"Good" Alice said smiling.

I was so confused. Why would she just up and leave so suddenly? Things were going great. I wanted to make her my girlfriend. The last time we had sex was different it was like she was saying goodbye and it was after she saw….Jacob. That was it. He had something to do with it. "that fucken bastard." I muttered.

"Who? What is it?" Emmett asked.

"When I went to your house today Jacob was there. Bella looked afraid. Like he was forcing her to do something." I said.

"Sonofabitch."

"These are for all of you." Renee said.

Renee placed several letters on the coffee table. Each of us grabbed the one that was addressed to us. Even my parents had one. Our parents headed into the kitchen to give us all some privacy. I nervously grabbed the letter and began reading it. It still smelt like Bella. I was nervous what it might say.

Edward.

You are the last person I wanted to hurt but I had to. I lied when you asked me what was wrong when you saw Jacob. He is forcing me to do this. I don't want to but I have to. I don't want any of you to hurt more than you already will from my leaving. I cannot tell anyone where I am going. It kills me to know that this will be the last time you will ever hear from me. I did not leave because you told me you are in love with me. Because to be completely honest I have been in love with you for a long time. I was crushed when you started dating Tanya because yes even then I loved you. And even when we didn't talk I still loved you then.
You are going to have to move on Edward. I can't come back. I want to but I can't. I know I may not love anyone as much as I love you. Just promise me one thing don't ever take Tanya back again. She's no good Edward. I love you and I always will.

Love,

Bella

XoXoXo

I sat there as tears streamed down my face. She has loved me all this time? I was too blind and stupid to see this. I had a feeling then I should have told her how I feel about her but I was afraid she would laugh and runaway when all along she loved me. But from this letter I knew right away who was behind making her leave. Tanya and Jacob. And by god was I going to make them pay.

I clenched my fists as I rose to my feet. I was silent too silent. "Edward…" Alice asked worried. I turned to glance at my family. "I will be back."

"Edward what are you doing?" Emmett asked worried.

"Going to let the world know all about Tanya and her family going under."

"You think she's?" Emmett asked.

"Has to be. Did you all know all along?"

"Know what?" Alice asked confused.

"That Bella was…"

"In love with you? Yeah we did." Rose said.

"Yeah, even though she is my baby sister I knew she was in love with you. I kept telling her to tell you but she was too afraid to. I wanted her to be happy Edward and I knew that was with you." Emmett said.

"Thanks. And now it's too late."

"I'm going to come with you just to be safe." Emmett said.

"I think we should all go." Jasper said.

"Good idea."

"Mom, Dad we all are going out for a bit we will be back." Alice yelled.

I watched as my mother's head poked around the corner. The adults were talking quietly in the kitchen. But I could tell right away that my mother was crying and I knew it had something to do with Bella. I was going to make Jacob pay and I would ruin Tanya.

"Don't be too late." Esme trembled.

I nodded my head as we all headed out the door. Quickly I climbed into my Volvo and sped toward Tanya's house. She was home alone and Jacob was there. The whore. I wasted no time climbing out of my car. I could hear their laughter. I was glad Emmett and Jasper were hot on my tail. They would prevent him from leaving.

I barged through the front door making Tanya and Jacob jump. I lunged across the room grabbing Jacob by the throat slamming him against the wall. My body seethed with rage I wanted to hurt him even kill him maybe. "Where is she?" I growled through gritted teeth.

"I don't know what you are talking about."

I slammed my fist into Jacob's jaw. I slammed my knee into his gut. "WHERE is she?" I snapped again. I wanted answers and by god I would get them. For once Jacob looked afraid. And I was glad he was. I would ruin him. Ruin them both. "I can see she told you I'll have to make good on my promise." Jacob smiled. This enraged me even more. I slammed my fist into Jacob's face several more times. His face now looked like what he did to Bella the night of prom. I still wanted to hurt him for that. Jasper and Emmett looked on shocked on how pissed I was getting. "You think I'm stupid Jacob. I saw you leaving her house I saw the look on her face. Now where is she or so help me god…"

"Ok, ok. Look I don't know where she is. She didn't tell me I told her to leave or I would kill her. I told her not to tell anyone or else." Jacob said.

"Why the fuck would you do that?"

"Because she stood in our way." Tanya snapped.

Slowly I turned around and glared at Tanya. She thought all of this was a joke. Gripping Jacob I flung him at Jasper and Emmett. Slowly I clenched my fists as I made my way toward Tanya. "Edward she's no good for you. We are meant to be together." Tanya said grinning.

I stopped standing inches from her. If I was a woman I would beat her ass. Alice and Rose looked at me concerned. They knew how much Bella means to me and they knew I would hurt whoever hurt her. "You think after what you did to her at prom I could ever be with you? Or love you? We are NEVER getting back together. You are nothing but a money hungry bitch. All you wanted me for was my money. And now you have crossed the line. Soon the world will know that your family. And soon your admission to Harvard will be revoked. I am done with you Tanya. Yeah, I loved you at one point but I have always and always will love Bella so much more. She isn't a cold hearted skank like you." I snapped.

"Eddie.."

"I don't want to hear it. From this moment on you are dead to me." I growled.

I watched as Tanya stood there with tears in her eyes and Jacob stood there beaten up badly. And I was glad. I glared at both of them. "Why don't you both just be together since I am sure you've already fucked since you're a whore like that and leave my family and friends the fuck alone. Lets go guys. Oh and Tanya you will be hearing from Carlisle and Charlie." I snapped.

I stormed across the room kicking the coffee table into the air before leaving. I think they got the message this time. That Edward Cullen is not to be fucked with. Emmett grasped my shoulder. "I got you Edward." Emmett said.

"Thanks."

I climbed back into my Volvo and headed home. The whole way home I could hear her laugh and picture her smile. I already missed her so much. I needed to find her. And I knew one thing Charlie and my father Carlisle would not stop until they found her. I wouldn't stop either. I love her.

Dinner was the usual. Talking about things. But the seat next to me was empty and that killed me. I wanted her here and I missed her the most. Everyone could see how upset I was. "So where did you children go?" Carlisle said.

"Tanya Denali's" I growled.

"Edward you aren't…" Esme asked.

"Hell no. Tanya and Jacob threatened Bella. It's why she left but she didn't tell anyone where she was going. Dad I want them to suffer I am done with their games and shit. After the whole prom incident. And now this?"

"Taken care of. Charlie and I have a big announcement to announce about The Black's and the Denali's tomorrow." Carlisle said.

"Good. May I be excused now?"

"Certainly" Esme said.

I slowly rose to my feet grabbing my half eaten half picked plate. Making my way to the kitchen I placed the plate on the counter and headed toward my room. I wanted to be alone. I didn't want to be bothered. Everyone else down stairs had someone to love and comfort. I had no one.

I missed Bella so much and it hasn't been a full day. I knew once she got to wherever she was going she was probably changing her number. Pulling out my phone I had to text her one last thing.

Edward: Isabella Marie Swan I love you so much and miss you already. Please tell me where you are he won't hurt you. I know you won't answer me but know this I have always loved you. It has always been you I was just too afraid to tell you. I thought you would laugh and runaway. I love you Bella.