A/N: Hello, everyone! How are you? I've been quite preoccupied with my new Scentsy busines. Between that and my work at the tax office, I barely had a lot of time to post even though I had finished it Sunday. This story is more than halfway done. Thank you for sticking with me the entire time. I know that I have a lot to improve on as a writer. Hopefully, my next stories would be a lot better.

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Chapter 14: Bella

Edward and I had now been dating for five months. Somehow, Jacob also found himself dating Alice two months ago-one month after they met. The two had been sickeningly sweet. I knew for a fact that Jacob had also been carrying a two carat diamond ring on his pocket for a few weeks now-he bought it last month. He decided to propose tonight. He already had the blessing of Edward's parents and Edward too. I was happy for both of them. They both deserved to be happy.

As Alice's best friend, I was also relieved that Alice was crazy about Jacob as much as Jacob was crazy about her. After her traumatic experience as a preteen, it never occurred to her to date. She was wary of men. Somehow, Jacob's gentle and kind nature broke through Alice's tough exterior. I was glad it happened. Jacob was a good man.

The only thing I was miffed about was that they're going to beat Edward and I at the altar. Edward and I already decided to get married too-he already proposed and had asked for my parents' permission. However, with both of our busy schedules we didn't have the time to plan for our wedding. It had also slipped my mind to tell my siblings. I knew they didn't approve of Edward so why do I have to talk to them about the status of my relationship?

"Are you ready?" I asked Jacob.

"Ready as I'll ever be," he said.

Jacob asked Vanessa, Edward, and I to help him prepare his proposal. Edward was more than happy to help. Vanessa was excited too. I'm elated myself. My two best friends were getting engaged. What more could I ask?

That evening, everything was set up. It was at the rooftop of a popular hotel which Jacob rented for the evening. I made sure to order Alice's favorite flowers and hired some professional decorators. Vanessa would be providing the music. Edward was supposed to videotape it all. We also had some camera to capture this moment. Jacob and Alice deserved the best.

It was all ready. I sat next to Edward as I watched the entire thing. The moment Alice arrived, Vanessa began playing the piano. They ate food I had asked for the caterers to prepare. While they were eating, Jacob did what he could to move it in the direction he wanted.

"What do you think of the future, Alice? Do you see me in it?" he asked.

Alice looked so uncertain. "What? Are you trying to break up with me?" she asked as tears began forming in her eyes.

Jacob shook his head. "Definitely not. You're the most beautiful woman I know. You also have a kind heart. While I barely have met you, I know that I want to spend my life with you. Alice, will you marry me?"

Alice nodded and could barely say a word as tears rolled down her eyes. She managed to say yes.

Edward, Vanessa, and I approached the happy couple. That's when I noticed Carlisle and Esme coming from downstairs.

"Your parents are here?" I asked.

"Of course. Jacob wanted them here too. They pulled the strings so that they would have a reservation when Jacob wanted it. They put the advanced payment too. Don't tell Jacob about that," he said.

I nodded. I didn't realize that Esme and Carlisle were quite supportive of Jacob and Alice. I was about to approach Alice and Jacob when my phone vibrated. It was Rosalie.

"Yes, Rosalie, what is it?" I answered.

"Bella, you need to come! Tanya had gotten into a car accident and she's in the ICU," Rosalie said.

I didn't know how to react. I must've stood there for a while as Edward took the phone from my hand and talked to Rosalie herself. He led me to Jacob and Alice, said a few words, and dragged me out of the hotel.

After ten minutes, I managed to find my words.

"Where are we going? I haven't even congratulated Jacob and Alice yet. Where's Vanessa? This night was supposed to be special for them," I said.

"I already told Jacob and Alice what happened. They're also on their way. Vanessa's with my parents," he said.

Rosalie was crying when I got there. She hugged me and brought me to the spot where she was sitting with Emmett and the kids.

"What happened?" I asked.

"Drunk driver hit Tanya," she said.

In that moment, I was angry. How could someone drink and drive? Because of their carelessness, I might lose my sister.

Edward led me downstairs to wait for Alice and Jacob. They were having the time of their lives when Alice suddenly froze. She held onto Jacob tightly. Edward and I hurried towards her.

"He's my rapist! Alice screamed pointing to the injured man.

In that instant, Edward ran to the direction Alice pointed and tried to catch the man. Jacob followed Edward leaving me to go to Alice.

Jacob and Edward managed to catch the man. Edward stepped in front of the man and was able to stop them first. The man took out a butterfly knife and pushed it forward to Edward's direction. Edward managed to avoid it before it could hit him. Jacob had tackled the man and subdued him as the man's attention was focused on Edward. Fear came inside of me, realizing that the two men that I cared about deeply could've gotten hurt. I called the police.

I came with Edward, Alice, and Jacob at the police station. There, they charged the man of the crime that he had managed to evade for years. After that, Edward tried to drive me home.

"I need to be at the hospital for Tanya!" I said.

"You're in no shape to be anywhere for anybody. Sleep. The doctors and the nurses are taking good care for her. Visiting hours is only until eight so your family is going home soon too. We'll be there tomorrow," he said. He went home after dropping me off.

I brushed my teeth and took a shower. Then, I did my best but I couldn't sleep well that night.

-FTP-

What do you think would happen to Tanya? Alice's rapist had been on the loose that entire time. It's a good thing that he got caught. It will take some time for him to have a trial but it's okay. Jacob is with her.