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{DaisyPOV}
It has been a long couple of days. It sucks my sister had to fly home just to get some peace and to regroup after eveything. I really thought it was going great between the 2 of them. They seem to rotate around each other so effortlessly. Sighing as i finish my coffee and grabbing my bag, i head out to the shop. Pulling into my sisters parking spot i turn off the engine and head to open the shop for the day. Sitting my stuff down i boot up the computer to see who we have scheduled for today.
Damn, its gonna be a bad day. Its been a while, hope i can keep up. I hear the sounds of the boys showing up for work. Getting the bay doors open and the lights on in the shop i walk to the front and whistle low. Having there attention I let them know that befor we get to work i wanted to have a meeting.
Setting up the break room i sit down with a fresh cup of coffee and a few donught holes. It didn't take long before everyone showed up. Jacob walks in last with Bella on his arm. They make themselves comfortable.
"Firstly,..." I start looking directly at jacob "This is a company meeting and it is for employees only." I wasn't rude just straight to the point. Bella huffs and crosses her arms.
"You can wait in the lobby until we are done." I said with a board proffesional tone. She looked at jake for help, but i wasn't backing down.
She jumps out of her chair, slamming the door in her wake. Leaning back in my chair i start.
"I have been ooking at the books and we are doing ok financialy, but not great. I think we need to run a special to bring in more customers. With more customers we can also get raises. As it stands we are at a stalemate for raises. There will be a bonus at the end of the month for hard work and loyal employees. I will be reviewing any unexscused call in's and no call no shows." pausing taking a drink of my coffee.
"My sister, I do love her deeply, but she is to soft on her employees. While im not a total battle axe, I do exspect you to be at work on time everyday unless it is an emergency or you are sick. If you take vacation days, we need to talk about it before the days come about. Dont just call into the office and tell me you wont be here, that you are taking vacation. I will put it down as a no call no show. "
Nobody looked upset yet but i have a feeling im going to piss someone off with this next one.
"Lastly, I do not mind your family coming up to the shop to see you. If you have work thats needs to be done, I expect it to get done. I do not however want people to come up here and just hang around all day. Kids are a different story, If you can not find a babysitter, then u and i will figure out the best course of action at that point."
Looking at everyone present i saw a few upset faces, so i asked if anyone had anything to put in or if they had any questions.
No one had any questions, but jacob. "Who are you to tell us we can not have people up here with us while we work!" He demanded.
Sighing, i didn't want to do this, but he needed to be brought down a peg. "I am the owner of this business and i call the shots. I didn't say you couldn't have someone up to visit you, just that they couldn't be up here all day. I dont want any of ya'll distracted while working. We have dead lines to meet and they wont be met if yall are stuck up someone's ass all day." He looked pissed but other wise kept his mouth shut.
"Ok everybody, its time to get to work. I want to get the dodge out today. It has already been here 2 weeks. What is the hold on it?" i asked.
"Well we are waiting on the master cylinder to get here and then it will be done." jared readily explained.
"Ok, i will get the parts here today. Lets get to work." Everyboay filed out and started the work for the day.
Getting back to the office i started calling around looking for the part we had order a week ago. It seems that when they get one in they send it to another shop. Appearantly if i wanted this part i was goin to have to go get it. I decided to send Paul.
Looking over the books and getting all the invoices ready, I started making calls to customers letting them know that there vehicle was ready to pick up as they started getting them done.
{Jakes POV}
Daisy was a slave driver. And I thought Lexi was bad when she first took over...
Lexi... My mind always did find a way to wonder back to her. It had been quite a while since she left... About a three weeks now, I think. And despite trying to make it work with Bella, I still missed her.
I call her everyday. Hoping that she will pick up and I will be able to apologize and get this horrible monkey off my back. I was a complete asshole to her. No... I was worse.
I hadnt known she was my imprint when I did what I did. I just thought she was just another girl. And because I had ignored my wolves impulses for so long, I felt compelled to help Bella that day. After all; She had been the one I had always wanted, right?
I knew that a wolf could live without his imprint, if the imprint didnt want the wolf. It was painful... Terribly painful... But it was possible. And I knew without a doubt that she didnt want me anymore. Or atleast that what I felt. She had completly abandonded me. And my wolf raged at the thought... But it had been my fault she left to begin with.
Bella and I had decided to make a go for it. One last time for the record to try and make it work. But with the guilt so thick in my heart, I could never bring myself to fully commit to the act. I needed closure just as much as I was sure she did.
Daisy refused to tell me where she was or how to get ahold of her. Even after damn near killing myself in the bottle the first week she left before bella came back into my life. Her and paul constantly fighting. He wanted lexi to help me... But daisy refused to ask her to. I kind of understood. But in my eyes... Daisy is just being a bitch... Ten times worse then her sister ever was.
I trudged into the house, kicking my boots off at the door, making my way to the bathroom. As the shower water ran, I pulled my phone out and stared down at Lexi's smiling face showing back at me from the contact photo. I needed to call her... One last time and I would wash my hands of it. This was my last stitch effort to try and make things right. If she didnt answer this time... I would leave her alone. And never bother her again.
{LexiPOV}
I stirred the stew again and set the spoon down. The sound of my phone ringing in my back pocket peeked my interest and I pulled it out, glancing at the screen.
Swallowing hard, I slid the gree button over. Answering the phone... For the first time for him in almost a month.
"Lexi... Lexi are you there." I breathed shallowly, nodding my head, answering him.
"Yeah... Im here." short and simple. I didnt really know how to talk to him. But I knew I couldnt ignore him forever.
"I have been callin you everyday... Why havnt you answered?" He asked with his deep baritone voice.
"I needed time, Jake. I needed to collect myself." I answered shortly again.
"Oh... Ok. well... how are you, I mean since you have been gone?" He asked with a sigh.
"I've been good. I didnt realize how much I missed my farm..." I said slowly, walking outside and sitting on the portch swing with my coffee.
"Oh, so you went home... Daisy wouldnt tell me." He said with a slight chuckle.
"I know. I wasnt ready to tell anyone..." the line was silent for a minute before I started back up. "So, how have you been?" I asked. I didnt know what else to say.
"Well, I wish I could say your sister is an easier boss then you..." I laughed.
"Nope. She's far worse then me. I'm lenient so long as the work gets done. But she's a straight up ball and chain." He laughed.
"Thats no joke. She has been making us work damn near non stop. It starting to piss me off... The guys to. Its hard for us to patrol because were always so tired." He said and I nodded. I knew she was tough.
"Ill talk to her. See what I can do... Tell the guys im sorry. Ill be back sometime soon." I didnt want to give out specific dates. i didnt want him waiting for me at the terminals. I wasnt quite ready to see him face to face just yet.
"Yeah, Bella's getting pissed. I never have time for her." I felt a twist of pain. It hurt to hear that... But its the whole reason I left to begin with. So he could have her and he didnt have to choose anymore.
"Well Im sorry for that. Ill talk to her... Its good to hear about you and Bella. Im happy for you, Jacob. Really." I said. Swinging my legs out, and feeling the warm humid air play in my hair.
"Yeah... Lexi... I need to tell you something." I stiffened. trying to remember how to breath. This is what he called for... I just knew it. I just had to remember that he was not mine... He never really was.
"Im sorry about what happened. I never should have put my hands on you. No matter what you had done. I know that my apology will never fix it, and I would understand if you never really forgive me for it... But I just felt I needed to say it... Just so you know." He said.
"I never blamed you Jacob. I was never mad at your for it or beared any ill feelings toward you for it..." I heard him huff.
"The why did you leave? Why did your ignore me if..." I cut him off.
"I left because I needed to pick myself up off the ground. I understand what you felt for Bella and decided to let you go so you could be happy. I was heart broken. I didnt pick up the phone because I was still trying to heal." I said firmly.
"Oh, well... After it happened... I realized something... Your my imprint Lexi." I sucked up a sharp breath. Damn it all to hell and back. Why did things always have to be complicated!
"You know... If you come back... I would choose you... As my imprint... I would choose you." My bottom lip began to tremble as the tears pooled in my eyes. I blinked them back.
"No, I cant... I ... I dont want to be hurt again." I said, my voice wavering more then I had wanted it to.
"I would never hurt you... Never again." He said with passion so strong, I felt it through the phone in my trembling hands.
"I cant Jacob... Im sorry." I replied.
"Ok... I just wanted you to know that... I will always love you Lexi... even if Im with Bella." He admitted and I nodded.
"I know... me to..." I said. "I, Uh... I got stew on the stove. I got to get back inside." I tried to say.
"Ok. Goodbye Lexi." It sounded final... And in my heart it felt it to. With tears rolling down my face I answered.
"Goodbye... Jacob." Then the line went dead.
Getting up from the porch i headed inside to stir the stew. I figured it was a safe enough meal, considering i havent been feeling well lately. Thank god doctor Garcia had an open appointment for tommorow morning.
{Jakes POV}
After hanging up with lexi, i felt a little better. I knew i wouldn't forget her and i wouldn't ever stop loving her. My wolf stired inside me. He didn't like that I or Lexi were giving up, but he understood Lexi on her points. I have made up my mind, no matter how much i loved lexi, the man inside of me loved bella more.
I was going to give mine and Bella's relatioinship a real fighting chance. That thought alone had my wolf rattling the cage i had put him in. Damn it, if he wasnt getting stronger in his plight to take control.
Going to the bedroom i saw Bella was already asleep. Climbing in the bed carefully i laid down and fell in to a fitfull sleep.
It was weird. There standing infront of me was my wolf in my human form. He just stared at me for a good while then he smirked. "Jake, you have given me no choice in the matter. I cannot force you to go back to Alexis, but i can make your time with Isabella a living hell. I will not hurt her, because I am a protector. Let the games begin." With that he disappeared into the forest.
Jumping awake i looked over and saw bella was asleep. Rolling over and cuddling up to her i finally fell into a dreamless sleep.
{Bella POV}
I woke to the sun shining in my eyes. Looking over i see Jake sleeping still. This is one of the few days i feel like my old self. I'm not exactly sure what has been going on with me, but i need to figure it out soon. I had already lost my dad, Edward died, and the whole pack thinks im a no good snob. Its like a switch, for a little while im myself and then it all goes blurry. I can see what im doing and i try so hard to scream out for help but i have no control over my body.
Shaking my head i decide to make breakfast. I havent done that in a while. Throwing on a pair of sweats, a tank, and my hair into a messy bun. I get started on the bacon. Dancin around the kitchen to the radio i finish the last pancake just as jake come into the kitchen. He stopped in the door way and just staired.
"I never thought i would see you like this again." He said with a smile. Walking up he gave me a sweet kiss and sat at the table making his plate.
"I just woke up feeling more like myself this morning. I really love you jake. Dont ever forget that!" I said. I had to let him know before i was caught again by what ever is after me. I could feel it creaping up my spine. Stiffening i walk to the bedroom in a panic. No... NO NO NO... I didn't want this. I wanted to be myself. I wanted to have my family and friends back. I I I... Damn, What the hell am i wearing.
Getting my clothes together for the day i walk to the bathroom quickly getting ready for the wonderful day ahead of me. Jake was taking me shopping, and i needed to stake my claim infront of his pack. Walking into the kitchen just as jake has finished up his breakfast dishes. He turns with a smile that soon falls when he see how im dressed. Yea, that right jakey poo, im back. Giving him a bright smile
"Are you ready to go. I want to get to the mall before all the good clothes are gone. I need a new pair of white suade jimmy choos." He nods his head with a tight smile.
Grabbing all my latest prada and the keys to my car we head to the mall.
{Daisy POV}
My phone rang in my ears, pulling me from my deep sleep. I rolled over and looked at the clock on the table. Damn. Was it already 10A.M.? Snatching my phone off the charger, i darted to the bathroom to relieve my blatter. I answered the call from Lexi.
"Good morning Lex..." at the sound of her shaking voice and hushed crying, my chipper smile swept from my face. I began to clean myself up.
"Dai... Im... Im... Im..." I walked from the bathroom and out to the kitchen to fix me a cup of coffee. Taking a sip as I walked out the door.
"Calm down and tell me what happened?" I said comfortingly, then jerked the phone away from my ear as she wailed loudly. once the ringing in my ears subsided, I replaced the phone.
"Lexi. Tell me what is going on. I cant understand you if you dont talk to..."
"Im Pregnant!" Her cries got louder as I Jumped up from the swing holding the phone firmly.
"WHAT?!" I yelled into the late morning air.
"I found out this morning... I... Dai I dont know what im going to do. I dont have the foggiest Idea how to be a mother and..." I stopped her.
"Lexi, Is it... you know..." I heard her scoff on the other end.
"No fucking Shit dai! He's the only man I have been with besides Luke and we both know luke dont swing out direction." She said aggitatedly.
"Ok, Damn. I was just making sure shit. I didnt know if you and hunter had been seeing each other..." I trailed off then Sighed. Its going to be ok. You will make a great Mama." I said sitting back down and lighting a cigarette with my coffee.
"But... What if it comes out full of fur?" She cried. Damn the hormones were already kicking strong. I kind of felt bad for Luke having to deal with this alone.
"The baby is not going to come out with fur and a tail. Paul says the wolves dont transform until they are much older." I sipped my coffee. "How are you going to tell him?" I asked.
She got silent on the other end and it made me erie.
"Lexi... You are going to tell him right?" I asked. "Its the right thing to do. He deserves to know." I said.
"I know. And I will... Ill call him with I get off the phone with you." She said. and I nodded.
"Good. Then get on off of here and give him a call. Daddy always said. Not saying anything is as bad as lying." I reminded her.
"I know. Ill call you later. I love ya sis." She said, and I could hear the nerves in her voice.
"I love you to. Bye." Hanging up the phone, I sighed. If shit wasnt already so bad, things had to get even more complicated. Not that my niece or nephew is a problem... But I have a feeling this is not going to go over softly.
Picking up my cup, i made my way back into the house to wake up paul. I wasnt going to tell him just yet... Jacob had the right to know before anyone else did.
{Lexi POV}
The line rang and rang. But noone picked up at the house. I didnt really want to have to call his cell. It was to personal to me... I know. Its a rediculous notion, but its what I felt at the moment.
With a defeated sigh, I dialed his cell number. It didnt take very long for it to pick up.
"Jacob, hey... umm..." I heard a girlish chuckle on the other end and rolled my eyes in irritation.
"Wrong person butter cup. Jacob is a little tied up at the moment. Can I take a message?" She said snidely. And I could feel the anger creeping up on me. But I held it back for the time being. I told myself to be civil. She was going to be apart of my childs life as much as I deplored the idea.
"No, its something I have to talk directly to Jacob about. But thanks for asking. Just tell Jake to call me when he can, please?" I said. Damn, being nice to her tasted like viagar on my tounge.
"Yea, sure. Ok then if thats all im going to go. BuBye now." she said before hanging up on me. Staring at the phone for a minute. She just dismissed me. Taking a deep breath I put my phone in the passenger seat and head home. I will try again later. He needs to know.
After getting home i call Daisy back. I get her to promise to get jake to call me tommorow at work. For now its a waiting game. Walking into the kitchen i see Luke making dinner. He is so good to me. Smiling as his lillie white ass swings intune with the music. He turns with a grin on his face. "I know, I know, this is my breakfast routine, but i know you needed your daily dose of luke." giggleing softly i sit at the table as he serves me my dinner and gets his own.
"Luke, I'm pregnant" He pauses and stares at me for a moment.
"Im here for you Lex. We will get through this together." he says as he pats my hand and continues to eat.
Now i just have to wait untill jake calls tommorow. Finishing my dinner i head up to bed. Felling ver tired and emotionaly drained.
(Authors Note: Alright yall. Hoped you liked the update. things are taking a new spin and the story is going to start working its way to a close here soon. Once again... PLEASE REVIEW! And Im in need of a beta reader. Anyone interested!? Let me know. I needs one bad! Thanks yall! lots of love yall! Until next time!) -CountryBaby93