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I blinked for the first time in what seemed like hours. I was made aware of my surroundings when I heard Charlie's voice outside of the house. He was talking to someone, but I couldn't tell who. I could guess the topic of conversation anyway, and I didn't want to listen. Sometime between my arrival and now, the sky had darkened to almost black, and the mass of people that had filled the room had disappeared. I was alone with Jacob.
"I can't believe...
Jacob. I don't think it's hit me yet. I'm just in total shock." I
heard Charlie struggling to string a sentence together.
"Is
Bella...?"
"How do you think? She won't leave his side. She
won't answer anyone. She hasn't eaten or drank or slept. She hasn't
moved for hours. She's had tears running down her face ever since she
found out. Charlie, I don't even think she realises. She just keeps
saying 'Not again. Not Jacob.' She looks like she's lost her soul."
I
heard sharp intake of breath, and a defeated moan from Charlie. "No.
Not again."
I couldn't listen any more.
