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Previously

Jake was walking behind me, I stopped and turned to him "Jake, the other thing has to do with this delivery."

Just as I was getting ready to tell him he saw it, and the look on his face, I knew he was pissed.

"What the fuck Bella?"

JPOV

It was amazing how fast you can go from being on cloud nine to feeling like the rug had been ripped out from under you.

Bella knew how I felt about anyone besides me getting her a car. Yet, sitting in front of me was a shiny new Pearl White Nissan Juke. From what I can tell it was an SL, which meant fully loaded with leather seats, seventeen inch Black Aluminum-alloy Wheels. I was seconds away from blowing my top, who the fuck does Edward think he was?

"Jake, I'm so sorry. I was going to tell you, and then, but. I'm sorry." She had a tone in her voice that I had never heard before. She seemed unsure, scared, something. However I didn't care at the moment.

"You were going to tell me, so obviously you knew he was getting you one. Why the fuck would you say yes? I know I can't afford to get you a car now, but Bella I want to take care of you. Now this guy comes riding in on his fucking horse and gives you everything. " I was so mad I was seeing red.

"Chill the fuck out Jake, not ten minutes ago you couldn't be happier for me and this job I have. Now because he got me a car, for work I might add, you can't see straight. I don't understand, I know you want to take care of me and for some fucked up reason you think buying me a car is the only way to do that. If it were about the money do you think I'd be with you?" I could barely breathe, the one thing I had always worried about was being able to take care of her, financially. Now, she makes the low blow of saying it out loud that I can't.

I've always known she loved me for me, not what I could provide, or the money in my bank, but in my opinion if a man can't take care of his woman and family financially what good was he?

You are all probably thinking, he should be happy she loves him regardless of the money, and I am. One of the things I loved most about Bella was she didn't care. However, my mom left after dad's accident and I don't remember much of that time except what she said when she left, "If you can't provide for me and Jake what good are you?" Apparently she just meant her because she left me.

All I can concentrate on now was that day: my mom's words, and the look on my dad's face. There was nothing he could do, he was now in a wheelchair and couldn't even chase after her. It would kill me if Bella left.

"I know you aren't with me for the money, hell, you wouldn't be with me if you were. Do you know how insignificant I feel now? The one thing I had left, to get you a car is now gone."

"Jesus Christ Jake, I can't keep doing this, you have to know by now that I love you, not what you can give me. I need a car of my own to get back and forth to work, I can't always borrow Alice's. Now you don't have to worry about the car, we can use whatever money you have saved to go on our honeymoon or something. That's a good thing." She still has no idea I used all my saved money to get her that ring on her finger.

"What is with all the screaming out here?" Alice asked, as she walked out looking confused.

"Edward got me a car for work and it was just arrived and…" Bella had started but Alice cut her off.

"Edward got you a car? Bella, how could you let him do that, we all know how Jake feels about that." Holy shit Alice is on my side. This is a first.

"Alice don't start with me too. Just like I told Jake, I needed a car for work and Edward was getting me one whether I agreed or not. At least it is just the Nissan, he wanted to get me a BMW, Mercedes or an Audi." Well, what do I say about that, I guess at least it was just a Nissan.

"But Bella, you could've said no…" Bella cut off Alice

"Look I've had a long day, I don't want to deal with this right now. I just want to go inside, get something to eat, shower and go to bed." With that she walked off, leaving Alice in a state of disbelief.

"Jake, I'm really sorry, I can have Jasper talk to Edward. I'm positive he had no idea the situation."

"Thanks Ali, but it's okay, Bella seems happy and I don't want to fight about it anymore." I told Alice good night and headed into the house. I needed to apologize to Bella. I love her and just want her to be happy. I really needed to get over the little things and realize she was with me and that was all that should, and did matter.

BPOV

I couldn't believe how incredibly stubborn Jake could be sometimes. I know the car was a big deal, but to start a huge fight like that was just ridiculous. Why couldn't he see I wasn't his mom and I wasn't going to leave because he couldn't buy me a car.

I started making myself a sandwich to eat when my phone rang.

"Hello." I said, it took me a second to figure out how to answer on my new IPhone.

"Hey Bella, sorry to be calling so late, but something has come up and I have to go to Chicago for a week, and I need you to come with me." Fuck, this was the last thing I needed. Jake was not going to be happy that I had to leave for a week.

"Okay, well what time do I need to be there in the morning?" I would have to spend the evening smoothing things out with Jake

"Uh, well we are leaving as soon as you can get here; I have to be there first thing in the morning for a meeting with my board." Great, well guess nothing like some distance to make Jakes heart grow fonder, right?

"Oh, okay, I guess I had better get packing then, huh?" I said with a smirk. Edward was my boss, he didn't need to know Jake and I were fighting.

"By the way, did you receive the Nissan?"

"It actually just arrived; I haven't had a chance to drive it yet. I guess I will though soon, on the way to the airport."

"You won't be able to this time Bella; there is a car already on its way to pick you up. I'd hate for you to leave your car at the airport all week. Plus, if we get home late I don't want you driving." Great, I had to leave my car at home with a very pissed off Jake and Edward was sending me a car.

"That's great, thanks Edward. Well, like I said, I better get to packing. One thing I guess I should find out first is what am I wearing? I won't be making my shopping appointment and I will need to get some stuff from Alice." What the hell was I doing, Edward didn't care about my clothes. I was just expected to be ready to go.

"Don't worry about that, just bring the necessities, you will be meeting with someone tomorrow to go shopping. Also, just wear something comfy tonight, we won't be doing anything tonight except the flight and checking into the hotel. See you soon."

"Yep, see ya soon." Ok, well the necessities won't be hard to pack. I just grabbed my bathroom items, and started to pack the rest when Jake walked in.

He was full of expressive looks this evening. He looked worried, scared and confused all in one, he probably thinks I'm leaving.

"Bells, wha, where, don't go. I'm sorry I didn't mean to get so mad. I am so happy for you and your new job. I'm even happy that Edward is making sure you have what you need." God, he sounded scared.

I walked over to him and put my hands on either side of his face and placed a gentle kiss on his lips.

"Baby, I'm not leaving. Well, I am but its work related. Edward called as soon as I got inside and told me we have to go to Chicago for the week. I'm not sure what is going on, but apparently it's important because we leave tonight. Oh, and he is sending a car to pick me up so please don't trash my new car," I said with a giggle, I didn't want things tense and shaky when I leave.

"I won't do anything but maybe get a personalized license plate that says Mrs. Black on it." He gave me the most amazing smile and I knew then we would be perfectly ok.

"What can I help you with, babe? Do you need help packing or anything? There's the Jake I know and love.

"Nope, I think I'm good. I just need a few things. I am going shopping with a personal shopper tomorrow in downtown Chicago so I just need my pjs and necessities. Thank you though."

"How long until you leave," he said as there was a knock on the door.

"Apparently now, walk me out?"

"Absolutely, here give me your bags."

We walked to the front door and sure enough when I opened it there was my driver. He looked really familiar too, but I'm not sure from where.

Jake walked me to the car while my driver, my driver that sounds so weird. Anyway, my driver loaded my bags into the car.

Jake kissed me goodbye and told me to let him know where I was staying when I got the chance. He also told me he was really proud of me and promised not to mess with my car.

I kissed him back, got in the car and I was off to the airport.

I know this is a lot shorter chapter than I usually do, but I had to set up the next chapter which will include, the flight, check in and shopping…That will be fun.

So, who do you think the familiar driver is?

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