I couldn't keep you all hanging after such a cliffhanger so here you go.

Chapter 14

"Good Morning Bella" He greeted her

"Jacob" Her husky voice answered him

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"How are you?" he asked her

"As you can see Jacob I'm fine" Bella replied coldly

"I'm glad I've found you. I've been looking for you"

"Well now you've found me you can leave"

"Bells come on don't be this way," Jacob pleaded

"What way Jacob, you mean don't be angry. Well tough luck it's too late" Bella seethed

"Look I knew you'd be upset with me that's why I wanted to see you to explain"

"Explain what Jacob. You made your choice the day you left me to go and be with Leah"

"Look I made a mistake. I know what I did was cruel and horrible but I miss you Bells. I love you" Jacob stepped closer to Bella as he spoke

"You love me" Bella whispered her eyes flooding with tears

"I've never stopped loving you Bella"

A noise behind Bella made her turn slightly. Her breath caught as she saw Edward framed in the doorway. His face levelled at Bella's his eyes awash with emotion.

"Bella, Jacob I think you should both come inside this is not a discussion for out here," Edward said

Silently they all walked into the lift. Edward made no attempt to touch Bella but he watched her tearful face for the entire journey up to the apartment. When they reached the apartment Edward led the way into the lounge and Jacob and Bella followed him.

"Bella I'm going to shower you and Jacob have much to talk about and this will give you the privacy you need"

Edward walked away into his bedroom and shut the door. Bella drew in a shaky breath and sat down on the sofa. Jacob sat at the other end of the sofa but leaned forward slightly.

"I mean what I said Bella I love you" Jacob told her

"Then how could you do what you did?" Bella hissed

Jacob sat back slightly shocked at the venom poured into that one question.

"I panicked I was in out of my depth. Please believe me I did love you I still do. I was weak and I took what Leah was offering me. I never wanted to treat you the way I treated Leah. Leaving you at the altar was the most cowardly gutless thing ever. I have no excuse for what I did but I am back now and I am begging you for another chance"

Jacob dropped to his knees from the sofa as he spoke the words trying desperately to show Bella how much he meant what he said.

Bella took in a shuddering breath her mind and emotions in turmoil. But she needed to be honest with Jacob and honest too herself.

"Jacob the day you left was the worst day ever. I thought I would die because of the pain and the humiliation at being jilted. But I see now that it was also a good day. Because I realized then I could stand on my own feet and because of that I have found Edward. So really I should thank you for saving me from making a terrible mistake"

"A mistake is that how you see it a mistake, it was our wedding day" Jacob hissed

"It would have been a mistake to marry someone who was carrying on with another woman behind my back" Bella spat back

Jacob was astonished never had he seen Bella like this. His beautiful gentle Bella. He knew he would have to apologize and make amends but he thought that would be enough to win Bella back.

"So you have no feelings for me now then?" Jacob queried

"No I'm sorry Jacob I don't. I did love you once but now I love someone else and he fulfils me in a way I never thought possible" Bella smiled

"Edward?" Jacob asked

"Yes Edward, he gave me freedom and confidence to get on with my life again. And that's what I have done I'm not the same Bella now Jacob she is long gone. This is the new me and I like her a whole lot more"

"And Edward makes you truly happy?" Jacob asked frowning

"Yes more than I ever thought possible"

Jacob grimaced, as he stood up his heart heavy as he pondered the fact that Bella was no longer his.

"Jacob I'm glad you came today. I will never forget what you did to me. But at least I have one good thing that came out of it"

Jacob walked to the door and rested his hand on the door handle. He had come to New York to beg Bella to come home with him. But in his heart he knew she was happy. He had no right to pull her away from that.

"Thank you Bella you have dignity and courage and I am happy that I have seen you"

"I am glad to have seen you Jacob if only to reinforce my faith that I am in the right place with the right person"

Jacob opened the door and took one last look back at Bella. He gazed at her beautiful face one last time.

"Bye Bella, be happy" He urged

"Bye Jacob, I am happy" Bella smiled

As the door shut tight Bella let out the breath she had been holding. It was now very clear to her. She had to tell Edward how she felt it had been left unsaid for too long.

Bella knocked softly on Edward's bedroom door. When she received no answer she opened it and walked inside. His room was empty but she could hear the shower still running. Bella walked into the bathroom and suddenly realized that through the sound of running water she could hear the sound of crying.

"Edward" she called walking nearer the shower

As she got closer, through the steam she could see Edward on his knees in the shower crying into his hands. Without thinking she stripped off her clothes and climbed into the shower. Dropping to her knees she drew Edward's shuddering body into her arms.

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I know another cliffy but not a major one. Jacob has been dealt with now to deal with Edward and Bella's feelings for each other. You want more then hit the review button.