CHAPTER 14
TRYING TO DO THE RIGHT THING, EVIL PLANS
CharliePOV
That night Renée and I had a long talk.
We realized how unfair we took our daughters' love for us.
All the responsibilities we had put on Bella and the mess we okay mostly me made of their love life.
On top of all of this Renée has been having trouble with her manager that runs all of her fundraisers. One, she thinks he is skimming and two, he has been coming on to her when I'm not around.
He is under the impression that I don't know and we are keeping it that way on purpose. I'm having him investigated and don't need him suspicious. I have a female undercover cop as her PA and she is with Renée at all times.
Renée has agree not to go anywhere without her especially if Phil Cooper is around and to carry her tracking device whenever she steps out of the house.
We wanted to keep the girls out of this at this point; however my gut is telling me I need to let their husbands know just in case they notice anything out of the norm.
The evidence we have been collecting will put him away for at least 30yrs and things are coming to a head. We are waiting on getting all of his connections. There is still one we need confirmation on or evidence that will stick.
We decided that I would go in the morning to go see Billy about Jacob and see if I could fix this. We just don't need to add to the problem with Jacob.
I always saw Jacob and Paul as the sons I never had.
Paul grew into the man I always thought he would be, but Jacob shock me and broke my heart.
He is not the man I thought he would become.
Just thinking about what almost happened and what I have to talk with Billy about; I knew I could lose my long time friendship over this.
After last night he has to keep Jake away from her and we will never encourage that friendship again.
Remembering how Jake came changing into the room trying to grab Bella; he was in such a rage last night and his body was shaking so badly and his words of possession.
To think I encouraged and cause him to feel and think that; fear shook me to the core. I knew I would lose in a fight with him but I would die trying. No one threatens my girls.
I didn't even need to worry; Edward would too. He immediately put Bella behind him to protect.
Stood tall and dared Jake to touch her; he had no fear but at that moment I would not want to be the one to test him.
If Jake had not been lost in rage he would have seen the look of deaths' hand staring at him.
I believe Edward would have killed him if he had touched her.
Emmett's face and body language was just the same as he protects Rosalie while watching Paul. Then Paul stepped up and stopped Jake but was hurt in the process.
His words to Rose were of a grown man knowing when to let go and move on. Then how Edward called his father to come and help Paul.
Our daughters made excellent choices. I knew from then on that they would be loved and protected better than I could ever do.
Ah! I'm here.
Hey Billy! How are you?
"Good, Good! What brings you out this early"?
"We need to talk; did Jacob tell you about last night"?
"Yes he did, and you need to get your daughters in control".
"How could Bella choose a blood-Cough snob like him over Jake".
"Just because he has money doesn't mean he had the right to her".
"We have planned their marriage for years".
"She belongs to Jake and she would learn to love him".
"Now how are we going to get them out of their lives and into Jake and Paul's"?
"Paul says he doesn't want her now. That's fine, but Bella will be Jake's, you promised". What have I done?
Do you hear yourself Billy?
Belong; learn to love him, where did you mention his love for her?
If he did love her and not see her as a possession he would let her go as Paul did.
Then again that would require Jacob acting like a man. Stay calm don't say something you can't take back. I must keep this situation in control.
You know Bella could care less about money. She truly loves Edward and he does her. It is in their eyes, body language and word they speak to each other and actions.
Yes we planned their marriages, but we were wrong.
We forgot they are their own person and they know their own heart.
We had no right to do what we did.
The pressure we put on them.
No wonder Jake is crumpling. The weight was too much and we need to stop.
Love Jake enough to help him let it go and be the man he is capable of being; to fall truly in love with some that will love him back just as much.
"No"!
"She is not his other half, but he would have taken care of her even when his other half came along".
"This is all her fault for not being enough for him or being there for him".
"He always protected her and was there for her".
"You didn't teach her, her place and roll as his wife".
"You educated her and allowed her to make her own choices instead of how to take care of a man, so she falls for the first cold monster that comes along".
WHAT!
So you are telling me he knew he didn't truly love her as his other half just as someone to fill in until his true love came along?
Then he would still have her and the other woman?
What sick twisted mind have you been teaching Jacob?
Her fault for not being enough!
She was more women then he knew how to handle or respect.
She was there plenty of times keeping him out of trouble, even though she didn't think I knew.
Thank God her mother and I educated her to know what kind of cold monsters that live in a boy like Jacob; to want more and expect to be by a man side like Edward and not under his foot. What age does he live in and what has he done to his son in raising him and more importantly why didn't I see it?
Billy, my family will never come here again.
I'm putting a restraining order out on Jacob. If he comes within 100 yards of her I will have him arrested.
I'm sorry it has come to this. I accept my responsibly in this mess and I'm sorry for Jacob as much as I am for my daughter and will never doubt or try to control or push what I want on her again.
"Just one thing Charlie; are you sure he is a ma-".
About that time Sam and Paul busted thru the door.
"Charlie good to see you and we are sorry for what happened last night".
"Yeah Charlie, see Dr. Cullen really helped my arms; they are just bruise muscles now. It hurts to move them, but he said I had to. Oh and I meant what I said to Rose. I wish her the best and hope we can remain friends".
Thanks Sam and Paul, but I think I need to leave now. If you ever need me call okay!
I'm sitting in the car stunned.
Uhmm! What was that about? I couldn't believe Billy's point of views.
How did I not see this and poor Jacob was raised this way.
I am so glad Bella knew not to fall for Jacob even with all the pressure I put on her.
I started to replay what just happened. Three things stuck out to me.
One, he started to say blood what?
Two, he called him a cold monster which was so harsh.
Third, he asked me if I was sure he was a man (I know that was the word he was going to say).
Where have I heard cold and monster together before?
Aaaahh!
The stories about their ancestors around the campfire; they believe they descended from Wolves and they protect their land from the cold ones, monsters, bloodsuckers or as we pale faces call them Vampires.
Oh!
Hestarted to call him bloodsucker, then cold monster, and then ask me if he was a man.
No, no its just stories right?
Edward's and Emmett's hands were cold.
They had gold eyes how odd, no wait they turned black when Jacob came out.
They are pale looking; again no, no I'm just letting Billy get to me. Not possible.
I need to start the car and go see Edward and Emmett and let them know again how sorry I am and tell them about Phil.
Edward answered the door and invited me in.
As I stood there frozen looking at him and Emmett coming down the stairs and I knew it was more than just stories.
How, and does Bella and Rose know, but they had to, what now?
Edward begins to speak, "Charlie we will answer all of your questions honesty, but please let's sit down and address the reason you first came here for, okay"!
Uhmm, okay. I came to apologize again for what I put my girls thru and I see now what they saw.
I'm proud of the choice of husbands they did choose and to apologize for how we treated you two when you both were in our home.
I also want to tell you about Phil Cooper, but I didn't want to worry the girls with the information.
"First, Charlie, thank you from both of us and your daughters. Second, Bella and Rose are up stairs and I will ask them to come down".
Edward continued, "We don't keep secrets from each other".
"Their safety depends on knowledge. Plus it is no way to have a successful marriage if you keep things from each other.
"Third, yes I can help you with Phil, but let's bring in the family and I will tell you how".
Oh!
What else could I say?
Again they prove their love and respect for each other.
The only thing I am concern about is can I handle the truth, but Renée can't.
I agree with Edward and it seems we hold the same view.
This time I will have to break that vow.
EdwardPOV
Emmett is questioning why I changed our story of the girls out shopping.
I told him low enough for Vampire hearing only everything going on in Charlie's mind, while talking and answering Charlie.
Emmett agreed with everything along with everyone else in the house. Alice keep Bella and Rose filled in.
Hearing Carlisle's mind and verbal words, he confirmed I should be the one speaking for now.
The one thing our family has done; is when I take charge of a situation they let me. They know with me reading the minds of others and looking at what Alice is searching for while Jasper searches for their emotions; I will know if there will be a fight.
We work together as a team and family. They will not give any additional formation other then what I give.
Carlisle has no problem following my lead. He has even learned with how I phrase things when to step in and take the lead so they don't catch on that I'm answering their minds questions.
We do not let others know of our abilities. In this case the less Charlie knows of our abilities the better off he is.
Emmett then called everyone in as I made Charlie comfortable.
When the girls came in they immediately went flying into our arms. Bella hugging me and kissing my cheek while asking if everything will be alright.
She whispers in my ear that she will follow my lead. Also that Charlie likes to know only what he needs to know. To only answer what he asks verbally.
I pull her back to see her eyes and I saw worry and concern in them.
She knows that if Charlie knows our secret it could be death not just for him but us all.
I pull her back into a hug and whisper it is okay Love. I promise only need to know, Okay? She nods and then goes and hugs Charlie.
"Hey Dad, how are you and what brings you out here this morning"?
"Hey Bells, will I went out to try and fix things with Jacob and Billy. It didn't go so well.
Please promise me that you two will never go to the Rez. It is not safe now and we are not welcomed.
I will be putting a restraining order out on Jacob. If I could get one for 100 miles I would, but I think the best I will be able to do is a 100 yards".
"Edward and Emmett will have to bring you both in to sign it".
"Edward, Emmett after some of the things Billy said I'm worried".
"I'm tempted to assign a bodyguard to each of them. Please don't leave them alone. I got this feeling in my gut that the first chance they can get her alone he will take her".
"He wants her for Jacob".
"Rose he is going to let go, because Paul and his father did".
I started to growl and shake. Bella immediately let go of him and sat on my lap cupping my face; making me look into her eyes.
"Sshhh, Edward it is okay, I'm yours and in your arms. Can you feel me"?
Yes Love.
I grabbed her to my chest and buried my face into her neck and hair taking deep breathes. While my family watched us with concern and glad we made plans to always be pair up.
They don't know the half of it. When Charlie leaves I will tell them all of it.
I was shaking, because I was forcing myself to stay here and not find Jacob and Billy and kill them now.
When I read Charlie's mind and saw what happened; my rage was almost beyond by control; that is until Jasper cringed and sent me the strongest calm he has ever pushed towards me.
When Bella assured me she was here and she is mine I didn't need Jasper's help and he was able to relax.
It was then when I realized everyone was thinking and feeling relax and calm so Jasper could pull from them and push more on me. I mumbled thanks to my family and I will explain later.
Charlie sat with wide eyes watching us then asked if everything is okay.
He was thinking; "Oh crap was that a growl and he looks like death's hand again".
He is and looking at them all now I see that it is true they all are Vampires.
Yes Bella knows and so does Rose.
They don't care they still love them and it is a strong bond.
I guess it would have to be for eternity.
I can live with that.
I don't need to ask them what they are; I know and it is okay.
They will never allow any harm to come to my daughters while they are alive.
I know enough to know they don't drink human blood.
Billy's stories told of golden eyes drank from animals and red eyes drank from humans.
I know one day they will have to disappear, I will then ask that they at least keep in touch with me. Renée has to grieve; it will be best for her. I will take care of her and comfort her".
I turned to Charlie and smiled, then nodded to him assuring him. He nodded back and gave us a smile. Then was trying to figure out why I nodded, but let it go.
So did I.
Charlie you had mention a Phil Cooper earlier, can you tell us what that is about?
"Yes, but first I must ask that it stays between us and Renée". We all agreed.
"Phil is Renée's manager over all fundraisers for the Charities she supports (Orphans, Battered Women's Shelters, Community Centers for the poor which include providing books, computers, educational classes and child care. Free Health Care Centers)".
"We now have proof that he is skimming off of the funds".
"We are still trying to find where he is putting the money the connection I'm missing. The money trail I guess you could say".
"He seems to have a plan and we don't know what it is".
"Renée's PA is an undercover cop".
"Renée has agreed to her and promised never to be without her if I'm not around".
"She has also agreed to a tracking device".
"We just seem to be at a dead end".
"If we don't get any more info by the end of the month we'll go ahead and arrest".
"We just wanted to find where the money is going. Maybe he has a partner; we just don't know".
"He also seems to have a thing for Renée".
"It doesn't seem as bad as Jacob's for Bella, but he could be hiding it".
"Thus the safety measures I placed on Renée".
"I just feel better if you all knew, so if you see or hear anything that seems odds you don't shake it off. You must also promise to tell me ASAP".
Charlie there is a lot that my family can do if you will allow us.
I will ask that you don't ask and I promise I will give you the information with proof and it will look like you got it and it will not be illegal.
Can you accept that?
"Yes".
Now I need to be introduced to Phil and left alone to talk to him for about 5mins.
Then I will need you to come and join us and follow my lead in any questions I ask no matter how odd.
Can you do that?
"Yes"
"Now I'm not suppose to say this, so you two have to act surprise when your mother brings it up".
"She wants to throw you both an announcement party. At which time I or someone will be able to introduce you to him and then I will join you 5mins later".
At which point Alice jumps up scaring Charlie by hugging him saying; "Oh tell Renée to just call me and we'll sit up a time for me, Esmé, Rose and Emmett to meet and we will help her with all the planning".
Okay Alice let Charlie breathe.
"Oh sorry"!
"It's okay and I will pass it on to Renée. I see you have learned Bella doesn't like doing stuff like that. (Everyone laughs out loud) Emmett you okay with being there"?
"Are you kidding; just think of all the material I will get for blackmailing and jokes to use later"! Emmett replied.
Now everyone is rolling over laughing while Rose and Esmé pop him on the back of the head.
"Well folks I need to get home for lunch".
"Fill Renée in on what has happened and I'm sure you will receive a call in a couple of hours Alice".
Speaking of calls here is my cell Edward; can you program your numbers for me"?
Sure I will and give you everyone else just in case".
Bella and Rose give their father a hug and a kiss telling him they love him and Mom and they will see them soon.
Alice turns to me with a can we still go now look.
I walk over with a smile picking her up and spinning her at Vampire speed in circles.
I love you Pixie and yes we are still going; we all need some fun before class tomorrow.
"Oh then we should maybe also go Ice Skating too"!
Bella mumbles something about Carlisle better bring his medical bag then.
We all heard and started laughing.
"Oh glad I can amuse you all, but you do realized me on a narrow blade and ice is just an accident waiting to happen".
Yes but Love you have me now and I will not allow you to get hurt.
I'll have you the whole time.
"Yes, but you are tempting fate now. This is not every day as usual. We are bringing in blades and ice and Carlisle still should bring his medical bag".
Yes Love.
Carlisle is thinking maybe she is right and should just keep an extra one in the car just in case.
Seriously Edward you should see her medical file chuckling as he walks away to get his bag.
I'm not laughing now and I mumble back to him; I just did.
I turn to go back to Bella when I notice she was trembling.
Bella Love, what's wrong?
"I'm feeling the need to claim you".
Knowing what to expect this time I pull her into my arms for comfort.
Carlisle was right when she feels like she can be ripped away from me and she has no control over it; the urge to claim me takes over.
I have to admit I enjoy the outcome and reading Emmett's mind he does too.
Can you all give us about an hour and Emmett you may want to try now too, so it doesn't come on while we are out!
Everyone agreed and an hour later we were on our way to the mall.