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That's what happened last time:
Emily POV:
A girl, who looked remarkably like Bella, got up from a chair and walked towards the doctor. 'Ah, Bella must be sick too.' I thought sympathetically. The doctor smiled at her.
However, his next words almost made me tumble down.
"Now, time for your second ultrasound." he smiled. "Looking forward to seeing your baby again?"
Sam and I looked at each other – dumbstruck. My insides felt hollow and I had the sudden urge to throw up. Feeling faint, I stared at Sam – and he stared back at me. For the first time in my life, I was lost for words.
On with the story:
"Do we already know what it's going to be? A girl or a boy?" I asked eagerly.
The doctor let out a chuckle. "No, not yet – you are only in your eleventh week. Maybe you should wait another seven weeks."
"Oh." That seemed quite a long time to wait. At least I knew that so far everything was alright. With my baby. It still seemed foreign to me – everything. The whole situation, the fact that a baby was growing inside me. It is weird. But I was glowing with the typical pregnancy glow now. The morning sickness had – thankfully – passed and I was happy.
After another purchase of vitamins, I slowly drove home, thinking of Jacob. I still couldn't believe he just left me like that. Worse still, he believed his worst enemy. Besides, I was his imprint – he should take care of me.
I was so glad I had the rest of the Cullens and Riley as my friends. Without them… I wouldn't know what to do. Even Carlisle had tried to talk Edward into going back – no such luck.
Jacob. I thought about him constantly.
Jacob. I dreamed of him every night.
Jacob. He was my true love. Used to be.
Jacob. My personal sun.
I sighed.
Time to be adult about it and confront him. Breathing out a sigh, I decided to risk it.
Earlier than expected, I arrived in front of Jacob's cottage. To my luck – or not – nobody was at home. Not even Billy. Thus, I waited.
Not even half a minute later, my mobile phone rang. It was Sam.
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"We should talk to Jacob about it. I've already told you I don't believe any of it." Emily looked at her fiancée shrewdly. "I know he is your brother but Bella never even had the chance to explain."
Sam nodded. "The baby can only be Jacob's. Vampire's can't produce children – not that I know of. Besides, she is his imprint and you can only change the connection of an imprint by death."
"I am almost 100 percent sure that Bella is innocent."
"So am I. That stupid vamp messed everything up, because he is supposedly still in love with her. Besides – Carlisle told me that Edward went to Denali. Obviously he couldn't face the consequences of Bella's anger." Sam grinned.
"Coward." Emily scowled.
"We need to explain everything to Jacob!" Sam decided.
"No! This is Bella's story. If I were pregnant, then I would want to be the one to tell you. You wouldn't want it to be told by one of your pack brothers either." Emily shook her head.
Sam laughed. "Fine. But we need to organize a meeting with Bella and Jacob."
"Wait. Why don't we invite Riley as well?" Emily called. "What is he doing now?"
"Probably at a photo shoot!" Sam sneered.
"What?"
"Oh, didn't you know, Emily? He is the new face of a brand I have conveniently forgotten." Sam said derisively.
"If I didn't know better, I would say you are envious." Emily grinned.
"Envious? Don't make me laugh. But fine, I'll ring the Cullens and Bella then. Carlisle should also come with him."
"Hopefully, Bella can finally have the chance to explain herself."
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I sat down back in the car and took out one of my books. I could as well study while waiting for Jacob and Sam. To my big surprise, I was even able to concentrate and jumped in shock when someone rapped at my window.
When I looked at my watch, I saw that I had already been here half an hour. Trying to smile, I opened the door. "Hello Sam."
"Bella." Sam said in his typical deep 'leader's' voice.
"I need to talk to Jacob. Urgently." I said and to my horror noticed that my voice was wobbling a bit.
Sam, however, cut to the chase. "We saw you at the doctor's."
My heart plummeted past my belly button and further. "What?" I stammered.
"Yes, Bella, we know everything."
"We know that you are pregnant." Emily's voice came from the shadows. I hadn't even known she was here as well.
"Well-"
"We need you to talk to Jacob." Sam almost ordered and I nodded weakly. "Jacob will be here in fifteen minutes – school usually ends at 4 pm."
"And while we're waiting you can tell us YOUR story, from YOUR point of view." Emily smiled. "I've already heard Jacob's explanation, but there seems to be something missing."
"Okay."
"Riley and Carlisle will be here too – in case Jacob doesn't believe you. They won't be far, but far enough that Jake doesn't smell them." Sam informed me.
"You let Riley and Carlisle pass the border?" I was surprised.
"Yes, just for this time." Sam said curtly. "Now, we'll listen to YOUR story."
I cleared my throat. "This is how it all began."
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15 minutes later
"I told you!" Emily said triumphantly. "You cannot break an imprint's bond. Not while you are alive at least."
"Jacob is suffering too." Sam informed me. "Put him out of his misery."
"Excuse me please." I was indignant. "I am the one who is suffering from his loss AND pregnancy. I should be the one you should feel sorry of."
Emily laughed, but Sam looked stern. "You have Riley and Angela to comfort you."
"Wha-?"
"Don't deny it, Bella. I can smell him on your clothes. But hey, I understand NOW. You are ONLY friends."
Would Jacob react differently? My heart beat faster when I saw him, drawing nearer and nearer.
He arrived on his motorbike, watching us intently. "What's the matter, Sam?" he growled out. Sam only nodded and motioned towards the house.
In grim silence, Sam and Jacob walked into Jacob's living room, Emily and I behind him. I felt strange and tired.
"Jacob, let me tell you about everything. The only part that is true is that Riley kissed me when we were on top of the mountain. I didn't know what I was doing, Jacob. I didn't know he had been bitten by a prisma at that time and I thought he was going to kill me. What choice did I have? I only hoped to prolong my life a bit further. But apart from that, I had no idea what I was doing." I explained.
Jacob crossed his arms and still glared at me.
"This kiss didn't mean anything. Neither to me, nor to Riley." I said evenly. "Edward only read Riley's mind – of course – and he thought he'd use it to his advantage."
Jacob didn't move a muscle.
"You know that Edward is still in love with me – everyone does. And he wanted to break us up – that's why he told you, but he didn't tell you the truth, he made it seem much more dramatic just to break us up."
Jacob uncrossed his arms, but still looked forbidding.
"Jake, I love you." I said softly. "And apart from that – you can't break an imprint's connection – ask Sam and Emily, they know the legends best."
Jake's surprised gaze flickered towards Sam.
"I read the legends myself, Jacob." Sam said importantly. "And it's true."
Jacob looked at me and gave a small smile. "Bella… you know I love you too." he said softly. "These past weeks were agony for me."
"For me too." I said curtly. I wouldn't make it too easy for him. "Let's talk about the so-called love-letter though. I never wrote it and Riley never read it. Edward faked my handwriting and had so-called proof."
Jacob hung his head in shame. "I'm so sorry, so so sorry. Actually, I knew it couldn't be true, but I was so hurt. The handwriting really looked like yours and at that moment, I just crumbled. I remembered the time you had chosen Edward over me and then all the grief and hurt just hurtled towards me."
I nodded. "I can totally understand you." Surprisingly, I did. I hadn't made it too easy for him – no wonder we weren't secure enough to trust each other.
"But I'm still mad at you. If it weren't for the Cullens, I would still be unprotected. Not all of the prismas are gone." I said sternly.
"My Bella." Jake shook his head and smiled. Even Sam let a smile grace his face. "You don't think we would really leave you unprotected? You are an imprint after all. Every single night, a wolf patrolled your house – and inevitably ran into a Cullen – and sometimes it was my duty to patrol."
I saw red!
"And you didn't come to me? You just left me there alone – not even letting me explain?" I stormed.
"There was nothing to be said – at least until Quil saw you two together, so I was in the picture." Jake explained.
"Nah, he was just there to comfort me."
"I know now. And I'm sorry for everything I've done." Jake really looked devastated and it broke my heart to see him in such a state.
However, I had my principles.
"I need some time to think." I said quietly.
"I understand." Jake slumped even further on the couch.
THAT was my Jake. Caring, understanding and well – MY imprint.
"Carlisle and Riley are coming for a visit. Now, I think. And they really need to talk to you." I picked up my bag and hitched it over my shoulder. They would explain further details about Edward's lies. "Good-bye, Jacob."
Jake got up so fast I only saw a brown blur. "Take care, my Bella. Remember, I love you and I trust you. I'll never make such a stupid mistake again. In the future – should anything like that happen – I will talk to you about that first. And I will give you a chance to explain yourself. Oh and of course I'm happier now I know that the imprint's bond can't be broken."
I almost giggled at that.
Jake and I hugged and when I walked out of the door, Carlisle and Riley walked in. Both of them nodded at me and Riley winked at me. Typical.
When I drove home, I was still in some kind of shock, but as soon as I arrived in front of my room, I fell down crying, letting my tears pour out. I didn't know, if it was relief, sadness or my stupid pregnancy-hormones – I only knew I felt miles better afterwards.
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Riley: "He is devastated."
I: "I know."
"He wants you back."
"I know."
"He loves you."
"I know."
"He will never make these mistakes again."
"I know."
"And everyone deserves a second chance."
"I know."
"Will you stop saying I know?" Riley enquired.
"Yes, I will. But will you please stop telling me things about Jacob I already know?" I said testily.
"But why don't you make up with him if you already know?"
"Because I need some time."
"He was influenced by Edward. Which is fatal as you very well know. Edward has the gift of dazzling people, people believing him." Riley said urgently.
"Yes, it is fatal. I can't tell you how many times Edward dazzled ME." I growled. Oh, how well I remembered.
"Now go and make up with him."
"Give me a week, Riley."
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"Riley, wake up!" I shook my husband's hand.
"What is it, Bella?" Riley's voice was sleepy and he rolled over to get a better look at me.
"I'm in pain. In terrible pain." I moaned, clutching my stomach.
"Oh Bella!" Riley looked alarmed. "Do you think the baby-?"
"Yes, it's on its way. Call a doctor!"
"A doctor?" Riley fumbled for his keys and ran out of the bedroom.
"NO, do not drive. CALL a doctor! It's faster." I yelled, as the contractions got stronger and more painful. "Hurry up!"
A/N: Liked it? Didn't like it? Don't worry, everything will be fine – and it's still a Bella / Jacob story. Reviews pls – THANK YOU.