Author's Note: I am extremely sorry for the delay, I was really stuck with the story and this chapter may seem strange. In the next chapter it will be Jessica's point of view so you'll find out if she knows and if she doesn't. Please read and enjoy! Also thanks to all my loyal fans, a thanks for sticking by me and my story this chapter is dedicated to all of you!
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Chapter 21 (Another Goodbye?)
BPOV
I stared up at the ceiling, elated at the fact that tonight was the last night away from Edward, the rest of the week had gone so smoothly and I think that Mike and I were finally on even terms. We were just friends and that was ok, we were both deeply in love and Mike had opened up about his relationship with Jessica saying that even though there were rough spots in their relationship it was still perfect.
I smiled at that thought glad that I had made him admit that. A part of me didn't want to leave this small house I had made memories here and watched Mike change into the man Jessica fell in love with. Also I knew I would miss James, the baby I mean.
I wondered how Alice and the rest of my family were dealing with Jessica. It was obvious that she didn't know yet or if she did, she was doing a good job hiding it from the nosey cameras.
I sat up and pulled out another book from my bag ready to read it and then reread it again as I did most nights here. Or at least that was the plan until Mike knocked on the door.
"Come in!" I called
"Hey Bella sorry for waking you," he apologized
"No problem I couldn't sleep," I said patting for him to sit beside me. Sure this may seem a little inappropriate to allow a married man in my bed but it was also a completely innocent gesture and like I said before we're only friends.
"It's quick," Mike said not moving from the door obviously uncomfortable from the situation before us or the thing he wanted to talk about.
"Ok," I said waiting patiently for him to begin
"It's about Jessica and me," he stated
"Ok," I said unsure where this was leading to
"Well I wanted to surprise her tomorrow with something big or grand. Something to prove that I have been completely faithful and that I still love her, you have any ideas?" he asked
"Um, well flowers are sweet but I would say no to them. Ah- chocolates are cute but I'm thinking you really want to give her the wow effect take her out leave James with Ben and Angela and just take her dancing and to a fancy dinner. Live like there is no tomorrow be as romantic and cheesy as possible and then at the end of the night tell her you love her again like you did in the restaurant," I said.
Mike nodded, "sounds good," he said pushing his hands into his pockets.
I waited for him to say something, realizing this wasn't the last thing he wanted to talk about.
"So, I was wondering after tomorrow is that it? I mean will I never see you again? Because it's been five years since graduation and I know we weren't close or anything but you're not even in contact with Angela," he said
"It's hard, life has been so hectic lately, and I mean I'm a Cullen now!" I said we both knew a Cullen meant a new more extravagant and crazy lifestyle.
"Yeah I guess." He said, he seemed disappointed
"I'll try though," I said promising I felt bad for leading him on this time over our friendship.
"OK well I'll let you sleep, tomorrow is going to be a busy day," he said
I nodded as he left my room I returned to my book but I didn't want to read anymore. I was overwhelmed with the fact I would no longer be with my friends, I thought when I was married that was it. That I would never have to see them again; that I would never have to think of them again.
Why did I have to go through with this wife swap nonsense? That reminded me I hadn't thought if a punishment yet for Alice and Emmett. I could steal all of Alice's clothes but she would know, I could burn all my clothes but she would just replace them. For Emmett hmm… I needed something good, really good.
I let my mind wander as the night turned to day and nearly forgot where I was. Distracted by the promise of revenge.
"Bella?" Mike called knocking on my bedroom door
"Yeah?" I asked as the reality hit me once more
"The limos here are you nearly ready?" he asked
"Yeah, give me two seconds," I said stripping out of my PJ's and putting on a blue floral dress. "Ready," I said opening the door, good thing I never unpacked I thought to myself.
"Cool, then let's go," he said helping me carry my suitcase out to the car
"Bye Bella," Angela called from the living room, she was babysitting James today.
"Bye Ange! And call me when you have your baby!" I said to her
"Of course Bella, and you have to promise to at least email me, ok?" she asked
I nodded as the cameraman ushered Mike and me out of the house. It would be strange getting back to a huge house after this. Though technically I didn't live in the main house, Edward and I had our cute little Snow White cottage.
"Excited?" I asked Mike as we sat in the limo with the cameraman
"Nervous," he gulped in reply
"Ahh… the thing we talked about last night," I said realizing that he was nervous about telling Jessica how much he loved her.
"Yeah, I'm so worried that I'll mess it up, you know?" he asked me
"Well… I don't usually do the romantic gestures, that's Edward's department but Jess loves you no matter what," I told him.
"I know, I just worry that she like's Edward more," he said blushing in embarrassment
"Well I'm sure it's one sided," I said a little too confidently
"Because Jess isn't good enough for him?" he asked
"No! And anyway if that were the case, then he would have not chosen me. I'm not beautiful just average," I said.
"You are beautiful Bella! Actually you look better did you get work done?" he asked, staring more intently at me
I smiled at the fact that as a vampire I was at least pretty not my average human self. "No Mike, I live with Rosalie and Alice they give good makeup pointers," I lied.
"Right, so you all still live together?" he asked
"Most of the time," I answered. It was sort of true, Rosalie and Emmett would go off for long weekends every once in a while and Alice loved fashion week in New York so Jasper always went with her. Even Carlisle and Esme took time off.
"It must get pretty crowded," he said
"Yeah sometimes," I admitted
We sat in silence for the rest of the ride, which I guess wasn't so long. As we both lived in Washington, it seemed pointless to catch a plane to meet halfway. So our meeting spot was the high school, being a Saturday it was completely barren except for the few kids in detention and the unlucky teacher watching them.
The limo stopped and I quickly stared out the window at the all too familiar sight. I opened the door and the bottom of my shoes hit the pavement.
A/N: Again I am so sorry for not updating! Next chapter is Jess's point of view then a few more chapters left. Including Bella's pay back, Mike's romantic evening with Jessica, and of course the viewing of the show in both points of view. I might also add some other filler chapter's of the Cullen's point of view if you guys want them. So you know the drill R&R and I will try and update sooner!