Chapter 21: 3 Days to go, part 2

I slowly made my way through the streets.

I knew I was probably heading in the wrong direction but I honestly hoped to find Jacob at his house.

"Bella? What are you doing out?" I heard a voice ask.

I turned around and found myself staring at Edward.

"What the heck? Go away."

"I asked you a question. Please answer."

"I'm just going to visit someone."

"Who?"

"A friend."

"Where? Maybe I can take you there."

"La Push."

"Let me give you a lift."

I stared at him for a moment before shrugging and walking with him to his car.

I would rather get a lift with a complete stranger but I just wanted to get off my foot right now.

Once again, Edward's driving was crazy but I didn't care. I just wanted to get to La Push as fast as possible."

Edward soon pulled up at the border line of Forks and La Push.

"Why did you stop?"

"My family and I aren't welcome on Quileute land."

"Oh. Okay, well, would you mind waiting here?"

"Okay. Don't take too long."

I rolled my eyes and climbed out of the car.

As soon as I shut the door it started to rain heavily.

"Seriously?!" I shouted at the sky as I threw my hands in the air.

I had a feeling I was being laughed at so I spun around and opened the car door.

"Quit laughing! It's not funny! I could get really sick in this weather." I warned him.

His chuckling immediately stopped and he turned to face me.

"Well, in that case, get back in the car."

"No."

"Why not? Can't you visit whoever you want to visit tomorrow? Without sneaking out?"

"No. I have to go now."

I stepped back and shut the door before I turned and started walking towards Jacob's house.

When I finally made it the entire house was dark.

It wasn't normal. I had been here at night sometimes and the front porch light was always on.

I slowly walked towards the front door.

I reached out and grabbed the handle.

It was unlocked so something wasn't right.

Billy always had the door locked after 7pm.

I pushed the door open and walked inside the dark house.

My hands roamed the wall until I found the light switch.

I flipped it on and gasped in shock.

The entire living room was a mess.

Everything was either flipped and in the wrong spot or it was broken.

I slowly walked through the house.

Every room was turned upside down.

When I came to the end of the small hallway I pushed Jacob's door open.

His bed was shoved across the small room, his drawers were tipped over and his window was broken.

I carefully climbed over the bed and looked at the window.

From the light in the room I could see footprints and slide marks in the mud.

My heart rate increased and I started to panic.

It was obvious from the marks on the ground that someone had been dragged from the house.

I climbed out the window and tried to follow the trail.

I pulled my phone out of my pocket and switched it on.

The light wasn't much but it helped me see the ground.

After walking for a while I began to feel lost and I couldn't find the trail anymore.

All I could hear was the rain falling and the wind howling.

Suddenly, I felt something hit my head and everything went black.

****** A few hours later ******

I woke up somewhere in the forest.

I couldn't see very far although I could feel someone beside me.

I turned around and sucked in a sharp breath when I could see who it was.

"Jacob!" I exclaimed as I felt the tears fall from my eyes.

I crawled over to him and removed the gag from his mouth.

"What the heck? Who did this?"

"That woman from Seattle and some other guy. She's strong, I'll tell you that."

"I saw... you know your house is destroyed."

"Yeah, I was trying to get away from them but I just couldn't. They were throwing everything to get to me."

"We have to get out of here. I don't know where we are but I can call my dad, he can get the dogs to find us."

"Good idea."

I started to untie the fabric around his wrists.

After I finished we untied the fabric around his ankles and quickly moved away from the area.

"Where's Billy?" I asked as we moved though the forest.

"He went to Sue's. She apparently needs help with Leah and she thinks Billy might be able to help."

"At least he's safe."

Jacob nodded and kept moving.

"Jake, I can't keep up. My leg is killing me."

He stopped and turned around. "Why? It wasn't hurting before was it?"

"Not earlier in the week. I was stupid tonight and that's why it's hurting."

"What did you do?"

"Well, uh, Charlie actually thinks I'm in my room. I swung out on the tree branch outside my window, climbed down the tree and ended up jumping out of it because I couldn't reach the ground from the lowest branch."

"Bella! You've probably damaged your leg."

"I know, but I called you didn't answer and you always do. If you're asleep your phone is off."

"I'm glad you came but we need to get you off your leg."

He walked forward and scooped me up so he was cradling me against his chest.

"Leaving so soon?"

Jacob spun around, almost dropping me.

His eyes widened when he could see the person in front of us.

He put me on the ground and stood protectively in front of me.

"Leave us alone."

"Why? Her boyfriend didn't leave my mate alone so why should I leave the two of you alone? I want to make her boyfriend miserable."

"Boyfriend? What... Bella?" Jacob asked as he turned to me.

"I don't know what she's talking about. She's just a... sick, sadistic woman."

Jacob turned back to Victoria and spoke slowly and threateningly.

"Leave us alone. We haven't done anything to you. If you want to kidnap someone go find the guy that apparently wouldn't leave you alone."

She hissed but spun and disappeared into the trees.

"I'll be back!" She shouted.

"You've got to call your dad," Jacob said as he turned to face me.

"I sighed and pulled my phone out of my pocket.

I was surprised to actually find it in there.

I was honestly thought I would have to buy another one after Victoria found me earlier.

"Bella! Where are you?" My dad asked frantically when he picked up the phone.

"I... I don't know. Somewhere in the forest outside La Push."

"How did you get out there?"

I glanced at Jacob.

"What?" he whispered.

I moved the phone and whispered my reply. "He wants to know how I got out here."

"Say you were kidnapped or something."

I nodded and moved my phone back to my ear.

"Bella?"

"Someone kidnapped me. I got knocked out and all I know is I ended up out here. Jake's with me as well."

"What? Okay, I'm going to call the guys and we'll get the dogs and come find you."

"Okay, thanks Dad."

I hung up and turned to Jake.

"Dad's bringing the dogs out."

Jacob nodded and sat down against a nearby fallen tree.

He patted the ground next to him. "Come sit with me."

I trudged over and sat down next to him.

When I sat down I sighed in relief.

It felt good to get off my foot.

I rested my head on Jacob's shoulder and he wrapped his arms around me.

I soon felt myself falling asleep.

I was in my favourite place.

Jacob's arms.

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xx Tiffany xx