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Chapter 25:

BPOV:

I watched on helpless to do anything as the cops handcuffed both Jake and Edward and took them down the steps. Edward shot me an 'I'm completely sorry' look before the police escorted him out of my apartment closing the door behind them. I figured that one of my neighbors would call the police; they are the type of people who do not like to be disturbed.

Quickly I headed to my window to watch as they placed Edward and Jake in the same squad car.

Thank god they are handcuffed.

I grabbed my cell phone off the table and quickly dialed Alice's number. She answered with a sleepy "Hello."

"Alice hold on a second, I got to get Mike in on this one you are never going to believe it!" I hit the call button again and dialed Mike's number, right I now I was in desperate need of my two best friends. Mike's flamboyant voice came across loud and clear, I didn't figure he'd be sleeping. "Bella! Stranger, what's shaking?"

"Hey Mike." Alice chirped.

"Ah, a three-way with my two favorite gals! What's going on this late Bella dear?"

"Well." I sighed, "The cops just came here and arrested Edward and Jake for having a fist fight in my apartment."

I thought the line went dead for a second before Mike burst out laughing, "No shit Bella? Lucky for me Alice filled me in on your man drama. But I never dreamed this would happen! I'll be right there; we're going to have to go bail out the boys!"

"I'll be over too Bella. Just let me throw on some clothes." I could hear a groan of protest from Jasper in the background before the line finally did go dead as both Mike and Alice hung up their phones.

EPOV:

I was extremely pissed that they put me in the same squad car as Jacob Black. I didn't even give him the pleasure of saying anything because I was not going to incriminate myself even further. I figured that Bella was probably beyond pissed at me, and I was going to have to express to her this was not my usual nature. In fact, this was the first physical argument I'd ever been in.

I watched the scenery blur around us as we made our way to the police station, I was completely lost in my thoughts. I had to admit I was at least a bit thankful to Jake for not saying anything during our trip; the last think I needed to his was his voice. At this point it was almost like nails on a chalkboard.

After we reached the station and both Jake and I were being helped out of the car by the arresting officers, he leaned over to me. "You win Cullen. As much as I don't want to say it, you win." The cop yanked Jake away from me and out of the door of the cruiser. I was completely dumbfounded.

What happened in that apartment before my dumbass barged in? Maybe Bella had the situation handled.

I would have given myself a smack on the forehead if my wrists were not cuffed behind my back. We were led into the station and shoved into a couple of chairs in the office. "We're going to un-cuff you guys, any problems and you are both in the cell till tomorrow." The officers released the binds on our wrists, and then went about the business of getting together the necessary paperwork.

"She loves you Cullen. Not me, not anymore. If you hadn't interrupted our conversation I would have been gone and we wouldn't have to be here in this shit hole."

Shit. I guessed that Bella wasn't going to come and bail me out?

BPOV:

Alice, Mike, and I piled into my truck and headed off towards the police station. I was a little unsure about how I felt about Edward at this point, if he would have only given me a chance before over-reacting. Maybe he was just a little too overprotective, but then again he did have blood all over himself. No doubt that was thanks to Jake.

As we drove down the highway, Alice pulled out my phone and dialed Emmett's number. She explained the situation to him and assured him we were going to try to get the charges dropped and bail them both out, but they wanted him to come and pick Jake up. I wasn't about to drive them both back to my apartment, then we'd be right back at square one.

I pulled my truck up right outside the police station. Alice and Mike both patted me on the back, "It's going to be ok Bella dear. You'll see. I'm sure this all Jake needs to finally leave you alone."

Oh Mike, if you only knew the conversation we had prior to Edward barging in. I ripped his heart out of his chest, held it beating in front of his face and then squished it. Well not really, but that's what it sure as hell felt like.

We piled out of the truck and through the front door of the police station. I saw them both sitting there, at least the handcuffs had been removed. Both of their shirts stained with blood and two very swollen and purple noses, and Edward still had a purplish greenish bruise from their last encounter.

I didn't get why these two were fighting over me, I was nothing special. I was just me, plain Jane Bella.

I turned my attention back to the officer who was now eyeing the three of us curiously. "I'm here to post bail on these two. It was my apartment they wrecked."

The officer looked back at Jake and Edward before turning his attention back to me, "Ma'm come back here please, have a word with the lieutenant."

EPOV:

My spirits lifted when I saw Bella, my beautiful Bella walk through the door of that police station. My heart filled with hope because at least I knew she didn't hate me. Jake said nothing, he had said enough. I actually felt a bit bad for him, as I knew the pain he must be feeling.

I watched as the officer led Bella to a back office and the door was closed behind her, I would repay her whatever it cost her to bail both of us out. I guess I owed Jake that much for finally stepping aside.

Minutes passed like what seemed hours as I watched the second-hand tick down on the clock and nobody had emerged from that room. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath saying a silent prayer that this nightmare would be over pretty soon.

"You two are free to go."

The voice of the officer pulled me back to reality, and I opened my eyes to see Bella standing behind him.

I stood up from my seat and watched Jake stay seated; I walked over to Bella and pulled her into my embrace. "Thank you, and you have no idea how sorry I am that had to happen in the first place."

"It's ok Edward. We'll talk about it later. Can you wait outside for me? I just think I need to say goodbye to Jake."

I nodded and slowly released her before reluctantly walking outside. I knew she had to do this, it was only right that they did get to say a proper goodbye.

BPOV:

I entered the office of the lieutenant for the Seattle police department. " I'm lieutenant Smith. Good evening, Mss.."

"Miss Swan. Bella Swan, my father is the chief of police out in Forks." I prayed that dropping Charlie's name would help me; I wasn't sure how involved with the Seattle police he had been.

Lt. Smith looked up at me, "Charlie Swan's daughter? I used to work with your dad out in Forks, he always talked about you. It's a pleasure to meet you." He shook my hand and I fought back the urge to do a fist pump, this evening might just get back on track.

"Listen, Lt. Smith. There's been a bit of a misunderstanding. It's just a case of scorned love, you know how that is?" I tried my best to bat my eyes innocently at the lieutenant.

He chuckled, which was a good sign. "If I remember correctly, wasn't a certain Mr. Black your fiancée? At least the last time I saw your father it was."

My cheeks blazed, and I nodded. "Yeah. Well, things have changed and Mr. Black just couldn't let go. But I can promise you, this will not happen again."

Lieutenant Smith rubbed his chin and studied me, "Listen, I will let these two guys go only because I owe your father a favor and I know he'd never collect on it himself. They better not be back here or they won't be leaving so easy next time."

I breathed a sigh of relief as Lieutenant Smith led me back out into the waiting room. Edward's eyes were closed when we walked up to them, "You two are free to go." Lieutenant Smith informed them and Edward slowly stood up from his seat nodding to the officer. I noticed Jake stayed in his seat, refusing to look at me.

Edward pulled me into his arms, and it felt good. "Thank you, and you have no idea how sorry I am that had to happen in the first place."

There was something I knew I had to do, and I was doing it whether Edward liked it or not. "It's ok Edward. We'll talk about it later. Can you wait outside for me? I just think I need to say goodbye to Jake." Edward nodded and I watched him slowly make his way outside before I turned back to Jake who was still sitting doing nothing but staring at the floor. I walked over and leaned down in front of him, "Jake. Listen. This isn't easy. I am sorry it has to be this way, but when you left you took my heart with you for a long time. I just can't forgive that." I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes.

"Bella, I get it. This is my fuck-up and I'm paying for it. I'm just sorry I caused you and Edward so much trouble. I owe you one for getting me out of here though. Billy would have killed me if he would have found out about this."

I patted his knee, "Don't worry about it Jake. Emmett is coming to get you and take you back to your car." I got up from my kneeling position, "Take care Jake." He reached out and grabbed my hand in his one last time, and I took one last look into those dark eyes that now suddenly seemed blue before turning and heading out to the door to my future with Edward.

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