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We pick up where we left off on Friday night with a lemon right around the corner. We follow our lovers on their trip with Emmett to Forks. Emmett is lucky enough to meet an angel of his own while there. The couple has to part ways, and Jake shows his ass. So, let's see what happens.

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Exchanging Companions

Chapter 25

Never Say Goodbye

BPOV

~Friday Night

When we got home, Edward carried me across the threshold heading toward the living room where he sat us both on the couch. I moved closer to his body.

"I want you," I whispered running my fingers along the collar of his shirt.

"I need you," he countered.

"You can have me," I purred in his ear as I licked the rim.

I pulled back from his ear and slid onto the floor in front of him working on getting his pants undone.

"You have something?" I asked because I wouldn't without a condom until I was back on the pill.

"Always prepared," he grinned crookedly at me.

I melted into the floor. Why did his smile affect me so? I didn't waste any time getting him out of his pants. I pushed them to the floor, where he pulled his legs out of them kicking them to the side.

I stroked his shaft as his head laid back on the couch. He closed his eyes while I stroked him with one hand, and ripped his shirt apart. Buttons flew in all directions with me giggling.

He opened his eyes and looked at me. I didn't miss a beat and kept up the strokes.

"What?" I asked coyly.

"You ripped my shirt," he said astonished.

"Yeah, payback for the other day; a shirt for a shirt," I said smiling broadly at him.

I cut the conversation short when I placed my mouth on his hardened cock. I didn't waste any time and got straight to work. Sliding him in and out and looking at him as I sucked hard. I wasn't going to finish him or anything; I just wanted to get his engine purring.

"Stop," he grunted.

I pulled back not completely removing my hand, but not stroking any more.

He reached down grabbing my arms and pulled me to stand in front of him.

"Turn around," he said. He stood for a minute behind me moving my hair out of he way and kissed my neck as his fingers found the zipper, pulling it slowly down. When the dress was open in the back, he slid his hands around and pushed the dress from my shoulders. Once it passed them, it slid to the floor below me. I didn't move to get out of the dress that was at a puddle on the floor below me.

Edward ran his tongue down my spine, and slipped my panties down my legs. When he got to my feet, he pulled off my heels, and peeled the panties completely away from my body.

I looked over my shoulder when Edward didn't stand up behind me seeing him sitting on the couch stroking his member as he looked at me.

"You're so sexy, baby."

I winked at him, but didn't move. I was mesmerized by his own hand, working his shaft.

"Come sit on me," he said.

I turned and waited for him to put the condom on. Once he was sheathed in the rubber, I climbed into his lap, where I instantly sank down onto his awaiting dick. We both moaned in unison as I found my place on him. I didn't move at first and his mouth found my nipple and worked at it until I couldn't help, but move my body seeking friction.

"Fuck baby, you feel so good," he moaned as I picked up the pace bouncing in his lap, but I couldn't get the right amount of pressure for me to get off.

"I have to move," I said panting.

"Well move," he grunted putting his hands on my hips helping me move up and down his member, but it still wasn't enough.

"I need to change positions," I said before I kissed his lips.

I pulled off him and turned around, sliding myself back down onto him, where he moaned as I was completely consumed with him. I placed my foot on the coffee table in front of me and spread my legs wide, placing the other leg on the other side of his leg. Once I was in position, I leaned back almost sideways where I could kiss him. He spread his legs and thrust into me making me cry out.

"Like this?" he asked, thrusting again.

I moaned my response and kissed his lips. His hand came under my leg that's foot was on the table. He used it to raise me up and down. His other hand found my clit, where he rubbed it in circles.

Our cries of pleasure only spurred the other on, and the more I would moan, the more he would thrust. The more he groaned and grunted, the more I would push against the coffee table and couch to push my body up and down on him. This position was so fucking hot and the kissing never stopped. We might have slowed things down to breath, but our lips never stopped touching. When I came, I moaned into our kiss. The climax was euphoric and mind blowing and the constructing of my inner muscles must have caused his because he groaned mere minutes after I did.

I collapsed back on to his shoulder catching my breath.

"Being with you is amazing," he said placing kisses on my neck.

"I know, its mind blowing the things we can do with one another. I've never felt this way before."

"It's never been like this for me either," he said kissing my nose.

He slipped from my body and I moved to the side allowing him to get up. There was no way I was moving anytime soon. Edward came back to the living room naked, and scooped me up carrying me to bed.

We crawled into bed, and I curled into the nook of his arm and saw a smile on his face, which instantly lit the smile on my face. I kissed his chest right at his heart, and drifted off with his heart lulling me to sleep.

~Saturday

I woke on Saturday later than anticipated, but this time I didn't derail our departure mainly because Edward was already out of the bed. From the noises coming from downstairs, I could ascertain that Emmett was already here. I showered and got ready for the day even though the next couple would probably be the hardest days of my life.

When I came downstairs, the boys had everything already packed in the car. Well, all but me. I had done a good enough job last night that the only thing left were my toiletries and me. Emmett was in a hurry to see Jake and to see where I grew up.

Once in the car and on the way to Forks, Emmett talked nonstop about different buildings and places he was planning to look. Port Angeles seemed to be a topic of interest for the boys and I didn't say too much about where the new business should open.

My ears perked up when I heard the mention of Edward's divorce being finalized at the end of September, if Kate didn't contest the divorce. I couldn't believe that because of the difference of states, he would be divorced before I was. But, when Emmett asked if the cheating would be allowed to push the case through or the fact that Kate was currently imprisoned would make a difference, the one thing the states did agree on was cheating couldn't be used by either party. The fact that Kate was in prison didn't bother the system either, and it didn't matter. She just had to know about it. Apparently, all it took was one signature and it was over. Washington didn't have that policy and both of us would have to agree and sign. The girls were already living with the Garrett. I about hit the floor when I learned that Kate had signed over custody to Garrett. So everything was wrapped in a nice little bow.

I was happy that at least one of us would have it easy.

When Edward's divorce was final, he wanted to figure out the Will that Alice talked about, he wanted to invest or purchase back into the business, and he wanted to open up a new place in Port Angeles or Seattle. Then, maybe somewhere down the road, open places all over. But, first thing was first, the divorce.

When we stopped to use the bathroom, I switched places with Emmett, and slept in the back of his Escalade it was big enough. He allowed Edward to drive because he had lost his license due to multiple tickets, and wouldn't risk getting caught on the road. Garrett usually picked him up for work; Edward dropped him off last night keeping the Escalade. Esme dropped him off this morning.

"Bella," Edward whispered in my ear.

"You're home," he said kissing my cheek.

I slowly rose to look and sure enough, we were sitting in front of Charlie's house in Forks. I quickly got up and stretched a little before climbing out of the SUV. Charlie was already home and had come out to see who was pulling into his driveway.

"Edward, Emmett," he greeted shaking their hands.

"Hey kiddo," Charlie said hugging me and placing a kiss on my forehead.

"Hum, Jake's here," he whispered in my ear.

"What's he doing here?" I asked narrowing my eyes at Charlie.

"Don't give me that look. Sam's the one who ran his big mouth. I told him not to show, but he did anyway bringing the girls with him."

Just then, the girls bounded out of the house, and into my arms. I had missed them so, and placed kisses all over their faces.

"You look like you've grown," I said to both the girls.

"We've missed you," Sierra said holding Riley's hand. She was usually the spokesperson for the two of them. I guess it was because she was the eldest.

"I've miss you too. Hum, I want you to meet somebody," I said motioning toward Edward to get closer and on our level.

Edward knelt down beside me.

"Sierra, Riley … I would like you guys to meet Edward," I said motioning to each of the girls.

"Hello, ladies. It is a pleasure to meet you. I've heard all about you from Bella," he said reaching out to shake their hands. They both smiled hugely at him, until Jake walked out, and then they changed their attitudes to one of distain. Oh, that so wasn't going to fly with me.

"Edward," Jake said briefly before walking straight to me and picking me up. He spun me around like he hadn't seen me in years.

"Loca, I've miss you," he said.

"I bet you have," I sarcastically replied.

"Put her down," Edward said beside me. I noticed his hands once again were balled into a fist.

"She's my wife and I will do what I wish. You're on my turf now buddy," Jake said smiling.

"Put me down, now Jake," I shouted.

"Fine, but you're mine," he said leaning down to kiss me. Just as his lips were about to make contact with my lips, Edward pulled me to the side, and Dad stepped in.

"Let's take it down a notch fellas. We have small eyes watching and I don't think fists are going to go over well for either party," Charlie said as he lightly pushed both Edward and Jake away from each other.

Emmett lightly tapped Edward on the back making him stand down, and Jake walked over to the girls whispering to them. I hoped like hell he wasn't tainting the water. If he said bad things about Edward and we were together, then the girls would act just as Kate had implied. I wanted Edward to meet the girls I knew and loved, not the version Jake was potentially creating. They loved their father and would do anything to please him.

I didn't say much the rest of the day. Jake wouldn't leave and the girls constantly glared at Edward. Charlie gave me a sympathetic look and Edward held my hand, trying to keep me calm inside, which wasn't happening. When the girls finally started to get tired, Jake asked to put them down in my room, and Charlie said he could.

Once the girls were down, Jake started again, but I didn't want to hear it. I grabbed both Edward and Emmett, leading them out of the house. I wasn't staying where Jake was determined to stay. So, I jumped into the SUV with Edward behind the wheel and left.

I called Charlie right after I left and told him to hold Jake at the house. To tell him I was going to 'The Lodge' for the night. He said he would hold him as long as he could, but felt that Jake would know where I was going. I needed out and quickly. It was apparent that Jake wasn't going to let go. I was going to have to fight him tooth and nail.

When I entered the house, it looked like a pigsty, and I wasn't about to start cleaning the damn place. Same shit, I kept reminding myself. I grabbed the trash bags out of the cabinet on my way through and handed them to the boys. I loaded every bag I could until Charlie called letting me know Jake was heading our way and to clear out. I left half my clothes. I grabbed my laptop and different electronics that belonged to me, mainly stuff that would be harder to replace. Clothes with the money that Kate had left would last me forever; she said they sucked anyway, so leaving them wouldn't be hard.

I got us out of the house within a few seconds of Charlie's call. I called to let him know that I was out of the house and heading toward 'The Lodge.' Charlie begged me to come home, but I couldn't as long as the girls and Jake were there.

I told him I would be home tomorrow, and then I would figure out what to do about Jake. Edward fighting him wouldn't look good on either of their behalves and I knew the girls would hate me for letting something happen to Jake.

I feel asleep that night in Edward's arms and I knew when I woke the next morning, all hell was going to break loose. Not only was Edward leaving, but I had to deal with Jake. I wasn't much in the mood for anything other than his arms wrapped around me, letting me know that there would be light on the other side of the tunnel.

~EC~

~Sunday

EPOV

I woke in the arms of an angel, and thanked God for her. She was everything and more to me. I would cherish the ground she walked on for the rest of her life, if she would allow me. I could never be apart from her for long, and the time that was coming this afternoon would be hard to bear. But, I would do it and come back to her arms willingly forever.

I didn't like the fact that Jake was being a total jerk about everything. It wasn't like I came in and stole the love of his existence from him. No, he had done this all to himself. I thought I knew Bella well from the last couple of weeks, and she might let you get away with shit other women wouldn't, but she wouldn't tolerate being cheated on, and for years.

I didn't ever think that I came on to her that hard, but there were times I could have held myself back a little better. One thing was for sure, if she had wanted me to stop or step back, she would have said something. Hell, if she would have stopped my advances and remained faithful to Jake, like the shows usually do, I would have divorced Kate and moved to Seattle or Port Angeles anyway just to be closer to her, but I would have never pursued a relationship with her if there hadn't of been statements about her leaving Jake.

He had sealed his own fate when he wanted to do the show and invited a strange woman into his home. Grated he wasn't expecting someone as ruthless as Kate, but didn't he think the camera would catch him and Leah's conversations. I guess I couldn't fault him for that one either. When they came into the house to set it up, I never dreamed they would have installed hidden camera that would catch things they shouldn't.

Aro had given me a promise that he wouldn't shed Bella in a bad light, but I didn't know if he could live up to that promise. When Bella mentioned something at the meeting about Kate sleeping with one of the crew, I just figured it was the drivers or a couple of cameramen. But, Kate wasn't known for her discretion when it came to things, and I briefly entertained the notion that she might have slept higher up the ladder. When Bella said those words, I glanced at the men around the room, and when Aro cringed from her statement, I wondered if he too had a go at her.

But, none of it mattered now. The separation would be for three months, and I didn't think I would be able to make it through. I had talked to both Garrett and Emmett about working as much as possible. Hell, I told them that some of the time I worked, I wouldn't take pay just to get the project done on time. Getting to Bella would be my primary goal for the next three months, and one I planned to follow through.

I looked down at the angel curled in my arms, and brushed the hair away from her beautiful face. I needed to let her know that when we parted ways at the end of today that it wasn't good-bye. No, it was I will see you later or soon. Never good-bye. I couldn't do it.

I leaned down and kissed his forehead, watching her eyes flutter open.

"Good morning, angel," I said once again kissing the top of her head.

"Morning," she said groggily.

"What are we doing before I leave?" I asked sadden by the words leaving my mouth. I didn't want to go, but had to.

"Do you think Emmett can self entertain today?" she asked.

"He wanted to look at some buildings in Port Angeles, but he doesn't have a way," I said twirling her soft hair around my finger.

"What if I knew someone who wouldn't mind driving him?" she asked biting her lip.

I chuckled, "I don't think he will mind as long as she is tall and blonde," I replied joking.

Bella busted out giggling.

"What's so funny?" I asked.

"Well, it just so happens that Rose, my best friend here, is blonde and tall; beautiful actually, she wanted to hang out today. Or, that was the original plan, but being that Jake forced us to 'The Lodge' last night, I figured she might be interested in helping Emmett. She knows about different buildings in Port A because of Jake."

"What would Jake have to do with this?" I asked.

I wanted to avoid him before we got out of here.

"She works with him, and she was looking at places herself. I don't know if she is going to stay with Jake or if she was looking for him. But, she knows the ropes and the way."

"He should love that," I replied rubbing down her arms, hoping that maybe I could be with her one more time before I had to leave.

Those thoughts were thrown out the window with the loud banging on the door. Emmett had picked that exact moment to interrupt our day, whatever it could be.

When Bella informed him of his arrangements for the day, to say he was excited was an understatement. Emmett wasn't with anyone at the moment. His last girl friend was one of Kate's friends, and she ran him through the ringer too. Hence, the reason he didn't have his driver's license. He was speeding through the streets of Portland looking for her ass one night, when shit went bad, he was caught. It was his last time he could get a ticket. Now they were going to take his license away. He had gotten lucky that the cop didn't notice the beer on his breath; otherwise he might have been looking at a DUI, instead of a speeding ticket.

The reason he lost his license was that it wasn't his first speeding ticket. Apparently, Emmett had a track record dating back to his teens. I knew he had been caught a couple of times, but never as many as it really was. Apparently, he was getting good at paying them off quickly so our parents didn't catch on. He had done traffic school twice and still wasn't obeying the rules.

I guess needing a driver was going to pay off for him today. Bella called Rose and she was game, so all of us headed toward the main part of 'The Lodge' to get breakfast.

Bella told Emmett we were going hiking and for him and Rose to have fun in Portland. I chuckled because knowing Emmett, if Rose was hot enough, he would be making moves on her. About thirty minutes later, a gorgeous blonde walked into 'The Lodge'. She didn't acknowledge anyone at first.

"Look at that," Emmett said nudging my arm.

"I see," I said.

The woman was beautiful I give her that, but she wasn't my type, never had been. Kate was blonde, but like I said, never my type.

"Bella," she said getting closer to the group.

Emmett's jaw hit the floor; I don't think he thought the woman who walked in was Rose. The Rose who worked under the hoods of cars every day, who was tough as nails, and apparently beat the shit out of Kate. The Rose who had beat up boys for touching her ass, and didn't mind getting a little grease on her face or nails. The woman that walked in didn't look like the Rose I had pictured in my mind. At the way Emmett looked, he didn't picture this version either.

"Is that an Angel?" he whispered to me.

"No, that's Rose," I said back.

"She's fucking gorgeous," he said staring right at her.

I didn't say anything because both the girls were looking at us. It wasn't like they couldn't hear the things that Emmett was saying. I didn't want to get in the middle of anything. I didn't want Bella mad at me over something that would never in a million years happen, and I didn't want Rose thinking badly of me.

"Emmett," Bella said getting his attention.

"This is Rosalie Hale," she said motioning to Rose.

"Nice to meet you," she said holding out her hand for Emmett to shake. Emmett did something I never thought I would ever see from him again.

"I love you," he blurted out while kissing her hand.

"Easy there Romeo, you have to get to know me first," Rose said giggling.

Bella introduced Rose to me. When I shook her hand, she told me how much a bitch Kate was, and how I had bad taste in women. I told her we were getting a divorce and she nodded her head.

Emmett and Rose left not to long after and Bella lead me into the woods just off the side of our cabin.

We walked hand and hand through the woods for a couple of miles, until we broke through the tree line and a beautiful meadow opened in the middle of the woods.

"This is my favorite spot to come. I've come here since I was a little girl. My father would sometimes rent the fisher's cabin, and head out early in the mornings to fish. We mainly came up here when things with mom where bad."

"Sometimes I think Charlie just wanted to get out of town for a few days to be away from the talk about my mother."

"This place is beautiful, I wish I had somewhere like this to come," I mused.

"Sit with me?" she asked motioning toward the ground.

I lowered myself to the earth with Bella sitting close to me.

"I've never brought someone here. Jake doesn't even know about this place."

"Why have you never shared this place with the girls at least?" I asked brushing her hair behind her ear.

"I've thought about it, but I don't want to have to worry about coming here. When I want to be alone with my thoughts, this is where I go, and I sit here trying to think of solutions to my problems. I'm free here."

She scooted closer to me.

"I love you," she said.

"I love you, too," I replied.

She lowered her head and placed the sweetest kiss on my lips. She pulled back leaning her forehead to mine.

"I wish you didn't have to go."

"I wish I didn't either, but I have to wrap up a few things in Portland before I am free."

"I know. I have the same thing to do here."

We didn't say much after that and eventually lay back in the grass holding hands. Just being with one another in the moment, Bella stretched and curled up into my chest. I wasn't thinking about the time, or when I needed to be out of Forks.

My cell phone rang out, loud and clear in the meadow. I watched as all the birds flew away from the noise. I reached down pulling it from my pocket only to see it was Emmett. I didn't want to spoil our time in the meadow, so I allowed it to go to voicemail. I saw the time and knew that my time with Bella was up, and I didn't even know how long it was going to take us to get back to the cabins.

"We have to go," I said rubbing her back.

"I know," she said rising from her spot on my chest. She stood up before me with the sun shining through her hair, and I thought I saw her halo. She held out her hand to me. I grabbed her hand and allowed her to help me up until I was standing in front of her again.

"Don't say good-bye …" I said to her "… say I'll see you later."

"Promise to call every night?" she asked with tears in her eyes.

"Promise to answer when I call?" I asked rubbing them way from her face.

"Always," she replied.

I pulled her into my chest where she cried for another couple of minutes. I slipped my hand in hers and we walked out of the meadow and back to the cabin.

Emmett and Rose were standing by the Escalade, talking and leaning in close to one another. I would have to find out what was going on with them. They had just met today.

Emmett had placed all my things in the back of the SUV and Rose was taking Bella home to Charlie's.

"Be careful around Jake," I said pulling her into my body one more time before I had to leave.

"I will," she said tears, still streaming down her face.

I leaned down and kissed her sweet lips one more time. I couldn't stand the sight of her crying, but there wasn't anything I could do to stop them.

I pulled back from the kiss, and stepped back from our embrace.

"I love you," I said one more time.

"I love you," she said and let go of my hand.

I nodded at Rose and climbed into the driver's seat of the Escalade. I rolled down the window.

"Take care of my girl," I called to Rose.

"I will, hurry back soon, and bring your brother with you," Rose said winking.

"Will do," I said blowing a kiss at Bella.

"Drive safe," Bella said as she blew a kiss of her own in my direction.

I caught it and placed it on my heart before I pulled out. I looked in the rearview mirror and watched as the love of my life faded from my sights.

A/N: It's about to get rough and time will jump a little we are getting close to the end, and hopefully all mysteries or speculations will be cleared up. Let's get to the HEA shall we? As always, be kind and show some love … reviews. Thanks for all you wonderful readers, reviews, followers, and alerts I love watching my number grow and they are growing rapidly. Thanks for the love and the support with this story!