Collision
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Here is another chapter of Collision. Enjoy
BELLA'S POV
Edward has been...incredible. Absolutely incredible. After getting my cast off, we have been taking it slow. We headed down to Florida with my dad a few days ago and today we were pressing charges against Renee and Phil. The police assured us they would bring them in today. I wanted to see Renee. I refused to call her my mother now. She was not my mother. She had never really been my mother. I wanted to see her and give her a piece of my mind and then walk away. The police agreed that we should see them brought in and my dad was ready to confront them both as well.
Edward has been with me, by my side, the entire time. We have taken things very slow because he told me I need to deal with this first and then we can work on us. Fortunately the situation with Jacob was going well. Jacob had pled guilty to kidnapping charges. He was being sentenced next week. Edward had assured me that he would be put away for a long time. I believed him of course because he had his "sources." I wonder how many strings he had to pull in order to see to it that Jacob did time. I know he would tell me what he had to do…someday. But today was going to be difficult enough. Edward sat on my right side holding my hand and my dad sat on my left.
Renee and Phil were brought into a small interrogation room and the police chief motioned for us to go into the room. Renee turned to look at me with a huge smile on her face. I wanted to slap the smile off of her, but I held my composure.
"Bella, sweetheart, I have missed you so much! How is my baby girl doing these days? You never come to visit your old mom anymore. Too busy making a name for yourself in the big city, huh?"
I didn't respond to her. I looked behind her at Phil. He glared at me and that was all it took for my father to explode.
"Don't you even look at my daughter you son of a…" He starts, but Edward holds dad back and whispers something in his ear. My dad nods at Edward and manages to reign himself in slightly.
Edward walks in front of us and stands right in front of Phil. The officer beside Renee and Phil leaves, mumbling something about needing a coffee break and the other officer followed. How did Edward accomplish that?
Edward sits down in a chair directly in front of Renee and Phil.
His voice is soft, but hard at the same time. "I am only going to say this one time and one time only. You will plead guilty to every single one of these charges or I will personally make your life a living hell."
Phil laughs, but Renee looks nervous.
Edward does not smile. "I wouldn't laugh if I were you, Phil." He says Phil's name like it is completely beneath him, and it is. "If you don't plead guilty to every single one of these charges, you will have to answer to the Cullen family."
Phil's eyes flash with anger. "What the hell are you talking about boy?"
Edward pronounces word every slowly as if Phil is a moron. "My uncle is the head of the New York Mafia…let's just say he has…connections…in the Florida area…connections that owe him a very large favor."
Phil's smirk vanishes and Renee whimpers. Edward continues. "Did you see how easy it was for me to get you alone in the police station? It would take nothing to make sure your lives are over. You will plead guilty and you will pay full restitution to Charlie and Bella. I know for a fact that your little off shore bank account will make a significant dent in what you owe them."
I just watch in shock as Phil nods his head frantically. Renee doesn't give in quite so easily and looks at me for help.
"Bella, my Bella. Surely you don't want this for your mother. Surely you would forgive me and just let this go. I love you, sweetie. I am sorry for deceiving you…but I needed that money…I didn't see any other way…and it's not like you needed it…" She starts but my dad cuts her off.
"Don't ever speak to her again, Renee. I mean it. I have absolutely no problem at all with Edward's connections. Don't tempt me…don't you dare tempt me."
Charlie puts his arms around me and I hug him back. I don't cry. I will not cry in front of Renee or Phil. I thought that I wanted to yell at Renee. I thought that I wanted to scream at her and beg to know why she did it. I suddenly realize that I am not going to get anything positive out of it. I realize that Renee has never been who I had thought she was. There is no reason to confront her. I don't want to speak to her. Not ever again.
Edward looks at me and sees my resolve. He nods at me then turns to face Renee and Phil.
"So, what is it going to be?"
Phil answers for them both while Renee is still looking at me imploringly to help her.
"We will do as you demand." He says in a venomous voice before glaring at me again.
It happens so quickly that I don't even process it. Edward has pulled him up out of the chair and is pressing him against the wall holding him by the neck. Phil's strangled gasp fills the room as Edward cuts into his air supply.
"Let's just say my Uncle has taught me a few tricks of the trade. Let me just tell you how this is going to work. You will not so much as look at her!" He says indicating me with a shake of his head in my direction. "If you look at her, touch her, or speak to her then you will pay for it severely…am I making myself clear?"
Phil attempts a nod and Edward releases his grasp and fill slides to the floor gasping for air. He looks at Renee next.
"I am not even going to waste any time with you." He says in disgust. Then he turns to me and a look of complete gentleness comes into his eyes. "Are you ready to go?" I nod and he turns to my dad who also nods.
Edward calls for the officer and he comes back into the room.
Edward tells Charlie to take me out into the waiting room. He wants to stay for a moment to ensure that Phil and Renee do, in fact, plead guilty.
I am overcome with love for Edward. He has been there for me every step of the way. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him. It is time to let go of the past and embrace my future that is looking brighter every day.
I hope you were satisfied with this chapter. Are you glad that Jacob, Phil, and Renee got what they deserved? What do you think is going to happen next? I would love to hear your thoughts! Please review!
