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Eyes Like Yours

Chapter Twenty-Eight - Truth

BPOV

Two annoying days later, and I was finally allowed to leave the hospital. I probably could have left a lot earlier, but I know Edward had something to do with my extra night there. I'd seen him whispering with my doctor, and then the next thing I knew, I was told that I would be staying an extra night. But I was feeling much better now, and there was nothing Edward could do to keep me in longer. The bed was needed for another patient, and Edward, being a doctor himself, knew that my bed had to be given up to someone else.

"I'm staying with you for a few days at least. Don't even think about protesting either," Edward said as he helped me inside and made me sit down on my couch. Gosh, I'd missed my couch. I'd missed my bed even more though. "I've got a couple days off work, so I'm going to hang out and be your mommy for a few days," he laughed.

"I have a mother Edward," I rolled my eyes. "And she's in town. I'm sure she wouldn't mind living up to her name of 'mother'".

"Don't care," Edward flopped down beside me with Sammy on his lap. "I'm still saying with you. If you didn't know the meaning of 'hover' you will do by the time I've finished with you," he chuckled.

"Wow, you and my mother are alike," I cringed. My mother was queen of the hoverer's. She and Edward could start a club. "Seriously Edward, I'm not crippled. I have a few cuts and bruises and a sprained wrist. I don't need a babysitter," I sighed.

I reached out for my son and brought him to my chest for a cuddle. I'd missed him like crazy over the last couple days. I'd told Edward and my family not to bring him to the hospital too often during my stay. I didn't like the idea of my son seeing his mother lying in a hospital bed. He was too young to see things like that.

"Okay Bella, if you really don't want me to stay, then I wont. It really is up to you," Edward frowned.

Oh crap, now I'd hurt his feelings. He probably thought I didn't want him around at all. But of course I wanted him around. I was still upset about missing our date, and hoped to arrange another one soon. But if he was going to be staying with me for a few days, then maybe we could use that time to get to know each other better. I still thought it was hilarious, that Edward and I had already had sex which resulted in a child, but we had yet to actually go on a date.

"I want you to stay," I reached out and ran my hand through his hair. "Please don't think I don't want you here, because that is the furthest thing from the truth," I smiled.

"Great," he smiled in return and took my hand and kissed it. His lips were warm against my skin. It felt nice. "Do you think you will be okay here by yourself for maybe an hour. I need to go home and grab some clothes. I can grab some food from the store on the way back," he then suggested.

"Okay, that sounds great," I tried to stand, but found I was having trouble. My ribs were bruised and still quite sore.

"You stay right there," Edward stood himself and placed Sammy on the floor so he could play with his toys. He then turned back to me and made me lay back. "You just rest, I'll be back as soon as I can," he smiled before moving down to give my lips a quick peck. I wanted to grab his face and try for a proper kiss, but I really didn't have the strength right now.

I lay on the couch for about five minutes after he left, just looking at Sammy while he played. He kept grinning at me and showing me his toys.

"That's very cool baby," I cooed as I managed to push myself up off the couch.

I was in desperate need of a decent cup of tea, and I really couldn't be bothered waiting until Edward returned. And Sammy could probably do with an afternoon snack also. I quickly made myself some tea. I had to have it without milk, because there was no fresh milk in the fridge yet, but it was nice just the same. I got some crackers out of the cupboard and poured a few into a bowl for Sammy and myself to snack on.

I sat myself back down on the couch, pulled Sammy up beside me, and then flicked the TV on to watch some afternoon cartoons with my boy. Half an hour passed, and I thought that Edward would probably be back soon, and when a knock sounded at the door, I expected it to be him.

It was definitely a mistake to call out and just say come in. I really should have checked the door first. Because it wasn't Edward.

It was Jacob.

It was Jacob's face that peeked around the corner before coming all the way in. "Hello Bella," he smiled sheepishly.

"What? Didn't you understand me last week when I said I didn't want you coming here anymore," I growled as I managed to once again pull myself from the couch.

"Here, let me help," Jacob moved forward to help, but I held a hand out in front of me, stopping him. I didn't need his damned help.

"What do you want Jacob?" I sighed, as I straightened up and held myself around my stomach; hoping that it would relieve the pain in my ribs a little.

"I heard about the accident. I just wanted to see how you are and to see if you're okay," he answered me.

How dare he? He had no right to come here and ask me that. He was part of the reason I was in this position. If he had just listened to my wishes and stayed away, Leah would never have come after me.

"Do I look okay to you? Do I? I'm covered in cuts and bruises, Jacob. I could have been killed," I hissed.

I was so angry. I didn't know if I could contain my anger. I wanted to lash out at him. Hurt him, like he continuously lets his girlfriend hurt me.

"Bella, I'm sorry," he stepped forward and reached for my face. He ran his fingers down my cheek, hoping to calm and sooth me. But I was having none of that.

"Don't you dare," I slapped his hand away. "Don't you dare say that you are sorry. I don't know if I can do this anymore Jacob. I just don't think I can sit back and let Leah keep coming after me like that. I no longer feel safe, and if going to my father and the police is the only way I will feel safe again, then I'll have to do it," I told him. This had to come to end. I couldn't let it go on. I just couldn't.

"Bella, Leah really is the last of our worries," Jacob rubbed his face in frustration. "I only have a few more days to get that money to the Cisco's. Do you have it yet?"

My head snapped up in shock. "The Cisco's? They're the ones you stole the money from? Are you fucking insane? Oh god," I started to panic. This was not good. "No Jacob. I do not have the money yet," I snapped.

The Cisco's were very well known. Let's just say, you never cross them. Not if you value your sanity or life. Jacob had royally fucked up everything.

"I told you to ask the Cullen's. They're bloody loaded," he kept on.

I was about to rip Jacob a new one, but I heard a car pulling up out front and I knew Edward was back.

Shit.

"Hey Bella, who's car is that out front?" Edward called out as he came through the door. "Bella?"

"Yeah," I stuttered.

The look on Edward's face when he found Jacob in my house was not a very pleasant one. I could only imagine the kind of thoughts that would have been going on in his head. No doubt he would have thought something was going on between me and Jacob. Which of course was the farthest thing from the truth.

"Cullen," Jacob smirked.

"Black," Edward sneered in return.

"Long time, no see," Jacob continued. From the tone of his voice I knew he was taunting Edward in some way.

"Not long enough," Edward moved towards me and placed a hand on the small of my back. Clearly he was marking his territory. "What's going on?" he asked me.

"Nothing, Jacob was actually just leaving," I shook my head. "Right Jacob?" I glared.

The bastard chuckled. "If you say so Bella," he moved to the door. "I'll call you," and with that he was gone.

I knew Edward would start with the questions straight away, but I wasn't ready to talk yet. I pulled on his arm and indicated for him to bring the groceries that he'd just brought into the kitchen so we could unpack them.

I could feel his eyes on me as I pulled things from the plastic bags and started to put them away. I'd only packed a few things away when he grabbed my hands and stilled them. "Stop," he commanded.

I did what I was told and looked up into his eyes. They were filled with worry, and maybe a little anger. He was still upset about finding Jacob here. I knew it. But he really had nothing to worry about. Edward was the one I wanted. I really needed to prove that to him very soon.

"What was Jacob Black doing here?" he questioned. "I wont lie to you; I did not like walking in and finding him here alone with you and my son. I don't trust him. Never have," he exclaimed.

"There is nothing going on between me and Jacob. I swear," I placed my hand on his bicep and squeezed.

"Okay. I believe that," Edward nodded. "But what else is going on? And don't say it's nothing, because I know that's not the truth. Remember, I was with you that night you ran into him at the pizza place. You looked tense then, and you looked it tonight too. Something isn't right; I know it".

Should I tell him? I think I had too. Maybe he'd know what to do.

"Promise me you wont freak out," I pleaded with my eyes aswell as my words.

"Of course," he nodded adamantly.

I took a deep breathe and began.

"Leah Clearwater was the one who ran me off the road".

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EPOV

Did I just hear her right?

Did she just tell me that Leah Clearwater tried to kill her?

"What the fuck Bella? What the hell are you saying?" I demanded for her to tell me. Why the hell hadn't she told the police about Leah causing the accident? God, Bella had a lot to answer for. "Tell me everything".

And she did.

She told me everything.

She started with her friendship with Jacob, and then went on to tell me about the money she'd borrowed from him. She talked of Leah's jealousy, and how this wasn't the first time the other woman had hurt her. Seemed there was an incident involving some stairs about six or so months ago. Then she told me how she'd put an end to her friendship with Jacob, and that things started to go downhill from there. Jacob started putting the moves on her, and even though she didn't feel the same, he wouldn't give up. After that he'd informed her that the money was stolen and that he needed her to return it to him so that he could get himself out of trouble. Of course Bella doesn't have that sort of money to give him.

Wow, Bella had really gotten herself into a big mess. By the time she'd finished telling me everything, she was in tears. I held her for the next ten minutes and just let her cry. It seemed she really needed it.

"Edward," she looked up at me with her watery eyes. "Jacob told me today that the money belongs to the Cisco's. You know who they are right? What am I going to do?" she started to cry again.

The Cisco's. Yep. I knew who they were. And maybe; just maybe, this would work in our favour.

"Bella, I'm going to handle this. I dont want you to worry about it anymore," I soothed her.

"Edward, no. I don't want you getting involved. This is my mess," she sobbed. "Don't go getting yourself into trouble".

I pulled her to my chest and held her tight. I left it at that. If I kept going on about it, she'd get upset with me. Of course, that doesn't mean I'm letting it go. I will fix this. And once its over, we could move on, and she could put it behind her for good.

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Bella was quiet for the rest of the night. I made us a quick dinner, and put Sammy to bed. Afterwards, we sat down together and watched a movie. Once the movie was over, I realised that Bella had fallen asleep.

I stood from the couch and scooped her up into my arms. I walked us down the hall and tucked her into her bed. Just as I turned, she called to me. I looked down at her, and she was watching me through squinted eyes. She was so tired.

"Stay with me?" she yawned.

I smiled at her and made my way back to the bed. She lifted the blankets and I crawled in next to her. As soon as I was lying down, Bella scooted closer and curled up next to me. I rolled onto my side to face her and wrapped an arm around her waist to hold her to me.

"Goodnight," she snuggled deeper and sighed into my chest.

"Night Bella," I hushed.

Five minutes later she was deep in slumber. I was still wide awake though. I needed to make a phone call before I could do that. I gently slipped from the bed and made my way back out to the kitchen. I found Emmett's name in my phone and dialled the number.

"This needs to be important," Emmett growled down the phone when he answered. There was no hello's from him. It was getting late after all, and with a new baby, Emmett was probably cherishing his sleep time.

"Em, I need your help with something important in the morning. Could you spare an hour?" I asked him.

"Yeah yeah, whatever," he grumbled.

"Good. I need you to bring James Cisco's number with you too," I told him.

"What the fuck Edward? What the hell do you need to contact him for?" Emmett hissed.

"Just bring it. I wouldn't ask for it unless it was important," I argued with him. "And do me a favour. Don't tell Rosalie. Meet me here at Bella's at nine in the morning".

"Okay, fine. But you're telling me everything when i get there," he sighed. "See you then," Emmett ended the call and I hung up.

I smiled to myself as I made my way back to a sleeping Bella. Not too long now. This would all be over soon.

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