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Destiny

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Bella had to tell Jacob reluctantly about the letter and talks with Paul. He didn't believe her that it was the stress from her job. "I am thinking about taking leave of few days from my job" she told him as she made her way towards her room.

"Don't you think that they will get a whiff about it in a few days? "Jacob called out to her which made her still for a sec.

" I am thinking about going with my mom to her friend's place. It would be like a road trip for me. Dad said he will keep an eye ." she said her eyes blazing with silent anger and hurriied to her room. She was tired of her dad and jacob belitting her concern about his safety .

Jacob was still for a minute after bella fled .He closed his door and then fell on the ground letting out a little gasp , he was trying to act normal till they got more help. He had failed to make her understand his feelings. He groaned now as he understood that Bella had got it all wrong, she thought he was belitting her but it wasn't.

"I think I should come with you, Mom. Why didn't you tell me about your trip with Aunt Sue "Bella said as she lay beside her mom. "I was thinking to tell you today about it. Sue dropped in a while ago.. She filled me in about Edward and Jacob's faceoff. So i was thinking to postpone our trip."Renee eyed her daughter with wary." Are you sure ? you can think about it for a day or two "

" Yeah mom , I have no probs " Bella piped in as she switched of the lights in the room to sleep. She was trying her level best not to fret about her dad's and jacob's taking the matter lightly.

Next day

"Dad, I am going with mom and sue" Bella announced next day while having her breakfast of blueberry semifreddo and herb encrusted scotch eggs.

"Wow, kiddo. You took the decision quite fast "Charlie replied slowly. He hadn't expectd her to decide so soon. She was level headed girl but now he could see she was acting out of her character. He lifted an eyebrow questioningly at his daughter as he sipped his coffee.

She shrugged nonchalantly at her dad and started finishing her food . He looked at Jacob who was looking very disappointed at her decision , the poor guy who used to have second helpings of his daughter's cooking was having dificulty in finishing his first helping. Renee looked confused as she saw Jacob in the dumps.

Bella was ignoring his calls since morning. At last he called Charlie in desaperation when she ignored his calls .he advised him to clear the matter between them by talking things out.

"Bella, please try to understand . I was just trying too .." jacob pleaded her to talk with him .He had come to talk to her during her lunch break, but he was cut off by her .

"I was busy, Jacob " Bella said as she sorted the new books in the bookstore. "I have already applied for leave anyway, I have no time to waste"

Bella resumed her work again ; all the other employees had gone out for for lunch. She was glad for that that others were not looking at them. She would have to make up some lies about their spat . Bella wished that he would take the hint and go away as she continued to mark the inventory. They would be coming back soon as she glanced at her smartphone .

Her boss , an old middle aged lady, was surprised to see Jacob so subdued , she had earlier observed him coming to pick up Bella sometimes after her work .

Seeing somone coming at her shop at such on odd time . she had come out to look . She watched them closely as the long , handsome guy was begging Bella to talk with him. She observed that something was off as Bella was not even replying back to him , who she used to claim was her close friend .

After watching them closely for some time, she decided to intervene."Well honey, just have a doughnut and coffee with this poor guy. I think you should hear him out. It won't harm to just listen, sweetie " her boss reasoned with her gently.

She glanced up and saw Jacob even throwing a pout for good measure as he waited for her reply. "Okay ...will be back in 10 minutes" Bella sighed. Jacob hugged the old lady who laughed seeing his sudden excited mood and chuckled "you both are quite stubborn! Tell your heart out , she will understand "

"you coming? " Bella asked him as she was putting on her military green jacket over her orange crop top. Jacob mouthed thank you to bella's boss and then he rushed behind bella .

"Leave him" Bella shouted as she tried to kick the men who had caught her and Jacob unaware . It seemed that trouble was never far away from had talked out over their matter and got things cleared just a few minutes ago .

Bella and Jacob had just come out from a barista after having some coffee and some chocolate momos . As soon as they round the corner , they were suddenly surrounded by 4-5 armed men .

She managed to free herself and was kicking others . "Now be a good girl. Surely you don't want your lover boy to die so soon" riley drawled as he flashed out his gun and kept the muzzle on Jacob's head as the men backed away. " I want you in the car otherwise bid your jacob goodbye." and start laughing evilly while he got in the car.

She heard riley's menacing laughter and the threat made all the fight drive out from her . The men now soon made her their captive very easily . Few passerby had tried to come their aid but had to step back as the other men too flashed their guns . Within minutes, Bella and Jake were forced to sit in the car.

"Well, it was quite easy. I was expecting to see more of your fighting skills. We shall see more fireworks later " Riley mused as he tied their hands, the car was driving toward s outskirts of Forks. They would reach the hideout soon in an hour .

"I have to pee" Bella shouted as the car was on the outskirts of forks. The car skidded to a halt. "Why did you stop? We are just few minutes away from .." riley growled but stopped as he noticed the driver gulping looking at his front . Charlie was standing with his men with his guns .

"Surrender , it's your last and only one chance " Charlie spoke loud and clear with his loudspeaker. "No way "riley said as he dragged Bella out with him. Jacob growled seeing him dragging her like a ragdoll. He had tried to go behind him but was stopped by his men.

"I am quite in a hurry, officers. Leave my way " riley retorted and then turned to talk with charlie who was not moving and his face was unreadable for him " or see your kid die "Riley shouted as he took out the gun from his pocket. The men on both sides were tensed as everyone had their fingers on the trigger. One signal from their leader and there would be start of shooting mindless shoot out.

Bella sighed as the cold muzzle of the gun was on her forehead. Charlie couldn't let the guys go and on the other hand how he could lose his only child in front of his very eyes. There was no guarantee that they would be alive even if he agreed to riley's demands.

Charlie was startled when his daughter shouted "don't worry about me, dad! Finish them all ."