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A.N. - Wow! You guys are so great! The reviews have been wonderful and I see that you all had a lot to say about the last chapter. Well I am pretty sure that this chapter is really going to have you talking! The drama begins!

Also Bella's outfit for her date with Emmett is on my profile.


BPOV -

"What the fuck Ali! Do you want me to kill you? Remember pixie, you're short and your body can be easily hidden!" I threatened, looking at the skimpy black sequined halter dress she was holding. "There is no way in hell I am wearing that!" She knew I was serious so she turned around and placed it back on the rack. I heard snickering coming from behind me and turned to see Rose and Charlotte watching us with amused looks on their faces. "What?! You know I could never wear that, not to mention Emmett wouldn't let me out of the house in it!" Rose leaned towards Charlotte.

"Yeah. She wouldn't be able to wear it after he ripped it off her body to have his way with her." She whispered loudly. I rolled my eyes at them both before walking towards the back of the store where they kept their evening dresses. The guys had taken off earlier today to go do what they called "manly things", so we girls decided to have a girls day out. We were searching for the perfect outfits for the upcoming masquerade ball that the school was throwing and after that we were going to meet up with the guys for dinner. I was looking at a pink dress when Rose walked up and pointed at it. "That would be perfect for Alice." I nodded.

"Thats what I thought. It screams Alice." I turned away and motioned for Alice to come over. She squealed, before grabbing the dress and running towards the dressing room. We giggled at her enthusiasm before turning back to the dresses.

"So Bella. The girls were telling me that you and Emmett will be celebrating your three year anniversary the night of the ball." Charlotte said, looking over at me.

"Yep! Our anniversary is that day actually, but we've decided to celebrate next weekend instead. We are going out for dinner and dancing. Nothing to special." I heard Rose laugh. I looked at her questionably. "What?"

"Nothing Bells. Oh! Theres Alice." She said changing the subject. Alice ran towards us and pulled me into a hug.

"That dress is perfect and I think I know the perfect mask to go with it." She pulled away and looked at each of us before clapping her hands together. "Alright, lets find you girls dresses." A few hours later we had each found our dress, shoes, and all of our accessories, including masks. We through all of it into Charlotte's SUV and then decided to go browse some of the other shops before meeting up with the guys.

"So Bella. Hows the project coming along?" Charlotte asked as we walked along the sidewalk arm in arm. I smiled over at her excited to talk about the project Vikki and I had been working on.

"Its going great Char! We have rough drafts of all the articles done, tons of images depicting the style of dress back then, and some other fun things. We are in the process of putting together the cover for it, and once thats done Vikki is going to start typing up the articles, while I take care of the actual layout of everything." I said proudly.

"You and Vikki have been working hard on that thing for weeks. I swear if you weren't with Emmett these past few weeks you've been with her." Rose said trailing behind us with Alice.

"Yeah Bella! If I didn't know better I would think that my best friend status was in jeopardy!" Alice pouted.

"Don't fret Ali dear. You know I love you. Besides, Vikki has been acting really weird lately." I said. Char looked at me.

"What do you mean?" She asked. I shook my head, heading over to a bench and sitting down. The others followed suit.

"I don't know. I feel like shes hiding something from me." Rose placed her elbows on her knees and placed her face in her hands, looking over at me.

"What has she done to make you think that Bells?"

"Well its some little things. For example a few weeks ago she had to rush out of town last minute. When she came back she seemed, I don't know, almost bitter. Then the night of Irina's party, when that fight broke out she made a comment about people getting what they deserved. She looked pretty pissed when she said it. We were supposed to meet yesterday but she had to cancel due to an out of town family emergency. I've asked her if everything is okay but she just looks at me and nods." I stopped speaking and watched as the others processed what i had told them.

"Maybe she isn't comfortable telling you about her personal problems. After all you two have spent a lot of time together but its been about working on the project. Have you ever asked her to just hangout." Char said, making a good point. Its true Vikki and I had only worked on the project together, the only time I ever saw her outside of class or the project was that night of the party.

"As usual Char, you're right. I guess I really haven't been a real friend to her. Its not surprising that she wouldn't feel right confiding in me. I'll invite her out with us when I see her on Saturday afternoon." I said glancing at my watch. "Time to meet the guys, ladies." We stood up and headed back to the car to head out and meet the guys.

Saturday arrived quickly. Victoria came by at eleven and we set to work finishing up all the final odds and ends before typing up the final drafts of everything. I noticed that Vikki seemed a little out of it, not really talking unless it was to answer a question and even then it was only yes or no answers. I knew that there would be no point in asking her what was wrong so I instead decided to take a different approach.

"Hey V." She looked up at me as she packed her stuff up. "I was wondering if you would like to come over tomorrow and hangout with us. We were going to barbecue and hangout by the pool if you are interested."

"Um. Maybe." She said as she stood up and headed towards the door with me following.

"Oh! Alright well give me a call if you are up for it, okay." She nodded her head and flashed me a quick smile before walking to her car, getting in, and driving away. I sighed as I stepped back inside, closing the door behind me. Well Bella, you tried. I thought, looking at my watch. It was a little after four and I needed to start to get ready for my date with Emmett. I was meeting Emmett at the Treehouse Italian Grill and I couldn't wait. Rosalie and Alice had gone out and purchased me a whole new outfit, accessories and all, for the evening. Normally I would have protested but I really did want to look my best this evening so I sucked it up and said thank you. I headed upstairs and drew myself a hot , bubble bath. I stripped down, got in, and soaked for a while just relaxing. When I was done I got out and dried off heading back into our room to get ready. I blow dried my hair until it fell in soft curls around me, and put on some light makeup, just some gloss, liner, and mascara. Then I pulled on my dress. It was a black mid length evening dress with a waterfall ruffle front, a sequin embellished empire waistband and a pleated bust. It fit me well, showing off all of my curves, and I knew Emmett would love it. I slipped on a pair of silver Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps, a sterling silver two hearts forever necklace, sterling silver heart stud earrings, and sterling silver double heart bangle. When I was done I went to check myself in my full length mirror. I smiled, happy with the results, and grabbed the silver clutch that the girls had also bought for me. I headed downstairs to grab my wallet, cell phone, and other things I would need to put into my clutch. As I headed towards the door I noticed a binder on the table. As I got closer I realized that it was the binder that contained the rough drafts I had written. Victoria must have forgot to pack it up. I grabbed my cell phone and tried to call her but it went straight to voicemail. Shit! She needs this stuff if she is going to type it up! I thought. I checked the time and realized I had enough time to swing by her place and drop it off, so I grabbed it and hurried out of the house. I quickly called Emmett who picked up after the second ring.

"Hey babe!"

"Hi honey! Listen I'm on my way but I have to stop by Vikki's real quick to drop something off. Okay!"

"Okay babe, but hurry. I miss you."

"I'll be there soon. Love you!"

"Love you to babe! Hurry!" I giggled at his lack of patience and hung up. I tried Victoria again but still no answer. I pulled up to her place but didn't see her car. I grabbed the binder and walked to her door. I knocked a few times but no one answered. I knew where she kept the spare key so I grabbed it and let myself in, hoping she wouldn't mind. I quickly walked over to the living room table and placed the binder down, grabbing a piece of paper from it and quickly jotting down a note telling her what happened. I placed on the binder and was about to leave when a picture on the bookcase caught my eye. It was a picture of a man and it was in a frame that was engraved with the words My One and Only. I didn't know Vikki was seeing someone, I thought as I walked over to look at it. As I got closer I could feel my smile fading from my face as my heart started beating faster then normal. I picked up the picture and stared into the eyes of a person I had only seen once before, when they placed his picture in the newspaper after his arrest for raping me. I started gasping for air as everything fell into place. Victoria was involved with him. This was no coincidence, there was no way it was. Everything came tumbling back to me, every weird conversation and moment Victoria and I had together all seemed to make sense now. Oh God! I have to get out of here! I thought as I dropped the picture and turned to go, not realizing that someone was standing there until they spoke.

"Well this is unfortunate." I looked up just in time to see the fist and then there was only darkness.

?POV -

Fuck, fuck fuck! This is not good. Not good at all. When I pulled up to see her car parked in the driveway I freaked. What was she doing here? I made my way up to the door and inside. She was standing in front of the bookcase, her back to me. It didn't seem like she had even noticed my arrival and as she turned slightly I could tell why. I could see that she was holding something in her hand and I at once new what it was. I could see the horror and realization cross her face as she stared down at the photo of my James. Shit! I thought as I slowly and quietly walked up behind her. I always made sure that any and all pictures of James were hidden when she came over so she wouldn't catch on to my plans. Now everything is blown. Unless I fix it. I watched as she dropped the photo and started to turn. I did the first thing that came to mind.

"Well this is unfortunate." I said and as she started to look up I punched her knocking her out cold. I ran out to my car and drove it as close to the front door as possible. Then I opened the back door, and ran back into the house, grabbing Bella's unconscious body and dragging her back outside and tossing her into the back seat. I jumped into my car and raced at of there, knowing I would have to go back and get rid of her truck and any signs of her being there.

I pulled up to the storage unit I had been renting since I arrived here in Texas. It was fairly secluded and even if someone was to come near it they wouldn't notice anything strange about it. I got out of the car and approached the door's padlock, slipping in my key and unlocking it. I opened the door and walked into the now sound proof room. I had been working on my little prison for a while and even though it wasn't completely ready it would have to do. I looked at the metal bars of the cell that I had constructed, walking over and opening the door of it. I walked back outside and grabbed Bella out of the car, and dragged her to the small cot that was inside the cell. I laid her down on it and handcuffed one of her ankles to the bottom of it, before placing a gag around her mouth as a precaution, I wasn't sure how well I had done the sound proofing. I shut the cell door and locked it before heading outside, taking one last glance at the unconscious girl before shutting and locking the room door. I jumped back into my car and headed back to the house, only to be met with a sight I had hoped not to see. Fuck!!

Don't you worry the next chapter is basically writing itselfup soon. I just can not keep you guys waiting.