My Destiny

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Bella couldn't enjoy the lunch . It was impossible, especially knowing that Victoria and Riley were out there somewhere- dangerous and bloodthirsty for Jacob .

Charlie and his men had staked out the old hiding place after they got the information from one of the captured men.

Riley wasn't there when they checked the hideout , but it was clear it was being used as a base of some sort . It looks like that they left in a hurry as they were not able to remove the stay of their evidence .

Charlie nearly belched as he went in a room where dried blood was splattered on the ground . There were many lights and a single chair in the room.

" Looks like they have killed someone here . Call the Forensic team, Mac."Charlie said as he looked around for the body .

"Bella, you look very pale." Renee's concerned voice interrupted her silent panic.

"I'm fine." She murmured.

"You don't look fine." she reached across the table and touched Bella's forehead gently with the back of her hand. "You're very hot."

Her mother had come for lunch along with Sue before she went back to her home . She didn't want to spoil it for her .

" I am okay , Mom .Just feeling little chilly. I will go up and rest ." saying this she got up .

Renee promised to call after she reached the airport. "Some proper rest will do you the world of good."


Bella woke up late in the evening hearing her phone ring incessantly. She picked up the call while rubbing her eyes as her mother's voice flooded her ears.

" Honey , I have reached the airport .How are you feeling now ?"

" I am okay . Just woke up ,Mom .Why didn't you wake me up before leaving ?" Bella asked as she sat up in bed.

" I did come into your room ,but your were so deep in sleep that I didn't have heart to wake you up. Don't worry your dad will surely catch those goons. "

Bella smiled on hearing her mom's reassurance. " Thanks Mom "

The fear that had been lodged in Bella's chest ever since she had woken up that morning slowly began to fade away. It had sat there every time she drew breath, propelling her toward an anxiety she just didn't need...

After having the leftovers of lunch as the evening snack , she was enjoying Seth and Jacob's company. They had spent the last hour patiently explaining the rules of the baseball game to her.

Seth had been horrified to learn how little she knew about the game and was determined to teach her. "You'll love it when you understand what's going on, Bella." He stated confidently. "You'll see."

"Don't count on it." She laughed.

Her fears began to evaporate the more she got involved watching the game. She found herself yelling at the screen along with Seth and Jacob when one of the players made a mistake.

In the end the team they supported lost, but they agreed they had put up one hell of a fight.

"I'll just have a soda." Bella replied, yawning. She knew her father would be relieved to see her looking less tense.

"K.'" Seth sauntered off to the kitchen.

Bella heard rustling papers as Seth opened and shut some of the cupboards. Suddenly there was an abrupt silence. Bella frowned, wondering at the sudden lack of noise. "Seth ?" She called out. "You okay?"

He didn't respond. Jacob yelled again louder." Seth, This isn't funny!"

All that greeted Jacob and Bella was a resounding silence. He went to his room to bring back his gun while telling her to remain seated.

Bella shoved the comforter off her legs and pushed herself onto her feet. The intense quiet was shredding her nerves. "Seth ." She said again, her voice shaking slightly. "Stop playing games!"

Stepping slowly out into the hallway she glanced toward the kitchen. The door was shut and she couldn't see inside. With her back pressed to the wall she began to creep toward kitchen. Her hands trembled and her eyes watered as she reached her hand towards the door knob. Something was behind there and somehow, she knew it was not good.

She returned back to the hall and went to her secret place to take the things she needed. Jacob caught her tiptoeing towards the kitchen.

He followed her as she made her way towards the kitchen. Sweat started to trickle down Bella's neck as she gripped the door knob and twisted it.

Her breath quickened as the door creaked when she pushed on it. She stepped into the kitchen to find that Riley had Seth in an arm lock. His black hair was in disarray, his eyes wild and bandage was wrapped on the side of his forehead .

Seth whimpered when he saw Bella, his first reaction was to start struggling again.

"Don't." Bella begged him. "Just stay very still."

Seth breathed raggedly as he obeyed her. Riley's hold on him tightened as his gaze flicked to Bella.

His lips pulled back over his teeth in a feral growl."Where is Jacob? You two have caused lot of trouble for me."

Bella pleaded to Riley forgetting about Jacob's sudden disappearance . "Don't hurt him,please. Seth has nothing to do with this."

"Bella, Run!" Seth said hoarsely she stayed rooted in the place.

Two gunshots filled the air making everyone freeze for a second.

"Run and call the police !" Seth yelled louder as he felt Riley's hold weakening on his throat.

Bella looked around and saw plates near her. She threw them at Riley which broke in succession on his head. Seth managed to wriggle free from Riley in all the chaos.

" Seth, get aside fast " Bella shouted as she hit the frying pan on Riley's head making him fall unconscious.

" Let's go upstairs , I think Jacob might be in trouble " Bella said as she tied Riley's hands and legs with her kitchen rags.

" I am thankful to you, Bella but we need to call the police first before we do anything ." Seth begged her as his eyes were watering violently. Riley had thrown some powder on his face before he had him in his chokehold.

He couldn't think what was happening as they heard more thuds and gunshots .

" Do you think they will wait ? " Bella snapped at him. Before he could reply, to her horror, Seth slumped down on the ground with a groan.

" Wake up , Seth." Bella tried to wake him up but he didn't.

In panic, she called her dad and told him quickly what was happening.

Charlie told her to be calm and come out of the house as soon as possible and assured her she was coming home fast with his men .

When Bella reached upstairs after making the call to her dad , she was shocked on seeing Victoria holding a gun at Jacob's forehead. Two men were lying down on the floor .

" You came at the right time, I was losing my patience soon . Your lover boy was acting like an action hero ...beat my men like that .He has lot to learn about fighting. " Victoria laughed as Jacob looked at Bella with fear.

" What do you want , Mrs Lowell? Billy is still having the company shares in his name. " Bella asked while pretending to be really curious.

" You have completely messed up my plan. I think it's right I kill him now. I can handle Billy quite easily .." Victoria pressed her finger lightly on the trigger " Say your last goodbye to Bella , Jacob. "

" No , please stop . What do you want me to do ? I will do anything you say " Bella begged as she sat down on the floor .

" Really , well you on your knees now . Beg for his life, then maybe I can change my mind . " Victoria waved the gun at her , taking it away from Jacob's forehead.

In a flash , Bella took out her hidden gun and shot at Victoria . The bullet hit her shoulder , making her gun to fall down .

Bella swooped in to take the gun as Jacob made sure that Victoria was not able to touch her as he pinned her down on the ground.

" Why don't you kill me , bitch ? " Victoria shook like a rattle snake .

" Riley is unconscious downstairs,it would be fun seeing both of you rot in prison for a long time . " Bella smirked at her " Poor guy is lying tied up now in kitchen."

" Kiddo , are you okay ? " Charlie burst in suddenly as two officers barged in the room.

" I am fine, dad . I had to shoot her on the shoulder , she was threatening to kill Jacob" Bella smiled tightly as she showed the gun that was still in her hand.