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Chapter 18

Bella's POV

Alice was there in a flash, all I had to do was text her that I had a surprise to show her. Alice loved surprises. She bounced out of her car and over to me where I sat on the front porch steps waiting on her, a huge grin on my face.

"Did you see it?"

She looked confused, so I pointed. Her jaw dropped, "Oh holy mother of pearl Bella. That's one sweet ride! Where did it come from?"

I didn't have a chance to answer her before she bounced over to the Volvo, opening the driver's side door. "Holy shit! This thing is loaded! Was your truck worth that much?"

I didn't say a word, I just watched as Alice hit all the buttons and oooed and ahhhed over every little option that the new Volvo had. Finally she turned to me, frustrated. "Well, are you going to tell me where this came from?"

I still said nothing as I handed her the note from Esme and Carlisle. She snatched it from my fingers, the annoyance evident. She quickly unfolded the note and scanned over it, soon her jaw was dropping too. She looked up at me.

"Holy shit Bella. That's so awesome. What do you think Jake's going to think?"

I sighed, "I don't know. I think he'll be ok with it. I mean, it's a safe ride right? Not to mention I need something to get around so I can go see him. Edward had nothing to do with it, so I really don't think he'll care too much."

"Can I take it for a spin? Pretty please?" She did the pouty lip thing, which I absolutely could not refuse. I tossed the key at her, "Make it quick. Jake's coming to get me at three."

I climbed into the passenger side, ready to take the first ride in my new car.

Jake's POV

I finally got up out of bed around noon, I had been both physically and mentally exhausted. I went for a quick run before I was going to go pick up Bella so we could spend some time together this afternoon. I was excited to share the news with her about how finally, the truth was coming out.

Now I just hoped that enough truth was coming out that it meant that it was going to cause Edward and Vanessa to leave once and for all. As I ran, the gentle slap of my feet hitting the pavement always seemed to sooth me. Simply spending time outdoors was soothing to me.

It was always nice to run around La Push this time of year, where in New York there would be days it was pushing 90 degrees. I continued down the road and made my usual sharp right off to a well-worn trail. I used to walk this trail all the time as a kid, and I knew it like the back of my hand.

"Jacob Black."

The smooth voice triggered the anger to flow through my veins. I stopped quickly, and turned around to face the source.

There was Edward Cullen, looking quite smug, leaning up against a tree along the side of the path.

He put both his hands up in the air, "I'm not here looking for a fight. Obviously, you are the better of the two of us in the area of physical strength. It wouldn't be in my best interest to engage you in that type of fight."

Ok, now I was really confused.

"I just wanted to warn you. If you think that you are going to spill mine and Nessie's little secret, you're highly mistaken. I can be very… persuading."

Did he know Leah knows?

Instantly, I was worried about Leah. I swear to god if anything happened to her I would take much pleasure in killing Edward with my bare hands.

"Why do you guys want to stay here? Just to make mine and Bella's lives miserable? Haven't you both done enough?" My voice was almost a growl.

Edward laughed, "Nessie wants to stay close with those she considers family during this experience. "

I sighed; there was no way in hell I was putting up with those two for another 6 or 7 months. I turned, shaking my head. I wasn't in the mood to deal with Edward and his cryptic bullshit now.

"Oh and Jake. I know Charlie left you off the hook. Don't worry; he won't be able to do it again."

I spun back around to face Edward, and he was gone. I was completely angry at this point; who the hell did he think he was? Money doesn't weld power and I was going to prove that to him, I couldn't wait to see him fall flat on his face. Was I going to tell Bella about this tonight? It could wait, I really didn't want to ruin the night I had planned.

Bella's POV

It was almost three; I sat in the kitchen staring out the window waiting to see Jake's Rabbit coming down the street. I was nervous. I had to reveal my new ride, and its source. If I knew Jake, and I think I had a pretty good feeling for how he worked he would say that it was pretty cool Edward's parents aren't even on his side.

I couldn't believe how this became a sided battle. Me and Jake versus Edward and Vanessa. My fingers raked through my hair and I wondered how things came down to this. It was like everyone had to pick a side, but so far not too many people were Team Jake/Bella.

I frowned.

I jumped when I heard a pounding at the door, peaking out through the curtain I saw Jake's red Rabbit parked behind my new Volvo. I rushed to the door and yanked it open, "Jake. I missed you so much." I practically leapt into his arms.

His arms squeezed around me tight, "I missed you too Bells." He put me down on my feet before crushing his lips to mine almost in a frantic type of way. I returned his kisses with a frenzied passion, my fingers entangling in his still damp dark hair.

It felt like forever since I had been with Jacob, in that way and I wanted it.

No more like I needed it.

But Charlie would be home any freaking minute.

Jake broke the kiss, much to my displeasure. "I really hate to break that up, but I have a full evening planned for you Miss Swan." He took my hand in his and led me outside, I could feel the rain heavy in the air and I knew it wouldn't be long before it would be starting.

Jake led me out to his car, and I couldn't help but wonder if he even noticed the menacing shiny Volvo parked there. As he led me to the passenger door of his car he pointed towards it, "Whose car is that?"

My cheeks blazed, I looked up into his dark eyes. "Mine."

Jake's expression become confused, "Seriously? Did Charlie have money squirreled away or something? Or you Bella are you holding out on me? Are you going to be my Sugar Momma?" He chuckled.

I licked my dry lips and ran a hand through my hair, "No, actually it was a gift. From the Cullens, Carlisle and Esme. They felt bad that Edward totaled my truck and that they believed the lies he told them about me. Edward had nothing to do with it."

I searched Jake's face to see if I could see any sign he was angry. The grin played at the corner of his mouth, "No shit? I think that's pretty cool of his folks, and least not all of his family is a bunch of assholes. Although they most certainly do like to let everyone know they have money." He walked over to the Volvo inspecting it. "That's a pretty nice ride there Bells. At least when Edward takes that one out, you won't be the one getting hurt." He wiggled his eyebrows at me, and I laughed.

I grabbed his arm and led him away from the Volvo, "Let's go Jake. You have a night planned, remember?"

He grinned his grin at me and opened the passenger door of the Rabbit, "I do, Bella. A real date and I don't want to hear any protests."

I groaned inwardly, but said nothing out loud. I was going to enjoy my evening with Jake, and hopefully it will be an uninterrupted evening.

A/N – So a nice fun evening for Jake and Bella. It's about time!

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