DISCLAIMER: I am not Stephenie Meyer, nor do I own any of the Twilight characters. The plot is mine, but that is all.
BPOV:
It was Tuesday.
I dropped Leilah off at Charlie's, he promised to watch her for a couple of hours so that I could go to the cemetery without having to worry about her. I would go back later on today with her so she could visit too.
I stepped out of my car, smoothing out my black dress. I walked through the cemetery, looking for that familiar plot. Once I found it I sighed.
Jacob Black. Beloved son, husband & father.
I ran my fingers over the engraved marble stone, placing the roses on the ground. I fell to my knees and the tears started pouring out.
"Oh, Jake, why'd you have to go and leave me? I've tried babe, I'm trying. I know you would want me to be happy, and to move on but I just can't. I miss you so much. It's been hard, Jacob, real hard. You should see Leilah. she's growing up so fast. Everyday she reminds me of you. From her beautiful wavy black locks, to that smile- it's your smile, Jake. She asks about you sometimes, she misses you dearly. She understands though, she doesn't hate you for leaving us, she just wishes you could be there, be here with us. It's hard for me to sit and tell her that daddy's not coming home…" The tears were falling incessantly down my cheeks, thank god for waterproof mascara.
"…Alice is pregnant…" I sniffed, deciding to start with lighter things stuff. "…about three months now. When she first told us, I'll admit I was a little jealous. Remember we were gonna try for another one, Jake, do you remember that? At first it felt like she was stealing my life, my happy ending. Then I realized something, she deserves to be happy. Alice and Jasper are perfect for each other, they deserve this. That life is for them, it may not be for me. Maybe I'm destined to do the 'single mom raising the perfect little girl' thing."
I looked at his name on the gravestone. Every time I looked at his grave, it was like I had received the news of his death all over again. He wasn't coming back, and it killed me to deal with that. Jacob was gone, he would never come back and walk through the door, I would never get to feel his touch again. The way he looked at Leilah, just made my heart melt…I would never see that again.
"I wish you were here, Jake, I really do. Sometimes, I feel like things would be easier and happier, but then again I wouldn't be who I am today if you were here. Life would be different, a good different, but different none the less. I really just miss you, Jake. I miss coming home from publishing meetings to find you asleep on the couch or giving Leilah a bath. They're worried about me though. Why wouldn't they be? I mean they know how I get around this time, and it doesn't help that Alice is pregnant. That really hit sore spot you know? They're afraid they'll lose me again, but I won't let that happen. They mean so much to me, Jacob, they're all I have left, they're my strength. But you should see them Jake, you would be proud. I honestly think that Rosalie is having a breakthrough in the guy department. She just has this glow, this sparkle in her eyes now. She hasn't mentioned anything, but I just know it. I won't push the subject, that's what you would tell me. You'd say, 'Bella just let it be she'll tell you when she's ready'. So, that's what I'm doing. Emmett, is well…Emmett. Nothing has changed with him, although he is getting a promotion soon, I think. Alice and Jasper you already know are expecting, and Edward. Oh Edward, I'm worried about him. He's finally done it, he's divorcing Tanya. Rose is drawing the papers up and he's signing them sometime this week. I'm proud of him, he doesn't deserve her, he deserves better. Do you remember when you first met Tanya? You hated her. You thought she was a…what was the word you used? Oh right, bitch," I chuckled to myself, wiping the tears. "She's not gonna be happy, but you should see him. He's really stressed between the divorce and work. Edward just looks so worn. It'll be a good change for him. I'm bringing Leilah Anne by later today. She'll like that. I miss you, Jake, I really do. I still love you, I'll always love you. You were my sun, the one thing that brightened my day. I miss you..."
I kissed the marble stone and I was startled by a hand my shoulder. I whipped my head back to see that the hand belonged to Emmett. He helped me up and enveloped me in his arms.
"He's really gone, Em," I whispered, I couldn't respond any louder. I was emotionally exhausted.
"Yes he is, Bells, you're strong though. You'll get through this, like you always do. We're here for you..." Emmett assured me.
When he said that I looked up to see Rosalie, Edward, Alice and Jasper standing just behind him.
"Wait, what are you guys doing here?" I asked all of them, looking around at the faces who cared about me most.
"We knew you'd be here, Bella," Rosalie said.
"And that you'd need support," Alice said.
"We knew that most of all…" Jasper started.
"You'd need us here, to be your, what did you call us…?" Emmett questioned.
"Strength..." Edward whispered.
"We're here, for you." They all said in unison.
I knew I wasn't alone, the five figures standing in front of me were everything I needed, aside from Leilah. With the six of them behind me I could do anything, overcome all obstacles. I needed to, it's what Jacob would have wanted. He would've wanted me to be happy, not to dwell on the past, to look towards the future. That's what I needed to do, just be happy for what I have. Sure I didn't have Jacob anymore, but I had the five best friends that anyone could ever ask for. They know me almost better than I know myself. I also had Charlie and my Leilah Anne.
Everything was okay…or at least it was going to be.
So what'd ya think? next chapter maybe later today or tommorrow..we'll take a sneak peak into the secret lives of rosalie&emmett.. :D
i've been thinking too..if you had the chance to bring a cullen to life for a weekend (let's face it..there isn't enough hours in a day) who would it be? and why? i want to see what you guys think..i'll let you know what i think next time..
oh and fyi..i heard the movie is 120 minutes long..that's TWO pure hours of twilight goodness.. :does happy dance: i can't wait!
