Hello everyone, I've missed you guys a lot. I apologize for going MIA, some of you may be wondering what happened. Life happened. I feel like I've been on a rollercoaster, I've been up and down. I didn't even have a laptop. I hope all is well with you all. I recommend you guys reread the story or at least the last few chapters to get a handle on what's going on. Please don't hate me.
Bella's POV
Jasper thought it best if Alice left the safehouse first before sending transportation for me. He instructed me to travel around town by bus and taxi for a while then go into a certain bookstore to wait for the car to arrive. It was a lot of maneuvering but I did what was asked of me.
As I went through with my task, I tried to stay calm. The thought of one of Edward's 'employees' popping up out of nowhere and finding me stuck at the back of my mind.
I wonder what's so special about this location. I kept watch throughout the large windows of the store until a silver Kia Rio pulled up.
I got into the passenger seat and a man dressed in jeans and a white T greeted me. He looked to be in his mid 30s and handsome. This is surprising, he's dressed like a regular person instead of a chauffeur in a suit. So refreshing, no one opening the door for me or helping me into the backseat and he came in a non-luxury vehicle at that.
"Hey Isabella, I'm Adam. Don't worry, no one can see through these tints."
"Nice to meet you." I told him.
What if he's secretly working for Edward and double crosses Jasper and takes me to Edward? What if Jasper is planning to hand me over to Edward and fiend ignorance to Alice?
We drove for almost an hour to make sure we weren't being followed before Adam pulled in front of an electric gate, it opened. Adam drove into a large garage then turned off the engine and turned to me.
"You will be taken to Mr. Coleman's current residence soon when we drop off some items there. You will be one of the shipments." He told me.
"Pardon me?"
"You will be in one of the items to be correct. Mr. Coleman has been remodeling for the past few weeks and he has been transferring furniture and artwork back and forth between his properties. You will be put into one of the large vases we're transporting. Mr. Masters is keeping an eye on everyone he's close to since that...incident. So as to not arouse suspicion, you will be placed into a vase. If there is anyone watching, they will only see small boxes and large sculptures being carried into the mansion.
"I understand but how am I going to fit into a vase?"
"It's a large and rounded floor vase, you will fit."
I got out of the car and from the garage door, entered what I presumed to be one of Jasper's many mansion. Adam instructed me to use the restroom if I had to cause they were getting ready to put me into the vase and it would be a long drive.
Three men walked in carrying a huge rounded vase that looked around 5ft tall or so. It looked like a vintage panathenaic amphora vase and had beautiful paintings on it. Within minutes the room was filled with pricey art work and many sculptures, no doubt worth millions.
I watched the men place the vase into a holder.
"Okay Isabella, you're going to get into the vase and we're going to carry it to the moving truck out back, don't raise your head until you're given the signal."
The men helped me into the vase and I was carried in it to the moving truck. As I tried to breathe as steady as I could, I heard the rest of the items being loaded into the truck. I don't like being in enclosed spaces, it feels like time has slowed down.
Finally I heard the door slam shut and latched.
"Okay Isabella, you can stand up now." Adam told me.
The men helped me out of the vase and told me that when we're near our destination I'd have to get back into it. I just want to see Alice. What if they double cross Jasper and when I get out of that vase I'm in Edward's mansion instead. Many thoughts clouded my mind and I tried not to panic.
"Relax, everything is fine." Adam tried to reassure me.
After what felt like an eternity, I was told that we were arriving and I was helped back into the vase. The door of the truck opened and I could hear the men offloading items. Eventually I was next and I felt myself being carried in the vase. I hope these guys are lifting with their knees and not their backs. I can feel myself being placed down and after a while there was a knock on the vase.
"Okay Bella, you can come out now."
The moving men helped me out and to my feet. I feel so out of place. Alice came and gave me a much needed hug.
Jasper walked into the foyer and instructed one of his staff to prepare clothing for me. I'm really embarrassed, I don't know what to say to him. I doubt he even wants my apology.
"Jasper, Bella-I'm glad we can all be together without anymore secrets or feeling like I have to hide." Alice said breaking the ice.
"Mr. Coleman, thank you." I told him, the nervousness in my voice betraying me. I feel really awkward and out of place here.
"It's no problem."
"I apologize for pulling you into my mess and...lies."
"Don't worry about it, I won't say I wasn't upset but all is well now. I have Alice back so I'm ready to have a celebration. We had to bring you here in the vase. If any vehicles pull into my garage without it being seen who's inside, Edward would instruct his spies to watch my home indefinitely. That's why we couldn't bring you in a tinted car and have you enter privately from the garage, Edward would assume I'm hiding you. Every vehicle that enters my gate is parked in the driveway on the side of the mansion, staff and guests alike. No vehicle is allowed to enter my garage except my personal car. It's best to keep the heat away and keep you safe.
"So what's the plan?" Alice asked.
"What plan, Isabella will stay under my protection and I will feign ignorance to her whole disappearance."
I can tell by the way Jasper said my name, he's not a fan of me and I don't blame him.
Alice, I only want to spend the rest of my life being happy with You and Summer. Let's go out to celebrate."
"I-I want to but I-I can't leave Bella alone."
"You can go Alice, I'll be fine."
"I just, I don't want to be away from Bella, just give me some time."
"No rush."
"I'm sorry I didn't believe you Jasper. I wanted to but I couldn't, I believe Bella over everything else. Whatever she says is gospel to me, I know she lied but she didn't really have a choice. I just-What would you do if the person you loved most in the world came home in disarray and said she had been raped?"
This is uncomfortable for me, this entire conversation is uncomfortable. I hate being a third wheel.
"I understand and it's okay, Alice." Jasper told her.
"Olivia, would you help Isabella to some refreshments." Jasper called out.
So that's her name.
"Right this way, Miss." The same brunette woman came in and beckoned to me. I was led to the kitchen but I could still hear Alice and Jasper faintly.
"Alice I understand where you are coming from, if Summer or you ever said such a thing to me, I don't know what I would do, I would probably lose it. As longs as we're together again, I want to travel the world and build a future with you. I don't want to be stationary, I want to pick up where we left off and move full speed ahead."
"I don't see a future without Bella."
"And Summer will be around to keep her company so it's okay. If being with you means having Isabella around, I'd have ten Isabellas around if it meant I can stay with you."
"I'm glad you understand and that we can agree." I heard Alice say to him.
Jasper peeped into the kitchen to tell me, "Isabella please make yourself at home. Your room is on the middle floor, middle door. I've had all house staff removed to the other side of the mansion, save Olivia, Adeline and Cooper. They've been with me the longest and I trust them the most. The other staff members have already been informed that they're not needed on this side. It's better I keep them away from you than to send them home, if I suddenly send all of my staff on vacation it would arise suspicion. I can't trust anyone not to tell that you're here and who's to say Edward won't have one of them kidnapped and interrogated or bribe them. Edward is on the warpath and wants to get his hands on you desperately, I am taking every precaution for your safety, you mean a lot to Alice. You are free to enjoy everything in this mansion but you are forbidden to go outside for obvious reasons. Although all of the windows are heavily tinted that light won't show through, we can't take any risks so try to stay away from the windows. Keep in mind that this entire situation puts my friendship at stake with Edward as well."
"I understand, thank you. I'm grateful."
"What are you guys talking about?" Alice asked upon walking in.
"Just catching up." Jasper told her.
I nodded.
"I'm glad that you guys are getting along. Bella I put bath bombs upstairs for you and I filled up the jacuzzi tub."
"Thanks Alice, I'll be going upstairs now." I could use a much needed relaxing soak.
Alice POV
As soon as Bella left the kitchen Jasper asked, "So what happened to her face?"
"Rosalie." Was all I said.
Bella went upstairs to shower and change and Jasper and I went into our bedroom.
"I have something for you, I yearned impatiently for the day I'd be able to put this back where it belongs."
Jasper took out the engagement ring and put it on my finger.
"I've missed you." I told him.
"I love you." He replied.
"I love you too."
"I can't wait until Summer gets home."
"Where's she?"
"Interning."
"You actually let her off of the leash."
"Well of course she has...an assistant."
"You mean bodyguard."
"I took your advice and gave her more freedom, I considered her feelings."
"Where is she interning?"
"A doctor's office."
"That's great."
Jasper went and got a bottle of Krug Clos D'Am bonnay 2000 Vintage Champagne
"Lets toast." He told me as he poured the champagne into two glasses, I could tell he was in great spirits.
I smiled and clinked glasses with him.
I embraced him to avoid drinking the champagne.
He kissed me.
Edward POV
"This changes nothing, She's going to get what's coming to her. She'll be punished but Emmett, Emmett is going to get annihilated."
"Have mercy on the poor thing."
"Mercy? She said I raped her! My OWN mother doubted me!"
"She didn't have a choice."
"Whose side are you on? She had a choice!"
"She's just a girl, don't be too harsh on her."
I have the mind to throw Benjamin off of this jet. If it didn't present a safety issue to myself he would be falling head first.
"She'll get everything I have for her and more. You sure aren't advocating for the shebitch like you are Isabella."
"I don't particularly feel sorry for Ms. Smith but then again I do, she was truly fooled and she acted in defense of the girl. But the Prosecutor seems like She can handle her own."
"Why the fuck have you been so emotional lately, you've been this way for months-almost a year."
"I don't know, maybe after all of this time, my heart is softening. This kind of life and the business we're in...all of the killing...it's starting to get old to me."
"That's why Malik is in charge of tying up loose ends instead of you, I always knew you were weak. Now when everything is in disarray you choose now to grow a fucking conscience."
"I've rarely seen you get so visibly upset and let your anger get the better of you. Mentioning Isabella sure pushes your buttons, it brings out the animal in you."
"Get out of my sight."
We landed in Tehran and and I got into my awaiting rolls royce. I arrived in front of my company and walked through the doors, everyone stood at fucking attention-everyone.
"Good night, Mr. Masters we've had Ron and Ebony handling public relations and affairs, Kara handling internal affairs, Nia-marketing and all are fully ready to brief you with reports."
"We also have 'the list' prepared, Sir."
Jasper POV
I lied back in the recliner in my study, things seem to be looking up. I need to check in on Edward to get an update on what's going on.
*ring*
*ring*
Speak of the devil.
"Coleman." I answered.
"I arrived in Tehran and got my affairs in order." Edward stated.
"I was just about to call you." I told him.
"I take it you were busy handling affairs of your own." He implied.
"Something like that."
"That fucker left us a huge mess to clean up! Edward complained.
Is he still MIA, have you heard from him?" I asked him.
"Why the fuck would He contact me, give up on that traitor. His actions were treacherous and he deserves death for his treachery."
I sighed.
"I'm still in negotiations trying severe all ties with his company, months of legalities and paper work. He has proxies handling his affairs, the only reason I won't have them killed is because that would halt the process and I'd be screwed and stuck in business with him. I thought about taking the whole fucking company away from him the way he tried to take away my freedom and everything I've worked hard to build but I don't want anything of his. When I get my hands on Him, Isabella and that shebitch of his-"
"Calm down, Edward. Everything will work out eventually."
"I have people searching for them, the whole city has been combed, he and her are no longer in town obviously. Isabella, I'm not sure where she is. There's no sign of her nor that little friend of hers. Emmett isn't fond of Isabella, I don't see Him helping her but it is possible. He probably paid her off and helped her escape then severed ties with her. No doubt Isabella will be the easiest to locate but I don't want her first. He will protect and hide the prosecutor with all of the power he has. I want to destroy the prosecutor in front of him then torture him, Isabella I will leave for the last.
"I will start ruining them bit by bit. There's nowhere they'll be able to show their faces."
"Is there no reconciling, Edward?!"
"How does one come back from such betrayal, Jasper? A better question, how do you expect me to forgive him?!"
"I see. I have no answer. If I find out anything I'll let you know." I hung up.
Emmett has made quite a mess.
Bella POV
I feel so out of place staying under this man's roof. Alice came in and brought hot cocoa with marshmallows and more food.
"I figured you didn't make yourself anything to eat."
Let's watch some TV and spend some time before going to bed.
Bella and I flipped through the channels.
"Wait-put it back!"
"Arrest warrants have been Issued for Isabella Roberts also known as Isabella Adams and Alice Blanc. So far they're both charged with obstruction of justice and we're told more than likely more charges will be added such as murder for the duo. Isabella has been charged separately for obstruction, making a false police report and is being sued for defamation of character, loss wages and as stated, more charges are expected to follow by the end of the week as the investigation continues. Authorities have no idea where the fugitives are, they are no longer believed to be in the city. This has been your evening news, I'm Tamara Watts."
A photo of me appeared on the left side of the screen and Alice's on the right.
"Omg! I nearly collapsed, it's just one thing after the other!" Alice screamed.
"Do you think Emmett or Edward is behind this, Emmett is a bastard but Edward is after revenge.
"Bella, this has got to be Edward. I don't think Emmett has the time to worry about screwing us over, he's probably too busy trying to protect Rosalie from the fallout."
Oh my goodness, your mother... How would Edward even know?" I asked Alice in disbelief.
*FLASHBACK*
"So what else happened?" Alice yelled from the bathroom.
"I don't really remember much after the restaurant. I do know we had a deep conversation while lying in his bed but I can't remember for the life of me what I said. I hope I didn't tell him any of my embarrassing habits."
Just then Alice emerged from the hallway with wide eyes and a panicked expression on her face. The fact that I was drunk for the first time and having a deep conversation that I can't remember with someone I barely knew hit me. Oh no...
"Bella, you didn't tell him did you?"
"I don't know, I highly doubt it. I mean I was drunk out of my mind but I would never bring that up or mention it even if I were given truth serum. I put it away years ago and buried it deep in my subconscious. I don't even think about it. Are you mad at me?"
"Of course not. It's just you've never really had alcohol so I've never seen how you react when drunk. Some people get violent, some sleepy, others reckless and of course everyone has lowered inhibitions while drunk."
"I got really tired and sleepy, that's it."
"Please Bella, try to remember something. Any little bits and pieces of the conversation."
I thought as hard as I could.
"I'm sorry but I don't remember. All I remember is lying on my back and Edward lying on his side, facing me. He had a smug smile on his face and I don't remember what I was saying. I remember my mouth moving but nothing coming out."
"This is great, just great. You may have a told him and we have no idea if you did."
"Maybe I should call him and ask him what I said."
"I doubt it. If you did blab he'll assume more than likely that you don't remember which means he'll tell you everything you said except that. If you did hopefully he thinks it was all a joke which I highly doubt. Edward Masters is a very shrewd man."
"If I did say something wouldn't he have drove to the police station instead of bringing me home?"
"No, what would he have to gain by turning you in? He's a business man Bella, someone like him would sit on the information until it's of use to him and that's when he'll use it. The world isn't as easy and simple as you think."
"I guess you're right. But I still think the conversation was more about our feelings for each other. I swore to you that I would never bring it up or tell anyone and I've kept my promise for all of these years. There's no way I blabbed just because I got drunk. It wasn't like the alcohol made me stupid, even then I knew what I didn't want to do or say... I just don't remember..."
"How much did you drink?"
"I think two bottles, maybe more."
"Damn, that's a lot."
"It doesn't matter. My mind wasn't in an altered state and I really feel like I didn't blab. Besides, the thought of Edward black mailing us is ridiculous. He's wealthy and we don't have anything that's of use to him or that he would want. Ohh I forgot to tell you, remember that time you dragged me across town in search of those newly released Valentino boots?"
*END FLASHBACK*
A/N: Flashback is from Ch. 11
Alice looked like she was in deep thought and suddenly put her hand over her mouth.
"Oh my goodness, Bella! When you told me you and Edward had a deep conversation-
"No. I couldn't have. I couldn't have told him."
"You blabbed to him and you were too drunk to remember!"
Realization was starting to set in.
"No." I denied.
"Yes Bella, how else would he had known?"
"Maybe he hired private detectives?"
"Bella don't you think he had you investigated from the moment you walked into his life? The only reason he knew where to look was because you told him. It was because you told him about our past and where we lived that he found out about you and Emmett conspiring. Jasper showed me the image from the satellite of you and Emmett when he was trying to blackmail you and it was in the area of our hometown."
"I can't believe it, Alice I'm so sorry. I wasn't used to alcohol and I don't know. I guess I've never felt those feelings before for a person, my infatuation mixed with the alcohol and carrying that secret around for so many years... I guess when my inhibition got so low, my subconscious wanted to free itself."
Alice looked speechless.
"I'm so sorry Alice, I never should've dragged you into this. Mom and Dad are dead because of me and now you're wanted, I've brought you down with me." I couldn't keep the tears in.
Alice held me but I couldn't stop shaking.
"Edward isn't going to stop until he completely destroys me. I shouldn't be here, if he finds out, it's going to cause a fallout with him and Jaspe-"
"It's already caused a fallout. I don't appreciate seeing my fiancée's photo on the news and her being labeled a criminal." Jasper said as he entered the room.
He patted Alice's head. "I heard you shrieking from across the house, relax everything is going to be okay." Jasper reassured Alice.
"Isabella I remember Edward telling you were honest and open, now I see what he meant." A/N: See chap. 11
"I just got off a call with Edward and he is on the warpath, he didn't mention this stunt though."
"My name, my character." Alice cried.
"Baby please don't cry." Jasper consoled Alice.
"I guess Edward said to hell with my apology." I commented.
"You falsely accused the man of rape Bella, did you think he would lie down and play dead? I told you this is Edward freaking Masters! We're fugitives on the run, we're not only hiding from Edward but from the law now as well!"
I gave Alice a hug and apologized.
"I don't blame you Bella, I blame Emmett." Alice told me.
"I will protect the both of you, trust me. You have nothing to be afraid of." Jasper told us.
Alice put her hands on her head and started talking to herself. "I feel like I'm going to be sick." Alice said then ran into my bathroom and shut the door leaving Jasper and I standing there.
Jasper took out his phone and pressed a few buttons, I could hear the ringing tone due to his phone's volume being high. After a few rings I heard a familiar voice, it made me shiver. I dare not breathe a word.
"My fiancée is off limits." Jasper told him in a dangerous tone.
"I knew you were calling to bitch. Do you think charges could be brought against Isabella without charging her accomplice as well? Instead of complaining to me, call Emmett and complain to him. He's the reason for this mess." I heard Edward tell Him coldly then a 'click'.
Jasper looked highly annoyed and I noticed he had clenched his fist. Emmett has surely started something.
"I'm going to check on Alice." I told Jasper hoping to pull him from his trance, he looked ready to kill.
"No, I'll go."
"If you think its best." I told him.
I knew it would get bad but I didn't think it would get this awful. I hate Emmett.
Alice POV
I'm pregnant-I don't need any stress. I haven't even decided what I'm going to do! I'm afraid of what's next, it can't possibly get any worse than this.
I need to find a doctor, a good obstetrician-the best Jasper's money can buy but I don't want Jasper to know. I feel so confused, I sat on the marble bench and gathered my thoughts. Everything is going to be okay, Our engagement is back on. We're going to get married and have a family with Bella and the kids.
While talking to myself I felt my heart sink a little.
If I truly believe that then why can't I tell him that I'm pregnant...
I hate Emmett Armold, this is all his fault!
Everything was fine before he came into our lives and messed everything up.
A knock came at the door.
"Bella I'm fine!"
"It's not Bella."
"I'm okay." I told him.
"Unlock the door. I just want to talk."
"I'll talk to you later." I replied.
"Please?"
"Alright fine."
I let Jasper in and he held me.
"I know you have Bella but you can always talk to me."
"I know. Where's Bella?"
"I told her I wanted to talk to you alone."
"Ohh."
"Alice, I'm going to be your husband, we're going to be joined together as one. Does that mean anything to you?"
"Of course it does!"
"Then why do you always seek out Bella instead of me?"
I sighed.
"It's always been just Bella and I together."
"I know but you have to learn to lean on me okay?"
"I understand."
"You should rest, you and Bella both." He said.
I went and gave Bella a hug good night. "Don't worry Bella, everything is going to work out for our good." I reassured her.
"I know." Bella agreed.
Bella went to bed and I hoped she would be able to sleep. The half full bottle of champagne was still waiting when we went back to our room and Jasper poured me a glass.
"I don't have the stomach to eat or drink anything right now.
"Would you like me to give you a bath like how I used to?" He asked me.
"Mmhmm."
Jasper ran hot water and poured in a mixture of my favorite bath products. He has me so spoiled, all luxurious bath oils and elixirs I wouldn't normally pay for.
I undressed and got in the freestanding marble tub and lied back. He massaged me starting with my neck and shoulders and made his way down. He got a loofah and washed every inch of me.
"You always gave the best scalp massages I told him."
"I always gave the best other things as well." He whispered in my ear.
"Stick to massaging, lover boy."
I changed the topic.
"Has Summer returned, I haven't seen her all day."
"She got in a little while ago and she's eager to see you."
I smiled at the thought.
"I've missed her."
"I'm thinking of taking you girls on a trip to relax, maybe island hopping through the French Polynesia."
"That sounds nice, I want to be away from this City and all of the noise."
"Whatever you want."
Seven weeks later...
Rosalie POV
It's been almost two months since I've been kidnapped and held against my will on this floating hotel. I've been keeping my distance from Emmett, why can't He just lose all feelings for me and let me go? When I do see him, I make it a point to let him know that I'll never love him.
"My assassination attempts on Edward have failed, I have to take a different approach."
"You should assassinate yourself for kidnapping!
"What's wrong my little bird, you want out of your cage?"
"Yes, I would like to be let off of this damned yacht! I miss Marcel, he's probably worried sick!"
"I can't allow you to contact anyone, the phones of everyone you were connected with are tapped, I can assure you."
"You make calls out all of the time and they're untraceable. You just don't want me to call Marcel, you like being in control."
"You seem unusually bored today, let me provide you with some entertainment." He teased.
Emmett handed me a tablet.
...authorities have no idea where the fugitives are, they are no longer believed to be in the city. This has been your evening news, I'm Tamara Watts."
"What!?"
*FLASHBACK*
"The only thing you're going to see is inside of a jail cell along with your client for witness tampering. I'm going to have that Captain's badge and his pension!" I said as I poked my finger into Armold's chest. The fucker had the nerve to laugh at me.
"So you think this is funny?"
"What's funny is your pride and reputation is about to take a serious hit and you don't even see it coming."
I folded my arms across my chest waiting for him to elaborate.
He did the same, mimicking my actions.
"Well, it seems we're at a standstill."
"I believe we are, Ms. Smith."
"Fine." I sighed. "What do you want?" I asked.
"Dinner."
"There's a soup kitchen seven miles from here." I told him.
"Don't play with me."
"Fine, if the info is worth anything I'll go to dinner with you." I said reluctantly.
"You do know your 'victim' is lying, don't you?"
"That's it, I've heard enough of this."
"One thing Edward doesn't do is rape."
"Oh and I definitely believe that because he's such an upstanding guy." I said sarcastically.
"Edward is a murderer but he's not a rapist. What do you know about this Isabella character?"
"I've already done my homework on her, nothing out of the ordinary showed up on her. And to tell the truth, I believe her."
"Of course you do, her innocent act is very believable. Has it crossed your mind that your search turned up nothing because you weren't looking in the right place and with the wrong name?"
He's caught me off guard, I'll admit that.
"For the first time in history Rosalie Smith has been rendered speechless. I wonder what other ways I can make you speechless."
"What name should I be searching for?" I asked as sweetly as I could.
"You must remember sweetheart, we're on opposing teams. What fun would it be if I revealed the strategic plan we have in place. I'll pick you up tomorrow night at 10pm." He said then took off.
*END FLASHBACK*
A/N: See chap. 3
"I can't say Bella doesn't deserve this, if she hadn't lied on Edward I wouldn't be stuck where I am right now. And if you hadn't blackmailed her to do it, I definitely wouldn't be where I am right now! Bastard."
"This aired on the news almost eight weeks ago, after Bella's recant video."
"And you're just showing me now!? Where are they, what happened, what recant video?!"
"No clue where they are, the last time they were seen was at the safehouse that very same day. Since then it's like they've vanished. Hours before they vanished, Bella made a video apologizing to Edward and blaming me, it went viral."
"You are to blame! Did she think an apology was going to deter Edward from vengeance. Do you think Edward has them?"
"I doubt it. They're more than likely hiding out, they're smart unlike a certain someone who doesn't want my protection."
"You know more than you're letting on, Emmett. Alice more than likely ran back to Jasper after she found out Bella is a liar. If he wants to be with Alice, he has to protect Bella as well."
Emmett smirked at me. "I had the same thoughts." He said
"Show me the recant video."
BELLA POV
7 Weeks later in Tahiti...
We're on vacation and things feel somewhat normal, I do look over my shoulder a lot though. Alice, Jasper and Summer have all been great.
I moved my sunglasses up to the top of my head and looked over at Alice and smiled.
"If someone had told me two months ago that I'd end up relaxing at a mansion on the beach in Tahiti I would've called that person a liar."
"Enjoy it girl, we've had a rough year. We deserve a break and who knows, I might have our wedding here. Alice said while turning to Jasper and giving him a kiss."
"Thank you, my love. I know this whole thing must've caused a confliction between you and Edwa-"
"Confliction? You're the love of my life, I would move mountains just to make you happy." He told her.
Alice and Jasper started making out and I turned to lie on my other side.
"What's the matter, are you jealous that you don't have a significant other, Bella?"
"No I just don't need to be seeing that before I eat." I teased.
I felt the breeze in my hair as it blew over me caressing my skin, the sea sparkled aquamarine and was a pleasure to my eyes as the rays of the sun warmed me with a gentle kiss. Everything feels tranquil and I'm in paradise and safe. God is good.
Rosalie POV
It's now been three months since I've been kidnapped in this luxurious prison even though the weather hasn't been great the past week. I've been fasting and praying to become free. It's been months and Emmett hasn't managed to eliminate the threat that is Edward Masters. I've been thinking, the only way Edward might not search for me anymore is if Emmett is dead. Unless the threat that is Edward dies or is eliminated, Emmett won't leave me alone. I know even if I manage to escape, Emmett will look for me, he will come and try to find me before Edward does even if I'm in hiding. He wants to protect me but a part of me can't help but wonder...
If neither of them dies, I won't be free, I'll always be looking over my shoulder. One of them has to die, I'll settle for either one.
Two of Emmett's muscles knocked on my room door and yelled for me to please open it.
"What's going on?"
"We're not allowed to say."
Emmett stepped into the hallway and said, "There's a dangerous storm approaching, we're leaving."
I was given a harness to put on then I was led to the lower deck, there was a speed boat waiting and I was led onto it.
"It doesn't look like we're going climbing Emmett."
"A pretty pink blindfold was place over my eyes. It feels like silk and its comfortable, at least he put some thought into it and its not a black bag. Emmett took both my wrists into his hand and held them tight.
"Out of respect for you and the fact that a large wave could appear and capsize us at any moment, I won't tie your hands like I did the last time."
I noticed the weather was bad all week, I knew a storm was coming. I bet he had planned to move me from since the storm had formed, no doubt they're always checking the weather but he didn't tell me anything.
I have to escape, if he moves me to somewhere else, a secured holding place in some remote part of the world, I may never get this opportunity again. It could be years before he gets Edward, what would happen to me, to my life, my friends, my freedom? Will he keep me prisoner forever?
I have to make this believable like I don't want to escape, I've been playing him for weeks and pretended like I was happy with my new 'home'.
Emmett held my wrists in one hand, my back to him and he held me against him with his other hand around my waist so I wouldn't move or lose my balance. I'm basically sitting in his lap.
I could feel the sea was only slightly rough, of course the storm isn't near, it would probably take a couple days to get here. Emmett wouldn't come on water if it's close. I wonder where we are?
I felt a larger wave rock the boat and I turned my face into his neck. He held me tighter. Good job Rose, keep pretending. I can't see anything to tell if we're near land or not, I can't just jump not knowing if I'm thirty or a hundred miles away from land, I'd drown from exhaustion. It will be harder to make my escape on land, no doubt hired muscle will be there waiting for us.
I know if I tell Emmett I just want a peak to calm my nerves he won't fall for that. He won't give me a peak at all. A buzzing sound pulled me out of my head, it's a helicopter! This is my chance, I have to act quickly.
I know the two guards who came to get me earlier are sitting directly in front of us so I can't make any sudden moves or fight yet. They and Emmett will overpower me.
"Emmett I'm scared, what's going on-has Edward found us?!"
"No, relax we're going on my Bell 525 Relentless."
"Sir we're sending down the ladder now!" A man's voice on the PA system cut through the wind and loud noise of the chopper."
Wait, are we going to climb up? That means he'll have to release my hands for me to climb.
"Got it!" Emmett yelled. I felt him attaching something to the harness I was wearing.
"Keep still and try not to move too much, you definitely want to keep your blindfold on for this part. Hold on to me tightly!" He yelled over the noise of the wind and buzzing of the helicopter.
I felt him stand while still holding my wrists and he pulled me up to stand up. He turn me to face him and he put his arm around my waist and I put my arms around his neck. He picked me up to his height, my arms tightly around him while he held onto the drop ladder with the other hand I assumed. We started moving up, I could feel us being lifted up off of the boat and slowly going up into the air. If I wasn't so focused on escaping I would faint.
If I try to fight or hit him he would no doubt block my move, he's skilled and would expect it. But how else can I take him by surprise, I have to do something he'd never expect. Something... It has to be now or never!
I kissed Emmett, passionately. He paused for a second then returned my kiss, I knew I caught him off guard. He and I haven't been romantically involved since before he kidnapped me. I quickly headbutted him as hard as I could and threw off the blindfold, blood started running down his head into his eyes. I saw a latch device to my harness and quickly undid it. I immediately dropped.
If I can't be free to live my own life, I'd rather be free in death.
The cold water of the ocean hit me like a brick wall, rushing over every inch of my body. All I could think was freedom.
Emmett POV
"Rose!"
"Get your asses out of the boat and go in after her! I jumped into the water to search for Rose."
Is she suicidal?! I should have expected a move from her but not that, nevertheless I should've known better, she is a woman and not just a woman but a seductress at that. I looked under the water for her but there was no sight of her. With no sunlight illuminating the water and it being a bit rough it made it harder to see.
I resurfaced and called out for her. "Rose! Rose! Rose! Dimitri turned on the helicopter beam and aimed at the area she fell into.
Where the hell could she have gone, she fell into this very spot! What if the current under the water took her away?
I resurfaced again. "I want her found!" I yelled.
"Yes Sir, we're radioing for another crew. Another helicopter will be here in ten minutes and we've radioed the yacht and ordered the remaining men on board take the boats here right away. They're coming equipped with gear."
I swam out further to see if I would find her.
"Sir there's no sign of her and this water is freezing, you need to get on the boat. We'll handle it."
Nothing being said was registering to me. I swam away frantically looking for Rose.
Emmett POV
"Sir it's been two hours, we've searched within a twenty mile radius, there's no sign of her."
Those words pierced through me and everything began spinning.
"What do you mean there's no sign of her?"
The man standing before me paused. "Sir... I'm sorry but there's no sign of her and my men are exhausted. The seas are rough an-"
"Get a new team here and have them scourer the water."
"Sir, there's no adjacent cays or land nor any floating objects for her to grab on to, it's been over two hours and the seas are rough like I said. Shouldn't we call off the search?"
"I said get more men! No one calls off the search until she's found! You will get four teams of a dozen men and they will search in different directions. I don't care how long it takes, we will search until we find her."
"What are we searching for Sir, if I may be so bold, is this a recovery mission?"
I felt time stand still for a moment.
"If it is then so be it. If you have to bring back her body then find it and bring her back."
Would things had turned out better if I had let her go on her own... Rose, why did you jump, did you hate me that much?
Edward POV
I can't believe I trusted him so much. No wonder nothing shady came up about Isabella's background. Emmett despised her so much, I tasked him to do the background check on Isabella. I was so sure that if there was anything worth finding, he would find it and be more than happy to bring it to my attention to make me get rid of her. It was a setup from the beginning, well played Emmett, well played.
"Sir, there's been a development in the case, have a look."
"Well well well, what do we have here?"
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