Apologies for the long wait, I hope this extra long chapter will make up for it.


*FLASHBACK*

Three months ago...

Wha-what?! What do you mean you're pregnant?!"

"Keep your voice down, Bells. I haven't told Jasper."

"What are you going to do?"

"I don't know, everything is so crazy right now and I'm so stressed out. I want it but I don't know what I'm going to do and I don't want Jasper to know yet."

"because you think he's going to use the baby against you to make you stay by his side?"

"I won't ever let him take my child away."

*END FLASHBACK*


Rosalie POV

I was drifting into the abyss when a sensation of pressure against my side pulled me back to somewhat coherency. I breathed in and it immediately felt as if I was choking, deep coughs repeatedly ripped through me involuntarily.

"She's alive!"

An unfamiliar voice shouted. I opened my eyes but my vision was blurry and there was barely any strength in my body. I drifted off into the abyss yet again.


Alice POV

I lied in bed thinking back on how things were between Jasper and I before the whole Emmett and Bella situation blew up.

*FLASHBACK*

"Is that all you have to say? I'd like to leave now."

"If you think you can walk into my life and just walk back out at your own discretion after I've fallen in love with you...You're sadly mistaken."

I wrenched my arm free from his grip.

"Are you threatening me?"

"No."

"Are you going to have me killed if I won't be with you?" I teased.

"Of course not, I could never hurt you."

"I don't believe you."

*END FLASHBACK*

A/N: See chap. 15 for flashback

I rolled over and rubbed my tummy. Everything seems to be going so well, we've been walking on cloud nine. Why do I feel like I'm going to fall through and hit the bottom? Why am I so anxious. I remember telling Jasper about the pregnancy right after he flew Bella and I away.

*FLASHBACK*

Three months ago...

"Can I ask you something?" I asked Jasper.

"Anything."

"I'm serious."

"What's wrong?" He asked me, worried.

"I know how powerful men are and how they can be."

"What are you getting at, Ally?"

"It's just you can get a little possessive, Jasper. Well a lot possessive."

"I don't follow."

I rolled my eyes at Jasper feigning as if it isn't true. "What would you do if I decided I don't want to be with you anymore?"

Jasper paused.

"Do you?"

"Hypothetically. Just answer the question, what would you do?" I asked again.

"What could I do?"

"I don't know, you can be capable of...a number of things."

"If you choose to leave me, there's nothing I can do but talk to you to try to convince you to change your mind."

"Okay."

"Do you trust me?" He asked.

"Of course."

"It doesn't seem like you do, only to some extent. Do you still want to marry me?"

"Of course."

"So where is all of this coming from?"

"Umm..."

"Look Alice, I know I've been a bit aggressive with you in the past but I promise not to ever let that happen again and I will always respect your decision and do whatever makes you happy. Your happiness comes first."

"That's good."

"I'm pregnant."

"That's great!"

Jasper pulled me to him and gave me the tightest hug.

"You've made me the happiest man in the world and we haven't even walked down the aisle yet."

"How far along are you, when did you find out?"

I don't know what to tell him.

"What's the matter?" He asked me so caringly.

"I-I'm not sure."

Jasper called for the maid to make me some peppermint tea. My brain feels like its slowing down on me out of fear.

"Do you feel unwell, would you like me to call a doctor?"

"No, it's jus- please don't be angry with me." I told him while taking his large hands in my little ones. "Promise to always be patient, kind and gentle with me."

"I promise."

"I'm about four months pregnant, I think?"

"You think? Why didn't you tell me?"

"It's just-"

"You don't trust me enough?"

"That's part of it."

"Do you think you're not ready to be a Mother?"

"Maybe, I don't know."

"With your line of questioning, do you think I would use our child against you?"

"Yes-No-I'm not sure. It's just before all of this happened, I knew wealthy people are powerful and with the right connections they can break laws without repercussion. I know people like you have influence, even more so than other billionaires around the world. I just didn't know the extent of that influence and power. I couldn't grasp that there are elite orders and clubs and such influence and power in the hand of someone I'm with. I didn't think of all of it, I only wanted to see the gentle, caring and loving side of you but I'm not blind, Jasper. After you said that Edward has reached out to his contacts at Interpol. I said if he has those kind of connections, I know you do too. A part of me really hopes he gets tired and just lets it all go and stop hunting us. I really want things to be back to normal so Bella and I don't have to live looking over our shoulders. How much connections can one man have anyway."

"Alice, Edward doesn't like to lose. You don't understand the danger Bella is in. For all we know he may have multiple assassins hunting for her, we can't be too careful. Edward has his hands in everything, He's a man of many trades. He's not just in the fuel business, his tentacles are spread out everywhere. Edward has a stake in travel lines, hotels, software & tech, biotech, He has his own banks and owns half of the financial companies around the globe. He owns companies on almost every continent. It's a well kept secret from the public the many avenues Edward has stakes in. There's no end to it. Of course even secrets are valuable and can be traded and sold. His ties run into the CIA, MI6, Mossad, and five other international organizations from India all the way to to Russia and every part of the world. Not to mention his informants in those organizations are all on the lookout for Bella. I'm not telling you this to scare you, I'm telling you all of this so you know how important being careful is."

Wow, I thought this shit was only in the movies. I've always heard of a group of people in the shadows who control almost everything on the planet. I called it crazy, psycho theories. How is it possible for one man to have investments in so many areas!

"I can't imagine what would've happened if we didn't have you to hide us and keep us under the radar."

Imagine all of the wealth and power Jasper has being turned against me and used on me? If Bella were to step foot in any international airport, with the facial recognition software and everything else, Edward would immediately know where she is and find her. If we didn't have Jasper, his private jets and seaplanes to land on a beach in the backyard of a multimillion dollar mansion, Edward would've already found us and killed us.


Rosalie POV

I woke up to someone pouring what tasted like coconut water into my mouth.

"Open your mouth wider, you're dehydrated and need the electrolytes."

I opened my mouth and the liquid was dropped into my mouth little by little.

"What's your name?"

I almost answered but decided against it.

"Were you in an accident?"

No response.

"When my son gets back we'll take you to the local medical center."

What's going on, why can't I remember anything? I know my name and what I do but when I try to retrieve my recent memories they're not there, just a blank.

"W-w-where a-am-"

"You washed up on the beach near my house."

I tried to think but everything seemed confusing to me.

"W-where?"

"Ha'apiti."

Confusion must have shew on my face because he said, "On Mo'orea. You're in the French Polynesia."

That explains his accent. What am I doing here? Why can't I remember?

"W-w-what's y-your n-n-name?"

"Call me Al." He told me with a smile.

"My son just arrived, I'll be right back."

I hear voices, faint, discussing me. The man returned with what looked like to be a younger version of himself. Jr sure looks like his Dad.

"This is my son, Tino."

"Wow, she looks like a mermaid. Her hair is extremely long."

"Stop staring and put her into the car!" The older gentleman yelled.

Something feels wrong. On the way to wherever we were I kept going in and out of consciousness.

When I awoke again I was lying in a bed with an IV in my arm. A lady whom I presumed to be a doctor entered the room and began questioning me. The abyss came for me again and I didn't have the strength to fight it.


Bella POV

Presently in Tahiti...

I can't say that I'm not enjoying my time being a fugitive on the run. Jasper gave us new IDs with new names. After taking a shower I went downstairs for breakfast, these days seem to be going by quickly. We spend our time on the beach and exploring this massive property. There's no attraction nor anything that we desire that's not brought here to us.

"Good morning, Summer."

"Good morning, Bells."

While pouring the syrup all over my plate I smelled a familiar fragrance. Alice is awake and done with her morning ritual of soaking in her beauty bath treatment I see.

She came into the eating area and gave Summer and I a smile. We gave each other a look and I took my plate and told Summer that I'm going to enjoy lunch outside under the gazebo. I went out and continued to eat, I watched as Alice headed toward me with her food. It's not that we don't want to eat with Summer but we can't have her hearing our private conversations.

"Let's talk quickly before Summer starts get gardening and eavesdrops."

Before Alice and I could even get on with our conversation I noticed Jasper walking toward us.

"Good morning Ladies, what do you two have to gossip about so early in the morning?"

"I was just telling Bella how amazing you were last night." Alice told him with a grin.

"She's joking." I laughed.

"It's good to see you two in high spirits, I don't want to damper your spirits..."

"But?" Alice asked him.

"I have some awful news that I thought you two would want to know. I thought about whether I should share it or not but I didn't want any secrets between us." Jasper said while staring at Alice.

"That's right." Alice said softly.

"I take great displeasure in giving you bad news while you're carrying my child."

I don't think I can take any more of the mushiness between Alice and Jasper.

"It's okay, I can take it."

"Rosalie is missing."

"She's probably hiding out with Emmett." Alice told him.

"Yeah, we last saw her with Emmett before Alice called you to help us." I added.

"She's missing and feared dead. Emmett reached out to me grief stricken early this morning."

There was instantly complete silence.

"I don't understand."

"Emmett kidnapped her to protect her from Edward. He held her on a yacht for a while but a storm was approaching. While transporting her from a ship to a helicopter, Rosalie kissed him to distract him then she headbutted him, unbuckled her harness and dropped into the ocean. The sea was rough that day, they searched for her, used thermal drones and organized search parties but were unsuccessful in finding her."

My appetite immediately left me.

"Wow."

"Why did he take her?"

"I guess in his own way he was trying to protect her."

"He had no right, being his prisoner probably drove her crazy that she became so desperate to get away she didn't care if she died trying."

"Oh wow, that day..."

*FLASHBACK*

There was a knock at the door and we both jumped. Bella peeped outside and then opened the door.

"Here's your money, I can't say it was a pleasure doing business with you. You're on your own from here on out." Emmett dropped a bag in front of Bella and turned and left.

"Bastard!" Bella yelled. "You could at least offer us some protection, I know you never liked me since you met me and I don't know why but at least find some kindness in your dead, cold heart!" Bella yelled at him from the porch.

"Bella stop, we don't need him."

"All you care about is that bitch in the passenger seat, she'll never love you as much as you love her. I feel sorry for you, you pathetic fool!" The anguish was apparent in Bella's tone.

Bella's eyesight is better than mine, I didn't notice the blond in his car until I squinted. His tints are so dark, is that Rosalie?

"It's good to vent, get it all out since this is your last week alive before Edward kills you." He retorted while opening the door of his maserati.

"What a disgusting thing for you to say to her, she's just angry and scared so she's venting. YOU put her in this situation, you knew we did what we did out of self-defense. You're a horrible human being for using that against her, you're actually a worse person than Edward!" And with that said I slammed the door.

"It's going to be okay, Bella. We're going to get through this together."

*END FLASHBACK*

"How could a man be so possessive to think he owns another human being?" I heard Alice ask to herself.

A/N: See chap. 18 for flashback.


Rosalie POV

I woke up in a different bed and in a brighter room.

"How are you feeling?"

"W-where am I?" I asked, my voice stronger.

"You've been transferred to Tahiti. You might have brain damage so there are a number of tests we're going to perform on you. Do you know the elderly gentleman who brought you to the medical center in Moorea?"

"No."

I don't want these people taking blood, fingerprints or anything else from me. I don't know where it's going to be sent or what kind of database it will be put into.

"Did someone hurt you?"

"N-I don't know. I can't remember anything."

"There were ligature marks on your wrists. The police would like to ask you some questions. Don't strain yourself, if you're tired just let them know."

"Do you know your name?"

Something isn't right, why can't I remember how I got here?

"My name is Lily."

Why do I feel so afraid?


After speaking with a few people and answering questions I was taken for a number of tests.

I resisted but they thought I was acting irrationally and restrained me.

I'm thoroughly exhausted.

"Hey Lily, I brought you dinner." A nurse told me.

What is this nagging feeling?

"I'll turn on the TV for you, maybe it will help you take your mind off the long day you've had."

If you need anything just press this button.

"Thank you."

I started eating and immediately felt better. Something isn't right.

Something isn't right.

Something isn't right.

After eating I must have fell asleep. I awoke choking as if I were drowning.

"Good morning, Lily. How did you sleep?"

"It was okay."

"Any changes since last night?"

"No."

"You haven't used your arms and legs much recently have you, how about I take you outside for some fresh air?"

"Okay." I was helped into a wheelchair wheeled into an elevator then outside. The fresh air hit me and the cool breeze washed over me. Everything is so serene and peaceful here.

"Would you like some water?" The nurse asked me.

I was distracted from my enjoyment by a loud sound. A chopper was flying over. A jolt hit me in my head and I closed my eyes. Water. Helicopter. I saw waves, rough water and Emmett. Emmett's face flashed into my mind, a memory of me kissing him and jumping into the water hit me like a wall of water. The water was ice cold and rushing over me, it was like I was there again, living in that moment.

Why did I jump into the water? Emmett. Emmett. He had me held captive. He was holding my wrists while in the boat. It's too much, all of it is too much. There it came again, the abyss.


Hands were around my neck, choking me and I was gasping to get air into my lungs. I tried to pry the hands off but they weren't there. I woke up.

"Good evening, Lily, you're awake. Did you have a nightmare?"

"He's coming for me."

"Who?"

I thought for a second but decided to stay quiet.

"Have you gotten my test results back yet?"

"Yes, no drugs were found in your bloodstream, no injuri-are you okay?" Dr. Richmond asked while looking at the monitor.

"I'm fine."

"Your heart rate is elevated and your blood pr-"

"I was just nervous about the results."

I need to get out of here. I wonder how much time I have before Edward finds out where I am.

*knock*

*knock*

*knock*

Dr. Richmond you're needed in administration.

"I'll be right back, Lily."

No wonder I felt something wasn't right. I wonder how many days it's been? I have to ask. I need to get out of this hospital.

"Lily, there are two men here who would like to speak to you. Are you up to it?"

"Yes."

Two men in suits walked in.

"Good evening Miss, I'm Jean-Clause and this is Joseph, we're from the C.I.A. We're sorry for the tragic hardship you've recently endured. I must say, you look far too beautiful to be a Lily, you look more like a rose. Here you go, a beautiful rose for a beautiful Rose." He said then handed me a black rose. "I hope this rose helps you feel better."

My heart started racing, those very same words were on a card Edward sent to me with a black rose see chap. I wanted to scream. Keep calm Rose, if you act erratic they will drug you to calm you down which will make it easier for Edward. I expected the local police to pay me another visit or even agents from the DGSE to question me but the CIA?

"Do you remember where you were last week?"

"No."

"Do you remember being on a vessel out at sea?"

"No."

"There was a storm last week, you probably got caught in it and the waves carried you to shore."

"Do you remember who you were with?"

"No."

"Were you with him against your will?"

"I don't know what or who him you're referring to. I'm tired, please leave and send in my doctor."

"We have information to believe you are a spy."

I gawked.

"A spy? A spy?! I'm a lawyer, an ADA from the USA. I was kidnapped and held hostage!"

"Ahh, there's her memory." The man introduced as Joseph said.

"We have to take you into custody Miss."

"You have NO jurisdiction here, there's no warrant, no charges have been filed, the local authorities aren't arresting me so why are you trying to. There's a process, you have to go through the proper channels! I have rights!"

"You're well enough to be discharged and we have medical care at the holding facility."

"What facility is that?!"

"Be quiet, no local police will be coming. You were never here, everything that says otherwise will be erased. There will be no trace to prove you were ever on this island. Your doctor has been called upstairs to receive her orders to keep her mouth shut. No one is coming for you. If you resist, you will be sedated."


Emmett POV

If only I had done as Rosalie asked and let her go.

*FLASHBACK*

"I'm calling the police." I whipped out my cellphone and dialed 911.

Before the operator even picked up I heard the screeching of tires and a number of cars were hauling ass through my street. Shit it's reporters, no doubt Edward is behind this. News van and the like were pulling up in front of my home. I don't need to be filmed next to Armold, I made a run for my front door before they got out of their vehicles to start filming. I hurriedly opened the door and Amorld pushed me inside before I could close it on his ass. Just great, His car is parked outside my home while reporters are here. This looks so awful!

"What do you want?!" I yelled at him.

"Edward plans to kill you."

"Do I look worried?"

"You should be."

"Well I'm not."

"I came here to get you."

"To get me?!"

"That's exactly what I said."

"I'm not going anywhere with you. I have to focus on getting my life back together after your good pal Masters killed a judge and sent photos and a video of you and I everywhere and had them posted online. Just out of curiosity did you use me to have those photos taken for Masters and were you in on leaking them?"

"No and no. I didn't even know He knew about us. The night He came over I suspected He might have suspected I was screwing you and that you were the one I was hiding in my room. I assumed he would have me watched but I didn't know he had already known about us sooner."

"I don't even know why I asked, it's hard to believe you. You were plotting and conspiring with that lying bitch this entire time."

"He wanted Bradley taken out so I gave the order for the hit. Isabella was only my pawn in this game of chess-I'm telling you the truth."

"You mean your pawn like how I was, thanks now leave."

"You're coming with me."

"No, I'm not. You put your hands on me, Emmett. I want nothing to do with you."

"It was an accident, I lost my temper."

"I repeat, I don't want anything to do with you, I don't want to be friends, I don't need you looking out for me and I don't want to be around you. Do you think I'm stupid, what will happen the next time you lose your temper? You and I are like water and electricity, when we come together the results are shocking, disastrous and dangerous. I'm not going anywhere with you!"

"You don't have a choice."

"Excuse me?!"

Emmett only glared at me.

"I DO have a choice, are you threatening to kidnap me?!"

*END FLASHBACK*

Rose, I'm so sorry. Why didn't I see the signs...or did I see them and ignore them?

*FLASHBACK*

I picked Rose up and threw her over my shoulder and took her downstairs and placed her on the couch. Then I took her keys and did one final sweep of the house, returning a couple of minutes later. I carried her into the garage, unfortunate for her, the garage door was down so her hopes of someone seeing her were shattered. I placed her in the front seat of my car, buckled her in and reversed out of her driveway and parked along the street, then got into her car and parked it in the driveway.

Much to her dismay I went back in my car and drove off with her.

"What you're doing to me is wrong, you have no right." She accused.

"Would you prefer me to leave you for Edward to hunt for sport?" I asked her.

"I had a plan. I was going into hiding on my own."

"I can hide you better." I told her.

"I didn't ask for your help. What do you want anyway?"

"To protect you."

*END FLASHBACK*

Anger coursed through me and I broke the glass in my hand.

"Sir, are you okay?"

Why couldn't I just leave her alone, maybe she'd be alive. Vivid images of her flashed through my mind, her angelic face, her long blond tresses. Images of her smile and her feisty attitude, such fire, so passionate.

I kept replaying the memory over and over again, repeatedly until it was etched into my mind. I shouldn't had let that kiss distract me, what she did was...unexpected. She made it clear that there would be no more us. I should have known something was up with that kiss. I keep seeing her hit the water over and over as if on permanent replay in my mind.

She went under and never resurfaced. Was I that unbearable, did I truly make her feel like a prisoner for her to commit such a drastic act?

*FLASHBACK*

"I want to be alone." She told me.

I got up to leave but stopped to ask if her if she was hungry. She declined and lied down staring at the ceiling. "I'm just tired of looking at you." She said.

"As time passes I hope your way of thinking will mature and progress, you wanted to evade Edward on your own, I understand that but I can protect you much better and this is the best course of action. I did this because I don't want you to be tortured and killed. Think about what could happen if Edward gets his hands on you, he would have your teeth extracted one by one, then your nails, torment you over a period of time, then death. Understand that like Isabella, you do not want to end up in Edward's hands either. All forms of entertainment are on this ship. Think of it as paradise and a vacation from the outside, judgmental world. We're probably on international news right now with our tryst as the headline, this whole situation has been more than sensationalized. I will stay out of this room and away from you if that's what you want but from time to time you will see me around the yacht if you decide to enjoy it and everything it has to offer. I'll be leaving in two days, I have some affairs to handle..."

I shut the door behind me.

*END FLASHBACK*

Why did I drag her into my world? I was so selfish, I should've paid someone an obscene amount of money to take that case, any other ADA. I allowed my selfishness and my want for her cloud my judgement. I ended up pulling her into a war and she became a casualty. She took the case because she wanted to defend that girl and advance in her career. She was the only one in that building who stepped up and showed out.

"Sir, you haven't eaten in two days, please eat something."

"Take it all away."

I hadn't noticed the maid was still in the room. I watched while the spread of food was removed from the table by kitchen staff.

Rose, if I could go back in time I would've done things differently.

I placed the platinum emerald necklace back in its box. After having it reconstructed and fitted with heart shaped emeralds, I was waiting for the right moment to give it back to her after she had pawned it.


Rosalie POV

I was put into a wheelchair and wheeled out of the building to a black cadillac jeep waiting at the back of the Hospital. I was helped into the jeep and as soon as the door shut a black bag was immediately put over my head. The drive was long and after a while the jeep came to a stop, I was taken out but the black bag was not removed. I was led up what felt like narrow steps and I knew I was being led aboard an aircraft.

After what felt like forever the plane finally landed and I was led off and into an awaiting vehicle. I was taken to an unknown location that I wasn't allowed to see. The bag finally was removed from my head and a woman took my hand and led me into a bathroom. There were two other women waiting for me and they bathed me and washed my hair. Why do I feel like I'm being prepared for my burial?

After they were done, they wanded my hair which fell under my buttocks and put it into a ponytail. I was handed a black, off the shoulder midi bodycon dress with black high heeled sandals. Why are they dressing me in all black?

I haven't been fed all day. I asked for the time but no one answered me, I knew it was night because it was pitch black outside. I was led to a black bugatti chiron by what I assumed to be one of Edward's suits as I liked to call them.

I got in and there was Edward Masters in all his glory. He smiled a wide, mischievous grin at me flashing his brilliantly white teeth.

"Ms. Smith, what a pleasure for you to join me." He said then gave me a bouquet of black roses. This time it's more than just one rose.

"It's not like I had a choice. Which Country are we in?"

Edward smirked.

"That doesn't matter."

"Where are you taking me?"

"On a date."

"I find that hard to believe."

"Always a skeptic, you WERE a prosecutor after all. I've made reservations for us at one of my favorite discreet restaurants, you must be starving."

The ride was silent and my heartbeat became erratic. Edward didn't seem bothered by the silence at all.

"We're here Ms. Smith, or should I call you Rose?" His tone was taunting.

The parking lot was empty and two valet attendants came and opened the doors for us.

"Leave it at the entrance." Edward told them. "Shall we, Rose?" Edward took my arm in his and led me inside. "Despite you making me out to be a villain in the courtroom, I am quite the gentleman."

I tried my best to keep my breathing steady. I can feel the hate for me coming off him in waves.

"There's no one here."

"I booked the entire restaurant just for you, tonight is your night after all."

Fear gripped my heart at his words. I know Edward isn't interested in me in that kind of way, something is definitely up. We were shown to a table and a waiter immediately came and took our orders. The food was brought out quickly but the appetite I had went away. Edward instructed me to eat. I looked around and noticed not another patron was in sight, only restaurant staff.

"Did you enjoy your time hiding from me, playing hide and seek is something I would expect from Isabella. Oh Isabella." The glass shattered in Edward's hand when he said her name.

"It wasn't my choice, Emmett made me."

"Oh is that so?"

"The day I found out that Bella had lied, I left the DA's office and went home. Emmett was parked outside waiting for me. I told him I had nothing to say to him and that I wanted him to leave my property. Reporters showed up and he pushed me inside. I demanded he leave but he wouldn't. I called the police and he used his connections to make sure they wouldn't help me. I barricaded myself in my room and he kicked in the door. We struggled then officers came, they ignored me and left. Then Emmett took out a syringe and injected me with something that paralyzed me. He never allowed me to see where we were going. Next thing I knew, we were on a ship in the middle of the ocean. He refused to let me go." I told Edward hoping to save my skin.

"How did you get away?" Edward asked while lighting a cigar.

"A storm was approaching and he tried to take me on a helicopter, I headbutted him and jumped into the ocean."

"You've always been ballsy. Do you have any idea where Emmett is now?"

"No, if I did I would tell you."

"And I'm suppose to believe that?"

"Yes, I resent him for taking me hostage." If I hadn't jumped into the ocean I would be somewhere safe. "Please don't hurt me, I didn't know you were innocent. Bella-Bella had bruises an-"

"Shh shh be quiet and relax. I don't want you working up yourself until our guest arrives. You'll need all of your strength."

I swallowed a lump in my throat.

"Pleas-"

"Pleading will do you no good. I'm actually the wingman tonight, who would've thought that I'd be someone's wingman. Your real date got tied up completing some business for me."

"Please don't hurt me."

"I won't do a thing to you, as for your date...that's a different story."

"I will tell you everything you want to kno-"

"This isn't about information, this is about vengeance and retribution. Do you know, Rose, my own Mother doubted my innocence?"

"I'm sorry."

"You're sorry everything didn't work out in your favor, not sorry that you brought harm to my name and damaged my reputation...but you will be."

"It was Bella." I said through tears.

"Here's your real date, His name is Malik."

"Good night, sorry I-Edward why is she crying already, what did you say to the poor girl?"

"Nothing but the truth. Jasper told me Emmett called him mourning over Rosalie. I told Jasper I had her, of course he notified Emmett and we agreed to set up a line of communication. Of course it's heavily encrypted."

"I brought the laptop."

I watched as the man referred to as Malik logged in to a live streaming server.

*ring*

*ring*

"This is Jasper, I have to take this." Edward told Malik.

I watched Edward walk away from the table as the Malik character turned on the webcam. The connection opened and Emmett appeared on the screen.

"Rose, you're alive!"

"Emmett, I miss you. Please help me." I cried.

"Where are you?"

"I don't know, I don't even know which country I'm in. Edward found me."

"Would you like some wine?" Malik asked me.

I saw Emmett's facial expression tensed at the sound of his voice.

I shook my head, 'no'.

"The wine will help you, it will make it easier on you."

"Malik, what are you doing there?!" Emmett asked him.

"We ran in the same circles, you know why I'm usually called...for certain jobs."

"Whatever Edward is paying you, I will pay you a hundred times more!"

"You know where my loyalty lies." He snapped at Emmett.

I don't understand what's going on. As if reading my mind, Malik came and stood behind me and put his hands on my shoulders. I pulled away. He slid the straps of my dress further down my arms and I crossed my arms to prevent him from continuing.

I felt tears stream down my face. I was in disbelief.

"Please don't. Please Please I'm begging you."

"You don't want to stain your pretty dress, do you." He told me.

"Malik, what are you doing?"

"She's so beautiful, I'm just envisioning how she'll look cut into pieces."

Edward walked past me and looked at me as if I were nothing, he went and spoke with someone. Malik took out a marker and wrote something on my forehead, then he did the same to my hands and so forth.

Two women and a man came out of the back area with silver serving dishes with dome lids, cleavers and different types and styles of knives that look very sharp and expensive. Edward came and took over.

"We're going to play a game, lets call it...chopped. Emmett, under each of these lids is a paper with a number written on it, you will pick a number from under any lid of your choosing. The body part with that same number on it is what will be chopped off of your dear Rose. Don't worry, I can be merciful, I did take into account that you were mislead, Rose. Under one of these lids is a key, the key to your freedom. Emmett, if you pick correctly, I will release her unharmed, if you don't she'll be chopped until you pick the correct number or she dies of shock and blood loss. If you refuse to pick a number, Malik will do the honors and pick for you."

"Have you lost your fucking mind, Edward?! You're going to hack her to pieces for doing her job?! she's a prosecutor, she did her job, you can't punish her for that!"

"She certainly did more than her job, She went above and beyond trying to nail me to the floor because she hated me, she disliked my character and that I'm a wealthy bachelor who tossed women aside when I got bored with them. Isn't that right, Ms. Feminist?" Edward turned and asked me.

I didn't say anything for fear of making the situation worse.

"When your colleagues turned down the case, you should have done so as well."

One of the women picked up a knife and handed it to Malik.

"Pick a lid, Emmett. Lets see which part of her will be chopped off first, will you pick her hand, her head, her feet?"

I started to sob. I was shaking uncontrollably and couldn't catch my breath.

"Mind how you cut Malik, I don't need any of her getting on my suit." Edward told him.

"Please, please, please, please, please." I pleaded and begged. I'm about to meet my fate, I can't believe my life is about to end, memories started flooding my mind.

"He cut the feed. That fucker cut the feed!" He knows I'll only kill her in front of him so refusing to watch. And if I kill her now, I won't be able to lure him out so he can step into my trap. He thinks he knows me so well.

*FLASHBACK*

"I want to be alone." I told him.

Emmett got up to leave but stopped to ask if I was hungry. I declined and lied down staring at the ceiling. "I'm just tired of looking at you." I told him.

This reminds me of the movie Enough starring JLo. She unknowingly married a lunatic, an abusive one at that who decided to track her down wherever she went.

"As time passes I hope your way of thinking will mature and progress, you wanted to evade Edward on your own, I understand that but I can protect you much better and this is the best course of action. I did this because I don't want you to be tortured and then killed. Think about what could happen if Edward gets his hands on you, he would have your teeth extracted one by one, then your nails, torment over a period of time then it's death. Understand that like Isabella, you do not want to end up in Edward's hands either."

*END FLASHBACK*

"Bella wherever you are, I pray Edward doesn't get his hands on you." I whispered to myself.


While in Milan...

BELLA POV

"Are you sure you want to go dress shopping, we can go another day."

"I'm sad about Rosalie but I think dress shopping will take my mind away from all of the sadness."

"Whatever you want, you're the bride."

"That's what Jasper told me last night when I told him I want us to get married in Paris. Lets see how much of his money we can spend to help lighten our spirits...or at least mine."

"I can't believe it, this is all happening so fast. Mom and Dad are gone, you're going to be a Mom...and someone's wife."

"That's how Jasper felt when I told him we're having twins. He was so shocked but elated. Don't worry, you'll find that special someone too and have a family of your own. Besides, you'll always be my family, Bella."

"It's not about finding someone for me but, its always been just the two of us. Things are changing, everything is changing, if Emmett hadn't blackmailed me I think our lives wouldn't had changed at all."

"I know right. I can't believe I'm keeping these babies. I miss being free to do whatever I want and spend all of my time on you and me."

"You can hire all the nannies you want, you're going to be the young wife of a billionaire."

"You're going to be maid of honor, sister and best friend to the wife of a billionaire. Not to mention the aunt and godmother of my twins. If I don't find anything I like I'm designing my own dress."

"This is Milan, Ali, I'm sure you're going to find the dress."

Alice and I were chauffeured from store to store and I must say it does feel good to be out and about and not just stuck in a mansion somewhere, not that I'm complaining and I don't want to sound ungrateful. Nothing feels better than freedom, I understand why Rosalie did what she did. I'm actually enjoying this time even though an assassin sent by Edward could pop out at any time. Jasper did send us with two bodyguards. I guess this is how the wealthy live.

We visited so many boutiques but Alice wasn't pleased. We did manage to pick up many other items, I didn't really care for so many pieces of clothing and handbags but of course Alice insisted and wouldn't stop until I obliged.

We were returned to the jet shortly after 7pm and boarded, Jasper had his eyes fixed on his laptop.

"Any success, did you find a dress that appeased you?" He asked not looking up.

"No gown but I did manage to spend about half a million on jewelry and handbags alone." Alice told him.

"Don't sound so down, I have Sarah Burton on speed dial." He said to her.

"The Sarah Burton, creative director at Alexander McQueen?"

"That's right."

"I was thinking about a few designers I would want to design my dress. Maybe I'd have Giambattista Valli or Yumi Katsura design me a gown. Or should I get a custom Dior gown...maybe I should get something from Vera Wang?" Alice asked mostly to herself.

"Whether you want Givenchy, Versace or Valentino, it doesn't matter the fashion house, I have them all on speed dial."

"You know how to keep a girl happy don't you?"

Jasper took Alice's hand and kissed it. "Anything for my Princess." He told Alice.

Jasper instructed the Pilot to fly us to Paris next. The Pilot relayed that we'll be in the air in fifteen minutes.

"If I don't find anything in Paris we should try London afterward. Maybe it's best if you make some calls now, I need a dress soon. I really don't want to be showing on my wedding day."

I watched Jasper immediately take out his phone and did as Alice told Him. No doubt He's trying to keep Alice happy cause he doesn't want her to leave him again and she's pregnant. Smart man, stress isn't good for her. Alice is going to enjoy life as a pampered Princess, I can see it already.

"Your stomach is going to keep growing Ali, keep in mind that when you get your dress you have to walk down the aisle as soon as possible."

"You're right, I need to be married within five weeks before my hopes of having a somewhat flat tummy on my wedding day is ruined. My hopes of a flat tummy are already ruined, now I can only hope for a somewhat flat tummy."

Alice took out her laptop and some fabric and sat next to me.

"Bella, help me choose one of these color shades for my dress will you."

"Of course." I told her.

Alice snuggled up next to me and I looked at what she was trying to show me. I paused.

"Alice, these are all the same."

"No they're not."

I stared blankly.

"This is ivory, this one is off white, this is cream, eggshell, white dove, vanilla, na-"

"Yeah well they look exactly the same to me."

"No, can't you see the difference in the shades Bella?"

"Alice you're crazy!"

Why do I get the feeling that this hour and a half flight is going to feel like an 8hr long flight, God help me.

"Come on Bells, I need you to really look at it and focus, then you'll see the difference."

"Alice you're pregnant, we shopped all day. You have to think about your...condition. It's not just you that you'll be making decisions for now. You should go to sleep and get some rest. We have another long day of shopping ahead of us."

"You're right Bells, I'm gonna take a shower first then a nap before we land."

As soon as Alice went into the next section of the jet I got down to business.

"Listen Jasper, You got me into this mess and you're going to get me out of it."

"What are you talking about?" He asked looking up from his laptop.

"YOU proposed to her so you're going to make use of all of that money you have and hire Alice a few wedding planners. I'm not going to lose my mind trying to distinguish what shade of white is white. Why does white need so many different shades anyway?!"


EDWARD POV

"Are you done executing the list?"

"Everyone has been taken care of except Liam, we have a team searching for Him."

"Kill him wherever you find him. Are you sure that's everyone who had a hand in helping Emmett to betray me?"

"Yes, Sir."

"And about that new development?"

"We have an extraction team in place, we'll retrieve her for you, Sir."

"Don't hurt her, bring her to me unharmed."

"Yes, Sir."

"You're dismissed."

I smelled Esmé's perfume and went out to the foyer to greet her. She shouldn't be her, I gave her a new jet and her assistant the travel itinerary. She should be travelling the globe with her friends."

"How are you, Mother?"

"I'm more concerned about how you're faring. Take a walk with me along the gardens."

"Of course."

"How long have you been inside, do you get sunlight often?"

"I'm not a fan of the sun."

"Edward I'm so sorr-"

"We've been over this, there's no need for you to continue apologizing."

"But I doubted my own Son, my only Son."

"I don't hold any grievance or ill feelings toward you, you were taken in like everyone else."

"But that's the problem, I shouldn't had been. You're my Son and you've always been loving and kind. You've always taken excellent care of your Mother. That girl, she painted you in such a terrible light, she made you out to be some kind of monster for all the world to see. What was She after, money, fame-?"

"I keep telling you its unhealthy to try to figure out why people do what they do."

"She should be arrested for making up su-"

"Mother, what do I keep telling you, let her be."

"I've raised such a kind gentleman whom doesn't want revenge but you only wish to forgive and put everything behind you. You cared for her greatly and all she did was repay you with-"

"I wish her all the best. How long will you be in town?"

"I'm not sure. I felt like I should be close to you during this time."

"The staff is at your disposal and whatever else you desire."


Bella POV

The following morning in Paris

Best man?! You want to invite a dangerous criminal, a malignant, homicidal sociopath to be part of our wedding...where Bella will also be in attendance?! Did you forget the fact that he's hunting Bella?

"I mean he is hunting her for a reason... and by your logic I can be defined as a dangerous criminal as well." I heard Jasper retorting to Alice.

That's different, you love me and you're not as...ruthless as Edward.

"Are you sure about that?" Jasper asked, his voice low.

"You have more of a conscience than he does."

Jasper grinned.

"Jasper, do you really expect me to believe that Edward is going to have some kind of truce and not attack Bella or have her followed or try to kidnap her? Bella is terrified of him, I am terrified for her. I'm not going to hand her to him on a silver platter on my wedding day."

"She doesn't have to be in our wedding or even in attendance. If She were there, Edward would find out I've been bullshitting Him."

"What are you saying Jasper?"

"What do you think I'm saying?"

"You're not asking me to not invite the only family I have to our wedding?"

"I'm just making a suggesting."

"To uninvite Bella over Edward?"

"Bella is part of the reason for this mess."

"She was blackmailed, she didn't have a choice."

"She DID have a choice. How do I hold it against Edward that he wants revenge when he was really the only victim in it all."

"Bella was too, Emmett blackmailed her. She was trying to protect me."

"I can protect you. Are you saying that I shouldn't invite one of my closest friends to enjoy one of the happiest days of my life because of a girl who cried wolf?"

"When Edward sees me he's going to know we have Bella, whether she attends or not."

"I know but it's not about what Edward knows, it's about what he can prove. As far as I'm concerned you reached out to me and parted ways from Bella, who knows where she is."

"You're going to get Bella killed...or is that what you're secretly hoping for?"

"Why would I want such a thing knowing it would sadden you?"

"Why does anyone want any thing?"

"Bella will be on a different continent until after our honeymoon anyway, at least she'd be far away from Edward. He would expect her to be close to us but she'd be on the other side of the planet."

"I'm not asking Bella not to come. If you're inviting Edward you might as well invite Emmett too so it can be a big, happy reunion and we can watch them kill each other and turn my white dress red. It's not a must I get married in white, anyway. And you're not separating Bella and I. There's no way she's going to be on a different continent from me."

"First of all I don't think I want Emmett there. He's the cause of all of this mess. I understand you have your views, thoughts and opinions but Edward and I have been lifelong friends. We have issues the same way like every other friendship faces. When you thought that Edward had raped your 'Bells' and you found out who I was, you didn't stop seeing me. You kept seeing me behind her back."

"I did stop...eventually. Why are you doing this to me?"

"I'm not doing anything to you but pointing out a fact, when it comes to life changing decisions, moments and experiences, Edward and I were always there for each other. My wedding day is going to be one of the most happiest events of my life, I will be making memories that day and Edward is my closest friend, he would want to be there and share it with me."

"Edward, Edward Masters?!" I asked in disbelief. "He doesn't even have a heart or any kind of compassionate emotions or feelings!"

"There's a soft side to him like there is with me. Alice I have some friends I would like to invite, powerful people. Some of them do things you would never approve of and would deem heinous but at the end of the day I make an immense and obscene amount of money from the deals I make with them and their support and help, you enjoy spending said money. Sometimes you have to compromise."

"I don't care about what your friends do in their private lives as long as they're not hurting innocent people. Keep that part away from me. I don't wish to know about those things or the type of people that will be in attendance. I will greet them and move on."

"Good." I heard Jasper agree.

"But you're asking me to look the other way?" Alice asked him.

"Compromise"

"Why are you insisting on remaining neutral, Jasper?"

"I'm not neutral, I'm on your side. It's not a matter of question, it goes without saying. But what you're trying to do is put me on Bella's side and that's not fair. She's not innocent in all of this. If I had to pick her side or Edward's side it would be His. But your good side is the only side I want to be on so of course I won't stop protecting her."

I listened as Alice and Jasper argued.

"I'm on Bella's side and if you're truly on my side you'll be on hers as well."

"You do remember she falsely accused one of my closest friends of raping her right?"

"You do remember that one of your closest friends blackmailed her to make the accusation right?"

"I have her under my care living an incredibly lavish lifestyle, I am protecting her, I am lying to Edward, to Edward this is betrayal. Are you still unsure of whose side I'm on? Bella can go out in public and murder a dozen people and I will still defend her because you love her. You are her side and I am on your side, so I guess I'm on her's as well.

"Good. So you understand why I won't have Edward at my wedding."

"Our wedding."

"You know what I meant. Bella has to be there, we've been inseparable since kids."

Jasper smirked.

"Are you implying that Edward and I don't have a close relationship that requires him to be in attendance on one of the most important days of my life or does it only apply to you and Bella?"

"Jasper I don't know what to tell you. I don't have anyone else in this world but Bella, I had an abusive- what I wouldn't even call a mother and Bella's parents took me in and became my parents. Telling Edward we're getting married is a bad move to make. If you invite him it will be an even worse move to make. If he's invited, Bella won't be there and if Bella won't be there, I won't be there."

"Don't play with me Alice."

"I'm not, I'm just letting you know that if you invite that man you can find another Bride. What you're asking of me is impossible, I won't allow you to send Bella halfway across the world because you want to invite Edward. You might as well ask me to order Bella to stand there and take wedding photos with Edward and smile. By the way, I don't want to see Edward's face in any of my wedding photos either."

"Don't you think you're being unreasonable, Edward was the victim in all of this."

"How do I allow the man that wants to kill my best friend to not only attend my wedding but be part of the wedding party?"

"Who says He wants to kill her?"

"Oh right, this is Edward Masters, he doesn't want to kill her he only wants to have a tea party and talk it out. I wasn't born yesterday, Jasper. Why does Edward need to be at our wedding anyway, Edward isn't even sentimental. Bella is."

"Alice, why is everything always about Bella?"

"She's always been there for me, she's my whole world."

"You do understand you're about to be my wife and a mother to our children?"

"I-"

"Will Bella be part of our marriage as well? We might as well have her take vows and join in on our union."

"I can't continue this conversation right now. I don't think we will ever meet in the middle about this."

I heard someone nearing the door so I moved away from the door and returned to my seat before whoever it was came in.

"Bella, Jasper has officially lost his mind."

"What's wrong, was he also unable to tell the different shades of white?" I feigned ignorance.

"No, "He's being unreasonable."

"About?"

"The wedding."

"Are you guys clashing over decorations?"

"Jasper wants to invite Edward."

"I see..."

"Of course I'd never let him do that. I told him he will have to find another bride if he invites that man."

"I really don't want to come between you and Jasper. He's already doing so much for me already. If he wants to invite Edward then maybe you should let him."

"And what about you?"

"I don't have to come." I told Alice softly.

"Bella, if you're not there it won't be one of the happiest days of my life."

"But what about Jasper?"

"He knows better to invite that man...or he can find another bride."

In walked Summer and Alice and I changed the subject.

"Do you have any entertainers in mind for you wedding?" I asked Alice.

"All of the big names of course." Alice giggled.

"How was your nap, Summer?"

"I slept like a baby."

"Are we still going dress shopping?" Summer asked Alice.

"Bella and I did earlier, you were sleeping for hours and we didn't want to wake you."

"Ohhh."

"But you can come next time, London is next on the itinerary." Alice told her.

"I'm so excited, I can't believe I get to be a bridesmaid."

"I can't wait to doll up you and Bella, your dresses will be perfect. I have good creative vision."

I rolled my eyes at Alice.

"I hope I can handle all of the walking, at least my feet aren't swollen. I really don't want pregnancy feet on my big day."

"I'll rub your feet for you." Summer offered Alice.

"That's sweet of you, are you sure?"

"All pregnant women should be treated to a good foot massage everyday. Then next I'll do your shoulders, I just have to grab my oil."

"You're the sweetest."


Currently in London...

"We've been dress shopping all week and I've found four dresses I like but they're not the one."

"Isn't Jasper suppose to have some famous designer make you a dress?"

"He has a number of them on standby. He says all of them will design me a dress and I can pick the one I like the most and play dress up in the others. He's such a sweetie pie. He and Summer. She's been taking good care of my body aches.

"What about me?"

"Awe, are you jealous, no one can replace you, Belly."

"What's on the agenda for today?" I asked Alice.

"Lingerie shopping!"

I rolled my eyes, typical Alice.

"I knew whatever it was would end in shopping."

"Come on, Bella, we've only been here for a week. There are more stores t-"

"To be ravished by you?"

"Correct." Alice agreed.

Summer came in with some sweet treats and cider.

"I brought the bride to be more treats. Maybe they'll put you in a better mood. The pastry chef sent in some imported melons for you to try while she's working on new desserts, She says this one is a yubari cantaloupe and this is a densuke watermelon."

"You're such a sweetie pie. I've been feeling like crap all week, pregnancy isn't for the faint of heart."

"Has the cramping gotten any better?"

"It's mild, if it worsens I'll see my doctor, no worries."

"I don't have any sisters or female relatives so I never got the chance to help anyone during their pregnancy or learn about what it's like being pregnant." Summer told Alice.

"No friends either?" I asked her.

"Jasper likes to keep her locked away from the world." Alice told me.

"He's just a bit overprotective." Summer defended.

"I've been thinking about finding you and Bella boyfriends."

"Ignore her Summer, that's her hormones talking. She's looney."

"Why not?" Alice whined while stuffing her face.

"Well first of all, Jasper will kill you. Secondly, I'm not looking to be involved with anyone at this time. Especially after everything that's happened." I told Alice.

"She does have a point Alice, my brother isn't a fan of me dating."

"What's he going to do, keep you locked away forever?"

Just then Jasper walked in.

"What's this I'm hearing?"

"She's just talking out of her head again. She's been cooped up all day and resisting the urge to spend is getting to her. I heard her say something about lingerie shopping." Summer said.

"Is that so. Excuse me ladies but I'll be taking my soon to be wife for a drive. She's talking nonsense again and needs some fresh air to clear her head."

Summer and I giggled to each other at Alice being caught by Jasper.

"I'm only coming if you promise to take me to the same restaurant we ate at last night, the food was exquisite."

"Anything for you." Jasper told her.

"And I want to drive."

"How come?"

"I don't know, I'm always being driven. I'm starting to feel lazy."

"It's only because you're pregnant. Are you getting bored with your lifestyle of luxury already?" Jasper asked Alice.

"Nope."

"You can drive but no speeding."

"Yes, Dad." Alice told him while rolling her eyes.

Summer and I watched as Alice ran to the driver side of Jasper's latest model Lambo Aventador SVJ. She's so hyper.

"You're not getting anymore sweets, you're on a sugar rush." Jasper lectured.

"I've been itching to take this baby for a spin all week."

"Please bring her back in one piece, Jasper!" I yelled.

"I'm more worried about her bringing me back in pieces." He told me.

"First stop is the lingerie store, I'll help you pick them." I heard Jasper say as they drove off.

Poor Jasper, he can't say no to her. Better him than me.


"I wonder how late Alice and my brother are going to stay out."

"Don't worry, they should be home soon." If Alice hasn't killed him with her driving.

"Has it always been just you and Jasper?"

"Yep, he's all I know."

"So where did you attend school?"

"At home."

Wow, Alice was right.

"Do you want kids, Bella?"

"Someday."

"How about you?"

"I'm not sure. I don't know what I want."

"Life is short and unpredictable, figure out what you want and go after it. That's what I'm doing, pondering on what kind of future I want. But I've really made a mess for myself."

"I heard about it, the... situation. I watched your live."

"I'm not a bad person."

"I know, you just made a bad choice. Living in seclusion isn't so bad, you can have everything bought to you. You can even have your own theme park built."

"Don't you get lonely?"

"Not when Jasper is around."

I suddenly heard the honking of a car horn outside. I peeped out and saw it was Jasper's aventador.

Something must be wrong. I ran outside.

The window rolled down and instead of Jasper and Alice it was one of Jasper's guards.

"Alice went into preterm labor. Jasper sent me to get you, she bleeding profusely and won't calm down unless you're at her side. She keeps asking for you, Jasper instructed me to bring you to the hospital quickly."

I jumped in and forgot to tell Summer what happened and that I'll be back. I hope she doesn't worry.

I can't believe this happened, how did this happen? Jasper hired the best doctors to take care of her and best chefs to prepare her favorite meals. Alice did mention she was cramping.

Maybe I should've insisted she go back to the doctor.

"Please put on your seatbelt, Miss. I'm going to go as fast as I can."

My heart was beating faster than my breath could catch up with.

Alice and I have the same blood type, if she needs blood I can give it to her.

It's going to be okay, it's going to be okay, it's going to be okay.

I have to be strong for Alice. I can do this. Just pray and have faith.

"Why is it taking so long to reach the hospital?"

"Please relax, Miss. We'll get there."

Why didn't Jasper call me, maybe if Alice hears my voice she'll calm down.

I felt something cold and hard against my temple.

"Put the phone down." He stated coldly while holding a gun to my head.

I froze, my already fretting heart is about to give out on me.

I slowly lowered the phone.

"Where's Alice?"

No response.

"Where are you taking me?"

No response.

We drove for a while until we came to a large hangar and runway area.

"I don't know why you're acting so surprised. You've offended the most powerful man on the planet, it wasn't a matter of if he would find you but when."

Other men were there waiting. I was pulled out of the car and noticed a grand sized jet. I recognize this jet...

It's his jet.

"Please don't do this, Jasper has a lot of money. He can pay you!"

A cloth bag was placed over my head and I was ushered up steps and on board the jet.

I feel like I'm about to have a heart attack. Will I get to see Alice again? It was as if I lost all control of myself and began crying and shaking uncontrollably.

"Please let me go! He'll kill me!" I screamed and begged.


Alice POV

"Bella, we're back! I brought you guys some dessert."

"Weren't you guys here like an hour ago?"

"No. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

"Jasper and I just left the restaurant. I brought you and Bella some yummy food."

"I'm pretty sure Bella left with you guys an hour ago."

"Jasper, get in here!"

"Yes honey."

"Why is she saying Bella left with us?"

"You came back, I'm pretty sure I saw Jasper's car outside. Bella never came back inside. I just thought you guys left me behind because you'd be drinking a lot."

"Summer, what do you mean by you saw my car?" Jasper asked her placing his hands on her shoulders.

"You came here honking the horn like crazy."

Jasper just stared at her.

"I'm not lying!"

"I know you wouldn't lie to me. l'll view the feed from the surveillance system ."

"I know what I saw, it was your yellow Aventador, the top was up."

"Bella! Bella! If this is some prank I'm gonna be pissed!" I ran through the mansion yelling.

"She's not here, Alice, she left with you guys."

"It's not good to scare a pregnant woman, Bella! This isn't funny! You and Summer shouldn't be teaming up on a pregnant woman!"

"Alice." Jasper called from behind me to get my attention. "Bella left."

"What do you mean by she left?" I asked Him.

"She left in a yellow Aventador SVJ but it wasn't ours." He told me.

"So who's car is this?" I asked looking at the monitor.

"I don't know." He said.

My heart started to race.

"Please sit down, honey." Jasper led me to a chair and I dropped down on it, my legs losing their strength.

"What do you mean it's not your car, how did it get through the gate?"

"Because it's my car...but it isn't."

"This isn't making any sense, who else would be driving around in a bright yellow half a million dollar car?! We don't have any neighbors, Jasper! Where would an aventador-"

"Relax, I'll find Bella."

"What if he took her-what if Edward took her?!"

"Please don't get yourself worked up, I'll find her, Alice! Think about the twins, you have to calm down."

"Okay, I'm trying to stay calm. What if he has her? What if Edward has her?" I began crying.

"Alice, please try to be calm. It will be okay." Summer consoled me. "Let me rub your shoulders for you while my brother figures it out."

"I'm alerting the authorities. I'll have the city locked down and a dragnet placed around it."

"Summer says it's been an hour, what if we don't find her? What if she's gone? What if Edward's-what if Edward's already ki-"

"You can't think that way."

"I feel hot."

"Bring her some water!" Jasper yelled at one of the maids who quickly brought in some cold water.

I drank it quickly.

"I still feel hot. My chest feels tight."

"Do you want me to stop massaging your shoulders, is it too much?"

"No, it feels good. I just need Bella." I cried.

"I'll find her for you."

"My chest feels so tight."

I felt myself becoming lightheaded as I struggled to breathe in.

"Summer, I'm going to take Alice to the hospital. Go into the safe room, don't open it for anyone."

"Okay."

I was slowly losing consciousness. I felt Jasper pick me up and the last thing I saw was one of the mansions guards opening the door for him.


The following day...

JASPER POV

"Security staff line up to the left and house staff on the right."

"The love of my life is lying in a hospital bed fighting for her life because someone betrayed me. That individual poisoned my fiancée and gave up the whereabouts of this mansion."

I want to know how this car was able to get on the premises."

I threw a still shot of the car from the camera feed on the table for everyone to see.

"Sir, we thought it was you. It was the exact make, model and color car as you have, even the license plates were the same. You never stop at the gate, we always just let you in because we know it's you. Even though we can't see into the car. The tints on the other car were 5% just like yours.

"I change my car ever few days, how did the person know which car to copy?"

"We don't know."

"The abduction was an inside job."

I looked over to the kitchen staff.

"Who prepared my fiancée's meals?"

"We did, Sir."

"Why are there traces of poison in her bloodstream?"

"Sir, we really don't know how."

"Alice's doctor said she's showing symptoms of being poisoned. You are the exact same staff I've been traveling with. We have a traitor or traitors in this room. This was a joint effort. I don't think just one of you are responsible. I should execute you all here and now. I'm going to get to the bottom of this. None of you are allowed to leave the premises. I've brought in new staff. You will be kept prisoner down here until my investigation is concluded."

I looked over the tapes, Bella went into the car with such urgency. If she was being threatened at gun point, why not just scream for help, guards were all over the premises.

It goes without saying who's behind the abduction. How he was able to pull it off is the question.

What motive would Edward have to poison Alice. This isn't adding up. Is he trying to spite me for helping Isabella? Edward better answer my questions and fast!

*ringtone*

"Coleman."

"What kind of sick and twisted game are you and Edward playing?"

"Excuse me?" I have no time for this shit.

"You wanted me to be on a video call with Edward so I can watch Rosalie be hacked to pieces!"

"What?!"

"Edward had Malik about to do the honors. Listen to me and listen to me well, I-"

"I had no fucking idea that was Edward's plan! Don't accuse me of anything, especially things I know nothing about. So before you start making threats, tread carefully."

"You and him have been pretty chummy since this whole thing began and I'm suppose to believe you weren't in on it?"

"I tried to remain neutral so I wouldn't get wrapped up in this shit! Now Isabella is missing and my pregnant fiancée is in the hospital fighting for her life after being poisoned."

"Who gives a fuck about Isabella! He has Rosalie and I have no idea if she's still alive."

"I care what happens to Isabella, if she's not still in one piece and Alice finds out, it will NOT be good."

"You've had Isabella all of this time, you should've given her to Edward so-"

"So Alice can hate me and leave me, are you out of your fucking mind?"

"I wasn't suggesting doing so openly, it's too late for that now anyway. Call that fucker and find out what he's done to Rosalie."

"Why don't you call him?"

"Because as long as I'm in contact with him, she's in even more danger. I think she's still alive, Edward wants to kill her only if I'm watching or listening. He wouldn't hesitate to shoot her in the head as long as he knows I'm listening. At the same time you can inquire why he had Alice poisoned, that seems a bit out of character for even him. Unless he wanted to use her to make Isabella suffer even more..."

I hung up from Emmett and dialed Edward.

*Ring*

*Ring*

"Masters."

"Don't fucking Masters me, you know it's me calling! Alice is fighting for her fucking life and so are my unborn children after you've poisoned them! Do you think you're going to live long making so many enemies, Edward. Return the girl!"

"I didn't poison Alice, Emmett probably did."

"What the fuck would Emmett have to gain by poisoning Alice?"

"What the fuck would I have to gain? I have no interest in Alice. Call Emmett and yell at him."

"I just spoke to Emmett."

"I don't appreciate you calling me making wild accusations and threats, Jasper."

"You have more of a reason to hurt Alice than Emmett, is this the start of getting back at Isabella?"

"Emmett probably poisoned Alice so he can frame me and cause another fallout...or you've made yourself an enemy that you're unaware of."

"Is that so?"

"I took Isabella but I did not poison Alice."

"You used me to connect you with Emmett so you could attempt to kill Rosalie in front of him, you were way out of line pulling me into that bullshit. Is Rosalie even alive?"

"For now."

"I have another call coming in, this isn't over."

"Hello, Mr. Coleman?"

"Speaking."

"Your wife is awake."


While at the hospital...

I stroked Alice's hair and I could tell she's still groggy.

"Did you find Bella?" Were her first words.

"Not yet."

I watched Alice's expression turn to sorrow and grief.

"I'll find out where she is. I really need you to eat something."

"I'm not hungry."

"You need to eat something. I brought Summer with me to visit you."

"I'm not Bella but maybe my smiling face will make you feel a little better."

"I'm always happy to see you, Summer."

Bella was probably already out of the city by the time it was locked down. Getting her out of Edward's grasp will be difficult. It might be easier to find Emmett and trade him for Bella.

"Mr. Coleman, may I speak with you outside?"

"I'll be right back you two."

"After running some more test, we've we found that the poison wasn't ingested orally. What she did ingest orally was a substance that induces labor."

"How was she poisoned?"

"I believe through the skin."

"Have you identified what it was?"

"It seems to be a mixture of ingredients, I need some more time to identify all of them. Whomever did it knew what they were doing, there was no visible reaction with the skin but internally instead. I have to meet with the pathologist, excuse me."

I returned to Alice's side and took her hand in mine.

"I heard the doctors talking about being poisoned, who was that?" She asked.

"His name is Lucas, he's the best toxicologist money can buy."

"How are we feeling?" The Doctor came in and asked.

"Better." Alice responded.

"What about pain?" The doctor inquired.

"So far, so good." Alice told her.

"We gave you medication to stop the contractions but because of what you've been ingesting, it caused a hormonal imbalance. There's no guarantee the labor process won't be triggered again but if need be we'll give you more medication to stop the contractions." We were informed.

"When can I go home?" Alice asked.

"I can't answer that right now, it's best you remain under observation. If you need anything just press the button." With that, the doctor left.

"I can't believe this is happening. I'm stuck in a hospital bed and Bella is missing!"

"Try to stay calm for the babies sake."

"Did you find out who did this to me?"

"It had to be the staff. I'm holding them in the basement, none of them can leave."

"I didn't taste anything weird in the food. Whoever did this, I want them dead."

"You're not that kind of person, its your hormones talking. I'll deal with it."

"I feel so confused."

You were poisoned through your skin." I informed Alice.

"How?"

"I don't know, wouldn't all of you had been poisoned as well if you touched the same things I did?"

"Not if only you touched whatever it was." I told her.

"Excuse me, Mr. Coleman, someone's outside to see you." A nurse interrupted.

"I'll be right back."

"How are you, Mr. Coleman, I'm Dr. Jayda Sullivan. I was hired on your behalf by Mr. Masters, I'm a neo-

"I know who you are and what you do." I told her coldly and dismissively.

"Okay, if you have no questions I'll be on standby in the event I'm needed."

"Is she eating?" I asked Summer upon returning to Alice's hospital room.

"A little."

I can't trust anyone at this point. I don't care if she's the best neonatologist in the Country, I can't trust anyone sent by Edward. I'll need to have a talk with the board of directors about Alice's doctors. Whoever is behind this wanted Alice to miscarry and wanted her dead. Why would Edward send this Doctor if he's behind poisoning Alice. Unless he's trying to throw me off.

"I have to use the restroom, could you take over feeding Alice?" Summer asked.

"Sure."

"Any news on Bella?" Alice asked.

"Not yet."

"Why would she just leave like that?"

"She obviously thought it was my car, for her to get into the car with a stranger, he had to have gained her trust or persuaded her somehow." The individual more than likely told Bella that Alice was in trouble.

"When I get out of here, I don't want to return back to that place. I'm afraid to touch anything in there."

"I'll take you somewhere else."

"I want to pour my own drinks and prepare my own food, I can't trust the staff you've hired. And I wan-"

"What's the matter?"

"I'm starting to feel hot again but only in my shoulders and feet."

"I'll get the doctor."

"Where's Summer?" Alice asked.

"She said she went to the restroom, remember?"

*FLASHBACK*

I hope I can handle all of the walking, at least my feet aren't swollen. I really don't want pregnancy feet on my big day."

"I'll rub your feet for you."

"That's sweet of you, are you sure?"

"All pregnant women should be treated to a good foot massage everyday. Then next I'll do your shoulders, I just have to grab my oil."

*END FLASHBACK*

"She's the only one who's been handling my food after it was prepared. She makes me tea. She's been waiting on me all week...and massaging me. She started massaging me a week ago."

"Alice, you can't possibly think-"

"She's the one link between my meals, my drinks and my massages. The staff works in shifts, there's always people at the house and on property but different people at random times. Are you telling me ALL of them have been putting things in my food and poisoning me? It's highly unlikely so many of them would turn on you and risk being killed. I rarely make skin to skin contact with the maids, Jasper. None of the maids massage me. Whatever the poison is, it hasn't been applied throughout the house, only to me. Bella's missing, whoever did this wanted she and I out of the way. But the poison wasn't rubbed on doorknobs or other things you have to touch. That's because whoever did it didn't want to risk harming you. Summer was there the night Bella went missing. How did anyone else know we would be gone for hours? That copycat car was sent right in time. Find that fucking bottle of oil she's been massaging me with and have it tested! I want to know why I almost ended up in a fucking coma!"

"Calm down."

"Find her and ask her where Bella is, she knows!'

"Relax. I know where Bella is."

*Silence*

"Y-you know?"

*Silence*

Watching tears stream down Alice's face broke my heart.

"Where is she?!"

It hurts me to break her heart twice in the same moment.

"Edward has her."

Alice put her hands over her mouth, stunned and as if she were about to scream.

"I'll get her ba-"

I felt a sting on my cheek.

"How long have you known?!"

"Calm down, hitting me isn't going to solve anything. I just found out this morning."

"Why didn't you tell me right away?"

"I didn't want to upset you."

"It's my decision and I had a right to know. What else are you keeping from me?"

"He has Rosalie too."

"You have to get them back, he's going to kill them!"

Summer walked in and Alice and I pretended like everything was fine.

"Summer please watch Alice, I have to make some calls."

"No problem."

I went into the hall and called Lucas.

"Have you found out what was used on Alice yet?"

"Getting closer but not quite there."

"I'm going to send you to an address, when you get there I want you to enter the house and go to the bedroom on the third floor on the right. Search it and if you don't find anything search the entire house and property. If you find a bottle of massage oil, take it along with you too. I'll let security know you're coming."

I returned to the room and sent Summer to ask the nurse to make copies of Alice's medical file so Alice and I can speak privately.

"Jasper, she hasn't offered me a massage since I got in here but she's been showering me with them all week."

"I highly doubt Summer is capable of something like this." I told Alice.

"Are you listening to me? She doesn't want to do anything to me while I'm in the hospital because if my condition worsens, she won't have any of the domestic staff to be her scapegoat and take the blame. The poison isn't effecting her because she knows what to take to counteract it, don't you believe me?"

"I didn't say I don't believe you, it's just hard to believe Summer could be capable of something like this."

*ringtone*

I have to take this call, I'll be right outside of the door."

"Coleman."

"So is Rosalie alive or not?" Emmett asked.

"She's alive."

"How's Alice doing?"

"She's awake."

"That's good. How do you want to proceed, Edward has something you want and he also has something I want."

"An important call is coming in, I'll have to call you back on that, Emmett."

I dropped Emmett's call and answered Lucas.

"Coleman." I answered.

"You're a weird guy, Jasper."

"Explain."

"You have a lot of poisonous plants growing in little pots around your home but yet you asked me to come here and search for poison?"

Summer...

"Take everything you find, test it and call me back."

"What about your little herb garden box for your garnishes and fancy teas, should I take it too?"

What fucking herb garden is he talking about. There were only non toxic and non edible floral plants planted around the property.

"Take everything." I hung up and returned to Alice's side.

"What did you find out?" Alice asked.

"I'm not sure yet."

"Summer is a psycho botanist."

"Watch your words, we don't know if she's behind this."

"You're in denial. You need to get her in here so She can tell us where Edward took Bella. I'm tired of pretending."

"Do you really think Edward would tell anyone where he's taken Bella?"

"He might tell her because she's psychotic like him, birds of a feather-"

"You should be resting, maybe it's time you take another nap, Alice."

"Why, so you can let Summer massage me while I'm asleep and try to finish off what's left of my liver?! Time is passing, every hour that goes by, Bella is spending in the devil's lair!"

*beep*

I'm done running the test, we've identified what half of the poisons are that were found at your home, those half are a match to what was found in your fiancée's blood stream. Still working on the others.

"Who's texting you, is it about Bella?"

"No."

"Let me see!"

I handed over my phone to Alice.

"I knew it! Get her in here!"

"Let me handle it."

"So you can take her home and handle her with kid gloves. You're not the one she put in the hospital."

"I brought the copies you asked for." Summer walked in and interrupted.


Alice POV

"Summer, I know what you did, I know you've been poisoning me. We know you're the one behind all of this. I thought you just liked to garden, I always wondered what was your fascination with dirt. But you've been using your plants to hurt me, don't try to deny it. Jasper had everything tested."

Summer looked at Jasper pitifully but he held his poker face.

"I got tired of sharing my brother."

"There it is, admittance." I told Jasper.

"Before you came along, our lives never had this much drama. All you do is spend his money and complain all day. What's worse is you have a parasite attached to you who he had to protect and take care of, too. The last straw was when I found out you were pregnant."

"Summer, those babies you tried to kill are you niece and nephew!" Jasper yelled at her.

"I don't know what came over me."

"What's more important now is finding out where Isabella is. Tell me everything and I mean EVERYTHING." He told her.

"Well, I saw Bella's apology video online and I heard you guys talking. I knew she was wanted, She and Alice. But I quickly realized you had their warrants in their hometown cancelled. So I reached out to Mr. Masters on social media. Well it was more like the social media pages of a few of his businesses and I sent in emails. His staff always answered and it seemed I could never get in contact with him personally. I guess one of his staff members finally reached out to him and told him about what I emailed after constantly harassing them. Then he emailed me back personally from his private email. I told him Bella and Alice we were with us and that we were travelling."

"What were you thinking?!" Jasper yelled.

"I don't kno-I wasn't. I told Mr. Masters how I felt like I was losing my brother to Alice. Alice, You and Bella always went out shopping together and would leave me behind, even dress shopping without me. You and her would avoid me and whisper secrets but had the nerve to be freeloading off of my brother. You and my brother are always arguing over Bella. Mr. Masters was so sympathetic and he's such a good listener."

"Unfortunately Mr. Masters was only interested in Bella because he refused to take Alice off of my hands. We emailed for weeks, I told him how things worked with security, that you change your car every few days, where we were staying and everything. He came up with the plan to lure Bella out by telling her Alice had went into preterm labor and you sent your car to take her to Alice. So he sent an identical car a day before you were suppose to swap out your cars. The driver wore the same uniform as our security guards and he was very convincing. Bella didn't think twice, she just had to run off to her dear Alice."

"Oh my goodness, she went with that man because of me. You used my pregnancy to trick Bella, you're twisted! You tried to kill me with poison and abort my babies but Bella, you handed her over Edward. Edward fucking Masters of all people! Do you know what he's going to do to her, he's going to kill her!"

"Summer my choices and decisions are mine, if I decide to support someone it has nothing to do with you. You had no right."

"Edward's probably already chopped Bella into pieces, you should be in jail!" I shouted at Summer.

"Alice, she's still a child." Jasper defended.

"She's a manipulative, conniving, calculating, cunning and dangerous individual. She's cut from the same cloth as you. When I think about it, she's the female version of you! You said you spent a lot of time with her, Jasper, didn't you realize she's a fucking psychopath?! Do you know her mental state, she's a lunatic! You've raised a messed up human being!"

Before I could think, I had lunged at Summer but Jasper grabbed hold of me.

"Let me go! I need to make her tell me where Bella is!"

"I won't release you until you calm down."

"Where is she you stupid bitch, where did he take her?!" I yelled at Summer.

"Alice, relax. Are you okay, Summer or do I need to have you admitted for toxic exposure?"

"Let her rot!" I yelled.

"I always washed my hands after using the oil and I took things right after to counter the effects of it."

"Where is Bella, Summer?" Jasper asked.

"I don't know."

"Where is she?" Jasper asked her again.

"Edward never told me where he was taking her. I only knew the part of the plan up until the car came, that's it."

"Have the driver take you home, I can't look at you right now." Jasper told her.

"What will you do with her?" I asked Jasper.

"She's a danger to others." Was all he said.


Bella POV

After the jet landed, the bag was placed back over my head and I was put into a car and driven somewhere.

After we arrived wherever it was, the bag was removed. I really hope Alice is okay.

I was led to a manor that seemed to expand endlessly. I looked around astonished, the Iman Palace has nothing on this.

I was ushered into a dining area, my heartbeat paused for a moment when I saw him.

I was sat in a chair and left alone with the devil.

"Isabella, just in time for dinner." Edward smirked as he sat across from me, at the end of the dining table.

I've never been so terrified. I kept quiet and didn't know what to say.

There was a spread of delicious looking food laid out. None of it appealed to me as I had no appetite.

"What's the matter, don't you like what the chef has prepared?"

It's as if he read my mind.

"You're a hard woman to get a hold of. Did you enjoy continent hopping from North America to Europe?"

I was too afraid to speak for fear I'll upset him.

"How did you think it would end for you?"

Silence.

"You slandered me, tried to assassinate my character and told quite a number of lies in Court."

Edward stalked closer and closer while he spoke.

"I'm sorry." Was all I could say.

Emmett blackmailed me, I didn't have a choice."

You had a choice

"What was I suppose to do, come to you as a stranger and accuse one of your closest friends of bribing me to make a false accusation against you. Would you had believed me?"

"I would've investigated."

"Emmett would've hurt my family, he threatened t-"

"I could've protected you and your family." He retorted, cutting me off."

"I was in too deep to tell you. I never meant to hurt you and I'm so sorry for my actions."

Edward leaned in and I froze, too afraid to breathe. He kissed me gently then whispered in a dangerous tone, "I can taste the lies on your lips."

My eyes welled up with tears and they spilled over.


Wow, talk about flashback heavy! We're done with flashbacks...mostly.

I know you guys want to know why Emmett did what he did and you will, there's actually another twist. Please be patient with me. 😅

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.