This chapters contains scene of attempted rape. Mature audience recommended.
Previously
... whipped the tears that were falling.
The rest of the weekend went by slowly. I studed most of Sunday with the exception of my mum calling and us being on the phone for a few hours. I couldn't get away from her even when I told her I had homework. It was good to speak to her but she mostly questioned me about Edward. I didn't tell her anything interesting because I didn't know what was going on between us. I was weridly excited for school the next morning. I just hope Mike doesn't find out about me disappearing and seeing Edward. I will find out when I get to school I guess but I'm done with Mike's threats. Today I will sit next to someone I want to sit next too. Hopefully Edward and his famaily would welcome me to sit with them. They all seem nice. I'm kind of nervous to meet Rosalie though. She doesn't seem like the nicest person. I got up and put on my clothes. As usual I wore a thick jumper and jeans. I didn't need any cover up this morning as it is almost completely gone. Thank god. Once I was ready I got my bag ready and grabbed a cereal bar from the cupboard before grabbing my jacket and leaving the house locking up on my way. I got into my truck and drove to school. Ten minuets later I was there. I parked up and as I got out Edward was standing there waiting for me. My anxiety started to kick in. All I could think was that Mike was going to see us but then I remembered what I told myself this morning that I wasn't going let Mike scare me anymore.
"Hey", Edward said as I closed the door and walked up to him.
"Hi", I replied with a smile.
"You look happier today".
"I feel happier. Would it be possible if I could sit with you today at lunch", I asked.
"Sure. We'd love to have you".
We walked side by side into school laughing. Today is starting off better than I thought. I haven't even seen Mike yet. Edward walked me to my locker and once I had my books I needed for the day he walked me to my first class. Today's first class is maths. I'm actually excited to the class as I get to see Alice. I think she'll be excited for me to sit next to them today. Once we had said our good byes I walked into class to see Alice almost jumping out of her seat as she saw me walk towards her.
"Oh my god. Your talking to Edward again and he dropped you off at class. Details now", Alice said jumping up and down.
"There are no details. Edward just met me at my car and walked me to class. I'm also sitting next to you guys at lunch".
"Oh yeay. So have you told him yet".
I knew what she talking about. Mike.
"Not yet. He did see my eye the other day at the beach when it started raining. So he does know something".
"Good. Please tell him who soon though. I don't want you getting hurt again".
I nodded my head as the class started. The rest of today's lessons weren't that exciting. As I was packing up from my last class before lunch I saw Edward waiting for me at the door. I was thankful it wasn't Mike until I walked out side of the room. Mike was there as well standing back leaning against a wall looking mad. This time he looked murderous mad. I've never seen him that angry. I choose to ignore it as I wasn't going to be scared of him and walked up to Edward. We made our way into the dinning room. Edward offered me a tray but I refused. I suddenly didn't feel too well. He didn't get anything either. I thought it was strange as we walked up to the table and neither of his siblings had anything to eat as well. Alice jumped from her seat as she saw us approaching.
"Bella! Guys this is Bella. Bella this is Rosalie, Emmett and jasper", Alice said as she introduced me to everyone.
Rosalie and Emmett stood up and gave me a hug. It felt like they were trying not to be too rough with me. Jasper looked a bit more shy.
"Hi! I am so glad you decided to sit with us. Me and Alice has someone new to dress up", Rosalie said with a massive smile.
"And I have someone new to prank", Emmett laughed.
Rosalie is a lot nicer than I thought she would be and Emmett seems to like practical jokes. This is going to be fun, I thought sarcastically. We all took our seats. I made a big mistake where I choose to sit. I could see Mike staring at me with anger from where I was. I tried to ignore it but it was difficult after sitting for five minuets I couldn't take it. I got up from the table and everyones eyes were on me.
"I forgot something in my truck. I'll be back in a minuet", I said.
"Do you want company", Edward asked.
I shook my head as I knew my answer would come out shaky. Beofre I left I could see the worry in Edwards face again but ignored it and made my escape. I left the building and headed for my truck trying not to worry about Mike's stares. I just couldn't bear the looks he was giving me. As I walked towards my truck, I heard the cafeteria door open and heard footsteps behind me. I thought it was Edward until someone grabbed a hold of my hair and drag me backwards. I yelled in pain when my back came in contact with the wall.
"You bitch! I am though with playing nice, there is just so much nice that I can do. Since you've decided to disobye me you need to be punished".
Both of Mike's hands were placed on either side of the wall, trapping me. There was nwhere to run. Dizziness struck me. As I collided with the wall I wasn't certain if I hit my head or not.
"You do not belong with Cullen. You belong with me. That's something you need to remember".
My patience with Mike's accusations and thearts is wearing thin, so I speak up.
"I want you to listen to me, Mike. First, Edward is my friend and second I do not belng to you. I don't belong to anyone".
"You do not speak to me like that. Iam not sure how many times I need to teach you a lesson, but it doesn't seem to be working. So here's what's going to happen. You are going to walk over to your truck and get in. I want to teach you another lesson a different way".
I know what he ment by that and I was not going to let that happen.
"That will never happen in a million years".
Mike's hand suddenly lowered onto my chest and glided down my top, stopping just above my breast. A stream of tears ran down my cheeks as I struggled to pull away. He tightened his other hand around my hip, preventing me from getting away.
"There is nothing you can do. You will lose your precious Cullen if you don't go with me now".
My face was still smeared with tears as I shook my head.
"Please don't hurt him".
"If you listen, I won't have to".
I nodded my head in agreement. Maybe I could get away if he moved.
"Okay. Fine. I will go with you".
Taking his hands of me, Mike smiled triumphantly and began walking with a hand on my arm. This was not going to happen without a fight. I decided now was the time to take action. Grabbing my arm back, I kneed him in the groin and made a run for it. Mike ran behind me. I looked back and suddenly slammed into something. At first, I thought it was a wall and cursed under my breath as I knew Mike would catch me.
"Bella"?!
A voice prompted me to look up. It was Edward. My thoughts were filled with thanks to god. Getting to my feet quickly, I ran into his arms.
"Hey! It's okay. Your Okay".
I was. Those words sounded so comforting to me. Edward wrapped his arms around me comforting me as I cried in his arms.
"Mike...It's Mike. Don't let him take me, please", I pleaded pulling back from his arms looking at him.
I finally said it. I told him. I'm safe now.
"I won't. I won't let him hurt you. Your safe, it's okay".
Edward placed a hand on the side of my face looking into my eye. We were in our own little world as we heard footsteps behind us. Edward turned around pushing me behind him, protecting me from Mike.
"Mike I suggest that you leave now before you regret it", Edward threatened.
I never heard Edward sound angry but he was. It didnt scare me like Mike did.
"Your going to regret this. If you want her, have her. She's great, you don't know what your missing", Mike said winking at me.
It made me sick. I hated what he was implying. I didn't want Edward to think that I was that kind of person.
"Edward please can we just leave", I begged.
"Of course, lets go".
Edward pulled me cose to him as we made our way to his car.
"Your going to regret this Bella. He can't be around all the time", Mike shouted after us.
Once we reached the car, Edward opened my door and helped me in and then hopped into the other side. Again it was unhumanly possible.
"Hey. Your safe. He isn't going to hurt you anymore. I won't allow it. I'm going to drive you to the hospital", Edward said as he started the car.
Not the hospital again. I wasn't even that injured just a bump to the head.
"No! Please no hospital. I'm not even that hurt. I just hurt my head that's all. Can we just go somewhere else", I pleaded.
"Okay. No hospital. How about mine? Is that okay", he asked.
I nodded my head. Edward then started the car and drove off.
