Bella glared viciously as she clung to Beth. She moved towards the doors and glare at any man in a black tailored suit. "Come any closer and I'll shoot one of his eyes out." She snarled. As soon as they made it passed the threshold, she removed the clip and shoved the gun at the bouncer outside, giving him a deadly glare.
She held Beth's hand as she took the drivers' seat. Starting the car, she peeled out of their parking space and down the road. She was glaring down the road as she sped through roads.
"Bumblebee?" Beth's timid voice carried softly through the car. "I'm sorry." Bella abruptly stomped on the brakes, staring at Beth with confusion, her ire diminishing slowly.
"What do you have to be sorry for? That bastard shouldn't have handled you that way. He got lucky all he got was a bullet through his arm." She sighed roughly, sliding her hand down her face.
"No, its' just that...If I hadn't insisted on going out tonight, none of this wouldn't have happened." Beth eyes were shining when she faced her. Her hair slightly mangled. Bella felt her heart thump and lightly tightened her hold on Beth's hand.
"It's not your fault B. Don't sweat it."
"That man? The Joker. The one we saw at the bank. He said you were his." Beth stuttered.
"That man has a screw loose." Bella huffed. "I belong to no one. And they better get that straight." Bella resumed driving down the empty roads. When they parked in front of their apartment, her eyes snapped around for anything unusual as they rushed inside.
"I'm calling Maria to take a couple weeks off. We need to go away." Bella told her before rushing to her bedroom. Grabbing two big suitcases and a duffle bag, she rushed to pack much needed necessities away. Making sure she had all her things packed, she moved to drop all of her items in the living room, chatting with her boss.
"Aww but how would I keep these people in line without my little protege?" Maria's spanish accent whined over the phone.
Bella giggled, her worry melted away again, even in the moment. "You've done fine before I came Maria. You'll certainly do fine without me for two, three weeks."
"That's not the point mija! But alas, you are in need of a vacation. Such a hard worker you are." She sighed. "Alright but whatever caused this much needed vacation better not mean you are in trouble. I will hurt those who hurt you princesa." Bella smirked as Maria's light airy tone became dark and vengeful.
"I'll be fine Maria."
"For others sake, you better be." Bella absolutely loved her boss.
Outside, she had her things packed into her truck and was giving Beth a tight squeeze. "Be safe please." She whispered in her fiery mane. "And give me call when you get there!"
"I will bumblebee."
They held each other for another solid moment before breaking apart. Once they both got into their respective vehicles, it was a race against time.
This was such a crazy week, she didn't know what to tell her father with this rushed visit. She sighed in relief as she made her way off the plane and into the lobby. As she bent over to grab her duffle bag, something brushed against her butt. Turning her head, she looked at the culprit as he walked backwards. He was looking at her with undisguised lust swirling in his eyes. He looked about more than 6 foot. Wasn't overly muscular but he did have good definition. His shirt clung to him and sweatpants were slightly dragging against the floor. She slowly moved upright with the bag in hand and gave him a flirty smile, her eyes half hooded and pulling her bottom lip in between her teeth. She chuckled inwardly when she sees him inhale a sharp breath. As her boss says, you have to show off what you have and hit them where it hurts. Giving him a wave, she turned heel and walked towards the center to rent out a vehicle. She gave the clerk a smile and nodded goodbye as she walked away to pick up her rental and make her way to her fathers. It was close to dinner time she supposed. Taking her time she set the car to cruise control as well to think about how the rev would deal with seeing she came to visit. A lot has happened and they still believed that she was in danger or bringing danger to everyone. Though since moving south, meeting her boss and such helped her. Victoria was no longer a problem for her. Hasn't been since the second semester of her freshman year. Contrary to the belief of others, she could handle her problems. No vampire could make her tremble, what made the wolves think that they can scare her, let alone control where she could and couldn't go or what she could or couldn't do. Constantly, sh le had to keep changing her number whenever Jacob had gotten her number. He could never leave her alone. Charlie did try to talk to her but she was not going to date a boy who thought that he was a man.
A smile came unto her face as she pulled in front of the white two story home. Her dad's cruiser parked next to the little toyota next to it. Turning the car off, she stepped out of the vehicle, her heels clicking as quietly as it could when she made her way towards the steps and up to the door. Her knuckles knocking lightly on the door, she waited a few moments before it opened up. The smile on her face grew larger as her old man's face came into view.
"Bells?!" He stumbled in shock.
"Hey dad!" She launched towards him. Squeezing him as tightly as she could she inhaled his comforting scent.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I would've had an extra plate made for dinner, kiddo."
She laughed as he hugged her tighter, a light kiss brushed the top of her hair. "That would ruin the concept of a surprise visit dad." He hushed her and pulled them both inside. "Is Sue in?"
"Bella!"
Bella looked towards where Sue was leaving the kitchen, untying the apron and pulling it over her head. "Well aren't you a sight for sore eyes!" Bella joked as she brought Sue in for a large hug. She loved Sue with all of her heart. She and her dad have brought themselves out of their own darkness and found their light.
"You need to visit more Bella, your dad won't have to constantly worry most of the time." Sue giggled when Charlie gave her the stink eye.
"She's my little girl...Of course I'll worry." He blushed.
Bella gave her dad a big smile, her eyes twinkling with mirth. "Dad, you know I'll be okay. I'm not the Chief's daughter for nothing." She gave him a light punch on his arm.
"The certificates you have proves it." He grunted but gave her a smile. Sue giggled with her.
"So Bella, are you hungry? I can make another plate." Sue said, making her way back into the kitchen.
"No I'm fine! Really I need a nap though, the flight was tiring." She yawned. 'Along with the two that I escaped from back at Gotham.' Though she wasn't about to tell them that. Her father had enough of a heart attack over Victoria and the Cullens. "I'm gonna go get my things to put in my room."
Her father had sat back down on his recliner, food on his lap. "You want help?"
"Dad, stay seated and eat. I've carried far worse up and down steps." She called over her should as she went back outside.
Though she took a shower before she decided to pass out in her old room. No one but her had the keys to it. It was her place. She opened the bathroom door and was rubbing the towel in hair when she came face to face with Leah. Leah had her arms crossed over her chest with, of course, a scowl on her face. Bella gave her an unimpressed look with one eyebrow raised. Hair still dripping down the baggy shirt she wore, she moved the towel to hang around her neck. She liked none of the wolves but Seth. Though she respected Leah to a degree, the girl needed to get over herself.
Her head titled to the side slightly as her inner fury came out to play. "You're in my way." Bella didn't know how she appeared to be to others when she was hostile towards other. But years of studying people and work under Maria made her the woman who she was today. Someone who never took anyone's crap no matter how big or bad they were or thought they were. Beth said that it was scary whenever she smiled towards others with hostility rather than having a scowl on her face. So seeing Leah's feathers becoming ruffled as she flinched back slightly was satisfying. She never blinked as she moved forward, a smile full of vengeance on her face. Leah took some steps back.
"Who do you think you are, Swan." Leah seemed to trying and bring what she thought was an intimidating gesture. Bella tittered a little before giving her another smile.
"I think no matter what you say, this is my father's home which is also my home and you have no power over me." Bella stepped forward some more, taking absolute pride in bringing another wolf down a notch. Her half lidded eyes is what gave her away. Indeed she was a vengeful woman. "You're still in my way, Clearwater. You may be my family by marriage but are in no way my true family. Only Sue." With that she stepped around the shaking wolf and made her way into her bedroom, closing the door with a chuckle.
It wasn't long until there was angry growls outside, to which she giggled even more before turning on her music. She knew that it wouldn't be long until she had visitors. For that, she made sure window was still secured then rolled into bed to take a light nap. Beth will call her soon.
She wasn't as tired as she thought. Waking only about an hour later, she checked her phone and it was about time for her find something to do for the night. Though she knew where the clubs were in Seattle, it wouldn't be the same without her partner in crime. Crawling out of bed, she took off her shirt and tossed it aside. "Well it's time to party." She mumbled to herself as she dug through her bags for her outfit of the night.
Swaying to the music that flowed from her speaker, her hips moved side to side as she put on the final touches. Checking herself in the mirror, she was glad she made this choice of clothing. It was her first night back home. She wanted to make a huge impression. A red crop top that was diamond cut on each side hugged her chest snuggly. Black leggings with see through flower designs down the sides with black open toed heels. Hair curled and moisture locked in like she jumped out of the shower. She did not bother with too much makeup other than her crimson red lipstick and smokey eyes. Twirling in a circle, she grabbed her leather jacket, keys and cellphone.
When she left her room, she could hear more voices downstairs. Rolling her eyes she locked the door and made her way to see the peanut gallery downstairs. The voices stopped when the heard her make her way into the first floor. She smiled at her dad who was giving her a look of he wanted to lock her up and never leave the home dressed as she was. Sue was seated next to him with a troubled look on her face though she gave her the brightest smile. Leah was standing with a scowl on her face with Seth standing next to her with a hand on her arm. Jacob was standing by Seth and looked to be the one that was in the argument with Leah. Both boys were staring at her with their mouths to the floor, Leah was staring with hate in her eyes. Giving them all a smirk, her heels clicked as she walked towards her dad giving him a light kiss on the cheek.
"I'll be back later, dad. Gonna go out."
She tried to keep from giggling when he tried to form some words of disagreement before letting out a troubled sigh.
"Got your pepper spray?"
"Check."
"Cell?"
"Check."
"Are you sure you wanna go by yourself, Bells?"
She laughed lightly. "Dad, I'll be fine. And don't worry. I ask questions before I shoot." He gave her an approving grin.
"Alright be safe kiddo. Swear I need to lock this girl up forever" She heard him mumble the second part and gave him a toothy smile. Giving Sue a kiss on the cheek, she ignored the three and went to her destination. Knowing some, she knew she would be followed.
Parking and locking her door, she made her way towards the club. When the bouncer cleared her in, her heart stuttered along with the bass of the music. Doing as she does, she strutted her way to the bar, expertly maneuvering her away around the sweaty bodies. Her hand lightly touched the counter as she gave the bartender a sultry smile.
"Jack, straight. A shot please." She leaned forward. It wasn't long until a shot was placed in her hand. He almost dropped the bottle two times when he didn't or couldn't take his eyes off of her. Knocking it back, she gave him the glass and a wave before disappearing in the crowd. A light beat had her hips swaying side to side as she tried to to find a big enough clearing to be able to move and find her partner for the night. She made it just in time. The beat beat dropped slightly and she started rolling her hips, her weight moving to the balls on her feet. Just as she learned with precision, her butt moved accordingly to the beat and its timed music.
"Damn!" she smiled under her hair as she moved her fingers moved to lock into it. Twerking was her all time favorite to catch someone quickly. Large hands grasped her hips tightly and she was immediately brought back into a lean body. Her hands retracted from her hair just as she rolled her hips directly into the growing hard on she felt. One hand moved from her hip to wrap around shoulder to grasp her other shoulder. He was tall she could feel. She felt his face pressed next to hers before his voice reached her ears over the music.
"Fancy meeting you again. I didn't think I'd see you so soon." Instead of reacting too harshly, she looked over her shoulder to look at the face as she didn't recognize the voice. It was the guy from the airport! Up close his black eyes racked over her hungrily. "Damn, can you get any hotter." Giving him a smile, she roughly grinded against him, making him hiss under his breath. She can feel eyes on them as she turned in his grasp and pulled him closer by the loops in his jeans. Not minding the hard on pressing against her stomach, she continued to dance with him. As they continued to grind on each other, his hands ran down her sides before grabbing her ass. She giggled when he whispered in her ear. "I just wanna drop babies into you." It wouldn't be the first time a guy has said that to her and it certainly wouldn't be the last. His hand moved from her butt to tangle itself into her hair before her eyes were pulled up to meet his. His lips suddenly struck. For all it's worth, he was a really good kisser. But now she felt like it shouldn't be him that should be kissing her. Her body was being moved backwards. He was walking them until her back solidity hit the wall. Deciding to just go with the flow, one hand held him close by his shirt and then other wrapped around his neck. His hand then left her hair and both grabbed her hips to lift her up. She wrapped her legs around his hips and she moaned when his erection pressed directly into her center. She felt him smile against her lips before his hips thrusted against hers again.
Then without warning, the Jokers' face danced in front of her closed eyelids causing her to pull back sharply. Her chest heaving as she stared down at the man under her when his heated eyes roamed hers. She went to speak when her named was called out sharply.
"Bella!"
Her eyes flickered forward to see Jacob, Embry, and Quil make their way towards her. Letting out a sigh, she looked towards her dance partner before giving him one last kiss.
"I hope I get another dance soon." She whispered in his ear, smiling against his neck when he shivered violently under her. Unhooking her legs from his waist, she slid down his body as he reluctantly let her go.
"I'll see you then." He gave her a sexy grin before turning and disappearing in the sea of bodies just as her unwanted guests came up. Jacob had his arms crossed and was giving her a disapproving look.
Running her fingers through her ringlets, she gave them a blank look. "What do you want?"
"Do you always throw yourselves out to strangers?" Jacob growled at her to which her head snapped back as a delighted laugh left her lips.
"Oh please, who you think you are? You aren't my boyfriend let alone my father, Jacob." Her words were harsh yes and she delighted in seeing the shocked looks on their faces. "I am a single 22 year old woman." Her hip jutted out as she crossed her arms. "I'm free to mingle with whoever I want, wherever I want." Leaning back against the wall, she can feel the absolute rage that rattled in her mind. Even knowing beforehand that she would be followed didn't stop the frustration and hate that rolled off of her at her business being infiltrated.
"It's dangerous to be alone, Bells." She raised an eyebrow at him backtracking and trying to change the subject.
"Of course it is. I'm properly equipped to take care of myself." She retaliated.
Jacob sighed harshly. "You know what I mean Bella, why are you making this so difficult."
Bella pushed herself off the wall before flicking imaginary dust off of her shoulders. "No, I don't know what you mean. The only thing that's difficult is that you can't seem to leave me alone." Pushing past all three. "Go away before I call security."
"Where is she?!" A howl rung through an office before things were thrown around. Frost, Joker's right hand man, expertly ducked out of the way as a knife came flying by embedding itself in the wall behind him. The news of Isabella disappearing did not sit well with his boss. He became even more unhinged than how he usually was. Harley was currently sitting on the desk cross-legged as she watched with a thoughtful frown on her face. Frost ducked again as more knives flew around. "Find her! Find my little dancer!"
Knocking back another shot, she placed the glass on the stage she was currently leaning on as she tapped her foot to the music. Her mood spoiled by the three stooges that were currently sitting at the bar. She could feel their burning stares on her. Deciding to call it a night, she moved to start walking when a hand wrapped around her waist. And a pair of lips basically kissed her left ear.
"Leaving without saying goodbye?"
Snorting a little, she coyly eyed the man behind her. "Well I'm tired and I lost the mood to party when I'm being stalked by the peanut gallery." She said as she turned her body to lean on the man that seemed to be everywhere she went.
"Will I ever see you again, beautiful?"
Bella pretended to think about it before running a hand down his taunt torso. Feeling him flinch under her soft touch made her grin widely. "Well I need a good dance partner next time so I'm hoping you do." Pulling away, she blew him a kiss and disappeared into the crowd.
