A/N: Hey guys! Sorry for the delay. My mom has been in the hospital all week and it's been extremely crazy around here. I haven't had time to do too much writing or planning for what I'm going to write. Which is why I just sat down and wrote this one based off of the direction that I want things to go in.
EDWARD (JUST AFTER HIS FATHER MADE HIM LEAVE)
I drove my volvo in a rage to the only place that I knew I was still welcomed, James's. I couldn't believe Alice had gone off about everything like that. I mean if she had only just kept her mouth shut, I wouldn't have had to try to shut it for her and we'd still be a happy family. Then again, Alice always had a big mouth.
I was so lost in my angry thoughts that I barely registered Rosalie's BMW drive by me in the opposite direction of Bella's house. However, the sight opened up new possibilities for what could happen next. If Alice was at the home and Rosalie was driving away from the Bella's house, that meant that Bella was most likely at the house alone. I knew for a fact that Charlie wasn't home yet. He usually stayed late on Tuesday nights to catch up on paperwork. I could easily go over there now and make her leave with me. Then we could go away together and I could make her see how much she loved me.
The only thing that kept me from doing just that was the fact that I couldn't do it alone without a plan. Which was why I continued on my way to James's house. He had always been the brains of our friendship and I was the brawn. That's how it had worked and this time would be no different. I had no idea how to kidnap someone and get away with it. James, however, watches the documentary on the infoamous killers and kidnappers who got away with it for years. He was the best help at planning something like this that I could ask for.
I knew now that James and I would have to come up with a plan that could be executed within the next couple hours. Alice had probably already convinced Carol and my dad to go to the police. Bella, being the chief's daughter, would probably have the best protection in the town. The minute Charlie found out it would be all over for me. But I wasn't prepared to give up without a fight. Bella was mine and I would have her, regardless of what I had to do to get her.
I pulled into James's driveway to find him smoking a cigarette right outside the garage. He raised his eyebrows at me as I stepped out of the car.
"Hey man, we need a plan to get to Bella as soon as possible." I stated as I joined him by the garage.
"Dude, we are talking about kidnapping." James said. "It's going to take a few days, at least."
"I can't wait a few days." I stated some of my anger at Alice coming out. "Alice opened her big fucking mouth and now my dad knows everything! Which means that he'll call the police and Alice will have Bella's friends keeping a sharper eye out for her. If I don't get to her before the police and Charlie and her friends do, then there's going to be no chance of me getting her!"
"I understand that but if we jump the gun on this then we could get caught before we even get out of town!" He explained.
"Yes but Alice is at my house and I just saw Rosalie driving away from Bella's. And Charlie works late on Tuesdays, which means that Bella is completely alone. If we don't do it now, then we'll miss our chance." I explained in a near panic.
James stood there slightly for a moment. He looked as though he was pondering the possibilities of the situation and weighing our options. I prayed that he saw things my way because I knew I couldn't do this alone. However, I knew if he wouldn't help me know, I had to at least try it on my own.
"Are you sure she's alone?" James asked after awhile.
"Positive. Charlie won't be home for another hour. Alice is at our house, most likely rallying the troops for Bella's protection. Rosalie was heading toward Emmett's house when I saw her pass me on the way here. So there's no one else who would be there with her at the moment." I explained.
"What about Alice's boy toy?"
"Jasper? He's at work. He can't afford time off."
"Okay. So if she's alone, then why not just try talking to her again?"
"Because, I already know what her answer will be."
"But it wouldn't hurt to try again." James pressed. I just shook my head knowing it was going to be a lost cause. "Okay, I'll tell you what. I'll go with you and you try talking to her again, and if she doesn't listen this time, then we'll take her. Is that good enough for you?"
"Yes." I said knowing that agreeing was the only way I was going to get him to help me.
"Then come with me." James stated. "We need to get some supplies just in case it comes down to kidnapping."
He opened the garage and I followed him inside, grateful for a wonderful friend like him.
ALICE (JUST AFTER ED KICKED EDWARD OUT)
"Alice, are you alright?" my mom asked.
I could feel bruises forming on my face where Edward punched me. My hands and hips throbbed from the way that he was straddling me. However, my physical condition wasn't what was worrying me. Ed had just sent an angry Edward away and I had no idea where he was going. For all I knew, he could be going after Bella and planning to do, God only knew what.
"No." I started but looked at Ed instead of my mother. "You need to call Chief Swan now. Have him get home as soon as possible and have him get as many officers as possible on the look out for Edward."
"Alice, I'm sure it's fine. Yes, he's angry but I doubt he'll do anything stupid or illegal." Ed protested trying to calm me.
"No, Ed, you don't understand." I appealed. "Edward's anger is triggered by someone keeping him away from something he wants. You know that. And he wants Bella, but none of us are going to let him have her and that pisses him off. She doesn't even want him back and the fact that she's fighting to stay away from him, is pissing him off even more. He wants her, Ed, and he won't stop until he's got her and done, God only knows what. Please?"
Ed stared at me for the longest time. I knew this must've been a tough decision for him. He wanted to have faith in his son, but also wanted to do the right thing. And he knew with Edward's problems that what I was saying was true. Edward would hurt and possibly kill Bella if she didn't give him what he wanted. Which was her.
"Carol, darling, could you bring the cordless to my study?" he finally said. "I need to speak with Chief Swan."
"Of course, dear." Mom replied and headed out of the dining room.
"In the meantime, Alice, I want you to call your friends and get all of them to Bella's. Make sure that at least two of them are with her tonight. We shouldn't take any chances on this." Ed stated before turning to leave.
I was estatic about the fact that he chose to believe me on all of this and take me seriously. He didn't think I was crazy paranoid about it, like any normal stepfather. Hell, any normal stepfather would've let Edward continue to pummel me and tell me I deserved it later. However, Ed defended me and believed that Edward would hurt Bella. I guess he had seen enough from Edward growing up to know how dangerous he was.
I got out of the chair and launched myself into his arms. I felt tears prickling my vision but I tried to avoid letting them fall. I didn't think I had ever loved Ed more in the entire three years that I had known him.
"Thank you for believing me." I whispered.
"Just because you're not my blood doesn't mean you're any less my daughter. And a father doesn't doubt his daughter." he replied then pulled away and walked to his study before we could get anymore emotional.
I wiped the tears that had fallen against my will and headed to my room. I had to warn my friends and Bella.
BELLA (A HALF HOUR AFTER JACOB CONFESSED HIS LOVE TO HER)
Jacob and I were kissing again. I couldn't help it. Honestly, I had never in my life thought about what in would feel like to kiss him like this. Now that I was, though, I couldn't imagine how I'd survived eighteen years not kissing him like this. It was the most amazing feeling in the world. And I didn't want to spend another second not feeling it.
I felt terrible because Alice had called several times in the past half hour. But I just couldn't stop long enough to answer it. I knew I should've answered it, especially with the threat of Edward turning up any minute. However, sitting in Jacob'sembrace with his lips pressed to mine, I felt like nothing bad could ever happen to me again.
"Baby," Jacob said pulling away after Alice called for like the millionth time. "Are you gonna answer that?"
"No." I replied. "It's Alice with a dose of reality that I don't want to think about, right now. I just want to stay lost in your kiss and embrace. And not have to worry about Edward ever again."
"Honey," he replied pulling me back into his chest. "Listen to me, it doesn't matter what she has to say about him because you don't have to worry about him anymore. I'm going to be here forever, and I won't let him hurt you ever again. I swear it."
"I know." I replied holding him. "But I can't not worry about him. Only Alice knows what he's capable of and Alice is terrified of him. And Alice isn't afraid of anything. And that scares the shit out of me."
"I know." he whispered rubbing comforting circles on my back. "I know. And I wish there was something that I could do to take that fear away but there isn't. Just know that I'm here and I won't let him hurt you. Okay?" I nodded into his chest. "Now, why don't you call Alice back. By the number of times she's called, I think it's important."
I pulled away from him to go grab my phone. I didn't feel any better about being brought back to reality. Nor did Jacob's promise comfort me any. Sure, I believed that he would protect me but I was scared to death what Edward would do to Jacob to get to me. However, I couldn't tell him that was my fear. He would just brush it off as nothing because that was the way Jacob was. He worried about me more than himself. And always put my happiness and safety before his.
I punched in Alice's number and her phone rang three times before she answered.
"God, Bella, you had me worried sick!" she exclaimed. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah, fine." I stated a little taken aback. "I was just a bit preoccupied with Jacob."
I hoped she understood the implication in my tone.
"As happy as I am for that." she said sounding slightly annoyed. "We have a major Edward crisis that I've been trying to tell you about."
"What Edward crisis?" I asked with a light shake in my voice.
"He's AWOL. He attacked me and Ed kicked him out."
"What?!" I yelled. Jacob looked slightly alarmed.
"We don't know where he is. I called Rose but she and Em are doing damage control with Mr. and Mrs. McCarty and Jazz is still at work. So Jacob is the only protection you've got right now. Or at least until Ed gets a hold of Charlie but the phone at bthe station is busy. So just sit tight with Jacob, which shouldn't be hard, considering?" There was slight hitch in her voice on that last part. "And I'll be there as soon as I can."
"Okay." I replied but I could feel my heart drop into my chest. What would happen if Edward showed up? Not to me but to Jacob or Alice even. I couldn't let them be here if he showed up. They didn't need to get hurt.
"Just don't let him in, whatever you do."
"Okay." I stated. Of course, I had no intention of stopping him from coming in. If it kept Alice and the love of my life from getting hurt, then I do anything, say anything, or go anywhere that Edward wanted me too.
"Now, give the phone to Jacob."
I rolled my eyes and handed the phone to Jacob. I knew she wouldn't trust the fact that I'd tell Jacob the truth. She'd probably tell him not to let me even answer the door if he showed up. Perfect. I'd just have to find a way to get around him.
Jacob took the phone and I went over to the window. I could hear Alice's muffled voice from the other end of the phone with Jacob's responses of yeah and uh-huh. I blocked it out after a few minutes and just stared out the window. I was terrified that Edward was just going to show up before I had a chance to figure something out.
I wasn't even stare out the window for more than a minute when my worst fears came true. Edward's volvo pulled in behind my truck and Edward wasn't alone. My heart dropped in my chest as I thought about all the things that could happen. I knew I had to keep Jacob from finding out he was here. Who knew what would happen if Jacob tried to protect me.
I gulped and looked over my shoulder at Jacob. He was still talking to Alice and hadn't noticed a change in my attitude.
"I'm going to go get some water." I said to him and he nodded as he listened to what was no doubt Alice's master plan.
I walked down the stairs as quickly as I could and made it to the door before Edward had a chance to knock. I took a deep breath and pulled it open.
Edward was standing on the porch looking a little angry. I looked over to see that his friend, James was the one her brought. James was sitting in the car looking slightly nervous but had the same determined and malicious look in his eyes.
"What are you doing here?" I hissed trying to keep my voice down so Jacob wouldn't hear.
"Look, Bella, I know you're upset about what I said and did, and I'm so sorry. But you don't understand how much I love and need you. Please just forgive me and we can start over." He stated coming closer to me. I backed myself closer to the house several inches away from the door.
"You're right, I don't understand and I don't want to." I stated. "You hurt me Edward not just emotionally but physically too. Do you honestly expect me to forgive you for that? Because I can't and I won't. Besides, I have someone else now and I love him more than I ever loved you!"
"You what?!" He asked. "Who is he?"
"Like I would tell you and give you the chance to hurt him. But he loves and I love him and you and I are through. So just go home and get over it." I stated.
I wasn't sure where my sudden blast of courage came from. I assumed it was my want to keep him away from Jacob. If anyon had to be hurt over this it was going to be me. Sure enough, as the last words left my mouth, I felt Edward's hand wrap around my throat and squeeze just a little.
"No, Bella, it's far from over." he growled. "You belong to me and I'm not letting you go."
JACOB (SHORTLY AFTER BELLA LEFT THE ROOM)
I didn't even bother saying goodbye to Alice before I flipped the phone shut and raced down the stairs. I had heard raised voices coming from outside. One of which was Bella's and the other Edward's. I didn't even stop to lookn out the window to see what was happening. I just knew I had to get down there and stop him from hurting my precious Bella.
"No, Bella, it's far from over. You belong to me and I'm not letting you go." I heard Edward growl just before I swung the door open.
"She doesn't belong to anyone, you son of a bitch." I said then my eyes fell on the scene.
He had his hand clamped around her throat as she struggled to get a breath with tears of fear rolling down her cheeks.
"Let her go!" I growled as I grabbed the wrist of the hand that was holding her throat.
"Why don't you mind your own business?" Edward growled and used his free hand to punch me in the gut. I doubled over as the wind was knocked out of me. Edward laughed. "And here I was worried to find that you weren't alone." He sneered at Bella.
"Keep your hands off of him!" Bella choked out.
"No, Bella." I replied as I stood back up. "Let's see him take on someone his own size. Let him see what it's like to fight man man instead of beating on a girl."
"No, Jacob, don't." Bella pleaded and I could see more tears forming.
"I promised I'd protect you." I told her with a weak smile. "And I've got to keep that promise."
BELLA
As Jacob said the words, I watched realization dawn on Edward's face and knew Jacob wasn't going to live through this. Edward released me, grabbed Jacob by the shirt and threw him off the porch. Then Edward, literally jumped on top of him and started to pummel him. I could see Jacob flailing and trying to fight back but I knew it was no good. Edward was way beyond rage, I could see that from the way the look on her face.
Once I got my bearings back, I ran to Edward and tried to pull him off of Jaocb, all the while begging him to stop. He just kept shrugging me off of him. Tears blurred my vision as I started to see blood covering Jacob's face.
"Edward, please!" I begged as more tears spelled from my eyes. I continued my attempts to pull him off of Jacob but it was no good. Eventually, I felt to strong arms wrap around me and pull me away. "No, let me go!" I yelled as I was being pulled away. "Jacob!" More tears clouded my vision as I felt something cold and sharp being pressed against my throat.
"Now, shut up and hold still." I heard James say in my ear.
I gulped but stopped yelling and moving. I was forced to watch Edward beat on Jacob until Jacob stopped fighting back. Only then did Edward stop. As Edward walked away, I realized the only reason that Jacob had stopped figthing was because he was unconscious or worse, dead.
No, I refused to think that. Jacob couldn't be dead. Not when we had just found each other. That wouldn't have been right or fair. I couldn't have been doomed to spend the rest of my life in the hands of Edward.
Edward slowly walked over to where I was still being held by James with a sick twisted smile on his face. His gripped my chin tightly, forcing my to make eye contect with him.
'Like I said, you belong to me and I'm not going to let you go." he said before bringing his lips crashing down on mine. I found myself wanting to throw up as he moved his tongue around my impassive one. He was smirking when he finally pulled away. "Let's go."
I got one last glimpse at Jacob's bloody form lying motionless on the lawn before James dragged me to the volvo. Tears were streaming down my face as he shoved me into the backseat and climbed in next to me.
We were almost five minutes from the house before I heard the sirens from the ambulances and police cars that were headed to my house. I could only pray that my angel, Jacob had survived and would somehow find me.
A/N: So what do you think? Was it worth the wait? I hope so. Let me know what you think. Also, I know a lot of you are thinking what about neighbors. Well, for this particularly fic, Bella and Charlie leave a mile and a half from the nearest neighbor. The probably heard some yelling but didn't think anything of it. Anyway, please review. I hope this didn't go too fast.
