Cassie POV Monday - June 30th
Ever since we left Charlie's house on Saturday my best friend has been on shutdown mode. She refuses to eat and from the silent sobs I hear coming from her room at night, I know she hasn't been sleeping either. I just want her to know that I'm here but she won't talk to any of us. Not even Charlie which I know is eating him up inside. Apparently rumors spread fast in this oh so small town and now everyone thinks she's sleeping with her father! How messed up is that! I'm not sure if she called into work but knowing her she'll be stubborn about it and show up anyways. Walking down to the kitchen to grab something to eat I notice Justin trying to get Elle to eat something. "Brother, I said I'm fine. I'm not hungry, just overly tired and my chest is killing me." It must be pretty sore with all the rubbing she's doing. "Hey hon, why don't we get you checked out and then you can come home and rest huh? Will that be okay?" Her eyes look worn down and dead. What is going on in that head of hers. "Alright, what's up? Talk to us Elle, you know we're here for you so what aren't you telling us?" She just looks down and shakes her head, "I'm the town whore, didn't you hear. Not only did I steal Samuel away from his fiance but I stole my dad's attention from his loving wife. I want to regret moving back here but I missed my dad and I thought that… I don't understand, every time I try to do good? Something bad happens!" I take her into my arms as she continues to weep. My husband looks to be over thinking something. God he's been acting weirder than last week, I just raise my eyebrow in question but he just whispers later. "Bellie, we need to know the real problem, not the cover up babe? Tell us what's going on in that head of yours." Sometimes we are so like-minded it's scary! Sighing she moves away from me and stares out the window into the back yard. "You know I love you both very much, just… just give me some time. I'll tell you tonight when I clear my head a bit okay? We just nod in acceptance, for now.
"There is something that I need to tell you girls and I'm not really sure if you're going to like it but I had no say in the matter. So remember when Charlie was telling us about that dance studio in town? Well I figured I'd go to check it out you know since we love music. Turns out that they needed some help there so I got an interview, it's only part-time since I'll be working with Jojo too but that's not the main concern I have. You see I..." Just when Justin was about to continue what he was saying my phone starts blinking red. Gosh darn it that Mrs. Newton! "I'm sorry babe, let me take this and I'll be right back to listen to your story okay." Stepping out of the kitchen into the great room I answer my phone. "Hello Jessica, what can I do for you dear?" Listening I can hear swearing and screaming in the background, "Um, Dr. Williams? This is Mike Newton. I was wondering if you could tell me how exactly you know when a woman is in labor?" Seriously, this guy is too much I told him at least 5 times already! "Okay Mike where is Jessica?" I hear shuffling then silence, "She's in the car, she's insisting that the babies are coming but her water bag didn't break yet." Hmm, maybe she's having really bad contractions. "Alright Mike, I want you to drive her to the hospital, her bag might not be broken but if she's having really terrible back aches then it could be close to delivery. I'll be there as soon as I can." Saying goodbye I cut the call off and head back into the kitchen. Joseff has joined our little breakfast nook and the guys have are attempting at making Elle smile, she's laughing in hysterics on something. "Hey guys, I gotta head out. Seems like Mrs. Newton's twins are ready to be delivered." After hugging Elle and Joseff I go to Justin and give him a sweet kiss. He looks sad and dejected, I'll think on that later. Giving them my love, I head to work.
Unknown POV Monday - June 30th
"Did you call him yet?" We are ahead of schedule since the girl heard the man talking with the other two in our group. She insisted on heading out sooner than daybreak so here we are and we still can't get a hold of our contact. This is ridiculous, he must be prepared for our arrival if not there is a chance of an attack, on both ends. "I left a message and informed him to call me as soon as possible. Don't worry too much on it. If we don't reach him by the time we're in Seattle than we can wait. I'm sure we can stop for food then see where we're at then." Looking at him through the rear view mirror so he can see my acceptance. I gaze at his mate who is sleeping in his arms, I hope all will be okay? I don't know how much more time we'll have. Hopefully more than that seer predicted. Who knows how trustworthy she really is now.
Bella/Belle POV Monday - June 30th
It's only been 10 minutes since Cassie rushed out when Justin got an urgent phone call that got him bent out of shape. He's been quite jumpy lately, not his normal goofy self. Joey decided that my silence was not acceptable anymore and instead chose to question me as the other two did. I don't know what it is but the guy is more observant than most people. "Brother, as I told the others I'm fine. Just give me time okay and I promise I'll let you know." Sighing to myself. Man I've been doing a lot of those lately. "Don't give me that Bullshit Belle, I get it! You blame yourself for their deaths, it's not your fault shit happens and that psychotic bitch is behind it! How is that your fault? It's not! The fact that you almost died and attempted to kill yourself because of guilt? Your human! Well sort of but you know what I mean, if we didn't do what we did in that situation than things could've been a lot worse. Look at your dad Belle, just imagine what could've been done to him if we didn't come here! Charlie deserves whatever family he has left. Are you going to rob him of that happiness because a bunch of people think they know shit they don't? Tell them straight, don't hide yourself anymore. It's not like the other places we've been, your home now. Tell those assholes what's up because if my brother were still alive he'd be losing his shit with the way people are talking about his wife!" He's right. I have so much guilt built up in me because of Jayson, and Carlie, and Charles. Charles Ezra White. That was our unborn son's name before my daughter and I got kidnapped the first time. The second time we were taken that thing decided that happiness in my life was not allowed and she ripped his life out of me while my baby girl and husband watched! I still remember their screams. "I know that you still have nightmares little Belle and that is something that you can't run from. But do not run from another possibility at happiness." What? How did he? "Oh come now sister, you talk in your sleep. You think you don't say his name every now and then? Friday night you were crying so I came to comfort you. You kept asking Jay for forgiveness but not for his death or the kids but because of Sam. Tell me Belle… How does this man, Alpha, make you feel?" Stupid sleep talking! I can never hide from that annoying habit. "I know Cassie talked to you about it but I didn't really tell her a lot after last Saturday, she kept giving me odd looks and I understand why." Contemplating how to word things I tell him, everything. "Joey... He's constantly on my mind and when he's near… I feel whole, complete, like the other half of me was missing for so long and now it's been found. My heart just wants to burst with the amount of love that it feels by just one glimpse of the man! It doesn't help that I have the need to jump his bones whenever he's near it's frightening. Wanting someone this bad and not even knowing who he really is? Joey! Stop laughing this isn't funny!" Of course he's laughing. Hahaha! Ugh, I knew I should've kept my mouth shut! "I'm sorry Belle but what's the issue? Aren't you allowed to be happy? To feel loved by another man who from my perspective wants you just as much as you want him?" He doesn't get it! "How can I feel this way about someone I don't even know? I'm telling you on Saturday when he kept growling like the dominant male he is I was seriously contemplating whether to rip his clothes off and whisk him away into my dad's house to have my dirty way with him because his growling sounded so damn sexy! But then Sue mention Jayson and it hit me like a wrecking train! God, this sucks! Am I allowed to move on? Is it possible because by the feelings I'm having My BODY is saying HELL YES but My MIND and HEART they keep telling me NO…" Feeling his warm body hugging me from behind I take the embrace because he understands me. Even he lost his wife. If the village didn't catch on fire when he was visiting Forks than he would've still been in Pennsylvania with my sister in law and nephew. "Am I allowed to move on sister? Do you think my Sophia would be upset at me if I found love once again?" We both know the answer to that. "Than stop thinking that Jayson wouldn't want the same for you. That man loved you with everything he had Belle. Your happiness, safety, he made us promise to keep you alive and happy. Are you going to make it difficult? If you need me to answer your question than yes, stop denying yourself this amazing thing called life. Let your mind and heart come in agreeance with your body eh. Ow! Why are you hitting me?" Insufferable, demanding, man! Apologizing for my small act of violence I head to my room to get ready, might as well go to work.
I know Cassie said it would be better for me to call in sick today but I couldn't do that. Joey was right I can't hide from people who think less of me, it's not who I am. So here I find myself in my office doing paperwork when I hear a knock on my door. "Come In." My back is turned away from the door but I can smell him before he even enters the room. "Bells?" Turning around to face my dad, man he looks terrible! "Hey dad, how are you? You look like hell." He trots over and plops down onto the chair in front of my desk. "God, baby girl, I'm so sorry! I didn't think that me having lunch with my own daughter would make things look this bad. Maybe if I had told Sue who you were it would've been easier?" I'm surprised he didn't tell his wife, at least about me being alive and what not. "Dad, I never told you you couldn't. I just told you that my identity is at risk because of certain dangers. I didn't expect you not to tell your wife, there is just too many secrets that she has not known and it doesn't help that her closest lady friend is the town's gossip either. Tell you what, go get your wife. Bring her here, I don't care what Justin said to the pack when we left. Your wife, she's your future, your happiness and that is more important to me than my safety." He looks troubled but stands up and leaves the room. Not even 10 minutes later I hear another knock. "Come In." Expecting my dad and Sue I didn't think much on it until it was too late, turning around only to realize that it's HIM.
"Hello Elle." God he is so beautiful it should be a sin. "Hello Samuel, how are you?" Closing my office door he proceeds to walk towards my desk with such grace, "That's why I came here, to see if you were okay? I'm sorry about Saturday. I know the guys were trying to get a handle of their women but some of them are just too much sometimes." Looking into his eyes all that drama just melts away and all I want to do is kiss him madly, deeply. "I'm fine, I've had worse done to me so do not worry yourself too much. They don't like what they don't understand. It's normal when it comes to someone like me. Pain follows me wherever I go, I just hoped to find some type of happiness here." Stepping closer to me I suddenly feel sparks running throughout my body in anticipation. He smells so damn good! Like the forest, fresh rain and a woodsy musk, inhaling his scent I look up into his eyes only to stand so I can be that much closer to him. "Can I help you forget Elle, forget your pain and sadness?" Smiling brightly at him. My mouth tends to have no filter when he's around, "You already do Samuel, you do that and so much more." Just when he's about to kiss me, he stiffens. Then another knock raps on my door, stepping away and sitting back down I call them to enter. Sue comes in first followed by my father, the look of surprise passes both their faces before they make it neutral once more. "Sorry, Samuel and I were discussing what time we were meeting tomorrow, I believe 9:30 am is the time yes?" Looking up at the Quileute man he looks slightly confused for a moment before nodding. With a goodbye I am left with my father and his wife. "Hello Mrs. Swan, I don't believe we've been properly introduced yet. I'm Elle, Elle Williams but my father once called me something else. Bella, Bella Swan." As I extend my hand out for her to take the shock and horror as well as deep sorrow are prominent on her face before she faints. It's a good thing I'm a doctor isn't it.