Jasper pouted. Adelyn pecked his lips and answered the phone.
Hello ? said Adelyn.
I'm sorry to disturb you. But Bella wants to talk to us said Alice.
We'll be there said Adelyn.
What's the matter ? asked Jasper kissing her neck.
Bella wants to talk to us said Adelyn.
Can't she wait for sometime please come on said Jasper.
I want to do this too really but she wants to talk. So we finish our talk and we do it later said Adelyn and kissed him.
Fine huffed Jasper and they left the house and made their way to the main house.
" You all know what Edward wants. And you know what I want. But I won't force myself on you " said Bella.
The entire family surrounded Bella. The house has been restored to it's original warm and beauty. Edward sits off the sides as Bella address them.
I think the only fair way to handle this is by vote - said Bella.
You can't be serious said Edward.
This is my meeting, Edward said Bella firmly.
However this turns out, I'm not letting the Volturi hurt you. I'll go back to Italy alone said Bella.
The hell you will. I'm not missing another fight said Emmett.
That's not up for a vote, Emmett. I don't want you involved said Bella.
We always been involved, honey and we're not going to stop said Esme.
No, please - I want you to seriously think about this. If I join you, you'll be stuck with me forever. It's a huge decision. And I want - I need your honesty here said Bella.
They nod or otherwise communicate agreement.
Then let's talk a vote ... Adelyn ? said Bella.
Adelyn is conflicted about this one hand she will be betraying Edward or Jasper.
I deeply admire your courage you had to save my brother. I know I said I would change but that's not Edward wants. If our life switched and Jasper told me to remain human I would do it in a heart beat. So I have to say is that you chose yourself and didn't care for Edward's wish. I don't want to sound like I'm murdering you but you are causing pain for Jasper so I vote yes said Adelyn.
Bella nodded her head and said Alice ?.
Like you not already my sister of course yes said Alice jumps up and hugs Bella.
Bella smiles and said Jasper ?
I vote yes. It'll be a relief not want to kill you all the time said Jasper and sits nest to Adelyn.
I'm sorry whispered Jasper Adelyn nodded her head and cuddle up to him.
Thanks ... okay, Rosalie ? said Bella.
Rosalie is torn, look at Edward and Adelyn their look stony towards her.
Edward, Adelyn I'm sorry for what I did I really am. And I know you both are not really ready to forgive me. But this isn't the life I would have chose this for myself. I wish there'd been someone to vote no for me... said Rosalie looking at Carlisle and Adelyn and continued So "No".
Bella takes it stoically Emmett bounds over and lifts Bella into a bear hug.
I vote hell yeah. We can pick a fight with the Volturi some other way said Emmett.
Esme approaches and embraces Bella warily.
I already think of you as part of the family. Yes said Esme.
Thank you said Bella.
Carlisle moves, not to Bella, but to -
Edward said Carlisle.
You can't go along with this, Carlisle you know what this means said Edward.
You've chosen not to live without her which leave me no choice. I won't loose my son and ( turns to Bella) But Adelyn won't change you even if she can do it. It'd be good if I do it said Carlisle.
The front door suddenly slams. Edward is gone. Bella blanches but turns to the family.
Thank you, Thank you all said Bella.
This is not a celebration said Adelyn as she went outside to find Edward.
She could feel the pain he's going through as she sat next to him leaning on his shoulder to support him.
I know you would've said " No" too. I also know that you're doing only for Jasper. Thank you said Edward.
What choice do I have ? I will be betray you or Jasper. I'm sorry too said Adelyn.
Bella came to see them. She feels that she could also have a sibling more now than ever by seeing them.
When ? asked Edward turning to see Bella.
After graduation said Bella.
Let's take you home it's almost morning said Adelyn as she went to take her Ashton Martin and came near them.
Just two months said Edward as they climbed the car. Adelyn left them and went to the main house.
It'll be for Dad, that way. I can pretend to be at college somewhere. Carlisle suggested it But ... I wish you'be the one to change me said Bella with emotion.
Would you be willing to trade for that ? asked Edward.
Name it Edward said Bella.
Five more years as a human answered Edward.
The Volturi won't wait that long said Bella.
I'll settle for three said Edward.
I won't risk it. It'll have to be Carlisle or Adelyn said Bella sadly shakes her head.
He takes her hand said Why are you so willing to give up your soul ? asked Edward.
Because I don't believe you've lost yours. And I share mine with you forever said Bella.
He looks at her kisses her hand ... then suddenly Edward slams on the brakes - - two person stands in the road directly in front of them - it's Jacob and Selena. Jacob glares then turns and drags Selena into the wood.
What are they doing ? asked Bella.
They wants to talk to me said Edward.
Well, they can talk to me first said Bella.
Edward and Bella tramp through the woods to find Jacob and Selena leaning against a tree. Their expression is hard.
You're still alive said Jacob.
I've been calling you said Bella.
Couldn't you drop by ? asked Selena.
She thinks I'm keeping you away said Edward.
Stay out of our head said Jacob.
Dad grounded me, Jake we're trying to get back before he wakes up said Bella.