Struggling to be Honest
JacobxBella
Rated M
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or the franchise, as it belongs to Steph Meyers
Author's Note: This chapter will be focused on the Cullen family and what has occurred with the family after the canceled wedding. I hope you enjoy it and don't forget to vote on my poll for Leah's future partner. Love, SehunsBae37.
Struggling to be Honest
Chapter 9
The atmosphere at the Cullen mansion was tense. The wedding that was supposed to happen hours ago had not occurred, and the jilted groom was nowhere to be found, but neither was Rosalie. Carlisle had suggested everyone change out of their formal attire and into comfortable clothes for the time being, which the vampires did. When they had returned back to the living room area, Alice finally said, "I can't see her. I can't see Bella anymore."
"What? But that's impossible, unless…" Esme said.
"She's with that dog, Jacob Black! But even then, her future disappeared today," Alice said softly. Everyone looked at her in disbelief, surprised at the new information. Carlisle recovered quicker and asked, "Why didn't you say anything about it, Alice?"
Before the pixie like vampire could answer, the front door flew open and Rosalie stepped inside, wearing new clothes and shoes, and still looking as flawless as ever. Strutting inside and standing near Emmett, she said, "I'll tell you why she didn't say anything. She didn't tell anyone that Bella's future disappeared today because she wanted the sham of a wedding to go off without a hitch. She hasn't been able to see her future for two weeks prior to this. Alice kept it to herself and didn't even tell the golden child, not that he deserves to know anything."
"Rosalie," Carlisle chided, frowning more when Rosalie glared at him.
Jasper nodded and said just loud enough for the others to hear him, "I've also felt a change in her feelings whenever she would come over. Even today, I focused in on her emotions and she was anything but happy or excited. Those emotions came for about five minutes before dread washed over her again."
"You see? Even Jasper knew that she didn't want to get married. The only reason she agreed to that damn proposal was because she was trying to convince herself that being away from Jacob was the best thing for him. Not only that, but she also agreed because she knew that if she didn't, she wouldn't be changed as requested by the Volturi and the Volturi would have her head platter along with the slaughtering of me, Emmett, and Esme. Aro will just keep the rest of you," Rosalie said, flipping her blonde hair over her shoulder.
No one said anything right off to correct the blonde female. They all knew she had a point, but Alice did not want to believe it. Shaking her head she said, "But Bella said she was excited to become part of the family."
Jasper nodded and said, "Yes, she did say that in the beginning when she had first come back from Italy. But things change and thoughts and emotions change over time. If I'm being honest right now, Bella's feelings for Edward were not as strong as they once had been after we returned to Forks."
"That is not true. Bella has always loved me when we returned the same way she did before we left," Edward's voice suddenly spoke. The rest of the family turned their heads to see Edward standing behind the sofa. He had come in through the back door and had heard what everyone was talking about. Edward didn't like what Jasper had said just now. Bella still loved him and she was going to marry him soon, he was sure of that.
Walking around the couch, Edward said, "I went to go and see her. She has deluded herself into thinking she is in love with Jacob Black. But I am positive that soon she will come back to her senses, realize her mistake, and we will be together again and for eternity. After all, she promised me forever, and promises are made to be kept."
Rosalie scoffed and said, "Oh please, promises were made for breaking, you douche bag. And her "coming back to her senses" as you so put it is not going to happen. She's made her choice, and it's not you. Quite frankly, I'm glad it's not you. I don't know anyone crazy enough to want to be with a control freak like you."
"Shut up, you twat. You don't know anything about Bella. You've never made an effort to know her," Edward said suddenly in her face. Emmett growled at his brother and shoved him back away from his mate.
"No, you don't know anything about Bella. If you did, that means you have read her mind. Oh wait, you can't can you? That's why you began stalking her in the first place, jackass. And I've said this before, it's your fault we're in the mess we're in and why she knows so much about the vampire world. But it's not just you, it's also Carlisle," Rosalie said with a hard expression before turning her fiery gaze to her father figure.
Carlisle was taken aback at the look he was given. He had seen his adopted daughter angry before, but not like this. As calmly as he could, he asked, "How it is also my fault, Rosalie?"
Rosalie gave him an expression of disbelief. Shaking her head she said, "Are you kidding me? You should know, Carlisle. After all, you've coddled him and have allowed him to basically do what he wants. You didn't stop him from not only getting close to Bella, but also exposing her to what we are and how dangerous we can be. And not only that, but you've allowed him to call the shots, and let Alice have a hand in it, too. Now what kind of a man does that make you? You are our coven leader, but you are weak. You have done nothing to keep this family out from under the eyes of the Volturi. By letting Dickward take the lead, you have put us in danger and the life of an innocent girl is kind of hanging in the balance. You do know that it's your relationship with Aro that any of us are alive right now, right? That is, if you can even call us alive. Now tell me that I'm wrong."
There was absolute silence. No one said anything, shocked at the speech Rosalie had given. Not even Jasper tried using his empathy ability to diffuse the tension. In fact he believed it needed to be felt; he ignored the glare Edward shot his way, calling him a bitch in his mind so he could hear it. Seeing that no one could counter her argument, Rosalie smirked and said, "Didn't think so. I've put up with a lot in this family. But you know what? I'm sick of the bullshit. I'm done here, and you can all kiss my ass for all I care. I'm packing my clothes and going somewhere that's not fucking here, but still in the area." And with that, she left in a blur up the stairs.
Two minutes later Rosalie returned down the stairs with two overly large suitcases. She headed out the front door for her red convertible before stopping suddenly. Setting one of her suitcases down, she reached into her pocket and pulled out something before throwing it at Edward who instantly caught it. Emmett walked over to his mate and said, "Rosie, let me know where you finally settle so I can come too."
Rosalie smiled and gave her cuddle bear a kiss before finally leaving out of the front door with her suitcases. Placing them in the backseat, she got in the driver's seat and started the car, driving away from the mansion, never to return again.
Edward looked down in his hand and his eyes widened at what he saw. There lying in the palm of his hand was the diamond heart charm he had given Bella, as well as the engagement. Bella had given them to Rosalie to give back to him. The action spoke for her: Bella wasn't going to choose him again. She had chosen Jacob Black.
Putting the ring on the table in front of him, Edwards's fist closed around the diamond heart. He squeezed until the rock shattered in his hand before dropping them onto the floor. Snarling, he hissed, "That dog will pay for this. I'll get him for this one day."
Before any of the others could stop him, Edward was gone. Esme looked extremely worried and fled upstairs to hers and Carlisle's bedroom. Alice looked over to Jasper anxiously who stared back at her with a blank expression. Emmett looked over at Carlisle who was standing completely still, saying, "She's right, you know." And then he went upstairs as well to his room, chuckling when he found all of the shoes his mate left with a note that said Bring me my shoes when you can.
Carlisle slowly walked up to his study, closing the door behind him and locking it. Sitting behind his desk he placed his face in his hands. He felt weary and he wished not for the first time that he could have a headache. But most of all, he wished that he could say his daughter had been wrong. He didn't like thinking bad of Edward, he was his first son. But he knew now that there were going to be major repercussions because of his eldest's actions. For the first time ever, Carlisle didn't know what to do, and was worried about the future of his family.