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Chapter 15

It's been about a month since that day. After breakfast this morning, I feel the desire to write in my journal. I have Edward, so I'll write to my BFF this time.

Dear Alice,

You probably don't want to hear this but I just have to say it to
someone! Your brother…my Edward is a sex god in the bed-
room! He always takes me over the edge and sometimes more
than once! Our love making is sooo intense. I haven't had to
pleasure myself in the last whole month! Last night he showered
me with love and affection. I don't think we can get much more
passionate. The real you will never find this out, but I'm so
grateful for you buying me all the sexy nighties. Edward tore a
few to shreds but he really loves to see me in them…

"Bella… Why is Alice here and hiding her thoughts from me?" Edward calls from the living-room.

I cringe. "I decided to write some things in my journal and she must have gotten a vision…" I giggle. "Just let the silly pixie in…" I hear the door open and close and suddenly she's next to me.

"Make Edward go out for something."

"Why, Ali? Why do I have to get rid of the man I love?" I pout.

She rolls her eyes. "It's only for a few minutes, Bella. Deal with it."

Edward's standing at the door, smirking at us. "Bella-love, if you want, I can go food shopping for you and be back in 30 minutes." He strides over to us and bends down to kiss me. "Sis, you'd better be done by then."

We hear the door close and Alice whips out a bag from a lingerie store. "I bought two of every nightie I saw your man rip to shreds. You're right about me not wanting to hear how my brother is in bed… But when he's 'your man', he's not my brother. So dish! He knows how to hit your high notes?" She grins at me.

I nod and get a dreamy look.

"So what's worrying you, Bella?" She asks quietly.

"Well… Edward has only been intimate with me, right?" I ask, needing to know for sure.

She nods. "Yes, Bella… Only you."

"So, why is it that he's able to get me to 'that point' with no knowledge of 'what a woman wants' and Jake, who had been with at least 2 others before me, could never take me that high? I just don't get it…" I say slowly.

"It may be the whole soul mate thing… You and Jacob Black were both meant for other people." She calms my confusion. "As long as you're happy does it really matter?"

"No, I suppose not." I say as the phone rings. Alice's face goes blank. I reach for it slowly to give Alice time for her vision.

"It's Janet; she needs a friend to talk to. I'll go into the other room." My best friend looks worried.

I grab the phone and quickly say, "Hello?"

I hear Janet's voice and it sounds uneasy. "Bella…? Oh I'm so glad you're home! Can you come over and talk? Please… I really need a shoulder, Sweets."

Alice is at my door; her eyes wide and frantically shaking her head 'No'. My breath catches as a chill runs down my spine. "Uhmmm… Why don't you come here? My place is soft and homey, while yours is so minimalist. I'll make us tea with honey and I think I've got some chocolate cake… somewhere." Alice sighs and nods. Janet agrees and we hang up. I stare at Alice. "What the hell is going on, Alice?"

The stress on my soon-to-be sister's face really is worrying me. "Ryan… Janet's husband… well, she's going to tell you that he hit her… and if you were in their house he was going to come home and get angry… and he would've… Bella, I saw him backing you into a corner with his hand in the air! I need you to promise me that you won't go into their house, Bella…not ever…unless you're a vampire or have one with you."

"Ok, Ali… I promise." I say quietly.

Alice is still frowning. "Good…Now then, the cake's on the kitchen table and the teapot is on. Your man will be back soon… Edward will help you get her to talk or something. He'll be here to protect you both if Ryan comes for her. Jazz and I will stay out of sight unless we're needed. Janet will ring the doorbell in 30 seconds."

Needless to say, the doorbell rings. I jog to the door and open it up for Janet. She turns around and scans the street before backing into the house. "Janet… what's going on? Is everything ok?" I ask as I take her arm and lead her into the kitchen.

Janet lets me lead the way. "I don't want Ryan to know I'm here… he told me not to say anything to anyone… Bella, I don't know… God, what should I do?" She begins to cry.

The door to the house opens and Edward hurries in with a massive load of groceries. His vampire speed and strength are on full display, but my friend takes no notice. "Hello, love, what's going on?"

At first, I whisper. "Alice is out back. She can fill you in on the DL..." I speak in a normal voice for Janet's benefit. "Janet just needed a little girl-talk. You remember Janet, right, Edward?"

He smiles easily. "Of course, how nice to see you again." He pulls down a couple of coffee mugs and pulls out a tissue box. "Bella was disappointed that you had to cancel our double-date last week. What's bothering you, Janet? Please tell us… We can keep a secret, you know." He looks into her eyes and turns on his charm.

Janet looks dazzled and then she gets a bit flustered and starts talking. "Before you came, Edward…I don't know if I should be telling you this… I'm so embarrassed …Ryan and I had been out to bars and stuff and one night he got nearly wasted and asked if we could ask Bella to have a threesome with us…"

Edward lets loose a deep growl.

"I'd never really thought about another woman like that. When I did, I got kinda turned on by the idea." Her face turns red. She covers her face.

I look at Edward. I'm astonished… I've never considered it either. He looks back at me and we just stare at her for a minute before she continues.

"I told him I'd ask…and then you came back into her life and then I told him and he got upset…but anyway…the double-date night…He grabbed my arm and made a really big bruise…I didn't want you guys to see it so I called you and canceled and told him you canceled…then yesterday…as I came into the house after class… Ryan grabbed me and pushed me up to the wall. He pushed my things out of my hands and told me I wasn't enough for him anymore. He wants an open marriage… I don't and I said so, and then he hit me…Oh, Bells, I don't know what to do!" She takes a bunch of tissues and blows her nose loudly.

"Is this a pattern kind of thing, Janet? Has he hit you before?" Edward asks in a grim voice.

She shakes her head. "Never."

I speak quietly. "Janet, I've only been with 2 men and neither of them would ever strike me in anger. I don't know how to deal with this situation. I think I would seriously consider a divorce. My parents divorce was filed under irreconcilable differences. I think this 'open marriage' thing applies." I turn to Edward. "Does your dad have any lawyer friends?"

Edward pulls out his cell phone. "He does. She's not nearby, but she has dealt with divorces. I'll call my dad, if you want, Janet." I put an arm around Janet.

She nods. "I think I should move out and tell Ryan of my decision. Come to my house and help me pack, Bella please?"

I hesitate and glance at Edward. He stares at me. "You're not going near a potentially dangerous man like Ryan without me."

I recall my promise to Alice and nod. "Edward and I will take you home for your clothes and any stuff you need, Janet…just in case."

Edward dials the phone and speaks with Carlisle. "Dad, hi…Listen, Bella's friend, Janet needs to talk to a lawyer and I thought maybe, Nancy…right… Oh, yeah… this weekend? That's great…Ok, I'll tell her. Thanks Dad." He hangs up and turns to my friend. "Janet, by an odd coincidence, my dad's friend is already coming to town. She'll be here on Friday night."

"Do you need a place to stay til you can talk to her?" I ask.

She shakes her head and says, "No, my cousin lives about an hour's drive from here and you have my cell number. Call me and we'll set up a meeting on Saturday."

"Ok, let's go get your stuff." I answer as Edward leads us to the car.