Here is a new chapter. It is also considerably longer than my previous chapters, so it should be a good thing for all of you asking for longer chapters. This chapter is an important one…I will leave you with that. Enjoy.

BPOV

"Shoot," I mumbled as I glanced at the clock. It was five already, and I was going to be late. Jake and I were going out for dinner and I had a stop that I wanted to make before hand. We were supposed to go over wedding plans and I was still in my dorm room.

School is winding down for the year. There are only about three weeks left before summer. Jake and I were thinking about getting married in August, which left only a few months to prepare. We still had a lot of details to work out.

I grabbed my keys and headed out. I knew that it would take me a while to get to the restaurant with my old Chevy. I pulled out of the lot and started down the road. My mind started to wander as I headed to meet Jake.

I looked at the clock again. It was 5:15 and I figured that still had enough time. I wanted to stop at a bookstore that was on the way. I really needed some new books to read. The bookstore was coming up on the left, so I turned and pulled in. I was supposed to meet Jake at six, so I would have to make the visit real quick. When I stepped out of the car, I saw it.

A silver Volvo. My head started to spin and I leaned against my truck. This was too much. I could deal with thoughts of Edward, but a Volvo brought back too many memories that were definitely real.

I took deep breaths to steady myself. I knew my reaction was ridiculous. Of course it wasn't Edward. Edward left my life three years ago, and I don't expect him back anytime soon.

I walked into the bookstore and started to look around. I made my way over to the area of the store that had more classic books. I browsed for a bit and stopped at the Shakespeare shelf. I pick up a new copy of Romeo and Juliet since mine was falling apart.

I turned around and ran into something. Some hard.

"Oof!" I staggered back a bit. "I am sorry. I didn't mean to…" I stopped when I finally saw who I had run into.

"Bella."

I froze with shock as I stared up into Edward Cullen's face. It was exactly as I remembered it. The amazing face, copper hair, and his strange butterscotch eyes. I began hyperventilating again. How was this possible? Why in the world was he here?

"I know what you are thinking Bella," he started.

I couldn't make sound come out. I stood gaping at him.

"Why…are you here?" I finally managed to get out.

"How about you sit down?"

I let Edward lead me toward a chair and table and I sat down automatically. He looked at me carefully. I was sure I still had a blank look of shock on.

"How have you been?"

That question seemed to shake me, and I felt a bit of resentment toward him right then. I could feel the hole that Jake had patched up start to tear at the seams.

"I've been fin," I said, a little more coolly then necessary.

"I'm glad."

I was growing tired of the formalities. What were we supposed to say? What could I say to him after three years? Was I expected to pretend I wasn't shocked or shook up at all?

"Are you all back in Forks?" I blurted out.

"No. Only Alice, Jasper, and I"

"What are you doing back?" I asked, pressing for more information.

"Alice was headed this way anyway, and she has missed you Bella. I decided to come with."

I knew his excuse was crap. There must have been another reason. I decided to call his bluff.

"So you just decided to come see me after three long years? What is this Edward? Did Alice have a vision? Is something going to happen?" I was getting angry. "Why are you doing this? I have school to worry about, and a wedding to plan!"

I immediately put a hand to my mouth. I realized too late that it was my left one and I blushed. Edward was quiet for a while.

"Who is the lucky guy?"

"You know him." His eyebrows rose.

"I do?"

I knew he was extremely curious and I debated on whether to mess with him a bit and say Mike Newton. I decided that was too mean.

"Jacob Black." I waited for his reaction.

A spark of recognition lit up in his eyes, and a second after that, fury. I was surprised by his reaction. What did he have against Jake?

"Oh, well, that is good for you. Congratulations on your engagement." His voice was too polite.

"Thank you."

We sat in silence for a while as he continued to try and control his anger. I fidgeted under his serious glances and looked at the clock.

"Oh crap!" It was 6:30 and I was half and hour late for dinner with Jacob. "I have to go meet Jake for dinner. I'm pretty late actually. It was…nice to see you again Edward." I picked up my books and started to head over so I could pay for them.

"Wait!"

I turned to look back at Edward.

"What do you say we meet again for lunch? I could bring Alice? She missed you."

Alice. As much as I wanted to see her, I didn't know how much more Edward I could handle.

"Uh…"

"She would love to catch up with you and hear about the wedding. Maybe she could help?"

"Alright. I will meet you Wednesday at noon for lunch." I gave him the café's name and turned again to leave.

"Goodbye Bella."

With those words, the hole in my chest that had been screaming in protest against Edward's visit broke, and I dropped my books and walked quickly out of the store before the tears overflowed.

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JPOV

Where was Bella? I was at the restaurant waiting for her. We were supposed to go over wedding stuff.

I looked around. The place Bells had picked was nice. It was a small café that served good coffee, and had really good sandwiches, wraps, and pizza. There were a lot of people reading and the place had a sort of charm that was very Bella.

I noticed the people in the café and I saw a lot of couples. There was even an older couple who looked to be in their fifties. This made me think of the wedding again. I could see Bella and me growing old like that, and the thought was definitely appealing.

Where was she though? I glanced at my watch and it read 6:40 PM. I started to get worried. Bella is very accident prone and I wondered if something had happened to her. I tried calling her cell, and it automatically sent me to her voice mail. My anxiety kicked up a notch. What was wrong with her?

Just then, I saw Bella walk through the door and sighed. She looked a little bit disheveled; her usually smooth hair was up in a messy ponytail, and she walked rather quickly. Relief washed through me as she sat down.

"I'm sorry I'm late, Jake."

"It's ok Bells. I'm just happy you're ok. I was getting seriously nervous. I though something had had happened to you."

That was when I noticed her eyes. Her eyes were normally chocolate brown, and they had a light in them. Now, her eyes were red and puffy, like she had been crying. They were filled with sadness and a little bit of panic.

"Bella, honey, are you alright? You look like you have been crying."

"I'm fine Jacob, really. I just ran into someone at the bookstore is all. We talked a bit and that's why I am late."

"Who did you run into? I wondered who could possibly bring this reaction out in her. I waited while she fidgeted, hesitating to tell me. I was now really curious to who it could've been.

"Do you remember…"

I waited.

"Edward Cullen?"

I sucked in a sharp breath. I could feel the anger building up. Edward Cullen? What the hell? Of course I remember him! He is only the one who ditched Bella and broke her heart. She was an absolute mess. No wonder she had been crying!

"It's ok Jake, really. Calm down," Bella calmly said.

I realized I was clutching the table and shaking.

"It's not ok Bella!" I said maybe a bit too harshly. I was a little scared about the effect this would have on her. Would she handle this better than last time?

"I know how you're feeling Jake. I was surprised to see him too," Bella told me. "Alice, Jasper, and he are in town for a while."

"So? It was just a chance meeting. You probably won't see him again. Seattle is a big city. You'll be fine Bells."

"Actually, Jake…"

I didn't like where this was going.

"I told him I would go out to lunch with him and Alice on Wednesday."

"Why?!" I couldn't help but to ask her. What was she thinking?

"We, I was flustered and running late…I also really miss Alice. I know she will want to help plan the wedding."

I stared at her. Did she really want help from that little future-seeing vampire?

"She wants to help with the wedding?" I slowly asked. Bella nodded. "I don't think that is a good idea Bella. I really don't want to see you hurt again. I can't stand it when you're in pain. I don't like this at all."

"I will be fine Jacob," Bella reassured me, while grabbing my hand. "Ok?"

"Yeah, ok," I muttered. "Why don't we order?" I asked, changing the subject.

All I knew was that Edward had a reason to be here. If he hurt my Bella again…I don't know what I will do. Bella seemed fine, but there was a chance she wasn't really. I was going to protect her--no matter what.

What did you think? Did you like Edward and Bell's meeting? What about Bella's reaction? Jake's? Tell me what you think and review please! Thanks.