Hey! 3 chapters in 3 days?! Y'all better love me for this! Especially because this is a pretty long chapter! This rarely happens but I've had a lot of free time this week and I'm really enjoying writing this Fic! Thank you to all who have been reviewing! Your words make me want to write even more:) Also, thank you to those adding myself & this story to your favorites/alerts! Well, enjoy!

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A few days passed the same as the rest.

Tanya went out every night on dates while Hilly and I did our own thing.

It seemed that Tanya was going out with the same person each night from phone calls I heard between her and her friends but I was never definite. It seemed a little serious but Tanya was never really one for 'serious relationships' even with Jacob.

Hilly was the reason they became serious.

Once Friday rolled around it was time for the trial.

Hilly wasn't sure what exactly was going on but she was excited to see her mommy and daddy.

"Which dress do you want to wear today?" I asked holding out a blue dress with white polka dots and a pink dress with flowers on it.

"C'mon we don't have time for that we're late!" Tanya said barging into the room.

She threw the polka dot dress at Hilly and left the room.

Hilly quickly got dressed and didn't say a word.

I finished getting her ready and it was time to leave.

I was holding Hillys hand as we walked down the stairs but Tanya snatched her away from me and started talking to her about God knows what.

"Now Hilly don't forget to mention some of the things Jacob did to you as a baby," Tanya said as we got out of the cab at the court house. "Remember the time your dad threw you across the room onto your bed?" It was a total lie.

"He did?" Hilly asked.

"Yes! God do you remember anything? That was one of the most traumatizing events in your childhood," Tanya said so annoyed with her for absolutely no reason.

Hilly kept looking back at me with sad eyes and I would just shoot her a little smile to show her everything was okay.

I wasn't allowed in the little office they had Hilly in to ask her questions or in the court room when the trial actually started because I wasn't family, so I sat in the little waiting area counting down the minutes until I knew Hilly was okay.

After a good hour the trial still hadn't started so we were all waiting together, Tanya and Jacob completely avoiding each other. Finally after having millions of questions fired at her Hilly came out of the room.

She walked right past Tanya and Jacob and ran right into my arms.

"You okay, Hill bug?" I asked rubbing her back and kissing her hair. Tanya was glaring at me.

"Just tired," She answered as she climbed on my lap and rested her head on my shoulder.

"Baby, why don't you come sit with me?" Tanya said from across the room.

Hilly looked up at me and I smiled so she got off my lap and walked toward her mother.

"What happened to your hair?" Tanya asked Hilly after a few minutes.

Hilly just shrugged.

"Don't shrug at me, you know what happened to your hair so tell me!" Tanya almost yelled. Hilly looked at her and didn't say anything.

"I did it, Tanya. I took her to get her bangs cut," I said because Hilly could say anything.

"We will talk about this later," Tanya seethed.

I just rolled my eyes.

The trial finally began 20 minutes later and Hilly had to go into the court room as well.

I heard a lot of screaming, crying, cursing, and then silence.

Jacob came walking out holding Hilly while Tanya was still in the court room with her head in her hands.

"Bella, I'm going to take Hilly back to the apartment to grab some things and then we'll be heading to my place. You're welcome to come with us," He said.

"Well why don't I take her back to the apartment then I will bring her over in a little while? It seems like she could use a nap," I suggested.

I just wanted time with Hilly, make sure she was okay.

"I don't see why not," Jacob nodded as he handed over a sleepy Hilly. "If I'm not there, Leah, my fiance will be," He added as he walked away.

He just got his daughter back and he was already handing her over to other people.

Pathetic.

"You'll come to daddy's with me, right?" Hilly asked as she laid her head on my shoulder.

"I'll be there as much as I can be,"

She didn't say anything else just started playing with my ponytail.

"C'mon Tanya," I called from the doorway.

She slowly stood and came toward us, tears all over her face.

I thought Hilly would question it but she was fast asleep.

"It'll be okay," I whispered to Tanya.

"No it won't, they're getting married Sunday! They pushed up the date because 'they just can't wait to be a family with Hilly and any more children they have," Tanya cried.

I had no idea what to say.

I didn't know why Tanya was taking it so hard, she told me she hated Jacob, multiple times!

I just rubbed her back but she pulled away and stormed off to get a taxi.

She cried the whole way home and just went to her room as soon as we walked through the door.

It was only 2:30 in the afternoon so I laid down with Hilly for a nap.

The only reason I was woken up was because I heard yelling from upstairs.

You'd think I would have been used to it.

I got up and went to the kitchen, near the stairs leading upstairs, to hear what was being said.

"Bella was supposed to bring Hilly over when she was ready," Tanya said loudly.

"Well I figured I'd save her the trouble, plus I needed to talk to you," Jacob said, calm.

"I don't want to talk to you Jacob. You're taking my daughter away from me," She sobbed.

"Oh you're such a drama queen, you're going to see her every 7 days. One week with me, one with you,"

"She's supposed to stay with me! Please don't do this to me, please don't take her away from me, dude, she's all I have," Tanya cried harder.

"I didn't do it," He said trying not to seem like the bad guy. "The court did this, they know what's best,"

Tanya just continued to cry.

"I'm going to get Hilly, we're leaving," I then heard Jacobs footsteps on the stairs and made it seem like I was making hot chocolate for myself and Hilly when she woke up.

"Why hello, Bella," He smiled at me.

I just nodded in his direction.

"Where's my daughter?" He asked.

"I don't know... But Hilly is still sleeping," I said. She was not just his daughter. She might as well have been mine for Gods sake!

He just blew off my comment.

"I'm going to go wake-"

"No you're not. She is sleeping, which doesn't come easy to her, so please let her sleep. I will bring her over later just like we planned," I said pouring the boiling water than looking at him.

"If you wish," Was all he said before brushing past me and leaving.

I let out a sigh of relief and slumped against the counter.

What was I going to do?

I couldn't leave this job but I couldn't be away from Hilly for 7 days every other week.

Thoughts ran through my head for another 15 minutes before I heard my bedroom door open and little barefeet coming toward the kitchen.

"I smell hot chocolate," Hilly smiled.

I laughed and put her cooled off mug on the counter as she climbed onto her stool.

"How was your nap?" I asked, pushing her hair off her forehead.

"Alright,"

That was always her response.

She never slept well, due to the yelling and reoccurring nightmares she never wanted to talk about.

"We have to get ready to go to your daddy's soon," I said as she drank her hot chocolate.

A frown took over her face.

"I don't want to go Bella," Hilly said quietly. "I want to stay here with you," She said burying her face in her hands.

She hated crying.

"Sweetie, you'll still see me a lot. I'll come visit you and then after seven days you'll be here with me again," I said trying to cheer her up. That little girl was always sad.

"I love you, Belly," She whispered lifting her head slightly.

"Hilly!" Tanya interrupted, still upstairs.

"I love you too, Hill bug," I said kissing her cheek before lifting her off the stool so she could go see Tanya.

"Hilly Denali come up here please!" Tanya yelled again. She was such an impatient bitch.

"I'm coming mommy," Hilly called up the stairs as she climbed them.

I knew a week without her would be hell.

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"Hilly, sweets, it's time to go," I said tapping on her bedroom door.

She gave me those sad eyes and I wished I could have changed it all.

I gave her a half hearted smile, grabbed her two bags, and held my hand out for her.

"Oh baby!" Tanya fused before we left. "You know mommy loves you very much and your daddy is the reason we have to be apart. I want to keep you hear all the time but he's an asshole, just like we talked about earlier," Tanya said holding Hilly close.

What kind of mother talks like that in front of a child?

"I love you too, mommy," Hilly responded.

Tanya smothered her face with kisses before finally releasing her to me.

"C'mon Hills, time to go," I said as she grabbed my hand and walked out the door.

After hauling a cab we loaded her things and set for the drive.

Jacobs place was only 20 minutes away from the apartment so it was good incase I needed to get to Hilly for any sort of emergency.

"Ahh hello ladies, come in come in," Jacob said opening large apartment door for us.

Hilly walked in ahead of me dragging her star rolling suitcase behind her.

Leah was standing right beside Jacob with a big fake smile on her face. Oh dear God, this women was going to be fun to deal with.

"Hi, Hilly, how are you?" She smiled even wider, which I didn't know was possible.

Hills grinned back but didn't say anything.

"Where should I put these?" I asked gesturing to the bag I was holding and the one Hilly had. It was just too awkward.

"I'll show you to her room. Do you want to see your new room, HillyBilly?" Jacob asked. I hated when he called her that.

Her new room was adorable in all honesty. There were toys everywhere!

The walls were a light sunshine yellow, her favorite color, and there was a canopy above her bed.

It was the first time I'd seen her really smile all day.

"Do you like it?" Jacob asked.

Hilly nodded quickly, the smile never leaving her lips as she began going through the whole assortment of toys.

"You have Leah to thank for all these toys and pretty things," Jacob said but Hilly didn't really acknowledge him. She didn't know Leah from Adam. She was no one to her.

"Alright Hilly, I have to get going," I said as the time got later and later. Plus I didn't want Jacob to get mad at me for staying too long and not let me come back.

"Do you have to?" She asked turning those big brown eyes on me.

"Sadly I do, but I'll come see you soon! I promise," I smiled as she got up and ran to me, wrapping her little arms around my waist and holding on tight.

Tears filled my eyes but I tried so hard to blink them away.

I kissed the top of her head then bent to her level.

"See you soon?" I asked holding out my pinkie.

"See you soon, Belly," She said linking her pinkie with mine.

"I love you,"

"I love you too," I said as my voice cracked. "Now go get back to those toys!" I smiled before she went and returned to where she was before.

Jacob followed me out of her room and to the front door.

"I know things are weird right now, but just know you are welcome here any time to see her," Jacob said. He was actually being genuinely nice for once.

"Thank you, I appreciate that," I said wiping the tears away from my eyes.

"Do you still want me to pick her up from school everyday?" I asked hoping he'd say yes.

"I will let you know, I think Leah might be," He said. I just nodded.

"Also, the wedding has been pushed up to this Sunday and I know it's short notice but would you mind coming? I know Hilly would love if you were there and Leah and I are leaving for our honeymoon right after the wedding," Jacob explained.

"Okay I'll be there," I said.

"Great, thank you!" He said and I just nodded.

"Is Hilly going to be in the wedding?"

"Of course, she's our flower girl," He beamed.

I grinned back but said nothing.

"What time should I be there?" I asked.

"The ceremony starts at 11:30," He answered

"Sounds good, see you then," I said before leaving.

Once I was in the elevator I lost it.

I missed Hilly already.

It was all just too much for me.

I wanted to take Hilly and move as far away from them all as possible.

I felt like I'd never stop crying.

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Once I returned home I just wanted to take a hot bath and sleep but Tanya had other ideas.

"Bella!" She called from the second floor. "Come up here!"

I already knew what was coming.

She was really going to yell because I got Hilly's bangs trimmed. It was ridiculous!

"Coming," I called as I made my way to the stairs.

But once I made it to the top step I stopped dead in my tracks.

There was a man I'd never met before sitting on the couch next to Tanya. But he wasn't like her normal boytoys... He was gorgeous.

He had bronze colored hair that he styled perfectly, beautiful green apple eyes, plump lips the perfect pink color, and bone structure that could make any girl melt.

What was he doing with her?

Tanya cleared her throat and broke our starring.

"What's up, Tanya? I asked leaning on the divider next to the steps, trying to act like I wasn't just caught drooling over her man.

"I want to talk to you about Hilly's hair. Why did you go behind my back like that?" She asked sending me her signature glare.

"Oh my God, Tanya, let it go. Hillys bangs were constantly in her eyes and you didn't do anything about it! So I took it upon myself to fix it," I said.

"But that's not your job! You're not her mother, Bella, I am! You're just her nanny. It is my job to make decisions for her," She was getting defensive.

"This isn't about you Tanya, this is about your little girl! If you want to start making decisions for her start being a mother," I spat at her before going back downstairs.

"I'm not done talking to you, Isabella!" She screamed down the steps.

"Well I'm done talking to you,"

She continued to scream but I just ignored her and went to take my bath.

After filling the tub with steaming hot water and bubbles I stripped down and stepped in.

The water consumed my body and it felt like all my worries washed away, at least for a little while.

As I was laying there I heard the front door slam shut so I was content to have the place to myself.

I closed my eyes and just cleared my head. I could have stayed in there all night if it hadn't been for my growling belly.

I was starving!

After drying off I wrapped myself in my towel wrap, ya know those strapless ones that velcro together, and made my way to the kitchen.

No one was home so I didn't care.

When I finished making my pasta salad, my favorite food ever, I decided to return to my room to eat it.

As I turned the corner in the hallway I slammed into a rock hard body and a scream erupted from my throat.

My pasta salad also flew all over me, the stranger, and the floor.

"It's okay! It's just me," Mr. Gorgeous said trying to calm me down.

"Oh my God, what are you doing here? I thought you both left," I said backing away from him.

He avoided looking at me and that's when I remembered my attire.

"Tanya said she needed some air and stormed out," He explained.

I just nodded.

"Excuse me," I said before running to my room.

I took my time getting dressed because I didn't want to face him again. It was just too weird for me. I wasn't used to any guy being there besides Jacob. After about 20 to 30 minutes I slowly threw on yoga pants and a tshirt before leaving my room.

I tiptoed to the hall closet to grab the dust pan then went to examine the mess.

But it was already cleaned up.

"Did you do that?" I asked walking into the kitchen.

He was awkwardly standing at the counter.

'Uh yeah," He said rubbing the back of his neck.

"Thank you," I smiled. "You didn't have to do that,"

"I wanted to. It was my fault you spilled your dinner," He said, shooting a small smile my way.

He really was gorgeous.

And so awkward, which made him even cuter.

"Oh! This is for you," He said before going into the fridge and pulling out a plastic container.

"What is it?" I asked confused.

He just smiled and took the lid off before handing it over.

Freshly made pasta salad.

"You didn't have to do that," I said looking up at him.

He just shrugged.

"How did you have time to make it so fast?" I asked amazed.

"I'm a pretty good cook, if I do say so myself," He said with an adorable crooked grin on his face.

"I'll be the judge of that," I said leaning over the counter to grab two forks. "You're eating some too,"

I handed him the second fork and we dug in.

"What do you think?" He asked after swallowing a bite.

"It's amazing!" I couldn't stop eating it. It was so much better than my store bought kind.

"I'm Edward by the way," He said dropping the fork and holding his hand out to me.

I had just taken a huge bite of pasta salad and I could feel the dressing drip down my chin as I tried to introduce myself as well.

He laughed and handed over a napkin.

"Bella," I laughed after wiping off my face and swallowing my food.

"I like your laugh," He commented.

I could feel heat rise up my neck to my cheeks. I hadn't blushed in so long.

"You've got a little-" He said reaching over to wipe something off my face.

"Oh God, thats embarrassing," I laughed after he swipped away dressing I didn't get.

"What the hell is going on here?"

Oh God.
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Soooo what do yas think?! Finally Edward has made an appearance but don't go thinking this is where the whole Edward/Bella love begins! Oh no no no a lot is in store for them! Please review and tell me your thoughts!