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Chapter 12

BELLA POV

Edward had just walked out the door and I was still staring at Rosalie. What was she thinking?

"Bella, what's your problem?" Rosalie asked.

"My problem? Are you serious Rose?" I asked. There were so many things wrong with what she was doing. I didn't know where to begin.

"Well this was very enlightening Bella. Thanks!" She said rolling her eyes and walking away.

Fine I would just have to go at this without rehearsing.

"You slept with him." I said stating the obvious first.

"Very observant of you." She said sarcastically.

"Don't Rose. I'm serious. You know the lives they lead. What are you thinking? I know Emmett can be very charming, and he is good looking, but you know what he has done in the past and what his capable of. Hell, you wanted to kill him the other day. You are an attorney for God's sake. What kind of relationship could you possible have with him? Are you willing to risk your career?" She just stood there taking in everything I was saying.

"Are you finished?" She asked angrily.

I didn't answer her.

"First off Bella. I am a big girl. I can make my own decisions. Second, I like him okay? I don't have to define it or defend it to you. Jesus, I just met him. He is funny and sweet, and good looking, and we just clicked. I am not going to marry him tomorrow. We are just getting to know each other. I thought of all people, you would understand. You fell in love with bad boy Edward. You know how charming they are. I just never thought you would be the one to question me on my choice of men given your track record."

I felt like I had been slapped. I couldn't pretend that Rose's words didn't hurt. They pretty much were a slap to my face, and it stung like a bitch.

I was not going to cry. I was not going to cry. I walked out and made my way upstairs to get ready for work.

I had turned the water to the hottest settings and tried to only think of the scolding water hitting me. I let the tears that I had held back fall freely; they mixed in with the water and slowly it swirled down the drain. I only wanted what was best for Rosalie. We were so much alike, and I just couldn't understand how she could willingly be a part of their life. She always seemed to understand why I couldn't be a part of Edward's so called lifestyle. I hated fighting with Rose but I just couldn't bring myself to speak to her right now. I never thought she was capable of hurting me like that. I got out the shower and dried myself. I changed into my scrubs and descended the steps. I heard the door to the bathroom close as I was making my way out the front door. I walked towards my vehicle hoping the day would get better, and this wasn't a sign of worse things to come.

EDWARD POV

Emmett and I were the last ones to walk in the meeting. I was surprised to see not only the board present, but their members as well.

My Uncle Caius sat next to Carlisle. We considered all the board family; however they were not blood related. Behind, Caius sat Jane and Alec, the deadly duo. Alec was really quiet, and the old saying "it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for" holds true in his case. He is so skilled that you never see him coming, it's almost as if he's a ghost. He was good to have around, and I was hoping his services were going to help me with a little payback. The same can't be said about Jane. Jane was small and petite. If you didn't know who she was, you would never suspect she was the murderous right hand to one of the most powerful mob families in Washington, but she is and she uses that naïve little girl look to her advantage. Don't get me wrong she was pretty, and there was one time long ago that I might have had some feelings for her, but it just felt forced, both sides of our family wanted it too much, and in the end I called it off. She was pretty pissed off about me calling it quits. We never slept together; however, I know that's what she wanted. She wanted to be the most powerful mob family in the state, and us being together would have solidified it. I just couldn't do it. I nodded and them and sat next to Carlisle.

Seated next to Uncle Caius was Marcus, and behind him stood Heidi and Gianna. They were both beautiful girls, and equally as deadly as anyone in the room.

I looked to Carlisle and he nodded towards me.

"I spoke briefly to Marcus and Caius last night about our friendly new visitor in Forks. Caius informed me that he also had some agents looking into them."

I sighed. This was not going to be easy. If we not only had heat on our family, but Caius was being kept an eye on as well. Carlisle continued.

"We have a personal interest in our friend, Agent Riley Biers, and we will have our revenge, but for now it's all about gathering all the information we can on them. We want to turn the tables. I want to know everything from where he is and what he does, to what he eats. Keep a low profile. You see Riley, you see any of the other agents or any other uniform for that matter not on our payroll you go about your business. We need to be quick and quiet. I want everyone on this. I want to meet again next week, and set the plan of attack in motion, until then be safe, be smart. " Carlisle finished and he shook Caius and Marcus hand.

The door opened and my mother stepped in with her perfect timing.

I have all the guest rooms set up. I expect all of you here tonight for dinner. She stood next to Carlisle and he immediately pulled her into his arms and kissed her softly on the lips.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and I couldn't help but see Jane stare at me, and smile.

We had spent the day on the property catching up on business, and checking our books. I was lucky enough to not run into Jane, but I knew that I would be seeing her at dinner, it was unavoidable.

There was a knock on my door, and before I could answer Emmett walked in.

"Ma said dinner will be ready in about ten minutes." I looked at him, and something looked off.

"What's up?" I asked.

"I just got off the phone with Rose. I called to invite her to the club tonight, and she told me her and Bella got into it bad after we left man. It doesn't sound good." He said.

I ran my fingers through my hair.

"Fucking great! That doesn't sound promising for my night." I admitted.

We made our way downstairs, and the first thing I noticed was Alice missing at the table. Seating next to Jasper was Alec.

"Where's Alice?" I asked.

"She is at Bella's. She called and Alice said she had to go." He shrugged.

"Right." I answered and looked at Emmett.

I sat down, and heard the chair next to me slide on the floor. I looked up and met Jane's blue eyes. She was the completely opposite of Bella.

I met my mother's eyes, and he face was one of approval. I couldn't help but feel like she set this thing up. The seating arrangement seemed orchestrated.

We all sat and had a great meal. It was getting later, and I looked down at my watch.

"You have somewhere you need to be son?" My mother asked clearly agitated with me.

"I have plans to go to Eclipse tonight." I told her leaving out the part about meeting Bella there.

"That's a great idea. Jane and Alec have yet to see the new club. You should take them. I am sure Gianna and Heidi wouldn't mind joining. Girls, I know how fond of Felix and Demetri you are, and they will be there." She seemed pretty pleased with herself.

"Sure, we would love for you all to join us. If you would excuse me I have a phone call to make." I stood up as Jane grabbed my arm.

"Edward, would you mine if I ride with you?" She asked and I couldn't help but see her make eye contact with my mother.

"Sure, no problem." I said being polite, but wanting anything other than to ride thirty minutes in my car with her alone. The things we do for the greater good.

I walked outside and dialed Bella. I let her know that I had been detained, and she should go ahead with Alice, and I would meet her there. She didn't seem thrilled about the change in plans but she agreed to meet me there.

I pinched the bridge of my nose, and waited for the rest of the others to meet me outside.

BELLA POV

It had been a long day, and I was ready to kick back and relax. I wasn't sure what the game plan was for the evening, and I would normally get advice from Rose, but with things the way I left them this morning. I decided I needed someone's advice. advice on what to wear and advice on what to do. I called Alice. She had no problem blowing off dinner, and was set to meet me at home.

I pulled up to the house and was relieved that Rose's car was gone. Alice's however was parked in the driveway. I shouldn't have been surprised that the little pixie was already inside, I guess she remembered the code to get the key out of the key holder.

I walked in the door and she squealed. "I am so glad you called." She almost jumped on me.

I relayed to her the conversation I had with Rosalie this morning, and she listened without judgment.

"Do you think I was wrong?" I asked her.

"I don't think you were wrong. You are worried about her, but I do agree with her on some things. She is old enough to decide for herself. Things aren't always black and white with us, that being said I think she owes you an apology, the thing she said about your choice in men, I'm sorry that was a low blow, and you didn't deserve it." She finished curling my hair.

The talk with Alice had given me a little perspective on things, but I wasn't ready to have a little sit down with Rose. I was however looking pretty damn hot and ready to have a few drinks. My cell phone went off and I looked at it, and couldn't hide my smile.

"I'll give you a minute." Alice said closing my door behind her.

I talked to Edward for a few minutes and then made my way downstairs to look for Alice.

"What did my dear old brother have to say for himself. He is going to be late if he doesn't hurry." She said locking the strap to her heels. She had changed clothes while I was on the phone, and she was also ready for a night on the town.

"Edward told me to ride with you, and he would meet us there. He had some business to take care of." I frowned at that.

Alice smiled.

"More girl time. Yah! We can listen to some chick music on the way up there, I will have to thank him." She finished and I couldn't help but smile at her. She always looked at the bright side of things. I wish I could be more like her.

We had arrived at the club, and I couldn't have been happier. I was tired of hearing Alice scream out the words to all the pop songs she could fine. I thought I was going to reach over and strangle her when she sang "Pocket Full of Sunshine."

I stepped out the car, and heard the chirp of the alarm.

"Okay I must say we look damn hot!" Alice said walking ahead of me.

We made it to the door, and Alice was talking to one of the bouncers.

"Demetri, have the boys arrived?" She asked as he moved the rope.

"Not yet, shorty. They should be here soon. Emmett called not too long ago." He said eyeing me and smiling.

"Demetri. Bella. Bella Demetri." He was still staring at me.

"Pleasure." He said.

"OOOOOkay. Let's go, girly." Alice said grabbing me by the arm.

We made our way to the bar, and I had to scream over the music for her to hear me.

"That was way Awkward!" I yelled.

"He's harmless!" She yelled back.

"I'm going to go make sure our booth is open. Can you order me a drink?" She yelled.

"What kind?" I yelled.

"Surprise me!" I heard her as she walked away headed upstairs.

The club was packed. There were people everywhere you looked. I was sandwiched between two frat guys who couldn't keep their eyes of my cleavage. I knew I shouldn't have let Alice put me in this strapless getup. Don't get me wrong the dress was great, but it wasn't something I would normally wear out to a club. It revealed a little too much for my liking, and it's obvious that everyone wasn't blind to that fact.

I pulled out my cell phone I had been waiting over ten minutes at the bar, and I still hadn't gotten the bartenders attention. I was about to walk away when I was pushed into the bar by someone. I turned around to see who pushed me and was surprised to see the same women who was hanging all over Edward the last time standing there smugly.

"What's your problem?" I half asked, half yelled over the crowd.

"I have no problem, bitch. I am just surprised you lost your VIP status so soon. Guess you weren't enough to keep Edward entertained after all?" She screamed back in my face.

I had no idea who the fuck this bitch thought she was, but I had enough. I stepped away from the bar and into her face.

"I am only going to say this once. I overlooked the first time you ran into me, and this is now the second, but if you value that pretty little face of yours, there won't be a third. If you'll excuse me, I have to meet some friends upstairs." I walked away without any drinks and made my way to the VIP rope.

It took everything in me not to bitch slap her. My cat fighting days were behind me. I was not eighteen years old anymore, and my actions had consequences, and there was no way I was willing to risk my career on that bitch.

The Demetri guy was inside now standing at the VIP section with a clip board smiling at me. Before I could even speak he cut me off.

"Wow, Bella! I see you and Tanya have become better acquainted." He smirked and unclipped the rope.

"Yeah, we're best friends." I said sarcastically rolling my eyes at him.

I made my way upstairs, and the first thing I noticed was Edward sitting awfully close to a woman with blonde hair. He hadn't noticed me walking up; I walked right past him and sat on the other end of the table with Alice.

"Where are the drinks?" She asked whining like a two year old.

"I waited forever and the bartender never came over, and then before I could even order I had the great pleasure of meeting a Tanya." Anger still present in my words.

"You ran into Tanya?" Jasper leaned over and asked.

"No, she literally ran into me. She was a real sweet girl. I could see why Edward was so into her." My eyes darted to his, and he was still in deep conversation with the blonde. I was beyond pissed and jealous at this point. I mean what kind of conversation could they be having that he didn't even notice me.

Why the hell did he invite me here, if he was going to ignore me. Well I guess I couldn't say he was ignoring me since he never even saw me here.

There was a pretty red head, obviously a waitress leaning over Edward and his friend. If she leaned over anymore I am sure her chest would have been on top the table. "At least someone is getting a drink." Alice said annoyed eyeing Edward's table.

The next thing I noticed was Emmett walk up the stairs, and he was followed by Rose. Our eyes met and I quickly looked away. This was starting to be the end of a real shitty day, and I was almost to the point of just leaving. Alice must have realized what I was contemplating.

"You're not leaving until you have had a few drinks." The pixie said.

"Fine, a couple of drinks and I'm gone." I got up and made my way to the bar upstairs. I couldn't understand why Alice hadn't just gotten our drinks from up here to begin with. It was less crowded.

I walked up to the bar and met the redhead obviously fixing Edward and his friend's drinks.

Before I could even ask for our drinks, I was interrupted.

"Vic, have you met Edward's new friend?"

I turned and came face to face with the bitch from downstairs.

"Excuse me?" The red head answered.

"Yeah, this is Bella. You know Bella right? I mean you have to know Bella." Her words laced with hate.

I felt like I was in an episode of Jerry Springer.

I looked towards the redhead and it was like some kind of light bulb went off.

"You!" she yelled towards me.

After that one little word, hands started flying.

SORRY TO END IT THERE. NEXT CHAPTER WE WILL FIND OUT HOW EDWARD AND JANE'S RIDE WAS, AND WHY HE WAS SO OBLIVIOUS TO BELLA'S ARRIVAL. THE SHIT IS ABOUT TO HIT THE FAN…PLEASE REVIEW. ALL IS WELL HERE, NO FLOODING AS OF NOW. AGAIN, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR REVIEW. I APPRECIATE ALL THE ALERTS, AND FAV STORY/FAV AURTHORS ADDS. PLEASE GIVE ME A SHOUT OUT LET ME KNOW IF YOU LIKED IT/HATED IT OR WHAT YOU CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HAPPEN…REVIEWS MAKE ME WRITE FASTER! HIT THAT LITTLE BUTTON YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! ….MORE TO COME!