The award for this chapter goes to it Crossy! On with the story…
(Bella's POV)
The reporters were flooding around Jacob and I as we made are way to the entrances, where they were no longer aloud.
They ran along side me, all yelling out. Jacob had tried to get his bodyguards to surround us but it was to late. By the time my foot was out of the limo they were all trying to get my attention. After all, I was the only girlfriend Edward ever had. And we had so willingly declared our love for each other on national TV. That doesn't go away to quickly.
"Miss Swan! How do you feel about his death?" Asked one reporter that was now blocking my way in. Can we say noisy, anyone?
I looked straight in the eye. "Excuse me, sir. I need to get by."
He turned to the hundreds of bystanders. "Isn't she so sweet?" He turned back to me. "Just answer the question, honey. It will just take seconds."
The chaotic chatter ceased all around me. Even Jacob had stopped to listen for an answer. I close my eyes, willing myself to stay calm.
Hadn't they realized what I was going through? They just wanted an answer to further their career. A career in which no one should join. A gave him an annoyed smile. "Please sir, move."
I saw the calm facade of the reporter slip and a nasty look showed upon his face. But the smile returned soon and he laughed. "Please, do a man a favor!" The crowd laughed at his tone.
But I wasn't finding anything funny. This guy had better move soon. "Move. Now." The icy quality in my voice was clear.
He took a step back as if a bull was after him. "Okay lady, calm it. Just answer the question. All's good. Okay?"
I rolled my eyes and quickly side stepped him, going up the stone steps alone, reporters chasing me down.
The big gates loomed ahead of me, and when I showed them my invitation to the guards, was let in. The first thing I saw was the Cullen's sitting at the front, away from all the well givers. Alice locked eyes with me and I started to walk over.
Before I walked five steps Jacob had once again caught up. "Come on, were at the back."
My black dress blew to the side as a fierce wind blew in threw the trees. I had no will left to fight. I had no clue how Edward was really doing. I had followed all their commands, anything to keep Edward alive. Anything.
But everyone else thought he was dead. His car had been found in the river, without his body though. Everyone just assumed he was dead. And why not? I wasn't for certain he was alive.
I closed my eyes, knowing all thoughts like this weren't going to have any help. I sat down with Jacob and the rest of his entourage. Let the funeral begin…
(Edward's POV)
It had already been days since my capture. How many days? I didn't know, they all seemed to just blend together within this little cell out in Anna's horse stables. She had a constant guard on duty. Really, I don't think she planned to do anything with me. Just to wait until Bella got married before announcing to the public she had found me.
She would always come by occasionally to talk to me but I paid no heed. Mostly I would just stare off into space while she tried to start a conversation.
Sure, it annoyed her, but I didn't care at this point. She had messed up all my chances with Bella. And for that, I hated her.
(Jacob's POV)
Bella was distracted, not sad. So right off the bat I knew that Edward wasn't really dead.
I mean, I wasn't dumb when she showed up and then didn't break off the engagement. I knew something was up.
When the last words were said about Edward from a minister that hadn't even known Edward, everyone got up to pay their respects.
I saw Anna not even bother to go in the line and just take off to get home. If Edward had really died, she would be balling her head off. She was also in the plan. "Anna!" I waved her over while Bella went off.
Anna sent a big smile and came over to where I was. "Ah, isn't this such a nice day?"
I looked around and saw the dead trees, the stormy sky, and the dull earth. What was she talking about? "Um, sure. Just lovely as can be."
She nodded. "Yes, yes. Well anyway, I should probably tell you what I did. You'll be so happy with me."
Now I was getting to the part that I wanted to know. And for the next ten minutes, Anna explained everything she had done. From capturing Edward to sending messages that were scaring the heck out of Bella. By the end, I even knew where she was hiding him for goodness sakes. That girl couldn't see a secret.
But when Anna was talking my focus shifted. I saw Bella talking to the Cullen's and a large smile was on her face. I had not seen one smile like that before from all the time she was with me. And in that instant I realized Bella and I were never meant to be, no matter how much I loved her.
And you know how they always say love makes you irrational? Well, its true. Because at that moment I knew I was going to help get Edward back before the wedding.
Want to know why exactly? For Bella.
Liked that chapter? I'm so glad Jacob isn't such the bad guy anymore! Thanks to those who guessed my age. I think I am going to update Wednesday or Thursday. Maybe even sooner, all depends on the reviews! Thanks1