Chapter 2: Secrets Are Meant To Be Known

APOV

We waited for the boys to arrive. At exactly six, Carlisle and Esme arrived from Carlisle's business trip. They were pretty shocked to see us just there, watching TV. Usually, I would drag Rose and Bella to the mall and go shopping but they also sensed that something was wrong. After fixing their stuff, Carlisle and Esme watched with us. At around seven, Jake and Nessie with their two kids arrived. We were all happy since we loved the kids. They were so cute. They immediately ran to Bella's lap since they loved their grandmother a lot. Jake sat on the floor and Nessie sat in between me and Rose. She looked around and frowned.

"Where's dad?" Nessie asked. Bella stiffened.

"He's out hunting with your two uncles." Bella replied, indifferently.

"Again?! Didn't they just hunt three days ago?" Nessie exclaimed.

So, she noticed it too. I guess everyone did. The distance was just impossible to not see. It was so noticeable since usually we were always with our husbands. Jasper was never like this. We were always there for each other especially in times of need. What is his problem?! I hate it when I can't see the future. Damn! At nine PM, the boys finally arrived. They had a girl with them. She had dark black hair that reached until her waist but was tied by some sort of leather band. She was pale white and had the same honey colored eyes like us. She was very appealing in a sense. She was almost as beautiful as Rose. She was situated right behind Emmett.

"We need to tell you something important. Please let the children sleep first." Edward said and Jacob nodded. He scooped the kids in his arms and brought them upstairs, probably to Edward's old room. After ten minutes, Jake was back and resumed his place on the floor. The three boys stood up and also the girl accompanying them. The rest of us remained in our places minutes ago.

"I'll go first." Emmett said and all our eyes averted to him and the girl was now at his side, clutching his arm.

Rose's POV

I stared at the girl clutching Emmett's arm. Who the hell is she? Why is she touching my Emmett like that? Emmett looked at me intently and in his face were the emotions sadness, guilt and love.

"I've done something really bad." Emmett muttered.

"What have you done, son?" Carlisle asked, calmly.

"First, I want you to meet Serena Moore." Emmett said, indicating the girl with him. "A few months ago, Jasper and Edward and I were hunting in our usual spot and we met her. She was like us, a vegetarian. She was glad that she found someone like her so we exchanged numbers. She told us to give her a call when we were hunting so we could meet up with her. We were really good friends at first. Until…. Until…. I…… We….." he was struggling for words.

"Spit it out!" I said harshly.

"We fell in love and….. I cheated on you, Rose! You were right when you were blaming me this morning. So, I- we decided to come out and break it to you." Emmett said, sadly.

I stared at him and the girl and I was starting to get angry. How can he do this to me?! I saved him from death and he exchanges me for a girl he met months ago! He promised me that he would love me forever. I was starting to shake. Bella held my right hand and Alice held my left. My vision was clouded with red. My rage was screaming to kill them.

"You promised me that you'll never leave me. You told me that you'll love me forever." I hissed.

"I did and I'm sorry! I did love you and I still do but not in that way. I'm so sorry, Rose." He apologized.

"Sorry is not good enough, Emmett. Where are the divorce papers?" I asked. Jasper gave it to me with a pen and I immediately signed it and threw it at them which Emmett caught.

"Why didn't you tell us- me, Jazz? You knew all about it and you didn't tell me. What about trust?
Alice asked and Jasper stiffened but shrugged.

"We promised not to tell anyone if he doesn't tell our secret." Edward answered for Jasper.

"What?! Are you cheating on us too?" Bella asked angrily.

"Bella, dear, calm down." Esme whispered.

We waited for their answer and all Jasper and Edward did was hold hands.

Bella's POV

I was beyond furious at Emmett for betraying Rose but I was at angrier at Edward for not telling me. I thought people who love each other don't keep secrets from each other. If he cheats on me, I don't know what I'm capable of doing. We waited for their answer but all they did was hold hands. Why are they holding hands? They've never done that before. I looked at Edward in the eyes and he looked guilty and apologetic. That's when it clicked. How close they've been….. The longing in their eyes…. I looked at their hands and faces back and forth.

"What are you going to tell us, Jasper?" Alice asked. She still doesn't know? I let go of Rosalie's hand and stood up then, growled.

"You're leaving me for Jasper." I snarled and Edward bit his lower lip and nodded.

"I'm sorry, Bella." Edward said and Alice started to dry sob. She was being comforted by Rose and Esme.

"Edward, tell me this isn't true! Oh come on! Bella practically gave up her life for you!" Jake growled. He's such a nice friend. I then glared at Edward and Jasper.

"You're freaking gay! I was ready to meet and kill the girl along with you but I find out that it's Jasper, our own brother, Alice's husband!" I spat.

"Bella, please calm down." Edward said. I felt the waves of calmness Jasper was trying to send but I refused it.

"Do not tell me to calm down, Edward Cullen. I am not taking orders from you. We have a daughter, Edward, a biological daughter! And grandchildren! I gave up my soul for you, as you say! If I'd known this would happen, I should have married Mike Newton!" I growled and he flinched.

"I gave you a choice. You wanted to be one of us." He shouted.

"And my choice was to be with you forever!" I said, harshly.

"Dad! Ican't believe this! Mom went through so much just for you and now you're just leaving her! Jake get the kids. I can't stand seeing my father. I want to go home." Nessie shouted. My daughter looked so mad. She hugged Alice, Rose, Carlisle and Esme. When she got to me, she gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "I love you, mom." She murmured.

"I love you too." I replied and she left the house and I heard her enter Jake's car. Jake soon came down with the two sleeping kids in his arms.

"Bye, Bells. I'm sorry and take care. Remember, I'm always here for you." He said and I smiled and nodded. He glared at Edward and Jasper and left. I resumed glaring at my ex husband. I heard Jake's car leave.

"How could you do this to Alice, Jasper? She helped you through everything!" I shouted.

"I'm sorry…… I just love Edward." Jasper said and I lost it. I crouched and jumped for them but Carlisle and Esme were restraining me. I growled. "I want to kill them!" I shouted.

"Bella, calm down, dear." Carlisle said, soothingly.

I sighed. Killing them won't do me any good at all. I broke free from Carlisle and Esme's grasp and ran outside and breathed heavily. I ran to the meadow and sat on the ground. How can he do this to me? I gave away my 'life' for him. Then, he leaves me for his brother! That's just sick! If I went back home, I would kill them which I'm trying to avoid at all costs. I sighed as I inhaled Edward's scent coming closer. He halted a few paces away from me.

"I'm sorry, Bella." He murmured.

"I know you are. Where are the divorce papers?" I asked. He was suddenly in front of me and he gave me the papers and I quickly signed. "Did you manage to get Alice to sign?"

"Yes, then, Jasper" I winced but he continued. "left and so did Emmett and Serena. I'll be meeting them in Portland. Please understand. I still do love you." He murmured and I broke down and dry sobbed. He held me tightly against his chest. I inhaled his scent and the masculinity of it. We stayed like that until dawn.

"You just love him more." I said when I calmed down and he nodded.

"May I carry you for the last time?" he asked in a gentlemanly way. I giggled.

"Of course, you may." I replied and he carried me bridal style back to the house. We both laughed at the feel of the wind on our bodies. When we got home, he set me down on the couch and he sat down beside me.

"Thank you for understanding, Bella." He said, gratefully.

"If it's what makes you happy, who am I to deny you that happiness?" I said, sincerely. I then removed our wedding ring from my finger and placed it in his hand and he nodded in understanding and placed it in his pocket.

"Alice and Rosalie aren't taking it as nicely as you are. You should go to them. The four of us will leave for a while to give you some space and time." He said and I nodded.

"Text or call me when you get the chance." I said.

"I have all the time in the world." He replied and smiled.

"I know. Be careful. We don't want you and Jasper getting STDs." I teased and he chuckled.

"Of course, mommy but I want to let you know that we're perfectly safe." He replied and laughed. "You know very well that vampires can't get STDs."

"Of course I do. Now, go! Those two girls need comfort." I replied with a wink.

"Farewell for now, Bella. I'll see you again. I love you, hon." He said as he stood up.

"Until next time, Edward. I love you too, dear." I replied. He smiled at me and left.

I know that I wasn't depressed. Sad? Yes, but not depressed. Edward gave me the closure I needed and we are on good terms. I also knew that he still loved me in a way but he just loved Jasper more than me. We both knew that we would forever be a part of each other and we were always connected. I know that it's hard to let go but letting go is a part of life that everyone must endure eventually. Maybe Edward's just not the right person me and I know that one day, the right person will come. I was also the most composed among us three girls, I was sure that I was okay and the other two need my comfort now. This is something we three have to get through, together.

A/N: There we go! The secret's out. So what do you think? Please review!