Chapter 5
Chapter 5
I was struck with horror. What was I going to do without Edward? I looked over at Jacob who was beaming widely,
"What are you smirking at?" I said impatiently,
"They're gone. Bella don't you understand? You're free! Run, now run as fast as you can, you don't have to love that beast anymore, run, run!" That was almost the most hurtful thing I'd ever heard. I'll be on the lookout for daisies to smack in his face now.
"I'm not going to run. Why the hell would I run Jacob?" That was the first time I had called him Jacob to his face in a long time.
"Now you don't have to be forced to love him!" He was still enthused. He put his hands on my shoulders and bent down at eye level with me. I crossed my arms and looked the other way.
"Now you can be with me…" He thought he was my alternative. (not that I have one.)
"Shut up. Just shut up Jacob Black! You… you dog" This is why this would never work, unlike Edward, Jacob always misinterprets things, he takes signs the wrong way and just jumps into things. Yeah I know, what is life without risks right? Well what is life with all risk? He was totally offended and took his hands off my shoulders.
"If that's how you feel Isabella then fine!"
"Well it's not how I always felt, but you pushed it over the edge!" He seemed curious, but was too mad and stomped off again. I don't like being the one left in the argument so I stomped myself.
I traveled Juneau for 2 or 3 days, eating off of my credit card. Charlie was totally going to be mad when I got home, but I'd blame it all on Jacob. I felt weak, unprotected. I really didn't sleep just in case Edward came back to the same place at like 4 in the morning or something. So I slept on the ground, where he told me to stay. I probably smelled really bad, and people probably thought I was homeless or something… Technically I was. Today I awoke in a warm home, on a blue couch, with a red pillow, and a green blanket. I was really dazed and confused, but I was so comfortable that I just sat there, until a big golden retriever came and sniffed me down,
"Dot, get over here. Dotty." I rolled over to see a strikingly beautiful man. He reminded me of someone, but I wasn't sure.
"Who are you?" I asked,
"Um. Call me Jordan." He said. I smiled, and then remembered I was in a strangers home,
"Where am I?"
"This is my house."
"Why?"
"Good one. Well, when I was looking as houses, I came across this one and thought wow, that is quite a delightful price-"
"No, I mean why am I here?"
"Well, you looked kind of lonely sleeping on the road there, so I thought I might help you out." I stared at him, I had never met anyone who would actually take me in like this before. Well, except for Edward but he's one of a kind.
"Well thank you," I said,
"That's extremely nice, but I have to get going…" I picked up all my stuff and walked out the door, I walked back in,
"Do you think I could use your shower?" He smiled and nodded. After my shower I got my now clean clothes and was on my way,
"Well thank you for everything." I said with my purse in my hands,
"Would you like some breakfast?" He asked,
"Oh that would be wonderful!" I said nearly desperately.
"So, why are you here… and homeless?" He asked me while he watched me eat. He insisted I eat, he doesn't really eat much.
"Well I was on a cruise with my… boyfriend… er, fiancé," I still have trouble saying that at such a young age,
"And I missed the ship leaving. He said he's coming back for me though, so I was to stay put. I didn't want him thinking I left him or something."
"A little young to get married aren't you?" he said,
"Yes, well… sometimes you just know." he smiled. I felt a wet nose on my lap,
"And who is this?" I asked Jordan,
"That's Dot or Dotty. She's my new dog. She's a golden retriever. Right now I'm trying to train to not to come in the kitchen but she's not very good at it. Dotty, no, out!" He didn't yell it... but sort of said it sternly, the dog's head remained in my lap for petting.
"Sorry, am I distracting her?" I said,
"That's okay she needs to learn" He stood up, picked up the dog and put her under his arm. I could even pick up a golden retriever full grown!
"Anyways," I put my plate in the sink,
"Thank you so much for… everything." I smiled,
"No problem."
"Okay, thank you. Really, thank you." I stuck out my hand to shake. He placed his in mine, it was ice cold, I shivered. Before I opened the door I turned back to Jordan,
"Um…"
"Do you need a ride?" I smiled and nodded
In the car it was silent. I knew this was rude question but…
"How old are you Jordan?"
"31"
"Cool.. How long have you lived in Juneau?"
"A while…"
"How are you so strong?"
"I work out.."
"Are you a vampire?" I whispered. The car came to a slow stop,
"Yes."