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Chapter 9:

My Dad looked out into the yard, probably to make sure Tony wasn't very close to us before turning back to me.

"James Dad Sam came by the house. He said he was looking for you and Tony." My heart stopped again. I'm sure everyone was not really sure what was going on. I noticed Edward grabbed my hand and pulled me closer to him. He knew Tony's Dad's name was James but that's about all that he knows.

"How did he know I am living with you?" I asked my Dad.

"I think it was because of the car. They used the car to see if you were there. After he left I was thinking about it and the driver who dropped off the car confirmed you were there and then left the car. Well if you weren't there then the car would have been returned when they tried to deliver it or they would have called for another address. As they never heard anything they probably figured out that you were in fact living with me."

"But why?" I asked.

"He said he wanted to see you and Tony. He also said he had something for you both from James." My Dad was so quiet when he finished saying this and I know I'm probably as white as a ghost.

"Here Bella take a drink." Esme handed me a class of ice water. I just nodded and took it. It actually helped so much. It felt so good to drink the ice-cold water.

"What did you tell him?" Edward asked my Dad.

"I told him you and Tony had come by to visit but you had left, that you weren't living there anymore. I didn't tell him if you left town or not but I'm sure he's going to stick around and see if you come to the house or even see's you in town."

"We can't go back to the house Dad. I'm going to have to leave again." I could feel the tears running down my face. I couldn't believe after all this time I was starting to get my life back just for the Jackasses Father to come looking for me.

"You are not going anywhere Bella." Edward told me as he rubbed my back. "You and Tony can come and stay at my house. It's big enough and it's got the toy set in the back yard that way you guys wouldn't have to leave for a few days. Just to make sure this guy doesn't see you around town."

I looked over at Edward to see if he was serious about this.

"Are you sure? I mean we did just meet each other. You really want Tony and I to stay at your house for a few days?" I asked him.

"Of course I'm sure. I'm not going to let anything happen to you or Tony. This guy has no idea who I am or where I live. This way he can poke around town and if anyone say's anything we can say you left town. I'd rather have you at my house so I can make sure you guys are both safe." I could tell how serious he was too.

"What about clothes for us?" I asked. If we weren't going to be able to leave we would need something more to wear.

"I was thinking about that. I'm sure he's actually watching the house to see if you come by so maybe someone else could come by and get some stuff."

"Why don't I do it Charlie? I'll come by later tonight and I'll pick up a bag of clothes that you are donating. Just pack some clothes and their bathroom stuff up in paper bags. Have them ready and when I show up we will stay close to the front door. That way if he is anywhere around he will hear me ask for the stuff you are donating." Esme said to everyone.

"That would work." My Dad said nodding his head.

"Can I ask a question?" Emmett asked.

"Sure." My Dad said.

"Who are James and Sam?"

"James is my ex-husband and Tony's father. Sam is James father." I explained.

"And James is in jail or prison right?" Emmett continued. I just took a deep breath. I saw that Peter seemed to sense something was up so he had actually moved the kids to the far end of the yard.

"Prison actually, for 20 years but he has the possibility for parole after 15 years." I said while looking down at the ground. "He um, use to hit me. It started after I had Tony. We were both so tired from having a new-born wake us up all night long that he started to get angry at me. He thought I was doing something wrong and that's why Tony kept waking up at night. It started small with a little shove or push but then he started to get worse. He wouldn't just shove me out of the way but would slap me. Any time he was upset at something he would take it out on me. I had bruises on my arms or legs almost all the time from when he would either punch or kick me.

"He was always so careful to act like the perfect husband and dad in front of everyone else. He never did anything to my face. He always threatened that if I said anything to anyone he would take Tony and leave me. I couldn't have any friends; I couldn't even go to visit my Mom unless he came with me. I never went anywhere unless he was right there with me. I had always made sure that Tony was on his best behavior when ever James was home. Most of the time I had him stay in his room so if anything did happen he never saw it. Tony knew to never come out of his room unless I told him to.

"About a year ago things started to get worse. Not only would he punch and kick me, but he started to use a knife to cut me. He never cut me to deep but one time he got a little out of control. I had twenty-three cuts all over and I was having a hard time cleaning them up. Tony actually found me in the bathroom with blood all over as I was trying to stop all the bleeding. He didn't even think about how it happened or what happened. He just ran into my room and grabbed the phone and called 911. The police and ambulance showed up before James figured out what had happened. They took him into custody that night. He wasn't able to post bail so while he was waiting for the judge I got a lawyer and filed for divorce, full custody or Tony and a restraining order.

"After they investigated everything they charged him with a whole bunch of stuff from child neglect, child endangerment, false imprisonment, and battery. There was a trial where I went on stand to give my testimony and Tony had to do one in front of the Judge. He is not supposed to have any direct contact with Tony or myself until the time of his release. His Dad is just as bad as he is. He's never been nice to me or Tony and could care less about us. James never hid the abuse from his Father and his Father never did anything to try to stop it.

"After James was sentenced I was granted the divorce and I was awarded everything. I sold off or gave his dad all of his personal belongings and then made the move up here."

By the time I was done with my story I noticed that not only I was crying but so was everyone else. Edward wrapped his arms around me in a tight embrace.

"He is never going to be close to you again. You or Tony. I will protect you. We all will. Nothing like that will ever happen again. Do you understand me?" He was so serious I didn't really know what to do. I just nodded my head and gave him a little kiss on his lips.

"We will all keep you safe." Emmett added.

"Thanks guys. I appreciate that."

"You are part of our family and we take care of our own." Carlisle added.

"Bells, we will all work together to make sure no one gets close to you or Tony. I'm going to have my guys watching Sam as much as we can with the hopes that he will do something that will let us bring him in for something. Until he does something though there's not much we can do." My Dad said.

"I know Dad. Thanks for all the help everyone."

"Do you guys have a picture of him so we can all be on the lookout for him?" Emmett asked. I started to really zone out at that moment.

Everyone started to make plans around me while I just sat there and tried to focus on Edwards smell. I know it sounds really odd to be sitting here smelling him, but it really was keeping me calm. I figured if anyone needed something from me they would let me know.

"How are you doing?" Edward said as he leaned over whispering in my ear.

"Right now I am ok. I don't think the reality of everything has really hit me yet."

"That's understandable."

Just then my Dad walked over to us.

"Ok, I think we've got it all figured out. Don't worry about anything ok. I'm going to head back home and pack up some bags for you and Tony. Esme will come by and pick them up. She's going to bring them back home and then Rose will take them to the garage. After I leave you, Tony and Edward will go over to his house. After a bit he will go over to the garage to pick up the bags Rose dropped off. Then you and Tony will stay at Edwards's house for a few days until this all blows over." My Dad explained to me.

"Ok. Tony can you come over here real quick." I called over to him.

"What's up Mom?" He asked.

"How would you like to stay over at Edwards for a few days?" I asked him.

"Really? That would be so cool."

"I'm glad you thinks so buddy. We will head over in a bit ok."

After a few minutes we climbed into Edwards's car and headed over to his house. Who knew I could go from being a single parent to having a boyfriend and then living with him within a weekends time.

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