It had been two weeks since she had gotten on the train and left, only to come back two days later. Instead of going home she headed to another city, one she didnt think anyone would look for her in. She had gotten lucky to find a job quickly, especially with the way the economy was, she was picky but also needed to think about the baby now instead of just herself. She also realized that she wouldn't be able to do any really hard, heavy lifting work in a few months and had to let all the potential bosses know of her pregnancy. It had become routine for her to write in the notebook that she kept for Jacob, anything about the pregnancy, the job, how she was sorry and there was always some sort of apology about breaking him and that she realized that he may never want her back. When she wasn't working Bella wrote, or walked, determined to stay and shape and to not let her emotions take over her mind. Instead of weeping she moved, she walked, she people watched, anything to keep her distracted. The only thing that bothered her was the feeling that she was being watched...No one knows where I am...even if they did they would come to me, not keep their distance. At least thats what she thought.
Watching her walk to work, Jacob stayed hidden. He felt horrible that he had to become her stalker but he also didnt want her to run off again. Knowing Bella, she would come to him when she was ready, she needed time. It killed him that his best friend had to be the one to tell him that she was pregnant. They hadn't heard anymore from her so they had no idea how far along she was, if she was healthy, if the baby was healthy and it drove him crazy, slowly, painfully. He had so many questions to ask...he wanted to hold her, tell her it was ok, he would be there, he wanted to feel the life that they had created, but he couldn't, she wouldnt let him. It made him angry but he wouldnt leave her, but the trust was gone, well most of it. He had faith she would be back, he just didnt want it to take forever.
The week before the card was used on a hotel room, giving the name of the hotel, the city and state where she was. Jacob couldnt have been happier. He felt alive again, like he could breathe. Immediately he had thrown come clothes in a bag, jumped in his car and left. While he drove he called Embry to give him a heads up. He wouldnt force her back, she had to do this on her own. But he couldnt stand by and wait, he had to be there just in case. He wouldnt leave her alone, she wasnt going to go back into that depression, he wasnt sure she could handle it again. So he watched and waited. He wouldnt have to wait long...
Sam finally grew tired that one of his members would be missing and he was needed around the rez, he decided to take this problem into his own hands.
"Embry...grab a bag, we're headed to Bellevue." Sam stated in a very stern voice. No one needed to be hurt, but he couldnt let the drama keep going, it was making everyone antsy. Jacob was gone, down one in the pack, plus he wasn't at the garage so business was slowing down. Embry was still feeling guilty and tried to make up for it by stepping up in the garage and taking jacob's patrols so he wasn't sleeping and it was wearing him down, quickly. The rest of the pack were annoyed because being a packs' girl she wasnt there and she was causing unnecessary drama. Did she really have to run away? OK she was scared but they would be there for her, they always were. They couldnt stand to watch their brother hurt the way he did. Thats when they came up with the plan. Someone would have to force her back or at least to talk to them. They were all hurting and could only imagine what it was doing to Bella and Jacob.
-few hours later-
"He isn't answering" Embry stated plainly. Sam and he were headed into town and were trying to find Jacob. How many red rabbits could there be? Yeah...famous last words.
Driving slowly Sam and Embry watched for any sign of bella or Jacob.
"I just hope he's talked to her...this is really annoying me. I can't let my pack be torn apart and I wont let it happen. Its high time she grew up." Sam grumbled. Embry continued to look out of the window, thats when he noticed Bella's long auburn ponytail.
"STOP!" he shouted, pressing himself against the window.
"Call...if you mess up my windows...-"
"Its bella!" Pointing at the girl who was climbing quickly up a ladder. "Huh...didn't know she could climb a ladder...she usually trips over her own two feet." Grinning to himself, embry turned and looked at sam. "Guess Jake should be near by, keep a look out."
