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EPOV
I knew that as soon as Emmett, found out who her ex is and how he treated her. He was going to want to run down, there with guns blazing, and eliminate them. He has been looking for an excuse to start something with those punks. Well, he's definitely going to get his wish. We just have to come up with a plan, so that we could get them one by one and extract any information from them. I wanted to know just what they had wanted with Bella and to make sure they weren't going to come looking for her. Having left the way she did, and being off the grid completely may well have saved her life. As long as she was living in her house, they could keep an eye on her and make sure that she didn't figure anything out. They probably planned to get her when the bank kicked her out, but she left before they could. Which reminds me, I'll have to ask her if anyone knows where she is. As soon as the Black's find out she's with me, shit is going to hit the fan.
"Ok, I'll bite. Who's the ex?" Emmett never was one to be patient.
"Oh, only Jacob Black!" I saw Em's fists ball up and his face started to turn red. Pissed didn't begin to describe it. Bella started to shake, I think she thought he was upset with her. "Calm down, Sweetheart, Em's not mad at you. He always reacts this way when he hears that name." I put my arm around her and pulled her close into my side, she visibly relaxed. "Em, you will get your chance with him. But not until I'm finished with him. He was a selfish, controlling bastard to her and he will pay for that! He dumped her after stealing her virginity, and didn't even make it good for her." Yeah, I knew that I was adding fuel to the fire. Every one of the guys in my family enjoyed foreplay, almost as much as the act itself. Delayed gratification and all that. Hey, were guys, we talk…don't judge!
I was almost surprised when it was, Mom that spoke up and not one of the guys. "Bella, DO NOT let your experience with that asshole." Mom swore? She's pissed! "as the way all guys are! If my son is anything like his father, you will be well and truly satisfied!"
"MOTHER!"—Alice and me
"LA LA LA LA LA LA LA !"-Rose
"I NEED BRAIN BLEACH!"-Emmett
"I THINK I'M GONNA BE SICK!"-Jasper
"Um"-Bella
My damn Father just sat there with a cocky smirk on his face!
"What, don't act like any of you are innocent," Mom Says
Rose recovered the fastest. "Yeah, but that doesn't mean that we want to think of the two of you together," she shuddered.
"Moving on," I had to get off of this subject FAST! "Bella and I think that Billy and in some way the Feds, were responsible for killing her parents. I need to contact Ben and Seth, to find out what and if anything they know about this. If this is true, we WILL make them pay!"
"Edward, I've been thinking. I think it would be a good idea, to have her discuss her insurance claim with Jenks. I think that the Police and the Feds were hoping that, because of her age and inexperience, she wouldn't push for a pay out after they told her no. I think that she had a lot of money owed to her and if anyone can get it for her, it would be him." I'm glad Dad thought of that, because with everything else, it passed me by.
"I'll call Jenks and find out if he thinks she has a case. Emmett, hit up Ben, I want to know exactly what went down with Bella's parents and how much they the Feds knew in advance. Dad, call Eleazer and see if he's heard anything. The Denali's usually have their noses in everyone's business and I want to make sure they're not involved somehow. Jazz, Seth is all you. Find out what's going on down on the Res. See how much he knows about her and her parents too. But for now, it's late. Make your calls in the morning and get a couple hours sleep. I want everyone on the ball later today. Girls, Bella and I are going out tonight and I want all of you to help her get ready. Take her to the spa and shopping, get whatever she needs or wants, but have her back here ready to go out by 7:00 pm." I looked over to her and she looked overwhelmed. "Is that ok with you sweetheart? I know that you're leery to accept anything, but money isn't a concern and I really want you to enjoy yourself and not worry about anything." She was nodding, but still looked apprehensive. If we're going to be together, she has to get used to it, because I plan to spoil her every chance I get. She will never want for anything if I have any say in it. "Rose, make sure to get her a phone, maybe the new iphone 5. And Bella, before you argue, it's for your safety and my piece of mind. I want you to be able to get ahold of me at all times."
"I don't know how to thank you for everything…I "
"No thanks are necessary, just seeing you happy is enough for me."
After everyone else left to go to their own apartments, I locked up and headed back into the living room. "Why don't you go get some more sleep and I'll wake you around ten. I meant what I said, I want you, to have a good time with the girls. Try to relax and don't worry about anything. As soon as I get any information I'll let you know."
"I'll see you in the morning, or should I say later this morning." She placed a kiss on my cheek, and went to her room.
I was too wired to sleep, but went to take a shower. The hot water relaxed my mind enough to be able to think about all that I needed to get answers for. What was going thru Billy's mind and how did Bella, factor into that. What did he have to gain from her? How much did the Feds know? Was her parents' deaths coincidental or murder? What did Jacob; have to gain by breaking up with her? And on top of all that, what are the Denali's up to? Tanya has been, getting progressively more determined. Were they somehow involved? And if so, what is there angle? No one could have predicted Bella and me meeting. If they could, I would have found out by now. The only reason I haven't already been informed is, because it had no direct connection to my family…until now. Once I know everything I need to, I will bring down a hell that they've never even dreamed of. No one will ever cause MY Bella any harm or heartbreak ever again.
