-1Ch. 4

The drive didn't take nearly as long as I'd thought. I was a little worried about what Edward would think when I told him who I went to go see, but I was more excited to see Jacob than anything. Jakes VW Rabbit was parked in the driveway behind my truck. He came to the door as soon as I pulled in. At first he had a scoul on his face, apparently thinking I had Edward with me. I waved through the tinted windshield hoping he could see. I turned off the engine and he still looked a little confused until he realized I was the only one in the car. He walked over opened the door and picked me up with a grin.

"Bella I missed you so much." he smiled from ear to ear as he swung me around in the air.

I laughed "I missed you too Jake, but from now on no skipping out on me like that." He really had no idea how worried I was. Especially because it was my fault he left in the first place. Technically it was Edwards for sending him the wedding invitation, but it really was a gesture of friendship and nothing else.

He looked ashamed. "I promise I wont Bella, but we really need to talk. I need to tell you something." I could tell this wasn't anything I was going to like hearing.

"We can talk as soon as I say hello to Charlie, Alright?" he nodded and we went inside.

"Dad? I'm home! Where are you?" he was probably watching TV in the living room. As I thought he came bounding in from the family room and gave me a giant hug.

"Hi Bella! Oh I am so glad you're home. Did you have a wonderful trip?" .

"Yeah dad, it was so beautiful. The island was so peaceful. I cant believe we had the whole place to ourselves!" Of course, that was the only way we could have a tropical vacation, seeing as how Edward was so dazzling in the sun. "The food was amazing. The view was breathtaking, it was the best honeymoon I could have asked for."Jacob didn't look too pleased. I could only imagine what he was thinking. I was very happy he couldn't read my mind. All the amazing nights with Edward were vivid in my mind."Maybe some day we could all go dad. I bet you would love it. It would be a great change from the weather around here. Oh, and the deep sea fishing would be a plus too!"

"That would be quite an experience, Bells. We can think about it. I'm glad you had such a wonderful time. Are you enjoying being Mrs. Edward Cullen?" he winked at me.

"Yes dad, I am. Thank you again for saying yes." I could see Jacob cringe. "Well dad, Jacob needed to talk to me about something so we're going to go talk outside alright?"

He replied that he would be watching TV and to have fun.Jacob led the way outside and I followed him over to his car.

"Get in, lets go for a quick drive." His face was hard to read. On one side he almost seemed in pain, but on the other it was anger. I was beginning to think that this might be a mistake.

"Alright, but not too long, I promised Edward I wouldn't be gone more than an hour." I knew Edward wouldn't sit around all day waiting for me and he wouldn't be too fond of me spending alone time with Jacob.

"Here's the thing Bella," he sighed as he left my driveway "you made a huge mistake in marrying Edward. I know we love each other. Why couldn't you wait? We should be together. You are the only one I want to be with. Cant you see that we were meant for each other? We would have such a wonderful future. Please Bella, leave him and come with me." he looked at me with pleading eyes.

"Jacob pull the car over." I was beginning to get frustrated. He had some nerve. " I will not leave Edward for you. I made my choice. It doesn't matter how things were before. I married him. And if for some reason I had doubts about it, it wouldn't have mattered because you left me Jacob. YOU LEFT!" I hit him in the arm. "You promised me you'd always be there for me. And you weren't! You promised! How could I trust you now?" I glared at him.

He pulled the car over and stopped. "Bella, I'm sorry. I cant tell you that enough. But you know I love you. Why cant you see that you made a mistake." He held my face in his hands. "Please Bella, come with me. Leave Edward. Our life together would be perfect." He leaned in and kissed me. He held my face close, not letting me pull away. Like the first time, I just sat there. I couldn't kiss him back. Not necessarily because I didn't want to. That little part in me still wanted Jacob but I knew I couldn't do this to Edward. When he realized I wasn't returning the kiss he backed off. I pulled away and reached for the door handle.

"That was wrong, Jacob. You should not have done that." I looked down, "You know, as much as you say you love me you sure disrespect me a lot. Edward would never push himself on me unless he knew I wanted it." I got out of the car and started walking down the street.

"Bella!" he called after me. "Bella I'm sorry. Please forgive me." he started driving towards me slowly, not wanting to anger me further, I'm sure.

"Jacob, go home. Leave me alone. You've caused enough trouble for one day." I turned back around and kept walking.

I wished Edward could somehow know where I was and come find me. Why couldn't he read my mind. I didn't wish in vain however,because I heard the roar of their Mercedes behind me. Alice screeched to a stop just behind me and jumped out of the car.

"We need to get back now. Edward will soon understand what's going on and we have to stop him." I didn't understand right away, but it soon clicked.

"He's going to kill Jacob isn't he?" Alice looked away.

"He's going to try." We sped off towards the Cullen's home desperate to make it there before Edward left. Alice called Carlisle on her cell phone. "Is he still home? Please stop him from leaving. Okay, we will be back in a few minutes."

The second we got to the house Edward came walking outside. "I don't really know what you're going to say Bella, but I'm not sure I really care either. I cant believe you would kiss him. You are married now. Why would you do that to me?" he looked hurt more than anything.

"Edward, I didn't kiss him back, I couldn't get away from him fast enough. He held me to him. The second he let go I got out of the car and started walking. I promise I would never kiss him by choice. I'm sorry I lied to you. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to get upset. Please understand." He looked at Alice, who nodded, confirming what I said was true. And then he left. I hardly even saw him leave. One second he was there, the next he was gone.

Alice looked like she was about to cry. "The treaty will be broken. One of them is going to die."