Chapter 28
I could feel the rush, anxiety, and love building up in me as I told Nahuel to head home. Our real home. Right here in Forks.
"Are you sure, Nessie? He never really liked spending time over there, so why do you think he would ever go back?" Nahuel said as he looked at me, concerned.
"Nahuel, I'm positive he's there, just trust me."
Without another word, Nahuel turned down the road leading to home.
As soon as we reached the house, I jumped out without waiting for them and ran, taking the steps two at a time. I had finally made it to Jacob. I could finally see him again and pull him into my arms. We could stay that way forever and never leave for all I cared.
As I raced up the stairs to Grandpa's office, I started to remember that day. It was odd the things that I had seen, considering I was only a few seconds old. I could easily see Jacob's face as he looked down at me, disgusted, but watched as his face began to soften as he walked out of the room with me.
I smiled at the memory of the moment he imprinted on me.
I dashed into the room, continuing to yell his name.
Only there was one thing missing.
Jacob.
He wasn't there. I was so sure that this is where he would be.
I could feel the blood drain from my face as I fell to my knees.
"No. No. No. No. Jacob, you have to be here! You just have to be!" I said as tears began to sting the corners of my eyes.
"Where are you? Why can't I find you? Don't you love me? What happened to forever and always? You and me! Together!"
I could no longer hold in the sob that had been working its way up my throat.
I collapsed into a heap on the floor. What now? Do I go home and forget about him? No that was impossible. I loved Jacob. I could never just simply forget him.
As I looked around the room, wishing I could just die right at that moment, I saw something move out of the corner of my eye. I suddenly heard a sound, as if someone were whispering.
"Who's there?" I said, beginning to panic. "Jacob, is that you?"
I realized as I continued to slowly gaze around the room that the sound had came from the wind. A window had been cracked slightly, causing a breeze to enter.
The movement I saw came from a piece of paper moving on the floor from the wind.
The paper was folded, and I knew immediately that this was not just one of Grandpa's scraps. The paper was way too thin for that. Grandpa had chosen to have his paper imported from overseas, for a thicker, more professional looking paper.
I reached over, confused, and picked up the paper. The outside had my name scripted on it.
As I unfolded it, I noticed it was a letter.
My Dearest Reneesme,
I knew you would know just exactly where to come look for me. I am truly sorry to have left you without explaining the situation to you. I regret to tell you that I will never see you again. The day that you were born, I mistakenly thought that I had imprinted on you. Having realized this mistake, I know now that the day we went to meet the Volturi, the feeling I had about Jane was real.
During our time together I truly did love you, but nothing can ever overcome the love I still feel for Jane. I've contacted Jane and asked her to meet me here.
Since you are reading this and I did not tell you in person, this is proof that she felt the same way and has already come for me.
I again am sorry for the pain I must be causing you at this moment.
Your Friend,
Jacob
I could not understand the words as I read the letter over and over again.
He left me? For Jane? This has to be a joke. Some sick twisted joke.
"Okay, fun's over, guys. This is horrible you know? You shouldn't kick a person when she's down!" I yelled out the window to Nahuel and Leah.
"What are you talking about Ness?" Leah said as she walked in, Nahuel following behind her.
"How you could you two do this to me? That was just horrible!" I screamed.
"Nessie, what are you talking about?" Leah said calmly.
"The letter, Leah! The letter you two planted up here to make me think Jacob ran off with Jane!" I screamed back.
"First of all, when would we have done that? We've been fighting this whole trip, so when could we have been able to talk to each other long enough to come up with something like that? And second, why do think we could ever hurt you like that? We love you, Nessie! Let me see the letter."
I handed Leah the letter and sat back down on the floor. I didn't even realize until now that I had been in Leah face this whole time.
"Nessie, calm down and read the letter again." Leah said, trying to hand it to me.
"I've read it. I really don't want to read the words again." I said, looking out the window.
"Nessie, think about this, I regret to tell you that I will never see you again? Now does that really sound like Jacob? Honestly? And I again am sorry for the pain I must be causing you at this moment? Jacob is not that sensitive."
I had to hand it to her. She was right, that didn't sound like Jacob at all. I walked back over to them and took the letter.
The longer I stared at it, I realized this wasn't Jacob's handwriting either.
"Guys, Jacob didn't write this. I know his handwriting and this isn't his." I said, worrying building in my voice.
"I was just about to say the same thing." Leah said, staring at the letter.
"I still think Jacob was here, and I think he had a visitor, but I don't think the visitor was invited." I said as the pieces started to come together.
They were still after me. After all these years, they still wanted me. They took away the one thing they knew I would follow after. Jacob.
I could tell Leah was starting to get it too.
"They knew I would figure this out. That's why they worded it this way, adding in Jane for a hint."
Nahuel stood between us, still confused.
"Where to now?" he said, choosing to not ask questions.
"Italy."
Thanks everyone for reading Waning Crescent. I'm considering starting a sequel, but I want to know if anyone is interested in hearing it. Please post a review if you would like to hear the rest of the story!!