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Love Story in Cali

Chapter 3: Healing at the Palace.

Bella Point of View:

"Edward, I actually thought you were a great guy, but obviously I was wrong. I don't even see how Alice can be related to a jerk-face like you." I yelled.

He was trying to speak to me, but I stuck my index finger at him to signal 'hold on'. I pressed the 'send' button and Simone answered on the third ring. She usually answered on the first.

"Hello." She breathed.

What was wrong with her? "Simone, are you okay?"

She was silent for a while. "Um…I'm with Erik."

I heard some noise before I could speak. "Hey, Bells." Erik said.

More noise. "Hey, can you pick me up Simone? I'm by the mall."

She was shocked. "Oh Bella, things aren't going well with hottie-Cullen?"

More noise. "Hey, Bella can you give Edward a message for me?"

"Sure."

"Tell Edward I'm going to kick his ass if he comes near Simone."

If he didn't I would. I heard what sounded like a punch. "Shut up. I still think you're the hottest guy alive."

"I will be there, Bella." She said, finally.

"Thanks."

I hung up the phone then turned to Edward. "Okay, I have a ride, good-bye, Jerk."

He opened his door and stepped out. I backed away as he got closer to me. He grabbed my hand. His touch startled me, causing me to fall backwards. I hit the wet grass while he was on top of me. I blushed. I tuned my head from his beautiful face and tried to forget about his lips on mine. He held my chin in his hand and forced me to look into his emerald eyes. I couldn't resist them.

"Bella, please listen to me." He pleaded.

I pushed him with my hands. "No!"

I went through my purse again. This would have been a good time to have that pepper spray Charlie gave me. I always laughed at it, but now I need it. Headlights of a car were blinding me. I noticed it was a emerald green Maserati. Simone ran out and picked me up by my arms.

"My god Bella, you look terrible. Alice will kill you." She said.

I held her waist while she walked me to her Maserati. She set me down it the back seat then, sat in the passenger seat. I noticed Erik was driving. He pulled off quickly then, Simone turned to me in her seat.

"Where's the Hummer?" I asked her.

She bent her hand at me. "Oh please, I had to switch cars. You know I always do that. Sometimes I feel like driving Big Large and sometimes I want to take Duchess."

I nodded at her. Erik looked at me in the mirror. "Wow, Bella. I really didn't think you will take me so seriously. I didn't think you would really kick his ass then, you come here beat up."

Simone glared at Erik. "Watch your language, Hot Lips. You can taint those fine lips of yours and I can't kiss tainted lips."

He smiled at her sexily. "Alright, Sexy. That means you owe me."

She smiled at him then turned her attention back to me. "What happened?"she asked.

I looked out the window. "Long story, I'll tell you at your house."

She turned around and sighed. "Party's over."

"Yeah." I said.

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Erik parked Simone's Maserati in the long drive way then, followed us inside. Simone left me on the sofa with her blanket. Billy and Danielle lived at the other house a few blocks down. Yes, they had two houses. Originally, it was the family house, but as they got older Billy and Danielle left this house to, Karmen, and Simone. They were one of the richest families in Cali. The Cullens were up there, too. Erik was on the suede couch aside of me. His eyes glowed from the fireplace. Simone sure was lucky. Simone came back in her Victoria Secret sweatpants and tank top with four cups of hot chocolate. She handed a cup to me and Erik then, took her cup and curled up next to Erik. We took a sip then, Simone spoke.

"Hot Chocolate is good every year and it is definitely hot ," She purred, her eyes on Erik.

"Is me being here interrupting your love fest? " I asked them.

Simone averted her attention to me. "I'm sorry, Bells. What is wrong?"

I set the cup down and looked directly at my best friend. "Carla Price, Edward's 'girlfriend' called him."

I thought Simone would have fainted if Erik hadn't caught her. "That bi---," she said.

I cut her off before she could finish. "She was talking about me being plain and Edward meeting up with him."

Simone stood up. "She is always jealous. Bella, ignore her. She is still mad at me because I was the first one to get a hot bf. She is also jealous because Edward has liked you since he saw you."

I blushed deeply. "Edward?"

She nodded at me.

There was a loud sound made upstairs and music started to play. Simone was still mad. "Turn that damn music down, Jacob!"

Erik got up from his seat and squeezed Simone's shoulders. "Calm down, babe. You feel so tense."

She crossed her arms then, looked up at him. "I guess I am."

He kissed her neck, her cheek, and then her lips. "I can help you feel relaxed."

She turned to him. "Oh no, but I will give you this."

She held his face in her hands and kissed him sweetly.

"Ewww, get a room." I heard two people say in unison.

I turned my head to both of the staircases. I noticed Karmen and Jacob. Karmen was on the left staircase and Jacob was on the right. They both ran when they saw me. "Bella!"

Karmen bumped into Jacob. "Watch it wolf boy!"

Jacob glared at her. "Watch it Miss Priss!"

Jacob ran past her and hugged me first. "Hey Bells, how are you!"

"Good Jacob." I said.

Karmen pushed him to the side. "You don't want to hug the Giant, Bella."

She hugged me and once she released me, she ran to the last cup of Coco. Jacob grabbed it the same time. They growled at each other. "Release it, brat." They both said. I'm surprised they're not the Twins.

Simone laughed at her siblings. "Twin, I have you a cup made in the kitchen."

She released the cup then, flipped her shoulder length hair. "Take it, brute. "

He pushed it away. "Actually, I think your snooty attitude ruined it."

She stuck her tongue at him. "Thank god, Mom and Dad aren't here. You obtuse freak"

I rolled my eyes at them. "How's about we have a party of our own?"

Simone tilted her head to the side. "What can we do? Play in the arcade, go swimming, or play on the court?"

I scratched my head. Wow, they are spoiled. "How about all three?"

They all agreed. Simone, Karmen, and I hurried upstairs to change into swimsuits. Simone was in her swimsuit quickly then, Karmen and I were after her. I used Simone's black and white one. The guys were already changed when we got back down.

"To think that you couldn't get hotter." Erik said, hugging Simone.

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Simone dived into the blue water and her hair scattered around her. I sat near the edge. Jacob sat next to me and watched me with his dark eyes. I scooped some water in my hands and splashed him.

"What?" I snapped.

He picked me up in his arms and tossed me in the water. "Jacob Black!"

I wrapped myself with my arms. He cannon balled into the water and splashed me. "Ugh!"

Erik and Simone were under the water somewhere. When they resurfaced they were making-out by the rocks. Why being by them, made me feel bad? I got out the water again and held myself. Jacob and Karmen sat by me.

"Bells--," Karmen started.

"What's wrong?" Jacob finished.

I looked at both of them. "Edward Cullen."

Karmen looked at me sincerely. "What did he do, Bella? "

I shook my head at her. "You know, let's forget and have fun."

Jacob smiled at me. "Yeah, let's go to the Arcade!"

Jacob took my hand and we started to run back inside the house. Karmen followed us then, I tuned and spoke to her. "What about Simone and Erik?"

She shushed me. "Let the lovers be."

Jacob laughed. "Yeah, I don't want them sucking faces in front of me."

Karmen smirked then, whispered in my ear. "Because, he's not dating anybody and nobody likes him."

"Hey!" He yelled.

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Simone and I snuck into the dorm room quietly. The lights turned on.

"Where have you girls been?" Alice and Rosalie asked.

We were silent. "Probably at thePalace." Rosalie said.

Simone nodded. "Well, yeah because Bella was upset about Edward so, she stayed at my house."

Alice and Rosalie quickly hugged her. "We're so sorry, Bella. Edward is such a jerk. He will realize what a fool he is."

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