A/N: So, you all went CRAZY with the reviews.. thanks so much. This chapter here is a long one, I hope you enjoy. Chapter 7 is almost done, so it should be up maybe this weekend. My beta is having some family stuff..and so please be patient. Ereeen, yet again the most amazing person for doing this while on vacation.. be sure to read her story "What a Horror" It is awesome.
I will say this again so PLEASE READ.. stop worrying.. this is a Edward and Bella fic.. I can't stress that enough.. it will happen.. give it time lovies.
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Enough talking.. go read. oh and I still don't own these characters just the Idea for the story
EPOV
To say I was shocked by who was standing at my door to take Bella on a date would be an understatement. I would have never guessed that Jacob Black was the type of guy that Bella would go for. To think that she had already been on one date with him and he was already pulling the flower card was mind blowing. It wasn't that I wasn't happy for Bella, it was just that Jacob was not who I saw her with.
I knew his type. He was some hot shot photographer who had models throwing themselves at him constantly in a feeble attempt at trying to be made the next big thing. I didn't want to see Bella hurt. She was very sensitive, and liking a guy who had women throwing themselves at him wouldn't be easy on her. I mean, it was hard on her to see it happen to me and I was nothing more then a friend. I couldn't imagine how hard it would be for her to see it done to someone she had feelings for.
To hear her make plans in front of me with Jacob when she was well aware of our postponed date was a little hurtful. She brought up the fact that I had done the same thing to her, but that never my intention. I really liked Tanya, and I just wanted to spend some time with her before she left. I knew Bella would be there tomorrow; Tanya wouldn't.
Bella seemed so upset to find out that I hadn't told her about Tanya, and I didn't understand why. I guess it was Bella's protective nature, which I appreciated, but she didn't know Tanya like I did. Once she gets to know her, Bella will see that we were a good match. She would be happy for me, because that is just who Bella is. She always wants to see the people she cares for happy.
When Jake came over and started rubbing his relationship with Bella in my face, I couldn't believe the nerve of this guy. He seemed so down to earth at the photo shoot, but here he was, in my home, trying to tell me all the things I knew already about my best friend. I already knew how kind she is. I also knew how beautiful she is, and that he was lucky that she was single. Laying it on thick much, buddy?
It made me want to gag.
Not to mention the fact that Bella seemed to be falling into his trap of bullshit. The way she walked up to him and threw her arms around him and kissed his cheek. She was a goner. I was seriously going to have to talk to her about him. She deserved to know how guys in Hollywood truly act. She is way too sweet to be taken be deflowered by one of them.
I tried to go to sleep later that night, but it was impossible. I was worried about her. She didn't know this Jacob character that well, and she was out alone with him. He seemed to be a smooth talker, and I was afraid he was going to try something with her then leave her. She had said earlier in the day that she watched all of her friends have loving relationships, and she wanted that too. She was lonely, and I didn't realize it. It hurt me that I hadn't noticed.
At about one in the morning, I heard a car pull up. I ran to my window, and I could see Jacob's towering figure walking her to the door. She stretched up on her toes and wrapped her arms around his neck. For what seemed like an eternity, they just stared into each other's eyes. After the excruciating pause(which, I'm sure was only felt on my part), Jacob finally leaned down to Bella and pressed his lips to hers. I felt weird seeing this. This was Bella… my Bella. The girl who knew me inside and out; the girl who knew the true me. I felt like a voyeur. A horrible, masochistic voyeur.
As I resurfaced from my thoughts, I saw the beast of a man push my Bella up against the door and she threw her head back in satisfaction.
She seemed to have liked his brute force, and for some reason that realization carried a sharp, shooting pain to my hurt. I rubbed my pex slightly.
Huh.
Finally, after another short eternity, he released her and they said there goodnights. I debated on whether or not I should talk to her now or later about my concerns.
I decided not to ruin her night with my suspicions, but I had to make sure she understood. I wanted her to be careful. After nodding silently at myself, I laid back down and attempted to go to sleep. I tossed and turned thinking of him taking advantage of my Bella, but was finally overcome with sleep in the early hours of the morning.
BPOV
The weekend was finally here and I was glad. I had spent the past couple of days with Edward off and on, and hanging out with Jake.
Edward was acting really strange when Jake came around the house to hang out, and I didn't understand what his damage was. When Edward was working with Jake on the photo shoots, he was fine. but outside the studio, he didn't seem to like him at all.
Tanya had called a few times, and I was now refusing to answer the phone. If it was her and Edward wasn't here, I would let the answer machine get it. She treated me as if I was just some lowly employee of Edward's, and not an actual human being. Her attitude sucked. I wasn't surprised, though. Edward didn't really have the best taste in women.
But on a happier note, Alice and Rose were excited about Jake and I.
I tried to explain to them that it wasn't really like that; we were just friends. Really, really good friends. But after they had met him, they insisted that he was the better choice. Jasper and Emmett, however, both thought I owed it to myself to have some sort of talk with Edward. I guess they were Team Edward all the way.
They did like that I was happy, despite being such killjoys.
We were leaving first thing in the morning to make our way down the Pacific Coast Highway to Santa Barbara for two days to relax. It was about a four hour drive, and the scenery was amazing. We could have flown, but this weekend was about being together. So we settled on driving together.
I was packing and talking on the phone to Jake at the same time, which was a major feat for my usual clumsy tendencies. He said he was going to miss me, which I thought was very sweet.
I was still confused on the whole Jake thing. I had never had a guy chase after me before. It was always the other way around, so all this was new to me. Not to mention the fact that despite telling that person up front that you're in love with someone else doesn't stop him from trying, is a tolerable plus.
We talked a few times a day in some form of communication; email, texting, and talking face to face were our usual choices. He was fun to talk to, and was very smart and interesting. I told him that photography was something I had always wanted to learn, and he offered to help train my 'third eye'. He also joked about wanting to have me model for him. well, I thought it was a joke, but he said he was being completely serious.
I knew he was just being a kiss ass. Prick.
I couldn't stop the smile that formed on my face when I thought of him.
I was finally done packing and was completely bushed. I was actually going to miss seeing Jake, but it would be good not to see him for a few days. I was afraid he was getting too attached, and I was still unsure about our situation.
"Alright Jake, I'm beat… going to hit the sack now," I said yawning.
"Ok Bells, have a safe trip. Let me know when you get home so we can hang out. If you need anything while you're there or need to talk…just call me."
"I think I'll be fine." I answered with a slight smile. He worried too much.
"Ok, g'night, then."
"Night, Jake." I flipped the phone shut.
I really was excited for tomorrow. It had been a while since all of us took a mini vacation together. It was going to be a lot of fun. Edward and I would be able to spend the much needed time together that we hadn't had. I was getting the courage to tell him with Jake's help, and Jasper's kind words. It was getting easier to want to tell him.
I dragged my bags over by my door, and set out an outfit to wear tomorrow. I then checked my alarm clock to make sure it was set, and my cell was plugged in. Finally satisfied that everything was in order, I climbed into bed.
It wasn't long before sleep stole me away.
I was awoken by the alarm clock blaring it's annoying beeping in my ear. I threw my arm over and slammed the off button. Whoever it was that had the idea to get up so damn early should be shot. Oh wait, it was me.
I quickly threw on my clothes for the day and pulled my hair up into a messy bun. No need to get all dolled up to spend 4 hours in a car.
I grabbed my bags and pulled them out into the living room. Edward's door was still closed, and I sighed. I really wasn't in the mood to play his wake up game.
I set my bags down by the front door, and threw on a pot of coffee in the kitchen. Once I had that done, I decided that it was time to wake up sleeping beauty. As usual, I slowly cracked the door open to look in and make sure he was asleep, which thankfully he was. I was not prepared to see him with Tanya.
I walked over to him and placed my hand on his shoulder and shook it lightly.
"Cullen, wake up. Time to leave," I said while shaking him.
Nothing.
"Edward, please…you're the one who wanted this trip, we have to go."
Still nothing.
I sat down on the edge of the bed facing away from him. This was getting old. How much longer could I spend my life trying to get my adult friend to be a grown up and wake himself up?
Just then, I felt two arms snake around my waist and pull me down.
"Morning Bella," Edward said, sleep heavy on his voice.
"Edward Cullen, knock it off." I smacked his arm.
"What?"
"You know very well what. I can't be in bed with you so stop. What would Tanya think?"
"Tanya knows that you're my best friend. She wouldn't have a problem with you being in my bed."
I beg to differ.
"Whatever Edward," I said, pulling myself out of his arms. "We have to go, so get dressed and come on."
"Bella, have I done something to you?" He asked quietly. His voice was thick with an emotion I couldn't recognize.
"What do you mean?"
"You've just been acting very different towards me. Are you mad at me for something?"
"Nothing is wrong Edward, everything is fine."
"Bella, don't-" He was cut off by the doorbell.
"Get dressed, Edward. Everyone is here, and we need to get going.
I left him sitting there while I ran to get the door.
When I opened it, I had to bite back a laugh. The gang stood before me, all looking like death.
"Oh well, isn't this a happy bunch?" I teased.
"Zip it, Swan. It's too damn early to be sarcastic" Emmett whined.
"Oh, you poor baby," I soothed playfully, "aren't you usually up early anyway?"
He mumbled something incoherently as he passed by me.
"There's coffee in the kitchen, kids. Help yourselves." I called after the group of happy campers as they walked past me.
They all filed in, and headed straight for the cabinets to grab a mug.
"So Bella, how is Jake doing?" Alice asked, taking a sip from her coffee
"He's doing great. He said when I get back he will start teaching me how to take amazing pictures just like him."
"That's sweet of him." Rose commented.
"Yeah, he is a really good guy." I smiled.
Edward finally emerged from his room, his hair was a messier than his normal bed head.
"Hey buddy, rough night?" Jasper asked Edward while pointing at his hair.
"Nah, it has a mind of it's own. I gave up trying to mess with it."
"Maybe if you got a decent hair cut, you wouldn't have so many problems with it." Alice teased.
"Hey, my hair is just fine the way it is. It has personality," Edward said, running his fingers through the already disheveled hair.
We all sat around The table chit chatting a bit more and finishing our coffee before we started to head out.
We were all taking different cars. We needed our own just incase Edward got called for a job, and he didn't want to ruin the other's trip. Emmett and Rose were staying an extra day or two so they needed their own, and Alice packed so much luggage, that it was impossible that she ride with anyone but Jasper.
After packing up our bags and making sure we weren't forgetting anything, we were off. Edward insisted on driving, which was fine by me. It meant that I got complete control of the radio.
I plugged in my Ipod, and flipped to my favorite play list and leaned back against the head rest, watching the scenery pass.
Driving the Pacific Coast Highway, or the "PCH" as everyone called, was so relaxing. The breathtaking view of the ocean and beaches were the best part of it. The colors of blues, browns, and greens passed by us in a flash as we drove. We drove along the coast through Point Mugu State Park to just beyond the park's western boundary, where we continued on to Santa Barbara. We had spent the first part of the trip in silence, until Edward decided to break it.
"So…how are things with you and Jake?" he asked, keeping his eyes trained on the road before him.
"Things are good; he's really nice." Edward grimaced slightly.
"Just be careful, Bella. You don't know anything about him; I don't want to see you get hurt." As if he knew anything about me being hurt.
"I'm a big girl, Edward. I think I know how to take care of myself."
"I know you are. It's just, the guys out here are nothing like the guys back at home. They are not always the nicest people."
"Edward, I've been here just as long as you have. I've been on every film set, every photo shoot, and to every party with you. Do you think I don't know all this?"
"I'm just saying your too nice. People like to take advantage of that."
"What, you think Jake is taking advantage of me?" I asked incredulously. Now I was getting pissed again.
"No, I'm just asking you to be careful."
"You know what Edward? I never lecture you on the people you choose to fool around with, so please do me the same favor. You don't know anything about him," I couldn't believe this. "'Cause if you really want to get into it about who is dating someone who is not a good person, it sure as hell isn't going to be me we are talking about."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean? You've known him for what, like, five minutes? You think you know the type of person he is?"
"You haven't known Tanya much longer," I shouted. "Do you know something about Jake that I don't? You have something about him you have to tell me?"
"No. I'm just saying don't move so fast; take things slow. People out here aren't who they seem to be."
"I'll take that into consideration." I said bitterly.
"Fine, I'm just trying to be a good friend, Bella. Whether you choose to believe it or not, I care for you. I just don't want to see you hurt."
"Yeah, now you care." I mumbled.
"What?"
"Nothing."
We finished off the rest of the ride in silence. So much for having a nice relaxing ride.
A few hours later, we finally arrived in Santa Barbara and pulled into the hotel.
The Hotel Andalucia was located in the heart of downtown historic Santa Barbara. The new luxury hotel was beautiful. It had a Spanish motif with urban flair, and a rooftop pool that overlooked the town and had an amazing view of the ocean.
We checked in and were handed our room keys. Of course, we paired off into couples. This was a vacation, and no one wanted to intrude on the other's personal time. Edward and I were the odd ones out, so we shared a room. We requested to have rooms next to each other so we would still be close. The bell boy lead us to our suites, and we decided to meet up in Edward and mine's room once we were unpacked.
The room was beautiful. It was decorated in sunny gold tones with rose colored accents. Fine art from local regional artists adorned the walls, hand painted ceilings and furniture, and arched doorways. Pieces of art including watercolor paintings, etchings, and photographs from Santa Barbara artists a were all over the room. It was stunning.
Immediately, I noticed a problem. There was only one bed. I had requested a double. This was a problem. I decided to wait until the bell boy left to bring this up to Edward and see what he wanted to do.
"Umm…problem," I began once Edward tipped the bell boy and he left.
"What?" Edward asked as he looked around the room, nodding approvingly.
"Notice anything that might be an issue?"
He stopped his inspection, and took survey of the room then shrugged his shoulders.
"No, should I?"
"Edward, there is only one bed."
"Hah! Why is that a problem, Bella? We have slept in the same bed many times." He acted like I was being ridiculous.
"We aren't little anymore, Edward. Plus, you have a girlfriend whom I don't think would appreciate us sleeping together."
"Bella, she knows we are just friends. Stop worrying about it."
"I don't know."
"Is this really about Tanya caring, or are you worried Jake would be upset?"
"No, Jake wouldn't be upset. Then again, Jake is much different then Tanya."
"You don't know her," Edward dismissed.
"Not my fault."
"Bella, I don't want to fight with you. We are supposed to be here to spend some much needed time as a group. Lets not stress it. If it bothers you that much, I can sleep on the couch."
"No, it's fine."
"Fine. Now, would you please relax? Let's have some fun."
We unpacked our things, and soon the others were all in our room trying to figure out how to spend the rest of the day. We decided to hit up the pool on the roof and have some dinner. Maybe go to a club later.
Rose, Alice, and I were lounging on the side of the pool chatting while the guys had gone into the bar, El Cielo, that was located near the pool.
"So, how are things with Edward?" Alice asked as she got herself comfy in her chair.
"Just peachy," I answered sarcastically.
"Oh yeah, sounds like it."
"Well, lets see. Not only was he hiding the fact that he was dating Tanya, but I found out he was seeing her the night of the club, and most likely the night of the kiss. He has already slept with her because he didn't come home the night of the photo shoot. She is a nasty bitch who talks to me like I am a servant. And to top of the delicious slice of drama that is my life, Edward is now lecturing me on who I should date. Twice now."
"I am so sorry, Bella." Alice as she rubbed my arm soothingly.
"Why are you sorry? You haven't done anything wrong."
"Yeah, but we pushed you to talk to him and we shouldn't have. We should have let you go about it how you wanted."
"Don't worry about it. He's still just as clueless to my feelings as he was before. No harm done."
"Well, you better not let me see that wanna-be bottle blonde anytime soon," Rose sighed as she flipped to her side to face Alice and I. "let her get lippy with me; she will have to cancel jobs for a month after I finish with her."
"Oh, don't even bother. Believe me, she is not even close to being worth it."
"Yeah, but it would be fun. It's not every day you can make one of Edward's skanky girlfriends cry." Rose said smiling.
"I'm sure he would be pleased." I smiled back.
"I'm surprised she isn't here with us." Alice commented as she picked up a magazine and began to flip through it.
"I was, too. I asked him when booking the rooms if we should be expecting her and he said no. I guess she had a job. I don't think I would have come if she was here too. I mean, I'm only an employee in her eyes; you don't take the help out on vacation with you." I imitated her nasally voice and laughed slightly.
"Man, Edward has horrible taste in women." Alice shook her head.
"Ah well, what can you do?" I settled against my chair and closed my eyes.
"Maybe if he stopped thinking with mini Eddie, he would see what is right in front of him."
"Maybe it's for the best that he hasn't. Maybe we aren't meant to be anything more then just friends. Jake is pretty amazing, no one has ever treated me like he has. Even after I told him that I was in love with Edward and I didn't plan on that changing, he still didn't care."
"That's really sweet, Bella." Rose said happily.
"He is a really sweet guy," I felt myself smile just thinking of him.
"And…?" Alice asked, her eyebrows arching.
"And…what?"
"I saw that smile, Miss Swan. what are you hiding from us?"
"Nothing." I answered quickly.
"Don't you dare lie! Have you slept with him?" Alice squealed.
"God no, Alice! We have only been on a few dates."
"So?"
"So, I'm not going to jump in the sack with the first guy that shows me some attention."
"Fine, have you kissed?" Alice complied.
I felt my face turn red; it was a dead give away
"OH MY GOD!" Both Alice and Rose Jumped up and hugged me tightly.
"What's going on here?" Emmett's booming voice broke through the girls squealing. "Not that I mind, it's kind of hot…continue jumping…I just wanted to know what caused it."
I looked up to see Jasper and Edward looking at us confused, a drink in both of their hands. I saw Rose get a mischievous look in her eyes before she spoke.
"Bella was just telling us what an amazing kisser Jacob is,"
Alice caught on, and with her own evil smile, she added her two cents.
"Yeah, what was it you called it Bella? So good it made your toes curl?"
"Best kiss she has ever experienced." Rose said as she fanned herself playfully.
I could do nothing but laugh to myself. They really did mean well.
"Really, Bella is getting all hot and heavy with a guy? Emmett plopped down next to me.
I smacked the back of his head for teasing me.
"Hardly, it was just a kiss." I scoffed.
"Best kiss you have ever experienced." Emmett shot back.
"Enough teasing me, you weirdoes!"
I looked up and I saw Edward. He extended a hand towards me that was holding a drink. I took it, but not before noticing his face; he looked like someone had run over his puppy.
"You ok, Edward?" I asked.
"Just tired. Long day." A weak smile crossed his face.
I dropped it not wanting to know what his real problem was. I was pretty sure after the lecture in the car today that he must think that I am making a bad choice by hanging out with Jake.
We spent a few hours at the pool laying out and messing around. We had ourselves a nice game of chicken, which is pointless to play when you have to go up against the personal trainer and his tomboy girlfriend.
We all headed back to our rooms to shower and relax until dinner. Tomorrow, we were going to spend the time shopping. I wasn't really big on the idea, but when you have Alice in tow, shopping will always be on the agenda.
I took a shower, first and just threw on some comfy clothes until it was time to get dressed. I didn't want to lay around in my nice outfit for hours. Once I was done, I laid down on the bed and took a nap.
When I woke up, I felt a strange weight across my mid-section. I turned my head and saw Edward was asleep next to me on his stomach, and he had his left arm draped across me. He had on his plaid pajama pants and nothing else.
My mind drifted off to happy thoughts of waking up every morning like that with him. Snuggling up, and breathing in his scent. I couldn't help it. It was out of habit to think of things that could be instead of living in the reality of what will never be. He looked so peaceful, so sweet. The Edward I had always known. My Edward.
I was snapped back into reality by the fact that he wasn't my Edward. He was someone else's Edward. And with the way things were going, he was never going to be my Edward.
Once reality reared it's ugly face, it no longer felt nice to have him this close to me; it only hurt. I slowly tried to lift his arm and scoot out from underneath his weight.
Sleeping Edward had other ideas, though. As I shifted ,so did he. He used the arm that was across my stomach to pull me closer, and buried his face in my neck. His arm was now wrapped around my back, and his hand tangled in my hair.
Man, did this feel good. He felt perfect. Like we were meant for each other.
Then the other feeling came back, and my emotions were playing an epic battle of emotional ping pong. Sure, it felt amazing, but it wasn't real. He didn't know he was doing it. He didn't love me like that. He could snuggle up to any warm body. I could be anyone to him.
It was too much, and I finally got enough strength in me to push him away. His eyes fluttered open and I watched as his eyes focused on me. A soft smile danced across his lips.
"Hey you," He said, bringing his hand up to rub his face.
"Hey…" I answered awkwardly.
"What's wrong?"
"You're invading my personal bubble, Edward."
"Oh, sorry." He retracted his hand and unhooked his arm from my waist.
"I thought you were going to sleep on the couch?"
"You said not to,"
"Alright, just don't be such a bed hog."
"I'll try to remember that."
"You better, or I might have to reconsider you sleeping on the couch." I playfully nudged him.
After we both took a moment to fully wake up, we decided to get dressed for dinner.
There was a restaurant and bar called 31 West in the hotel, and we figured that would be easiest for tonight.
There was a knock on the door. Edward was finishing getting ready, so I went to answer it. There stood the gang all dressed nicely. We planned on going to a local club after dinner, so we were dressed a little nicer then normal for dinner.
Once we were all ready, we headed down to eat.
We were sat almost immediately at a round table in the middle of the dining room. Edward and I were sitting next to each other with our backs facing the entrance to the restaurant. The place was amazing. Just like the rooms, it too was decorated in art from local artists. We were handed a wine list, and some menus. We went ahead and ordered some drinks.
When our drinks arrived, we placed our orders and chatted about what was going on with us. I was always the boring one in these types of conversations. Everyone was booking jobs or gigs, or working with famous people and traveling. I was basically nothing more then someone who waited on Edward. At least, that is what it was starting to seem like. I was the one who knew people in high places and was basically along for the ride. Nothing interesting was going to come from me in this conversation.
Jasper was telling us about what he had been going through with recording a demo and how it was to meet music execs. Emmett told us about a new client he had this week, commenting that he couldn't believe that he actually got to work with these people. Rose was going to be heading out to do some work in Paris in a few weeks, and was really excited to see the world.
Alice was in the middle of talking about how horrid some of the people in the town were when it came to being dressed.
"You would think they never learned how to dress themselves as children, honestly. They come in and they just act so confused! They don't even have preferences! They just want to be dressed in what ever the latest trend is, no matter how horrible it looks on them!" She said laughing. " Like, I had this one girl come in, and you would think as fashionable as she plays on T.V. she would have some amount of fashion sense, but no, she actually…"
Alice stopped talking and her eyes grew huge. I saw her elbow Rose, and saw Rose's eyes make contact with whatever she saw, because Rose's expression turned killer. Before I could even look up to see what was wrong, I saw two skinny arms wrap around Edward's face and cover his eyes.
"Guess who?" The voice cooed.
This can't be happening…
Edward's hands reached up and grabbed the hands off of his eyes at the same time that he turned his head around to look at the person.
"Tanya! What are you doing here? I thought you had a job?" Edward asked excitedly as he stood up and pulled her into a hug.
"Oh Eddie, my job was rescheduled for another day, and I missed you." Tanya squealed as she threw herself into Edward's embrace.
I pulled my eyes away from them, and looked at my friends instead.
Everyone except Rose looked like they pitied me. Rose looked like she was five seconds away from jumping across the table and grabbing Tanya by the hair.
My eyes were filling with water quickly, and I was trying desperately to stop it. I was biting on my bottom lip in order to keep my chin from trembling. This was just too much. I was not in anyway prepared to see them together.
Edward flagged down a waiter and motioned to him that he needed another chair. Tanya took a seat next to me, and I stiffened. Why was she here? He said this weekend was about us; his friends. How could he do this? He had lied.
Dinner became awkward after that. Edward and Tanya spent most of the time talking amongst themselves, and I was unfortunate enough to be close and could hear every disgusting, stomach churning thing they were saying. I was no longer hungry. I excused myself from the table to go to the bathroom.
I reached the bathroom and pulled out my phone and dialed the only person I could think of who would help make me feel better: Jake.
However, it rang a few times and went to his voicemail. I threw my phone back into my purse with a heavy sigh. I really didn't want to go back out there.
Not that it mattered, because at that very moment, Tanya was now in the bathroom with me.
"Bella, how are you tonight? I didn't get to say hello to you earlier," she flashed me a fake smile. I could tell she didn't really care.
"Great." I responded stiffly.
"That's good to hear."
"uh huh."
"I was wondering if you could do me a favor," She said while checking her makeup in the mirror. "Could you be a dear, and go to the front desk and book Edward and I another room? He said you two were sharing, and that just won't work."
"Why can't you book another room for you two?"
She laughed,
"Oh hun, tsk. That's your job, not mine." I was fuming.
"Actually, Tanya. I work for Edward, not for you. So, if you want to book a room for yourself and Edward, you can go right ahead and do it."
"Why so upset Bella," She turned to look at me with a smile growing on her lips. "is someone jealous?"
I was close to hitting that perfect mouth of hers.
"Aww, I have seen the way you look at him Bella, and it is adorable. Really. But, do you honestly think someone like Edward would ever date someone like you? No offense, you're cute and all. You have that whole, "I'm and individual" thing going for you, but honestly. Edward needs someone that can be in photos with him; someone who knows what it takes to make it. I'm sorry, that just isn't you. You need to accept reality."
I had never worked so many muscles in my face to hold back tears. I wasn't going to let her see me cry.
"I've seen girls like you come and go, Tanya. You are the flavor of the month, and soon you will be gone like all the others. If anyone is having issues accepting reality, I assure you it isn't me."
Suddenly, my phone rang. Thank god, it was Jake.
I pushed pass Tanya and answered.
"Jake, oh my god, thank you for calling me back."
Bella, what's wrong?" Jake sounded concerned.
"Jake, I have to get out of here."
"What happened?"
"She showed up. We were at dinner and then Tanya crashed, and they were sitting next to me saying things that made me want to vomit. Then, she cornered me in the bathroom and said that I wasn't good enough for him. Jake, I need to get out of here. I can't be here with her."
"Bella, I'm coming." I could hear the tinkle of car keys in the backround.
"Jake, no. I'm just going to rent a car and come back."
"Don't be stupid! You drove all day, and I would be worried to death if you drove all night too."
"Jake, I can't let you."
"You're not letting me, Bella. I'm doing it either way. What room are you in?"
I gave him the room number. I knew the others would be going out to the club, but I was staying behind. I was in no way going to watch those two throw themselves all over each other.
I got back to the table and everyone except the love birds looked over at me. I just shook my head.
Dinner was done and Edward stood and helped Tanya up.
"Tanya has to go get a room, she will be back." He looked at me as if he wanted to talk.
"What, Edward?"
"What's wrong with you?" he hissed.
"Are you serious?" Really, Edward?
He furrowed his eyebrows in confusion.
"You can't possibly be that stupid, Edward." I said, shaking my head slowly.
"What are you talking about?"
"What is she doing here? On our vacation that I planned?" I struggling to keep my voice down. "You said this vacation was for us to relax and hang out, which we never get to do. You lied. Why is she here?"
"You heard her, Bella. she knew where we were going, and she surprised me. I didn't know she was coming."
"Then tell her to leave. Your supposed to be spending time with your friends, Edward."
"Bella, she drove all this way. I can't just ask her to leave."
"Where are you sleeping tonight, Edward?"
He looked at me and froze.
Tears started to flow now; I could no longer hold them back.
"That's what I thought. Some bonding vacation, Edward."
"What else am I supposed to do?"
"Nothing."
"Bella, we are still going to be able to hang out. This is still our vacation."
"No Edward, it's your vacation."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"That means I'm going home. I came here to spend time with you, not Tanya. It's obvious who you would rather spend time with. So have at it, champ! I'm done."
"Bella, your being ridiculous," He snapped.
"Maybe, but I'm going to be ridiculous at home."
"How do you plan on getting home?"
"Like you care."
"Bella…"
"Jake. He's coming to get me."
"Oh of course, the wonderful Jake." Edward exclaimed sarcastically as he swirled his pointer finger in the air.
"Leave him out of this. He isn't the one who lied to me."
"I didn't lie, Bella. I didn't know she would come here,"
"Well now you two can have the bonding time. I am going home."
I turned and went to the elevator to go to the room and gather my bags.
I saw Alice and Rose coming my way.
"I don't want to talk about it. Go have fun. I'll be ok." I said not wanting to ruin their time too.
"But Bella…" Alice started.
"Alice, I'm begging you. Please."
"Alright," She wrapped me in a tight hug. "He doesn't deserve your love, Bella."
"I'm going to kick her scrawny ass." Rose said looking like she was serious.
"Don't Rose, it isn't worth it."
The elevator doors opened and I stepped in hitting my floor.
"Love you guys, see you when you get back."
"Love you too." they both called.
I made it to the room and packed all my things back up. I knew I had a while before Jake got here, but I wanted out of this room and out of this place as soon as possible. I gave the room a once over, making sure I hadn't forgotten anything.
I went back down stairs and handed in my room key, and looked for a coffee shop or diner to sit at until Jake got here. I gave him a call once I located a Starbucks, and settled in for the wait.
Before I knew it, Jake was tapping me on the shoulder, I dropped everything I was holding on to and stood up, throwing my arms around him and started to cry. He was beyond amazing. he stood there holding me and rubbing circles into my back, giving me small kisses on my head, and telling me it was alright.
After I calmed down, he took me to the car and we drove all the way home.
I must have fallen asleep at some point, because what felt like seconds later, I felt myself being lifted up and my eyes popped open.
"Am I home?" I asked sleepily.
"Yes, let me have your keys."
I dug through my purse lazily and grasped my keys handing them to him. After fiddling with them for a few moments, he finally got the front door open. He asked me the way to my bedroom, and I pointed him in the direction. I felt him laying me down and pulling away.
"I'll call you in the morning, Bella. I'll come right over."
"No, don't leave, Jake. Stay. I don't want to be alone." I stretched my arms reaching for him.
"Bella, are you sure?"
"Jake, please just hold me."
He obliged, and I drifted off to sleep while tears continued to fall down my face.
A/N : So is Tanya a skanky bitch or what!