DISCLAIMER: Stephenie Meyers owns these characters. We've only borrowed them for this story.

Chapter 8

Nessie's POV

I was so anxious to talk to Jake. I kept pacing back and forth. I heard voices on the other side of the property. It sounded like Mom so I walked in that direction. The voices got clearer. Was she talking to Jake? I crept up quietly behind a group of boulders and listened. What could they be talking about? I noticed that Jake was on the ground holding up an open black velvet box. I could hear what they were saying perfectly…

"Oh Jacob, it's beautiful."

"Of course, it is nothing compared to yours, but…"

"Jacob that's not what's important. What's important is how you feel."

I've been thinking about this for a long time. This is no longer a friendship, it has become so much more than that. And as much as I would hate to separate your family, I know now what I need to do. And since there is no longer a worry with the pack, your kind is now welcome in LaPush. So now by our laws, we can get married."

What! This had to be a mistake! My mind was playing tricks on me. It had to be. This couldn't be happening!

"Jake, I don't know how long I can keep this from Edward. There will be lots of yelling. If there was ever a need for a truce, now is the time."

"Please Bells this has to be between you and me for now. At least until we return from our trip. We need to be sure the timing is just right to tell him."

I don't believe this-Jake and my mother?! What am I gonna do? How can Jacob betray me like this? How can my mother do this to me, to my dad?! I have to get back to the house. I flew like the wind up the main house. I bolted through the door only to find the main floor empty. No one was here except dad and Grandfather, I quickly sensed it.

I heard my father yell from upstairs with concern in his voice "Renesmee, I'm upstairs. What's wrong?!" He met me at the top of the stairs instantly. I was in tears but couldn't speak. "Nessie, sweetheart, what happened?" I dropped to my knees. He quickly followed and took hold of me by the shoulders. "Wha…What is this? What's happening? I don't understand." I took a breath but faced the floor. I replied in a whisper. "He…lied to me." I glanced over at him. He looked as shocked as I felt. I replayed the scene in my mind so he could see it. I wanted him to tell me my vision was wrong. That I had misunderstood somehow. But it seemed so clear to me what was going on and apparently he thought so too. I suddenly felt guilty. As I was recalling the events for him, I realized I was also hurting him in the process. He sat there for a long while silent. He looked dazed.

Could Jake have been lying to me all this time?! I looked at my father once more. I suddenly felt a heat of anger. I exploded. "God Damn Him! How could he betray me like this?" My dad was still on the floor. He looked broken. Unable to move. He mumbled to himself "Married. The timing is right." Grandfather spoke in a soothing tone I know he was hesitant to even open his mouth "Nessie, my love, Edward. What's happened?" I suddenly knew what I had to do. I had to get out of here before I started to break things. "I have to go. I have to leave right now. I can't be around them right now!" I was almost hysterical. My dad must have noticed because he jumped up and held me by my arms. "Nessie, listen to me. You mustn't be hasty. There has to be…" and I snapped. "No! I'm done. I need to go!" "Alright, alright calm down. You shouldn't be alone right now. I'm coming with you. We can sort this out." And then he whispered to himself with no faith in his tone "I'm sure we can sort this out."

I nodded and breathed a heavy sigh. Tears started down my face again. "Thanks dad. I have to run back to the cottage to get some things. I'll meet you at the end of the driveway." He turned to Grandfather, who was still standing there in shock. Not understanding what had just occurred and what he just witnessed.