Chapter 4
The next morning Bella awoke first. She dressed and headed downstairs. The whole house was quiet considering it was 7:30. She walked into the library and found Jacob asleep on the couch.
"Jacob? Wake up sleepy head" said Bella shaking him. Jacob groaned as he sat up.
"If I had known that you were staying I would have gotten you a room to stay in" said Bella with a smirk.
"I fell asleep thinking" said Jacob.
"I bet. I was thinking of going out to eat. Want to come?" asked Bella.
"Sure. I need to talk with you" said Jacob.
"Whatever about?" asked Bella hiding her smile.
"Stuff" said Jacob standing.
"You can drive"said Bella grabbing her stuff.
"I need to stop at my house and change" said Jacob.
"Sure. Lets go" said Bella getting into his car. When they arrived at his house Bella waited in the living room while Jacob went to get dressed. He walked out minutes later in jeans and a t-shirt.
"You always look good" said Bella.
"Thanks so do you. You look good pregnant" said Jacob.
"You sure it doesn't have to do with the fact that its your son?" asked Bella.
"Not at all. Though that does enhance it" said Jacob.
"I can't wait to give birth. Than maybe my feet will go back to normal" said Bella.
"Whats wrong with them?" asked Jacob.
"There all swollen" said Bella.
"Want a massage?" asked Jacob.
"Really? When I asked Edward he looked at me like I was some crazy person" said Bella.
"Sit. We'll go out to eat after" said Jacob helping her sit before taking off her shoes.
"That feels so good. They've been so sore for so long" said Bella.
"I can't believe that Edward didn't want to massage your feet for you" said Jacob.
"He hasn't done anything with me. He's missed all the doctor appointments and Lamaze class" said Bella.
"I know that there isn't a lot of time left but I'd be more than happy to attend all of those events" said Jacob.
"That would be great. My next class is Thursday. You can pick me up at 6:00" said Bella.
"Alright" said Jacob. When he was done massaging her feet they went to eat. Jacob dropped her off at home before heading to work.
"Hey mom. Was that Jacob?" asked Renesme.
"Yeah he just dropped me off. What happened last night? I found him asleep on the couch in the library" said Bella.
"Well we kinda fought and than he said we didn't work and that you and daddy would kill him and I said than why would you tell me how to flirt and he stayed shut and I left" said Renesme.
"He didn't mention it to me. And at least hes thinking rationally and not jumping into things" said Bella.
"Mom are you really having Jacob's kid?" asked Renesme.
"According to the tests I did yes. But you never know. After he's born I'll have a DNA test done to determine the real father" said Bella.
"It'd be really weird if Jacob and I had something going on and than you had his kid. It'd be my brother and step-son. Thats so weird. I hope its not his kid" said Renesme.
"For your sake I do too" said Bella. "So you want to go shopping?"
"Yeah. Lets go" said Renesme grabbing her stuff and following Bella out.
A few minutes after Bella had left the room Edward had got up and dressed. He got downstairs just in time to see Bella and Jacob leave. He sighed. Things were never going to change no matter what he tried she always went back to him.
"Mr. Cullen? Are you hungry?" asked Shelly.
"Um.. Yeah.. I'll eat in the kitchen something fast" said Edward. Shelly stood shocked, starring at him.
"Lead the way" said Edward motioning for her to move.
"Ah yes" said Shelly heading to the kitchen. She put together a plate and placed it front of him. All the workers just stared. He never entered the kitchen. It was common enough to see Bella and Renesme in the kitchen.
"Thank-you for the food" said Edward heading out. After he was gone everybody breathed a sigh of relief. Edward headed off to work where everything made sense. There were no gray areas.
"Good Morning Mr. Cullen" said his secretary.
"Good Morning" he replied. He entered his office to fins a pregnant Marianne sitting in his seat.
"What are you doing here?" asked Edward putting his stuff down.
"I have a picture of our son" she said holding up an envelope. Edward took it and looked at the picture that was inside.
"I was thinking of naming him Edward Jr. Maybe Carlisle" said Marianne.
"Don't bring him into his" said Edward handing her the picture back.
"Does your wife know?" asked Marianne.
"Yes she does" said Edward taking Marianne out of his seat.
"What'd she say?"asked Marianne.
"That doesn't concern you" said Edward.
"If you say so" said Marianne kissing him on the cheek before leaving. Things were getting more and more complicated.
After dropping off Bella at the house Jacob headed to work. He was so close to making partner. But ever since Bella had appeared again everything was so hectic. He barely had time to concentrate on his work. Bella was a god damn criminal who was expecting his kid. Renesme is a young siren whose driving him insane. Bella seemed to attract chaos where ever she went.
Throughout the whole shopping trip all Bella could think of was the fact that one thing after another seemed to go wrong. If one thing went wrong than Renesme would be hurt, her marriage with Edward would be finished, and she'd end up with two kids alone. Messing around with Jacob had been a big mistake. But it was too late now to change that. She had to deal with the consequences and hope that everything ends up alright.
"Isabella?" called Esme when she walked in.
"Yeah?" asked Bella entering the room.
"I'm worried about your situation with Edward and Jacob and with Renesme in the middle." said Esme
"I understand what you mean. And I know why your concerned and I am too. I don't know how to make things better" said Bella.
"Choose. Edward or Jacob" said Esme.
"Have you told Edward to choose between Marianne or me?" asked Bella.
No. But I plan too. Both of you are...How do you say it? Fucked up?" asked Esme.
"Yeah. Were fucked up" said Bella.
"You have the money and the means to leave here with your daughter and your baby" said Esme.
"Money isn't something that I'm made of. But if the times come when I have to leave I will. And I hope the Renesme is welcome to stay here for as long as she wants" said Bella.
"She's always welcome here." said Esme.
"Thank- You" said Bella before heading upstairs. She sat on the bed and let what Esme had said soak in. Maybe it was better if she did leave. She had enough money to live a very good life. She'd keep in contact with Renesme. And than Edward can live his life freely. After thinking everything through Bella decided that this was for the best. She packed up all her stuff and put it in the car.
"Isabella whats going on?" asked Shelly.
"I'm leaving. Its for the better of everybody" said Bella heading up to where Renesme was.
"Hey" said Bella.
"Hi Mom. Whats up?" asked Renesme.
"I'm leaving. All of this is my fault and I want to make it better for everybody. I'll still have my phone and you can call me anytime" said Bella.
"But what about me and Jacob?" asked Renesme.
"Nothing. I know you love him. And if you love him enough than you'll wait until your older and you wont get him sent to jail" said Bella getting up and leaving the room.
"You already decided?" asked Esme.
"Yes I have. Your right when you say that I'm the enter of this. Renesme is staying here. Right now she's mad at me but I'm sure she'll get over it"said Bella. "I don't know if I should wait for Edward or just leave".
"Its all up to you. You decide whats better" said Esme. Bella sat down to wait. It would be cruel to leave and not tell him anything. It was the least she could do after causing everything she did. She looked down at the two beautiful rings on her finger. Without any warning tears began to stream down her face. She furiously wiped them away. When she had calmed down she fixed her hair and went back to waiting. Around 7 the door opened announcing Edward's arrival.
"Hello?" called Edward. The whole house was quite and dark. Nobody wanted to be around and face his anger.
"In here" called Bella.
"Where is everybody?" asked Edward.
"Avoiding you. There scared of what your reaction will be to the fact that I'm leaving" said Bella.
"Your leaving? When was this decided?" asked Edward his mind struggling to understand.
"Earlier today. You deserve better than a criminal pregnant with another mans child. All this chaos and mess is my fault. Its better if I leave" said Bella.
"Your leaving because its better for us? What about you?" asked Edward.
"What about me?" I'll be fine. I'll get by. You have my number. So does Reneseme. I'm not changing that number. So you can call me any time" said Bella standing.
"Is there anything I can do to change you mind?" asked Edward.
"I doubt it. Good Bye" said Bella kissing him on the cheek before leaving. She checked into a hotel and spent the night eating chocolate and crying.
I was planning on posting this one earlier and than my english teacher decided he needed to assign us alot of work so i barely got time to type this up. But its here. Enjoy and tell me what you think.
