It's been half a month, and i apologize sincerely for the lack of update. But I've got my reasons again... as to why I never update and never replied your reviews.
I had author block yet again, what I knew when I was typing the previous chapter was that I had to bring Jacob back, but i had no idea how to continue. But then out of sudden, it dawned upon me that I could actually end the story already. And I'm really glad!
Besides, I was helping out with my cousin's wedding.
And, exam's coming soon! Next week. Ugh. How I despise it.
Thanks for all your support and reviews and alerts and favorites. I love you guys so much. Without you, I wouldn't be motivated to continue this story.
I hope you enjoyed it, really I do. And... Pardon my grammar errors, or whatever errors i've made thus far. You may be perfect, but i'm not, my English is bad, and i know it. =]
Anyhow, I will definitely reply each and every review, for the previous chapter, and this chapter (provided there is), by the end of next week, when exam's over. This, i'm very sure!
Here you go! The latest chapter! Do enjoy, though i know how short it is. Haha.
Those who forgot what happened in the previous chapter, i hope this can refresh your memory!
Previously on Vengeful Love,
He pouted. So adorable… "Isabella Marie Collin, will you be my girlfriend?"
I tilted me head and acted as though I was thinking, "Yes, absolutely."
He laughed and carried me up in the air, and both of us were swirling in circles.
He put me down, "Anyway, can we go home now?"
I nodded, "Home. Yes…"
We bid our goodbyes to my dad, or more like the thin air, then we walked towards my car. I sighed inwardly in satisfaction. Home, is being in Jasper's arms, no matter whatever's happening around me.
Suddenly, a long forgotten rough voice stuttered, "Bel- Bel- Bella?"
I looked up and immediately froze. Standing a few feet before me was someone I thought would've been dead by now. Someone I've long forgotten. Someone who changed my life ever since that fateful day. Someone who I so stupidly trusted.
Standing right there was him, whose noses were flaring, and eyes were throwing dagger glares towards my boyfriend, standing right next to me.
Bella's POV
I couldn't believe my eyes. He's still alive. How could he? How long had it been? It's impossible… Unless…
I looked at Jasper, who apparently didn't make any move to protect me. So, vampire is out. Ugh, stupid me. Of course he wouldn't be a vampire, look at his eyes! They aren't red. Ah, he knows someone who owns the same special ability as Papa.
Then I noticed something. Jasper's muscle was tensed, and he was scrunching his nose. None of us in the family ever do that, except… Except when we meet… The…
Jasper sneered, "I didn't know there are mutts in Forks, and I don't remember seeing you around, nor do I remember any of your scent lingering around the town."
Jacob completely ignored him and continued to stare at me. Werewolves shouldn't live this long, unless they keep on phasing. But why would he? If I were to be him, I wouldn't live longer when I'm responsible for someone's death.
Jasper tightened his hold on me, but not enough to break this poor little fragile human. "Ah, I forgot. How did you know my girlfriend's name? Been stalking her, haven't you?" he said, emphasizing on the word, girlfriend. ( AN I know this might not be how Jasper speak to people usually… But yeah.)
Finally, Jacob turned his gaze away from me, instead, he was shooting death glares at Jasper. In return, Jazzy narrowed his eyes.
Jacob said in a if-she-isn't-here-I'll-kill-you tone. "Bloodsucker, you aren't allowed to be with humans, don't you know that? It's against everything."
Jasper laughed and I cut him before he could continue, now it's my turn to be mean. Revenge time! "As if you dogs can. Oh, of course you can. What'd you call it? Let's see… Printing… Marking… Labeling… No…It's imprinting."
Actually I remembered the term they used, but I decided to play around with the word.
He looked at me, surprised? Confused? I had no idea. His eyebrows were furrowed. "No, you're not the Bella I knew." He muttered under his breath, "Of course she's dead. It's been a long time. It's just a coincidence that they had the same look, same name… She jumped off the cliff…"
Jasper looked at me and mouthed, 'Is he?'
I nodded.
Jasper's muscle tensed even more. I could practically feel his rage and anger. This was a rare side of him. Normally, we could see an emo, quiet and calm Jasper. But when Isabella Marie Collin is concerned, he could lose his calm façade at once.
Ah, I'm so proud of my boyfriend!
I could see him getting ready into the crouching position, one which he often uses when attacking his prey, his favorite panther.
If I didn't put my palm on his chest, signaling no, and also as an act of calming him, no doubt he would be hitting Jacob by now.
I looked back at Jacob, "What if I AM the Isabella Swan you knew?"
He looked at me, his face whitened, as if he was looking at a ghost. To him, perhaps I am a ghost. "How… How did you know her name?"
I laughed, "Dude, I have no idea. Perhaps I am the reincarnation of her?" I used my index finger to lift up his chin, "Jacob Black." I snarled.
He stepped back a few steps. "No… Impossible… There's no such thing. How'd you know my name? No, no, no!"
If he knows I'm turned into his eternal enemy just because of his ruthless act, will he go insane? Will he feel even more remorseful?
The angel part of my conscience was telling me to lie to him, to make him think as though my death has got nothing to do with him.
However, the devil side was shooing the angel away, telling me to take revenge.
Thus, the inner voices started on their debate.
I shook my head and told the voices to stop. I thought of how because of this new life, I got to know more people. At first, I regretted this life, thinking it has damned me to eternity, for my undead body is soulless.
But look at what I have now? A loving family… Best friends… And most importantly, my soul mate who was standing beside me…
I could say Jacob actually gave me a better life, a fairytale whom everyone wished for. Who doesn't wish to live with their partner for centuries? Who doesn't wish to live without any sickness or health problem? Who doesn't wish to own the special abilities we own? Who doesn't wish to have the speed, the look, and the strength each and every vampire has? Who doesn't wish to have a peaceful, joyful, supportive, warm family?
There isn't any lady who doesn't wish to have this goddess standing right next to me, to shower her with love, to care for her, to understand her better than she does herself, to hug her when she's asleep, to comfort her when she's down, to make her laugh, to stay by her side each and every passing second, to be her personal bodyguard, to be her best friend and boyfriend at the same time, to be her possibly husband.
Jacob had been carrying this burden for a long time already. I shouldn't treat him like this. After all, I liked him before. Sure, he did change my entire life, but for the better. Without him, I wouldn't meet Jasper. I wouldn't know what it is like to be in love, when you don't feel like dreaming, because the reality is even better than the dream.
Hence, Bella, you should let him go. Put an end to all his sufferings.
"You know what?" I asked him.
I muttered under my breath, "Of course you don't know. Silly me, what sort of question was that."
Jasper, of course, he heard what I said, snickered. I glared at him, and tried to pinch him. Unfortunately, I couldn't. Damn vampires, or wait, I am one too!
I continued, "Jacob, I know your name, 'cause Isabella Swan is my grandmother."
"Your… your grandmother? Impossible. She jumped off the cliff, and we couldn't find her anywhere. There is a grave for her. See, right there? Next to Chief Swan's."
Think of a lie, think of a lie!
"She did jump into the sea, but she was saved by a fisherman. Everything was alright, just a couple of fractured bones and bruises too. But she had a concussion, which made her lose all her memory. Then she was adopted by a family by the name…"
I paused for a second, drawing a breath. But actually I was thinking of a name.
"Collin. She got married to the only son in the family, who is also my grandpa, Edward Collin." I peeked at Jasper, and he was there grimacing, eyes almost popping out. His instant expression was really comical that I had to use every ounce of will to stop myself from laughing.
"So, my dad was born, and here I am."
He looked at me, his facial expression turning from that of surprise, to confusion, understanding, and back to confusion.
"I thought you said she lost her memory?"
I rubbed the back of my neck, something I always do ever since I met Jasper, "Yes… I did say she lost her memory. But being the klutzy woman she was, without my grandpa, she fell and hit her head last year. Although she got back her memory, but it was too late. After she managed to tell us about her past story in details, with the descriptions and all, she fainted and got into a coma. Then she passed away. That's why I'm here, in Forks."
I figured, he never knew about the Collin family, nor would he hear about it, since he's all the way from La Push, and till now, I had no idea why he would go to Forks to study. Oh right, now that I think of it, La Push didn't have a school at that time. I sighed inwardly.
"Oh I see." Out of sudden, he laughed. "I guess you know why I'm still alive right?"
I nodded.
He continued, "Thank goodness, or else, I've got tones of explanation to do. I really did like your grandmother at that time. If not because of the werewolf, imprinting and all, I would marry her already. Then she wouldn't jump off the cliff, and I wouldn't stay awake every single night, thinking that she would come back and haunt me. My mate and I didn't stop phasing, 'cause we knew we could never rest in peace. Leah, my mate, a.k.a. wife, knew something would happen to put an end to all these years of regret."
Leah? Right, that girl's name was Leah. Wow, I wonder how she could end up with him. I thought she used to hate him. Ah the power of imprinting!
"I knew I should've just told your grandma the truth, but I didn't. Now, even when Leah and I already have children and grandchildren, I still couldn't forget the look she gave me before she left."
He smiled, "You know what? Your grandma. She's a real nice, sweet, and charming woman. I'm glad she found your grandpa, Edward, right his name? He sounds like a gentleman who will treat her well. Your grandma will never find happiness if she's with me. I always thought she's too good for me, so I didn't take things seriously even when I was caught in act, making out with Leah. I rather let her get hurt, knowing that she would eventually recover as I know how strong willed she was. With that witty character of hers, she could have gone to the city and become a very successful woman, instead of staying with me in La Push."
Tears were almost forming in my eyes, and I was tugging onto Jasper's shirt, telling him to control my emotions.
I cleared my throat, "Yes indeed. She found her happiness…" I said peeking at Jasper from my eyelashes. Jasper squeezed my hand and gave me a smile that made me blush. I quickly diverted my gaze back to Jacob, "One last thing, she told us that she's already forgiven you."
"No she can't. What I did to her was really unforgiving."
I really want to hate you, but truthfully, hating someone takes up a lot of energy. Besides, I need a closure.
"Yes she can. From her point of view, it's you who gave a new life to her. Without you, she wouldn't have what she had. A family, a loving husband, a son, a daughter-in-law, and me! You changed her life for the better, Jacob. You made her find her true love."
This, I was speaking the truth, and Jasper knew it, he could sense my emotion in every words I said. From the corner of my eyes, I could see Jasper looking at me lovingly.
Jacob looked at us, "Thank you. Really I am thankful. Thanks for bringing me this news which could free my wife and I once and forever. Now, we can start to age, like normal humans. I don't know how to repay you."
I smiled and held out my hand. "You're welcome."
Instead of shaking my hands, like what I intended it to be, he pulled me into a bear hug, one that could rival Ian's, or maybe, Emmett's.
He whispered into my ears, although he knew Jasper could hear it, "Stay away from the leech, it's for your own good."
I laughed and when we pulled off, I winked at him, "I know what I'm getting myself into, and surprisingly, I'm ready for it."
He grumbled and opened his mouth, wanting to lecture me.
I cut him off by telling him, "I know how you can repay me."
He asked, "How?"
"By not caring about the future I choose. Just ignore the fact that I would be a vampire eventually. It's a road I chose, and I really want it."
He grumbled again, but made no attempt to give me a round of lecture.
Then he announced, "Okay, I think I'm going to visit your great grandfather's grave. Do you want to come along, and I can show you?"
I shook my head, "No. I just went. Thanks anyway."
He hugged me again, and told me to take care, but yet again, he told me to stay away from Jasper.
I grimaced. He laughed when he saw it, then he walked away, acting as if Jasper was invincible.
Jasper cursed under his breath before lacing his fingers with mine, and pulled me along with him, towards the car.
Once in the car, I asked, "Aren't you curious as to why I lied to him?"
He answered, "Nope." The engine purred and he drove silently.
I pouted, "Aren't you going to ask why I didn't take my revenge?"
He answered once again with the same word, "Nope."
I was starting to get impatient, "Nope, nope, nope. In less than an hour, we're already arguing. I doubt this is the right thing to do when you start dating."
Crossing my arms, I huffed and looked straight on the road.
He let out a loud sigh and halted the car by the road.
"Why did you stop the car? You're so mad at me that you decided that you would walk home right?"
He chuckled and turned my face to look at him.
"Yes, I'm mad at you. But no, I'm not leaving you to drive home alone. I'm just mad at you 'cause you didn't kiss me in front of your old lover."
The light bulb in my head lighted up. "Someone's jealous."
He coughed, "What? No."
"Yes, you do."
"No, I don't."
"Yes."
"No."
"Yes."
"No."
I said, "No."
Finally he replied, "Yes."
I laughed, "Ha, caught you."
"Fine, maybe I AM jealous."
"Jasper is jealous, Jasper is jealous…" I sang.
Out of sudden, his lips came crashing onto mine. Instantly, I melted into it. It was a sweet and soft kiss… I had to go home and get Papa to turn me back into a vampire, then we can have a long make out session!
Honey, I'm home!
Look how far we've come, and I certainly do celebrate every moment.
Our love, from that of taking revenge on each other, for liking someone else, to confessing to each other. It's a long journey, one that took over a century to reach the happy ending.
Happy ending? Fairytale? Yes, I like the sound of it.
For you, this is the end of my story.
But for me, it is just the beginning of a new chapter in my life with the honey blonde hottie!
Author says : And… they live happily ever after.
Do you like it? Or do you think Bella should've taken revenge on Jacob? Cause if there is anyone of you (eg. both of my friends) who thinks that I should end it the other way, or if you're not satisfied with the ending, do tell me, and I would post up an alternate ending.
I'm sorry if the ending doesn't meet up to your expectation, but i really need to finish this story as this year i'll be real busy. And since i've already promised my friends that i would collaborate them in a new Edward/Bella story, i doubt i would have time to update this one. So, i need to end it before the new project starts, which is during the 3rd week of March.
Haha!
Oh right, one of you said that I should post up a one shot on Ian and Emmett together, doing what they love most! Which is… Pranks! Do you think I should do it? But, I really need some ideas. Please do give me, as I know how creative you guys are. Sigh, my life aint interesting, and I don't think I've ever been prank-ed before.
Once again, thank you all and do stay tuned for my next project, which like i said, I would be collaborating with my friends. (One of them is the one who helped me in the 'mission' chapter.) I would give you guys the link to it, when my friend starts posting it on fanfic, using her account.
This would be the last time I'm typing it in this story, REVIEW PLEASE!=]
Love ya,
LittleBells.
p.s. All of you get a internet Jasper and internet Bella as couples / parents just for reading the ending! Bless you!
