Summary: Bella is lonely and depressed, her husband Edward Cullen was her high school sweetheart but has turned cold and bitter after only being married for a few months, and she starts noticing lipstick on his collar and perfumes that weren't her own, When he hires a new stable hand to help out on the ranch for Bella to deal with something sparks and things could change forever. Em/B, J/A. all human

Disclaimer: I do not own twilight or any of the songs I might use, because if I did I would have Emmett tied up in my bed every night muahhahaha.

a/n I'm really glad to everyone who has been reading, even if your not reviewing I appreciate it. And to those who have been kind enough to review thank you very very much, and I hope you'll keep reading. 3

Ages.

Bella: 22

Edward: 23

Jacob: 21

Alice: 22

Jasper: 23

Rosalie: 23

Emmett: 24

Chapter Five: Reliving the Single life.

Bella's POV

A week had gone by since I was divorced and I was either out riding or moping around the house. Luckily Alice had gotten rid of the pictures of me and Edward so I wouldn't have to worry about seeing his face. I felt bad, the cattle drive was in another week and I had barely worked since everything had happened, Jake had stepped up a lot taking care of most of the things, and I was grateful to have Emmett around even though I barely spoke to anyone but Alice and Jacob. I rolled over in my cold sheets to see Alice's smile shining down at me, followed by Jake, holding a cup of coffee. I glanced over at the clock and it was noon, which wasn't odd for me this past week.

I spent most of my nights crying myself to sleep which resulted in me looking like shit most days but what did I care, its not like I had to look good for anyone anymore. I climbed out of bed and grabbed the coffee drinking it down completely before setting the cup on my dresser. "Bella, the guys are really worried, and some of them have noticed that Edward never comes home." I shrugged. "Its not like he ever came home before Jake, But I think its time to tell them, I'll go make some lunch and we can have it out on the patio and I can explain.." He nodded before Alice sat down next to me. "Bella, we need to talk about something." I looked up at her worried. I had felt so bad that I had pulled Alice away from her life but I wasn't ready for her to leave me yet. I didn't want to be alone in this house and I knew that Jake couldn't stay with me because he needed rest and I knew he would be too busy worrying if he did.

"Bella, you and Edward were together the entire time you guys were in high school, and he never let you have any fun, So tomorrow I've decided that we are all going out for a girls night." I tried to interrupted but she wasn't having it. "No Isabella Swan, you need this you might not realize it now but sitting around and sulking isn't good for you, you need to have fun and start getting back into the real world." I hung my head low in defeat knowing I couldn't win before she pulled me into a hug and left me to shower and pull on some clothes before I headed down to make lunch.

I walked downstairs in some blue skinny jeans, a pale pink boyfriend tank, some sandals and the beanie I had bought at the mall. This was the first time I had wore clothes that weren't pajamas or something to go riding in since that day. I quickly made some sandwiches and grabbed a pitcher of lemonade before walking onto the patio to everyone already sitting around the small table I had placed out there. Emmett smiled at me as I quickly returned a small smile placing the food and lemonade down, Alice went to go grab some cups for everyone as I started the explanation as to why I haven't been myself this past week.

After I had finished everyone's faces including Emmett's look like they were fixing to drive into town and rip Edward apart piece by piece. I knew why Sam, Paul, and Embry were pissed, I had grown up around them and they were my best friends, but I barely even knew Emmett. He was probably just angry because like Alice had said so many times, no man should ever cheat on a woman especially if they've taken vows not too. I quickly explained that I didn't want anyone to be committing any crimes because he wasn't worth it and they calmed down for the time being as they started on the food and drinks. I nibbled at my sandwich not feeling very hungry, but that wasn't weird for me this past week, I managed to finish the sandwich with Alice giving me a death glare like if I didn't finish it she was going to shove it down my throat. Lunch quickly was finished and they all headed back to work as I went inside and pulled on my boots, I wanted to go for a ride to clear my head and check on the horses that I had ignored so much in the past week.

Before I got to Ace Jake had pulled me aside and reminded me that we were having people come to look at the horses in a couple hours but assured me that he could handle it. I shook my head no and told him I would be back. I needed to pull my head out of my ass and get back to work, And maybe it would distract me enough to help get over everything. I walked over to Sam who had already saddled him up and I thanked him before mounting and turning to walk to a path that I had been taking these past few days. Before I knew it we were in a gallop and I could feel the wind in my face and my head start to clear.

There was a small lake I had been stopping at recently on the property that had a permanent indent in the grass where I would lay down and just relax. I let ace graze a bit after dismounting and removing the straps to his bridle. After an hour Ace started getting antsy and I leaned up seeing Emmett come around the corner on Sizzler one of the geldings, one of the only ones that Ace would even let near him.

Emmett POV

When Jake came and got us earlier I was kind of surprised I hadn't really seen Bella aside from her coming out getting on Ace and returning to the stables. We all sat down as Bella came out carrying some food and lemonade and explained why she hasn't been herself.

"You see, about a week ago I went to surprise Edward at work with some lunch." I could see the pain in her eyes as she said his name, the man who practically abandoned her and hasn't even been around in a week. "When I got there I caught him cheating on me and the next day we sat down with our lawyers and got a divorce, I know it all seems like its happened quick but I really didn't want to drag it out and gave him everything but the ranch." I felt my fist tighten luckily I hadn't been holding anything because I knew it would shatter. Bella's eyes found mine for a second and looked slightly confused. 'Well of course she's confused, you barely know her and your upset that someone hurt her Em doesn't that seem a little weird to you?' I tried to regain my composer as I heard her soft voice speak once again.

"Here's the deal guys, I know your angry, and I know that cheating is wrong and Edward is a pig, but I cant afford to lose any of you because you felt like being a macho man and kicking his ass, We all know that Edward has good lawyers and I don't want to risk it, Besides he really isn't worth it anyway." Everyone seemed to calm down slightly, and I put on a fake face for now as I pictured myself pounding the shit out of that douche bag. We ate as quickly and polished off the lemonade getting back to work as Bella ran inside and came out seconds later in boots, Ace was already saddled up and I saw her take off to the same path she had been taking for days now.

Quickly finishing what I needed to I asked Jake if I could go for a ride on Sizzler, He nodded as I quickly saddled him up. He had became my best bud and confidant the past few days, yeah I know I'm crazy talking to a horse but I didn't really leave the ranch and besides I barely trusted people with secrets. After he was tacked up I took off towards the same path Bella had taken and followed the hoof prints to a small lake where I saw her laying in the grass. I don't know what made me come all the way out here but I felt a pull to her and I needed to follow that sense.

Bella POV

It was nice for once to have the company of someone, as I looked over at Emmett, he removed the detachable reins and sat down next to me. I looked out at the water, getting kind lost in the same ripples that happened every time a bug landed and then flew away before I heard Emmett speak.

"I've always loved the water." I nodded, "Yeah me too, I use to hate it when I was little but living in Washington you don't really like wet and cold things." I laughed slightly, the conversation grew quiet and I randomly decided to state something. "I've always wanted a border collie." He looked over at me before cracking up. I pushed him slightly. "What, don't laugh at me, ever since I saw Babe I don't know I just wanted one." It was weird that I was sitting here talking to him like I had known him for ages but it felt natural. "Well why don't you have one then?" He looked at me questioning, "Edward is allergic to dogs, even though I love them I didn't want to make him feel sick all the time, Hmph not like it would've matter anyway." I pulled my legs to my chest and rested my head on my knee. "Well what's stopping you now?" He was right, maybe I would look into it. I looked at my watch and it was almost time to start heading back the buyers would be arriving soon and I wanted to change seeing as I was now covered in grass stains.

"Em, we need to head back, people are coming today and I could really use your help since the guys are still preparing for the cattle drive." He nodded getting up and walking to Sizzler and reattaching the reins and I did the same for Ace as we both mounted and headed back to the stables. I saw Alice standing outside probably talking to Jasper on the phone as she saw us and her eyebrow quirked before heading inside.

After dismounting and putting Ace away I walked inside to pull my hair up into a loose bun and change into some clean blue skinnies and a flanel shirt with less scummy looking boots. I walked downstairs as they pulled up and climbed out of the truck, I saw a older looking man and a girl who looked about 13 climb out and it reminded me when my grandpa took me to pick out my first horse.

A Couple Hours Later

The girl, whose name I learned was Lillian, but she preferred Lily, had fallen in love with one of the yearlings named Gloriana but we mainly called her Glory, Her eyes looked up at her grandfather and then at me. I asked Emmett to watch her as she pet the horse and her grandfather, Gerry had followed me into an Office I had in the stable. "How much extra would it be to have her trained here and then you could call and let us know when she's ready for pickup." "We offer free training to first time costumers actually, and we can alert you the second we feel safe that she is ready to go to her new home." I shook his hand and he signed the paperwork giving me the down payment as he went to grab Lily. A few more people came and looked at some of the other yearlings saying that they would stay in touch.

Finally around 8 I wondered inside and went into my office to do research on getting a puppy, Alice had stalked me in there carrying a beer for me as she opened it. "So what were you talking to Jasper about earlier." Her face looked a little weird before looking me directly in the eyes. "Bella, I want to move in with you." At first I didn't take her seriously, I knew she lived alone in the city and hated being alone, but this is Alice living on a ranch, in the country. When I realized her expression didn't change I stood up. "Alice are you serious? Wouldn't it be harder to see Jasper? What about your job?" She laughed and stared at me once again. "First of all, of course I'm serious, and its not that long of a drive I mean me and you would be doing it all the time anyway, And in regards to work, I quit, I want to work on starting my own clothing store." "Ali I'm so proud of you and of course you can move in I mean the guest bedroom was there for you in the first place." She then looked over my shoulder. "YOUR GETTING A PUPPY?" I laughed and nodded as she jumped up and down. "Actually I want to get a small dog for inside and a border collie for outside he would sleep inside of course so we'd have to get the same age." She ranted and raved about how she always wanted a pug but since Eddie boy was allergic she could never get one and her apartment didn't allow pets. I shrugged and said that he wasn't here so she could get whatever she wanted. After about 30 minutes of calling around we found two pet stores one that had a collie and a pug around the same age and we ran upstairs and changed for bed being excited about picking them up tomorrow.

The Next Day

Alice and I both got dressed in casual outfits consisted of jeans sandals and boyfriend tanks Hers pink and mine white, before we headed out and took my car instead of hers. After driving into town we walked into the first pet shop and grabbed a pet bed that had skulls all over it for the collie and a pink fluffy one for the pug, we also grabbed a black and purple leash for the collie some white dog dishes and a carrier for him, Alice got a carrier for the pug, a white LV lease and collar and a cute little crown charm along with pink bowls. Finally we walked towards the back after handing the stuff to the lady at the desk asking her to hold them for us and we saw the most adorable collie and pug we had ever seen, apparently the other pet shop had sent the collie over and they were playing around in a pen in the back. Alice and I decided to wait until we got home to name them as we signed all the papers and walked up front paying for everything, we quickly drove home with them in their carries and let them out. Jacob had been nice enough to put a fence around the back sliding glass door with a pet door that would fit them both and I was grateful.

6 O'clock The Same Day

After playing with the puppies for hours Alice said we needed to get ready for our girls night out and I sighed, I just wanted to stay home with Bandit and Daphne. But she dragged me upstairs the puppies following Daphne having a harder time with the stairs because she was a bit smaller then Bandit. After each taking our showers Alice first so she could get dressed, it was time to play Bella Barbie, I quickly pulled on the outfit that Alice had laid out and sat in the chair so she could do my hair and makeup, When she was finished we started down the stairs the puppies following us again, Jacob had agreed to stay at the house while we were out so they wouldn't get into any trouble.

We walked out of the door dressed to kill, Alice wearing the leopard print top and tight skirt she had bought the other day at the mall with fallen angel earrings also wearing the heels that she had bought at the mall and some Ed Hardy Luck Perfume and I was wearing a jean skirt, with a black top that had leather accents, with my heeled cowboy boots, with the cross earrings I had bought a bullet necklace, and Ed Hardy Love Kills Perfume. Alice grabbed her clutch purse and keys as I grabbed my Ed Hardy bag that had all our makeup and my phone and wallet before basically being dragged to Alice's car.

The plan was to meet Rosalie, Jaspers sister at Club Nexus, and get a little drunk, Jasper was taking a cab there when we were ready to leave so he could drink mine and Alice's drunk ass's home. Once we arrived I saw this stunning tall blonde in a black dress with black and silver heels, and lip earrings necklace and ring set. Alice ran up to her and hugged her tightly, I had never met her before and I was seriously nervous, I mean she was beautiful. I walked up and she instantly hugged me.

"Damn Ali, She's super hot," Her attention turned to me, "How many drinks does it take you to make out with girls." Alice cracked up and I looked kind of shocked. "Rosie here is hot for the girlies." "Yeah and my stupid brother dug his claws into Alice before I could even get a chance." We all then started cracking up after Rosalie attempted to pout at her previous statement. We quickly made our way inside, Rose knew the bouncer so we didn't have to wait in line, We quickly snagged a table and ordered tequila shots. I hadn't drank in the longest time I was throwing caution to the wind tonight.

About an hour or so in, Alice and Rosalie were pretty wasted, I on the other hand could hold my liquor but decided to switch to beer, And the girls ordered there bitch beer [Smirnoff.] After a couple beers I had to pee really bad and made my way to the bathroom, but not before colliding with someone and nearly falling over. I knew my clumsiness would get the better of me before the night was over. Rubbing my head I looked up to see a girl with dark brown nearly black hair who was a bit taller then me.

"Oh shit, Dude I'm so sorry, I didn't even see you." I shrugged and extended my hand slightly. "Nah its fine, I'm a klutz really, My names Bella." She shook it firmly and I nearly started cracking up. "Allison, but no really it was totally my fault, I'm distracted easily. Let me buy you a drink to make it up to you." We walked over to the bar and I ordered a beer, she ordered the same. "Hey, do you have a table, I mean I'm here with a couple of friends if you want to join us." "Seriously? I've been looking for a table all night. You sure they wouldn't mind?" I motioned for her to follow. "Nah they're pretty drunk. Warning Rosalie will probably try and flirt with you." She laughed as we sat down and I introduced her to them.

A few more hours passed and I was starting to get tired, Allison had taken off but gave me her phone number so we could hang out. I had to drag Alice and Rosalie out because they were whining that they didn't want to leave, I grabbed my phone and called jasper and he said he was on his way. About 15 minutes later he emerged from the cab and Rosalie climbed into Alice's car before Alice climbed into the passenger seat. I shrugged and told jasper I would call Jacob to come get me and he said that Alice would probably crash when they got to Rosalie and Jaspers anyway.

After they left I walked across the street to an all night coffee joint and called Jake. Sadly there was no answer, 'Great he probably passed out on the couch.' I looked threw my phone calling Sam, Paul and Embry, Not getting an answer from them either, I dialed the number to the bunks and finally someone answered but it wasn't who I thought it would be. "Hello?" His voice sounded wide awake and I looked at my watch, no wonder no one answered, it was 4am they were probably in the shower or outside.

"Emmett, its Bella I really hate to ask, but Alice kind of went to Jaspers with Rose, do you think you could come get me, I really don't want to take a taxi all the way out there." I heard him grab his keys. "Sure, you still at the club?" "No there's a coffee shop right across the street and I'm sitting in there." "Alright, I'm on my way."

A/N LONGGG ASS CHAPTER, Lmao, I'm okay well there it is chapter five, and boy is it long lmao, I'm such a crazy person. Anyway links to outfits, What Bandit and Daphne look like, What Allison looks like, and etc. Don't forget to click the little button below and review!

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