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AN: and here is the other part of the fair.

Chapter 14

BPOV

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

"It's complicated…" Scott flashes in my mind. Am I even dating him? What do you classify us as? I should talk to him, I know he has a huge flaw somewhere I just don't know where it is, and I can just feel it. Mary calls us to the dunk tank.

On the way Edward whispers to me "What does complicated mean?"

I stay quiet for a minuet. I so don't want to explain this to him. I need to figure things out first. When we get to the dunk tank I give him an evasive answer. "It means I'm complicated." I walk away to start collecting the tickets.

I am taking tickets, and handing out balls, for what seems like forever my mind flipping from what I am doing, to Scott, then to Edward. Every time I think about Edward I get that funny feeling in my stomach and picture him in just his trunks.

Oh man that was so hot, why can't one of these kids hit that target? I will kill to see him soaked right about now.

"Mama, can I try." I whip my head and look. Oh shit it's the kids, oh no, no, no. please boys keep quiet don't rat mommy out. Please God keep them quiet.

"Yeah baby. Here." I hand him three balls. "Now just throw them at the target right behind me ok."

I get a duh mom look. "I know how to play this game."

"Hey Seth, it's that guy from the store, that mama ran from, member?" shit, shit, shit. Thank- you- Billy.

"Yeah." He looks at Edward. "Mom if you knew him why did you run from him?"

My mom is snickering and my dad is eyeing me. I don't want to even chance a look over my shoulder but do you think my body would listen to my head, nope. I look over at him and he has a smirk on his face that causes my knees to go weak. I drop my head back. Damn it. That you whoever is getting a kick out of this up there.

Alice has now walked over to watch Seth. "Oh, Bella I see you met Edward. Is he the guy from the store." She chuckles.

"Alice, shut- up." I mutter to her.

Really why, what the hell is this? My punishment for what I did to Jake? Please let me out of this hell. I will change every thing in my life, I swear just send me a black swirling vortex right now, or just kill me that works too. Please, please, please, just pick one and put me outta my misery. No? Okay, fine I will take control of this.

"Alice shut up; I will deal with you later. Billy, be quiet. Dad, keep your eyes to yourself. Mom, you be quiet too. Seth, throw the damn balls and try to sink the man from the store." Oh shit coulda left that out, oh well its done now.

Every one looks behind me, laughter suddenly hits my ears, I look back and Edward is laughing. Not a subtle laughter either. All right fine, you want some too. I grab a towel and walk over and push the target, causing him to fall into the tank. I lean my arms on the side of the tank and wait for him to appear. Seconds later he is emerging from the water, determination in his eyes and a smirk on his lips. Those lips, I want to kiss them. Whoa, what the hell, where did that come from?

"Don't you dare." I stand up, off the tank.

He looks at me keeping that smile on his face. "Any why not?"

"You do it, you have no dry towel." I hold up the towel as if to prove it, smiling in triumph at the same time. The crowed has erupts in laughter. He goes over to the ladder and climbs it to get back where he was. Now that was so much better than seeing him in his trunks.

After all the drama is done, Seth throws the balls I gave him. He misses all three times, he's seven so really I didn't expect much. Billy wants to give it a shot.

"Can I try mama?"

"Sure baby," I tell him and hand him three balls. I pull him up a little closer than what Seth was. He five for cryin out loud, he almost hits the target but not quiet. I rub his back as his shoulders slump.

"It's okay sweetie, maybe next time."

"Have fun Bella." Alice laughs. "See you this weekend. Oh, we might need to change to Saturday this weekend." She has a cheeky grin on her face.

"Uh… I don't know about that, I get the boys on Sunday." I grimace. "I need a day to recuperate"

"Oh come on Bella." She whines.

"I do believe she gave you an answer Alice." A gentle scolding comes from behind me. SHIT!

"Dad!" An excited Billy runs to his dad.

"Jake hi," Seth wonders over, my parents close behind saying their hellos.

"Jake." I smile. "I've got this." I calmly hold up my hand. He has always thought Alice was the pushy type. She has gottin better over the years.

Okay really why here in front of all these people? Nothing can go smoothly can it?

"Can I take my boys home?" Jake asks.

"To my parent's house, yes, that's fine. It's got to be about bath and bed time anyway. I think we are about done here too." I reply. "Sorry guys." I look at my parents. "I didn't know he was going to show. He said he had to work." I shoot him a look that said I'm glad you made it but I wish I would have known.

"It's okay Bells, at least he made it right." My dad brushes off my apology.

I turn back to Alice "Okay, look I have to get back to this." I look around. "I think I have been enough of a spectacle. Don't worry about Jake, he just knows how I need a full day to recover but if Friday don't work for you then rain check for next weekend. I'll call you tomorrow, but I have to get back to this, okay?"

"Yeah sorry your night went to hell." She smiles apologetically.

I turn back around and get back to work. About three or four kids latter I hear a little girl.

"Daddy hi" This catches my attention. "Can I try to dunk my daddy please." I look at her then at Edward.

"Amanda, baby, no you don't really want to dunk daddy do you?" he looks innocently at her dad. The women behind her giggles, making me look at her. Wow what are who you Miss America, damn.

"Yeah daddy, I do." The girl, he called Amanda, nods wildly smiling.

"Give it all you got Mandy" another voice said. I look over and I see Carlisle. That is a piss yourself moment let me tell you. My kid's shrink, what I hear next though makes me want to vomit.

"Dad, don't encourage her please." Edward pleads.

I look back at him then at Carlisle. He acts like he doesn't even know me. Now normally I would be so offended, but in this case I am so thankful. I don't need anyone to know how or why he knows me. The fact that Edward just called him dad, doesn't escape me.

Well so much for getting to know you. Damn it.

"Oh come on son be a sport." He laughs.

I give the girl the balls. She throws them. After missing the first two times she sighs and I see the disappointment in her eyes.

"Sweetie its okay you can do it." I say as I crouch down to talk to her. She looks at me and scrunched her eyebrows. All of a sudden she opens her eyes wide. Oh she recognizes me. I can't do this, again.

"Daddy, she's that woman you where looking for at the store!" she squeals.

"Amanda baby throw the ball please." Oh now you want her to throw the ball. "But daddy, it's her." She looks to me. "Me and daddy didn't know if we would see you again. What's your name?"

I take a deep breath. "Amanda baby please." Edward begs.

"Bella, and I take it you name is Amanda?"

"Uh huh," She nods. "My daddy looked for you at the store. Do you member us from the store?"

I nod. "I sure do. How could I forget a pretty little girl like you?" She smiles at me.

"Daddy I like her can she come over and watch Ariel with us?" Amanda looks at her dad.

What the hell! I can't do that. I can't be in the same house as my sons shrink, watching a movie with his son and granddaughter. Oh man oh man oh man, what am I gonna to do?

She turns to me. "Would you like to do that? Watch Ariel I mean. I like her a lot."

"Uhhh…."

EPOV

Crap! How did this turn around so fast. No, no, no. This is a bad, bad dream. Amanda is not here, she is not asking this wonderful but confusing woman to our home. Please say yes Bella, please say yes. Amanda has already snitched on me might as well ride this one home, and see what she says.

"Uhh…" she looks at my father. "I don't know sweetie." What the hell, why did she look at my dad before she answered?

"Please?" Amanda folds her hands as if to pray. I see the resolve melting. Yes keep goin baby. I have no idea why I want this woman at my house, but I do, and if my little girl can do it fine.

"We'll see, okay." Bella says. Damn it that is parent code for I can't say no cuz you are too cute, so I will hope you forget.

"When daddy says we'll see, it never happens." she pouts crossing her arms.

Bella looks at my dad again. He looks like he is trying overly hard to not make it look like he knows her. What the hell is with those two?

"I tell you what, why don't we make a deal, you sink your daddy and I will try super hard to make it over to watch your movie with you. If you dad says it's okay. Do we have a deal?" I think in making that deal Bella was hoping Amanda would miss. Me, on the other hand said a silent prayer she would sink me to the bottom.

Amanda, baby, come on. I need to know who this woman is and who that guys who came to her rescue was. There is so much daddy needs to know about her. I need you to hit that target. Come on baby, you can do it.

"Deal," Amanda holds out her hand and they shake on it.

Now sink daddy like a good girl. Man I am a moron I am using my kid to get to know this woman, at a fair none the less. I must be losin it.

"Okay, sweetie when you're ready." Bella tells her as she steps back, wearing a goofy grin.

Amanda winds up and hits the target dead on. I don't think I have ever been happier to hit water. Oh thank you Amanda. Looks like extra sweets for you, tonight. When I come up for air my mother is laughing and my father is smirking. Bella on the other hand is looking shocked; confirming my suspicions that she thought Amanda would miss.

I walk to the edge of the tank and rest my arms on it. "So what night works well for you?"

She looks at me and blinks. "Uh… I'll call you." She rushes away.

Wait a minuet; I didn't give her my number. How will she call me? I have to go find her. I look around for my towel but I can't find it. I get out dripping wet to go look for her. When I get to the parking lot I don't see anyone. All there is -is an old ratty car rushing out. I wonder if that was her disappearing again. I hang my head and walk back to where I left my parents.

"Daddy I hit it." Amanda hops around as I walk back.

I try to show enthusiasm. "Yes baby I know. Good job." As I pick her up and hug her. I see my mom give me a sympathetic look. She can in no way feel as bad as I do right now. We head home after saying good bye to Mary.

I need to call Jasper in the morning. Oh man how am I supposed to work in the morning? Ugh. Where the hell does she live I need to find out. I know Jasper will know. If not I know that pixie looking girlfriend of his, Alice, will know, but why would she help me? She is Bella's friend. Maybe I can recruit Jaspers help. Ugh why did she rush off like that, what did I do wrong.

Before I know it I'm home. I completely did not pay attention.

"So son, you think no one else needs to use the rode?" my dad scolds.

I give him a dirty look. "Amanda honey, it's time to get you to bed."

"But daddy, I want…"

"Amanda, now let's go." I point to the house.

"Edward dear," my mother walks up to me, "I know tonight was hard but please remember she did nothing wrong." I look at her and see sympathy in her eyes.

"I know mom, I just need to get her to bed and think." I look down as I speak to her.

That's exactly what I do I put Amanda to bed and I replay the night. Thinking about how maybe I came on too strong, or where it came from in the first place. Even as far as, how in the world she keeps disappearing like she does, first the store, then the hospital even though she didn't know I saw her, and now tonight at the fair. I just wish I knew how to get a hold of her, or how she plans to call me.She wouldn't let a little girl down would she? My mind rolls and rolls, and leaves me dreaming about this beautiful, caring, and considerate woman.

BPOV

She hit the dang target. I couldn't believe it. Then he asks what night works good for me, I couldn't think of anything but to run. I can't go there his dad is Billy's psychiatrist.

Not good, not good at all. I can't break a promise to a child. Even if I thought she would miss. She was supposed to miss. Oh man what am I going to do? I shook on it, and gave my word. UGH, why is this happening.

"Alright you up there, what do you have up you sleeve? She was supposed to miss. What do you want from me, his dad is my kids shrink." I have no idea who I am yelling at but I just had to yell.

I pull up in front of the house and walk inside. My mom looks at me and giggles, my dad asks what's wrong, and that brings Jake in.

"Bella, you okay? I just laid the kids down why don't you go say good night and then take a short walk with me." I start to protest but he holds his hand up, "Besides I need to talk to you." I nod in defeat and go up to tell the kids good night.

After I am done Jake and I leave. We are not out of the yard yet when Jake starts talking. "So… you seemed a bit flustered back there, care to share."

"Nope." Last thing I need is for Jake to think I'm a freak too; I have that corner covered thanks.

"Bella, come on I don't like to see you such a mess you have been doing so well. Tell me please, then I'll tell you about Leah." This captures my attention. We stop walking.

I take a deep breath and start rambling. "Look Jake, this is complicated. See I have been going out and I have met a couple of guys and see one didn't want kids and thought it would be best if we where friends I was okay with that. Now I am kind of seeing this other guy his name is Scott. Well we had lunch and the waitress flirted with him and he acted like she was nothing. I have this odd feeling there is something about him I just cant figure it out not like he is a bad guy just there is something that will keep me from seeing him for too long. Now you remember that guy in the dunk tank? Well I saw him at the store…and…and well there is something pulling me to him. Now the problem there is…his father is Seth physiatrist and I think it would be best to avoid that all together but now I cant because I promised his daughter I would watch 'The Little Mermaid' with her…at his house. Jake she is adorable and she said that she remembers me from the store and that her dad was looking for me then. See I ran from him because he did something to me and I just had to get the hell outta dodge. The kids remembered him tonight too and that was a whole other scene and Alice was no help in that matter. Something tells me she has known about this all along and I just need to know what it is about him that flips my world upside down. Jake I think I like this guy but I am afraid he will run or his parents will hate me because his dad knows about Seth and they will feel the need to protect Amanda from him even though he is amazing strides and I can see him trying to control his temper. Oh Jake I just don't know what to do I am so confused." He wraps me into a hug and holds me while I have my own personal melt down.

"Shh, Bella it will be alright calm down." He rubs my back softly in comfort. "I have a few questions about some of all this." I nod without removing my head from his chest. "First of all what did this guy do at the store, you said he did something to you, did he hurt you?"

"No, not physically, I felt something inside me flip I guess you could say. It was so strange, it scared me that why I had to run." I answered never removing myself from his comforting embrace.

"Okay, and this Scott guy, what do you think it is about him?"

"I don't know Jake; I think that's the problem. See he looks good, and well you know how I am so going this long without it I am wanting nothing more then that. I know what I sound like but really. I don't love him, I know that. I know its all just lust, or scratching an itch. I just don't know what to do."

"What does you gut say Bells, use your voodoo." I snort a laugh.

"Did you just snort?" I nod. "Oh wow Bella, what I am going to do with you?" even though I know it's rhetorical I still shrug. "Ok, back to the… tank, or store, or …whatever, guy. I know that you ran from him the boys told me. What I don't understand is this feeling. If it wasn't fear what was it?"

"Jake I don't know."

"But the daughter remembered you? Isn't the dad tied by that confidentiality law or what ever? He can't say anything to Edward. So I think if you want to see him again I think it will be okay. Really think about it if Alice is involved somewhere it can't be too bad can it? Do you think this little girl needs protection from Seth?"

I know all the other questions are rhetorical except the last. "No I don't think so Jake. He has been doing so well I can't wait to tell Carlisle. I really think he is going to be okay."

"Of course he will Bella, you are his mother." I smile.

"Jake I wasn't fishing for a complement."

"I wasn't complementing on purpose, I was being honest. Bella you are strong, even right now is this little melt down. I know you will find a way. If you are this worried about things, with the doc, then talk to him."

"And say what Jake, "I think your granddaughter is the sweetest cutest thing ever, and your son is like a God that flips my world inside out every time I see him, wet or dry." Or how about "I saw your family at the store and your son just hypnotized me and you granddaughter just stole my heart when I talked to her at the fair and I am secretly doing beck flips because of our deal." Oh that would go so swimmingly Jake." I am pacing and flailing my arms by this point.

"Bella, relax. When you say it like that you sound like a nut job." He laughs.

"No shit Jake." I huff smiling a little. "Jake this guy put butterflies in my stomach, and it's like I see stares when he's around, and I just can't…"

"You can't get him out of your thoughts or dreams. You just can't seem to stop finding stupid reason to talk to them, but yet chicken out every time you are going to. I bet you feel like a high school kid again, right?"

"Yeah, how… how did you…"
"Leah does that to me." he shoves the ground with his shoe.

"Jake?" I look at him. "Oh man I'm sorry I have monopolized this whole walk."

"Well Bells we haven't been walking for quiet a while now." He laughs.

"Okay smart ass, tell me about Leah."

"Well it's a lot like you and Edward. Except…she is there all the time even, when I get up in the morning now. She makes me my lunch, and cleans and tends to my dad. Bella she laughed at 'Saw' and pointed out all the BS. We have so much in common, we like to walk the beaches and parks, we both like to fish, she wants a family, and a house and she is just so wonderful." He rubs his face, and I hear the frustration.

"So what's the problem?"

"Well, I feel like I would be letting you and the boys down…"

I hold up my hand, "Jake, stop. Look I love you, I really do but we are not meant to be. Maybe she is meant to be the one for you. Jake I know if we need you, you will be here. I trust you. I know you will never put any woman before the boys and if I need your help with them I know you will do anything to help. We will always be family no matter who your with, they will just add to our family." I smile and rub his arm.

"So how do I handle this with the boys?" he looks at me for advice.

How the hell should I know? You do this first, be the genie pig. I have screwed up enough.

"Uh… How the hell should I know?" I laugh "I'm new to this too."

"Thanks." he huffs a laugh.

"I think honesty is best, no details, obviously." I nod to the side.

"Well I was thinking of having her over for supper this weekend. What do you think?"

"I think that would be grate, if you want her there. Let the boys ask their questions, and get to know her just the same, but protect the boy's hearts. That what I would do if I where in your shoes." I shrug, hoping if I seemed relaxed that he would relax to.

"Okay, if I need you I can call right?"

"Always Jake, besides I don't think I'm going out this weekend."

"You can you know, I will just bring them by a littler later. I can stay and help too if you need it."

"That's sweet Jake, but I have to be able to do this."

"And I am here to help."

"What about when you want to go out."

"So I'll go with the boys, if she doesn't like it …too bad for her."

"Jake." I smile and shake my head. "Its fine I could use a night in anyway, I replaced 'Wuthering Heights'." I smile widely.

"Oh may gosh Bella what is that, the fourth time?" he laughs.

"So…" I look at him playfully pouting. "Come on we have to get back."

We leisurely walk back holding each other around the waist. Everything just seems so much better when I talk to Jake. I think that's why he is my best friend; he just knows me and knows how to make me feel better. It's almost like I could take on the world as long as I have him.

So this one turned out to be a little longer than what I thought but it's meant to open this up. Press the review and tell me what you think Bella should do.