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Chapter 16
BPOV
"Look Leah, I have no problems with you. I need you to understand a few things. First, thank you for letting Jake and I handle Billy, alone." She starts to talk but I hold my hand up to her. "Secondly, thank you for understanding, Billy is only five and doesn't quiet understand all of this. Third, I don't know how far this will go with Jake or how long it last but I need you to understand something. I don't care if you stay together forever, or marry, nor have kids of your own. Those two in there are mine. I don't care where they are or what they are doing, or where I am or what I am doing I will always be here for them. If you decide to help Jake at some point in life, you job will be to kiss the boo-boos when I am not here on the weekend. However when I am around you step in the background and let me handle it. I have all the respect for you to step into this, a man with two kids. However I don't know if Jake told you, but I trump all. They are my world and no one will come between that. Now Billy will continue to be leery for a while, just continue to give him time. He really is a sweet boy, and he just like his father." I know it is over bearing but I had to get it out there.
"Bella, I know they are your boys, and I would never dream of coming between you guys. I like your boys and I know they are sweet. In fact I think they are the sweetest things I have ever laid eyes on. I don't know exactly what is going on with Jake either but I would never dream of hurting them and I know that interfering with you and them would do that." Some how, I feel better. I have a feeling she will still from time to time need a reminder but nothing to serious.
"Alright, thank you for talking with me, now I have a date to attempt to salvage." I smile. "I must get going. I hope to be seeing more of you. I do like you Leah; I think you would be a nice addition to the family…" I smirk "as long as you remember what I said.
I turn to leave. "Bella," I turn around. "Please don't feel threatened by me; I don't intend to intrude, really."
"Oh Leah sweetie, you don't threaten me, in anyway." I slyly smile, turn and walk to my car. On the way home my mental chastising starts.
Yeah right you weren't feeling threatened. Deep down you are afraid the boys are going to like her more then you then you won't be what makes their world go round. How dare you be so rude after scolding Billy for doing the same thing? You should be telling her YOU'RE sorry now. At least she knows I am all over this. I may not have trouble with having kids like most women do but that doesn't mean I don't love them with all I have and I refuse to let her destroy that. Man why do I feel so threatened? Remember Bella, your love for your kids is stronger then Optimist Prime. I laugh a little at my mental insanity, while I pull up in front of my parent's house.
Shockingly Scott is still here. I rush inside; I see my mother in the kitchen and my dad and Scott in the living room. I go to my mother to see why she isn't in the living room too. I find out the tension in the room was just too much for her. I head straight to the living room. I walk in and see my dad glaring at Scott, and Scot being oblivious to it watching the game. My dad's look is enough to scare me and I am not receiving it. I decide to get Scott out as quick as possible. I clear my throat and get both of their attentions.
"Scott, is it too late for dinner?"
He looks at his watch. "Uh… we could go to my house and cook something together." He smiles.
"Sure." I give a tight smile.
"Uh… Bells, can I talk to you please?" My dad asks.
"Right now?"
"Yes." His voice is so stern I don't ask anymore.
"Just a minuet Scott." I hold a finger to him and follow my dad to the kitchen.
Mom gets tense again. "What's wrong dad?"
"Look, Bella, I'm not going to tell you not to go with him. I will tell you to be careful. I think he is extremely superficial. All I have been hearing about is how hot you look or how beautiful you are, or how good you guys look together. You are more than a pretty face. I need you to know that."
"Dad, I'm sure it's not like that. I do like him yes, and do I want more, well, yes I want someone forever, but I'm not blind, and if he was a bad guy I think I'd know it. He was probably trying to butter you up or something."
"Bells, just please be careful." He sounds like he is begging so I cave, because this is a rarity for him.
"Okay dad, but try to relax. I am trying to move on like you suggested." I turn to the door and call Scott so we can leave.
We make chicken stir-fry together; before we sit down to eat Scott sets out some candles and wine. The entire set up is so romantic. Something hits me then.
"I thought you said you are not romantic."
"If I was so romantic, supper would not have been here and cooking would not have been involved."
"I see," I drop my head, feeling sorry for ruining his plans. "I'm sorry I messed this up for you."
"It's cool, you gatta do what you gatta do." He shrugs. "Let's eat." he gestures to my chair, and I sit down. He pours his wine and I pour mine. Dinner is quiet, only small bits of chit chat here and there. After we are done we leave the mess and head to the living room.
"Would you like to watch a movie?"
"Sure." I smile. Something just isn't right about this. I have a feeling something is off, but I blame it on my dads little warning before I left earlier.
He puts in 'Joy Ride, now I don't mind a good thriller but I have seen this and to where it was okay the first time its not much of one I'd watch again, but I suck it up and sit down.
We are not too far in the movie when I get distracted by his hand on my thigh. It perks my interest, I start to assess whether or not I can see myself with him for a while. I don't know if it is hormones or if it is him but I decide quickly he isn't a bad guy. He can be a little simple, sometimes clueless, and definitely not perfect, but he is sweet, cute, generous, and he seems loving, and understanding. I resolve to give this a true shot.
His hand starts to travel up, as he glances over at me. I smirk at him to let him know I am okay with what he is doing. I try and do the innocent thing with my eyes; it must work because he leans in for a kiss. I allow, of course. I may be a mom but I am not dead. He slides closer to me so now I am trapped between him and the corner of the couch. Not that I mind. He starts at my lips, slowly kissing. His lips are a little too forceful but I chalk it up to hormones. He starts kissing down my neck, he hit that little spot behind my ear and I whimper.
"God, you are so beautiful." He whispers. I lean my head to the side to allow better access. He works his way down my neck to my collarbone, kissing and sucking a little too hard for my liking. I pull away slightly in response; I think he gets the hint because he stops sucking all together. His kisses continue, moving my shirt he starts in on my shoulder and moved his way back up to my mouth. This time he runs his tong run across my bottom lip asking for access. I open a little to let him in. he turn out to be a pretty good kisser, after we get a flow down. Defiantly the dominate type. His hand starts to go up my shirt and I rub my hands up and down his back. He starts moaning slightly. His hand stops on my breast outside my bra, he squeezes and releases, then he rubs his thumb over my nipple I feel it get hard against the lace. He works his way back down my neck as his hand slides back down to grab the seam of my shirt. He lifts up as I raise my hands. When my shirt is off he looks at me.
"What is wrong with your stomach?" He looks shocked or appalled, I'm not sure.
"What do you mean" I shake my head, irritated by the stopping.
"It looks different." I look down.
"Oh it's just stretch marks, I have had two kids." I laugh slightly. Duh.
"Oh, uhh… I think… we should…uh… call it a night." He rushes out the ending and hands me my shirt, then rubs the back of his neck.
As I put it on I ask, "Do they bother you that bad?"
"Well I guess I have never seen them before. I don't know what to think."
"Are fucking for real?" I ask, pissed off now.
"Yeah, you are the first mom I have been with; well…you know what I mean."
"Yeah I do. My dad wad so right, your are superfisical." I shake my head; get up, and start to walk to the door.
He stands and says "Here, I'll give you a ride home."
"No." I hold up my hand as I turn to him. "I think I can manage, besides if I spend another second with you I might just vomit."
"I was just being honest."
"Yeah well here has some honesty, it would be best if you don't talk to me again. I swear out of anything not to like about me, you pick the one thing that has brought me the greatest joy, my kids. I thought you where different."
"Whoa, I don't have a problem with your kids." He starts to defend but I stop him.
"No you do because that's where I got these; my two amazing little boys gave them to me as I gave them life." I can feel the tears welling up. "Just forget it. See ya around Scott." I slam the door as I leave. Now I am supposed to walk how far home again.
As I walk away from his house my mind starts to rethink the ride. Uh think I am, what like ten miles from home, I have to call dad. NO! He will freak out, there has to be someone. Who the hell can I call? I feel the tears streaming down my face. Jake! He said if I ever need any help but he has the boys, ugh.
In the middle of my metal debate a silver Volvo appears.That little ray of hope that I have is soon smashed to smithereens as the car slows down and the window slides down.
"Bella, is that you." Oh come on. Really. Like I haven't been through enough tonight. I drop my head back to look at the sky, and then pull it together.
"Yes, how are you Edward?" I try to play it off as I am meant to be here but I think it's clear by the way I am dressed, I was out.
"Uhh… where you off to?" He gets out of the car and walks up to me.
"I am just heading home." Please don't ask if I live here.
"You live around here?" Damn it.
"No not really."
"Oh well, would you like a ride?" what a choice of words right now, I could be riding something. Irritation rides through me again, causing me to be unintentionally snippy.
"Really, why would you help me? You don't even know me." I cross my arms and rest my weight on to one side of my body.
"Look, I just thought you might want a hand. It's getting kind of cold out and you don't look to have a jacket and my car is warm." He holds one hand up palm facing me and the other gesturing towards the car.
I stand there looking back and forth between him and his car. After a few minuets I sigh in defeat.
"Fine, thank you." He gets this smile on his face that makes my head spin. I walk around the car and he follows. He opens the door for me and lets me get inside, and then he closes the door. After he is in he looks at me.
"Where to?"
"Go straight, I'll tell you where to turn."
We talk the whole way as I point out the route, I find out he is divorced and that little girl is in fact his. He is a doctor. His ex-wife is around but not as often as he would like. He too married for the sake of his daughter. He likes to cuddle and watch movies and play with his daughter. He wants a big family and a huge house, and a dog. My heart just starts to float. I really think I am going to cry. We stop in front of my parent's house.
"Thank you for the ride."
"Well. Now I know where you live." He smiles. "So I can come to get you for that movie you promised my little girl."
"I have two boys, I don't know if that will work."
"So bring them they can play with Amanda."
"I don't think so." I shake my head and rush out.
His window slides down again. "Bella,"
I refuse to stop; I rush inside, nearly tripping on the way. When I close the door I let the tears fall. My mother comes over and starts to shush me. She helps me to my room so we can chat in private.
I unload the whole night to her and she comforts me in the way only a mother can. After she is gone I call Alice for an emergency lunch.
"Hello."
"Alice, I need lunch tomorrow! Emergency."
"I got it, noon, and normal place. We'll all be there."
"Oh thank you Ali."
"Do you need us now, I have margarita mix." Alice has a suggestive tone to her voice.
"Alice, as much as I want to, I think I need to be alone." I can't stop the sobs that come. "Bye Ali." I hang up before I get worse.
*An Hour Later*
My bed room door is being opened.
Who the hell is that at this late hour, I'm so not in the mood.
I roll over and see Alice, Rosalie, and Angela. This opens a whole new flood of tears. They all climb into my bed and hold me. I just start to babble on through my tears.
"He was repulsed, and he saved me, and I just don't get why he thought sourly of them and where did he come from and how come he appeared just when I needed him and how could I be so stupid, where do I keep going wrong. I am so done! Done, done, done." I'm sobbing uncontrollably now. They all hold me as we sit there.
"I'll kill him" Rose starts.
"No Rose, he is not a bad guy he just wants a flawless woman and that's not me." I wipe my tears.
"Who rescued you?" Angela asks.
"Edward." Alice answers. I start crying all over again.
"So he is the guy." I nod still hysterically crying to answer Angela.
"That's great." Angela's voice spikes up an octave.
"No." Rosalie says. "His dad is Seth doctor, remember."
"Oh man." It drops again.
I huff a sarcastic laugh trough my tears. "No shit. Now, what?"
After setting my mind on avoiding him, we all lay down in my bed and that's were we all sleep.
Jacob POV
"Leah, was it bad?" I ask wincing a bit.
"No Jake." She smiles and nods as she walks over to me. "She is a mom, I would expect nothing less."
Leah helps me finish the dishes and plays a game with me and the boys. Billy is still close to me but is at least civil to Leah. Word to the wise -don't play 'Chutes and Ladders' with a five year old unless you can follow some twisted rules, that change by the second. It makes my head hurt but Leah and Seth seem to have no problems.
"Okay time for baths." I scoot the boys off to the bath room pausing and looking at Leah. "Don't leave, please."
"No problem, I have a good boss I think he will understand if I am tired at work." She smirks. Her eyes twinkle and it blows me away.
I get the boys washed and ready for bed. Seth goes over and tells Leah good night with a peck on the cheek. Billy just watches with a confused look on his face. He just says good night to Leah from across the room, not in a rude way just a leery 'I don't know you yet' kind of way. I tuck them in then go back out to visit with Leah. We have been spending a lot of evening just talking and it had been so nice.
I apologize for Billy's behavior. She waves it of telling me no worries. We talk about work and other things. Eventually things take a turn to flirting, giggling and laughing. Before we know it is so late I tell her to just stay there and sleep in my bed and I'll take the couch. She agrees and heads off to my room. I stand up, walk over to her and grab her arm.
"Leah, wait." She turns around. Before I can even come close to chickening out I kiss her square on the lips. She tangles her hands into my hair as I rest my hands on her hips. It ends way too soon, but I let her go to my room and I return to the couch. My lips are tingling with the memory of her lips on mine.
I think about asking her to come with us to the park for fishing tomorrow, as I decide I drift off to sleep with hope she will join us. There is just something about this girl that makes me want her near.
EPOV
I am on my way home from a very long day of work when I see a woman walking on the side walk. As I get closer I think about how she looks like Bella.
Wow she looks like Bella. She has to be cold. I should stop but what if she thinks I'm a stalker? My God, she looks so much like Bella. Holy shit it IS Bella.
When I realize it is Bella I pull over and offer her a ride. She seems a little put out by something. After a little bit, she accepts the ride. We drive for ten or fifteen minuets, talking, while she gives me directions to her place. When we get there it hits me I haven't asked anything about her.
Way to go dumb as. You probably sound egocentric now, way to go.
I bring up the movie deal she made with Amanda. She makes the excuse she has boys and when I find no problems with that fact she rushes off. I call out to her but it only seems to make her rush faster, stumbling. She shuts the door and I debate following after her but decide against it. I don't think getting shot by the chief would help my cause.
I head home, trying to think of another way to see her again.
When I get home Amanda is already in bed, and my parents are snuggled on the couch watching TV.
I walk past my parents in a daze.
Man she looked distraught. Beautiful- but, none the less, distraught. I wish I could have done more to help. I wonder what she was doing that far from home, and without her car, in the first place. I'm just glad I could help. Man I want to see her again. I should go to her house. If I do that though and she doesn't want me there the chief may just show me the exit painfully. Ugh she has to be her and the chief's daughter. Oh man what am I going to do?
I pick up the phone and dial up Jasper.
"Hello." He sounds pissed, not like I woke him, like something is wrong.
"Jazz, what's up man?
"Not me anymore." He bites.
"Uhh… what?"
"Dude you two cock blocked me."
"What, who two? What are you talking about?"
"You and Bella. You two are killin me, now."
"Okay Jasper I have had a rough night, I don't understand, I need you to explain."
"I'm sayin you runnin into Bella, threw her into a frenzy and she took Alice and at a bad time. You two cock blocked me and now I am about to put the two of you in a room and lock the door." wow he is pissy.
"Look man I didn't know that was going to happen I just tried to help her. It is cold outside and she was walking."
"So then why is she freaking out and crin and all?"
"She's crying?"
"Yeah, Alice rallied the troops and went there. Then she calls a while ago and says Bella is still freakin out and she has to stay until farther notice. Now to be a good boyfriend I have to be understanding that her friend needs her, because of my friend. Edward, why can't you just suck it up and deal with her."
"Fuck sakes Jasper I am trying and she keeps running from me!"
"Oh. Well then looks like I talk to Ali. Right now I have to go; I have to tend to my issue. Bye Edward." He hangs up.
"Bye" I say to my dead phone. I close it and plop my head back on my pillow.
What am I going to do now? Ugh.
So Edward has a bit of a problem now doesn't he? What do you think he will do next? You think Alice will step in now? Press the review and let me know what you think.