Disclaimer: I own no right to Twilight, or Outsiders, but making them play is sure fun.
Remember I am speeding things up so we are about a week from Valentines Day.
Things get a little outrageous in this one but I wanted to make it a little humorous while they have all kinds of stress to deal with.
Chapter 39
BPOV
Valentines Day is right around the corner, my goodness where has the month gone? The boys and I had so much fun putting up the decorations. They did throw me a curve ball though, they asked about Edward moving in too. I have tried to explain to them that Amanda isn't living here either but now that she has her own room here, I just can't convince them.
The making of Amanda's room was a fiasco. Seth decided he wanted the whole attic to himself, and Amanda wanted the basement, and Billy wanted Seth's old room. I fell a lot that weekend. Between moving Seth up, Billy over, and getting stuff in for Amanda, I looked like someone who got into a brawl and didn't come out the winner. The only real good thing about it all is my boyfriend is a doctor, so I got a lot of TLC.
Jake has been hovering more and more and he and Edward have become buddy-buddy over this crap with James. Both of them are always checking in on me via phone call or stopping by. This is what I was worried about when this all come to a head. Not that they are friends, because believe me that is a relief, but that they both would get overprotective. Now that is overwhelming.
The siding on the house got done about a week ago. Man that sheet was up for a long time, but I just could take it down. I didn't want the kids or the rest of the people in town to see it. Rosalie took a statement from both Leah and Jake on the damage to the car, and took pictures of both the car and the house. She says that when James is caught she will tack destruction of property and vandalism onto his already existing charges.
Emmett has put the boys under surveillance. No matter where they are, so far, the kids are safe.
This weekend the kids are staying with us this weekend, Jake asked to have a date night with Leah so of course I obliged. I have to get the kids in about twenty minutes so I am doing some last minuet pick up and dusting. Mostly trying to kill time, until I have to get the kids from school.
I have rented a car, thanks to my insurance, so I can get around. I have never thought I would be a mini-van mom but I will take a 2005 dodge caravan over nothing any day. I am trying to get the bank to cut me a break and let me add a new car to my house loan; they just seem to be hesitant on the issue. I don't understand why, my credit cards are all paid on time and in most cases more than minimum payment and I have not missed any payments on my house. I know I haven't hand it that long but still.
I arrive at the school and open the side door and sit on the floor. I can still see the door the kids come out. My phone starts to sing the 'cops' them song.
Bad boys, bad boys, whach ya gonna do when they come for you.
I laugh as I answer "Hey Emmett what's up?"
"Bella, you have a red head about ten cars down watching you." I go to stand up and look around. "Careful Bella, I don't want her to see you, looking for her."
I go to the back of the van and open the hatch and pretend to look for something. Looking through the windows I see her. Blazing red hair, a super model body dressed like a slut, and a death glare I don't think I will ever forget. "Emm, that's Victoria. She is the one James had an afire with. What is she doing?"
"Right now she is just watching, I'm worried that if she is here then so is James."
"Shit!" I shut and threw my phone in the van, and dash into the school.
I go straight to the main office. "Mrs. Cope, call the rooms and have the kids stay put I will go to get each of them and make sure the teachers stay with them until I get there, NOW!"
She doesn't hastate and picks up the phone and gives the directions. When she hangs up after the third time I go to Tyler's office. "Tyler,"
"Bella what's wrong."
"I think James is in the area. Has anyone called inquiring about the kids?"
"No Bella, I would have called you on the spot." That helps a little.
"From now on they are not to leave this school without one of us to get them. I want them here in this office."
"Where the hell are my kids?" Edward? I look to the door. Aww shit… Emmett. "Mr. Cullen," she sounds startled, no doubt she is, "they are in the classrooms with their teacher, just as Ms. Swan requested." Mrs. Cope says soothingly.
"Bella? Where is she? What room did she go to?" damn it Emmett I am going to kill you next.
"She is in with Mr. Crowley."
I hold up a finger to Tyler and head out front. "Edward, what are you doing?"
"Emm called me. He said that he thought James was around, and that there was some red head you knew, in the lot."
"Yes and I am working on it. You can't just leave work."
"Yes I can, I won't let anything happen to you or the kids."
"Edward I am working on fixing things so they are safer, you have to trust me."
"Well. What did you get figured out?" he leans on the counter. "Do they have personal body guards?" he looks at me expectantly.
"Edward, that is extreme, I have them coming to the office to wait for us they won't walk out of this school without a family member. So calm down and be reasonable. Now I have to go get the kids so the teachers can go home themselves."
"Fine but I'm coming with you."
"Edward…"
"No I am making sure you guys get home okay, then… I will go back to work." He bobs a single nod.
I lean in and softly tell him "Fine, but then you get nothing from me, you will make up those hours, and it will be too late for anything you want." I smirk, leaving him shocked, as I walk to the first room.
He catches up with me, "you do realize you are missing out too…right?"
I can't help the evil chuckle, "Nope, that's why they make, waterproof, toys." I add a little extra sway to my hips, not too much or I'll look like I have rickets or something, just enough to make things a little difficult for him.
I am so sick. Even in all this hell I still want to make him remember what's at home…wait what…okay that is it I am so calling Susan.
"Mama," Seth looks at me. I stare right into his eyes, I see the slight nod letting me know he understands and knows I have it under control. Then he looks over my shoulder and bends his brows, "Edward?"
"Hey buddy…" Seth just looks at me smiles and drops his shaking head. Edward looks at me and I just let him wonder.
"Come on baby lets go get the other two." He head down the hall to the next room. "Amanda…" she is sitting at a desk looking out the window.
She comes up looks at me then looks at her father, "Why couldn't I walk out."
"Well angel, for a while now, because it's so cold we will coming in to get you." Edward tries to lie.
"Dad, I still have to go out in the cold either way." She gives him a 'you're stupid' look, making me cover my mouth with my hand to hide my chuckle.
Seth comes to his rescue. He whispers in her ear and wraps an arm around her shoulder, "It's okay, come on sis." And they both laugh and start to Billy's class room.
"Little Bill" Amanda squeals.
"Manna, SHE" he point to the teacher, "won't let me leave."
"I know ours did the same." She gives him a half smile tilting her head to the side. He looks at Seth, and Seth nods slowly.
"It's cool, come on guys." And they all walk out, holding hands, as Edward and I follow closely behind. I text Emmett on the way out to make sure it's safe for them.
Em
She gone
B
A second later…
B
You are all clear
Em
So we walk out the doors and I hold my breath. When we got out the door though, I can't help but bend over in laughter. There is Rosalie and Emmett standing on either side of the doors, arms across their chests like bouncers or something. Jasper and Alice are beside them matching their poses, and Alice with the barely noticeable baby bump and a feral look on her face, is enough to make one of those red coat soldiers laugh. Bringing up the end is Angela, and her baby bump as well, and Ben and all his scrawniness is on the opposite side of her with eyes darting everywhere.
Seth looks around and hollers "Oh are you serious? This is nuts we are not royalty."
"Apparently we are baby." I huff and puff in laughter.
"Hi Aunt Rosie, Aunt Ali, Aunt Ang." Then he looks to the other side "Emmett, Jasper, and Uncle Ben. Wow what are you guys all doin here."
"We are goin home with you tonight little man." Alice smiles sweetly.
"Alright, you goons. Let's go." We all head to our cars.
This is the funniest thing I have ever seen. We all look like gang members from an old school move like, 'Outsiders' or something. I can't stop laughing and shaking my head, even as we get back to my place. I pull up in the drive way, as they all line up in front of the house behind the poor pizza guy.
He watches us all pull in get out and move the kids to the front to go inside. Seth breaks the heaviness.
"See us three." He point to himself, Billy and Amanda. The boy just looks at them, "You mess with us you deal with all of them." he point to us over his shoulder.
"Oh shit! Seth, don't scare the poor boy. I am so sorry, ignore him." I politely smile. "Come in." I unlock and push the door open.
Amanda stops and turns to the pizza boy as the other two keep walking, "I'd listen to him if I were you. My dad can kill you, and no will ever know how you died."
She runs to catch up with Seth and they just laugh. "Amanda! That's enough!" I turn back to the boy. "It's alright, they're just being ornery. It's been a long day. What do I owe you?"
"I took care of it, love."
"Edward, for the love of all that is holy, go… to… work!"
The house erupts into a circus and I feel really anxious, so I need to get a grip and fast. I thank the pizza boy give him a more than needed tip, after all my kids did pester him. Cute or not I have to stop that too. I close the door and lean against it to gather myself.
Ok where do I start…
One: Get the goon squad under control.
Two: No wait get Edward to work first, and then get the goons to relax.
And Three: Explain to the kids they are not invincible…and that it's not right to torture innocent people.
I look up words, Alright you what am I? Your personal lifetime movie, or you just having fun toying with me? I find the humor in what you are doing to me but really what more you gonna throw at me.
I pull myself off the door and walk into the house. "Kids, come to the dining room." I look to all the other 'children' "you guys, table now." I do all this without letting on how annoyed I am… I hope.
Everyone piles around the table and I take my place at the head resting my hands flat on the table. Looking at Edward "you back to work I mean it." I look at everyone else. "All of you, this is not an old school movie, we don't get to walk around like some kind of gang looking for 'a rumble' got it. I understand the concern and I appreciate the help. You are more than welcome to stay obviously but you are here as guests not as body guards." I turn to the kids. "And you three, you don't get to intimidate people. I think you made the poor pizza boy pee himself. That may be funny but it's not right." Looking around the table "Now, am I clear?"
Everyone starts to talk at once; I hold my hand up again. "No I'm not budging on this. All of you need to let me try to handle this. I can do this; if I need you I will call you. There is a plan-sort of. Now everyone relax." I look at Edward. "You go. No arguing just go and no getting off early."
Edward walks over kisses my forehead, smiles, and leaves. Everyone gets up and get some pizza. I watch as everyone makes them self at home. I throw pizza on plates and grab a few pops to take up to the kids. When I come back down I grab some beers and deal them out to everyone but Alice and Angela. After I know everyone is situated I sit back a watch everyone laugh and joke. They all look so carefree, like nothing is going on but a pizza party.
*The next day*
EPOV
Oh man I feel like I can't even go to work now. Emmett gave me a call yesterday telling me that Bella was being stalked by a red head, and when he talked to her he said she told him it was the woman James had an affair with. He also said Bella freaked out and took off into the school. I told the people at the front desk to let everyone know I had a family emergency. I didn't wait for a response I just left. I went straight to the school. I knew the kids would be let out by now but I saw Bella's van there and empty. I went straight to the office.
In true Bella fashion, she walks out of Tyler's office and tells me to go back to work. I end up going with her to get the kids. As usual Seth sooths Amanda and Billy, you can definitely tell he is Bella's son.
When we got home however he was the ring leader in torturing the poor pizza boy. I found it absolutely hilarious. Our friends found it quite funny too, Bella on the other hand, while finding it funny suppressed the laughter to scold them. She actually called us all to the table, she sent me to work like a child being sent to their room, told everyone they were overdoing things a bit, and explained how it is rude to act like they did with the pizza boy and that it doesn't matter if no one will hurt them they can't go around acting like spoiled children.
It was actually quite hot to see Bella take charge like that. I wanted to take her up to her room, bend her over the bed and just fuck the hell out of her. How I managed to just kiss her and go back to work I will never know.
Last night at work was so long. I hate being away from Bella so much and it just gets worse the more I have to be away from her. I wonder if when all this James shit is behind us I will feel better about it. What I wouldn't give to get my hands on him.
I pull up in front of Bella's house. There is music playing when I open the door, the sight before me is enough to make me die of laughter. All of our friends are dancing with Bella and the kids, including Jake and Leah. Then something clicks…Bella is in the middle with the kids surrounding her. It is so fitting for right now it's like some kind of little village making a protective circle around the ones being attacked. Almost like they are making some strange force field, around the ones the attack in set upon. I push through our friends and stop in the direct center of the circle, on the other side of the kids. Now it looks like the kids are the bull's eye. It's so fitting considering they are the most defenseless of us all.
Out of nowhere Amanda stops all the fun with an idea. "Bella, do you have Twister?"
"Yeah" Seth answers just as excitedly.
This causes Alice to squeal with happiness. "Oh yeah let's play. Ang and I will spin the arrow and watch you guys get all tangled up."
"Do I need to remind all of you my coordination skills or lack thereof I should say." We all laugh.
I lean in and whisper as Seth and Amanda run off, "Don't worry love, I won't let you fall." I am rewarded with a glassed over look in her eyes as she nods.
"Got it" Seth and Amanda sing in unison.
After laying out the mat, and a lot of lip biting from Bella we get started.
Let me tell you four full grown men, three children, two grown women, and a twister mat make for a catastrophe. Somewhere between right hand red and left foot blue Seth topples over onto Amanda who in turn falls into Jasper leading to Jake then into Bella. I catch Bella as we fall to the floor together laughing. How Rosalie, Emmett and Billy got out alive I will never know.
"Good catch" Bella looks at me.
"I told you I've got you." I smile. All of a sudden I feel warmth on my leg as Bella clears her throat and gets off me, too quickly for my liking.
"Hey Bella would you like I us to go so you can have a little fun." Rose quips.
"Rose shove it up your…"
Bella is interrupted by the motion light coming on and the van alarm. All heads turn to the noise.
Bella and Seth look at each other as Bella nods to the stairs. Seth without a word grabs Amanda and Billy and rushes them to the basement. Emmett and Rose pull out guns form who knows where, Bella rushes to her room and back out loading a revolver.
"Alice, Ang, Basement now." Both girls run to the basement. "Ali" Alice turns around to look at Bella "My kids get hurt, I come for you." As Alice nods Bella whips around, her hair tailing behind her as all three head to the front door. Everything happens so fast. I just pull out my phone and dial… "Charlie… its Edward. We have a problem and Bella has a gun."
BPOV
I think I worried Edward as I came out of the room loading my revolver. I warn Alice I will hunt her down if my kids get hurt. Then I head to the door with Rose and Emmett. To think I used to find it pointless when Charlie was teaching me to shoot as a little girl.
Emmett heads out first, Rosalie follows him, and I follow Rosalie all of us have guns prepped and ready to go. I swear if I see James I will shoot that son of a bitch without a second thought.
We all step in different directions, scanning the area for anyone who is a threat. A car shocks us all by ripping up to the house. We all take stance and aim at whoever is about to get out of the car. I feel bad for whoever it is.
"Bella! Are you okay?"
"Dad? What are you doing here?"
"Edward called." I groan and roll my eyes at the house. My dad pulls out his 9mm and starts heading towards us. "What the hell is going on?" he whispers as he gets close to me.
"Dad I don't know. The car alarm went off as the motion light came on. Everyone was already here so it wasn't any of us."
"Where are the kids?"
"Basement with Alice and Angela"
Rosalie heads towards one side of the house as Emmett goes the other way. I head in the direction of the street; of course my dad is hot on my ass.
Edwards parents show up as I reach the end of the drive way. "Bella are you okay?"
"Yes, what are you doing here?"
"Edward called"
"Of course he did" I sneer a little.
That man is so lucky I love him, or I'd shoot him right about now.
"Bella dear…"
"Mom?"
"She asked us to pick her up."
I groan. "The kids are in the basement with Alice and Angela, just go on in."
My dad and I go back to looking around. I start to grumble "if he was here he wouldn't be stupid enough to stick around." It was meant to be a question.
"He's never been one for brains, Bells." My dad whispers.
We walk along a small tree line, my dad shining his flash light in the trees.
We are close to the drive way again when I hear my mother calling.
"Bella, dear"
"That woman is going to get shot." My dad mutters. I snort a laugh.
"Bella, answer me." She is starting to sounds panicked.
Ugh "Mom I'm fine, go back inside."
"Where is your…"
POP… POP… POP! My mother collapses.
"MOM!"
My dad and I turn just as his light hit the trees we see a figure and start firing off shots where we saw the figure. When our clips are empty we run to the house. When we reach it my mother is laying on my porch in a pool of blood "EDWARD!"
Edward shows up as I am holding my hands over my mother's rib cage. "This is Dr. Cullen I need an ambulance…" I tuned him out at this point.
"Mom don't you dare give up, I still need you."
"I love you baby" her eyes lull back in her head and her body goes limp.
"MOM! MOM! MOM! Edward do something!" I can't see through the tears I feel two hands pull me away. I am too weak to fight.
"Bella go with your dad I will tend to your mom until help gets here."
I am being drug away as the ambulance pulls up. "I gatta go with her, let go of me I have to get to her. I will kill him. Let go of me." I feel my elbow connect with someone's stomach. They let go with a "humph." I take off to the ambulance.
I hear one of the paramedics holler "Clear!" just as I reach the doors. I watch as my mother's body jumps from the shock.
That is the last thing I see before everything goes black.
And here is where I run and hide…please don't kill me. I will be posting the next chapter soon. Please leave me a non-violent review…