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How Did I Fall in Love With You
Chapter 6
Bella's POV
I ran out my car immediately when I saw my best friend, Jacob Black. He was the guy that knew everything about me. Like he was the missing puzzle from me. Always the sun I needed; he balanced everything for me.
Sure he was 16 but he looked like he can pass for a 20 year old. He was tall, tan, with black hair that flowed straight to his back. He had big muscles that were locked tight in his black shirt. You can tell that he was trying to hide them, but was not successful. Basically Jacob was like the beach boy guy you would meet and have a summer romance with.
About a year ago Jacob confessed his love for me. He wanted to take our relationship to the next level and see if we could be more than friends. We both know that I loved him with all my heart, but I had to tell him that no sparks flied. I only see him as my best friend. Nothing more.
Ever since that day, we tried to act like it never happened, but of course something like that can never be forgotten.
"JACOB!" I ran into his arms.
"BELLA!" he caught me and spun me around until he gave me a hug.
"ugh. I haven't seen you in a really long time! Why didn't you ever visit?!" I complained, hitting his shoulder.
"sorry Bells but I was busy. But I promise I'll visit as often as I can. I hope you forgive me Bellie." he apologized and gave me a puppy dog face.
He always used that move to make me forgive him. The puppy dog face combined with a pouting lip was irresistible. I couldn't stay mad at Jacob, and he knew that, so he used it against me.
"fine! Ugh but I missed you a lot. More than you will ever know!" throwing my arms around him.
He just laughed and hugged me tighter.
"why don't we go inside to catch up on stuff. And besides its freezing out here!"
"yeah lets go." he agreed.
Jacob took my hand and I lead us into the house.
We got inside of my warm home and tried to heat up.
"Jacob, what a surprise!" Renee was practically bouncing of the couch.
"Hey Renee!" Jacob said giving her a tight hug. "how you been?"
"good, I guess. Geez you, Bella, and Charlie need to relax! I'll be alright!" she said smiling.
"ha ha will do Renee."
"Oh Jacob wow its nice to see you." Charlie said coming out of the kitchen. He extended his arm to shake Jacobs hand.
"you too Charlie."
"okay well, Jacob and I are just going to go upstairs to talk. Are you guys going to be okay down here?" I asked.
"yup." Charlie said and took a seat next to Renee. He put his arm around Renee and I could tell she was comfortable in that position.
Looking at my parents, I wanted to find someone who I shared everything with. Just like Charlie and Renee. Sure they got married right out of high school and had me a year later, seemed like a typical high school relationship, but they stuck through everything. They loved each other so much that they were willing to give everything up.
Looking at their journey inspired me to find my other half. The one I'm willing to give everything to.
"Bella, are you okay?" Jacob tugged my arm and pulled me out of trance.
"oh, yeah I'm alright. Sorry about that. Come on lets go to my room." I pulled his arm and went to the second floor to my small and undersized bedroom.
Jacob sat on my bed. He seemed relax and at ease. On the other hand, I felt like shit. I was all sweaty, clammy, shaky, and nervous, all at the same time.
"Bells, Bella. Dude are you okay?" he led me toward the bed, so I could sit next to him.
He put his hand on my forehead to check my temperature. I took his free hand and looked in his eyes.
"Jake, what I'm about to tell you, you cant tell anybody. Nobody especially Renee, Charlie, and your dad. You have to promise me that you wouldn't tell anybody what I'm about to tell you. " I could tell my voice was shaking. I cleared my throat, so I could speak normally.
"Bella, are you pregnant?!" Jacob yelled. He tightened his grip on my hand.
"NO! Fuck no! your way off!" I hit his shoulder and made sure that Renee and Charlie didn't hear that.
The last thing I need was my parents thinking I was carrying a child.
He loosened his grip and tried to relax.
"okay good. Wow that was a close one. So what this 'big secret' you cant tell your parents?" he said while taking his free hand and wiping the sweat off his forehead.
I stared deeply into his brown eyes and took a deep breath.
"Jacob, I'm getting married next week." I said quietly.
Jacob was speechless. He was so quiet and showed no emotion. He was pale and white as a sheet and he sat perfectly still.
"Jake. Jacob!" I said shaking his shoulder gently.
"Bella, why are you getting married? I mean your only 17 and your about to take a life time commitment. What the fuck are you doing?"
I could tell in his voice that he was upset, but I needed to explain the situation to him.
"Jake, I'm not getting married for my own personal enjoyment. I'm doing it for Renee and Charlie. We're in serious debt and people are making death threats! This has to be fixed. And Renee and her condition. I cant lose my parents Jacob!"
I knew that I was about to break down, but I couldn't do that. Not in front of Jacob.
"you don't have to marry this pervert for money. Well find another solution. I promise." he said stroking my hair and trying to calm me down.
"we don't have time anymore. My only solution is to marry Edward." I said in a firm voice.
"Bella-" Jacob tried to say something but I interrupted him.
"Jacob, its not like I'm selling my body. You know Dr. Carlisle Cullen? He and I made a deal. He would help me with my family problems, if I marry his son. Their a very loving family. They treat me with respect and its like I'm already part of the family. Their good people Jacob." I said in a strong voice.
I took a look in his eyes and I couldn't read them. He just wrapped his arms around me and hugged me tightly. After a few minuets he got up and looked at me.
"Bella, do whatever you think is right. I know that for you family is always first no matter what. I understand the situation your in, but try to think what is right for you too." with those last words he kissed my forehead and left.
I wanted to go walk after him, but I couldn't find my legs. Instead, I just laid my head down on my pillow and thought about what Jacob said.
Am I doing the right thing? Is this the right move? I thought to myself.
Yes, I am. I have to do this. For Charlie and Renee's sake.
No matter what happens now, I have to marry Edward Cullen.
Edwards POV
After the "family" meeting today, I couldn't get Bella's face out of my head.
Her face had the combination of hurt and confused. I felt a pang of guilt and I wanted to take the pain away from her. Explain everything to her. To have her know everything about me, instead of judging what was on the outside.
Ugh! What am I saying? Am I finally falling for this girl?
After the conversation Bella and I shared, she went to the kitchen announcing that she will be leaving.
My heart felt a slight ache, but I shook it off trying not to think about her.
It helped a little, but I could still feel it.
She exited out of the front door and into her truck. I saw her slid in effortlessly and started her car.
Without thinking, I got into my Volvo and followed her home.
I couldn't help it. I wanted to see if she went home safely and I was interested in her life.
After about 10 minuets later, we arrived into this old, almost run down house.
I could tell that this was the house she grew up in. It was old, but yet surprisingly humble.
I was shocked that she lived here. I mean it was small and I bet it wasn't very comfortable. She wasn't lying that she needed help.
I parked in the neighbors parking spot so I could stay incognito.
Bella quickly ran out of her truck and into the arms of this other man.
Is it possible that this is Bella's boyfriend? No it couldn't. That's impossible. Could it be?
This guy was handsome, but no where compared to my looks. He had muscles, long black hair, and was very tan. It looked like he was 20 or somewhat older.
Bella and the mystery guy hugged for about a whole 5 minuets when they realized it was getting cold and went into Bella's small and run down home.
I was so upset and jealous that there a possibility that Bella might belong to someone else.
Jealous that he can hug her like that and I couldn't.
I felt my heart ache again, like there was now a huge whole that came out of no where.
Anger raged through me. I tried to remain calm but it was impossible. I gripped the steering wheel with much force that my hands started to ache.
I tried to breathe normally, but the whole inside of me made it impossible.
With a big sigh, I turned around to head back into my house. I couldn't believe what just happened to me.
I mean I never felt this way to a girl before. Am I falling in love?
No. Impossible.
For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like getting drunk and wasted, or to go with my friends to a club and hook up with some random girl.
No, it feels like I was changed.
Bella's POV
Its been about an hour since Jacob left, I was laying in my bed and could not get the thought of Edward out of my head.
Like I have been cursed with this spell that I cant stop thinking about Edward Cullen.
Even if we were having this 'arranged marriage', I wouldn't mind being married to Edward. I mean what girl wouldn't be?
Ugh. He was so handsome and perfect and everything a girl would ever want.
While I was thinking of Edward the mystery fake blonde girl popped into my head. I tried shaking it off and tried to think about other things but had no luck.
Who is she? Are they more than friends? Is she his girlfriend? Was he lying to me?
Ugh. Its like I have developed an OCD. Or better yet a Obsessive Edward disorder.
What was happening to me?! Aggravated, I shoved the pillow onto my face, and hoped that Edward would disappear from my mind.
I knew I was dreaming. One hundred percent completely dreaming.
That was because Edward and I were laying in a small meadow filled with colored flowers.
His beautiful face close to mine. Weirdly, none of us were freaked out by the way out body's were close to each other. I could feel his cool breath on to my face.
We were talking and he confessed that he indeed loved me. I was surprised and looked away from his perfect green eyes.
But, Edward lifted my chin to look directly in my brown eyes, making it impossible to look away.
That's when I noticed that he was leaning closer to me. Closer to almost kiss me.
Our lips were so close together, an inch apart.
We were about to kiss until…
Beep! Beep! Beep!
My alarm clock rang, saying it was time to wake up.
I hit my alarm clock with a little bit more force than necessary and felt completely irritated.
Ugh! It was so close! So close! Why now?!
I got up from the bed and wondered what that dream meant.
Is it possible to love someone so fast?
I mean I barely know him and it feels like I'm already falling for him…