OK folks you've been really good with all the reviews so as its my birthday here's an extra chapter for you. Jules x

Chapter Seven

Jasper

I gave Emmett the wooden swan I had carved as a small gift for Bella hoping it might get past Edward's eagle eye folded inside the short note I'd written and he promised to wrap it and attach the gift tag, one he already had waiting for me to sign. I managed to speak to Bella quickly but moved away when Edward saw me. The strange thing was that the atmosphere in the house had changed. Everyone was looking at me suspiciously, as if they thought I was guilty of some misdeed but when I asked Alice about it she just shrugged and changed the subject. Even Esme and Carlisle were cool towards me and to be honest I was glad that Alice didn't want me to stay after the party.

."When you've taken Bella outside I want you to get in your car and drive."

"Where to? Are you coming with me?"

"No, but you'll understand when you stop."

"When will that be?"

"You'll know Jazz. Just do as I ask."

I saved Bella from the thirst of the family by taking her in my arms and putting her outside where the fresh air would dilute the exquisite smell then with a final glance at a sad looking but determined Alice I left.

Edward

I walked back, fuming at Bella's attitude, did she really think I was blind and stupid? What did she think? That no one would see what she was doing? I knew Jasper had left, too scared to stay and face the family's wrath but one day I would find him and when I did he'd pay for what he was doing. No one, especially not that savage was going to make a fool of me. Bella knew I was angry with her but I didn't think she'd realised how much I knew. Maybe my hurt would become more real to her when she found I had stayed away from her all night. It was a surprise to find the family all assembled when I got back, looking very serious and when Esme rose from her chair to wrap a comforting arm around me I was even more concerned.

"Are you OK Edward? Alice told us what happened with Bella"

I shot my sister a questioning look.

"Oh did she?"

Esme shook her head sadly,

"I'm sorry Edward I think its more serious than you realise."

"Don't worry Alice, I can deal with this."

"No you can't Edward, it's far too late."

I didn't understand her words, yes Bella was acting out of character, indeed totally out of order but even so...

I listened stunned as Alice explained things and then Carlisle told me that the family had already decided to move away from Forks.

"It wouldn't be fair to you Edward to have to see her every day at school under the circumstances. Alice thinks, and Esme and I agree with her, that Bella should be taught a lesson in manners and loyalty."

Esme looked tragic as she took my hand,

"The ungrateful little madam, how could she treat you that way when she knows how much you think of her."

Rose was looking a little uneasy and Emmett thunderous but when I heard Alice's plan I agreed it was the best way, the only way, to teach her a lesson.

"Are you sure Carlisle? Couldn't we just leave?"

I scowled at Emmett,

"Oh you would stick up for her wouldn't you? It's a good job Rose isn't the jealous type or she might be a little less understanding of your stance."

Rose threw him a look and he subsided but he still looked unhappy, the only dissenter in the room as it turned out.

"Then I think its agreed. Alice you stay here with Esme and pack, I'll give my apologies to the clinic in the morning, Edward you stay here too son, away from her or you might be tempted to do something dangerous for all of us, leave it to me. Rose and Emmett you go in tomorrow and keep an eye on Bella Swan."

Bella

I left for school straight after Charlie went to work, well before the time Edward usually turned up and I was relieved that the silver Volvo wasn't in its usual place when I pulled up in the school parking lot. If his mood last night was anything to go by it was a good thing he was away, maybe he'd cool off by this evening and explain to me just what the hell was going on because I was totally mystified. Watching from the truck cab, reading and sheltering from the rain I saw Rosalie's sports car drive up but neither Edward nor Alice was with them. They steered clear of me during the day and Alice didn't appear in any of my classes. I dragged my feet on the way to the cafeteria expecting to see them there but the Cullen table was empty.

There were a few questions about them but I just shrugged,

"Tummy bug I guess."

Angela wasn't buying that but the rest just carried on with their plans for a barbecue on the beach at La Push next weekend which was a relief. Even she got the message that I didn't want to talk about Edward and thankfully my lessons during the afternoon were one's I shared with her. The afternoon dragged and when I got out to the parking lot the sports car was gone, were they deliberately avoiding me? If they were that suited me fine. I drove slowly home watching for the Volvo to appear behind me but the road stayed clear.

At Charlie's I saw that not only was the cruiser parked outside but next to it was Carlisle's Mercedes. What was he doing here? Was Edward with him? As I got out of the truck and walked slowly up the porch steps and into the house I had a strange feeling of foreboding and as I went in through the front door I caught part of the conversation between Carlisle and Charlie which only served to reinforce the feeling.

"I understand your concern about Edward's relationship with your daughter and your reasons for curtailing their meetings but I have to tell you Chief Swan its not completely one sided. Bella has upset Edward terribly with her behaviour at the party he organised for her birthday last night. I know he can be a little possessive but personally I don't think he was overreacting when he became upset at her behaviour under the circumstances."

What was he talking about? Nothing made sense but I dropped my bag and shouted hello to Charlie as if I hadn't heard a word he'd said.. Let him explain exactly what he was referring to straight to my face.