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Chapter 29- Last Meal

I glanced in the mirror hoping the fear had vanished from my face. "Still there." I sighed. "You look ravishing." Edward commented as he appeared behind me. "Your very dashing yourself." I smiled. I turned around locking my lips with his instantaneously. A knock on the door caused my heart to skip as Edward disappeared. "Bella." Julia called as she slowly opened my door. "Yes." I responded calmly as possible. "Your father just left." She said nervously.

Julia sat on my bed as I finished my make up. I observed quietly as I apllied eye liner. "You look very beautiful." Julia complimented. "Thank you." I smiled. "You look very beautiful too." I told her. "I'll be waiting down stairs." Julia announced. "Bella?" "Yes." I replied. "Your father tells me the Cullen's are very kind people. I just hope they don't spoil my day." She said sternly. My eyes were wide with shock as she stood behind me. "Wouldn't want Charlie to get caught in the middle." She whispered.

"Ok. Whenever you're ready." She smiled. I took a deep breathe as her threat played in my head again. She knew that we knew. I quickly grabbed my hand bag and glanced out the window. Knowing Edward heard every word that was exchanged. I hurried down the stairs hoping Edward wouldn't try anything foolish.

I locked the front door behind me as I followed Julia to the car. "I thought your brother was going to drive us?" I asked slightly concerned. "He couldn't make it. I'll get us there in time." She smiled widely. I gulped as I got into the car. My eyes flickered toward the side of the house as Edward's face was covered in fear. She zoomed off as Edward faded in the distance. Relax Bella. She's not going to kill you. I think.

"You should really slow down." I said in a shaky voice as I closed my eyes. "Come on. Don't you love the adreline of going fast?" Julia asked. She yelled in excitement as we raced down the highway. I was grateful when the car came to a stop. "We're here." Julia squeeled happily. I opened my eyes and fought the urge to vomit. I stepped out of the car unstable. The front door opened and Julia giggled. "You must be Edward." She presumed. "Bella." Edward said concerned.

I leaned against the car as I tried to recollect myself. "I'm fine." I choked out. "I'll meet you inside." Julia stated. Edward was at my side at once. "Bella. Are you alright?" Edward asked as he held me firmly. I nodded my head and felt more grounded then before. "She knows." I said in a panic. "It's ok. We won't let anything happen to Charlie or you.' Edward swore. "Ok." I whispered. Edward led me inside as I took in the atmoshpere. People were laughing and dancing.

I fought back the tears that wanted to make an apperance. I knew it was all fake. Julia got close to my father to keep tabs on me. My eyes watered as they focused on my dad. I hadn't seen him this happy since I told him I was going to stay with him in Forks. Edward held my hand giving me the strength I needed for tonight. "Bella." Charlie called. I walked over to my dad putting on a fake smile. "You look beautiful." He smiled sweetly. "Thanks dad." I hugged him tightly as he held me.

"Charlie. Dinner is ready." Julia interrupted. "I love you." I told him. "Love you too, kiddo." He smiled. Charlie released me and locked hands with Julia. They made their way to the dinning room as I froze. "Bella." Jacob called. "Jake." I said uncertain. "In the flesh." Jacob confirmed. I hugged Jacob tightly feeling more terrified then before. All the people I loved were in danger.

"Bella. It's ok." Jacob soothed me as he kissed the top of my head. "Charlie's safe." He promised. "You know?" I asked in a mere whisper. "Yes. Edward filled me in." Jacob explained. "Come on." Jacob insisted. We entered the dining room as I took my place by my father. Jacob took the seat next to me. Edward was seated at the end of the table next to his parents. He had a better view of Julia and me. I smiled in his direction. Edward's eyes lit up as he smiled my favorite smile. I blushed as my heart pounded furiously causing the butterflies in my stomach to flutter wildly.

I ate in slience as the guest talked and laughed loudly. I glanced at Jacob as he focused on his meal. My eyes met with Edward and they held a slight sense of discomfort. Perhaps Jacob being around me made him uneasy or was it Julia? "Excuse me everyone!" Julia said loudly as she stood up. Everyone's attention was redirected on the bride to be. "Charlie and I would like to thank everyone for coming. And to the Cullen's who have kindly opened their home. May we all raise our glasses." She paused a moment.

"We have an announcement to make." She stopped as Charlie stood up and wrapped his arm around her waist. "Julia and I got married last night." Charlie announced. My eyes were wide with shock as the entire table cheered with excitement. I looked at Edward in panic. His expression mimicking mine. Why was he in shock? He should have heard her thoughts before she said anything. Jacob squeezed my hand under the table. I broke my gaze from Edward and stared at Jacob.

His face filled with concern and determination. I glanced over at Charlie as the guest one by one congratulated them. I stood up quickly and stood my Charlie's side. "Why didn't you tell me?" I asked betrayed. "Bells. I'm sorry. It was spur of the moment. You had gone to pick up Edward at the airport. Julia suggested that we get married and we did." He clarified.

I smiled wearly at my dad. "Bella. Don't be upset with your father. He only kept it a secret because I asked him too. You should understand." She hinted accusingly. "Of course. Congratulations." I managed to respond calmly. I walked away unable to contain my discomfart. I walked into the hall hoping to escape this reality. "Bella." Edward hugged me not saying a word. "She must have known Riley would rat her out." I assumed. "She pushed for the wedding the day you returned." I told him. "She's a step ahead." Alice commented as she appeared.

"Can't you read her mind?" I asked Edward. "No." Edward responded. "What? How is that possible?" I asked. "We have to do something." I declared. "Bella. I don't think." Edward cut Alice off. "No, she's right. Now that their married. She'll be living under the same roof. Bella won't be safe." Edward agreed. "Hey." Jacob greeted as he joined in. "Blood sucker is right. We should put an end to this tonight." Jacob said sternly. I nodded as I knew it had to be done. "Ok in five minutes meet in Carlise's study. We'll formulate a plan there." Edward announced.

Everyone dispersed as Edward remained at my side. "Edward if we can't put an end to this tonight, you either have to turn me or postpone the wedding?" I gave him two options to contemplate. I kissed his lips softly and left him to his thoughts. The gathering was moved to the living room where people continued to drink and gossip. Emmett titled his head toward the hall. I excused myself as I made my way upstairs.

Emmett opened the door and allowed me to enter first. "Ok now everyone is here." Rosalie confirmed. The room grew quiet as we all pondered. Edward held my hand as he leaned against his father's desk. "We have to act tonight." Jacob suggested breaking the silence. "I agree." Edward responded. "Me three." Emmett joined. "But what can we do?" Alice asked stomped. "Perhaps we can confront Julia and ask her to bring us to Heidi." Jasper shrugged his shoulders. "Far too dangerous." Esme shivered.

I had never seen the Cullen's so shaken up before. "Heidi won't stop till she kills Bella. And get's Edward." Rosalie said out loud. Edward hissed as he stiffened. "No. She's right." I defended. "We can't keep dodging the obvious. She wants me dead." I stated. "I think our best option is to turn me and kill Heidi." I said with cofidence. "No." Edward cried. "I will not turn you out of fear." Edward reminded me. "Bella. We can protect you." Jacob pleaded. "For how long?" I questioned. "You guys can't protect me every second. As long as I'm human I'm in danger." I held Edward's hand as he pulled away.

"Son. I'm afraid Bella has a valid point. She's endangered as long as she stays human." Carlise said in a calm but fatherly tone. Edward closed his eyes as he thought about his options. "She's been hinting at me all night that she knows. She even threatened to hurt Charlie if you guys tried anything." I revealed. "She has to be stopped." Alice said. "But she's human. We can't harm her." Esme stated. "Ok. I'm going to go home and leave the preparation of my transformation in your hands." I told Edward as he refused to look at me.

"Bella. You shouldn't be alone with her." Alice said worried. "I'll take her home." Jacob offered. "She's not going to hurt me. Early tomorrow morning I'll come here." I told them. I hugged everyone leaving Edward for last. "Edward." I said softly. His eyes never met mine. "Hunt and prepare. I trust you." I whispered. I kissed his unresponsive lips. "I love you." I stated. I walked away feeling uneasy.

I walked into Jacob's car as he turned off the radio. "What did you tell Charlie?" "That I had a migraine and needed to go home and sleep." Jacob half smiled and drove. When I reached my room I let the tears fall. I slipped into my PJ's and laid down. Tonight was my last meal as a human. Tomorrow I would be a Vampire. I smiled as I drifted into a deep sleep.

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