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Chapter 17: After Thoughts

Carlisle

Carlisle counted himself lucky that Bella had not really killed him. He knew that he had crossed some line with her. There was always a sense of protectiveness that he had toward his family but he somehow used his protectiveness against Bella. He had pushed her too far.

The fight may have happened later if he had not stepped into the home that she claimed for herself. How could he keep her from someone she thought might be of interest to her?

Jasper had a dark past that was not good for someone like her. Bella should find someone that was not as damaged.

Carlisle hoped that Bella knew what she was getting into being near Jasper.

As a father figure, he wanted to protect Jasper from Bella. Bella had been a Volturi member for an unknown about of time. The Volturi were not known for their acts of kindness.

A Volturi member was not someone anyone wanted as a mate. His years as one left him to feel blessed that his own mate felt love for him. How could someone love a man who was one of them? How could Jasper bare to love Bella? Bella was only a tool for them.

He hoped that Jasper and Bella would find happiness. Jasper needed it.

Carlisle made his way to work wondering where Bella kept that shovel.

Jasper

He decided to pick up all her homework so he would be able to see her again. Jasper could spend some time with her if he acted the dotting boyfriend towards her father.

Bella needed to be taken care of which had a mixed meaning.

Mate? Was Bella his mate? Could he live without her?

As the hours ticked away, he found himself feeling colder. His body shook as he thought about what needed to be done with the little minx. That woman twisted his mind leaving him into a mixed up stuper.

Everything in his brain screamed for him to burn her as a witch but he could be wrong. A wrong move would cost his sanity.

It was time to see which one she was the witch or the mate. Jasper had no room for tricks. Someone needed to either put that bitch down or fallow her to the ends of the Earth. Either way, he knew he knew the woman he had only just met changed his life forever.

Bella

Bella called Jane hoping that she would be able to help her.

Jane: "You have reached me. Ha."

Bella: "Hey, Jane. I have a problem. I was hoping you would help me."

Jane: "Anything. You know all you have to do is ask."

Bella: "Is there any way I can stop the mating process?"

Jane: "No. What is going on? Is your mate giving you a hard time?"

Bella: "I need a cure. I think he hates me. He called me a witch. I cannot stand him doing this to me. I need a cure."

Jane: "Your pain sounds delightful but I do not know of any cure. Trust me. You don't want a cure."

Bella: "I am scared. I cannot stay here. What if he comes for me? I am strong just not that strong."

Jane: "Stop. Think clearly. Mates belong together, they don't run from each other. If you know then he will soon enough."

Bella: "So, you want me to wait around for him to figure out that we are mates? Just sit on my bed until he stalks me? Oh, look I am all helpless laying down."

Jane: "You are my friend. Trust me."

Bella: "Do you dream about find your mate?" She waited for her to respond. "Jane. Are you there?"

Jane: "Yes, I dream about it. Do you know how it feels to be stuck in this body for so long? My mate might be out there. I am here in my cage."

Bella: "If I can get out you can too. Live with me."

Jane: "You don't know of the words of which you speak."

Bella: "I do. You're my best friend. Your mate has to be out here somewhere."

Jane: "I will think about it. Do not get read of him, Bella. You will hate yourself."

Bella: "You're right. You are right. I hate to say it but you are right."

Jane: "Finally. I will ask about joining you. Just be patient."

Bella: "Thank you for putting up with my insanity. I don't know what I would do without you."

Jane: "I am always here for you."

Bella: "And, I for you."

They both clicked off their cell phones at the same time.

Bella felt at ease after her call with Jane as she cleaned up all the items that had been knocked-down in the kitchen and the living room. Why had she made such a mess when she was fighting Carlisle?

When she was done swiping up the kitchen, she stared at the doorway. There was a dent in it from when Carlisle hit it. Bella knew that could only guess that that would lead to her being grounded for life.

Please Review. I do replay.

The last chapter seemed to attract some attention from the reviews. I think Carlisle is enough of an adult to understand that Bella wants to be with her mate. I think he missed up and should receive some kind of punishment. The last chapter symbolized his punishment.

I do not plan on any more of Carlisle VS. Bella fighting in any of the other chapters.

Bella is only use to taking orders from the Volturi not Carlisle. Therefore, I think she would be angry at him for telling her what to do.

You can vote for fights in your reviews. I will try to write them.

Tell me if Jane should join her.