Chapter Six
Bella
The phone rang a few times then Emmett answered
"Hey Bells, Edward's throwing a fit"
I heard the phone snatched from him, then Edwards voice, fury barely controlled.
"What are you doing Bella? You know I won't allow you on the Reservation."
"Allow Edward?"
"Yes, you are my fiancée and I think that gives me certain rights."
"Oh, like selling my truck for scrap?"
"Yes, it was a death trap."
"No Edward, it was my truck. You had no right to scrap it."
"Well its done Bella so it's too late to whine about it. I'll pick you up and we'll go get your new car."
"No Edward I'm not coming home tonight."
"You're staying at the Reservation? Does Charlie know?"
"Yes he's here."
"I bet Jake is grinning like the Cheshire cat right now."
I looked over and he was but I kept quiet.
"Bella I want you to come home now."
"Edward I'm staying here tonight and I'm spending tomorrow on the beach with friends from school. I'll be home on Sunday evening."
"No Bella. You are coming back with me and we will be telling Charlie about the engagement tomorrow. This has gone on quite long enough."
"Is Carlisle there?" I asked.
He stopped confused, "Yes, why?"
"I'd like to speak to him."
He didn't like it but Carlisle had probably heard me ask so he couldn't do anything about it.
"Bella?"
"Carlisle I need to talk to you. Could you meet me on Sunday afternoon at the treaty line."
"Yes if you want but why?"
"I'll tell you then. Thank you Carlisle."
"No problem Bella, see you then. Can I bring Esme?"
"If you want Carlisle but please be there."
"I will Bella."
I put the receiver down before Edward could say anything more.
"Bella you're really scared aren't you?"
I nodded "Yes. I'm afraid when I go back Edward will be waiting and he wont let me go again."
"Well stay here with me."
"I can't Jake, it wouldn't be fair to you. I'm not in love with you, not enough anyway."
"So pretend, if you tell Charlie we're engaged he won't keep you away from me and you could stay here or I could come to your place, wolf security, best there is."
I had to laugh.
"Well if Carlisle can't help me I might just take you up on the offer."
He smiled broadly. "OK".
I thought I'd probably just swapped devils but at least Jake and the wolves could keep Edward away, I hoped. Saturday I even managed to forget about Edward as I spent the day on the beach with my friends from school and Jake who invited himself, much to the girls pleasure, I guess he was pretty good to look at. Jess flirted until Mike got really annoyed and stomped off muttering darkly. Jake came to sit with me and she followed Mike. The next morning I had a bad stomach and my hands were shaking so badly even Billy noticed.
"You don't have to go Bella if you're that scared. Jake can take you to school tomorrow from here".
I thanked him but I really needed to try to sort this out with Edward.
Carlisle was waiting at the treaty line but so was Edward and I groaned. Carlisle walked forward to greet Jake.
"Carlisle you keep Edward away from Bella till she's spoken to you" Jake instructed.
Carlisle looked a little startled but agreed and we walked away from the others.
"Bella Edward has been worried about you. What's happened? I thought you'd be a little more thoughtful to your future husband."
"Really? Did he tell you why I wanted to speak to you?"
"No but Jasper did. He said you were angry because Edward had your truck towed and bought you a new car. Is that really all?"
"Carlisle, it was my truck not his."
"But he's replaced it with a much more suitable vehicle".
"I don't care. It wasn't his to trash."
"Well you'll soon be married and then everything will be jointly owned so I don't really see the problem."
"And our phones? My friends?"
"I'm not sure I understand Bella".
"Our phone doesn't work."
"And you think that's Edwards fault? I understand he supplied both you and Charlie with cell phones in an attempt to help."
"Carlisle, my cell only works for two numbers, home and Edward. I can't ring or receive calls or even texts from my friends."
"Well perhaps the phone is faulty, I'll ask him to replace it. Now what about your friends?"
"I'm not allowed to spend time with them or even talk to them if Edward is around."
"Well he is in love and a little possessive but I'm sure if I speak to him about it he'll see."
I looked back where Edward stood, a smirk on his face. Then I looked at Jake who stood watching me. I shook my head and he nodded.
"I'm sorry Carlisle I really thought you'd understand my concerns."
"How about if I talk to Charlie about your concerns?"
Oh god no! He'd tell him about the engagement.
"No. Carlisle it won't help."
"Well I'll take you home anyway. I spoke to Charlie yesterday after speaking to you. He was surprised about the engagement, I didn't realize he wasn't aware of it."
I groaned, no wonder Edward had the smirk on his face.
"It's OK Carlisle, Jake is taking me."
"Oh are you sure?"
"Yes" I said firmly and I walked back to Jake.
"Take me home Jake please"
He smiled and Edwards smirk froze on his face.
"Don't get ideas dog" he hissed and Jake smiled even more broadly.
"We'll see leech. She's my side of the line for now."
Edward growled low in his chest and I stood between them.
"I'm not a piece of meat up for grabs guys."
Edward took my arm,
"No, you are my fiancée and don't forget it Bella."
Jake took my other arm.
"Let go" I pulled myself free of them both.
"Jake take me home now."
He just couldn't resist a final dig,
"Sure Bella" and put his arm around my waist pulling me close. It was a close thing and I think if Carlisle hadn't taken Edwards arm he would have crossed the treaty line.