Chapter 5

Esme's POV

I couldn't believe those boys. I just couldn't believe them. Threatening another student at LUNCH in front of the whole school, just what they were thinking of I don't know. For the thirtieth time in as many seconds I look to the clock. Not much of a change. I had to call Carlisle from the hospital in regards to this, and Charlie. Good Lord. Those boys are in for it when they walk through that door. As I paced back and forth yet again, Carlisle took a gentle hold of my wrist, which brought my pacing to an end.

"Sit down sweetheart before you put a hole in the floor, besides. you're starting to make me dizzy. I know you're upset Esme but having you fall through the floor won't bring them here faster," Carlisle told me soothingly.

I couldn't help but chuckle before sitting down beside him. Looking over to Charlie, I saw that he looked as troubled as I felt. Don't think I'm not angry either because I am, but I'm certain that there is a reason for it. Looking back at the clock I find that there isn't long left now until they come home, I know that Alice and Rosalie wanted me to meet Isabella, or Bella as I'm told she prefers to be called.

Carlisle kept me distracted from my worry the best he can by simply caressing my knuckles with his thumb. You would never think it to be possible, despite reading it in romance novels and seeing it in the movies, but I continued to find myself amazed that even now I still find myself falling more and more in love with my Carlisle. Eventually they were home, I saw Emmett's Jeep pull up, along with something that took me by complete surprise. The advantage of having so many windows means you get to see what's going on, and what I see is Jasper getting out of Edward's Volvo to assist a stunning brunette out of Emmett's Jeep.

"Am I seeing what I think I'm seeing?" I asked Carlisle and Charlie.

The three of us are stunned by Jasper's actions, not in a bad way mind you.

"It seems that Jasper is aiding my daughter getting out of Emmett's Jeep...and kissing her hand?" Charlie asked to the room at large.

Such a gentleman. Don't get me wrong, those boys are still in trouble, but at least they have manners when around women. The six of them enter the house before stopping short at the sight of Charlie and Carlisle.

"Dad?" Emmett and Edward said at the same time.

Creepy. Carlisle straightened himself up a little in his seat before addressing the boys.

"Your mother received an interesting phone call from the school today. Why was there an altercation between you three and Mike Newton?" Carlisle asked them in his stern father voice.

To my surprise anger flashes in five pairs of eyes while Isabella merely looked hurt.

"They were defending me," Isabella mumbled, but we all heard her.

Defending? If I wasn't upset before, I damn well am now. Carlisle and Charlie both get to their feet look more than a little upset themselves. Their shoulders tightening preparing for the worst. Emmett moved a little closer to Isabella, as though protecting her from an unseen predator.

"Defending you? Why?" Charlie asked, his anger barely under control.

"He insulted her honour. Badly." Jasper gritted out through his teeth, his eyes dark and flashing with anger.

The three of us exchanged looks as Bella became more upset. Emmett spoke next, now, whenever Emmett is upset you know it. I don't think he is capable of hiding anger.

"Sorry I have to be so blunt baby sis, but they're asking. Newton, the disrespectful little ass, humiliated Bells at lunch by yelling that because she's so clumsy...that the only thing that she'll ever do in life is by being a whore." Emmett hissed in anger.

My head snapped to the girls whom all nodded. Rosalie moved to Isabella's side and wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

"HE SAID WHAT!" Charlie exploded, his face turning a rather dangerous shade of plum. I didn't think we could turn that colour.

I have never seen Charlie so enraged. The girls leapt back in shock, while the boys moved themselves in front of them, protecting them from Charlie's anger. At the sight of Isabella's widened eyes, Charlie calmed down instantly and rushed to side so he could envelope her into a hug.

"Sorry sweetheart. I didn't mean to scare you, nor am I mad at you. That disrespectful little shit on the other hand..." Charlie told her, his anger returning towards the end of it.

Oh I knew what exactly what was coming to the little prick. I would be the one to give it to him too. Insulting a lady like that, dread to think the kind of father he has now. Always seemed like such a nice young man, you really can't tell with people. Despicable.

"Er...Dad it gets a little bit worse," Emmett added hesitantly.

Charlie stiffens once again.

"How so?" Charlie said coldly.

This time it is Isabella that speaks.

"Renee said something similar to her friends. Back when I broke my leg...it's been a running joke for all of them since," Isabella whispered, but we all heard her.

I don't think I have ever seen Charlie so still, wait. Did she just say that her own Mother said something similar? Oh, fuck no. I jumped to my own feet as white hot rage tried to escape through my throat.

"Alice, Rose why don't you girls give Isabella, sorry Bella a tour of the house?" I instructed calmly.

Huh, it would seem that being married to a Mafia boss can rub off on you.

Both of them nodded, Rosalie removed her arm from Bella's shoulders and took hold of her hand. Don't understand why she hates her full name though, I think it's rather fitting for her. Rosalie and Alice took Bella upstairs first, giving the rest of us plenty of time to discuss what we'd just learned. After five minutes the silence was broken.

"What the fuck is wrong with that woman? Hell what the fuck is wrong with me? Why the hell didn't I fight harder for Bella?" Charlie began ranting to nobody but himself.

I don't think I've ever seen Charlie so scattered. He was pacing round and round, running a hand through his hair, Emmett was looking pissed but also upset at seeing his father in such a state.

"DAD! Questioning yourself now won't change anything," Emmett told his father firmly.

Charlie stopped to look at Emmett. He is unique to say the least, Emmett's child like nature allows him to see things differently from the rest of us.

"You're right." Charlie agreed before looking rather stunned. "I can't believe I just said that." Charlie said in shock

"HEY!" Emmett replied offended

The rest of us couldn't help but laugh a little.

"I'm getting you back for that old man." Emmett warned playfully

You could always count on Emmett to make you smile. Weather it be a joke, or he is the joke. Charlie responded with a playful scowl, but Jasper brought everyone back to the serious discussion of the wrong done to Bella. Words can do far more damage than people tend to realise.

"How about we focus here." Jasper said a little annoyed

"Jasper's right," Carlisle added

"Starting with me tearing into my ex-wife," Charlie spat out, his anger once again returning with full force.

"Oh no you don't Charlie. That ungrateful bitch you call an ex-wife is mine," I told him coldly

The men looked to me.

"Don't you five look at me like that. I sit by and let all of you deal with scum that hurt women, and the rule is no women. This is a woman and her ass is mine. You got a problem with that?" I demanded.

"NO! No, no, no." All five of them spoke in sync and shaking their heads.

"Good. Charles. Your soon to be very sorry ex-wife's number. Now!" I ordered, holding my hand out for the number and snapping my fingers for good measure.

Charlie actually looked a little scared. Grabbing his cell phone, he found the number before handing me the phone.

"OK. Before I call her, I trust that you three," I pointed to Edward, Emmett and Jasper, "put this idiot boy in his place," I inquired.

The three of them nodded.

"Yes Ma'am." They replied as one.

Carlisle smiled at me. Ooh, he does love it when I take charge. Have to admit though, it's hotter from him.

"Good. I will leave the five of you while I go have a little chat with this...mother of Bella's." I told them before turning on my heel and walking out of the living room.

"You know, a tiny part of me almost feels sorry for Renee because Esme is going to rip her a fucking new one through that phone call." I heard Carlisle say to the others and his words were closely followed by a murmur of agreement.

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