Broken
Chapter 6
We parked in the garage, having lost them because Esme had a VIP parking pass.
"Let's get some food." Rose smiled as we exited the car.
"I know I'm famished. Bella?" Esme asked.
"I'll try to eat something." I shrugged.
We walked through the doors and into the mall.
"Are you OK?" Esme pulled me close, I was shaking like a leaf.
I felt like all eyes were on me, I knew we were being followed.
"Bella, how does California Pizza Kitchen sound?" Rose asked.
"Pizza sounds good." I nodded.
They were busy so we had a few minutes to wait. I made them sit on the bench right by the door until we were called.
I was relieved we were sat at the back and could see most everyone come and go.
We ordered salads and a pizza.
"Edward seems so much lighter." Esme smiled and squeezed my hand.
"Yeah, he's been making me smile a lot too." I blushed.
"Bella, this is good. You need to move on." Rose assured.
"Rose, I can't just move on. I'm still married, James is still after me and until those two things are resolved, I can't think about anyone else. And not to mention Edward lost his wife, he's not going to want to move on with someone damaged like me." I got up from the table and ran to the bathroom.
I paced in the bathroom for a few minutes, trying to get myself under control.
I know I shouldn't have over reacted, now Esme knows how I feel about her son and will surely discourage him from being with me.
I sighed, splashed water on my face and walked out of the bathroom. I was immediately grabbed by the arm.
"Scream and I'll kill them." James' voice sounded in my ear.
"We're going to walk out of here like the loving husband and wife we are. One wrong move and they're dead, my men will see to it." He growled into my ear.
I whimpered but complied.
I forced a smile on my face and saw there was a security camera by the doors, I mouthed the word 'help me', hoping someone would see it.
"I'm taking you to the cabin. No one will think to look there this time of year. I can make you scream and beg without nosy people poking around." He laughed evilly.
I looked to the camera again and mouthed 'cabin, help me', before I was dragged out of the mall and shoved into a car.
In the back of the limo James started his torture right away.
"Where the fuck is your wedding ring?" he snapped and before I could answer he'd broken my ring finger, leaving me screaming in pain.
"This is only the beginning love." He kissed me roughly and proceeded to rape me over and over while we were driven to the cabin.
"I'm going to make you pay and you'll be wishing I killed you long ago." He said as he shoved me roughly out the door of the car once it came to a stop. The driver drove off and James pulled me into the house by my hair.
Once inside he shoved me to the floor, kicking me in the ribs, causing a gasp to escape.
"You've become soft in a month, can't even handle some simple fucking discipline." James snarled as he stepped over me.
I laid on the floor crying softly, knowing I wouldn't make it out of this alive.
Esme's POV
"Rose, she's been gone an awfully long time." I sighed.
"I upset her, I'll go and check on her." Rose smiled softly. I knew she was just trying to help Bella, but I could see the look on Bella's face when I told her Edward was doing better and Rose agreed and told her to move on. She looked at me shyly, thinking I wouldn't want them together. Nothing is further from the truth, I think they would be great for each other.
"Esme! She's not in there." Rose came running back in a panic.
"Call Emmett and Edward and I'll call Carlisle and he can call Charlie." I barked out, I also called the waiter over to get the manager.
Rose was in hysterics and I wasn't far from it, but knew I needed to keep a level head about me, I moved next to Rose and hugged her close while we waited for the guys to show up.
"Ma'am the waiter told me you needed me, is everything alright?" he asked, looking alarmed at our frenzied state no doubt.
"NO sir, everything is not alright. We have reason to believe a family member was kidnapped from your restaurant." I dabbed at my falling tears.
"Ma'am I can assure you that no one has left her against their will, we'd be able to see and hear it." He protested.
""I have reason to believe she'd be threatened if she did make a scene." I snapped.
"Can you give me a description?" he asked.
"Yes, here's her picture and her father is Chief of Police, Charlie Swan." Rose thrust her camera in front of him and he gasped.
"I did see her leave. She looked ill, the gentleman she was with looked familiar, I couldn't quite place him though." He looked perplexed.
"Is this the gentleman?" Rose scrolled and found another picture on her phone, Bella's wedding picture.
"Yes! Yes, that's him." The manager nodded. "If she's in trouble the security camera's might be a help, I'll call and get the forwarded, what the address?" he asked.
"We need to keep this quiet for now. Have them sent to this e-mail address." I smiled politely and the manager agreed and walked away to call security.
"Edward, is your laptop with you?" I called him quickly to find out.
"Always mother, why?" he sounded upset and stressed.
"We're having video from security cameras sent over for us, we'll need it to watch the footage." I spoke more softly knowing this was hurting him.
"I'm parking now and I see Em too." He clicked the phone shut.
"Esme, Rose. Have you found out anything?" Charlie asked as he ran towards us
I went through everything with him and the boys had arrived by then as well. Emmett looking ready to murder and Edward looking ready to fall apart.
The video was being looked through to find the correct footage and we all sat on pins and needles, waiting.
AN:
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