Saved by an angel

by annemarie2014

Bella swan goes through a lot every single day of her life. she gets bullied at school every day. She lost her mother to cancer when she was 10 and her father blames her for her mother's death. she has no friends. She becomes friends with Alice Cullen and her life begins to change for the better. will she become free of her father? She goes through a lot of hard times.

40. Chapter 40

Here's chapter 40, enjoy! Please let me know what you think of the chapter and review please x

Bella's POV

It had now been a few days since I had talked to Charlie and things had been going good. Carlisle had told me I was healing well which was good. I was still in a hell of lot of pain still but with plenty of painkillers it was getting much better. Edward and the others had been amazing and was so attentive towards me. Always making sure that I had everything that I could ever possibly need. Everyday Emmett was always trying to make me smile and laugh which was great and spending time with all of them was so good and kept my mind off things I really didn't want to think about. Of course I still had times where I felt like I couldn't cope and would break down in tears but I no longer felt embarrassed about it because I knew that none of them minded and knew what I was going through was really hard.

What was really playing on my mind was the fact I had to give another statement to the police later today about what happened when Charlie kidnapped me and I was dreading it. I hadn't even told Edward or the others what had happened yet so it would be the first time that they learnt what really happened not that they probably couldn't already guess most of it because of my injuries. I hated the fact that i had to replay what happened to other people. I didn't even want to think about what happened or anything to do with that man never mind having to give another statement about him. It was badder enough last time, but this time only happened not even a week ago and the memories were so vivid that it almost felt like it was happening all over again. I knew i needed to be strong and get through this and that i wouldnt be alone through it all but it still didn't make it any easier.

Edward was still out with the others but according to jasper they would be back any minute and I honestly couldn't wait. Edward had not even been gone a full day and I already missed him so much, I couldn't wait to see the smile that always lights up on his face when I tell him how much I love him. I also couldn't wait to feel his arms wrap around me and feel the feeling deep inside everytime he tells me he loves me. I still can't understand or put into words how amazing it feels. To love someone as much as I love Edward makes me feel like no matter what the world throws my way ill be okay as long as I had him there right by my side. I don't know how I would survive if I didn't have him in my life. I definitely would need him by my side today when I talk to the police. Just the thought of having to tell them what happened when he kidnapped me made me feel like being sick. I hoped it was Carmen again, she was such a nice woman and she knew my case and most of what happened to me in the past which would make things much easier.

I'm brought out of my thoughts by a light knock on the door and I tell whoever it is to come in. As soon as the door open, I know who it is and if I could get up I would run over to him. He walks quickly into the room with the smile I've come to love on his face and before I can blink he has me in his arms and is holding me against his chest. My favourite place to be and it feels me with a sense of home and belonging.

'Ohh Edward, I've missed you so much' I tell him resting my head on his chest feeling content. If I could I would stay like this for the rest of my life.

'Me too Bella, you have no idea how much. It felt like there was something missing not having you in my arms love. I'm sorry I had to leave like that, are you okay?' He asks me.

'I felt exactly the same, that's why I'm so glad your finally back and yeah Im okay. I'm just not looking forward to having to talk to the police again' I told him truthfully. His arms tighten around me at my words.

'Im glad too love and please don't worry about it. I know its hard love but its something you need to do. He deserves to be punished for everything he has put you through and the police need to know what happened the other week as it makes the case even stronger plus you need to tell her what you told us that Charlie did to you. Just remember that we will all be here with you every step of the way and I promise I wont leave your side through any of it. You can do this Bella, I know you can' He said. I wish I believed I could do it but right now I just couldn't and how the hell am I supposed to tell them about the fact he r..aped me. It was hard enough telling Edward never mind the police. I know its the right thing to do but would I be able to.

'I don't know if I can Edward, I know he deserves to be punished but how do l tell them that he did that to me.' I told him feeling the tears start to come but trying to hold them back. I was sick of crying.

'I know for sure you can Bella and do you know how I know that, it's because you are by far the strongest and bravest person i have ever met in my 100 years of existence and I can't even imagine how hard it will be but I promise you that you will get through this. Things will get better once he is in jail and can't hurt you no more. I love you Bella don't ever forget that and know that I will always love you for the rest of my life.' He says stroking my cheek with his icy finger. It send tingles through my body and makes me safe and relaxed.

'I love you too always. I don't know how to thank you for everything you have done for me there past few weeks and without u I don't think I would alive right now. I have never felt so alive as I do with you and you give me the strength I need to get through each day. So thank you and just know I will be forever grateful for what you have done' I told him with tears running down my face. They were a mixture between happy and sad tears. Happy because I had someone as amazing and wonderful as Edward as my hero who saved me from my living hell and sad tears because I wish that my life had been normal and that I had met Edward in much happier times and that we didn't have to go through all this. I wish I didn't have to feel the pain of my mothers death and my fathers betrayal.

'You don't have to thank me Bella. You saved me too, before I met you I was so alone and I craved the love the others felt for each other and I never thought it would be possible for me until the day I layed eyes on you. Don't get me wrong I wish I had met you in better circumstances and you hadn't suffered as much as you have but the moment i saw you i fell in love with you and knowing you were suffering broke my heart just as much as it does now knowing your in pain. Your my life now Bella and I need you just as much as you need me and i promise i will do everything in my power to make things better for you and give you the life you truly deserve' he says and places a kiss onto my forehead. His words make more tears fall but to know that he truly wants me and needs me just as much as i need him fills me with even more love for him if that was even possible. I tell him how much that means to me and that i know he will help me through this hell and things would get better for us.

I couldn't help the shaking of my hands and I could feel my heart rate slowly start to increase as every minute ticked by. I was currently sat in the living room in edward's arms which were doing nothing to comfort me right now as it normally would do. Carmen was supposed to be here any minute and I definitely wasn't looking forward to it. Me and Edward had spent some time talking this morning and he convinced me it was best to tell her about the rape.

'Darlin, you have to calm down. It's going to be okay, I promise. It will be over before you know it and that man will get what he deserves' Edward tells me rubbing his icy hands down my forearms in soothing circles. It was helping a little bit but not as much as it usually did. I know panicking the way i am wasnt good for my recovery and the pain throughout my body was slowly beginning to increase due to the tension within my body. I felt the whole family's eyes on me and for the first it made me feel even more nervous. I needed to get out of here for a minute and calm down so i took a deep breathe and looked over at esme and asked her to help me to the bathroom. She said yes and helped me up before slowly making our way to the downstairs bathroom.

'Are you okay sweetheart?' she asked me when we got into the bathroom. How do i tell her that i couldnt tell them in front of everyone and i needed some of them to leave the room. I couldn't take all their eyes on me whilst speaking.

'I don't know how to say this without offending everyone but I wanted to know if some of the others could leave whilst i talk to the police. I just can't stand everyone's eyes on me whilst speaking, I'm sorry' I tell her feeling stupid for saying this. I couldn't even meet her eyes whilst saying this. I heard her move and was then met with her kind golden eyes as she knelt in front of me. She placed her icy fingers underneath my chin and raised my head to meet her eyes.

'Bella you don't need to feel bad about something like that, this about you not any of us and if that will help things then they won't mind one bit but just remember we are all here for you' She tells me with nothing but love in her eyes.

'I know. Can i ask a favour?' I asked her.

'Of course, anything you want darling' She said.

'Will you and Carlisle stay with me whilst i talk to the police please?' I asked her.

'Of course we will. I will right by your side the whole time and i know carlisle will aswell' She said. Tears filled my eyes unwillingly with the happiness i felt when she said she would stay with me. I definitely needed her support right now.

'Thank you' I told her. She smiled at me and hugged me lightly to not hurt me.

'Your welcome darling, now come on let's get back out there and get you settled' she says while wrapping her arm around my waist to help me walk. She opens the door with her other arm and as we walk into the living I notice everyone is gone apart from Edward and Carlisle. I look to Esme confused. She smiles at me before she answers my unspoken question.

'I guess we never told you this but as vampires we all have really good hearing and the others all heard you and left but don't worry they are all fine with it and understand completely don't they Edward?' She asks him who is still sitting on the couch. He smiles my favourite crooked smile before getting up and walking over to us.

'Of course they do Bella, they all love you and understand that this is what you need. They told me to tell you that they are all here for you no matter what' He says and replaces esmes arm around my waist and guides me back to the couch. He sits next to me and takes my hand in his. I smile at him and snuggle into his chest. We stay like this for a little while before Carlisle steps over to us and kneels in front of me.

'I know your nervous sweetheart but I promise it will be okay. Carmen just wants to know what happened so she can put Charlie away so that he can't hurt you ever again. If you want I could give you something to help with your anxiety and it might make this a little easier for you to do' he asks me talking hold of my other hand. I look to Edward and he nods his head in agreement. Maybe it would be a good idea, I could already feel panic coming and that's before she has even arrived.

'Thank you Carlisle and yes please I think that will be best' I tell him. He smiles at me before he disappears up the stairs and is back before I can even blink. He hands me a white tablet and a glass of water.

'Here take this. It should work quite quickly' He tells me. I nod and place the tablet in my mouth before swallowing it with a sip of water. I finish the rest of the water and Esme takes the glass off me. I feel the effects of it quite quickly and I feel the tension leave my body. Carlisle stands up and just as he does the doorbell goes off which makes me jump. I feel Edward rub my back to calm me down. With a reassuring smile, Carlisle heads to the front door and returns a few minutes later with Carmen behind him. They sit on the couch across from me and Esme sits in a chair right next to me and i know this is incase I need her. I mouth thanks to her and she smiles at me in return. I take a deep breathe before facing Carmen.

'Hello Bella, how are you feeling?' She asks me kindly.

'Hi, I've felt better but ill be okay' I answered her hoping that those words would become true. She nods her head and gives me a sympathetic smile.

'Ill try to be as quick as possible and if you need to stop at any time just say so. I know this must be hard but its necessary to put Charlie away and punish him for what he has done, okay?' She asks me. Edward squeezes my hand which makes me look up to him. He mouthes that he love's me which makes me smile. 'I love you too' I mouth back to him before turning back to the police officer.

'Okay' I say.

'Well I know most of what he did to you before you started staying here so we don't need to go over that. What I do need to know is what happened the other week at school?' She asks me. I nod at her before replying.

'Well I was in English with Edward when I needed to use the bathroom so I went and everything was fine until I came out of the bathroom and i got this feeling that someone was watching me. I started walking faster but it was too late and next thing I knew someone grabbed me. I tried kicking and screaming but they placed something over my mouth and I started to go dizzy and I...' I started shaking and couldn't continue. Edward held me tighter to him and told me it was okay and I was safe.

'Its okay Bella, just take your time. Your doing great, when your ready carry on' Carmen assured me. I took a deep breathe and tried to get control over myself. It took sometime but I managed to carry on.

'I started to lose consciousness and the next thing I knew, I woke up with a really bad head and it was pitch black. I could feel we were moving and then I realized I was in the boot of Charlies car. I remembered feeling so scared and frightened of what was going to happen. After the last time, I was so sure that he was going to kill me for sure this time and he nearly did' I told her. She nodded and wrote something down.

'How did you know that it was Charlies boot?' She asked me.

'Well about a year after my mum died he went into a rampage because I hadn't cleaned up the living room and he slapped me hard across the face. I landed onto the glass coffee table and smashed it which made him even angrier. He picked me up and dragged me across the broken glass and pulled me to the garage and he locked me in the car boot. It was Friday when this happened and he left me in there all weekend with no food or anything to drink. I will always remember the boot of the car because he always kept a spare jacket and boots in there and I saw them. That's how I knew it was Charlie's car I was in' I explained. I will always remember that weekend. It was horrible, the amount of pain I suffered every time I moved because of the glass that was embedded in my back. That was one of the many worst things he had put me through over the years.

'Thank you Bella. Now can you tell me what happened next when you woke up and realised it was Charlie who took you' she asked me.

'I tried to move but my hands were tied tight behind my back and when I tried to scream for help I couldn't because I had a cloth stuffed in my mouth. That's when I really started to panic, he was going to kill me. I remember thinking how could this of happened when there was supposed to be a police officer watching the school. I had no idea where we were going and I started crying, that's when the car stopped and I heard a car door slam shut. Then the car boot opened and Charlie stood there with a smirk on his face. It scared me more than anything ever had before. He grabbed me by my hair and dragged me out of the car and into this building that was like an really old warehouse. He threw me on the floor and it hurt like hell. I tried getting away from him but he came over to me and ripped the rag out of mouth before standing over me' I said then paused to take a breathe.

'He leaned close to my face and shouted 'Did you really think you could escape me bella'. I tried moving away from him but he wouldn't let me. I could tell he had been drinking which definitely wasn't a good thing and that's when I begged him to not do this. Which of course did nothing and he slapped me and started taunting me by telling me I was stupid to ever think I could get away from him and that I should of remembered what he would do if i ever told anyone. He said to me that I deserved everything that I was about to get before he punched me in the face which busted my nose and I could feel the blood drip down my face. He then got up and started kicking me repeatedly in the ribs. It hurt like hell and I screamed and begged him to stop but he wouldn't. He just told me to shut up and Carried on with his kicking. Each kick I felt dizzier and dizzier then he picked me up and slammed me into the wall and that's when he threatened that he was going to hurt the Cullen's before hitting me again until I felt unconscious' I told her with tears dripping down my cheeks. I was getting tired and I wasn't even halfway through. Esme got up and came back with a box of tissues and a glass of orange juice for me. I thanked her and wiped my face not that it did much good. I give up and drank the juice.

'Your doing really well sweetheart, I love you' Edward whispered in my ear which made me smile a little bit at him before telling him that I love him too.

'Edward's right your doing really well. Can you tell me what happened next?' Carmen asked me. I nodded at her before speaking.

'I don't remember how long I was out for but I remember waking up and feeling like I had been hit by a bus. I could hardly open my eyes as they were swollen badly. I was lying face down with my hands tied still. I remember looking around and seeing I was in some sort of basement, it smelt disgusting and there was cobwebs everywhere. I remember thinking about how good life living with Edward was and how having someone to love me made my life so much happier than it had been for a long time and then I think I must of passed out again because I suddenly woken up by a loud bang and when I looked up Charlie was standing at the top of the basement stairs. He had this evil grin on his face and I tried to get up but I couldn't. Everything hurt and I just didn't have the strength to move.' I paused taking a breathe. The next part was the worst to have to say.

'He started walking down the stairs and that's when I saw what he was holding. His belt. Flashbacks of the many times he had used that over the years to beat me flashed before my eyes. I felt like I was going to be sick at just the thought of him using that on me again and I tried to beg him not to do it but he just told me to shut up. That's when he dragged me over to a table that was in the corner and laid me over it. He smashed my face into the table and I could smell the blood from my nose again. I felt immediately dizzy and that's when I felt him lift my shirt up to reveal my back. I heard the sound of him pulling the belt backwards and then it landed on my skin. It sounded disgusting and it hurt worse than anything he had ever done to me before. I tried not to scream knowing it would make things even worse but I couldn't hold it which made him hit me twice as hard. He hit me over and over and I was struggling to stay awake. I knew I had to be strong and fight but each hit made me weaker and weaker. I don't know how long passed but he finally stopped and I fell on the ground. The pain was horrendous and I felt blood all over my back' I stop for a minute before carrying on wanting to get this over and done with.

'He just laughed and he said to me that it was all my fault that my mother died and that I was a waste of space that should of never been born. He said that my mum would be so disappointed in me. Those words hurt more than anything but I also felt so angry and I think that is what give me the strength to get to my feet. I told him that I somewhere deep down I had hoped my dad was still there but this showed me he wasn't. I knew his words weren't true. My mum loved me more than anything and when she died I didn't just lose her, I lost my dad too. I told him I didn't care what he did to me or said to me. He seemed shocked and just stood there and I begged him to just let me go and whilst saying that I tried my best to untie my hands which I finally managed to after a lot of effort. I had actually foolishly hoped that what I had said had finally sunk it but of course it didn't. He told me I should of been the one to die that night then he said I was worthless and that he didn't understand why I was even trying to get away because nobody would ever want me or love me. I knew his words were bullshit because I knew I had Edward and the others who loved me and I needed to be strong for them. I told him that he was going to pay for this and that I didn't believe a word he said which made him angry again and he grabbed me and slammed me into the wall again. I don't know where it came from but I got a rush of adrenaline and when he went to punch me I grabbed his fist and kneed him between the legs which made him release me so I made a run for the stairs and got to the top and locked him in. He started banging on the door and then threatened that he wouldn't stop until I pay. I just said goodbye Charlie and left the house' I told her and took a deep breathe. Looking around the room I could see they were all horrified but also proud of me for getting out of there.

'Well done Bella. You have been so brave and I have to say if you were my daughter I would be so proud of you so don't let him ever make you believe that' Carmen says.

'Thank you' I tell her. I knew her words were true because I have never really believed those words from Charlie because I know my mum would be proud of me and loved me very much.

'Your welcome. Now we are almost done, I just want to know what happened after you left the house' she says. I nod knowing the worse of at least this story was over and it got better after that part.

'After I walked out of the building I just kept walking, I knew I wouldn't be able to last very long because I was exhausted and could hardly walk and the pain was so bad. I came across this road but there wasn't any cars anywhere. I didn't have the strength to go any further and I ended up falling to the ground. Just as I was about to lose consciousness, I heard Edwards voice call my name and I said his name before the blackness took over and then I woke up here' I told her. She nodded and wrote everything down.

'Thank you Bella, I know that must of been difficult but everything you said will help me to put him behind bars where he belongs' she says before turning to Carlisle.

'Am I right in believing that you looked after her injuries?' She asked him.

'Yes, I thought would be more comfortable at home in her own bed and I had everything here to look after her' He told her.

'Can you tell me what exactly her injuries are?' She asked him.

'Well she is covered in bruises all over her body. She had cuts on her chest which thankfully didn't require any stitches. Her face was covered in blood and her eyes were swollen badly and she had a bust lip. She had a large cut on both her scalp and forehead that needed stitches. When I took an xray of her ribs, four were broken and her wrist is also broken. She also has a sprain ankle but it isn't too bad. Her back is the worst, when I examined it she had deep cuts all over and it took over 50 stitches to stitch up. Its all in my report I sent you' he told her. I winced, I knew my injuries were bad but I never thought that they were that bad. No wonder I was in so much pain especially my back.

'Thank you Carlisle. I think I have everything I need, Bella is there anything else you want to add before I leave?' She asks. I immediately feel panicked. I had totally forgot that I had to tell her about the rape. I knew I needed to do this so I took a deep breathe and told her.

'Yes, last time I wasn't completely truthful when you asked me whether Charlie had ever done anything sexually towards me. I said no but he did. He raped me' I told her. She nods and asks me to tell her what happened so I spend the next half an hour telling her how it happened and by the time I'm finished I'm totally knackered and in need of some sleep and painkillers.

'Thank you Bella and don't worry he will get put away for a very long time for this. I will be in touch when as soon as I found out anything. Take care bella ' She says before standing and shaking hands with Carlisle and Esme before Carlisle showed her out. As soon as the front door closes, I let out a relived sigh and sink further into Edwards arms and close my eyes. I was so glad it was over. I feel someone move in front of me and I open my eyes to see Carlisle kneeling in front of me again. His eyes held nothing but love.

'Are you okay sweetheart?' He asks me.

'Yeah I think so. I'm just glad its over' I tell him honestly.

'Good, were so proud of you Bella. I knew that it was bad from your injuries but I never realized just how bad it was. You amaze me Bella, anybody else wouldn't of made it through that but you did and I'm again so sorry that we didn't protect you from having to go through that but just know that we love you and promise we won't ever let anything ever happen to you again, I promise' he says before leaning forward and placing a kiss on my forehead.

'Please don't apologise Carlisle. It was not your fault or any of yours fault. You did everything you could to protect me and if it wasn't for you all I wouldn't be alive right now so stop beating yourself up. Yes it was bad but knowing that you all would be looking for me and waiting for me helped me through it. If I didn't have that to hold onto I wouldn't of made it. I love you all and you are my family now' I told him with tears running down my face. I didn't want any of them to blame themselves, they did everything they could to protect me and they saved my life. They took me into their home when I needed them the most and I would forever be grateful for that.

'Thank you Bella, you really are so amazing and I'm happy to call you my daughter. Now you look exhausted, why don't we get you something to eat and some painkillers then you can have a rest for a few hours?' He asked me. I smiled at his words.

'I'm honoured to call you my father as well and yes please I'm knackered' I tell him. He nods before standing up and him and Esme head into the kitchen to make me something to eat. Edward gets up and gathers me gently into his arms and carries me to my room where he places me on the bed. He then comes and sits down next to me. A couple minutes later Carlisle comes in with a tray with what smells like tomato soup and a glass of water. He places it before me and hands me some pills to take for the pain before telling me to eat up and get some rest. He then gives me a gentle hug and leaves the room. I take the pills and eat the soup and when I'm done Edward places it on the table next to the bed before helping to lay down on my side as I cant sleep on my back because of my stitches. He then lays next to me and takes me into his arms.

'You did so well today and I'm so proud of you love. I love you so much never forget that, I will always be here for you no matter what. Hearing what he put you through was like someone was ripping my heart out and i would do everything to stop you from having to go through that. You were so strong and got through it and I'm so glad you did sweetheart. I wont let anybody ever hurt you again, I promise. Your my life Bella and you make me complete' he says and kisses me gently.

'I love you too Edward, without you my life wouldn't be complete and you are helping me by being here for me' I told him and laid my head on his chest before falling asleep knowing that I have the man of my dreams that loves me and a family that cares for me. Something I wanted for a long time. It filled me with hope for the future.

A big chapter for you there, things will start to get much happier for Bella in the next couple of chapters. Thank you for sticking with this story and I hope you are enjoying it. Comment and vote please! Feedback helps me know what I'm doing right so please review x :)