Chapter Thirty-One:

Bella's POV:

I entered our house. Going to my room, I shut my bedroom door. I need a way to get Alexandra away from the Cullen's. Then they will for sure like me more than her. I've tried to put myself with them, but they all ignore me.

They also have a secret that Ally knows, but she won't tell me. I deserve to know about them too!

Pulling my phone out, I scroll through my contacts, I call one of Ally's Ex's, Brandon. She never let them have sex. So I gave him what he wanted, and from there on out, he'll do anything for some action.

Calling him, he picks up after four rings. "Hello" his voice fills the air.

"Brandon. Hey. Can you do me a favor?" I say, a dark smile forming. My master plan will fall into place.

"What's in it for me?" He asks, a chuckle drops from his mouth.

"Sex and about two grand, cash" I say, going to my stash drawer, pulling out a stack of twenties and one-hundreds.

"What do you need me to do?" He asks.

"Cut Tyler Crowley's break line tomorrow" I say darkly.

"That's all?" Brandon says.

"Yes" I say "You'll get your money after the job is finished. But we can have sex tonight".

"I'll be over later" he says.

I ended the call. My plan has been put into action. Tomorrow Ally won't be able to have the Cullen's anymore.

Ally's POV:

I grab a book from my shelf, opening it, and I begin to read. After reading for a couple hours, my stomach growls. Checking the time, dad should be home soon.

Sending him a quick text, I type.

Hey. Do you think you'll be working late today?

Hitting send, I don't have to wait very long for him to reply.

No. I should be home here pretty soon. Are you okay?

He replied. Smiling to myself at my dads concern. I text him back.

Okay! I'm okay dad. I was going to make dinner here soon.

Shutting off my phone, I come out of my room, and head to the kitchen. Taking a pack of chicken out, I place it in the microwave, and put on the defrost setting.

While the chicken is defrosting, I head to the pantry, grabbing out some pasta and alfredo sauce. Going over to the fridge, I grab the garlic and cheese.

Now having all of my ingredients out, I begin to grate the cheese into a bowl for the alfredo. Once that's done, I grab a small bowl, and measure out some garlic with my heart. Two big heaping spoonfuls.

I put the leftover cheese and the jar of garlic back into the fridge. And in perfect time too, the chicken just got done. Hearing the beep of the microwave, I grab the chicken out.

Placing it onto the counter, I get out a skillet pan and turn on the stove to medium high heat. Letting the pan warm up, I dice up half an onion. Once the pan is nice and hot, I add some oil and butter into the pan, then the onion. Once the onion is how we like it. I add the chicken.

While letting the diced chicken cook, I pull out a dutch oven and begin to fill it with water, adding my pasta to the water and letting it cook.

Once the chicken is cooked I add the garlic, and stir. I add the alfredo sauce and most of the cheese to the skillet. Letting that sit and warm up and cook, I hear dad come in through the front door.

"Hey Ally" dad greets me. "Something smells really good" dad says with a big grin.

"Hey dad, thank you" I say with a slight blush on my face.

"Alight. I'm gonna take a quick shower, and I'll be back for dinner" he says, a tired smile on his face.

Walking over to him, I give him a big hug and a kiss on his cheek.

Dad leaves me for the rest of dinner, I drain the pasta. Next is the sauce, I take it off of the heat.

Oh crap.

I totally spaced that Bella is vegetarian. Grabbing out a small bowl, I begin to separate some sauce from the chicken.

Separating, what I think should be a decent amount. I set it aside. I grab out three plates, and some silverware. Setting some pot holders on the table, I place the noodles and sauce onto the table.

I head to Bella's room, knocking on the door. "Bella, dinner is ready".

No reply is given. But her door is opened quickly, she actually greets me with a smile instead of a scowl. "Thanks," she mutters.

I'm shocked, I think this is the first time since she's been here she's been nice to me. Shaking my head to refocus, I go to dad's door and knock on his door.

"Dad, dinner is ready" I say through his door.

"Okay, I'll be out in a minute," he replies.

Walking back into the kitchen, I grab Bella's sauce and place it near her seat. Then walking over to my seat I sit down. Bella joins me at the table, sitting across from me.

Dad joins us a few minutes later, dressed in lounge wear. We all begin to dish ourselves up with the pasta and garlic chicken alfredo.

Once dinner is finished, dad does the dishes and starts the dishwasher. Bella and I head to our own rooms.

I enter mine, I see Jasper laying on my bed. The clothes from yesterday are sitting at the foot of my bed.

"Tell Esme thank you for me" I say to him.

"Already did darlin'" Jasper says, grinning.

I snort out a laugh, going to my clothes and putting them away. Once that's done, I wrap my arms around him and snuggle into his chest.

After some time has passed with us being like this. I break the silence. "You know it was weird. Earlier today, Bella was actually nice to me".

"Maybe, she's coming around" Jasper says, ever the optimist.

"Maybe. I just can't help thinking that she's planned something" I say to him.

"Look on the bright side, love, she's being nice to you." he says into my hair.

"Yeah" I say, a yawn following after.

"Get some sleep. I'm staying here all night." Jasper says quietly, sending me waves of tiredness.

"No fair," I mumble, falling asleep. The last sound I hear is Jasper's quiet chuckle.

The next morning I woke up. Jasper isn't here with me. Getting out of bed, I shut off my alarm clock. I see a note left next to it. Grabbing it I open and read it.

My dearest Alexandra. I'm sorry you had to wake up without me. I'll make it up to you, I promise. I needed to hunt, I'll be back to pick you up before school.

Love,

Jasper Whitlock. 3

I smiled at the note he left me. Folding it back up, I placed it into my memory shoe box. I grabbed some clothes and headed to the shower. After my shower, I got dressed, and made myself a bowl of cereal. Eating quickly I finish my breakfast, and grab my school bag and head out the door.