Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

For God And Country

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 09:

GPOV

This made it all worth it. The following her everywhere to make sure she stayed alive. The patience. The time spent getting to know each other. The time I had to live in that apartment that smelled of baking soda and moth balls. Disgusting. I planned to ask her if I could move in with her when we returned. She beat me to the punch. Not only that but she wanted to have a new place.

I bought a lovely two story white brick home for us on the Hudson River. The back porch looked out onto the Hudson. It made a beautiful site. I placed a hot tub on the patio so she could watch the sun set over the river while soaking. The hot tub would help relax her muscles after she worked out. She was fully mobile now and never walked with a limp. I was concerned at first but her method of recovery apparently worked. You would never know she was in a life or death battle where she was stabbed in the thigh, pulled the blade out herself and proceeded to cut her assailant to shreds only a month and a half ago.

Another added bonus of living here is she felt complete comfortable. Bullet proof windows and patio doors. Patio wrapped in a clear polymer shield so she could enjoy the view with worrying about sniper fire. Motion sensors, alarms and cameras covering the house. She told me she felt safe. She smiled while sitting and reading next to the window now instead of sitting at the table of the house. We turned one room into a weight room and dojo for her so she didn’t have to leave often to train. Only to run. She refused a treadmill and said she preferred being out in the open air because that is where she would most likely be running for her life. She decorated our bedroom. A sky blue with an ocean theme. She also planted guns everywhere in the house. Everywhere. I offered to build her a safe room but she pointed out that it would be difficult to lure someone in and kill them there. Much easier to do it in a house full of cover.

Hard to argue with that logic. She has proven that she is pretty good at using a living room for a kill zone.

A gun was mounted under the dining room table. A shotgun was also mounted under the table directly in front of her chair so she could easily blow the dick off of someone sitting across from her. She still kept her special weapons in the black box of death. I opened my underwear drawer and found a hand gun there as well.

“Bella! Why is there a gun in my underwear drawer?”

“Two reasons, dear,” she replied walking inside the room.

“One, I have a gun in every drawer in the house. Two, I like to remind you that I don’t like you wearing underwear.”

Oh. Okay.

I had learned to cook as well. Bella usually cooked for herself and ate at the coffee table while we watched TV. But occasionally, I liked to cook and eat a meal with her. I, of course barfed it up later and she would joke about wanting to do the same but I know she appreciated the effort. She also always went with me when I hunted. She would sit on rooftops now and watch but it never failed to get her… worked up.

Despite the happiness surrounding us and our happy new life, Bella was getting agitated. She was calling Kevin every day. No new assignments. She told him she moved but she would keep her phone on and she would make sure to have it with her at all time. She didn’t give him our address. After recent events he agreed that the fewer people who knew the better.

Today she got the call.

“So, what’s the job?

“I have to kill a guy.”

“Yeah no shit. I didn’t figure you were going to clean his house.”

“It’s an easy one. I can handle it.” She said, already bringing out weapons and clips and knives. She also pulled a small vial and a syringe I had never seen from the refrigerator. She wasn’t taking grenades. So the target being a werewolf was out.

“Bella are you really going to make me follow you? I thought we were past that? Let’s ride together.”

Her shoulders slumped and she closed her eyes. I guess I would be following her again. She would probably have to leave early now to try to lose me. This was getting old. Try to help a girl kill somebody and she acts like you asked to have anal sex with her. I know how a woman acts when you ask that. At least I knew how Bella acted. Not happy.

“Fine.”

“Bella, I can’t believe… wait… fine?” Huh?

“Yes, fine. You are going to follow anyway. You just have to promise to stay out of it. I have to do this on my own. You understand, don’t you?”

I did. Sort of. No, I did. I guess.

“What if I see you about to be shot?”

“Then I guess yell duck and you will have your chance to turn me into a vampire. If you can get there in time. Understand Garrett. If you can’t, it’s okay. I love you. I chose this life. Don’t beat yourself up over it.”

I nodded my head, knowing I would still beat myself up over it. After living life with her I can’t imagine living life without her.

“So what’s the job?”

“Charity Ball at some rich guys house in Baltimore. We are going to have to leave soon. The house is kind of out of the way.”

“You are going to kill the guy at his own charity ball?” I asked in disbelief.

“No. I am going to flirt with the target and get him to take me to his home. Intel says his wife is in Europe. Should be a piece of cake. It’s not the guy who is hosting the party. The target is a CEO for a global environmental protection company. Clean energy, lower emmisions products. That sort of thing. Does a lot of charity work with refugees in Middle Easter countries. This is a benefit for his charitable organization.”

“He sounds really evil.” I smirked.

“It’s a front. They are actually using aid packages and environmental studies to set up black market pipelines trading heroin to the US from Afghanistan and using the funds to help the Taliban buy weapons and support sleeper cells. He hides his persona well. No bodyguards. He doesn’t feel the need for them. To the general public he is a good man devoting his time to the environment and the betterment of all.”

“So are you planning on shooting him?”

“No. I plan on injecting him. He is going to have a heart attack. Tragedy. Kevin said the method was my choice. Making it seem natural would be preferable to making it look like suicide or murder. Either way works though, so long as he is dead.”

“Ouch.”

“Yeah. Oh well.”

“So you are going to take multiple weapons of course.” I winked at her.

“Yep. A girl has to be prepared.”

We arrived at the large mansion too soon. Bell was wearing a very short black dress that wrapped around her neck leaving her back bare. It barely went to mid thigh. I could see the scar on her leg and it still sent shivers through my body. She wasn’t wearing hose. She had dyed her hair jet black and wore green contacts. Her hair was straightened and hung loose over her bare back. She was breath taking. The barely there but still classy dress. The dark eye shadow. The jet black hair. Kevin had told her everything this guy liked. She looked beautiful, mysterious and deadly. The fact that he may be touching her tonight was only slightly tempered that soon afterward he would be dead.

I wore a suit. I was instructed to stay out in the car but in the event that I felt I was needed, I would be able to go inside. I have to say in my black suit, white shirt and black tie I felt very… strange. Bella was going to the ball under the guise of an insurance executive who represented interest of the target’s company. She was using the name Brittany White.

I wonder who comes up with these names. She did not look like a Brittany.

“Okay dear. I don’t know if he will take me home or to a hotel. If you lose me then go home and wait. I will be home before 2 AM.”

“I won’t lose you.”

“I know baby. Give momma a kiss. I got to go kill a guy now.”

I kissed her deeply. I don’t know why I had such a bad feeling about this. It should be simple. No guards shooting at her. She only had to… seduce him and get him to leave with her. A large part of me was glad I was staying in the car and another large part really wanted to go inside and watch her. She thought it would be best if I didn’t. She doubted I could control my temper. She mentioned that I may have possessiveness issues. I asked her why she thought that may be the case. She reminded me that I paid a quarter million dollars to live in a crappy apartment across from a woman who told me to fuck off.

She had a good point.

She threw her small bag over her shoulder. The bag carrying a small gun and one vial of some really bad stuff. She wouldn’t accidentally stick herself would she?

No.

I better be ready to bite.

She had been in ten minutes when trouble started. Trouble for the both of us. Not danger. Just a complication. A complication that came to my attention with a knock on the roof of our car.

I lifted my head to see the smiling face of Emmett fucking Cullen.

I slowly rolled down the window.

“Gar my man! What the hell are you doing out here? Damn you are dressed up. Did Carlisle invite you to this party? He didn’t say anything about it.”

“Emmett what are you doing here?”

“I live here. I just got bored and decided to walk around looking at the cars.”

“I was under the impression this place belonged to a Dr. Masen?”

“Yeah, that’s the name that Carlisle practices under now. He couldn’t keep using Cullen forever. So if you didn’t know we live here… what are you doing here?”

I opened the door and Emmett got out of my way. “I really don’t have time for this Emmett. I need to get inside. Now.”

Bella had to know. I couldn’t take the chance of one of the Cullen’s saying her real name. She was going to freak when she realized what she just walked into. Of all the dumb fucking luck.

BPOV

Of all the dumb fucking luck.

“Bella? Oh my God is it you? Bella?”

I turned around to see Esme fucking Cullen. Behind her was Alice, Rosalie, Edward, Jasper and Carlisle, staring at me. The gentleman I was talking to, Robert Benson, my target who was undressing me with his eyes from the moment I walked in, looked up as well.

“Mrs. Masen? Do you know this lovely young lady?” Robert asked. “She is being very coy about her name.”

Thank God we hadn’t gotten to any more than casual chat. I hadn’t given him my name yet.

Mrs. Masen? Dr. Masen? Fuck! There is no way I can do this now. Not here. I knew where he lived. Looks like I would be sneaking in to his room later. I wasn’t leaving with him now that people knew me and had heard my name. Esme wasn’t being exactly discreet. Shit. Play it cool Bella. Have a drink, smile, get away from here.

“Hi Esme. It’s lovely to see you again. Robert, Esme and I go back to when I was in school. We have been friends for a while but we haven’t seen each other in years. You look great Esme.”

“Uh, so do you Bella. You have definitely… grown up.” Esme was taking in my appearance.

“Bella is it really you? You look so… different. You are beautiful.” Alice said walking up next to Esme.

“Six years changes someone Alice. You look great as well. “Keep smiling Bella. Shit. They are going to want to know why I am here.

Edward walked up with Carlisle. Carlisle spoke while Edward stared at me. He looked horrible. I mean he looked even more depressed than I remembered him.

“Forgive my family and I, Robert. We have not seen Bella in many years. She was, is very dear too us.”

Don’t lay it on to thick Carlisle.

“Not at all, Carlisle. I have other people I need to say hello to. Perhaps, Bella, when you are done catching up we can meet again. I would love to talk with you more.”

I smiled shyly and cast my eyes down. Bring on the blush Bella. There it is.

“Of course Robert. I look forward to it.” Did Edward just growl? I glanced over and saw Rose elbow him in the ribs. Guess he did. Great. If he is jealous over a guy who I am about to kill he is going to love Garrett. Speaking of…

“Bella, there you are.”

How to play this? I couldn’t go home with Robert. I would have to visit him later. May as well play it straight.

“Hello honey. I was waiting on you.”

“Honey?” Edward asked. Now all the Cullens were staring at both of us. Emmett was behind Garrett with a look on his face like he just won a prize. Idiot.

“Yes. Bella and I live together. She is my girlfriend.”

“For how long?” Edward asked. Yep he was definitely pissed. Please control your thoughts Garrett. I don’t need these fucking vegetarians knowing I came here to kill a guy.

Before answering, Edward had a look of horror on his face. I wonder what Garrett was thinking about.

“You have sex with her!”

“Everyday. Sometimes multiple times a day. Could you keep your voice down? The whole damn party doesn’t need to know about my sex life!” I whispered harshly.

“He is constantly thinking about it!” Edward said, outrage coloring his face.

I rolled my eyes and bumped Garrett in the shoulder. “What can I say? I’m good in bed. Anyway it is really good to see you all. You all look wonderful.”

“It didn’t take you long did it?” Rose asked. She looked irritated. Good. Now I felt more comfortable.

“Didn’t take me long to what, Rose?”

“Latch on to another vampire. You are determined to be one aren’t you? Determined to damn your soul?”

“Rose, I’m pretty sure that train left the station a long time ago. How have you been? You look great!”

“What?”

“You Rose. You look fabulous.” Keep smiling Bella. “I love how you have styled your hair. It really brings out the gold in your eyes.”

“Are you being sarcastic?” she asked, confused. Blondes.

“Of course not. Just giving you a compliment.” I replied, shocked that she would ask that.

“Actually Rose, I found and pursued her. You wouldn’t believe the lengths I had to go to get her to go on a date with me. Apparently she didn’t date vampires any longer due to a bad experience where she was left in the fucking woods by one.” Garrett finished, glaring at Edward.

“Are you angry at us, Bella?” Alice asked.

“Angry about what, Alice?” I asked.

“Angry about us leaving you.”

‘No why?”

“You’re not?” Edward asked, surprise momentarily replacing anger and depression.

“Of course not. Why would I be mad?” Hehe. Fuck you all, bastards. This was fun.

“What I said to you when I left you Bella. It was all lies. I only did it so you would let me go and have a normal, happy human life.”

“It’s cool, Edward. We were a couple of 17 year olds. We all grow up and move on… I uh, I mean some of us… nevermind. Look I’m not mad. Okay? Besides it worked. I have a happy, normal life. That’s me. Happy normal Bella Swan.”

“With a vampire boyfriend.” Emmett joined in smiled

“Yeah well. Every girl needs some excitement in her life. Plus he wore me down. Every time I turned around, there he was. Literally.” I said winking at Garrett, who was currently glaring at Edward.

“So why did you look ready to jump Benson’s cock, Bella?” Rose asked.

Cause it’s part of the job, you stupid bitch.

“Oh we were just making friendly conversation.”

“Really? That’s not what it looked like to me.” Rose sneered.

“Bella, were you flirting? Again?”

I looked at the ground and swung my foot back and forth slightly.

“Not really…”

“Bella every time I bring you to one of these things you end up flirting with another man to make me jealous.”

“I was just being friendly. And I brought you here!” I whispered barely holding in a growl. This was good. Keep it up Garrett.

“You wanted to come and I agreed to accompany you. YOU are to stay by my side the entire time you are here.”

“You can’t talk to Bella like that!” Alice said to Garrett.

Garrett ignored her.

“It’s cool, Alice. My boyfriend here has jealousy issues. You know how vampires are. So possessive. Truthfully it kind of turns me on. That’s why I flirt so much.” I told her, winking. She smiled back at me. Garrett huffed and turned to look around the room. I reached out and took his hand.

“Look, I was just having a little fun and you were taking too long to in the parking lot. I’m sorry baby.”

He smiled at me.

“You know I can’t stay angry at you, Bella.” He kissed my forehead. Edward growled.

“Problem Edward? I was under the impression you two broke up a long time ago.”

“I left her so she could have a normal life. Not one with another damn vampire.”

“Too bad you don’t get to make her decisions for her boy.” Garrett responded. “Bella would you like to leave here?”

“Why are you here Bella? I’m glad you are but I never saw this coming. I haven’t gotten any visions of you in years.” Alice questioned.

Good information to have.

“I was told by my boss to come here. Our company has ties to Mr. Benson’s company.”

“What company do you work for Bella?” Carlisle asked.

“Freedom Insurance, Carlisle. We handle the life insurance for the employees of Mr. Benson who work in high risk zones like the Middle East.”

“You sell life insurance?” Emmett asked.

“Of course. Life Insurance is very important. You never know when someone is going to drop dead unexpectedly. It’s always good to be prepared.”

“Oh. Cool.”

“Bella, I want to go home.” Garrett said.

“We just got here.”

“Yes, and every man in this room is staring at you. If anyone is going to see you half naked it will only be me.”

“You bought me this dress, honey.” I reminded him. At least he paid for it. At least his credit card did.

“Yes, that being said I would like to be the only one to see you in it. Carlisle, thank you for a lovely time. If I had known this was your party we would have come more prepared and I would have dressed my love here in a more appropriate gown.”

Alright. That’s taking it a little far.

“Of course Garrett. No harm done at all. I personally think Bella looks lovely. She has grown into a very… alluring young woman.” Carlisle smiled.

Wait. Did Carlisle just check me out? Yep he did. Edward growled again. God, this is a weird night. I still have to sneak in past Benson’s security system, wait for him and kill him.

“Fine. Come on my jealous lover. Take me home. It was good to see you all again.”

Should I? Eh, why not?

I walked up to Rose and threw my arms around her, bringing her in for a hug.

“I missed you so much Rose. You have no idea how good it was too see you again. I’ve… I’ve missed you.” Cue the little tear. Okay I could only work a little misty eye. I pulled back and the look on her face was worth it. I turned to Garrett who was barely suppressing a smile. He grabbed my hand and we began to walk towards the front.

“Bella, wait!”

I turned and saw Alice floating towards me.

“Yes Alice?”

“I want to stay in touch, please? There is so much I want to talk to you about. I missed you so badly.”

“Of course Alice. I would love to catch up. Maybe you can watch me drink a cup of coffee sometime? Oh I know. You know what would be so great? We could go shopping together!”

The look on her face was priceless.

“Yes Bella! That would be so great!”

“Do you have a pen and paper?” I asked her excitedly.

“Hold on.” She hurried to a bureau and pulled a tablet and pencil. I took it from her.

“Here is my phone number and email. Call or email at any time. Rose, the same goes for you. It was so good to see you all again. Edward you take care of yourself, old friend. You look great by the way. A very handsome young man. Try to keep fighting off those high school girls, alright?”

I grabbed Garrett’s hand and we walked out, without a second look. We reached the car and both took deep breaths.

“So that didn’t go as planned.” I told him.

“No. Emmett Cullen found me out here. When I realized who owned the house I rushed in. I hope you aren’t upset.” Garrett said quietly.

“No baby. You did perfect. That could have been an awkward situation. Pretending to be jealous was genius.”

“Yes… pretending.” He replied.

“Look, we still have work to do. I can still inject him. I just have to sneak in his house and wait for him to fall asleep. This will probably work out better. Let’s head over there.”

“Yes ma’am, Mrs. Daisy.” He pulled out and we were on the road. Benson only lived an hour away.

Garrett chuckled. “Life insurance? Really?”

“Shut up. Edward didn’t get anything out of your head did he?”

“Just you in different positions. I made sure you were covered by the sheets but I let him hear the little moaning, squealing noise you make.”

“You are such a bad boy.” I grinned.

“I know. I can’t believe you gave Alice your email and phone number.” He said grinning at me.

“The phone was fake and the email is no longer in use. When she sends the email it will just come back as undeliverable. She won’t mind. She did the same to me once. Turnabout is fair play.” I winked at him. “Now stop distracting me. I have to go sneak into his house and wait for this guy. It could be a long wait. Looked like he was ready for a good time. Hope he doesn’t bring any girls home or go to a hotel.”

“You should have asked Alice before you left.” He said laughing.

“Shut up. I’m going to take an educated guess and say he is going home since his wife is out of town. If he doesn’t we can always kill him tomorrow.”

“I wanted to play Call of Duty tomorrow.”

“Garrett?”

“Yes Bella?”

“Shut up.”

“Yes Bella.”

Jasper POV

So that was a weird night.

“I can’t believe Bella was here.” Alice whispered. We were all sitting in the living room. It was 5 AM. The party ended 4 hours ago. We were now sitting around trying to come to terms with our past suddenly appearing in the present.

The entire family felt horrible about leaving Bella the way we did. I’m not sure we have all gotten over it. I felt it was my fault. Everyone else blamed Edward. Edward had been miserable. Alice hasn’t been the same. Rose was happy. Emmett sad, but he went along with whatever Rosie wanted. Esme and Carlisle were actually crushed. The family has nearly broken up multiple times over the years over our abandonment of Bella Swan. We, minus Edward, had often talked about what would happen if we ever saw Bella again. How angry and hurt would she be. Edward was convinced she would hate him for eternity.

Now we knew her reaction. Her feelings.

She didn’t give a shit.

Somehow that was worse than her being angry. If she was angry at least she still cared. We could ask for forgiveness. Not caring one way or another. Treating us like we were old acquaintances who had known each other in passing. That hurt. To find her with a human eating vampire in a sexual intimate relationship and obviously in love was another kick in the teeth especially for Edward. Esme was shell shocked. Rose didn’t know what to make of the affection Bella showed her. Neither did the rest of us. Almost like she was fucking with us. Carlisle was in… Carlisle was confused. He saw the girl he once thought of as a daughter and he thought she was now incredibly hot. He was very, very confused. Edward. Edward was angry and as depressed as he was since he first left Bella.

“Did she feel anything for me at all, Jasper?” He asked.

“You’ve seen my mind Edward. Sorry. I didn’t get a lot from her. She is difficult to read now. More difficult than ever before. But I picked up extreme love for Garrett and relief when he arrived. I picked up slight annoyance…”

“Annoyance? She was annoyed we were here?” Esme asked.

“I don’t know what she was annoyed at Esme. It didn’t last long. Then she seemed… humored. As if she was playing with us. I don’t know what to make of it.”

“Oh no.”

“What Alice?”

“I just tried the email address she gave me. It’s not a good address.” Alice said staring at her I Pad screen.

“I would be the phone number isn’t real either Alice. I don’t think Bella really wanted anything to do with us. She wasn’t angry. She just didn’t… care.”

I hated the looks on the families faces. But they needed to know the truth.

Bella Swan didn’t give a damn about any of us.

4 hour later we were still sitting in the living room, deep in our known thoughts.

“Jasper, do you know where Garrett lives?’ Carlisle finally asked.

“Carlisle I’m in shock Garrett lives anywhere. Much less in one place living with a girlfriend. He has always been a loner. A nomad. No home. Just wandering around. I have no clue where he could be.

“I should have followed them.” Edward whispered.

“Garrett would have killed you Edward. He’s a better fighter than you. He’s a better fighter than everyone in her with the exception of Jasper.” Emmett pointed out.

I was about to rise to go do something. Anything. It was better than sitting here feeling the rejected feelings of the family. I stood up and Carlisle’s phone rang.

“Hello?”

“You must be kidding. He has no history.” Carlisle listened for another 5 minutes to a woman sobbing and talking at the same time. ‘Of course. I know these things happen. Thank you for telling me personally. Please let me know of the arrangement so I can pay my respects.”

Carlisle ended the call feeling shocked.

“What is it Carlisle?” Esme asked.

“Robert Benson was found in his bed this morning by the maid. Dead. Apparently the initial belief is a heart attack.”

“That’s impossible. I heard his heart last night Carlisle. There was no flutters, no indication he had any problem.” Edward stated. “Could foul play be a possibility?”

“Doubtful Edward. That was his assistant on the phone. She said the live in staff was full and present last night. His butler was up late. The alarm, movement sensors, window sensors. None of them picked anything up. He just laid down and died.”

I shook my head. Esme was distraught.

“He was such a good man.” She whispered.

I shrugged my shoulders. Shit happens. Bella’s words came back to me.

“Like Bella said last night. You never know when someone is going to drop dead unexpectedly.”