Wanted
By BetterInTexas
Chapter 20:
Carlisle POV
I have to admit. Alice, Esme and Rose have outdone themselves. I only hope no one notices that this much work went into decorating for the party and the decorations will be completely different for the wedding tomorrow evening. The rather large 50 yard by 50 yard tent I ordered was coming in the morning. We had to move some trees to fit it but I didn’t want to take the chance of rain and I knew if we did it inside the odors between the wolves and the vampires may be distracting to each other. And I wanted no distractions. Decorations for the wedding would begin when the tent was set up. I heard his cruiser pull up to the front of the house. He was only 4 hours early for the party. This can’t be good. I walked to the door and reached it as he knocked.
“Charlie. How nice to see you.”
“Carlisle.” He nodded to me but did not offer his hand. “We need to talk.”
“Of course.” Emmett and Rose had entered the room.
“In private.”
“Follow me to my study.” I had an idea what this was about. And I needed to decide how to handle this delicate matter.
We reached the study and I pulled a seat next to Charlie. It would have been rather rude to look at him over my desk. I have had many conversations with Bella exactly like this. She is so inquisitive. Lately being in nursing school our conversations have turned more towards the medical field. I was still hoping to talk her into Medical School but would be happy with whatever she decided. Being a nurse is a wonderful thing and I couldn’t be prouder of her.
“So Charlie what would you like to talk about.”
“Edward.”
“Yes, I had a feeling that may come up. I assure you I have no idea where he is Charlie. If I did I would of course turn him into the authorities.”
“Yes, well that is where we have a difference of opinion. I think you know exactly where he is.”
“I assure you I do not. But I can promise you he will never harm Bella again.”
“Why is that Carlisle?”
“Why?”
“Yes why. Why is Bella so forgiving of you considering what your son did to her? Why does she come here so often? Why is she getting married to someone who is not your son in your house?”
“She is actually getting married outside of the house. But I guess that is not what you is close to our family. We love her. You know this.”
“Yes, you see that’s the thing. I do know that. I don’t doubt it for a second. But I don’t understand why.”
“You know that to know Bella is to love her.”
“Yes I do. But you banished your adopted son for her.”
“He hurt her.”
“What are you Carlisle?”
Dammit. I knew he was too perceptive. Just like Bella.
“I’m a doctor Charlie. A father, a husband.”
“You look like you are in your mid twenties. Not you, your wife or your children have changed in the past couple years. You all have pale skin and you all have golden eyes. At first I thought it was some kind of weird contact lens thing you have your family wear. Weird sure, but not really a big deal. I have seen stranger. But when I shake your hand it is cold. Damn cold. And hard. And then there are the legends of La Push. Each one taken by themselves and I wouldn’t be so concerned, but together… I want to know what you are Carlisle. I realize you saved Bella’s life. It’s not that I don’t like you. But I need to know. And if it is any consolation I plan to ask Embry the same damn question. I asked Kay and she told me neither she nor Bella could tell me what the deal is with those boys. That they were sworn to secrecy. But he can tell me. And before I let him marry my daughter I am going to find out.”
“What makes you think Embry is something other than what he is?”
“Most 18 year old kids graduating high school are looking to have fun. Travel. Go on road trips. That boy looks and acts like he is an adult. And he is devoted to Bella in a way I have never seen a man devoted to a woman. If he wasn’t, that would have been enough for me to try to talk my 19 year old daughter out of marrying her 18 year old boyfriend. But there is something different about him and his friends. And I’m not talking about just their size. I know for a long time the people of La Push wanted nothing to do with your family. And yet here we all are.”
“Bella has a way of bringing people together.”
“Yes she does. But don’t change the subject. I am going to ask Embry tonight. And he is going to tell me. But for right now I need to know what you are.”
“What if I told you that I was someone who would be looking after and protecting Bella for the rest of her life, and her children for their lives, and her children’s children. And on and on. Would that be enough for you?”
Charlie sat in silence for a few minutes.
“No. I want to know what you are.” He was looking me in the eye with the same stubborn look that Bella gets when she wants to know something that is being kept from her. There was no getting out of this.
“I think it is best if I call Embry. One story cannot be told without the other I am afraid.”
Charlie POV
Two hours later I was sitting with Bella, Embry and Carlisle trying to absorb all that was just told to me. When I made up my mind to find out I knew it would be strange. I didn’t know it would be this strange. I looked at Carlisle. I looked at Bella. She was wrapped up in Embry’s arms. She looked upset. I can imagine why. I know she wanted me to know. But she couldn’t tell me. Since she was 17 she has lived with this secret. No wonder therapy didn’t work. If she had told me would I have believed her? I would like to think I would have but…
“He tortured her? This James?”
“Yes. And he is dead.”
“And Edward is dead?”
“Yes Charlie. Carlisle killed him. I was there.” Embry said looking me in the eyes. He wouldn’t lie. I doubted Carlisle would either.
“And you eat animals?”
“Yes.”
“And Jasper attacked Bella over a paper cut?”
“It’s not his fault Dad. It was Edward that wanted me. Jasper got hit with his emotions. I was bleeding all over the place when James attacked me and it didn’t phase Jasper. He and Emmett saved me.”
“I’m sorry Bella. You came here to live with me and I let you down. You went through a living hell.” God I can’t believe I was so blind.
“It’s not your fault Dad. I went after Edward. And when I found out what he was I wouldn’t let it go. But because of it I have the Cullen family and the love of my life. It was meant to happen, Dad.”
“Still, if you had never came here you wouldn’t have issues with depression and alcohol.”
“Those are both diseases Charlie. Bella would have ran across alcohol eventually and had the same result. And we have talked about her depression. She was depressed before she ever came to Forks.”
“Probably as a result of her having to raise her mother.” I said bitterly. For a cop I have done a damn poor job of protecting my daughter her whole life.
“Dad, don’t blame yourself. I am tired of blame. I am sick of it. It is what it is. Please can we just move on?”
“Okay Bella. You are right. It just… it’s just a lot to take in.”
“I understand Dad.”
“Can I talk to Carlisle alone?”
“Of course Dad.” Embry and Bella walked out. Of course I realized everyone in the house could hear us except Bella.
“The family stepped outside the moment you said you wanted to speak to me privately.”
‘I thought Edward was the mind reader?”
“I have experience reading Bella’s facial expressions. The two of you are very identical in that regard.”
“So you are the one who arranged for her scholarship to nursing school?”
“Yes.”
“What else have you done for her?”
“That is all. But I am hoping once things settle down and Embry is no longer needed in La Push that I can convince her to go to medical school. I don’t know if she will go for it. She abhors anyone giving her anything. I imagine she gets that from you as well. But I have a few good arguments I have worked up that may convince her.”
“I see.”
“Does this upset you Charlie?”
Did it? I didn’t know.
“I’m not sure. I think if she wanted to go to school I could pay for it. Just like I know a lot of this wedding that Alice gave me the costs of, is bullshit. I know this cost more than she billed me.”
“Charlie, I have three daughters. Two are vampires and one is human. And I love them all the same. Some of my children believe that Bella is the favorite. I never want to take Bella away from you or try to take your place in her life. You don’t know how much I wish… It doesn’t matter. I have lived for 400 years. I have a daughter who can see the future. I have billions of dollars. And I have hardly done anything for it. I use it to hide my family. I use it to buy houses so we can live together or near each other. My point is our needs are few. So what is wrong if I want to help Bella out? It’s not like the money is going towards anything else. I mean Esme has her charities but we have no one to personally help. And Bella refuses any help. So yes, I have to sneak around and help her without her finding out. Because I love her. I hope you don’t hate me for that.”
I wanted to. But I couldn’t. If it was just my pride I would tell him to stick it up his ass. But Bella loves them. And they want to help her. How do I turn down someone wanting to help my child? I doubt it would matter if I did or not.
“No, I don’t mind. Good luck convincing Bella. And I want to know the real cost of this wedding, so I can pay for it.”
“$225,000. Give or take a few thousand.”
Damn.
“Okay, well, uh, I guess you will have to take a check.”
“Just let us stay in Bella’s life and we will call it even. That’s all we want. I want to see one of the three women I consider my daughters have children. Live life instead of standing to the side and letting it pass by. I’m begging you here Charlie.”
Dammit he seems sincere.
“Okay Carlisle. As long as you don’t try to push me out of her life.”
“She loves you Charlie. I would never do that.”
“Alright then. I guess that’s settled.”
Kay POV
I was sitting in the parlor with Esme Cullen. The two of us had come to a friendship of sorts. Basically we both loved Bella so we decided we would get along for Bella’s sake. And I was slowly coming to the realization that the Cullen’s would be in Bella’s life. Whether I liked it or not. And truthfully I didn’t mind. She was good for Bella.
Charlie had come up to me when I arrived and told me he knew. That was all he said but he kissed me on the cheek and asked me if I was coming over after the party. I told him I would for a while but I promised Bella I would stay here tonight so I could be up in the morning to help her prepare and to just hang out.
“Have you ever met Renee?” Esme asked me out of the blue.
“Uh no. I just know what Bella told me about her.”
” I don’t like her.” Esme said offhandedly.
“You have met her?”
“No. But from what I have heard I don’t like her.” Okay then. I mean I was willing to give her a chance. I mean Bella came from her. She can’t be that much different from Bella could she?
The doorbell rang. It was an hour before the party. Bella was upstairs in Alice’s grasp being tortu… probably not a good analogy.
“Renee.” Esme whispered.
“I will go greet her.”
“No, this is my home. I have to be polite.”
Esme was gone at vamp speed. I will never get used to that.
“What the FUCK?” Uh oh.
Esme Cullen just said the F word. This must be bad. I ran into the hallway before Esme ate Bella’s mother.
Oh shit. Renee had been drinking. No, she was drunk.
“Well hello to you too. Are you the mother of the 18 year old boy who is marrying my 19 year old daughter?”
“No, I am not.” Esme seethed.
“I am.” I said, walking up.
“Of course. You look way to pale. You must be the mother of the guy who damn near killed my daughter. And you must be Kay.” She stuck her hand out. I took it, hesitantly.
“So where is the bar? I mean this is a party right?”
“There is no bar. I know Bella told you she was an alcoholic.” I said in the calmest voice I could muster.
“Please. She is a kid. She isn’t an alcoholic. She just partied a little too hard. Between us girls I am glad. She needed to loosen up. Kid was always too serious.”
“What you think about Bella doesn’t matter. You are drunk. And you will leave now!” Esme whispered angrily. She didn’t want Bella to hear or she couldn’t trust herself not to yell. I wasn’t sure which. But she was pissed. And I was getting there myself.
“Don’t be ridiculous. I am here for a party. A party to celebrate my daughter getting knocked up by an Indian kid and feeling like she has to marry him instead of just having an abortion. Now where is the little dumbass?Maybe it’s not too late to talk some sense in her. How far along is she?”
I noticed Rose had slipped down and was standing behind Esme. I am guessing to make sure that she didn’t attack her.
“Now Kay, you have convinced my daughter she is an alcoholic. Why did you not have the safe sex talk with her? Were you trying to get her knocked up? Because Charlie doesn’t have any money. And I don’t eith…”
That hurt my hand. But is was so worth it. I think I got her in the jaw. She appears to be a little dazed sitting there on her ass where I dropped her. I was wrong. Bella got nothing from her. Except a burden she had to carry as a child.
Renee stood up shakily. I hadn’t hit anyone in a long time. It kinda felt good.
“You want some more bitch?” This was fun.
“I am going to kick your…”
I’m not sure what she was going to say but I imagine it was a threat of some sort. But Esme Cullen had a hand around her neck and was currently choking her against a wall.
“Back off Rose. Renee you listen and you listen well. You are not going to be at this party tonight. You are going to go back to your hotel room. I will let Bella know you called and are too sick to come tonight. You will be there bright and early in the morning. You will be on your best behavior. You will not be drinking. Not tonight, not in the morning. I am going to say this once so pay attention. Bella is marrying Embry because she loves him. She is not pregnant. You will not say one negative thing to her tomorrow. You are going to be happy and supportive. She is an alcoholic and I will not have alcohol around her. Do you understand?”
“Uh I don’t think she can really nod her head or speak with your hand around her neck Esme.”
Esme let go of her neck. Renee took a deep breath.
“I… I can see where Edward gets his violent behavior from. And what do you think you are going to do to the Bride’s mother if I don’t do what you say?”
Esme smiled. This can’t be good.
“After the wedding I will make sure you don’t make it to the airport. I am going to snap your neck and bury your body deep in the woods deep in the ground. You will be a missing person. Bella won’t know about you missing for a while. At least until she gets back from her honeymoon. I will make it look like you ran off with a man you met. A man not your husband. Nobody will doubt it because you are obviously a drunken whore and nobody will miss you. Do not doubt me Renee. I will fucking kill you.”
Renee believed her. She was shaking. I was kind if shaking.
“Rose, please drive Renee to her hotel room. She shouldn’t be driving in her state.”
“Yes ma’am.” I guess Rose knew not to fuck with Esme right now either.
Rose walked Renee out. She was still rubbing her jaw but was also rubbing her neck.
“So that went well.” I said quietly.
“Do you think I went overboard?’ Esme looked concerned.
I thought about the look on Bella’s face if her mother showed up drunk. In a year, two years she will be able to handle that. Handle being around alcohol and not drinking. But she was not there yet. And seeing her mother drunk would have ruined her weekend. Accusing her of being pregnant and marrying an “Indian” because he knocked up her up. It would make her so upset. I’ll be damned if either of us was going to let that happen.
“No. I think you handled it perfectly.”
“Thank you Kay. Nice hook by the way.” Esme was smiling. Apparently we now have a hatred of Renee Dwyer bonding us as well.
“Let’s got check on our girl and make sure Alice isn’t going too crazy. It’s almost time. And this is going to be fun.” Esme said.
I don’t know the details of this party. But I had a feeling it would be memorable.
BPOV
“Alice this dress is really tight. It makes me feel like a slut.” She currently had me in a black dress that barely went past my ass and was so tight up top my boobs were struggling to escape.
“You look hot Bella. Don’t you want Embry’s last impression of you before he marries you to be memorable?”
I currently had make up on. And my hair pinned above my head. Bright red lipstick. I admit I did kind of look hot in a slutty kind of way. “Alice my Mom and Dad will be there.”
Rose suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Damn I wished they would stop doing that. “Uh actually your mom called Bella. She is at the hotel but is sick. She thinks she may have eaten some bad peanuts or something on the plane. But she promised to be here early in the morning. Now dinner is ready and the guests have all arrived. And your dress isn’t that short. It’s half way to your knees. If you want to see some short dresses I will take you to my closet. Now c’mon.” Rose grabbed my arm gently and tugged me downstairs. At least Alice didn’t put me in high heels.
“Wait Rose! Her shoes!” Dammit.
“Rose I am not going to make it down the stairs.”
“Yes you will. Hold my hand. I won’t let you fall.”
I made it down and saw everybody important to me. Dad was smiling. Everybody was smiling. The Pack was there. Except for Jarrod and Seth. Guess they were patrolling. Embry was waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs. He had a look on his face I recognized. I guess the dress and makeup did the trick. I looked around. Dad’s deputies and their families were there. The Clearwaters were there. Harry and Sue. Theresa Aterra. The nurses I worked with at the clinic. And then I saw him. Sitting down in a chair in the living room acting like he owned the damn place.
“Old Quil?”
He heard me and smiled.
“You didn’t think I would miss a party for my favorite girl did you?”
I walked over as quickly as I could in these damn heels and hugged him. I can’t believe it. He came to the Cullens. For me. I was near tears.
“No Bella! You are not messing your makeup up! No tears!”
“Thank you Quilly.”
He whispered to me.”Have fun little Swan. I’m watching your back. You know, if any of these blood suckers get any ideas.” He was smiling when he said it. I punched him on the arm gently and started walking around saying hello to everyone. We all ate at a buffet line. It was easier than sitting down at a table and having to explain why some people weren’t eating. The Cullens would have eaten for me. But I didn’t want them throwing up all night. Just gross.
After dinner, Esme thanked everyone for coming. We mingled for another hour. It was nearly 9 and people were starting to drift away to go to there homes and get some sleep before tomorrow. Charlie gave me a kiss and I walked him to the door. At the door I noticed Kay had grabbed his hand. I heard her tell him she would be over later. I raised an eyebrow at her when she walked back into the living area. She didn’t look me in the eyes. Naughty girl.
Old Quil left but before he did he complimented Esme on the food. I think she was about to fall over. You couldn’t get the grin off her face. A compliment from the Quileute Elder. Wow.
Soon it was the Cullens, the Pack and Kay.
“Okay. Now that the mature people are gone it’s time to have some fun.” Emmett said grinning.
“I’m mature Emmett.” Kay pointed out.
“Yeah but you are crazy too Kay.” Emmett responded wrapping her in a hug and lifting her off her feet while she laughed. I thought Embry was going to phase but when I looked at him he was smiling. I guess sometimes things can change for the better.
Emmett started rap music blaring over the speakers. I told him to turn it down. They may be able to hear over it but I wouldn’t. They all gathered in a circle and Embry carried me into the middle of it. We sat down on the floor.
“Okay what the hell is going on?”
“It’s time for the pre wedding gifts.” Jasper said looking at me with a grin.
“I wasn’t aware this was a tradition.”
“Oh it is. We started it tonight.” Emmett laughed.
“First gift is from me. I have to get. I have uh… plans…”
“What you mean is you are going to do naughty things with my Dad.” I told her smirking. Causing Embry to cover his ears.
“Yes, Bella. That is exactly what I mean. Now the first gift for after the wedding.”
She handed me an medium size clothing box. I ripped open the wrapping and bow and opened it. There it was.
“My dress!”
“Uh babe where, when did you wear a buckskin dress?” Embry asked.
“I told you that you would wear it on your wedding night Bella. There it is. The perfect dress if you are planning… outdoor fun.”
I stood up and hugged her.
“Thank you so much Kay.”
“Thank you Bella. I love you.”
“I love you too so much.”
“Now I got to get out of here. I’m going to fuck your daddy.”
“MOM!”
“Sorry. Have a nice time everybody. See you all in a few hours.” Esme walked Kay out and I think I saw her hug Kay at the door. Could this night get any weirder?
“This is from me and Emmett. It’s for you to use on Embry.”
“Okay…”
Embry unwrapped the box and pulled out a giant Spiked Dog Collar.
“I am not wearing this.” Embry said.
“There is also a leash in the bottom of the box Bella. Use it well. All dogs need good training. And husbands do as well.” Rose said smiling.
“Thank you Rose. Than you Emmett. Embry say thank you.”
“No.”
“Don’t worry about it Embry. I got something for you.” Paul said. If it’s a stripper I’m going to murder him.
He handed Embry a box. There appeared to be some sort of flotation device inside.
“Just pull the cord if Bella ever has a headache.”
Embry looked at me, shrugged his shoulders and pulled the cord. I squeeked and jumped back as the device suddenly inflated. On me. I had a blow up doll. On me. A blow up doll from Paul LaHote. Oh God where has it been?
I gave Paul the dirtiest look I could manage. Embry was in tears along with the rest of the guys. Us girls did not find this funny. “Her name is Stella in case you were wondering Bella.” Paul said smiling at me. Fucker.
Leah stepped forward. “Bella I have a gift that you can use on Embry.”
Leah handed me a box. It was pretty heavy. I opened the top unsure of what would jump out. Instead I saw some sort of black device. It had a long balck shaft and appeared to have some sort of straps…
“OH MY GOD! LEAH!”
“Hey every Alpha bitch needs a good strap on to remind the Alpha who the top dog is.”
Embry looked frightened. “You don’t think that is going in me?”
Leah stopped laughing and looked Embry in the eye.
“Relax Em. I put lube in the box too.”
“Fuck no! Bella get rid of that thing.”
I wiped the tears from my eyes. “No! It’s a gift. Im not throwing away a gift. It’s rude.”
“Leah you are probably hoping she uses that on you.” Quil said. Of course he did. He’s an idiot.
“Wouldn’t you like to watch boy?” Leah responded.
“I can’t wait to bite you.” Embry whispered under his breath. “Leah is starting to make me nervous.”
Alice handed me a large box. I opened it up and it was full of lingerie. A lot of lingerie. A shit load of lingerie.
“Uh, thanks Alice.”
“Of course Bella. I can’t have my sister looking anything less than perfect in the bedroom. This is all from a French designer I am very fond of. Embry do not tear this off of her, you dog.”
“Yeah like that’s not going to happen.” he responded.
“This is from Carlisle and I Bella.” Esme said handing me a box.
Oh shit. This was about to get awkward.
I opened it up and there was a book. The Kama Sutra. Yep Awkward.
“Uh thanks?”
Carlisle spoke up. “Oh there is more Bella. Look under the book. I am so proud of you going to school. Esme and I thought it would be a good idea to get you the supplies you are going to need before you graduate.”
I looked under the book and saw an outfit. I pulled it out. Oh my God. It was a nurses outfit. But the kind you would see in a porn, not in an actual hospital.
“Uh…”
“I picked it out Nurse Bella. There is also a doctor’s coat for Embry. And a stethoscope and tongue depressor.”
“Thank you Carlisle. Thank you Esme.”
“We got this for you two. It’s from the me, Quil, and Jarrod and Sam and Emily. We don’t want you to think we are cheap but this damn thing cost a lot.” Jake said. I turned to see Quil bringing in a…
“Holy shit it’s a St. Andrews cross.” Embry looked like he was in Heaven. He loves to tie me up and we had talked about building one…
“Let me guess. Pack mind right.”
Jarrod shrugged. “Yeah and we got you a new whip also Embry. Since the one you had was getting kind of worn.”
“Thanks guys.” I told them.
“Hey thank you Bella. Everytime you let Embry do that he can’t stop thinking about it which means we all get…”
“Yeah you should probably shut up now Quil.” Jake wisely said.
“My my Bella.” Rose said smiling at me. Emmett looked embarrassed. Jasper and Alice looked deep in thought. Probably trying to figure out a way they could get one that doesn’t break. I mean Alice is the one who gave me the idea in the first place.
“Guys thank you for everything. I mean this has been awesome. “
“Well to save any more awkwardness for Bella, Esme and I are going hunting. Have a good night everyone.”
“Carlisle you don’t have to leave.”
“Yes it’s better that we do.” He said smiling. “You kids have fun.”
“What was that all about?” Embry shrugged his shoulders. He didn’t have a clue either.
“Okay you two. Have a seat.”
I turned around and saw Emmett has put two throne like chairs side by side. We sat down in them.
“What’s going on?”
“Well we know you and Embry don’t want to touch but we thought you should at least see what you are missing, so since this is a couples party…”
“No. I said no strippers.”
“No Bella. You said the Pack couldn’t bring them. You said nothing about Emmett and Rose.”
The music started blaring again. And two guys and two girls walked out from around the hall. All of them in only g strings. I looked at Embry and saw he was about to say something.
“If you say Cool I’m going to kick you in your nuts.”
“Uh Bella, we can leave, you know?”
I thought about it. It was harmless fun. And damn if that blonde girl wasn’t hot as hell.
“Nah. They went to all this trouble. We may as will sit back and enjoy the show.”
Embry smiled.
“But no touching!”
“Same goes for you Bella.”
“No problem. But what about the blonde…”
“No touching Bella.”
“You can touch the guys if you…”
“No touching Bella.” He was smiling. I was smiling. Everyone was smiling. It wasn’t a bad way to spend the evening.
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