The Stories of Leah Clearwater - (Book One)

Chapter 27 - So now I'm the, "Bad guy."

I was circling back around the perimeter again when I came by the house. I saw Jacob storm out the front door and into the garage. I skidded to a stop waiting to see what he might do. Was he finding a murder weapon? I was a little too eager on that idea. Then a few seconds later, I heard a car engine rev to life. A few seconds later Jacob quickly backed out of the garage and peeled off down the long drive way. I had no explanation as to why he was leaving. He was angry. So the question was, “What had Bella done now?” I loped behind some tree’s, and calmed down and phased back to my human form. I threw on my shorts and shirt and made my way to the house.

I walked up the porch stairs and knocked on the door. My thoughts were clear. I couldn’t lead Edward onto what I was about to do. I was quickly greeted by the mind reader.

“Hello Leah.” he smiled.

I looked at him, “What happened to Jacob?

He was trying to keep me from snapping. “He needed to get some fresh air. Change of scenery. Cool off.”

I eyed him, “Cool off?” My jaw clenched tightly.

Edward nodded. His body was so stiff. I wanted to punch him in his flawless face. I knew he wouldn’t feel it but I sure as hell would.

“Leah, he was really upset. I heard the fe...babies thoughts. We’ve found out, it’s not meaning to harm Bella. He’s working with what little room he has. Bella and I were very happy to know that. Jacob became angry because of this. I gave him the keys to one of my cars, and he went out. He’s perfectly safe. No harm came to him.”

I eyed him carefully as I just kept thinking, “Jacob’s safe. He’s not hurt.”

Edward nodded assuring me after hearing my thoughts. “How lovely of a Kodak moment. Too bad there wasn’t a camera around.” Edward sighed softly.

“Anyways. Can I speak to Bella. I won’t be long?”

Edward nodded and moved out of the doorway.

I walked inside and looked around as I entered. “Come this way.” He showed me to the living room. He stepped to the side allowing me to enter the large room. Bella was laying on the couch. Her stomach was so swollen now. She looked like she’d gone through hell. She had a quilt draped over her. She looked over at the door way. She must have been expecting Jake.

She smiled and whispered, “Hey Ja...” then stopped short, once she saw me. “Leah?” I looked at Edward then back at her. “Yep. In the human form. Shock I know.”

She tried to sit up a little bit. Leech lover was there in a second to help her.

“Thank you Edward.” Her raspy voice sent a shiver down my spine. “So...what...brings...you here?” The girl had to pause in between each word, just to catch her breath. Then she looked at me, “Oh no. Is Jacob hurt?”

I shrugged, “Depends on your definition, of hurt. I’m not quite sure anymore. He took off without any warning. Nice way to leave me in a lurch. I have a hunch that you caused it. Well that thing inside you did. Your leech lover husband told me, about the Kodak moment. I truthfully couldn't care less. Jacob get’s upset, I mean really upset, only over certain things. Well that list has only a few people on it. Three of them are in this room. I will narrow it down, I’m not one of them. So you can take an educated guess as to who I mean." I looked at her. 

 She looked back at me and took a second. She cleared her throat. The raspy voice spoke again. “Leah, I’m not trying to hurt him. Jacob...is like a brother to me. He’s my best friend.” She stopped to catch her breath. “I love and care about him. It hurts me, to put him through this pain. I don’t care what form. Mentally, emotionally, or physically, I hate it. He doesn’t deserve it. I’m not that cold hearted. He need’s to understand, this is what I want. As my friend he should support me. If it were him going through something like this, a huge life altering decision. Well, I’d stand behind him.”