Chapter 2: It's Party Time !

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Edward picked us up from Bella's around 6:30 pm, a little too early for my liking but oh well. Now we're here stuck in Carlisle's library waiting on Alice. Bella and Edward were talking about the Volturi, believing that I was listening but I already knew about them. Carlisle told them about them and about his time that he spends there.

Ever since I told him that I wanted to be a doctor like my parents, he let me stay in his library, reading his medical books. We would spend hours, just in his library, just the two of us reading. When Bella goes over to the Cullens, I tag along just to spend some time with Carlisle. He'll be reading a book while I'm studying the medical books that he wrote personally. Reading those books are amazing, his discoveries throughout the centuries are so mind-blowing. If I had a question or concerns, he would answer it without a problem, even when he's at work. He'll reply right away, he's such a great person, Esme is lucky to have him. 

"Mmm, why am I here again?" I ask Edward, again. 

"Because we don't want you to get hurt by helping." He says for the third time this hour. I sigh, just because I'm human doesn't mean I'm useless.

"But it was my idea to decorate the house" I whine making him roll his eyes. Edward and I have a sister and brother relationship. Nothing like Jasper and I but similar to it. They continue with their conversation. Then I heard something that made me smile. 

"It's my job to protect you from everyone... except my sister and Amelia," Edward says to Bella just as Alice walks in the room.

"It's time, it's time, its time," Alice says dragging Bella out the room. 

Edward and I laugh at Alice's childlike attitude. Walking down the stairs behind Alice and Bella, I gasped. The living room was decorated with roses and candles. She really did go overboard. Alice brings Bella in the middle of the room, where everyone gathers around her. Edward goes to her side, I stayed in the back by the stairs, not wanting to intrude the moment. Carlisle and Esme come up to Bella, apologizing for all this. Saying that he tried to keep Alice from overdoing her self, yeah right like anyone can do that. Then I hear a click go off, Alice took a picture of the couple, making me smile at her innocent face. 

"Found it in your bag, you mad?" Alice asks Bella, which she shakes her head. Emmet walks next to Edward. 

"Dating an older chick, hot" Emmet says. Edward just looks at him and Bella glares at him. Emmet looks confused. 

"You don't call a lady old, idiot," I tell Emmet with a smile. He looks at me with an embarrassed smile. Alice hands Rosalie a present. 

"You go first, Rose," Alice tells her. She goes up to Bella, making her move closer to Edward for protection. Rose rolls her eyes and gives Bella the small box. 

"It's a necklace. Alice picked it out." She says to her. Rose looks over at me and smile. I wink at her, making her chuckle. 

"Show me the love," Alice says to Edward and Bella. Taking a picture of them. As I was seeing the happy couple, I couldn't feel a bit of envy towards them. They were so in love and happy, why can't I have that? Jaspers sends me a happy wave. I look at him, he's giving me a sad smile, obviously feeling my emotions. I sigh but send him a reassuring smile back. He nods and we go back to pay attention to the party. Alice walks up to Bella and gives her a medium box. Saying that it's from Emmett. Bella takes it and shakes it. She looks confused and looks over at Emmett. He cracks a devious smile. 

"Already installed it in your truck. Finally got a decent sound system for that piece of ..." Bella cuts him off.

"Hey don't hate the truck," Bella says to him. 

Making us all laugh. God, I love him. He's such a child at heart. I hope he never changes, no matter what. I'm going to miss them when they leave. I couldn't stop this from happening, even if I try. This was meant to happen, if I liked it or not. This moment is a big part of the whole story. If this doesn't happen then everything will fall apart. I looked around watching them all smile and look so happy. This right here is why I don't really feel all alone in this life. They make me feel at home. I silently make a promise to Edward, promising that I'll take care of Bella in his absence. I feel so guilty for letting his happen, for letting Jasper take the blame. 

"Now for Esme's and Carlisle present," Alice says handing her an envelope. 

At hearing Carlisle name, I look over at him, finding he's already starting at me. It breaks my heart knowing he'll leave me, hopefully, he doesn't forget about me so fast. I break eye contact because I know that if I stare for a little while I'm going to break down. 

Carlisle had finally made up his mind, he was going to tell Amelia everything. He was going to tell her that they were mates and that his marriage to Esme was only for appearance. They weren't really marriage. He was going to tell her that he loves her. After the party finished he was going to talk to her. 

"It's something to brighten your day," Carlisle says to Bella as she receives the envelope.  

"Yes, you've been looking a little pale, lately" Esme jokes, making them laugh. 

It was supposed to be something so damn simple. What bad thing ever happened by opening an envelope?  But what is life without some ridiculous complications? Bella managed to get a small paper cut. One drop of blood fell down on the carpet. Everything happened so fast yet I saw it in slow motion. 

We all stare at the floor where the blood dropped. Edward looks at Jasper, who eyes are all black from hunger. He's staring at Bella and beings to advance at her. Edward throws Bella back, in attempted to protect her from his brother. He pushed her so hard that she flew against a wall. Smashing a vase in the process, cutting herself even more. Edward pushes Jasper back, he flew back breaking the piano. Before this even happen, I didn't realize that Carlisle grabbed me and pulled me back. So I wasn't in the middle. I was watching everything happen as Carlisle was in front of me, hugging me, protecting me, while my best friend was bleeding to death. A bit dramatic I know. I was terrified, I have never seen Jasper looking so scary in my life. I really felt like he was going to end up killing Bella. Then I felt absolute guilt. Guilt because I knew this was going to happen. I was guilty because I left this happen, I let my best friend get injured. I let my friend, my brother, one of my family member, Jasper act like an animal. A beast that should never be created. And I was to blame for that. I would never forgive myself, I caused him to feel like his old self again. The old him, the one he didn't like, the one he called a monster, the one that he worked so damn hard to not be, and I was the one to bring him out. I was the real monster not him. Carlisle left my side so he can grab Jasper, Jasper easily dodges Carlisle approach. However, Emmett was able to grab him and restrain him. I was shaking, terrified of what happened. 

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"Jaz, Jaz. Calm down its only a little blood...." Alice stops as she realizes that Bella's bleeding more. Carlisle super speeds over to Bella and puts his hand over her cuts. 

"Get Jasper out of here," Carlisle says to them. 

Jasper was struggling to get away from Emmett's hold, he was growling like a wild animal, wanting to kill his prey, Bella. Emmett took Jasper out, following out by Rosalie and Esme. Alice turned to Bella apologizing before leaving. Edward, Bella, Carlisle and I were the only ones in the room. No one said anything at first and no one dares to say anything. Bella was looking at her cut, Carlisle was busy to examine it, Edward was staring at her, and I was just trying to comprehend what just happened. It that really happen? Was all that real? Could this be the end of the beginning? Carlisle turns to Edward. 

"Go. You're the only one who he'll listen to right now" Carlisle tells him. With one last long look, he leaves us. After a while, they turn to look at me. I didn't realize that I was crying, how could I be crying when I'm not the one hurt.

"Hey, it's okay. I'm okay" Bella tries to calm me down. How ironic, I should be the one helping her out. I didn't say anything, I stayed quiet wiping my tears away. 

"I-i'm going to, umm, c-calm down, Jasper," I say without giving them a chance to reply. I head outside where the others were, trying to calm down poor Jasper. He was sitting down by a tree, rocking back and forth. Edward was telling him that it wasn't his fault, but he wasn't listening. I made my way to him, ignoring their comments that it was too dangerous. I dropped to my knees, wrapped my arms around Jasper and told him it wasn't his fault. That no one blames him. After a while, he hugs back. I told him that he shouldn't blame himself. He didn't mean for it to happen. I was repeating over and over again that it wasn't his fault, no one blames him, neither Edward or Bella blames him. They should be blaming me, I let this happen, I failed them, I failed him. Closing my eyes, I start to rub small circles around his back, to calm him down. I didn't see Edward leave or return. 

After a while, Edward says that he's taking Bella and I home. I felt Jasper shaking his head in disagreement, I smiled at that. I pull away, making Jasper face me, seeing his heartbroken face killed me. I felt like a monster. I kissed his forehead telling him that I'll see him tomorrow. I got up and hugged everyone else. I hugged them because I knew they weren't staying they were leaving after this. I hugged them a goodbye, kissed them on the cheeks, saying that everything was going to be okay. Carlisle hug was the longest and the saddest hugs I ever received. Perhaps that was when he made up his mind to leave, to leave to protect us, weak humans, from their monstrous ways. They didn't know that I knew about their secret plans, but I did. I only hope that they'll come and say goodbye. Hoping that he'll at least leave say goodbye before leaving. With one last look at the Cullen's, who were still outside, I left. I didn't want to but I had to.

Edward drove home, throughout the drive we were silent, except Bella. She was trying to convince him that it was an accident, that it was her fault, that she'll be more careful. Pulling up to the house, we stood there all quite. No one moved or said a word. I mean who would after experiencing that. Edward got out, followed by me, Bella stayed inside the car. I knew she wanted some alone time with him before he leaves. I walked up to Edward and hugged him. He hugged me right back, apologizing for everything. I shook my head, giving him a sad smile, my right hand on his left cheek. I told him its okay, that no matter what he'll be my idiot. I kissed his forehead and I left. I went upstairs to wait for Bella. Once she came inside she cried, I held her throughout the night, saying it wasn't her fault. That everything will be okay. Once again I blamed myself for everyone's misery. After all her tears were dried up, she fell asleep. Hugging a sleepy Bella I silently promise her that I'll make it up to her. That I'll keep her safe no matter what happens, that she'll be safe. As I was falling asleep, I realize that I never got the chance to give Bella her birthday present.

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It was tense in the living room, full of sad vampires. No one said or did anything, they were replaying the last hour, over and over again. There was really one thing to say and no one wanting to leave. 

"We're leaving" Edward spoke up, making everyone stiff. They did want to leave, they didn't want to leave Amelia and Bella behind. They were family, Amelia is Carlisle mate, even if she didn't know. They wouldn't just leave her. Carlisle wouldn't allow that to happen.

"I agree, we should leave tonight," Carlisle said, making them all wide eyes. How could he say that? How could he leave behind his mate? Not telling her that they were mates, was one thing but leaving her they wouldn't do. 

"You're kidding, right? Y-you can't leave w-without her! W-we can't and we won't, right guys?" Jaspers exclaims looking at his siblings for support. He felt even worst. He felt like this was all his fault. If he had better control over his thirst then he wouldn't have to leave Amelia behind. She was a mother to him. Without realizing that she acted more like a mother to them and with Esme helped they were a power team. She was the human he felt normal, her smell calmed down his thirst. Ironically, she made him feel safe like no one could hurt him. He was a vampire feeling safe with a human girl. He didn't want to cause Carlisle his only chance in happiness. Amelia doesn't even know that they're mates and because of him, she may never know. 

"It doesn't matter, they're not safe around us. We're leaving and that's it" Carlisle says. Making everyone else even sadder. One would think that Jasper or Emmett would snap but no one expected her to snap at Carlisle.

"We're not leaving, Carlisle. Think of what it'll do to Amelia when you leave. How'll she react when you say goodbye. Do you think she'll be okay?" Esme tells Carlisle. But he wasn't looking at her. He was looking down and that was when she figured it out. 

"YOU'RE KIDDING! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, CARLISLE. YOU'RE NOT GOING TO TELL HER GOODBYE? KEEPING HER IN THE DARK ISN'T WHAT SHE NEED-" Esme begins but was cut off by Carlisle screaming. 

"SHE'S MY MATE AND THE LEADER OF THIS COVEN. I GET THE LAST SAY" Carlisle screams back Esme. Never before in their 100 years have they raised their voices at each other. They were the calmest vampires ever. They treated each other with the most respect, never doubting another, didn't scream nor argue. Maybe when things get hard you just need to raise your voice to be heard. 

"YOU'RE NOT TREATING HER AS YOUR MATE. YOU'RE SUPPOSE TO TELL HER! INSTEAD, YOU'RE TREATING HER LIKE A CHILD. SHE IS SUPPOSED TO BE BY YOUR SIDE. SHE IS SUPPOSED TO BE HERE WITH US. BUT INSTEAD, YOU'RE TO SCARED OF TELLING HER...... " Esme calmed down a little and looked at Carlisle, begging him to reconsider his plan but then he doesn't, Esme sighs.

"As a member of your coven, I'll leave with you, Carlisle. Pack up my things and leave. But as a friend of you and YOUR MATE, I believe, no I know, if you leave right now you're going to ruin your only chance to be with her. You won't be able to fix the damage you'll cause her." With that said, Esme turns around to her room to start packing. It was silent for a while, until the others do the same thing, leaving Carlisle in the living room alone. 

For the first time in all his vampire life, Carlisle wasn't too sure if he was doing the right thing. He just prays to God that he'll protect Amelia since he won't be able too. 

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