Sequel to Fate is my Hate (Book 3)

Warnings:

1. The twilight saga is owned by Stephenie Meyer.

2. English is not my native language and i apologize in advance for any possible mistakes in the grammar. I will do my best to keep them to a minimum.

3. The story is set in 2016, so there will be a bit more of tecnology in it.

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice, it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."

Jennings Bryan

Chapter 1: Happy Birthday

"I can't believe you are already 19 years old."

"I can't believe you're already 21. You can legally do anything."

"Like what?"

"Drink."

"That's all you think about."

"Yep." I deadpan, not really in the mood for festivities.

Sam ruffles my hair and i slap his hand away, annoyed. He went to my house really early that morning and was refusing to leave. In the moment we were currently waiting for the cake -that he insisted we should bake- to be ready for eating.

Suddenly there is a knock on the door. Sam doesn't look fazed at all, which tells the person on the other side of the door was from the pack.

"Come in!" I yell from the kitchen.

I was right. Though, it was not just one person, it was the whole pack. Well, all but for the Clearwater siblings that were probably on patrol.

"Happy birthday!"

"Where is the cake?"

"Is this supposed to be a party? Is kind of lame."

"Sorry, i didn't bring a gift i was only told your birthday was today like an hour ago."

"You didn't even needed to come, Jacob." Said, Quil, the newest member of the pack.

"Shut up, i want cake too."

"Guys..." Sam started to reprimand them but the bickering only got louder.

In the middle of that mess, Paul drops a bunch of small packages on the table in front of me, then gives one quick peck on the lips while the boys were too busy to pay attencion. Sam saw it, and he gave me a warning look that i didn't apprecieted very much.

"Did you stole a bank or something?" I ask, as the boys finally stop the banter and take a seat around the rounded table.

"No. Half of those were in the front door." Jared answer, taking a seat by my side and giving me a one armed hug. "Happy birthday, where is the cake?"

"Wow. You guys could at least pretend you came here for me you know."

They laugh and start talking again, all at the same time, like always. I decide to take that time to open the presents, and pick up the one that was closest to me. It was a pink wrapping.

From: Bella

Cool. Haven't spoken with her in a week. At least she remembered.

I open the package, and it doesn't surprise me when i find a book inside. Well, at least it was the type of book that i enjoyed reading. Not that melancholic crap Bella likes so much.

The next was from Paul. It was a nice pair of biking gloves. I loved it. And i give him a sultry look for it. The guys start to cat-call and i move on to the next one. It was from Embry. A nice looking blue sweater. I give him a kiss in the cheek for it. Then, came Quil's, which was a pair of socks. Really?

"Sorry, i didn't really know the things that you like." He say, cheeks red in embarassment.

The guys all laughed, but i apprecieted the sentiment. The next one said From: Emmett, and it surprised me for a second that he had sended me something. It was a Mortal Kombat videogame, the one we used to play at his house so long ago. I don't really have a videogame player but i liked the gift very much. Next was from Alice, and i regret ever opening that damn thing in the first place. It was a very sexy red lingerie that got all the guys making kissing noises and acting certainly not they age.

"You guys sucks." I complain but that only made them laugh even harder. Argh, children.

The next gift came from Esme, and i don't really know how to feel about that. It was a very pretty dress, similiar to the one from my prom night. I put it aside before i get lost on memory lane and open the next ones.

Jared gave me a blouse, that i bet it was Kim who picked 'cause it was just too cute and i don't see Jared buying something like that. Jasper sended me a new schoolbag made of leather, and that it was probably super expensive. The last two gifts, i had a feeling it was from the two people that where the most constantly in my mind.

I knew i was right when the next gift i picked up said, From: Sam. It was a bracelet. Not an expensive one but beautiful nonetheless. It was homemade i could see, with beads in the colors of black and red, i don't know what that meant exactly, but i was sure it was something from the Quileute culture.

"I love it." I tell him, a bright smile on my face, and put the bracelet on my wrist quickly.

"The red means Courage and the black Strength." He says, a small smile on his lips. "Happy birthday, Cass."

"You're not going to open the last one?" Quil ask.

The room waits for my answer in silence. The last gift didn't have a nametag but i had a feeling about who it belonged to.

It was an notebook, no a diary. Something for me to write on i believe. There was a letter inside, but i didn't felt like reading it in the moment. I didn't want any sadness in this special day, all i want is to spend some time with the people that i love and treasure.

"So, who wants cake?"

"Me."

"Yeah."

"Finally."

"I'm starving."

"You are always starving."

"It comes with the job."

"You're riddiculous, you know that?"

As they continue the bickering, i just watch, amazed at the mood around my usually silent house. Having the pack here with me today, meant so much too me, that i couldn't hold back the smile and the little giggles that escaped me as i look around my kitchen, watching Embry, Jake and Quil try to coat the cake in pink icing.

"You're alright?" Sam ask, quietly, calling my attention back to his side of the table.

"Yeah. I am now."

And i was. Now with all of them there with me, i was complete happy.

Infortunally, they couldn't stay with me all the time.

The past days, since the day the Cullen's cameback, have been the worse week of the year. It was like they were everywhere. At school, in the city, even at my house they showed up. First Carlisle, i refused to open the door for him, then came Alice and Jasper, which i speaked briefly with. Bella and her shadow Edward too, but just from seeing him made so fucking angry i almost jumped on him again. I don't have proof of it, but my sixth sense says they are watching me at work too. Creepy.

I was already tired of them filling my ears with bullshit. All trying to make me understand that Carlisle loved me and all he did was to protect me. Well, he can stick his protecting on his ass, i don't need it.

I have my own family now.

"And, here it is!" Jared announce, putting the cake on the table in front of me.

Embry takes the mountain of gifts and deposits on top of the couch in the living room. Paul shows up behind me, and squeezes my shoulder lightly, as Sam adds a pink candle on top of the cake.

"Make a wish."

Well, that's a hard decision. What to ask? I don't know. To go to a far away college? More money? Protection? For Victoria to disappear or the Volturi to magically forget that i exist? For my friends protection? If they got hurt because of me i could never forgive myself.

There is so many wishes that i wanted to make, so many things that i desire. But, right now, looking at the scene around me, all i could ask for, all that i wanted, was more days just like this one.

A tomorrow with the people i love.