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I was surrounded by pure unadulterated darkness as I cowered silently in the inner depths of my mind. At this point in time it seemed like my mind would be the only place that I could crawl to in which I was completely safe and unharmed from any predators. That's exactly what he was, a predator, and little old me was his chosen pray. I couldn't fight the feeling of foreboding that seemed to seep from my bones straight into my veins as the thought of going back to playing his brutal game overtook me. It is due to what I am now referring to as the "incident", which I thankfully managed to find myself this little hiding place of mines in which I have been content in for the past while. Heck for all I know Charlie is still taking his kicks out of me and my body has just became immune to the pain. In here time seemed to merge together, seconds in here could easily be the equivalent to hours out there where he was lurking. After a while of enduring the beatings I guess my body just shut down in an attempt to conceal itself from the pain that it was suffering.

Now that Charlie had taken his first beating with me, I came to the realisation that this would be the beginning of a long and torturous road. I knew this was fact due to it being the exact path that Jasper has been travelling since Charlie started taking his aggression out on him. From now on I realised that I would just have to be a lot more cautious and careful about what I say and do around the house and around Forks. It's a small town and it wouldn't take too long for the Chief of Police to catch wind on the gossip or rumours that may be spread around like wildfire if I happen to do or say something to make myself stand out. But then again, I have spent practically my entire life trying to blend in and stay out of the public's inquiring eyes so this shouldn't be too hard should it? And besides, it's not like anyone paid any particular attention to me before hand anyways, that was until the Cullen's arrived in town.

My mind drifted towards the thought of Edward sitting only next door. Would he be perhaps angered with me for the fact that I took off after he specifically went to retrieve something for me or would he even possibly have now came to the correct conclusion that I am in fact not worth his time and has decided not to care. Whatever the answer maybe I knew that no matter what I would do absolutely anything within my power to keep him out of harm's way, even if that includes keeping him away from me. Even though it would cause me physical pain to be away from him, if separating myself from Edward was the only solution in saving him from any future pain or danger then I would do it.

In the short time that I have in fact known Edward, I have never experienced this kind of depth of emotion for a certain person. I mean of course I love Rose and Jazz but in a completely different way than I loved Edward...

Love?

No, what I'm feeling for Edward isn't love, hell I've only known him for a few short months... Surely I can't love Edward in that short a time period. My head started to thump rhythmically and the pain pounded around my head alongside the dancing beat so I decided to put away my confusion in order to try and clear my head once again and get back into my safe place.

But unfortunately for me, my safe place seemed like light years away and as the moments passed the pain gradually grew worse until it got to an almost unbearable stage. It felt like Charlie was still taking steady swings at my head and I longed for the pain to vanish. Noise suddenly assaulted my senses as I took in the murmurs and sounds that were buzzing around me in a constant swirl. I realised that I was in fact coming back into consciousness and started on my seemingly impossible battle with my eye lids so I could take in my surroundings. After what seemed like a million years, bright light assaulted my vision and I screwed my eyes tightly shut until I was accustomed again away from the light. Again I slowly opened my eyes, steadily blinking so I would not be attacked by the blinding rays and slowly processed exactly where I was.

I gathered instantly that I was out of the basement as I was assaulted by the four sparkling white walls of what I guessed was a hospital room taking the monitors and uncomfortable bed into consideration. Panic flooded me as I realised that I was going to be questioned by doctors on how I actually got myself into such a mess. The answer would usually be painfully obvious but to the small town people of Forks their own Chief could never cause such an atrocity so there always has to be another reasonable explanation. And what about the expenses for the hospital bills? Charlie would flip at that and if he hadn't already dug my grave yet he sure would be once he found out that I'm in the hospital instead of lying at home.

Frantically, I started on my lookout for a perfect escape route on which I discovered Jasper's sleeping form lying rested on the chair next to my bed. His blonde honey curls lay hanging over his tired face all dishevelled and messy. He had large purple bags under his eyes and I instantly began to wonder just how long I have actually been unconscious for. Wanting to let him rest as much as possible I sat back and decided to just simply allow myself to relax by myself in the peace and quiet that I have been blessed with for a few moments. That was until I heard the door swing open before a very anxious speedily walked through straight over next to Jazz at my bedside.

"Isabella dear, you're awake! You should have called for assistance immediately!"

I couldn't help but smile slightly at the sight of seeing the usually calm and put together Carlisle act so frantic and jittery for lack of a better expression.

"I'm fine Dr. Cullen, a little sore but hell that's to be expected right?"

I laughed and tried to make light of the situation as I knew if I was going to have to convince anyone that what happened was purely by accident it would be the man standing before me, especially since he was the only one involved in the Jasper situation as well and I'm pretty sure that he knows that what happened with Jasper was no accident.

"Of course, yes it's expected. I checked your vitals and blood pressure less than a half hour ago and everything is looking well so I am sure that you will be okay for now but I must confess that now your awake I have some pressing issues that I would like to discuss with you."

My throat went completely dry and I found myself losing my voice and confidence in the most crucial moment that I need them so instead I substituted my answer with a hopefully confident seeming nod of my head.

"Isabella, sorry Bella dear, I need you to be completely honest with me and tell me what exactly happened to you. I know you may be scared Bella but you need to know that I can help to keep you safe and I will do anything in my power to ensure that nothing like this will ever harm you again. So please Bella, please just tell me the truth and explain to me how on earth you ended up in such a mess. It is so painfully obvious to everyone and yet people ignore the answer that lies right in front of them. With your answer Bella you can put a stop to both you and Jasper's pain."

I looked away from Dr. Cullen as the tears started to silently pour out of my eyes. I couldn't bear to look at the man that barley knows me and yet offers both me and my brother so much compassion and solace. No, I couldn't bear to look him in the eye and know that the next words out of my mouth were going to have to be lies , even though I knew that not one person in this room would ever believe a word of them.

"We were playing soccer round in your back garden and I kicked the ball which smashed my father's kitchen window. He got annoyed at having his window broken so I went inside to personally apologise to him and offered to pay the full damage costs myself. We ended up arguing and he stormed out the house. I got upset that my father was cross at me and went to make my way down to the basement, which is where I usually go when I need a place to think or to just be myself, and when I got to the top of the steps clumsy old me managed to trip over thin air and all I remember is starting to fall down just before I think I hit my head. Next thing I know I'm waking up in a hospital room."

I heard the frustrated sigh from Carlisle but I still didn't dare look over towards him knowing the disappointment that I would see etched across his face.

"Bella I may be many a thing but an idiot is definitely not one of them. But of course what can I do if that is indeed the story that you are going to abide with. It just pains me Bella that you feel that you cannot trust me with helping you and your family. I want you to know that if you ever want to talk to me whether it is morning day or night that I will be here and that you and Jasper will always have a welcomed place within the Cullen home."

And then he just got up and left.

And with that, I let my sobs rip loose.

Moments later I felt the familiar hold of my brothers welcomed arms wrap themselves lovingly around me as he attempted to soothe me. I think for the first time since our mother's death I lay there and really wept into Jaspers arms. I cried for my cowardliness for not having the courage to admit to Carlisle the truth which could have possibly saved me and Jasper from further pain. I cried for my brother who once again would have to step up to the role as carer and supporter for me as I could not possibly care for myself at a time like this. But most of all I cried for the Cullen's and Edward, who ultimately have been dragged into our deranged family issues and the danger that it has ultimately placed them in.

After a good while of my tears been allowed to flow freely, I finally calmed down enough to get some answers out of Jasper.

"How long exactly have I been out cold for Jazz?"

"Just over a day", he reluctantly sighed.

"Charlie?"

"No one knows, they tried to phone him and nobody has been able to get a hold of him or saw him around town or back at the house thankfully."

"Good... Jasper can you do something for me?"

"Anything Bells, you know that. What is it?"

"Please don't let anyone other than you and Rose in here. I don't want anyone else to see me like this."

Jaspers silence indicated to me his shock that I wouldn't allow any of the Cullen's to visit me. But after a moments silence Jasper responded exactly how any confused good big brother would.

Don't ask, just do.

"Of course I will Bells."

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