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Invasion of Privacy

So, I started my journey into Fanfiction with my first story, La Cantante. I had never been driven to write until I read Twilight and saw the movies (and the beauty of Robert Pattinson ~ dayum, he's one yummy guy.) Writing that first story got me through the end of my marriage and the beginning of my new life as a single woman. Now, it's almost four years since I completed that story. I'm so sorry for the delay, but I did promise you a sequel. Here it is!

I received a GR saying that my stories, recently, have been a bit on the darker side. In retrospect, they probably have been. But, I've been living in a dark time, myself. I lost my mother almost two years ago to lung cancer. I'm still struggling, day-to-day, with getting up, living and being happy because I miss my mom more than words can express. Obviously, the loss of my mom is still impacting me. Thus, the stories are darker, probably matching the emotions I'm still dealing with regarding my mom's death. Life is not always rainbows and puppy dogs.

Just saying ...

Up next will be their time in Miami and Tampa, with some information about the stalker. Who is it? Will we get a clue?

Chapter Seventeen: Invasion of Privacy

EPOV

"I'm worried about Emmett," Jasper whispered as we sat on the tour bus, driving to Miami. Emmett was sitting off on his own, spinning his wedding band and staring out of the windows, watching the scenery race by. "He's been quiet since Rose dropped that bombshell that she wanted a divorce."

"It wasn't a bombshell, Jasper," I said. "I think I always knew it was coming."

"We all did," Bella muttered. "I'm pissed at Rose for stringing my brother along, but I don't blame her for ending their marriage." She reached over and took my hand. "He'll be fine. He's just processing."

"Are you certain?" Jasper asked. "I've never seen Emmett sit so still. He's normally fidgeting, squirming or tapping on something. He's just staring and spinning his wedding ring."

"Just give him time," Bella said, snuggling closer to me. "If he's still so quiet once we get to Miami, I'll talk to him. Okay?"

Jasper nodded and sighed heavily. "I feel for him. I really do."

"We all do," I said. "But, we need to give him time."

"My concern is that this is going to hit the tabloids and they'll be relentless toward him," Kellan said. "Yes, he made mistakes, but he's atoned for his sins. Nia's been watching websites and most of the news around us has been surrounding your wonderful mother. Sorry, Bells. She's a whack job."

"Oh, I know," she deadpanned. "But, my dad is pissed and he's flying to Jacksonville to give Renee a piece of his mind. It won't be pretty. He's talking about pressing charges and ... yeah ... not pretty."

"Good. I love the chief," Kellan snorted. "I want him as my dad."

"Don't let Dad hear that, Kell," Nia chuckled. Kellan threw a chip at his sister and she deftly dodged it. With a giggle, she turned a movie on and sat next to Jasper, snuggling next to him. I enfolded Bella in my arms. We arrived in Miami a short time later. Bella got out and threaded her arm with Emmett, pulling him away from the group as we checked into the hotel. I watched as she doted on him. She made him smile, hugging him tightly and undoubtedly reminding him that we all loved him.

She walked back over to me, weaving our fingers together. "How is he?"

"He's surprisingly okay," she said. "He said he wants to be alone, but he promised me that he won't drink or do anything stupid. He's just going to stay in his room."