Monica jerked Bella's head roughly. She pushed Bella's shoulder hard, and the chair fell to the floor. Bella lay on the floor, tied to a chair. Monica then stood towering over her, giving her a sly grin. Her right hand quickly grabbed her by the neck and choked her tightly. "Look at this, Bella. How easy it was for me to get rid of you. I should have killed you long ago." “Uhhukk uhuukk… Let me go.” Tears welled up in Bella's eyes. Her neck was in so much pain, and Monica's fierce face was all that filled her vision. “You must die. Edward will be thanking me for killing you. He and his idiotic men can't even kill you, but I can.” Bella's breath hitched. Monica's laughter howled loudly throughout the room. Her feet kicked the empty air as Monica's palms choked her even harder. “P-p-pl

