Sorry, did you say Isabel Swan?

Prologue: A change

A/N: Well guys, here's my second fan fiction, don't worry; I'm still updating Sienna's secret (my first fanfiction) but I just got this awesome idea for the story! By the way if you don't already realize this, it's set in new moon about a year after Edward (*sigh*) leaves Bella.

Anyway enough of me going on and on… eNjOy!!! And pretty plz: Review!!!

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Bella's P.O.V

The first few months after Edward left me were like hell. The true definition of hell. I was thrown into an abyss of loneliness and pain. Even the mention of his name, or anything that reminded me of him or his family set me off into a new depression. He left me. He deprived me of the life I had chosen. The future I had hoped for, and come to love. The first few weeks, I would not talk to anyone. I just sat in my room, staring at the wall in my room in shock. I couldn't and wouldn't believe he would leave me after all we had been through. After the pain I went through with James and all those terrible nomads.

He created in my heart deep wounds. Wounds that would never heal. A wound that would never be patched up. At least that's what I thought. Until one morning changed it all. That morning I was able to go to sleep with a smile on my face, knowing that someone cared about me. Someone loved me again when I had been thrown away like an unwanted puppy.

Flash Back

I was sitting at the lunch table at school on my own. I kept my eyes on my food while I was eating and when I was done I stared out of the window, a vacant expression on my face. The same thing I'd been doing for a long time. The next second, a tray plopped down next to mine. I stared at it for a few seconds, my mind blank.

Jessica sat down next to me and gave me a big smile. I was so shocked I just stared at her for a few seconds then I forced my ' smile' muscles to move. They hadn't been used for a long time. Ever since… I shuddered; I didn't even want to remember. I smiled weakly at my classmate. Lauren came and sat on my other side. 'Hey Bella' She told me, smiling too.

I didn't reply. What was going on here? Was I on Punk'd or something? Any second now they would be burst out laughing in my face. I paused waiting for it to happen. It didn't. Seconds later, Eric, Mike, Angela, Ben and Tyler took a seat at our table. Why were they being so nice to me? After ignoring me for such a long time? At least I think it was a long time… I didn't really take much notice of the time.

'So Bella, How are you feeling?' Jessica asked me. My tongue muscle started to move. Not very much. But it was a start. 'Um. Not good' I told her honestly. Mike spoke up, ' Is this all coz of Cullen? I could kill him for doing this to you!' He said in a loud voice. My stomach burned at the mention of his name. Ouch.

My heart and soul longed for him. They belonged to him. I was nothing without him. I clutched my stomach in pain. 'What's wrong?' Angela asked me, concern clear on her face.' Nothing Angela' I told her, forcing a smile across my face even though that was the last thing I'd wanted to do right now. She seemed convinced though and turned to Ben and started talking to him about the math homework or something. Um, hello? Was there any?

'So Bella, We're having a party today in celebration. Principal Greene has decided to consider our request for a cheerleading squad and some sports teams!! Wanna come?' Lauren asked me. Why the hell are you being so pleasant Lauren? I'm sure you hate my guts. I was so not in the mood to party though. Then again if I went, it would get Charlie off my case. He was lately threatening me to send me to Phoenix and bla bla bla unless I started taking part in social activities. This party sure was one hell of a social activity.

I nodded, ' sure' Lauren beamed at me. 'So, after school can you come over to mine?' She asked me. I nodded again. 'Great' Jessica said, taking a sip of her soda. I remember smiling weakly at her and then the bell for lunch period to end rang. I can't really remember anything more about that day until the party.

After school we dropped my truck off at home and I told Charlie where I was going. He was thrilled of course, at the thought of me hanging out anywhere except alone in my room and told me to stay out as late as I wanted. I then threw my bag into my room, and grabbed my purse, and then headed out to Laurens pink Cadillac where Lauren was waiting.

First, we went to pick up Jessica from her house, and then it was a 2 minute drive to Laurens house. I didn't realize she lived that close to my house. Then again, I had never really had a proper conversation with Lauren, let alone did I know where she lived. 'So where's Ange?' I asked, in my perkiest voice. Jessica shrugged, ' Um. She'll come later' I nodded and Lauren pulled up in front of a small detached bungalow.

'We're here!' She cried, in an excited voice. She then got out of the car and opened the door for me and Lauren. I got out surveying the landscape. A small house with a giant garden surrounding it. Party stuff were set up in the corner. 'Let's go up and get ready!' Jess said, eagerly. She had a bag of clothes in her hand.

Lauren smiled and pulled my hand. She dragged me into her house, Jess following and we went into her room, which was the first room on the right. It was a surprisingly big room considering the size of the house. It was painted with hot pink walls. A bunk bed was set up in the corner and a computer on it's other side. A giant expensive looking CD player filled up the other corner. My stomach ached as I remembered that he had loved music.

I pushed the thought to the back of my mind as Jess pulled her dress out of her bag and went into Laurens small en suite bathroom to change. Lauren however went to her wardrobe ruffled into it for a few minutes and threw a dress at me. I caught it. 'Um. I'm okay thanks' Lauren gave me a look, ' Bella this is a party.' I smiled, ' Yep. I know but im dressed okay' I gestured to my jeans and faded sweater. Lauren gave me a pleading look. 'Please. You'll look fabulous!' She told me, pulling out another dress for herself. I sighed. She headed out of the room,' I'll leave you to get dressed' She called, closing the door behind her.

I looked at the dress in my hands. It was purple and kind of low cut. It was like Alice's ' Barbie Bella' all over again. Ouch. There goes my stomach again. Then I got angry. At myself. At them. At him in particular. Ouch. Why the hell does he have this effect on me? Why am I moping over him? He's the one who left. He could be out partying with hot vampires, for all I know right at this second, with not a care in the world.

Maybe he's forgotten about me. What if he's got a new girlfriend or 'mate' or whatever the hell their called and I'm just a distant memory? He could be going ' Ha, Bella Swan. No, I don't remember her. Who was she again?' My blood boiled at the thought.

I was furious. Why should he get to enjoy life? I only had one, he was immortal. It was his fault for leaving. Why should I have to be the one who has to wallow in pain like a lovesick teenager? Wait a second, I was a lovesick teenager. But I don't have to act that way…

At that minute, I decided that Edward, ow, Cullen was my past. I was in the present and I was gonna live my life and have fun too. It will be as if he never existed. Ha, I'm quoting the past. He said that. Who cares? For all I care, I could never have met him. I slipped on the dress and looked at myself in the mirror. Whoa, it was so not me. Great! That's exactly what I needed. A new personality. Someone who was post- Edward Cullen. A new girl. The new Bella Swan.

Somebody knocked on the door. Lauren and Jess came in. Jess dressed in a white sleeveless mini dress and Lauren in a pink off- the shoulder number. 'Whoa, Bella! You look great!' Lauren praised me. 'So do you!' I pointed at them both. I practiced my 'new-I-don't-have-a-care-in-the-world' smile.

'Ok. Time for hair and make-up' Jess squealed, rushing over to Laurens dresser. 'Sure!' I said, as me and Lauren headed over to her and started getting ready for the party.

End of Flash Back

Now I'm best friends with Jess, Lauren, Eric, Mike, Tyler and the rest. They are the best friends a girl could ever have. They will never leave me. Not like the Cullen's. I'm not even pained saying their name anymore. Angela's not really our friend anymore because of a little encounter me, Jess and Angela had with her precious Ben, who is undoubtedly the biggest nerd alive.. I miss her though. Seriously, she was a good friend. We started the cheerleading squad, after Principal Greene finally agreed, and I was voted to be head cheerleader and I'm dating Mike, who I truly adore.

It's as if the Cullen's never existed in my life, though I do remember them sometimes. When I see a guy with copper colored hair or a shopping obsessed girl at Port Angeles, or even when I get a paper cut. But I remember the time I spent with them as a dream, a fantasy not a reality. I have accepted, after a year's time, that they are not part of my life anymore and moved on to be a different girl. A down to earth girl.

I'm assertive now and totally self confident. I believe in myself and in my accomplishments. I can say without bragging that I'm the most popular, most envied girl in Forks high. I'm no Bella Swan anymore. I'm popular glamorous Isabel. Isabel Swan. The new and improved me.

A/N: so guys what did you think? Love it or hate it?? Plz leave Ur feedback!!!!!! Thanks for reading and I'll try to update ch1 ASAP!! But plz review so that I know that someone is actually reading, Thanks a million: D

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