I don't know much about the early 19th centuary so just to warn you some of the history and time stuff may not be right.
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Fading Memories
Prologue
Maid POV
I didn't notice her at first. It was cold, dark and raining outside, but at least there was no wind. I didn't plan to keep the door open for long because it would let the heat out and Mistress Cullen wouldn't be pleased. It was only when the lighting flashed that I stopped dead in my tracks. Looking down, I saw a small grey bundle on the doorstep, and had to blink twice to make sure it was real. I scoped it up and peered inside. To my surprise, there, nestled between the rough woollen was the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen. Even more beautiful than Miss Alice and Master Edward, but I daren't say that out loud. The little girl was sleeping peacefully, her small pink lips slightly open. Dark, wet curly hair was plastered to her forehead contrasting her pale almost glowing skin. I closed the door quietly, to not wake the baby up and hurried down the hall to the lounge. That was where Mr Cullen and Mistress Cullen spent most their evenings. I knocked on the large oak door.
"Come in." A tired voice called. I pushed open the door and stepped inside. They both looked up and there annoyed expressions immediately turned confused.
"Well, what do we have here?" Mistress Cullen asked walking briskly over to me.
"I found her on your doorstep Miss." I told Mistress Cullen timidly awaiting her reaction. She plucked the sleeping baby from my firm grasp and studied her face. The girl's eyelids fluttered open as Mr Cullen walked over. Three gasps echoed in the room.
Esme POV
I couldn't believe my eyes and for a moment jealousy enveloped me. This girl had to be one on the most beautiful babies I had ever laid eyes on – second to my own children of course. Her large brown eyes stared up at me, innocent yet with slight confusion. How could someone leave such a precious angel on a door step, the poor baby could have died. I cradled her in my arms before giving her back to the Maid.
"She will stay under your care." I told her sternly. Now that I had held her in my arms I couldn't bear to give her away. She gaped before closing her mouth and nodding silently. From the corner of my eye, I saw Carlisle nod slightly agreeing to what I said. He walked back to the couch and sat down.
"O-of c-c-course Miss. There will be mo p-problems Miss." The maid stuttered nervously.
"Is that all?" I asked crossing my arms missing the presence of a child.
"What is the child's name Miss?" The maid asked. As if on cue the baby squirmed and a piece of parchment fell to the ground. The name Isabella was printed neatly on it. The maid reached down and picked it up.
"Isabella" she breathed after a minute. "A beautiful name for a beautiful child." She said softly. Normally I would have said something but I couldn't, for the baby really was stunning.
"Isabella will be her name" I said "And you may go, we will have further discussions on the girl's necessities later"
"Yes Miss. Goodnight Miss" The maid left the room quietly. I knew that maid well she would know how to take care of her. I sat down next to Carlisle and sighed heavily
"What a strange situation" He remarked flicking through the pages of his book.
"Yes, but the baby is simply gorgeous" I said patting down my dress.
"I have to agree with you on that one" He put down his book and looked up at me. "You look tired" He said eyeing my worn expression.
"I miss the children; I think I will go up to the nursery to check that they are still sleeping."
"Of course, and I will go to bed now." Carlisle stood up and exited the room, with me following behind me. I walked up the stairs and went to the fist door on the right Opening it quietly. I crept into the room and saw Emmett lying fast asleep on his bed. I swept a curl from his forehead and stroked his face. He was only four years old and just learning how to read. Next I went to Alice's room and when I saw her angelic face happiness overtook me. She was only one and could just about crawl but all the same I was still proud of my little girl. Lastly I went to Edward's room. I looked over the edge of his crib and nearly jumped when I saw his little green eyes stare right back at me. Why would he be awake ant this hour? I lifted him out his crib and held him against my chest swaying from side to side. After two minutes I placed him back in his crib and kissed his forehead. Edward was asleep now. My beautiful two year old baby boy. Nothing could make me happier then my three little angels sleeping peacefully.
Six years later
Bella's POV
Clouds are pretty, specially the fluffy ones. I was lying in the grass next to Alice and Emmett. Jasper, who lives next door, had to go home a long time ago. Well – it seems like a long time ago.
"Which one do you like?" I asked Alice who was tracing the clouds with her fingers.
"The one shaped like a horse" She said pointing to a cloud. It looked more like a dog to me, but I didn't say anything. "It reminds me of Ruby" Ruby was one of her horses; she had two but only ever rode Ruby.
"It doesn't look anything like a horse to me" Emmett said. He was known for speaking his thoughts. I always stayed quiet about my thoughts or else I would get into trouble.
"It does!" She exclaimed sitting up and brushing the grass of her white dress "Of course it looks like Ruby, don't you think so Isabella?"
"I have the same opinion," I lied threw my teeth "It looks exactly like Ruby"
"See, Isabella thinks so." Alice said turning to Emmett.
"No, I don't see it. To me it looks just like a dog" I almost agreed with Emmett right then and there but kept my mouth shut.
"Alice! Emmett!" Someone called from the direction of the house. All three of us jumped up at the same time and ran toward the voice.
"Race you there!" Emmett called between pants. Both Alice and I picked up our pace at the same time. As we neared the house I turned left and ran to the stables.
"Bye!" I shouted behind me.
"See you later!" I could just hear the bell like voice of Alice. The stench of manure hit me like a wall as I entered the filthy stables. I was supposed to be clearing them out but was quickly distracted by Alice, Emmett and Jasper. The were my best and only friends. Edward came to play with us sometimes but he was normally to busy reading in the library. He was very pretty and had really bright green eyes with a strange colour hair. It was a sort of brown copper colour. Alice was also very pretty she had Black her and Blue eyes and was small. Emmet also had blue eyes but he had blonde hair. Rosalie and Jasper were twins and they were very beautiful with blonde hair and blue eyes. I was plain in comparison to them. I had brown hair and brown eyes. I picked up a shovel and started cleaning the floor. The horses were gone for the day so I was alone. I was used to it though so it didn't bother me.
When the sun had gone down I left the stables and walked through the dark. It didn't scare me and I knew the grounds more than anything. It's were I spent most of my time. I unlocked the back door and quietly slipped into the maids quarters.
"Isabella? Is that you?" I heard Leah call in to the darkness.
"Yes" I said timidly. My eyes were becoming adjusted to the dark room
"I've got your supper here" Squinting I could see Leah's silhouette stand up. I walked towards it and sat down on a chair. Leah lit a match and then a candle placing it the centre of the table.
"Where are all the other maids" I asked looking around.
"They're serving dinner" Leah told me.
"That many?" I asked. It confused me that they needed so many maids.
"Tonight the Cullen's have guests".
"Oh" I knew who the guests were. The Hales. I shouldn't but I still felt left out. I was the youngest maid and when the Cullen and Hales weren't there I was alone. I finished my supper which consisted of rice and Cabbage and stood up.
"Off to bed Bella" Leah said. She was the only person in the entire house who could call me Bella. "You've got an early start tomorrow and I want you to get a good nights rest" I knew that wasn't going to happen.
"'night Leah" I whispered softly and left the room. I skipped down the empty halls and waltzed into my bedroom. It was the smallest room in the house all I could fit in it were my dresses and my bed. I sat down on the scratchy fabric and waited silently in the soft moonlight that was seeping through my window.
A while later I saw the shadows of maids scurrying past the door each going to their own rooms. I left my room and walked to the door at the end of the hall. This lead to the Cullen house. The Cullen house was huge. It was neat and tidy with nothing out of place. The only room that wasn't tidy was the nursery but even then, all the toys were put away at the end of the day. When I got to Alice's room I gave three sharp knocks and the door opened for me to slip in.
"Hello Isabella" Alice whispered to me.
"Good evening Alice" I whispered back. I followed her to the back of the room where she took out a porcelain doll. I gasped at the perfection of the doll.
"Do you like it?" Alice asked waving it in front of my face.
"Oh Alice, its so pretty" I marvelled in awe.
"Mamma gave it to me" She told me smoothing its blonde ringlets. Alice was the luckiest girl in the world. "Would you like to play with it?" She offered.
"Yes please!" We sat down on her bare hardwood floor and took turns handling the delicate doll. Everything about the doll was so detailed, from its long eyelashes to its lace on its long dress. "What's here name?" I asked after a while.
"I am not so sure" She said sadly "I don't have any idea's"
"How about… Emily"
"Emily…I like that! I think it suits her very well"
I should get going now Alice" I said standing up.
"Oh…well goodnight I will see you tomorrow" She waved
"Bye Alice" I whispered. I shut the door and made my way quietly down the hall. Suddenly I bumped into something and jumped back.
"Sorry" I whispered to nothing in particular.
"No, it was my fault" I heard a voice say. I squinted my eyes and saw Edward standing there, a foot away from me. He was wearing his night clothes and his hair looked even messier than usual.
"What are you doing up?" I blurted out but then covered my mouth instantly. I was going to be in so much trouble if someone found out.
"I might ask you the same question" Oh no. I really didn't want to be in trouble.
"I'm s-sorry" I stuttered looking down "I didn't mean it like that…I should get going now…"
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone" He winked at me and smiled a glorious lopsided smile. My mouth fell open. "Goodnight Isabella" He said before walking of to his room. I didn't get a chance to say anything back. He was gone in two seconds. I hurried into my room and collapsed onto my bed. Edward was very strange and I rarely saw him. Some days he was nice and other days he was not. I crawled into my covers and pulled them over my head. I fell asleep wondering how different everyone from this family actually was.
What do you think? It's different to what I have written so far.
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