The Girl Who Walked With The Moon
Chapter: 1. Hybrid
A/N: Hey everybody just wanted to add another story I apologize I can't help myself I swear I'm working on previous stuff, however the chapter are being edited.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Twilight nor The Vampire Diaries characters you unfair bastards! Sorry I am going to try to keep myself in check :)
Rated: M for later lemons in chapters, cursing, violence, and abuse.
Bella's POV
"Bella go find something to do outside, Hank and I wanna have some grown up time." My mother, Renee demanded in a too sweet tone even her date knew was fake.
"Renee, she doesn't have to go we're just having some lunch together. I don't mind her being here." Hank did try to stick up for me multiple times, this only angered my mother toward me more.
"Aww...Hank don't worry about her Bella loves to play in the rain. Don't you honey?" She narrowed her eyes at me. I just nodded and quickly made my way for the door.
Even though I was only thirteen I knew why she wanted me out of the house, at least it wasn't super hot today. It was twenty minutes until I had to go help Mr. Davin at the book shop anyways.
Forgetting my jacket and umbrella may have been a mistake, however I'm grateful she allowed me to grab my shoes...this time. Tired from cleaning the house, doing the laundry, my homework, and making their lunch before Hank arrived I didn't have time feed myself.
I could already tell this wasn't going to be a nice walk. I was cold from the small breeze in the air, when I reached the shop relief spread through me. Until I spotted Mr. Davin talking heatedly with a tall blonde man.
The bell on the door must have caught their attention when I came in, because they were staring at me. The shop owner walked toward me.
"Bella sweetheart you're early today something wrong?" He asked me softly. His green eyes searching my brown ones.
I shook my head, but he knew. "Your mother kick you out for the day huh?" It was more a statement than a question.
He turned back to the man who now looking at me with curiosity. "Maybe you should take a seat please, we'll talk in a bit."
"Bella, did you eat today?" Mr. Davin's tone sounded almost sad, biting my lip, not meeting his eyes I shook my head again.
"She wouldn't even let you do that before you left." He just sighed tiredly.
"Um she had a date coming over, I needed to get the house in order and lunch ready for them. Renee gets really mad if it's not done on time. Then I had to leave afterward." Glancing up at him, his eyes narrowed and his lips were pursed.
"Alright well, I'm going to go get us something. Bella you know what to do if something goes wrong?" I nodded as Mr. Davin got his keys and turned to the blonde.
"I'm sorry Mr. Mikaelson I have something that needs to be taken care of, perhaps tomorrow we can discuss this-" He was cut off by the younger man.
"Oh, don't worry Theo, I'll wait here. It's no rush take your time." I had feeling this guy didn't mean any of the last part.
"..." With that Mr. Davin left, I went to the back and got on my dry work shirt and name tag. When I came out the blonde was still sitting there, he almost looked bored. After five minutes of sorting books and silence he spoke.
"You seem a little young to be working here, or at all to be accurate." He sounded very intrigued, however I wasn't one to converse. So even though it was rude he didn't get a reply from me.
"You're quiet, usually teenage girls can't shut up. Must be painfully shy." He was really ticking me off now.
"And you must be quite bored to be observing an thirteen year olds behavior!" I replied sharply, glaring at him. He looked shocked then laughed. I went back to work.
"I suppose I am. Are you Theo's granddaughter, it would explain why he's employed someone so young." He steepled his fingers as he spoke, his blue-green eyes lit up, head tilted to the right, a blonde brow raised, and a grin on his face.
"No." My monosyllabic answer seemed to piss him off as well as amuse him. "Your father then." He sounded so sure of his answer.
"Nope." Going into the back to get the broom, I started to sweep the hardwood floor.
"He isn't related to you all?" The blonde's questions were making me a little mad.
"You're starting to sound like those teenage girls who won't shut up. Look I don't know you nor do you know me, so how is this your business? Why do you need to know?" He seemed to think about my question for a moment.
"You know it's only polite to tell me your name, since you're insulting me." His British voice was getting on my nerves. I don't think Mr. Davin would leave me alone with a pedo...
"Isabella Marie Swan." He glanced quickly at something then back to me. His smile genuine.
"Isabella I am only curious as to why you are here and as you said I am quite bored." He smirked.
Klaus' POV
"No Theo I don't bel-" the doors bell chimed I turned to demand whomever it was to leave immediately. Seeing the small soaked girl I just couldn't though. She was shivering as she watched us with worried brown eyes.
She was wearing a blue t-shirt, jeans, and beat up sneakers, her long hair was brown with tints of red, her eyes brown tinted with bits of gold and red. Becoming curious of why she wasn't wearing a jacket I was about to ask her, but Theo spoke first as he got closer to her.
"Bella sweetheart you're early today something wrong?" Theo has always hated children, hearing an endearment towards the girl had me reeling. His next words threw me even more.
"Your mother kick you out for the day huh?" Bella as he called her just looked at the floor seeming ashamed for her mother. Theo was pissed I could smell it.
"Maybe you should take a seat please, we'll talk in a bit." Taking a chair closest to where I could listen in.
"Bella, did you eat today?" The child bit her lip not meeting his gaze as she shook her head. I wanted to growl, something about this girl being mistreated made me see red.
"She wouldn't even let you do that before you left." Seems we were both angered by all this. Bella finally spoke up she was very soft spoken.
"Um she had a date coming over, I needed to get the house in order and lunch ready for them. Renee gets really mad if it's not done on time. Then I had to leave right afterward." Oh I see instead of treating this little girl like her daughter, her mother wanted a servant. Stupid bitch.
Theo drew in a calming breath and said. "Alright well, I'm going to go get us something. Bella you know what to do if something goes wrong?" She nodded then he turned to me.
"I'm sorry Mr Mikaelson I have something that needs to be taken care of, perhaps tomorrow we can discuss this-" Before he could continue I cut him off.
"Oh, don't worry Theo, I'll wait here. It's no rush take your time." He paled and left. The young girl went to the back and came out in a dry black shirt and name tag.
She paid me no attention and sorted books that had been left around from customers in alphabetical order. Bella did this without messing up once usually children her age weren't this concentrated to one task and...quiet in their movements.
From what I could see this silent movement was practiced, she was being careful not draw her mother's attention to herself even when said mother wasn't around. If Henrik were still alive he would want to help her. Her situation was like ours with Mikael.
After a few minutes I had no clue why, but I started a conversation with her. The only reason that I could come up with is that this was intriguing territory. "You seem a little young to be working here, or at all to be accurate." She stayed silent.
"You're quiet, usually teenage girls can't shut up. Must be painfully shy." Though I had a feeling Bella was so very different from the usual norm. She became agitated with me, replying very harshly.
"And you must be quite bored to be observing a thirteen year olds behavior!" Taken aback and highly amused I laughed. She was clever for her age and spoke well.
"I suppose I am. Are you Theo's granddaughter, it would explain why he's employed someone so young." If Elijah could see me he would be reprimanding me for picking on a small girl, but that isn't what was going here. She was just so damn interesting.
Her home life sounded less than perfect, she didn't smile, was too fucking quiet, she was working here, and Theo a vampire who hates children loves her like his own daughter his eyes lit up when he saw her. You can't fake affection to that degree.
"No." Her answers were tight and short.
"Your father then." Theo couldn't have just taken in a child no problem and he only became a vampire five years ago I should know I'm the one who turned him so the timeline fits.
"Nope." She went to the back to retrieve a broom and began sweeping.
"He isn't related to you at all?" She became cross with me by this point, no ones ever been that way with me. Even Elijah was careful about what he said, not her though.
"You're starting to sound like those teenage girls who won't shut up. Look I don't know you nor do you know me, so how is this your business? Why do you need to know?" Its official my siblings and Sage would love her. She is quite adorable.
"You know it's only polite to tell me your name, since you're insulting me." She narrowed her eyes at me.
"Isabella Marie Swan." Glancing at the clock I noted that Theo was running a bit late, then went back to the girl.
"Isabella I am only curious as to why you are here and as you said I am quite bored."
No one has ever been so...unafraid of me before not my mother, my siblings, Tatia, or even the one woman who loved me Matilda. This young girl before me though she was fearless.
She could tell I was dangerous, the worried look when she saw me arguing with Theo proved that. What I found amazing was realizing that she wasn't scared to be alone with me she was scared for Theo.
Hearing the door I noticed a woman with dyed hair, wearing sunglasses, clothing that were showing off way too much skin for an old hag like her, and heels headed toward Bella. She was oblivious to my presence, because I very much doubt she would have yanked Bella by her hair if she realized I was sitting here.
"YOU REALIZE WHAT A LITTLE FUCKER YOU ARE, BECAUSE OF YOU HANK LEFT I DIDNT EVEN GET LAID! ALL HE COULD TALK ABOUT WAS THE FACT THAT YOU WERE BEING PUSHED OUT AND DIDNT HAVE YOUR GODDAMN JACKET!" Bella didn't struggle obviously knowing better. This must be Renee, her mother shoved her away.
Bella righted herself and pushed her long hair back in attempt to smooth her scalp. Renee lit a cigarette taking a drag and blowing it in her daughter's face. This woman needed to have her throat ripped out.
"Next time remember your shit, I don't give a fuck if I'm literally kicking your little ass out. Don't be a dumbass and cause problems." Bella nodded her head, I could tell she wanted to tell her mother to go to hell.
"Hi there sorry you had to see that she's a little bitch who just don't listen." I could smell her attraction from here. It was disgusting. I smiled falsely ready to respond when thank the lord Theo came in.
"Renee what a pleasant surprise. If you would please take put that cigarette out or smoke it outside, I would greatly appreciate it." Renee was quick to run into the bathroom and put out the cancer stick. Theo had been insincere with his welcome, though she didn't notice..how I don't know. His black brows were drawn together in agitation.
"Hello Theo, just thought I'd make sure my brat isn't causing trouble as usual. Say want to go to dinner tonight I can make sure the house is empty." She sing-songed as she came back. Would she really do that to Bella? Only when I heard Theo's low growl did I get my answer.
He looked at her incredulously with his green eye, running a hand through his hair frustrated. He hated this woman. She was the only one who didn't seem to see this.
"As lovely as that sounds Renee, I've got a lot of shipments to sign for." Huge lie. He was discussing something with me later, she just shrugged, got by Bella's ear and whispered. "You had better not fucking come home for the entire weekend!"
Mikael used to do that shit to me and it just made the desire to kill her even more intense, because I knew what it was like to have to just fucking take what your abuser dishes out .
"Well boys see ya!" After she left Bella acted as if nothing happened and ate.
"Bella, take a break sweetheart." Theo came and in a chair across from me. Bella began reading.
"So what can I do for you Niklaus?" He spoke quietly.
"Ansel's diary would be a wonderful start." Even knowing my patience was wearing thin, he closed his eyes and shook his head in exasperation.
"I've told you I have looked every, I swear to you though that I will find it."
"You'd better. Now then tell me about your young employee." His eyes softened then became hard.
"You leave her be, hybrid or not you hurt her and I'll find a way to kill you. That child has had a rough start, an even harder road awaits her I can feel it." Deciding that the diary could wait.
"Tell me how you met her." He got a far away look in his eyes.
Theo's POV
~flashback~
Why in the hell does it have to be so ungodly hot, as soon as I pulled up to my book shop I noticed a little girl sitting on the bottom step to my store. Immediately becoming annoyed.
"You know miss its quite rude to be resting on someone's property without permission." I said as I got out of the car, the pretty young brunette blushed stood quickly and apologized.
Her clothes seemed like they were from a secondhand place, I wondered who would let their child out in this heat.
"Kid what is it you want?" She bit her lip and looked at the ground.
"I read in the paper you were looking to hire someone to clean, make sure books were re-shelved and serve customers. I was wondering if you could possibly give me a chance." Was she serious? Judging by the hopeful look in her eyes she was.
"You're how old?" Still biting her lip nervously she whispered.
"Twelve sir." Sighing I shook my head still annoyed.
"You're too young to be working. Go play or something." She became determined.
"Sir, I realize I am very young to be requesting a job, but for me this chance to be hired is very important. It's a need right now." I rolled my eyes and sent her away.
However sitting on my own the thought of some help around the shop didn't sound too bad. Also the girl was very polite even when I told her to take a hike. The next day while I was cleaning the windows I noticed the young brunette walking passed the store.
When I came out she was inside her thoughts so much that when I caught up to her, tapped on her shoulder, she jumped and recoiled like I was going to hurt her. It was only then I noticed the bruises.
One on the side of her neck, right cheek, temple, and a split bottom lip. I grabbed her arm and she whimpered that's when I knew under the long sleeved shirt were more black and blues.
I let her go immediately. "Come inside the shop, we need to talk." She just followed me in. Clearing my throat before I spoke.
"What's your name kid?" She wouldn't meet my eyes.
"Isabella Swan, but I like to be called Bella, um I'm sorry I don't recall ever seeing your name in the ad." She sounded like she just wanted to lie down.
"Names Theodore Davin, can you tell me where you got those bruises." She nodded, but didn't speak.
"Are you going to." She bit her damaged lip.
"I can't..." Bella was shaking by now.
"Is this why you needed the job? Isabella I can help you, I can call someone right?" She got real panicked at this notion.
"You can't! If you do that she'll make it worse!" So her mother or aunt then lovely... why do people have to treat their children like utter shit sometimes.
"Where's your father when this goes on?" This is where Bella's eyes became like stone.
"He knows everything he just doesn't care, Charlie thinks I over exaggerate Renee's punishments. So no there's no one, my grandmother died a year ago she was the only one who believed me." Her voice softened at the mention of her late grandmother.
"Bella what's so important about working here?" She leaned against the wall and finally looked at me with eyes that seemed much too tired and wise for a twelve year old's face.
"I'm the one who pays the bills on time, our rent has gotten a little higher too. I have a few other small jobs around town as well. If I don't do it none of it gets done and when things aren't working Renee gets really mad."
"Your telling me you've got no one that will help you get away from your mother, no other family member?" Bella's eyes took on an icy quality.
"Just because I have other family members, doesn't mean they give a damn." I couldn't believe no one cared what happened to this girl in front of me. Especially her own flesh and blood.
~flashback over~
"My decision was made I hired her, in the few weeks that she came in we talked and I really got see her intelligence, kindness, and her love for books. She became like my own daughter." The hybrid across seemed astonished with my memory.
"Isabella, sounds like a lovely young girl. Have you ever thought of telling her what you are." I laughed nervously at his words.
"She knows already, doesn't she." His voice sounded a bit surprised in his statement.
"Yes oddly enough she accepted it like I told her the sky was blue, almost as if to her this was just a regular everyday occurrence. She didn't treat me any differently afterwards. Which wasn't what I was expecting." Niklaus was glancing at Bella as she walked to the back.
She had retrieved her bag and when I saw the worn out brown leather book in her hands, I thought I might have a stroke.
"Bella sweetie can you tell me where you found that book?" She seemed a bit confused by this question, but answered.
"Oh I found this three days ago in the upstairs attic , remember I went up there to clean. Well you might not, you were in a bit of panic looking for an item for that customer that called." Leave it to Bella to find the diary Niklaus is looking for.
"I just finished reading it, I was bringing it back today." Even I couldn't get passed the third entry. The book was just so depressing. Looking over at Niklaus I noticed the hybrid didn't look angry. Thank the lord for small mercies.
"Actually Bella that book belongs to Niklaus here." She smiled knowingly.
"Ahhh so he must the hybrid mentioned in this diary. You must be Ansel's son, he talks about you a lot. It's a stretch, but by the description he gives I'd say I'm right. Your hair is just a bit shorter now." She was too damn perceptive, judging by the way Niklaus almost fell out of his seat he thought so too.
"Y-yes that would be me, you catch on quite quickly." She handed him the book. He grabbed her hand to get a better look at her wrist, checking out her moon crescent shaped birthmark. His eyes studied it for quite a few moments. Niklaus' eyes lit up, a smirk appearing on his face.
That birthmark of hers was something that always puzzled me as well. When I looked back Niklaus he looked genuinely relaxed and happy, thrilled actually. Things you only saw on a vampire when they found their...no wait...Jesus help us the hybrid has found his mate!
"Interesting..." He said thoughtfully
He let her go get back to work. Bella must think he's off his rocker.
Klaus' POV
So this is what my witch Garret was talking about when he told me 'The one who carries the moon with her, will fix what is broken with these words spoken she will also carry the original hybrid's heart throughout eternity.' At first I thought he was being foolish.
When I touched her fingertips purely by accident, I felt content something I have never experienced. The birthmark and scent just confirmed my guess at what could be at play. Waiting for her to grow into a woman would be filled with anticipation. It would also be hell.
"Tell me I'm not insane, did that really just happen? She's only thirteen!" Theo sounded as if he'd just met his little girl's future husband, which was the truth. He looked Isabella with worried eyes.
"Don't be so dramatic I plan to wait until she is of age. You know she's safer now then she's ever been in her entire life. Especially from me I'd never hurt her." He must've heard the sincerity in my voice.
"She's all the family I have Niklaus, you must understand that. Isabella is..is my little girl." Theo was very desperate to get his point across.
"I do and now it's time for me to start taking care of her, I have a house here I'm going to go get a key made and go a few places."
"Keep her here when she's finished with work." Again he was getting frustrated with me.
"Niklaus I can't she's got a shift over at the diner busing tables and working the register. That shift doesn't end until oh...nine o'clock." Knowing I wasn't going to like the answer I asked anyway.
"What does her mother do." Theo pursed his lips.
"She collects and spends what little child support Charlie sends all on herself. Bella makes every penny she makes goes into the rent and utilities. I believe she's also been doing their taxes." Renee was really getting higher on my list of people to kill just for fun.
"Tell Bella to head back here after she's done with work." Leaving the man stunned into silence as he sat there. After calling and having the maids make a room up, I began to shop for several things.
Clothing, shoes thank god, I had asked one of my female witches to help me after describing Bella even picked some jewelry out for her, books, and finally food from healthy to unhealthy as well as candy. I wanted to her to be comfortable.
Taking all this to the house having the maids put everything away, explaining who would be taking up residence whenever she needed it. The servants seemed thrilled at the prospect of Bella being here soon. They were informed of how she was my mate and imprint. Garret looked very smug.
At around eleven o'clock I sent my most trusted friend James and his wife Victoria with the key.
Bella's POV
"She just came in asked Corey if I could take an early break, when we sat down, Renee seemed too happy which worried me. She said she was done with my shishe did all this while I was at work with a smile on her face. I had just sit there and not get upset, even Renee left I had be polite and act like nothing happened."
"Things could start looking sooner than you think kiddo.." Yeah right... hearing the bells from the entrance, I looked to see if we had a late night customer. A beautiful woman red curly hair, her eyes were a unique crimson red, she wore a overly yet simple black dress, and heels.
Behind her was a very handsome tall man. He had long blond hair, the same red colored eyes as her, he wore black slacks, and green silk button up shirt, the sleeves were rolled up showing off an expensive silver watch, and black leather shoes.
"Hello, we're looking for an Isabella Swan." Theo gave me a nod of assurance that she was not here on ill terms. Sighing I confirmed her search was successful.
"Ah well Isabella I'm Victoria Carson, this is my husband James we are friends of Mr. Mikaelson. He asked that I come speak with you about your current living situation. He told me a bit about your mom." That kinda pissed me off, the hybrid knew nothing about my life.
"Mrs. Carson, firstly I don't have clue as to why your friend Mr. Mikaelson sent you both here to see, let alone speak with me. Secondly he doesn't know a thing about 'my living situation' as you put it, and lastly it's none of his damn business." She smiled softly her eyes gentle.
"Honey he told us how Renee treated you today, about how she kicked you out for the entire weekend and from what I heard before we came inside you haven't got a home to go to at all any longer. Someone that is a mother and hurts their own child physically, emotionally and mentally isn't a good mother nor does she love you, I am so sorry that you have to hear this at such young age."
Victoria wasn't malicious in any way she said all this at all, but it seemed to have a deep impact on my already shattered heart. I hadn't even noticed that I had tears escaping my eyes. Trying to wipe them away, Victoria stopped me by grabbing my hand gently.
"Isabella it's okay to cry, you've been hurting for a long time. That vile woman that was supposed to love and protect you. She can't hurt you anymore." Thanking god Theo was was concentrated on something else, I pulled away heading toward the back room. Needing to have a moment to myself, my whole body shook with anger and anxiety. Hating Renee for doing this to me.
"My mate means well, she's been through similar family problems. Tori just wants you to see that you're not alone and should you ever need to talk with somebody we're here for you." Feeling completely exhausted I sighed.
"Why did Mr. Mikaelson send the two of you?" James seemed to see that I needed to hear something good. He held out an envelope with Niklaus Mikaelson written in elegant scroll on the back.
As I opened it, there was a letter and a key.
Dear Isabella,
It was quite possibly the most lovely thing meeting you today, I would also like to thank you for finding Ansel's diary. Watching you get hurt like that by your own mother brought back some of my own terrible memories. Then Theo told me some things about your life, don't be cross with him you see if he hadn't obeyed my orders he would have been severely punished. I'm what you would call royalty to the paranormal world, everyone who knows me fears me for good reason. You of course, never have to be afraid of me that I promise. Then again I doubt you would anyway. On to the point of this letter, I am offering you a place to stay whenever and however long you would like hence the key. I've taken the liberty of buying you few things to make you feel comfortable, should you accept this offer just let James and Victoria know. I really hope to see you soon Isabella. - Niklaus
Looking over the letter three times to make sure I wasn't reading it wrong, the silver was clutched in my hand. Surely this was my chance to finally get away from Renee, but in some way this also had to be too good to be true.
"Isabella, are you alright?" James sounded more than worried, Victoria was seated next to me I hadn't even realized her coming in here.
I finally spoke. "Yes, just a bit shocked. Do either of you have Mr. Mikaelson' phone number." Victoria grabbed her cell out dialed the number and handed it to me, as it rang she put a hand on her husband's arm lightly.
"Babe, let's give her some privacy huh?" James' eyes were soft and filled with what could only be described as adoration for his wife. After they left closed the door on their way out, I re-dialed the number again.
"Tori I do hope you have good reason for interrupting my sleep." He sounded agitated, so don't ever wake him if I'm not dying got it...
"Mr. Mikaelson, I received your letter or rather invitation I would like to discuss a few things. Of course if you would prefer I call tomorrow when you're awake-"
"If there's something you need to speak with me about I'd be more than happy to talk, so what can I do for you?" Rolling my eyes at his politeness, it unnerved me a bit.
"Well for starters, I am very confused exactly why are you offering me a place to stay in your home? That's a very huge thing to just give to someone for free. Surely you don't expect me to believe you want nothing out of this." He sighed.
"I want only for you come and see what it feels like to never have to lift a finger again, for you to know what it's like to be taken care of. I also heard Renee kick you out for the weekend. You don't deserve to be treated that way, you aren't expected to do a single thing except enjoy yourself here. I would like for us to get know each other as well."
"Mr.-"
"Call me Niklaus or Klaus please."
"Fine when should I come get settled in?" I heard the rustling of him getting out of bed.
"James and Victoria have been instructed to drive you here immediately, see you soon Isabella." Then he hung up.
I grabbed my bag that my mother had packed and oh so graciously dropped off at the diner today. Coming out of the room, seeing Theo sitting there at the register looking at me with a million different questions.
"Um..well you were right, I'll see you Monday."
"Sweetheart if you need anything just give me a call." Theo's words assured me that should there be a problem I could come to him.
"I will Theo, love you." That always got him to smile.
"I love you too kiddo." As I walked toward Victoria and James they both seemed quite happy to see I had accepted Klaus' outrageous offer.
Klaus' POV
Receiving the text about Renee kicking Isabella out completely sealed her fate instead of helping her out financially, I would let her rot just as she was going to leave her child to do so.
Garret had asked to meet Isabella when she arrived, I was curious about it however I allowed him to wait with me. It was about two am when we heard James' car I went out to greet them. Garret followed behind.
"Where is she?" Upon hearing the slight panic in my voice James started to assure me.
"Hello Niklaus, Isabella was quite tired from today's stress, she decided to take a nap on the way here." I could only imagine.
We could hear Tori waking her, to say Isabella looked out of it was an understatement. I honestly didn't know how she was standing up at this moment.
She grabbed her bag from the back, swaying as she walked. We were all very concerned at this point. However Isabella made it inside and up to one of the bathrooms.
I heard the shower go on, Tori spoke up. "I wonder how often she's come home dead on her feet like this...? Oh! that mother of hers deserves a kick in the ass." When the shower went off and there was no sign of her for over ten minutes, I began worrying she had passed out.
"Tori go check on her please?" After she ran up, knocked on the door and, I heard her and Isabella talking only then did my nerves calm.
"Mrs. Carson?" Her puzzled tone was amusing, Tori sighed in relief.
"Oh, dear I was just checking to make sure you were alright, you haven't come out for awhile." Tori was being quite motherly, James catching on to my thoughts said.
"She absolutely adored her from the moment she set eyes on her, we both do. I think Tori hopes Isabella will come to see us as parental figures or siblings."
"Um, thank you Mrs. Carson for the concern, I was just trying to brush out my hair. Be out in a few." The door was shut softly.
"She such a sweet young girl, its hard to believe that her mother hasn't rubbed off on her." Indeed it was a mystery, but then again Isabella was a unique girl.
I went up to the second floor quickly, coming to an abrupt stop upon seeing her. She didn't startle at all even though I was suddenly right in front of her..strange.
"So, where am I sleeping?" Her hair was still wet, she wore tattered gray sweats and a black t-shirt.
"I had a room prepared for you, you may paint or decorate it anyway you wish." As I opened the door to her room she looked taken aback.
I hadn't even seen the room yet, but was pleased to see the lilac mauve color on the walls, it went well with the dark Brazilian cherry wood floor. The dresser was a dark mahogany, the bed frame was mahogany as well, the headboard looked to have carvings of silver roses and vines, under the bed was a gray beige carpet with dark blue scrollwork in it. The desk by the window matched the dresser's coloring settled atop of was a brand new MacBook Pro, the chair was the same color as the walls.
"It's lovely...thank you." That was first time I had ever seen her smile so genuinely. Isabella was even a bit reserved with Theo.
Looking at the bag on her shoulder, I finally asked the question that had been running through my mind since she showed up with it. "Should I send someone to retrieve the rest of your clothing, perhaps some personal items?"
"I've always lived out of laundry basket while living with Renee, these are all the clothes I possess. I never had a dresser let alone a bed really, I slept on a mattress on the floor. My room was just that...a room I occupied when she allowed it." She spoke about this as if we were discussing the weather.
Before I could say anything more, my cellphone rang. "Hello?" Answering it without even looking at whom was trying to reach me.
"Niklaus, may I speak Bella please?" Theo's request was more than a little irritating. After all she'd just arrived. Sighing I handed the phone to Isabella.
"Hello?" She was probably wondering who was calling for her on my phone.
"Hey kid just wanted to wish you goodnight, I also need to tell ya Renee called asking if you were here. She was quite the drunken mess." Isabella rolled her eyes.
"I'm done taking care of her. I know that makes me sound like a bitch, but I can't do this anymore not after she pulled this." Good she wasn't going to take her mother's shitty treatment any longer.
"Bella, she's the bitch not you. You've been the mother in this relationship and that's not right. I am so glad you're away from her! She never deserved your kindness and easy forgiveness. Niklaus will be more than good to you. Now then get some rest sweetheart."
"Goodnight Theo.." She handed the cell back to me, I went to my own room and Theo began speaking again.
"Niklaus, just so you know she suffers from night terrors, insomnia, or she can't stay asleep long. If Isabella is up she'll try to take a walk around the city so she wouldn't wake Renee or because she's been kicked out for the night. Now that she's living with you I was wondering if you could please keep her inside when she becomes awoken by her troubles." Theo's voice held a note of despair in it.
Everyone that was downstairs could hear this entire conversation. "I appreciate the information, rest assured she is well taken care of here." I hung up thinking over everything I'd found out today.