Disclaimer- I don't own Twilight
Ugh! I hate my life. If only Edward loved me….. STOP! I was in my room doing my homework and Charlie would find me sobbing, again, when he got home.
Charlie now knew, thanks to Billy and Sam who can't keep their mouths shut, that Edward was the one who left me in the forest. Naturally, he blamed Edward. I told him that it was my fault, that I tried to follow him, but he wouldn't listen, he insisted on blaming Edward.
I ran downstairs to make Charlie's and my dinner. It would have to be something simple tonight, he would be home soon. I grabbed a couple of potatoes from under the counter and threw them in the oven. I decided on making salads to go with the potatoes. Most men around Charlie's age were having heart attacks already, and who knew, with how he eats I am surprised he hasn't had one yet.
I quickly made the salads and took the potatoes out of the oven and put them on the table. Just then Charlie walked in.
"Hey Bells"
"Hey Dad" He seemed to be in a very good mood. "Did you have fun fishing with Billy?"
"Ya, they were really biting today, you should've been there."
"Good, cause we really need more fish" I said sarcastically.
I made room for the fish in the freezer and sat down to eat.
"So, Bella, I think it's time you take a vacation from Forks." Oh no, this can't be good.
"Why, I like it here in Forks?" I asked nervously.
"Well, you aren't getting over him, so, maybe…. Once school is out…" He wasn't much better at this than me.
"Fine Dad, I'll go, but only for a little while. Where am I going anyway?" It's only for a bit, and if it will make him happy, why not? It's not like I have to enjoy it.
"Hawaii"
"Oh, ok, when?" Why so far away?
"Next week, after school gets out on Monday for winter break"
"Wait, is that this Monday?"
"Ya"
"Fine" I grumbled
That was it for the conversation, and we finished eating.
After I cleaned up, I sat with my head down on the table. Part of my mind wondered if it was a suitable time for bed, but most of it wondered what in the world I was going to do tomorrow. I despised Sundays, no work and no school. Translation: Nothing to keep my mind busy. I looked up at the clock, 9:30. Good enough.
"I'm going to bed"
"Night Bells"
"Night, Dad"
I raced upstairs to the bathroom, took a shower, brushed my teeth, and got dressed. I was too much of a zombie these days to feel anything, including the once warm shower. Maybe that is why Charlie is getting rid of me.
I truly prayed I would have a dreamless sleep tonight, I have, lately, been awake, screaming most of the night. Charlie has already gotten used to it, he no longer checks to see if I'm all right anymore.
I tried to play some music to help me get to sleep, but everything reminded me of him. So, I just gave up and went to bed.
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I guess I fell asleep sometime, cause I woke up the next morning to Charlie peeking through my door. I let him think I was asleep and one he left, I sat up.
Wow. A dreamless sleep. That never happens; my mind has never been safe since he left.
I just sat there for another hour, enjoying the last bits of my peacefulness. At about 9:00, I got up and went downstairs.
Charlie had already gone, but he left me a note reminding me to pack for tomorrow. I went and poured myself a bowl of cereal. Today was going to be dreadful, just like any other Sunday.
After I was done, I went upstairs to pack. It wasn't hard to find suitable clothes for Hawaii; I just packed the clothes I brought with me from Arizona.
While I was going back and forth between my suitcase and my closet, I noticed that a section of the floorboard under my feet sounded hollow. I tried to take the floorboard out with my nails, but it didn't budge.
After I got a hammer from the garage, I used the back of it against the cracks in the floor. It finally came, and as soon as it did, I wanted to put it back.
Inside were all of the photos that included him, my birthday presents, including the CD he gave me, and an envelope with a piece of paper that was folded up inside. I decided not to read it and I just pretended like it wasn't there.
I decided to be brave enough to put the CD in my CD player and listen to it. I was going to brake down anyway, I could feel it coming. I went and layed down on my bed. The first song was my lullaby, of course. I just sat there for the whole day listening to it, and crying.
I stopped crying when I knew Charlie would be home soon. I went downstairs and started making lasagna. When it was done, I set it on the table and I started eating. Charlie would be late, he always was when he was watching a game with Billy. He walked in the door ten minutes later.
"Hey Bells"
"Hi Dad"
"What's for dinner?"
"Lasagna"
"Thanks, you work too hard" he said as he sat down. He turned on ESPN and started eating. Thank God I remembered to wash my face before he got home, and that Charlie was so interested in the big game that was on, or Charlie would've known I was crying all day.
After I cleaned up, I just sat down next to Charlie on the couch and pretended to watch the game, and at about 10:00 I got up to go to bed.
"Night Dad"
"Night Bells"
I went upstairs , cleaned up, got dressed, and went to bed. I fell asleep pretty quickly.
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The next morning I woke up screaming again but I couldn't remember what had caused me to scream. I knew that I had a nightmare, but I couldn't remember what it was. I briefly wondered why, but I didn't really care, I was glad I didn't remember.
I went ahead and got dressed and went downstairs. I made some eggs and bacon, Charlie would be waking up soon and he will be hungry. Like clockwork, ten minutes later Charlie came downstairs.
"What are you making, Bella?"
"Eggs and bacon"
I split the eggs and bacon on to two plates and set them on the table. We both started eating and didn't start talking till we were both done eating.
" What time does my flight leave?"
"11:30, are you packed?"
"Ya, just let me finish up"
I ran upstairs and brushed my teeth. I took by bag of toiletries to my room, put them in my suitcase along with some extra cash. I then ran downstairs with my bag to Charlie.
"Ok, I'm ready"
"kay"
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At the airport, I said goodbye to Charlie and boarded the plane. I boarded a little early, so I knew the plane wouldn't be taking off for a little while. I sat down in my aisle seat and watched the comercials being played on the TV screen on the seat in front of me. I wondered who I would be sitting next to me, since this flight was sold out. Five minutes later I was slightly startled by a man trying to get through.
"Excuse me, I'm Max"
"Bella" I almost choked when I saw him, he had features that I should be used to by now: pale white skin, amazingly beautiful, bell-chime voice, and golden eyes. Vampire.
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