Disclaimer: All characters belong to Stephenie Meyer. :D
Chapter 1
EPOV
I looked to the dashboard. Oh god. 1:01 a.m., it showed. I had promised mum that I would be home for dinner today. I suddenly felt a pang of guilt as I remembered her disappointed face from the other times I didn't show up. I knew that she was her happiest when we all were around, laughing and chattering about. But I also knew that I had to work. I had to. What would happen if I didn't and the world suddenly fell into a recession? It'd be my entire fault. It is my responsibility to make sure that all my loved ones has everything they need to be happy. It is. It just is. As these thoughts were slowly swimming through my mind, I came to a red light. Just as my eyes were unconsciously closing,
Squeeeeak.
My eyes flashed open, looking frantically for the source of sound. Then I saw it. A large truck was all over the road! The driver couldn't seem to get control of the steering wheel and reached to what looked like the emergency brake. The wheels stopped spinning but the vehicle was still moving. For a brief second, I met the apologizing eyes of the driver. And that was when my mind processed the situation.
The truck was coming at me.
Esme's POV
I lay in bed, tossing and turning constantly. I felt very appreciative towards my little Eddie. Carlisle and I had raised him into a perfect gentleman. Yet… he's too serious about his job. He needs a nice break from the office. Maybe all the kids could get off for a while, too. Then we'd all go on a vacation together! Yes, they all deserve some relaxation. Especially Edward. I felt a tear escape the corner of my eye as I remembered his promise from this morning.
"Will you be back in time for dinner, dear?" I went over to pick up the breakfast plates from the dinner table.
He hesitated.
"It's alright," I lied. "We'll save some for you in the refrigerator." I forced a smile.
"No, I'll be here mum."
"It's alright Eddie; I know how important your job is to you. We'll be fine."
"No really, mum" he pressed. "I'll be here, I promise." He smiled softly before kissing my cheek and waving goodbye.
In reality, Edward didn't even like his job. I could tell. He has never broken any of his promises to me, not counting the ones that involve his work. I could see that being a lawyer wasn't his real passion. He didn't even like arguing with others. It didn't bring him any happiness, just pressure. And to let this negative source get in the way of family time? In the way of his happiness; of his young fun? No. I am his mother and it is my job to make sure my children are satisfied. To make the most of life. And I will. Now I just have to find a way to do that with Edward.
I realized that during my little epiphany that the phone had been ringing. I checked the clock as I got up. 1:45 a.m... Already?! But Edward had not yet come home. I quickly threw the rest of the duvet off as I realized that the call could be from him. I started getting very panicky as the questions started racing through my head.
What if he's in danger?
Did someone steal his car?
Is he being held as hostage?
But Alice answered all of my worries when she burst through the door, her face pale white.
"Mum, Dad?! Edward's in the hospital. He got in a car crash." She whispered shakily.
I stopped dead in my tracks.
Sorry for the short chapter. But hey, its my first fanfic. :D
Im not going to force this upon you to Rate & Review because I don't really do that myself but you know, it'd be rather nice of you. :D
Oh and Im not from England or anything, I just like how they say 'Mum'. I like English people. Awesome accents. Lovely feet...( hahaha.... just kidding, I wouldn't really know, I don't know any english kiddos. Feel free to show me your feet I guess then?) :D
So do any of you understand what a 'Life' of your story is? I don't. Help me out? :D
~Ada.