Lost & Found
On a narrow street hidden in the corner in between the open ocean and the mysterious forest lay a house which once was a beautiful a home with large glass windows, a beautiful rose garden and a white picket fence surrounding it. But as the car I was on drove farther down the narrow street this house began to be just a shattered memory of the past, of a nightmare of something already forgotten.
The car ride felt like it lasted hours before it stopped at its destination, the San Francisco Airport. Everything after that seemed like a blur one minute I was there the next I was grabbing my bag at an airport in Port Angeles. I begin to walk out to the waiting area trying to recognize an uncle I never met, never even new existed, and now being forced to live with. As I look around I spot an extremely handsome young blond haired, porcelain skinned man with a sign that read " Danielle". I make my way towards him bumping into a few people along the way apologizing and only to be ignored. I finally made it to the man and gave him an awkward smile as I asked "Carlisle?"
He smiled brightly and genuine as he spoke, "Ah, Danielle its lovely to finally meet you! I do give you my condolence for the circumstances that you have arrived into our home but I can assure you that we are all excited to have you join our family." All I could think at the time was how young he looked to be my uncle or anyones uncle let alone have teenage kid not much older than me.
I simply nodded as we made way to his brand new sleek black range rover. He packed my bags in the trunk as we made our way to his house. For a few minutes we just sat in awkward silence until he spoke up, " I hope the trip over here wasn't too exhausting."
" It wasn't too bad, I kinda didn't even realize how long it took." I responded with an awkward laugh at the end.
" Well I'm glad to here it wasn't to excruciating, but regardless Rosalie and Alice have already fixed and decorated your room and offered to help you unpack if you'd like of course." After hearing him say this I remembered he had two daughters and three sons, Rosalie, Alice, Emmett, Jasper, and Edward.
"Thank you but I think I've got it"
"As you please dear, I know this isn't easy for you and I know I can never replace your family but I am honestly saying this with all my heart that I already see you as my daughter miss Danielle Cullen." Hearing him say my name with his surname for some unknown reason made me feel safe and protected as if I really was a part of his family but I would never be able to fully trust him. It would only to take a couple of days for him to realize that he really doesn't actually want me to be his family and ship of to boarding school or some deserted island.
I didn't realize when I fell asleep but suddenly I was being gently shoved awake by a cold hand. "sweety we're here" I hear Carlisle say as he continues to move me until I open my eyes. He smiles down at me as he speaks again, " you fell asleep on the way here we already took down your bags and I'm sure they already have them in your room waiting for you."
Still hazy from the nap I look around as I began to apologize " I'm sorry, I guess I didn't realize how tiered I actually was"
"Oh no don't apologize, now about we go inside every one dying to meet you, well…" he chuckles and shakes his head as he continues " lets just go inside, what so you think?" I nod feeling like I missed the punch line to a joke or there's an insider I wasn't a part of.
"Wow…" I found myself awing at the beautiful Mansion Carlisle calls "his humble home" As we walk up the steps to the Kitchen I find a very gorgeous group of people who were casually sitting laughing and helping make dinner. It reminded me of a scene you would see at the end of a family movie or show. That is until everyone stopped and turned towards me. I began to feel uncomfortable and wanted to hide behind Carlisle like a shy five year old would. I offered a smile as looked around and managed to squeak a small, "Hello".
Everyone smiled and a women with Beautiful brown red hair stepped forward and hugged me as she exclaimed " Danielle! I'm so glad you're finally here we were making Lasagna I hope you like Italian." Her hands were cold but for some odd reason her embrace felt warm and loving. In fact I felt so comfortable that I didn't want to let go.
"It sounds delicious thank you, umm…" I abruptly stopped trying to remember if she told me her name until she interrupted.
"Oh dear, where's my head I'm sorry sweet I forgot you had no idea who I am I'm Esme but to this younglings I'm none as mother but don't worry I already no you'll be my favorite daughter." She laughed but I can not see how I could replace my mother regardless of how sweet and amazing she may be.
"Well I guess, I'm going o have to introduce my self since I don't want you to know me as "youngling" haha. I'm alice and I already see that we're going to be best friends, I love the jacket by the way." Alice also gave my a long and loving cold hug, must be the weather I mused.
I began to laugh, I loved her personality, I hope she was right. I then turned my attention to a blond who was breathtaking beautiful. "Well shorty, I may not be as energetic and bouncy as my sister alice but I can also assume that we will be the closest of sister, besides you have a better fashion sense than Alice, I'm Rosalie incase you haven't realized it yet."
"Thank You Rosalie" I laughed.
"Hi I'm Jasper"
"I'm the coolest brother you will ever have. I'm Emmet welcome to the fam little sis."
"Thanks guys" I said with a smile. I then turn to the last person in the room, Edward I assumed but as soon as I did I notice two more people there a little girl around 6 probably and a women about the age of Rosalie and Alice.
"Well I'm Edward pleasure to meet you Danielle and this is my wife bella and our daughter Reneseme" He said with a smile. I looked at each one of them as they smiled and said hello. I can't believe his daughter looks so big, I thought they were just 2 years older than me and I was 17.
"How about we have dinner, you must be starving?" Esme asked as she led me to the dinning table. Their dining room was gorgeous, I felt like I was in a fairytale. They had a beautiful chandelier light hanging from the ceiling and a stunning vase with perfectly looking white roses as the center piece. Delicate looking glasses on each place mat and two bottles of wine one on each end. However my glass was brought from the inside which was a glass of cider. Great I thought. I then heard Edward chuckle and I thought I might have said that a loud but he was the only one who laughed so I'm guessing it wasn't me.
After finishing the delicious meal and hearing them small talk and joke around each other I decided to speak up. " Thank you for the delicious dinner it was amazing but if you don't mind I would like to excuse my self I still have to unpack."
"Of course, and don't worry about the plate it's Emmett's turn to wash the dishes." Carlisle said as he looks at Emmet as if daring him to say something. Emmet just nodded as he grabbed the plates and made his way to kitchen. I just laughed as Alice got up and volunteered to show me my room. She gave me a quick tour until we finally mad it to our destination. She opened the door and inside was the most beautiful room I have ever seen. The walls were painted a mint green color and on one side there was an all glass wall allowing me see the outdoors. I then noticed that it was actually a balcony and I opened the door and saw there was a white fluffy chair and a white fluffy rug and each corner decorated with white roses. then I step back in and finally noticed the large queen size bed with a white comforter on and a beige throw blanket place on the edge. On the headboard I assume were about 50 pillows with gold detailing and on that wall beautiful white rose looking sting lights hung. Two white marble nightstands one on each side. and next to the door was a white marble vanity and a large full length golden mirror. I then open the closet door to realize that it is actually another room only smaller. I then turn to Alice and ask, " Is this really my room?"
She laughed, " Of course, Rosalie decorated it. She has a talent for these things."
"Yes I do." Rosalie said as she leaned on the door way. We all then laughed and they both helped me put my cloths away as well as given cloths from Rosalie apparently she's more of a shopaholic than alice. We finished pretty quickly together and they soon left. I then changed into my pajamas which were a pair of thin black sport's shorts and a black sports bra with white daisies and to cover up I wore a pink Victoria Secrets' robe. I undid the covers and got in picking up my copy of the book pretty little liars wanting to read before bed. A few minutes later I heard a knock at the door. I got out of the bed and put on some pink fluffy slippers that I had on the side of the bed as I walked to open the door. standing at the door was no other than Emmet.
"Oh, hi Emmet." I said as I hugged myself feeling a little cold and uncomfortable because of the clothing I decided to wear. I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear as I looked up at him.
"Hey, so I kinda got volunteered to drop you off at school tomorrow. Well at least until we can get you a car."
"Thank you, I'm sorry you got stuck doing that."
"Nah, Its not like I have anything better to do." he said with a smile as he turned around and whispered a "night."
"Good night Emmet" I called back. I don't know how to feel at this very moment. A part of me feels tiered and emotionally drained and on other part feels welcomed and at home and relaxed. Maybe just maybe the past will soon be forgotten. I went back to bed and fell asleep.
I woke up the next morning to a piercing nice that would not stop, realizing it was my alarm clock I finally got up. I decided that since it was going to be freezing today I would wear my grey long-sleeved dress shirt with the word 'paris' printed across in black sparkly letters shirt with black sheer tights and spandex shorts under. On my feet I wore knee length socks and long burgundy rain boots. For extra warmth I added a grey wool peacoat. I wasn't much for make up for everyday wear so I just added a little bit of foundation, mascara, tight-lined my eyes and used a little bit of bronzer to shape my face and bring color to my face as well as a light peach blush on my cheeks. My light roast brunt hair was just in its natural curly hair. My jade eyes showed me a girl who I didn't recognize.
I walked downstairs awkwardly not knowing what to do when I hear Esme call my name from the kitchen. I walked in there only to smell the fresh smell of french toast. " Dani, I made you breakfast, please eat do you want some orange juice to go with that?"
"Yes, please, and thank you." I responded as I sat down on the island and ate. I then heard Emmet call me out to his new jeep where he would drive me to school. We finally arrived to Forks high. I felt like I was being stared down by everyone. I got my schedule and I spotted a cute basketball player walking towards me. I blushed feeling his eyes on me. He had dirty blond hair with piercing blue eyes and athletic figure. I opened my locker putting my books in and when I closed it I saw those same blue eyes studying me as his toned athletic arm rested against locker 59. "Take a picture, it will last longer" I said as I look him straight in the eyes.
"Can I?" he asks with a chuckle, "I'm kidding, the name's Dylan Howie, but you can call me your man." he finished with a smirk.
I laughed as I rolled my eyes and attempted to turn around only to be trapped in between his long masculine arms. I smirk as I place my mouth next to his ear and whisper, " if you even want a chance to be my 'man' you'll let me go, Dylan." He shuddered and steps aside but not before grabbing my hand.
" Can I at least have your number or name?" he asked
"Give me your phone." I demanded he did as I asked and I saved my name and number on his phone, "Later Dylan" I said as I walked to my first class of the day.
"I definitely will be seeing you Danielle" he called out. School will definitely be something else. As I walked away I couldn't stop smirking as I walked away and entered my first class, history. Classes were all pretty boring but I probably felt more comfortable in class than out in the halls. Soon the lunch bell rang and I went out to the cafeteria. As I grabbed my food I bumped into a girl with strawberry blonde hair.
"I'm sorry" I said
"Its ok new girl. I'm Samantha nice to finally meet forks' local celeb lol" she said as she stuck her hand out and smiled.
"Nice to meet you too Samantha" I said as I shook her hand.
"My friends calm Sammy, where friends now so please call me that. come on I'll introduce you to the squad" she grabbed my hand towards a group of people sitting and laughing at a table. "This Jenna, Mark, Angie, Luke, and my boyfriend Kyle."
"Hey!" I waved as they smiled and made room for me to sit.
"So Danielle, how do you like forks so far?" the girl named Jenna asked.
"It's nice. I haven't really gotten used to the weather yet though" I responded with a smile.
Mark said " Don't worry you will. I know I did."
"Mark shut up. You lived here practically all your life." Angie laughed.
"So you're the new Cullen? how'd that happen?" Luke the guy with dark pitch black hair asked. " Did they adopt you too or are you actually blood related."
"My mom was Carlisle's sister and she passed away a few weeks ago so I was sent to live with them. I was registered with the Cullen last name I don't really know why. I always thought it was my dads until I found out about Carlisle and due to my mother's wishes I was adopted by the Cullens."
"Wow, your life is more interesting than a soap opera." Samantha laughed out.
