Another Heart Calls
Chapter 1
I thought leaving California was going to be hard, especially going into my junior year of high school.
My dads assured me that I'd be fine, the smaller town would be an easy adjustment.
My twin sister Alice was happy as can be, but she made friends anywhere she went, she was a cheerleader and our sophomore class representative.
Our older brother Jasper went into the military and just graduated with ROTC Honors, so the move wouldn't affect him.
Our step-brother Edward would be a senior, he was be moody and dramatic, but that was nothing new, that's just how he was. He'd been that way since our dad's got together, his dad was great.
Carlisle doted on all of us like we were his own and my dad tried to do the same with Edward, but Edward was a brooder and Carlisle blamed it on Edward's mom for allowing it. Esme was a believer in letting Edward doing what he wanted when he spent time with her, which was rare, because she was usually in Europe or when she was home, she was to drunk to call and let Edward know she'd returned, until she was leaving in a day or two.
You're probably wondering who I am, right?
I'm Bella Swan.
My dad is Charles Swan and he owns one of the top Security firms in the country, he provides private security to dignitaries, movie stars, ex-political figures, etc… and he can do his job from anywhere in the world.
My other dad is or pops as we call him is Carlisle Cullen. He's a world renowned surgeon. He's worked on the best of the best.
When one of his old college buddies called and told him about the Chief of Staff opening in the small town a few hours outside of Seattle that he'd really love to have Carlisle for, he jumped on it.
He said it'd be good for us to slow down for a couple of years and enjoy each other before we all leave, and he was tired of all the fakeness in Hollywood.
My dad agreed and now, here we are boarding my dad's plane. Our life was packed in several trucks and shipped out a few days ago.
What of my mom you ask? And how did my dad's meet?
Well…
My dad's have known each other since college. They were best friends and Carlisle was my dad's best man and helped deliver all of us. My dad was also Carlisle's best man, much too Esme's dislike.
Esme, has always hated my father, could be why Edward isn't fond of him either.
My mom passed away two weeks after Alice and I were born, some kind of infection, my father was devastated and Carlisle came to help him out. He had Jasper who was just 2 years old and newborn twins, then to deal with the loss of your wife.
During that time, they discovered their passion for one another and carried on an affair for a couple of years.
Finally tired of sneaking around and tired of Esme's drinking and globe trotting and leaving Edward with random nannies while he worked without telling him, Carlisle served Esme with divorce papers.
Two years after the divorce, my dads went public and got married, that way Esme couldn't use any of that against Carlisle in the divorce.
Landing at an airport and then driving a couple of hours in a rental we finally arrived at our new house.
"Pop! It's gorgeous!" Alice shrieked!
"I knew you'd love it. we picked this house with all of you in mind and we've already got each of your rooms chosen, because we know you so well." my dad smiled and his mustache twitched.
"Great, I'll be next to pixie again and have to listen to Katy Perry 24/7." Edward sighed.
"No Edward. This place actually had a nice bedroom in the basement with a workout room attached. Now we'll all share that, but the way to get to it we don't have to walk through your room, OK?" Carlisle assure him.
"Ok." he broke a small smile.
"Good. Now Alice, your bedroom is on the second floor, it's the first on the left, it's just like your old one back home since you'd just got it redone." Carlisle smiled. "And you have a bigger walk-in closet and bathroom." Alice squealed and hugged them each.
"Also on the second floor is the master suite, it runs all along the back of the house, it's almost two of our old master." my dad smiled.
"And Bells, yours is the third floor. Your reading sanctuary. One entire wall of your books and music, we upgraded your T.V. and stereo since you opted out the past couple of years and because your one entire wall is all windows we bought you a new bed, a platform bed, it just looks nicer." Carlisle smiled.
I hugged him tightly.
"There's also a guest room on the first floor and all bedrooms have there own baths and walk-in closets, there's a half bath for guests to use so they don't have to go into the bedrooms, unless needed. We also have an indoor swimming pool, a formal living and dining room, gourmet kitchen, a game room off the swimming pool and on the second floor there's a guest room that Carlisle is turning into his office because it's not really that big, but big enough he can do what little work will need to be done and on the third floor is the main office and of course that will be mine, and the same rules will apply as they did at the old house. If my door is closed, you do not enter, you do not knock. I'm on an important call or facetime." my dad stated.
We all nodded in understanding.
"What about our cars?" Edward asked.
"They're in the garage. They were delivered with everything else. First you have to get your Washington drivers license." Carlisle pointed out and we all groaned.
"Yes, check your laptops, I've already emailed you the links, get studying, we'll go on Monday." my dad stated.
We all replied with yes sirs and headed to our rooms to check them out, deciding to explore the house later.
We stayed at the house all weekend, unpacking and studying for our driving exam and Alice a I laying by the pool.
It was also nice to have our dads there, it was a rare occasion when we were all together for this long.
We cooked out and joked, played games and Edward was even joining in, maybe this move would do him some good.
Monday morning came and Carlisle had to report to the hospital so dad sent him off with a searing kiss and we piled into the Hummer and headed to Seattle to make our 11:00 o'clock appointment and then do some shopping.
We'd traveled all over the world, but had never made it to the Pacific Northwest before and I was in love. The greenery was inspiring something inside of me and I knew when I was out today, I'd be buying a ton of journal's, I had the urge to write and draw.
Arriving at the DMV, we signed in and Alice and Edward got called back first, me about twenty minutes later.
Walking out I saw them both beaming, so I decided to fuck with them and act like I didn't pass, to my surprise, Edward was so supportive.
"Bells, I'm so sorry. You can ride with me to school, that way you don't have to listen to that pop shit the Pixie plays." he hugged me tight.
I burst out laughing because he was so serious and held up my ID.
"UGH! You liar!" he picked me up and carried me out with Alice laughing and my dad shaking his head.
We had lunch and shopped the rest of the day Carlisle called and said he'd meet us in a little town called Port Angeles for dinner, dad rode home with him and we stayed in Port Angeles to go to a movie and give our dads some time alone.
After deciding on a movie we had about an hour to walk around.
We found a Starbucks and decided to grab a coffee and walk around.
It must have been the hot spot, every teen with in a 50 mile radius was there.
We walked in and all eyes turned to us.
"Hi!" Alice chirped and waved to everyone.
A girl who looked just as hyped up as Alice walked up and started chatting to her as they walked to the counter.
"I hope she drinks decaf too." Edward whispered to me and I giggled.
Our dads had made Alice switch to decaf a couple years ago, because caffeine was just too much for her.
Alice got her coffee and disappeared with her new 'friend'.
Edward and I ordered and went to sit in a quiet corner and talk until it was time to leave, hoping to avoid all the newbie questions, but thanks to Alice, there was no such luck.
"Hey, I'm Mike. Alice told me that you had to leave your old boyfriend behind. I'm here if you need a shoulder to cry on." he smiled and hugged me.
"Uh, thanks." I said awkwardly.
Edward laughed as he walked away like he was the king cock, but he was spared the flaunting either.
"Hey gorgeous. We're Jessica and Lauren. And we can make all of your dreams come true. Together or separate. Your choice." they licked their lips and then walked away. I busted out laughing and almost spit out my coffee.
"Was that for real?" I asked him.
"Uh, I think so?" I questioned. "What would they say if they knew you were a virgin?" I asked and he punched me.
"I'm not a virgin." he growled.
"Jacking off doesn't count." I snorted.
"Just because you and James fucked like bunnies…" he let it hang.
"Leave him out of this." I hissed.
"You started it." he shrugged and walked out.
And just like that our perfect night was ruined.
The fun movie night was spent with Alice sitting with her new friends, Edward off on his own somewhere and me in the far corner of the theatre crying in the dark for bringing up James.
I sat in the back on the way home and ignored them both on the way home.
"You know dad is going to be pissed that you're crying over him." Alice retorted.
"I really don't care Al." I snapped.
"Drop it Al, she's being a crybaby." Edward laughed.
"Fuck you Edward, you have no idea what we had." I snapped.
"It was so good that Jasper had to beat the shit out of him because he was fucking other people besides you?" Edward scoffed. "Yeah, you two had something special alright." he shook his head and continued to drive.
"He was NOT! Those were all lies and rumors!" I screamed as we pulled up to the house, I got out of the car and ran inside, past my dads and their protests and to my room.
"Bells, open up it's dad." I sighed and and walked to my door.
"Edward told us what happened. Look, I know it hurts to hear what an ass James was, but he wasn't the saint you think he was." he threw a stack of pictures on the bed. "I didn't want to show you those, but I guess I have no choice." he rubbed his mustache.
And at that point I knew he was serious.
I looked at them and was disgusted.
"Daddy, do I need to be tested?" I asked through my tears.
"I think it's safe to say, yes." he hugged me tightly. "We'll get through this together and you'll find the right guy, maybe here." he kissed my head. "Get some rest.
The next morning I awoke and found dad at the kitchen table with coffee and pastries.
"Morning sleepy head." he smiled at me.
"Morning. I can't believe I slept that long." I sighed. "I guess I needed it."
"Well, Carlisle is ready to do the testing this morning. He's carved out time right before lunch and then we'll eat lunch after." he nodded.
"Where are Alice and Edward?" I asked.
"Alice went to meet a group of friends and Edward went to explore on his own." he explained.
"OK. Can we take my car today?" I asked.
"We'll actually be taking both. I've got a client meeting in Seattle after lunch, and Carlisle is working a double so you kids are on your own tonight. I doubt you'll see Alice." he chuckled.
"True, she's made friends. We've lost her." I sighed. Alice and her friends, it was the same in California, she was never home.
Edward was out in his black Audi TT exploring the town and Alice was out in her pearl (a special order) Subaru Impreza WRX STI and I was going out to the beach after my appointment and lunch and I was driving my dark blue Range Rover Evoque.
Yes our parents spoiled us, but they expected a certain level out of us as well.
Alice was the well rounded student, she was into the clubs and cheerleading, Edward was into sports, and excelled in baseball and soccer.
I was the brain of the group. The valedictorian, in the math club, top reader in the school and always excelling academically.
Laying on the beach was relaxing. It's just what I needed.
After reading about Forks, I found these days were few and far between though, so I knew I'd be soaking them up as much as possible.
All of a sudden a dark shadows cross over me and I curse and sit up.
"Oh, you didn't have to get up on our account beautiful." these three guys say.
"Do you mind? You're blocking the sun." I gestured with my hand.
"We'd hate to see that fine body get sunburned." the largest smirked.
"I guarantee you I'm fine. I grew up at the beach, so now if you don't mind." I laid back down.
"So are you here on vacation? Because I haven't seen your sweet face before." the large one asked.
I just ignored him and continued to lay there.
"I'm talking to you." he leaned over and whispered in my ear.
Sitting up I looked at him and smirked "Look jerk, my dad makes guys like you disappear for a living. So if you value your life, leave me the fuck alone!" I snapped and laid back down.
"Damn, you don't have to be such a bitch." he chuckled.
At that moment I heard my name being yelled and cursed underneath my breath.
"Ahhh… So you must be Bella. If that tiny ball of energy running towards you is correct." the large one laughed and I glared at him.
"Oh Hi! I see you made some friends Bella. I'm Alice, her twin." Alice smiled at them.
"Nice to meet you Alice. I'm Jacob Black." he smiled at her.
"Nice to meet you too. Sorry, but I need to steal my sister, I've got to introduce her to some new people, she's not very social." Alice giggled.
"Don't I know it." Jacob mumbled as we walked away.
"Bella, you've got to meet my other new friends, Edward's here too." she laughed as we walked towards a huge group.
"Alice I hope they're not the same group of bimbos from yesterday." I sighed.
"No, they're a different group." she nudged me. "This guy named Garrett, ung. He's so hot! But he just went through a bad break up too. Soooo…" she wiggled her eyebrows at me.
"No way Alice. You're not setting me up." I stopped dead in my tracks and looked at her.
"I'm not setting you up! I just want you to make some friends, some good friends." she gave me the puppy dog eyes and I couldn't resist.
We walked up to the large group and in true Alice form she announces our arrival.
Everyone turns to look our way, one guy catches my eye and my heart beats a little bit faster, he smiles at me and I feel myself blush and look away.
"That's Garrett." whispers Alice with a smirk in her voice.
I gasp and run back towards my things, I can't let myself feel things for someone else again, not after what I went through with James.
Welcome to Forks Bella, Welcome to Forks…
AN:
At 2700, not bad for something that popped into my head this afternoon.
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