Some People Say When You Die ... PART TWO
Inspiration Playlist :)
Glee Cast Songs
Mumford & Sons (Especially Thistle & Weeds)
Bullet for My Valentine
Vampire Weekend
Joshua Radin
Rihanna
Bella's POV
It's been three days since I proclaimed I was going to Volterra, and during this time both families had tried to persuade me from my goal – well, all except one...
"Don't give into 'em Isabella - you have to go and perfect your talent, otherwise it could become dangerous." Jasper said, smiling at me but keeping his distance like always.
Jasper agreed with me from day one, though it seemed he was being nice about it I knew he really wanted me out of here; to keep everyone – including myself – safe.
"Only because you continue to put that ridiculous idea into her head!" Carmen snarled from upstairs.
She was taking it the worst out of everyone; she'd tried to talk me out of it a hundred times and then vowed to do it a hundred more. I felt bad enough on the second day that I agreed with her to stay here. It worked for a few hours Jasper explained to me that I could hurt her if I didn't go.
Since the day Jasper had told me that, she was blaming him constantly and had thrown him out of the house numerous times; Eleazar only managed to convince her otherwise by saying that I needed him for my mental health.
I hated hurting my mother for something that only benefited me...but when Jasper said that I might hurt her or even Eleazar I just had to ignore those sorts of feelings and try to convince myself to think of it as putting them first.
I sighed and continued to fold my clothes and put them into my suitcase. Apparently all I would be wearing was clothes that were provided for me but there was always something comforting in taking your own things.
Eleazar just stayed quiet, I had a feeling he agreed with my decision though he would never go against Carmen. But then, I never thought I would either...
Once I'd packed all of my clothes and make-up I grabbed all of the pictures of Carmen, Eleazar and me. There was one of me a week old, I still looked rough but pretty enough. Then there was one of all of us, including Tanya and Irina – we were all smiling because just before Tanya had tripped up Irina and she fell comically into me.
There were more of just Eleazar, Carmen and I smiling – varying in my age and control.
Jasper wouldn't leave me alone, he thought he was being discreet about it but I knew exactly why he was doing this – in case I either ran off or went out of control again. It degraded me to have to be watched all of the time.
At first it got on my nerves but then I realized he was only trying to help so I let it go and tried to ignore him. After all, that's the least you owe him. You owe him your life for saving Carmen and Eleazar...
"How did you come to know Carmen and Eleazar then?" Jasper asked, trying to make his hovering a little less awkward, more like hanging out. You have to give him credit for his efforts.
"I was changed, left in the middle of a forest with werewolves." I said bluntly - it was best to just get it over with and if he knew who I was I'd just have to silence him.
"Wow, werewolves, that's big. I'd heard something about that...but I always thought it was an exaggeration." People knew about that? How? Why would that be interesting?
"How did you hear about that?" I asked.
He didn't answer immediately so I looked over to him and he looked down at the floor and changed the subject. "How did you come to be changed?" He asked quizzically.
"I got bitten, same as everyone else." I snapped, looking back to my packing.
Sure, I liked being a vampire because I had a family now but...if I hadn't found Carmen and Eleazar then I would be a nomad - I wouldn't even have had a half-assed father to care for me. And that was his fault.
All because you weren't there to protect me once you'd had your fun. I gripped the desk to keep my balance.
"There has to be more to it than that...what's the story?" He probed. Stepping closer to me but I kept my back facing him.
"I'd much rather talk about your changing." I said in a strained voice, closing my eyes for control.
"Mine is for another day, I'm interested in yours. What lead up to it?" He asked, only now he seemed to know it was affecting me...
"I'm sure yours is more interesting." I said, gripping the table even harder.
"Mine isn't all that chipper, so let me know yours." He said, stepping even closer to me. It made me feel cornered and agitated.
I snapped and broke off the piece of desk; it just fell as dust to the floor.
"And mine is?" I yelled, turning on him. He backed away slightly but I kept advancing. "Do you think mine is all sunshine and daisies?" I screamed, storming over to him. Eleazar and Carmen came crashing in with Carlisle, Esme and Alice not far behind them.
Carlisle grabbed me as did Carmen whilst he tried to calm me down. He grabbed my face and stroked my cheek with his thumb. Shushing me and cooing like you would to a baby. But I didn't listen and continued growling and snarling at Jasper.
"Isabella, listen to me, shh, it's alright – just calm down." He murmured.
I snarled and kicked free of my restraints, towering over Jasper, he looked like he wanted to face me but stayed on the floor, "If you think for one second that I have a happy past, think again." I spat, grabbing my bag, running through the house and slamming the door behind me.
On my way to the car I heard Carmen following me with Eleazar, shouting for me to stay with them. I hissed out a, "I'll come back." And sped off faster than any of them could run – for once my strange speed was a blessing.