Parent Trap Cullen Style
C H A P T E R O N E
.:Bella:.
I was sitting in my study, working on a new ball gown design for my new season. I owned London Look, the most popular and cheapest designer brand around. I designed everything from swimsuits and shorts, to wedding dresses and bags.
I looked up when I herd a knock on the door. "Come in," I called.
The door opened to reveal my thirteen-year-old daughter Brooke. She looked so much like me, with my hair and build, but she had her fathers emerald green eyes. She was also like me, in the fact that she would never wear a dress to save herself and hated attention. But unlike me, she was actually coordinated enough to be the captain of her soccer team, along with play many other sports. Lucky girl.
"Hey mum," she said, coming in and sitting in her chair across from mine. She loved to sit in her and watch me do up designs. Heck, she'd even designed some of the latest seasons bags and glass ect.
"How you going baby?" Brooke was practically my life. Ever since I left Forks and her father, I have put every spare second I had into her.
"Good. Me, Cody and Jack were wondering if we could go to a camp over the summer," she said.
Cody and Jack were her cousins. They lived with us along with my two buffoon brothers, who happen to be the boy's fathers. Cody is Emmett's son and 6 months older than Brooke. Emmett's a single father, after he broke up with is wife of two years and one of my best friends Rosalie. I had already broken up with Brooke's father at the time. So he came to live with me. Jack is Jasper's son, and is 4 months younger than Brooke. Jasper is also a single father, after he broke up with his fiancée at the time Alice. Who just happened to be my other best friend. We were one freaky love family back in high school, considering Rose and Alice are my ex-husbands sisters.
"Where is this camp?" I asked sceptically. I was just play around with her. If she wanted to go, it wouldn't matter where or how much, I would let them.
"It's in America, New Mexico. It's a seven-week camp. With all different activities and games. We really want to go," she pleaded.
"Yeh, we really do," Cody pleaded, walking into the room.
I sighed, "Fetch me my check book."
The two of the hi-fived and Cody went to get my check book.
"Thanks Mum," Brooke said, giving me a hug over the desk.
"You're more than welcome sweety," I said, hugging her back. "When do you guys leave?"
"In two days," I nodded. Cody came in and handed me my check book.
"I have a few conditions though," I said, as I signed the check for the three of them.
"What are they?" Brooke asked.
"You must take the private jet to America," she nodded. "And Jasper has to fly the plain," she nodded again. It was times like these that I'm really glad my brother is a pilot.
"Agreed," she said.
"Come on. I'll help you pack."
.:Edward:.
I was leaning over the railing on the deck, watching the sunset over the vineyard. I felt a presence beside me and looked down to see Alice standing next to me.
"How are you Edward?" she asked. She knew I had never been the same since Bella had left.
"As good as I can be," I said. She lived here, with me and my daughter Jessie. She had a son Anthony, who was 4 months younger than Jessie. Rose, my older sister, also lived here with her son Chris, who was 6 months older than Jessie.
I owned this vineyard. It brought us a lot of money. Its how I was able to build this huge house.
"Don't you think it's time you moved on? They left, all three of then. And to be quite frank, I think the three of us need to move on," she said. Always trust Alice to be blunt about these things.
"I don't see you with anyone new Alice," I pointed out. Truth was I didn't ever want to forget about Bella.
"Because I haven't met any decent guys in a while. But there's a new girl at my work. I invited her over for dinner in two nights. Try to keep an open mind," she said with a stern look.
I was about to argue when Jessie appeared. "Aunt Allie, can you help me pack for camp?"
Jessie was so beautiful. She had my green eyes and Bella's brown hair and build. She absolutely loved to dress up. Her closet was filled with this one brand London Look. She, Alice and Rose would not shut up about the brand. Apparently no one knows the owner and designers full name, only that she goes by Izzie. But like Bella, she was really clumsy and loved to read. But like me, she absolutely loved to be the centre of attention.
"Sure thing. I'll be up in a second," Alice answered.
As she went to follow Jessie, she turned around to give me a look that said this wasn't over. Oh joy.
.:Bella:.
Emmett, Jasper and I stood in my private jet, hugging our children goodbye.
I hugged Brooke fiercely one last time. When I pulled away from her I started fishing through my bag. She looked at me weirdly, trying to figure out what I was doing. I finally found, and saw that Jazz and Emmett had done the same.
"You know how you three are always asking what your other parent looked like?" I asked. The three teenagers nodded.
I looked at Emmett and Jazz who nodded for me to continue, "Well we decided that it was time you found out," I said.
The three of them looked up at us, a sparkle in their eyes. I looked at Brooke, completely ignoring the others.
"This is a picture from my wedding day. Your father and I were the first to get married. Jack's mum, who's Edward's sister and best friend at the time planed the wedding," I said, showing her the picture of Edward and I cutting the cake, smiling at each other. God, I wish I could go back to those times.
She looked at the picture, "You looked happy, she said, touching the picture lightly with her fingers.
"I was," I said. "But I wouldn't give up anything, because I have you."
She hugged me again. "I'll miss you mummy."
"I'll miss you to baby. Have a great trip," I said, stepping back from her. I kissed her forehead. "See you in seven weeks."
I was walking towards the door when Charlie entered. "I'm not to late am I?" he asked.
"Not at all," I said, as he walked over to the kids.
"I come bearing gifts," he said. The kids laughed.
He handed Brooke a soccer ball she's been wanting for the last two weeks and a deck of play cards. Just a little tip. Never verse Brooke in Poker. You wind up loosing a lot of money. "Thanks Gramps," she said kissing his cheek.
He gave Jack a book on the Civil War. He was a history fanatic, just like his father. "I have been looking for this book in ages. Thanks Grampa."
Finally, he gave Cody a PSP. That kid could play video games for 9 hours straight, before Brooke pulled the power Plug. Not pretty. "Awesome! Thanks Gramps."
"Ok, we have to take off now," Jasper said, walking up to the cockpit. "I'll be home in the morning."
"Ok," I said. "I love you Brooke. Be good."
"Love you to mum," she said.
With that, I walked off the plain with Emmett and Charlie. As I stood on the tarmac and watched my daughter fly away, a solitary tear slid down my cheek. My little girl was growing up.
"Lets go home," Charlie said. With that we turned around and headed for the car.
Now I had to find something to do with myself for the next seven weeks. Oh God.
.:Edward:.
The six of us stood in the terminal, waiting for the kid's flight to be called. I can't believe my daughters going to camp for seven weeks.
I looked over at Jessie who was wearing a pair of denim mini shorts, with a black halter to and black high heels. She also had a pair of huge black sunnies and a black leather one shoulder bag. Definitely not camp close. But I'm not about to say another thing. I tried to back at the house, and she nearly bit my head of saying they were London Look originals and she was not changing.
The screen flashed, telling the kids they could board.
"I better go," Jessie said, giving me a big hug.
"Wait, there's something I want to give you," I said. Me, Alice and Rose had talked and decided it was time for the kids to know what their other parent looked like.
I pulled the picture out of my shirt pocket and handed her the picture face down.
"What is it?" she asked, before she turned it over.
"My wedding day," I said. She turned the picture over to see Bella and I smiling back at her. The picture was taken just after the 'I do's.'
"She was beautiful," she said, looking at the picture.
"She was. Just like you," she through her arms around my neck and gave me a big hug.
"I love you daddy," she said. Stepping away from me. "See you seven weeks."
I watched as the three of them turned and walked towards the plain. As they disappeared I looked over at Alice and Rose. "Did we make the right choice by giving them those pictures?" I asked.
"They deserved something," Alice said. "Lets go home."
I was going to have to find something to do for the next seven weeks. Great.
