This is Chapter one of Vita. Enjoy and thank you for even showing the slightest interest in my work.
God Bless,
Kara
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Elizabeth's POV
The door to my room swung open. The door on its swing path flew into black, white, and blue striped wall. I looked up to see my father. I smiled and stood up from my window seat and plopped Romeo and Juliet down. I smoothed the green sundress Alice had forced me into when she heard my dad was coming home from the library early. After making sure there were no ruffles in the crisp dress I ran to my fathers arms. "Daddy" I squealed as I ran into his open arms.
"Hello Vita" my father said as he placed a kiss on the top of my head, "I hope that is what Alice picked out for you because she and Jasper are downstairs."
I nodded reluctantly. "Actually dad I'm going to change. Who cares what Alice is going to do to me. I hate this dress." I said reaching behind my back to undo the sash.
"Well I'll leave you to it" he said as he backed out of my room swinging the door closed. I smiled and walked into my walk in closet and walked towards my dresser. I pulled out some black stone washed skinny jeans and a midnight blue silky spaghetti strap tank top. Not the most comfortable but I at least didn't want Alice to kill me in my sleep for not wearing clothes she said and I quote "flaunted my model like figure." To tell the truth dad hated when I dressed in what seemed inappropriate to us both.
I changed quickly and walked out of my room. I ran down the two flights of stairs. The door was opening as I ran by. Emmett and Rosalie walk in. "Hi guys" I said as I wrapped my arms around Emmett's neck.
"Hey Liz" they replied.
"Okay I'm sorry to say but the food isn't going to be ready for another twenty minutes" I said scared by waiting for Emmett's outburst. But instead, they all kicked their shoes off and followed me into the large kitchen/ dining room.
"Hey favorite neice" Jasper said as he gave me a hug. "Hi Jazzy" I giggled, "And Ally" I finished greeting my family with hugs. I turn and ran to the pots on the stove. "On second thought Emmett the food is done sooner than I thought" I said in a rush as I turned off the sauce and noodles. My fingers flicked all over the controls and I pulled out the plates.
I filled up Emmett's plate considering he would no doubt get ancy and throw a childlike fit. I forked it full of food and Emmett all but ripped it from my hands as he made his way to the table handing me Seth.
I dished out everyone elses food. After Emmett's third plate he shouted.
"Geez Liz you have to start a restaurant or something. This food is amazing." I saw Rose getting mad and decided to save him.
"I'm sure Rose is a way better cook" I said my eyes quickly flitting to Rose's face as she went back to eating. Emmett seemed to get it and agreed with me.
"Nope not as good as Rose" he said satisfied. "Thank you" he mouthed. "Anytime" I mouthed back.
"So Elizabeth I do not remember picking that outfit out for you this morning" Alice said snippily as Jasper put his arm around her waist. I kept eating like she said nothing.
"I don't remember half the stuff I do at six in the morning" I shot back. Emmett snickered and I almost choked on my spaghetti.
"Alice lay off Liz" my dad stuck up for me.
"Edward she is my model and I want her to be stylish all the time" Alice said defensively. My whole modeling carreer was a sore spot with my dad. I groaned and slammed my head lightly down on the table next to my plate, because Alice would kill me if I had a bruise on my forehead tomorrow for the shoot or the runway.
I jumped up when the timer went off for the oven. I pulled out my special brownie cake with fudge sauce. Emmett started to bounce up and down in his chair at the table when I brought it over and set it on the table. I ran back over and brought out bowls for everyone. I saw Emmett grabbing for the silverware next to the pan. I carefully slapped Emmett's hand away and handed the knife to Rose.
After everyone had shut up and had food in their mouth I started on the dishes. "Man kid is there anything you can't do" Emmett asked loudly. Dad looked up confused at me. He was about to ask a question when his phone went off and he walked out of the room to take the call.
Edward's POV
I watched my gorgeous daughter fiddle with the buttons on the stove. Elizabeth cooked, cleaned, did the laundry and all for me. Honestly, God has blessed me with the perfect daughter considering who her mother was. She is responsible and beautiful. I am surprised that no boys have come poking around. Of course her being homeschooled probably helped that case. Then again being a model for Alice is probably just postponing the boy situation. I had fought Alice hard on the modeling choice, but in the end Alice won with the puppy dog pout.
Lizzie's waist length, curly, bronze hair bounced around behind her way too thin form. She took the homemaker's role in our house. She helped Rose with Seth and Victoria. Then I sunk my teeth into mouthwatering food.
"Geez Liz you have to start a restaurant or something. This food is amazing." Emmett all but shouted. Rose started fuming at that remark and Liz being the kind soul that she is saved Emmett from the wrath of Rose.
"I'm sure Rose is a way better cook" she said her eyes quickly flitting to Rose's face as she went back to eating. Emmett seemed to get it and agreed with her.
"Nope not as good as Rose" he said satisfied. "Thank you" he mouthed. "Anytime" Liz mouthed back.
Then Alice started to get mad about Lizzie not wearing the dress and I stuck up for her. As we got back to the modeling situation Lizzie slammed her head down on the table next to her plate. The timer soon went off and Liz jumped up to get out the dessert that she would no doubt not eat.
After we each had our dessert in front of us Liz started on the dishes. "Man kid is there anything you can't do" Emmett asked loudly. I looked up at her confused and was about to demand that she come eat more, but my cell phone went off. Lizzie went back to washing dishes and I walked out of the room.
"Hello?" I asked, the caller I.D. not having recognized the number.
"Hey Edward it Sean I was wondering if you could come down to the library and help me with an essay" Sean asked.
"Hold on let me ask Lizzie" I said as I started back towards the kitchen/dining room. "Hey Liz would you mind if I went down to the library to help a friend study" I asked quietly even though my family caught it and were looking disappointed at me.
"No go help Sean," she said with a smile.
"Hi to you to Lizzie" Sean called through the phone.
Liz laughed and said "Hi."
I got off the phone and gave my daughter a hug. "Thank you Angelo" I said as Elizabeth turned and wrapped her arms around my waist. Elizabeth was around 5'8" and I being 6'3" leaned my chin on the top of her head.
"Posso prendere cura di me stesso" Lizzie said in Italian. Meaning "I can take care of myself."
"For now" I sighed. "Tonight" I agreed to myself.
"Guys we don't speak fifty million different languages like you two do" Emmett boomed.
Lizzie walked away from my hug and bent down so she was eye level to a sitting Emmett. "We said in Italian 'Angel' and 'I can take care of myself'" Lizzie said as she walked over to a cupboard and pulled out a bag filled with chocolate chip cookies. Liz threw them to Emmett who caught the bag and started shoveling them in his mouth.
"Okay then I'm going to go save Sean from whatever study nightmare he's in" I said as I grabbed my keys and book bag.
As soon as I got in my car I drove to the library on my school campus. I parked and walked in to find Sean with his head buried in schoolbooks.
"Thank you so much man" Sean said as he watched me sit at the table. I just smiled. Tonight was going to be a long night.
It was around three o'clock when I pulled up to my house. I walked inside and locked the door behind me. My bag suddenly slid off my shoulder and dropped to the ground.
"Huh dad is that you" Liz said groggily as she lifted her head up from the couch. I made my way to crouch down next to the couch.
"Yeah baby it's me" I answered softly. She dropped her head back down and started to fall back asleep.
"Elizabeth I'm gonna take you upstairs okay" I said as I started slip my hands under her back and knees.
"No dad. I'm too heavy for you" she protested weakly.
"It's okay Lizzie," I said as I stood up. Geez my backpack felt heavier than her. Did she weigh like fifty pounds or something. I'm going to have to talk to Alice about her eating. Lizzie put her arms around my neck and rested her head on my shoulder. I easily made it up the two flights of stairs without waking her. I quietly walked into her room and laid her down under the blue polka dotted cover.
"Good night Angel" I whispered in her ear.
"Night daddy" Lizzie said in her sleepy voice. I smiled and kissed her forehead. I stood and watched her sleep for a little bit. Elizabeth was going on about "no more makeup" and "just give me the guitar already" or "no more pesto" and "stop throwing the flour." I had to laugh thinking she was most likely thinking about Emmett in the cooking dreams.
Eventually, I fell asleep in her reading chair watching her sleep peacefully.
Elizabeth's POV
I woke up to my dad's snoring coming from my room. When the noise didn't stop I rolled over and opened my eyes. My dad was in my overstuffed armchair fast asleep. I glanced over to the clock and realized he would be late for class if I didn't wake him up. I pushed myself off the bed and tiptoed over to the chair.
"Daddy" I said in his ear. He stirred slightly but didn't wake up. "Daddy, wake up" I said louder. He stirred again but fell back asleep. I smiled at the thought. I knew it would work and if it didn't I could go get a bucket of cold water. I took a step back from the chair and shouted, "EDWARD CULLEN GET UP THIS MINUTE." Dad flew out of the chair and I ran up to give him a hug.
"What. Stop. Drop. And Roll" he said confused.
"Silly Dad there's no fire. But you're going to be late for class if you stay much longer" I laughed my voice thick with sleep. Dad looked over at the clock and hugged me back. He started to open his mouth. "Sugar" I asked. Dad laughed and nodded taking off for his floor. Yes I said floor. There are many guestrooms on each floor, but dad got the second floor and I get the third floor. I pulled my long bronze hair into a ponytail and headed downstairs. There was a knock on the door as I passed. I unlocked it and in jumped Alice.
"Hey Lizzie" Alice said.
"Hi Ally. You want coffee," I asked, "We have Starbucks."
"Of course Liz" Alice answered with an evil smirk on her face. I shrugged not wanting to know her plan. I just walked to the kitchen and started making the coffee. Alice popped in a minute later and sat at the black, marble breakfast counter. She had an evil grin on her face.
I took out one to-go cup and two mugs. I poured the black, steamy liquid in each before adding the sugar and cream.
Dad came running down the stairs and I held the cup out to the side while I stuck some water in the microwave. He grabbed it from my hand and kissed the top of my head before grabbing his bookbag and running out the door. I slammed the door shut on the microwave and dashed after my dad.
When I opened the door Jasper was standing behind it. "Hi" I said as I ran around him. My dad was just about to close his car door when I caught it. I stuck the key out and dad took them, ashamed he had forgotten his car keys. While running to his car.
I step back and turn back to the house and Alice and Jasper are standing in the doorway. I laughed and walk towards them. They turned and walked into the house. I follow and close the door behind myself. "Hey Liz is that other coffee for Jasper" Alice called out.
I walked back into the kitchen and nodded. I pulled the now steaming water out of the microwave and set in on a hot pad on the counter. I pulled down a bowl from the middle shelf of the cabinet next to the sink. I pulled out an oatmeal packet from the top shelf and poured the contents of the package into the bowl. Then proceeded to dump the hot water on top. I grabbed a spoon from the counter and stirred it up.
"So Alice what time does the shoot start?" I asked between bites of my oatmeal. I looked up at my aunt and uncle, who were actually my dresser and modeling job organizer(Alice) and Jasper my manager for everything else I did. So basically my handlers.
They wer both smiling evily. "Liz don't you want to know where Silver Lilacs is opening?" Jasper asked with a smile. Silver Lilacs is my very first movie that I starred in and I just finished filming. It was opening pretty soon.
My eyes brightened. "Where in New York is it opening?" I asked almost squealing. Jasper was used to this reaction though, especially when there was a sale on some major brand and I was available which means my credit cards were available. Not that my family isn't loaded every which way.
My grandparents are rich because my grandfather, Carlisle, opened a big chain of hospitals and is a famous surgeon. Esme, my grandmother, is a famous architect and interior decorator. They pass money around between our family like nobody's business. Emmett, my dad, Edward, and Alice are their children. Jasper Whitlock is my uncle and father's best childhood friend and they carried that friendship the rest of their lives. Rosalie Hale, now Cullen, went to boarding school with Alice.
Emmett owns a restaurant that I waitress at for fun during the day when he is there. Apparently all the guys in my family don't think I can take care of myself. I want to scoff yes that is why I basically run a three level house single handedly while managing being three grades ahead in my homeschooling that I taught myself, with an acting, modeling, and waitressing career. Even though I don't consider waitressing a job just pretending to be a normal kid. On top of that I have to stay in shape and that includes ballet lessons. My life is busy and you don't see my complaining. Just complaining that I'm not trusted to know how to throw a punch after getting taught how to ride a motorbike. It irks me so much. But anyway.
"Well actually Lizzie the people from Summit are having it open in Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
That did it I erupt in squeals. "I GET TO GO TO LA!" I screech.
Alice and Jasper start laughing at me. I sober up in a second and look to Alice for my previous question.
"The shoot starts at nine o'clock." Alice answers.
"Okay I have to be at Em's diner at noon so as long as I'm there on time it doesn't matter. Although I do have ballet this afternoon at seven, right Jasper?" I ask Jasper since he has my schedule on his blackberry.
"Actually May said that she would leave the studio unlocked for you. She said she had somewhere to be and that she doesn't have any new routines for you to go over. Just to do your flexibility workouts and then you can leave." Jasper says as he reads his e-mail. "Also lock up when you're done."
"Can do" I say as I start to wash my dishes. I know my dad has a class this morning but I don't think he has anything else going on. Probably just spend the rest of the day in the library saving Sean. Yet again.
"Okay well Alice I will meet you at the studio at eight" I answer basically dismissing her.
Then I turn to Jasper. He shakes his blonde head.
Rose helps with my hair and make-up and leaves Alice to picking out the clothes. Alice is starting her own line of clothes, but for now she just spends her time spending my money and dressing me up like some cheap, plastic doll. Rose during the day owns a car repair shop and is called in every once in a while when her mechanics can't handle the job. Which is often. I think they just want to see Rose with grease smeared all over her face, but hey that's just a fourteen year olds opinion.
"Well then I'm going to go take a shower" I say as I start for the stairs.
"Bye see you later" Alice and Jasper called after me. I ran the next two floors up to my bedroom.
I pulled a mid-thigh length jean skirt, pink leggings, and a blue, green, and pink paisley three-quarter sleeve baby doll out of my closet and bring it into the bathroom with me.
I turn on the hot water and turn on the Barlow Girl How Can We Be Silent CD. "Song for the Broken" rings through my large white bathroom as I get ready to take a shower.
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My cell phone started ringing and "Get the Party Started" by Pink started to play along the street. I looked down at my black converse shoes as I pulled my cell phone out of my light spring jacket. It was the end of April and still a little chilly.
"Hello Ally" I answered as I bounced my bag with changes of clothes in it.
"Hey Baby Girl. Did you bring your Converse's? Are you on your way?" Alice questioned one after the other.
"Yes Ally I brought my shoes and yes I am on my way." I said between giggles at Alice's bubbly excitement.
"Good girl. I'll see you soon. I can hear the gate opening." Alice said as she hung up.
I lived in a gated house. All of my family lived down the street one way or another. You would think they would want to move away from their parents but apparently not.
The gate finished swinging open and I walked out to the sidewalk. I started towards the direction of the photo studio.
On my way I enjoyed the cool air and saying hi to people who know me as the Cullen family's youngest member, the grandchild of Esme and Carlisle Cullen, or Edward Cullen's daughter. No one knows that I am in a movie. Jasper asked them to keep it a secret. So I am the special new star.
I walk by a news booth. I smile at Chuck, the guy who runs it. As I walk by a magazine catches my eye. I turned and walk back.
"Where is New York's favorite Daddy?"
Underneath was a picture of me walking in sweats to the studio. Jasper was walking with me. I remember we were talking about some scenes that Summit Studios were going to have a stunt double for me. And I being the daredevil I am I wanted to do the stunts myself.
I looked up at Chuck. I picked up the magazine and pulled some money out of my pocket. I paid for the magazine and ran to the photo shoot.
When I opened the door people were running around and I stepped in and closed the door behind myself.
Jasper and Alice walked up to me as soon as I turned around. They smiled at me.
"Jasper have you seen this?" I asked as I held the magazine out. Jasper took it gently from my hand. He and Alice studied it for a minute. Then they looked up at me.
"Where did you get this?" Jasper asked.
"At the news stand." I answered hurt. People should butt out of my business and I'm not even known yet. It's not my dad's fault that he goes to school. Well, technically it is, but he wants to and that is his right. People had no reason to talk about him like this.
Alice broke me from my thoughts. "We should get you ready." Alice said happily as she pulled me into the dressing room.
Alice opened the door and pulled me through. "I like the outfit by the way. I may finally be rubbing off on you. Even though a dress would look much better on you model-like figure, but baby steps are good." Alice ranted.
Alice shoved in my direction light black stone washed skinny jeans, a small form-fitting t-shirt with a black piano, guitar, and drum set. Then it looked like black paintballs were shot at it.
She also shoved at me a dark jean fitted vest. I took them without complaint and went to change behind the curtain.
When I stepped out Alice grabbed me for hair and make up.
For my hair Alice just took it out of it's braid and fluffed it. I figured using the look as my hint there would be lots of jumping and swinging my hair down.
Alice applied eyeliner, mascara, and lip gloss before Rose ran in the door.
"Sorry. I was catching up on my beauty sleep." Rose said as she made her way over to finish my make up.
When that was done I walked out to the stage.
The props people handed me an Ibanez GSA60JB Jewel Blue Electric Guitar. The fan was turned on and I was pushed up on stage.
I started pretending to play. Even though I could play the guitar better to not let too many people know that. I swung my long hair back and forth. Then right before the next set I lifted the guitar up so the neck was parallel to my body. Then jumped splitting my legs at the knees and brought the guitar down. My hair was all over the place mid-air.
When I came back down on my feet everyone started to clap and get ready for the second set. Honestly, was it that impressive?
"He'll be here next set." I heard said Jasper said to Alice.
Then I jumped down ready for Alice and Rose to have their way with me.
Alice put me in some white baggy cargo pants and a form fitting light blue t-shirt with lettering spelling "LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE." in big white and black lettering. Rose curled my hair while Alice found me a black hat that had a white heart with wings to the side with a rim tipped off to the side.
Rose gave me some light make up and sent me out.
When I got out I noticed Alice and Rose following me. The door opened and I saw my father looking at the computer where the pictures get scanned. He was standing with Jasper and the photographer.
I ran. "Daddy" I squealed as he turned around and caught me.
My father enfolded me in his arms. "Hey Lizzie" he said between laughs at my excitement. "You spend too much time around Alice." he whispered in my ear. I nodded in agreement.
"Well Edward lets get you in hair and make up" Alice and Rose said. I turned to them not understanding.
"Edward is going to be in the second set with you." Jasper explained.
I squealed again. "Go. Go. Go." I said between giggles.
I watched my dad walk away with Rose and Alice to the dressing room.
I sat and scanned through the other pictures from the first set. I noticed my jump wasn't in there. I guess the camera was off by then.
Then a couple minutes later my dad walked out in a dark blue dress shirt and black dress pants. The shirt was untucked and his hair was in disarray like my hair was last set.
I walked up to him and he stopped and looked down at me unsure of what to do. I took his hand and pulled him up to the stage.
I heard and saw cameras flashing as I pulled my dad up the two stairs to the platform. My dad wrapped his arms around my waist and picked me up to swing me around slowly.
I giggled and wrapped my arms around his neck and dad shifted to be holding me bridal style.
Then dad put me down and swung me around we took each other's hands and started to dance. We were both in smiles and laughing.
The shoot ended all to soon and I went to change back into my clothes. When my dad went in to change back into his own clothes I saw a few reporters waiting by the door with Jasper.
I walked up next to Jasper and the cameras started to flash.
I felt someone walk up behind me and put a hand on my shoulder.
"Elizabeth how do you feel about never being with your dad?" a reporter shouter out.
Edward's POV
"Elizabeth how do you feel about never being with your dad?" a reporter shouter out.
I swallowed I never was. Then I saw a magazine in Lizzie's hand. Normally, she doesn't read those.
Elizabeth cleared her throat after she had looked at Jasper and myself for permission. I looked dumbstruck at her while Jasper nodded okay.
"Well my dad is going to college to be a doctor and that requires a lot of studying. It's his decision to go to school and I support him and am very proud. That way when he graduates he can fix me up when I fall all over the place" Lizzie smiled at this. "I do not resent him going to school and we spend a lot of time together. We just spend it at home where its more relaxed and we are not being followed by paparazzi and reporters. We watch movies together and eat dinner with our family and he helps me with my homework. He is just as much a dad as any other father on this planet he just has a little bit more going on than just your normal working dad. Thank you." After Lizzie said this she pulled a black sweatshirt hood over her head.
Jasper, Alice, Rosalie, and I took our places around Lizzie and pushed out way through the crowd. Emmett was standing on the other side of the door.
Lizzie ran up and gave him a hug then came back and hugged me. "We're all going to go over to the restaurant so we can walk with you" Rose explained.
Liz smiled and started to walk. I wrapped an arm around her waist.
When we got into the restaurant Emmett and Lizzie moved to the back. Lizzie to check in and Emmett to check on things.
Liz came out in her jean skirt, leggings, and shirt like before though now she had on the white waist apron.
She walked over to a table close to the marble counter and smiled. The table was a girl of around fifteen and a boy I was guessing was the same age. The boy spoke and Liz nodded writing something down.
Then the girl spoke and Liz's smiled got brighter. Lizzie nodded and laughed lightly. Liz stood there and spoke to the couple before excusing herself to our table.
"Hey what can I get you guys to drink?" she asked brightly. I loved seeing my little girl this happy.
"Diet Coke. Coke. Water. Water." Lizzie nodded and wrote furiously on her little notepad.
"Okay I'll be right back. Then I have some news for you all" Lizzie said sharing a smile with Alice and Jasper. Lizzie plopped her gym bag next to me and the magazine on top.
"Where is New York's favorie Daddy?"
The headline was staring me in the face. Underneath was a picture of Lizzie and Jasper discussing something.
"Is this why you called me?" I asked upset with the papers. I was doing my best. I only trusted my daughter with my family. Sorry, not every guy is perfect.
Suddenly, the magazine was ripped from my hands and I looked up to see Alice using her eyes to have me look at Lizzie talking to the couple while giving them their drinks. Then she turned to us and started our way.
Emmett walked out of the back and followed Liz.
"Edward, Lizzie thinks you just decided to come visit her. Let her dream that fantasy." Rosalie explained right before Lizzie and Emmett reached us.
Lizzie handed out our drinks and then sat down next to me. "Okay so I found out where my movie is opening this morning." Lizzie started beaming at Jasper.
"So my movie is opening in LA and I want us all to go." Lizzie said turning specifically. "It's in a week and you have a couple days of break. I looked at your class schedule so I was hoping you would be able to be there too. I mean if you have to go study I understand, but I think it would be fun. Maybe even Esme and Carlisle could come too. I mean they don't have to go to the premiere, but a family vacation kind of thing would be fun, wouldn't it?" Lizzie babbled.
I grabbed my daughters head and kissed the top of her head. "Of course that'll be fine. I wouldn't be anywhere else." I said.
Lizzie smiled and stood up. "Okay well I have to go finish making my rounds. Bye."
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Okay there is Chapter One. This story is going to be so much fun to write. Well I would love it if you would review and give me your thoughts and opinions. Thank you for showing interest in my writing. I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I like writing it. So I need to know if I am supposed to keep Sweet Bella Cullen? I don't think I will considering no one seems like they want to save. Well there you have it. Thanks again.
God Bless You All,
Kara