A/N: Okay....so this is my first fanfiction. I apologize if it is absolutely horrible but i really wanted to try writing one. I don't really mind not getting reviews, but it would be nice to know what you think so that I know whether or not this is worth continuing. :)
DISCLAIMER: As I'm sure you know, I do NOT own the characters from Twilight! But thank goodness Steph does, otherwise we'd have nothing to write about!
Chapter 1: My Angel
I awoke to a loud banging noise coming from downstairs. I groaned and rolled out of bed, making my way down to the kitchen to investigate the commotion. I stopped in the doorway and smiled at the scene before me. Addie was standing in her chair at the kitchen table, her arm outstretched, trying desperately to reach a spoon resting just out of her reach while Alice scurried around in an apron making breakfast. When the spoon was finally in her grasp, a mischievous smile spread across her tiny face and she glanced over at an unsuspecting Alice. I grinned in anticipation at what my little angel would do next and suddenly the spoon was sailing through the air before hitting my sister square on the shoulder. I held in my chuckle as Alice spun around.
"Adeline Elizabeth! Did you just throw a spoon at me?!" Her tone was scolding but I could see that she was trying hard not to laugh.
"It wasn't me Auntie Alice!" Addie's face softened into an innocent pout as she continued. "It was Princess Puff." She held up her pink stuffed lamb for Alice to see. She just smiled and shook her head, while placing a plate down in front of Addie.
They still had not noticed me watching so I stepped into the kitchen, placed a kiss on Adeline's head, and then turned to address Alice.
"What are you doing in my house at 8:00 on a Saturday morning, Alice?" I tried my best to sound grouchy and irritable.
"Well good morning to you too, Sunshine! I came by to make Addie breakfast and then take her shopping. Since it is your day off I thought you could use some 'you time'. Besides, she needs a new dress for mom and dad's dinner party next week."
I had completely forgotten about my parents' annual get together since I had never actually attended one. My adoptive father, Carlisle, was the primary resident at the hospital here in Forks, Washington. Every year, he and Esme hosted a party in honor of the doctors and a few other respected members of the community. Adeline and I had just moved over from Chicago six months ago because I had taken a position alongside my father at the hospital so this year we were required to attend.
"That's fine, Alice. It will give me a chance to relax. I'll meet up with you at the park a little later and we can get some ice cream." I shot Addie a wink and she squealed in delight at the prospect of the ice cream.
"YAY! ICE CREAM! Will you push me on the swing today daddy?"
"Of course, Princess. Now finish your breakfast so you and Auntie Alice can get a move on." She devoured the rest of her breakfast quickly and then she and Alice were off to the mall. I wandered up the stairs to shower and get dressed for the day. I sat at the piano for a while, glad to finally have some time to let my fingers dance over the ivory keys. Playing and composing were two of my favorite things to do, outside of spending time with my beautiful daughter.
My mind began to wander back to Tanya and the circumstances that brought Addie into my life. She wasn't my biological daughter but I loved her as if she were my own and for all intents and purposes, I was her father. Her mother was gone and I didn't know who her real father was. I was all she had left.
I was brought out of my thoughts by the shrill ringing of the phone. The caller ID alerted me that it was Alice so I went ahead and answered.
"Hey Alice. How's my baby girl? Have you finished torturing her already?" I said as I chuckled into the phone.
"Ha-ha. Very funny brother dearest. I was just calling to let you know that we were finishing up at the mall and that we'll meet you at the park in half an hour."
"Okay. Thanks Alice. I'll see you soon." I hung up the phone and went to find my shoes. The park was just a block from the house so I decided I would go ahead and walk down.
When I got there, I found a bench near the playground and sat down to wait. I watched as children ran around screaming and laughing, yelling "Watch me! Watch me!" at their parents. It wasn't long before I was joined by Alice and Adeline and I became one of the proud parents I had been watching earlier.
We stayed for an hour or so before heading back to the house to get ready for dinner. We were meeting my brother, Emmett, and his fiancée Rosalie at the restaurant, along with Rose's twin brother, Jasper, who happened to be mine and Em's best friend and Alice's boyfriend. As Addie and I walked up to the door os the restaurant to greet my siblings, I heard Emmett's deep, booming laughter, followed immediately by a loud slapping sound and a mumbled "ow". I just shook my head and smiled. It was going to be a long night.