Bella has been accepted in a program in Italy, so she takes it. When she goes there, she meets a boy named Edward who is from Chicago. They fall in love with each other, but when winter/Christmas break comes they go to their own home towns. When it's time to leave she gets on the plane but when the plane takes off there's an accident. Poor Edward, he won't move on until he sees her spirit and has one last kiss and touch. Her spirit tells him it's okay to move on.
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Chapter 1: The Surprise Party
It was mid August and it was a week before I was off to college. Yes, you heard me right. I'm off to college, and I have until Friday to spend time with my mom and dad. Since my flight leaves for Italy, I am going to study there because I'm tired of the states, and I always wanted to try to live outside of the US. Anyway, back to packing. I didn't need to pack much since I was flying out of the US. All I had to pack are my clothes since I couldn't take my bed and dresser on the plane. While I was packing, my IPhone lit up like crazy. Who in hell is texting me? So I went over to my nightstand and grabbed my phone and, sure enough, there was a text from Rebecca, one of my best friends. I took a moment to text her back.
"Becky, what's up, you know I am packing, please text back. B"
I waited for a few minutes to see if Rebecca would text me back. I didn't have to wait long before I got a new text.
"Bella, the girls and I wanted to take you out later tonight, be ready around 6. Beck"
"What's going on? Please tell me."
"All I can tell you be ready at 6. Later. Beck"
I was going to text Becky back but I didn't bother, since I knew she wouldn't tell me any more. So I closed my phone and finished packing my clothes. All I was thinking about was what's going on tonight and why won't she tell me? I hope it's not a surprise going away party. As I was packing I remembered my first day in school when Becky and I became friends. Now she's not going to the same college and I will miss her dearly. I could feel my eyes begin to fill with tears. It will be different now that we won't be around each other. I really wish she would have gotten accepted at the same college. She didn't want to go out of the states. She's going to Washington State. I was also accepted there but I chose my second acceptance. I kept it as a backup in case I didn't get into the program in Italy. Both of my other two friends got accepted at the same college I did. One of them is going and the other one is staying in the states as well.
I took a break from packing and went through my outfits for tonight. I didn't have to worry about my looks because I have no interest in finding a boyfriend in Jacksonville, especially since I was on my way out of the states for four years.
I took Italian for a reason, so I can speak it when I get there. I was so excited about going to a foreign country that I didn't realize my phone was ringing again, playing Long Live By Taylor Swift. I have a song for everyone who has my number. I had it in my hand and flipped it open.
"Hello," I answered as I was walking back to my closet to find something to wear.
"Hey, it's me, Heidi." Heidi replied.
"What's up?" I asked.
"Are you ready for Friday?"
"Huh, what?"
"We both are going, right?"
"Oh yeah, sorry I was looking for an outfit in my closet for tonight."
"That's what I called you for."
"Really!"
"Yeah, do you know what's going on?"
"You got me."
"Well I'll let you go, I'll see you later tonight."
We hung up the phone and I went back to my packing again. I really didn't feel like packing right now. I closed my bag and went into our living room to relax. Trying to collect my thoughts about what was going on in my life.
My life is about to change. I'm going from English to Italian, and it's kind of freaking me out. For some reason my friends are surprised that I'm actually going through with it. I want to start a new life in a foreign country. I wanted to try to see what it was like living in a different country. It had always been a dream and now it was a reality. I was thinking about this when I turned to look at the time. It was about 3:00 - jeez, I'd better get ready.
I went to my room and grabbed my outfit then I went to the bathroom to get washed. I cried while I was in the shower. I'm going to miss everything here. I took a breath to calm myself and decided on a pep talk. Isabella Marie Swan, you should be happy and excited about this! why am I not happy? Because it's Tuesday and all I can think about is everyone here. I put a warm rag on my face, then I got out and dried off and got dressed. I went back to my room to finish packing.
I took another deep breath and tried not to freak out. I was almost done when my iPhone rang again. Now who is calling me? I walked back over to my nightstand to answer it. I flipped it open.
"Hello."
"Hey Bella, its Jane."
"What's up?"
"Nothing, just wanted to tell you, I'll be picking you up."
"What happened to Rebecca?" I asked in shock.
"Something came up and she told me to pick you up."
Oh no, they didn't plan a going away party! If they did they are in trouble. I told them I didn't want a party.
"Bella, you still there?"
"Yeah, I am here, sorry."
"Did you hear what I said?"
"I think so."
"Okay, then I'll be over to get you in an hour."
"Yeah, okay bye."
"Later."
We hung up the phone and I went back into the living room to watch a little TV and wait for Jane to come and pick me up. I just hope it's not a surprise party. They know that I don't like surprises, so why even do it. I rested my head on the back of the sofa and closed my eyes. The next thing I knew I fell asleep. All I was dreaming was about Italy and the different things. I didn't really want to come back for spring break. But I did promise my parents that I would so I had no choice.
I didn't know how long I was sleeping until I heard a horn outside of my house. I turned off the TV and grabbed my things, then walked to the front door. I closed and locked it, then I walked over to Jane's Corvette. I opened the door and I got in, then we were off. I had no idea where she was taking me, since she hadn't spoken a word the whole way about our destination. I could see that she had a grin on her face. And I suspected something fishy was going on. I bet they did the surprise going away party for Heidi and me.
It didn't take us long to get where Jane wanted to take me. It was a strange building that I hadn't seen before. There were no cars around, and it kind of looked spooky to me. Jane parked the car and got out. So I chose to follow her actions. We walked toward the entrance of the building; once we got inside of the building it was dark. I turned toward Jane and asked what's going on. She just smiled without saying a word. It was not long until before I saw Heidi and Becky come walking toward the building.
As we all walked into a big room together the light came on and everyone, including my close friends James and Ben, yelled out, "Surprise!" I felt like hitting Beck and Jane for doing this to me. I turned toward Heidi and I could see that she was about to cry; I also had tears welling up in my and Ben were like my brothers, (even though they aren't). When they saw me they came walking over to me and hugged me. The music came on while I was talking to Ben and James and my mom and dad came walking toward us. How in Hell did they pull this off? Heidi went around mingling and talking to everyone.
As the night went on, I had to say goodbye and thanks for coming so many times. Each time caused me to feel like crying, which I ended up doing. My other guy friend,Paul, my friend since pre-k, was there and he looked upset as much as the others did. We have been close friends and now I am leaving.….. I was also surprised that Heidi's step brother, Mike was there too.
It was a great party.I do admit that. Everyone brought both of us a little something for the trip. I didn't want anything from anyone. Well it wasn't just my party. I saw that Heidi ran to the ladies room, so I excused myself and followed her to the restroom.
As I walked over to her I wrapped my arm around her.
"Heidi, are you sure you want to go?" I asked as I rubbed her back.
"Yeah, I'm sure I don't want you to go alone." She answered as she wiped her face.
"Yes, I know it's hard for us right now, with Jane and Becky's idea for throwing us this party."
"That's it, it's the party."
"I told them I didn't want a party myself. "
We both washed our faces and went out to join the party while it lasted. I saw both my parents and Heidi's parents talking. I went over to James and Ben and hung out with them for a little while until they had to leave. Then I went over to Paul and wrapped my arms around him. He turned around and smiled; I could see that it was a fake smile and he was fighting tears. I hugged him and pecked his lips before we let go. He whispered in my ear, do you have to go? I shook my head.
As the party wound down and everyone was leaving ,they hugged me and wished me luck in a foreign country. Heidi and I stayed a bit longer to help them clean up. Both of us were crying at this point. Beck and Jane were our closest friends beside Ben and James. They told us that we didn't have to clean up. Well it was the least I could do since they threw the party.
Once we got done with cleaning up it was time for us to say our goodbyes. My face probably was a wreck from all the crying. I hugged Becky and Jane and told them thanks. I know I will spend time with them a few times before I leave. Since my mom and dad were still there they drove me home. All the way home I was crying. I didn't even talk to my parents on the way. it was hard enough for me to leave.
As we arrived at our house, my dad parked the car then we all got out and we walked to the door. My mom opened the door, then we walked into the house. I said thank yous and walked up to my room and got changed. I lay down and fell asleep.