Chapter 2

„Slap"

Carlie POV

I followed Annie getting out of the car and opening the back door. I had to stretch to reach my modest luggage not to mention that one leg I was standing on the wheel of the car and the other was upright in the air. Considering that Annie is driving a huge jeep and my height is only almost 59 inches, it's a pretty great exercise. Suddenly I heard a laugh in the front of the car and then loud "slap" followed by male voice

-Ouch... Rosyyyy- I couldn't help feeling the fear in me my body froze like peas. Every man who appears in my life is bound to abuse and consequently fear and hurt. You knew there were four males here. You should be prepared for it! A voice in the back of my mind said. But I wasn't. I quickly regain control of myself from this state and grasp my things leaving the car and closing the door.

With a backpack on my back bag in one and Betty in the other hand I stood there looking at a group of people in front of me not sure what I should do. With hesitation I went to Annie who stood in front of them and looked at her, not sure if I should speak or better not say anything.

Seeing my hesitation she quickly took over the initiative and smiled at the couple who seemed to be around the age of 30 "It's nice to see you all again. This is Carlie" she pointed at me I don't know what is their deal but every person in this strange family looked like she was about to have her face torn from their big smiles while having tears in their eyes. And what is up with their resemblance, aren't they all supposed to be adopted?

Before I could say anything the biggest and most scary of them was closing me tight in a bear hug successfully pulling my legs off the ground. I froze. Again, I quickly regain control over myself, but I could not fully control the fear that I was sure was visible on my face. I started throwing my legs on all sides. With the remnants of air I had in my lungs I screamed "Let me go in this moment!"

He hurriedly let go of me shocked at my reaction. I think I made him a little sad, but hey! No gore meat will suffocate me! Not to mention that touch doesn't make good sense in me and that is the main reason for my reaction.

" I'm sorry" He said so quietly that I barely heard him looking down like a four-year-old who had just been caught stealing cookies. I did some damage to him, but I knew he would be like any other. Even so, I sent him a small smile and nodded before I replied.

" It's fine. I just don't like when strangers touch me." Well that's going good... after all he doesn't need to know that male touch with me equals panic. I sent him a weak smile and he stooped to grab my bag

"Let me help you with that" I heard it like he was behind doors or something and I didn't listen to him anymore because then I saw it. I opened my eyes wide in shock.

"Betty!" I squealed. My child in the process was thrown and forgotten on the ground! I immediately rushed to her and lifted her hugging to my chest "It's okay baby bad galoot won't hurt you anymore. I promise" I murmured to my duckling quiet enough so that no one would heard me.

But luck is not my friend. So good, okay, Maybe I have little tendency to tie myself to dead things as opposed to humans but hey! Don't judge me! I turned my eyes back to the whole family. All without any exception refrain from laughing. Oy!

When I saw it I blushed and I hid my face in my hair which just made everyone burst out laughing. Only a girl with brown hair like mine and a boy next to her with reddish hair looked like they were about to cry. Still, small smiles were playing on their lips. Strange…

The oldest man quickly calmed down and with smile on his face came closer to me, but he kept a safe distance for what I was thankful .

"Let me introduce myself I'm Carlisle Cullen, and this is my wife Esme," he pointed to petite brunette who was standing next to him with her arm around him, then began to point from his left to right "These are our children Edward and his girlfriend Bella, his sister Reneesme, Alice and her boyfriend Jasper, Rosalie and her boyfriend Emmet who you are already familiar with" he smiled at me at the end of his speech. Almost only couples another strange thing, maybe the doctor added something to their food? I have to be careful.

"We are so glad you're with us! We will have so much fun! Do you like shopping? Tomorrow we go shopping! Yay! Girls day!" Pixie I mean Alice run up to me and started jumping up and down with words coming out of her mouth in speed of a machine gun. I bounce back a bit surprised by her outburst.

"Łoa! Pause your horses woman!" I almost yelled shocked I put Betty on my back and put my hand on her shoulder looking her in the eyes worried "Who gave you sugar fairy?" everyone except for us burst out laughing Alice narrowed her eyebrows and cross her hands on her chest frowning like a four year old child. Hmm... I guess I wasn't wrong with this kindergarten.

"hahaha I love you little one!" choke out Emmet between laugh's. I looked at him as if he was crazy which just caused the others to laugh some more.

"Alright pixie I'll go with you shopping... in the near future" I smiled to her slightly although in fact I was slightly shorter than her. Not more than three inches but still. I know that I won't be here long enough to do this "girls day" and that's why I didn't give her specific date.

"Yay!" With a squeak she threw her hands around my neck hugging me. Again I froze like that stupid peas shocked. Before I slightly pushed her away trying not to hurt her feelings. I sent her a weak smile and before she could say something Esme spoke.

"Alice let's give Carlie some space honey." she sent her warm but a little sad smile. I immediately felt guilty Esme seems like a very loving person. I have never met such warm foster mother. I realized it and this was strange, but like any family with them there would be something wrong. If not with them then with me. They will soon find out that I'm broken and when it happens I will be send back to the system.

After all why would they want someone like me to ruin their happiness? I was saddened by this thought. I'm in the system since I remember 15 years and I still desperately want someone to love me. But I'm not a fool I've accepted long time ago the fact that something like this simply won't happen. Suddenly, Esme made big eyes as if she remembered something.

"O my God! Where are our manners! We should go inside. After all we won't be standing here all day. I'm sure you're tired from traveling sweetie." She smiled happily at me as everyone turned to entrance the house.

"I have to go back now. Carlie I'm leaving you in good hands this time and remember what I said in the car" Annie said hugging me. She pulled back, still holding her hands on my shoulders. I looked into her eyes and whispered.

"I can't promise anything." She smiled sadly at me before her eyes started to sparkle and her smile widened.

"I have a surprise for you Carlie! Guess what ?!" Not waiting for my answer she ran to the trunk of her jeep. I chuckled softly and started walking towards her as she pulled out that well-known case of mine. My violin! I missed playing on him! Forgetting for a moment about everything and everyone I threw myself joyously in their direction.

"Squawk! Oh my god how did you get him back?! I missed him so much! "I nearly ripped out my other child from her. Tears flowed to my eyes, but I didn't allow myself to cry. Tears are weakness and I learned this at young age in several homes on my way. So I never cry in front of anyone.

A few months ago when I was in rush I left Squawk in one of my foster homes and I begged her to come back for him for a long time but this house was on the other side of the country, so I was forced to accept that I would never see him again.

"Good fairy never reveals her secrets." She smiled happily at me. I threw my arms around her neck hugging her as much as my children allowed me to. I can't believe she got him back! "I have to go Car call me if you need anything at any time. Remember!" she snuggled me tighter to herself

"I will Ann and thank you thank you than you!" I smiled at her pushing back a little she smiled back at me and shortly after that she left. I followed rest to the house being careful to don't touch anyone in the process.

"Edward honey can you show Carlie her room she's probably exhausted after her trip." Esme said to her son smiling and then looking at me. I didn't know how to answer so I just nodded with a small smile.

"Of course Mom." Edward also smiled back at her, then motion for me to follow him and I did. He led me along the stairs to the top and to the last room on the right.

He opened and hold door for me so I carefully past him and got inside. My eyes grew wider this room was bigger than every single one of my old rooms put together. It was light purple with one wall in a darker shade, one wall was made of glass with a view on the forest. Furniture has been kept in white color. I stared around unable to come out of admiration.

In the right corner of the room there was a bed with plenty pillows and some fur on top. To the left was a desk on which was a laptop and near desk was TV and next to it a small library with a large armchair and puff which was also covered with fur.

In the room I found one mirror door which as it turned out leads to a wardrobe because I can't name it a closet. Next I found a large bathroom also covert in light colors.

I ensured Edward that I love this room and when he saw my shock and admiration for ot he smiled wide at me.

"I'm sure girls and Esme will be happy when they hear it" was his reply. Before I could say anything Emmett walked into the room and put my bag next to bed smiling happily to me. I returned a smile and when they saw my discomfort they left so I could settle and unpack.

It's not like I don't like them or something I don't know them after all. I am just not accustomed to staying with men alone in one room. And that's because something bad always happened when I was in situation like that.

I unpacked my stuff which didn't take long and I laid myself on bed. It was only now that I actually felt how exhausted I am. Don't know when I fall asleep.

Hi! :D Here is the second chapter! The third one is in the middle of writing so soon it will also appear:3 I will be more than happy to hear your opinions on my ff :) I hope you enjoy it :3