Chapter one
I was driving toward Forks in my beautiful Toyota tundra. I was very proud of this truck. And it got me where I needed to go.
I am about ten minutes out from Forks, and then I have a small drive out of town on the other side to this Mansion. It's called the Cullen Mansion. The couple that owns it, they rent out rooms for people. I heard that there were mostly people my age there, or around my age. The woman I talk to on the phone, Esme I think, said that me being twenty I would be the youngest. She said including her husband there were seven people living in the house. I just hope I don't have to try too hard to keep my power and identity a secret.
I found the drive way pretty easy, if I were a human I would have surely missed that turn though. They sure have it hidden pretty well.
First thing I noticed when I rounded the corner was that when they said Mansion, they definitely meant a mansion! Holy smokes! This place was huge.
Esme asked me if I was going to have a problem living with seven other people, my only thought now was after seeing this place, how often would I actually see the other people that lived here?
As soon as I parked my truck, the front door flew open and a tiny girl, that reminded me of a very fashionably dressed pixie, flew down toward me. By the time she reached the driver side of my truck I had already rushed to get out of my truck so she wouldn't have the excuse of looking inside my truck quite yet. I had a few items sitting on my floor boards for easy reach. Just safety precautions.
By the time she was down next to me I was already unloading some bags from the backseat of the truck.
"Bella! Oh my gosh, I am so glad you are finally here. I have been waiting forever for you to get here. How was your drive? Do you love to shop? Do you have a favorite…" she just kept rambling on and on, I finally was tuning her out. I was focused on getting all my bags and boxes out so if anyone offered to help me out with my things, they wouldn't have the excuse of getting into my truck.
I jumped and spun around quickly when the girl behind me tapped me on the shoulder. I guess she had stopped talking waiting for me to respond.
"Bella, didn't you hear me? I asked you tons of questions!" she bounced looking excited for my answers.
"Umm… well yes, my drive was good. Very scenic, and as for the shopping, I like it here and there when I actually need some things, but not as much as you seem too." I chuckled. "And as for your other questions, I honestly did not hear you. You were speaking so fast and I was so focused on getting these bags and boxes out of the truck… sorry I just eventually heard a hum. I'm really sorry…" I trailed off allowing her to insert her name.
"Alice." She stated with her hand out for me to shake.
"It's nice to meet you Alice. And you already know my name it seems." I smiled and chuckled at her. "Do you think you could help me carry in a few of these and show me my room that I will be staying in?" I asked her.
"Of sure of course, not a problem. Then once you're settled in you can meet everyone else. It's almost dinner time anyway."
We both reached down to grab a couple of my bags when she gasped a little. I looked up startled. I noticed her focus was on my chest. I looked down wondering if there was something showing, or if that was how she was. I saw that my necklace that I wore had slipped out of my shirt.
My necklace is something that all the Garde wear, they are all the same, in color but the shapes for each mated pair are different. That means the person that is supposed to be my mate has the same exact necklace as I do.
"Wow, that is a gorgeous necklace; it looks kind of familiar though. Where did you get it?" wasn't really expecting that response. If it looks familiar to her though, that must mean she has seen someone from my planet before.
"Yea, I have had this since I was very young; I don't remember where I got this or how I got this necklace. I have just always had it with me." Okay so some of that was a lie, but she doesn't have to know that. I know where I got it, I just don't remember who gave it to me or how.
She shrugs and proceeds to help me with my bags.
As we enter the house, I am struck in awe of how beautiful the foyer is. There are stairs right in front of me which I assume leads to the rooms. To the right and left of me there are huge archways that lead to the living room on one side and the dining room in the other. On the right, where the dining room is, I can hear pots and pans being moved around, some running water, so I guess it's safe to assume that the kitchen is back there.
"Hey, Bella, come on I will show you up to your room. Now there are two long hallways on both sides up here. Down on the left hand side of the hallway are Rosalie and Emmett's room. Right across from them is mine and Jaspers room. Straight ahead of you when you walk up the stairs are Carlisle and Esme's room, and to the right is your bedroom and across from you is Edwards's bedroom." She started this huge explanation as we were walking up the stairs.
"All the bedrooms are soundproof and equipped with intercoms. And before you ask, yes there are couples here in the house. I share a room with my boyfriend, and Emmett and Rosalie share one. Carlisle and Esme are the owners which you probably already know. Edward is single, and I think he prefers it so don't feel bad." Alice sighed. She probably wants him to know what it's like to be in love like his housemates.
"You all sound really close here."
"Yea, we are. It's like we have found are soul mates. We know that we are with the people that we belong with forever." She looked so loving when talking about her housemates. "Okay so anyway Bella, here is your room. It's about," she looked down at her cell phone, "four o'clock now, dinner is usually at five or five-thirty, so you can meet everyone then. See you in a little while Bella." Alice waved at me as I was opening my door.
Oh my God! This room is amazing! There is no way this is my room. It had brown and white tones. It was very soothing and bright in the room thanks to the window. The closet was huge, and don't even get me started on the bathroom. I will be visiting that shower later that's for sure. I have always wanted one of those rain type showers. Just so relaxing.
*time skip*
I now have all my bags and everything out of boxes, but it is spread out everywhere on the floor and on my bed.
"This is going to take forever."I muttered to myself as I started on putting away my clothes. I glanced down at my watch and noticed it was about fifteen after five. I probably need to be getting down to dinner.
I walked out of my room and started down the stairs. I heard laughter and quiet chatting down in the dining room already.
As I rounded the corner I noticed everyone was just sitting down. I made my way to the table but didn't sit down yet. I wanted to see where everyone else sat first so I didn't step on anyone's toes.
I woman with light colored caramel hair came out of the kitchen carrying a dish to put on the table. I asked her if I could help with anything and she just told me to sit down so we could make introductions soon.
"My name is Esme, I talked to you on the phone a few time. Hurry up and sit down missy, anywhere is fine. I want you to meet everyone." She smiled kindly and made her way to sit down next to a blonde haired man. He kissed her on the chick so I assume it was Carlisle.
I sat down next to Alice seeing as I already met her and was more comfortable around her.
Carlisle cleared his throat and began the introductions…
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