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Chapter 2)

Pain shot right through my heart as he said that. I'm at home. He's lying which makes me cringe and place my hand over my heart. I am at his home.

"Home? Are you sure about that? 'Cause I'm sure I've been here for a few hours and haven't seen anyone…" I trail off.

The silence coming from him and the lie he told, tells me Alice didn't see me coming here. He never got a warning. So if he's not hunting and he's not at home, where is he? I grip the phone in my hand waiting for a reply from him. I never received ananswer;
instead I was asked a question in return.

"I thought you were grounded?"

"I was. Charlie lifted it this morning. You would have known if you were at school today. Now, where are you?" I spat through my teeth. I clutched the phone harder in my hand. My knuckles were probably white. I was getting pissed and fast.

"I'm, um," he hesitates before continuing. "In Alaska," he finishes softly.

"And why are you in Alaska?" I question.

I hear shuffling and a door close. "I'm at the Denali's place. We are helping them with a nomad issue."

"Alright, when do you expect to be home?"

"In two days."

I scoff. "Were you even planning on telling me?"

"Yes, love, I was going to run back to Forks tonight and come see you to let you know."

Sighing, I shift my phone to the other ear. What if he's just saying that so I won't stay mad at him. I shake my head. No he wouldn't do that. "Okay."

"Okay?"

"Be careful. And make sure you call me now that I have my phone. You don't have to waste your time coming home to spend the night with me. You staying there will give you guys extra time to come up with a plan. Just don't lie to me again. I love you."

"Love, I really don't mind coming home. I-" I hung up on Edward before he could finish what he was saying. I curled up on the Cullen's couch and closed my eyes.

~*~Destiny~*~

When I woke up, it was dark out. Finding the clock on the wall, it read nine thirty-two. I panicked as I shot up right. Shit! Charlie will kill me for sure! I grabbed my phone and ran out the front door already pulling my keys out of my pocket.
As I got in the car, I felt my phone vibrate.

Alice: I saw you asleep on the couch and already had Esme call Charlie earlier. She smooth talked him as always. He won't be mad.

Smiling softly, I locked my phone and started the car. I put my seatbelt on and made my way back to the house in a calmer matter

~*~Destiny~*~

I walked in the front door to find the sounds of ESPN and Charlie's soft snoring. I locked the front door behind me and went to the kitchen. I rolled my eyes when I found a pizza box on the stove. I clearly told him there were leftovers in the fridge. Grabbing
the aluminum foil out of the drawer, I picked up the last few pieces of pizza and wrapped them up. I placed them in the fridge and put the empty box on top of the trashcan. I figure Charlie will take it out in the morning before going to work.

I took the leftovers out and popped them into the microwave. When they were done, I grabbed a fork and plopped down at the kitchen table. I ate slowly while I thought about the situation with Edward. It has to be really bad in order for the Cullen's to
just rush there. I wonder if it gets bad enough, if Carlisle will ask the wolves for help? I doubt it though, seeing as how Jacob is pissed off I went after Edward. He most likely has the pack holding a grudge. But the Cullen's can handle themselves.
It wouldn't even come down to asking the wolves.

Finishing my food, I placed the empty plate in the sink and began to clean it. I wonder if I'd be helpful to the Cullen's once I become like one of them. Didn't Emmett tell me newborns are very strong? Wouldn't that be an advantage to them. But Jasper
said they are bloodthirsty and it controls them. I wouldn't be able to have coherent thoughts let alone focus on fighting another vampire. I sigh and head upstairs to get ready for bed.

~*~Destiny~*~

The next morning I woke up without an alarm. That was the best thing about Saturdays. I got out of bed and stretched before heading downstairs. I was shocked to find Charlie still home and in the kitchen. Maybe Alice was wrong and he is mad about
last night. "Morning, dad." I say quietly as I open the cupboard and grab a poptart.

"Morning, Bells." He said as he glanced over his newspaper. "Esme called last night as I'm sure you know. Don't worry about it, kiddo. I'm sorry you got your, um," he cleared his throat, seemingly embarrassed. "time of the month. Esme said you had to
wait for your clothes to get done in the wash."

I bit my cheek and nod. "Yeah. It really sucked, dad. I felt so horrible because I got blood on their white couch. Alice wouldn't even let me try to clean it. She just shoved me in the bathroom with a pair of Esme's clothes." I lie hoping it sounds convincing.
Lying has never been a strong suit for me.

Charlie just grunts and stares back at his paper. "I get it. I-I don't mean that I get it. I just mean that-"

I laugh quietly into my hand. "Dad, I understand what you are trying to say."

"Oh, okay. Good." Charlie slowly gets up. "Well time for me to head out to Billy's. I took the day off to go fishing with the old man. I assume you'll be home around nine tonight? Heading back to the Cullen's?"

I play with my piece of Pop Tart. "Actually, Edward called me before I came down. They are going out of town and-"

Charlie turned to me fast. "Out of town? You mean leaving you again?" He questions.

I throw my Pop Tart onto the counter and wave my hands in front of me. "No, no, no. They aren't leaving for good. They just are going to visit a sick family member in Alaska. She's not doing too well." I counter.

He scoffs and reaches for his travel coffee mug. "Well, then I hope their family member gets better soon. We don't need to have you turn back into a zombie again." Charlie tries to joke lightly, but I can see the pain in his eyes. I wince knowing that
I am the cause to his pain. "Anyway, you have fun, kiddo. Make sure you go out and hang out with Angela or someone."

I smile softly. "Actually that's not a bad idea. Maybe I'll come with you and I'll hang out with Jake." That is if he'd want to hang with me. I have no clue what is going on in his mind anymore.


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