Chapter 2: Morning Talk.
Bella sat in her room, her head in her hands. Confused. That was one word. But horrified, was another word completely. She had a mixture of both, confusion and horrified. Her head spun wildly while her shoulders shook lightly. Was this why Edward wasn't here? Because Alice foresighted what was coming her way? Was that it?
When Charlie had gotten home, he was in a state of horror when he saw Lucy sitting in the living room with Bella, both of them silently watching the T.V. When she'd invited Lucy in, she had asked how could she be the child of Charlie. Or better yet, how is she his daughter. Bella had never been told she'd had a sister. Let alone a sibling.
Lucy had explained that Charlie had went out with her mother for a short period of time, in which time he was married to Renee. That made Bella feel nausea and sick. The thought of her father seeing another woman while he was with Renee… well, sickened her. And now Lucy was moving in with them made it all the worse. Charlie couldn't say anything but nod his head and ask how she'd found out about him.
Lucy said her mother was having some trouble with paying the bills and wanted her to stay with her father. Her mom had given her the address so she'd be able to find out where he was staying. Charlie said she could sleep on the couch for awhile and was planning on cleaning out the attic for her to sleep.
Bella didn't know what to say so left the living room and went to her room, leaving Charlie alone with her. No doubt they'd want to talk about something. But of course, Lucy was barely shocked when Charlie had said he had another daughter, Isabella, or Bella for short, so she guessed her Mom told her about Renee and Bella.
Yet Charlie didn't know anything about Lucy, let alone knew she even existed until not one hour ago. Bella shook her head, rubbing her face as she fell back against her bed. Her life was confusing as it was, but apparently it wanted to get even more confusing.
Cold lips touch her neck. Bella jerks forward into a sitting position. "Sorry," whispered a kind voice "I didn't mean to startle you, love"
Bella sighed, snuggling against Edward's cool chest. "I've got a sister" she stated quietly.
Edward encased Bella in his arms "I know," he whispered back. Bella looked up at him accusingly. Edward smiled a crooked smile, enough to make Bella's heart melt into a puddle of goo. "Alice warned me to stay away, for…certain reasons"
Bella arched a delicate brown eyebrow "Oh?"
Edward's smile faded "Lucy," he whispered into her hair "Is a very superstitious girl."
Bella's brow narrowed "Does she know about-"
"-She knows" Edward interjected softly "She knows quite a lot for a human her age, if I were to stay with you, well, things could get quite ugly" he shrugged lightly, his arms tightening protectively round Bella.
"So she knows what you are?" Bella states, more fact than question. Edward bobs his head swiftly. "Does she know you, Edward?" Edward shakes his head, muttering a 'no'. Bella sighs, snuggling against his chest. "Do recon you'll get to meet her?" she mumbled, her eyes sliding shut.
She felt Edward shrug again "Probably," he said "After all, she's your sister and she'll want to know who you're marrying. I suppose we'll have to tell her at some point or she'll get suspicious. No doubt she's going to get emotional over it all…"
Bella's eyes reopened "We hardly know each other, and yet you speak like we're the closest of friends" Edward looked down at her, before rolling his eyes. "Will we get along?" she asked shortly, her chin resting on his hard chest.
Edward smiled, nodding his head slowly "Alice predicted you'll have a few things in common. Yet she said you're completely the opposite." Bella sighed softly, nuzzling his chest. Edward patted her head. "I'm going to lay low for awhile, so you two can get along" he declared. Bella stiffened, her eyes growing wide.
Edward noticed her distress and rubbed her back calmly "Don't worry, I'll still be here to see you, just not when she's around" he whispered. Bella calmed down slightly, nodding her head and closing her eyes. "Get some sleep," he said "You're tired".
Bella groaned "I've been asleep all day" she whined "I'm fine" she yawned. Edward chuckled, and began to hum a melody into her ear. It was their melody. The song he wrote and played for her.
Soon, Bella began to drift off into a soundless sleep.
The next morning Bella had gotten up early, round about 10. But Edward wasn't there, much to her disappointment. But she reluctantly pulled herself together and went downstairs. And as expected, Charlie had gone to work. Same old, same old.
She sighed as she poured herself a bowl of cereal, not caring if anyone saw her, she was still half asleep. Bella carried her cereal bowl to the table and sat down happily. Now all she had to think and worry about was the wedding. It was about a month away. Yet she hardly knew who was coming.
Bella spooned the cereal into her mouth slowly, wondering what it was going to be like. Or better yet, how emotional she'll get. After all, Jacob was going to be there… hopefully. Her heart clenched. It must be so hard for him… she thought sadly. Having your best friend fall in love with you then watch as you marry someone else. Someone you hate with a passion. It was heartbreaking.
She grimaces. He'll find someone… she told herself. Jacob will find someone to love, he'll find his happy ending. He will… Bella sighed, shaking her head. If he moves on that is. Maybe he never will move on…
"Bella?" says a soft and gentle voice from the doorway. Bella jumps, her head snapping up and her eyes roam around, looking for the source of the voice. Her brown orbs connect with the picture of Snow White standing in her kitchen. Bella's eyes widen as realisation hits her. Lucy. "Are you ok?" she asked wearily, stepping forward nervously.
Bella swallowed hard and cleared her throat loudly. "Oh, sorry," she mumbles, a red tint in her cheeks. "I forgot you were here".
Lucy gave Bella a smile that would cause the devil to stop in his tracks. Bella choked back her saliva, gasping. Lucy frowned, concerned "Are you alright?" she asked.
Bella shook her head "I'm fine" she smiles weakly.
Lucy smiles again "D'you mind if I join you?" she asks, her hands behind her back as she rocks back and forth on her heels innocently.
Bella shakes her head again "Sure," she answers, going back to her cereal. Lucy silently glided over to Bella, taking the seat opposite her. Charlie's seat. Lucy probed her elbows up and began to read a book Bella hadn't noticed she had.
Bella carefully read what she was reading. It was a black book with what looked like white leaves and branches surrounding the title. Shiver. That was the name of the book. She shook her head, Bella too had read that book before. It was a wolf story. About a girl who find love in a werewolf.
"So what are your plans for today, Bella?" Lucy asked casually, not tearing her away from the book.
Bella looked back up at her "Nothing, I guess" she mumbled.
Lucy peaked up at her, before flicker back to the book. "How old are you? If you don't mind me asking…"
Bella cringed, her fingers twitching. "18," she replied "I'm 18".
Lucy's eyebrows shot up "Really…" she said slowly "You don't look 18". Bella grimaced, but it was true, she was more mature that others. Her mom had said loads of time. Renee was always acting childish while Bella settled for being responsible.
"How old are you?" Bella replied, her tone nonchalant.
Lucy smiled "I just turned 18 a few months back." her smile became much softer "Mom threw me a party even though I didn't want one. She was a lot of fun…"
Bella cocked her eyebrow curiously. She would've thought Lucy would be a little stubborn about asking questions. Her façade seemed that way yesterday. She looked so serious… "You must love your mom a lot if you decided to move out here with Charlie and I"
Lucy locked gazed with Charlie "I wanted to meet him." she said truthfully. "And I guess I did".
Bella finished off her cereal before turning to do the dishes. "So…" she said, nervously gnawing on her lower lip. "Where are you sleeping today?" she looked over her shoulder, Lucy was reading her book again.
"I'm staying in the attic today" she spoke simply, causing Bella to smile slightly "Charlie had cleared it out before he went to work." she shrugged "There's just a few more boxes up there and a lot of dust. But the window's open, that should help".
Bella nodded her head, turning back to the sink. "How did he take it?" she asked "Last night I mean"
"Hmm…" Lucy mumbled "Well, he certainly was shocked." she laughed lightly. "I guess it was unexpectant and sudden. Of course I thought he'd be shocked, but he barely talked to me today"
Silence followed. It was something Bella hated. It made her uneasy and nervous. Bella concentrated intently on doing the dishes. Distracting herself from anything else. But what would she do today? Read? "I take it you like wolves" Bella stated, peaking at Lucy from the corner of her eye.
Lucy's eyes flickered to Bella. A smile forming. "I love wolves…" she whispered. A smile begun to creep onto Bella's face. She knew exactly what she was going to do today…
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