It's been six years since I have been here. I haven't been here since her death since her passing. I kept in touch with her eldest daughter without her father knowing. If he did, I am sure he would have disowned her. I am not welcome in their land anymore, well I was never welcome but she let me come. She was the only one who didn't judge me for what I am. And I loved and respected her for that, she was kind and a good woman. She didn't deserve to die so quick and so painful.
Honestly, I don't know why I'm back but there's something telling me to come back. Perhaps because Charlie asked me to come or perhaps fate is telling me. No nonetheless, I don't want to go, I don't want to face him nor after what he said to me. Even though he was the husband of my dear friend, I never liked him and he never liked me. Let's just say we were natural enemies. But I'm back now and hopefully, no one questions my aging.
"Where are you?" Charlie asked and I sighed.
"I told you I'm won't be there until 5 pm," I said and now Charlie sighs.
"Why so late, Bonnie?" he asked and I rolled my eyes even though he won't see it.
"Don't roll your eyes at me," he said and I smiled.
"I didn't," I said and I knew he rolled his eyes.
"Please, I know you better than anyone," he said and I laughed.
"Is that right?" I asked.
"You know it," he said with a little laugh. I hear my plane being called.
"Hey, Charlie I gotta go. I'm about to board the plane. I'll see you at 5?" I asked.
"5 on the dot," he said making me smile.
"Alright, see you later alligator," I said and he laughs.
"See you later, Bonnie," and with that, I clicked the end button on BlackBerry. Turning around I headed to my destination. The kind lady told me where I'm sitting, First Class section B2, was my seat. As I took my seat I notice people staring, which is normal for me. It took about a year to ignore their stares and continue with my life. Yes, they can stare all they like but they cannot touch.
When we were about to fly, the cabin crew told us the regulations of abording this plane. They did their little demonstration and even showed a video of where the exits are, how to fasten the seatbelts, when portable electronics can and cannot be used, etc. Then the captain came out and give his little speech about the flight and what to expect. He told us how long this will take and when we'll take-off, what kind of weather will Forks have, but I wouldn't be too surprised, it's always cold and grey.
I always hated traveling on airplanes, they're so awful. Even though I'm in first class, with better blankets, more amenities, hot food, etc. I could still hear babies crying all the way over here and I can never sleep. I begin thinking of my time back on Forks, all the good times I had with Charlie, Renee, Sarah, and Sue. Those were the days when we were young and didn't care about anything. Well, I'm still young but that doesn't matter, even if I do look young I am not.
As expected the landing is the worse part. It always starts gently then BAM, we're jumping back into the damn air. Getting off the plan I go straight to get my baggage. As I walk towards the lobby I see the one and only Charlie Swan looking out into the crowd. I see him looking at his watch then back up, even though I am a few feet away from him he can't see me. Laughing I call out his name and he turns in my direction. His eye widens upon seeing me then slowly but surely he smiled at me and came towards me. I walked over to him and when we got close, he hugged me, picked me up, and turned me around.
"Holy mother of... Bonnie May Jones, you haven't aged a day," Charlie said putting me down. He looks at me again and smiles.
"You... how... my goodness," he said looking at me up and down. I laughed at his expression, same Charlie as before.
"Well, I may not age a day but you my friend have. Look at you, looking good for you early 40s, Charlie,"I said smirking and he rolls his eyes.
"Whatever," he said smiling.
"So are we going to stay here all day long or are we going to get a move on?" I asked and he nods.
"Let's go. You coming to my house for dinner?" he asked and I raised my eyebrow at him.
"You cooking?" I asked and he laughs.
"Heavens no, you know me, Bonnie. I don't cook," he said and I frown. If he isn't cooking then who will?
"Bella, she's here," he said and I smiled.
"Aww, little Bella's home?" I asked smiling and he nods.
"Yeah," he said smiling.
"Good," I said side-hugging Charlie and he puts his arm around my shoulders. We walked to this car and I see it's his police car. I laugh and he smiles.
"What? She's a beauty," he said and I smiled.
"Of course she is," I said.
"Well guess what?" he said opening the door to his cruiser.
"What?" I asked but instead of answering, he smiles and motioned me to get in the car. Once I did he closed the door, put my bags in the trunk and climbs in his seat. He turns to me and smiles.
"She's getting married tomorrow," he said. I stare at him eyes widen. Little Bella? MARRIED? But she's only 18!?
"WHAT?!" I asked/screamed at him and he looks at me confused.
"She didn't tell you?" he asked and I shook my head.
"But we send an invitation to your house in London," he said and I sighed.
"I forgot to tell you, guys, I moved last year," I said and he nods.
"Well, I have a plus one. So you're my plus one," he said smiling and I smiled back. Through entire car ride to his house, he explained to me what has happened since I last saw her. I mean she was 12 years old the last time I saw her but I kept in touch with her through the years. And honestly, I am hurt. Not once has she mentioned she was getting married or even had a boyfriend. Maybe that why she doesn't reply to me as much, she's to busy with him and the wedding. I should know all of this, I am her godmother!
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When we get to his house he looks at me and smiles.
"Doors open," he said knowing what I was about to do. Nodding I smiled at him, opened my door and ran inside to look for Bella. When I opened the door she was in the living room. She turns to me and her eyes widened and her mouth hangs open.
"Aunt Bonnie?" she stutters.
"Isabella Marie Swan, how dare you not tell me you were getting married?" I asked her. She looks confused.
"But I sent you the invitation," she said confused and I shook my head.
"I moved last year but that's not the point. The point is that we have been talking for a long time and I'm barely finding out about your wedding? What if i didn't come? I would have missed your wedding!" I said and she looks down, ashamed and embarrassed.
"Sorry, Aunt Bonnie," she mumbles looking like a little girl getting scolded. I shook my head, walked towards her, and hugged me.
"Honey, I'm not mad but I would have liked to hear it from you and not from Charlie," I said. I pulled away from her and she stares at me weirdly.
"Aunt Bonnie, you're freezing," she said frowning and I smiled at her.
"Sorry honey, Forks isn't like London," I said pulling away from her.
"You haven't aged since I saw you," she said looking at me carefully. But before I had a chance to say anything Charlie interrupted.
"That's what I said to her. She hasn't aged since high school," Charlie said walking to us. Charlie and Bella turned to me and stared.
"What? I have been getting some work done," I said trying to break the awkwardness.
"Work done? You don't mean... surgery... more like plastic surgery?" Charlie asked and I nodded quickly.
"That not right," Charlie said making me nervous.
"You're all natural," Charlie said making me roll my eyes.
"Why thank you, if I can fool you then I can fool anyone," I said, Charlie laughs but Bella continues to stare at me.
"Well let's get shall we?" I said making them nod.
Throughout the whole meal, Bella would stare at me, as though this was the first time she has ever seen me properly. After the meal, I hugged Bella but she didn't let go, she took her time and whispered something I didn't understand at that moment, "I hope you'll understand why," she said making me frown. She looks at me before kissing my cheek and going up to her room. Charlie took me to my old house and told me that he'll pick me up tomorrow morning for Bella's wedding.
When I got home I looked around at this empty house. Sighing I didn't want to clean so I went o my old room. Opening the door, my room was still the same as I left it. I went to sit on my bed and I couldn't help but think about that odor I smelled in Charlie's house. I hope I won't cause any trouble in the future.