HI GUYS! THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the reviews for the 1st chapter! This chapter is like a glimpse of what would happen if Viola got noticed, but don't get too comfortable because Viola will not get this attention for long. Volturi also coming up soon! ;)
CHAPTER 2:
Noticed
Edward's POV
I suggested that I take her to the dance studio because I realized that during these past 10 years, I only know 2 things about Viola; One, she loved to dance more than anything in the world, and two, she needs love from the family. To be honest, I did hate her when she was young, but I got past that. I love her just as much as I love Bella and Renesmee. With Renesmee, I feel like I have to do a lot with her. I have to get her out of boy troubles, I have to stop her from wearing sexy clothes to parties, and I have to look out for her. With Viola, she's just so obedient. She never gets in trouble, when her teachers call Bella and I, its not because of her grades or her attitude, but because she wants us to know that Viola is a special girl. It's just easier with her, and I don't have anything to talk about. Not one single thing.
"You ok there, Vi?" I asked her. She was looking uncomfortable.
"Yep." she answered, smiling – again. But this time, she can't block me out from her head because Bella isn't around, and she can't absorb Bella's powers.
"This is very, very awkward. I'm happy, don't get me wrong, but its just unusual. Is this what Renesmee gets everyday? If so, she is so lucky. Oh, wait, I can't block him out of my head. Mom isn't around! Oh shoot. Ok songs, Oh and I, I don't wanna do anything but cry. Oh, I'm so low; I'm almost to the bottom. Oh, nowhere to go, even my soul has left my body." She is so great with blocking me out. She's great at blocking everyone out.
"Its not going to work, V." I told her. "Tell me. Why do you block me out of your thoughts? I think they're great thoughts." She looked surprised. She hesitated for a while, but then managed to answer the question.
"I don't know." she said. "Most of my thoughts are about weird things. Not to mention unimportant." She looked down at her hands and started snapping. I notice that she does this when she gets nervous.
"Most of them are about how hurt you are, but you tell yourself to bounce back from the disappointment." I said.
"Yes, it is. I'm sorry if I sound ungrateful or selfish, I'm really not. I'll try be a better daughter from this moment on, I promise."
"Its not your fault, V." By this time, we were already in front of the FDSC building. To be honest, I never see Viola dance because Renesmee isn't into dancing. I know, stupid reason. But maybe I should start today. I noticed that there were more girls in buns and tutus than usual, coming in and out of the front door.
"Why is the studio so crowded today?" I asked Viola. If she had a recital, she could've told us. It is after all her birthday.
"There is a little showcase thing. They have it every month. I just forgot that its today." she said, looking panicked. This was the perfect opportunity to start being a dad towards her.
"What do you need? Did you leave anything at the house?" I asked. I have vampire speed. I can come back here with whatever she left in a split minute.
"I don't want to burden you, dad. You should just go back home and company Renesmee. Its her birthday after all."
"And yours, remember? Tell me what you left."
"Its my music. I already have it burned in a CD, and it's on top of my night stand." I listened to her thoughts. She was blaming herself for being such a fool and a shame for the Cullens. It was disturbing, so I shut it off.
"I'll be back here 5 minutes tops, ok?" I kissed her forehead and headed back to the house.
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"Bella, love, can you help me?" I asked her as soon as I got in the house. She looked confused. The whole family was looking at me, wondering if anything was wrong.
"Nothing is wrong. Viola just forgot that her recital thing was today, and she left her CD on top of her night stand." I knew that deep in heart, the whole family loves Viola, maybe even more than they love Renesmee.
"Why do you suddenly care about her, dad? She's an embarrassment." Renesmee snapped. I felt so disappointed at her.
"Renesmee Carlie Cullen! Guard your words." Bella said. Rosalie looked panicked, which was rare. I knew that Rose loved Viola like she was her own daughter. I heard her think it a while ago.
"There is no time to fight! We just have to find that CD and give it to her!" Rosalie hurried up the stairs and went inside Viola's room, searching for the CD.
"I have a better idea!" Alice screeched. We all turned to her. "For 10 years, we've all been blocking her out. What if we make this day special? We've never seen her dance. Why not come and watch her? It won't take long. I'm sure it'll be done by 2 pm. We can watch and still come back on time for the party!" This was a good idea.
"Alright, then I guess we're all going!" Esme said, smiling. She also loves Viola a lot. I can tell.
"Rose! Hurry or we'll be late!" Emmett called. He wanted to protect Viola. Even if he doesn't follow her or something like that, he's always watching from far.
We all travelled at vampire speed to the FDSC building. I noticed that the front door wasn't as crowded now, which means that it was probably already starting. I hurried with the CD and tried to find Viola. The others were trying to find seats. I found her in a dressing room, now being in her costume. I don't know dance, but I could tell she was going to dance Swan Lake. She was wearing a beautiful white swan costume. I waved the CD at her.
"Am I too late?" I asked. I decided to not tell her that the whole family is waiting to watch her. I want it to be a surprise.
"No, dad, you're not!" she grabbed the CD and gave me a big hug. "Thank you so much!"
"You're welcome, honey. Now get up there and do your best!" She gave me a big smile and thumbs up. I went ahead to the auditorium and saw that the family got us all front row seats. We had to wait for around 20 minutes before Viola's turn came up. We were all nervous about watching her because all the other girls were amazing!
"Now, for our grand finale." Ms. Caranova, the Russian principle of the studio, announced. Grand finale? So Viola isn't performing? "This little girl is amazing. She is kind hearted, she is polite, well mannered, and she is responsible. Her passion for dance is bigger than life itself. She would spend hours in this studio, with blisters and bruises all over her foot. Yet when I ask her if she was tired and wanted to go home, she said no. She might just be FDSC's best student yet. Lets give it up for, Viola Christabell Cullen!"
