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Chapter 2

"You promised to explain?" Jasper asked

"Oh, yeah" I responded. I had told him I would explain my emotions "I erm, I can tell the Edward has been though some hard times so I could feel his pain. It's another power" I lied. I had no power to feel pain, at all

"Oh, alright" Jasper responded. Whew, that was close. I didn't want to have to tell him who I really am. Jasper isn't the best at blocking his thoughts,

"Yeah right" I heard somebody say. It was Rosalie

"Huh?" I asked

"Come with me" she said, pointing outside. We jumped out the window, landing in soft, wet grass. "We'll go ten miles out, then nobody can hear us" she said. We ran the ten miles in just a few minutes. I enjoyed running. The wind against my body felt good, and the speeds I could reach were amazing. I felt so free when I ran. Rosalie came to a stop, and did the most unexpected thing—the hugged me

"I missed you Bella" she said "I'm sorry if I was ever mean or nasty to you, or if I didn't treat you well. I realized just how much the family needs you. Marissa is nice, but she is no you."

"I missed you too, Rose" I said softly "But how did you know?"

"I just knew. It was like my conscience was telling me that you were Bella. I saw the pain in your eyes when you looked at Edward. I heard what you told Jasper. I can put two and two together" she said, finally releasing me.

"Will you keep my secret?' I asked her

"I will, I promise. I'll block my thoughts" she said. Then I remembered my power

"No need to, I can block his power out from you" I said

"Do you ever plan on telling the family?" she asked

"In due time"

We chatted for hours, catching up. Telling each other what we've been doing for the past twenty years. I learned that the girl that kissed Edward was a mind controller. As soon as Alice got home, she was torn apart—by Alice. He name was Danielle, and she was stopping by for a visit, but ended up doing other things.

We had to go home eventually. The family was curious as to where we were, but they thought that we were getting to know each other. Alice was a bit suspicious, but she couldn't find anything in her visions—I hadn't decided to tell them. Edward took Marissa home that night, and he stayed with her. It reminded me of what he used to do with me. I felt a sob come on.

"Shhh, it's okay" Rosalie said

"I know, it's just hard to forget" I responded

"You know Marissa is wearing your old engagement ring" Rosalie said. My mouth dropped open.

"Really?" I asked, shocked.

"Yeah. She doesn't even know about you. She knows that there was somebody named Bella that was a part of this family, but she doesn't know what she had with Edward and what happened to her. Edward thinks that you are dead"

"Oh…" I said, the sobs coming back again

"I don't really like Marissa that much. She and Edward just don't go together. She is so different from you. She loves shopping, makeovers, parties, and spending money. She loves to get presents, and she is much more outgoing. She doesn't fall down so much. I have to admit, I miss that" Rosalie said. I laughed

"Well, things change" I responded

I had to start school the next day. Apparently I was some family friend of the Cullen's, and my parents died, so they took me in. I wonder what people would say to that. I let Rosalie drive my Audi to school, with me in the passenger seat. I noticed that Emmett no longer had his Jeep, instead, he had a Hummer. Alice had no Porsche, I wondered what happened to it. Rosalie still had her BMW, and Edward still had his Volvo. The Volvo I sat in so many years ago. My old seat now belonged to Marissa soon-to-be Cullen.

People were a bit curious about me. They were whispering the whole day about why the Cullen's would adopt another kid. Boys were excited about me, a new girl to look at, and hopefully, snag as a date. I shuddered at the thought of going out with any of these pathetic human boys. At lunch I sat with the Cullen's and Marissa. I picked at my human props. Food that I would never eat. Marissa was eating a piece of pizza, of course she just had to remind me that I used to do that with Edward by my side. She saw me looked and I put a fake smile on my face. There was a line of boys behind me as I turned around. I groaned internally.

"What?" I asked the first one

"Um, I want to go out with you" he said

"I'm sorry, I erm, have a boyfriend" I lied.

"What's his name?" He asked

"Bob" that was the first thing that came to mind. Emmett snickered and Rosalie was smiling

"Oh, um, okay" He said.

I turned down boy after boy. The line seemed to last forever! At last the last boy came by and I rejected him nicely. I told him that dating was disgusting.

"Tell us more about yourself" Emmett said

"There's not much to say" I said

"Why did Aro adopt you?" he asked. I opened my mouth, not sure what was going to come out. I decided to tell them a fair amount of truth

"A loved one hurt me. I ran off, the Volturi found me, end of story" I mumbled. Marissa couldn't hear this very well, she turned to Edward to ask him what I said. I let out a sigh

"What?" Emmett asked

"Nothing" I responded

"So, who was this guy?" Emmett asked

"None of your business" I responded

"I want to know!" Emmett said

"No, you don't. Trust me, the answer would surprise you" I told him

"So, who is it?" He asked. Geez, Emmett was really persistent

"Not telling" I responded "For now" I added

"So you'll tell me someday?" he asked excitedly

"Maybe"

The week passed by quickly. Me and Rosalie would go and talk about what happened to me in the forest for an hour everyday, while Edward was at Marissa's house. Alice would always look curious when we came home, and I would just give her a smile. Emmett kept on insisting I tell him who the guy who broke my heart was, and Jasper would always be confused over my emotions. Esme and Carlisle were very nice, they treated me well.

I got a letter in the mail one day, it was from Aro

Dear B,

Sorry about the Cullen's, I just wanted you to see them again. For goodness sakes, forgive me. I'll be in fear of you when I see you again. How are things? I'm still waiting for a picture of Carlisle, I haven't forgotten. Just bear with the Cullen's.

Love, Aro

I sighed and quickly got up to secretly take a picture of Carlisle

Dear Aro,

Things are okay, I'm getting used to life here. Rosalie is the only one who knows who I am, she's a good secret keeper. I got your stupid picture, so be happy. Tell Jane and Heidi that I say hi, okay?

Love, B

I stuck the letter Aro sent me into my folder, that still contained my instructions. I read them again. I would have to play that song I wrote on the piano for them. I got up and went over to the piano. I ran my fingers over the keys. They were so shiny, and clean. I pressed down on one. The tuning was perfect. I played the song that I wrote a few years ago smoothly. It was about how much I missed the Cullen's. I wondered if Edward had written a song for Marissa. I wouldn't be surprised. He seemed happy with her. He seemed happy with me. He never meant to kiss Danielle, she made him. I sighed. What a mistake I had made. He had Marissa now, he was over me, I would be okay, he's happy.

I was halfway through the song when I realized that I had an audience. I saw Esme smiling, and Carlisle standing next to her. Rosalie was beaming, and Emmett was grinning stupidly.

"That was beautiful" Esme said "Did you write it?" I nodded

"Cool, another piano player!" Emmett said "Will you tell me now?" I grinned and shook my head

"That was very good, Alex" Rosalie said, I smiled at her

"I'll go now" I said

"No, play another song!" Esme said

"Alright"

I reached into Edward's music file and shifted through the songs. There was Esme's song, some classical music, some things I'd never heard of, then I saw something. "Bella's Lullaby" was written at the top. The paper was yellowing, and crinkled. It looked so fragile. I quickly covered it, holding back sobs. Edward would never play that song for me again. He had Marissa now. I looked to see if there was a "Marissa's Lullaby" there wasn't.

I selected Esme's song and placed it on the piano, as I began to play. Esme smiled and closed her eyes.

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Edward's POV

I looked at Marissa while she slept. She looked so calm, so peaceful, but she was no Bella. If only I had been more prepared that day when Danielle came. If only I paid more attention to her mind. If only I hadn't blocked her out…

But it was too late. Bella was dead. Nobody ever saw or heard of her. I reached into my pocket and pulled out the note that she left me. I had read it so many times, I memorized it. She was foolish enough to write it in her own blood. I inhaled the scent. It was fading, but I could still detect the freesias. Marissa wasn't a singer. I could read her mind, but still, I cared about her. Sure she was different form Bella in many ways, but she helped me get over my heartbreak. I still loved Bella, I missed her, I visited her gravestone every so often to place flowers there. She was still a part of me.

Marissa stirred in her sleep. She didn't talk like Bella. She slept like a dead person sometimes.

"Hello" she said, waking up

"Hello love" I said, kissing he quickly. There was no electricity there like there had been for Bella. It was emotionless

"I can't wait until the wedding" she said, smiling. I smiled back and picked up her had with the ring. It once belonged to Bella. I touched it. So many memories in that ring.

"What's wrong?" she asked

"It's nothing" I responded. Marissa didn't know much about Bella at all. "Sleep love, sleep"

***

Bella's POV

"Are you ever going to tell them?" Rosalie asked

"I don't know. I want to, but I don't want to. I'm afraid of their reactions. I guess I'd reveal myself if I had to" I said

"You're really good at piano" Rosalie said "What was that song you played yesterday?"

"Oh, I wrote it a few years back. It's just my way of venting my feelings I guess. (BTW: I'VE DECIDED THAT THE SONG IS 'KISS THE RAIN' BY YIRUMA, GO LOOK IT UP!)

"Hmm, can you play it again?" she asked

'Sure" I said

I walked over to the piano and sat down gently. I would never get over how beautiful the piano was.

"Esme!" Rosalie called "B-Alex is going to play the piano!"

Esme hurried down to watch.

"Where is everybody else?" I asked

"Hunting. Carlisle, Emmett, Jasper, Alice, Edward, they all went" Esme said

I played the first few notes of my song. Everytime I played it, feelings would come back to me. I played the rest of the song, drifting from one note to another, pouring all my emotion into it. When the song ended. Esme was clapping and Rosalie was smiling. They seemed to enjoy my playing so much.

"What is your favorite song?" I asked Esme

"Hmm, well it's probably my song, but it's tied up with a song called Bella's Lullaby" she said. I cringed. "Is something wrong?" she asked

"It's nothing" I responded. I had to do this. I needed to do this. I had to get this over with. I grabbed the file full of songs and pulled out my Lullaby. Esme gasped

"Oh" she said quietly "Will you please play it? I haven't heard it in so long" she said

"Of course" I responded.

I set my fingers on the keys and played the first few notes. The rest came to me without thinking, I knew this song so well. I closed my eyes and played from my heart. I felt something change in me, it was a feeling I knew well, the feeling of when my body was changing. Oh no! I quickly stopped playing, but it was too late. I had returned to my original form

"Bella" Esme said. She ran up and hugged me tightly "I missed you!" she said "I thought you were gone forever"

"Well that's two who know" Rosalie said "Are you going to tell the others now?"

"Not yet, I'm not going to." I said

"Bella, I'll keep your secret." Esme said "It's so nice to see you again. I'm so sorry. It must be hard for you to come back here and see all of us, and to meet Marissa. Did Aro change you?"

"Yeah"

"Edward's not going to be happy that you got changed. He didn't want to change you when you were human, he only did it because of the Volturi and your compromising"

"Yeah, but all that's gone now. He will change Marissa so willingly. I was scared for her when I first saw her, that he was going to break her heart" I said 'But now I feel so stupid for running away all those years ago"

"We all make mistakes" Rosalie said

"Yep, we all do" I responded

I heard a car door slam. The family was home

END OF CHAPTER

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