Thank you all for the wonderful reviews. I love getting reviews. Here's the second chapter. Just letting you all know, I haven't forgotten my other stories, but I do have two new ones that I'm working on. Someone also pointed out that there is a time difference between Florida and Washington. I actually did a search on and it says that Florida is 3 hours ahead of Washington. Please Enjoy :)
DISCLAIMER: All belongs to Stephenie Meyer.
3 Weeks Later
"From what I understand, that's what siblings were planted on this earth to do," Bella teased. "Be thankful you actually have some. I'm all alone."
"It can't be that bad. You have peace and quiet," Edward argued back, but Bella could hear the humour in his voice.
"It's not always great," Bella mumbled. "I hate being alone."
"Don't worry. 6 more weeks and you'll be in Forks. You won't be alone and you can share my family," Edward replied. Bella smiled, even if Edward couldn't see it.
"Don't forget the invitation," Rosalie yelled as she passed by Edward's room.
"I totally forgot," Edward mumbled more to himself. "Bella what are you doing in two weeks time?"
"Probably homework," Bella replied. "Why?"
"Well, Emmett and Rosalie are getting married in two weeks and they wondered if you would like to come. I know we don't know each other very well and it sounds sort of stalkerish but I thought it would be a great chance to meet before you actually move here," Edward answered. Bella's stomach did somersaults and grin like a Cheshire cat.
"I'd have to ask mum," Bella said.
"We have a plane ticket on hold for you in case she says yes," Edward continued. Bella groaned. She knew that the Cullen's had money but she didn't need them paying for a plane ticket.
"I can pay for it you know," Bella grumbled into the phone. "Meet me online in half an hour and I'll let you know. A lot of grovelling is involved."
"Talk to you soon Bella," Edward sung out and they hung up. Bella set the phone on the desk and slowly walked downstairs. Renee and Phil were sitting in the living room watching the nightly news.
"Mum, can i talk to you for a minute?" Bella asked as she sat on the coffee table in front of her mother. Renee looked at her funny and muted the TV.
"Why is a sense of dread washing over me at the moment?" Renee asked. Bella linked and unlinked her fingers as she thought about what to tell her mother.
"You know Edward, the guy I've been chatting to online a lot?" Bella asked and Renee nodded. Phil stood up and disappeared into the kitchen, sensing it was a mother daughter chat. "Well his older brother, Emmett and his girlfriend, Rosalie are getting married in two weeks and they have invited me to the wedding. It's in Forks, so I'll be staying with Charlie, but I really want to go."
"You don't know anything about these people Bella," Renee argued.
"I know enough, plus Charlie knows them. I've spoken to him about them and he told me they are really nice people," Bella argued back. Renee sighed.
"Your flight will have to be on a Saturday. I'm not having you miss two days of school. You will make sure you pick up the school work for the Monday," Renee bargained. Bella grinned at her mother and threw her arms around her. "As long as Charlie is happy to have you, then I have no problems."
"I'll call him now," Bella called over her shoulder as she ran upstairs to her room. She dialled Charlie's number, but after six rings, she realised he was still at the station. After Renee had forced Bella three Summers ago to memorize Charlie's work number, Bella had no problems forgetting it.
"Fork's Police Department," Nathan Stratton's deep voice came through the line.
"Hi Nathan. It's Bella. Is Charlie there?" she asked bouncing in her seat. She had never been so excited to go to Forks before.
"One sec Bella," Nathan replied. She was put on hold for less then two seconds before it the line was picked up again.
"Bella, what's wrong?" Charlie asked, panic evident in his voice.
"Nothing dad. I actually wanted to ask you something," Bella said. Charlie made a throaty sound as if to say 'go on'. "I'm guessing you've heard that Emmett Cullen and Rosalie Hale are getting married in two weeks?"
"Yes, my invitation is on the table at home," Charlie replied.
"Well they have invited me to go as well. You know how me and Edward have been chatting a lot online," Bella said. "I was wondering if you wouldn't mind having me for a couple of days?"
"Bella, your welcome anytime. Let me know about your flight and I'll be there to pick you up," Charlie answered and Bella wished she could jump down the phone and hug him.
"Thank you dad. I'll call you later," Bella said and hung up. She quickly dialled Edward's number and it was picked up on the second ring.
"Cullen residence," Carlisle Cullen said in a slight British accent.
"Good afternoon Carlisle. Is Edward home?" Bella asked politely. She had had the pleasure of talking to Carlisle several times on the phone since 'meeting' Edward online and she found him absolutely fascinating.
"Are you sure you want to chat to him right now?" Carlisle teased. "He's outside in a wrestling match with Jasper."
"Tall him my mum said yes. He'll wanna chat then," Bella replied. The phone was placed down and Bella could hear muffled yells. It was snatched up by Emmett.
"How's Charlie?" he asked cheekily. Bella giggled. She could already tell that she would get alone great with Emmett.
"He misses you. I think you need to visit him at work," Bella replied. Emmett's booming laugh echoed through the phone as a breathless Edward picked up.
"Really?" he asked, sounding almost as excited as Bella.
"As long as my flight is on Saturday and I get home on Monday she is absolutely fine with it," Bella answered. They chatted awhile longer until Bella was called down for dinner. She was finally going to meet Edward.
Bella's nose was pressed against the glass as the small plane came into land at Port Angeles. She wouldn't admit it to anyone, but she was tired. After have a stop over in Chicago en route to Seattle, all she wanted to do was sleep. However, nerves were keeping her wide awake as she bounced in her seat. The older gentleman in the seat next to her kept giving her suspicious looks, as if she was on something. She only have her carry on bag, which also had the dark blue dress she had to change into. She knew it was rude, but she eagerly pushed passed the older gentleman as soon as the plane landed. She grinned as she saw Charlie waiting for her.
"Hi dad," she said and threw her arms around him.
"Hey Bells," he laughed as he hugged her back.
"Let me go and change and then we can go," Bella called out as she took off towards the bathroom. She was glad that Emmett and Rosalie were having an afternoon wedding. She wouldn't have missed the reception if it had been in the morning. Unfortunately for Bella, as soon as Charlie dropped her off he would be heading back to work. He had only been given a few hours off so that he could attend the ceremony and pick up Bella from the airport. She threw the dress on quickly and changed into some dressy ballet flats. She ran the brush through her hair and ran a gentle coat of lip gloss on her red lips. She smacked them together several times, glance in the mirror one last time and left the bathroom.
"Thanks again for having me dad," Bella said as they left the unusually crowded Port Angeles airport.
"It's no problem. In a few weeks you'll be here to live anyway," Charlie replied. The police two-way radio crackled several times and then fell quiet again.
"How was the ceremony?" Bella asked, Edward constantly on her mind. She only then remembered that she had never once seen a photo of him. "Oh god dad, Edward isn't old is he?"
Charlie laughed and the police cruiser swerved slightly.
"He is the same age as you are Bells," Charlie replied, chuckling to himself. "The ceremony was great. Rosalie was a beautiful bride. Reminded me of my wedding."
Bella smiled at her father. She knew that he still held a candle for Renee, but he had also accepted that she had moved on and remarried.
"You'll find someone else dad," Bella promised. Charlie gave his daughter an awkward one armed hug and then concentrated on the road. Charlie was never one for emotional conversations and it surprised Bella whenever he was open about his feelings. The rest of the ride was quiet. Bella was trying to work out what she would say to Edward when she first saw him but everything sounded stupid.
"Hi, usually works wonders," Charlie suddenly said. Bella looked at him strangely. "Your making the same face Renee did when she first saw me and didn't know what to say."
"Are you worried that your only daughter is crashing a wedding to meet a stranger she only met online 5 weeks ago?" Bella asked, her voice laced with sarcasm.
"Well the Cullen's aren't strangers to me. I trust you," Charlie replied. Bella nodded and glanced up at the large white house as Charlie slowed down the cruiser. Bella took a deep breath, the butterflies trying to escape her stomach. "I talked to Doctor Cullen, and he said that you can stay here tonight. I have to work and I don't want you home alone. Just don't tell you mother."
Bella grinned at her father, grabbed her bag and jumped out of the car. She waited until her had left until she walked towards the front door. She could feel the blush rise as nerves started to take over. She knocked on the large white door and it was immediately opened by someone she could only assume was a waiter.
"Hi I'm looking for Edward Cullen," she told the waiter. She smiled at her and pointed towards the backyard. "Thanks."
"Let me take your jacket and bag," someone else said and she spun around. The older woman was smiling warmly at her. "You must be Bella. I'm Esme."
Bella smiled back at her and was taken back when Esme hugged her gently.
"Edward is in the backyard. He's expecting you," Esme continued and gave Bella a push towards the backyard. Bella's feet had a mind of there own and she walked across the landing, out the kitchen door and was suddenly faced with one hundred wedding guests. She didn't know who she was looking for but her bright brown eyes travelled over the guests.
"You looking for anyone in particular?" someone said behind her. She grinned as she recognised the voice. She turned and threw her arms around Emmett's huge frame.
"Congratulations," she whispered. She picked her up in a bear hug.
"Thanks for coming," he said as he placed her back on the ground. "Edward is currently spinning Jessica Stanley around the dance floor. Can't miss him."
Emmett pointed towards the makeshift dance floor and then disappeared in search of Rosalie. The butterflies resurfaced as she walked slowly towards the dance floor. Emmett was right. There he stood holding Jessica Stanley closely. He said something to her and Jessica giggled. Bella stared. His bronze locks were messed up from a combination on the wind and him running his fingers through them. His green eyes twinkled with amusement, and the lopsided grin plastered on his face made Bella's stomach do somersaults. The song came to an end and Edward detangled himself from Jessica's arms and walked off the dance floor. Bella's eyes roamed all 6'2" of Edward. He looked unbelievable in his black suit. It made his pale skin stand out and she wondered how often he wore black.
She watched as Emmett said something to him and he burst out laughing. Bella grinned to herself as she watched Edward and his brother interact. Emmett then said something else and Edward's head whipped up and his green eyes began scanning the guest. She knew that he was looking for her, so she stepped onto the dance floor and made her way towards him. Emmett grinned at her and Edward spun around. His lopsided grin grew wider. Bella ran towards him and threw her arms around him. All nerves and uneasy feelings were gone. She was finally hugging Edward Cullen.