-Chapter 2-
Two weeks had passed since our arrival. The moving truck finally appeared and the atmosphere in the house was becoming more welcoming. Esme and I had started her project and I must agree with her, the house was not so bad. After the repair of some broken woods and paint, the exterior seemed completely different.
Now we are heading towards the high school. Aapparently with the move and the repairs we had forgotten to enroll me. Esme parked the car in the school parking lot.
-You should go alone- She said looking at the entrance where a group of teenagers were talking- I dont think that your older sister accompany you to enroll in the high school is the first impression you want to give- She was completely right. I thought so much about the moving that I forget about a new school where I would be the strange and pale boy who came from Alaska, so I did not need to add to that description the word baby.
-Okay- I opened the car door and left -I'll call you when I finish- I said goodbye. I walked the small section from the parking lot to the building. Luckily the group of guys we had seen before was gone, which still gave me a couple of seconds before I met the enemy.
The building inside was anything special, a school like all the ones around the country. There were not many people inside either, to my relief. I quickly found the counter where I had to go. There , only was the woman in charge of paperwork, a boy and a girl. I approached them and wait to my turn.
-Mrs. Jefferson, there must be something you can do- I heard the girl complain. -I really need to be in those classes please!- She pleaded. Mrs. Jefferson, who seemed to be the name of the woman in charge, looked up from the many papers on the counter. - I am sorry Alice, but I do not find any possibility in the schedule, technical drawing and design history are in the same time zone. But ... the subject of design history is not very popular and I'm sure that if you talk to the teacher, he will be happy to find a solution- The girl let out a little cry of happiness while jumping. - Thank you, thank you! - She grabbed her papers and she and the other boy, who had remained unmoved at her side, left. It give me the opportunity to approach the counter.
-Good morning-I said politely to what the lady returned a smile -I just moved and I need to enroll me for the new course- She immediately gave me a file that I had to complete with my data and the subjects I wanted to attend. I deliver the file as well as all the corresponding paperwork. –Welcome!-She told me happily. It was strange but this lady had been the first contact with my new life here, I thanked her and left.
When I was searching in my mobile for Esme's name to call her, the girl who had been at the counter stood in front of me with an excited smile. -I could not help but hear you're new -She said as she dragged the other boy who was with her by his arm- I'm Alice Brandon and he's Jasper Hale- Jasper seemed uncomfortable -Edward Masen, I just arrived from Alaska - I introduced myself, I did not want to sound sharp either. - Alaska! - she laughed - I'd like to go someday- and I go back, I thought. -What year are you? – She ask myself -Tenth- I answered, although at first I felt uncomfortable something in that the girl made you to want to talk to her -Great, Jasper and I also will start tenth. You know ... on Friday we are thinking about going to the burger in the corner to watch the baseball game and spend the afternoon ... if you feel like coming, let me know - she quickly wrote her phone number on a piece of paper and gave it to me. I did not have time to answer because she left immediately followed by the boy. I laughed looking at the paper. Then I called Esme and after a few minutes she was in front of the main entrance.
-How was it? Did you have any problem with the paperwork? -
-No, it was quite easy, my subjects perfectly fit the schedule- She sighed with relief, Esme liked to have everything under control and I am sure that while she was waiting a thousand adverse scenarios went through her mind. -I've met two classmates -I knew that she would like it and indeed a big smile was drawn on her face. -One hour at school and you're already making friends- she said enthusiastically. -Do I have to start worrying about you having parties at home while we're out?- She joke as parked the car in front of the supermarket. - Maybe yes - I continued with her game. –Come on animal party, that until the party comes we have to eat. -We left the car and entered the supermarket.
After Half an hour inside the supermarket a little blonde woman in high heels approached us. -Sorry for asking you, but... are you from Forks?- I stared at the lady in disbelief, although Esme always so kindly answered. -We just moved- The lady move her head exaggeratedly. -That's what I thought when I saw you, your faces were new and this is a very small town ... here we all know each ohter- She laughed -I'm Karen Newton the owner of the Newton sports shop- she said with pride. Esme nodded. -I'm Esme Cullen and this is my brother Edward- Mrs. Newton seemed excited. -The Cullens!- She exclaimed. -You are one of the main topics of conversation in the town ... I came to think that you were an urban legend as no one had ever meet you- I suppose now she will run to tell the to her friends about it. -We've been very busy with the move these past weeks - Esme replied trying to continue with the purchase but the woman still wanted to talk. -We're delighted with your arrival, we really needed a new doctor, the staff we have is not enough with all the attacks that are happening- That does catch my attention. -Attacks?- I interrupted her. -Yes son- she said sadly. -It seems that some kind of bear is attacking the walkers in the forest- Carlisle didnt tell us about it, but usually when he comes from the hospital he hardly wants to talk about his work, he says he already has enough to keep talking about it when he gets home, and I do not blame him. -I'm worried this can end my business, the majority of sales are to the walkers who come from the surroundings -that hypocrite woman only thinks about herself. -It is a sad situation, I hope that soon they are able to find the animal that is causing this- Esme said to comfort her. –I hope- she made as if a non-existent tear of her face dried up. -It would be better that I go... I must open my store, I am happy to meet you give my regards to Dr. Cullen. -The same way she approached us, she left.
-That woman is ... -Esme started to say - Hypocrite, gossip ... –I finalize for her. -It seems that you have read my mine Edward- She laughed -I think we already have everything we need.- We went to the cash desk and left.
We stopped at a couple of stores and went back home. -Edward, even if Mrs. Newton was not entirely to our liking, I think at least she gave us a warning, not go near the forest- we put the bags on the kitchen table. -And therefore not separate much from the house, at least until they have captured that animal or the attacks have ceased- I looked sadly at the garden, it was my favorite place in the house.
We spent the afternoon painting the south facade of the house, the one that faced the forest. A few hours later Carlisle arrived for dinner. While we were talking around the table about our day, I asked him, -What do you know about the attacks in the forest?- I knew that he did not like to talk about hospital things, but I was curious, in two weeks I was going to start classes, which would make my sister be alone in the house and with a possible rabid animal nearby I was worried. -Today we met a woman who told us about it- Esme explained. –It is nothing that you should worry about, the attacks have taken place next to the mountains, therefore very far away from here and the police with the forest guards seem to have surrounded the animal, it is not yet known which animal is, but according to the marks found on the victims are not of any animal that commonly habits the area, which suggests that it is some kind of stranger who has left his herd- I nodded and did not ask more questions, the attacks seemed to be quite solved by the authorities. I got up told them good night and I went to my room.
As soon as I got to the room I threw myself heavily on the bed, today it had been a long day. While resting I came to mind my meeting with this girl, Alice, and her invitation, I knew that sooner or later I would have to face meeting with the other guys so I preferred to at least start classes knowing most of my classmates. I jumped up and looked for the paper with her number. I sent her a message.
"I'm Edward Masen, is Friday invitation still on?"
A few seconds later my phone bip.
"I knew you would come, Friday at 5:30 p.m., I hope you're a Mets fan"
I left the phone on the table near the bed and went to sleep, for today it was enough.