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Chapter 2 – Arrival

BPOV

I ran through the house as far away from him as I could. The fear made my stomach clench and made it hard to breathe. I couldn't escape! There was no place to go that he couldn't get to me from. Then his voice rang out, sickly sweet under laced with an undeniable threat, "Bella, come out!"

I knew I couldn't go back, I couldn't go through it again. I bolted to the bathroom and locked myself in. I went to the far and hugged my knees to my chest, trying not to cry. Suddenly he was outside the door and began banging on it. He was truly mad know. "Bella!" He roared. "Don't make me break this door down!"

I cringed and hugged my knees closer to me, and cowered in the corner. Suddenly I heard the rattle of keys and belatedly remembered that the bathroom had a key to it. I watched in horror as the door slowly opened and he stood in the doorway, his eyes angry.

I jerked awake suddenly and sat up straight in my seat. After 8 hours on the Greyhound bus I had finally been able to fall asleep, only to have that dream again. I shuddered and quickly looked out the window to see where we were. I was surprised to see that we were slowing down and pulling into the bus station in Olympia, Washington. I had been on the bus for 10 hours from my previous house in Idaho to come here where the Cullens would pick me up and take me to their house in Forks, WA – a place I didn't even know existed until now.

The bus shuddered to a stop and I pulled my small backpack from its spot under my chair and picked up my book from off the seat next to me. I was a collection of abridged classics that I had bought 10 years ago and it was the only thing I owned that wasn't clothes. I stood up, suddenly apprehensive and exited the bus. I had been told that the Cullens had three sons and the only reason I hadn't thrown a fit about going into a house with three boys was that if I didn't, I would have to go back to my previous house which was not happening.

I carefully stepped down off the bus, trying not to trip. I stood looking around, feeling extremely awkward and sensitive to all the bodies surrounding me. I flinched away and backed quickly to the wall to get away from the press of people. I watched all the people walk past and wondered again how in the world I was going to find the Cullens.

Suddenly I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. I turned to see and my breath caught in my throat at the sight that greeted me. A girl considerably shorter than stood there grinning brightly at me. She had black pixie spikes all over her head and she was amazingly beautiful, yet shockingly pale, even paler than me. Behind her stood a taller woman with caramel-colored waves of hair cascading her back. Despite their differences they seemed very similar, both had pale skin, golden eyes and deep purple shadows under their eyes. I quickly averted my eyes, trying not to stare.

The shorter one laughed merrily, "Hello! My name is Alice Cullen and this is my mother, Esme Cullen. You are Isabella aren't you?"

"Bella." I corrected automatically, then I blushed. "I mean, I prefer to be called Bella."

Once again Alice laughed. "Then Bella it is!" She looked closer at me and noticed my small bag and asked in surprise, "Is that all you have?" I nodded, my blush deepening.

Esme quickly cut in before Alice could say anymore for which I was deeply grateful. My previous family hadn't seen why I should have more than a couple of pairs of jeans and two t-shirts. I looked into Esme's gorgeous eyes as she spoke, "Welcome Bella. We are very excited to have you with us! I apologize that only Alice and I could come to pick you up – the others are at home preparing your room so that it is ready for you."

I sighed in relief. "That's okay." Suddenly the rest of her statement sunk in. "They're preparing a room just for me?" I squeaked.

Esme looked confused, but nodded. "Yes, just for you. We had to move Edward's study to make room for you, but it should be ready for you by the time we get there."

I looked at her with my mouth open, but closed it quickly. Alice looked concerned. "Is everything okay Bella?"

I cleared my throat and said quietly, "I've never had my own room." Once again Alice looked shocked, but Esme sidestepped her and took my bag from me.

"Well, then I guess we should go home so you can experience it." She said, her eyes twinkling. All I could do was nod as she turned and led Alice and I back to the car. It was a bright yellow sports car that I couldn't name and I gaped at it.

Alice giggled. "Pretty isn't, it? This one is mine, its my baby." All I could do was stare back in surprise. Alice grabbed my arm and pulled me over to the car and let me into the back seat. Then she skipped over to the driver's side as Esme slid into the front seat with my backpack at her feet.

Alice quickly started up the car and smoothly drove out of the parking lot. I sighed, I was starting my new life today and deep inside I knew I would never be the same again after this.

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