2. Note
I drove home, the booming engine of my truck a comforting sound. As I arrived home the rain intruded on the wonderful weather. It began as a drizzle, but soon became as I arrived the rain got stronger. I ran out, getting drenched in the process.
"Hey Char-Dad."
"Oh, hey Bells. Hey I gotta go to San Diego for a conference. That okay?"
"Yeah, sure. Ummm, how long?"
"Just two months." he said.
"Oh okay. I gotta head to Newton's got the 3:00-6:00 shift tonight."
"Oh cool, I'll be gone when you get back. So bye Bella, see you in two months."
We hugged, honestly the convention couldn't have picked a better time. Graduation's this Saturday and if he's gone that long he won't remember me exactly.
I headed out into the dreary weather, what a nice day it had been. The sun made its rare appearance today and now it was gone already. I drove down to Newton's and joined my endless shift with Mike. He was already there and was waiting. After the Cullens had returned, he had become his usual puppy dog, "Bella's my friend" self.
"Hey Mike." I greeted him cheerfully.
"Hey Bella, your in a good mood." his observation surprised me.
"Well of course, we're graduating Saturday!" and my new life will begin.
"Yeah," he said glumly, "I suppose you got plans with Cullen."
"Edward," emphasizing his name, "and I are going camping with his family, do you mind? Not that it's any of your business."
"Yeah, it's cool. I suppose you'll be with the Cullens a lot."
"Yup," more than you'll ever know.
He dropped the matter at that. I couldn't help, but giggle at Mike's jealousy. He's always interrogating Edward, hoping find something bad about him and get me to dislike him. But A) Edward was perfect, in everybody's eyes, B) He would always know how to answer (what with the mind reading and all), and C) I could never get mad at Edward and (how much more dislike him), so Mike's plan was always in vain.
My shift ended faster than I expected, and I headed home. When I got home the house was empty and a note with beautiful handwriting said:
"Bella,
Meet me at my house at 5:00.
-Edward"
The 5 was slightly distorted, but who cares. As I left a familiar odor wafted to my nose. White out strange. I drove down the serpent like road and found the drive off to the mansion much easier now. The house was brightly lit up and a banner said "Congratulations Bella," was hung in front. I went to the door and was about to knock but a not on the door said
"Go to the backyard."
I walked back there slowly and who I saw shocked me.
Her bright red hair blew in the wind, her red eyes dangerous, and her dangerous voice whispered, "We meet again Bella."
Victoria.
Sorry for the cliffhanger.
Again thank you to my friends Anna and Ashley (yes your names are on the internet again), and my editor Zach.
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