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The two weeks flew by. I spent those two weeks memorizing all I could about my childhood home knowing I wouldn't get to see it for a very long time. I hated what my father did to me but I couldn't be very upset knowing I would no longer sit in his chambers or argue with him about some politics.
Another good part of my time was spent with my older brother Emmett and his wife Rosalie. Oh Emmett, I would miss him so much with his boyish smile and booming laugh. He was silly but he would make a great king. At least I could take one person to my new life though, Alice. I felt immense guilt at the thought of taking away from her family. She seems not to mind all that much though. Today was the day I was leaving. I asked a servant to get me up as early as possible. I watched a bit of the sun rising. Its rays illuminating the tree lines. I walked around the garden trying to commit every flower to my memory. When breakfast came I didn't talk much, trying to remember the sounds of the ones I loved. No matter how much I wished to postpone it the inevitable the time finally came when it was time for me to live.
"Bye Emmett. Bye Rose. I love you both."
"We love you too." I couldn't deny the tears building in both of there eyes.
"Bye father." To my surprise he gave me a hug. He was never one for showing the emotion of affection.
"Bye Bella. Just so you know your mother would have been so proud. She loved you so much." With that the tears flew out of my eyes. And I still had one more person. And possibly the hardest to say good bye though it shouldn't have been.
"G-good bye Jacob." I didn't even bother with his formal title everyone here knew how we felt about each other. He gave me a huge hug and whispered in my ear so only I could hear.
"We will be together someday, Bella. Don't worry." And with that I was in the carriage. I waved bye even when I couldn't see them anymore. The picture of them would always be burned into my memory. Emmett with a glum expression for once, Rose practically bawling in a very unlady like manner. Father in looking stoic except a glimpse of sadness in his eyes. And finally Jacob. He wasnt crying or be sad like the rest. No, his expression burned in to mine and I knew, I just knew by his face, we would be together.
Time seemed to blur together until we arrived at Edward castle. I stepped out of the carriage hesitally my legs shaking when they hit ground. It was big, most likely bigger then ours. It certainly wasn't what I had expected it to be.
I couldn't help but imagine that Edward's castle would be gloomy and evil looking. What I was greeted with was a castle that resembled mine with gardens and the sounds of animals around. No one talked to me (not even Alice) on the way to the castle. Our company was greeted by the mistress of the house. Her flat brown eyes and equally brown curly hair were anything but ordinary.
"I'm Ms. Stanly, unfortunately the King could not be here to greet you, I'll show you to your room, where you'll be staying until the wedding. I will send someone up to help get you ready for dinner. That gives you a couple of hours." Her tone was demanding which left no question to her authority.
Though I didn't want to I couldn't deny the beauty of the house. It gave off the immediate feeling of comfort. No matter how pretty it was, I couldn't help but be sad. I knew it was silly to cry over something I couldn't change but my perfect life was now screwed up. Oh well, at least millions of people have benefited, not just the soldiers but their family's as well. After I had finally cried my self silly I fell into a fitful sleep.
"Bella, Bella. Wake up its time to get ready for dinner." I sighed but complied. I really didn't care how I looked or what dress I was wearing so I didn't look in the mirror. My heart pounded at the thought of finally meeting this Edward. Was he super old, or ridiculously young? Probably old, and ugly, and stupid. The exact opposite of Jacob. My small steps sounded thunderous to my ears but it was nothing compared to the sound of my heart.
When the doors finally opened I scanned the room looking for this hideous old monster. I realized, with a blush, that I was in the wrong room. The man who was in there was…for lack of a better word…godly. His auburn hair was stunning, his emerald eyes were captivating, and his crocked smile sent pleasant chills down my spine. Words flew out of my throat and I was left with nothing to say. I had a vague notion that I had seen this angle before. "S-s-sorry I must be in the wrong room I thought-"
"No you're quite right; This is the room you were looking for; I'm King Edward. Please have a seat. I apologize but Miss Stanly must join us, wouldn't want the maids talking." I couldn't contain my jaw dropping open a little. This was no where close to the devil my mind had produced. He was the one who took me away from Jacob, shouldn't his outsides be as black as his insides. Jacob, how could I forget about him so easily in the minutes I was stunned by this mans beauty? Well, his looks wouldn't fool me, I hated Edward good looking or not.
"Hello Edward." He cringed at the malious in my voice.
"Would you care for something to eat?" Came his confused reply.
"No I would not care for something to eat." He looked to Miss Stanly for help but she just shrugged her shoulders. I was on a roll now, my anger consumed me and there was nothing that could stop me now. "I doubt your really care, because if you cared, Edward, you'd realize that my life was perfect before you came along and ruined it. I hate you." My voice kept rising in volume until I was screaming. I knew it was an inappropriate place to yell but I couldn't help it. My life was fine until two weeks ago and now the person who was ruining it was right in front of me for the fist time. At home I sat and tried to make Jake feel better, but now it was my turn to let my anger out. What I didn't take the time to notice was just how mad Edward was about my little outburst. His eyes tightened and his knuckles turned a corpse white.
"Excuse me Bella you WILL refrain from talking to me like that in MY house. I did not ruin your life. You should be kissing my feet for all I did for you. I MADE you and hundreds of soldiers lives better and you have the audacity to complain. You're just an immature spoiled prick Bella Swan, who's throwing a fit because she didn't get her way. I do not tolerate temper tantrums in my company, please leave." During his speech his voice got about as loud as mine. I stormed out of the room. How dare he call me such rude things and be so inconsiderate. It just made me hate him worse. I should be grateful, HA! Why, oh why, did I have to get stuck with such an arrogant fiancé?
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