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here is chapter 2
A Glimpse
Chapter 2: Finding Hope
BPOV
What was happening? I stood there shocked. I couldn't move. This couldn't be right, I was just in the apartment with the girls and we were arguing over whether or not they should tell me where my honeymoon was going to be and what I was and wasn't allowed to wear.
"Bella are you okay?" my mother asked me sounding a little worried.
"Um, yeah I think so," I managed to squeak out. I didn't think it would be a good idea if my mother found out about what happened. Most likely she wouldn't believe it and, knowing the times, I would get sent to the loony bin. Thinking of that made me think of Alice. This made me sad and scared. What would I do without my hyper pixie friend, not even to mention the rest of my family?
"Do you mind if I go out and get some air?"
"No go ahead," she smiled at me. I smiled beck and headed back up stairs to get changed. I got up to my room and went to the wardrobe in the corner. I went through it and chose a deep blue dress. I slipped on the soft dress and pinned up my hair. If I was going out in 1933 I had to look like I was from 1933.
I walked back down stairs and headed out the door. The first thing I noticed was the gently falling snow. Right down the street I saw what I was looking for, a telephone booth. (I don't know if there were phone booths back then but for the sake of the story pretend there are.) I hurried toward it and ripped it open. I first looked for 'Cullen'. I didn't see it there, and then I remembered it probably wouldn't be there since they moved around a lot and didn't like attention. Then I was stumped. They were the only ones that could come close to believing me, let alone help me. How was I supposed to know if they were even here? Then I recalled that this was around the time Rose would have been human. I had to struggle to remember what her surname was. Hale! I flipped the pages of the book the 'H`s', there was one name. John Hale. I smiled and looked to the address and tried to memorize it. Once I got it down as best I could I turned back to the apartment building and ran up to the stairs to find my mom. Maybe she would know where the street was. I walked into the small flat and called for my mother.
"Yes sweetie?" she asked walking into the room.
"Um do you know where 45th street is?" I asked recalling Rose`s former residence.
"Why do you need to go there?" she asked confused. She seemed to be confused a lot today, but then again so was I.
"Um… I was… you know never mind. I'm going to go on a walk and yeah," I said before turning around and walking right back out the door.
I walked down the street passing families, shops, and homes. As I walked I wondered how I was going to get home. I was scared and alone. I mean I know my mother is here but she`s different and there is no way for her to help me. My only comfort was that I knew that the Cullens were here somewhere. I knew that once I saw Rose I would be fine, and then I could concentrate on finding the Cullens and a way home.
I finally found 45th Street. I walked down the sidewalk until I reached the house I was looking for. I peered in the window and was shocked to see a human Rosalie. Even though she wasn't a vampire, she was stunningly beautiful. She had her signature blonde hair gently waving down her back and vibrant violet eyes. If I didn't know any better I would have thought she was already turned.
After a while of watching my soon-to-be-sister, I began to walk back to one of the main streets. As I walked I tried to think of a way to reach the Cullens. Then it hit me. How could I be so stupid? Carlisle would be working in a hospital. I could just go to one and talk to him. Hopefully he would believe me.
After a while of searching the many hospitals, I came to the last one in New York City that was listed in the phonebook. I quickly walked through the doors and straight to the front desk. There was an older woman sitting behind the counter. She looked up at me and smiled in an annoyingly calm way.
"How can I help you sweetie," she asked in a voice that matched her expression.
"Um… I was wondering if a Dr. Cullen worked here?" I asked her. When I said the name I saw recognition light in her eyes.
"Oh yes, he is one of our best doctors," she beamed. Even though I knew the reason he was to great was because he was a vampire, I felt proud of my soon-to-be-father-in-law. After a moment something registered in my head: Carlisle was really here and so was part of my family.
"Can I speak with him?" I asked hoping my luck wouldn't run out.
"He is with a patient right now, but he will be out in a few minutes if you would like to wait."
"Sure," I said as I went to sit in one of the plastic chairs. I looked around me to see many people who looked in pain or consoling the ones in pain. About fifteen minutes later the door to the medical part of the building opened and a man stepped out. He had blonde hair, golden eyes, and a kind face. I knew this man all too well. I stood and approached him.
"Dr. Cullen I am Bella Swan," I introduced myself.
"Hello Bella, feel free to call me Carlisle. Now what can I do for you?" he asked with a polite smile.
"Could I talk to you in private?" I asked.
"Sure. We can talk in my office." With that he led me through the door he came from and down the hall to a room with a desk and chairs. He stood, leaning in his wooden desk. If I hadn't been so worried about my current state, I would have laughed at the way Carlisle tried to act human around me. Had he known who I was and how I was linked to him, he would not be leaning, tapping his foot, or fidgeting in any shape of form.
"So what did you need to talk to me about?"
"Well I need your help," I started. I didn't want to rush into it and have him not believe me.
"Okay, what kind of help?"
"I'm not really sure yet. I was kind of hoping you could help me with that too."
He laughed. "Ok, why don't you tell me why you need help," he encouraged.
"Well for starters I know what you are," I said hesitantly. He looked shocked for the slightest moment; if I hadn't spent so much time wit Edward, I wouldn't have noticed. The shock was quickly replaced by false calm.
"What do you mean?" he asked. I had to admit he was a very good actor.
"You`re a vampire," I continued before he could say anything, "You were turned in the 1600s and when you fully realized what you had become you attempted to kill yourself many times but none worked. One day you attacked an animal out of hunger. You found a new way of life for your kind. Then in 1918 you were working in Chicago. Shall I go on?" I asked. I hope he didn't, I don't like thinking of Edward weak and in pain. I looked at Carlisle and found him totally shocked.
"No, I just have one question," he said in an uneven voice. It was almost funny.
"Yeah?"
"How do you know this if you are human?"
"Oh that," I said. I could feel the heat rising to my face. "Well I'm from the future and in my time I'm engaged to Edward," I answered quickly and quietly. This is one of the times that I wished vampires didn't have super hearing. I looked to his face and couldn't hold laughter any longer. I have never seen a vampire so shocked, let alone Carlisle.
"You're from the future? You're engaged to Edward? You mean my Edward, as in Edward Anthony Mason?" he managed to gasp.
"Yeah, let me explain." He was probably confused on a lot of things.
"Why don't you explain back at the house? I think it would be better if Edward and Esme heard this as well," suggested Carlisle.
"Alright that should…" I started to say and then I froze. How could I be so stupid? How could I go and see Edward? This Edward hasn't spent over two years resisting my blood. This Edward doesn't know he loves me. If I were to just walk up to him, he could- no he would- try to bite me.
"Bella are you okay?" Carlisle asked his voice laced with worry and concern. I turned to him almost snapping out of my daze. The only one able to fully calm me was Edward. (and Jasper-Cheater!)
"Um…I'm fine, but we can't go back to your house."
"Why is something wrong," he asked confused.
"I'm Edward`s singer," I admitted. When I didn't hear a reply, I looked up. If I thought he was shocked before, it was nothing compared to now.
"You`re his singer?" he asked incredulously. I nodded in response. "How can you be with him? Won't he kill you?"
"His heart and mind are stronger then his thirst," I said simply and proudly. My Edward`s self-control could rival Carlisle`s, though Edward would deny it.
"I'm just worried this Edward won`t be able to resist," I said my worry from before resurfacing. Thinking about Edward caused sadness to wash through me. I missed my Edward so much. I looked down at the only thing I had of him with me, my engagement ring.
"I know how to get him to realize what you meant to him," Carlisle said causing me to look up.
"How?"
"I know that ring. Edward saved it and a few other things from his old house. He said his mother would want him to have it. I believe that by showing him this he will realize who you are to him," he said thoughtfully, "And of course Esme and I will be thereto help keep him at bay and in his right mind," he added.
"Its times like this I wish Jasper and Emmett were here," I murmured to myself.
"Who?" I cursed vampire hearing.
"I`ll explain later," I promised.
"Okay, so are you ready to attempt going back to our house?" I noticed how he said 'our house.' I was really glad that this Carlisle accepted me as quickly as the one I first met.
"Sure let's go." Then I remembered something else important that I had left out. "Carlisle?"
"Yes Bella?"
"Edward can`t read my mind," I said quickly as I look down at my feet. When there was no response I looked up to once again find a shocked Carlisle. If this was Carlisle`s reaction to everything I'm scared to see everyone else's.
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