Twice in one lifetime
Chapter 3 – The meeting
Edward POV
I don't know what my family has up their sleeves. They have been very distant from me, sort of walking on eggshells. I need to talk Dad on what is going on. I have been so busy that I haven't been able to go ask anyone what is going on.
I am so happy that my classes are going extremely well. I have a great bunch of kids who are so eager to learn. This has helped me dull the pain of missing my Marie. How I miss her so much! I miss her kisses, her smile, her scent. I miss everything of her. After so many months, I have come to terms on this. I keep thinking of the phrase "It is better to have love and lost than never have loved." I had my true love and Marie and I will meet again someday. For now, I have my family and my niece and nephew that I can spoil.
Carlisle POV
Saturday came around so quickly. Jasper and Alice with baby Nikki went to go pick up Bella. Edward was in the kitchen eating breakfast with Esme. It was a good time to talk to him now.
"Edward, we need to talk." He signed back,"Yes Dad we do. What is going on with you all? It seems like you all have seen a ghost." I am a little peeved that he doesn't want to talk or use his hearing, but I won't push it. I know he has been practicing his speech. Laurent has been keeping me in the loop of what Edward has been doing at school. "Edward, we need you to meet a new professor I was thinking of bringing in the school. She has excellent credentials and refereneces." He smiles, "Dad, why do you want my opinion on her?" Esme chimes in, "Edward, please keep an open mind on what your father is going to say. Jasper and Alice went to pick her up". He seems to get a little angry "Her? Please don't tell me you are all trying to fix me up. I am and never will be up to that." I sat him down and held a picture I had in my hand. We took a picture of Bella with Alice and Rosalie and baby Nikki and baby Seth. "Edward, this new professor is very beautiful and kind and noble. She reminds us of Marie. So, I took a picture of her and Mom and I want to show it to you before she meets you. She wants you to approve her hiring."
"That's silly Dad. Let me see the picture". I reluctantly show him the picture as Esme comes by to hold him. He looks pale and for the first time I hear him say a word, "Marie."
Edward POV
This can't be. They must be playing a joke. But they can't. The picture was taken two days ago. This woman looked exactly like Marie. Calm down Edward. Breath. "Dad, her eyes?" "Edward, she is deaf and currently she is losing her eyesight as well." "Dad it's Marie?" Esme wanted sign, "No Edward. Her name is Bella Smith. She is originally from Forks Washington. She was abandoned in an orphanage when she was around 5 months old." I couldn't believe it. "Dad, is she coming over now?" He smiled and nodded. I needed to get ready. I excused myself and went to my room. Can I meet her? Marie is back. I cannot believe it. I need to take a shower. What the hell am I going to wear? Where is Alice when I need her? Ugh…let me see. I open my closet door and I see a huge note from Alice. "Thought you needed help. Wear this and you will be fine." She bought me new pair of black jeans, cream color t shirt. She is incredible. I can't believe this.
Esme POV
He took it well. He was jumping those stairs. I hope he does realize Bella is not Marie. I hope everything will be alright. I understand Bella's issues and I think she is hiding something. I don't know what it is. She is very homely. I think that she really can't afford clothing. She wore a sweater that was 2 times bigger than she is. "Mom, we 're here!" Bella is here. I hope Alice was able to get more out of her. She is such a sweet girl.
A/N Sorry it is so short. Very tired and I have a lot of work to do.
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