okay. here's chapter 2. read and review. :] cheers for the first reviewer, again. this is for you, and for everyone. :D

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p.s.: edward will be coming in the next chapters. now is not a good time. :)

2. The New Job; Rosalie and Emmett

"Hello dearie.. What time are you going home?. Sure. She's like a daughter to me. And obviously my future daughter-in-law. She always welcome in our house.. Good. See you soon Em. Love you.", my mom said over the phone.

"Emmett. Rosalie's coming over.", my mom filled my unspoken question.

"Oh my gosh." I muttered. "I can't see her. She's probably angry at me ditching everyone without warning. Mom, what am I going to do?", I asked. I'm starting to have hysterics. I'm literally banging my head on the car's headrest.

"Don't worry. She's not angry at you. They didn't hold a grudge on you. They understand why you did that. They're just sad.", my mom assured my.

A few minutes more of driving and silence passed. At 4 pm we reached our house. It's still the same. Same old circular driveway, hidden garage, stone-carved fountain, garden surrounding the porch. The feeling is really welcoming. I missed home.

Mom and Dad helped me carry my luggages in my room because we don't have house helpers. The driver's from the headquarters. They give me time to unpack and think. As I try to memorize every corner of my haven, I remembered the times Edward and I have spent together here. Like the old times, we're just fooling around. Either he's helping me escape from being Alice's and Rosalie's Bella Barbie, helping him outwit Emmett's pranks so that they'll backfire on him, or just playing hide and seek. I didn't realize the tears falling. If I could just change time...

I was pulled from my own reverie when the doorbell rang. I heard muffled voices and footsteps. Good thing our house has only one floor and has wood as cover flooring. I was about to show up when my mom pushed me back inside my room.

"You'll make your entrance from the kitchen. Prepare the soup and shout 'Dinner's ready'. Good?"

"Good.", I answered.

I sneaked from my room, then down to the kitchen. The soup didn't take too long. After a while, it's time.

"Dinner's ready!", I shouted.

I heard my parents snicker from the other room. maybe they look funny. Priceless. I should've taken a picture of them, I thought. Suddenly..

"When did you come back? When? How come you didn't even call or talk to me? It's been 3 years since the last time I saw and talk to you for heaven's sake! Do you know how much the group missed you? You left without even telling me?! Your ever caring brother?! Are you nuts?!", Emmett shouted in a rush then grabbed me to a hug.

"Emmett-*cough*-can't-*cough*-breathe..", I choked.

"I'm sorry. I just missed you. Hmm. Well look at you. You look great li'l sis!" Emmett complimented. I blushed. Is this really the effect of leaving your crazy brother for 3 years then returning without notice?

In the corner, I saw Rosalie still staring. Maybe she hates me and can't accept me anymore. I was in a verge of tears whe she pulled me to a tight embrace. I noticed she's crying too.

"Don't scare us like that again Bella. You don't know how worried we are when you suddenly disappeared.", she chocked out from tears.

"I won't leave again big sis. Sorry for the past.", I apologized, trying to stop the sobs breaking out.

She released me from her hug. As always, Rose is still very beautiful. Loose blonde curls, sparkling blue eyes, luscious red lips, and a go figure. She observed me, looking at me from head to toe.

"You're right em. Bella, you look more beautiful. You're glowing.", she commented, smiling evilly. I can now imagine what she's thinking: makeovers, shopping trips, gah!

"Ugh. Stop with those beautiful thingies. Let's eat.", I complained. I hate their compliments. Do they need to visit their eye doctor? I'm just a plain Jane.

I dragged them to the table, seeing my parents already eating. I sat beside Renee as Emmett and Rose sat side by side across us.

"Bells. I've got you ajob. Same as before. You in?", my dad started to discuss.

"When do you need me?", I asked. I ignored his question; he knows my answer to that. Fire started to burn me internally. Same as before.

"It depends on Emmett. He's the group's big bear and so is Rosalie.", he replied. I looked at them.

"When we meet with Jazz, Al, and Ed.", he simply said. As if there's no yesterday. As if nothing happened when he said that. I swallowed the lump forming on my throat. I have to work with him again.

"Bells, it's fine if you don't want to do it. I know it's hard..", Emmett added, but I stopped him.

"It's fine. Tell me when. Even tomorrow will be fine. I don't care, just do it ASAP.", I stopped him, coldness wrapping on every word that exited my mouth. I put my dished in the sink. Not feeling too good, I escaped to my room.

I just wish I can be numb. I just wish I could be a good liar and hide my emotions. I have to cry every tear tonight. I have to restrain myself afterwards. This is my sin, I just returned to put everything in place.