Ch 3 Meeting The Cullens
The ride to the Cullen's house was full of meaningless conversation. Mostly how are you's, what's your favorite color, the usual. We had already gone through most of this stuff, but we had to fill the ride with some conversation.
When I got to their house the sight was amazing, it was one of the most beautiful houses I've ever seen. I know that they had some money but, I did not know that they had this much. I was stunned, my jaw even dropped. Esme noticed and silently laughed, as soon as we parked she took me by my hand and walked me to the front door- I was still in a semi-shock. I mean wow, this house was gorgeous. Nothing could prepare me for the beauty of the interior , it was an even more amazing sight. The house was so clean, too clean even, it had a white carpet, with honey beige sofas. I was in complete awe.
"Esme, Isabella" Carlisle said, we both look at him, "I'm sorry but I just got called in, its and emergency. I hope you understand."
"Oh honey you know it's fine, of course we understand. Don't we Isabella" Esme said, just smiled, what else was I supposed to do? "See its fine"
Carlisle smiled back at us, and hugged his wife. I turned away to give them their privacy looking around the entrance once again. As soon as he left I have my attention to Esme again.
"Ok Isabella" she said, I only interrupted her to tell that I preferred to be called Bella. "Ok Bella, the children will be here after school. Do you want me to show you your room?"
I nod and we start going upstairs, we go up two flight of stairs, each room we pass is mentioned, by the end of the tour, I know where everyone's room is, and I was especially excited because next to my room were the music and library room. When we got to my room i was amazed in how pretty it was. It had two plum purple walls whit two other white ones. There was a black fan in the ceiling, a black bed with matching night stands and drawers. The doors in the room were also black. My comforter was plum purple with matching purple and black pillows, white sheets. Everything looked spectacular. As I was looking through everything Esme excused herself, I walked over to open one of the doors. It lead to a bathroom that had the same theme as my room.
The bath room had white marble countertops and one purple wall. The tub was Jacuzzi like and was black with a black toilet seat, purple was added every so often. The bathroom was amazing. I walked out again and opened the other door. It led to a massive closet with a lot of designer clothes. Were these all mine, I found a note near the entrance.
Bella, I look forward to meeting you later when I get back from school. I hope you like the clothes I picked out for you. I had a blast shopping for it.
Love, Alice. (You'll meet me later)
I as grateful that they got me new clothes, I have had the same clothes plus a few more since I had arrived at the orphanage. But these clothes were expensive, and how did they know my size, I had everything here shoes, shirts, pants, bras, panties. I mean everything. How did they know my exact size, I was a little creped out but grateful nonetheless. I looked through all the clothes once again and headed outside. I looked around my new room again, and found a cell phone, a laptop, and an iPod. Whoa, I really did not need all this, I felt bad for having all this when I knew that some people didn't have anything. There was also a note from an Alice there.
Hopefully you like this too, all the family's numbers and emails are programmed into your phone and laptop including the schools, the hospitals, and Mrs. Mary's. Your number is (360)555-1176. As soon as you get on your computer be free to shop for any music you want, when I get home I'll show you our music collection. Just make sure you shop for it on iTunes.
Love, Alice.
I looked at my new phone and I had a text message, that was funny. I looked at it and it was non other than Alice. Wow, I could tell I was going top like this girl.
Sorry to bug you again, but HI! Feel free to text me whenever you want. When I get home I'll help you set up your email. - Alice
As soon as I was done looking at the message I closed it, and started to unpack my things. Thankfully here was some empty space for me to pack my things into. I quickly unpacked my clothes and left the most painful for last, I got my moms beautiful chest with horses carved on the side. I opened it and look at its contents, my moms anklet, my dad's class ring, and my mom's heart pendant. I closed it back up and placed in in one of the small cabinet of my night stand. I also pulled out the pictures that were now on a photo album and looked at them, I placed it there also.
I then decided to freshen up before the rest of the family got home from school. I grabbed my toiletries and jumped into the shower, it was one of the best showers I had taken in years. The water pressure was just right, this was heaven compared to the orphanage. Everything was, it was like a dream that I thought I would wake up from. Only this was real, not a dream.
After I was finished showering I put on my favorite pair of yoga pants and a sweater with some flats. I decided I might as well be comfortable while waiting for them to get here. As soon as I was done I checked the time, it was 1 o'clock and then I heard my stomach start to grumble. At that exact moment Esme knocked in my room to check up on me and see how I was doing. Then she offered me food which I gladly accepted. We walked downstairs and I paid attention to her everyone, she was so graceful every move she made was so flawless. It almost seemed like she was dancing.
"Bella, I hope you don't mind eating sandwiches"
"I don't mind, I like sandwiches." I said, and it was the truth. I did like them what kind of person didn't.
"What kind ham, turkey, or bologna?" she asked
"Um, ham?"
"Ok, that sounds good. The rest of the family should be here soon. I got them out of their classes early so you wont be bored all by yourself. I sure hope you like them" she said sounding sincere. I'm sure I would.
"There was no need for you to do that, I didn't mind being alone. But thank you."
"Your welcome" she said smiling and as soon as she was finished I heard the door slam. "Oh here they come, EMMET what had I told you about slamming the door"
"Sorry Mom" I heard a deep voice say. I looked up and see a very muscular looking man. He looked so fierce but gentile at the same time, like a big teddy bear. He had curly hair and dimples. Gold eyes, just like Carlisle and Esme but he looked nothing like them. The man who I assumed was called Emmett stood in the kitchen looking at me until a very beautiful blond came in.
She looked like she could easily be a model. She was gorgeous from heads to toe. She had to have been once of the most beautiful people I have seen in my life hands down.
The next person to come in a man-ish boy who looked like he was in his early 20's with honey blond hair. It was also curly and had gold eyes to match it, this guy however looked as if he was in pain. I wondered why.
"Hi mom, how are you today! Bella you are finally here." I turned toward the direction of the voice, I assumed this was Alice. She had jet black hair short and spiky. She looked small almost pixie like and walked with such grace she was literally dancing towards me. "I'm Alice by the way, this is Emmett, Rosalie, Jasper, and this last person walking in is Edward" When Alice was done talking I looked up and everyone that I had just finished looking at , they all had a name to the face. Now it was time to see Edward.
When I looked up I saw Edward. He had piercing green eyes, mahogany hair. He was the most beautiful boy I had ever seen. He looked around 15 my age. I assumed we where to be in the same grade. Sophomore, but I couldn't be sure. Everyone here looked older than what they should be, perhaps this was true for Edward too.
Esme then spoke up. "Everyone as you already know this is Isabella. She prefers to be called Bella, you guys know where her room is so stay out of that area. Emmett, Jasper that's a no wrestling zone ok. Bella welcome to the family. Everyone is free to go now, unless you guys want to eat?" every one except for Edward said no. Esme quickly made a sandwich for Edward and handed it to him.
"Thanks mom" he said Esme welcomed him and then Alice called for her and she left to see what wars wrong.
"Hi Bella, in case you don't know my name it's Edward and it is very nice to meet you"
"Hi Edward. It's nice to meet you to." We talked till we finished our food, and i found out that he was a sophomore just like I had expected and he was my age, 15. After lunch we parted ways and it turned out his room is right across from mine, but it looked like he wasn't to happy about that. I let it go. Once I sat on my bed and proceeded to pull out one of my favorite books there was a knock on my door.
"Come in" I said as there was a knock on the door. Alice danced in with all her grace into my new room. I was surprisingly already comfortable here, this place really had a homey feel to it. "Hi Alice, how are you"
"Oh good, you remembered my name" she said, a giggle escaped her lips towards the end. "Bella I came up to help you set up your iPod and music library, as you already might have guessed."
"Oh there is really no need for all that, I'm sure I can figure it all out my self. I really don't want to be a bother"
"Nonsense, its fine. You are so not a bother, its totally fine by me. After all we are in need of some girl bonding time. How else would I trick you into hanging out with me for a while." at this statement I began to blush. "Bella you make me laugh, come on lets get going"
By the end of the hour my music play list was complete. All my favorite songs were on it, and I was excited to begin to use it and add any new favorite songs I may want. I made a mental note to continue looking in the files for any additional music I may want to add.
"Bella, Rosalie and I are going shopping in a few minutes and we were wondering if you wanted to join us"
"Um, no thank you. I'm sure I have plenty." I said smiling remembering the contents of my new closet.
"Ok, but one day you and I will go on a enormous shopping spree and you wont have any say in it. Bye Bella see ya later." and with that she was gone to the mall with Rosalie, who I had yet to meet.
After she left I decided to go to the library, but when I walked in someone was already in there. It was Jasper, he was reading a classic civil war novel from the looks of it. I was about to leave but he stopped me.
"Bella, its ok. There is plenty of room for the both of us. Trust me, I don't bite." at that moment he smiled, it sent a slight chill down my spine. "I was just reading this novel. I'm surprised though, it wasn't what I expected. Not al all how the original Civil War was. Some books just don't understand and misinterpret the real event. Sorry I didn't mean to bore you, just pick a book and have a seat. I don't mind"
"Ok,I didn't mean to interrupt your reading. Jasper?"
"Its fine , and yes its Jasper."
As soon as we finished up talking I went in search of a book to read. I found one of my favorites, I sat down and began to read.
"Such a great writer, Jane Austin. Wouldn't you say Bella" Jasper said pulling me out of the story. I was surprised most people my age didn't read her work, but then again they didn't read Civil War Novels either. Jasper was different I could tell.
"Um, yea. She is one of my favorite authors. This is actually one of my favorite books that she has written." I smiled, I could defiantly see me getting along with Jasper. He was like an old wise brother.
During our conversation we found a common interest, classic books. We spoke for a while about our likes and dislikes of random books in the library. We almost had the same taste in those too, I was excited to finally start getting to know part of the family. I also found out that Jasper and Rosalie were actually siblings and their real last names are Hale, they moved with there aunt Esme after their parents died. But she has been a great mom to them they have called her mom for a few years.
I finally got the opportunity to finish my book when Jasper had to leave with Emmett because the girls have had some car trouble in Seattle, where they went shopping and they were probably were not going to be back until tomorrow from what I heard.
After finishing my book Edward and I were called down to dinner. As we got served some delicious looking lasagna, I noticed that there was only a set up for two at that table Esme took notice of this and told me she was just going to wait to eat when Carlisle gets here. That's what she always did. Edward just sighed, rolled his eyes and began to eat.
The meal was really good, it was one of the best things I had ever remember eating, and way better than any food that they had in the orphanage. I finished my plate, and it was so good I gladly accepted a second serving, I was quickly stuffed and didn't get to finish my second serving, Edward however did finish his second serving.
I was about to make conversation with Edward when he left, the only people left were Esme and I. I started to pick up my plates, and help Esme clean up after I was done, I thanked Esme and left to the library.
I picked out the perfect book and went to my room to begin reading it. I was in the middle of it when I heard an amazing melody coming from the music room, I walked over to see who was playing it; it was Edward. I noticed that he didn't see me so I sat down to listen to him, the song seemed sad. I listened absorbing every note that came out of the piano.
"what are you doing here" I heard Edward say.
"Um, oh. Sorry I didn't mean to disrupt you. I was just in my room and I noticed the music coming out of here and I couldn't help but to listen, You do play very nice."
"Thank you, but next time do me a favor and knock please. I consider my piano playing to be very private. Thank you. Bye" and with that he left, what was his problem. I had never done anything to him to make him upset. This kid really didn't like me.
As he walked out, I began to move towards the piano. I began to strike the ivory keys. Playing small sections of songs at a time, it had been a while since I had last played. Once I was warmed up I began to play a song that I had made up for my brother, I was going to play it for him on his birthday. That day sadly never came, it was not complete yet, but now that I had a piano I would be able to complete it.
I plaid it over and over but nothing came out, I couldn't complete it. This was a bit harder to imagine, maybe if I had a picture to look at while I plaid, I didn't know. I needed to clear my head so I walked back to my room, and began to look at old photos of my family. IO really did kiss them.
It was getting late so I decided to start getting ready for bed. Once I was ready, I plopped down in my bed and looked through the photo album again, this time letting my tears run loose. That night was the first time I had cried over my family for a long time, I know it would not be the last. I just hoped tomorrow would be a better day.
Soo how did u guys like it? Sorry it was a bit late, well it was a lot late. I have been super busy. I'll try to update it sooner. Thanks for putting up with me. Sorry its short.
- MusicLuvr
