Chapter3- The Letter
I hardly saw Edward very much after that except when the family sat down for dinner. Forks High School was still in session so of course. Edward, Alice, jasper, and Rosalie still had to attend school. They had kept Emmet out for obvious reasons. When I had spoken with with Emmet and Carlisle. I found out that One my mother would be flying out with Phil to help make the arrangements for the the funeral and two that my father had left everything to Emmet and I. The last thing I found out was the most disturbing thing that I have ever heard or could of imagined.
-Flash back-
I stepped out of Edward's shower taking in a deep breath. I couldn't get enough of how good Edwards sent made me feel. I quickly dried off and pulled on the comfortable pair of blue jeans and layered pink tank top that Alice had set out for me. I ran a brush through my hair and put it up in a messy bun so that it would stay out of my face put on the pair of sandals and stepped out of the bathroom. As I expected I found the room spotless and empty. The bed was made and it looked like it hadn't even been touched or slept in I quickly found my way out of the door not wanting to get caught staring at anything in his room.
I found Carlisle's study on the second floor. Not much had really changed since the last time I had been hear over a year ago. So at least i didn't have to worry about getting lost and having to find my way around. I could hear voices comming from the other side of the door so I knocked.
"Come in." I heard Carlisle state.
So I quietly entered my head hung knowing this was going to be very difficult. I really wasn't ready to go over the facts of my father yet, but I knew how Carlisle worked. He felt that it was best if you got things like this out of the way quickly.
"Bella, your awake. Come, come and sit down next to your brother. There are some things that need to be discussed." He gently explained.
I complied sliding into the comfortable couch that he had scooting as close to Emmet as I possible could.
"Now, as you know Your father has appointed me as the custodial person of all his estate that now has fallen to you. I believe that you should have it liquidated at put into trusts. As for the rest of this I would like to tell you that I will be leaving to pick up your mother from the airport in the next few hours. So that the funeral preparations can be prepared. So in other matter. there are a few things your father wanted you to be aware of upon his passing. I know that this is extremely hard for you, but he believed there were things that needed to be explained to you. These things are going to be hard to handle and if not quite unnerving from how he explained to me in the letter to me. So before I begin to read this letter to you I want to make sure that you understand that the information I am about to give you is going to effect you in ways you never thought possible. It may even be disturbing in a way." He warned us harshly. We just nodded our heads.
"Alright, I am going to read a letter to the both of you from your father."
Dear My dearest Children
Emmet and Isabella Swan-
I have had so many things happen to me in the last 17 years. So many horrors and nightmarish things. I wish I could give you good information and advice that wont effect you as horribly as the information that is enclosed in this letter to you. I am sorrry to both of you and to your Carlisle. You have been there for me in more ways than I could ever thanks- you. Now, I will start with you first Emmet. There is a reason why your mother left you with me and also why she never spent time with you as a child. Renae is not who she claims to be. When we first met her name was Emiline Vance. If the name sounds familiar it should, but I will get to that in a moment. Her and I had met in the police academy. She was a very serious quiet person. So when her and I were paired together we clicked and well as you can see you are here. Unfortunately this is ware things become scary. Emiline graduated with me a few months later. We had found out that she was pregnant with you a few months later. You see she was mad at me for getting her pregnant. She didn't want you. For me I always wanted you. You were my son. I wouldn't consent to letting her put you up for adoption. So instead we got married and she decided to ignore you instead. I am so sorry you had to go through that all those years. I really am. Now as for you my beautiful Isabella. When your mother got pregnant with you. She went crazy. Literally. She was forced to resign from the police force because she was causing such a ruckus. Which in turn started something I wish I could have stopped. You see your step father Phil is not who you think he is either. He is your cousin. There marriage is a scam. He helped your mother to change her name. Renae is her middle name. Your mother changed her name because she decided that the Police Cheif was wrong. So one night she left the house and walked into the station. She shot the man point blank in the head twice. she has never been caught. You see when your and I split she left Emmet with me because she never wanted him. With you she kept you because you would be a start to her new life. You are her prize Isabella, a trophy. I know I should of faught for you, but she threatened to hurt you. Kill you even. So I continued to keep this nightmare of a secret to keep you safe. Please forgive me. I love you both so much. Emmet I have given Esme and Carlisel full guardianship over you. I tried with you Bella, but because You live with your mother she would have to sign and I knew she wouldn't do that. If I know Carlisle he will find a way to get you away from your mother. I love both of You never forget that. Please forgive me
Love Your Father
Charlie Swan
Emmet and I were horrified along with Carlisle. At least from the look on his face he did.
"Children I would like it if you would remain hear in my office. I will be only a little while." Carlisle Instructed as he walked out of his office.
