Chapter Three; Pleasing
Felix's POV
I'm thrilled that I get to be one of Bella's guards. She's stunningly beautiful for a human, and she's really cute when she's stubborn. I can tell why Edward had a thing for her. After Bella woke up, everyone was crowding her, trying to make her happy. She always has a mask, and everyone could see. She forces smiles on her face, locking her misery on the inside.
It's been a day since she's been here, and already everyone seems happy and excited. "Bella, how did you get such good shopping styles?" Heidi squeals, staring at Bella's suitcase. Everything in the suitcase looks like it was chosen by a 'fashion master,' as Heidi calls it. "I had Alice," Bella says, forcing another smile on her face.
I put my arm around her shoulder, using the nickname I've been told she likes, I said, "Bells, if it makes you feel better, Jane and Heidi are worse than Alice in shopping." She giggles lightly, and I, along with all the other guards in the room, laugh along with her beautiful giggle. It was another reason that bastard Edward was in love with her.
Demetri's POV
I was kind of irritated with Felix putting his arm around Bella, but the only sound I can think about is the sound of Bella giggling right now, a genuine smile on her lips. I can't help but laugh along with her, seeing how her happiness fills us with it too. Her eyes twinkle with a sad memory. I'll have to ask her what her history was with the Cullens.
Alec's POV
Bella, Bella, Bella, with the adorable laugh of hers, makes me laugh. I'm so glad she isn't forcing this happiness upon us. She's actually happy. I feel the urge of kissing her, but that would just confuse and upset her. What if Bella could be my mate? Damn, when can I find out? You'll find out when her ties are revealed, idiot! my inner voice answered.
Bella's POV
"Bella, let's go to the mall and get more!" Jane says, jumping up and down in excitement; her squealing voice breaking my ears. "More?" I ask, horrified. "If you don't mind, I'd like to tag along," said Alec, winking at me. I blush. "Actually, if you don't mind, could Demetri and I come, too?" Felix asks with a smirk. "Sure!" Heidi squeals, just like Jane. "I want in, too, if you don't mind I join, Bella?" Renata asked. I nod, smiling again. Soon, the entire Volturi guard came with us.
I feel like I've been accepted in a vampire family once again, and it doesn't hurt to think about Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie, Emmett, Alice, and Jasper. I just wasn't ready to look back to my life with Edward. He didn't love me anymore.
But this family did.
