My adrenaline started to fade away as I got closer to Boise. I needed to stop there and rent a hotel room. I was careful to stay clear of the main roads but close enough to read the signs of cities approaching. Only a few more miles until I get to the outskirts of Boise. I was really starting to like Idaho. The sky is so blue, the mountains so beautiful, the fields so gold, the pond water so clear. One downfall was that it was sunny a lot, but I was careful not to be seen. No one would've seen me anyway at the speed I was going. I started slowing down to about car speed when I reached the borderline of Boise. That was a sight to see; the skyline. It was breathtaking.
After an hour of searching and debating, I finally decided on staying at the Hilton for the night. I needed to get cleaned up, I've been running for about 24 hours. And my hair was starting to get tangly. As I walked through the lobby, all eyes and heads turned towards me; guys and girls. Guys because of my striking beauty and girls because of envy and jealousy. I smiled a little as I walked up to the platinum front desk.
"One room please, something with a view of the city." I said in my most pleasing voice.
The man behind the counter eyed me with awe. He looked about Jasper's age before he got bit and was as tall as Jasper. He even had the same hair color. I died a little inside. I was looking at other men. I'm such a monster.
"S-sure, m-ma'am."
I laughed a little. I find it very amusing when guys stutter. I handed him my credit card, being very careful not to touch his hand. He swiped the card and I signed the slip of paper he gingerly held out in front of me. The man, who's nametag said Gerald, handed me a room key.
"Floor 14 on the left, ma'am."
I flashed him a toothy smile, letting the light sparkle off my white teeth, "Thank you, Gerald."
His cheeks went red as I walked off. I got into the elevator and pressed 14. I was completely alone the whole trip up, thankfully. I opened the door to my suite and gasped. It dawned on me that I didn't have any clothes or toothbrush or brush or anything! I guess I have to go shopping but first I went to the sink and washed off the dirt on my face and hands. I looked in the mirror. My eyes were getting a little dark. I'll go hunting tonight as well.
I sat down on the queen sized sleep number bed and grabbed the phone off the bedside table. I hesitated slightly as my fingers pressed in the numbers of Jasper's cell. I quickly hung up before the first ring. I just couldn't talk to him right now. I dialed a different number and wait 3 rings before he picked up.
"Hello?" his voice was a little strained. I guess he was taking my stunt a little bit hard.
"Carlisle? It's Alice." I answered.
"Alice? Alice! Thank god your okay! All of us have been so worried!" exclaimed Carlisle.
My heart tore a bit more than it was. "Can you do me a favor?" I asked cautiously, trying to word my sentence right without giving away too much.
"Of course, anything!" I could tell that he was just happy to hear my voice.
"There isn't a computer where I'm staying. Can you search the best places in Idaho to hunt for me? Anywhere in the state is fine." I owe him that. Just knowing what state I'm in tonight is fine. They can't search the whole state in one night...hopefully.
"Well, I can't right now. I'm at the hospital. Do you want me to pass along the message to someone home?" he asked.
"Sure. Tell whoever's at home to call me at the hotel number. I got to go, Carlisle. Tell everyone I miss them so much."
"Just keep in touch with us, Alice. and take care."
Click.
I sighed and looked at the clock. 5:30 pm. I'll go shopping for a few hours, bring back my bags, then go hunting. And then relax a bit. I grabbed my credit card and room key and dashed out the door and into the elevator. It seemed to go slower than before, but I guess that's just because I was anxious. And the elevator stopped a few times to let people in and out. When I finally got down to the lobby, I froze. Waiting in line to check in was Bella and Rosalie. They each smiled at me with so much excitement. How did they find me?!
