Chapter 4: Strange Family
Nessie's POV
I laid there in bed as I waited for Bella's father. I was scared, in pain, and worried about the wellbeing of my best friend.
All I could do was lay there and pray to God that everything would come out okay in the end. I was a firm believer in God. I was certain that he would take care of me and Ricky until we could get home. I believed that everything would be okay because of him.
I wasn't sure how much longer I laid there until I heard the door open. I swore the room temperature went up about ten degrees when I saw my doctor. This guy was just...wow! If only I were ten years older! Oh I can't wait until I'm in my early 20s.
"Renesmee?"
"Yes?" I shook my head. I must've been gawking at him a little too much.
He was smiling. Great he was probably trying hard not to laugh at me.
"How're you feeling? Are you in pain?"
"In pain" I reluctantly admitted.
He sighed. "I was afraid of that. You suffered a lot of internal injuries that needed repairing but you will be okay. That's the important thing"
"Yeah I suppose so" I said as I grimaced in pain.
"Do you need pain medicine?" he asked me worriedly.
"No I'm fine. Really I am" I insisted.
He shook his head in disapproval. He walked over to a nearby cabinet and took out what I could only assume was medicine.
"I said I didn't-"
"And I can tell that you are lying so I'm going to give you a dose of morphine anyway. It's a great painkiller that should help you a lot. Nessie I had to repair your lungs, your liver, and one of your kidneys. Not to mention the numerous broken bones you have in your hands, arms, and legs. Don't try to act tough. It's okay to admit your in pain"
"Wait a minute does this mean I can't play baseball anymore?!" The thought that I wouldn't be able to play baseball anymore scared me. I didn't know what I would do if I couldn't play baseball anymore.
"Nessie it's okay. You'll be able to play again very soon as long as you heal correctly"
I breathed a sigh of relief. I could live without playing for awhile. As long as I'd get to play again eventually.
"You must really love baseball. Am I right?"
" 'love' would be a huge understatement. I've been playing for as long as I can remember. I'm on a travel team actually. We just got here from Florida today. I just wish I knew if they were okay. I haven't seen them since before-"
I started crying softly and couldn't even finish my sentence. He instantly comforted me.
I really liked this man. He seemed so nice and caring. Beautiful on the inside and outside.
"What's your name?" I had only just realized that I never learned his name.
He smiled at me kindly. It instantly made me feel at ease.
"Forgive me its Carlisle Cullen. You can just call me Carlisle"
"Thank you Carlisle" I said as he inserted the medicine into my IV.
"It's my pleasure Nessie"
"Carlisle? How's my friend? I'm really worried about him"
"Nessie he'll be fine. I'm sure of it. His injuries were bad but I think he will make a full recovery"
I let out a breath of air that I hadn't realized I had been holding in.
Now I was just worried about my parents. They had no idea if I was okay or not. Oh my god how long has it been since the earthquake?!
"Carlisle how long was I out? I mean how long has it been since the earthquake?"
"It's morning now Nessie. It's been about 12 hours"
"12 hours" I muttered. "12 hours and my parents still don't know if I'm dead or alive?!"
"Nessie calm down. The earthquake was bad. It was an 8.7. It knocked out all forms of communication. There's nothing we can do to communicate with your family back home or anyone until the problem is fixed and we have no way of knowing how long that will be"
I felt around my pockets until I found my iPhone. I turned it on and attempted to call my mom only to realize that Carlisle was right. It wasn't working.
I started to cry. All I wanted was to go home. To see my family again.
Bella and Edward suddenly came into the room.
Edward, even though I had not said one word to the guy, got to me first and held me. He rubbed circles around my back that were oddly soothing.
"It's okay Nessie. You're going to be okay. We will make sure of that"
"How can you be sure that I'm going to be okay?" I asked him.
"Nessie, I know this may be hard for you to understand, but we care about you. Even though we just met we care about you. We're not going to leave to 12 year old kids alone to fend for themselves. We want you and your friend to stay with us for the time being. Is that okay?"
"Yes it is" I smiled.
About half an hour later Ricky woke up from the surgery medicine. Or whatever you call it. Anesthesia I think?
Soon after that we met the rest of the family. They all seemed very nice and welcoming of me. I knew for sure that I had found a new shopping partner in Alice. Finally someone who understands my shopping needs!
Esme was very nice, warm, and motherly. If I didn't know any better I'd say she cared about us as much as her other children.
Rosalie was also very nice and welcoming of me. I found her smiling at me a lot and I couldn't help but wonder why.
Jasper seemed nice to but he looked like he was in pain all the time. It was kind of weird.
Emmett was really cool although sometimes he could be a little too rough with me and my injuries. Bella and Edward scolded him a few times for that.
It had only been a few hours since Ricky and I had both woken up and we already felt welcomed and at home with this strange family.
Carlisle insisted that Ricky and I rest. So we opted to lay on the couch and watch TV.
I got my phone thinking that I could play Pokemon Go.
"Oh son of a bitch it doesn't work!" I yelled when I tried to open the app and nothing happened.
"Ouch!" I yelled when someone pulled my ear really hard.
I swore I could hear Emmett laughing from the other room.
"Language!" Edward scolded.
Everyone else just looked at me in disapproval.
"You think that's bad?" Ricky giggled. "She usually drops F bombs instead"
"Thanks a lot blabber mouth"
"Anytime Nessie"
Oh I would punch him right now if I could!
I swore Edward and Bella gave me the look of death.
They were about to say something when someone knocked on the door.
"Jacob" Edward said. "He would come as soon as he found out"
Found out what? Who's Jacob? So many questions with this family.
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