1908
Months soon passed after the Masens left.
Many panicked during the Spanish Influenza and thousands died. Luckily we survived but day after day for 3 years I still waited, waiting that some day, the house opposite me would light up soon again and I would hear the usual Edward tinkling laughter and see his comforting face again.
But Months passed. Years went by.
Before I knew it, I was 21.
My sister, then 19 was already married and she persuaded me to give up. I was reluctant and tried searching around news for Edward. No one knew amid the chaos.
I was soon arranged to marry my cousin, Charles Swan, the police seargant in the area. He was a likeable and amicable man and I knew he would treat me well.
But even after my whole family and I relocated to Forks, I still held my locket everyday, waiting for Edward's return.
Back To Present
I finished eating my steak and leant back.
Edward left my great-great grandmother. And she guessed that it's because he had found another woman and led a new life. She didn't really believe that but she hoped that she could see Edward again.
I wondered how he looked like.
What was so special about him that captured her heart?
If my great-great grandmother guess was true, I don't really think he's that loyal. However, he's dead for 90 years. Who knows? I thought and leant back to sleep.
Arriving at Forks...
Okay great, I'm now at Forks, sitting in Charlie's police car.
Yep, he's a police. Imagine that?
I clutched my precious cactus, I had been rearing it in sunny Phoenix.
Will it be able to survive in Rainy Forks?
I realised Charlie was glancing at me time to time.
'' So Dad... Do you think I can get a car?'''
I had a personal motivation to actually buy a car. When you travel in a police car, traffic tends to slow down a lot.
'' Right, I got you a good car, at least for you'' He said gruffly.
I raised my eyebrows. '' What's it?'' '
' You remember Billy Black?''
'' No'' I muttered.'' I have a habit of blocking embarrassing things from my mind.''
'' He sold me a truck, Chevy. ''
'' How old is it?'' I asked. '' 1950s at the most''
'' Right, I was hoping it would be the 1900s'' I said sarcastically.
I wondered how cars existed back in Isabella Sr.'s time? I thought. I was highly curious about the past.
I sighed when we reached Charlie's house. He helped me lugged the luggage into my bedroom.
It was the same every year, back when I was a toddler. I smiled a little sadly and Charlie left it to me. I placed my cactus prominent on the window's ledge and a picture of Isabella Sr.
I could gaze at her anytime I want and sought comfort. I clutched the locket and peered below, Great. Billy Black and his son... James Black? No it was Jacob Black.
Right. He was coming to teach me how to use the truck.
The 1950s Chevy.
First Day Of School
This morning, I got up early and headed to my truck and patted it fondly.
I suddenly just loved the antique feeling of it.
In fact, I called it Trackie though I don't made it known to anyone. I clutched the directions map and rode my truck, its noise blaring at full volume. I drove it and caught side of the sign,
'' Forks High School''
and breathed in and out. High school was about to begin.
As I got out of my truck, everyone stared at me and began to whisper. I ignored the sarcastic comments and headed to the office.
The kind woman, Mrs Anoras smiled as she handed me some slips and a timetable and a map. I could do some good use with it.
I clutched Isabella Sr.'s locket and whispered, '' First day of School has officially begun''
Lunch Time
Here I was at lunchtime. I was sitting with Jessica, Angela and a couple of their friends. There was even Eric and Mike whom unfortunately, I made friends with because of a coincidence I hit a ball behind his back but he didn't seem to mind.
I ate my apple and glanced around. Everyone looked pretty tan and normal, not like me, so white a skin. Just then, I caught side of some people outside the window.
'' Who are they?"' I asked, glancing curiously at them.
'' Oh you know, the Cullens?'' Angela said.
'' Doctor and Mrs Cullens' foster kids? They moved here from Denali a few years ago.''
'' Oh'' I sneaked a peek at them.
Never have I seen such impossibly beautiful and graceful people
. A blonde hair girl and guy passed us and Jessica lowered her voice,
'' The blonde hair girl? She's Rosalie and the guy she's with is called Emmett. They have a thing for each other'' She eyed them with disapproval.
I shrugged and continued staring at them. Just then, a pixie like dark haired girl and a boy passed by.
'' Okay, the dark haired girl. She's Alice and she's really wierd'' Jessica made a face.
'' The blonde-haired one who looks like a pain is Jasper and they are like a thing too.''
''Ooh'' I pretended to be mildly interested.
Their names seemed like grandfather's times , old and antique which attracted me a lot.
Just then, I caught sight of a bronze-haired boy, possibly the best-looking among all of them walking through the door.
'' Who's he?'' I asked.
'' Oh, He's Edward... He's cute , strong and unbelievably gorgeous, unfortunately, nobody's here good enough for him'' Jessica muttered. '
' Ooh Edward'' What a coincidence. His name is the same as Isabella Sr.'s long pinned lover. He seemed as if he had just walked out of a space warped time.
I turned my head back and Edward caught sight of Jessica from the table. Jessica winked at him but he looked irritated, picking at his bagel.
I turned back and stared at him, my thin lips pursed into a curious stance. He looked up and his eyes widened when he saw me.
His actions were momentarily frozen as he continued staring at me with suspicious wide eyes.
Why was he so shocked? I don't even know him.
Then, his lips snarled back into a frustrated expression. What's with him? I thought as I pretended not to care.
Edward's Point Of View
Was that... Bella?
Or was my eyes playing tricks on me?
I stared at the girl as she got up and walked past our table.
I just can't believe it. The striking resemblance. The same brown eyes, the facial structure and everything !
She was my Bella. 90 years ago.
I wanted to get up but restrained myself. Just then, a gust of wind blew across the cafeteria and I caught a smell, no a scent of floral aroma. I couldn't resist myself as my lips pull back into a snarl. I wanted to have her blood, Bella's blood. The venom bubbled in my mouth as I suddenly got up.
Just then, someone put a restraining arm on me,
'' Edward. Remember who you are.''It was Alice.
'' You aren't a murderer. Remember why you are doing this. For us, For Carlisle'' Alice said.
'' You're wrong. I have been doing all these for Bella'' I murmured.
