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I watched Twilight last November, but was good though it wasn't what I was expecting. I was waiting for Bella to pass out in class because of blood but it never came. The kissing was pretty intense. LMAO! Well, maybe it was pretty hard to translate a thick book to an almost 2 hours movie flick. I guess it might be the best they got from that time limit. So what about you, what did you think?
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Here's the story...
Previously…
"ISABELLA MARIE! WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU DOING?!?"
I stood away in shock. That was the last voice I wanted to hear. I'm in big trouble.
Chapter 4: Banquets and a whole lot of galore
I turned around and saw Angela, impatiently tapping her foot. Fiddlesticks! I just got caught. I quickly stepped away from Edward who was in shock also. His face was in between running away like a coward or act like a knight in shining armor.
Sigh. I stood and walked extra slow towards her. "So, I guess I'm in big trouble right? I swear my father wouldn't let me out of broad daylight again."
She smiled lightly. "Yes my lady, your father will do it."
I closed my eyes and imagined my torturous life up ahead.
"If he knew it…" I opened my eyes and she winked. "What he doesn't know won't hurt him but we are going to talk about this later."
My mouth turned to a big grin. I immediately hugged her. "I am in your debt."
I let her go and pulled Edward to my side.
"Angela this is Edward." I gestured my hand for emphasis. "Edward, this is my best governess in the world!"
Angela laughed. Edward took her hand and kissed it for elderly respect. "I am pleased to meet you."
"I am quite pleased also. I haven't seen my child this happy for ages." She turned to me with a playful smile, I couldn't help but blush.
She continued on, "Oh, why haven't I seen you yet? You look familiar but I can't seem to remember it. May I ask who your parents are?"
"They are Edward and Elizabeth of Verona. They are the owners of the Masen Estates, madam." Edward looked so sweet, he grinned like an innocent young boy.
Angela's expression turned to grim. Was there something wrong with what he said? She quickly regained her negative expression, as if to hide it from me. I'm going to ask her later. She turned to me. "My lady, the dawn is coming soon. We have to go."
"Can we just stay a little while longer?" I complained, I think I am starting to whine already but I don't want to leave yet.
"I'm afraid not. Your parents would soon be looking for you. There is a breakfast banquet at the halls. That is the reason why I came to look for you, but it appeared to me you left your bed secretly." She began to look annoyed; I simply returned it with a chuckle.
My laughter was halted by a request from Edward. "Love, you need some sleep. We'll see each other soon."
"But-."
I tried to protest but he placed a finger over my lips. "I'll be there, promise. My family is also going to the same event."
He gave me a peck on the cheek. "Okay…" was all I could respond.
Angela and I started to walk away from him. When we were a few meters away from him, I felt uneasy. Suddenly without thinking, I ran towards him. He caught me and lifted me in the air. He spun me around with a big smile on his face. He put me down the grass and I looked up to him.
I wrapped my arm around his neck. "I'll miss you."
His eyes grew soft, in a low voice that only we could hear he told me, "Don't worry love. We'll think of something soon but as for now, take care of my heart. I left it with you."
He leaned in and gave me a passionate kiss. The moment was perfect; the kiss that I have always dreamed about with him has finally come true. We were underneath the pale moonlight and shining stars. The glow of the lamps made the moment even better.
After a few moments, he let me go letting me breathe. His breath was short due to our intense kissing I suppose, I mean I am too. He wrapped his long arms around my waist. "I think you should really go."
"I think so too…" I began to stare at the big vast sky.
"Bella, I mean it."
"Me too."
After a long pause, "Alright. I'm going."
He gave me a sad smile. I breathe in deeply then gave him a last peck in the cheek. I turned away because I might cry. I don't want to be a damsel in distress. I have to be strong for him.
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Again here I am, wearing this itchy dress with a fake smile on my face. The weather is wonderful but my morning is not.
Angela is here, following me around like a good governess should do but somehow I feel pity for her. Having a persona without anybody actually knowing you. Oh well! I would exchange that for anything if it would only mean that people wouldn't meddle in my personal affairs.
I started to fan myself as a gesture of a lady who is trying to distract myself, not that it is hot or anything in this green-house like hall. Food and people were flowing. Ladies covering their lips with their laced handkerchiefs while the gentlemen make themselves look better to other people by telling their oh-so-wonderful life, typical socialites.
I began to search the room for him, if he had arrived yet. I heaved a sigh out of disappointment. Then I felt something warm and heavy on my shoulder. Please let it be him…
I turned around and saw Jacob wearing a black suit. I bit my lip, it wasn't him.
"Jacob, it's nice to see you." I tried my disappointment, I hope he didn't notice.
"Isabella, I sincerely feel the same. I guess I wasn't the person you were looking for right?" He smiled with understanding. I was starting to feel bad about it.
"Nonsense." I faked a giggle. Is it that obvious?
"Don't worry about it, I completely understand and I know that we---" The next words he had spoken was inaudible in my ears. My whole world is focused on the man who was walking in from the entrance. He was completely dazzling type of beautiful.
He was with his family I guess. The woman who had dark hair and beautiful green eyes is his mother and beside her was his father, from whom he had inherited his perfect copper hair. He was talking to his only sister, I guess. The small girl with a long flowing hair, what was her name again? Alice isn't it?
I laughed quietly to myself. He told me that his sister had always wanted to cut her hair but their father forbids her to do so. Following them was a blonde girl with a twin I guess because there are perfectly similar in appearance. He hadn't told me about her yet. I wonder who she is?
"Isabella? Isabella? Are you still listening to me?" My attention was pulled back by a very concerned Jacob.
"I'm sorry! I completely drifted off, my mind got caught in someplace. What were you saying again?" I tried to revert my thoughts and focused them back to Jacob.
He laughed. What did he really say? "Never mind Isabella, you'll know later."
I lifted my eyebrow. Later? What does he mean by later? "Oh. Okay. I really do apologize for my rudeness."
"Don't worry about it. For now, go to whatever you are supposed to do. I'll see you again soon."He walked away. I stood still for a while trying to absorb the moments that had just happened.
I blinked then started to make my way towards Edward. I paused for a while and turned to Angela. "You can do whatever you want. Let me be alone for a while."
She bowed then left. As I was making my way through the crowds of people, I finally saw him. I was about to go to him when somebody blocked my view.
"Hello. You're Isabella right?" The blonde girl told me with a plastered grin. Uh-oh, this is not going to be good, I can feel it.
"Yes I am, but I haven't caught your name yet."
"Rosalie." She simply stated as if she was bored.
"Errhmm… I am pleased to meet you Rosalie." I tried to give her my best smile to hide my suspicions.
Her voice changed from an amiable one to a low hissing tone. "Let me make this straight, I don't like you."
My eyes widened with her frankness. What did I ever do to her? "Sorry, but I do not quite get you?"
"Stay away from him."
I raised my eyebrow and folded my arms. Did she just say that? "Excuse me?"
"Are you impaired or something?"
I pursed my lip and just stared at her. Who, for goodness sake, is this nagging woman? "You are a disgrace to him. I repeat for your slow retarded process of thinking…"
She smirked. "Stay away from him."
I was shaking out of anger. I bit my lip to stop awful words from coming out. We're in a public place. "May I ask who are you to tell me such madness?"
An evil grin appeared on her face. "I am his---"
From the background, somebody dragged me away from her. The host was calling out my name. "LADY ISABELLA? LADY ISABELLA? Please come here."
I was placed in the middle of the venue where everyone stopped and stared at me. In the crowd, I saw his emerald eyes staring at me, with love.
"My lord Charles, would you do the honors of announcing this wonderful event that you are having?" He turned towards my father.
With a glass of wine on his hand, he lifted it. "I propose a toast for the upcoming wedding of my daughter, Lady Isabella Swan with my close friend's son, Lord Jacob Black."
My mouth opened but no sound came out. My heart was pounding fast, not in a good way. "For the successful matrimony of Isabella and Jacob!"
The crowd lifted their wine glasses. "FOR JACOB AND ISABELLA!"
I searched for him in the crowd, his eyes met mine but he looked away.
Does he regret his love for me?
He turned around and began to make his way towards the exit. I tried to run after him but my father half-hugged me securely so that I wouldn't leave this room. My eyes started to water. I heaved a cry. There goes my heart and it left an empty space on my chest.
Everything went spinning and darkness consumed me.
Present Time
We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standing there, on a balcony in summer air.
I abruptly opened my eyes and tapped the off button in my cellular phone. I have enough snoozes for one day and I have a flight that I might miss. I rubbed my eyes and began to think about these mysterious dreams that I am having. I often dream about being a different kind of person but the ironic thing is, I always act on a same role on the same era. I guess that maybe my brain isn't creative enough.
I opened my curtains. It was raining, as usual, in my wonderful home in Forks, Washington. I tried to remember my dream but it was blurry in my memory now. I sighed and made my way to my shower. I need to get to Seattle at 9 in the morning so I can catch my 10:30 am flight to New York.
It is still seven forty-five in the morning so I have time to prepare. My bags and luggage are ready and packed. The only thing that is not ready is myself.
I grabbed my towel and toiletries and began to hum on my way to the bathroom.
Creative Arts Institute of New York, here I come!
I hope you didn't see that one coming :)
Sneak peak ALERT!
"That creature is a living jerk!
Arghh... Why do I meet these kind of people that people consider as human?
He couldn't even pass as one."
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