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A/N: So, incase you didn't notice by now, Renesmee isn't growing quite as quickly as they first predicted that she would. She is 3 years old, biologically, but physically, she only looks 6. So, twice her age. That was just a decision I thought would make more sense with my story. I hope you have liked it so far and continue to review. All the reviews I have recieved so far have been very supportive and positive. I really appreciate them. Keep it up and let me know if I can improve. Here's chapter 3. Enjoy!
Chapter 3
Bella
closed the phone and handed it back to Edward, still notlooking at
him. Her eyes were glued to her father's face, worried. Edward kept
his arms around her. He rested his chin on her shoulder. After a
minute of watching, Bella felt him nod. She couldn't look at him to
ask. She waited patiently.
"Bella, love, shall we go out into
the hall for a minute?" He asked her finally. He guided her into
the hall before speaking again. "He was listening to everything
that Carlisle was saying earlier. He wanted me to tell you that when
his time comes, he wants you to let him go. He said don't try to save
him. Then, after he's gone, he wants you and your mother to go
through his house and divide things up between yourselves. And, he
wants some stuff to go to Nessie, but he didn't say what. Also, I
spoke to Carlisle and he said he'll stay here with us until it's
over, if you are more comfortable having him take care of your dad."
Bella nodded. She couldn't speak as she absorbed everything. "Do
we need to go back in and see Jasper?" Bella nodded once and
followed Edward back inside the room. Edward looked at Jasper and
then flashed his eyes to Bella, sending a silent message that she
needed a sense of calm. He used his ability right away.
Renee
called around one in the morning. Bella was in a trance, thinking
about everything her father had requested. Edwrad answered the phone,
no wanting to break Bella's train of thought. He lied easily.
"Hello,
Renee.... No. She's in the bathroom right now.... Okay. I'll tell
her.... Thank you so much for calling.... You too, Renee. Goodbye."
He hung up and everyone, including Bella, looked at him. "She is
just getting ready to board a plane. She'll be arriving in Forks
around 7:30 or eight. Then she's coming straight here. We all have a
lot to talk about before she gets here. I should call Carlisle."
"Can
I call him? I need something to do." Bella asked, finally
speaking after hours of silence.
"Here. Just tell him what
your mother said and ask him if he wants to be involved in the
discussion we are going to have." She nodded, taking the phone
from Edward, and dialed the number.
"Hello?"
"Hey,
Carlisle."
"Oh. Bella. What's going on?"
"Nothing
right now. My mother just called though."
"Did
she?"
"Yes. She's just boarded a plane and will be in
Forks around eight at the latest."
"Eight this
morning?"
"Yes."
"Okay. Was there anything
else?"
"Yes. We wanted to have a major conversation
before she arrived and we wondered if you would like to be here for
it."
"I would. Thank you. I'll be there in ten
minutes."
"See you then." Carlisle hung up. Bella
handed the phone back to Edward, who pocketed it.
Bella, Edward,
Jasper and Alice sat in silence for a few minutes. Edward's phone
buzzed at the same time that Rosalie and Esme walked in.
"Yeah.
They just walked in.... Okay. We'll be down." He hung up.
"We'll watch Nessie and keep an eye on Charlie. Carlisle and
Emmett are down the hall in the waiting room." said Esme.
Edward, Jasper, Alice and Bella stood. Bella hesitated.
"If
anything happens, you'll be the first to know." Esme ensured
Bella. She nodded and the four went down to meet Carlisle and Emmett,
leaving Esme and Rosalie in the room. They sat down greeting each
other quietly. Bella sat down totally silently.
"Bella?"
asked Carlisle, inviting Bella to begin the conversation.
"My
dad... had a few... requests. He told them to Edward, who told them
to me." she spoke slowly.
"And, what were his
requests?" Carlisle asked gently. Bella clamped her jaw shut.
Even though she was not human, this was hard for her. Charlie was her
father, after all. Edward answered the question for her.
"He
wanted her to let him die. He doesn't want us to try to save him.
And, he wanted some things from just Bella and Renee. Sorting through
his stuff, spliting it among themselves and Nessie."
"How
much longer, Alice?" Carlisle asked.
"Another two days,
maybe. It's not definite yet."
"Okay. Bella, we'll get
you through this. I promise." Alice suddenly looked like she was
counting down to something. She nodded quickly to Emmett. Bella stood
suddenly and walked out. Emmett gave her a few seconds head start and
then went after her. He caught up easily, because she was walking
away at human speed and he was using vampire speed. He lifted her off
the ground and carried her back to the room over his
shoulder.
"Emmett! Let me go!"
"Sorry, Bella. I
can't do that." He entered back into the room as she let out a
menacing growl. He ignored her, laughing slightly.
"You don't
frighten me, Bella. Sorry." She growled again as he dropped her
onto Edward's lap. Edward put his arms around her.
"Calm
down." he whispered in her ear.
"Now, Bella. We have
one more thing to discuss."
"Whether or not I tell my
mother what we are."
"Yes."
"I don't know.
It won't be nearly as simple as telling Charlie. She'll want major
details."
"So she'll be like you were then, when you
found out." Edward replied.
"Yes."
"We can
handle it."
"I might need help telling her."
"Not
a problem." said Carlisle.
"And, I don't know how she's
going to react. It could be fearfully."
"We can handle
whatever reaction your mother has."
"Okay."
"Now,
shall we go check on Charlie?" Carlisle asked. Bella nodded.
A/N: I hope you enjoyed it. And, yes, I know I keep leaving cliff hangers, but it's best that way. The suspence is better that way and it gets people thinking. Review and I'll post the next one by tomorrow. Love to everyone that has supported me so far. And, a special thank you to seventeenforeverandever, for being the first one to read my story and give me constructive criticism on what I should change, before I posted this whole story online. I owe you! Review everyone. Thanks! Love from Christie.
