Bella showered in the hot shower, bathing with the new Bath and Body works bath wash that was left for her on the side of the tub. She loved the way it smelt. Bella took her time then dried her hair and straigthened it with a straightening iron. He had been wearing full and big waves, today it would be extremely straight. She finally applied her light coat of make up then walked to the closet searching through tons of clothes at were hung up. Her fingers pulled out a purple and white striped low cut, long sleeve soft cotton top that was fitted "perfect." Tossing it oer her head and pulling her arms through, then pulled it over her stomach "I think this could be my favorite." smiling to herself. She grabbed a light colored pair of designer jeans and held them up "I like these. I wonder if they fit?" Pushing down the cotton pajama bottoms, stepping out the quickly stepping into the jeans which fit her perfectly too. She hurried to the mirror to check herself out "oh yeah, I look good." Now she was in search of her short black boots and she was done.
She made eaten breakfast a hour early and was now watching tv, sitting on her new plush couch when she heard Emmett pull up. Her stomach filled with butterflies when she opened the front door seeing him in a thick white long sleeve shirt, jeans, topped off with a fitted black leather jacket, walking toward her "how did you sleep beautiful? Wow. You look hot!" a big smile on his face.
"Thank you! I love everything. This is such a huge surprise. I never.."
Emmett's hands slipped around the back of her neck, beneath her hair and cut her words off with a kiss. He pulled back a few minutes later "your welcome. Are you ready to go?"
Bella nodded suddenly really feeling nervous "yes but one more thing first" giggling.
He smiled raising an eyebrow "what's that?"
Bella pulled him back to her and kissed him again. He moaned softly into the kiss, she deepened it teasing him with her tongue. His grip latched on her waist pushing her back inside, shutting the door with his foot, not breaking the kiss. Her arms flung around his neck, pulling him closer to her body, he pushed her backwards to the couch. His cool hands detached from her waist, heading under the back of her shirt to the soft skin on her lower back. Breaking the kiss, his mouth found her jawline, running down her neck. Bella loved his touch, he was so strong but gentle. His cell phone rang from the holder on his belt loop. He groaned pulling back, a hand moved from Bella pulling out his phone reading the caller id "Alice."
Bella giggled "guess we better get going then."
He drove them back to the Cullen's house. Bella couldn't believe how huge and gorgeous it was "Emmett this is an amazing house. It's so beautiful." He smiled and pulled up, parked. Before Emmett got out, Bella's door was opened, she looked and it was Carlisle. "Morning Bella" smiling with an extended hand. She took it and got out before hugging him tight "thank you so much for everything." Carlisle smiled "it was Emmett's idea, we just helped." Her face lit up hearing that.
Carlisle extended his elbow, "Come on. Everyone wants to meet you" she looked at Emmett was was grinning like there was some sort of inside joke, Bella smiled and took Carlisle's arm. Emmett followed behind them as they walked in. Bella's eyes glanced over seeing 3 ladies and 3 guys waiting eagerly.
A small pixie looking one walked straight up and hugged her "I'm Alice. I'm glad you came today."
Carlisle smiled, "Alice." He pointed over to the others "this is my wife Esme." Esme walked over and hugged her "nice to meet you sweetie. You're going to feel at home here." Carlisle kept going "This is Rosalie." Rosalie smiled, walked up and hugged her "hey Bella. Emmett can't stop talking about you." Bella smiled but before she could speak Carlisle walked her over "This is Jasper and that is Edward." Both guys stood from the couch and came over shaking her hand with smiles. Carlisle turned her back to him, "please make yourself at home."
Alice giggled walking back to her, "I'll show you around." Alice stole Bella away taking her throughout the house.
Rosalie and Jasper pulled Emmett to the side. Rosalie smiled "she is pretty Emmett." Jasper nodded "her feelings for you are true. She does like you a lot and feels comfortable with you. We have to do a test Emmett. We're going ask her about Charlie. I want to see what emotion comes off of that."
Carlisle walked over "I think that would be good Jasper. Where is Edward?" turning around.
Edward heard his name and came from the kitchen were Esme was making a snack for Bella, a weird look was all over his face. "What's up Pops?"
Carlisle questioned "I would like to know what thoughts go through her head when Jasper mentions Charlie. Please."
Edward shook his head "that will be a little difficult" a strange look on his face.
"Why?" Emmett softly said "I worry about her. I want to make sure she is okay."
Golden eyes fousced on Emmett "I understand. I've been trying since she pulled up to the house. I can't hear anything from her. Almost like she doesn't think. It's blank." Edward looked around the room then back at Carlisle "either I'm losing my touch or she is something special."
Carlisle nodded, "Oh wow. I've thought the same thing since I met her at the hospital. She doesn't stare at me like nurses do, she's mostly ignored all of my abilities."
Rosalie listened quietly, "maybe there's too much on her mind."
"No way. I would know that. What about you Jasper?" Edward looked over at him.
"I can feel her emotions and very strongly." Jasper said expressionless. "I think I should just hang back and see what I can get from her feelings."
After a bit, Alice brought Bella back to the livingroom. Emmett smiled slipping a arm around her waist pulling her next to him as Esme walked in from the kitchen "I made some snacks. bella are you hungry or thirsty?" Bella wasn't too hungry "maybe just a little, but a glass of water would be great."
Esme smiled, Emmett pulled Bella towards the kitchen, everyone followed. this mysterious girl could only be sensed by Jasper. They all sat down around a kitchen table. Bella was surprised to see they all had came too. Jasper sensed she was nervous by them all being there. He sent calming emotions to her.
Carlisle began small talk. They all joined in making her feel at home. Finally Carlisle pops the big question "how's Charlie doing?" fear ran through her body, cold and hard.
Jasper jerked and stood up quickly to shake it off the feeling of horror, plain out fear.
Edward and Rosalie, look over casting Jasper a 'what was that' expression.
Carlisle noticed but kept going seeing she was speehless "I was just wondering. I thought maybe he was visiting your mother and step dad for like a early holiday trip" pain shot through like needles.
Jasper couldn't take it what was radiating from her. He had to make himself busy somehow. Walking over to the sink, Jasper washed his hands.
Bella shook her head not noticing anything out of the ordinary going on "umm Carlisle. I don't know." Jasper sent her emotions to make her talk and boy did Bella let it fly out "My mother and step dad were too busy to deal with me so I came back to stay with Charlie, he didn't want a daughter so he packed up and left, slashing my tires in the process so I wouldn't try to follow him like a lost puppy. His last words to me was 'the house is paid for, so keep it and don't follow after me. I don't need a tag along." tears started to fill her eyes and her hand went over her mouth "I can't believe I just said that out loud."
Emmett pulled her to him letting her cry. Rosalie and Alice hung their heads then looked at Jasper knowing he made her talk. Jasper was upset too. Not one had made him feel pain like that, ever. She needed to let it out to help her heal inside.
Carlisle gave Jasper a nod. The room cleared out, everyone went to the living room leaving Carlisle, Esme, Bella and Emmett. They talked for a long while. Bella now feeling a whole lot better, getting it all out of her system. This was excatly what Carlisle wanted her to do. Esme brought Bella some food to eat while they sat there. Finally the subject changed to more bighter topics. Bella now feeling a lot better about herself and the situation. "So do you think you could still help me pick up new tires for my truck? I just don't have another truck to pick up new ones in or I would have done it already. I know how to change one."
Rosalie walked in hearing that question "I'm the machanic of the family. I thought you'd never ask." Bella giggled "really?" Rose laughed "yes. I'll help you."
"Hey! I know how to change tires too." Emmett spoke out.
Rosalie pushed her blonde hair strand from her shoulder, behind her "I know, but I'm better and faster than you Bro."
They all laughed. Carlisle and Esme were so happy everyone was getting along. He was worried about Jasper, seems Bella threw him for a loop earlier. Edward came in "hey Bella. Catch" throwing her keys "what's this too?" He laughed "Rosalie has a shop in the back were she works on our vehicles. We always keep tires laying around. She believes in changing them every 2 months."
Rosalie laughed "the way you drive, you need them changed every week." She giggled then looked at Bella. "Let's go check and see if I have the size that your truck takes. What model is it?" Rosalie took Bella out back "I'm sure I have some extras to get you up and running. It'll save money and last a while anyways. If you drive as slow as you ride your bike, then you should be good a very long time." Bella giggled.
Edward met them outside later with his truck placing 4 tires in the back. There were still several tires left. Rosalie was glad, she'd been trying to get Edward to clear those things out of her shop for months. "come on Bells! Let's go!" Emmett pulled his keys from his pocket with a smile and they all headed back to Bella's giving her four new tires. Rosalie checked the truck out while making sure it was running okay. Everything looked good to her so after a little more chatting she and Edward headed back home.
Bella hugged Emmett tight "I can't thank you enough for everything. This has so far been the best week of my entire life."
He already had better plans for her but he wasn't telling yet. He just smiled and kissed her "I'm glad." She looked around "I really need to go to the store and do a little shopping." Emmett smiled "alright. I am going to head back. I got a couple of things to do then I'll call you in a bit okay?" He kissed her again by her truck "be careful Bella. "
She smiled "I will do."
