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Umm…to answer a question that was asked, they're not in England. I probably should've put up that this was AU. They are in my own country that I made up. Any names would be a big help!
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Disclaimer: Dude…would Stephenie Meyer even have the word disclaimer up here?!
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"Bella I saw you!!" a voice squawked from my phone. I was in the back seat with Aria very deeply under. We had gotten something to eat at Charlie's favorite restaurant, The Lodge. We were just on our way home. Charlie was driving my car.
"What do you mean Jess?" I asked
"I mean I saw you talking to him!"
"Who Jessica?" I said knowing very well who.
"The freakin' GOD of society! The Prince Edward Cullen!!!"
"Oh. Him." I said very blasé
"Him!" she said, mocking me. "What did you talk about?"
Ah Jessica. Always being a pain in the butt, trying to get the best gossip. Geez!
"I'm not sure, a lot of stuff."
"DETAILS!!!!"
"You want details, I'll give you details" My voice became hard and icy. "Tell your kid to keep the hell away from Aria"
"Uh…Bella?" She paused. "C-can I call you back?"
"Sure…take your time"
Stupid girl… I hate her. When we reached the house I pulled Aria from the car and carried her into the house. I put her in her bed. My phone started to vibrate in my pocket. My ringer Claire De Lune came on. Charlie looked at me questioningly 'Jessica' I mouthed
"Hello?" I said
Charlie mouthed to me 'put it on speaker.' I did.
"Yeah Bella I don't know what you're talking about. I don't even know what you mean"
"You know very well what I mean Jessica!!!" I growled harshly.
"Yes Jessica." Charlie interrupted calmly. "You and Ms. Lauren know exactly what we're talking about."
"Chief Swan?" Jessica and a new voice in the background said. Lauren.
"Rumor has it," He continued "You and Jessica tormented my grandchild. Right Lauren?"
"What?" her nasally voice exploded "I don't know what the heck our talking about. My daughter didn't even go to the park today."
"Well she had to. The parade, remember!!!!" I hissed.
"I don't remember watching her!" they both sneered
"My point exactly. Where the hell do you get off making my kid cry!? Are you freakin' demented!?"
"Bella calm down, you're overreacting." Dad said "Jessica, I want to see you and Mrs. Crowley at the police station tomorrow. This is for child endangerment, since Mrs. Crowley doesn't even remember watching her own daughter! "
"And he says I'm overreacting." I muttered
Charlie nodded.
"Look Jess. I'm not in the mood to deal with your crap now .I'll talk you tomorrow. Maybe tomorrow afternoon"
"After your date with the prince?" she said her voice thick with implications.
"Shut up. You really don't want to mess with me tonight."
"What-ever. Bye Cinderbella."
I snapped the phone shut and collapsed on the couch. I sighed deeply and closed my eyes.
"What date?"
I opened my eyes with a groan.
"I'm not sure what you mean." I tried at innocence. I opened my eyes wide, and reamed my curls around my face.
"Don't give me that look Bells. You inherited that look from me."
"Crap."
"So, what date?"
"It's nothing…the queen invited me and Aria to the palace tomorrow."
"Will Prince Edward be there?" he asked accusingly
"OH MY GOD!!! DAD!!! HE'S A PRINCE FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I stalked towards my room, but be for I closed my door I heard him mutter,
"Yeah…a guy prince." I ignored that.
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I woke up the next morning with an unsettling feeling. I think somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew that something is going to happen today. I'm not sure what…man do I wish I could see the future like Anthony's sister Mary.
I was still trying to piece together my thoughts when I was suddenly flying off my bed and onto the hard cold floor. I closed my eyes and feigned hurt…not that hard for me.
"Oww…" I was going to say more but I got punched in the gut… or landed on by someone that's just over 3 ft.
"Mommy get up pweese?!!!?" I opened my eyes.
"Why exactly?" I said. I just wanted to see if she remembered
"Cause', today we gonna meet Queenie Esme!!!!" Good…she didn't forget.
"Oh…I see… Well you can't meet her in your pajamas can you?"
"Nuh-uh!" She giggled
I picked her up, and we went to pick out some clothes.
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I have to say I looked pretty good. It is July; we are in the midst of summer, so I say, why not! I was wearing a blue and white polka-dotted sundress. It was slightly haltered (on profile). Enough so I could keep appeal yet casual to be worn around the king and queen. Wait…Appeal?!?! Who exactly was I trying to appeal? It couldn't be…but could it? No. He's engaged.
"Yeah…a guy prince." Charlie had said. Impossible. I couldn't be! But his eyes…his hair…his muscles!!! No! I will not!
Aria was wearing a sleeveless blue and white striped ensemble, with a little heart necklace to match (On profile), with white sandals with silver buckles. I was just brushing her hair when there was a knock at my door.
"Bella?" the voice asked.
"Yeah dad?" He poked his head in.
"If you want, I could drive you to the palace"
"Of course you can…"
"Cool, so whenever you're ready Bells."
I figured that I was as ready as I'll ever be. Charlie held Aria's hand when we got to the door. The phone started ringing just as I walked out. Charlie looked at me suspiciously.
"Don't worry Dad. It's probably Jessica." I said exasperated. He nodded and walked out.
"Jess, I said I'll call you—,"
"I'm not Jess." I recognized that voice immediately.
