Chapter 4

Saying goodbye to my sister Viki, Phil and my mother hadn't been easy. Mum had eyed my outfit of ripped black jeans, crop top and black and white low top converse with amusement. I had just rolled my eyes and stuck my tongue out at her. Phil drove me to the airport and we said goodbye, my three almost four months in Florida had made me realise how good he was for my mother.

I waited at the departure lounge for my flight to be called, while waiting I painted my nails black. My nails were just drying as the call was made.

"United airlines welcomes passengers travelling on Flight 06430 to Seattle to board at gate 81, commencing with group A."

Given I was group C, and my nails were yet to dry I was in no rush to head towards the gathering line. I played with my phone, I texted Charlie to let him know the plane was boarding and that I would message once in Seattle. After about fifteen minutes, I joined the line, scanning my ticket and showing my ID, I got on the plane and quickly got to my seat at 17A. Soon after I put my earbuds in, turned the music up and closed my eyes as the plane took to the runway and I left my sanctuary behind.

The plane landed without issue, slowly I joined the line of other passengers and disembarked the plane. I made my way slowly through Sea-Tac to the gates of the smaller planes, only stopping once to get a Cinnabon and a drink to snack on. The flight to Port Angeles was due to leave in two hours, so I got comfy on a chair, the departure lounge reasonably empty, after all, it was only seven am. Just before boarding, I went to the bathroom and tidied up my make-up and hair. The plane boarded just before nine am and touched down in Port Angeles just after 9:30 am, I had four hours before my first exam.

Once off the plane, I went to collect my bags and wait for Charlie. Luckily I didn't have to wait long, though he didn't recognise me at first.

"Hi, dad," I said standing in front of him. It took him a moment to click and look at me.

"Bells!" he said excitedly, he looked at me up and down, "Well, ah, Florida seemed to do you some good?" he asked, taking my suitcase and leading me towards the cruiser.

"Sure, I mean, I might even consider some colleges down there," I said as we reached the cruiser, I got in the passenger side and flipped a text to Renee so that she was aware I had arrived. Charlie got in the cruiser, thankfully he isn't one for small talk. As we approached the house, I noticed my old beat up truck and a smaller bright red car next to it. "Do we have visitors?" I questioned as I looked at the beautiful cherry red car.

"Oh, ah that?" Charlie stuttered, "No, that is yours. Arrived a few days ago actually. Not sure where from though." Charlie muttered. I looked at the car in confusion, why would someone send a car, but not say who bought it. I shrugged my shoulders as I got out of the car and made my way inside. Once inside I set up to do some last minute studying before my exam.

I made Charlie and I lunch, though Charlie was at the station, before going to my room and getting ready for my exam. I tidied myself up, fixed my make-up, grabbed my bag and keys and headed outside. I debated between the old truck and the bright red car. I decided on the car, not wanting to make the entrance that came with the roar of the truck. I got in the driver's side of the car and took a look around, looking for some clue as to who bought the car. Eventually, after playing with the sun visor, a letter tumbled out.

Isabella,

Edward told us everything. I knew after treating you at the hospital that my son was somehow involved, though, Esme and I were not aware you both had become more than friends. I am ashamed of my son's behaviour towards you in the days leading up to and the days and weeks after that lead to you leaving Forks. Charlie assured me you are doing well in Florida and that you will be back for Finals come June. I know a car won't change anything, but I know you probably won't want the entrance that comes with your truck.

I'm sorry for the way Edward treated you- rest assured he doesn't know what happened to you in the Meadow- Esme and I very much think of you as a daughter and hope that we will see you again soon.

Lots of love,

Carlisle Cullen.

I read the letter multiple times, realising how much I had missed Carlisle and Esme in the time that I had been gone. He was right, in not knowing about Edward and me, things had only really changed last year, right around my sixteenth birthday actually, almost ten years to the day of our meeting…

Carlisle had taken up the job as Medical Director at Forks Hospital and had moved his family from the city life of Chicago for the job, Edward and his twin sister Alice, were six years old, and the three of us started school together that September. We became friends quickly, though I was always a little bit closer to Edward. He took care of me, especially after I was clumsy and had slipped over. Edward and Alice were there when my mother walked out on my father when I was eight years old and when she tried to take me with her. Carlisle and Esme took care of me after Charlie was shot and was in rehab for eight months when I was ten. They included Charlie and I in Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities, they gave me the big family I always wanted… Then last September, on my sixteenth birthday, Edward and I were out together and I told him I loved him, he kissed me and said he loved me too. By Thanksgiving last year we were sneaking around, kissing and spending time together, then on Christmas Eve, everything changed…

…Five and a half months ago…

"I love you, Isabella Marie, Merry Christmas" Edward murmured into my ear, we were in his room, our parents downstairs drinking eggnog and watching Christmas movies. We had claimed we were tired and Alice was off with her boyfriend Jasper for a couple of hours.

So we had come upstairs to his room. Things started innocently enough, then his hands were playing with me and the next thing clothes were off, kisses were trailed down from ear across my boobs, he stopped only long enough to suck on each nipple so they were both erect, before continuing down across my stomach and then he sucked on my clit, looking up with his bright green eyes under his long lashes, I became a puddle in ecstasy. My hands in his hair as I rode my orgasm, once it was done, I pulled him up so that our lips were once again touching, I made him turn on his back and straddled him, mimicking what he had done only minutes early to me, I made my way down his body before getting to his large member, which I took in my mouth. His orgasm came quickly, our bodies covered in sweat were spent and we lay next to each other for only moments before he was covering my body kisses again.

"Please Edward…" I moaned I wanted him as I had never wanted him before. I guess he got what I meant, he rolled off me, long enough to fetch a condom and roll it on, I could tell I was still wet, which would make it slightly easier. Our eyes locked as he slowly slid inside me, stopping when I flinched, before continuing when I encouraged him too. Soon he was pumping in and out of me before we rode our orgasm together.

That night on Christmas Eve, Edward took my virginity and our relationship forever changed. No longer were we sneaking around for time alone to make out, but we were sneaking around for sex.

Five weeks later, and I was late, my period had never been late. I drove to another town about twenty minutes away and purchased a test. That damned smiley face is what changed everything once again.

Present

As I reflected on the last five months, and everything that had transpired, I wouldn't change it. Though I missed Edward and his family. I had finally discovered myself and as I drove towards the school for my exam, I was no longer clumsy, weak Isabella Swan. I was a woman who had changed.

I parked the car, checked myself in the mirror one final time, grabbed my bag and got out of my new car, with earbuds and sunglasses in place, I danced towards the exam building, resolve to not let the last five months define me any longer.

I walked into the building, took off my sunglasses and checked in with Mrs Cope, it took her a few minutes to accept I was who I said I was, then I went to wait to be called for my exam, English Lit.

I leaned against the wall, chewing gum and watch the students of Forks High school. I got curious looks from Jessica Stanley, Mike Newton and Eric Yorke, all of whom must have been here for their PE exam.

Minutes later He walked in. I continued to look straight ahead until I couldn't any longer. He looked tired, his red hair a mess, his clothes dishevelled and I realised despite everything that has happened, I still loved him and probably always would.

Moments later with my eyes closed, Alice was standing in front of me, I knew only because I smelled her sweet perfume, "Bella?" she asked, I opened my eyes and looked at the little Pixie in front of me and winked.

Edwards beautiful musky smell joined his sisters and I looked into the green eyes of the man I loved, before running into the exam room. Leaving him wide-eyed and mouth open in my wake.

END of CHAPTER 4