Another Update: I'm still on vacation and had a serious emotional encounter when we had an extra rider—a cricket. It was already crowded in the back especial when my bro is being a brat and keep hitting me. Hopefully later will be better than this morning…
Disclaimer: I can knit a scarf but that's nothing compared to the writing of the great Stephenie Meyers.
Chapter Five
Calling Renee and Seeing Charlie Again
I FORGOT TO CALL RENEE!!!
I asked for Alice's cell phone and dialed Renee's phone. She picked up on one ring.
"DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I WAS WORRIED ABOUT YOU AND MY GRANDBABY!?" Renee shouted into my ear as soon as she heard it was me.
"I'm sorry—"
"WHEN I CALLED THE ARLINES TO SEE IF YOU ARRIVED THEY SAID IT LANDED NEARLY AN HOUR AGO!"
"I'm sorry—"
"How are you, sweetheart? Is the baby okay?" Renee asked sweetly.
"I'm fine, Renee," I said, looking at Alice. "And Elizabeth is fine and is kicking me in the side for not calling you sooner."
"She is a smart little fetus."
I rolled my eyes and continued to chat with Renee. Renee informed me of things that happened that day some of which was…emotional.
"The jury announced they were guilty, Bella. They were sentenced to ten years in prison with a chance for parole in five years."
I felt the tears weld in my eyes. I knew who she was talking about…the six who raped me. A month after I found out I was pregnant they found the six trying to rape another waitress at another bar. I was one of them who pointed them out, noting the "leader" clearly. Now two months later, the trial was speedy and the verdict was fair. A few minutes later I hung up tears in my eyes and handed it over.
"At least they're off the streets," Alice said, taking hold of my hand.
When I arrived at Charlie's home, Charlie had just arrived as well. He looked tired and worn out as he closed the cruisers' door. He started walking up the pathway to the old worn stairs to the door that dearly needed to be painted. Alice smiled and honked the horn once. Charlie stopped walking and turned. I noticed for the first time the crow's feet around his eyes and the grey that started color his black hair.
"Alice," Charlie said, smiling at Alice as Alice and I opened our doors then turned his smile towards me as he opened his arms for a hug, "Bells."
I went into his arms and took hugged him back. His arms were warm and comforting as I broke down crying, sobbing into his chest while Elizabeth kicked me.
"Thank you Alice," Charlie said. "Can you bring Bella's bags inside?"
"Sure," Alice said.
Charlie led me into the house and slowly upstairs to my old room.
It hadn't changed. The old rocking chair sat in the corner with my favorite teddy bear that I keep here for when I visited Charlie. Poor old Teddy had one eye missing and a huge grape juice stain on his belly but it was well loved even know. My bed was the old iron four-poster bed with the frill bed spread.
"Here baby," Charlie said, allowing me to lay down on the bed, the sheets pulled back from for me. "How are you feeling?"
I just smiled and closed my eyes. "Tired Dad and sore from where Elizabeth keeps kicking me."
I hear him chuckle and place one large hand on my stomach. Elizabeth kicked her welcome and caused Charlie to chuckle. "You get some sleep. Anything you want in the morning?"
"Salmon sandwiches," I said, rolling onto my side.
Charlie chuckled and left the room. It was wonderful to see Charlie again. Just…wonderful….SNORE!!
Spoiler
You CAN'T ask me about it : )
"Bella we can only do so much and if you want to keep this baby you will have to listen to me and right now you need to push."
I'm sorry this chapter is short but I hope you loved it. Anyways, you know what you're supposed to do…You read this now you review this. No flames please. I can use the advice, praise, or questions I can get. I LOVE answering your reviews and PMs. Huggies, Nollie