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Bella's Dress
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Chapter 7: Avoidance
Jasper and I emerged from the shower and I instantly felt a twinge of guilt. Edward was gone and no where to be seen, but I couldn't stop thinking about the pain in his eyes… I didn't want to be a monster. I just wanted him to know that there was no chance of him and I ever again. I was still Bella deep down, the shy and scared girl I was. But now… Having power… It made me feel invincible. It made me an equal…
"Don't feel guilty, Darlin." Jasper whispered dangerously close to my ear.
I shivered pleasantly and grinned, "If you don't stop that we will miss Carlisle's meeting."
He chuckled, "I wouldn't mind."
His hands roamed up my naked hips, and I purred.
"Children. The meeting."
We heard Carlisle's amused voice sound from the living room. I looked at Jasper and he looked embarrassed.
"What?"
"I must be projecting…."
I laughed with him thinking about the lust that was being sent throughout the house. We dressed quickly. I put on a little black dress. It was satin and felt great against my granite skin. It was sleeveless and it opened to show off my cleavage. It hugged my body and had a one silver sparkly line from the top to bottom. It helped to show all my curves, it was short coming to mid thigh. Jasper wore a silky black button up dress shirt with tan pants. He look delicious.
We walked down the stairs and everyone was present. Rose and Emm, Esme and Carlisle. Alice… But where was Edward.
"DAYYUMM. Jesus Bro look at the body on her. Lil sis… You ain't so little anymore." Emmett's voice and lust filled eyes brought me out of my wonderings.
I watched as Rose punched him powerfully and he began gravelling at her feet.
I chuckled and sat next to Jasper possessively and turned to Carlisle.
"Meeting?"
"Yes, Well Bella… It's been about a month. It might not seem like that to you, since time moves quickly when you have so much of it. But the story is you were kidnapped. Whoever did the kidnapping killed Charlie… Now… as a family we need to stick together…"
"I…" I began trying to cut Carlisle off.
He held up his hand and I quieted. I would let him finish as a sign of respect.
"We were thinking of moving and starting over. We might need to fake your death, so that people are not looking for you. We can arrange it so that the cops find you. Then we will leave after your funeral."
I let his words mull over in my mind for a few moments before asking, "Where will we go."
"To Valdez, Alaska."
"I can get all the documents." Jasper drawled.
"Why Valdez?" I asked curiously.
"It's small and surrounded by the Chugach Mountains, they're heaving glaciated meaning there will be polar bear activity. As of the 2000 census there are 4,036 citizens. But I estimate that now they have about 3,900 people. It's a commercial and sport fishing area and it's quite beautiful. We have a house there. We haven't lived in yet. And I can work for the Providence Valdez Medical Center."
"Ok… so how do we fake my death?"
For days we worked out all of the kinks. Carlisle would bring blood of mine from the hospital. I had donated blood in case I ever needed surgery because of my clumsiness as a human. Which would help. We would smear the blood over my body and I would be taken to Carlisle who would pronounce me dead. Then after my funeral we would move.
Everyone help, including Alice. I was slowly letting her back into my life. It wasn't entirely her fault. She accepted Jasper and I and I had to commend her for that. I could understand how hard it was for her. But she began having visions that she would be meeting someone in Alaska and it would all work out for her in the end.
I sat in her room while she applied the lifeless color to my red lips. I looked in the mirror and had to hand it to her. I looked like a corpse. My cold body and the way I could move and be stiff would make this very believable.
It was hard when the deputy found me and let out a strangled sob. I felt guilty laying there with my eyes wide opened. Seemingly unseeing.
"Oh Bella… Bella… I'm so sorry…" He whispered.
It was sad seeing someone whom I'd only met a couple times go to pieces. But being 18 forever wouldn't be horrible…
I let my mind wander trying to remember and think about the human memories I had. I tried to remember Renee. I tried to remember Charlie's smile..
I had been reliving so many memories I didn't realize I was laying in an open casket until I heard Carlisle speak clearly in my ear.
"In two hours Bella they will have me close and seal the casket, so two more hours and we'll leave."
I listened and heard the people that came up to say their goodbyes.
Angela and Ben, Jessica and Lauren… Then Mike Newton. Hearing him actually cry made me feel slightly bad for him.
"I'm sorry I wasn't more persistent Bella. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you."
That's when I heard her voice.
"Bella? Oh God No… BELLA."
It was Renee. I could hear the clicking of her shoes as she ran towards me. I could hear the frantic tone to her voice. Unbelieving. I felt her warm and gently stroke my face. I could feel her warm tears splashing down on me.
"What happened to you baby? My baby… You can't be dead. Bella… You're just playing a mean trick on me."
"Renee." Phil's voice sounded.
"No, Phil… Please don't let this happen. She's not really dead…"
Phil silently comforted Renee, who was sobbing uncontrollably.
"This is all wrong. My baby was supposed to bury me. I'm not supposed to bury her? Why my baby? My only baby. Why did I let you come to this place. I should have kept you. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry Bella. I love you."
The guilt was eating me inside. Human memories flashed before my eyes. I was always the strong one. Who was going to put Renee back together now? I felt sick inside. I could lie to anyone. But I wanted to sit up. I wanted to comfort my mother. The mother I would never see again…
When Carlisle finally came out and got me I couldn't hold it anymore. I began sobbing. Broken tearless sobs. I wanted to cry more than anything.
Carlisle gave me a comforting hug and held me arms length.
"It'll be alright Bella. It'll be hard for a while. But it'll be okay."
I nodded mutely and he led me to a car where Jasper was waiting. I climbed in beside him and he placed his hand on my thigh.
"I'm fine." I smiled falsely at his concerned look.
His penetrating unwavering eyes made me crack, "I'd forgotten about Renee."
He nodded, "Well we're leaving now. You and I are catching a plane and going straight to our new home."
He handed me an Id and I looked at it. September 13th 1991.
"I was born in '87."
"I know that Darlin. But starting over the younger we start. The longer we can stay."
"I'm supposed to be fourteen?"
"Yes, am I'm 15."
"You can't be a freshman at 15..."
"I'm not Darlin. I'll be a sophomore with Rose and Emmett."
"So I'm a freshman with Alice?"
"And Edward."
I smiled, "Jealous?"
"No, but I'm Rose's twin. I just wish I didn't have to pretend that."
"It's alright… Okay so what's our story."
"Alright well Carlisle and Esme are 28. You are to be their biological daughter. Esme had you at 14. But her and Carlisle then got married and he became a doctor. Then they began adopting. Wanting to have a large family."
"Ok."
We got to the airport and it wasn't as busy as I expected it to be. We got onto our plane with no problems and took off. I took in every detail. Being on the plane with Jasper was exciting.
"Hey cowboy… Wanna join the mile high club?" I whispered in his ear.
He smiled his eyes smoldering, so I excused myself and went into the small bathroom. I waited for his light knock and let him in. We undressed at the speed of light and I wrapped my arms around his neck as we kissed. It was passion and sex rolled in one. He lifted me from the ground and I wrapped my legs around his waist.
He plunged into my already wet core and groaned. "God Bella… You're so tight."
I gently sucked his ear lobe into my mouth, "You feel good baby."
It was too fast and quiet for me to properly enjoy it. We finished clinging to one another. We dressed and straightened up and made our way back to our seats.
Once we landed and had our luggage I looked at Jasper, "Car?"
"We have one waiting for us. It's all yours."
I smiled and we walked into the parking area and I was floored.
Sitting there was a brand new 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class. It was black and shiny. The inside had gray leather. It was beautiful.
"Are these even out yet?" I asked him.
"I made a few calls."
"I love it." I beamed hugging him.
We put our luggage in the trunk and I got into my brand new car. It drove like a dream. Pushing the speed to 160 mph it was comfortable.
"Bella, Carlisle, Rose and Emmett will be joining us tomorrow. They're finishing up in Forks. Esme, Alice, and Edward have been getting the house ready."
"Ok."
We drove in a comfortable silence and I realized I hadn't seen nor heard Edward since the shower incident. He must be avoiding me. But once we arrived it would be hard for him to ignore me.
I knew all the stats of our new school having done some relatively easy research online. Valdez High, located at 319 Robe River Drive. Including Alice, Edward and myself there were approximately 66 freshman. Including Rose, Emmett and Jasper there were 93 sophomores, 51 juniors, and 74 seniors. A total of 284 students. Meaning smaller classes and more attention. Not that any of us would need the extra help. It would make our grades not stand out as much.
The Providence Valdez Medical Center was located at 911 Meals Ave. Which we had been all laughing about. A vampire working in a hospital around humans on a street called Meals Avenue.
We drove through the Chugach Mountains up into the forest to our new home. I was astounded. The sheer beauty of the home took my breath away. It stood completely isolated in the mountains. Standing three stories high and built with dark granite and cherry wood. It stood out beautifully against the white mountains.
We entered the house and into a wonderful room. Bright white marble floors with a green granite fire place built into a wall. The grand staircase with the marble stairs with a wrap around railing of dark cherry wood. The high ceilings and crown moldings were breathtaking.
We walked through into the open kitchen and I laughed. It was completely stocked. It was a chef's kitchen. Double ovens and granite counter tops. If I had been human it would have been my favorite room.
I turned around and giggled. There was an elevator. Who lived in a house with an elevator?
"Like it?" Jasper asked.
"I love it."
We kissed chastely then made our way upstairs. He led me to two French doors and pushed the open. Inside was a sitting area. It was cozy and also had a fire place. Plush white carpets that felt so soft under my bare feet. There were two black leather recliners with a night stand between them with an antique lamp. A desk in the corner with two brand new lap tops. And to my surprise 4 book shelves filled with books.
I looked to another door and pushed it open and gasped. There was the biggest window I'd ever seen. The room had an entire Bob Mackie Sleigh Bed with Crocodile Embossed Leather Bedroom Set. Two dressers and two nightstands with a large rug. The dark furniture against the carpet and beige walls were astounding.
I entered the master bathroom in awe. It had double sinks and ample space. A large glass shower and a huge soaking tub. It was in black marble with white walls. Simple but effective. All granite counters. Then the closet was bigger then my room in Forks!! It was already filled with clothes. Coordinated one side was Jasper's and one mine. Dress clothes, lounging clothes, night clothes. There were beautiful built in dressers and shelves for shoes and lingerie.
"I can't believe all of this." I muttered still taking in all of the colors and clothes.
"Did I do okay?" A small voice asked.
I turned to see Alice. Her normally bubbly self was now more withdrawn and less hyper.
"I love it Alice. The detail and the organization. It's perfect."
Her face broke into a wide smile and she hugged me, really hugged me. I hugged her in return with as much force.
Her eyes shined with her happiness as she bounded to the door with new energy she smiled, "And you don't even share a bathroom anymore."
I chuckled and paused, but before I could get my question out she frowned.
"He's in the basement. He wanted to be as far away from you as he could."
I frowned as well. I felt bad that he was alienated in his own home because of me. I hoped he would accept me as a sister.
While contemplating everything two arms wrapped around my middle.
"Welcome home Darling. School in the morning… Nervous?"
"Nope. I was human not that long ago. I bet I'll fit in better than you…"
A/N:
Okay there was ½ a lemon, but I promise more in the next chapter. They have to break in their new bed. ;) hehehe. Well if you guys are liking the story. Please review. The more reviews the faster I update. ;)
~Lizbeth
