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As I closed the door I remembered.
Renee's letter.
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I went to our bedroom and took the letter from the desk.
I then sat on the comfortable bed and stared at the letter for God knows how long.
Edward and the others were in the living room and I knew that they were giving me some time to just think and read the letter.
Before I even had the courage to read the letter I had to have a recap of what had happened the whole day.
Everything was still too much to handle. I really did not know when I would be able to take everything in.
Eliza Anne Dwyer. She was my sister. She did look like me, well when I was human I guess. She had dark brown eyes almost like Renee's and dark brown - almost - black hair. Anne almost looked like me but had everything darker, even her skin was not as pale as mine, it was tan. She was taller than my human height though, she was 5ft 5". The only difference we have aside from the height was her style which was way better than how I dressed my self before my change. Alice would definitely compare the both of us.
Anne could really be my sister if we were put side by side when I was still human, but I had my doubts.
I need to know if what she was saying is true.
I slowly opened the letter.
I did not look at it at first.
Then, I just took a deep unneeded breath and read it.
My dearest daughter Bella,
First I want you to know that I love you very much as well as Phil of course.
I'm sorry you had to find out this way that you had a sister. I was planning to tell you when you were still in Forks but then you were sick so I just let it pass. But then we found out that you left with the Cullen family when we called Charlie. He said that you didn't leave any numbers any address behind. We asked him to tell anyone who knew where you were to call us as soon as possible but it never came.
I just hope that as you are reading this you are living a great life.
Okay. So you have a sister. I know you're pretty shocked but you have to understand that this wasn't unavoidable.
Her name is, I hope she told you, Eliza Anne Marie Dwyer. She is still fourteen years old as I am writing this. Why is she so tall? Blame Phil.
As you are reading this letter I hope she didn't have a hard time finding you. She really didn't know she had a sister as well, I only told her as I am writing this letter.
Now on to a more serious matter. I'm really sorry I had to put this on your shoulder Bella.
Anne does not have any family to live with after Phil and I are gone. The social worker told us that if she doesn't find you within a month that she will be put in a foster home.
Anyways, I hope you can take her in or find a nice home for her. Please Bella, she is your sister. Please do it for her, if not for me at least.
When the social worker visits you, you will be the one to make the final decision and I hope that the decision you make will be for the best.
One more favor Bells, at least get to know her you know. Hang out or something. Give her a chance to know the only family she has left.
Remember, I love you. Don't doubt that even though I haven't seen or heard from you for a long time.
Please take in to consideration the option of taking care of your sister.
Even though something happens to me, I do hope you will be okay.
Love always,
Renee
When I read the last words I dropped the letter and fell to the ground.
If I could have shed tears I would.
I positioned my self in the corner of the room and rocked myself.
What am I going to do? Should I take her in? What will the family think of having another person in the family who I might add is a human? Will we loose control? Will I hurt her? Will we be able to control ourselves?
Everyone probably heard me because they came up to our bedroom.
Edward immediately enveloped me in a hug. Alice was comforting me. I could feel Jasper giving out waves of calm.
"Thanks!" I told Jasper.
He simply nodded.
"What did Renee say?" Edward asked.
"Here," I handed him the letter, my hands still shaking. I also saw everyone look at it. After a few seconds there were gasps.
"Oh dear," Esme then hugged me and I could feel here motherly love comfort me.
"Bella, I just want to tell you that this is your choice to make, not ours. Do want you think is right," Carlisle spoke. He spoke as if he knew what I was going to do. He was no Alice, I can tell you that.
"I don't know what to do Carlisle. Should I take her in and have a human in our home endangering her life every second she is here with us. Or let them take her to a foster home where she could end up anywhere and still be harmed. I am so confused."
"Just remember Bella, we are here to support you with your decision. She is your family. We wouldn't mind having another human here although we do have to be more careful. We have to discuss all the possibilities."
I nodded my head.
He was right. I should just do the right thing.
Everyone then went out of the room leaving Edward and me behind.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Do you think I will make the right decision?"
"I think you will,"he whispered softly and then kissed my forehead.
Edward had put the stereo on with his compositions. They just soothed me at times like this.
We sat on the couch holding each other.
"I love you," Edward told me.
"I love you too," I kissed his lips and smiled.
Nothing was said after that.
I knew I had to do this.
I have to make the right decision.
I hope this will work out in the end.
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AnnePOV
I can't stop pacing around the room.
I was staying at a motel because I was only here for a minimum stay of three days.
I have to tell them, especially Bella, that I need a place to stay. I certainly do not want to go to a foster home.
I could tell them that I would just stay with them for a short time until I'm eighteen. I still have some money that was left by mom and dad.
The ringing of the phone disturbed my thoughts.
"Hello," I greeted.
"Hello, Anne? This is Tristen," she said.
Tristen was my social worker. Tristen was the typical blond so she is annoying as can be and she could be so dumb at times too.
"I hope you remember that in two days the deadline's up."
"Yes, I know. I already talked to my sister Bella. I'm going to tell them about the adoption. Just give me some time."
"Do they live in that address you gave me?"
"Yes they do. I already visited them today and I'm probably going again tomorrow to tell them."
"I should go with you then. It would be appropriate to talk to them as soon as possible. I'll pick you up at the motel at 9:00 okay. Be ready by then."
"But . . .," before I could protest she already hung up the phone.
I sighed.
Another reason I did not like Tristen was because she never listens to anyone.
Well, I really have to tell them tomorrow.
I'm just hoping for the best.
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