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Yes it has been a while, but I updated The Relationship Breakdown in the meantime.
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Chapter 8BPOV
As the morning slowly arrived, I sat up in bed, the tangled sheets surrounding me. With my sharp hearing I heard the sounds below of my other siblings beginning their day also- the opening and closing of doors, the murmured 'good mornings', and the rustle of fabric as they each began to dress. I sighed in contentment, listening to the family I had come to love so much. My family.
Slowly crawling from the bed, much to Edward's mumbled disappointment, I arose to do the same as they.
I heard the chink of the letterbox at the front of the house outside and sprinted down the stairs and through the front door to get the mail.
Shuffling through the few letters we had received, I noticed an envelope addressed to me. The stamp told me it had arrived from America.
I tore open the thin paper, quickly recognizing the messy scrawl of Charlie's handwriting.
I ran my eyes slowly down the page.
With worried eyes I read through it again, just to make certain I hadn't missed anything.
Dear Bella,
I want to know whether you're ok.
Thanks for the note you left, but still, the way you left here so soon has me a little worried.
And I know what you're going to say, that it's some Vampire thing, but a little forewarning would have been nice.
By the way, I think you should know what's happening here in Forks.
Some people have no shame in slurring your name, but trust me; I'm doing my hardest to put a stop to it.
I'm just glad I'm in the know. If you know what I mean.
But yes, that Newton kid thinks he has to prove to the whole town that you're some kind of monster.
And granted, this isn't really the lifestyle I would have picked out for you, but at least your still a good person. And you are still my Bella, just a little bit harder and colder…
So, Switzerland huh?
You'll need to tell me about it when you reply. I want lots of details about everything, including the exact reason you're there. Don't skimp on the details.
Much love,
Charlie.
Oh gosh, I thought to myself. He wasn't happy.
As if summoned by magic, Edward's arms wound their way around my waist and held me close to him.
Breathing in his exquisite scent, I turned around to face him and held up my letter.
"This just came. Its from Charlie."
Pausing to quickly read the page's contents, he glanced at my face looking, I'm sure, for my reaction.
"It's ok. Really." I continued when he raised one perfect eyebrow. "This just means I'll need to be a little more open with him. It will be fine." I hoped he wouldn't notice my less-than-honest disposition.
"And what about what's happening in Forks? How do you think that's going to affect his reputation?" Edward ran his hand through his unruly hair, messing it up further as he saw through my lie.
I sighed then, because I truly didn't know the answer. Edward seemed to know this, and rested his chin on the top of my head.
"Don't worry. We'll figure this out somehow."
"I really hope so."
We walked back inside, hand in hand.
Rounding the corner we found Carlisle sitting on the sofa, waiting for us. "Any letters?" He asked pleasantly.
"Just a couple," I told him, handing them over. "And one from Charlie."
"Oh?" He inquired. Passing that to him as well, I sat down on the armchair opposite him, watching his expression. It remained smooth and unruffled as always.
"I see," He said quietly. "Well, what are you going to reply with?"
I frowned unhappily. "That's just it, I have no idea."
(Later)
I sat by the coffee table, surrounded with scattered remnants of paper.
I sighed with frustration, and, crossing out the few lines I had actually written, lobbed the screwed up paper ball over my head.
"Were you aiming for me or did that just come at me by chance?" Came Jasper's amused voice from behind me. I turned around to see him closing the door behind himself, smiling.
"Sorry. No I wasn't aiming for you, I'm just sick of having no idea what to write to him." A wave of well being crashed over me, drowning out all other negative emotions.
"Ahh." I sighed contentedly. "Thanks Jazz, that feels much better."
"It's what I'm here for." He said, smiling in response. "Need any help?" He asked, sitting sinuously on the floor beside me.
"Sure, I'm all ears." I said, smiling gratefully at him.
Jasper and I talked for hours, contemplating the many things I could possibly write of in Charlie's letter.
Before long Edward joined us and folded himself on the carpet beside Jasper, listening quietly.
"Maybe you should just tell Charlie the truth, about everything. I mean he's kept all of this to himself so far. He's dealing with this almost as well as you did when you first found us out. Maybe it's genetic?" Jasper grinned teasingly at me and winked.
I chuckled and then sighed sadly.
"No, Jasper, we can't put all of that on Charlie. Especially explaining everything about the Volturi to him. I really think that will worry him more than necessary. And as for the matter of Mike, well, Charlie's already heard about what happened from all the gossip, or at least gotten the basic gist. A town as small as Forks, the news travels quickly. I don't think he believes the rumors though. Or at least he's trying not to."
"Bella's right," Came Edward's smooth velvet voice, speaking for the first time and cutting into my glum and intermittent musings. "We couldn't possibly alarm Charlie like that. We will tell him what he absolutely must know and keep everything else to a bare minimum."
I instantly felt better by Edward's smooth casual tone and his calm composure. At that moment Alice danced into the room and sat lightly in the armchair, with a nonchalant look upon her face. She contrasted sharply with our expressions.
"I know what you need to write." She sang out cheerfully, a large smile upon her face.
"Oh Alice, I love you. We've been sitting here for hours and nothing has come up. Not for lack of trying though." I said, glancing to Jasper and Edward. "You've both been very helpful." I told them, smiling kindly.
"Well it's a good thing I'm here then isn't it?" I nodded fervently.
Ten minutes later Edward and I were walking hand in hand down the town's main street. I breathed the air in happily, feeling and enjoying the burden lifted suddenly from my shoulders, barely noticing the dry burning in the back of my throat from passing humans. As we reached the letterbox I freed my hand from his. Edward placed his hand over mine again as I placed the letter in the mouth of the post box chute. I looked over at Edward questioningly. He smiled at me in encouragement, nodding his head minutely.
"Do you feel comfortable with this?" He asked me softly, searching, as always, into my eyes.
"Yes," I breathed, looking into his own, which were liquid, shining.
And with that we dropped the letter in and sent it on its way.
"Now, we never got round to hunting did we?" I asked.
"No," he replied. "We became rather distracted didn't we?" He grinned at the memory of last night, bending slowly down to kiss the tip of my nose.
As quickly as we could while still being discreet, we ran from the town and hurried into the nearby forests to hunt.
Okey dokes, I know, I know- not the greatest, most exciting chapter ever but I'm trying to keep this story going as long as possible. I hate writing filler chapters as much as you probably hate reading them. Please still review though!!
So, if nobody has any further ideas for future chapters, I think I will start writing the beginning of the end… dum dum dum!!!
Oh and round of applause for bella swan001, she helped me with the ending- much love!!
