Bella POV
I stared out the window of the airplane thinking about what I did. I know it was the right thing to do but I'm going to miss everyone so much. Carlisle, my loving peaceful father, Esme, my sweet loving hard to dislike mother, Rose, my drop dead gorgeous sister, Em, my fun loving silly brother, Ali, my shopaholic fashionista sister, Jazz, my calm history loving brother and Edward, my music loving piano playing best friend/person who I secretly have a tiny crush on.
I wiped the tears from my eyes. By now they would have raced home after Ali saw my future disappearing and seen the note on the refrigerator. I picked up my cell phone and got ready to dial the rarely use Cullen house number. I started to cry again when I realized I was no longer a Cullen but a Volturi. I had nothing against my other family but they just weren't the same.
I wiped my tears again and dialed the number. Jazz picked up.
"Hello?" he said sadly.
"Hi Jazz" I replied softly.
"BELLA!" he exclaimed. I heard movement on the other end and I figured everyone heard me on the phone.
"Hi everyone. I guess you got the letter?" I said.
"Yes we did. What were you thinking Bella? Why would you leave?" Rose exclaimed. I sighed sadly. I don't know if I could explain it very well.
"When you guys left, Leah came over" I started but I was interrupted by loud growling.
"No guys, actually she was a big help. I realized that I was a big burden to you all especially Edward. I called you here just to watch me cry. What kind of selfish person does that?" I scolded myself.
"No Bella. None of us think you are a burden especially not me. You were in pain, it is okay to express your feelings" Edward's musical voice flowed through the phone. It took all I had not to start sobbing again.
"You're just saying that. I practically kicked Ali and Jazz out of the house. Well now it's okay because I'm going to stay with the Volturi and get out of your hair. The plane is about to land" I said quickly trying to keep my calm.
"No Belly! Please come back!" Em cried out.
"Please we miss you!" Ali cried.
"Sorry Emmy. Sorry Ali. But I've got to do this. I'll call you guys everyday and remember I love you. Bye" I said. There was a pause on the other end before Esme spoke up.
"Okay bye Bella. We love you always"
"Forever and always Bella. Anytime you want to come home you may. We'll be waiting" Carlisle murmured to me and I hung up quickly not being able to stop my tears this time. I sobbed and sobbed before a flight attendant came over to me.
"Excuse me miss but are you okay? A few people are worried about you" she said calmly. I shook my head.
"I'm fine. I'm okay" I murmured. She did not look satisfied but walked away nonetheless. I stood up and walked to the bathroom. I glanced at myself in the mirror and the sight scared me. A girl with knotted hair and big red puffy eyes stared back at me. Her skin was so pale it looked translucent.
The sight scared me and also made me angry. Why was I sobbing my heart out at Jason while he was probably over in La Push sleeping with Leah? I decided enough was enough and promised myself I would not cry over Jason any longer. I didn't want to be a burden towards the Volturi so I had to act happy and cheerful so they would not be brought down by my mood.
I washed my face off and ran my fingers through my hair trying to unknot it. I thought about the time Emmett walked in on me changing and a blush came to my face. I checked my reflection again and was satisfied. I went back to my seat and waited for the plane to land. When the plane landed, I grabbed my luggage and flagged a taxi.
"Where can I take you Signorina?" he asked politely. (Miss)
"Volterra" I told him. He grinned and nodded before taking off.
"Visiting sites?" he asked. I shook my head with a smirk.
"No I'm coming home" I told him letting my Italian accent out. He looked at me surprised before nodding.
"Vedo" he murmured. (I see) We were quiet for the rest of the trip. He dropped me off in the central square underneath the clock tower.
"Che verrà 37 Euros" he said. (That will be 37 Euros) I smiled and gave him 40.
"Mantenere il cambiamento" I told him. (Keep the change)
"Grazie, Godetevi il vostro soggiorno" he said. (Thank you, enjoy your stay) I thanked him and turned around. I started walking towards the castle when I saw Heidi leading a pack of tourists into the castle.
"HIEDI!" I shrieked. Heidi turned around and looked at me.
"BELLLLAAAA! OH MIO OMAMMA!" Heidi screamed back. (Oh my gosh)
She ran at me and we hugged and laughed.
"Bella when did you get here!?" she asked. I giggled.
"Just now, Surprise!" I said. She grinned and linked arms with me.
"Come come" she called to the tourists. They looked really confused but came anyway. I glanced at them and Heidi again.
"Should I wait until you guys are done feeding?" I whispered to her. She glanced at them and back at me before stopping.
"Sorry but the tour is cancelled" she called giggling. Heidi linked her arm with mine and we skipped to the castle. We walked past the guards and went into the lobby. I smiled at Gianna and walked into the main hall.
"Ah Heidi ha restituito" Aro said. (Ah Heidi has returned)
"Sì Aro ma ho portato qualcuno speciale" Heidi said before I walked in. (Yes Aro but I have brought someone special)
"ISABELLA!" Aro exclaimed. Marcus, Athenodora and Caius looked up excitedly.
"BELLA!" they shouted before hugging me. Jane and Alec came next followed by the rest of the guard.
"What are you doing here?" Jane asked excitedly. Tears came to my eyes and I blinked them away quickly before anyone could see but by the looks on everyone's faces, they noticed.
"Um…I decided I wanted to come live with you guys since I missed you so much" I told them.
"AWWWWW!" Jane screeched as she hugged me. I smiled and hugged her back.
"That's so sweet honey. Of course you can stay with us!" Athenodora exclaimed. I smiled and hugged her again.
"Thanks madre" I told her. (Mother) Jane grabbed my arm.
"Let's go Bella!" Jane screeched and we turned to leave when Aro called out,
"Isabella dear, will you wait a second". We stopped and turned to Aro.
"You are now eighteen so it is time to change you. Would you like to do it today or tomorrow?" Aro asked. Athenodora frowned.
"Aro! She just came home!" Athenodora exclaimed. I smiled.
"No madre, it's okay. Dad is right. I'd like to be changed today right after I eat dinner" I told them. Marcus looked worried.
"Are you sure dear?" he asked. I nodded.
"Sì Zio Marcus" I told him. (Uncle) He smiled sadly and Aro clapped his hands.
"Right well, Athenodora why don't you go make Isabella dinner and bring her to her bedroom when she's done" Aro commanded. Athenodora nodded and we left the throne room followed by Jane and Alec. I was closest to them. I noticed Demetri wasn't around.
"Where is Demetri?" I asked. Alec grinned.
"Why do you miss him?" he teased. I let out a shaky laugh.
"No, I was just wondering" I told them trying to control my voice. Demetri's infatuation with me reminded me of Jason and I had gotten a lump in my throat. Jane giggled.
"He's in the south taking care of a problem" Athenodora answered. I tried not to think of Jason and reminded myself of my promise to myself. No one in the Volturi could know about Jason and what happened. We walked to the kitchen and Athenodora cooked me some dinner. I gobbled up the chicken, mashed potatoes and rice while Jane and Alec openly gaped at me.
"What?" I asked through a mouthful of mashed potatoes. Alec chuckled.
"You eat differently now" he stated simply. I swallowed and answered him.
"No I'm just hungry. I haven't eaten anything since my breakfast of cereal this morning" Alec nodded looking less confused. I finished the food quickly and we walked to my old room.
"How much does it hurt?" I asked quietly.
"A lot mia cara" Athenodora answered just as quiet. (My dear) Jane opened the door to my room and I looked around. It looked exactly like I had left it. The only difference was the small pink twin sized bed was replaced by a big brown king sized bed with a canopy and the toy chest was replaced with a make-up dresser.
"Do you still like it?" Jane asked nervously. I nodded.
"Yes but maybe we can paint the room a deep red?" I asked. The blue was the same shade as the one in my room in Forks and I didn't want to remember the memories behind the color. Jason had teased me about how the blue was too girly of a color and he had a reputation to uphold.
Athenodora nodded at my request.
"Of course dear. We would have repainted it if we had known what color you wanted" I smiled and thanked her. Aro walked up behind us.
"Are you ready mia cara?" Aro asked. I nodded and lay down on the bed.
"I am ready" I said. Ready for my new life I thought as Aro leaned down to bite me.
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