A/N- Thank you to all who reviewed! Here's the update as promised!
Sorry it's very short, but I'm supposed to e getting ready for school right now =[
Have a great Labor day!
PREVIOUSLY
"This is my fault, I should have been paying more attention to what was coming. I don't know why I didn't hear her. " I grunted and schlumped into a chair.
"Don't blame yourself, we don't have time for that, we need to prepare." He said moving part of the curtains aside, peeking through.
"Prepare for what?" Emmett said appearing in the room with Jasper.
"For some change. It's different now, werewolves are involve ved. Jasper and Emmett exchanged glances
"Where does that take us? What does that mean?" Jasper asked confused looking back between both of us. Carlisle was still gazing out the window.
"It means were moving." He said now looking at us. "Moving now."
Chapter 8
"Carlisle we can't—I mean we can't." I stuttered trying to compose what he had just said.
"We've don't it in the past Edward, It's not that big a deal. I'm sure people will be wondering why I haven't aged soon anyways. This is just like all the other times we've had to move on."
"We've only been here two years." Two years of us actually having been together as one family. When we move we usually stay away from the public as much as possible, but here in Forks is the most time we've spent in the public eye. We were used to traveling but I was happier here, though I didn't know why, but I could tell my family was too.
"So we move a little early? I'm sure the Denali clan would love for us to move back for a while till we find another location."
"Carlisle no. This is my mistake, I'll take the blame and I'll take the girl. We'll run from here, and go somewhere that will make our family safe again."
"Edward" He said sternly. His voice was loud, well loud for Carlisle who almost never raised his voice. "We are a family and we will move together. This is not up for further discussion." I was mad. I didn't find it fair at all, that he wouldn't listen to me when it was my mistake. I felt I needed to make everything well again.
"Did I hear were moving?" Rosalie asked barging in the door with Alice and Esme.
"No" I said calmly. "we're not going anywhere, I am." Carlisle's fist clenched into a ball.
"Enough Edward." He began but I cut him off.
"No Carlisle this is not a family mistake." I shouted. "It's not going to look good if we all just suddenly up root to a different state. You said it yourself, that they are going to check in on us. It'll be easier just to say I had to go. I went off to school early or I moved out to be my myself for awhile. I can care for the girl myself and If I have any problems then you guys can join me. What do you say? Please?" I gave it my best. I never raised my voice at Carlisle like I had just done, but it had a bitter sweet feeling to it.
He was silent while he considered it. Rose was mad at the thought of moving, Jasper was worried about adjusting to a new location and losing his control, while Alice panicked about having time to move all her clothes. Esme's thoughts tour me apart. She was crying in the inside about losing her first child.
"Please Carlisle" I goaded him." You've done so much for me, you've shown me how to deal with things, let me do this." I lowered my tone into soft begging.
He looked up into my eyes holding my gaze for w moment until he spoke. "Okay son. I trust you." He clamped his hand on my shoulder "but I expect updates several times a day."
I smiled up at him. "Yes sir."
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I had packed everything I thought I would need for our trip, which wasn't much. A few pairs of jeans and nice pants, few shirts and other clothing articles. I made sure I brought a few of my favorite CD's, some with relaxing music. I had read somewhere that music was good for healing. I didn't know how long we would be gone, but I figured 100,000 dollars would be more than enough cash to get us by. I picked up my bag and brought it down to the living room where my family was waiting.
Carlisle had the sleeping girl nestled in his arms. He must have just given her something to sleep. Alice and Jasper approached me.
"Good Luck." Jasper said shaking my hand.
"Thanks" I returned the shake.
Next Alice handed me a large duffel bag, and I was surprised by the heaviness.
"I took the liberty of buying some clothing for when she was better. I put her medicine in there also. "She reached up and gave me a hug."
"Thanks Alice your always prepaid" I laughed. She turned to walk away when she froze the looked at me.
"Oh and remember I'll be watching." And tapped her temple with her finger. I rolled my eyes at her.
I took turns saying goodbye to everyone. Esme's parting was the hardest. She was clearly upset and gave me a tight hug.
"I'll be back" I promised. "I love you."
She hugged me tighter.
"I know. I love you son." She smiled and released me.
"Well I better get going then." I said mostly to myself.
"I'll help you get Bella to the car."Carlisle offered, following me out the door.
We had the passenger side seat of my Volvo reclined and layered with pillows. It was easy for the strap to go across her when she was reclined. While Carlisle fidgeted with her, checking her injuries one last time I dumped our bags in the trunk and hoped in."
"looks like your all set. Where did you decided to go?"
" I think we'll head east. I've always favorite the mountain house we have in Pennsylvania, nice and secluded. "
"Long drive." He noted. " kind of far you know in case you need anything."
"I won't. I'm good but thanks."
He sighed and backed away from the car. "No problem. I expect an update every few hours. You better get going before she wakes up, and if I were you I would have a good story about why your taking her away." I hadn't thought about that. No doubt she would want to know why she's suddenly across the country. I smirked. I could have some fun with her. ' Oh nothing just thought I'd bring you up here for some fresh air.' I laughed humoring myself.
"We'll see you." I said waving as I pulled out. I turned down our road and onto the highway. With no one around I hit 100 mph. I wanted to make it their by night fall.
I looked at the girl who was still sleeping and said "Hold on tight." As I pushed the petal to the medal.
A/N- Thank you to who all reviewed! I appreciate it so much!
Sorry for the shorter chapter. Schools tomorrow. I'm not ready at all. First day will be crazy. Okay as I write this my nerves just kicked in. I think I need to go shriek and hide in the corner or something.
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