Chapter 10
Bella POV
They were both staring at me in astonishment. I didn't know what to say. "Yes." Was all I said. "How?" Jasper asked. Emmett seemed at a loss for words. "Hey. Are you racist or something? Girls can like football too." I defended. Emmett laughed and the house literally shook. Everybody stared at him wondering why someone would be laughing after a funeral. My father's funeral. I gulped.
I turned back the to the television but didn't have the heart to watch it. I could see the flashback through my eyes.
The game in Alaska. Charlie came all the way down just to see my play. And he was really impressed. I remember the huge smile on his face after the game, he was proud to be my father.
I stood up and walked out of the room. I walked outside and sat down on the front steps. I put my head in my hands. "Are you alright?" I heard a familiar voice ask. Renee sat down next to me. "Ya. Just peachy." I said and then froze when I remembered human Bella said that a lot. Renee froze too but asked, "What are you doing out here by yourself?" "I don't like being around so many people." I said. Which I don't it is way too risky.
"I understand what you mean." Renee said then asked, "Where are your parents?" I quickly thought of an explanation. "They couldn't come here. Mother had to visit Grammy in the hospital and father had work. But I volunteered to go for me and the family." I said. "Where do you live?" She asked. "England." I said. "That is odd. You don't seem to have an accent." She said. I made myself smile. "I do have an accent but I didn't want people to single me out because of it so I made it disappear." I said. "May I hear your real accent?" She asked. I nodded and made my voice sound British.
"Yes, you may." I said. She giggled. "You like this one better, eh?" I asked. "Always be yourself." Renee said. I nodded. "You look beautiful. But why are you all covered up?" She asked. "I don't like showing my body." I mumbled. She just nodded, looking out toward the forest. "Annabel would you like come to live with Phil and I? Or visit us for a while?" She asked. I felt so happy at the moment but then I realized I cant do it. I cant pretend to be Charlie's niece and not Renee's daughter while living in her house. "That would have been ace. But I don't believe I would be able to Madame. And I am already home sick. I would like to get back to my family as soon as possible." I lied.
Renee nodded and I felt guilty. Just then Phil came out with loads of other people. Renee said goodbye and they all left. I was about to get up and leave when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I flinched from the contact. "Annabel will you come inside?" Carsile asked. I nodded and walked inside. He led me to the couch and I sat down.
They all shared their stories and the Alice went upstairs and came back down and said, "He is coming down." My non beating heart stopped. Everyone is down here except him. I pulled my arms tighter around my middle. "And this is Edward." Esme introduced. He looked just as magnificent as I remembered him. But he was depressed like the rest of them. "Edward, this is Annabel. Charlie's niece." Carsile said. Edward just nodded to me and sat down. "What is your story?" Rose asked. "I was in the apartment and all of a sudden I was tackled and bitten. I ran away while my change was occurring." I said. "Do you have any abilities?" Jasper asked. "No." I lied.
"Do you have a coven?" Alice asked. "No." I said again. She started bouncing up and down and Edward growled. I took a deep breath and tried to relax. "Annabel why don't you stay here with us? We would love it. You can have the room next to Edward's." She said. Great. "Do you have any stuff with you?" Alice asked. I better go get it. "Yes. I will be back in a moment." I said.
I zoomed out the door and made it to Charlie's in no time. Luckily all my black clothing was still in tack. I changed back into my Hollister outfit and stuffed the rest of my clothing into my bag. I made sure my lockets of the necklaces were hidden under my hoody and then I grabbed my bag and ran back to the Cullen's.
When I got there everyone welcomed me into the family except Edward. Ugh.
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I have been living with the Cullen's for one whole week. I have made sure to stay away from them not wanting to use my ability on them. My room is great. It is just like Edward's but with a bed and some of my own touches to it.
I walked into my room and took off my blue American Eagle sweatshirt and threw it in the hamper. I looked in the mirror at my little green tank top and fingered my necklaces. Just then I heard, "Oh my god." I turned around to see Alice staring at my necklaces with a shocked expression.
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Love Always, Vanessa
(Vanessa Cullen 17)