Bella's POV
"Stephenie Meyer," Carlisle read, tracing his finger along the page.
Stephenie Meyer. Who is Stephenie Meyer?
"The author," Rachel stated. "She wrote the books."
Carlisle hesitated, then looked up at Rachel.
"What do you know about this woman, Rachel? Has she ever spoken about her inspiration to write these books?"
"She says she had a dream. About a human girl and a vampire. They were lying in a meadow. She woke up, and wrote it down. She says she didn't want to forget it. Then she kept writing, until it was finished. He sister, Emily, convinced her to try to get it published."
I turned to Edward. A look of terror crossed my face. His gaze never left Rachel.
"Is this a popular series?"
"Not really," Sammi replied.
"Not a lot of people know about them. Um-"
"They made a movie out of it, just last year," Rachel said.
"Have you seen it?" Carlisle asked.
"Of course."
"Um- I think I might have it with me," the girl named Anna added.
Anna rummaged through her black tote bag, her silver charm bracelet tinkling loudly. The bag said "BITE ME" on it in red letters, with vampire fangs. She pulled out a DVD case and handed it to Carlisle.
"That.. Kind of looks like.. Us," I said.
Edward didn't say anything.
I wanted to snatch the DVD from his hand.
Carlisle somehow managed to remain calm, like always.
"Do you know the names of these..actors?" Carlisle asked.
"Um.. That's K Ste- Kristen Stewart. She plays.." Rachel hesitated. "Bella Swan. And thats" she pointed to the other actor. "That's Robert Pattinson. Edward," the girl named Nicole said.
"What about.." Carlisle pointed.
"Rachelle Lefevre. She plays..Victoria. Edi Gathegi. Laurent. And that's Cam Gigandet. He plays James."
James.
Laurent.
Vic..Victoria.
No one said anything. Carlisle flipped the case over and read the back.
Edward put his hand on the case, not taking it, just getting a closer look.
"Is this some kind of joke?" he demanded.
Rachel shook her head slowly.
Rachel's POV
A joke? Is this a joke?!
Maybe.. it is.
Edward snapped his head and looked me in the eyes, expressionless.
"Is it..?" Sammi asked.
I shot her a look.
I mean, it could be. There's a pretty good chance they were making this up, it's not very hard to find Cullen look-a-likes.
Edward's eyes flickered to mine, again.
I don't think so.
Bella was staring at her hands, they were trembling.
"Bella," Edward said.
"Bella?" he repeated.
"Catherine Hardwicke." Carlisle read.
"Director," I said.
He nodded.
"The movie isn't very popular, either," I said.
"Like the books. It's an Independent film. I was released in only a few select theatres in the country."
Carlisle placed the case on the coffee table.
"We need to find out who Stephenie Meyer is."