Random Questions

As soon as Edward killed the engine he was at my door, holding me to him.

"Will you tell me about your life when you were changed?"

"Of course love. The rest of the family will tell you their stories as well."

"They don't have to."

"But they want to. You told us a bit about you and now that you are a part of this family, they want you to know about them."

I pressed my lips to his and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Bella?"

"We're coming Alice."

Edward took my hand as I stepped out of the car. We walked into the house and took our seats on the couch next to Esme.

"How are you doing today Bella?"

"I'm good thanks Esme. How are you?"

"So happy. Thanks to you. You gave me my son back."

"I'll answer any questions you have, if I can."

She pressed her lips to the top of my head and took one of my hands in hers.

"First Bella, we know you want to know about us. So we want to tell you our stories."

I smiled at Carlisle, as he began his story. I listened attentively as each took it in turns when telling their story. When each of them finished their stories their questions about me started.

"What did you do in your newborn year Bella?"

"My daughter and I stayed in the forest. I hunted every day for the both of us. She grew fast. At first she grew about a month every day. She consumed so much blood at first to help her growth."

"She drinks blood?"

"Not much anymore. She eats food now but hunts every now and then."

"Was it hard?"

"Not really. Neither of us craved blood at any point and after a few months she was old enough to hunt for herself."

"Where did you live?"

"In the forest. I'd hold her in my arms as she slept each night."

"She sleeps? Wow."

"She's much like a human. She doesn't need as much sleep as a human does though."

"What's her name Bella?"

"Charlotte Anne Masen or Charlie for short."

"Why that name love?"

"Well I've always liked the name Charlotte and I wanted to add in a bit of my grandma that I never got to meet."

"Thank you Bella."

I smiled up at Esme as Edward pressed his lips to the top of my head.

"What's she like?"

"She's beautiful. She has honey bronze hair with pools of emerald green eyes. She's just a little taller than me. She loves to read. She loves going for runs in the evening and climbing the trees and watching the sun go down. She loves the smell of the ocean. She's just amazing. I couldn't have asked for a better daughter. Thank you Edward."

"I love you Bella."

"I love you too Edward."

His lips came to mine slowly as he pulled me into his lap. When he pulled away I lay my head on his shoulder.

"Bella, has Aro met Charlotte?"

"Yes. He saw that she wasn't a threat and wants to embrace this new found information about our world. Let's just say he was quiet surprised by the both of us."

"I can understand that. It's not too often Aro is surprised what with him being able to read all thoughts of a person but I'm assuming he couldn't read you."

"No. I had a shield around Charlotte as well, so she was safe. Jane wasn't too happy with us."

"She's always been Aro's favourite."

My phone suddenly buzzed in my pocket and I brought it out to find a text from Emily.

'Bella. I heard you were in town and with your husband. I can't wait to see you tomorrow.'

I sent a quick reply before looking up at the watching eyes.

"Sorry that was rude of me."

"Don't worry Bella. Who was it?"

"Emily. A wolf from the Res. She's a relative."

"What sort of relative Bella? I didn't know you had any."

"My parents had another daughter but she needed extra care when she was a baby and they couldn't give her that. A friend took her in and raised her here. Well on the Res. I didn't find out about her until a couple of years after my change though. She had a good life though and got married before having a baby boy. Emily, Leah and Seth are all wolves on the Res and are all my great, great, great, great, great grandnieces and nephew, I guess."

"Wow, your family is one of the most confusing ever Bella. Vampires, humans, shifters, hybrids. Any fairies or anything you haven't told us about."

"Fairies aren't real Emmett. You should know that or do you need to be checked into a mental institute."

"Well if I told them I was a sparkling vampire seeing fairies then I'm sure they'd find a space for me. You'd visit wouldn't you Bella?"

Everyone laughed at Emmett as he pouted at me.

"I don't think so Emmett. I wouldn't want you to eat me."

They all laughed harder at Emmett's disappointed face.

"Bella, if you have a heart-beat, does that mean you have blood?"

"No but my heart pumps venom round my body. It heightens my senses and I'm stronger and faster than other vampires."

"Why didn't Aro, you know, keep you?"

"He did offer me a place but I have no interest in that life. He could see that and didn't want to get on my bad side. Every now and then he asks again but I always say no."

"Do you want an arm wrestle Bella? See if you really are stronger than me."

Just as I was about to respond my phone started to ring. I looked at the caller and a huge smile spread across my face.

"I have to take this. I'll just be outside."

"Who I it?"

"You'll see."

I ran out the door and stood on their front lawn.

"Hey baby. How are you?"

"I'm good mom. How are you? I know I should have what with the week and everything but I dropped my phone in the ocean and only got a new one yesterday."

"Calm down Charlie. Don't worry. I'm doing well. I need to tell you something."

"I need to ask you something first mom?"

"Okay, what is it?"

"Can you buy Jacob and I a house in Cali?"

"No. You already have four houses and I have eight."

"Exactly. Why do you get double the amount as us? Please mom. Please, please, please."

"No Charlie. Where are you living at the moment anyway?"

"San Fran. What about you mom?"

"Forks."

"Why did you go there? There's no sun."

"Well you may not sparkle in the sun but I do. Plus I may have found someone."

"Tell me who it is mom. I promise that I will personally rip them to shreds if they hurt you. You know what we're coming to Forks. Jacob get your lazy butt up. We need to go."

I distinctly heard Jacob in the background groaning about something.

"Just come back to bed Charlie."

A loud thump came from the other end and I smiled widely.

"Jacob hurry up. We are going to Forks now. Pack the bags."

"Charlie wait, there's something I need to tell you."

"Hold on mom. I'm just trying to get Jacob up. He's heavy ass isn't moving."

"Charlotte Anne Masen, watch your language."

"Sorry mom. What was it you need to tell me?"

"I've found your father."

"You found him? Seriously?"

"Would I lie about this?"

"I'm on my way. Don't let him go anywhere."

"I wouldn't dream of it."

I heard the ruffling of bags on the other end.

"Does he know about me?"

"Yes."

"Does he want to know me?"

"Yes. He loves you."

The line went dead before another word was spoken and I stood there with the phone by my ear. Two arms wrapped around my waist as Edward buried his head into my neck.

"Is she really coming?"

"Yes. She'll be here tomorrow afternoon I think. If she runs she'll get here while we're at school but I think she'll drive so she isn't seen. She'll arrive around five tomorrow evening."

We didn't say anything as he held me to him, the light disappearing around us.

"Can I take you somewhere?"

"Okay."

He swooped me off my feet and ran through the trees. My feet hit the soft grass as he stopped at the edge of a small meadow.

"I like to come here to think. To have some peace."

"It's beautiful."

"Not as beautiful as you though Bella."

He moved my hair over one shoulder as his arms wound around my waist, holding me against his chest.

"You brought me happiness in our past life and now happiness in a life where I am damned. You've given me a daughter despite the impossible. Before you came back to me, I was depressed. I avoided my family when possible, scared to see their happy faces when their mates where around because I thought I would never see her again. See you again. Then when you crashed into me yesterday, I thought I had died. When you said my name though, I knew it was you. Nothing could ever replicate your voice. It's pure, soft and makes my heart soar. When you say my name, I feel like crying and making love to you all at once. You're my Bella, my love, my mate, my wife."

I turned round in his arms slowly and brought my lips to his.

"Make love to me Edward."

He didn't say anything as he lay me down in the soft grass caressing my body. He made love to me three times, making me feel better than I'd ever felt before. The sun came up sooner than I wanted it too as it meant the separation of Edward's touch to get ready for the day.