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~Chapter 9~
Edward POV-
Dear Mr. Edward Anthony Cullen,
Let me be the first to congratulate you in your completion of your high school education. Enclosed is your diploma, I'm sorry that you were unable to attend graduation and I hope things are looking brighter for you.
In a separate letter I have included information on a handful of colleges that are interested in your enrollment, whenever you are up to going on to a higher education.
Sincerely,
Principal Keith Allen Jacobson
I handed the letter to Carlisle's waiting hand as I pulled out my diploma. A single tear rolled down my face as I read it. I did it. Was my only thought as I read it a few more times, I looked up and saw Esme, Emmett, and Alice all staring at me.
Beautifully engraved in the color gold on nice cream paper was my full name, the name of my school, and my graduation date, July 1, 2010 it read and I smiled as I noticed that I had officially graduated two days ago, today was July 3rd, tomorrow would be the 4th of July and I was not looking forward to it. I still didn't like fire after what happened.
I turned the diploma around to show my families waiting faces.
"It's my diploma, I succeeded in graduating a few days ago." I said as Esme grabbed it from me.
"Son I'm so proud of you." Carlisle said as he handed me back the letter from my principal. "Why don't we do a nice dinner tomorrow? I can pick up something to-go from a restaurant and bring it home." He added the last bit quickly when a look of panic crossed my face.
"Ok." I said after a few minutes. Nervously I started to bite my lower lip. Esme must have noticed this as she started to pass the dishes of food around.
Everything looked amazing. There was a salad, rolls, some fruit dish, and beef stew. The stew was just right for the cold weather we were having. I'm unsure how much I ate as I finished all of the food on my plate; I was barely done with my first helping when Esme was shoving more food onto my plate. The conversation flowed easily and I learned a few things, like how Emmett was the star quarterback in his football team, he was also dating the head cheerleader and had been with her for three years. Alice was a force to be reckoned with and loved to talk, she had a passion for fashion and that's what she planned to do with her future. She would be a junior this coming school year and Emmett would be a senior. I could tell that they wanted to ask me questions, but I could also tell that they didn't know what to say to me.
We sat in silence for a few minute before Emmett spoke up.
"Dad, can I go over to Rosie's house for 4th of July activities?" Emmett asked. When dad raised his head to look at Emmett he added. "After we have dinner here?" Finally after a moment Carlisle nodded. "Thanks dad. Mom can I be excused I need to let Rose know." With a nod from Esme he ran out of the room and up the stairs. Alice let out a little giggle after he was gone.
"They'll be engaged by graduation." She said as she picked up her plate and Emmett's plate and took it to the sink. I looked between Esme and Carlisle who both wore expressions of surprise at her words.
After finishing up everything on my plate I cleared my thought. Wondering how I could ask to be excused.
"Edward, son? How are you feeling? Maybe you should get some sleep?" Dad asked. I was thankful for his easy out. Nodding I thanked Esme for the food and grabbed my crutches. I made a move to grab my plate when Esme stopped me telling me that she would get it and it wouldn't be any trouble. I slowly started my departure from the room and up the stairs. I made it to my room in ten minuets and by the time I was in front of my door I was panting and my legs were killing me. I closed the door behind me; I still couldn't believe that I was in my new home with my father and my new family, and I had my own room.
I put my crutches against the wall and got into my four-poster queen sized bed. I fell asleep instantly on the soft mattress, I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud.
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