Chap 10;
Bella POV;
After I pulled up to my house, I saw that Peter's car was still there. I slid out of the car and grabbed all my things before I unlocked the front door.
"Petey? Char?" I walk in and lock the door behind me as I hear the padding of feet while I set my stuff down on the couch by the door. I glance up to see her coming towards me with a gentle and concerned smile. All Charlotte did was hold her arms out to me and I was running into them. Being the same height as her made it easy for me to hide in her neck.
"Oh, suga… Tell me everything." She held my hand as we went to the master bedroom. We sat down on my big bed and I told her about what all had happened and about what my sisters said. She held me as I cried before she leaned back and wiped my tears away. "I know that my words ain't gonna help none, but… Honey, they dunno. Yer sisters ain't got a single clue as ta what's happened. They left ya, I know. But ya gotta face the music sug."
"And where are ma two lovely ladies?" The voice was masculine and held the same twang that Char's did. His accent was different than mine, only in that I sounded a bit more Irish than him, seeing as Mama had been born half Irish. She'd flown me to Ireland for a while, while Alice and Rose were gone and I stayed there for a few years, picking up the accent. It meant that not only did I sound Irish, I sounded Southern, and Italian on top of it from Papa's side.
"Oh quiet, ya brute." My brother, Peter strolled in as this sentiment was uttered by his wife. She turned to me. "If we head home now suga, will ya be alright?" I smile at her gently.
"Yeah. I'll be alright." Standing up, I go to Peter and hug him, hiding my face in his chest. "I love ya big brother." I sniffle as his arms wrap around me tightly, holding me so everything else falls away.
"It's gonna be alright Lil' Bit. Ain't no one gonna getcha." I look up and try to smile. "Don't forget Lil' Bit. Yer in control." He smooths down my hair and kisses my forehead. "Remember, we're meeting with Papa tomorrow. We need to attend to business." I nod and sniff once more.
"I won't forget Petey. I'm not you." I shove his chest gently. "Now, take yer better half and get outta ma house." I sniffle and he pulls me in one more time as Char rubs my back. They both kiss me before leaving.
Turning to the opposite archway, I head straight for my closet to get pajamas. Going into the bathroom, I wipe away my makeup and brush out my hair before sliding my ratty sweats and too-big t-shirt. I wander back to the kitchen, pulling my hair into a long braid. The front door opens and I hear Rose and Alice breathing. I ignore them and open the fridge to take out a tub of chocolate icing. I bump the door closed with my hip and grab a spoon before I hop onto the counter, spoon already in my mouth. The two of them peek their heads through the archway.
"Bella?" I glance up at the two and spoon more icing into my mouth.
"Yeah?" I raise an eyebrow at the two. "What do ya want me ta say? I know yer gonna apologize. I understand. But ya both left me and never said a word. It's too late for ya ta change that." I slide off the counter and put my spoon away before throwing away the now empty icing container.
I walk away from them and down the hallway past my room. I open the door quietly and stick my head in. I smile before I turn to close the door.
"Mamma?" The little voice makes me stop. I look back in and see the bright, clear blue eyes like my own one. I smile and lean my head against the door jam.
"Yes honey?" Little arms raised up are my answer. I walk over to the princess bed and lift up the small figure. She clutches at my shirt whilst sucking her birds wing in her mouth. I tug it out of her mouth gently and kiss her forehead. "Cosa c'è che non va bambina?" (What's wrong baby-girl?)
"I missed you… Wanna sleep wif you…" Her voice is quiet and I smile as I carry her to my bed. I pull back the covers and lay down with my baby, wrapping my arms around her and pulling her close. Soon after, my eyes flutter shut and I dream of swirling ink, smoke and howling wolves.