Here's the one where Tanya and Bella meet!!! Don't kill me please!
I graduated middle school on 6/23/09!!! I got out on 6/26!!! I go to Francis Lewis High school in New York City Queens!! If anyone is in high school or in Francis Lewis, I'd love to hear from you! Also some advice would be me!
Here are my reasons for not updating:
My
great-uncle died I had an awards ceremony for girl scouts I
started working, even though I'm underage, I'm volunteering. By
the end of the day, I'm so wiped out that all I can do is just lie
on my bed and not move. My cousin gave birth to twin girls
on……Guess what!!! August 13
I
thought I lost my USB, when I didn't. I had to go to Texas
for 2 weeks I've started writing a book.
I had to go to tennis camp, where we had a tournament, and I won! Okay, I got 4th place, but at least it wasn't 7th!
I'm
starting high school I went to "Writers Day Camp" too it
was so weird; all we did was write. I'M SO SO SO
SORRY!!!!!!!!!
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Bella will be a little ooc. But really, isn't she ooc, in every chapter?
Song for this chapter: Future Love by: Varsity Fan Club and Kristina DeBarge. People say that she stole it and that VFC is better, but I like them both.
Chapter 10: Tennis can be a dangerous sport.
BPOV
"Edward, listen to me!" I all but screeched at him.
I was pacing around my room, listening to the most insufferable man on the planet.
"How can I listen? Bella, I care about you, that is true, but the affection I feel is nothing short of friendliness"
His words stung like James's words yesterday.
"Edward, do you honestly think I told the press about yesterday?"
"I don't know what to think. I honestly don't know. It's like, I want to tell them to mind their own business, and yet…I want us to…" he trailed off.
"Want us to what Edward?" Could he really?
"It doesn't matter." He said shakily, "Are you still coming to the tennis match tomorrow?"
"Of course I am. I'm not going to let something as stupid as paparazzi get in my way of having fun."
"Good. Although things weren't going the way everyone planned, I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow." Though I knew he couldn't see me. I felt embarrassed and turned cherry red.
"So, I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Yep" he said and hung up.
Aria was over at Ann's and thank goodness she was. I let out a scream into the nearest pillow.
"Bella?" a voice said from the hallway, I turned around to see Charlie. "I just saw the news and…I want to be sure you know what you're getting into."
"Yeah, sure" I lied… "I…have complete control"
"Alright, so, I'm taking Aria for tomorrow?" he still looked uneasy.
"Yeah, take her to see that Shorts movie. She's been raving about it for weeks"
"Sure Bells" he smiled then left me alone with my thoughts.
The next day I dressed quickly having received a phone call from the palace saying that the tennis match would begin promptly at 10 o' clock, and the limo would be coming at 9. I walked of my room, and I opened the door to the kitchen where Aria was eating her cereal. I could tell she was hyper already
"Hi Mommy!" she said, bouncing in her chair "Grandpa's gonna take me to see Shorts!!! That's because he's the nicest grandpa in the whole world!!!"
Can someone say sugar rush! And it's only 9am! Man was this going to be a fun day. I only wish I had a video camera so I could take pictures of Charlie stressing out.
"Bella" Charlie called from the living room
"Yeah dad?"
"Your ride's here!"
Sweet, I wouldn't have to drive myself!
I walked to the door and saw that a—STRETCH limo was on the block. It was twice as long as a normal limo. A dozen reporters stood outside bombarding me with questions. Halfway down the drive, I saw one of them was Mrs. Stanley, Jessica's mother. She always wants gossip.
"Bella! Bella! A quick comment?" She asked. She held a tape recorder in her hand.
I wasn't sure I was going to answer her questions but I wanted to hear what the country was talking about and walked over to her anyway.
"Is it true? Is it true?" She asked
"Is what true?" Smart one, you haven't asked a proper question yet!
"That you have had a secret affair with the prince even though he is engaged?" her eyes blazed expectantly, like her daughter's when she was about to receive juicy gossip.
"No. He and I are just friends. Nothing more, nothing less."
"How am I expected to believe that?" she asked exasperated. Other reporters moved closer.
"He and I are just friends. As a matter of fact he called me this morning."
"Ooh OOH! DETAILS!!!" Hyperactive gossiper
"He said, 'I feel nothing short of friendliness'" I told her with absolute finality
"But nothing short, means something more, doesn't it?" she said eagerly. She trailed off suggestively. "Have you and the prince taken things further?"
"Are you implying Ms Stanley, that I am sleeping with the Prince, an act which is regarded as high treason and could get me sent to the prisons?!"
"No, I never would wish that on you Bella." Liar.
"Yeah, ok." I said punctuating each word.
Leaving her dumbfounded, I turned on my heel, and strode towards the limousine. When I got there, saw a familiar face.
"Jesse!!" I said, giving him a hug. Just a friendly hug, nothing the reporters would fuss over.
"Bella! I only saw you but 2 days ago."
"Yes, you did, but, I need a friend in this jungle."
"Of course you do. So, are we off then?" He asked bowing to me, ugh, that's going to take some getting used to.
He held out the door for me and I climbed in.
Inside the limo, I asked Jesse, who wasn't driving this time, "Why do you do that?"
"Do what?"
"Bow to me." I told him as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"Oh," he said laughing, "That. Prince Edward has ordered it so. Not to mention Princess Alice"
"What are you talking about?"
"Here," he said, fishing something out of his jacket pocket. "The royal order."
He passed me a neatly folded piece of paper. It felt cool in my hand. Sighing, I opened the paper, smoothing out its crinkles. It read
BY
ORDER OF THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OF ZAHNDRA,
HOUSED AT PHEONIX PALACE
On This Wednesday, July 20th
2009:
Isabella
Marie Swan is to be treated with the utmost My sister, the Princess
Mary-Alice is putting forth a motion
respect and
importance, she is to be treated as if she was a
countess or a
duchess, someone high of rank.
to have Isabella reside in
the palace with us.
Do
not breathe a word of this to Isabella.
All things will be taken
care of in due time.
Not like I wasn't already a good friend to Alice, but now Princess Rosalie won't have a reason to kick me out of the palace! But what about Charlie?! Aria?! Charlie can't cook to save his life, much less Aria's. Wait a sec…
"But Jesse," I said "aren't you breaking the royal order?"
"Not really, because I didn't tell you. I showed you." Oh yeah, like that makes a difference.
Isabella's
daughter Ariana Alexandria Catherina Swan will reside
at the
palace with her mother. As for the matter of
Isabella's father,
all shall remain as it is.
This
notice will take effect on Friday, July 28, 2009.
On that day, we
will accommodate the Lady Isabella, as best we can.
Sincerely,
His Royal Highness, Prince
Edward Anthony Masen Cullen
"Sneaky, devious…I like it." We both laughed. "But seriously, is all this true?"
"Yes, your ladyship." He said a smile on his face.
"That means I'm going to go to the palace in less than a week?"
"Yep. I suggest you start packing.
We continued the ride in a comfortable silence.
"So Bella," he said after a while, "I saw the news and—,"
I cut him off with a groan. I knew this was coming soon, and I said so.
"No—I'm not judging you Bella! Trust me! I just want you to know that I'm here for you."
"Thank you Jesse." I gazed out the window for the rest of the drive to Phoenix palace.
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We arrived at Phoenix Palace and I was once again taken by its glorious splendor. The door was opened for me by a footman and I was immediately assaulted by reporters.
"Ms Swan, Are you and the prince having an affair?"
"How long have you known the royal family?"
I tried my best to make it through the crowd but nothing worked. I was being pinched pulled pushed prodded, poked and everything in between, until the crowd parted like the Red Sea, and some unknown force was Moses. A tiny hand reached out to grab my hand. I looked down and was met by…Jude!!! Her dark curls were hung in her eyes but as I looked at her, I could see that she was just as happy to see me as I was to see her!!!
"Come on Miss Bella!!!" Her tiny hand squeezing mine, as we ran inside "You've got to see the courts!!!"Rumor has it that the royal family set it up just for you!!!"
By now, I could see that we were away from the madness, and safely inside the inner gates. I could also notice her dress. It was a beautiful yellow sundress with little flowers along the hem. She had little white sandals attached to her feet.
"What a pretty dress!" I exclaimed. She smiled at me.
"Princess Alice bought it for me. I tried to stop her, saying it wasn't proper but she didn't listen."
"Yeah Alice can be like that"
We had made our way through the gardens and reached the tennis courts. I saw various lords and ladies strolling about the grounds. (We all know what a tennis court looks like right?)
"Bella!" a voice came up to me. It was Edward. He looked magnificent. He had a white polo t shirt, with black shorts. He was pulling some blond woman
"Tanya, this is Bella" Edward said with a smile. Everyone on the court stopped everything. They stopped talking, walking and just stood there. They waited to see how the two women in the "love triangle" would react to the other.
As I gazed at the woman in front of me, I took in everything about her. Her nose looked plastic, her hair looked dyed, her dress was about 9 inches too short, and there was something in her expression that made me want to smack her. Not to mention she was wearing heels! Come on! Who wears heels to a tennis match? I wasn't sure how she would treat me because of the report on the so called "love triangle"
She gazed back and forth between Edward and me. Her icy blue eyes rested on me and sent me a glare, which even Hades would shrink away from.
"Hello Tanya." I said pleasantly as humanly possible
"Hello Bella." she said equally as pleasantly. "And it's Lady Tanya." Well I guess I know her feelings on the subject. And I'm soon to be Lady Bella Bitch!
Edward ran his hands through his hair. "Ah...well...um...it seems like Alice is calling me." he said nervously.
I looked around. The girl was nowhere in sight!
Edward ran away so fast I didn't have time to blink. How could he leave me in front of all these people that I didn't know? What's worse he left me with her!
Lady Tanya looked me over, scrutinizing my outfit. I could see what she was so upset about. Edward and I matched! I was wearing a white tennis skirt that came 3/4th's to my knee, with black leggings on and a Black polo t-shirt. The day was kind of cold, but I didn't mind it. She was wearing one of those tennis dresses with a very low cut. Her boobs were practically falling out. How would she play tennis?
She started walking back towards the field and motioned me to walk with her.
"Actually, soon to be Lady Isabella" I said half smugly
"What are you talking about?"
"Oh, you didn't know?" I suppose I was enjoying this just a little too much. She shook her head. I chuckled darkly to myself. "Princess Alice would like for me to reside in the palace as well!"
I heard her mutter, "You're not a lady yet." A photographer started to take pictures but she sent him her ice stare and he shirked away. The poor man, looked between the two of us and feeling the tension in the air, ran away, like a bat out of hell.
"You and Edward seem to be getting along quite well." she said, almost sadly.
"Yes, we do get along, I suppose, well, one would not think so."
"What do you mean? I saw the news. I know what you and him talk about!" She said angrily.
Several heads turned in our direction.
"What would that be my lady? How we do nothing but argue? How I scold him for no accounted reason?" I countered
"You will show me respect! I can have you killed!"
I couldn't say anything because Edward came jogging back. I really want to punch this chick.
"So..." he said nervously."How are you getting along?"
"Fine." we said simultaneously.
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Edward jogged up to me. He had just slaughtered Emmett, who told me that he doesn't have enough sisters so he said to call him Emmett. Princess Rosalie and Lady Tanya were still being psycho bitches so…I avoided them. Alice promised to take me shopping. This Friday. I had accidentally let it slip that I knew I was going to reside in the palace, and she glared at Jesse so hard I thought he was going to melt!
"Hey, you want to try?" he said, still out of breath
"Against Emmett?" I asked, a little scared.
"No, I'm not stupid. He'd kill you."
"How about Tanya?" Alice piped up from behind me. I shot her a glare. What was she trying to do? Get me killed?
"Sure." Edward said, and laughed. The sound of it made my heart flutter "That would work."
"Alright…" I muttered.
5 minutes later.
Dozens of courtiers lined the arena while I waited in my corner and Tanya waited in hers. I was front, and Tanya was back. I felt like I was in a match at WWE! I was half expecting Emmett to come over to me and put a towel around my shoulders, give me Gatorade to drink along with some cheesy pep talk like, "Come on kid! You can do it! It's your time!"
I glanced over at Edwards face. He smiled in encouragement and I smiled back. I played tennis in college, and was good enough to grow pro, but I had three setbacks to that. One, obviously, Aria; Two, I wanted to be a teacher too much; Three, the night before my final game, with scouts and everything, I tripped while getting out of the bathtub and sprained my ankle.
I had all but given up on tennis but I was sure I could do this. I mean, it's just Tanya right? (Bold: Announcer)
"Our next contenders!" the announcer rang out. I was sure he was putting in an extra effort because it was us that was playing. "Please welcome to the courts, Isabella Swan, and Lady Tanya Denali!"
I walked out onto the court up to the service line, and raised my racket towards my opponent, as a sign of courtesy. She did nothing. Whatever. I served first. I shot the ball over the net. Tanya waited one bounce then hit it back. I sent it back. It bounced right on the service line and to the right, just out of Tanya's reach.
"15-Love" Of course, we were playing those rules.
A gentleman in a blue coat handed me a ball. I served again and but as I looked into the shy to see where the ball was, something shiny from one of the castle turrets caught my eye. A man with long blond hair shone something into my eyes. He had dirty blond hair that looked oddly familiar. I swung blindly, and as I heard the 'smack', I could only pray the ball went in the right direction.
"15 All!"
Damn. She scored. I rubbed my eyes and looked in her direction. The ball hit the net. I was at fault. It's not my fault that I was blinded buy some blonde guy's metal thingy.
The game continued tirelessly. She and I were stuck at Deuce. Every time I would get a point, she would get one and neither of us would advance. Suddenly, she smirked at me and aimed a shot at the ground. I didn't notice where the shot was going until I felt the searing pain. I landed on the ground. The ball hit my ankle. Why must I always get hurt due to ankle injuries when I'm playing tennis?
"Bella!" I heard a wonderful voice get closer to me. I blushed when I recognized the voice. I looked up into Edward's brilliant green eyes his eyes were filled with worry, and concern. If possible, I blushed deeper.
"Bella are you all right?" he asked.
"I'm fine."
"We can call forfeit if you want. I'm sorry for your ankle"
"No!" I said a little too loudly. That's just what she wants me to do. I wasn't going to quit and give her the satisfaction of getting to me. "I, I mean, my ankle doesn't hurt, I'm fine!"
"All right" he said, and helped me up.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw Tanya's icy blue stare, as she pulled on her strawberry blonde locks. Be careful Tanya, they might fall out. As if she heard my thoughts her hands dropped the hair. I set myself up. Edward backed away, and I started to serve. Though before I did I noticed the score. I was advancing. One more point, and I win the match. Tanya was at fault. It seemed as though she had not noticed the score. I sent her a smirk. Sorry milady. Guess I'm going to win this one. She glared at me and then smirked. I didn't see it come at me, it was much too fast. I felt my back hit the concrete and my racquet landed beside me. I heard several footsteps coming towards me. Although I had a throbbing headache. I felt myself being lifted by two strong muscular amazing arms.
I heard Tanya's wordless shriek.
2 min later
Edward set me on something soft, it felt like leather.
"Bella?" I heard his miraculous voice say. "Can you open your eyes love?"
Love!?!?!? Did he just say that?! Am I going mental?! I cracked my eyes open to see his perfect face inches away from mine
"Edward?" I got out in a whisper.
"I'm here, love" There goes that word again!
"BELLA!!!!" A nasally whiny high-pitched voice rang out further down the hall. Does she come in any other volume?
"Edward, Can you help me stand?"
He took his arms around my waist ad I put my arms around his shoulders. I steadied myself and said "Okay Edward, thanks."
He almost reluctantly took his arms from around my waist.
I noticed the room I was in. (We all know what Edward's room looks like right? I'm not a big detail person and if you don't know what his room looks like then why are you reading this. Go read twilight!) It was amazing. His black leather sofa smelled like him too.
I heard the door slam open and in walked the bitch herself. She walked up to me and sent a punch my way making sure to scratch me afterwards. I fell back onto Edwards couch, and the last thing I heard was Edward telling me…
"You won Bella…You won it all." See—I knew I could do something right. I did it Edward—I won, I won the match, I won your family, but I also won you. There was no doubt in my mind that I loved Edward Cullen. Now the only question: Did he love me back?
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"Tanya—we need to talk."
"About what Eddie-poo!?" my eyes were closed and I couldn't help but cringe at the shrillness of her voice
"About our engagement." His tone was serious and firm
"Aw! You want the wedding moved up don't you?"
"No. I want to…break it off."
"WHAT!?!?!?"
"Tanya stop being so shrill!" Edward demanded.
"I'm not shrill! I'm resonant! You should know the difference!"
"Well I hardly doubt your style of resonance is accepted here Tanya!"
"A lady of breeding ought never to raise her voice above the gentlest sound of a whisper in the wind."
"Such as your Bella possess?!"
Not Good At All.
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