Blood Amongst the Roses – Chapter 11: Eyes

Chapter 11 - Eyes

As I sat in the Cullen's vast living room, with Esme fussing over me I heard my cell phone ring. I pulled it from my pocket and Alice snatched it from my hand.

"It's Charlie." She said flicking the phone open and holding it to her ear. "Hi Chief Swan, this is Alice Cullen."

She listened for a moment "Oh, well I'm glad Sam filled you in. She's at our house, Carlisle is looking her over right now. It's possible she has a concus…."

Charlie must have interrupted "Of course, but it would be easier if someone brought you." Alice looked at the clock. "Edward may still be near your house." She tossed Jasper her phone, he nodded and quickly dialed, speaking so low and fast I couldn't hear him.

He quickly hung up and nodded. "Chief Swan…" she took a breath and shook her head, "Okay Charlie, Edward went with the tow truck, if you give him a ride he'll bring you to the house."

I gasped quickly, Alice glanced at me and narrowed her eyes as I shook my head. "Yes sir, you're right, she's sitting her shaking her head at me."

I glared at her "Don't worry Charlie, Carlisle has it under control. We'll see you in a few."

"We're getting another live one," she said to Esme, handing my phone back to me.

"Oh, Carlisle!" Esme called up the stairs. "Charlie is coming over."

Carlisle ran down the stairs with a auriscope in hand. He switched on a light and held a finger near his eye.

"Bella look at my finger please." I looked past the painfully blinding light at his finger.

The sound of tires on gravel made my body stiffen, I already had all the Cullens fussing over my state, Charlie was going to make it impossible. I felt my face heat and redden, as Edward got out of the Cruiser and led my father up into the house.

"Relax Bella," Jasper said "He's just worried about you."

"Hey Carlisle, what's the damage?" Edward asked.

"You were right, she has a slight concussion." Carlisle answered. "She'll be find Charlie. Bella I want you to take a few more days off work. I'm sure Jessica will be happy to help me while you're out."

"Doctor's orders? Do I really have to?" an amused smile played on Carlisle's face.

"Yes Bella, Doctor's orders. I want you to be at your best at work."

"Bells, just listen to Dr. Cullen please." Charlie begged. "Don't worry Dr. Cullen, I'll lock her in her room if I have to."

"Dad," I whined, as Jasper handed me a glass of water. which I gladly drank.

"Bella please, listen to Carlisle. He knows what's best." Alice pleaded, she stuck out her bottom lip and made a pouty face that would have had me laughing if my head wasn't pounding.

Charlie jumped, grimacing, he pulled out his phone. He cursed softly and answered, "Swan," he waited while whoever was on the other end spoke. "No Mark, I'll be there in a few minutes, just let me take Bella home."

Edward chimed in "Don't worry about that Chief Swan, one of us can take her home. I'm sure Carlisle would rather she sit for a while longer so he can make sure she's stable."

Charlie nodded, "Alright alright, I'll be right there Mark." He said pocketing his phone. "You'll be okay Bells?" He asked me.

"I'll be fine dad, I'm sure the Cullens will take excellent care of me." I looked at Edward who had his face turned away from me. It appeared that he was holding his breath.

Charlie looked anxiously to each face of the Cullen family before he nodded and Esme led him to the door. "Do be careful Charlie, and don't worry about Bella, she's in good hands." she called after him.

Alice sat beside me while Carlisle watched with a furrowed brow.

"Bella," He began "you're not in pain are you? I'm afraid the only thing I have in the house is Morphine."

I didn't want him to worry so I shook my head. "Just a little tired." I replied "Anxiety attacks seem to have that affect on me."

I didn't meet his eyes but he looked over his shoulder at Jasper who I saw shake his head.

"Hey!" Boomed a voice "Edward! You're back!" A huge bear of a boy meandered into the room, his eyes widened when he saw me.

"Err hey." He sent in my direction before turning his narrowed eyes on Carlisle.

"Emmett this is Bella," Alice introduced, "Bella, this is our older brother Emmett."

"Good to meet you." I said said.

"Hey, Carlisle when are we leaving? And is Edward coming? Now that he's home and all?" Emmett asked, flashing me a subtle grin.

"No Emmett I'm fine." Edward said turning his golden eyes to his brother.

"Well I'm starv… I mean, I'm ready to go. So if we can get on the road."

"Emmett," an amazing gorgeous blonde woman sashayed into the room. "It's your own fault for goin…"

"Rosalie," Edward interrupted "meet Bella." He said meaningfully.

With Rosalie in the room I began to feel even more insignificant. Her attitude toward me made it worse. She narrowed her eyes, as her beautiful mouth pulled into a sneer.

Edward rolled his eyes and returned his gaze toward me. "Bella are you ready to go home now?" He asked softly.

I nodded and stood up, Alice had that far away look in her eyes again. Once more I was taken by dizziness as I stepped forward, Alice gasped. I felt myself going down, a pair of strong cold arms grabbed me. I looked up into Edward's face, issuing a little gasp of my own.

"Bella?" He breathed, I noted how his breath was cold, and sweet smelling before falling into darkness.