11. Answers

Mom and Dad had always told me their stories over and over again...which was really almost unnecessary because I could just live it in their heads. But Mike Newton was involved in some.

From the corner of my eye, I saw Jasper getting out of the Volvo, probably a call from Edward. But then the waitress returned and he went back in, letting me enjoy my dinner…while Edward was listening.

I began to talk again.

"So what does Newton have to do with this?" I asked

"I'd rather not talk about it." He said

"But you were the one who brought it up, so now I'm curious."

"Ok-so here it goes…." He started

"A month or two before I moved here he told me stories of his time living in Forks…and he mentioned a girl named Bella and a guy named Edward. He had pictures of them together at their wedding while he was there almost 13 years ago."

I stayed focused on the story and tried never to move an inch or show any other sign in my expressions. But I knew what was coming.

"Edward was a really good looking guy, and she looked pretty ordinary."

I just had to laugh, and luckily Matt ignored me.

"And he told me stories of how he liked Bella and hated Edward…and always wondered why they got married at 17 and 18."

"Go on." I said calmly

"And then I saw them both at your party, but then Bella left and you cut your cake, claiming Edward to be your brother...-"

He caught off, almost looking like he was about to hyperventilate.

"–and he looked like he hadn't aged at all! I just couldn't figure it out….and his family!"

Now was the time to panic

"They were all the same too…your brothers and sisters …and Dr. Carlisle and your mother…or grandmother."

He paused, and in my head Edward was driving here with all rage at all speeds.

"I know you guys are rich cause of your house and everything…but is there some type of medical thing Dr. C. does to make his family stay young looking forever?"

"I never noticed." Was all I said.

Edward eventually pulled into the parking lot, and our dinner was soon over. Matt paid the check and gave a small tip to the waitress who was still eyeing him on the way out.

I said goodbye to Matt and hugged him strongly, and got into the Volvo with Edward while Jasper road home in the Jeep.

We sat in silence for a few moments, and then he began.

"Didn't you see this coming, couldn't you read his mind?" he asked.

Honestly, I never even thought about that, I had completely forgot I could read people's minds.

Edward saw right threw me and let it go, but then began on another subject.

"So what are you going to tell him if he asks again? I can't believe he's related to the foul Mike Newton, it's been almost 13 years. Just what I thought...Newton coming back to haunt me." He said with a low chuckle.

I couldn't help but laugh with him, but what was I going to say to Matt if he ever asked again…and how much did Newton tell him?

Luckily after about 7 years living in South America, no where else was good enough to live. Carlisle decided to move us back to Forks…since his old assistants and employees at the hospital had already retired or, moved on.

"No one is telling Jacob." I said harshly.

"I promise I wont', but if he finds out on his own I'm not held responsible."

"Fine" I said coldly.

"Man I wish I could hear this guy's thoughts…but I just can't, it's just like your mother….hmmm" and he was lost in though, but then smirked to himself.

"-couldn't be," he finished.

And we drove from the restaurant at 120 mph.

Sunday was pretty uneventful, and most of the week, but I was most excited and nervous for today, Friday.

More answers I thought and more questions. Again, like my parents. I was beginning to fell like they had set me up for this.

I walked slowly into Math, but Matt wasn't there. I had feared that he had run off out of the country, fleeing from a pack of vampires.

"What's wrong?" Tiff asked at my unusual expression.

I looked out the door again to see if he would appear and just when I was about to answer her, I heard a low voice.

"Hey Nessie whenever you can I'd like to talk to you alone." He said appearing behind me unexpectedly.

I looked at Tiff before I answered him, she nodded.

"I don't know Matt." I simply answered.

"Come on, I really need to talk to you." He pleaded softly with a small smile on his face.

"Ok" I simply said

"At lunch" he explained.

"Can't wait" I softly murmured.