Sorry it took so long to update this chapter! I had to go to the doctor's today in order to check out my sprained ankle so I got home later than I thought. At least the chapter is kind of long this time ^^ Enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS OF TWILIGHT!
BPOV
After being so rudely tossed into the room, I sighed realizing that I had most likely deserved it for stowing away on their ship.
As soon as the door was shut closed, I placed my ear against the door and listened. I heard two or three men grumbling about something from outside and my hopes of escaping from this room were shattered. I slumped against the wall in defeat and pulled up my legs as I wrapped my arms around them. For a while, I just sat there not really doing anything and sometimes wondering what was going to happen after this.
Surely, they wouldn't try tossing me out into the ocean would they? I didn't think they would be that cruel. The worst possible thing they could make me do was work on the ship in order to pay for my passage to some unknown country. I could just imagine all the hard jobs being left for me to do. I shuddered at the thought of being bossed around by that loud girl. That would truly be a nightmare.
I finally decided to look around the room I was in and was kind of confused at first. The room was huge and had a very soft looking bed with a bright yellow blanket with flower patterns on it draped on top. There were A LOT of polished white dressers lined around the room and seemed to take up the most space. On the floor were… books perhaps? I picked up the nearest one and when I scanned through it, I raised an eyebrow. These were shopping catalogs of some sort. It listed all the clothes available at some French shop and the prices were listed right next to each item. Who would keep these kinds of records?
Without saying another word, I placed back the thin red book right back where I had found it. I began thinking again. Why was I put into this room? It seemed more fit for a girl obsessed with shopping instead of a place meant to hold prisoners and/or stowaways. I sat there thinking for a long time not really sure how to answer my question. The only thing that popped into my mind was another question: Were they actually mad at me for boarding their ship without permission? Or did they want me to be as comfortable as possible before working me to death as punishment?
I blushed a deep red when a mental picture of the man who had caught me appeared into my mind. He was very tall compared to me and had a hair color I had never seemed before… it was like a darkish yet… Argh! I can't think of anything to describe it… I guess you could say that it looked auburn and purposely messed up. His eyes were an emerald green and had no flaws upon his face. He was very muscular but not too much and the only word I could come up with to describe this mysterious man was perfect.
He looked more like a god than a god did and as soon as I had made eye contact with him, I felt my heart quicken its pace. I shook my head. There was positively no way someone like him would fall for someone as boring as me. For all I knew, he could be signed away to be married to someone else worthier.
Wait a minute… did I just basically admit that I want that person to fall for me…? Get a hold of yourself, Isabella Marie Swan! Just imagine what Angela and Jake would say if they could hear my thoughts right now!
I slapped myself lightly on the face. I was not going to fall for someone like him. He was way out of my league anyway. Mental note: Act as tomboyish as possible around him and whatever you do, DO NOT get lost in his eyes!
I knew that in the end if I did fall for someone like him, I would be the one who had gotten her heart broken. I didn't want to take that risk especially after seeing what Renee had to go through when Charlie died… I hadn't even felt as much pain as she did and I was too scared to take that chance.
I sighed… I wonder how everyone is doing back home. I'm sure that everyone would be worried about where I was right now. Okay… maybe not Jessica and Lauren but that didn't matter. I bet that Renee and Phil are worried sick about me. I could just imagine Renee pacing back and forth along the house so much that she was going to create a hole in it. Of course, my heart ached when I thought about them. Not only did Renee lose Charlie, she was probably thinking right now that she had lost me as well. I felt incredibly guilty about that, but there was almost nothing I could do about it. The best I could do was send her a letter or something to let her know that I didn't run away or anything.
Angela and Jacob were definitely worried sick by now. They would start blaming themselves for something I knew they couldn't control. I leaned against the wall. I felt not only miserable that I had no idea where this ship was heading to but also guilty that I caused everyone to worry to death!
I looked at the bracelet that was hanging loosely on my wrist. It's all because of thing's fault. I really should have convinced Angela to give it back to Raleigh as soon as I saw it.
Stupid… stupid… stupid…
I banged my head against the arm that was still on top of my legs. I made a silent promise that I would contact them somehow to not only let them know that I was okay but to also relieve them of their worry. The one who truly deserved to be anxious was me since I was the one who had caused it in the first place.
I heard the lock on the door click and moved away instantly in order to avoid being hit by the opening door. Through the door was a tall lanky blonde man with icy blue eyes looking at me with an emotion I could not identify, a huge muscular one with a goofy smile plastered onto his face, and finally… the man who had the messy auburn hair and emerald eyes.
This was going to be a long day…
This was a very... interesting interrogation. It was like a version of that bad cop and good cop thing I have sometimes heard of from the passing travelers. I never really understood what they were talking about until now. The big burly man was named Emmett Cullen and had told me that he was the like the bodyguard of the ship and also older brother of Edward Cullen who had turned out to be not only the captain of this ship but also the guy with the auburn hair. When I was informed of that, I couldn't help but grin slightly. That name actually did fit him in a way...
The one with the blonde hair and blue eyes was named Jasper Whitlock and was very calm and collected when he introduced himself in a tone that was soothing yet terrifying at the same time. I couldn't help but jump to the conclusion that he was very furious with me and would be the one to decide the punishment. I almost gulped at the thought of being forced to work with that very loud and cranky woman.
"State your name, miss. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we would like to call you by your name," ordered Edward in a very stern tone. It felt like I was being scolded by a child.
I looked down at the ground from the bed where I was now sitting on. I didn't want to be caught into his eyes even though he was talking in such a serious manner. It was silent...
"Little brother, don't scare her like that!" Emmett scolded while wagging his finger at Edward. I smiled. Right now, he was my most favorite person on this ship because he was like a teddy bear trying to comfort me although his muscles would give you the impression that he was not. "Will you please answer his question? It will make it easier on all of us. Trust me," he said to me.
Emmett rolled his eyes as I stared at him. Was I missing some kind of joke or something?
Still wondering why he did that, I answered, "Isabella but everyone, well mostly everyone, just calls me Bella..."
I didn't give out my last name. The last thing I needed right now was people I didn't know to hunt my family down and demand somekind of fee if I couldn't pay for it myself. It would definitely give Renee a heart attack.
"See, Eddie? Being nice really does give you rewards in return!"
"Don't call me that, Emmett," grumbled Edward obviously ticked off now.
I saw Jasper place his hand on his forehead and shake his head.
"I guess I'm next," he said. He turned to face me and had masked his face without any emotion besides wonder showing, "What were you doing here? Did you even know that this ship can be set to sail off to somewhere your destination didn't match to?"
I crossed my arms and stared at Jasper right in the eye. "I kind of know that already. It wasn't like I needed or even wanted to be here... It's not like I had a choice in the matter..."
"Look, Eddie! Even Jasper is being nice and we get answers in return! Why can't you- OW! HEY! Seriously?! What is with everyone hitting me today? Did I wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?"
Edward had slapped Emmett right at the back of his head with his hand. Emmett was rubbing his head while Edward was looking at his older brother incredulously.
"You know how much I hate being called that Em. You had it coming to you anyway."
Emmett was glaring at his younger brother with crossed arms but it didn't look like he was really angry at Edward. I could see the corners of his mouth having trouble staying in a frown. Edward was smirking at his brother probably enjoying the fact that he had finally gotten some revenge.
I laughed a little and soon caught the attention of all three of the men. I looked at them. "What? Can't a girl laugh at something funny?"
"Not if she is under interrogation right now..." Edward said.
I rolled my eyes. "It is a free world isn't it? Besides... this isn't much of an interrogation if you ask me."
"Who said I asked you?" he retorted.
"You did right now," I stated in a matter-of-fact tone.
I heard Jasper and Emmett chuckle. "Wow... she got you good, Eddie! She's more wittier than Rosalie that's for sure."
Edward groaned. "Do you want another whack on the head, dear brother? I can arrange for that no problem."
Who was Rosalie? Was she one of the women I heard arguing from before?
Before I knew it, I blurted, "Who's Rosalie?"
I covered my mouth. "Sorry... didn't mean to pry..."
Emmett laughed really loud. "Rosie is my gorgeous wife on board the ship with me. She is the only one who is like the air I breathe."
He puffed out his chest proudly. I was going to ask more about her before the door was slammed open by a little pixie girl with spiky jet black hair. I instinctively moved back on the bed. That was the same loud person I saw. Hopefully she wasn't so cranky...
"Edward Cullen..." she threatened, "I just heard that you were using my room to hold a stowaway! How could you do that?! I don't want my room soiled by a smelly ugly man!!!"
I cleared my throat. The last time that I had checked I was not smelly or ugly. Just plain. I was not even a man for heaven's sake! The tiny girl looked in my direction for the first time before looking back at Jasper.
"Jaz... who is this? Is she another worker? I haven't seen her before on this ship."
Her voice was very melodious and sounded like it had come from an angel. What is with everyone on this ship being beautiful beyond compare?!
"Em! Stop Alice before she- oh... who's this?"
In stepped a long haired blonde with a slim figure. I figured as much when I saw that everyone here looked like the gods themselves. Not wanting to be quiet anymore, I jumped off the bed and stood in front of the blonde.
"The name's Bella," I said offering my hand to her, "I'm the 'smelly ugly man' the little pixie was referring to."
"Huh? Alice... what is she talking about?"
The little girl blushed before muttering a nothing. Rosalie shook her head laughing as she shook my hand.
"My name is Rosalie Cullen and over there the blushing pixie's name is Alice Whitlock. Anyone who can make her blush is all right by me."
I smiled. "Good to know then, Rosalie."
"Call me Rose if you please. Rosalie sounds way too formal."
"I agree. Isabella is too formal as well."
I dropped my hand and right when I turned to face the pixie, I was tackled onto the bed and placed in a rib crushing hug.
"I like Bella already! She isn't one of those women who talk about the latest gossip or something like that! The name's Alice Whitlock and it's definitely a pleasure to meet you!"
"Uh... Thanks I guess?" I said not really sure what to say. She was very different from the screaming woman from before. Maybe a good sleep does wonders for her... I was going to have to ask about that later. A few moments passed...
"Alice... Can you let go? I need air too you know..."
"Oh right! Sorry!"
She instantly let go and I took in some well needed air. These people were definitely interesting.
"Who is she anyway, Em?" Rosalie asked as she embraced him in a hug. So this is Emmett's wife.... Yep. She is gorgeous.
"Yeah! Tell me why Bella's here. Please Jasper?" Alice begged mimicking Rosalie.
"Well... we sort of haven't figured it out yet..." Emmett answered nervously.
"She's the stowaway, Alice and Rosalie," Edward bluntly stated. I almost forgot that he was here... and it looked like that was what happened with everyone else.
"Really?" Alice asked in disbelief, "She doesn't look like one..."
Edward rolled his eyes. "You don't have to look like one to be one."
"I guess not," Alice sighed, "So... what are we going to do with her? We can't throw her overboard you know..."
"Or can we?" Emmett added. Rosalie smacked his shoulder. "Hey! I'm just saying!"
"Why don't I just work to pay it off?" I interrupted, "Maybe I can cook or something?"
"How do I know that you aren't going to poison the food?" Edward asked. I raised an eyebrow at him.
"I'm eating it, too genius," I said with the last word just dripping with sarcasm.
"She's got a point, Edward," Jasper said, "Besides, I don't really see the harm in it. Alice and Rosalie will be with her at all times in the kitchen anyway."
"Fine," he huffed before mumbling something about poison and walking straight out the door. I threw up my hands in exasperation. I couldn't believe that guy! He was so irritating and expected me to poison the food! Where would I get the poison anyway?! Did they keep a store of it somewhere or something?!
Without saying a another word, I walked out of the door and headed to anywhere but back there.
"Wait, Bella! I never found out your last name!" shouted a very nosy Alice.
I turned around and put one hand beside my mouth before responding. "To each is only one person's identity, Alice! You'll just have to figure it out yourself!"
The only thought that drifted into my mind was the picture of the very annoying Edward Cullen. Why did I have to fall for him no matter how much I hate him?!
What do you think of this chapter? I tried putting in more detail of course as I tried to get it done as soon as possible.
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