What was I thinking?
I walked outside from the cafeteria and hide from the student body. I waited for him.
Maybe he didn't understand?
Of course he understood.
Maybe he doesn't like you enough to care about what you want.
When I spotted his bronze hair among the trees I ignored my mind's comment. I watched as he gracefully stood a meter in front of me waiting for me to speak. I realized I was staring and quickly adjusted my vision to the trees behind him and thanked God I couldn't blush. I took this as my cue to speak.
"Do you have a feeling you know me?"
He hesitated before nodding.
" I know what you are"
He seemed scared for a moment before he spoke," Then tell me what am I Bella"
" A-a vampire" He looked more scared and seemed to be debating in his head. I guess he didn't know I was a vampire too.
"Don't worry I'm a vampire too." I added. His expression went to mild shock and then his expression switched to curious.
" When were you born?" He asked. I told him 1917 and his face then went back to shock and he then said," Meet me at my house at 7 and we can talk with my family...is that alright with you," I nodded and we went our separate ways. I wanted to go home, but instead I stayed at school. I didn't have Edward in any of my classes for the rest of the day. When the final bell rung I zoomed to my beloved truck that would take me home. With a glance at Edward who was staring at me I rode home to get ready for 7 at the Cullen's house. My mom was at her new job as office worker when I got home. I was happy because I didn't have to explain anything. I went to my closet and picked out black jeans, a plain light blue shirt and blue high tops. I tossed them on and flopped down on my sofa and read until 7. At 6:40, I was up and out the door. I drove through the forest until a mansion came in view. I was surprised. My mom settled for an average house, but they went out and beyond. I parked my car and nervously walked up the steps. I was one to try to avoid talking to people. Even now as a vampire, I tried to avoid talking to people. I just never was a people person. Before I even lifted my hand to knock on the fancy white door the door opened and a beautiful woman with caramel highlights in her dark brown hair and a slender figure held open the door.
"Hello Bella, it's nice to see you. I'm Esme," I smiled at Esme and walked in as she opened the door wider for me to enter. I was led to the living room and saw everyone siting in the sofas. Esme introduced everyone to me. My eyes widened when I saw the familiar blonde hair, pale skin, and gold eyes of Doctor Cullen. I knew the name was familiar. His gold eyes also widened as he saw me.
"Isabella" he whispered. I nodded. He motioned to the seat across from him. "Sit...Sit...it's been a while haven't it" I nodded as I sat in the couch.
" Wait Carlisle, you know her" Edward spoke out.
"Why yes I do, you don't remember her," He shook his head. Right when he did that my heart dropped to my stomach and broke, I wanted to cry, but that would be stupid. I blinked them away as Carlisle looked at me, he walked over and said "Bella, why don't you explain,"
Should I explain or run?
I sighed and and looked into the the Cullen family faces.
" It was a cool Saturday in Chicago and I was a the park. My mom was out at her friends house, so I went there to think and enjoy the fall breeze. I was on the swings when I saw bronze hair and green eyes. I looked over at him was embarrassed that I was staring at him. I never really oggled somebody if you call it that, so I acted like he wasn't there. Then he caught my attention and introduced himself as Edward Anthony Mason. After that day we hung out until he invited me to a ball his parents were hosting. I didn't want to go. I mean dances weren't my thing. I was extremely clumsy...hell I tripped over thin air."
This earned laughs and smirks. I looked at Edward to see his curious and shocked expression. His golden eyes stared intensely at me. I turned my head and went on.
" I found this beautiful dress. I'll never forget it. It was mid dark blue with beautiful ruffles along the bottom and a glitter that tied to the back. It was off the shoulder as well. Edward's parents house was amazing and I will forever remember the shock I was in. When we walked through entrance I remember also the stares of people. It was extremely quiet and as soon as we reached the bottom. Edward's mom and dad introduced themselves. Edward's dad... Edward Sr was an interesting person. Scary to me at first, but nice. Then Elizabeth..."
It was hard to think about Elizabeth. I missed her. She was my second mother figure and her death took a major toll on me. Carlisle saw this and placed my hand in his and rubbed it. I smiled at him and continued.
" Edward got his magnificent green eyes from her...she was a every nice person and was important to me. Edward led me to a bench after talking to his parents and went to go get me something to drink. I waited for probably hours before I needed to use the bathroom. When I went in the bathroom I saw him sucking faces with a girl named Cassie,"
The beautiful blonde haired girl, Rosalie smacked Edward upside the head. He winced and I stifled a laugh.
" He came to me the next day and explain that Cassie threatened to harm me if he didn't end his friendship with me and kiss her. I went off on him, but believed him when I heard the sincerity and panic in his voice. Then he asked me on a date in 1917 it was called courting. We had a picnic in the meadow. It was a month or two before we met Cassie in the store. We were going to make sandwiches and picnic in the meadow, when she threatened...well I don't really know what to call it, but she tripped me and I fell hard on the floor. When we made it to my house, Edward threatened to break up with me, but when I gave him a peace of my mind...cough cough. I called him a selfish pig," This also caused snickers. "He said he was sorry and didn't break up with me. On fourth of july we laid in the grass and watched fireworks. He asked me to be his girlfriend while giving me flowers. That was our first kiss. Months later the Spanish Influenza began to spread, but it wasn't in Chicago yet. We had another picnic in the meadow in the meadow. He then proposed to me."
Every woman in the Cullen house smiled very big.
"We weren't hungry after that, so we just cuddled. When I told my mom she actually baked an enormous cake and celebrated. I didn't even know she could afford the ingredients. Over the time, my mom and Edward's mom worked together to make sure the wedding was perfect. In no time the wedding was the next morning. I remember being dragged out the bed by Elizabeth and my mom and getting ready. I was worried Cassie was gonna object during the wedding, but she didn't. Oh, I forgot to mention my dad. He was a journalist in training, so he'd always travel for long periods of time. I rarely saw him. At the reception, Edward and me danced. I was constantly tripping and stepping on his feet, but he didn't seem bothered. We danced until my feet began to ache I went to the bathroom and saw my father, Charlie Swan. We bonded so much. It was a special time for me. When we got back, our families put a spotlight on us and revealed that they bought us a house. We were so shocked. So we moved in and not long after I gotten sick. Edward freaked and I had to calm him down enough to get him out the house without harming anyone."
Everyone bursted out laughing with the image of human Edward harming anyone. Edward even chuckled himself. I met Dr. Cullen, but I noticed he was different. It was new to me to see a person with gold color eyes. I shrugged it off as an uncommon human trait. That was when I discovered I was pregnant.
Everyone's mouth dropped in shock and Edward seemed to be about to faint in shock. Then the Spanish Influenza finally hit Chicago. Edward's... father, Edward Sr was the first to go and then Elizabeth began to show symptoms. We took Elizabeth to the doctor. Edward was concerned about me and asked me if I wanted to stay in the car being pregnant and all, but I shook my head and went with him. When I went in the lobby was filled with sick people along the walls and some people were taking dead bodies to the morgue. 30 bodies I think I counted. Then Edward collapsed on the floor and I knew he was ill."
I choked a sob and Alice plopped down next to me and hugged me tight.
" You don't have to finish" she said on the verge of sobs. I was in too deep to stop. I shook my head and went on.
" Dr. Cullen had gotten me a bed, because I wouldn't leave Edward or Elizabeth. He had also gotten me gloves so I wouldn't get sick or harm the baby. I remember his face...so blue and sooo...weak. One morning he woke up and I remember us staring at each other trying to memorize each other at least one last time.
By time everyone besides the men and me heard this they were sobbing and trying to control themselves.
"That night Elizabeth died."
Gasps were heard around the room and sadness overtook everyone in the room.
" The only thing that gave me hope was Edward's chance of surviving and our baby. I was terrified that he would die in the same conditions. Shaking with foam coming from the mouth. I terrified Edward would die when he heard his mother die even. I didn't know if I should tell him or not. At midnight that night he died. Not with foam from the mouth, but I remember him saying. Bella I love you and our beautiful baby."
I broke into sobs and one by one all the Cullens hug me. When Edward hugged me, I felt a sudden happiness and I hugged him back unlike the rest. The Cullen's wore a smirk on their face when they saw Edward hug me. We broke apart and I continued,
"I went home and tried to sleep, but I dreamed about Edward dying a hundred times over. When I woke up from my nightmare I went for a walk and got lost in the forest. I didn't know where I was . Then I saw a flash of blonde and encountered Cassie. She was a vampire with red eyes, but I didn't know. She started talked smack about how Edward didn't want me and was just using me. That's when I went off on her and shoved my huge baby bump and wedding ring in my face. She bit me and turned me into a vampire."
Shock covered the Cullens' face and Rosalie sobbed harder knowing what happened. I continued.
" When I woke up I didn't know what I was, but I discovered I lost the baby the only thing linking me to Edward, I went back to my mother's house through the rain. I discovered my red eyes and my mother found me before I could run. She wasn't scared or anything, but instead comforted me. She brought me contacts and my eye color was surprisingly back to normal. Later I found out I was a vampire.
One day when I was hunting my mom got clawed by a bear. She was dying quickly, so I changed her, because I couldn't stand to see my mother and best friend that supported me when I was troubled to die. I couldn't take, so I brought her to a cabin and waited the change out. When she awoke we went back home got our belongings
said goodbye to our family and friends and started a new life somewhere else. Now here we are today,"
The Cullen family stared at me and Edward.
"And you don't remember any of this" Emmett asked. "None of it" Edward said. Then to cheer up the mood set in the room. The Cullen family shared happy and funny memories.
"So Edward fell directly on his ass..." I laughed almost sobbing when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked up at the one and only Edward. My husband from the past. He flicked his head outside into the forest. The same signal I did earlier. I nodded and followed him outside.
"I'm sorry, Bella. I really wish I could remember" He said.
"That's okay, I've never really had much luck anyway." I responded.
" So we really were married and was bout to have a child together." He said. I nodded.
"Bella, why don't you come over tomorrow and do something... if you don't mind" He said. Yup same old Edward.
"Sure" I replied. I looked at the time on my watch. 12:00 am. Wow, time pass by fast. I turned to Edward and said," I gotta go" He got up from under the tree we been occupying and he held out a hand to help me up. We went inside and I said goodbye the Cullens and hug each and everyone, but when I got to Edward I kissed his cheek. He seemed shocked at the action, but smirked the same crooked grin I fell for. I drove home memorizing my visit with the Cullens. When I pulled into the driveway next to my mom's I sighed. I had some explaining to do.