Chapter Twenty one
9hours left of flying
"75 bottles of beer on the wall. 75 bottles of beer. You take one down, pass it around, 74 bottles of beer on the wall" Emmett and Brandon sung. They had started at 99 bottles of beer. It was driving me, and the other passengers crazy.
"74 bottles...."
"Emmett. Brandon. You do realise, that if you do not stop singing, that these people are going to loose it and probably throw you out the emergency exist."
Emmett stopped singing and thought a moment "Yeah, but then they would be killing themselves, because all that wind comes and sucks you out of the aeroplane"
"that may happen, but I'm sure they are willing to take the risk" I said, "So, myself personally, will do it if you do not shut up. Both of you"
They both stopped singing after that. Thankfully.
8 hours left of flying
"Mummy, Mummy, Mummy, Mum, Mum, Mum, Mother, Mother, Mother, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mum, Mum, Mum, Mummy, Mummy, Mummy"
I turned "WHAT?"
"Hi" he giggled and then turned back to the tv that was on the head rest in front of him.
I saw Emmett laughing beside him.
"Did you know that that's exactly what Stewie does from family guy?" I asked Emmett.
He nodded.
"So why would my 3 year old boy know something from a tv show such as Family Guy?" I asked, angry.
"He might have watched it... with me..."
"Emmett, you know I don't like him watching those shows"
Emmett sighed "I'm Sorry"
"Good"
There was a few moments of silence before.
"Mummy, Mummy, Mummy, Mum, Mum,.................."
Oh please help me!
7 hours left of flying
"Mummy, will you sing me my song" Brandon asked as he curled up on my lap, his feet across Emmett, who was sleeping.
I brushed his hair away from his forehead and nodded, smiling at him,
Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Mama's going to buy you a mockingbird.
If that mockingbird won't sing,
Mama's going to buy you a diamond ring.
If that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama's going to buy you a looking glass.
If that looking glass gets broke,
Mama's going to buy you a billy goat.
If that billy goat won't pull,
Mama's going to buy you a cart and bull.
If that cart and bull turn over,
Mama's going to buy you a dog named Rover.
If that dog named Rover won't bark,
Mama's going to buy you a horse and cart.
If that horse and cart fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little boy in town.
So hush little baby, don't be scared,
Mama's always going to be right here"
He was asleep when I finished and Alice peered over her seat, smiling at me. "I love that song" She whispered.
I nodded "Mum used to sing it to us, and then at the orphanage, I sung it to you, every night"
She nodded "And when I moved in with mum and Dad, they sung it to me too"
I stared at her, "Really? I thought because you forgot, they didn't..."
Carlisle turned around too, "Bella, it was one thing we knew was part of her past, and it was the only thing that would calm her when she slept"
I smiled at Carlisle and then Esme who had also poked her head around. "Thank you" I whispered, before looking down at Brandon.
6 hours left of flying
Sleeping on a plane is so hard
5 hours left of flying
"Emmett, Shut up!" I hissed, hitting his head.
He woke up, startled. "What?"
"Your sleep talking, loudly. People are getting annoyed" I whispered, placing my hand over Brandon's ear so he wouldn't wake up.
Emmett laughed and apologised before going back to sleep and talking again.
4 hours left of flying
"Mummy, I'm tired still, but the sun is up" Brandon complained, looking out the window, which caused the brightness to flash onto Emmett's face, waking him up instantly.
Damn stupid time zones!
I pulled him back against me and hummed the lullaby to him, hoping for at least one more hour of sleep.
3 hours left of flying
"How much longer?" I heard Alice ask from the row in front of me. I could hear talking from the back, letting me know everyone was indeed, awake.
"3 more hours Alice, breakfast should be coming around soon... I think" Carlisle answered.
"Mummy, toilet" Brandon said, alerting me that I too, needed to go.
I grabbed his hand and lead him towards the small cubical and let him go inside before I followed. "Its really small in here" He commented as he did his stuff.
We both finished and then went back to our seats, where Emmett began to tell us of the dream he had.
2 hours left of flying
I moved to the row behind me, in between Rose and Jasper, while Edward went to sit with Emmett and Brandon swapped with Alice. We played musical chairs.
Here, I talked to Jasper about books, it seemed he and I had that in common. We discussed the pro's and cons of shake spear while Rose huffed in boredom and read a magazine.
1 hour left of flying
Yes! Yes! Yes! I could not wait to be off the plane.
Esme seemed to notice my mood change and smiled sympathetically "You do realise we have an hour through customs most likely, then another half an hour to reach the docks then another hour and a half on the boat..."
I groaned and placed my head in my hands, "I hate travelling" I muttered. Brandon patted my head.
Plane landing
Where getting off the plane! Finally!
"Thank you for flying with us, we hope you had an enjoyable flight and hope to see you again soon" The flight attendant said over the speaker as we all went to get the bags and collect things.
We walked slowly through customs and I was behind everyone, in front of this lady who was in a clear hurry and smelt badly. Had she ever heard of something called, personal space?
She was basically pressed up against me and it was making me feel very... claustrophobic.
Sitting in the corner of the cupboard. The walls were coming closer. I could hear laughing outside, evil laughing. "Mrs Tailor, please let me out!" I begged, hugging my 7 year old form against myself. "Please!"
I wrapped my arms around my self and moved closer to Carlisle, who was standing in front of me. But she moved even closer.
Brandon was ahead with Esme or Alice or Jasper... or someone. I didn't have to worry too much, someone at least had him.
The line moved forward and because I was slow moving closer, the lady behind me moved even closer. Shit. Shit. Shit.
It felt as if there was a weight on top of me, moving closer and heavier against me.
"Please stop" I begged him, as he breathed heavily above me, positioning himself.
"You love it Bella, don't argue" James seethed as he entered me, his weight hurting my chest, tears falling from my face.
"Excuse me, the lines moving" Her nasally voice sounded behind me.
I had had enough, I spun around and almost shouted "You do realise, no matter how close you get to me it will not change your position in line. It will not make you closer to getting out and it will not help you from getting your head ripped off. I have lived through so much shit that I don't need your body pressed up against mine inhabiting my space and reminding me of some events. Now, back the fuck off and just take a step back before I loose my mind and start screaming from claustrophobia!"
I turned back around and heard her whisper "to late"
I almost slapped her but Carlisle grabbed my arms and pulled me in front of him, so he was now between me and the lady. "Bella, honey, are you okay?" Esme asked, touching my cheek.
I shook my head, keeping my arms firmly against my chest, trying to stop the shaking.
"I just need to get out of the line" I muttered, beginning it to go quicker.
We finally got out of the line and basically bolted for a bigger space, breathing heavily due to the fact I had almost been suffocating.
We all got our bags without mishap, Emmett recounting the time they went to Italy and his bag going to Brussels instead.
"Okay guys, so onto the boat!" Carlisle said, pointing toward the pier, which we all headed toward immediately.
"Boat. Boat. Boat. Boat" Brandon cheered from his spot on Emmett's shoulders.
I laughed as I struggled under my and Brandon's suitcases, earning pity from Edward, who took one from me. "Thank you" I said breathlessly as he stored them in the storage area of the boat, taking my next one and then helping me on-board.
Brandon still laughed half way into the ride where as myself and Alice began to get sea sick. Carlisle laughed as us, and saying how strange it was that the only two who are actually sisters here are the ones who are the most likely to throw up.
I grumbled something before gasping for air as we went over a wave. "When will it be over?" I begged.
"Half an hour sweety" Esme said patting my back.
"Swan Blood" Emmett muttered "Weaklings. Least Brandon is strong"
I grimaced, knowing instantly that that must be a part of his other side that makes him not sea sick.
"Where here" Carlisle announced finally, pulling up to a dock that was on a beach.
Esme pointed to the right and we all looked that way, instantly gasping in surprise. There on the beach was two houses, identical and close together. They weren't big, but they were big. Big enough for us.
"Okay, as we said, you kids in one and us in the other. If you need us, theirs a phone in there and the other houses number is on the speed-dial number 1. Also, the cupboards and fridge should be stocked. Your mother and I decided you all can rest for today, but I suggest you don't sleep until tonight, if you do, the jet lag might be worse. So, watch movies, play games or go swimming, do whatever, but annoy us later" Carlisle said and then took Esme's hand. "We'll see you tomorrow bright and early"
We watched them go into the house on the left as we all stared at them. They had just basically told us to do whatever we wanted... in a house all by ourselves. With a stocked fridge and cupboard. An ocean outside our back door. And they were going to leave us unsupervised. Oh help us now. Please.
"This is going to be so good!" Emmett said, holding his fist out, which Edward and then Jasper knocked. And then too my amusement, so did Brandon.
We all trudged our way to the house and all picked a room, surprisingly without arguing. I got a room which had a connecting bathroom that was shared by me and Brandon, the bathroom having two doors. I liked it, it made easy access for him to reach me and then for me to reach him.
The moment we had all walked in we were amazed. It was so open, light and huge! There were big windows everywhere opening to the views and the colour setting was off white. It was truly, beautiful.
"Bella! Get changed into your bathers, where going swimming!" Emmett yelled from downstairs as I was beginning to unpack my clothes.
Brandon came running in "Mummy! Swimming! Swimming!" he chanted, running around while he stripped.
"Okay Okay" I said, giving and pulled his shirt off and putting on his little board shorts. I put on an old shirt on him so he wouldn't get burnt and then shooed him downstairs so I could get changed without the disruption.
I pulled on my brown two piece, Rose had gotten it for me as she said it looked nice with my hair and eyes. But personally, it showed too much. Too much of my body and too much of my scars. So, I threw on a long button up top which I stole from Carlisle and button it half way up before putting on my thongs (flip flops) and tying my hair into a pony tail.
On the way out I grabbed my sunny's and two towels for me and Brandon.
"Bella, finally" Jasper said, running for me "please save me from the sunscreen monster"
I turned and found Alice chasing him with the bottle of sunscreen. "But Jasper! You'll burn!" She said panicked.
I smiled before holding up my hands "I play no part in this"
I grabbed an apple off the bowl in the counter and made my way out to the seats on the beach where Edward, Emmett and Rose were. Emmett and Edward had begun a hole digging competition, only using Brandon's small spades from his sand castle building kit thing he got at the airport because he was upset he didn't think to bring one. Esme didn't like him crying so she went and bought one.
"Where's Brandon?" I asked, looking around.
Emmett shrugged and Edward muttered a I don't know.
I turned to Rose who held her hands up in a 'I don't know' kind of way.
I pushed the panic down and went to find him, looking inside where Alice and Jasper were still chasing each other. "You two seen Brandon" I asked above the squeals from Alice.
They both paused, Alice holding the bottle above his head as he had fallen over. "No" they said before resuming there game.
So I looked throughout the whole house, finding where everything was in the process, before heading outside to look.
"Brandon!" I called, worried now. "Brandon where are you?" I shouted.
I did a quick look before heading into the off bounds house which I really hope contained nothing m rated. Next door. "Brandon?" I whispered, slipping through the glass sliding door.
I could hear laughing upstairs so I did a quick search for him downstairs before swearing and tiptoeing upstairs, praying they were in there room and that the door was closed.
I immediately thanked everyone when I saw Brandon at the nearest door. "Brandon!" I hissed.
He spun and smiled at me. "Hi Mummy, I want Grandma's cookies" He said, opening the door.
I shrieked and jumped forward, grabbing him but in the process knocking the door open more.
I fell on my butt and became face to face with my foster parents. Shocked expressions.
Esme was covered in a blanket, blushing red while Carlisle still had his boxers on. Thankfully.
"I. Brandon. He. I. Sorry!" I gasped slamming the door and running out of the house.
"Don't you ever walk away like that again!" I scolded, feeling as if I would die of embarrassment any second.
"Sorry Mama" He said, looking at the ground.
"It's fine' I said, "Go play"
He ran off to help Edward dig his hole as I sat down next to Rose, sighing dramatically and rubbing my eyes.
"What did you see?" She asked.
I shuddered "Almost everything"
This was going to be an awesome holiday.
Sorry for the long wait. I've been really busy. And am going to be busy from now on. But hopefully, I'll still update at least this story.
I have my birthday comming up, 3rd of june! and i will be turning 18! which here, means you can get your license and drink and become a legal adult, so its like the 21st in america, i assume. So im excited and am in the middle of planning a big family/friends party. So yeah! Lots a things to do!
And school is still there, constantly giving me homework, SACs and results which either make me cringe or cry. Depending on what i get. And not to mention my parents breathing donw my neck for me to do well.
And to top that off, exams are in like, 3 weeks, about 5 days after my birthday. So i gotta start studying soon! Horay
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