Chapter 24: Life Changes
Bella's POV
Edward and I were laughing eating ice cream when the intercom beeped. I quickly jump off the bed and presses a button.
"Hello?" I ask
"Mum you need to get down stairs now!" Michael shouts
He sounds panicked. I look at Edward before running out of the door with Edward right behind me. As soon as we hit the stairs to scent of human blood hits us. I look at Edward sharply before running down the stairs we run into my office where the rest of the family are. I see a young girl on the table not older then 17. Who is covered in blood and looks like she was attacked.
"What's going on? Why is there a human female on my table?" I ask
"We found her out hunting. We think she was attacked by a bear", Michael says
"Please mum. Please save her", Samuel begs
I look at him. I quickly use Samantha's gift and I can see this woman is his soul mate. I quickly move into action. I grab some bandages and presses them on the wounds.
"Carlisle", I call
Carlisle is at my side in seconds.
"What do you need Bella?" he asks
"Take over for me. I'll be right back", I say
We quickly swap places and I ran out of the room. This girl is not going to survive human. I'm going to have to turn her. I rush in my vault and get the drug that will ease the pain of the change. I quickly rush back up. Samuel is hovering protectively near her.
"Michael grab Samuel", I say softly
He nods and before Samuel could even blink Michael had his arms around him restraining him. Samuel lets out a snarl and starts to struggle. I don't have much time.
"Carlisle let go", I say softly
He quickly does what I say. I move the girls hair out of the way of her neck and I bite sending my venom into her system. Samuel's growls grow louder then they stop. I don't have time to look. I quickly move down to the girl's wrists and ankles biting each one. I then plunge the needle into the girl's heart. Pushing the medication into her body. Her heart gives a loud thud and speeds up as it begins the change. I turn around to find Samuel still on the floor with Jalice standing over him.
"He was about to attack you mum. I had to knock him out", Jalice says in a strained voice
"Let's go out of the room. Then you can let him go", I say
Everyone quickly moves out of the room. As soon as we are all out Jalice let's go of her power with a sigh of relief. We all hear his growl but he doesn't leave the room.
"What just happened?" Alice asks
"They are mates", I say moving into the kitchen
I hear several people gasp.
"Why did you change her?" Esme asks
"She was going to die. I had no choose. She will wake from the change in 12 hours so that makes it…", I quickly look at the clock, "5pm"
"The change can't take 12 hours it is three days", Eleazar says
"Something in my venom makes the change go quick. Trust me in 12 hours there will be a new addition to our family. When she wakes up she'll be in control of herself too", I explain
They all look at me shocked. I laugh and quickly make my way back up to my room to change…
2 hours later…
"Hey mum when are we getting a new supply of alcohol?" Michael asks me
I freeze.
"Oh crap. We forgot about the boys and Tanya it has been 10 days", I call out
Everyone freezes before busting out laughing. I quickly join them. Because it Sunday today. They won't be let out too tomorrow.
"I better get dressed and go and pay their bail and damages", I say smiling
I quickly get changed and jump into my Audi. I have a busy day ahead of me…
6 hours later…
I have spent the last 5 hours paying their bail, damages and bribing everyone to let it go. I told them to let them go at 7am tomorrow. They'll live through another night. I have decided to head to Seattle to pick up a couple of things. Another hour later I'm in Seattle. I'm picking up the Whitlock crests that I have bought for the Cullen's. I hope they are going to like them. It is now 2pm and I'm heading to Twilight the club my son has here.
"Hello Izzy", Daniel says
"Hey Daniel. I need a crate of alcohol", I tell him smiling
"Sure. But didn't you have a whole cellar full?" he asks
"Yes but 6 idiots got into it. Do I need to explain more?" I ask him
He laughs, "You don't have to tell me. I'll have Jesse go and get you a crate"
"Have any strange vampires been in here lately?" I ask him
"No. Why do you ask?" he asks me
"I'm just curious. Can you let me know if you hear anything unusual?" I ask him
"Sure Izzy. I'll let you know", he replies as Jesse comes back with a crate of alcohol
I quickly take the crate from him and bid them farewell. I'm not ready to go back yet so I take a walk through the park thinking about everything that has happened in the last 10 days.
"What are you doing here?" asks a familiar female voice
I quickly spin around to see me daughter Allie walking towards me.
"I could ask you the same thing", I tell her smiling
She laughs, "I saw that you needed to talk with me. So I decided to come in person"
I smile at her. She is a little know it all. I sit down on a bench and Allie sits besides me.
"What's going on Mum?" she asks me
"I'm still afraid I'm not doing the right thing", I tell her softly
"Mum. If this is about you and Dad being together again then you are doing the right thing", Allie says
I look at her. Of course she knows.
"Don't worry I won't tell anyone", she says, "Mum I have looked into the future and I can see that with Dad you're happier then you have ever been", Allie says, "And he'll never hurt you"
I look at her smiling. Her visions are never wrong. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I pull her into a hug.
"Thank you", I tell her
"It was my pleasure Mum. Now you better go it is already 4pm and it will take you 2 hours to get back. Your going to be late", Allie says smiling
I quickly jump up how could I have forgotten about that. Allie laughs.
"What about you?" I ask her
"I have a plane to catch. Tell my brothers and sister that I love them", Allie says
"I will. When will we see you again?" I ask her
"Soon", she says, "Oh and Mum. Aunty Annabelle with find her soul mate this week"
I smile. It is about time she found someone. I quickly run to my car hearing Allie's laughter as I go. I speed out of Seattle and make my way home. Finally the last bit of doubt has left my mind. Now I can love him and let him help me. Funny how life changes…
Edward's POV
It has been hours since Bella left and the girl is about to wake up. Where can she be? Samuel is stilling not letting us in the room so we are all waiting in the living room. Soon we hear her heart stop. We all hold our breath waiting to see what happens. I look at my children and they seem so relaxed and so was my mother. After 5 minutes we hear the back door opening and closing and the sound of two sets of footsteps running away from the house.
"They'll be back soon", Jalice says noticing our shocked expressions, "Don't worry they'll be fine"
About 30 minutes later they both return. The girl hiding behind Samuel.
"Tasha these are my family. Jalice, and Michael my siblings….", he continues to introduce all of us to her.
"Everyone this is Tasha", he says
Everyone smiles and the girls go up to great her. Soon we all sit down to get to know her.
"My Mum is the one that changed you hopefully she'll be here soon. She had business to take care of with our uncles", Samuel says to Tasha.
We quickly begin to explain what that means. No sooner that we have finished we hear a car coming up the driveway.
"Come on", Samuel says grabbing Tasha's hand
"What if she doesn't like me?" Tasha whisperers
"Trust me she'll love you", Samuel says kissing her temple
We all walk out side to think Bella pulling out a crate from the boot. Michael quickly goes to her side and takes it from her.
"What's in here Mum?" he asks
"More alcohol. We needed some", Bella says
Bella then turns her attention to Samuel and Tasha.
"Hello my dear. I'm Isabella Whitlock. This one's mother", Bella says pointing at Samuel
"Hey!" Samuel pouts causing everyone to laugh
"I'm Tasha Kendall", Tasha says looking nervous
Bella sees this and pulls Tasha into a hug. Tasha stiffens at first but quickly hugs her back.
"This is your new ID", Bella says handing a license
"Tasha Whitlock age 17", Tasha says reading it, "Really?"
"Yes. Welcome to the family", Bella says smiling
She is quickly pulled into hugs from the rest of the family. And I catch Bella's eye on me.
"I love you Edward", Bella thinks
"I love you too Bella", I tell her smiling
That night we spend it like that night before. Bella and I swapping stories and laughing. With the boys back tomorrow it is going to be an interesting day…
Jasper's POV
We have been in jail for 11 days. It has been absolute torture. I can't believe Bella did this to us. Then again she did warn us if we did get arrested again she was going to leave us in jail. I guess she wasn't joking.
"I can't take much more of this", Peter groans
"I can't believe Bella was serious", Jackson groans
"How could Bella do this to us", Emmett groans
"I was sure Mira would have talked her out of it", Eric groans
"I want out. Look at me!" Tanya says
Suddenly we hear a guard coming. He opens the cell door.
"Your charges have been dropped your free to go", the guard says
Our jaws drop in shock. Did he just say the charges were dropped?
"What did you say?" I stutter out
"Your free to go. Your sister a Miss Whitlock paid your bail", the guard says
She bailed our bail. I thought she was going to let us stay in here. We quickly follow the guard out and collect our personally effects. It is now about 7 am. We walk out expecting to see someone waiting for us but find nothing. Suddenly it starts to rain. Great.
"Does Bella expect us to run home like this", Peter says looking at his orange jump suit
"By the looks of it yes", I say
We all groan. We are going to have to talk with Bella when we get home. We all start to run about an hour later we finally spot the back of the house. Finally after 10 days away we are finally home. We quietly enter the house to find everyone having breakfast and getting ready to leave. As soon as they spot us it all goes quiet then everyone busts out into laughter. We all quietly growl. We really don't need this right now. Suddenly Bella enters the room coffee in had.
"I have a…", she cuts off when she sees us and she smiles
"Had a nice week and a half?" she asks us grinning
We all growl at her question. I can tell everyone is trying hard not to laugh again.
"Mum we better go and get Tasha registered at school", Samuel says grabbing a girls hand leading her out of the room.
"Alice, Edward, Rose and Kate do you want a lift to school?" Jalice asks
Our jaws drop in shock. What has happened since we have been away?
"Sure. Thanks Jalice", Alice replies and they all quickly leave the room.
"I got a flight to catch. I'll see you guys at the end of the week", Anna says leaving the room
"Demetri, Eleazar do you want a lift to the school?" Annie asks
"Sure", they both reply quickly leaving the room with Ben
"Carlisle do you want a lift with me today?" Bella asks casually
Our jaws drop again.
"Sure Bella", Carlisle replies smiling at her
"Oh and boys make sure you clean up your mess your dripping mud and water on my nice clean floor", Bella says grinning at us
We all glare at her. She just laughs and rushes out of the room Carlisle right behind her. Charlotte, Esme, Carmen and a woman quickly leave the room also. Seconds later we hear car engines start up and race out of the garage. We all stand there in shock.
"What the hell has happened since we have been gone?" Peter asks
"I don't know but I attend to find out", I say
We spend the rest of the day cleaning out and getting the prison scent off of us. We spend the rest of the day in my room discussing what could have happened in our absence. It was about 5pm when we hear the sound of laughter. We quickly go down the stairs to find everyone at the table eating dinner and laughing. Bella sits at the head of the table smiling.
"What's going on?" I ask
Everyone turns to us.
"We are having a family dinner like we have every night", Bella replies, "Do you want to join us?" she asks smiling
We growl at her again. She knows we don't want to touch food after what we have put up with this past week and more.
"Your loss", she says and turns back
Conversation starts up again quickly. And soon everyone is laughing again. I shake my head and head into the library.
"What is going on?" Emmett asks
"A week ago no one could stand each other", Peter says
"Maybe they are just playing with us", Jackson suggests
"I don't think so. Their emotions were true", I reply
About an hour later we hear the keys on the piano. We quickly make our way into the living room to see everyone is seated around the piano and Bella is playing. Bella hasn't touched the piano in years why would she start now? Soon Bella starts to sing…
In This Life by Delta Goodrem
I was nurtured I was sheltered
I was curious and young
I was searching for that something
Trying to find it on the run
Oh and just when I stopped looking
I saw just how far I'd come
In this life
In this life
Bella's fingers dance across the keys.
You give me love
You give me light
Show me everything that's been happening
I've opened up my eyes
I'm following
Three steps fight and honest fight
Two hearts that can start a fire
One love is all I need
In this life
I look at Bella and she is smiling as her fingers dance across the keys.
I have faltered I have stumbled
I have found my feet again
I've been angry and I've been shaken
Found a new place to begin
My persistence to make a difference
Has led me safe into your hands
In this life
In this life
I look around and everyone is smiling at her.
You give me love
You give me light
Show me everything that's been happening
I've opened up my eyes
I'm following
Three steps fight and honest fight
Two hearts that can start a fire
One love is all I need
In this life
Everyone doesn't seem shocked by her playing. But I can feel the shock coming of Peter, Jackson, Eric and Emmett and myself in waves.
I was put here for a reason
I was born into this world
And I'm living and I'm believing
That I was meant to be your girl
In this life
In this life
What has happened it the past week to course this change in her?
You give me love
You give me light
Show me everything that's been happening
I've opened up my eyes
I'm following
Three steps fight and honest fight
Two hearts that can start a fire
One love is all I need
In this life
Bella finishes the song and looks up smiling. I gasp at her eyes. Her eyes used to hold so much sadness, pain, depression, anger and a lot more. Now they hold love, happiness, joy, and relief. The barriers that I have worked to bring down but never managed to do so are down. She is showing so much happiness. That song she just sung I haven't heard before. I wonder when she wrote it. Bella continues to play for another hour and more. Soon everyone goes their separate ways and Alice takes me up to our room. I'm going to find out what changed even if it is the last thing I do…
Edward's POV
I chuckle reading Jasper, Emmett, Jackson, Eric, and Peter's thoughts they are so shocked. I also know Jasper is going to be looking for how this all changed. Bella leads me back up stairs again to her room. She quickly locks the door.
She looks at me, "How would you like to sleep for the first time in 200 years?"
I smile, "I would like that very much"
She changes and climbs into bed and she looks up at me.
"Can you please hold me? I have nightmares", she whisperers
I quickly move under the blankets and pull her against me. She snuggles deep into my chest. Suddenly I'm feeling sleepy so I know Bella's power is working.
"Thank you Edward", she whisperers
"I love you Bella", I whisperer
"I love you too", she murmurs falling asleep
I fall asleep thinking about how much my life has changed in the past week. I love Bella with all my heart and I won't let anything come between us…
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