"It's only for the year Nicole, your dad isn't that bad" my mom said as she helped me pack. I sigh and throw a shirt in my suitcase. "It's not dad I'm worried about. It's his precious not so little Isabella"
My mom laughs as she wraps me in a hug. "Trust me sweetie it will be fine, maybe you'll even grow close to your sister"
"Half-sister!" I corrected as she rolled her eyes at me. Anyway, I'm Nicole Johnson, daughter to Charlie Swan and Josephina Johnson. They met a year after Renee left with Isabella. According to my mom they had a hot and steaming relationship, then I was conceived.
I swear that man needs to learn the importance of protection! Apparently, dad was still hung up on his baby mama Renee and my mom left. I visit every summer like clockwork. I have never missed a summer unlike Isabella.
I decided to come stay with him for a year so my mom can do her year in the Peace Corps like she always wanted. Unfortunately, this means dealing with Isabella, who coincidentally has been staying with him for a year. Do I hate Isabella? What? No! I mean if she was on fire and I had a glass of water I'd probably drink it. Or if she got hit by a bus, most likely I would be driving. But no, I do not hate her.
We just have a difference of opinion; she likes stupid things, and I do not seriously I like to read as much as the next person *cough cough Harry Potter cough cough* but you need time for other things outside your fandom.
"I for one think you and Isabella will get along great!" I rolled my eyes at her prediction. "Yeah, just like Peeves and Filch" I muttered. She shot me a look as I smiled innocently. "Hurry up and finish, and we can have a Harry Potter night" she said as I cheered and started to move faster.
"I wish I could go with you!" I said as I hugged my mom goodbye.
"Hey, don't cry, I'll be back before you can say you know who" my mom said with a smile.
"Mom, it's Voldemort!"
"I know sweetie, I love you! Have fun with Charlie!" She kissed my forehead and helped me unload the car. As I get on the bus I am overcome with sadness, and I watch my mom drive away. I take a deep breath and lay my head on the window.
"Hey, is this seat taken?" I look up and see a cute blonde boy with a killer smile. I blush and gesture to the seat.
"Knock yourself out handsome." He chuckles as he sits in the seat.
"I'm Riley moving to Seattle to be closer to my school" I smile.
"That's cool, at least you're in the city. I'm heading to Forks to stay with my dad" I mumble before sending him a bright smile. "At least I'll have my summer friends to keep me company I suppose"
We spent the whole bus ride talking. We have tons in common. After exchanging numbers when we got off the bus I started searching for my dad.
Walking outside of the bus station I look around and I don't see anyone. Sighing I sit on a bench and call him.
"Hello?" I sigh in relief as I hear my dad's voice.
"Hey dad, I'm here and I don't see where you parked?" I ask while scanning the parking lot again.
"—-rry." I heard as the phone broke up. Glancing down at the phone I see the call was dropped. Sighing in annoyance I glare at my phone as it rings.
"Hello dad? Your call dropped, what did you say?" I asked.
"Nicole, Bella was in the hospital, and I forgot you were coming in today. I can be there in 45 minutes just wait in the building"
Before I could say anything, he hung up. Forgot I was coming? I literally come at the same time every year.
I tightly shut my eyes as I feel the familiar burning of tears forming. Taking a deep breath, I sit on the bench outside the station. I jump as I see an owl fly past me.
I can't help but feel like this is an omen and I should just go back. Shaking my head, I text Riley and lose myself in conversation.
"Nicole! Charlie sent me to pick you up." I look up and see Daniel, one of the officers that work with my dad.
He gets out to help me load my suitcases in the car. I turn to him and smile.
"I don't have to sit in the back do I?" He laughs and shakes his head.
"Not unless you're in handcuffs." We both get in the car as a blush forms on my face.
"You want to handcuff me Daniel? Should I be worried or flattered?" I laugh as he stammers a reply.
"You just turned 19 right? I'll be 17 next month, funny how close in age we are."
He started to blush as I got in the car.
Daniel fills me in on the things that have been happening around town. Apparently Bella ran away after she broke up with her boyfriend. Only to be kidnapped and taken to the hospital after said ex finds her.
We make it to the house and of course no one is there to greet me. I wave Daniel off as I start unpacking my room.
Plopping down on my bed I call my mom. "Hey mom I finally made it in"
"That's great baby girl! How's Charlie and Isabella?"
Rolling my eyes, I respond "Same old same old. No surprises here. I already miss you mom"
I can feel tears starting to form.
"It will only be a year, Nicole. We'll be back together before you know it. You'll be having so much fun you'll probably forget about me. I love you I got to go sweetie"
"Love you too mom" I whispered as I hung the phone up.
For some reason I feel like this is going to be one stressful year. I sighed and laid my head on the pillow and cried.
I would look back on this day and realize just how right I was about that.