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Chapter 3
Green, green, green…and oh look, more green. That was her view from the small, oval plane window. Green spanning for as far as the eye could see. She had nothing against the colour green; in fact, she found the colour oddly soothing. And there was something to be said about the beauty of miles of evergreen forests. Atleast she would be able to find peace in the nature surrounding her when Charles decided to be difficult.
Her wait in the airport terminal was brief. He was waiting for her at the doors, his police uniform as inconspicuous as a neon sign. Great.
Port Angeles was a mere hour away from Forks via car. Unfortunately, that meant an hour spent in the police cruiser with Charlie. Well…might as well lay the ground rules down now, there was no point in keeping her hand of cards to herself; it wouldn't benefit her cause in the end. For the first time ever, she initiated the conversation.
"You're aware of why I'm here right? Mom told you?"
"uhgggmmnn, yeah. She briefly attempted to explain the situation before she was called away from the phone.", was his gruff reply.
Well fuck…thanks mom, that really helps. Here goes nothing.
"I'm here to finish the year at Forks high. I'm not here because mom sent me, or because I suddenly have the urge to bond with you. I'm travelling before I have to attend college and get a job. I'm more than capable of taking care of myself and I'm an entire semester ahead in the school's syllabus for this year; so there's nothing for you to worry about. You carry on with your normal routine and go to work; and I'll finish my year here and be gone. I'm more than old enough to make my own decisions, I won't tolerate you trying to make them for me. You have no legal hold over me. So…we understand each other? I'll cook, clean, and purchase the groceries. And you'll mind your own business, go to work, and stay out of my life."
He choked on his saliva, " Understood".
Well atleast that was out of the way. Now she just had to accomplish the rest of her plan. The remainder of the trip into Forks was spent in blissful silence, both parties occupied with their thoughts. Hers on her plans for the following day; and his on the mariners game that would be on TV tonight. He would order pizza tonight, to make up for the fact that there was no food in the fridge. He would have to remind her to drop by the grocery store on her way home from school tomorrow.
She was pleased to discover that her wish had been fulfilled when they pulled onto the curb. A beautiful cerulean Honda Civic was in the spot that would have held that red monstrosity, had she not intervened. She had subtly suggested to her mother that if they left the car choosing to Charles, no doubt he would screw up and buy a vehicle that would be better suited towards him than to her. Her mom; much to her amusement, had very quickly agreed with her sentiment. They had gone out that very day to size up the options that were within their budget, and had decided on this make and model. The bill was then split between her parents.
Yes, this was much more her style. It even had that delicious new-car aroma. It was perfect. She could barely wait until tomorrow to show it off. She would not be the butt of all those immature idiot's jokes this time. Tomorrow would be different, she was making sure of that.