I think, since Outerra is definitely my most popular story, I'm going to update it twice a week. Everyone is so supportive and kind and really receptive to my story. I really appreciate all the support. You guys are always so encouraging!
So, I was thinking about updating Outerra on Mondays and Fridays, then updating my other stories on Tuesday and Wednesday. I've always started a new story, Redeye, which is super creepy and dark and very sexual. It's only a six chapter story that I'll be updating everyday, so, it'll go by fairly quickly. I posted the second chapter this morning. So this coming up Wednesday will be the last chapter.
I started rambling... Well, I guess I should leave off with, enjoy chapter thirteen!
Chapter Thirteen
"So, your father had a disease called cancer?" Edward asked as he moved part of the roof in place.
"Yeah, it just hit suddenly." I said as I dug out the spot for my garden.
"Hmm, I've never known such a disease to hit so rapidly." He said.
"Well, if it's caught earlier enough, it's curable. But, at that time, we didn't have sufficient health care. When they found the lump in his chest, they made him wait for about five months, by that time it had metastasized to his other major organs." I said.
"Me-tas-ta-siz-ed," he said strangely, "I've never heard of that word."
"It means it spread and infected his lungs, his heart." I said as I wiped my sweaty brow. It was particularly hot today.
He chuckled, "I knew what it meant. To his other major organs. It's just a very long and strange sounding word."
"Oh," I smiled, "Well, I guess it was easy enough to figure out."
"And the roof is done." He said, stepping away and dusting off his hands.
"Just in time too," I said as I stood, "All I have to do now is add in the appliances. Then I can finally sleep in my home."
Edward chuckled, "I felt the same when I was building my home."
I nodded and looked to his home that sat only a few yards from mine.
"Well, hopefully my appliances will be delivered tomorrow, that way I can have a decent bath before work on Monday."
Edward made a confused face, his tail dropping slightly, which I came to learn meant confusion.
"Monday?" He asked.
"Oh," I made a face, silly me, there days weren't signified like ours, "Monday is… well, on Earth it meant the first day of the week, when everyone's work starts."
He chuckled, "Of course, I vaguely remember learning about your days in my young schooling."
I smiled, "So, do you want to have dinner at my house? I bought actual food. I can make carnes porcinas?"
"Mmm, a favorite," He said, rubbing his stomach, "I'd love too, but, my mother invited me and my siblings to dinner tonight. My cousin has found himself a small earth female and he's quite taken with her. So, he felt it was time to introduce her to the family."
"Ah I gotcha. You know, my friend Alice, is going to meet her romantic interest's family tonight. I haven't met him yet, but, she really likes him. I think his name is… Jasper? She's mentioned him a couple times."
"Jasper," Edward said then laughed, "Jasper is my cousin. The little female he's taken with is named is Alice."
"Oh wow," I snorted, "What a small world."
"Small population more like, Outerra is very vast in space."
"It's an earth expression." I said, which made me laugh harder.
He started chuckling too, "Well, I should go to my home and shower. My mother is expecting me before sundown."
"Alright, well, thank you so much for helping me with the roof. I wouldn't be getting it done so fast without you." I smiled.
He smiled back, "No problem, it's what neighbors are supposed to do."
"Well, I'll see you later, Edward." I said before walking into my rursus. I needed a shower, I was smelling quite ripe.
After I showered, I called Alice.
"Hey Bella!" She said cheerfully, standing in her bra and underwear.
"Hi Alice," I smiled, "So, that Outerrian you've been seeing, Jasper?"
"Yeah, he's great." She smiled.
"Well, get this, he's my neighbors cousin. You're meeting my neighbor Edward tonight."
"What a weird coincidence," She giggled, "Edward's the one who's been helping you build your house?"
"Yeah, he's really nice." I said.
"What's he look like?" She asked.
"He's pretty tall, green eyes, bronze colored hair. He's really cute." I said.
"Ohh, really?" She chuckled, "Really cute huh?"
I gave her a look, "I didn't mean anything by it. It was just… an observation."
"What does he do for a living?" She asked.
"He's a doctor, okay?" I said, "I don't think of him as anything else other than a neighbor.
"A doctor. Hmm seems like a good match. You should see if he'd go to dinner with you." She said.
"We've already had dinner and lunch several times together." I said.
"Whoa, what? You guys have had several meals together?" She said, "Why didn't you tell me?"
"What's to tell? We're just friends."
"Hmm, just friends?" Hey eyes narrowed.
"Yes, just friends. Don't you have a dinner you need to be getting ready for?" I said.
"Oh crap! I gotta go Bella!" She hung up the phone.
I chuckled; Alice was crazy.
I put carnes porcinas in the oven and sat on my bed. My medical text books open in front of me. I needed to continuously keep up-to-date on my information. I wanted to impress the new doctor I was working with.
The Next Morning
All of my appliances got delivered. I was so excited. Edward couldn't help me today, he had to prepare his office for his new nurse and get her the welcome basket he planned. It was very sweet, all new medical equipment and what not. A nurse's dream.
Moving the big appliances were hard, but, I successfully managed to get all of it in. Hooking it up was another story.
When I smashed my thumb trying to hook up my stove, I decided I needed help. Edward wasn't home, but, I knew Sam and Emily were. Maybe Sam would be okay helping me out?
I knocked on their door, somewhat nervous about asking for help.
Emily opened the door, she smiled kindly.
"Hello Bella," She said, "Is everything alright?"
"Hi, Emily. Everything is fine, I was just wondering if perhaps Sam was available to help me set up my appliances? I tried myself, but, well," I held up my bloody thumb that was wrapped in a cloth.
"Oh goodness," she said, as she gently grabbed my hand, "Let me wrap that for you, it looks pretty bad."
She pulled me into her house and sat me at her table. Jacob, who was seated there with a book smiled.
"Hi Bella!" He said cheerfully.
"Hi Jake." I smiled.
He made a face, "My name is Jacob Bella."
I chuckled, "I know, but, Jake is a nickname for Jacob. Like a shorter version of the name. My full name is Isabella, but, everyone calls me Bella."
He thought about it, "Hmm, Jake, I like it!"
Emily walked back with a small basket, "Jacob, finish your lessons."
"Ah, okay mom." He said as he looked back down at his book.
Emily sat in the other chair. She unwrapped my thumb then started to wrap it. Sam walked into the room then, carrying a small sack.
"Hi, Bella." He said as he sat his sack down.
"Hey, Sam," I smiled.
"Sam, do you think you could go help Bella hook her appliances up? She tried, but, smashed her thumb."
"Sure, I'm not busy. I can go over there now." Sam walked out of the front the door.
Emily finished wrapping my thumb.
"Thank you, Emily, I'm going to go over and keep Sam company." I said as I stood.
"Of course, anytime Bella," She said, rubbing her stomach.
"Are you alright?" I asked when I noticed her face.
"I'm fine, just having a tougher time with this pregnancy." She said.
"Oh, well, if you need anything I'm right over there." I chuckled before walking out.
Sam had already set the kitchen appliances up and was working on the bathroom appliances when I walked in.
"Thank you, Sam, really." I said when he finished setting up all my appliances.
"It's no problem. I'm glad to do it." He said.
"Still, I really appreciate it. I wouldn't have been able to do any of this if I didn't have such great neighbors." I smiled as I walked him out the door.
He chuckled, "Well, we live out in the country. Us country folk are especially nice out here."
I laughed, "I'm still grateful. Really, if there's anything you guys need I'm over here."
He nodded and waved as he headed back to his home. I shut the door, sighing happily as I looked around my new home.
It was beautiful. There was a quaint little kitchen with a connected dining room. There was a small half bathroom that was adjacent from the kitchen. My living space was connected to the front foyer. The stairs were on the wall beside the opening to the kitchen. Upstairs were two bedrooms, mine and a room I'd use as a study. The full bathroom was between the two rooms.
I ran my hand along the wall, almost in disbelief that my house was completely done. I was finally done. I walked upstairs and looked at the two rooms, I walked into mine, smiling at the work that had been done.
I couldn't stand here and say that this was an accomplishment only on myself. I owed a lot to my neighbors, my very friendly and helpful neighbors. If it weren't for them, I'd probably still be struggling to build it.
I definitely needed to think of a way to thank them for helping me so much.
When you think of Bella's house, think of Goku's house from DBZ. Just the dome shaped roof and the little fireplace spout at the top. It's kind of futuristic and rustic at the same time. Nature-like. Outerrian's are very environmentally conscious, so, they light up their houses with solar panels, fill their sinks and tubs with water reservoirs that filters itself so it can be reused, and the floors and walls are made out of plant based, so in the winters and summers, it'll heat and cool the house down.
Outerra is basically the most environmental world you could possibly think of. It's kind of how I think our world should operate, clean fuel, and better choices. Outerra is kind of how I imagine earth to be. Friendly neighbors who care, environmentally conscious choices, and just basically, a better life for everyone where everyone is considered a person.
I don't know, I'm kind of a hippy. As always, Review! Review! Review!