Chapter 6)
6 Years Later
It's been 6 years since I left Forks, Washington. I've kept in contact with Billy, and Dad. I avoided going home or traveling the world on the holiday vacations, so that I could finish up my Masters Degree in Psychology and Physical Education.
The ache in my chest is still there, a never-ending painful thrumming that is consistently there. Keeping me awake. It's helped me these last few years. Knowing that when I return, my wolf—I haven't even learned his name— is still waiting.
Even through the exhaustion and constant thrumming pain, I managed to graduate at the very top of my class and pass all my exams with the highest Exam Scores, that the School Board has seen in a while, according to them at least.
Nobody knew that I graduated early, nor that I was coming home. In the past 5 years, I've had a full-time position at a gym, and have been putting the money away into a savings account. Using this money, I had bought myself a large home on the border of La Push and Forks. And I already had a spot as an Occupational Therapist set up at Forks Hospital.
I found I had a serious passion for helping people. And used my degrees to find the perfect position for myself. I have been an intern at a Hospital in Albany for several years now. And they have been begging me to stay with them. Which I've regretfully denied.
I loved all the people I worked with. But my wolf and I have been apart for too long. I think as I look in the mirror. It's the last day of classes, and after it all there's a Graduation Party held by the Fraternity House. I couldn't wait for the party! I learned after my first semester of college, that I was quite the party-girl. I loved to party, and get into all the nitty-gritty party trouble.
There's been a couple incidents where I've woken up with a heart wrenching ache, and remembering what I did the night before.. well I wouldn't be surprised if my wolf hated me. I've never felt any pain due to his actions. He's been absolutely faithful. But I got carried away sometimes at parties. That's why I limited myself to party nights only on special occasions. Because I get blackout drunk with Kellie, Amber, and Cat. And we don't keep each other in check. In fact we egg each other on—with crazy shit to do.
Anyways, I think as I look in the mirror. I guess it is time to make my final goodbye. I straightened my outfit and walked out of the room and bumped into my 3 roommates.
"Kellie! Cat! Amber!" I called their names in shock. Normally they are still sleeping until I cook breakfast. But right now they all look equally saddened.
"Isa! I sincerely hope that you'll keep in contact. I know you've packed everything up already and put it in your car. But we've got you a present." Kellie quietly states.
She quickly hands me the gift and then goes and gets the ingredients for breakfast. I guess she's cooking today. I look down at the precious gift from my best friends. I gently tear off the paper and open it up.
A small gasp erupts from my throat as I take in the gift. It's a 3D sculpture of the 4 of us together. From the beginning of freshman year. We were so different 6 years ago. It's going to be a shame that my friends aren't graduating with me.. but that's to be expected. They have 2 more years. Hahaha, they are gonna need a vacation. Perhaps I'll invite them out to the new house.
Time Skip-the next morning
Bringgg bringg
That annoying sound was my alarm clock. Why is it waking me up so early. I think as I roll over and try to hit snooze. My drunk ass probably knew that I'd try that so the alarm clock was moved across the room, on the windowsill. And suddenly my brain started working, as it was forced to get up and get ready for the busy few days.
I, apparently, didn't party too hard last night. I had a few drinks but I spent most of my time saying goodbye to the Fraternity and all of my former classmates. I even left the party about an hour into it, I needed the sleep so I could drive straight back to Forks. I'm going straight to the new house, and organizing all of the Boxes and New Furniture.
I hopped in the shower and immediately started my hair routine, and then my body routine, and finally my face routine. Before getting out and looking at my body in the mirror. I've gained more tattoos and I've also outgrew my super skinny, awkward body. Now, I had all the right curves in the right places. I loved how I looked. My hair is long, and I had it permanently curled in ringlets a few years ago.
I walked with a towel wrapped around me into my bedroom and looked at the time. 4:49am. I rushed to get my sweats and tank top on as well as my Sandles. I wrote out a quick not to my friends.
Kellie, Cat, and Amber
I love you all! And I'm going to miss you bunches. I'll send you a text after I pass each state border and give a call when I finally reach my home!
I love you all, Isa.
I used a magnet to hold the note to the fridge and quietly left the dorm apartment. I got in my car and pulled out of my parking space.
Time Skip—60 hrs later
I made it. I finally made it back home. I looked out the window, as I pulled to a stop in front of my new home. The ache in my chest almost gone. It is more like a thrumming. But not as painful as it was for the past 6 years. I cannot wait to surprise my family. I still can't believe Dad married Sue Clearwater. That makes Leah and Seth my stepsiblings.
I got out of the car and looked up at the massive house I bought. I keep saying house but it's like a mini-mansion. It's a 3 story, 10 bed and 6.5 bath house, with a wraparound porch as well as almost every wall being a massive window—even the bathrooms. It was 23.67 acres of land with 2 guest houses, an ingrojnd pool and surrounded by the woods. It's home. I felt right at home with it as soon as it came up on the market. I pay a mortgage of 528 a month and my Electric Bills are low because of the solar panels I had installed—even if it was a pricey ordeal.
I smiled and walked into the new house. It's gorgeous. I had it remodeled. I had wanted a major open floor plan. And that's what I got. It's fucking huge. I smile when I realize all of the furniture was put into their proper rooms. And it leaves me wondering if the guest houses looked the same. Probably. I'll have to send the moving company a major tip for this.
I immediately start opening up boxes and putting the equipment away. I started with the kitchen and ended with the master suite. All the way on the top floor. I'll tackle the guest houses after I wake up. I crash in the bed and sleep for another 12 hrs.
When my body finally decides to wake up it's nearing Dinner time. I get out of bed and throw on some gym shorts and a tank top and go for a jog over to the first guest house. I keep referring to it as a guest house but it's more like the party house. It's where I intend to put all my booze and party equipment. All cupboards are full of different types of alcohol, wines, and mixers. The freezer has bags of ice and the fridge holds all of the cold liquids. Sodas, juices, etc. as well as some snacks that would spoil if not in the fridge.
There's a pool table in the "living room" and a ping pong table in the dining room. There's a smoke room, that used to be an extra bedroom. Another extra room was turned into an arcade. And the Master Suite was turned into a lounge space for card games and whatnot.
After organizing the "Party House," I went over to the last Guest House. It had the guest master suite set up as a spare bedroom. And the kitchen had food and what not. But the Living Room was turned into a gym, and the dining room turned into a dance studio. The extra bedroom was turned into a Library. I've filled most of the outer shelves with books already. And I'll add more bookshelves as my collection grows.
Finally with that all done I run back towards the main house and jump into the shower. Finally! Tomorrow I'll take some food over to Sam and Emily's place. And finally talk to my wolf. I'll also stop over at Dad's new home. Perhaps I'll talk him into selling it, or remodeling and renting it out. Either way. I got to reunite with my family. I sigh contentedly as I eat my food.