And here is Chapter 11, I thought you guys deserved two long chapters in a row because you had to wait so long so here we are! Enjoy!
Scarlett's POV
Rosalie showed me every room from the living room, to the kitchen, the dining room, the music room, the toilets and bathrooms, the bedrooms, the library, Carlisle's study, the garden and the edge of the woods. I asked a few questions as we went along and admired the vast size of everything, the Cullens sure were rich! It was nice to spend time with Rosalie alone, we got on really well.
Eventually Rosalie brought me back inside, I was feeling a little tired and cranky because my mind was continuously going over the nightmare.
"So what do you think of your new home?" Carlisle asked when Rosalie brought me back into the living room, he took me from Rosalie and wheeled me to the sofas. Everyone was still where they were before and again, they assembled before me to see how I was doing.
"It's very big" I confirmed.
"It sure is" Jasper agreed with a smirk and everyone chuckled.
"Would you like something to eat now, darling?" Esme asked.
"Um, thanks for the offer Esme but I am not very hungry" I wasn't feeling particularly hungry, I was feeling more empty and I still had guilt and uncertainty swirling in my stomach. I couldn't stop thinking of my mother every time I felt loved by the Cullens, I felt like I was betraying her. This made me feel agitated at their kindness and I needed some space, being strapped to the wheelchair also made me feel a little trapped. Edward frowned but before he could read too much I quickly started counting in my head to block my thoughts, he seemed confused but got the message and stopped focussing on me again. Jasper was harder to fool though, I could see him sensing my guilt and irritation, he had a puzzled look on his face but he said nothing and kept his thoughts to himself which I was relieved about.
Carlisle, who was oblivious to what I was thinking and feeling, put his hand on my shoulder, "You should eat something, even if it is just something small" he said persuasively.
"I don't want to eat anything thank you" I replied with more certainty. I could feel my agitation rising at his kindness, I didn't want to betray my mum, I didn't want him to care about me.
He crouched down in front of me and put one hand on my knee and the other on my arm rest, "You haven't eaten in two days and you are on strong medication. I couldn't have given you proper food earlier because the medication you were on was too strong and you wouldn't have been able to keep it down. Now you are better you can keep the food down and must eat or you will become malnourished." He reasoned, holding my gaze with a serious expression.
I felt the anger at his insistence welling up inside of me, I managed to push it down and I caught Jasper's confused expression out of the corner of my eye. I needed to get out of here, too many people were watching me, Jasper and Edward's gifts made me feel uneasy, I needed to be left alone and I needed to get out of the damn wheelchair. I felt stifled.
"Scarlett?" Carlisle said firmly when I didn't respond.
I realised that the only way to get out of the situation was to just agree.
"Okay then, I'll eat" I said bluntly, keeping my eyes on my hands.
"Outta girl" Carlisle smiled.
"What would you like honey?" Esme asked.
I just shrugged forlornly. I knew I was being rude but I was so frustrated and confused, I did not have a clear head. Everyone seemed to know that there was something up and everyone could clearly see my mood change.
"Okay then, well how about we go out and get you a pizza? Rosalie and Emmett can come and choose a couple of films for tonight and Edward can go with Esme to get your pizza whilst I pick up a few supplies from the hospital for you?" Carlisle said trying to diffuse the awkwardness in the room.
"Sure, thank you" I muttered feeling drowsy.
"Not a problem, we'll leave you with Alice and Jasper and see you soon" Carlisle said kissing the top of my head and leaving with the others.
"Goodbye sweetheart" Esme gushed as she hugged me and left with Edward.
"Bye" I muttered to them all. I could see the concerned look they were giving me and I knew that they were going to talk about me in the cars which made me feel uneasy.
Alice was more reluctant as she didn't want to agitate me with her usual excitement. "So what do you want to do while we wait?" She asked gently.
I shrugged again.
"Is there something wrong Scarlett? You can tell me anything you know" She said softly.
"No, no it's nothing. I am just a little tired I guess" I said glancing at Jasper who was staring at me disbelievingly.
I needed to really get out of here!
"Can I, um, go into the garden by myself please?" I asked "I would like some fresh air and a little alone time, it might make me feel more awake"
"Sure I guess" Alice announced, wheeling me to the garden.
Jasper stayed behind which I was happy about, I didn't want him asking questions. I knew I was going to make a break for it soon but I kept all plans uncertain so Alice did not have a vision and stop me. She pushed me in the shady part at the bottom of the garden by the pond where I could be alone for a while, the woods were about ten metres away.
"Are you sure you're going be okay alone?" She asked with concern.
"I'll be fine thank you" I said.
"Okay well we'll come get you as soon as the others are back, if you need us just call and we'll be there in a flash" She reassured before leaving to go back into the house with Jasper.
I could feel them watching me but I knew that eventually they would sit down and check on me less frequently. I just had to wait a little while and then when I ran for it, I had to be lucky enough for them to be sitting down and for them not to hear me. I sat still for ten minutes pretending to be asleep and then I took a chance and carefully clicked the protective straps off of myself. I waited another minute and then slowly rose out of the wheelchair, holding my breath when I felt the soreness of my ribs. I limped as quietly as possible to the woods and made it in there.
I don't know how long I was limping along for but I think I got quite deep and they hadn't found me yet. I thought the others would be arriving home soon and then they would check on me to discover my absence, hopefully my scent was covered. I did want to live with the Cullens but I just wanted some space to cry, to scream and to clear my head. I finally stopped in a small damp clearing and sat on the grass leaning against a tree stump. I cried my heart out and each sob tore at my ribs which were wracked with pain. I didn't care.
"I'm sorry Mum!" I screamed out. "I'm so sorry!"
I collapsed sideways on the grass, sobs wracking my body, my hands shaking as I let all of my bottled up emotions flow through me and getting it all out of my system. Somewhere in the dark void I was in, I heard my name being called out. I didn't care, I barely even registered it. I stayed limp and wept to myself. Anger coursed through my veins as a result of the frustration I felt and I heard quick footsteps coming towards me. I refused to be taken from my emotional outlet, I fought the person who knelt beside me and picked me up, I punched and kicked and screamed at them.
Their rock hard body took no damage from my blows and I felt myself being effortlessly lifted into the person's lap. They wrapped their arms around me, pinning my arms to my sides and they put their legs over mine, holding me still. They were whispering soothingly to me and I started to feel my emotions being reduced. My anger and sadness came down as I felt my body being hit with wave after wave of relaxation and calmness. I then realised who was holding me, it was Jasper. His battle against me to take control of my emotions completely drained me and I went completely limp, barely even awake. I heard others arrive and rush towards me, I was barely able to focus and passed in and out of consciousness as I was passed to someone else who started to feel my ribs and check my eyes.
I couldn't see through the haze I was in and I assumed it was Carlisle, I could hear him whispering to me gently as he ran with me back to the house and I felt myself being laid on my bed. He started to roll up my sleeve and I knew an injection was coming, I dragged my limp arm up to stop him but he just held my hand down and I couldn't even open my eyes, let alone stop him. I gave in and with a last whimper fell unconscious, no ounce of strength was left in me, I was completely drained...
So there is Chapter 11! Thank you for reading! Please review and follow/favourite!
