Chapter 2
Carlisle's pov
Whenever I think of Rosalie my mind is filled with the images of Rosalie when she joined our little family. Rosalie hated me for not letting her die. Whenever I tried to talk to Rosalie, it was like talking to a stone wall. I had met corpses that gave off more warmth than she did. How I used to wish she would open up to me.
But with time and a lot of patience on my part, Rosalie started to trust me. And we became very close, so close that it started bothering Edward. Edward was the only child for a very long time so he wasn't used to sharing his parents.
And I was so thrilled to have a daughter that I didn't see how my spending time with Rosalie was bothering Edward.
The day Rosalie called me dad was the best day of my life and it still is. I was very careful not to ever upset my princess because it pained me deeply to see my daughter in any sorts of pain.
But there is no easy way to convince Rosalie to give Bella a chance and resolve all the hard feelings she has for Bella. Convincing Edward was relatively easy than trying the do the same with Rosalie. I don't want to ruin what me and Rosalie have between us in the attempt to unite Bella and Rosalie.
Rosalie doesn't like to be in the same room as Bella and if she is the only thing she is thinking is how to get rid of her. And the idea of Rosalie and Bella in the same room alone makes me shiver. I have convinced Edward and now I should focus on Rosalie. I never know where to start when it comes to having a conversation with Rosalie.
I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice the arrival of my family. It was Emmett's hearty laugh that brought me back to reality. They just got back from the movie and it looks like they had a great time in Port Angeles.
The feeling that you get when you see that your kids and wife are happy is extremely overwhelming. My whole life the only thing that I ever wished was for a companion and god gave me more than that, he gave me a very loving and caring family and now Bella will complete this family. Without my family I would be nothing. I exist because they do. ,y family means more to me than words can describe.
Someone knocked on the door of my study and brought me back from my reverie. I instantly knew it was my beautiful, lovely wife Esme . I could smell her floral scent, it drives me crazy and she knows that.
'Can I come in, Dr. Cullen?' she asked teasingly.
'From when do you need my permission, Mrs. Cullen?'
With that Esme opened the door with a big smile and came in.
'How was the movie?'
' It was good but seeing you is great' she smiled.
'you look like you were thinking about something very serious before I interrupted you' she noticed.
By now Esme was standing next to me, her hand on mind right shoulder. I put my hand on her slender waist and pulled her on my lap. Esme smiled.
'So, what were you thinking?' she probed.
'Not now' I told her and she understood it. She knew I will tell her at the right moment so she let it drop. I need to discuss the matter with Rosalie first.
Esme got up from my lap and we both walked downstairs hand in hand only to find that our kids have escaped to their rooms.
I let go of Esme's hand and made my way towards Rosalie and Emmett's room. I don't know where to start. I shook my head as I reached my daughter's room. I knocked twice on the door and waited. I could hear footsteps approaching the door and then Rosalie opened the door with a big smile on her face. Its been so long since rose had smiled so radiantly.
Rose had been a little bitter since Edward starts seeing Bella. I hated to see my princess sad.
' can I help you with something, dad?' Rosalie asked
I am very unsure of Rosalie's reaction to my proposal so I think we should talk a little privately.
'care to take a walk with me?' I asked.
Rosalie looked back at Emmett, he winked at her.
Me and Rosalie walked down to stairs to the backyard. We were now facing the forest. Both of us start running, the trees were a blur as we whipped past them. We were soon standing in the middle of the forest surrounded by pine trees, Sitka spruces, and the hemlocks and the yews and the maples.
Rosalie was looking at me waiting me to say something but I didn't know where to start. Rosalie is a headstrong girl with a will of her own. It is never easy to have a conversation with Rosalie, you have to be very careful what you say to her.
' are you gonna talk or just stand there like a statue. I am sure you didn't brought me here to watch the scenery.' Rosalie said getting impatiently
'ummm…. Before I start, will you promise to hear me out before you say something?'
She thought about it for a second then nodded but she was apprehensive.
''its about Bella' I paused to gauge her expressions. She was not happy about it but kept her promise of not to interrupt me.
' I know that you have been unimpressed with Bella and I just want to understand why? I want you give Bella a chance and try to understand where she is coming from because want it or not she will be a part of this family. She is Edward's soul mate and Edward loves her more than anything. Everyone deserves to be happy, and Edwards happiness is Bella. I know that you care about Edward more than you let on. Can't you just spend some time with Bella and get to know her?' I motioned Rosalie that she can speak now.
'Carlisle do you love me and care about me?' Rosalie asked. You can see the sadness in Rosalie's eyes.
'of course, I do.' How can she even doubt that?'
'then don't make me do it'
' Rosalie, am I not doing this for myself or anyone other than you. When Bella marries Edward and comes to live with us; I don't want you to feel uncomfortable or feel like a stranger in your own home. Please Rosalie if not for anyone do this for me, please princess.'
Rosalie stared at me for a moment then finally agreed. I knew she would never say no to me.
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