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Handful
Apparently I was under Edward's supervision for my stay here in Volterra. I was his charge his duty is what he called me. So the small sparks I felt must have been all apart of my imagination. His dazzling was just to soften me up and make it easier for him. Well he didn't know me at all. If I have anything to do with it, he will regret taking this assignment.
"Sophie? Will you tell Edward I'd like to go riding today?" I smirked "And tell him I want to go now, please." She just nodded "Yes Princess" She knew I was up to no good. I dressed myself and waited for his arrival. An hour passed and no sign of him anywhere. I was growing impatient how dare he keep me waiting. I after all am his Princess as said in his own words. I was just about to call for him again when I heard footsteps approaching my door.
"Bella may I come in?" he spoke softly. "You may" my voice was abrupt. He opened the door and stood there without a word. "Did Sophie not tell you I wanted to go riding an hour ago?" I practically spit at him. "Yes she did but…" I cut him off before he could continue. I have been waiting for an hour Edward, I don't like to wait. His eyes looked hurt, why is that, he didn't feel anything for me. He shouldn't be the one with hurt in their eyes. I was too upset now to go anywhere I just wanted him to leave. "I will find someone else to fulfill your duties, you may leave" my voice was filled with venom. He didn't say a word he just turned and left. I wanted him to prove me wrong but he never did and so I was left to my thoughts.
I kept telling myself he would come back to my room and we could work this out. In fact I waited all day and all night, but didn't see him. Not at all, no where. He didn't even come to the evening gathering. I wanted to see him to tell him how sorry I was for being so rude. He didn't deserve it after all he was only doing his job. I needed to seek out Alice I was sure she could help me. She didn't look upset when she saw me in fact I think she was laughing. I didn't want to hear what she was laughing about if it was about me so I let my words interrupt her mind. Alice, can I speak to you for a minute? It's about Edward. She nodded her head and walked towards me. I was standing on the outskirts of the hall. I opened my mouth to explain and before I could say anything she began. "Bella you shouldn't worry about it Edward had it coming. He shouldn't have said that you were his duty especially when he clearly enjoys your company as much as you do his. It is true that Aro asked him to watch over you but he wasn't meant to be your baby sitter." She was speaking so fast I had to concentrate on every word. How stupid of me, she already saw this happening in a vision that is probably why she was laughing.
"So do you think he will ever talk to me again? I was very rude and he didn't deserve that" my voice was just a whisper. "Honestly Bella, do you really believe he is mad at you? He practically worships the ground you walk on. He will come around you will see" she was so sure of herself. "Now that that is out of the way lets go inside and discuss our shopping trip for tomorrow."
I couldn't even protest she was already dragging me by the arm. She was very strong for such a tiny thing. Most of the night passed quickly and the rising sun alerted us that a new day was beginning. I talked Sophie into to coming on our shopping trip she was a bit over excited about the whole idea.
It was about 9am now and Alice was bouncing up and down waiting for stores to open. In the center of town there was a long street of shops and outdoor vendors. Humans were busy opening business for the day they barely noticed us walking by. Maybe they were used to us, or at least to those who lived her with in the city. We entered a beautiful shop with a vast variety of dresses I wasn't all the way through the door when six hands grabbed both my arms. I was shoved into a small dressing room and already had a few dresses in hand. "Put these on they ordered." All my previous thoughts of picking out my own clothes just faded away. I realized Sophie was only made worse with Alice and Rosalie next to her. I tried on dress after dress nothing seemed good enough for them. Then Alice yelled "I've got it this is the one". She threw it at me and demanded that I try it on. She didn't close the door and by the look on her face I was afraid to ask if she could. I pulled the dress on it seemed to fit well it wouldn't need any alterations. I looked in the mirror and gasped it was unbelievable. The gown reminded me of Cinderella it was a satin pick-up ball gown in a deep sapphire blue. The bodice was sleeveless and adorned with frosty blue crystals the lace up back was in the same hue. I couldn't believe my eyes was the woman in the dress me?
Alice, Rosalie and Sophie just stared at me with huge smiles plastered across their smug faces. "I told you this was the one. He will love this on you believe me" Alice confessed. Sophie nodded her head an agreement. Wait! Am I really doing this for him, I never really thought about it that way. Was Edward the one I wanted to fall in love with? My thoughts were never allowed to be answered as I was drug all over town. We shopped all day going in and out of some many stores, in each store it seems as if we bought them out. No complaints by the owners of course. I was so exhausted I never thought I could feel so tired. Too bad for me I could never sleep.
When we got back to the castle Jasper and Emmett were waiting for us, you can tell they have done this before. They were ready to take all the bags and boxes we accumulated throughout the day. They did it without a word. We followed right behind them, the four of us still chatting vibrantly. Our rooms were luckily for Emmett and Jasper in the same wing of the castle, so they dropped off each of our things in our rooms.
Jasper was whispering something to Alice so low that even with vampire hearing I couldn't make it out. She just nodded and kissed him lightly on the lips. Alice apparently wasn't done playing dress up. She made me try on outfits for tonight said it was important. So I tried on a few, when she was finally satisfied she laid them out on my bed and ordered that I change into these. She was almost out the door when she turned to face me "Bella, would you like to come hunting with us?" I stared at her a bit confused "why do you need to hunt don't they just bring them here?" She winced a little at my words. "Haven't you ever wondered why our eyes are a honey color?" she asked.
"I have but I just thought it a little different, nothing more" I was still a bit lost. She definitely noticed my confusion "We don't feed off of human blood Bella we are vegetarians so to speak." "We hunt animals to satiate the hunger" this time she spoke slowly.
Now that I understood I was intrigued I wanted to know more to see more. "I'd love to go with you, maybe not hunt but I'd certainly like to watch." She held back a giggle but pulled me out the door with her. We were running now I wasn't even sure where to but she was pulling me along fast. For the first time in my existence I was afraid of hitting a tree. I had to get Alice to let go of me so I barged into her mind again. Alice you have to let go we can run faster if I have my hand free. She chuckled loudly and let go of my hand. Sorry I didn't realize I was still holding it.
We were coming into a clearing I knew that much. We ran a few more meters and I saw her entire family they all looked at me in surprise. Carlisle stepped forward and grabbed my hand "It is a pleasant surprise to have you join us tonight." He was always the gentleman. "The pleasure is all mine I am anxious to learn more of your ways" my voice was truthful. I saw Edward to my left he didn't meet my gaze he wouldn't even look at me. I felt a pang of sorrow and remorse for how I treated him. Alice just gave me a gentle squeeze and reminded me it would be alright. Alice motioned for me to follow her "what are we hunting exactly?" "There are a herd of deer up a head they should be enough for now" she winked.
I took off running beside her again this time focusing on the herd ahead. I felt something pass me extremely fast I assumed it was one of the others. All I heard was a deep mocking laugh, my first thoughts turned to Edward. Was he laughing at me? I sped up I couldn't let him out run me. I caught up quick I didn't feel quit like myself soon I was at the same pace as he. A look of astonishment crossed his face and he tried to speed ahead. I just pushed harder matching him each time. I was so lost in trying to beat him I forgot about Alice. I heard her tiny voice in my mind you can beat him Bella don't give up. A smile grew wider on my lips and I turned slightly to see Edward he looked frustrated again maybe even a bit mad. He was mumbling something so fast I didn't understand. I giggled again trying to hide my smile. And then it hit me I could smell blood.
I wanted it bad I must have been using too much of my strength and now I needed to feed. I followed the scent and came upon the herd. Something inside of me snapped and I lunged for the first deer in my sight. It was mine I sank my teeth into the flesh of its neck. The blood was pouring into my mouth it was a feeling I have never experienced before and I wanted more. I pounced on the next deer and then the next I think I went through 6 before I was finally full. When I was done I looked around for the others and saw Edward leaning against a tree roaring with laughter. I was so embarrassed I took off running back to the castle. I couldn't believe he would just laugh at me like that anger was quickly taking over me. I could hear him calling my name but I never looked back. He was catching up quick I could hear him right behind me. I ran harder with the sight of the castle up ahead. He moved faster too, he was about to reach for me. Quickly I looked back to see how close he was, just as I looked into his eyes I hit something hard. Drake!
"Slow down there beautiful. No need to tackle me, I'm not going anywhere" his voice made me ill. "I wasn't tackling you I was running away from someone" my words spit out before I could think.
Just as I spoke Edward approached us "Drake" a hint of hostility in his tone.
"Edward" he didn't even look at him. "Was it you chasing my fiancé?"
The tension was filling the air. I was about to respond but Edward did instead "She isn't your fiancée! As I am aware she is still available for courting" I could almost see the venom dripping from his lips. "Ah yes I have heard of the Princesses plea and I am sure there is no male here who could take my place."
"I would have to disagree with you on this subject Drake. I happen to know of one who will try" his voice was urgent.
"Who is this fool?" Drake commanded. His eyes were fierce a dark black as he stared Edward down. "You, You are the one aren't you?" He was now inching closer to Edward pointing a finger at him.
Edward stood tall not showing any sign of intimidation. "Yes, I am the one." Coming out of the woods now were the rest of Edward's family, they were slowly walking they had clearly heard every word. Before any of us were aware Drake lunged at Edward. Colliding, their bodies crashed thunderously through the garden. Jasper and Carlisle quickly pulled Drake away from Edward and Emmett did the same to his brother.
"Enough!" Carlisle yelled. "Fighting will not win Bella's hand. Right now I'd be surprised if she would choose either of you. The both of you fighting like animals."
No one moved we all had our eyes on Carlisle. All except for Edward and Drake, who were looking off in different directions they both were still fuming.
My eyes were wide in amazement were they fighting over me? Are they crazy, how did this even happen? Carlisle spoke orders out to all of us. "Alice, Rosalie you will take Bella up to her room and help her prepare for this evening's reception. Emmett and Jasper you will escort your brother to his room, were he should take a cold shower. Drake, I am sure there are more pressing matters you need to attend to. We will assume your paths will not cross again before the reception?" He glared at both of them and turned to his wife to take her hand. We did as he said each of us scurrying off like little children. We kept completely silent until we entered my room. I fell on my bed dizzy with the thoughts of what just happened. Alice and Rosalie fell on either side of me, almost choking on their laughter. It was contagious soon the three of us were clenching our stomachs trying to stop the spell we seemed to be under.
"I have never seen Edward fight for anyone like that before" Rosalie was giggling again.
"Well he has never been in love before Rose. It changes a man in so many ways" Alice was grinning.
"In love?" my voice asked loudly, something I didn't intend to do. They both were smiling now. On the verge of hyperventilating I pointed to myself muttering softly "with me?"
"Of course you, there was nobody else out there?" Rosalie nudged me almost knocking me off the bed.
"You need to take a bath you still have some blood on your body" Alice ordered.
I forgot all about the hunt we just went on and the reason I was running from Edward. I soon forgot about the embarrassment as the hot water consumed me. It was refreshing feeling the water on my skin I have to admit I didn't want to get out. I knew if I did I would have to face the both of them again and I wasn't sure if I was ready. Don't get me wrong I was happy to know now that Edward did care for me but I also had to face Drake and I wasn't looking forward to that. So I let myself sink under the safety of the water, fully submerging my body and mind. Too bad I couldn't hide from the two shopaholic sisters in the other room.
"Bella, it is time to get dressed. Get out of the tub." Alice yelled. "We have to dress as well and you know I am not wearing this tonight."
I tried to pretend like I didn't hear her and sunk further into the tub. They could go I would be fine staying right here. And that's when I saw the tall blonde towering over the water. She pulled me out with one try "Princess or not you are going to get dressed and face your fate."
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