Chapter 8: Funeral
Bella's POV
Today was going to be a hard day, Charlie's funeral was today. I was in my old room getting ready; Alice let me borrow a black dress that went to my knees, a black hat, and a pair of black high heels. I wish I didn't look so good, but you know Alice. She wore a black skirt and blouse with flat shoes. I decided to go with out makeup incase I started to cry.
I went downstairs to see Edward waiting for me and Alice. He wore a black suit, and black loafers. He put his arm around my waist to comfort me. "It is hard to believe that he is gone, I keep expecting him to come out of the kitchen with a plate of eggs." I said quietly.
"Charlie wouldn't want you to be sad Bella." Alice said
"This time Charlie isn't going to get what he wants, I am sad because I lost my father." I replied. It was one of those rare sunny days so we all had black umbrellas, so we wouldn't sparkle.
Jacob met us at the church "hey Bella, how are you doing?" he asked
"As good as I can, Jake." I replied tears streaming down my face. He clasped my hand and sat down with us vampires. Carlisle and the others had saved us seats in the front row. I was expected to give a speech at the beginning of the funeral, so I went to the podium and began "My father was a good man, he did not deserve to die the way he did. His death was neither his fault nor the fault of anyone else." I lied "it was an accident that could have happened to anyone. If anyone deserves a place in heaven it would be Charlie. He was always kind and strong. He was a good sheriff he kept this town safe from harm, and we have suffered a great lose because of his death. But we speak too much of death, let us speak of his life. How many of you knew Charlie personally?" only a few did not raise their hands. "He was a good father, a good sheriff, and a wonderful friend. Please do not only remember his death, but remember his life." I saw the Wolf Patrol file in the back of the church, all dressed for mourning. I quickly went to go sit down if I had to look at them too much longer I would tell the whole town what really happened.
"That was beautiful, Bella." Esme whispered
"Thank you." I replied. After the service, we had the funeral procession. Edward held my hand the whole time. I also walked next to Jacob who was next to Billy.
Everyone had a white rose in their hand as they passed the coffin they laid the rose on it. When I saw the Wolf patrol I almost attacked them right then and there, but Edward held me back. When the funeral was over I walked up to Sam and growled "you had no business being here today, tell me why I shouldn't rip your throat out right now?"
Sam looked at me calmly and said "Because you don't want to make a bad situation worse, Isabella."
I stepped forward ready to lunge when Edward held me back "Bella, don't sink to his level you are better than that. Know this Werewolf you have not made any friends today."
"Sam, just go before Bella hurts you" Jacob said. He and the other murderers turned and left.
"A war is imminent, but the sides are different. Bella, Edward if you ever need help don't hesitate to call on me." Jacob said he was really going to give up his pack.
"Same goes for you Jacob" I replied.
Edward shook Jacob's hand saying "Truce?"
"Truce, if we don't who is going to look after Bella? Trouble seems to follow her every where." Jacob smiled
"Take care of your self Jacob, where are you going to go?" I asked
"Wherever I want to go, What about you two?" he asked
"Don't know; don't care as long as Edward and I are together I am happy." I replied
"Same goes for me" Edward said wrapping his arm around my waist.
"The best of luck to the both of you, and I expect a wedding invitation." Jacob said
"I guess this is goodbye Bella be careful, you have your hands full Edward." I was going to have to hurt Jacob if he kept the insults up.
"This is not goodbye only till next time; let's hope that is a happy occasion. Stay safe Jake." I said hugging him
"You too Bella, and Edward good luck." Jacob held out his hand and Edward took it.
"Thanks, Jake; I hope you find what you are looking for." Edward smiled. I was happy that my fiancé and my best friend could get along. Jacob then turned and went down the hill.
I turned to a tombstone that read:
Charlie Swan
Loving Father,
Good Friend
"Goodbye dad, I hope you are proud of me." I thought. THE END.
what do you think please review, but no flames. and Bella and Edeward will get married eventually, i promise