Chapter 3:

One of the maids opened the door to reveal Billy Black sitting on a wheel chair. I saw Charlie come out from his office room and took Billy into a hug. So, Charlie was home after all. Billy and Charlie have been friends ever since the NSP started. When Charlie pushed Billy inside the house I saw someone come in, a tall, muscular, dark boy.

"This is my son Jacob Black. I believe you two used to play with each other when you were younger, Bella," Billy said to me. I looked back at Jacob and yes I remember that we used to play with each other.

Jacob was smiling at me. "Let's go to the porch, it has a great view." I said and we walked up to the porch of our house.

"I never thought that you would look like this when you grow up."

"Same to you," I said and we both laughed. Moments later we became quiet. We were just staring out the view on our porch.

"So, what now?" he asked breaking the silence between us. I just shrugged eyes still glued to the beautiful crescent moon. There was something about the night sky today. The crescent moon was perfect and the stars showed bright. Never did I see this scene of night before. "Do you want to go out for dinner?"

"Oh, sorry I just came from dinner."

So I and Jacob ended up staying in the lounge room, we watched TV. I made some juice and prepared him dinner, because apparently he still hasn't eaten dinner. Billy and Charlie stayed in the office talking about their next blockbuster animation. Renee came home while I was cooking dinner, she continued preparing dinner for both Charlie and Billy's. At times like this I know she felt sad. This are moments when Renee and Sarah, Billy's wife, share ideas for a cuisine to eat. Sarah is diseased when I was four so basically Jacob was only three.

Jacob is younger than me, but he looks older than I am. As the show we're watching was over I closed my eyes and I know I fell asleep. When I woke up I was no longer in the lounge couch, but I was now lying down in my bed. I turned around and saw a folded paper resting on the pillow of the right side bed. I sat up leaning on the headboard and grabbed the note.

Does this mean I'm a boring person? I hope not though. I hope that you're just exhausted from that dinner you told me. Please don't rip my limbs off for carrying you to your bedroom. I wish we could hang out more. I wanna catch up with you. I like sharing juice with you, haha.

Jacob

I felt myself smile at his note. That was what I wanted everyday, my own clown, in a good way that is. I went down and saw a family of four sitting at living room couch.

"You're up. This is my cousin Victoria and her husband James along with their two kids Riley and Bree." Renee explained. After taking few breaths she continued. "Riley and Bree will be staying here for sometime while Victoria…"

I didn't let her finish, I just nodded and went straight to the kitchen where I saw Maria cooking some breakfast. I sat down on the counter and Maria looked at me.

"Good morning Ms. Swan," she greeted setting down a plate with waffles in front of me.

"Maria, I told you to call me Bella and not Ms. Swan." Maria nodded and I ate my waffles. The girl whom I assumed was Bree came in and sat on my right side. She wasn't the bubbly kind of girl I thought she was.

"Bree!" that Riley kid came in shouting. I bet Riley was the annoying one.

"He's so annoying, and I had to live with it for sixteen years now," Bree mumbled in annoyance. I guess I was right. Only one word described Riley towards Bree and me, 'ANNOYING'. Maybe I could get along with Bree after all.

Riley stayed silent sitting at my left side. Great, I was sandwiched by both Riley and Bree who both were gonna live here. I have no problem with Bree but I think Riley and I will have many conflicts. I do like attention but not annoying ones.

Riley can shut up every time I shoot a dark glare at him and I could see Bree smirk. Unlike me, Bree is simple with her jeans and plain shirt. She slept in my room since my bed was huge.

My phone suddenly went off and it vibrated badly on the bed making me and Bree sit up.

"Sorry," I said when I grabbed my cell phone. She lay back down and I went to the small balcony in my room. "Hello," I answered in a sleepy voice.

"I'm sorry, it's just that I can't sleep and I miss you. I was wondering if we could have a sleep over here tomorrow." At first I couldn't tell who it was, but somewhere in the middle I recognized it. It was Alice.

"Yeah, sure." I shut my phone. It took me a minute to realize what I just said. I said yes, sleepover at their house. My drowsiness kicked in again so I crawled back to bed and fell fast asleep.

Almost six ours later my alarm went off.

Another day at the house, I'm twenty-two and I still live with my parents. Alice has already moved with jasper although they're not married nor engaged yet. I think Emmett will be next, with Bella. Frustration. Alice told me that Bella was coming over for a sleepover. A part of me was happy to see her.

I brought Bree to the mall so she could meet up with her friends. Bree and I are getting along. I remember some of my high school times with Angela. After I dropped her off I went straight to the Cullen's house. When I reached at their door step I rang the doorbell. Minutes later I saw Edward opening the framed glass door. You could totally see their house from outside. I let myself in. Today I was just simple Isabella not a party girl Bella.

"Hi," Edward greeted me with a smile.

"Hi," I mimicked him and laughed. Alice came out running and gave me hug.

It's only been the second time we met but it feels like we already know each other for many years now. She got my bag and led me to her room. It was fixed and so tidy, but what caught my eye were the paper bags on the corner of the room. The bags were Gucci, LV, Pandora, and a huge Juicy Couture.

I know she saw me staring at the bags. "I liked your bag so I bought one." Alice explained shyly. I smiled at her.

We went down and I looked around. I don't know how or why, but it was like she could read my mind.

"Esme and Carlisle are out and so is Emmett." I tried to look calm, so I just nodded all the way. Edward went down and sat at the rectangular chair in front of the piano.

"Does he play piano?" I asked Alice who was looking at Edward too.

"Yes, but he never played since he started college. He found inspiration," Alice said still staring at Edward. I saw a faint smile on Alice.

I walked to Edward and sat at the end of the stool. "Can you play me something?" I asked.

He looked at me and smiled. Edward started to drag his fingers to the keys and light melody filled the room. I never heard that melody, oh wait…I never heard any music close to classical. Songs that relaxes me were songs like 2012 by Jay Sean. I never thought that this kind of music relaxes me too.

I heard the door open and I checked who it was, Edward didn't stop playing. Esme and Carlisle had a smile on their faces. Not sure if it was because I was there, or because Edward was playing. I went with, Edward was playing.

Esme, Carlisle went to the kitchen and Edward followed after he played the piano. Alice went out because she had to call jasper that she was staying here for the night. I was left alone in the Cullen's living room. Few seconds later I saw Emmett come inside along with a blond haired girl, she was like one off those Barbie's I used to play with when I was a kid.

Emmett waved at me and I smiled. He walked towards me and gave me a hug. I was staring at the girl and I saw her eyes puffy, she just cried.

"This is my friend Rosalie, Rosalie this is Bella." Emmett introduced. I remember him and Edward talking about that Rosalie back at the dorm. I thought she has a boyfriend. "Can you entertain her with Alice for a while, I have to get her something from her apartment," Emmett whispered to me and I nodded.

"I'll get your stuffs. You'll stay here with Bella and my sister Alice." He said to Rosalie and she just nodded.

"Can I ask why you're crying?" I asked when she sat down and Emmett was gone.

"My boyfriend started to beat me up just because I don't want to have sex with him." Rosalie started to cry again and I hugged her.

Alice came in and I told her about Rosalie and we brought her to the room so she could have some rest. Alice told Esme, Carlisle and Edward about her. Rosalie told us more stories of what that Royce guy did to her before she slept. Emmett came home after we all ate dinner. She went up to Alice's room and stayed there for some time.

I know Emmett was a good guy and that Rosalie was very lucky she knew him. Emmett will really take care of her. I, Alice, Edward, Esme, and Carlisle stayed at the living room watching TV and minutes later the two went down and ate dinner.

They joined us after they ate. I was happy to see Rosalie smile as Carlisle told us some stories. Alice called Jasper to come here. When Jasper came we were like a big family. Carlisle with Esme, Jasper with Alice, Emmett with Rosalie, Edward, and me. Jasper went home and Alice was sleepy so she slept early, Esme and Carlisle slept as well, Emmett stayed with Rosalie at her apartment. Rosalie was traumatized by Royce coming in her apartment. I and Edward were left at the living room.

"So Emmett is getting close with Rosalie huh," I said just to break the silence.

"Yeah, they're good for each other."

"I agree," I said. Moments later I felt my head touch something.

I was leaning my head at Edwards shoulder, but I was too tired to move away. I fell asleep.

Bella's sleeping leaning on my shoulder. I don't know what to do. Alice went down and saw us. She walked to the kitchen grinning. I could tell there was something in her mind. I fell asleep leaning on her head. Minutes later I saw lights flashing. I opened my eyes and saw Alice taking pictures. She smiled so brightly and ran up to her room.