He called Bella again, just to be sure she would land on time, but when her phone went to voice mail he knew she was in the air. So giddy with excitement, Charlie Swan drove to Port Angeles airport to pick up his daughter. What he never predicted was that one of Fork's boys would be drunk enough at six o'clock to crash his van to the old Toyota Quill lend him. It was a miracle Charlie Swan survived, with the drunk driver only suffering a minor concussion.
Bella Swan landed just in time to get the call from Fork's clinic. Her father was brought his heavy injuries and the prognosis wasn't good at the time.
After a night spent crying in the waiting room, Bella finally got the best news ever. Charlie Swan would be as good as new after he spent a couple of months recovering from his injuries.
When Bella entered her father's room, he smiled and tried to hold her hand.
"Daddy! I feel so guilty."
"Shh, shh, baby. It wasn't your fault." Poor Charlie tried to comfort Bella with his left hand, but the cast didn't allow a vast movement range.
"But if you weren't driving to get me from the airport..."
"Nah, it was that drunk driver. They say I have to stay in bed for a bit, that's all. I'll be ready to take you fishing before you noticed it." In his mind, Charlie also blamed his friends on the rez; they shouldn't let one of the boys leave after drinking so much. Tyler Crowley should be careful once he gets back to Forks because not even his parents desperate pleas would keep Charlie from pressing charges.
"I'll be the best nurse, Dad. Just let them tell me what to do and..."
"I've been thinking, my Godmother Sara lives with her daughter Maggie and they hinted before for a visit. Why don't you call them? Maggie is a nurse, dedicated to looking out for Sara. Maybe we could stay with them for a while."
Charlie wasn't one to bother other people with his problems, but this time, he had to admit he was too weak to rely only on Bella. It wasn't the way he wanted to spend his time with her. Besides, he also wasn't in the mood to stay with Billy. Two handicapped adults taking care of two teenagers was a recipe for disaster and he was a bit resentful with them for allowing Tyler to drink and drive. A change of scenery would be best for his recovery.
"But Dad, I'm capable enough..."
"Bella, the Doctor said I will need help to get up and you alone... well, I think it would be better to have a nurse closer. And she has a son about your age, he can carry me around."
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Meanwhile, Alice and Emmett were watching the girl from Alice's vision through a window. Turned out her name was Celia and she was native of Harrisford, Pennsylvania. She was eighteen years old and lived with her mother and sisters. They were a lively bunch.
"You know Alice, I think she's really pretty," Emmett whispered to Alice.
"I know! Edward doesn't deserve anything less." She gave Emmett a smug smile. They should know by now to never bet against her.
Celia was braiding one of her sisters hair, and they were discussing the gossip contained in a magazine, something about a starlet bedding an engaged co-star. Completely scandalous.
'She's such a slut!' Celia said.
'No. I think he's the one to blame. I mean, how serious is his relationship if he jumps at the chance to have sex with someone else?' Her sister answered.
Emmett snorted. "Alice, are you sure this is the girl?"
Alice scoffed. "Of course! It's the same coloring, the same features, the eyes."
"It's just... I can't picture Edward dissing the latest scandal. You know, our brother, the serious one?"
"Meh! You lack faith in me. It's destiny, he will see her and will find her flaws endearing. That's how this works."
Emmett kept wondering if this was a disaster about to happen, or if Alice's vision turned right like they always did, Edward would become a more fun guy to hang around.
So late events changed plans already made. An accident brought the Swans to spend the summer in Bedford Pennsylvania while by a twist of fate the Cullens followed Celia, the girl Alice believed to be Edward's mate to Harrisford, Pennsylvania. What a small world!
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Edward was hiding in the usual tree. Since their move to Harrisford, he avoided his family and was considering leaving. All because Alice was sure his mate lived here, and she was determined to get them together. Edward sighed when he remembered his first meeting with Celia, his so called mate.
'Alice and Emmett pushed them to go to the little mall where she was so sure the girl would be shopping. Of course with Alice's love for drama, she made the poor girl trip over a puddle of water, giving Edward the chance to rescue her. Very cliché. The problem was that when he knew Alice was expecting him to drop his jaw in acknowledgement of his instant connection to the girl, he felt annoyed by the usual string of thoughts that every human girl had before her.
'Oh my God! This is my lucky day, he's so hot! I wonder if he would go out on a date? Is the least he owes me after I feel into his arms.'
It took Edward three seconds to realize that while the girl looked identical to the one of Alice's vision, she wasn't the one who completed him. It was Alice's first mistake ever.
Sadly, Alice was determined to get them together, thinking he was just stubborn to admit he was attracted to the girl. Sure she was beautiful, in a very appealing way, but two seconds hearing her mind killed whatever attraction he felt. She had the beautiful face, the elegant features, the fantastic hair but her eyes lacked the depth he was hoping to find.
Alice invited Celia almost daily for makeovers, making sure the girl got stuck with Edward alone and Edward was getting out of excuses to leave her alone in the house. They even got Esme's help!
"Here you are! Alice sent me with your medicine, it's must be difficult to live depending on one little pill to keep your heart beating." Celia called to him from behind the tree. Edward was knocking his head on the trunk of said tree. What made it more awkward, was the he read in Celia's mind how Alice pushed her to deliver the unnecessary pill arguing that Edward was too shy and he was truly interested in her. She even messed with Celia's hair into what Edward knew Alice thought was an attractive 'just fucked' hair.
"Celia," Edward looked into Celia's eyes and she had that hopeful look, this will make everything difficult, "I already took my pill but thanks. Now if you excuse me..."
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Meanwhile, in Bedford, Miss Bella Swan was faced with a similar situation. Sure, she didn't have a sear to predict her future, but Charlie and Maggie had found a pleasure in trying to set her up with Oliver, Maggie's son. He was so handsome, tall and lean, with reddish hair and beautiful grey eyes. His jaw was perfection and his strong features always marveled her and she felt Oliver was meant to be a model, if only he had green eyes he would be perfect. But while she felt so comfortable around him, she didn't feel an iota of attraction. It was getting difficult for her to avoid his attention when she was so thankful for his support while caring for Charlie.
"So Bella, about the movies..." Oliver couldn't understand why Bella was rejecting him again. Surely, he never had a problem getting a girl, ever. But Bella proved to be a challenge. Add the fact that she was so beautiful, nice and intelligent... he was done for. Why did she keep rejecting him?
"Sorry, Oliver. I promised Dad to read him the next chapter of our novel. We're about to get to the part where they find the killer!" Bella answered with a smile, she felt so bad for denying Oliver, but she only cared for him as a brother, nothing else.
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"Alice, I can't stand it anymore!"
Edward claimed while descending the stairs from their home, after finding Celia sleeping naked under his sheets. Not even Tanya in her worst times attempted something like that; this time, Alice went too far.
"But you're meant to be together"
"No! You're just making her believe she has a chance. It won't happen. It's cruel for her."
Rosalie snorted. "Look to the high and mighty Edward Cullen, who even dares to reject the mate destiny set up for him."
Jasper tried to reassure Alice. "Edward is right, you're making Celia getting her hopes high when she doesn't stand a chance."
"Edward, we don't want you to be alone. Maybe if you spent more time with her..." Esme tried to intercede, but she knew it was pointless.
"Sorry Esme. I'm seeing what Alice plans and I'm not willing to let her play with other people's feelings. I'm leaving."
So Edward's journey to find what his siblings had begun, while in Bedford Bella was faced with a new challenge. Her father's best friend Billy arrived bringing his son Jacob.
Hi!
See, I never wanted to kill Charlie. Just making him leave Forks.
What do you think about Celia, who looks just like Bella, and Oliver who could pass as Edward's twin?
Now, I want to thank you for the warm welcoming for this story, and I want to apologize for not answering your reviews. FFn has some issues and I can't access to the reviews, but know that I'm really thankful for them.
Just one more chapter (yeah, this is a small story) that will be up tomorrow.
See ya!