Alec was warm, kind and tender hearted. I was falling in love with him I'm afraid. I was seeing more of Alec then Edward and I guess that was a good sign. Alec and I had a lot in common; between music and our love of art it was amazing. I hadn't been in Vancouver in 2 weeks. I had stayed with the Volturi.
Aro had taken a liking to me as well, I was strong and stubborn, apparently two great characteristics lacking in the guard. He offers me every day if I would like to join. But with every offer comes a polite decline.
Right now Alec was sitting in on a meeting while I was working on a painting of the gardens that stretched for what seemed like miles. It was nice and bright outside and from the view in the tower of the castle I could see everything. I wish I could just live here forever.
You can, you have been given the opportunity 14 times… Edward said popping up.
"You know I can't I've got family to think about." I said aloud.
"The Volturi love you, and Derek is here, don't you think Amy will be pleased that you're there for Derek, you know she is worried about him." Edward pointed out.
"I'm a guest in their home, I'm not staying, and that is final." I said.
"Alec likes you a lot I can tell, and I know you like him." Edward said. "If you two were to start dating and you had to go back to Vancouver it's a long distance relationship that is strained. If you were to stay here you could get married and everything."
"What and ride off into the sun set?"
"Why not you two would glitter to death…" Edward said trying to be funny.
There was a screech from the downstairs but then it was cut off suddenly… his meeting was their hunting. I just took a deep breath and let it out slowly. It was his nature, and everyone had to eat something. Speaking of eating… my throat was kind of scorching myself. I put the paintbrush into the cup of water and paint cleaner and I wiped my hands on my smock which was just an old button down shirt of Alec's.
"See you're already wearing his clothes." Edward said. "Next thing is his bed and you'll be doing the walk of shame through the throne room." I growled at him and he shut up. There was a knock on the door and Alec appeared from it.
Edward disappeared and Alec came over and laced his arm around my waist, "Are you finished?" He asked.
"No I was actually cleaning up for a break." I said.
"What would you like to do?" He asked.
"I planned on getting a little something to eat." I said.
"Oh well you just missed lunch downstairs…" He said.
I gawked at him. "That disgusting Alec…"
"Oh I'm sorry how thoughtless of me, I forgot you do the bunnies." He said.
"You too huh?" I said with a slight smile thinking of Jacob referring to my diet as bunnies. He kissed my forehead and I started to grab the painting until Alec told me to leave it, that he was going to use the paint next while I was gone. I took off the smock and he put it on after he took off this official guard robe.
"See you soon." I said and walked away. Down the spiral stairs I ran my fingers down the cobble stone walls making sure I didn't fall in these shoes. These shoes were a gift from Alec I got last week. These were the highest pair of heels I owned.
Alec was growing on me I had to admit but I still wanted to be in Vancouver. I think I'll stick to the Castle for a vacation home… maybe, I don't know, why make a decision now?
"Honestly I don't know what has happen to him, he is just so much happier; I think it might be the girl." I heard Caius tell Gianna.
"Why doesn't Aro have her stay?" Gianna asked.
"He has asked almost every day but she politely declines the offer, says that there is family she has to think about."
"Excuse me, but where is the nearest forest?" I interrupted.
"2 miles north of here." Gianna answered blushing.
"Thank you." I said and walked out the doors.
I hunted with Edward by my side watching, there was quite an abundant amount of deer and bear and I was satisfied after the herd of deer. I walked into town and there was the St. Marcus Day festival going on today. It was becoming over cast and I was okay as long as I stuck to the shadows and alley ways. My leather jacket had a hood on it and I pulled it up over my face and my skirt that went down to my mid-thigh made the men there talk about me. I stuck my hands in my pocket and found my sunglasses. I threw them on and continued to walk through town. There was a tiny little pet store at the end of the block and the puppies were just the cutest things I had ever seen. I saw a teacup bulldog and all of its rolls of fat were just adorable. Its face was bright as it made its way over its siblings over to the window and scratched at the window. "Hey there." I smiled taking off my glasses. You should get him. Edward said.
What would I do with him, lock him in my room, he needs love and attention, and frankly…
You have all the time in the world… Edward said finishing my sentence.
I'll see what Alec says about it… I told him.
You guys aren't even dating, just get him, he already loves you… Edward said leaning up against the glass. He can be ours together,
Oh yeah, its owners are a vampire and a figment of that vampire's imagination. I laughed to myself and took off my glasses sticking the side in my mouth and looking him over. Why not? It couldn't harm anything… I walked in and everything there was in Italian. I sighed and grabbed my phone for a good translate app and I had the app ask the store clerk if he spoke English.
"Yes I do." He smiled with a thick accent.
"Okay good." I said relieved. "I'm interested in buying the puppy in the window."
"Sorry, but they aren't for sale." He said. "They can be put on hold for a few months but teacups are very fragile at this age."
"Could I do that?" I asked.
"Of course, which would you like?" He asked.
"I'll take the white and brown one." I smiled.
He nodded putting my name into the computer and I gave him a credit card.
"If something where to happen to the dog your money will not be refunded." He said with an apologetic look.
"I understand." I said, "Could I play with him for a little, I promise I'll be gentle."
The clerk muddled it over in his head and he nodded. He walked over and picked him up and handed him to me. The guy was a tad squirmy but I managed him. I played with him and Edward loved him. He licked my hand and I ran my fingers over his head and scratched between his ears. I saw from the corner of my eye Alec who was walking past the store then backed up to find me. He came in and greeted the clerk in Italian.
"Isabella, what are you doing here?" He asked.
"I bought this little guy." I said with a smile.
"Why would you do that?"
"Because I love him and he loves me, but I can't take him home just yet, I have to come back next month to get him."
"Alright well you have a phone call waiting for you at the castle." He said.
"Who is it?" I asked.
"Madison I think is what Gianna told me, I'm not quite sure." Alec said.
"Why didn't she call my phone?" I asked.
"You don't get international calling." He said. I nodded and I told the puppy goodbye and told the clerk I would be back for him.
Alec and I walked back to the castle with me hand in hand and Edward made jokes about us the whole way back. I kept telling him to shut up but he wouldn't.
We walked back into the castle and Gianna was there answering phone calls. "Here she is." She said and transferred the call from her headset to the normal phone and handed it to me.
"Hello." I answered and it was Amy.
"Bella, how is he, how is Derek?" She asked.
"He's fine, he loves it here." I said.
"That's what I was afraid of." She muttered.
"Have you talked to him lately?" I asked.
"I got his letter today in the mail, but I haven't spoken to him like this, no." She said.
"Why don't I have him give you a call later on." I said and she agreed that would be nice. I hung up handed the phone back to Gianna and thanked her.
"I should really be getting back." I said.
"I knew this day would come." Alec sighed.
"Sorry, but I have to go."
"I understand." He smiled
"You should come check out Vancouver soon." I said. "I'll show you how you really walk the streets of a city."
"Well you'll be back for your dog right?" He asked.
"Right, I'll be back next month." I smiled.
"Until then…" He said taking my hand and bowing to me kissing the top.
"Alec…" I said taking his cheek into my hand and I kissed his lips softly. He kissed me back with little force and when he pulled away there was a smile playing on his lips.
"I've finally found you…" He said. I smiled back and took my bag from one of the maid's hands and walked out the door headed for the airport.