Chapter 5 – Bella is coming home
Emmett's POV
I checked the arriving flights board for about the hundredth time. I couldn't wait to see my little sister, it had been almost 5 years since I have seen her. Of course dad and I had heard about what happened to mom. God knows we both fell apart over it and begged to come down sooner and bring Bella home. Jane, the court appointed guardian wouldn't allow it, she told me and my father repeatedly that it would only make things worse, that she was working on getting Bella to come home once and for all. When my dad found out she would be home soon, he decided to move us out of our man cave ( Rosalie's nickname for our home) and into a somewhat bigger house, that way Bella would have her own space.
I looked up when the intercom came on and a nasally voice announced the flight from Phoenix Arizona had landed and the passengers would be unloading shortly. I got excited and nervous at the same time. Alice, Rosalie's younger, spastic sister talked me into making a poster for Bella, to welcome her home. It was Purple with huge black blocked letters that just screamed Bella. We already moved her stuff into her new room at our new house. Alice helped us paint and decorate it with Bella's stuff that arrived a week ago. Since most of Bella's stuff was either purple or black the sign had to match.
I held the sign a little higher, even though I was taller then anyone else there, that's when I saw her mane of chocolate brown wavy hair bounce through the tunnel leading from the plane. I called her name, when she looked up and saw the sign I could see her grimace, not sure why, I dropped the sign behind my back with a huge ear to ear grin. She walked over to me and asked that I not make a big scene. I pulled her into a big bear hug and lifted her off the ground 5 or 6 inches, what can I say, I missed my sister. I smiled at her, she had a blush forming on her cheeks. It was a blessing to see that I didn't loose my sister in the end. It was such a Bella thing to do.
I grabbed her carry-on out of her hand and draped my other arm with the sign in my hand over her shoulder and walked out to the parking garage. She didn't say much but what would I have expected her to say? I helped her climb into my huge Jeep and closed the door behind her, I put her carry-on bag into the back seat along with the sign and jumped in. Once I got my Jeep started we headed for the highway, I finally turn to look at her. She had grown up so much, I couldn't believe how much older she looked. There is no way I would let her out of my sight at school next week. The guys would go crazy over her, like the shiny new toy in kindergarten. I noticed little things like her wearing her hair down for once, last time I saw her she always wore her hair in a pony tail, she also wore no makeup and she was pale, crazy since she came from one of the sunniest states in the US.
"Bella I really missed you and I am glad your here" I had to say something or I would have gone crazy from the silence. I needed to know what she was thinking. " I missed you too Em, I am glad I'm here too, it's nice to see a familiar face. How's dad doing, do you still live in the old house?" Bella asked. We went back and fourth during the whole ride talking about nothing important. I informed her about the new house, and seeing her frown I wasn't so sure it was a good idea anymore. I knew we also moved because of the memories. Bella had a hard time but then again who wouldn't. We didn't want to overdo the memories. The last thing dad and I wanted was for Bella to be unhappy or uncomfortable. I mentioned that I had a girlfriend and explained about the poster with her name on it. I figured I would also spill about the small welcome home get together Alice forced on us. Bella didn't seem to upset about 5 people but then again I hadn't seen my baby sister in 5 years. I don't know who she is anymore.
When we finally pulled up in front of the new house Bella gasped, and placed her petite hand over her mouth in amazement. Rosalie and her mom, Esme helped dad and I pick the house. Evidently they did a great job. I helped Bella out of my Jeep and lead her into the house. She didn't miss the huge banner hanging over the front door, reading again in purple and black, Welcome Home Bella!. When she rounded the corner into the living room, Dad (Charlie), Rosalie, Alice, Jasper (Alice's boy friend and my football friend), and Edward (my best friend), were standing waiting for her. Dad walked over first and wrapped Bella in a hug while I put her bag on the stairs. Dad told her how good she looked and how glad he was to see her. He also mentioned that he wished it were under better circumstances, and I saw one single tear slide down his cheek. Dad really did love mom and didn't want her to leave, but he could see how unhappy she was cooped up in a small town.
About an hour later I could see Bella was starting to struggle with everyone around and the non-stop chatter from Alice. Alice had surprised Bella with a hug explaining that she and Bella would be best friends. Alice noticed Bella struggling too and asked if she wanted to see her bedroom. Bella nodded her head and followed Alice out of the room. As soon as I heard the footsteps going up the stairs I wrapped Rosalie in a hug. "She has been through so much, I don't know how she is surviving, they told us she was on a lot of anxiety medication as well as depression med's". I whispered into her hair. Without Rosalie I don't know how I would have survived. She was my savior and guardian angel all wrapped up into a beautiful woman. " Em, I promise to hold Alice in a little bit so she doesn't over do it, I am here for you too if you need anything just call or text me, I'm gonna take Alice and Jasper home, call me". Rosalie headed upstairs after nodding to Jasper to get his stuff together.
I looked over at Edward as Rosalie headed out of the room. He had this look on his face that I had never seen before. He looked like a love sick puppy but an angry one. I could see his fists clenched and his jaw was tensed as well. " Hey snap out of it Edward, what's up?" I asked my best friend. He just shook his head and stated that this should have never happened to her. "She has so much strength but doesn't see it, no one should have to live through the horror she did. How could that monster do that and get away with it?" Edward growled out. " Hey man, chill out, I agree with you but he didn't get away with it, he just didn't get the death sentence. I don't know what's gotten into you but we can't let her know that we are still this worked up over everything, She needs to be able to move on ya know?" I placed my hand on his shoulder and shook him lightly. He turned and walked out of the house without so much as a goodbye. Soon after Edward's departure Rosalie, and Alice came downstairs. "She wanted to be left alone and is hoping for some sleep, please don't bother her tonight ok?" Rose pleaded with me. I gave her a quick kiss and promised to text her later and said goodbye to Alice and Jasper as they walked out hand in hand.
Dad had retreated to his TV room when Bella headed up stairs, I found him snoozing in his recliner and decided to leave him be. I walked up the stairs after turning everything off and locking the door, as I passed Bella's room I couldn't help but peak in and whisper a goodnight to her. She didn't answer so I took it that she was asleep. I continued to my room at the end of the hall across from dad's room, I feel into bed and texted Rosalie goodnight, and was asleep faster then ever. I don't handle emotional stress very well.