A/N- Okay guys I know you want the Cullen's (Edward) to come but I promise you they will later on! But when? Very soon, in fact…and also there was some confusion about how Aro can read peoples minds, and yes he can. But even though he could see who really did it…well, you'll find out later in the story. Any questions? PM me.

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Felix was gone when I woke up. Sore as I was, I really had to use the bathroom. So I put on a fresh dress and underwear (and all that shit) and limped down to the bathroom. I hoped that I wouldn't see Felix.

I always get my hopes up.

He was there, standing (more like blocking) in front of the bathroom door.

"Uh, excuse me, but can I go inside?" I asked carefully, not wanting to upset him. I never wanted to upset him. I could see what things he could do to me.

"That was fun last night. Or at least, I had fun. I'm sure you didn't. But maybe tonight will be better."

Then he walked off. I stood there for a moment, trying to grasp what he just said. Tonight? Again? Damn.

With my head down, I entered the bathroom. I did what I needed to and when I went to wash my face, something stopped me. I stared into the mirror, trying to figure out who that was. Was that me? I looked horrible. My face was paler than usual (due to lack of sun), my eyes weren't bright, there were black bags under my eyes (I'm sure everyone has had that before) and worst of all, I was gone.

There was something about me I couldn't put a finger on. Depression? No, I was far away from that. I decided I didn't care so I continued my business. Then a thought hit me.

I had never found out who had put the jewel in my pocket.

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I wondered down the hallways, not knowing what to do. Maybe to find someone? When I got to the kitchen, Jane was there sweeping the floor.

"Hey." She said, smiling.

I couldn't muster up a smile so I said instead, "I thought you didn't do a maid's job?"

She chuckled. "Well, I do sometimes. Also, I knew Aro was going to tell you to do it, so I figured I would get it done faster than you."

I thanked her and grabbed something to eat. My stomach was growling so loud it was embarrassing, so I started up a conversation.

"I have a lot to tell you."

She looked at me with understanding in her eyes. "I already know everything, from the stolen jewel right down to the rape-" She stopped there. She felt awkward to talk about it.

I broke down. My sobs echoed throughout the kitchen, hopefully not any farther than that.

Jane just held me while I bawled. When I finally stopped, she handed me a tissue randomly and I used it. Then I heard this beeping noise down somewhere in her pocket. She slid out an iphone and read the text that someone sent her.

"Oh Bella, Aro wants to see you in the dining room. Now. Do you want me to walk you down there?"

I shook my head no and walked out the kitchen. I followed my instincts while I walked down tricky corridors and hallways. Then I found the door that started everything. I hesitated, but then I bravely opened the door.

Aro was sitting in his usual spot on his "throne". I didn't know where to go, so I just stood there.

"Ahh, welcome my Bella! Come over here!" He said, pointing towards a chair that I didn't notice.

I sat down in it and turned to him. He was smiling at me.

"Now Bella, I'm so sorry about everything. I truly am. I;m sure this is a lot for an innocent human like you to take in."

Hell yeah. I just shrugged.

"So no more punishments. You're free to go. You still have lots of chores to do, and you are required to do them, but you won't get punished. But Felix did insist on his little nightly visits."

I flinched when he said that last part. Damn.

"So here, I made a list of things you need to do everyday."

He handed me a folded up piece of paper and I unfolded it and it said in bold letters "Chores". It was a very long list but the chores itself was quite easy. I guess I could get into the habit of doing these.

"Oh, and Bella dear? One more thing I want you to know. I cannot read you're mind. It's like it's blocked o something. That is all. When you are done with your chores for the day, you may do whatever you please, just stay out of trouble."

With that he waved me off.

I silently walked out of the room. I wanted to know what time it was, so I walked around aimlessly to try to find a clock. When I was unsuccessful, I decided to look outside one of the windows. There were lots of people out; they looked like they were celebrating something. Maybe a holiday. And it was sunny out, so it was definitely daytime.

Who cares?

I spotted a clock and it read 11:16 (am). It was morning and I had chores to do. I worked all day long on them, and when I got back to my room, exhausted, I noticed someone on my bed waiting for me. It was Felix.

I had no choice but to do what he said. All night long we were at it, and I didn't like it, not one bit. I think you have an idea of what I'm talking about. I was so tired. And when he finally let me fall sleep, the precious sleep was interrupted two hours later by Aro.

I worked all day, the work even more tiring than the day before. My night stayed the same, spending some, Uhh, "personal time" with Felix (though I never EVER enjoyed it), getting almost no sleep, and very rarely talking to Jane.

My world started to form a pattern, which day by day I followed.

Until…

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A/N- And again, I know some of you have concerns, and feel free to ask me, but I will most likely say the same thing: "You will find out in later chapters"

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