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EPOV
Age 5 Bella Christmas Day
It is just a little after six o'clock when I pulled into a camping ground in Montana. I thought it would be nice to stay here in the snow rather than driving all Christmas Day. It's Christmas! I can't wait until Bella wakes up and see all this snow.
As I pull in, I stop by the owner's cabin to go and check in. When I open the door, I am assaulted by the smell of what humans call gingerbread cookies. I don't see anyone at the desk so I ring the bell they have sitting there.
Ding ding!
"One second!" I hear a lady call out. Who on Earth wants to check in on Christmas day?! Oh well, we could use the business, I hear the thoughts of whoever it is.
After about a minute of waiting, an elderly lady comes out. "Merry Christmas dear, what can I do for you today?" she asks. "Merry Christmas to you too. I was wondering if you have a lot available for today." I asked her.
She pulls out a book of what I assume is the lots list and thumbs through it. "Yes, there is a lot available near the pond that has frozen over. It makes for wonderful ice skating. Would that work for you?" she says.
An ice skating pond? Maybe I can take Bella skating later today. "Yes, ma'am. That will be perfect. I'll take it, how much?" I ask her taking out my wallet. "Well, one day is usually $175.00, but for you on Christmas, I'll take $125.00." she says. We can't afford to discount it, but he seems like a very nice fellow. I hope he isn't alone today of all days. As I hear her thoughts, I put my card away and give her $200.00 cash. "Here, this should suffice. Thank you and Merry Christmas!" I say as I turn to leave. Bella should be waking soon.
"Oh, bless you dear! Now around noon, we'll be going around with treats so see you soon sweetie!" she says as I shut the door. As I get into the RV, I can hear Bella start to stir. So I pull into our lot and get breakfast ready for her.
Just I finish setting the table; I hear little pats of feet coming. "Good Morning, Edward, and Merry Christmas!" Bella said as she came to the kitchen area. Even at age five, she was still adorable with her elf pajamas.
"Merry Christmas, Bella! Come and eat breakfast first, then presents," I told her as I put the food down.
She sat down and just stared at the breakfast. "Edward! This looks so good! Oh, all my favorites are here!" she exclaimed. Before I could even respond, she piled her plates with loads of eggs and bacon and ate. I couldn't help but smile because she has become more carefree then I have ever seen her.
"Slow down Bella," I tell her so she wouldn't get sick from eating too fast. She looked up at me and smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, it's just so good!" and begins eating slower this time.
Once Bella finished eating, I let her go to the Christmas tree and get her presents. "Okay Bella, go ahead and open what you want." I told her as she was jumping up and down in excitement. I might need to switch her to decaf coffee…
BPOV
Age 5 Bella Christmas Day
I couldn't believe I am getting presents! And on Christmas! Oh, I couldn't ask for anything better than Edward. He truly was a blessing. I open my first present, even the wrapping was too beautiful to destroy. Once the paper is off, I tear up. "Oh, Edward. It's so beautiful!" I whisper as I stare at the locket he gave me. It was a gold locket with our birthstones and the date of when we met. I know I am only 5, but I also know that when I am older, he will be so much more than a guardian. I can't wait until I'm older. –Sigh –
I finish will all of my presents and repeatedly thank Edward. Once we clean up the mess we made, I go and get ready. Edward told me where stopped at a lot and wanted to go out and play. So I bundled up in coats and thermals and met him at the door.
EPOV
Age 5 Bella Christmas Day
Bella has just gotten used to her new skates and was having a great time. We were about to leave the pond when we heard the worst thing imaginable.
"Isabella Marie! Oh sweetie, I've missed you sooooooo much! I want you to come back with me and Kenny! If you come now, you still have time to make us dinner. Oh, and one of those little Grasshopper drinks. Edmund! You don't mind if I take back the child do you? You are more than welcome to stay for dinner!" Renee said. I then heard her screeching thoughts, "That stupid child better come back if she knows what's good for her! I need my help back, NOW! I'm sure Kenny or Kenneth; whatever his name is won't mind the brat doing everything. And Edmund can come back to my room after he loosens up with a couple drinks. I wouldn't mind if he came in a ripped of my pant—"
Yeah, I am stopping right there in her thoughts. I look down at Bella and find her tearing up. How dare that bitch make my Bella cry?!
A/N:
Elf pajamas: family-style/2011/12/05/10-of-the-best-christmas-pajamas/
Locket
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