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Chapter 5

It was Bella turn to cook that evening. Evie joined her in the kitchen to help her.

"You're not even scared by the fact that Edward found your blood irresistible," stated Evie as she helped Bella to peel some potatoes.

It was no use lying to Evie, so Bella decided to answer honestly. "Yes, I'm not scared,"

"Why not?" asked Evie.

Bella sighed. "Because deep down inside, I know that he won't hurt me," Bella cringed at her words. "How weird am I?"

Evie laughed but sobered quickly "Bella, don't go where I think you are going," she said.

Bella frowned, but kept quite.

"Don't get attached to that vampire. It won't have a good outcome," said Evie viciously peeling the potato.

Bella knew the advice was too late. She was too fascinated by Edward Cullen, and judging by Evie's face she knew it as well.

"The council won't have it. You know the that they won't stand for anyone of us falling for a non mortal. " said Evie, dropping the potato to hold Bella's hand. The council had taken a special interest in the three of them, and had personally chosen their future husbands...unless of course they were to get married to mortals first.

Bella felt tears formed in her eyes "But -

She stopped talking as Tony entered the kitchen followed closely by Gabe. Each was holding a bottle of wine in their hands.

"For the Cullens," said Gabe, placing the bottle on the countertop. Evie took both bottles and place them in the fridge.

"They'll be here soon," said Tony glancing at the kitchen clock.

"Did you do it?" Gabe asked Evie. She nodded.

Bella knew Evie had to enter Edward's mind to convince him to come this evening.

Bella avoided Evie's gaze after the boys left. They continued cooking in silence, speaking only when they needed something.

By six fifty-five pm, dinner was cooked, and the table was set. If someone was to peep into the window and saw the dining table, it would seem very odd to them.

On one side, it looked normal, plates, cutlery, napkins, and glasses. However on the other side, there were only wine goblets arranged.

The Cullens arrived at sharp seven. Two cars pulled up in the driveway. Gabe opened the door before they even rung the doorbell.

Bella heard a male voice. "Good evening, I am Carlisle, this is my wife Esme, and of course my children. It was very kind of you to invite us over," he said to Gabe.

"Please come in," said Gabe stepping aside to let everyone in. "I am Gabriel, Charlie's nephew," she said, taking their coats.

Bella heard footsteps as they walked into the living room. She took a deep breath, and nervously smoothed her palms over her jean skirt. She saw Evie's eyes darkened as she focused on Edward, passing discreet motivation sentences through his mind, like you can control yourself, you're not hungry,

The Cullens entered the living room.

Don't they look like a bomb's going to drop soon, said Dom snickering inwardly.

Bella agreed, they looked anxious and worried. She plastered on a fake bright smile just like Evie and Jeanne as they introduced themselves. They didn't shake hands with the Cullens. Bella could feel Edward's gaze on her. It made her uncomfortable.

"Shall we go into the dining room?" asked Gabe. Everyone agreed.

Bella saw grimace pass the Cullens face but it disappeared quickly.

Are they in pain? She asked Evie.

No her voice sounded weird, like she was holding back laughter. They think we are going to serve them mortal food,

Bella smiled softly. Time for the truth to come out. She saw confusion on the Cullens faces when they saw the dining table.

Gabe opened a bottle, and the scent of blood waft through the air.

"I hope you like deer," said Gabe as he poured blood into each goblet. Bella was glad that the goblet was a ruby red crystal, she didn't fancy looking at blood, it made her faint.

"Excuse me?" said Carlisle politely, with a confused air though his eyes had darkened at the scent of blood.

Gabe chuckled, "Now, now, Carlisle, no need to pretend. We know what you lot are," his British accent made him sinister.

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