Chapter 3: Secrets and New Friendships

BPOV (Bella)

After Edward dropped me back off at home, I entered the house to find Charlie sitting in the rocker watching baseball.

"Bells? Is that you?"

Charlie spoke from the living room.

"Yeah dad. I'm home."

I said walking halfway into the living room and leaning against the door frame.

"Did you have a good time?"

He asked me his eyes glued to the T.V. I smiled to myself, then spoke.

"Yeah. Rose and Emmett decided to adopt a baby, and they asked me to be her aunt. I said yes of course."

I rambled on. Charlie nodded his head and laughed when necessary. I'm sure he was paying no attention.

"It's late Bells. You should head to bed."

Charlie commented after a moments silence. I stood there for a second and then nodded my head.

"You're right. Good night dad."

I said. Charlie mumbled good night, and I headed up the stairs. I began to change and soon was ready for bed. I crawled under the covers, and snuggled myself down deep. I turned out my lamp, and adjusted my pillow in the right spot. I rolled over and closed my eyes and started to drift off into a deep sleep when…

"Bella?"

I immediately opened my eyes and sat straight up.

"Rosalie? Is that you?"

I asked the dark figure sitting on my bed.

"Yes, it's me. Could you turn on the lamp so I can see you?"

She asked. I reached over and clicked the switch. I suddenly could see Rosalie's beautiful face her golden eyes staring straight at me.

"I'm sorry Bella. Did I wake you?"

Rose asked me. I shook my head in rapid fire.

"No. I was just about to go to sleep when you called my name."

I said smiling at her. Rose smiled back and took in a deep breath.

"Bella… I came here to apologize to you."

She said her eyes flickering with truth. I frowned at her.

"For what?"

I asked adjusting my legs tucking them under my chest.

"I mean that I'm sorry for being so harsh to you in the past."

Rose answered dropping her shoulders. I was quiet and let her explain.

"I… was… am… jealous of your humanity. When Edward told us about you, I couldn't believe what I had heard. I thought that you would be bad for him… but it turns out that you're not. It's good to have a happy Edward like he used to be. When we went away for a while, I realized how much I adore you Bella. You are like another sister to me. So, I'm sorry for anything I've ever said or done to make you feel hurt or uncomfortable."

Rose finished and waited for my reply. I was stunned to hear her say what she just said.

"Rose… I… thank you. That means a lot to me."

I stuttered and smiled at Rose. I felt something wet hit my hand and I looked down. Great, I had just embarrassed myself by crying. Rose smiled and spoke.

"Bella, there's no need to cry."

She embraced me and I felt so much better. Rose always had the special talent for making people feel better. Unless… Jasper was right outside my window… which I highly doubt.

"So… friends?"

I asked her holding out my hand.

"No… sisters."

She said smiling taking my hand gently.