Jacob had a short phone call with Sam and he would accompany me to Sam's house, where I'd be staying for as long as needed. On one hand, I was glad: I could spent a whole lot of time with Seth who had become a great friend, not a boyfriend, but just a friend, and I didn't have to hide my mind all the time from Edward. On the other hand I was nervous at what was going to happen. My smell was all over the house, and I hope it wouldn't have an effect on the other vampires' decisions.
I spent most of my time the next few days with Seth. He soothed me while I was nerve-racked, although I already knew how it was supposed to end. And apparently, it all seemed to go that way. After a week, something hit me again. Jenks. Bella would go find him in a few days. Should I help her, just to make sure it will be alright? But I didn't have to decide this myself. The next day, the phone rang in Sam's kitchen, Emily answered it. "Oh hi Bella. … Yes she's here, I'll put her through. Amy, it's Bella on the phone, she wants to speak to you." I got up from the couch and took over the phone. "Hallo?"
"Hi Amy, it's Bella. Can we talk?"
"Sure, what's up?"
"Maybe, somewhere private?"
"Where you wanna meet?"
"Could you come to the border in half an hour, I'll pick you up there."
"Okay, I'll be there. Bye." I said to her and hang up. "Hey Emily, could you bring me to the border in half an hour. There's something going on and Bella wants to talk with me, so she'll pick me up there."
"Sure, no problem. Be ready in 20 minutes and we're gone."
"Okay, thanks!" I ran up to my room, to get ready and I was 25 minutes later at the border. Not so surprisingly enough, Bella was already there, waiting in her car, along with Jacob and a sleeping Nessie. I greeted them and went to sit in the back, next to Nessie. Bella dropped Jacob and Nessie off at Charlie's (or was it my?) house, then she started talking.
"So, this is supposed to turn out alright?"
"In the version, where I'm not involved, it does. That's why I don't like to intervene too much into the story, and why I refuse to let Edward hear my thoughts." I answered.
"Good, 'cause that's what I'm gonna need you to keep doing. I think Alice wants me to go somewhere, but I'm not sure. You think I should do it?"
"In the book, you do." I answered.
Bella nodded and smiled. "Thank you, Amy. Wanna come with me? I think there'll be a smaller chance that I eat the humans on my way, when there's someone with me."
"Like there's much I could do about it."
"Yeah, I know, but when you're with me, the urge is smaller."
"Why?"
"Because Nessie adores you, and I would never be able to do anything that could upset her even the slightest bit."
"Okay then, let's go." I said.
"We're already almost there." Bella smiled. It was only then I noticed she was driving over a 100 miles an hour, completely Cullen-style.
When we got to Max, the conversation almost didn't go as planned, since there was a not-pale (and completely not-gorgeous) woman with the 'freaking supermodel' (as Max likes to state it). But when the name 'Cullen' was mentioned, Jenks reacted just like in the book. So we went on our way to Jenks' office.
"Bella, maybe it's best that you drop me off at the shopping-centre, I want to do some Christmas shopping, that way Edward won't get suspicious, and I know exactly what to buy for Nessie."
"Hey, that was what I just wanted to suggest."
"I know, I've read it." I teased her. When she parked at the mall, I stepped out of the car and when I wanted to close the door, I remembered something. "Bella, protect your daughter, don't forget the pictures in your wallet and don't frighten the guy too much."
"Sure, thing. I'll call you on my way back, 'kay?"
"Sure, bye." I said and slammed the door. Time for Christmas shopping! YAY!
Christmas was my favorite time of the year. Everything was hidden under a white carpet of snow, and there gifts, and sweet music, and decorations, stuffed turkey, and most of all: family. I was a very family-tied girl. I started to miss my dad and my sister. My mom died from cancer when I was only 8 years old, now I'm sixteen and I still miss her every single day. And in times like this it even seems worse. I also started to miss my grandparents and my friends from school.
So I bought some decoration and the bracelet for Renesmee. I also bought some presents for the others.
Two hours later, Bella and I were on our way back to Charlie's. "So how was the Christmas shopping?" Bella asked.
"It was fine. I love Christmas, it's then every year again I realize how much I love my family and friends." I answered a little sad.
Bella seemed to noticed it. "You miss them, don't you?"
"Don't you miss your mom and Phill?" I snapped. But calmed immediately. "Sorry, I shouldn't have snapped like that at you. But yes, I miss them. A lot."
"I know what you mean. I miss my mom too."
"I wonder if your situation is any easier than mine, right now?"
"What do you mean?" Bella asked. Again, I noticed she was speeding on the freeway.
"My mom died, 8 years ago. And I miss her very much. But you don't know either if it is possible to see Renee again?"
"Indeed, I don't. Do you know it, maybe?"
I shook my head. "No, I'm sorry. That's something they didn't mention in the books."
"Who wrote those books about me anyway?"
"The author's name's Stephenie Meyer."
"How could she know my story?" She wondered.
"How did I get sucked into this story?" I wondered. Then there was a short silence.
"Meyer, you said?" Bella asked. I nodded. "Name sounds familiar, although I don't know where I've heard it earlier."
"Since vampires have perfect recall, I'd go for a dim human memory?"
Bella smirked. "You sure do know a lot."
"Sure, I do." I smirked back. "So, how's your shield training going?"
"You know that too? I knew Jacob wouldn't be able to shut up."
"Bella, I've read your story, how come would I not know you're a shield. You want some advice?"
"What, miss little know-it-all?"
"It's not my fault I already know it all. If rage is the trigger, then just try to get really pissed off." I said, while Bella pulled over at Charlie's driveway.
Bella looked confused at me half a second and then shook her head, like she was shaking off some thought. "Oh, I still have to thank you."
"For what?"
"The hints about J."
"Oh, sure, no problem." I smiled and we got out of the car.