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CHAPTER FOUR

BELLA'S POINT OF VIEW

Mrs. Rose's house was stunning. It looked like something from a magazine, and that was a theme I was noticing in her entire life. She looked like a model, and her dad was the most handsome man I had ever met. When I met Emmett, he was really handsome too but in a really silly way.

I was thrilled that I wouldn't have to go back to that awful orphanage, and even more thrilled that I got to live with Mrs. Rose for a little while. I tried not to worry about what would happen when "a little while" was over. I didn't have anywhere else to go, and I really didn't want to go back to an orphanage. I knew she wouldn't let me go back to that place, but that wouldn't stop the courts from putting me elsewhere. I knew how it worked.

We walked up to the grand mansion, hand in hand with each other. "Here Bella, let me show you to your room and then you can meet the rest of the family."

She and Emmett led me up a flight of stairs and into a long hallway. There was only one door, so I assumed that was my bedroom. The door opened to reveal a room that had been clearly decorated for a kid, but wasn't insultingly childish. Elegantly dressed walls filled the room with a pale blue, and pastel colors seemed to be the theme without being obnoxious. There was a double bed with grey bedding, a grey and white desk, and a moderately sized bookshelf.

I stepped into the room hesitantly, unsure if I believed this was really mine. There was no reason for this family who didn't entirely know me to go to such lengths preparing for my comfort, and I didn't want to get my hopes up. Maybe they're a foster family. That would explain it.

Turning to face Mrs. Rose and her husband, I quietly asked my question. "How many foster children have you had?'

They looked between me and each other for a while, looking surprised and confused. "What do you mean, Bella?" she finally asked.

"I just figured since the room was already prepared, you must be used to taking kids in for a while."

She smiled at me softly. "Sweetheart, this is a first for us. We are really lucky because my mom and brother worked very quickly on the room, but no one has ever stayed here before." I bore myself into her eyes, and saw truth reflected in the honey irises. She looked at Emmett thoughtfully, and then looked at me with a sigh and a smile. "In fact Bella, we were wondering if you would be willing to talk to us about something."

I nodded, not knowing what it was but knowing that I'd do anything for Mrs. Rose.

She took my hand and led me to sit on the bed. Emmett just flashed me a grin, but I could tell he was anxious about the conversation. "This is something I've wanted to do since my first day at the orphanage, and today just confirmed it for me. Emmett and I have talked about it and he completely agrees with me. I know this is all new to you, so you don't have to make a decision now." Her preamble was perplexing, and I was frustrated when she stopped mid-speech. Nerves seemed to paint her face structure.

After taking her husband's hand, she seemed to gather whatever strength she needed to continue. "You are welcome to stay with us as long as you like, Bella… But we wanted to ask you if you'd like to stay forever."

My face snapped to her full attention. I could practically feel the hope threatening to rise in my eyes. "You mean…"

"Bells, we'd like to adopt you so we can prank people for the rest of our lives." Emmett intervened, a smile decorating his handsome features.

Mrs. Rose smiled. "Of course, don't make your decision yet. You can get to know our family and decide whenever you want to. We want you to feel comfortable." She extended a hand to my hair and began stroking it. "But we can offer you an entire family who will love you unconditionally, and we can be a new Mom and Dad to you. You'll never lose us."

My eyes shook, trying to stop the tears that equipped themselves at the mention of my biological parents. I didn't know how to process the words she was telling me. A new family? Company for the rest of my life? People not repulsed by my presence? It sounded so nice, but I had grown accustomed to my solitude. However, I had also grown accustomed to Mrs. Rose. I didn't know if I could go back to a life without her. I nodded, accepting her offer to think about being a part of their family. "I'll think about it." I said, trying not to get too choked up. "Thank you."

They both smiled at me lovingly, thrilled that I didn't shut them down. "We're so glad." Emmett offered. "And we have one more thing to show you about your room."

They led me to a door in the corner of the spacious room, and opened it to reveal the largest collection of books I had ever seen. It reminded me of the scene from Beauty and the Beast, when he gave Belle her library. It was that same kind of splendor, and I was caught off guard by the tears that came with no warning. I shook my head, refusing to believe the kindness offered to me. A noise came from the corner of the beautiful library, and I turned to see two exquisitely beautiful people placing books on shelves.

One of them, a woman, had a petite frame delicately swept by caramel colored hair. Her heart shaped face was tenderly focused on the task at hand, and she held a gentle air around her that immediately acclimated me to like her. I assumed, based on descriptions from Mrs. Rose, that this was my caretaker's mother Esme.

The other, a young man who looked to be Mrs. Rose's age, had a tall build. He wasn't as muscular as Emmett, but his tight button down shirt revealed that he had his share of fitness. He had a somewhat shaggy mop of curly blonde hair, but it didn't look messy. It fit his determined expression. I quickly surmised that he was Jasper, my proposed mother's twin.

Both were undeniably gorgeous.

Noticing my observational gaze, they turned to me. Esme spoke first, running over to meet me.

"Hello Bella. Excuse my son and I, we were just finishing up on your library. I hope you like it. We heard you had an affinity for books. You'll fit right in here!" She pulled me into a hug, and I reminded myself not to be overwhelmed by the woman's kindness. "I'm Esme, Rosalie's mother. We're just so happy to have you here."

I smiled and thanked her profusely, both for having me in her home and for preparing the outlandish library. It was entirely more than necessary, but I couldn't conceal my joy. Smiling once more at Esme, I turned to greet my other interior decorator.

He smiled at me shyly, and tipped his head to meet me. "Hi Bella," he offered as he shook my hand. "I'm Jasper."

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