Rosalie
Anne woke as she felt the bed sink as Jacob lay back down. Jacob slipped his arms around Anne's waist and pulled her close to him. Anne rolled over and laid her head on his chest. Jacob made his purring sound as Anne fell back asleep. Jacob kissed Anne's hair and petted her hair as he fell asleep too. Suddenly Alice was jumping on the bed. Anne moaned and hid her face in Jacob's chest.
Jacob sighed. "What is it, Alice? Can't you see we are trying to sleep?" Alice jumped backwards off the bed landing cat-like on the floor. She stood up, smiling at Anne, who had opened her eyes and was glaring at Alice.
"We need to get the two of you packed for the trip. The rest of the family already is packed. We are leaving the house in one hour. Jacob, I sent your clothes up to the big house. I came in about twenty minutes ago and took all of your clothes over there. So you can head over there, while I get Anne ready. Go on! Get moving!" Alice said holding out a hand to Jacob. Jacob growled at Alice, leaned down, kissing Anne quickly and took Alice's hand. Alice pulled Jacob from the bed and pushed him out of the room, shutting the door behind him. Alice went to sit by Anne's head.
"So…some birthday yesterday, huh? I mean…" Alice started but Anne sat up quickly and ran into her bathroom. Anne turned the shower on and stepped into the shower, so that Alice could not hear her crying. Alice sat on Anne's bed for a moment then she got up and packed the purple suitcase, which she had bought last night for Anne, with Anne's clothes. She took the suitcase, and put it in Anne's car trunk, along with Jacob's luggage. She picked out a purple dress and heels for the plane ride and put them on the bathroom counter.
Anne stepped out of the shower and saw the dress and shoes.
"Is there going to be a ball on the plane, Alice?" Anne asked as she put the dress on.
"No, but you love purple and look gorgeous in dresses. Hey, I didn't mean to hurt you. I won't mention the birthday again. I promise. Here we are." Alice said coming into the room behind Anne. She tied the back of the dress to resemble a bow and brushed Anne's hair, putting a ribbon in it. Alice helped Anne into her shoes and handed her a purple tote bag.
"Your carry-on. It has your laptop, MP3 player, Pride and Prejudice, a blanket and a pillow. I put your suitcase and Izzie's tote in the car already, with Jacob's bags. We need to take yours, Carlisle's, Edward's and Rosalie's cars to fit everyone. It would have been easier to take Esme's and Bella's cars, but Rosalie wants her car to be looked after, and Jacob wants you to be able to test yours. So, this is the arrangement we have.
"Let's go. We have fifteen minutes to get out of the house, and Jacob will be waiting to knock about five of those out of our limit." Alice said wiggling her eyebrows. Anne slugged Alice's shoulder as she took the bag. Alice laughed and picked Anne up, running up to the house.
The moment Alice set Anne down in the foyer; she was picked up and kissed greedily. Anne put her arms around Jacob's neck and kissed him back just as greedily. Jacob put his hands in Anne's hair, stroking it.
Someone coughed loudly and Jacob growled softly and pulled away from Anne. Anne looked around Jacob to see the entire household staring at them, trying not to laugh. Anne blushed and detached her arms from Jacob. Jacob kissed Anne's jaw before putting her back on the ground.
Esme stepped forward, putting her arm around Anne pulling her into the kitchen. She handed Anne a large bag. Anne looked inside to see food and water. Esme had packed a lot of food. Enough to feed a normal person for a week. But Jacob ate more than anyone Anne had ever seen. So that would last them the plane ride, if they were lucky. Anne heard the rest of the family going into the garage.
Anne walked into the garage and put the bags in her trunk. She noticed two suitcases, a backpack, and a cage with Izzie in it, already in the trunk. Anne put the bags into the trunk and closed it.
Jacob ran over to the car and jumped into the passenger seat. Anne slid into the drivers' seat. Jacob leaned over and kissed Anne hungrily. Anne put her arms around Jacob's neck and kissed him back with all she had. Jacob grunted and pulled Anne into his lap. Anne turned so she was straddling him and ran her hands trough Jacob's hair. Jacob groaned as Anne pulled away and got back into her seat.
Jacob leaned down and Anne kissed him a moment longer then she usually did. Anne pulled away reluctantly as she heard the garage doors open. Jacob grinned, kissed Anne once, and then rested one hand on Anne's left knee, the other playing with the radio. Anne followed Edward into the yard and onto the highway. Here Anne sped up to test the car. Anne laughed as the car reached one hundred easily. Edward honked from behind her, obviously wanting her to slow down.
Anne slowed to sixty and followed Carlisle into Seattle. Soon they had reached the airport. Carlisle pulled into a parking garage. The ground floor apparently had a dead end. Anne was about to turn around when Jacob squeezed her knee. Anne looked up to see Carlisle opening a garage door. Carlisle got back in his car and pulled through the door. Anne heard the garage shut behind Rosalie's car. Anne had followed Carlisle into a private parking garage. The garage had eight parking spots in it. Anne pulled into the middle of the row where a sign that said 'ANNE' was painted. Rosalie pulled in next to her, with Edward two spots down, beside Carlisle.
Jacob got out of the car and went to get the bags from the trunk. Jacob handed Anne the carry-ons, kissing her each time he handed her a bag. Anne kissed him back briefly as he handed her each bag. Jacob grinned and started to pull the suitcases into the airport doors that were on the side of the garage, Anne beside him. Rosalie walked beside Anne and whispered to her.
"We fly a lot. When we first arrived in Washington, Carlisle bought this parking garage so that our cars won't get dented or bruised in our absence. The cars are cared for when we are gone; Carlisle pays good money to be sure of that. Carlisle had your parking spot added when Edward and Jasper bought your car. That is also when Carlisle and Esme planned our trip. We will be in Tahiti until the New Year. That is why you are supposed to call Melissa in January. Carlisle called the company and told them. Apparently, they loved your book so much that they don't mind waiting until January to hear from you."
"But how… Edward!" Anne said looking at the back of Edwards head as they joined the rest of the family by Carlisle's car. Carlisle took Esme's hand and led the way into the airport. Rosalie laughed.
"Yes. Edward told Carlisle what publisher you sent your manuscript to. Carlisle called them and explained that you would be out of the country until January. That was also the day that Carlisle and Esme discussed your adoption with the family. Yes, we all agreed to adopt you. It was unanimous. Carlisle and Esme had a big say in it. But we all voted to adopt you. I will talk to you when we get to our room tomorrow. We have a five and a half hour flight to New York. Then we transfer to another plane for another twelve and a half hours to Tahiti. So, we will be in Tahiti at four fifteen tomorrow morning. Then another two hours until we reach the beach. So we should be at the house at six thirty tomorrow morning, if it all goes to plan. We are rooming together for the trip. And, yes, I did know about that. I asked for it." Rosalie said kissing Anne's cheek and walking away to check her suitcase in. Emmett, who was behind Rosalie, winked at Anne before going to check his suitcase in.
Anne smiled up at Jacob, who kissed her softly before going and checking their suitcases in. Once all the suitcases were checked the group headed to the terminal. When they reached the terminal they sat in a large group on the floor. They still had forty five minutes until their plane left. Jacob looked at his ticket and whistled softly.
"First class! You people like to spend your money."
"We have the money to spend, why not spend it?" Carlisle said smiling.
Anne smiled and pulled a muffin out of the food bag that was between her and Jacob. She snuggled against Jacob as she ate. Jacob made his purring sound as he pulled Anne into his lap. Anne curled against Jacob. He was very warm. Her own personal heater. Jacob kissed and stroked Anne's hair as she closed her eyes. Anne drifted off to Jacobs purring. The next thing Anne heard was
"Love, we need to get on the plane. I will carry you if you want…" Jacob whispered to Anne.
Anne opened her eyes sleepily and held up her hand to Jacob. Jacob pulled Anne up and put his arm around her waist, holding her up. Jacob picked up their four bags and supported Anne onto the plane. He found their seats and settled Anne into hers, putting her seatbelt on for her. He put the bags on the floor by his feet and sat in his seat putting his own seat belt on. Anne leaned her head on Jacobs shoulder and was asleep again within moments. Jacob laughed quietly and leaned his head on Anne's carefully, shutting his eyes as well. He woke when he heard Jasper whispering to Alice in the row in front of him.
"…mentioned that Anne cried herself to sleep last night. What a perfect day for her father to arrive! I bet he didn't even remember what day it was. Stupid, selfish, ba…"
" Jasper, if you finish that sentence I will wash your mouth out with soap! Watch your language!" Esme hissed from her seat in front of Alice.
"Sorry, mom. But he is! How dare he ruin that day for her! How dare he…" Jasper ranted.
"We know, Jazz. We were there. It was wrong for him to do that. Bravo, Rose, on your speech. It was brilliant. I also liked what you said, Carlisle. Anne is a part of our family now, as much as the rest of us. Like Carlisle said we don't disrespect our family, we protect them." Bella said from behind Jacob.
"Hear! Hear!" Jacob heard as he closed his eyes again. Jacob inhaled sharply as Anne pulled him closer to her. Jacob wrapped his arms around Anne and pulled her to him. As he fell back asleep he heard Anne whisper so softly he could have imagined it
"I love you, my Jacob."
Jacob woke to Renesmee shaking his shoulder.
"We are landing soon. We have to transfer planes. You may want to tell Anne." Renesmee whispered. Jacob smiled
"Thanks, Nessie. I will wake her." Jacob whispered and Renesmee went back to sit beside Edward.
Jacob turned to Anne. She was still asleep, her arms around his waist, her head on his shoulder. Jacob kissed Anne softly and pulled back. Anne mumbled something incoherent and opened her eyes. She leaned up and kissed Jacob. He growled softly and kissed her back passionately. Anne parted her lips and kissed Jacob deeply. Jacob chased her tongue with his own.
Anne grunted and gripped Jacob's hair as she pulled herself closer to him. Anne hastily unbuckled her seatbelt and crawled into Jacob's lap. Jacob growled as Anne straddled his lap. Suddenly the plane stopped. Anne pulled away and smiled at Jacob. She climbed off his lap and back into her seat as a flight attendant passed them.
Soon the group was on another plane headed for Tahiti. Anne and Jacob slept on and off for the twelve and a half hour plane ride. When they landed in Tahiti, Cynthia led them to the luggage pickup area. The group got their luggage and stepped out of the airport. There was a man with a sign the read 'Cullen' waiting for them. Carlisle stepped forward and said
"I am Carlisle Cullen. This is my family. I believe you are looking for us?" The man nodded and motioned for the family to follow him. A black stretch limo with tinted windows was waiting for them. The man motioned to the trunk and everyone put their luggage and bags into it. They all piled into the limo. The man with the sign sat up front with the driver. When everyone had settled into their seats, they drove away. It took another two hours to reach Cynthia's beach. When they finally arrived and got out of the limo, Anne gasped. The beach was huge, at least the size of the Cullen's yard. About a mile from the ocean was a three story beach house.
"You people like to buy things, not that I mind! So, what are the room assignments?" Jacob asked putting his arm around Anne.
"You are with Edward. Jasper and Emmett are sharing. Bella and Renesmee are sharing. Alice and Cynthia are sharing. Anne and Rosalie are sharing. Sophi and Dog are sharing. Esme and I are sharing. No objections. Now we can retire to our rooms for a couple hours. We will get back together for lunch. " Carlisle said putting his arm around Esme. Anne kissed Jacob and took her suitcase from him. She followed Rosalie and Cynthia up to the house. Cynthia showed everyone to their rooms. Jacob kissed Anne before going into his room.
Anne sighed softly and went into her room. Rosalie was unpacking the suitcases when Anne walked in, so Anne went to look out the window at the sunrise. When Anne herd the suitcases zip she turned to Rosalie. Rosalie stashed both suitcases under the king sized bed and lay on it. Anne turned away from the window and went to lay beside Rosalie. Rosalie turned to Anne.
"After your birthday, I found something out. You are more like me than I ever dreamed possible. Each member of our family has a past, a human life. Every story is different, because we are all different. I have been around a while, and I have never met anyone, vampire or not, with a story remotely similar to mine. That is until I met you.
"When I was human, I was Rosalie Hale. I lived a pretty nice life. My father worked in a bank, while my mother stayed at home to raise me and my two brothers. My life was perfect. My parents found a man who they thought was perfect. Royce King, the second. His father, Royce King the first, ran the bank my father worked at. So, Royce and I courted. Every night of our courtship, he sent me flowers. We were engaged to be married before three months had passed. He seemed to adore me.
"Then, one night I was walking home from a friends' house when I passed a bar. Royce was there. He called out to me. I realized that he and his friends that were with him were drunk. They made comments about my looks. Then they raped me and left me to die on the street. That is where Carlisle found me. He took me back to his, Esme, and Edward's home and saved me.
" Now, you may not have the same life I did. But it is pretty close. That is why Alice insisted on my talking to you and bunking with you on this trip. She knows that we are similar, in more ways then one. So I am truly sorry for how I treated you. I didn't know how similar our lives were." Rosalie said smiling at Anne.
"I promise to do everything in my power to defend you from now on." Rosalie said holding out her pinky finger. Anne linked her pinky with Rosalie's, smiled and said
"Thanks, Sis."