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Chapter 3 – Daddy's money

BPOV

"Bella!" The faint sound of Maggie's voice met my ears. I tried to shut my eyes tighter but her tone just grew louder. "Bella!" 'I'm going to have to give in,' I thought to myself and tensed up my body to ensure that I remained completely still. A slight pressure pressed against my shoulder and moved to shake me. "Bella, time to get up!" I groaned and peaked open one of my eyes. Maggie was standing over me with a warm smile on her face, just like every morning.

"Do I have to?" I moaned; the presence of sleep was clear in my voice. I snapped my eyes shut again and remained in the comfort of the blanket that was wrapped securely around my body.

"I'll make you bacon and eggs." I let one eye open again, before I sat up sharply in bed. Within seconds I was standing up and grabbing my towel to quickly take a shower.

"I'll be down in ten minutes!" Maggie laughed at how the mention of food got me to my feet. Normally I'm not much of a breakfast person, but due to the fact that I had decided against eating my dinner last night, I couldn't ignore the griping pain from the hunger monster that was punching the insides of my stomach.

I hurried my shower and pulled on some clothes. I wasn't that bothered about what I wore, I mainly wore simple clothes. After I had lightly wiped a small amount of make up on my face, I made my way down stairs in a hurried manner.

It didn't surprise me when I got into the kitchen that my father wasn't there. "Charlie left this for you." Maggie told me and handed me a piece of paper before going back to making me breakfast. I sighed as I looked down at the piece of paper.

Bella,

I am working in Seattle today and won't be back until late.

I'm sorry I know that I promised that we would spent more time together now that we're in Forks, but this is very important. My credit card is on my desk in my office, take it and buy yourself something nice.

Love you Sweetheart. X

I rolled my eyes. My shoulders slumped and I felt the tears threatening to spill out. He does this a lot, ditches me for his work, but every time he does I want to cry. It cuts me deep, even though I'm used to it. A plate dropped onto the table in front of me. The hunger had disappeared yet again but I knew I must eat, so unwillingly I started to munch on the bacon and eggs. Maggie was watching me with a curious gaze on her face. I forced a smile and carried on eating.

"You're father told me to remind you that he will be interviewing possible tutors for you in the next couple of days." Maggie told me with a stern, sharp voice. She hated that I was homeschooled as much as I did. She felt that my social life was suffering greatly, and I couldn't help but agree. We sat in silence for a minute as I poked at my food, and eventually I gave in trying to force myself to eat.

"So what are you doing today?" Maggie asked when I stood and walked to the sink with my plate, before I made it there however, she took the plate out of my hand. She knew how I hated when she did all the house work, even if that is her job, I like to do things myself. That's why she isn't allowed to touch a thing in my room.

"I don't know," I mumbled, it was the same every day. I never knew what to do; overall my life is incredibly boring due to lack of friends. I sighed and looked back at the note my dad had left me. My credit card is on my desk in my office, take it and buy yourself something nice.

I smirked. Normally I don't take advantage of the money my dad has. I only use it in emergencies but the anger and rejection I felt from him was overwhelming and the idea of spending so much of his money in revenge was very inviting. I turned back to Maggie with a smile on my face. "Actually… I might go shopping!" Maggie looked taken aback; never did I go shopping unless I was in dying need of something.

"Well, have fun, sweetie" She smiled. I nodded and exited the kitchen with a cheeky smile on my face.

I try to stay as far away from my father's office as possible, and never had he asked me to go anywhere near it. At our old house, his office was in the basement so I was able to stay away easily, but now, in this house, his office was directly across from my room.

I was expecting the door to be locked when I made it there but it opened with one swift moment. I gazed around the room, boxes were piled high and the desk was untouched except a few papers lying on top of it. I rolled my eyes, it was clear that he was too busy to even unload his belongings. I thought that I could help him out and unload his belonging but when I remember that he had once again ditched me, I shook my head and made my way over to the desk. That was a task in its self due the amount of stuff crammed in there.

I picked up the credit card and held it between my fingers. Many times my dad had tried convince me that I need my own credit card and that he would happy to give me one of his, but I refused, I don't need his money. Except today, I'm going to buy everything; I'll make him regret his choice of even giving me this option to go shopping.

I tapped the card onto my hand and looked at what else was on the desk. Papers were scattered all over the desk and didn't look as if they had a proper order in which they went. I was just about to turn and leave the room when one of the papers caught my eye. I didn't pick it up knowing my dad may notice.

I bent over and looked closer. It was plan for the building in La Push. The building was going to be huge, no wonder the locals are complaining. I scoffed and straightened up, knowing it had nothing to do with me and didn't really affect me.

Fork's has the worst shops in the world! I knew the town was small but never thought it was this small. I didn't think that it was possible for a place to be so behind on the latest clothes or gadgets, but I didn't complain as I didn't want to travel out of town. Overall it was cozy and the limited shops didn't occupy my time as much as I wanted so I ended up in a nice sweet cafe shop that was beautiful. I sat in a chair, placing my bags on the floor and pulled out a book that I had just brought. My coffee was steaming away on the black table in front of me. It was relaxing.

I was just reading the last page of the first chapter when a voice knocked me out of my gaze and comfort. The voice was a shy and sweet female voice. "Excuse me, is anyone using this chair?" I looked up to see a tall dark haired girl standing, motioning to the chair opposite. I shook my head and looked back down at my book. I heard the scraping of the wood against the marble floor as she drug it to where to her table was. It stopped however, pretty much as soon as it had started.

"I haven't seen you around before." The same voice spoke again. I raised my head and smiled at her.

"I'm new." Was all I said.

"I'm Angela and this is my boyfriend, Ben." The sweet girl smiled warmly at me. It was only then that I realized that a boy was stood next to her. He was quite small but had muscles that seemed to make up for his height, with short blonde hair. The height difference wasn't something that I paid much attention to, as they both looked good together, "Welcome to Forks." I smiled back at her, happy that someone my age was actually talking to me.

"I'm Bella Swan," I introduced myself to them both.

"It's nice to meet you Bella," Ben nodded. "Are you going to Forks High?" He asked.

I swallowed loudly and looked anywhere but at them. "No, I'm homeschooled."

Angela frowned deeply but Ben laughed, "I wish I was home schooled," He whined, Angela hit him lightly on the arm. "Anyway, sorry I did realize what time it was, we best get those drinks to go Angela, I've got football practice in ten minutes," He sighed as he looked at his watch on his arm.

"Well we hope to see you around Bella!" That warm smile was still placed on Angela's caring face. They both started to walk away with small wave as the only thing that they left me.

"Wait!" I said loudly. I don't know why, maybe because I felt as if I had made friends for the first time in my life. "Do you want to maybe hang out some time?" I shrugged. "You don't have to but I don't know anyone here and I need someone to tell me who's cool and who to stay away from," I laughed it off trying not to sound so desperate.

"Yes sure!" Angela seemed just as happy as I was. "Are you doing anything now?"

I shook my head. "No, I was just going to take these home." I pointed to my mass of bags, still laying on the floor at my feet.

"Well, why not come with us to Ben's football practice? I normally just sit by myself anyway." I immediately nodded with no delay.

"Okay then, I take it you don't know where the football ground is?" Ben teased.

I laughed, "No I don't."

"Okay, how about you follow us?" We arranged for me to meet them there. Angela assured me that I couldn't possibly get lost. As the three of us walked out into the parking lot, I could honestly say that I had not felt happier. I have friends, but I knew it wasn't going to last long. I would have to move again and start over in no time at all. But at this moment in time, I didn't think about that. It was like I was a normal teenager for a change.

Sorry for the lack of updates!

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Okay, just an heads up on updates for any of my stories from now on... My laptop has broken! The battery charger has broken inside the laptop or something, it has literally just happened so with the remaining battery life left I am posting this up which my beta sent back to me.

I don't know if or when this will be fixed, my Dad is going to take a look at it when I've posted this and see if it needs to be sent in to be fixed. I'm so upset that it's not charging! Everything's on this lap top; I'll be lost without it!

I'll be hand writing up chapters until I have access to a computer and then I will type them up and post them.

I really hope you understand. I really hate computers! Everything goes wrong with them. I'm sorry.

Bex

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