I have posted this story before and it was entitled, "Complicated". I just felt that I shouldn't give up on this story and give it another try. I just added some details to this chapter, so if you have read it before, you should still read it now because there are few details and changes on this chapter…

Thanks to my beta, Vasilisa Dragomir :)

So on with the story…

R & R

The Truth

Chapter One: Emerald Eyes

I am Isabella Swan and I'm 17. When I was eleven, my mother died in a car crash, and I'm living with my father now. It was difficult at first to live without a mother, but after a few years I learned to adapt.

I haven't really moved on with my mother's death yet, I miss her so much that I often cry myself to sleep just thinking of her.

Today my father said that he wants me to meet someone special. This someone special someone is his girlfriend. Yeah a girlfriend. At first I didn't agree on him having a girlfriend, but when I saw how happy he was when he was talking about her, I changed my mind. I never saw my father this happy since my mom died. I know it would be better for him, for us to move on and start a new beginning to our lives.

"Bella, they're here." My father's voice brought me back to reality.

I saw a silver Volvo outside our house. A guy with a bronze hair came out of the car then he opened the door of the opposite side of the car. A bronze haired lady came out. My father ran excitedly downstairs and I followed him.

My father opened the front door and for the first time I saw the woman that he was talking about all the time. She is very beautiful. She has beautiful long bronze locks, white skin...almost pale, her eyes...they're beautiful just like emerald. She was just a few inches taller than me. I admire her already even if I haven't really met her yet.

My father extended his hand to her and she gladly took it. I watched them go inside, the bronze-haired guy who looks like Elizabeth followed them.

"Bells?" my father called.

I walked towards them. The woman smiled at me and I involuntarily blushed.

"Elizabeth, this is Isabella, my beautiful daughter. Bella, this is Elizabeth, the woman that has captured my heart," dad said nervously, Elizabeth and I shook hands

"It's nice to meet you Isabella," she said softly, "this is my son, Edward."

Edward took a few steps forward and we shook hands. His hand is really soft and I could hold it forever if he would allow me to.

"Nice to meet you," we said in harmony. I laughed nervously.

"So let's have dinner?" My father said, bringing me back to reality.

I pulled my hand away and we all went to the dining room. My father and I took our usual seats. Edward sat across me and Elizabeth across my father...it was also my mother's seat.

The foods and the plates were already arranged on the table. I was the one who cooked the food. I am really fond of cooking and my mom was the one who taught me how to.

I watched them as they eat. Elizabeth's move was really lady-like, it's like she's perfect in all ways. I shifted my eyes to Edward, my gaze met his. His emerald eyes are really mesmerizing. I felt my cheeks started to heat-up. He saw me looking at him, this is really embarrassing.

"Bella, why aren't you eating?" Dad asked the he took a sip of his juice.

"Sorry, I was just thinking of something…" I lied.

Dad didn't say anything anymore, he just continued to eat and then he asked Elizabeth and Edward some questions.

When his dinner ended, they headed to the living room to talk about some things.

I started cleaning up the table.

"I'll help you," Edward said.

"No need, you are a visitor here you shouldn't do—"

"But—"

"Just let him," Elizabeth said in her soft voice

I just nodded.

So I washed the dishes while Edward dried it with a dry cloth. We were quiet as we work. I really want to talk…to know him more but I'm too shy and he may think that I like him…

When we're done, we joined his mom and my dad in the living room.

I sat beside Edward since there's no spot left for me anymore.

"Hi," he said in a velvety way.

I shivered involuntarily and I placed my arms around myself to prevent a repetition.

"H...he...hell-o," I stuttered.

What the hell is this guy doing to me?

"You okay?" he asked.

I turned my face to his. There's only one word to describe him...beautiful. He really looks alike with his mother.

Before I could answer, my father spoke.

"We have to tell you something kids."

Something? Oh maybe the thing that he been doing lately, but he never told me what is it.

"We are moving to a new house...all of us. We are getting married next week!" Elizabeth said excitedly.

What? Next week? But they've been only dating for three months! THREE MONTHS?

"Isn't it's too early for that? And how will you set up a wedding in a week?" I stood up from my seat.

"Bella, we're getting old. We can't do it the way young couples does. I love her, she loves me...so why not take the next step? And we planned the wedding last month, it's all set," he explained.

"Okay dad, I'm so glad for you and...Elizabeth." I sat back.

"Call me Aunt Liza." She smiled softly.

"Okay Eli—Aunt Liza." I smiled a little.

They told us more about the wedding. They said that there are only few guests, and our families. Aunt Liza said that she'll love to have a daughter and Edward also loves to have a younger sister.

"Dad, Aunt Liza, I'll just go outside for some fresh air," I said as I stood up from my seat.

Edward grabbed my wrist. I almost forgot that he was there.

"I'll go with her," he said.

The couple just nodded and they continued to talk with each other.

Edward followed me as I walk into our small garden at the back of our house.

I sat on the garden swing and Edward did the same.

"Hey, do you have a problem?" he asked in his velvet voice.

"None, I just wanted to be alone…"

"Oh…I must leave you then."

"No…I…maybe I need to talk to someone."

He chuckled softly when I said that.

"I think you'll be a good sister for me and a nice daughter to mom. You remind me of my sister, Elaine. She was also quiet and shy." There was a hint of sadness in his voice when he said that.

"Where is she?" I asked.

"She died…three years ago with my father. They were on their way home from London because they visit my grandmother, but their plane crashed." A tear fell on his eye and I couldn't help but wipe it with my hanky.

"I'm sorry," I said guiltily.

"No...It's okay… Your dad understands how my mother felt…how it felt to lose someone you love that's why my mom loves your father so much. And—"

"Edward, dear it's getting late we must go now," Aunt Liza announced and dad was also there beside her.

"We need to go," Edward said softly.

"Thanks…thanks for the time," I mumbled.

When they went home I went directly to my room. My brain feels exhausted. I don't think it can process properly anymore.

I lay on my bed and think of the things that happened today.

My dad is getting married...to a woman that I barely knew, that I just met once. And Edward, I can't stop thinking about him. There is something about him that intrigues me, but I do not know what it is.

I closed my eyes, and then I realized how really exhausted I am.

It crept over me, sleep, and dreams of Edward.

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