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The Truth

Chapter 8 – Twilight Academy

I woke up, hoping that last night was just a nightmare, but it wasn't.

The sore spots on my body proved that, especially my back. I was almost raped and killed. Maybe if Edward didn't come in time, I'm in the headlines of the newspapers and the news, "A CHIEF OF POLICE DAUGHTER RAPED AND KILLED."

Edward must have left last night...

I can feel myself blush as I remembered what happened last night, when we kissed. It was amazing, and different. But I know that it's wrong to have a reaction like that...we are siblings.

I don't think that I can walk well. But I really need to go to the bathroom, I want to clean myself, then have breakfast...I'm pretty hungry.

Then Aunt Liza entered.

"Good morning, Bella. I'm here to help you," she said thoughtfully.

"Good morning...I just need to go to the bathroom and have a bath," I said truthfully.

She smiled softly, and then she helped me to stand. My back still hurts badly, and it took us a few minutes before I could manage to walk. She helped me to sit on the toilet, and then stood up again.

Every time that my face contorts into pain, and I could see worry on her face.

After that, she made my bath. She said the warm water would relax my body, and my muscles.

And she was right. I did feel better after the bath.

After she helped me dress up, and dry my hair, she helped me to go back to bed again.

"Thank you, Aunt Liza. You're so kind. Edward's lucky to have you as his mom." I couldn't help but smile when I said that. Of course, she smiled too.

"You're very welcome my dear. Are you alright now? Do you have some trouble sleeping, are you having nightmares, or is there still a fear in your heart when you remember what happened to you last night? Are you traumatized? Oh god, I'm so worried." She is almost panicking.

I shook my head. "There is none. I assure you I am fine. I am trying my best to forget what happened. I admit I am scared; I'm scared to be alone outside. I don't feel safe anymore."

Then my stomach grumbled. Aunt Liza smiled softly.

"Don't worry I'll have Edward to protect you, he's your big brother now, you know," I felt guilty at her words. She continued, "It's obvious that it hurts you when you walk. I'll have Edward bring your breakfast here. He won't be long."

"Thank you."

Then she went out of my room, walking as graceful as ever.

A few moments later, Edward entered my room with a tray of foods. There's fruit salad, choco chip pancakes (my fave), sausages, and eggs. Water and orange juice for drinks.

"Hey, good morning," he greeted.

He was wearing his crooked smile, and it was obvious that he is glowing. He is happy.

He set down the tray beside my bed.

"Good morning, thanks for food. It's so many I don't think I can eat 'em all," I said playfully.

"Hmm...It's fine. I just need you to take a bite of each so you could take your medicine."

"Oh, you're a doctor now," I said sarcastically.

"Yeah that's what I thought, but you said last night that, I am your guardian angel, so it changed. Isn't Bella?" He whispered in my ear.

I didn't see that he went closer, he was fast.

Chills run down my spine with his words. I suddenly want to attack him with a kiss, but I stopped myself. He might give another meaning to it.

But Bella, how about your kiss last night? What do you think he thought of that? He thinks that you are attracted to him too. You made him hope that you could return his feelings.

Yeah, yeah, I know. But I won't let that happen again…I will not do that again. I would stay to be his sister and his friend, not more than that.

But what about the thing that you feel about him, you love him Bella.

But I can't, BECAUSE IT IS WRONG.

I need to stop talking mentally to myself or else I'll get crazy.

"I want to eat now," I said in a bubbly tone.

Then I started eating. I ate first the heavenly chocolate chip pancakes. I consumed them all. Then I took a bite of sausage and egg. The fruit salad was amazing; I know Aunt Liza made them. I ate more, until I realized that there were no more food left. I was shocked with myself. Am I really that hungry? Oh well, I didn't have dinner last night.

"I thought you couldn't consume them all. Wrong estimation, Bella," he said in his velvet voice.

I blushed. This is so embarrassing.

"Uh...about last night...what happened to the guy?" I asked, the remnants of last night came back to me. I shuddered at the thought of the guy.

He looks worried at me. Well, everyone is still worried at me. They all think that I am traumatized because of what happened last night…I think so, just a little. I just feel too vulnerable whenever I think that I am being alone.

"He is in jail. Char—your dad took him there. He is so close at shooting him, but Uncle Carlisle and the other officers stopped him," he answered.

I honestly felt relieved. That guy deserves to be locked in prison after all the things that he's done to me.

"Are you alright, Bella?" Aw, he really cares about me.

I gave him a nod, but he doesn't seem to believe me.

...

Days passed in a blur. I can't believe that it's already Monday, the first day of school, my first day as a junior, and Edward as a senior.

I can walk now, even though my back still hurts a bit. I just need some support. Aunt Liza managed to make mine, Alice, and Jasper's schedule the same, because of what I said to her…that I am afraid when I am alone. And she said that Edward would always be watching me whenever he can, and he will surely protect me when something goes wrong. It's funny; Edward will be my bodyguard for the whole school year. I wonder how that would turn out.

My uniform is really cute.

It is a maroon blazer with the school crest, white inner blouse with a red and silver stripes necktie. While the skirt is black and it's a bit short. It just reaches above my knee. Then socks, which is a bit long, it covers most of my legs, but it's fine, I'm not planning to flaunt much skin. At last, my cute black doll shoes.

This is my first time to wear a uniform since I didn't study in a private school before. But it has an advantage since I won't be having a problem with clothes I need to wear at school. Nobody could judge the thing that I am wearing because we all wear the same stuff.

I put on some cologne, put powder on my face, lip balm on my lips, brushed my hair, put on a hairpin to keep the long bangs from falling down, then I grabbed my shoulder bag which Aunt Liza gave me, and then I went downstairs.

Edward is there, sitting on the couch, and reading a book.

He looks stunning in his uniform too. He is wearing a polo shirt inside with the necktie like mine and a blazer like mine, black pants, and black shoes.

He must have noticed my presence. He placed his book inside his bag. He stood up, and then he faced me.

"Ready to go?" he asked.

"Ready," I answered, assuring.

Edward will give me a ride today since my car is broke.

We went towards the front door, but before we could go out, Aunt Liza called us.

"Edward, Bella! Wait! I need to take pictures of you," she said as she descended from the stairs with a digital camera in her right hand.

I can't help but laugh, I feel like a prep who is about to go to school for the first time.

"Mom, is that really needed?" Edward asked; his hand running absentmindedly through his unruly hair, making it messier than it already was.

"Yes, I think. I want to capture everything that would happen in this family. And look at you two, you look cute," she said with a low chuckle.

So with that, she walked closer to us, then she asked us to pose.

I stood still then I smiled, Edward did the same. Aunt Liza took a picture.

"Another pose, please," she said with a confident smile.

Edward wrapped his arm around my shoulder.

"What are you doing?" I asked cautiously.

He chuckled, "I think I'm posing."

"Oh, you are?" I asked sarcastically.

Then the camera flashed. Oh great, a stolen shot.

"Aunt Liza! Why did you took a—"

Aunt Liza interrupted me, "Don't be angry my dear. I can see that you are closer to Edward now, well that's great. Now, pose again for me."

So Edward and I made poses while Aunt Liza took pictures.

After taking so many pictures, she let us go.

We went out, and then we went in his silver Volvo.

He started driving. I didn't know that he is a speed maniac, like Rosalie. I feel like I am riding a roller-coaster.

"Edward, slow down please we might hit something, or someone," I said, my voice full of fear, and panic.

He just laughed and ignored me.

After only fifteen minutes, we arrived at the school. I finally felt relieved.

We entered the enormous golden gates of the Twilight Academy. There were luxurious cars everywhere. Some are getting out from their limo, and their butlers are opening their doors for them. Some are using latest gadgets. Many are wearing diamonds, silvers, and gold. All of them look rich.

I have heard things like this about this school, but I never believed them. I thought people and stuffs like this only happen in movies. But I was wrong, this is reality. I am really here, in this exclusive school.

Today is probably going to be a crazy day.

Thanks to paralighter4ever, my beta :)

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