Ch. 12 Going to New York.
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Becca P.O.V..
"Hey Becca." Bella called out coming into the kitchen. I set my plate and other dishes in the sink, to wash later. I tried to make sure I always cleaned up after myself.
I didn't feel right letting Esme clean up messes she had no part in making. I know she doesn't mind, but still she's not a maid.
After about two months of my being here, everyone had gradually started calling me Becca.
"Hey Bella. Back already?" I asked, turning to look up at her. Just as I did my phone vibrated again. Another text message, this one had a photo attachment.
"Yea, forgot something." she says. I was positive if she could still blush, she'd be beet red right now. She goes upstairs to get whatever she forgot, while I glance down to open the message.
A picture of Taylor fills the phone's small screen. He sits at a white baby grand piano, hands on the keys. He looks to be in the middle of a song.
"Wow. He's cute." Bella's voice in my ear startles me. She's looking over my shoulder. I hadn't even realized she came back downstairs.
Looking down again I noticed that he had no shirt on. It was not a photo he could've taken himself. The kind of sideways angle highlighted the toned muscles of his chest.
Yea he's cute alright. But the next time I got my hands on him, he was going to get it. Oh I wasn't mad at him. Quite the opposite in fact.
"Indeed." was all I could manage as a video message popped up. I was debating if I should open it now or not.
"Go ahead Becca." Bella encouraged me. I let out a breath and hit play.
The opening cords of 'I Will Come To You.' played softly. Taylor sat by himself, playing the white piano. He began singing and I couldn't tear my eyes away from the screen.
He knows I love this song. It's been a favorite of mine since the first time I heard it. The video ended when the last notes faded.
"That was amazing." Bella said. I nodded unable to verbally agree with her.
"I remember hearing that song when I was human. It's a beautiful song." she compliemented before disappearing out the door. I would be in for it later when she had time to talk, I just knew it.
I blew out the breath I'd been holding. I couldn't hide forever I knew. I'd be honest with her and hope she'd understand.
The next week and a half flew by. Before I knew it I was packing for a four day weekend in New York. Alice had been buzzing around the house, packing and talking a mile a minute.
I've been around vampires pretty much my whole life, but Alice's energy level just astounds me. I just shake my head at her when she breezes past me.
"We leave in an hour." she reminds me again. I can't help but laugh. She's so happy all the time.
"Yes Alice, I know." I reply, smiling to myself as I put my suitcase by the door.
"I'll take that to the car for you." Jasper volunteers, appearing from the living room.
"Thank you." I call after him.
On the Plane.
"Hey Becca, can I ask you something?" Alice asks, as we sit on the private plane. We'll be landing in about a half hour I think. I swallow the nervous feeling that bubbles up in my stomach.
"Sure Alice." I answer, setting down the laptop I'd been online shopping with. I ordered a dress for the upcoming WOF Charity Ball. Yet another event I'm sure the family will want to attend.
"How long are you going to keep Taylor a secret?" she asks. I'd been expecting the question for some time now. I'd thought Bella would've asked after seeing that video, but she hasn't yet.
"Not for too much longer. You know the only reason I do is to keep him safe." I tell her, relieved to have at last someone know the truth. Keeping secrets is tiring, but it's neccasary.
"I've known for a couple months now." she admits quietly. Answering my silent question.
I nod, I'd figured she'd have put it together.
"I haven't said anything because I know that he means a lot to you. You just want to keep him safe from Aro and I don't blame you for that." she again answers the question I'd been about to ask.
"I apperciate you keeping what you know to yourself. I was thinking about telling everyone when we get home." I say as the announcement to fasten seatbelts is made. Alice reaches across the armrest to hug me.
"Everything will work out. You'll see." she replies as she leans back. I smile at her, her optimism still amazes me.
The plane lands and we begin gathering up our carry ons, our moment over. I miss Jane, she's coming for the concert, but I'll bet she'd like a vacation. I'll call her later.
A long black limo is waiting on the runway for us when we step off the plane. Alice grins when she spots the huge vehicle, and skips over to it like a kid in a candy store.
"Are we going straight to the venue?" Alice asks, as the air strip fades into the distant landscape.
"No. We are going to the hotel first, to drop off our stuff. Then I have a meeting with the hotel management about the accommodations for the acts playing the show." I explain.
"Will we be able to go shopping?" Alice, ever the fashion demon, asked. An excited look crossing her face. I giggle. Phoenix is going to love her.
"You can go Sunday before we fly back. I don't know if I'll be able to go with you but I'll try." this answer pleases her greatly. The limo pulls up to the hotel.
"Mrs. Volturi." the valet greets, helping me out. I always come to this Four Seasons whenever I come to town. It's my favorite hotel, so the staff knows me on sight. Plus they know how to mind their own business.
I've only been here a couple of times since Caius died. This was his favorite place too and at first it was too hard to be here without him. I miss him still.
Phoenix is here I remind myself. That thought alone brightens my mood.
"Wow." Alice says, looking out the window. The view of Central Park is beautiful from up here. I walk to stand next to her, gazing out the window as night falls.
A.N. Any guesses as to who this Phoenix could be? Hehe I am evil I know. Hope everyone's enjoying it, I know I am. Remember I own nothing. The Twilight world belongs to Stephanie and Hanson to themselves.