Chapter 5: Edward
I felt so much safer driving my beetle. There were no funny sounds and it drives like a dream. Jays in front of me, driving that rusty old thing like there was nothing wrong with it. How? I do not know.
We are nearly home just coming onto the street. I watch Jay pull in and see that there is a black car parked outside, where I should be parking. Pulling in front of it, I silently promised I would move once the car was gone. Getting out of my new car, I admire it for a moment, this was my dream car. Turning around I walk over to Jay.
"I'm going to head off now Bow" he looks a bit angry.
"I thought you were going too talk to Charlie?" I questioned. What's wrong with him?
"Nah, it's fine I'll do it some other time" nodding, I pounced on him for a bear hug.
"Thanks Jay, I've really appreciate that you've helped me out today. And it's been nice catching up. You didn't have to do it you know?" He's been so much help. I still can't believe that this is the same kid from when I was younger. Hugging me back he mummers.
"Hey. I wanted to do it. How many times did you help me as a kid, with no one telling you? It was great to just hang out with you today. I've missed my protective big sister. The one that didn't dress me up like a doll" I laughed at that. Oh his sisters could be so cruel to him, I normally had to end up saving him from them. Being the oldest and all.
"Right! Well don't be a stranger okay? There's only so many people I know! And I'm sure I'm going down to La Push at some point, to say my hello's" I felt a bit nervous going down there, to see all my old friends. I didn't even say goodbye to them too. What if they don't want to see me. It also didn't help me that Jay looked worried about it.
"Don't look so worried. I'll give the guys a heads up. I'm sure they will love seeing you!" He looked quite determined. Yeah he's going to make it happen.
"Thanks Jacob," letting him out of my Hug. Smiling up at him, I bid him goodbye and a safe journey. Watching him leave on his motorbike, I head for the door.
"Hunny I'm home!" I called out. Well here goes nothing.
Walking into the sitting room I see Charlie standing up facing my way and two people sat in front of him. One with long mahogany hair and one with bronze hair. They all turned to look at me.
"Yo." I wave my hand. A bit creeped out with the synchronisation and by how the boy is staring at me…
"Bow!" Izzy shouts, running up to me and pulling me into a hug. Wow she's taller than me now. She's really has turned into a beautiful woman. Hugging her back tightly.
"Welcome home Bow." She mummers into my shoulder.
"Shouldn't I be saying that to you?" I chuckled, pushing her out to arms length. "God, look at you. All grown up and taller than me! Why is everyone getting taller than me" I moaned. It's really not fair. "I'm glad you got back safely. It was bit of a shock coming out of the airport seeing Charlie run up to me, shouting you've run away" she looked a bit bashful, biting her lip and fiddling with her hands. "Chin up! At least you came back quicker than me" I joke. A really bad joke from the looks I got of Izzy and Charlie. Putting my hands up in surrender, I make way for the single chair at the side.
The boy stands up and holding out his hand "Hello, I'm Edward Cullen." He smiles. He is very handsome, well beautiful to be frank. A bit on the lanky side and his hair looks extremely fluffy. I can see what Izzy was attracted too.
I raise my eyebrow at him, looking from his hand to his face.
"I figured" turning away, catching Izzy's wince and Charlie lip just twitching upwards.
Edward slowly brings his hand back down to his side, looking a bit upset. I frown just a little bit at that. My judgement shouldn't mean that much to him. Feeling a bit bad.
"I'm happy that you are okay" he looked straight at me with his dark amber eyes, a bit of hope shining in them "But it's going to take me sometime for me to forgive you and your family. How you left Bella, I can't just forget that" he looked away as Charlie nodded. "You will have to grovel to get my acceptance. I don't care if Izzy has already forgiven you. You haven't made up for it in my eyes." And I was going to be hostile again after this. There's no charming me and Charlie when it comes to Izzy.
"I promise Isabeau, I will try and make it up to Charlie and you. I can hardly believe it myself, how quick Bella has excepted me back." Wow, wasn't really expecting that. A bit of a sickly sweet promise. A quick nod of my head, he settles a bit holding Izzy's hand.
As the time went by with Izzy and Edward, trying their best to get back into Charlie's goods books. I silently watch them. It was quite mesmerising, how they reached out to be in some form of contact with each other. It made me think, was Edward in just of a bad state as Izzy…
I notice, that Edward kept shooting me strange looks, as though I was going to miraculous disappear. Also I got a few squints like he was trying to hear something, but he couldn't just quite make it out. I got to admit, it is kind of amusing watching him and how Izzy keeps giving him odd looks. Charlie is just glaring at him.
Edward suddenly stands up, Izzy quickly following his action.
"Thank you for allowing me to be with your daughter again, Chief Swan" Charlie grunts at him. "And it was a pleasure meeting you, Isabeau. I hope my family and I can get your forgiveness" looking me straight in the eyes. This boy is determined to get in my good books. I wonder what Izzy has told him about me.
I watched the two go to the front door to say their goodbyes. Edward gently kissed the top of her forehead, whilst Izzy gripped hold of his shirt, afraid to let him go. He leans down and whispers something into her ear that makes her relax and let go. Hearing the I love you, I turn away, this is a personal moment between them. It's rude to intrude.
Hearing a car go, I looked back over. Izzy has her head leaning up against the door, eyes closed. Charlie has his shoes back on.
"Sorry Bow, I've just got called to come back into work" I didn't hear a phone ring? "You don't have to save me dinner. I'll be back late" he's going to avoid Izzy.
Seeing Izzy walk up the stairs and Charlie makes his way out. I sigh. We are a family that doesn't know how to talk. We just go into silent treatment, after we have said what we wanted to say.
Just standing in the middle of the room, I try to decide what I want to do. Ah ha I'll follow Izzy, I guess we need a good catch up.
Making my way up to her room, my mind goes blank. I don't know what to say to her, no that I think about it. Knocking on her door, I hear her say come in.
She's sat crossed legged on her bed, her shoes are still on and a book in her hand.
"So that was the Edward you were always talking about" I stated. "He's… pretty?" Oh! A reaction. "I didn't think pretty boys were your type" glare.
"What did you think my type was?" I've hit a nerve.
"I don't really know? I just didn't expect pretty. You suit each other though" I got a disbelieving snort. Why? Tilting my head to the side, waiting for her to explain.
"That's a lie. Look at me, the plain Jane and then him" the him was said like it explained everything.
"You put yourself down too much. You need more confidence. You're a hot girl! You come from a line of decently good looking people" she laughs. Good, I've gotten her out of her sulk.
"Bow, are you staying now? Or is this just a holiday?" She looks so sad. I can't imagine how she would look if I said I was here just for a holiday.
"I'm here to stay" the smile I got was radiant. "I've got a placement at the hospital, along with being a student at Seattle college. I've just picked up my car. I've used yours a few time. I hope you don't mind?" I don't think she does with the hug she's just trapped me in.
"I've missed you Bow"
"I've missed you too Izzy"
We sit like this for a few minutes, just enjoying each other's comfort. It's been such along time since we last saw each other.
"I've got a few properties to look at. If you want to help me pick one?" I asked softly. She looks up sharply to me.
"You're not staying here?" Sounding a upset.
"I'm twenty two, Izzy. I need my own place. You are more than welcome to come whenever you want. The door will always be open for you" nodding softly, she moves away from me just a little bit. Bu I take that as my cue to leave.
"I'm going to make some food. Do you want anything?"
"No thank you"
With that I left the room, but not without giving her a kiss to her crown. Leaving I tell her I'll check up on her later.
I have fudged up.
I should of waited a bit before telling her about the properties. That was so stupid of me! The cup I was holding cracks with my frustration. Why couldn't I have just held it in for a bit longer. I know why, I really want Izzy's help with picking one. I want it to be perfect, knowing that she'd be happy to come stay with me a few nights a week.
Looking in the cupboards, I try to find something to eat. There's not much in. Mentally noting down that we need to go for a big shop. I keep looking, after a few moments of looking I find boxes of cup of soup. Picking the tomato flavour one, because it's a safe pick. I Turn to put the kettle on. Pouring the sachet into a nice big mug and Following it after with the boiling water, I add a bit of pepper and stir, bringing it in to the sitting room with me.
Looking at my phone I see I've gotten a message from the hospital, informing me about a date and time to meet Dr Riley. Replying with a thank you I put my phone to the side.
Leaning my head back against the sofa, I groan. What can I do to cheer up Izzy, I didn't mean to upset, I didn't mean to blurt out about moving out to her. I know it mostly likely won't happen soon. I'd probably still be living here in a months time. But she doesn't know that and I guess it feels like I'm abandoning her again. Ugh! What to do? What's to do?
Slowly sipping my soup I watch the news. It's going on about how kids are going missing from Seattle. They say the police have come up with conclusion, saying that they think someone or a group is kidnapping them, but they don't know what for yet.
Mrs Bertch. I hope her son wasn't one of them.
After finishing my soup, I watch some random stuff on the tv before checking my phone. It's nine, I think I've left it good amount of time for Izzy to calm down a bit.
Running off into the kitchen, I quickly make her up a ham sandwich and get my chocolate fudge cake ( that I forgot to eat last night) as a peace offering. Pouring a glass of milk to go with the cake. I head up to her room.
Knocking lightly, I wait for a reply. But nothing comes.
Maybe she's fallen asleep. Putting the drink on the table at the side me ( it's holding a lamp and a few photos.) I reach for the door handle, slowly pushing it open I notice the lights are off. Picking the milk back up again, I quietly make my way through to put the food on her desk.
Looking over in the direction of her bed, I can't make out where she is. It looks flat. Wait.
Quickly turning back to the door, I slam the lights on. I turn so fast to look at the bed, I feel my neck crack. Wincing I look over.
It's empty.
Where the hell is Bella?
End of chapter 5
Well that's chapter 5 done. I hope you like it. It was a lot more easier to write that the last one, because I kind of knew how I wanted this one to go.
Thank you for reading!