A/N: hello again, chapter one starts here :) WELCOME and enjoy
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Chapter One - Brown
1 year ago
"Its here! It's here!" she cried "MOTHER it's here!" she wasn't usually this loud, but when something is about to change, something big, she went a little crazy. Too much of Alice's influence. "Oh my god! WAKE UP! MUM!!" shaking her mother, Renee; awake. "DAD! Mum isn't waking up!" huffing to her father, Charlie; stomping down the stairs towards the kitchen
"Give her time Bells, your mother had a bit too much to drink last night" grinning mischievously, taking the toast out of the toaster. Of course her mother didn't know that her glass of wine was being refilled by her father before she even finished a glass.
"I'm awake, I'm awake" moaned Renee, evident of the soft thumps of her footsteps from the stairs. Renee entered the kitchen in a daze.
'How on earth did I get so drunk? I swear I only had one glass' exclaimed Renee, frowning. Charlie and Bella shared a quick smirking glance.
'anywho, turning away from your alcoholism' she waved a large envelope in front of her mother 'onto more pressing matters' she grinned jumping up and down like a kid on Christmas day.
'Well open it bells' Charlie said whilst spreading marmalade on his toast. Renee crossed the counter pouring a cup of coffee as she began tearing the paper away from the white large envelope.
Please, please, please! Oh god, I've never asked anything before she thought; but please, if you're listening...let this be an acceptance letter. Her tearing faltered to a halt as a new thought entered her mind, another possibility, one which she had considered, but filed away to the back of her mind. What if this was a 'thanks but no thanks' letter? Would she be able to handle it? Dread filled her, rising up from within the bowls of her stomach, up her chest pressing upon her lungs. Her hands shook ever so slightly.
'Bells? Why'd you stop?' her father asked with a curious glance.
'Um, er, I don't think I can do this, I mean, what if...' 'What if it's a rejection letter?!' her eyes widening at the possibility.
Renee and Charlie shared a quick glance, 'Bella, sweetie, you know it isn't.' Renee soothed.
She began shaking her head, scrunching her face. 'Bella, Bella, listen to me' Renee moved forward placing both hands of her shoulders. 'Do you want me to open it? Hmm?' she nodded and felt the envelope slide out of her hands. Renee began opening it neatly. Getting into Brown University was Alice and hers had been dream ever since grade nine.
"Dear miss Isabella yada yada yada, we would like to inform you' Renee voice faltered, her eyes down cast and her shoulders slumping. Charlie's head turned sharply, eyeing Renee with an expression he used when interrogating. Bella's head began to shake no! No! No! Oh god, she began to back away slowly all happiness from this morning vanishing.
'Would like to inform you' Renee began again 'that your application has been successful and that you have been accepted into Brown university with a scholarship of academic achievement' Bella's head lifted eyes widening 'for the course of a bachelor of English literature'
Bella's mouth hung open, staring at her mother, it was taking a little longer than usual to process the information. 'HOLY CRAP! I'M IN!' she all but screamed, running towards her mother and snatching it out of her hands. She began to scan the letter.
Dear Miss Isabella M. Swan
In regards to your application concerning your enrolment to Brown University, we would like to inform you that your application has been successful and that you have been accepted into Brown University with a scholarship of academic achievement for the course of a Bachelor of English literature. Miss Swan we offer our sincere congratulations and welcome you as a new member of the prestigious Brown heritage.
And below were listed rules and regulations, important dates and times which she would read once her brain stopped doing a happy dance.
'Oh my god, god god god' she hugged her mum before crawling on top of the kitchen counter in anticipation of hugging her father.
Her mother laughing 'Bella!' her father exclaimed, "I'm proud of you kiddo" chuckling, returning her hug and ruffling her hair.
She felt as if she were on cloud nine itself. Her dream came true at last, a light bubbleness rising in her chest to her throat making her grin like a mad woman.
The front door slammed open and toppling in came, a ruffled and excited Alice. She turned to the hallway her arms she around her father's neck.
"BELLA" "ALICE" she and Alice screamed in unison. She scrambled off the counter and jumped onto Alice.
"Bella Bella Bella!! You got in! I got in! WE GOT IN!' Alice screamed with arms around each other jumping up and down.
She looked at Alice, and Alice looked at her, in silence, then all of a sudden they both squealed. Yes she actually squealed
'Since when did our daughter squeal? Renee whispered to Charlie who chuckled shaking his head.
"Congrats girls' he beamed.
"Charlie! Alice squealed. Now that was normal Bella thought still grinning like a mad woman and pouring two cups of tea as both her parents congratulated Alice.
'Well I think I'm going to give my ears a break' Charlie grinned mischievously with a twinkle in his eye 'Ashes scores should be announced' as he walked towards the lounge room, toasting his mug of coffee to herself and Alice "ladies" he said with a nod and went to turn on the television.
'Aww girls I am so proud of you' Renee beamed, coming to a stand behind both girls and place one hand on each's shoulder. 'You both deserve a reward! How bout a shopping trip!!' she beamed.
Alice squealed again clapping her hands and hugged Renee whilst Bella's reaction was quite the opposite.
"Mum' she moaned 'did u have to! She's going to be hyper the whole weekend now! And shopping! Reallyy?' moaning again whilst flicking her hand towards Alice.
"oh come on Bella it will be so much fun' Alice grinned 'we need new clothes for Brown, your wardrobe definitely needs restyling!" she beamed whilst Bella slumped her shoulders.
Alice, she assumed rolled her eyes and said with a sigh 'and we can visit the book store' her head snapped back up beaming and gave a quick hug to Alice "yay" she grinned again. She only went on shopping trips with Alice only if a stop and her favourite book store was included, or else she would be adamant to stay home, as stubborn as she is. Bella hate's shopping and found it very tiring; at least her arms got a workout with all the bags Alice made her carry.
She passed Alice her cup of tea 'how'd Carlisle and Esme take it?' taking a sip of her tea, her eyes widening as Alice spluttered out her tea in a gasp, wiping her mouth with the back of her hand she grinned again 'they were SO happy that they gave me a present, I think they already knew coz, well, obviously they already bought the present' she gushed out 'BUT it's a PORSHE! A Porsche 911 Turbo! Can u believe it!' and I drove that here' she sang shaking the car keys to Bella.
Alice's family was very well off, now when she said very well off; she meant practically sleeping in money. Alice's' father was a renowned doctor and her mother was an A-list interior designer. But they weren't the snobbish type of people that would flaunt their wealth. They were really humble and sweet and kind of like Bella's second set of parents. Though she and Alice have only known each other for three years, they were practically like sisters. Alice and her Family moved here when she was in grade nine, because as Esme says she got tired of living in big bustlely cities and wanted somewhere more peaceful and Carlisle was happy if Esme was happy.
"Come on! I'll show you' she grabbed her hand and began to pull her out of the kitchen "taking Bella out be back soon" she yelled to the house at large, getting a 'hmm' and a grunt in reply. " it goes from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.7 freaking seconds!' Alice yet again squealed "STAY SAFE" a distant yet distracted yell from her father sounded upon closing the front door.
"and you know this how' she asked raising her eyebrows her suspicions sinking in.
'I did a little road test of course' Alice smirked as Bella having her suspicions confirmed shook her head.
"Buckle up' Alice smiled as Bella hastily put on her seat belt.
"Alice I do want to attend Brown not just get accepted in' she said, worrying lacing her tone.
"Bella relax, I predict you're in for one smooth super fast ride" Alice winked as she slammed onto the accelerator.
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a/n: hope you guys liked. yes no? thoughts comments? rate and review pretty please! :)
for those who dont know "ashes" is a cricket match against Australia and England, unfortunately Australia lost this years :( but dont worry we smashed them in the one dayyas :) and yes i am from Australia, so if i make a mistake in anything please forgive ive never been to the states :)