Chapter 4
APOV
With
one last glance at Bellas troubled face, I left – I really couldn't
take it all right now. I couldn't leave Bella – was this the time
to tell her our secret? Could I trust her that much? The answer to
that
question at least was yes. I'd had a couple of visions and had seen
her with the family – and she seemed happy enough. But how long
would that take? A week? A month? A couple of years? I couldn't
know… I pondered this predicament for many hours (all the night
actually) till finally I went to find Carlisle, who was looking after
Bella. She still didn't know she was here for the shock… Just
till she calmed a little. Carlisle looked up as I walked into his
office at the hospital.
"Alice." He sighed wearily. "I don't know what we should do." Never a good sign.
"I've seen what could happen! She looks happy with us. I don't know how she'll deal with what we are though. And we'll have to change her. How will she trust me?? We've been best friends for ages, Carlisle, I wont give that up!! What if she gets overwhelmed – what if she doesn't want to be a vampire? She might run off on her own… It could ruin her life!" By the end of my little rant I was hysterical (without tears, of course).
"Alice honey – I think it's the only option we've got. Unless she's ok with going to another fo - " but I was already shaking my head, no.
"Then she'll have to come with us. Well, I guess that's her only chance. Don't force her though – make sure she'll be happy." I nodded and murmured my thanks. I spun out the door, slightly hyperventilating about what I was about to do. Taking a big, unnecessary breath, I plastered a smile on my face and walked into her room. She glanced up from staring into space and smiled weakly.
"You don't have to pretend to be cheerful." she croaked and I immediately dropped the façade. I knew she'd figure it anyway. I bit the bullet and came out with everything.
BPOV
Alice came into the room all smiles and joy. I smiled as best as I could.
"You don't have to pretend to be cheerful." It kind of croaked out of me. The smile fell from her face and I think she looked slightly relived. She wasted no time getting to the point.
"You can come live with me if you like. My father would love it – he's the doctor who's been looking after you." Alice said squeakily. As if summoned, a blonde haired doctor walked into the room. He smiled too.
"Hi Bella – it's great to see you awake." He sounded genuinely relived, I noted. "It would be perfectly fine if you wanted to stay with us. It's up to you." I was awestruck by his kindness. I glanced tentatively at Alice.
"It's up to you honey. Whatever you want."
"I'd love that. Thank you so much…" I couldn't believe how fast things were going – I mean I only got the… news… yesterday! I was trying to keep it out of my mind, but each time it slipped in, tears formed in my eyes.
"I couldn't ask for a best better friend." The words jumbled around in my mouth and tears seeped to my eyes.
"You can go - well, come - home tomorrow. You're doing a lot better." the doctor smiled. "My name's Carlisle, by the way." I nodded as he left the room. Alice squeezed my hand.
"I'm so excited you're coming Bella – you can finally meet my family! I have a couple of adopted siblings – well, more like four – that's Jasper, Emmet, Edward and Rosalie, but you can call her Rose. I know you'll love them. And Carlisle and Esme, that's mum and dad, are so happy you're coming – they know about the situation, and they know you're going through a rough stage, but they'll be totally sympathetic and they'll leave you alone if you need it and - " I smiled vaguely at the familiar and comforting sound of Alice's chattering as I slipped into unconsciousness.