So, it's Sunday and I would rather be writing this than do homework and such for tomorrow, so here's another chapter. Thanks again for everyone who's read this and liked it enough to keep reading. This is a shorter chapter, in Angela's POV. I always wanted her to have a chance to tell some part of Twilight, just because she's so nice.
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"Sweetie can you grab the twins for me and help them get ready? I'm trying to finish the schedule for this weekend. Honestly, sometimes I wonder why I volunteer to do this every year…it always takes so much out of me…" My mom had stopped actually talking to me and was now bustling around the kitchen at top speed mumbling to herself. I just had to laugh and shake my head; she always did overwork herself every year when she chaired the committee to organize Forks Autumn festival.
"Of course mom!" I yelled from the living room where Jessica and I were sprawled out in front of the TV. After last night's events she came back home with me to have a sleep over….most likely because she wanted to talk all night about possibilities. Thinking back I definitely fell asleep while she was babbling away about the Cullen's and plastic surgery. I felt bad, but this was Bella we were talking about. She may have decided that hanging around with Bella was a hindrance more than a help, but I certainly didn't. Edward and Alice were even my friends now, something I would have said was impossible a few years ago.
I tossed the remote to Jess and went to the closest to grab the twin's rain boots and coats. When I finally got their coats zipped, hats on, and boots tied I hugged them each as my mom hurried them out the door. "Ok, Ang I'm running them over to Danny's and then his mom is talking them to the park for face painting. I'll be home once I do that, and then run over to town hall to make sure all the displays are set up." She was talking so fast I had to listen hard to hear everything that was pouring out of her mouth. I couldn't help but crack another smile. She hurried out the door, stopped and turned to me again… "Oh, and I put our home number down on the RSVP for the picnic tomorrow so if anyone calls just mark their names down on the sheet next to the phone. …oh I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow, it's supposed to be overcast of course, but you just never know…" She mumbled the last part more to herself than to me as she hurried down the path and into our van. I waved and turned to get back inside.
"Ugh, I thought they would never leave! Seriously Ang, I'll never get why your family spends so much time around each other, I think I'd go crazy if I were you." Jessica gushed like she'd been holding that in for at least an hour. I just shook my head and headed to the kitchen for a glass of milk. I was more than used to Jessica and her…opinions about me, my family, and basically everyone else in town for that matter. I guess it's just something you get used to when you've been in the same class since pre-school.
She followed me and immediately started talking about Bella and the rest of the Cullen's again. I felt uncomfortable again, same as last night. I mean yes, I was a little hurt that Bella was back on town and didn't even call, but I know she must have a good reason. We were friends, and I know if she wanted to tell me what was going on she would in her own time. I just hope she's alright, and nothing was seriously wrong.
"Ok, so…I was thinking we sneak over to their house when we know they're not home. I'm pretty sure that we'll be able to tell when Dr. Cullen isn't there…but I'm not sure about the rest of them, if they even are back…" She said the last part like she didn't rust Mike enough to believe him.
"Jess…" I began tentatively…I had a lot of practice with Jessica and her ego. "Don't you think this is going a bit far? So Mike saw Bella again…So what? It's not really any of our business whether she's back or not. Maybe the Chief wanted to keep it a secret or something. I don't think sneaking over to their house would be the best idea. You probably wouldn't be able to find it again anyways. I'm sure Alice took down all the lights and stuff from the wedding already…" I paused hoping in vain she would see reason.
"Hmmm, you're probably right…I wouldn't be able to find the house again. I wonder if we could borrow Mike's dad's GPS? Do you think the GPS could even find their house? I don't think black mail would be the best idea…they do have a lot of money and most likely mob connections so we don't want to get in too deep… ha-ha, I certainly don't want a visit from a hit man… *gasp* do you think they'd go that far?!" She broke off with a smile on her face, like she'd just made some great joke. I was taken back for a second…did she really think that Edward and Alice would do something like that? I t suddenly made me miss Bella even more than I did. I pushed a sandwich in front of her and tried again.
"Jess…honestly…" but my speech of reason was cut off by the phone ringing. I hoped up to answer it, like my mom said, it was probably some stragglers RSVPing to the picnic tomorrow. "Hello?"
"Hello, is this the Weber residence?" A very soothing, pretty voice unexpectedly came from the other end.
"..Um, yeah…can I help you?" I tripped over my first words; the voice just took me by surprise. I was expecting some senile old fisherman who forgot that it wasn't summer anymore.
"This is Esme Cullen. Sorry to call so late, but we weren't sure if we'd be able to make it to the picnic this year…" My heart froze in my chest. It was Edward's mom. This could only mean that they were back and would be attending the town picnic tomorrow. I glanced over at Jessica who was eyeing me with curiosity. I wanted to warn Mrs. Cullen about Jessica, and Mike and they're plans to uncover what really happened to Bella. I had very little doubt in my mind that Mike saw what he said he saw…but Bella was my friend, and I didn't want Jessica prying into her life, no matter what was going on. I was so preoccupied with my little rant I had to snap myself back to the conversation I was having on the phone. "…what with Bella being sick, and us flying all over the country, and getting ready to send the kids off on their own. It's just been so hectic." She added a little laugh at the end, and I couldn't help but smile, her voice was just so warm and inviting. "…Anyways, I would like to RSVP six of us for tomorrow's picnic, if that's alright… Dr. Cullen, myself, Alice, Jasper, Edward and Bella of course." She listed off the names of her family and I just stood there transfixed and horrified that Jessica had somehow smoked them out already. "Charlie will be so excited when he hears Bella is well enough to come to the picnic. Oh and I think Jacob Black will be coming with us as well, but I believe his father has already called in for the both of them."
"Sure…I-I- mean, yes he has already. Um, ok, so 6 for tomorrow…" I really didn't know what to say, I feebly wrote their names down on my mom's list, trying to keep it from Jessica's sight.
"Ok, well than thank you so much, and we'll see you tomorrow. Bye now." She finished with another little chuckle that made me want to smile again and hung up. My face must have given a lot away, because when I turned around Jessica was looking even more curious than before.
"Who was that?" she demanded "Who RSVPed 6 people for tomorrow…I though almost everyone in town had called already? Well except for the Henri's, but they're going to be on vacation…" She looked proud of herself that she knew that little tidbit. Before I knew what was happening she made a grab for the paper I was holding on to dear life for in my hands.
"Jessica!" was all I had time to shout as she jumped from her chair and backed away to read the paper
"Ohmigod…no freaking way!" She practically shouted and a smile I knew all too well crept onto her face. "This is perfect…absolutely perfect…" She grabbed her phone and started dialing numbers as fast as she could. Ugh… was all I could think.
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The festival mentioned is a combination of 2 real festivals that happen in Forks in the autumn months. The Last Chance Fishing Derby and Heritage Days, just in case you were wondering.