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Chapter 3

Surprises

***first day in Forks***

It didn't take long to unload everything. A family full of vampires with many years expierience on moving was real helpful. Everything looked the same as if we just left the house. Weeds had overgrown, but nothing unmanagable. Carlisle or one of the boys would come every few years to keep the house in order.

"Well school starts tomorrow. Have you got your schedules?" Esme asked with a motherly tone.

We all groaned in unison.

"Do you have your stories straight?" Carlisle asked looking mainly at me and Renesmee, the newest members of the family.

"We're adopted. Rosalie and Jasper are siblings and Renesmee and I are, too. Emmett and Alice however, are loners. We moved here from Alaska... Did I get everything?" I asked going over my words in my mind making sure.

"That's right. Good work." Carlilse patted me on the back. I could tell Carlilse and Jasper were watching me. It was like the first day I became a vampire all over again. They were waiting for a breakdown or explosion that wasn't coming. I watched myself infront of Jasper. He wouldn't leave me alone for more than a few minutes. Alice kept growling at him to back off.

After we finished unloading everything, I took my boxes up to my new room. Alice offered to switch rooms with me. Even though that was a huge sacrifice on her part, considering the custom-made closet in her room. I didn't mind taking Edward's room, the memories left with Edward so I had nothing to worry about.

I worked hard to keep my mind busy, just in case. I didn't pay attention to details as I rearranged the black leather couch. As soon as I finished, I ran downstairs. Everyone was already done unpacking.

"Hey. I'm gonna go see Charlie. See you later."

They waved goodbye as I walked to my car. I got a new one since I moved from here. Edward had the least ostentatious, but now that he was gone we were going to use mine. It only took a few minutes to get to Charlie's house. I was scared to see him. After all, it has been twenty years since I'd seen him. I took a deep breath and knocked. I heard him inside. He was watching a game on tv. Shocker! It took a few minutes for him to reach the door. He looked a lot older, but I could still see the Charlie I grew up with. Relief washed over me when my worst fears weren't true. The look on his face was a mixture of surprise, love, and amazement.

"Bella?"

I hugged him.

"Hi dad. How've you been?"

He lead me into the living room. Everything looked exactly as I had left it with a few more pictures added. One of me on my wedding day and one of Renesmee when she was only a couple months old.

"So tell me what's going on." he said in his same old husky voice.

I sat down next to him. "Renesmee has grown up. She's living with Jacob in Edward's and my old house."

"Where are you and Edward living, then?"

I winced. I was hoping he wouldn't ask.

"Actually dad, Edward and I no longer live together. I'm not sure where he is."

Charlie's body went rigid. "Meaning what?"

"Edward left or rather I told him to leave. It only just happened three days ago. I haven't thought much about it." I was shocked at my words. Was it really only three days ago?!

He put his face in his hands. "I'll k-"

"Don't say it, dad. Emmett, Jasper and Jacob have already offered. I just want to forget it." I sounded exasperated.

He eyed me for a long time. "You still love him, don't you?" he pondered.

I closed my eyes so I couldn't see his face. "More than anything. Please don't question me. Just know I want him to be happy no matter what."

Charlie was the first person to look at me with understanding. "I felt the same way about your mother. I wanted her to be happy. If that meant life without me then so be it. I don't think Edward deserves this kindness from you, but if that's how you feel..."

I hugged him again. "Thank you so much. I needed that."

He hugged back, but I could tell he was uncomfortable. I quickly changed the subject.

"I can't wait for you to see Renesmee. She has grown up so fast...lyterally! She and Jacob will be getting married soon...I suspect."

He smiled at the news. "Could I come over sometime?"

"Of course, Dad! You are always welcome!" I exclaimed.

He smiled again, but it turned into a yawn.

"Good night, Dad. I'll see you soon. I've got to go to school in the morning, but maybe after that."

He looked at me confused. "School?"

"We have an image to uphold. Oh, if anyone asks the story is: Renesmee and I are sisters. We are Bella's daughter's. I was named after her. Got it?"

He thought for a moment then nodded. "Goodnight Bella."

I went back home and decided to look over the school registry. Only a few looked familier with jr. added onto the end of the name. Two names caught my attention. Ben and Isabella Newton. Those must be Mike's kids. I couldn't believe he named his daughter after me. He clearly still had problems. I wonder who he married. A lot of the last names looked familier, but that was hours of looking at the screen, I realized what time it was.

Alice came up behind me. "What are you doing?"

"Just looking at the kids we'll be going to school with. Is it weird for you to go to school with kids of kids we used to go to school with?"

She thought about it. "It was at first, but I've gotten used to it. You will, too."

I scrolled up to the Newton kids. "Look at this. Isabella Newton. You remember Mike Newton?"

She stared at it. "Oh. My. God. That's funny!" She rolled around laughing.

Emmett and Jasper came in. "What's so funny?"

"Mike's still obsessed with me. He has a daughter named Isabella."

They joined in the laughter.

I heard Rosalie call from outside. "Come on! We'll be late for school!"

I grabbed my schoolbag and left. We pulled into the familier parking lot. So many memories came flooding back. Jasper put his hand on my shoulder. I immiediatly felt better.

"Thanks," I mumbled. "Hey, where's Renesmee?"

Emmett laughed. "Some mother you are! You just now realized she's not with us?!"

Rosalie looked at him sturnly, but I could see a smile tugging at her mouth. "Jacob dropped her off a little while before us. She's inside getting our schedules. Come on."

Renesmee was just walking out of the building when we caught her. She passed the papers out. I was in french this year. I already knew spanish, italian, and latin. I also knew math...well more math than I did before. Edward had helped me learn.

"Well...no point in waiting. Time for high school, again." Alice sighed.

"See you at lunch! Same table!" I called behind me.

Not much has happened yet, but it will...
Next chapter will be great!
First day of high school!
I still haven't heard many ideas on how to get Bella and Edward back together.
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