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Chapter Two: House
We got here yesterday and check in to the only hotel in Forks. It was small, but it was comfortable. My mom said we had an appointment with the judge at 9 AM today so we were heading over to the court house. It took three hours to make our new names legal. So my mom and I walked in there with our names being Riley Marie Fletcher and Delia Sophia Fletcher and walked out being Isabella Marie Swan and Renee Sophia Swan.
After getting our new identities we went over to the local real estate agent office. We walked in a small middle aged woman stood up and greeted us warmly.
"Hello, I'm Christine Weber." She stuck her hand out for us to shake it. We did and she motioned for us to sit down in the seats in front of her desk.
"So what can I do for you ladies today?" She asked politely.
"Well, my daughter and I are looking for a home. We need it to be fully furnished and ready to be moved into as soon as possible. We just need a small home nothing extravagant." When my mom finished talking the woman quickly typed something into her computer. She read something on the screen and faced us and smiled.
"We have a house. It's two stories and has two bedrooms one bathroom though. And the kitchen and living room are a decent size. It's fully furnished also. I think it would be perfect for you two." She smiled warmly at the both of us and I couldn't help but to sile back.
"How much is it?" My mom asked her.
"$87,480." She said.
"We'll take it." My said.
"Umm….do you want to see it? You know before you make any decisions." I liked this Mrs. Weber, she wasn't like other real estate agents who try to suck you into buying a suckish house. She wanted us to be happy with our decision and I liked that.
"No, we liked to get that one. Oh when is the soonest we can move in?"
She typed on her computer today and smiled back at us.
"Today." She said.
"Oh Ri…Bella this perfect." My mom said. Thankfully she covered her slip.
"Well, I'll get all the paperwork done up tonight. You can go and stay there tonight if you like and you can come back tomorrow and sign the papers."
My mom smiled. "Sounds like a plan. Oh and do you have any idea where I can find a vehicle that's cheap and works great around here?"
Mrs. Weber thought about it for a minute. "Umm….by the bank there is an old like '57 Chevy Truck. It's like $500, but I don't know if it runs well."
"Thank." My mom said and then we left.
We got in the car and went over to the bank. We saw the truck Mrs. Weber was talking about and I looked at my mom excited. It was old, but it had personality. Mom pulled up to the bank and told me to go and look at the truck while she made herself an account there. I did as I was told. I walked over to the truck. I read the piece of paper inside taped on the window.
'56 Chevy Pick-up runs great. Call 545-8743 if you have any questions.
I grabbed my cell phone out of my pocket and dialed the number. On the second ring someone answered.
"Hello?" A husky voice answered.
"Umm..hi I was calling regarding the red truck you have for sale. I was wondering if I could make a deal with you?"
"Go on." He said.
"Well, I just moved here to Forks with my mother so we are using up a bit of money with the moving and all and I was wondering if I could pay you in a hundred dollars now and later give you the rest?"
He paused I guess to think about it and then he cleared his throat.
"How long are you gonna be by the bank?"
"Awhile my mom is making an account and that takes forever."
"Okay you stay put and I'll be there in about 15 minutes. Okay?"
"Yes, sir."
He hung up and then I flipped my phone closed. I sat on the hood of the truck and waited for the man. 20 minutes passed and still no show of a man anywhere. That's when a newer truck pulled up beside the one I was on. I got off and stood by the door a younger boy got out of the driver's seat and went around to the passenger side. Before opening the passenger's door he got a wheel chair from the bed and then lifted a older an into it. He then wheeled him around to me.
"Hello, I'm Billy Black and that's my son Jacob." Billy held a head out towards me and I shook it. Jacob just smiled at me and I returned it to him.
"So we brought the keys. Just make sure to get us the money whenever you get." He held the keys out to me and I couldn't help but to hug the man. He was shocked by my reaction and cautiously wrapped one arm around me. I was so happy I had a car. I pulled back from the hug and then smiled at the both of them.
"Well, you seemed to be happy." He chuckled and then continued. "Here's the title and the DMV is over by the police station it's just down the road from where we are now. We can show you if you want to?"
"Okay, let me go tell my mom." He nodded his head and I darted towards the bank. Of course I trip and fell and scraped my hand, but I was too excited to care. I entered the empty bank and found my mom instantly. I jogged over to her and she gave me the okay. So I ran back to Mr. Black.
"Okay I can go." I said breathing heavily.
"Well let's go. Jake?" The boy wheeled the man back to his seat and placed hi there and then went and got in the driver's seat. I then got in the trunk and started it. The roar of the engine scared me and I jumped. I put it in drive and followed Mr. Black's son. We got there and got out. I grabbed the papers and then waited for Mr. Black and Jacob.
We got inside and got the truck registered in my name, and then got a new tag for it. When we were out of the building I bent down and gave Mr. Black another hug.
"Thank you so much." I said.
He chuckled. "You're welcome and just remember our deal."
"Don't worry I won't." I then went to my truck and got in and went back to the bank I parked by my mom's car and waited while she was still getting her account. It was about an hour or so later someone tapped on my window. I fell asleep? I didn't remember but I rolled down my window to the stranger. He was no older than what 17.
"Are you okay?" He asked.
"Yeah, I'm just waiting on my mom she should be coming out soon." I said.
"Oh, well I'm Mike Newton."
"Hi, I'm R….Bella. Nice to meet you Mike."
"So are you going to attend Forks High?"
"Yeah, I'm registering today or tomorrow so I'll be there next week probably."
"Oh well at least you'll know one person." He smiled. He seemed nice trying to comfort the new girl.
"Yeah, it will be reassuring knowing at least one." I repeated. It was true.
"Yeah, well I got to go I'll see you later."
"Okay." He ran off then and waved at me before he disappeared around the corner.
I then saw my mom coming and she squealed in delight at the sight of me sitting in my truck. She came over and appraised it. She then handed me a credit card.
"Go to the store and buy some groceries, please. I'm going to the school and registering you. I'll meet you there." She said.
"Okay." I laid the card on the seat next to me and drove to the grocery store. It wasn't hard to find.
I got out of my truck and made my way into the little supermarket. I felt the gazes on me as soon as I walked through the door. I grabbed a buggy and started shopping. I got $ 145.94 worth of groceries. I paid the woman with the card and left.
I then made my way to the school. Huh, I never noticed it before. I had passed the school at least two times today. I pulled into an area and recognized my mom's car. I got out and walked inside the office. I saw my mom at the desk and joined her. She smiled at me and then introduced me.
"Oh this is my daughter Bella." I smiled a timid smile.
The old woman smiled back.
"Nice to meet you Bella, and welcome to Forks."
"Thank you." I said.
My mom and the woman continued to talk about the transferring of my credits from my old school to my new one. We were in there for three hours.
After doing everything necessary we went to our new home.
When I pulled up in the drive way I studied the house. It was a cute white house it looked old but it would due me and my mom just fine. I went in and wandered around the first floor after seeing the only two rooms—kitchen and living room— on the first floor I went up stairs. The first door I opened was the bathroom. It was small but it suit me just fine, it also was the laundry room. The second door I opened was a big bedroom. It had blue walls and then plain wooden furniture. That was going to my mom's room. The last door I opened was to the other bedroom. It was small and had yellow walls. Then furniture was black and in the corner of the room was a rocking chair. I went to sit in it. I felt so relaxed like I could sleep there. I closed my eyes but when my mom came in it startled me.
"Oh Bella your room is perfect for you!" She shouted.
I opened my eyes quickly and stood up.
"It is isn't it?" I said. Mom just nodded her head.
Then I remembered the groceries. "Mom the food!" We looked at each other and then ran down stairs and out the door we grabbed all the groceries and saved it from the rain thankfully. I put the food away in our fridge and then went up stairs to take a shower. I took my duffels to my room first and got settled in. I put all my pictures and my grandma's memorabilia on the desk neatly. The I put my books and music on a shelf in the corner. I then unpacked my clothes and neatly put them away. I then got my pajamas and went to take a shower. I washed my hair with the last of my strawberry scented shampoo. And then washed my body the hot water helped me relax from everything that happened today. The hot water was going away and I got out and dried off and got dress. I exited the bathroom and was greeted by the aroma of my mom's cooking. I went down stairs and went to the kitchen. She looked up from the table she was cleaning and smiled at me.
"Hungry?" She asked.
"Starved." I smiled and sat at the table. She served me a bowl of stew. I ate it all and then got up and washed the dishes. Then I turned to my mom.
"I think I'll call it a night."
"Okay good night sweetie I love you."
"I love you, too, night." I said.
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