Chapter 10

*Bella is 14 and starting high school*

Well Renée made me see a counselor and I really liked her. Then we went to go see an endocrinologist because mine is going to retire in November. I am not so sure about the doctor but I have no choice. At least it's only for a few years. Tuesday, Renée (I'm still not comfortable calling her mom) told me that we had to go see some sort of evaluator because the court was trying to figure out what to do with me. Stay with Renée or go to Charlie's…hmm…which one would I want?

I told the evaluator that if I went to Charlie's I would kill myself. Turns out that Renée didn't take my phone; she just put her numbers in it. I found it on my pillow the next morning. I talked to Edward everyday. I felt like something was missing without him. It was like there was a huge hole in my heart, and I couldn't figure out why.

I had met my brothers the third day I was here. I was really nervous; turned out to be nothing. They had all grown so much. They all looked like mini-Renée's; except they were all male. David didn't even know who I was; he was still a baby when I left.

Today is August 14 and it is my first day of High School. Who the heck starts in the middle of august? I am now a freshman and I am taking physics, honors geometry, pre-Ap English, PE (lord help me), Spanish I, and computers. The school is an hour away and I have to ride the bus. This was going to be exciting! (Notice how my voice is dripping with sarcasm)

Ok, never mind, it wasn't that bad. I like all of my teachers, and there are some nice kids in my classes. The bus is PACKED. At least I lived close to the bus stop. As soon as I got home I went to the computer

From: Bella Swan

To: Edward Cullen

Message: I started school today! I like all of my teachers and something happened today. Somebody snuck up on me and scared me. I jumped two feet in the air and screamed, gaining the attention of the school police who ran over to where I was (laughing at this point). It was funny, you should have been there. I have to go to a counseling appointment today, but you can call me later.

Bella

Why does Renée make me go see the counselor? What's the point? How many times do I have to say I don't want to go to Charlie's? Why won't they listen? If they make me see him I'll kill myself.

I now went to see the counselor every Thursday. I could talk to her about everything and anything. Today we talked about what happened four years ago. It was not fun. All I wanted to know was why? Why did he do it to me? What did I do? Who deserves that kind of treatment from their dad?

When I got home from the appointment I went straight up to my room, Edward hadn't called and it had been awhile…

"Ring" "Ring" "Ring" "You've reached Edward. I'll call you back. Beep"

"Um, where are you? Why won't you answer your phone? I need to talk to you! Call me please. Bye"

That was really unlike him.

Edward's POV:

Bella had been gone for a month. During the month I had literally fallen apart. I didn't know how long I could take this so I did what I thought best. I stopped talking to Bella. No more phone calls, no more emails, no more updates from Carlisle. I would have to wait until she was eighteen. I hope I can make it.