Chapter 2

Out of the Blue

Lightly pressing her foot onto the gas petal, Bella gaips the steering wheel as the tires of her truck run against the icy roads to school. Going to school while knocked up has a price...embarrassment. Slowly turning to the parking lot as her eyes momentarily glance to where he use to park. Instantly, Bella withdraws her eyes from the sucking vortex of her memories. Bella parks near the front considering the long distance with the ice and her pregnant condition.

Bella keeps her eyes down while blushing to the many eyes that glance her way with disgust. Feeling more embarrass to return to this horrid place, five days a week with the same disgust glances and not to mention Lauren's constant bashing. Of course, there is Jessica trying to get the details of Bella and...him and their night together.

The day is as normal as it gets, students send a glance at her large round stomach which always promotes Bella to blush. At least several of her faithful friends remain defeating her from the 'Knocked up Bella' bashing name. Walking next to Angela and Ben as the two lovebirds continue talking about the upcoming plans for prom.

"Will you be going Bella?" Angela asks curiously, glancing at the lifeless Bella walking next to her. "Bella?"

Hearing her name being call out from her zoning, Bella's head snaps up with her eyebrows leivating up and direct her attention to the source of the voice. Bella returns a bewilder expression and sends a simple 'hmm'.

"Are you going to the prom?" Angela repeats without any frustration in her voice just weary concern.

"No." Bella response mechanically, voice is low and lifeless. Fading off again as her ears detect a familiar voice that is harsh and critical.

"Oh please... She got herself stuck into this mess..." The voice declares bashingly and holds no sympathy but rather a bitter tone. "...She dates this...this well gorgeous guy and gave it up too quickly and now she knocked up...and she only eighteen!" Bella instantly recognizes the voice...Lauren. Her eyes rise up before her and notice Lauren speaking to Jessica. "He probably ditched her the moment after they went all the way." Lauren chuckles without humor before continuing, "So now she knocked up and unmarried... She has no one but to blame but herself."

Hearing those words brings a remorseful feeling in her chest as she lowers her eyes to the ground. "I think she heard you..." Jessica whispers with uncertainty while sending a glance in Bella's direction.

"So... Let her hear." Lauren spats forcefully; her tone is purposely louder for Bella to hear.

The two girls stock off before Angela places a soft but firm hand on Bella's shoulder in a way of comfort. "Don't listen to her..." Angela whispers with pure sincerity with her face holding a sympatic expression.

"I wasn't." Bella murmurs, almost defensively before the three head to class.

Returning home from the dreading day at school. The cloudy sky has finally diminish from view allowing the sun to sends it rays of warmth to Forks. The sun light shines through the open windows illuminating the house.

Soon after leaving her things in the living room, Bella retreats to her backyard and resting against the cold ground. One single large tree stands in her backyard with leaves cringing to the soft cool wind. Rays of light sleek through the branches and illuminate across Bella's face.

The cold grass presses against Bella's back sending chilling shiver through her body. Strands of her brown hair limp lightly with the soft breeze. Having her eyelids close her sight from world, Bella enjoys the small time with the sun. Reaching one hand to rest over her large stomach and softly rubbing in a small circle as her baby moves which always force a small smile on her lips. Another cool breeze blows forceful across Bella's skin, making her shiver and form small goose bumps along her arms.

"Don't you have a jacket?" A familiar voice asks in disapproval, the tone is firm and protective.

Bella's eyes shot open to the sudden voice with confusion. Furrowing her eyebrow, Bella quickly sits up into a sitting position with an arm wrapping around her stomach protectively. Brown irises search franticly around her backyard and the dark corners of the landscape.

Furrowing her eyebrows deeper in confusion and despair, Bella releases a deep breath. Bringing up her knees as far as her large stomach allows her and rakes her fingers in her hair. Feeling the stringy sensation of her soft hair brushing against her fingers.

"It would be as if I never existed.." Bella repeats his words in her mind but knows very well that promise has already has been broken. Glancing her eyes down to her round stomach and lovingly rubbing her stomach. Suddenly, a striking pain awakes in her stomach which forces out a quick gasp. Instantly wrapping her arm around her belly, cradling it. Shutting her eyes tightly as her baby kicks harshly inside of her womb, Bella struggles to breathe evenly through the throbbing pain. "Easy baby…" Bella's pleading voice is breathless and high. The baby finally settles down in her womb allowing Bella to breathe easily before she let out soft chuckles. "You're a strong one….just like you fa….." Bella muses to herself pleasantly before realizing what she's about to say and immediately stops herself. Her eyes widen and fasten her lips shut.

Staring off allowing herself to fade, Bella remains immobile to her memories of him….. A searing wound throbs painfully in her heart; Bella bites her lower lips to prevent any future sobs. Taking a deep breath and forcing her memories back into the far corners of her mind. Not wanting to remember any, but so frighten to forget…

The week went by slow making her life harder especially feeling uncomfortable in her third trimester. The cloudy day makes Fork rather depressing, Bella stand in her room, staring at her calendar and trying to determine her due date. Flipping through the months, Bella marks her due date around two and half months from now. Releasing a quick breath while trying not to think of the actually birth. Dress in a knee length white dress as her bare feet rest against the cold floor, sending up cold chills. Thick straps hang over her shoulders as the helm of the dress drapes over her large stomach.

Dropping her hands from the calendar to glance at the clock behind her: 1:50. The Saturday seems bleak and depressing. Bella grabs her boots and strolls down stairs and without thinking; her hands grasp her truck keys.

Sticking the silver key into the ignition and revives the old Chevy alive with a thunderous roar. Slightly flinching to the sudden sound, forces Bella to chuckle at herself. Easing out of the drive way and begins to drive down the street.

Having no idea where she is going, Bella just drives and hopes to release some tension in her body. Her window is slightly crack open with the wind blowing in and weakly catching her hair. The radio plays soft music to soften her mood and hopefully calm down her restless baby. The car seat is set back far from the steering wheel which her father thought it's strange even if she is pregnant.

The clouds rubble a quiet thunder as the wind picks up its pace. Many cars drive by Bella with sounds of engines singing loudly.

Bella allows her truck to come to a stop in a driveway, even though conscious mind hopes to never see this sight again. Staring blankly through the clear window, Bella's eyes take in the beautiful house of the Cullen's. The leaves on the nearby trees shake against the wind and releasing a cringing melody. The breeze picks up the fallen leaves off the ground and carrying them across the driveway. The lights in the house are turn off, the very sight almost looking haunting.

Without being aware of her opening the door and letting the cold wind to brush against her arms, Bella exits from her driver seat. The cold strikes her body and forcing Bella to wrap her arms around herself while her rubbing her arm to create friction. The breeze tugs the helm of her dress. Bella walks in a slow pace to the dim house and slowly feeling herself being frighten. The fear almost influences her to turn around and run, but another part of her still wonders. Approaching the porch, Bella places her boot on the wooden step as the step whines to her weight.

Her heart beat rapidly to her fear of the unknown, of course Bella can not understand this feeling but she refuses to walk away without knowing. Reaching for the door knob, Bella turn the knob while the knob screeches a high pitch sound, causing Bella to wince. Opening the door as the wind thrust the door wide open and slaps it into the wall. The inside is dim; dust lingers everywhere, looking ancient. The outside light illuminates through the front door, and shine across the wooden floor.. Bella struggles to hold onto her courage as she walks across the threshold into the dim, frighten room. Large furniture such a bookself, a couch even the piano are cover with a large white sheets.

Every step Bella takes into the house, the sound of her shoes hitting the ground echoes through the hallway. The coolness of the house strikes Bella body, making her shake but the reasons of shaking are the memories of meeting the Cullen's for the first time.

Closing her eyes, Bella allows herself to fall deeply into her memory of seeing Carlisle and Esme's sweet faces and how they so openly welcome her to their home. A small smile increase on Bella's lips when remembering Alice's chirp personality and how excited she was to meet her.

Opening her eyes to soak in the view of the house, Bella turns in place to stare at the piano that the Cullen's left behind. Furrowing her eyebrows while tilting her head to the side as Bella walks closer to the hidden object. Her fingers brush lightly against the white fabric as the texture is rough. Bella grabs a hold and flips a small portion of the sheet over to reveal only the keys. Lightly skimming her fingertips on the soft cold key before pressing a C note. The sound echoes through out the house.

Memories of Edward playing her lullaby comes to her mind mercilessly, suddenly her mind jumps to Jasper's menacing attack, Rosalie's dark smirk….. and Edward's guilt.

Gasping for air, Bella eyes are filling with salty tears that burn her eyes while her eyelids become red. Hiding her face in the palms of her hands as these memories attack her mind mercilessly. Sobbing relentlessly, a sear pain in her heart haunts her once again but being more forceful. The pain is becoming unbearable and overwhelming as Bella gasps another quick sob follow by a train of weeping. Her fists tighten up and rises her hands up to her hairline as Bella opens her eyes with constant droplets rolling down her cheek, staining her face. The memories flash before her eyes. Hyperventilating, Bella finally snaps, "Stop!" Bella screams breathlessly, voice sounds strain and her tone holds a heart-wrenching screech.

Quickly turning in place to leave the house of painful memories, Bella walk briskly out the porch and trying her best not to fall. Forcefully opening the truck door which whines in protest and quickly hopping into the driver seat. Her breathing quivers as Bella shakily tries to turn on the engine. The engine struggles to revive itself but fails at each attempt. "Come on….Come on!" Bella screeches at the truck, her voice is tremble under her heart's pain. More tears flow freely from her widen eyes as she is desperately trying to run from her haunting memories. "Please." Bella pleads barely above a whisper but holds mixture of sorrow and agony. Bella slams her palm into the steering wheel before giving up.

Bella leaves the truck and escapes into the forest. Anything to relieve herself from the frighten grasps of the house of memories. Travel quickly through the forest, pushing away any branches or wildlife away from her body. Momentarily, Bella cranks her neck back to the house which is now hidden behind thick layers of trees and green.

Stopping in a middle of a small open area, Bella breathes heavily as her lungs throb for more air. Her head becomes lightheaded as she tries to focus but things around her move slowly. Bella carefully takes a seat on the cold ground and waits from the dizziness to fade. Falling onto her back as her brown eyes stare up at the sky as the wind moves the branches. The clouds are darker as the sound of thunder becomes louder. Soon after, a single droplet from the afternoon sky falls onto her forehead. The cold droplet lingers on her skin before rolling off her temple.

Remembering that she left her cell phone in the car, Bella decides to return. Bella tries to lean forward when a sear pain strikes her stomach. "Gah!" Bella gasps out painfully as she is force to lay back down.

Moaning to the pain as if something is ripping her skin. Cradling her stomach while Bella breathes rapidly as the pain becomes unbearable. Instantly, her hands grasp the grass beneath her. Suddenly, Bella's eyes widen when a ripping sound awakes in her ears. Bella screams...

To be continue….