Trying To Survive
Chapter 3
Edward POV
In some ways, Marie reminded me of Bella. I shrugged, and cleared my mind. Marie had been gone 2 days. And we didn't know when she would get back, because Alice cant see her future. Esme and Carsile were out hunting, along with Jasper and Alice. Emmett and Rosalie were in the living room, while I was in my room. All of a sudden I heard the door slam, and someone entered the house.
Emmett POV
Rose and I were watching Sponge bob when Marie came back. And boy did she look horrible. She looked worn out, and her clothes weren't straight. She looked up at us, and I saw fear in her eyes. But I didn't understand it. What is she afraid of? I just sat their like an idiot, while Rose took action. "What's wrong, Marie?" She asked. "Nothing." Marie said, walking towards the stairs. Rose was going to go after her, but I grabbed her arm.
Rosalie POV
When everyone was home from the hunting trip, I called a meeting outside. Everyone came out, but Marie. I didn't want her to come considering this meeting is about her. "What is wrong with Marie?" Alice asked. "Well she just came back from the hunting trip today. When she came in she looked horrible. She looked exhausted, and her clothes were untidy. When she looked at us, all we could see was fear in her eyes. I asked her what is wrong. She denied it and went to her room." I said. "Something must have happened on the hunting trip then." Jasper stated. We all nodded. "Everyone just keep an eye on her." I said.
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Edward POV
Marie seemed worse also. She seemed depressed. She would also jump at the littlest things. Multiple times we tried to ask her what is wrong but she would just say, "It is all my fault." And none of us could argue sense we had no clue what she was talking about. Carsile said that Marie will start work tomorrow. Hopefully she will be okay.
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Bella POV
I had become very jumpy. I was just waiting for Victoria to show up here. Everyone would ask me what was wrong, but I denied everything. Today I was going to become a doctor for Forks Hospital.
I walked straight into the hospital feeling like it was my third home. Carsile gave me a white doctor's jacket and my nametag. Dr. Marie Dreamer. I smiled at my fake name. He also gave me my schedule of patients. "If you need me for any reason, you can reach me on my beeper. Good luck, Marie." Carsile said. "Thank you." I replied. Then we went separate ways.
My first patient. Room 645. I walked in to see a women with long blonde hair, and blue eyes sitting on the chair. Probably around 27 years old. She looked up as I made my presence known. I smiled, and she smiled back. I check my chart. Her name is Susie Wright. "Hello Miss Wright. I am Dr. Marie Dreamer. It is pleasant too meet you." I said kindly shaking her head. "You too." She said. "And what seems to be the problem here?" I asked. And that is how the day went. I didn't need Carsile at all. I did everything perfect.
I was happy when I only had one more patient to go, though. I went to room 634. I walked in to see a middle aged bald man. His name is John Fawn. "Hello Mr. Fawn. I am Dr. Marie Dreamer." I said. He was checking me out. I was getting seriously annoyed. "Mr. Fawn?" I said. He snapped out of it. "Sorry. Yes." He said. I rolled my eyes. "What seems to be the problem here?" I asked. "Well um.." He mumbled still checking me out. I sighed and looked at the chart. "Disease: Diabetes. Needs to have 3 shots." I sighed. I got the stuff I needed and gave him the shots. As he got up he almost fell, and I caught him automatically. Then I didn't get time to react before I knew it he kissed my on the lips and ran. I stood their in shock.
Then I remembered I was just kissed by a middle aged man. When I heard him leave the building, I unfroze and screamed quietly. Carsile was immediately in the room, worried. "What's wrong?" He asked. I didn't answer but ran to the bathroom, he followed. I grabbed soap and swished it around in my mouth then added water. The whole time Carsile staring at me like I am a monkey. When I was finished I mouthed, 'What?' "What did you do that?" He asked. "Some middle aged guy just kissed me." I said. He chuckled. And I narrowed my eyes at him.
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When we got home everyone was already there. "How was your first day?" Esme asked. I sat down next to Edward on the loveseat. "Good. Until the last patient.." I mumbled. Carsile laughed and kissed his wife. Everyone started as me waiting for me to tell them, I sighed. "Well he has diabetes. I gave him his shots and told him he could leave. As soon as he got up he fell, I automatically caught him. Before I knew it the scum bag, kissed me and ran." I said. Laughter filled the house. "Don't forget the other part, Marie." Carsile said. I rolled my eyes. "I screamed, and Carsile came running in, asking what was wrong. I didn't answer and ran to the bathroom. He followed. Where I washed my mouth with soap." I said. Everyone was laughing hard by now.
We all went to our rooms. I went to see Edward, because I could hear him playing is piano. More specifically, Bella's Lullaby. My lullaby. I sat down next to him on the bench. "It is beautiful. What is it called?" I asked. "Bella's Lullaby." He said, choked up. I frowned. "Who is Bella?" I asked. "The love of my life." Was all he said. I didn't push on it.
At the end of the song, I didn't realize what I did, till after I did it. I kissed Edward! His eyes widened. "Do you understand anything? I love Bella. No one else. I cant love anyone else. Don't ever kiss me. Or touch me. You are just like all the others. Those stupid girls who think they are good for me. Well you are no different. I don't care if you leave. I don't care if you stay. Just stay away from me." He yelled. I decided I had to tell him now. "Edward. You don't understand." I said. "What don't I understand?" He roared. "I am Bella." I said. He got even more furious. "You definitly are not my Bella. Don't even say that. You have no right." He yelled and ran out of the house. I started sobbing. I told him and he didn't believe me.
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The next day I was extremely depressed. Edward had been in his room since he returned about midnight. I quickly got dressed and ran down the stairs. Carsile was standing in front of me. He noticed my depression. "Marie, are you-" But I didn't hear the rest. Because I was sucked into a vision.
Boom! Thunder and lightning surrounded us. We were all in a clearing playing baseball. The thunderstorm will be tonight.
I came back out, but didn't see anything. Alice rushed down the stairs. "There is going to be a thunderstorm tonight. So we are playing baseball." She said, and ran back upstairs. "Marie, are you alright?" Carsile asked. I nodded. "Sorry. I just saw a memory." I murmured.
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The hospital wasn't bad for the first couple patients. I walked to room 389 for my next patient. I looked at the clipboard before walking in,
Is pregnant. Wants to check up on baby. And determined sex.
I didn't look at the name though. I walked in to see a girl about 20. She looked so familiar. "Hello Ma'm. My name is Dr. Marie Dreamer. And you are?" I asked. "Jessica Newton." She said. I dropped my clipboard, and froze. Memories came into my head.
"Edward Cullen is staring at you."
"I want details. Was it a date?"
"You don't mind if I go to the dance with Mike, do you? I mean you weren't planning on asking him right?"
"So we have to go dress shopping in Port Angelus. Bella, you want to come?"
"That's Edward. He's gorgeous, of course, but don't waste your time. He doesn't date. Apparently none of the girls here are good-looking enough for him."
"The Cullen's don't like anybody… well, they don't notice anybody enough to like them. But he's still staring at you."
"So what did Edward Cullen want yesterday?"
"You know, I've never seen him sit with anyone but his family before. That was weird."
"People ask you out here and you tell them no."
"Tyler told everyone he's taking you to prom."
"Tell me everything!"
"W-o-w. Edward Cullen."
"Has he kissed you?"
"I don't know how you're brave enough to be alone with him."
"He's so… intimidating. I wouldn't know what to say to him."
"I didn't think you were scared—I was screaming all the time, but I didn't hear you scream once."
"Are you crazy? Are you suicidal?"
"What were you thinking? You don't know them—they could have been psychopaths!"
"You are so odd, Bella Swan. I feel like I don't know who you are."
I came back out of it too Jessica waving a hand in front of my face, asking if I was alright. Here is Jessica. My best friend. She must have married Mike Newton. I cant believe she cant know I am Bella. I want to badly to embrace her, and tell her how much I have missed her.
"Sorry. I am alright. So you are expecting." I said. As I got the things I needed. She nodded. "Who is the dad?" I asked. "Mike Newton." She said.
"Okay. It is a boy! Congrats!" I said. She jumped up and down, then hugged me. "I cant wait till I tell Mike. He had always wanted a boy." She explained. I nodded. "I will see you for your next appointment.." I trailed off looking for the date. "Actually you wont." She said. "Mike and I are moving to California tomorrow. We think we need to get out of the rainy environment. I'm sorry." She said. "Me too." I whispered too low for human ears. "I hope you like California." I said. She smiled, and I forced a smile back. Then she left, and I sobbed.
I still had patients left, but didn't want to deal with them. I beeped Carsile and within minutes he came in the room. He looked around until he saw me. Sitting in the corner, sobbing. He got down to my level, and held me. He said I could go home for the rest of the day.
When I got back, everyone was already home. Carsile would be home in 2 hours. Everyone was confused with me coming home early. And noticed my sobbing. Esme held me while I sobbed. "Marie? What happened?" Alice asked. I got out of Esme's arms and headed for the stairs. While going up the stairs and not looking at them I whispered, "I saw an old friend is all."