Elizabeth's POV
I walked around the restaurant taking orders and handing out the food throughout the tables. It was incredibly hard to do my job until after my dad left.
I walked back over to Lacy and Mitch, the couple who were celebrating their five month anniversary.
"Hey guys. Can I get you dessert or anything else?" I asked with a smile. They were a cute couple. I had met Lacy at a dance competition a couple months ago since she took lessons at the same studio I did.
"Yeah. Can we have the special fudge volcano?" Mitch asked as I wrote it down.
"Absolutely." I said as I walked over to an elderly couple sitting in a booth by the far wall.
"Hi welcome to Em's Diner. My name is Elizabeth and I'll be your server. Can I start you out with anything to drink?" I asked cheerily.
"Yes we'll have an iced tea and a water" the man ordered. I smiled and wrote it down promising it to be out in a minute.
I walked around the counter so I was looking at Emmett, who was standing behind one of the chefs, while I pinned the order up. I turned to get the drinks ready and on a tray.
I noticed a group of four teenager boys waiting to be seated. "Ryan" I called. He was the one who sat the people down.
I took the drinks over to the couple and then walked over to where Ryan had sat the boys down. I heard Emmett growling beside me as I passed and I smacked his arm on my way over.
I repeated my greeting while being ogled by all four of the boys. They gave me their drink order and when I turned away one of the boys grabbed my apron and pulled me back so my face was directly over his. I heard two growls from behind me.
"Hey hottie. How about you join me later for some fun?" the guys asked. I latched my fingers around his wrist and twisted his arm beyond normal.
"How about you just don't touch me and I'll bring you your order" I hissed as I jammed the ball of my foot into his toes. He jumped in pain and let me go. I turned on my heel and walked to the counter to pick up Lacy and Mitch's dessert.
Emmett's POV
I stood there watching my neice take the order of four rowdy boys.
"Hey Em" Edward said from the opposite side of the counter. I looked up to my brother.
"What can I do for you" I snarled.
"Mom wants some lemon pie" Edward ordered as he followed my gaze to see Liz getting grabbed by one of the boys. He jumped forward and I reached my arm out to grab him.
He looked back to me in question. "I'll take care of this let Liz get mom's order" I said as I sat him down on a stool opposite of me at the bar. When I was sure he would stay seated we looked back and saw Liz twisting the guys arm and hissing something at him. Then the guy jumped in pain and we didn't know why.
As soon as the guy released her, Liz spun on her heel to go back behind the counter. I reached for her and pointed in Edward's direction.
Liz's face lit up and she walked over to her dad. I turned and headed towards the table of boys who were laughing at the one boys pain. I know Jasper and I trained Liz to fight well but I couldn't help but worry about her.
I walked up to the table and the boys turned to me. "I would appreciate it if you wouldn't hassle my waitress' especially the one that is my neice. I also thought I would warn you but her father is sitting over there." I said as I turned to see Liz reaching into the dessert freezer and pulling out mom's order.
The boys gulped and I turned knowing my work was done.
"I have to go help Sean tonight. I don't know why he wants to be a doctor if he can't even study for the tests." Edward complained. I chuckled at the stupidity of his friend.
"Not like you could do much better Em" Liz laughed as she handed Edward his receipt and grabbed the dessert sitting on the chef's counter.
Liz pushed past me and walked towards the teen couple. She started to talk to them as she set their plates down.
"Liz really likes working here" Edward said as he watched her talk to the teens.
"She's fun to have around" I mused as we watched her get invited to sit down. Liz did and she talked animatedly for a minute. "She's a good kid. I hate to say this, but I'm glad you messed up. We wouldn't have Liz here today." I said thoughtfully.
"I wouldn't give anything to have a do over. I just wish she had a mother. I'm glad Kate and Carmen stuck around to help while we still lived in Chicago. Not that mom, dad, and everyone else didn't drive me insane by being around all the time." Edward chuckled. "Well I better go. Mom was asking for this." and with that Edward got up and left.
"Bye Dad" Liz called quietly as Edward passed her. Edward kissed her forehead and Liz headed off to take more orders.
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Elizabeth's POV
I took off my apron and said goodbye to my uncle before leaving the restaurant. "Your Guardian Angel" by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus started to play from my cell phone.
"Hey Dad" I answered.
"Hey Liz. I just wanted to let you know I'm still at Grandma and Grandpa's house." my dad's velvet voice. Just then I heard and saw camera flashes. I let out an irritated growl.
"Okay dad I'll be over in a few minutes. Love you" I said as I hung up. I sped up so that I reached my grandparents house. I quickly punched in the numbers to open the gate and walked up to the front door.
Before I got there Grandma Esme was waiting at the door. I ran into her arms. "Hey Gramma" I giggled as I stole a hug from her. Not like I would actually have to steal one from her, but all the same.
"Hey sweetie." Gramma Esme wrapped her arm around my shoulders, looked at the paparazzi, pressed a button to close the gate, and shuffled me inside.
"How have you been honey?"
"I'm good. Is Grampa here?"
"No he's at work right now."
"I'm guessing dad is upstairs studying"
Gramma laughed and nodded.
"Would you like to help me make dinner?"
"Of course Gramma"
We started swapping funny stories from me and stories about my family growing up from Gramma while we made some fancy chicken dish that was Gramma's secret recipe. I'm the only one she ever taught so she says it will live on in me. Then we made cookies and I was sure Uncle Emmett would be able to smell the food down the street.
When we placed the last cookie sheet in the oven the door opened. And what do you know, Emmett and Rose walked in.
"We're here. No need to worry." Emmett boomed.
Gramma and I laughed as we set the table. "I'll go see if Dad is ready to come down" I said as I took off running up the stairs.
"My, that girl is a bundle of energy" I heard Gramma Esme laugh. Emmett laughed his booming laugh in I was guessing agreement.
I walked up to my dad's door. I turned the knob after knocking quietly and not getting an answer. When the door opened fully it revealed my dad asleep on his books at his desk.
I giggled. I walked over to him and pulled with all my might. He stood up and started to fall on top of me. I yanked his arm in the direction of his bed. He followed and fell onto it face first. I put a hand over my mouth to keep from waking him up with my bubbling laughter.
I threw the comforter over him and walked out of the room.
When I reached the bottom of the stairs everyone, including Grampa, had sat down to wait for me. I ran up and gave him a hug.
"Hey Libby" that was Grampa's special nickname for me.
"Hi" I answered as I took my dad's seat at the table. "Dad was asleep so I'll just bring him leftovers when he wakes up."
We passed the food around. "Honestly, the minute you turn eighteen you are working in my place as a chef" Emmett said as he shoved more food in his mouth. We all laughed at him. "You to Mom. You have a job if you want it."
"No son. Only Edward and I are priveleged enough to have the two best chefs in the world in our kitchens. I'm sure Edward is more than willing to loan or rent his." Grampa said as he winked at me. I chuckled in response. "But my willingness is out of your price range."
"Carlisle" Gramma gasped. We all had another laugh. I took a quick glance over at the clock and tensed. Time was limited.
"Everything alright dear?" Gramma asked.
"Time is limited that's all" I said as I took a forkful of food into my mouth. We sat and talked for another half hour before I had to leave.
"I have to go" I said as I kissed my grandparents on the cheek. I turned to hug Emmett and Rose.
"See ya' squirt" Emmett said as he cut off my air.
"Emmett. Can't. Breathe." I choked out. They all laughed. Emmett dropped me. Then I turned to Rose.
"Bye honey. See you in a few days." Rose said as she kissed my forehead and I ran out the door. I jogged down to my house and grabbed my ballet bag.
I opened the gate and stepped into the busy streets. I ran to my studio and safely made it inside without the paparazzi attacking me. I changed into my leo and sweats then started my excercises.
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I closed the door behind me and dropped my bag in the bench in the foyer. I walked towards the kitchen to heat up dad's dinner.
I stuck the food in the oven and wrote dad a note. Then I went up to my dad's bedroom. I grabbed his laundry and walked upstairs to get mine.
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Edward's POV
I woke up in my old bedroom. It was around eleven o'clock. I could hear Emmett downstairs. I got up and made my way to the main floor.
My parents, Emmett, and Rose were sitting in the family room. They looked up when I entered.
"Hello Edward" my father said.
"Hey. Where's Liz?" I asked.
"She had dance and then I'm guessing she's at home" Rose answered.
"By herself?" I asked.
"Most likely." Rose answered.
I turned and ran out of the house. "I'll see you guys tomorrow" I called over my shoulder before closing the door behind me.
I unlocked the door and looked around. The light in the kitchen was dimmed and I could hear Liz mumbling in her sleep upstairs.
I started for the stairs, ready to go to the third floor, but stopped when I heard Liz's voice coming from my room.
I walked in and found Liz sobbing on my bed. She was curled up into a tight ball. I ran straight for her. I pulled her close to me when I had reached the bed.
Liz had had plenty of nightmares of abandonment when she was younger, especially after Tanya visited her one night and she told Liz that I was going to leave her.
"No Daddy . . . please don't go . . . I'll be a good girl . . . Daddy, please . . .Daddy" Liz sobbed into my shoulder.
I tried to set her back on the bed but her arms latched around my neck made that impossible.
"Liz listen to me. I'm here. I'm not going to leave you" I said frantically trying to get her to calm down. I felt her pulse. It was through the roof. Surely, this much panic couldn't be good for her.
Suddenly, Liz let out a yelp, jumped, and opened her eyes. Her eyes were wide with panic as she searched for me. When she found me she latched herself around my middle.
I ran my fingers soothingly through her hair. "It's okay Elizabeth. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere."
"Daddy, please don't ever leave me" Lizzie cried. Her pulse was still skyrocketing.
"Baby I'll never leave you. You're my best girl" I whispered.
Her breathing was deep, finicky, and panicked. "Honey, I'm gonna go get Granpa"
"No. You won't come back" Lizzie sobbed her breathing was now gasping.
"Baby, come with me. Hold my hand. You'll see. I won't leave you. I'll go get my phone." I stood her up with me.
She released my waist but grabbed my hand as if it was keeping her alive. We walked downstairs and I grabbed my phone.
I sat her down at the breakfast counter on a stool. Her gasping was filling the air. I flicked my phone open and called my father.
"Hello"
"Dad. Can you come over to give Liz some medicine. I'm thinking Atropine. She had a nightmare and is having a mini panic attack." I said quickly.
"I'll be there in a minute"
"Thanks" I hung up.
Liz was whimpering at the counter looking at me. I walked over to her and she latched herself to me as soon as I was close enough. I sat underneath her and pulled her onto my lap. She brought her legs up and rested her chin on them.
Dad came in the door a minute later. Bella jumped, yelped, and pulled me closer. Her gasping had become unhealthy.
Dad walked into the kitchen and his eyes widened at the sight. He rushed over to Liz and pulled out a needle. Liz stuck her arm out reluctantly. She looked up at me with sad, depressed, teary eyes.
"I'm sorry" she whispered in between gasps.
"Honey it's okay" I whispered back. She flinched momentarily as she felt the needle peirce her skin.
Her head fell to my shoulder and her breathing showed a dramatic change. Her breaths were deep and slow.
She slowly picked her head up. "Dad did you eat?" she asked increduously.
I shook my head. I looked up to Dad. He smiled and leaned in to kiss Liz's forehead. "Libby, you need to sleep" his doctor side coming out.
"I will as soon as Dad eats." Bella smiled wickedly. I shook my head and Liz shakily got up. She pulled a plate of food out of the oven and turned it off.
She set it in front of me and kissed my cheek. Liz led Dad to the door and I heard them laugh about something.
After the door closed I heard Liz head up stairs. This food was amazing.
After I finished eating I headed upstairs. Liz had fallen asleep in rolled up, dark blue, mesh shorts and one of my t-shirts. She was wrapped up on my side of my bed. I laid down next to her, kissed her forehead and fell asleep.
I do not own Twilight.
There is Chapter 2. Sorry it took me so long but like with all my other stories I kind of ran out ideas. But now that I have written it. I hoped you enjoyed it.
God Bless,
Kara
