Chapter 24

Bella's POV

The next morning, when we heard Charlie's cruiser coming down their driveway, I hid in the kitchen. That way I would be able to hear him and sneak peeks at what is happening. Carlisle went to stand at the door, ready to open it. The car's engine stopped. A few seconds later, there was a knock at the door. Carlisle opened it.

"Well hello Charlie! What a plesant surprise!" Carlisle smiled.

"Morning, Carlisle. I am sad to say that this is not a plesant visit for me." Charlie replied harshly.

Why is he mad? He came to tell them about my death. Wouldn't it make him sad? Not mad.

"Well, come in." Carlisle said. Charlie came in and sat down on the couch.

"I am afraid that I have come to tell you some horrible news." Charlie stuttered. I know he will not cry in public.

"Oh I am sorry to hear it." Carlisle said sincerely.

"Bella is..." He choked on his words. "Bella is... dead." He finally got it out.

"Oh no! I am extremely sorry! What happened?" Carlisle said sadly. He was a good actor.

"She drowned in La Push." Charlie said in a monotone.

"Charlie, I am so sorry." Esme said.

"It's not your fault." He said.

"Even so, Bella was a wonderful girl." She said.

"If you don't mind, I have a few words to say to your son." Charlie said.

"Not at all." Carlisle said. "Edward!" He called.

"Yes, dad?" Edward said.

"Charlie Swan is here and he would like to talk to you." Carlisle answered.

"Hello Edward." Charlie said roughly.

"Chief Swan. It is lovely to see you." Edward replied politely.

"I wish I could say the same." He said. "I came to tell you that Bella is dead. She drowned in La Push. Everyone claims that she was cliff diving during the hurricane, but I know the truth." He said bitterly.

"I am so sorry, Charlie." Edward said.

"You should be!" Charlie shot back at him. Why is Charlie being so rude? "She wasn't cliff diving! Who would be stupid enough to cliff dive in a hurricane! After you left, it was like she died. You broke her heart! She didn't do anything anymore. Never called her friends! Never listened to music! Never smiled! She never even talked without being spoken to first! She went into a sick sick depression over you! I know that is why she jumped! She killed herself because of you! You killed my daughter! You killed her! Even if she hadn't have jumped, she was dead on the inside! YOU KILLED HER! MY BELLA!" Charlie was hysterically yelling. OMG! Charlie came to blame Edward. I can see why he would assume it though.

"I am so sorry, Charlie. I didn't know it would do that to her. I am so so so sorry." Edward was on the verge of sobs. Real sobs. Charlie couldn't tell.

"You should be, Edward Cullen! I HATE YOU! I WISH MY DAUGHTER NEVER MET YOU!" He yelled and ran out the door.

Before he got in his car he yelled, "I am sorry for disturbing you and the rest of your family, Carlisle. I mean no disrespect."

He drove away faster than I have ever seen him drive. I could tell he was getting home so he could cry. Poor Charlie and his pride. I came out of my hiding place, nearly sobbing.

"Are you alright, Edward?" I asked. "I am sorry about that."

"Why are you sorry, Bella? I am sorry I left you. I did it for your own good, but I am just not strong enough." Edward said roughly.

"Edward, I know. I am completely happy with you. My depression is over. Ignore Charlie!" I said.

"Humph..." He grumbled.

"Alright now that that is over. I am sorry Carlisle." I said.

"It is perfectly fine. I would do the same over any of you." He said sadly.

"Thank you." I said.

No one would cheer up, so I had to do what I could. I closed my eyes and concentrated hard on making them feel happy and excited about the up coming wedding.

"Bella." Edward grumbled.

"No Edward. You all need to cheer up." I said.

Soon they were all buzzing around. One week until my beautiful wedding. I can't wait. Edward and I will be eternially bonded... by Emmett. I giggled to myself.

"Hey Alice. Has anyone RSVP-ed yet?" I asked.