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Chapter Six. Bella's point of view.
My first week with the Cullen's flew by, it felt like only a day or two, not 7 whole revolutions of day and night. I absolutely loved it.
The whole family was ever so nice to me, it was almost unbelievable. Dr Cullen or Carlisle as I now had been forced to call him was still the nice man from the hospital- asking every time he saw me if I was okay, if anything hurt or generally being so nice it was unlike anything I'd ever enountered before.
I'd come to see Emmett as the big brother style man. He'd ruffle my hair whenever I was within arm's reach and pick me up and throw me around a little until I was screaming with laughter for him to let me go. Rosalie was like Esme in many ways I had discovered, she'd ask me constantly is I was okay, if I wanted anything to eat- just about everything. She reminded me of a more laid back version of my mommy, apart from the question asking.
Jasper, Alice's boyfriend, was very quiet but made me feel at ease when I was around him- like the calm came off of him in waves. It was a nice feeling and, when I was with Alice and him, I'd always be at my calmest.
Esme still cared for me beyond any measures that she really should, so much that I'd accidently called her mommy one day. It was hard, an accident, but it didn't stop the tears from flowing once I realised what I'd really done. The tears streamed down my cheeks until I could stop myself with the help of a beautiful purple silk top that Esme had picked me up in and let me snuggle my face into on the shoulder.
I had to remember to ask Alice if she could get Esme a new top, because I didn't mean to ruin it.
Alice had, however, told me Edward had gone on holiday again. She didn't specify why, but told me he'd be back after Christmas and since it was only October now, he would be away for some time.
I wondered why he left, maybe he wasn't as polite as he came across, he certainly didn't stick around for long but I brushed it aside. Perhaps, if he carried on like this, I wouldn't have to endure him much during my time with the Cullen's. Of course, that was it wouldn't matter too much.
The rest of the family were great though, after the first couple of days full of unpacking, getting to know each other and, in Alice's case, endless online shopping for me, we spent a lot of time together. Emmett and Rosalie had taken me to the cinema to see the latest Disney hit, Alice had... well, taken me shopping. Esme helped me bake a cake but I was sure my cooking wasn't all to a hit.
No one else ate it but me.
I brushed it right off though because I was just glad I had an equivalent of a family to be with. It was better than being alone, obviously, and for that I was thankful enough. Although, I wasn't thankful for social workers in the slightest.
The blonde social worker from the hospital came back only yesterday to check on 'me and my new family' as she said in her annoying voice. I would have usually tried to act polite and nice in these circumstances but, as I had acquired a hate for her only seconds after meeting her I didn't try and even hide the annoyance she brought up in me.
I turned out that I wasn't the only one that felt issues with her, Emmett had field day pulling silent jokes and tricks on the woman. Usually I'd say poor woman, but in this case, my laughter was hard to stifle.
We were sat in the living room that Esme ran round madly cleaning again and again as we waited for Miss Vendral to arrive at the Cullen's exquisite house. Everyone else tried to look their best although, for them, it was hardly a task, and come across as best they could.
I sat next to Alice on the large white sofa in the living room with my legs crossed and brought as close to my chest as I could physically get them without the pain from my previous injuries bothering me.
I barely heard the knock on the door before Carlisle jumped out of his seat and walked calmly towards the main door of the house. I peaked over Alice's shoulder to see what was happening at the door. The fake blonde woman from the hospital stood there smiling horribly at Carlisle whist she, I'd say, flirted with her body. She wore horrible high heels which she bend one knee in too looked relaxed and her unattractive knees screamed the pain she must have felt by forcing herself to wear them. Her skirt barely touched her knees and you could see in just short seconds how quickly it rode up her legs. Her blouse was frilly and far too revealing and her finger was stuck in her blonde hair that she was slowly but surely twisting round.
I could see the awkwardness on Carlisle's face as he invited her into the living room. I turned quickly to face the rest of the family. Esme's face was almost appalled, Jasper had a strange look on his face that I couldn't' describe but when I look back could it have been... lust? Emmett's face was a classic though, a large grin spread right across his face as he looked mischievously at the woman as she walked in.
I had no idea what was to happen, but I knew from the moment she sat down on the couch and the couch made an unmistakable 'fart' noise that Emmett was up to no good whatsoever. (one down, 6 to go!)
Lily's cheeked burned bright red, like mine had done many times since I had joined the Cullen's family. The embarrassment wasn't hidden at all. She managed to keep composed however, and turned to look at us all. With her fake smile she spoke in her irritably high pitched voice.
"Hello everyone," She nodded slightly to everyone and, I swore I saw, a wink to Carlisle, "And Isabella, of course."
"Just Bella." I corrected her quickly and rudely. I couldn't help my inward chuckle as I realised this woman brought the worst out in me. I was only 5, I could only imagine how bad I my emotions might get as I grew up.
"I'm sorry, Bella." She smiled her fake smile at me and I could have sworn I heard a small high pitched voice coming from the couch that Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper sat on, mocking the same 'I'm sorry, Bella'. I stifled a laugh and when I was asked,
"Sorry Bella, did I saying something wrong again?" I burst out with little laughs that the whole family joined in with.
"I'm sorry, it's nothing. I seem to have uh..." I hesitated, unsure what to say, "Got a case of the giggles." I laughed a little more.
"Yes ma'am, a case of the giggles I believe we all have!" Emmett spoke in a mock tone of Lily again and before we could all start laughing again there was a dull 'thud' from Rosalie's hand hitting Emmett round the back of the head.
I stared in shock laced with humour- as funny as it was, this couldn't have been putting a good impression in with the social worker. Carlisle stood up and spoke to Lily,
"I'm sorry you have to see my immature children. They can be a little childish at times- they are great really. Emmett just hasn't had the time to quite... grow up yet." He chuckled. Lily nodded and hitched her skirt up an extra inch. Carlisle turned towards Esme quickly, "Esme, make our guest here a cup of coffee why don't you?" He smiled politely as Esme stood up.
"I'll help!" Emmett boomed as he got up off the couch and followed her into the kitchen.
We all shook our heads and relaxed ourselves a little again. Lily started to talk,
"So, how're you all finding your new... arrangement?" She struggled to find the word as she obviously didn't move her eyes from Carlisle. If I were Esme I probably would have kicked the woman out of here right now. Alice was the first one to talk up,
"It's great. Bella's wonderful!" She smiled charm fully, she got an agreeing nod from Rosalie and Carlisle.
"It's lovely to have a little girl around the place, we were all adopted as we grew up so we never got to really appreciate having someone younger with us." Rosalie smiled at the woman and then turned her head to me and smiled. "Alice is true, Bella is wonderful." A blush rose to my cheeks, I could imagine this was the kind of thing that was said at weddings- not during a meeting with a social worker.
"Yes, we really do like Bella around here. She's fit in with everyone just great." Carlisle nodded.
"What about you, I'm sorry I don't know your name..." She pointed to Jasper.
"Jasper, ma'am." He nodded politely. "Bella's wonderful ma'am. She's a real change for the family. A good one mind you." He drawled in his Texan accent that obviously made Lily swoon.
"Well, isn't that just good." She smiled horribly as Emmett and Esme walked back into the room. Esme passed the small cup over to Lily who took it with a small 'Thank you' before taking a sip.
"Excuse me Misses," Emmett looked at her, "Your skirt's gone really high." HE said in a matter of fact tone. She blushed a little and tugged on the bottom of her skirt as she hid her face behind her hair to spare herself the embarrassment.
"Sorry." She muttered slightly. She made herself comfortable on the small chair again and took another sip of her tea, this time only to splutter it out. She pulled what seemed to be some kind of grape of sorts out of her mouth and held it up. Emmett's laughter boomed, followed by another thud of Rosalie's hand. Esme gasped and looked at Emmett.
"Emmett, apologise now!" She turned to Lily, "Oh, I am ever so sorry. Emmett's all for having a laugh he does step over the line though."
"Shan't!" Emmett said with his posh voice on once again. "She seemed like a grape woman to me, a little sour." He laughed and this time, not even Rosalie couldn't laugh along to his childishness.
"Emmett, leave the room now please?" Carlisle asked calmly despite the smile that played on the corners of his mouth.
"Sorry daddy." Emmett sulked as he left the room.
"So, uh, Bella. Perhaps we should talk..." She looked around the room. "In privacy. Just a little about how you're feeling here." She flashed her fake smile at me.
"Okay." I looked around awkwardly and then showed Lily into the dining room next door so we could talk, well she could, I would reply reluctantly.
"Your new family seem... lively." She laughed nervously, "Are you enjoying it here Bella?" I nodded.
"Esme's ever so lovely, she's like... a mommy. And Alice is very bright and fun, Rosalie won't stop making sure I'm okay! It makes me feel so spoilt. Jasper has a very soothing effect, he's quiet but easy going. Emmett won't leave a single silence or moment of boredom in the house. Carlisle is ever so kind too." I smiled as fake as I could as I told the upmost truth about my family.
"Isn't there another boy in the family Bella?" It took me a moment to recognise she was talking about Edward.
"Oh, Edward. He's on holiday at the moment with, uh, relatives." I said.
"Oh, okay then." Lily's head bent down to look at the clipboard she'd pulled out of her bag seconds previously. "Well, it seems everything's just fine here doesn't it?" She laughed, again, nervously.
"Yes, it does. I guess you're going now?" I smiled, happy that she would be leaving.
"Of course Isa- sorry, Bella." She accompanied me into the living room where she said her goodbyes to the family and wished us all the best. Once she left the front door the whole house exploded in laughter and Emmett came running down the stairs.
"That was great!" He boomed heavily as he came up to me and ruffled my hair, a movement that got nothing but glares from Alice. "Sorry if I embarrassed you little one, I couldn't help myself." He winked at me and shrugged to the rest of the family.
It had been a week, but I almost felt like I belonged with the Cullen's.
Good ol' Emmett!
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