Challenging Humanity chapter 14
Discovering the truth
Bella POV
I couldn't stop the tears, leaking down my eyes. I tried everything. I held my respiration, glanced at the ceiling, thought about something else, except I couldn't cease the weeps from inside me. My shoulder joints trembled every part of a minute when I doomed power over myself. I didn't distinguish why I was crying. I merely knew was my entity was really a mess. No distinct word to illustrate it. I didn't do anything. The simply thing I performed was arrive to my dad. Now that I did, I suppose I just might have lost my mother. Even so, I can't think like that. I can't question Renee, she is my mother. The individual who took custody of me the majority of my life…what about Charlie...you believe he is lying? I howled at the messages coming from inside my intellect. Under no circumstances was Charlie lying. Charlie cared. Everything that took place in three days was proving how much he worried. He did love me. He cared about me. What I couldn't grasp was why I couldn't live with both when I needed both of them. Why was this occurrence to me when I eventually received what I had been waiting for years?
"Hey honey, Carlisle said that you can come home if you need. You really have to be cautious of what you consume on account of your jaw..." Esme bundled her friendly hands encircling my shoulder. This time I didn't tense up. I carried on the remaining time relaxed. It felt bizarre to be comforted; it was constantly me who comforted others in Phoenix. Everything was backward; I was always the vulnerable here. The distressing thought of everything was that Esme appeared to be more of my mother than Renee in any case was. She was the single person I took care of. However, Renee would speak to other people for me, making me understand the ignoble position I was standing at. Esme at no time performed that way, she awaited for my consent for restating my movements. Renee would embarrass me by emphasizing out my flaws.
I sighed thinking of the past; at that point I was aggravated at Charlie for not existing in my life, at present the tables were turned. It was easy to be mad at Charlie considering that I contained no proposition how loving he was. Being unreasonable at Renee would be hopeless, understanding I had lived with her. It wounded me to imagine her negatively, except what else is there to swallow. If I possessed one fragment of suspicion in my sense about Charlie, he would take me to the airport as well as agree to all my wishes. However, Renee would duel with me tooth and nail about everything, in spite of the things she was incorrect about.
I inclined my head toward Esme, who removed my dried tears from my cheeks, "Sweety, are you all right… you could come with me, I could cook your favorite lasagna or mushroom ravioli, as well as verbalize with your friends. I don't want you to talk to your friends here." She whispered the last part in my ear as if expressing a secret. I motioned in conformity. I was receiving the sense of someone keeping his or her eyes on me, every minute some nurse arrived in with some justification. They would lurk in a peep at the laptop before departing. I was pleased. I lost the Internet connection. I didn't need anyone hearing to my conversation. I wanted to screech 'it is my life damn it' although I just shut the laptop and laid down. I didn't wish to distress my friends. I knew if Kevin found out what happened, he would come and drag me back. He regarded as a grave proposition, to reside with a character I had no proposition of who he was. However, at that time, I needed to be with Charlie sincerely. It was a missing piece of my life, I was essential to be filled. I had no account of finding the reason would cause me to lose more than I bargain meant for.
I changed my concentration back to Esme, who was seizing out the leads of the laptop. I bit my lip, comprehending at this moment how considerably difficulty I had generated. It was ill mannered of me to demand of her to fetch me the laptop to talk to my friends. I didn't even get an opportunity to talk to them. I halted her by touching her wrist.
"I am sorry" I signed, "I am giving you so much trouble" I budged my eyes to the surface.
She moved my chin until I met her eyes, "Honey, I don't understand what you're communicating about, but trust me. No one thinks of you as a burden. What we do for you, we would do for anyone. Now, I don't want to hear anything about trouble. Let's go, how about you come with me. I don't imagine Charlie prepared anything for you back home. I will cook nice mash room ravioli or some soup as Carlisle wanted. We have to be careful of your jaw, and I need to call everyone…" I smiled while I held the Esme's hands and unhurriedly ascended down the stone bed. Esme carried on her list of planning for the dinner. Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw Alice trying to cover up her grimace by engaging herself grasping the remains of the laptop pieces.
After a few minutes, I saw the white mansion it took my breath away exactly like it had the last time. Esme had talked to me all drive long. When I enquired about her on Charlie, she averted the question and began to talk about another subject. I had a feeling at the pit of my stomach it contained to do with James. I quivered at the notion of his name. After Charlie had left, Officer Johnson had come to question me. Esme along with Lizzie had shooed him aside saying I required to rest. I owed them. I couldn't contain my tears, how could I testify against James? I pressed my eyes closed at the vision of his red brutal eyes on me. I still recall how close he laid his gun on my face. If I moved once I would have easily lost my life, but it was good Leah was saved. She wasn't pregnant.
All of us strolled inside Esme's house, this time I cautiously took strides up to the doorway. I exhaled and proceeded straight to the living room. I wanted to move to the room that contained the piano, but it would seem truly rude. I couldn't disregard I was a guest in this house. I rested on the comfy couch. I beamed when I saw Alice affixing the laptop near me. She was being extremely nice. It didn't appear as if she was forcing herself either.
"Hey I got the internet connection, you want to try it?" Alice smiled toward me.
I grinned and nodded. Perhaps I was unduly quickly in mistrusting her. She was extremely likeable. It hadn't been a full day and I was missing the hyper liveliness she exhibited me this morning. I patted the room next to me, soundlessly asking her to join me. I wanted my pals to meet her. I hope she responds the identical style to them as she dad to me. While Alice sprang next to me, I moved the laptop closer and initiated the messenger. I smiled at all my friends were on-line, no amazement there, I agreed the view camera invitation and saw Kelly leaping up and down.
"Hey bells, missed you, what happen, tell me everything, did you get back to Emmy's group during lunch?" I stared at blushing. Kelly honestly needed to keep her mouth fasten secure. I didn't risk glance at Alice and began to type to her. I become crimson when what I wrote came on the speaker. I forgot I had the loud speaker turned on.
(A/n: bold Bella, normal her friend)
"Shut up will you Kelly..."
"Forget her Bella, how are you?" I smiled when I saw Chelsea coming behind her. She put her hand on Kelly shoulder. "We missed you, you didn't even email back, is everything okay there." Her face turned concerning.
"Yeah, there has been stuff going on, but I will tell you later, I missed you guys too, sorry I didn't email back, I was a little caught up on things. You tell me, what's going on?"
"Oh Bella, its horrible, Cherry came back from the hospital." I frowned. Cherry was the new student who transferred to our school back in Phoenix. She was hospitalized the first week and no one knew why. She made friends with all of us.
"Isn't that good news, how is she?" The robot voice repeated what I typed. I noticed Esme and Lizzie joining us. I smiled in encouragement to join me.
"No Bella, you don't understand, she came back from the hospital because her parents couldn't afford her hospital bill. Apparently she has CPRS." I gasped. No.
"What is CPRS?" Esme sat on my other side.
"Who is that?" Kelly frowned.
I rolled my eyes, she was too protective, "She is Esme, you know the doctor's wife I told you about and Alice her daughter."
"The one that knows sign language, right?" I nodded and typed to Chelsea who answered.
"Okay forget about that, what is CPRS?"
"Oh, Bella, it's horrible, our principal, , she tried everything to convince her parents. CPRS is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It's a pain that run's all around your body at one point, it starts from minor hands or arms. There is no cure for it besides some pain relieving medicine. She is crying every second. Only two days ago, the doctors found out. They prescribed the painkillers but her parents refuse to buy for it. They don't have the money. When Cherry was in the hospital she overheard her parents saying something about sending her to some asylum and adopting another child. Cherry was adopted too. Now they figured it was costing them too much they are looking to adopt some other. When they asked if they could adopt another kid from our school..."
"What? Have they lost their mind! No one is going with her parents. Her parents don't deserve children in the first place! They should be arrested or something. Can Cherry live with us in the hostel rooms?" I started typing fast. I couldn't believe this was happening. It wasn't anything new; parents always abandon children in our school. But it hurt to picture Cherry's pain.
"Don't worry Bella, Ms. Charlotte is taking matters into her own hands. She has complained to the child services about this. But it will take a long time for any action. Anyway, Ms. Charlotte is letting Cherry stay with Kevin. Since he can't hear her, he doesn't have a problem to taking care of her. Kevin's mom is working extra hours around school because she couldn't take Cherry's crying. Kevin is taking days off from his work, and took up babysitting again. Basically his home is full of chaos, and our church pastor is getting people to help out with Cherry's case. Ms. Charlotte says there is a charitable hospital where Cherry could go but it's not a livable place. We all decided to hold a charity day to get some donations for her medicines. Her so-called parents have given up. They don't even bother picking up the phone to hear Cherry's progress."
I sighed, controlling my sobs. I trusted Ms. Charlotte. If anyone could help Cherry, it would be her. "What can I do to help? I can get some support by posting blogs around websites, and I can get some help here by visiting the hospital."
"Which reminds me, what's with your face?" Kelly demanded. I groaned internally when I saw all attention on me.
"Why, what happen to her?" Chelsea touched the computer screen delicately. "Are you okay Bells, do you want us and come get you. Kevin is waiting for your call."
"I'm not coming back guys, I just got here. Today was just all over the place, look I don't want to talk about it right now, can you guys tell me where Renee is? I need to talk to her ASAP!"
"Why the hell do you want to talk to her? She is too busy travelling. Did she even contact you since you came to Forks?" Kristy sneered.
"She did contact me, I am not going to repeat what she said because I deleted all her messages. But you guys really need to get her on the messenger. I want to talk to her face to face."
"Why would you delete it? Why didn't you forward it to us?" Kelly eyes narrowed.
I sighed, "Guys, I will explain later okay…" I dragged the okay out; I didn't want Alice or others to overhear something stupid. "Just focus on getting Renee on the messenger. Okay." I typed.
"Well, I think your hiding something, and I will find out, anyway, we will get Renee, she calls Kevin's mom every other day, we all will get on the messenger tonight. And you will tell me about your face. Plus, we need to make a plan to help out Cherry." Kelly lazily typed.
I nodded, "Okay, I will be waiting, bye guys. Miss you" I smiled at them
"Miss you too!" They all yelled together and signed off.
(a/n: normal)
I turned toward Alice, who had tears in her eyes, and Esme had her hand over her mouth like she was containing back a scream. I rotated my head to the side in misunderstanding. "What's wrong?" I signed to Esme.
She grasped me in her arms, "Oh god, I can't believe this is happening to your friend. CPRS! I..." She broke off and began to cry. I smiled at her reaction. It was a distressing smile, but human beings like Esme constructed the universe a better place. I embraced her back but afterwards removed myself. I stood up and closed the computer.
I turned to all of them, " It's okay, really, and Cherry is tough. This is just a test in life. We all will get through it. Believe me." I smiled in encouragement like I was educated. This is what I learned everyday in my last school, 'don't give up and keep going' the day you give up, is the day everyone gives up on you.
My attention traveled to the noise of an enormous bang of the door. Everyone stood up and started to watch, I could overhear Charlie shouting.
"Oh come on, they deserved it!" I remained next to Lizzie, who was smirking at the scene in front of us.
Dad's friend Matt was pushing Charlie inside, while Emmett, Edward and the additional friends were hauled behind. All of them appeared like someone ran over their puppy. They looked rueful. I noticed their clothes were looking torn. They were sweating like they sprinted a mile and seemed like they were struck. I gasped when I caught on; they just came from a fight.
"Charlie, that was unprofessional, do you know what trouble you will be in when the state authorities get a hold of this issue. They are known and wanted criminals. You can't beat them up, I should have known you would do something like this.'' Matt complained. Charlie just huffed in retort. Everyone could observe he wasn't regretting anything. I rolled my eyes at his response. I should have been mad, except at the same time it felt nice. My father protecting me was something that never happened before.
"Everyone cool down let's go in the kitchen, I already have lunch ready. Richard and Carlisle will be late, but will be joining us. Matt, do you want to call Billy to join us?" Lizzie strolled over talked as if nothing occurred.
"Nah, Billy is giving Seth, Sue, and Harry some company. He was the cause; I got the La Push boys in control. Those big wolves weren't getting off easily." He huffed and walked inside the kitchen alongside Charlie. I just remained there feeling more out of the loop. How could they discuss this so freely? Is this a typical day for them?
"Boys, you are going to change right now! You look like beggars! I laid the clothes down for you, and Edward, I don't want to listen to any complaints!" I heard Alice's yell at the other three guys, my eyes at Rose when I saw each one of them nod and obeyed without a word. I glanced up at the ceiling, where am I? I thought.
We all sat at the dinning table, I smiled and giggled when Emmett was recounting a prank again. I understood following a few hours that Emmett was a large prankster. He was amusing and loved to embarrass anyone. My cheeks were constantly scarlet for laughing so frequently. He might appear huge and mighty, except, he felt like a massive teddy bear to me. It was entertaining to witness Esme's reprimand at him like a five year old in consume his vegetables. Emmett was fearful of Alice as well. When Alice insisted on him to change his shirt after he spilled his drinks on it, he refused, making her face look like a vampire's. Emmett apologized and scurried like he was late for something. It was comical to view a big fellow panic stricken by Alice.
Alice was the most animated person I have ever encountered. She spoke excessively fast and captured all attention for herself. I was envious. She was a 'people person'. I wager that she could get a job at whatsoever career; she enclosed her brains to it. Her personality would never permit anyone turn her away. I was further confounded when I saw her interacting with her boyfriend. Jasper. I finally memorized his name. No one would dismiss his name if they knew Alice. All durations throughout the meal she called his name 'Jasper say something' and 'Jasper what do you think?" She was doing all the articulating but hauling Jasper into it. He appeared more out of the loophole and only bobbed in agreement at whatever, she was saying. Many times I saw him snatch brief looks toward Alice. When his eyes disembarked on me, he realized I had caught him. He laughed apologetically at me and glanced down his plate hastily.
It was also funny when I saw Edward caught it too and glared at Jasper. He would proceed back to keep his face poker-faced when Esme would meet his eyes. It made me feel jealous of Alice to comprehend how many people love and care about her. Where Alice was chatty, Jasper was reserved. They were complete opposite but when their eyes met, everyone could witness the love graduating from them. I understood instantly why Esme and Lizzie were smirking and Edward pointedly overlooked them. I bit my lip from keep my smile off my face.
Rosalie was a definitely harder to deduce. She would just disregard me. It hurt. However, it also made me seethe. Who does she think she is to ignore me this way? I didn't do anything. She should feel ashamed of herself for what she did. I reminded myself that I would receive a chance to get even with her on Monday. She conceives she is gorgeous and that bestows her the right to anything. She was mistaken. I have met more beautiful girls. Rosalie was no rival for Chelsea. I smirked picturing her reaction of seeing Chelsea. Yeah it was a good sight.
Carlisle had come back from the hospital. Evidently, those culprits were obtaining treatment from there. Carlisle constructed an explanation not to aid. When he arrived back home, he grounded both Edward and Emmett for fighting, but it seemed like he was pretending to be furious. I shook my head comprehending that the doctor was in on it. Lizzie went and provided all three boys a hug. It was evident Charlie and all the additional guys had gone back to beat them up after Leah and I were admitted. Now Charlie had a few days off, Matt offered to supervise those creeps up to the time of someone from another state jail arrived in take them. He revealed that James might be too tempted to repeat the performance. This made Charlie genuinely cheerful. Leah was doing well. She wasn't distressing as often. Angela had sent a message of apology to Edward for me. I was touched; I was going to have to explain her that I am not angry with her.
"So Bella? Who is Kevin?" Alice unexpectedly questioned, giving rise to my cheeks to become crimson. I played dumb and only shrugged at her. Even so, I could observe she wasn't letting go, "You know the one your friend said about. He was waiting for you to call him and pick you up?" Her final string of words resulted in Charlie to pause in his discussion with Matt and glanced at me.
I slipped little in my posterior. This was not something I had planned to know Charlie about; I assumed he already knew on account of Renee. However, now I understood Renee at no time told Charlie anything. Judging from his interrogating scrutiny, I was right. I disregarded once more, I seriously wanted Alice to drop this matter. I grasped the glassware of clear liquid in front of me and began to drink from it.
"Is he your boyfriend?" I suffocated on the water I was drinking. From the corner of my eye, I saw Jasper and Emmett laughing. I rapidly grasped the tablecloth by the bowl and wiped my mouth. Charlie's eyes had grown frightened. I flushed and glanced at the edge of the table, amazing, the edges appeared like they were polished, and I kept my fixed look down, wishing this night would just end.
Charlie gave a troubled chuckle, except it came similarly a strangling noise. "Um, no, of course not. Bella doesn't have a boyfriend, right Bella?" Charlie's eyes became pleading. I exhaled and sat up straight. I shouldn't fib, he will find out anyway.
I jolted my head, and signed back to him swiftly. Expecting he wouldn't catch on.
"What? You went fast their Bells,"
I breathed and look at Esme; I knew she has known in advance. She delivered a sweet grin and turned toward Charlie. "She said that he was her ex-boyfriend."
Charlie didn't take his eyes off me. He jerked to shake his head, "No, Bella doesn't have a boyfriend, right?" His voice deceived his incredulity.
I grimaced at him, "Of course I can have a boyfriend. I mean, I am not seven, I am seventeen!" I turned toward Esme waiting.
"Exactly, seventeen… that is barely an age to have a boyfriend!" Charlie didn't stand by for Esme to translate; I wanted to drop my mouth open in disbelief but my jawbone ache too considerably to open.
Thank God the discussion ceased when we all rotated to Emmett, who was moving his empty plate to the sink and striding toward the living room.
"Where are you going?" Carlisle demanded.
Emmett looked like a child who just got caught stealing a cookie, "To watch TV, the Cubs are on tonight."
"To bad you're grounded. Maybe you could read the score in the newspaper tomorrow..." Carlisle dismissed while continuing to consume dinner.
"Oh come on Dad, it's the CUBS! GAME! CUBS!" he exaggerated the 'cubs' word.
I concealed a grin at the immature way he was talking. If Emmett was a girl I stake that he would be stomping his foot. I rolled my eyes at my random thoughts. Following a little further disputing Emmett accepted and just strolled to toward the steps. I finished my dinner, just as I was moving my bowl; I heard the alert go off. I jumped. I forgot I fix up an alarm on the cell phone to remind me of my friends coming on messenger. I sprang from my chair in haste. Suddenly, everything occurred at once...
My palm struck the chilly glass of water off the table and on to my clothes. I clutched the handkerchief to clean the blouse when I accidentally grasped the cover on the table with it and forced the cover down. Resulting in all the silverware on the table to slope on me. In a knee-jerk reaction, I attempted to walk to one side from the mess when my foot trapped on the fallen covering leading me to plunge down to the floor, tripping to face down on the bowl of heated soup.
I moaned as well as flinched when I felt Carlisle apply the cream on my cheeks. I sensed the bed move with the chuckles evaded from everybody. I rolled my eyes and reddened. This was extremely mortifying. Following I had ruined everyone's feast; Carlisle took caution of the destruction while Esme and Lizzie cleansed up the disarray on the dinner table.
Everyone else just busted out laughing Charlie was concerned for a couple of minutes, although afterwards making certain I was okay he roared laughing until he contained tears in his eyes. Emmett made a remark about me being better than watching a baseball game. Edward was nice enough not to laugh; except I saw his lips twist in an attempt not to. I appreciated the effort. Occasionally, someone would laugh, giving rise to another person to join in the joke.
Finally, I rose up. I was anxious to chat with my friends and Renee. Esme thankfully understood and forced everyone to leave me alone with the laptop.
I started the messenger, but this time I saw instead of my friends being online, their status said away. Only Renee was online. All my friends made a separate chat room. I knew they would want to know what Renee would say, but right now I had my own questions to ask.
I started the speaker.
Silentsound (Bella): Hey mom. What's up?
ForeverPhil (Renee): Nothing honey, is there a reason for you to make me leave my dinner with Phil and chat. My fingers are starting to hurt already.
Silentsound: (rolling eyes) Bare with me, can you tell me when you last talked to my Dad?
ForeverPhil: What dad? Phil? I just talked to him, oh honey you wouldn't believe this. He is traveling to California next. Isn't that great. I heard it's the best place to shop.
Silentsound: (glaring) No mom, my real dad, as in Charlie. Phil was never my father nor will he ever be. How many times will I have to repeat that until you finally understand?
ForeverPhil: (gasp) ISABELLA MARIE DWYER! HOW DARE YOU!
Alice POV
I was fidgeting on the couch. I couldn't help myself. I wanted to know what Bella was talking about. I was nosy I admit, but her friends were so sincere. All my life I never made a sincere friend besides Rose. She was only one who didn't befriend me just because of my brother. In Chicago I had many friends, but here girls just approached me because they wanted to get close to Edward or Emmett. Angela was my first friend before Rose, but she was too shy to confide anything to me. It took me forever to guess who she was crushing on until I watched her all day. That was the day I made Edward friends with Ben, that way both Angela and him would get a chance. Edward first threw a fit but once he started to hang out with Ben, they got along great.
I didn't know I was pouting until Jasper kissed me. I turned my hard eyes to him, only making him laugh. I sighed dragging myself down to his chest. He was the only reason I wasn't at Edward's door trying to hear what was going on. I wasn't the only one. It seemed Edward was having an equal amount trouble, he was playing the piano downstairs, but even I could tell he had missed about three notes in five minutes. He was paying attention. Emmett was pleading with mom to let him watch the game. Dad went with Richard to get more ointment for Bella. He said he knew he will run out soon at the speed Bella's been getting hurt. I cracked up again, making Jasper and Edward to look at me.
"Did you see how my plate rolled upside down and slipped on Bella?" I laughed again remembering my salad all over her shirt. Although it was horrible to watch the stains on her blouse, it was very funny.
Edward and Jasper started laughing to. Edward was the only one that was not laughing at the mayhem but once he left Bella in his room, he roared away with Emmett. I can't believe she actually manage to take all those plates and glasses down. Lastly, falling down on hot soup. I still remembered her red face when mom and Liz helped her up. I didn't know what caused her cheeks to go all blood red, the soup? Or the bruise? Or embarrassment?
"I wouldn't believe it, until I saw with my own eyes. Man, it was a good thing Esme didn't light any candles, Bella would have burned the table too." Jasper chuckled, causing Edward and me to double over. It was rude, but very true.
"How can someone manage to take down every dish with only one glass of water?" Edward wrapped his arms around his stomach and continued chuckling.
"I know, I saw, it was only one glass at first then suddenly all the plates were going toward her." I wiped the tears that were appearing on my eyes.
"Guys, come one, behave. It's not nice to laugh, Bella couldn't help herself. It could have happened to anyone." We all turned to Liz in disbelieve. "Okay I know it's a little far fetch, but did you see how red her face was?" All of us started laughing again, this time Emmett joined us. He sat by me, while pulling Jasper away from me. I rolled my eyes but snuggled to Emmett. He didn't mind Jasper, Emmett just liked to take care of me. Jasper laughed and went to sit by Edward on the bench.
"I am glad I got to see all that. Even dad's glass of wine crashed down just when he was about to reach for it." Emmett's chuckles shook my entire body.
"Does anyone want me to make anything for them? I could cook you guys something right now. I just opened my new set of plates, I am glad I save old kitchen ware." Mom walked in the living room. She took off her apron and sat next to Liz.
"Yeah you might want to buy some more for future preparation mom." Emmett suggested causing everyone another round of laughs.
"Poor thing, I was relieved when Carlisle said the soup didn't burn too much." Mom sighed once she caught her breath from laughing.
"I wish I had a camera." Emmett snickered.
"I wonder if someone taped all her clumsy moments when she was little." Edward suddenly asked, but it seemed he was talking more to himself than us.
"If someone did, that tape would be priceless." Emmett sighed. Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Where are Charlie and Matt?" Liz asked mom.
Mom shrugged, "They both went to La Push, and the boys over there want another round. Seth is making a scene to meet Leah. Charlie and Matt went to help Billy out. Charlie is letting Bella spend the night since tomorrow is the weekend and he has some cop business to deal with in the morning. He said Bella could talk with her friends over night if she wants. Besides the boyfriend bomb kind of shook him up. He needs a little space to wrap his mind around it. Renee hiding these issues only deposited fuel to everything."
"I don't know what the big deal is. I started dating Jas when I was sixteen. How is seventeen not an age to date?" I frowned.
"When you get you daughter after years later, you have a hard time believing they are now older than the age you last saw them. I went through the same thing when I met Rosalie after moving here. She was no longer the little doll I used to carry around like a purse." Liz smiled sadly.
"But you didn't react this way when I started seeing Rose?" Emmett asked.
"There is a difference. Charlie is a dad. My dad had a hard time swallowing your news." Jasper answered.
"But he didn't react that way." Emmett insisted.
"You're right, but that was because of me, I cooled him down. When you have someone to reason with the acceptance is easier. Charlie is all alone, no one to argue or any reasoning. For him Bella is still the little girl. He didn't have to go through the phase of letting Bella see anyone. For him to go through everything at once is tough. He just got Bella and he introduced her to everyone not expecting Bella to be the mature young women that has relationships. Today would be harsh for him. The fair day events and then this… I am glad I am not in Charlie's shoes right now." Liz looked at us.
I thought about it, "Didn't Charlie ever visit Bella in Phoenix?" I asked.
"Oh he tried alright. He still has a ticket ready. He bought an open ticket every year. Whenever the day would come close for him to go, some phone call or reason would stop him. When I asked, it was something like 'Bella is busy' or 'Bella is going somewhere.' one time I just told him to go, forget the rest but he never did. He said Bella wouldn't see him. I knew it had something to do with Renee. Looking at Bella now, I know Bella would have never refused to see Charlie." Liz glared at the turned off TV screen.
"You mean Renee purposely stopped Bella for meeting Charlie?" I gasped at the new realization.
Liz snorted, "I wouldn't put it past her. She was one hell of a piece. She is lucky she lives in Phoenix, I came close to giving her piece of my mind."
"Why would anyone do that?" Especially to Charlie, my mind couldn't wrap around this.
"Oh trust me, if you had met Renee you would know. Renee has this problem, when she is not happy; she makes it a goal to make others miserable." Liz shrugged.
That just made my curiosity grow, "You know Bella is talking to Renee right now… maybe we could ask Bella what's going on?" I said slowly. However my mind was made up, I need to hear what was going on. "For Charlie you know..." I reasoned.
"Alice Mary Cullen bit your tongue. I know exactly what you are thinking young lady and we are not spying on Bella." Mom screeched in response but even I could see her curiosity in her eyes. After all I had to get my nosy genetics from somewhere.
"Oh mom, she wasn't saying that, she was saying to ask Bella. Why would she spy?" Emmett pinched my rib a little to shut me up. I knew he was with me.
Mom was about to retort back when the doorbell rang. Mom and Liz went to answer at the same time Edward, Jasper and Emmett huddled near me.
"Have you lost your mind? We are not listening in on her again. The first time we didn't get caught but this time I have a feeling we will." Edward glared at me.
"Didn't you hear her Eddie? She said ask! Okay." Edward eyes flared to Emmett, knowing he was lying.
"I agree with Edward baby, this is not our business." Jasper calmly said.
"Charlie is our business, man, he is the reason I have no criminal record. You know how many times he caught me with alcohol in parties? And even today he let us get some swing shots." Emmett reasoned.
"You guys are still awake?" Dad entered in the living room with a prescription bag.
I giggled, "Dad, it's just nine thirty. And the weekend!"
Dad laughed with me, "I forgot, anyway, what are your plans for tomorrow?" He sat on the couch right before Richard came in and smiled toward us.
"I don't understand why the pixie gets a free pass. She should be grounded with us." Emmett complained.
I turned to glare at him, "Just for that Em, I will get two set of shopping bags for you." I declared causing him to groan in distress and others to laugh.
"It's because she is our favorite." Richard smirked while opening his arms for me. I smiled and went to hug him.
"I knew it." Jasper shook his head.
"Not so fast, your mother said you're grounded too. You were covering up for Rose and Emmett both. Two weeks buddy." Jasper's dad laughed at Jasper's expression.
"That's not fair, why is it that you guys never grounded me before, but now all you do is that?" Jasper made his face disgusted.
"That is because before Alice you did nothing but stay in the house, now you never come back." Richard laughed.
I snorted, "That is not true, right Jas?" I faced him.
He just sighed looking embarrassed. Edward started to choke to hide his smile.
"Anyway, how is Bella, is her jaw still hurting. I bought a new tube of ointment." Dad changed the subject.
"We don't know, after you guys left, Esme made us all leave…" I stopped talking when Emmett nudged me.
"Why don't you ask her, I think she might be awake," Emmett looked toward the intercom.
"What if she's already asleep?" Dad wondered.
"What's the harm in asking?" I shrugged nonchalantly.
Dad nodded and pressed the intercom, as last time the robotic voice came on.
"ISABELLA MARIE DWYER! HOW DARE YOU!" I heard a woman yell.
"Keep your voice down, the name is Isabella Marie SWAN. Swan, Swan, Swan! Do I have to repeat it a million times? I have no problem retyping my own name. I will never be a Dwyer. Never. Do you want me to sign my name in blood! I will." Robot voice repealed.
"I will not talk to you like this. Phil is your guardian father." I was guessing this was Renee
"No mom, you are wrong, my only guardian is Charlie. I never signed the adoption papers and neither did I let Phil sign them. Get over it. And I didn't message you to talk about this. So drop it. What I want to know is why every year you told me Charlie was too busy to see me? Or Charlie didn't want to see me?"
"Because it was true, well I see Charlie is already influencing you. It hasn't even been a month. Really Isabella I expected more from you. Will let a stranger get between a mother and daughter?"
"I wouldn't let a stranger come between us mom. This person is my biological father! Not a stranger. And the only person coming between someone is you. Now tell me right now what kind of game you are playing. Kevin is just one phone call away. Believe me his mother won't be able to stop him. I want the truth. Did you really lie to both me and Dad to keep me away?"
Suddenly I heard loud sobs, "Oh honey, it's not true. Charlie is lying. I would never do that. How could you doubt me? Charlie said it himself that he was busy; it was me who used to plead for him to come and visit you. I know Charlie would just say I was lying. He has no proof!" More sobs were heard.
I rolled my eyes. Liz was right; Renee was one hell of a thing.
"Charlie has prove, he has air tickets to prove it. He is agreeing with everything I said. He even gave me the option to return back. Do you want any more prove? I bet Charlie can provide me that too."
"He is a cop! Bella! He bought those tickets illegally!" The woman screeched.
"Yeah you're right, the same way he bought a teddy bear for me when I was ten. He wanted to give it to me in my birthday, but couldn't come. He couldn't mail it since it was too big. You're right, for being a cop he is completely corrupted man."
"Yes Bella, see I knew you would believe your mother." The woman cheered.
My eyes grew wide; did Renee really believe this Bella is buying this?
"Ok mom, now that I believe you, tell me my doctor's information." The robot demanded.
"What? Why?" Renee voice sounded off guard.
"I need to get my old medical file to give to my doctor here."
"Who is your doctor?" Renee sounded suspicious.
"Dr. Cullen."
"Oh Carlisle, why don't you give me his number, um I could talk to him myself and give it to him." She answered.
I turned to Dad, his face turned disgusted.
"I don't know Dr. Cullen's number, I will get back to you later mom. My friends are on."
Renee laughed, "When are they not? You guys have really nothing to do…"
My mouth dropped open, how can she say that. All her friends are trying to help Cherry who her parents didn't pay medical bills of. And here she was complaining about Bella spending some time with her friends. My mom would never say that.
"Okay mom, got to go bye… Silentsound has signed off." Robotic voice announced. "Silentsound has accepted chat room invitation."
"Hey Bells, oh, I see your back in the view room. I am extremely jealous; can you hear the river from the room?" I heard another voice I recognized as Kelly's.
"Yeah, when it's quiet. How is Cherry?" Robotic voice began once more
"She is in pain of course no change. Sometimes it feels like she is getting a fever, next it seems like she is getting a cold. She is sweating a lot too."
I shut my eyes. It sounded very helpless. I wish I could do something to help.
"Bella, enough stalling, what is wrong with your face, and why was Alice next to you. What is going on?" Kelly demanded.
"Okay this is one long story, let's see, I went to the town fair this place has every year. I enjoyed my time with Charlie. Then played football with boys who were all six feet tall. Almost got crushed by them too until Edward rescued me..."
"Whoooooaa! Stop right there. Who is Edward…?" I started to chuckle but clutched my hand over my mouth remembering Bella might hear the intercom.
Dad shut the intercom off making all of us groan. He turned to me with his eyebrow rose, uh oh.
"You knew Bella was awake didn't you? You just wanted to eavesdrop. I am very disappointed in you Alice. You can join your brothers in their punishment too. Two weeks of school to home.
"Yes dad" I mumbled. Internally I snorted, that won't ever stop me from shopping.
We all walked to our rooms. Jasper was going home with his dad. Rosalie already left after dinner claiming she had a headache. I felt bad; it was the excuse she used whenever she was Pmsing. Also I didn't miss the fact she was ignoring Bella at dinner, which pissed me off enough to not stop Rosalie from leaving.
Edward would sleep in the guest room. I wanted to stay up with Bella, but I knew she wouldn't be comfortable.
While I was walking to my room, I passed Edward's room. I knew I shouldn't but I couldn't help myself. I ran and got a glass from the bathroom. I placed the glass beside my ear then against the bedroom door. A trick I used to do with Emmett to figure out what Emmett was saying to girls on the phone.
"Hey what are you doing?" I jumped and swung back to see Edward looking grouchy.
I rolled my eyes while going back to my task. "Come on, don't you want to know what's going, don't lie to me. I knew it got your attention when she said your name," it was expected.
I heard him sigh and sit on his knees behind me, "Fine, but if we get caught, you're taking the blame. I am going to say you blackmailed me into this." He whispered.
I nodded. Holding back my laugh, 'Like they will believe him over me? Such a gullible brother.'
I could make out some sounds, but not much. Edward's room was bigger than Emmett's to hear anything.
"You can hear better from my bathroom...it's clear as a bell."
"Ugh!" Both Edward and I fell on our backs at the voice.
Emmett hovered over us grinning like a fool. I beamed back grabbing his wrist to get up. Emmett was always my man in black.
One Halloween Emmett wanted to dress like the men in black. Edward refused to be one of the men. I decided to step in. I had to say, for a man I was very good looking. Emmett always had my back.
All three of us followed Emmett to the bathroom. We locked all the doors incase mom's ability to enter at worst timing caught us.
Emmett was right, I could hear Bella's robotic speaker perfectly.
"Guys I need you to get some information for me. From my old doctor, I need some old records. The doctor here found some abusive signs of my injury. I need to set him clear before Charlie issues an arrest warrant against Renee."
"Why is that a problem Bella, I think it's the best way to send her to jail? I mean, we should have done that years ago. I like the way Charlie thinks. Not a bad plan at all." All three of us snickered quietly at Kelly's suggestion.
"Shut up Kelly, I am not laughing." Robotic voice announced.
"What ever now tell me what happened after this Tanya chick called you a liar?"
I heard Edward's quiet sigh. I held back my chuckle when I realized he was sad for them to move on from Edward's name.
"Well, I tried to explain to them Cole did talk to me, but no one believed me. Charlie did, and he took my side. The Mayor was an asshole, throwing his relationship with Renee in his face. But it was ok since the whole town practically got on the Mayor's case and laughed in his face, but then Tanya started the lying thing again. Finally I couldn't take it and just ran to the nearest bathroom. When I got to the bathroom, that's where the problem started. I saw Leah, you know from the girl from La Push, Sam's girlfriend. She was getting rape by some guy. I entered at just the right time. He had a gun; he pointed right at me right when I was about to go back outside. He ran to my side and pushed me against the wall while putting the gun on my forehead, if I moved an inch he would have shot me. Anyway he said not to make a sound or move until he's finished. Leah kicked him on his leg catching him off guard. He dropped the gun and that's when I ran. I ran straight to Charlie. Charlie came with his friend Matt. Right when they opened the door the rapist came out and hit me right in the face. That is pretty much when I blocked out I think. Now that I think about it. My jaw does hurt. It's good I am silent. I wouldn't be able to talk much anyway right now.
In the hospital the doctor checked my medical record and was suspicious of the injuries. He told Charlie. Charlie called Renee and created some problems. I talked to Charlie and realized some things about Renee and he told me that the person who hit me was a known criminal: James and his sidekicks, Victoria and Laurent. They were right now in jail waiting to be transferred to another state. When Matt came to take my statement Esme and Liz (who is Emmy's girlfriends mother) helped me refuse. I wasn't ready. Later we came to the Esme's house with her. It was nice, we all had dinner and stuff. Oh yeah, Edward, Emmett and Jasper all went with Charlie to beat up those criminals in jail. Edward and Emmett are grounded for two weeks. Alice has a boyfriend named Jasper who is Rosalie's brother. Rosalie is Emmett's, aka Emmy's, girlfriend.
Before I was talking to you I was clearing some stuff with Renee. Apparently she has been bullshitting me with tarradiddle* (?) rubbish about Charlie not wanting to meet me and she said the same thing about him that I imagine. When I called her up on the lie, saying he has tickets to prove he wanted to see me, she started her crybaby crap about he is a corrupted cop doing illegal stuff. If that wasn't enough she called Phil my dad again. My conversation with her just got better and better, now she is refusing to give me my old medical information and wanting Dr. Cullen's number instead to call him personally."
We finally heard Kelly's voice answering. "Wow, an ordinary day in Bell-bell trouble land."
"Shut up" The robotic voice immediately answered.
We heard chuckles from the speaker, and another new voice answering. "Really B, you have to admit. It was ordinary. I mean you get into more trouble here within three hours than you did in a day."
"Oh yeah, well I ruin everyone's dinner too by pulling all the dishes down on me." The robotic voice answered causing me to once again hold my laugh with my hand.
I wasn't the only one laughing. The speakers from Edward's room were giving the same reactions.
"Well that explains the problem with your shirt. Anyway, how are you getting along with the Emmy group?"
"They are all nice; I don't know what happened at school. Alice came and apologize the first thing. Then Edward and Jasper followed too. Except Rosalie and Emmett didn't. Well Emmett isn't bad, he didn't do anything. He was very funny. I was laughing so hard, my sides started to hurt. Rosalie was little, I don't know how to say it...she..." The robot didn't finish
"Don't sugar coat it B, just say it," another girl's voice said.
"Ok, she ignored me, but I don't care. Alice kept everyone preoccupied while Jasper didn't say a word and just followed her lead. It was funny, but sweet, when they both looked at each other. Edward would eye them too until Esme would give him one look. Over all very cute."
I smiled thinking of her description. I saw Emmett roll his eyes.
"Until you took their food down," someone said with laughs following.
"Shut up, anyway I have to get my medical information. Any idea how?" The robotic voice changed the topic.
"Yeah, just give Dr. Cullen your old doctor's name, he could find your old doctor himself and find everything he needs."
"Yeah, that's good. I don't want Renee getting on anyone's back."
"What's the plan with the revenge thing in school and this Cole kid?"
My attention suddenly fueled.
"Oh that is still on. The only thing that is change is the person I am doing on. And Cole, I am waiting for him to come to me. I am not going to stand around and be called a liar."
Emmett shivered.
"What do you mean about the plan? And keep us updated with Cole; I think Nathan could help him." Bella's friends answered
"I will explain later, I need to catch Carlisle. I will talk to you guys later. I am getting tired."
"Oh come on Bella, it's the weekend, and this is the first time you could talk to us openly all night." Kelly demanded.
"I know, but I need to talk to Carlisle about this. I promise, I will find weekends like this. I am just too tired with the events that happened. I keep getting visions of James. I know I am going to have nightmares tonight. I am glad I am silent."
"Okay B, love you. We will keep you posted with Cherry. And please be careful, first Renee, now Charlie, and finally James. This is getting too crazy. And don't listen to any shit Renee says; don't let it get to you."
"I know, I am okay, I stopped talking to Renee right when I was about to lose it and I trust Charlie. He is not like Renee; he wouldn't leave me at the middle of night when I have a sprained arm and running a high fever."
I couldn't help, but gasp at the words. Is that what happen to her? No wonder her friends didn't trust Charlie. How could Renee do that? How could any parent do that? I suddenly felt like going and hugging my mom for everything she did for me.
"Oh Bella, don't you forget, not taking you to the hospital when you twisted your ankle, or making you take ballet lessons and not caring when you fall down…"
I felt my jaw fall open at the list of her injuries.
"Okay okay, don't need a reminder of any of that okay. Just calm down. Anyway, I have to go. Love you guys too. Talk to you later. Love you guys." The robot voice broke my thoughts.
"Yeah, love you too. Miss you B!" All the girls screamed like last time.
"Me too. Miss you…Silentsound signed off."
I turned around to look at both my brothers after the signed off noise. They were both lost in their own thoughts. I walked outside, suddenly feeling stupid standing next to a toilet.
"Come on," I pointed them out when Emmett and Edward just stood there.
"I don't know what to say to all this, truthfully." Edward sat heavily on Emmett's bed.
"Who said anything about saying something now? This is not over." Both Edward and I turned to Emmett in confusion that was standing calmly.
"What are you saying?" Edward narrowed his eyes.
"Let's go downstairs to Dad and see what happens. Bella is going downstairs to talk anyway. Maybe he will figure out more." Emmett suggested looking at the door.
"They sent us to bed remember, if we go down right now they will assume it is because of Bella." Edward said my thinking.
"We'll just say we couldn't sleep. And anyway it's the weekend. Just because we are grounded doesn't mean we have to sleep early. We could make some noise right now causing Mom to come upstairs and explain how we are bored and just talking. Then just walk downstairs with her."
I thought about Emmett's plan. Then I nodded walking to Emmett's stereo player and started to play the music loudly. I smiled when I heard the song Barbie girl playing. I ignored the groans from my brothers.
A/N: happy people? I hope I did justice. I was worried sick about this chapter. I know everyone was waiting. I made over 60 reviews for last chapter which shocked me to know how many people are loving it. this chapter had me terrified because honestly my chapters will be getting complicated and I will mention syndromes and illness that some people never heard of. I am sorry, when I started the story I never knew how serious this story could get. If this story offends anyone or doesn't like it, I will take it down. Because honestly I won't write it if someone gets hurt. This is just a fiction story. The story made from my mind and imagination. Just like the stories I read of others that is full of mix drama. I will try to keep it realistic too, because at the same time I am learning.
If you read this properly, you will notice some changes from the first half to the second half. On the first half I have used a new grammar software to help me with the story and the second half is normal. I want you guy's feedback on what is better? Through out the story my beta has also helped.
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raro83
Hey,
I think this story is amazing. I love the fact that Bella has spirit and isn't afraid to stand up for herself in this story. I think it is also great that Bella has the great attributes that the Bella Stephanie Meyer wrote has. Her care and compassion for others, I think that in this story they are stronger, because she is 'different' to everyone else. I love the fact that she want's to callenge the world, and it's pre-concevied notions. I know many people that in the same situation wouldn't, they would be happy with what feels comfortable.
Please keep up the great writing and I really do hope that you update soon.
Luv Bec
Bella'Swan'22
Just read the whole story in one, without any breaks. Have to say EPOV is definately the best! He's so sweet and caring :)
I hope Leah gets better cos we haven't really heard much from her character.
And why do you keep giving us cliffys!! XD
It's not fair! *stamps foot like a stubborn Mute Bella*
Update soon or I will hunt you down... Only joking... But nahh, I'm being serious.
Bella'Swan'22 x
French Shark
*excitedly reads end of last chapter to date, clicks the review button...takes a big breath, and types furiously*
HOLY FREAKING CRAP THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZINGLY FANTASTICAL FANFICS I'VE READ SO FAR! MUTE BELLA ARE THE FREAKIN' AWESOME!! I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW CREATIVE THIS STORY IS! AND OMG, HILARIOUS, TOO! AND I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED TO BELLA AND LEAH, AND I REALLY WANT TO KNOW WHY RENEE KEPT CHARLIE AND BELLA APART, AND I WANT BELLA TO START TO GET TO KNOW EDWARD AND THE REST OF THE CULLEN FAMILY BETTER, AND I DON'T WANT BELLA TO DIE FROM HER EVENTUAL AND INEVITABLE SHOPPING TRIP WITH ALICE, AND...AND...AND...And..and...*stops to breathe, then continues in a more relaxed manner...*
And I want James, Laurent, and Victoria to DIE. And, oh, woops, that's it for now...
~Amy~
NO, WAIT! Also, TYPE FAST, MISSY! NO MORE CLIFFY'S FOR YOUU!! Shame on you! How can you live with yourself after all those??!!
Again, Awesomely Superbly Amazingly Fantasical story!!
(Yeah, this is super long, probably but I've been waiting to review until I'd read it all because I wanted to see what happens next!!)
Chellie09
Wow, holy crap, again! And yet again you leave us with another one of those nasty cliffhangers. Grr.. you're so mean.
And you were right about the drama. Major drama alert! Along with more Edward and Bella, although I have to say I was hoping for a little more. But, I can understand where Carlisle is coming from in the no visitor rule. And surely Edward is going to get it when Carlisle comes home - I don't think being grounded and loosing his Volvo is going to be the end of it, judging be Carlisle's face and even Lizzie's reaction to it either - she knew it wasn't going to be good either. And I think Edward might be smart in writing a will, just to be safe. Lol! That was funny!
I'm glad Angela's not mad at Edward, or Alice, anymore for what happened at the school. She's a great friend, Bella's going to love having her around!
And I was right, it was, ultimately, Charlie who starts that fight at the station as soon as Bella tells them what happened. I'm just surprised that he stood there and let it happen like that. Didn't he tell Sam to watch them, not beat them up some more - that is unless there was just cause for more beating like an attempted escape? They are apparently escape artists, or at least Victoria is. And it figures Laurent is there for the fun of it; if you could call it that, and apparently he does. And James is a serial killer? Why doesn't that surprise me? But, guys, just don't kill them. They need to pay for what they've done, not only here in Forks, but in the other states where they are wanted also. I hope Charlie remembers that in his rage and protectiveness over Bella.
This certainly puts Bella's previous hospital visits on the back burner, doesn't it. But I'm glad that's getting cleared up and somewhat explained by her friends when she talks to them. But, I also hope, for the sake of Bella's limited privacy, she talks to them outside of the hospital, which seems to be "gossip central", or at least the volume is turned way down so only those that are in the room can hear. She needs her friends right now, the ones she's grown up with, the ones that know her the best. It's good she has a way to talk to them so that they are there for her the best they can be.
Now, this review is done (I think), so update again... Soon, like NOW! And thank you for updating so quickly with this one, and with a longer chapter! :D
I loved everyone one of the reviews. I could keep going and put all the reviews I received. Everyone of you guys rock. I love all my readers!