Chapter 9 – SPOV
I was sat in mine and Bella's room alone. I couldn't believe that they were here, but at the same time I despised them for leaving me. I knew she was my mother, so why was it so hard to accept and feel any emotion apart from hate for her? Maybe because she left me here, and has only just come to find me. He on the other hand hasn't spoken yet, and I don't know how I feel in regard to him. I'm a whirlpool of emotions, spinning out of control.
A knock on the door brought me out of my trance.
"Savannah can I come in?" A voice I recognised as Valerie's asked.
"Yes, why not," I replied sighing.
She opened the door and upon seeing me on the bed she came over to join me. I couldn't help it then, I broke down in tears; sobbing into her shoulder.
"There, there it's alright. I know it must be hard, but isn't this what you've always wanted?" she said rocking me gently.
"I thought it was," I sobbed, "But that was until I saw them and realised they'd left me here alone."
"I promise you they're not that bad. Fancy having a famous celebrity as your mother. Isn't that what everyone wishes for?" she said obviously trying to reassure me.
"Yes but... oh I'm so confused," I said sitting up and inhaling deeply.
"Well dear, I've come to help you pack as you're going on a trial run with them," she said tentatively, obviously fearing my reaction.
"But I made it quite clear I hated them and wanted nothing to do with them! Why on earth do they still keep trying," I demanded.
"Because they love you," she said simply before walking over to my wardrobe.
I sat there sullenly as she packed my bag for me. Every now and again Valerie would hold up an item, asking if I wanted to take it with me.
"It probably won't be good enough for her," I sneered reaching into my draw and pulling out the only thing I really wanted to take.
It was a picture of Bella and me on the beach last summer. We were in the sea and clinging to each other for support as the waves rolled in and tried to knock us down. It was the happiest day I'd ever spent.
"Well then you're packed," she announced zipping my bag up and standing up proudly.
"Thank-you," I said grabbing a handbag and putting the photograph and the book I was reading inside.
"Come on," she said opening the door and proceeding to walk along the hall with my bag in hand.
They were outside when we got downstairs and I left my bags there before running inside to see the one person that really mattered to me.
"Bella," I cried flinging myself at her.
"I'm going to miss you so much Sana, but promise you'll text me every day and come back," she said seriously.
"Of course I will silly!" I replied, "Do you really think I'd stay with them?"
"Oh Savannah, you're my best friend and I know this is an amazing chance for you, but please do come back," she said giving me one last hug as we walked towards the car.
"I swear I will come back for you," I said linking my arm with hers.
Outside I saw Harry in a conversation with Rosalie and from the looks of it they were on about the car, which did look rather impressive. Who knew she loved cars.
"Well here is Savannah," Miss Macey said as she saw Bella and I come out the door.
"Are we ready to go then?" Rosalie asked.
"Nearly," Miss Macey said walking over to me before continuing, "Savannah, I know what you think, but they're good people so please try and be civil at least."
I nodded before giving her a hug. It must have taken her by surprise as she went rigid before softening in to an awkward hug.
Next up was Harry.
"Sana, I'm going to miss your witty comments and well you," he said hugging me tightly.
"Savannah, are you going forever?" Jack asked hugging me.
"No I'm not. Only two weeks," I promised hugging him back.
Lastly was Bella who I hugged again and promised I'd talk to her tonight. Finally I was ready to leave.
I waited for Emmett to remove the car seats from the back before I got in. They must have other children then, so why would they want me. Once we were all in and buckled up he started the engine and pulled out of the drive, leaving behind my friends and home: the only family I knew.
"I hope you'll enjoy staying with us," Rosalie said turning to face me.
I glared at her but bit back my sarcastic comment as I remembered what Miss Macey had told me.
"I hope so," I replied icily.
She left me alone after that.
Emmett seemed quite cool, playing some really old pop music on the way home and singing loudly and out of tune to it; ignoring Rosalie's attempts to quiet him. I actually enjoyed it, and started to laugh. He stopped and turned around to face me as he smiled then winked before looking back at the road. I had a feeling we were going to get along.
After about twenty minutes we pulled up outside a huge house which was painted a very light yellow. My jaw must have been hanging open with surprise. This house was amazing, and I was going to stay here!
"Are you going to come inside or stay here?" Emmett asked opening the door for me.
"I'll come inside I think, but is this really yours?" I said astounded.
"Yes, Rose designed it with the help of my mother who is an interior designer and it's actually not that imposing when you get used to it," he assured me.
"I think that'll be hard. Oh yes, I'm staying in a castle is really not imposing," I replied.
"Come on, it's not a castle. There's no bare stone or turrets! Now come on in and mind you take your shoes off in the hallway or face the wrath of Rose," he joked.
I did as requested, looking in awe at the amazing house. The foyer was white with pictures of the couple and two babies lining the staircase. To the left I could see a kitchen and beyond that, if I squinted the living room. Behind the stairs was a dining room with a huge glass window at the end. But what was most eye catching was the two floor to ceiling mirrors that lined the entrance.
As I stood awestruck I didn't notice Rosalie descending the stairs followed by two girls in matching pink and white dresses.
"Savannah meet the twins Alice and Jessica," Rosalie said gesturing to each in turn.
Alice smiled and waved at me, but Jessica seemed to be looking down her nose.
"Girls, meet your sister Savannah Karlie McCarty," Rosalie told them beaming at me.
"You mean we have a big sister?" Alice asked looking excited.
"Yes pixie you do," Emmett replied grinning at her.
I studied the twins carefully. Jessica wrinkled her nose at me in disgust, or maybe she saw her reflection in a window. She had dirty blonde hair and eyes that were neither blue nor any other colour. In fact they looked like they could be pretty were they not smeared with a muddy colour. Alice on the other hand was smaller with short black hair in a bob and big blue eyes that seemed to take over her face. She actually looked excited to meet me so I smiled at her. She definitely looked more like Emmett. Dad? No, that sounds as if I want to stay.
"So, Alice looks like Emmett, but who do the rest of us look like then?" I asked giving Jessica a sneery smile.
"Well, you look most like me," Rosalie started.
"Woo-hoo!" I muttered sarcastically.
"Jess, well she looks most like my... my mother," Rosalie finished before turning around and running up the stairs.
What was it with her and crying? You'd have thought she was pregnant, but that would be crazy as well as all over the magazines. But there was definitely something up with her and her mum. That still didn't mean I liked her though.
"Alice honey, why don't you show Savannah to her bedroom, while I go and sort Mummy out," Emmett said as Alice ran down and hugged him.
"Would you like me to show you your room?" she asked.
"Yes, but don't think this is permanent," I warned her.
Her face fell:
"You mean you're not staying forever?"
"No," I replied as she led me up the stairs.
The sight of her looking unhappy nearly broke my heart. I'd make it up to her, as she and Emmett were the only nice ones in this entire family.
If you have any ideas about what should happen between Rose and Savannah please tell me. I want them to get along at the end, but I want her to hate her mother to begin with. So anything she could do or say would be welcome. Thank-you, XxX