It has been 5 months since we have found out that I was pregnant. Several things have happen during those months. Carlisle had his trial and with Eleazar as his lawyer he won the case a little too easy. With Eleazar good looks, accent, way with words and the fact that most of the people in the jury were female….it wasn't hard for them to win the case. Of course it infuriated my father and he soon had a restraining order against Carlisle. Carlisle wasn't allowed to be 500ft or closer to me or he will be sent to jail without bail.
Though what he didn't know was Carlisle was a vampire with inhuman abilities and could easily around that restraining order. Like every week he sneaks through my window and then takes me to his house so I can have ultrasound and see if my now 7 month old fetus is healthy and not harming me.
Alice has been in Brazil with Jasper, trying to find out if that myth about half vampire half humans roaming the forest there is true. According to Eleazar, Edward has been staying with them and strongly considering joining their coven though Rosalie and Esme want to create their own coven which Edward may join instead but Emmett isn't on board with the idea. He says he is still proud to be a Cullen and this whole mess will blow over like everything else in a few years.
I was just happy that I am less than a month away from graduating. Something my dad could be proud of if my huge belly was not a reminder that I was the town whore who got knocked up by the town's doctor. Other than that I kept my grades up, graduating with straight A's. He should be proud right? If he is he hasn't really shown it at all.
Our relationship between my dad and I is strained and I am desperately trying to patch things up before I have to leave him…forever. Our plans are to move to Alaska with the Denali's. Which by the way is going to be extremely awkward with his ex wife's house just feet away from me and the fact we will be living in the house of my ex boyfriend's "lover.". Not really sure what Edward and Tanya status is now and I could care less. I am sure if Edward will be there when we come, it is going to be 10 times awkward and frightens me what he may do. Though Carlisle believes we will be the safest there than anywhere else. I wonder if he has forgotten the 3 vampires (at least) that loathes us right now.
The excuse we are giving to my father is that I am moving to Alaska to a legit place that houses teen mothers and educates them on how to become a mother and the benefits of giving the baby for adoption, which I told my father is the option I am going to take…and was hoping that maybe that would make our relationship less strained if he knew I was giving my baby up for adoption. I told him that it may be better for him not see me a while and when I come back I won't be pregnant and maybe we could put all this behind us. He seems to be okay with the idea but didn't say much just mumble out a response, "Whatever you want to do."
I scoff at that response because it was a lie, if I told him I was moving to Alaska to marry Carlisle and raise our child together he would lock me in my room until I am 30.
So I should leave right after graduation and as far as the town is concern Carlisle has left and move to the Bahamas to continue practicing medicine though really he has an apt in Seattle and drives or runs back and forth to see me.
I had been in my room all night studying for my English final and finally decided to go to the kitchen and find something to eat. I still every once in a while cook for dad but family dinners are just awkward now, with him not talking and barely touching his food. So I just buy TV dinners, can soups, and bread with the fixings for sandwiches for us both since I still do the grocery shopping.
I more pull myself off my bed holding on to my bed railing. I felt like a whale now 7 months pregnant. Once I had my balance, I headed down stairs, carefully. I finally make it to the kitchen and see Charlie sitting at the table looking more miserable than usual. My heart sinks and I asked nervously, "Dad what is the matter?"
He doesn't look up but he says his voice cracks slightly, "Harry passed away a few hours ago."
I pull a chair up next to him and sit down and ask as I grab his hand, "How?"
he simply replies, "Heart attack."
It was silent for a while and then I ask, "How are Sue and his kids."
He sighs, "They are dealing with it okay, as good as they can right now."
He surprises me when he squeezes my hand and looks up his somber and says, "Well Leah is taking it the hardest, she apparently had an fight with him a few hours before he died….she blames herself….just seeing her made me think of us…."
I say shaking my head knowing he meant our strained relationship, "Dad I…." I started to try to brush it off but he interrupted me, "No Bella, I need to say this."
He takes a breath, "Even though I hate the decisions you may had made a few months ago and don't understand why you would make those decisions since you are so smart, smarter than anyone in this town. I love you and you will always be my daughter."
I nod wiping the fresh tears off my face with my free hand. Stupid hormones. I respond, "This is why I thought going to Alaska for a couple of months would help us restore our relationship. I'll get free medical care and can choice a wonderful couple. Then in September I can start college." I felt guilty since that was lie for why I was going to Alaska but I had to lie for his well being, he couldn't know the real reason plus if I even water down the real reason like telling him I was going to marry Carlisle and raise our baby there….it would just make him unhappy and since I will never see him again after I go to Alaska….it was just better to lie. I didn't want to leave him, unhappy.
Dad mumbles, "Isn't that where his family is from?"
I shrug, "Some part of Alaska but I don't think this facility is near where they are from….I hope."
Dad ask, "Why you don't want to see them?"
I say, "I don't want to see Edward or Esme….they probably hate me. Plus Carlisle moved to the Bahamas realizing he was ruining mine and his life…."
Charlie once again bought my lie. One difference about him and me is he isn't very observant, which doesn't seem like a good trait to not have when you are Chief of Police. Though everyone believes he is the best Chief they have had in years.
He looks at me and for the first time in months and he smiles at me and says, "Do what you believe you need to do Bella. If you believe this place in Alaska is what you need to do and then I will be here waiting for you with open arms."
He shakes his head, "Because giving up your baby is not going to be easy Bella….."
I nod, "They have counselors there that will help me through that process before and after plus they will refer me to some local therapist to help me when I get home."
Dad sighs and clears his throat, "Well a few weeks ago I got a check in the mail from Carlisle…" It seem to almost physically hurt him to say his name, "it was a lot of money and I haven't deposited it but I am willing to use it on you….for the plane tickets and then whatever you will need after you get back…."
I nod and say, "Okay. Thanks…"
I decide to change the subject and say, "I know you may not have much of a appetite but how about I cook something for us…so we can have a family dinner…like old times."
Dad gives a small smile and nods, "I would like that…very much."
CPOV
I had just put in a few hrs at Seattle Grace; luckily the news about Bella and my relationship didn't travel very far out of Forks. So I got easily employed at Seattle Grace just to give me something do with my time while I am not with Bella. I finally get to my apartment and get out of my car, I greet the doorman as I head to the elevator and punched in the floor 20 and wait patiently until the elevator dings and opens to my floor. I walk to room 2016 and unlock my door. I walk in and throw my keys on the table and was greeted by Alice who had let herself in so she could decorate my apartment.
I had my Volturi picture up, so old family pictures, and photos of Bella. I bought some furniture but didn't seem really worth it since I didn't need it but I wanted to look somewhat like a home so I bought a couch and a television and some shelves to put up for the photos. I also bought a bed for the bedroom just in case Bella ever stayed a night….I usually did the ultrasounds at the old house so she hasn't ever been to my apartment but I wanted to be prepared just in case.
Though I saw Alice had put up velvet curtains and put up expensive paintings all around and a Persian rug on the floor. I sigh, "Alice I am not going to live here for long, what is the point in decorating?"
Alice says as she steps off the ladder she was using to put up a painting, "Well it needs to be presentable when you try to sale the apartment."
I respond, "I am renting."
Alice gives me a disbelief look, "You have never rented in your life."
I shrug as I take off my coat, "I figure it would be easier to just get a 3 month lease and then won't have to go through the hassle to sale the place or anything. As soon as she is ready to leave, I want us to be able to leave and not have to worry about anything being left behind."
Alice nods, "Yeah that's understandable I guess. It still be better for you to come home to a place that looks like a home than an empty shell…."
I nod, "It does look great Alice."
She grins, "Why thank you and don't worry I will make sure to take all of it down when you are ready to leave. "
Her face then turns to serious, "Though this isn't why I came. Jasper and I found some people who may be like your and Bella''s baby."
I asked, "Did you bring them with you?"
Alice shakes her head, "I tried to get them to come and meet you but they are kind of skittish. Their father was a sick sadistic vampire and so they don't really trust other vampires very much though they did tell us a little about themselves."
I nod letting her know she had my full attention and she sighs, "Well their mothers were humans and went 9 months and gave birth with no problems."
I ask, "So they were able to survive giving birth to a hybrid?"
She nods, "Yes. I really don't think you have much to worry about when comes to Bella's health."
I ask curious, "What happen to their mothers….."
Alice says sadly, "Their father killed them after the children were old enough to fend for themselves…"
I shake my head it was disgusting how some vampires acted one thing using humans for food but to torture them or used them the way he did is just sick.
Alice says, "Which actually they were able to fend for themselves after they were about 1 years old. A year old hybrid was equivalent to a 5 year old child which they are able to hunt for themselves by the time they are 7 they stop maturing and look to be physically and mentally around the age of 18."
I shake my head confused, "So the mother goes through a full term but after birth the child matures at an alarming rate…biologically this makes no sense."
Alice responds, "Biologically we don't make since, Carlisle."
I nod agreeing with her and say, "I would love to meet them."
Alice says, "Well I'll try a few more times to persuade them to come with us but they are pretty content being with themselves."
I say, "Well we have a lifetime to gain their trust."
Alice smiles, "Very true."
She then says, "Well now that I am satistifed with your apartment, I am going to head back and spend some time with Jasper. We are counting down the days till you two move."
I raise an eyebrow, "And who are we?" Knowing we didn't have many fans of our relationship…I knew the Denali's would be civil but as for my family….
Alice says, "Jasper, Emmett, and me." She smiles, "Don't worry the other's will come around, one day."
I sigh, "I hope you are right Alice."
Alice grins, "I am always right." Then she leaps out of the window and I watch her land gracefully on the ground without anyone noticing that she literally just fell from the sky. She looks up and waves before zooming off in vampire speed.
Authors note: Yeah I haven't written a chapter in a while and I apologize. A lot has happened in life….but I'm back and I am going to try to finish the story. Thanks so much for your patience and not bailing on me.
