Mail Order Bride
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Chapter 5
Bella again studied the advertisement. It had been a week since she had first seen it. In that time, several things had happened. Jacob and Leah announced their hope that they would be adding to their family. As happy as Bella was for them, a small part of her heart also broke. Mike and Jessica announced their plan to marry the following Spring. Again, a small piece of her heart broke. Her father, Charlie, began courting the widow down the street, Sue Clearwater, who just happened to be Leah's mother. Another piece broke.
Making a decision, Bella wrote a reply to the advertisement:
To: Miss/Ms./Mrs. Alice Cullen
My name is Isabella Swan. I live in Seattle, Washington. I am sending you this letter in regards to the advertisement you posted in the Chicago Press a month ago. The one about the bride. I would like to accept that offer if it is still available.
I will tell you something of myself. My name, as I said, is Isabella, but my family and friends all refer to me as Bella. I am 17 years old, and will turn 18 in September. I am the youngest of 4, all boys before me. My father is the Chief of Police here. My mother passed when I was only 3.
As to the specifications in your advertisement, I have kept the home of my father and brother's for many years now. I am very skilled in the kitchen. I also have a 3 year old nephew, whom I adore and am very skilled at taking care of.
I realize I am young and therefore viewed by many as incapable, however, I would like to add that I will work very hard and prove that I am capable to do the things which I have stated above.
If this offer has already been filled, I thank you for your time in reading this letter. If I do not hear from you before the Winter, I will know you do not accept my proposition.
Kindest regards to you and your family,
Isabella Swan
Seattle, Washington
Bella placed the letter in an envelope, addressed it, and placed it on her vanity. She would be going in to town tomorrow for the weekly household supplies. I will post it then.
A/N Sorry, I know it's kind of short. More of a filler really. I have to work from Midnight-8 tonight for Midnight madness.