Hello! Sorry it took me so long to update. I was debating on whether to make this chapter a one part or a two part chapter. After much thought, I settled with one. I looked over my previous chapters and realized how short they were. (Sorry about that!) I will try as much as possible to make them longer. Anyway, thanks to everyone who read the (very short) chapters of Starcrossed so far. Enjoy!
Chapter 6: Recovery
"Well, she lost a little blood and suffered a minor concussion. She's started healing nicely from it. Other than that, Chief Swan, she's doing well. It shouldn't take her too much longer to fully recover," said an unfamiliar, but mesmerizing voice.
"Thank you, Dr. Carlisle. Thank you so much. You have no idea what I would've done if anything had happened to my Bella."
I was finally able to regain enough consciousness to open my eyes and scan the face of my doctor. I recognized the name from Jessica's overview of the Cullens.
He had the same chiseled features as Jasper and the rest of the Cullen family. Before I could finish, Charlie made his way to the side of my bed.
"Oh, Bella, I'm so glad you're okay. Don't worry everything's going to be just fine. Dr. Carlisle Cullen told me everything that happened," he choked, giving a slight jerk of his thumb towards the stunning blonde figure. To be honest, I didn't even know what happened.
"Dad, you sound like mom," I croaked. "W-what happened?"
"You were in a minor car accident at school. It seems an irresponsible student made a sharp turn and jostled your vehicle just enough to cause your body to counteract the force. Your head hit the steering wheel," Dr. Carlisle said sternly. "Be grateful. It could've been a lot worse."
"Wow. I don't remember any part of that incident at all," I said baffled.
"Well, you did suffer some head trauma," Dr. Carlisle added.
"That's my Bella," Charlie chuckled.
"We've gone over your prescribed medications and you've gotten a fair amount of bed rest. You should be good to return home this evening. Before you depart, I'd just like to ask you a few questions. I'd like to run one more quick check up and make sure you're not experiencing any severe pains. Chief Swan… if you wouldn't mind," Carlisle said, flashing a brilliant, white smile.
"Oh, sure. Of course," Charlie answered, stepping out the door.
Many thoughts ran through my head as to why Carlisle kept me in the room. After seconds of deduction, I reckoned it was more about what really happened than the after math.
"I'm sorry about what happened," Dr. Carlisle started. "I assume you've realized by now that what I've told your father was false. Don't think ill of me. I only did this in order to keep you and your father safe."
"Actually, I'm not really sure of what happened," I admitted.
"Oh, well, I think it is best you know how deeply sorry I am that this happened. My son, Jasper, isn't accustomed to…newcomers."
Jasper! All of the flashes of light and shadow flooded back into my head. I quickly began to remember what had happened. "Oh, my God! I-I remember! Is Jasper okay? I thought I saw something…no. You'd think I'm crazy."
There was a very elongated silence, then he opened his mouth as if he were about to speak, and let out a small sigh."What I'm about to disclose to you, Bella, is confidential. I trust you can keep your word."
"I can," I answered firmly, slightly embarrassed at my last outburst.
"Our family has been rejected by others, which I'm sure you're aware of by now. Jasper, my…youngest son, has struggled with adjusting to our new way of life here. We're what most people call legend; foe to the human race. What you saw was no mirage."
"So you're saying that your family is…supernatural?"
"Please, Bella. Soon you'll realize what I mean. Do you remember seeing any…large animals, maybe?"
"Actually, yes I do."
"That was also a creature feared by humans, but greatly misunderstood."
"Like a wolf?" I stammered.
"Precisely."
"That explains what I saw."
"It's easy to draw the wrong conclusion, Bella. But, trust me on this, I am not delusional, and neither is my family."
Well, a classmate of mine told me about you and your family. I've had a hard time believing you were all perfectly normal. But, after hearing more about this, I do not think you, or you family, are crazy.
He smiled and gave me a playful chuckle. "Don't tell me you've already solved the mystery! If you have enough trust in me as a doctor, or a potential friend, maybe you could visit our home sometime. This way, we could present you with a properapology for what has happened. It's up to you."
"We'll see," I grinned.
"Your father is waiting just outside," he gestured towards the door. "It's been a pleasure meeting you."
" It's been a pleasure meeting you too."
After Carlisle's signal, a short, plump nurse came in. She helped me out of the bed and into the wheelchair. Just before she rolled me out the door, Carlisle spoke.
"Oh, and Bella," he paused, "Charlie loves you more than you'll ever know. You should be proud. You have a good father."
"Thank you," I replied softly, "I know."