For all those who are wondering what happened to Edward & Rose's parents, you'll find out in the next flashback!
12.
I've learnt a lot over the last few days.
I can't be sure of what will happen next but I guess I'll have to face whatever life throws at me.
I'm so glad that T is back and Masen is even happier to have her at home. He's trying to be so brave and is putting up a strong front but he isn't fine. I'm holding up and am trying to make everything work for us.
Tanya had been trying to convince me to sort out Rosalie's belongings and decide what I want to do with them. She wants me to keep a few things for Masen and give the rest to charity.
But I can't.
Sorting out Rose's things means to enter her room and I'm avoiding that place.
I won't enter there and haven't given it a glimpse in ages.
Alice and Jasper call regularly and it's really good to know that I've got the support of my two best friends.
After the incident at the mall, I've been extra cautious while taking Masen out. I just don't want anything to happen to him.
I can't let anything happen.
And I won't.
I stop my car in the driveway of the house and tell Masen that we're going to the park. His face lights up and he rushes to get his shoes and a ball to play with. We ask Tanya to come along but she says that she has errands to do.
At the park, I get a seat on a wooden bench. Masen sits next to me with his shoulders slumped and a frown plastered on his face. I try to encourage him to go and have fun with the other kids but he doesn't move from my side.
Hi ball lies next to him as he observes his surroundings.
Two teenage boys come to a halt in front of us and come towards us.
It's Chief Swan's son, Riley and his friend is Embry Call.
"Masen, my man!" greets Embry. "How ya doing?"
The thing is, everyone knows everyone in Forks. We've all lived here our entire lives except for the Swans who moved from Phoenix, a year ago.
Riley shakes his head in amusement as he watches Embry make funny faces, trying to engage Masen in conversation.
"So Riley", I say. "What brings you here? Didn't know teenagers hang out at parks."
"We don't", he replies. "Except for when there are emergencies."
"Emergencies?"
He nods. "Yeah. My Mom's gone berserk."
I'm slightly alarmed. Renee Swan is a reasonable woman and I've never seen her lose her cool in the few times I've met her. She works at the local day-care center so I've spoken to her whenever I went to pick up Masen.
"My older sister is coming to visit and Mom wants the house to be in perfect condition since Izzy hasn't seen it yet", continues Riley.
"Your sister is coming?" I ask out interest.
"Yeah. Her flight is day after tomorrow."
It's really obvious y'know. Riley Swan's sister Izzy is coming to town! How do you think E will meet B?