45.
Alice is folding clothes, T is dusting and cleaning, I'm sorting through the drawers and Masen is watching all of us, while sitting on top of a bean bag cushion.
We're all unnaturally silent as we're finally dealing with Rosalie's room.
I owe Jasper big time. He stepped up when I was down. He made sure that Emmett's apartment was taken care of and all his belongings were packed and brought to the house.
One day, Masen would want to have a few reminders of his parents; something to remember them by.
The walls are painted different shades of pink. Rosalie's favourite colour.
Picture frames can be seen everywhere. Many moments of our lives that have been captured onto paper.
So many smiles.
So many memories.
God, its still hard for me to believe that I won't ever get to see my sister ever again.
~X~
"You can do it!" I encourage a frowning Masen who is watching the swimming pool with worry.
Time for his first swimming lesson. Even though he originally liked the idea of going to classes at the nearby pool, now that he's here, he doesn't want to get in the water.
"It's alright", says Ms. Young- the instructor. "Take your time."
"Come on Masen", says Seth Black. "Its soo much fun and Auntie Emily is soo nice."
Masen looks at me and I nod at him. He slowly walks away from me and follows Emily Young to where the rest of the children are waiting.
"Seth was scared on his first day too", says Leah. "But once he knew that my cousin would be his teacher, he warmed up to the idea."
"Whats so frightening about water?" I laugh.
She gives me a pointed look. "For kids, the mere thought of it."
"I get it Lee."
"Hows your girlfriend?"
Who?
"The Chief's daughter", she clarifies.
"She's not... I mean, we're not..."
"Alice told me."
"You know Alice", I shake my head. "She loves to make stuff up."