Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer is the creator of these intriguing characters. She and the filmmakers have made a fascinating and beautiful trilogy. I wish to borrow her background and add a plot twist of my own.

Chapter 5 – Bella's first day

Bella's POV

How could sleep after that? My god, he is in the room next door to me. At the thought my stomach began to churn and I ran to the bathroom and lifted the toilet lid relieving my stomach of the last bids of food. Even after that my body would not stop it's convulsions as I sat on the ground trying to calm myself. When the convulsions stopped a chill set in and I began to shiver. I then took a small drink of water and crawled in my bed.

The adrenaline rush from being attacked by him was enough to keep sleep at bay for hours. I felt so scared and yet somewhere inside me I had hoped that he would kill me, just drain me. After all, that was why Edward didn't want to let go of his control.

It was then that I decided that might be a solution if I found myself trapped here with no possibility to escape. Caius had admitted he was intoxicated by my blood, just as Edward was. Maybe I could bate him to drain me, I could escape my fate. After all everything would be better than an immortal life without hope.

As my mind kept reconsidering this solution it seemed to calm me allowing me to sleep.

The next morning someone was shaking my shoulder to wake me and I felt a ray of sunlight warming my face. I woke up with the idea that I was home and my dad and for a moment I felt so secure. Once I opened my eyes the truth returned and I relived the terror I had experienced last night.

A servant had come to my room carrying a tray with breakfast. As she came in I went to the bathroom and when I came out she ushered me to the table and gestured me to sit down and eat.

My stomach was still weak so I only chose the fruit and a bun with some honey thinking the last thing I needed was to throw up on my first day here. As I drank my tea I heard the door open and Jane came into my room. She had some clothes with her and laid them down on my bed looking at my tray.

"You will need your nutrition otherwise the day may be too taxing for you" she said.

"I'm sorry but my appetite is not as it should be and I find it difficult to keep my food in" I explained.

"Too bad, Caius will not be pleased" she answered.

"I cannot command my body so it is not deliberate" I reasoned.

"You are expected to be ready at 10 a.m. and it is now 9:30. I would hurry if I were you Caius will not be pleased if you are late" after she said this she left the room and I went to take a quick shower.

Hearing the constant comment that 'Caius would not be pleased' I swiftly finished all the necessary grooming and got dressed as soon as possible so that I would not give him any extra ammunition to take a whack at me.

Five minutes before 10 I was ready and after making my bed up I sat on the edge of it waiting for him to arrive. I was watching the door that both the servant and Jane had used but while I waited I felt someone behind me. When I turned I saw Caius; he had entered via his bedroom door and taken me by surprise.

He had a smirk on his lips, you know one of those cruel smiles that usually aren't a good omen, but I tried to keep my face expressionless.

"Well, Isabella did you sleep alright?" He mocked.

"As well as could possibly be expected" I swiftly replied

"Why haven't you eaten your meal, was it not to your satisfaction?" he taunted.

"No it was more than satisfactory but my stomach is still queasy and knowing this I didn't eat too much for fear of spoiling our first day of training" I answered.

"Are you always so diplomatic Isabella or just towards me?" he said as he chuckled

"You have laid out the rules and I do not wish to taunt you." I answered.

"Very wise, maybe you are not so dumb as your fellow humans. Maybe there is hope for you yet" he replied.

He moved closer to me and I had to force myself not to cringe as I knew this would only give him more psychological power over me. As soon as I thought it was possible that he would join me on the bed I nonchalantly stood up and took the last remaining steps towards him. He laughed as if to mock me and I changed my expression to that of innocent surprise.

"So Isabella do you avoid sitting close to me?" he asked

"No of course not, I only wished to show my cooperation by coming towards you" I tactfully answered.

He snickered and said "First of all I will show you around my wing. You are not allowed to leave it without me accompanying you. Do you understand?"

"Yes" I answered

"Yes, what" he retorted

I looked perplexed and I saw him enjoy my loss for words he then began to explain "You shall always address me as master; all our guards address us as such. I am your master from now on and you must remember that!"

I looked at him in disbelief but quickly erased that from my face as I said "Yes master"

Looking at me he began to laugh and I felt the ridicule rolling from his laughter. As soon as his laughter died out he said "I understand that you are from 'The New World' where everyone is equal. It must be difficult to accept this word"

"I will learn. Is that not what this training is for, to teach me the ways of your world?" I answered.

He looked me up and down his eyes undressing me as he said "Yes, among other things" then he thankfully turned on his heels and said "Now follow me and try to keep up the pace".

While we walked he showed me all of the chambers but I wish I had a map because I was sure I would lose myself if I were alone so I asked "Master do you have a map of this wing that I may study and use it when I am alone?"

"Not a bad idea, considering the problem you humans have remembering things" He sneered "We do not have one as vampires have no need of them but I would deem it wise for you to make one of your own as soon as possible".

I nodded in compliance hoping to avoid the humiliating words but his eyes held me as he waited for my answer. I then forced myself to say "Yes master". He then sneered and said "You see! It's not that difficult".

One of the last rooms we visited was his library and I was very impressed by what I saw. It must have shown because he smiled, not the normal sneer that I was used to but a real smile. I didn't think he had it in him!

"Do you like to read Isabella" he asked

Bewildered by both this room and by his change of mood I said "Yes, I love to read Master"

"What do you like to read?" he asked

"Oh almost anything, but I really love the classics, although what I call classic is probably new for you, Master" I answered and at this he began to laugh but this laugh did not hold the usual threat or contemptuous tone.

"You are allowed to use the library whenever you wish." He said

"That would be great, thank you Master" I answered

He then held up his hand to silence me as he continued "Considering the fact that you won't be ready for transformation for a month or so I think it would be better to start your physical training and your Italian and French lessons after transformation. In the meanwhile you will do everything in your power to gain weight and muscle tone which means that you will eat all your meals."

As we left the room I felt my heart drop. I knew that Edwards's family would do anything to help me but would they be able to come in time to help me?

The last room was the most beautiful room I had ever seen in my life and as I entered it was like entering a shrine. I had never been to any famous European gallery but I recognized many of the classical masterpieces. They were beautiful! I inadvertently let out a sigh as I whispered "Oh my god!"

As soon as I realized what I had said I put my hand over my mouth and looked at Caius.

He wasn't angry but had a strange look on his face and to make sure I didn't evoke his wrath I bowed my head to acknowledge my fault. He just stared and asked me "do you like my work?"

I was breathless asking myself how anyone with such a foul temper could create such masterpieces but I tactfully said "yes master, they are beautiful"

"Do you have any idea what they are?" he asked

"Yes master, as I have said, I love to read and although I have never been able to see the originals I have seen many books depicting the originals".

After this we were able to discuss art and its many facets and I even began to enjoy our discussion though always wary of possible mood swings. Thankfully Caius stayed calm and there were no fits of anger. He then concluded the tour by bringing me back to my room. I saw that my lunch tray was waiting and was told to rest after my meal as Caius would come later to fill me in on my duties.