A/N: It has just come to my attention that chapter 6 of my story is missing a large chunk of it. So here it is, in it's entirety. The next chapter is just being polished now. The further I get into this story.... the fussier I am becoming
CHAPTER 6
BPOV
Esme came in and woke me early the next morning. It still wasn't light out.
"Toss some clothes on Dear." she said, "We are going to take you home then deal with all of this. You'll see it will all be okay."
I did as I was told and tossed on my sweats and a hoodie. I came downstairs and found Esme in the kitchen. She made me some eggs which I happily ate.
"I am going to bring you home and then we'll make this right," Esme said.
I grabbed my bag and got into Rose's car, which was waiting out front. Apparently fast driving is completely a vampire thing because we were at my house in minutes. Esme got out of the car taking my bag.
Charlie was at the door in seconds and he shook Esme's hand.
"Thanks for taking care of my girl this weekend, " he said as I slipped into the house.
"It was nothing, " she spoke softly as I climbed the stairs.
"I'm going to shower and get ready for school." I said quietly fighting back the tears. Where was Edward? Why did I feel like he was never coming back?
As I closed the bathroom door I heard Esme explaining to Charlie that they would all be gone for a little while on a family emergency and that she was sure they would be in touch the second they returned. They were all leaving me.
I hopped into the shower and let the hot water run over my head. The tears came again. I stayed in there until the hot water had run out then I wrapped myself in a big plush towel and made my way to my room.
"Bells I am off to work now. I'll see you tonight." he yelled up.
"Bye Dad!" I yelled down.
I opened my closet and a heavy envelope fell out. I bent down to pick it up and saw my name on the front. It was Alice's writing.
I sat on my bed to open it, wondering when she had left it there. The first thing I saw when I opened it was a note. I pulled it out.
Bella,
I don't know why you are needing this I just saw that you did.
All my love,
Alice
PS - Can you believe he managed to surprise me???
PPS - Can you believe he is taking me to Paris???
PPPS - Don't worry I know your sizes and I will get you an amazing new wardrobe!
"Oh Alice, " I sighed wondering what was in the rest of the envelope. I turned it upside down so that the contents would fall on my bed. Holy Crap! There was a ton of money!! Why the heck would I need the money??? Unless they were all gone for good? Was this Alice's way of helping me? They would never be back and money was going to help???
I stood up and got dressed. Looking down at the money I put it all back in the envelope and tucked it under my mattress. I'd have to deal with it later. I ran down the stairs and into the kitchen. I wasn't going to have time for breakfast so I grabbed a granola bar and ran to my truck.
I drove as fast as I dared and made it to school quickly. I pulled into the parking lot and opened my granola bar as I got out into the sun. I took a bite as I made my way to my first class. YUCK!! What a horrid taste it must have gone bad. Can granola bars go bad? I tossed the bar into the nearest trash can and spit out the bite in my mouth. I stopped at the water fountain to rinse out my mouth before going to class.
Classes seemed to be dragging on so slowly and by the time lunch came around I was sure I needed a nap! I waited in the food line up and by the time it was my turn nothing looked remotely appealing. I grabbed an apple and a hard boiled egg. I took my lunch to the Cullen table where I always sat now. Today I would be alone. I cracked the egg and ate it quickly. It was okay. Then I took a bite of the apple. YUCK!!!
I dumped the apple and my egg shells in the trash and walked out of the cafeteria. Nothing smelt good in there. My stomach was turning a mile a minute and I knew it wasn't going to be long until I was violently ill. I made a b-line for the office.
Mrs Cope took one look at me and said, "Bella you are positively green! You better get home now."
"Thanks, " I mumbled through clenched lips.
I made it home just in time to be sick. I curled up on the couch and soon fell fast asleep.
I woke up to find Charlie sitting next to me.
"You alright Bells?" he asked
"Ummm flu I think." I replied.
"You look awful!" he said.
"Thanks. I think I'll go up to bed."
"So when are the Cullens coming back?"
"I don't know." I said moving my hand to my mouth. Here we go again I thought as I sprinted up the stairs.
I curled myself over the toilet and heaved until there was nothing left. I stood up and brushed my teeth and opened the door so I could get back to my bedroom.
Charlie was standing in the hall outside the door.
"Isabella Marie Swan! What is that on your finger?"
Oh crap the ring!!
"Sorry Dad. We would have told you... but the emergency... then sick. It just wasn't the right time. You know with Edward gone all weekend and then the emergency." I stammered.
"Engaged?!? You're barely 18. What's the rush?" he asked
"Who says there's a rush. It's just a ring. Not like anything will happen before I graduate." I said
"You're so young." he said
"So were you and mom." I countered
"That's a brilliant comeback!" he said, "Considering how well that turned out!"
"I am not Renee and Edward is not you. I will marry him and it will be forever." I seethed.
"What about college?" he asked, "Or are you planning a marriage and babies right away?"
"Of course I am going to college. I don't even think Edward can have kids anyways Dad so don't worry." I said getting angry.
"Well your awfully young to be giving up on having a family." he said
"Make up your mind!! Who says we can't have a family? Ever heard of adoption???" I said angrily, "Uggg Dad can we not talk about this now. My stomach feels horrible."
"Sorry Bells. It was just a shock. Great ring by the way. Where did he get it It looks antique?"
"It's been in his family for over a century." I said smiling down at the ring.
"It's beautiful Bells really. You go to bed. Hope you feel better in the morning Kid!"
"Thanks Dad." I said quietly. If only I knew where Edward was.