Chapter 3
(1 month afters chapter 2)
We were packing the last of our things. Alice and Esme had taken most of the stuff to the new house in New Hampshire. Carlise said we were going to have to move because he is claiming 32 years old when he looks 24. Edward said people are starting to get nervous and suspicious about our ages. "Bella love, this is the only chance you'll get to tell Charlie goodbye." Edward said. "Ok but can you and Renesmee come with me?" I didn't think I would be able to do it alone. "Of course!" Nessie and Edward said at the same time. I started laughing while I made my way over to my car. "Come on!" I said. I was nervous about telling my father goodbye. While I was thinking about Charlie, Edward and Nessie headed over to my new car. Edward buckled Nessie into her car seat and got into the passenger seat. I gave him a smug smile because I was the one driving. He laughed in response. It only took about 3 minutes to get to Charlie's house with my vampire driving. I unbuckled my amazing daughter and grabbed her 'diaper' bag which was filled with bottles of donated human blood. I rang the doorbell while Edward wrapped his arm around my waist. Sue, Charlie's new wife and Leah and Seth's mom, opened the door for us. Charlie was surprised but happy we were here. If only he knew what we were going to tell him. "Hi Grandpa!" Renesmee practically shouted. She loved seeing him. "Hello Renesmee." Charlie said while taking her into his arms. "Hey dad," I said nervously. He picked up on that quickly. "Bella, what's wrong?" "Um Charlie, why don't you sit down." Edward was trying very hard to make this easier on my dad. "Oh..Okay" Charlie's face turned to suspicion and nervousness. Once Edward, Nessie, and I were sitting on the couch, Charlie sat back in his recliner. We decided to start explaining. "Dad, I know we promised you we wouldn't leave for a while...but we are moving to New Hampshire." I explained in one breath. "What?!" he thundered. "Charlie, people are becoming concerned about are appearance, and since you only wanted to have a need to know basis, I will just tell you that we don't age. It's becoming dangerous for Bella, Renesmee, and the rest of our family to stay here." Edward explained it in a way that Charlie didn't have a single angle to argue from. "Ok kid. When are you going to leave?" Charlie asked. "We are leaving today dad. Sorry it is such a short notice but like Edward said, it's dangerous for us to stay here. We came to say goodbye. We are going to try to visit as soon as possible though. Ok dad?" I said. He was quiet for a moment and Renesmee started to fidget. A couple of minutes later, Charlie said, "Well I wish you guys would be able to stay a little longer, but I am really glad that you came to say goodbye. I'm really gonna miss you Bella. I can see that your happy and I guess that's all I could ever ask for. Just make sure you visit a lot." Edward and I laughed lightly in response sounding like church bells. "Ok dad. I promise. I love you!" I got up and gave him a hug. "Love you to Bells. Always have, always will." If I was human I would have cried at that. "Goodbye Nessie. Have a safe trip guys. Oh and Edward," Edward replied, "Yes?" Charlie took a deep breath and said, "I am sorry for the way I acted when you two were dating. Bella is really happy that she married you and I am too." That was a surprise. Edward looked at my dad as if he'd grown another head. He was just as shocked as I was. He recovered himself and said, "Thank you Charlie. That means a lot to me-" He was cut off by Charlie saying, "Call me...um...dad." At this point my mouth was hanging open and Renesmee poked my arm to get my attention. I closed my mouth and went over to give my dad another hug. "Thank you dad. That means so much to me!" I said. Charlie, embarrassed by our reactions said,"Well, you guys better get going." I gave him another hug and after I did, Nessie gave him one. Edward held out his hand for a handshake but Charlie said, "Nonsense! You're family! Give your 'dad' a hug!" Edward laughed lightly in response and gave my father a hug. "Awwwww! Daddy and Grandpa actually like each other!" Nessie yelled out. I stared at my daughter while Charlie blushed. Edward was trying not to laugh. I picked up Nessie and grabbed Edward's hand. We told Charlie goodbye and he walked us out the door. He saw the car and went crazy. "Wait? Who's car is that?" he yelled. "Um it's mine dad." I said. His eyes were bugging out now. "What kind of car is it?" he asked. "It's a McLaren F1." Edward said lightly. "Wow." Charlie mumbled I just nodded. "We have to go now Charl- dad." Edward said. Charlie nodded and told us goodbye. He muttered, "Show off. It's not polite to flaunt your money... moneybags," under his breath. Edward and I laughed very quietly so Charlie didn't know we could hear him. We got on the highway and I hit the gas. We were at the speed 310, my modified car's highest speed. We were heading for New Hampshire. Alice was driving her yellow Porsche with Jasper and his motorcycle right beside her. Esme drove Carlise's Mercedes, while Carlise drove Edward's new car. Emmett took his big Jeep. Rosalie took her red convertible. And Jacob took Edward's Volvo. Esme and Alice had already brought everything to the new house. I idly wondered what we must look like to people with our ostentatious and stylish cars going at speeds over 280 mph. The words that popped into my mind were scary, weird, cool, amazing, and 'show offs'. Edward chuckled from the passenger seat and I looked at him with a curiosity in my eyes. He said, "You see that silver Toyota we just passed," I nodded. "Well, he though that we were some famous people going to a secret party or something and how embarrassing it would be if we got pulled over or taken to jail." I laughed with him and looked to see our daughter sleeping soundly in the back seat.