Nessie's POV- 5 days before her birthday
I watched as my mom searched through her closet, with the help of Jane, trying to finish up her last minute packing for her trip. Over the past two days, I've grown increasingly nervous that my mom would see straight through me and back out of the trip. I know that she's noticed that I've been acting a little different lately but I'm pretty sure she's dismissed my behavior as anxiety over my hundredth birthday, which I could honestly care less about. Jane emerged from the closet carrying a pile of clothes in her arms. My mom followed right behind her.
"Janie, I'm sure all of that isn't necessary. I basically already have everything I need." She said. Jane put the clothes down on her bed, next to where I was sitting. My mom walked over and picked up a very pretty summer dress. "This, for example, why would I need this? I'm seeking out information about my daughter, not looking for a husband." She cracked a smile at Jane but I could tell that despite a century going by, she still missed my dad. Jane didn't notice.
"You never know, Bella. South America could be good for you." Jane said. "For the past century, you've been so focused on being a mom that you stopped living for yourself." She looked over at me. "No offense, Renesmee. You know I love you." I smiled and nodded. My mom bit her lip like she always does when she's feeling unsure.
"We'll see." She said. What? That's a first. Let me explain something about my mom. She doesn't talk about her love life…like ever. I started asking about my dad when I was five (but looked and acted like I was fifteen), but it wasn't until I was fourteen that she told me the story. My mom explained to me that when she was eighteen, my uncle tried to attack her at her birthday party. After that event, she realized that she was holding back my dad and his family and decided to leave them. That's pretty much all of the information I was told and I hadn't tried to find out much more than that.
"Renesmee" I guess I had become lost in my thoughts because the next thing I knew, my mom was snapping her fingers in my face and calling my name.
"Sorry, I was daydreaming. Did you say something?" She smiled at me and ran her hand over my hair.
"I asked if you were ready to go." I stood up from the bed and followed behind Jane as she exited the room. We all went into the throne room and everyone said their goodbyes to my mom, Felix, Demetri, and the other members of the guard that were leaving for the trip. I, along with a few others such as Jane and Alec accompanied everyone to the airport. My mom and I sat in silence while we waited for the announcement saying she could board her flight. It wasn't awkward or anything. I just think that we were both wrapped up in our thoughts, which isn't uncommon. It wasn't until the announcement came on that she began speaking to me.
"So I guess this is it." She said looking at me with sadness in her eyes. I smiled.
"I guess so." I responded, still nervous that she would see through my act.
"Are you sure you're going to be okay?" She asked for the millionth time. "I really feel bad for missing your birthday."
"Moooom. Stop. I will be fine! It's only ten days and we can celebrate my birthday when you get back." I told her. She leaned in and gave me a hug.
"I love you to the moon and back, Renesmee." I sighed and laid my head on her shoulder.
"Love you too, Mama. Have fun on your trip." And just like that she turned and boarded her plane.
We arrived back in Volterra about thirty minutes later. I walked into the throne room and saw Aro gesturing for me to follow him. He led me to his office where he told me that the Cullens would be arriving the next morning. I suddenly grew nervous. He told me that he had justified it to Marcus and Caius by saying that he was eager to reunite with his old friend, Carlisle, which they were pleased with. From there he told me that he would leave it up to me to think of things that I would like to do with the Cullens and sent me on my way.
I hadn't really put much thought into what we would actually do. I don't even know them, and I didn't know what they liked. I figured I would just wing it.
A/N:
I really didn't anticipate this being a hard chapter to write, but I got writers block, so I'm sorry it took so long!
I also wanted to address Bella's little wite lie. I don't know if anybody picked up on it, but there is a reason that I made it so that Nessie thinks that Bella left the Cullens instead of the other way around.
I realize the end was really quick and choppy, but I just wanted to get the chapter finished so I could move on.
Hope you enjoyed it! Please review. (Like, dislike, suggestion, etc.)
-Taylor