Alice's POV:
AFTER
"We're going to have to run away!" I said to as I wiped my tears "If it's not safe for her" I said as I laid Rosalie down in my bed. She's finally asleep.
"Its not safe for us! We can pack now and leave tomorrow after school" I said
"No why let him ruin our lives! Why leave everything for him. I say we stand our ground wait for Mom and get out of here" Bella said "Rosalie will be better off with Rachel"
"You know what we shouldn't be the ones leaving. He should" Bella said
"How would we get him out?" I asked
"We put him out. Forever"
"You mean-"
"I mean in order for us to be safe we'll have to kill him"
BEFORE:
MORNING
"I hate wearing chokers" I said as I put a black one on to cover up my bruise forming from last night.
"Just wear a scarf" Bella said as she fixed her black and red plaid shirt at our mirror.
"I think I'll go check on Rosalie she's usually in here by now" I said as I fixed my dark purple dress before leaving our bedroom and going to Rosalie's room
Rosalie was crying to herself at her vanity as she took the braids I put in her hair out. She's just in her underwear and I can see the purple and blue bruises Royce left all over her.
"I can't put my clothes on" Rosalie sniffed "It hurts too much"
"Well that's what I'm for silly don't cry" I said as I grabbed the long sleeved white dress on her bed and helped her into it along with pink tights.
"Did you pack dance clothes for your practice?"
"Yeah it's in my bag" Rosalie said as she wiped her eyes before getting her backpack and going downstairs after putting her white converse on.
I followed her after grabbing my backpack and Bella was down there eating cereal.
Before Bella could talk to Rosalie the doorbell rang. "I'll get it" I said before opening the door
Rachel is standing at the door smiling brightly. "Mommy!" Rosalie said as she ran to Rachel
I stepped aside and let them have their moment. Though I can't help but be a little envious. When I was Rosalie's age Bella and I barely saw our Mom. I'm glad we're seeing her today.
"Mama missed you so much" Rachel said as she lifted tiny Rosalie into her arms and peppered her cheek with kisses
I sat next to Bella when they started speaking French and tried to not be jealous. "We're seeing her tonight Alice. After what she went through yesterday I wish she could stay with Rachel for the rest of the week" Bella said
"We never saw Mom like that" I whispered
"Because she went behind Royce's back and got caught" Bella said "Maybe we didn't see her as much but we still saw her once a month"
"Oh Bella Alice I didn't forget about you two" Rachel said as she handed each envelopes. "Don't tell your father"
Bella and I put the envelopes in our bags before Royce came downstairs. "Rachel" Royce said
"Royce" Rachel said as she put Rosalie down "Go get your backpack baby"
"So I'm taking her to school and on Friday I'm taking her till Tuesday" Rachel said
"Fine" Royce said
"Bye Daddy" Rosalie said as Rachel picked her up again
"Have fun princess" he said
"So" Royce said when they left "The house must be spotless when I come back here with my boys. After dinner you'll go straight to your rooms and go to bed"
"Fine" I said
As soon as we got to school I had play rehearsal with Rosalie. Jasper is also in the play as Eddie. He has an amazing voice.
"I can't believe my mother convinced me to do this. I hate speaking in public and now I'm going to sing" Jasper said as he looked over his lines
"You'll do great. When you have talent you should share it" I said
"That's easy for you to say. You like to sing" Jasper said
"And so do you. I see it in your eyes when you sing" I said "And you're a show off"
"That's true. I guess you being in the play will make things better. Who are you playing again?"
"Eponine" I said
"Why not Cosette we would've been lovers and you wouldn't be dying"
"I like her story better" I said "I know I can perform the hell out of her part"
"That you can" Jasper said
Rosalie finished her part of chores before going upstairs to do her homework as Bella and I finished cleaning the living room.
"I love how Royce uses Francie to do little things but will use us to clean the whole house" I said
"When is Mom coming?" Bella asked
"She should be here soon" I said as I put the cleaning supplies away
Bella and I relaxed on the couch as we waited for the doorbell to ring. I smiled when it finally did.
Bella and I opened the door together and smiled when we saw our mother standing there. "Oh look at you two!" she said as she came in
We wrapped our arms around each other. "My beautiful girls" she said as she looked at each of us
"Do want some water or something Mom?" Bella asked
"No I can't stay very long lets sit" she said as she sat on the couch with us
"I have good news" she said as she took our hands "I'm buying a house in California and moving in two weeks. Once I'm settled you I'll find a way to get you guys to me without your father knowing. Find a way to let Rachel know so Rosalie isn't here alone"
"Okay" I said
"I will call you guys tomorrow. Where's Rosalie?"
"She's doing her homework"
"I won't bother her then" Mom said as she got up
"You're leaving? Already? We haven't seen you in two months" I said
"Sweetie I promise I'll come this weekend when your dad isn't home" Mom said before kissing my cheek and then Bella's
"I love you my babies" she said before leaving
"Love you" we said