Bella unlocked the door and then grabbed her belongings in a carton box pushing the door opened with her shoulder. She placed the box on the ground and looked around in the new studio apartment Edward rented for her, she didn't want to live in a large house in a complete different area's, the walls were painted white with a large window in the middle that made a lot of sun light shining cloudy and a heaven blue sky was over Seattle, Bella was happy to be here and can't wait until both Jae and Edward will join her.
It's a bit hard not to be inside her own room but she cans get used to this, everything is decorated so nicely. There was WiFi in there so she could spend her afternoon watching a movie, she sat in the balcony and there were more people sitting in their own balcony, with that she feels less lonely.
There is also a shared garden where people sit and with that she might sleep well tonight.
The studio is not far away from campus so this a very secure area, Bella grabbed her phone from the table and gave Edward a call.
he probably knows she has arrived through Alice, He's always so worried about her.
on the first ring a polite voice answered her, "hello"
"Hi Edward, I arrived safe and sound" Bella said.
"I'm so happy you are, just hang in there, Jacob and I will accompany you soon" Edward said assuring.
" I can't wait, where will you be staying?" Bella said.
"In a cottage close to Seattle, Alice and I will be house hunting soon"
When Jacob comes I'll rent a bigger apartment for both of you" Edward said.
"That's so kind, but you don't have to.. I'm sure we can stuff ourselves in this studio" Bella said.
"No, You deserve it" Edward said, Bella always becomes a little squirmy when Edward spends a lot of money, only If he buys her something on a great discount she's at peace.
"You're the best person in my existence, I want you to live your best life before.." Edward paused and Bella felt a bit saddened.
"Oh Edward, I'm still going to be me.. I promise" Bella said.
"It's not that, Bella it's going to hurt.. horribly" Edward said.
"Pain won't last, It's better than dying, anyway..
" I do find it hard to sleep by myself at night in a complete different area" Bella said.
"It's okay I'll get you through It" Edward said.
"I'll call you every night until you fall asleep" Edward said.
Bella laid on her back on the bed, while talking to Edward, she put it on loudspeaker placing it next to her as she talked to him, The sun already went down but she still felt a bit nervous staying by herself. It really started to make her feel alone.
"Bella try to sleep I'll stay on the phone with you, If you wake up in the middle of the night I'll be right here" Edward said.
"That's a great idea" Bella said, Edward hear the air conditioner go on and Bella fell asleep around 3 am in the morning.
She didn't respond anymore but Edward still kept his phone on, like he promised he'll get her through the night,
"Goodnight Bella,.. I love you"
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Edward left early to go and see Bella on her first day of college, He wondered If he should just reveal to her that he's in Seattle instead of looking after her from a far.
But maybe later, right now she seems content with finding solace with her friends. Bella walked up the stairs and her friends noticed her coming.
They cheerfully surrounded her, happy to see her, during lunch break they sat with each other, and Bella seems to be doing better.
After class they went to the city and Edward was on a roof watching over them.
He could leave to hunt, his throat was throbbing but stubbornly stayed, There is something wrong like a gut feeling he had as a human, before he got sick with the Spanish flu he felt like something bad is going to happen to his mother and it did.
He can't afford anything bad happening to Bella, he'll stay without drinking until he can't ignore it, but right now he wants her in his sight every second of the day.
-/-
Edward wanted to see how Bella is doing but Alice kept on complaining to go with her to purchase houses, So far Alice hasn't seen anything bad, and Edward will have faith everyone is treating her well at college, she's with friends and she never goes anywhere alone.
But Bella only went to class to ask for a week off, she really needed to go home. She bought a ticket last minute to Washington.
It's been 2 months and It's starting to become harder, having her friends here in Seattle only gives temporarily relief.
She didn't tell her friends she's going to make a trip back home because chances are high that she'll be staying when she meets up with Edward.
But she did asked If they will come back to live in Forks, all of them said yes, they will travel to some places they want to visit, like Amsterdam trying Weed there and the red light district, the grand canyons. It was nice to hear that Forks and the foggy atmosphere stole their hearts too and they will come back.
That was great to know, she wonders they want to become vampires too so that they'll have an eternity to chase dreams. After all.. how will she explain that she hasn't aged over the past 30 years? She doesn't want to lose her friends so maybe after she has turned, the blood lust has faded she will tell them the truth.
In the meantime they will stay in touch with skype. and some of them still use MSN.
Bella called Edward on the phone with all her belongings packed on her way to the ferry after she arrived.
He hasn't picked up yet but he'll call her back after the voice mail.
'Hi Edward' I'll be coming home for a week. It's just so hard without you, and I spoke to my teachers they say It's possible to follow classes online so I don't have to drop out. Sorry but the distance between us causes so much sorrow,
Hopefully Edward will greet her at the airport, She wished she could call Jae but he's probably still away to imprint.
That idea kind of hurts, what If she arrives at La push and he's with his true soul mate, She'll mean less to him but at least she has Edward who will love her more everyday.
Still she felt an urge to call him, She waited and heard the phone rings, and Jacob picked up. She was surprised and it got her out of her sulking mood.
"Jae!" oh my Jae I wanted to let Billy know that I'll be visiting my home in Forks but I had no idea you're back" Bella said.
"Bella I'm happy to hear from you, I came back sooner because.. I don't think I'll ever imprint.. you're the only person I want to be with" Jacob said.
"Aww Jae, I don't want to live without you either" Bella said and found the strength to continue with her education. Her beloved Jacob isn't going anywhere.
"Is Edward with you?" Jacob asked.
"No. I'm by myself"
"Listen I'll be making some pictures at the Beach for my new friends to see what Forks looks like and I'll be coming to La push right away" Bella said.
"Good I'll wait for you here" When will you arrive in Forks?" Jacob said.
"The ferry will leave within an hour, so maybe I'll arrive in the afternoon" Bella said.
"Good, stay safe Bella" Jacob said.
"Let Edward and I know when you arrive" Jacob said.
"I will" Bella said.
Leah watched Jacob putting the phone back and his whole face lifted, he seemed so happy and Leah wrinkled her nose in disgust. She got up and retreated into the forest.
Her Bodyguard is not with her, this is going to be easy.
Edward came back from hunting after spending hours with Alice, not only did she want a cottage but she wants all the furniture and when she wanted to go to a different city to look for water fountains for her yard Edward just left to hunt. After that he'll find Bella.
he felt his phone buzz in his pocket but couldn't let his prey escape. He's snappy when he's thirsty and doesn't want to lash out at her, After drinking elks he calmed, and went through the voicemail messages.
Edward was a little confused, why would she go back to Forks? Did something happened while he was occupied?
He became a little worried about her and called back.
"Bella" Edward said, " Where are you now?"
"I arrived in Washington, and I'll use the Ferry to head back to Forks." Bella said.
Bella why didn't you use the car?" Edward asked.
"It's just going to take way too long, I only have one week free from college and I want to spend time with you before I head back" Bella said.
"Okay I understand" Edward said.
"But I'm still hunting so can you wait for me at your place?" Edward said. He could use the private jet to reach Forks in a heartbeat.
"I'll be making pictures at La Push and when you're done hunting give me a call yes?" Bella said.
"Good, let Jacob know you're coming so he can accompany you there" Edward said.
"Will do, I love you" Bella said.
"Love you too sweetheart" Edward said caring. And closed the phone.
Edward breathed out and packed some gifts Bella will like first. It felt nice that Bella missed him. But he still wants her to finish her education. After they meet up and discussed this he will take some night classes in Seattle hopefully that will bring her peace.
Edward then made sure Bella will be picked up by a cab at the airport and be brought to her house safely.
Edward made a call and texted Bella right away,
"Bella I called a cab for you" See you soon"
Edward then placed the phone back and went to his closet to grab a suit and went to his luggage to place it in neatly folded,
Edward looked behind him when he heard screeching tires of Alice's Porsche.
The door flung open and Alice hurried inside
"Edward!" Alice screamed and looked at him terrified.
"What's wrong?" Edward wonders.
"I Don't see Bella's future! I don't see her! " Alice started to cry.
"Alice shhh, she's probably with her husband" Edward said trying to stop her from shaking.
"No No No" I don't see anything, I don't see her meeting up with you or go back to Seattle, Every vision I had of her has been erased" Alice cried holding her hands against her face.
"She's in danger" Edward said and became panicked, with his speed he snatched his smart phone form the table.
And sprinted towards his Volvo, Alice jumped in before Edward drove off, As he raced towards the airport he tried to call Bella but she's not picking up.
Fury and fearing for her well being was intense, even worse when they raced to the Ballet Studio to save her. At least during that moment he had faith that he'll be in time to save her, but not now.
"You don't see anything?" Edward snapped furious.
"No" Alice sobbed.
"Stop it! don't you dare think that!" Edward yelled,
Alice then saw a glimpse of Bella's open Coffin but tries to think of something happy before the vision revealed her face.
Alice cried and tried to think of Bella with them living in a cottage, celebrating her 25th birthday, with a large cake, Bella with a round tummy and both Edward and Alice rubbing a hand on it feeling the baby kick.
It was beautiful, and Edward was determined to prove Alice's vision wrong, he will save her no matter the cost.
-/-
Bella was at the beach snapping pictures of the atmosphere, She was alone but won't stay here too long or Edward will have a nervous breaking down seeing her by herself through Alice's visions. Nobody has ever been assaulted at the beach, and the ppl who do come here are always friendly.
Bella walked further away from her car on the sand, she zoomed in and made pictures of the sun shining over the water,
"Now this is a lovely beach" Bella thought looking at the images she captured, she then moved further away and made a picture of the horizon.
Her Camera was started to become full and looked which picture she should keep, and delete the rest. She made a handful of the same screenshots and wanted to delete those but when she looked closer it was like something was emerging from the water.
she then saw something red poke out on the picture.
It was strange and stared at the Ocean again, could it be a ball?
Bella looked through her camera lens and zoomed in, she saw that it was a head of a person, red eyes were staring directly at her, Bella became frightened dropping her camera.
"No.." Bella whimpered,
Bella fell on her backside in fear when Victoria started to swim towards the shore, Like a shark to a wounded animal Bella cried and stumbled to her feet. She ran towards her car and saw Victoria swim faster in the mirror as Bella drove away.