Payphone

by hollenheist

AU NM - An attempt at drabble where we see how the phone call between Edward and Jacob could have gone differently if Bella had been allowed to talk to Edward. EPOV outside Chapter 1. (Drabble are exactly 100 words, meaning chapters are short.) M for language. — BxE, angst, hurt/comfort

3. CHAPTER 3

I lay in the gloomy attic space, waiting for time to restart. Rosalie's words still bounced around in my head, cutting me deeper with each ricochet.

My fingers shook as I processed the shock trauma, acting as though disconnected from my body.

I dialed the number I swore to never call again. The shrill ringing was kicking the gears of the clock, forcing it to grind to life.

Ring. Bella was dead. Ring. She would never smile again. Ring. Bella was dead. Ring. Bella was dead. Forever. Dead.

The line clicked as the receiver activated. Someone answered.

"Swan residence."