A/N. This isn't going to be great. I wrote then entire store in two hours trying to calm my anxiety. I may rewrite it one day where it is better, more detailed, better English. This is 5 parts and I'll post every few days.
Chapter one: The past
Bella pov
I was only twelve years old when her stepdad came into her life. At first he was nice. That didn't last very long. Soon enough he was beating me black and blue. My mother didn't stop it, she didn't defend him either though like some would. I honestly think she was scared of him but so was I.
I was wearing jeans and sweaters in the hot Arizona heat to cover bruises. I was walking off broken bones. My mother didn't leave the house anymore. He isolated her. I know she said she didn't love Charlie and didn't want to be stuck in that gloomy, small town but I feel like she'd prefer that over what life she has now… well had.
My mother took her final breath a few days ago. That stepdad of mine took her from me and burnt the evidence. She died in a house fire but I know what really happened. It wouldn't take a genius to figure that out.
I called Charlie and here I am back to washington I go. I just hope my life takes a turn for the better. Before I got away from my stepdad he shouted at me "I will find you" I really hope it was an empty threat.
A few hours late
The ride to Charlie's house from the airport was pretty silent. I think he doesn't know how to react to this whole situation. He is seeing his daughter for the first time since I was twelve, since I wasn't allowed to come after my stepdad came into my life. So it has been three years. It also came on very suddenly, so maybe he's shocked? I hope he isn't mad at me for anything
As we pulled up the driveway around 6pm we got out and finally spoke.
"You start school tomorrow. Your old bedroom is still where it was. I will make us some dinner and we will catch up." and just like that I was back