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Post by Bella Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 18:52:43 GMT -5
Bella climbed into the spyder Alice had recently purchased and waved to Edward as Alice grinned and sped away. "So where are we going?" She questioned as she looked out the window, wondering if Renesmee was still upset with her. They hadn't talked in a few days, she was avoiding her parents. Soon she'd talk to Jacob and explain what had happened. Surely he'd sense something was off about Nessie. Alice driving at high speeds didn't too much bother her much anymore since becoming a vampire, it was now...natural. This shopping trip would do some good for her. It had to.
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Post by Alice Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 19:00:57 GMT -5
-Glancing at her quickly then back to the road-Confession time, Bella. Shopping is only the secondary reason to get out for a bit...-trailing off as I took a curve with steady ease, noting that one of the wolf pack, I couldn't tell if it was Embry or Paul to be honest, was trying to outrace my Spyder through the quick glimpses of forest to my left. Nice try. Gunning it, as I drove along the Olympic peninsula, leaving behind Forks a few moments later and heading into Seattle proper-You need to talk, I can tell. You look like you're going to explode, don't need to be clairvoyant to tell THAT...so. Spill it. -taking the 104, we were making record time. Normally a 2 hour trip, but I was driving. So, not so long-
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Post by Bella Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 19:05:09 GMT -5
Bella sighed and looked at her hands nervously as she always had when she were human. "It's Renesmee, she asked....about my past with Jacob. I tried to explain it just as it were, but she...I think she....misunderstood. She thinks Jacob "settled" for her and that couldn't be farther from the truth. Could it?" She looked over at Alice and bit her bottom lip, still worried her about her daughter and hers relationship. "Edward said he'd talk to her but she's so...stubborn sometimes." Alice drove like a race car driver, but with such grace you barely felt a bump.
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Post by Alice Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 19:13:09 GMT -5
This imprinting, it can be tricky. I mean, I've talked to Jake, of course. And a bit with Sam and Emily from time to time about it. Just cos it seems so..fascinating. -shaking my head-She's young still, Bella. She's grown so fast and I know her mind is brill and ever evolving but some things she's just going to have a hard time grasping. BUT..she does have Edward's common sense with your stubborness. She just needs time to process it all. She'll come 'round and realize the truth of it all, Bella. She will. -smiling softly, hooking around a bend as we came off the freeway onto a smaller venue, taking us towards the Queen Anne District. Mondo shops there and besides, be a good place to set up my own shop. Maybe. Adjusting my dark sunglasses, another hour or so til the sun went down at least-
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Post by Bella Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 19:21:13 GMT -5
She smiled and nodded, hearing her words which relived her a bit. Alice always knew what to say. As she continued to talk, letting her words sink in she knew everything she said made sense. "You're right Alice, I'll just give her some time to come into her own." As they approached the Queen Anne District, she watched her adjust her sunglasses and smiled. "You should hunt more often Alice. Or do you just like being so mysterious?" She laughed a bit and shook her head.
The mall, Alice's second home if it ever were, they arrived and parked as Bella exited the vehicle, thankful the sun wasn't as bright as to not have her skin sparkle. It was winter so they were dressed in jackets and all appropriate gear even though it wasn't needed. As they walked towards the entrance she looked back to Alice. "Have you noticed something weird with Esme lately?" The mother and heart of the family had been strangely distant and it worried her. Ever since Ryder had joined the family, she seemed to be stuck in this haze no one could coax her from.
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Post by Alice Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 19:37:06 GMT -5
-clicking the alarm on the car before sliding my arm through hers and linking us as we walked inside the huge complex-One, I love being mysterious. -smug grin-And two, yes, I need to hunt soon. Just been so busy working on some things..for the holidays. Then New Years. -sighing and careful to try and keep from the human shoppers around us, well, at least keep them from brushing up against me, they'd hurt themselves. Ever alert, I pulled Bella into a store that sold accessories;bags, scarves, the like.-Esme HAS been a bit...introverted lately. -quick glance at Bella-I think she's thinking about her own choices in life..and death. So to speak. She has us all, a full family and I know she loves us. But I think, well, I think she might miss being a mother. To a small child. Also...-leaving Bella's side to peek through a rack of absolutely fabulous scarves, silk!-Perhaps, she may be feeling displaced? You're a mother, Rose is now, too.
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Post by Bella Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 19:45:57 GMT -5
She felt slightly guilty about how Esme was feeling, remembering hearing stories of the child she lost so long ago. Partially part of the reason for her suicide attempt. Alice became more and more giddy at the scarves she touched as Bella smiled and shook her head. Seeing a really pretty blue one and holding it up. "Think Sue would like it?" She asked.
After a little more browsing and silence she asked in a slightly whispered voice. "What can we do to help her Alice? I'm worried."
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Post by Alice Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 19:58:02 GMT -5
This would be perfect for Sue! Yes! -grabbing it up, plus a few more things I'd seen that I knew Rose, Esme, Nessie and Leah would look fab in, I turned to study Bella. I loved Esme as I sure must have loved my own natural mother, if I could remember her. But my heart told me I'd loved her. A lot. Esme had taken that role for me and never made me feel any less than her true, blooded child. Trying to cast out my mind, focusing on Esme, then Carlisle, I bit my lower lip a bit as a flurry of images raced through my mind, before answering-We can be there for her. We can show her how much she means to us all. But some answers are best left found by her. And Carlisle. I'm worried too...-slight pause- But, it will work itself out. -half grin- Always does, right?
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Post by Bella Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 20:08:32 GMT -5
Bella nodded and smiled. "You're right, as always Alice. Let's go to the jewelry department. I have an idea." Her face lit up to see Bella almost excited about shopping and taking the lead. Once they made it to the jewelry selection Bella took over and spoke to the clerk. "Yes, I'm looking for a mother's ring. With the birthstones, you know?" He nodded and began to take her order as Alice clapped happily. It felt like hours waiting but finally he'd come back with the blueprints of what she asked for. He said it would be ready by Christmas and she nodded at Alice. "We'll take it." Looking at the picture with Alice and asking, "Think she'll like it?"  |
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Post by Alice Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 20:17:29 GMT -5
-giving her the 'duh, remember who you're talking to" look then beaming a radiant grin- I KNOW she'll love it. It's perfect. -merry laugh- You know, Bella..careful now, or I'll start thinking I AM rubbing off on you, taste wise, anyway. -hefting up the bags of things I'd purchased-Hey, wanna stop by Urban Outfitters? Jazz, Em, Edward, Jake AND Carlisle..they need some more things. Oh! And I hear Isadora's is having a sale on vintage retro! -peering at her intently- You look good in those things, and while I can admit you're not TOO terrible in dressing yourself these days, I have to insist on a few new or..well..old things.
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Post by Bella Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 20:22:48 GMT -5
Bella laughed and headed out with her, actually enjoying this day. Shopping wasn't so bad when she wasn't putting on Gucci dresses every five minutes. Looping her arm in her sisters as she smiled and nodded. "I have to get some things for the pack and Charlie. I agree, they are all in last season, it's horrible." She teased her in a mock tone of disappointment.
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Post by Alice Cullen on Dec 13, 2012 20:28:42 GMT -5
-mock groan of abject terror-Then let's get to getting. -heading off with her happily-I can't have any of my family OR extended family so abhorrently out of date. Not on MY watch! -practically dragging Bella out of the store and off down the mall. No shop was left unvisited by the time we were through....-
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