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Post by Bella Cullen on Apr 16, 2013 16:12:34 GMT -5
Bella drove towards Charlies house, Renesmee beside her silent. She was still hurting over the move and knew that it would be a few days tops before they were off traveling to new places constantly on the move. Everything was like a blur as she drove with the somber feeling that this was goodbye, even if they came back to visit it wasn't a guarantee. What if something happened and she couldn't get to Forks fast enough? What if...so many what ifs were invading her thoughts she sighed and turned onto the road she used to live on with Charlie. It wasn't goodbye, it was see you later....but in the event that people started to talk she'd have to fake her death and Charlie would suffer. Shutting off the ignition Nessa looked up and gave a soft smile before unbuckling her seat belt and stepping out the car. Bella followed and went up the stairs where Ness rang the doorbell.
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Post by Charlie Swan on Apr 16, 2013 16:32:19 GMT -5
*Charlie ran to the door from the chair he had been sitting in for a hour, waiting for Bella and his granddaughter to arrive. Sue had left so Charlie could say goodbye, she knew he would feel more comfortable with his emotions. Opening the door to the two people he wanted to see more than anyone, Nessie jumped into his arms. Charlie welcomed Nessie into his arms. It was good to have someone to hold onto, a reason to keep to the laws of gravity.*
Come in take a seat.... you are staying for a little while right???
*He hoped the answer would be yes, a short goodbye on the door step wouldn't have been enough. Charlie was going to hang onto every moment he could get. This was his family he was loosing, he had lost Bella once now it was happening again, not only was he loosing a daughter a granddaughter that he hadn't had the time he wanted with her*
Nessie would you like a drink? *He looked at Bella and smiled, it was always weird for him to not offer his daughter anything*
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Post by Bella Cullen on Apr 16, 2013 16:40:20 GMT -5
She smiled as Renesmee hugged Charlie tightly and followed them in. Nessa nodded and headed for the kitchen to grab her a drink, she was comfortable here, had stayed here many times with Sue and Charlie; it was her second home. Bella walked up to him when they were alone and wrapped her arms around him in a hug as he hugged her back. She closed her eyes and tried to memorize his cologne, the after shave he used, the smells of this house, everything. Her heart felt heavy and she'd always mentally prepared herself for just leaving with no word or explanation since she chose this life, but this...this was an actual goodbye because Charlie knew...
This was harder than she thought, it hurt more than she thought it would. "I love you Dad, and I always will." Opening her eyes she pulled back to look at him and took a seat on the couch, offering him a seat next to her. Looking at him sideways she smiled, "I talked to Jacob....They are going to let us come back and visit you but...but it has to stay secret. No one can know, not even mom. We'll meet in La Push and I'll let you know a week ahead when we're coming."
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Post by Charlie Swan on Apr 16, 2013 17:03:55 GMT -5
*He smiled as Nessie got herself a drink, he would miss her visits. Nessie had stayed over, enjoying many nights with Sue and himself. They had watched some awful dvd's Nessie had wanted to watch, both Sue and Nessie would laugh when Charlie made comments about police officers "It's only tv" He would miss it so much. Bella came up to him and held on to him, "I love you Dad, and I always will." That was just what he had wanted to hear.*
I love you too Bella, nothing will ever change that. No matter the distance we have i will always be here for you.
*Taking a seat next to his daughter, although she hadn't aged over the years. She had become a woman, so grown up, the way she handled hard decisions made him proud. Then she told him words he had hoped for, but feared they would not be said. She was able to come visit, okay there was conditions to it.... but he would take what was offered.*
That's GREAT Bella, i can do that as long as i get to see you, i will not tell a soul. Why La Push though? Was it Jacob's idea?
*Charlie knew Bella coming to visit would raise questions, but why so secret? Surely there were other places than La Push*
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Post by Bella Cullen on Apr 16, 2013 17:09:13 GMT -5
She nodded and looked at her hands. "It's the only condition I can come back, and only Edward, Nessa and I. No one else. They see us as a threat because....because of what happened at the Reunion. It was...a misunderstanding." She sighed, not wanting to go into that, knowing he was probably going to ask.
"Besides, La Push is quiet and private. No risk of anyone from town seeing us." She wanted to change the subject. "How are you and Sue doing?"
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Post by Charlie Swan on Apr 16, 2013 17:15:52 GMT -5
Jacob see's you as a risk? What happened at the reunion? *Charlie started to get all defensive of his daughter, a risk? pffft! He's daughter would never intentionally hurt anyone* Actually.... ~Waving his hand about in dismissal~ I don't want to know, don't answer. You can answer the Jake one though, i can't believe Jacob would believe you to be a threat. I would have thought he would want to see you, let alone seeing Nessie.
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Post by Bella Cullen on Apr 16, 2013 17:28:17 GMT -5
Renesmee entered the room at the same time he mentioned Jacob seeing Nessie and she stopped in her tracks, tears filling her eyes and turning away again leaving the room. Bella sighed and looked back at her father. "It's a really....long story. Some things happened and it's not really need to know." She nodded and pressed her lips together, "I know Sue will take care of you, if you let her. You're stubborn you know." She smiled and looked back up at him. "I will always be a phone call away dad."
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Post by Charlie Swan on Apr 16, 2013 17:37:46 GMT -5
*He laughed, something he didn't think he would do today. Stubborn? You are calling me stubborn! *They both laughed, Bella nudged Charlie. The nudge sent him further over then he think Bella intended, which made them laugh more.*
Nessie are you that thirsty? come in here and help me out with your mother, she is beating me up.
*With that Nessie come in a little red eyed, she had been crying. It didn't take his policing skills to put two and two together, she was upset about Jacob. Thinking better than to ask he just wanted to speak with two of the most important people in his life.*
So are you all packed ready to go? Sue sends her love, wishing you settle in well. You know she had me eating salad the other night!
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Post by Bella Cullen on Apr 16, 2013 17:54:45 GMT -5
Seeing Renesmee emerge from the kitchen a bit red eyed she tried to give her a warm smile to reassure her things were okay. She joined the conversation and tried to smile but Bella knew it was still hurting her. "Grandpa you ate salad? Wow, Miss Sue must really have something special...or you must be in love." Bella nodded in agreement. "Yeah dad, Salad...I used to try to get you to eat that and you refused any type of green. I'm proud of you."
They all laughed and for a moment it felt like nothing had changed. Looking down she frowned. "Yes everything is ready our flight is tomorrow, very early. Edward hasn't told us where we're going first. I'm excited but...sad to go."
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Post by Charlie Swan on Apr 16, 2013 18:10:30 GMT -5
*Nodding his head at Nessie* Yes salad, don't tell Sue but i felt like a god damned rabbit chewing on tree leaves! That stuff should stay in the ground.
*As the both of them laughed, Charlie smiled. It was a great moment to have them both laughing, joining in the laughter Charlie saw the change in Bella's posture.*
You have to go right? *As Bella nodded reality hit him again, this was it for god only knows how long. Charlie would save the emotions for himself in private, the tears he may shed would only make Bella feel worse. Nessie had already been crying, he didn't want anymore tears on his behalf.* Come here Nessie give gramps a hug. *As Nessie hugged him, Charlie whispered into her ear. "Take good care of yourself, if you ever need me you know where i am or how to get hold of me." As the broke away from each other Nessie nodded to him in silence. Then he looked to Bella, his eyes feeling warm from the tears that were threatening to proceed down his cheek. Charlie pulled Bella in before either of them could see, he quickly used his sleeve from behind Bella to wipe it away. Whispering to Bella "I love you, and for her to be careful also" Letting go, he looked at them both. He was proud of the people they were, both full of such kindness. Charlie couldn't ask for more from his girls.*
It's not goodbye.... just a see you soon *They all smiled at each other walking to the door, a part of Charlie's heart was leaving with them.
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Post by Bella Cullen on Apr 16, 2013 18:16:01 GMT -5
She could hear his sadness in his voice and knew he was crying even as he tried to hide it. Bless this man for being such a great father to her and a grandfather to Renesmee. She'd miss him and his habits but she reminded herself that it wasn't a permanent goodbye if she got to visit him. Her heart was torn apart and felt strained leaving him behind. Not able to protect him in case something happened but knowing Jake would keep an eye on things helped. His arms around her felt like home and she felt like a little girl again. She couldn't cry, but she felt as if she was. Her voice cracked as she spoke, "I love you too dad, always. I'll...I'll see you later."
Stepping back out of his arms she and Renesmee left the home she grew fond of so many years back when she had moved back to Forks. It had become her home, now she felt like she was leaving home but she'd return...she had to. This couldn't be goodbye.....could it?
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