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Post by Charlie Swan on Sept 20, 2012 17:07:42 GMT -5
-That was it! he couldn't wait any longer he had to see Bella. What excatly was he in for was anyones guess. Jacob was a werewolf! how much worse could it really be. As for Bella had changed what did that mean change? how? Getting into his truck, he had given Jacob plenty of time. Needing to see his daughter safe ruled his head, shutting the door and stalling the truck several times. Reving the engine and not thinking straight he put his foot down. Speed was not a issue today something as up with his daughter, to hell with the law. Driving to the Cullens his head was full of questions none of which he really was ready to hear the answers too. He was at the Cullens before he even knew it.
Taking in a deep breath and a few much needed second to collect himself.- Here we go.- Opening the door, making his way to the front of the Cullen house it was so quiet for the amount of people living there. Knocking he waited and braced himself for what was to come.-
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Post by Bella Cullen on Sept 20, 2012 17:12:27 GMT -5
Bella looked to Alice for word. Her eyes closed in concentration as the wolves stayed in the corner. She held Renesmee to her, it was her comfort, she kept her calm. "Two minutes..." She said as Bella took a breath. "You can do this Bella. I know you can." Edward said as he rubbed her shoulders. She could hear the truck pulling into the Cullen's drive. Charlie was at the door. She heard him take two deep breaths and knocked.
knock, knock, knock
She stopped breathing as she heard Charlie's thudding heart beat in his chest. It was her father, surely she could do fine. Carlisle answered the door and ushered him in. It was now or never....
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Post by Charlie Swan on Sept 20, 2012 17:28:36 GMT -5
-Carlisle opened the door, it wasn't a suprise anymore to see them all here when they were suppose to be in another country.-
Hello Carlisle, where's Bella?
-As he heard her voice, he let a sigh of relief escape him. Well at least her voice was working, but what was up with it. It wasn't right not his Bella's, walking through to the living room where the voice came from. He couldn't think of anything, Charlie's thoughts were so scrambled not one thought made any sense. Rounding the wall into the room he saw people gathered.-
Bella..... i...s that you?
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Post by Bella Cullen on Sept 20, 2012 17:34:59 GMT -5
"Yep, Hi dad!" She winced at how melodic her voice sounded in her ears, and could only imagine Charlie's reaction to it. Trying to use a deeper sounding her she tried again. "It's really me." She watched his face as Jacob said hello, a slight shudder as he remembered Jacob phasing in front of him.
He walked across the room slow and steady as he took it all in. Renesmee's face hidden in my hair as she clung to me. Edward had explained to her that someone was coming to visit and she mustn't bite him. It worried her. His face was filled with questions. He started with the basics asking if she was ok.
"Great actually, healthy as a horse!" That was it for her oxygen. It hit her like a blazing hot iron. Stabbing with desire, mouth filling with venom. He smelled delicious. She couldn't, she wouldn't, He was her father. Edward squeezed her shoulders as she relaxed. Bella tried to collect herself as much as possible and ignore the pain in her throat.
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Post by Charlie Swan on Sept 20, 2012 17:49:53 GMT -5
-Seeing Bella was something else, he couldn't steady himself. Taking another deep breath for time and stability, he couldn't stop the emotional process he was going through. 'Disbelief, shock, pain, fear, loss, anger, more pain. Asking again if it was his daughter her voice was just to different. Remembering what Jake had said about different, he glanced at Jake. The scene of him changing into a wolf played through his head, shuddering and shaking it off. He glanced back at his daughter, Edward had moved closer, placing his hand on her shoulder. Giving him a suspicious look, and back to his daughter. Before he spoke his jaw locked, taking yet another moment to get the words out.-
Jake said this was important that i come here, are you sure your ok? Are you dying Bella? Do you need my help? Anything i have to give or can do to help i will. Is what Jacob says true you are dying? leaving me?
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Post by Bella Cullen on Sept 20, 2012 17:54:24 GMT -5
She collected herself in order to answer him as he stood there waiting for her answer. "Jacob was telling you the truth." Bella hated how she had to lie to him about being out of the country, but it was only to protect him. His face tightened as he said "That makes one of you." Her face contorted to remorseful as Renesmee shifted in her arms. She sniffed the air and smelled Charlie. Holding her tighter to her body as she looked down, bringing attention to her arms.
She prayed her daughter stayed calm and that Charlie wouldn't ask too many questions about her. What would she say or do? He had to be protected. If the Volturi figured out he knew, he was good as dead. Knowing was like signing his death warrant.
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Post by Charlie Swan on Sept 20, 2012 18:05:50 GMT -5
-After Charlie barked the words towards Jacob, he followed Bella's glance towards her lap. There was a child, huddled into bella like her life depended on getting as close as possible. He guessed this was the one Jacob had spoke about, the one Bella and Edward was caring for. All anger lifted as he sa the child wriggle.-
Oh, is this the orphan Jacob told me about, the one you will be adopting?
-Looking toards Edward, trying to figure out how they would have gotten the child in the first place. As Edard told Charlie it was his niece, thinking back he had swore that Edward told him that he had no family to speak of.-
Bella?
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Post by Bella Cullen on Sept 20, 2012 18:11:00 GMT -5
Listening to Edward lie to Charlie of how we came to be caregivers of his "niece", Charlie didn't seem to buy it. He looked at Bella asking if she could do it, being they just got married. He wasn't satisfied with her answer and implied that Esme and Carlisle could....
"NO! She's mine! I want her." Bella held her closer to her chest. He shifted nervously and she remembered to act more human. After he asked about her name calling her Nessie, she remained calm as she said, "No, her name is Renesmee."
Renesmee turned in Bella's arms as she made eye contact with Charlie. He seemed to stop breathing and begin hyperventilating. It was her eyes, he saw her eyes...my eyes...his eyes....copied into Renesmee's perfect angelic face.
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Post by Charlie Swan on Sept 20, 2012 18:29:57 GMT -5
-Moving nervously as Bella shouted at him, Charlie said the first thing that came to his head.- Your going to make me a grandpa? but i'm still young, in my prime. It's a big responsability Bella. -Charlie saw the little girls head move. Inclining his head with her to get a look at the child face, as they bacame eye to eye he held his breath. They..... they.... are my eye's! Bella's eye's NO! it can't be. It's not been long enough the baby was what 3- 4 months no it didn't add up. Breathing faster trying to slow it down he couldn't help it he was hyperventilating, lips trembling as he counted the months. Trying to piece together what was staring him in the face, it's not right..... it can't be.
Looking over at Jacob he mouthed 'Need to know Charlie, it's ok' Nodding his head towards Jacob, he swallowed hard, got up, and headed towards Edward with clentched fists.-
I don't need to know every damned thing, BUT i'm sick of all the lies floating about.
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Post by Bella Cullen on Sept 20, 2012 18:39:51 GMT -5
Bella watched as he tried to count backwards in his head, it not making sense and his face contorting in confusion. His heart sped up, and he began to get anxious and mad. He began to inch toward Edward with clenched fists. Edward coolly responded, "I'm sorry, but you need to know the public story more than you need to know the truth. If you're going to be part of this secret, the public story is the one that counts. It's to protect Bella and Renesmee as well as the rest of us. Can you go along with the lies for them?"
He looked from Bella to Renesmee as he thought about what Edward said. He asked for warning. Bella looked up after crossing her legs, "Would it have made any of this easier?" As he frowned and got closer, kneeling in front of her, she could see the blood under his soft skin. His pulse racing as his vein in his neck throbbed. Looking down at Renesmee she knew she could smell it too. As she smiled and touched Bella's neck, Charlie zoned in on all her milk white teeth. Here we go...
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Post by Charlie Swan on Sept 20, 2012 18:56:43 GMT -5
-Bella and Ewdward asked for what they told Charlie, if he could except it and ask no more questions. About to argue the killer line cut him off, 'It's to protect Bella and Renesmee' How could he argue with his daugter's safety. Kneeling don to see the child more closely. Charlie caught sight of her teeth. They were perfect, white as snow, a mouth full of teeth. Gasping he asked.-
Whoa, how old is she?
-Looking to Edward for answers and being told, she as 3 months being more advanced in ways that her precived age should be. With that Renesmee waved at him. Dumb founded, he blinked spastically. Knocking him out of his disbelief, Jacob elbowed him. "Told you she was special, didn't I?" Shuddering at the contact from Jacob again replaying wolf boys changing. Jacob then told him to forget that what happened actually happened, Going hite at the thought it might happen again, Charlie nodded.- Agreed.
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Post by Bella Cullen on Sept 20, 2012 19:06:49 GMT -5
After Emmett made a snarky comment to cut the tension in the room, she held her face still and focused on Charlie. "If you can handle this, all of it we can stay. If not, We have to leave. I can't promise we'll never leave, it's pretty complicated...but I will promise you that we will talk about it." After setting up a visit for the next day he admired the child in her arms.
He asked to hold her, as she blinked in shock and quickly composed herself. She held the sleeping Renesmee out to him. "Here." She said as she watched him take her.
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Post by Charlie Swan on Sept 20, 2012 19:22:52 GMT -5
-Bella asked him again if he could handle it, nodding his head. He asked if he could visit again soon, suprised that it was agreed to be the next day. He smiled the first time since he got there. Taking a step closer to Bella, admiring the sleeping bundle she held so tightly to her, it as like she had been made for this moment. To prove to himself aswell as Bella he asked.-
Could i hold Renesmee?
-Taking hold of the sleeping child, he held her close like Bella did. As to comfort the babe more. Looking up at Bella remembering when she was just a baby herself. My how things change so quick. After a few minutes he sa how anxious Bella was getting, so he handed the baby back. Thank you. Making his way to the door one last thought crossed his mind.-
I don't know how much we should tell Renee about this.
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Post by Bella Cullen on Sept 20, 2012 20:07:56 GMT -5
"Well dad, this really isn't for the fainthearted. How about this just stay between us for now?" She smiled as he cradled her in his arms. Cooing and calling her Nessie. "Oh jeez, not you too!" He looked confused as she explained. "Renesmee...its Renee and Esme put together. No variations. Want to know her middle name?" He smiled and waited. "Carlie. Charlie and Carlisle together."
The smile lit his face up and took her off guard at first. "Thanks Bells..." Bella leaned forward and touched his arm. "No thank you dad, So much has changed so quickly I almost lost my grip on reality. But I feel better that you know...that we can have a relationship."
She heard his stomach growl. "Go eat dad, we'll be here tomorrow...promise."
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Post by Charlie Swan on Sept 20, 2012 20:15:28 GMT -5
-He heard Bella right the babys names were part his and her mum's! Feeling a lump in his throat Charlie smiled. She was right he didn't know if Renee would take all this in, and handle as he did. - Thanks Bells. -Nodding as his stomach growled again.- I am a bit hungry, skipped lunch busy at the station. - Turning to leave he smiled.- look after yourself and Nessie. I will see you tomorrow.
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