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Chapter One3
Alice’s POV4
It was around 5:00pm, during a chess game between Rosalie and Jasper, that Rosalie gave me a concerned look. “Can you check where Edward is?” she asked. I nodded. It had been around four weeks now, that Edward was continuing with a horrendous request.5
Jacob had asked Edward if he would leave Bella alone for 5 weeks—to see how Bella would react. Edward agreed, surprising us all. He restricted any of us from speaking to Bella. Even at school! There was never a time more than now, where I wanted Edward’s ability. What was he thinking?!6
Of course, Edward had no right to stop me—this time. Last time, Carlisle said Edward was right. We shouldn’t have been so attached to Bella. But, not this time. Carlisle did nothing, but nod and walk off. I kept my watch on Bella. But, of course, as soon as the vampire is gone, the mongrel steps in. I couldn’t keep watch on Bella for long, because Jacob would be with her a lot.7
Bella had no choice but to agree with the ‘experiment.’ If Edward thought is was right, she would go along with it. She did last time…8
Which was why it had Jasper, Emmett, Rose, and I constantly worried. We saw what it did to Edward before…how could he possibly agree? During classes, I could check on Bella. She would glance at Edward, but he would never be looking at her. He went hunting more often—probably avoiding Bella.9
And so that’s when we four came to the conclusion, that Edward was giving the werewolf a chance. He called it, option one. What the hell did that mean?! But ever since week one, Edward had been coming home late from school, a pained expression upon his face.10
I wasn’t at school today—hunting—so I wasn’t sure what happened. By week 3 though, Emmett and I had had enough! We spied on Bella when Edward went hunting. She looked pretty reasonable. Not as bad as when I first saw her after we all left before.11
But that’s what had us worried. Why wasn’t Bella a mess? Did she truly not love Edward as we thought she did? Did she…move on?12
None of us would admit it to each other, and definitely not to Edward. We weren’t that stupid—not even Emmett. Edward would hardly come out his room anymore. Either that or he would be on the piano, playing the lullaby like crazy.13
I closed my eyes, relaxing my posture. I concentrated on Edward’s plans.14
FLASH15
Edward standing in front of Bella’s home.16
I inhaled deeply—the vision was very clear. I blinked rapidly, bringing my view into focus. That was short. Jasper had his eyebrows raised, his topaz eyes questioning mine. Emmett was sneaking one of Jasper’s pawns off the board, oblivious to my vision. Jasper slapped his hand away, keeping eye contact with me.17
“Edward is going to Bella’s house.” I explained, still dazed. Rose nodded, and her eyes suddenly widened. “Did you say…?”18
That’s right. He was going to Bella’s house.19
“Do you think we should stop him?” Emmett asked, eyeing us individually. I glanced at Rose. She lowered her gaze to her lap. Jasper folded his hands on the table, pressing his lips against it. I could tell that part of all of us wanted him to go—hopefully realizing that he was wrong, and we could see Bella again. It was hopeless. She was destined to be our sister. Couldn’t Edward see what she meant to us as well?20
We didn’t need to say anything—it was obvious. We would let Edward go.21
8:26pm22
Emmett was sprawled across the couch, watching Rosalie, who was standing with her hands held to her mouth. Jasper was leaning against a wall, thinking deeply. I was slightly pacing, trying to see the future.23
FLASH24
Edward was in a meadow, playing with grass.25
FLASH26
Still in the meadow, Edward was now throwing a log across a far distance.27
FLASH28
Edward was in his Volvo, running a hand through his hair. His face was in the shadows, but a strange sound ripped from the back of his throat.29
I shook my head, brining myself back to the present. “See anything useful?” Emmett asked. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. What was Edward doing? What was that sound?30
Jasper was behind me in an instant, rubbing my shoulders. “What happened?” he whispered into my ear. I shivered, remembering that Edward was going to release his strength in a meadow.31
“At first he was alright…but then he threw a log…and…he…” I hesitated. I had heard that sound somewhere before. But I couldn’t put my finger on it.32
Emmett jumped up, releasing a heavy sigh. “That’s it! I’m going after him!” he was at the door when Rose stood up, a worried expression on her face. “I’m coming too.” She and Emmett were gone, as Jasper released my shoulders. He was at the door, when he sighed lightly.33
“Emmett is clueless, and I doubt that Rosalie will be much help. Stay here in case he comes.” I nodded, as Jasper fled into the night.34
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