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If We Ever Meet Again
Chapter 21-Nightmare Begins
Have you ever felt that you have finally achieved something in life that had made your life meaningful? I did. After I met Jasper, we became friends. Amy and Ruth became my bestest buds. Jasper was a little bit special. But I still love them.
However, have you ever felt that something might destroy that particular happiness? I did. Only I didn't realize it until it was too late.
It began one day. As usual, I was hanging out with Amy and Ruth. I was to go to the Cullens' house later with Dad. He wants to get closer to Dr. Cullen, whom he thinks was a bit creepy. Personally, I feel comfortable when I'm with the Cullens. Then again, I've been hanging out with them for a while.
" I really can't believe that you and Jasper are officially going out!" Amy squealed. I rolled my eyes while Ruth, who was working on my hair, laughed.
" Amy, I've been going out with him ever since my first day at school," I pointed out.
" No, you haven't," Ruth cut in, tugging a bit at my hair. " You guys have been going out just as friends. Not as dates."
" Ruth, I'm comfortable with his family. I've been hanging out with them after Jasper first brought me to his family."
" You only hang out there because his niece wants you too," Amy said, filing my nails.
" Yeah, Anna," Ruth agreed. " We can see that you're a bit uncomfortable when he stares at you."
" Hey, who would say that they're not uncomfortable when a boy stares at them? It creeps me out!" I said, giggling. It was a bliss when I'm hanging out with Amy and Ruth. It somehow made me forget that a vampire is in love with me and vice versa. It made me feel human.
" Jasper is gorgeous!" Amy and Ruth cried out. " How can you be uncomfortable with him staring at you?"
" He's a boy. And I'm not comfortable with any boys except for my dad."
" Most girls in school would do anything to have him stare at them in interest."
" Name one," I said simply.
" Lana O'Shelley! Duh!" Amy rolled her eyes.
" Okay. I get it. But can I ask you why am I treated like a Barbie doll?" I asked them. I've been in Amy's room for hours with the both of them torturing me.
" Girl, you've got to look good for your first official date!" Ruth cried. Amy made that tsk,tsk sound.
" It's not my first date because my dad's going to be there. With me. At the Cullens' house. No where special," I sighed.
" Jasper would love to see you pretty!" Amy muttered.
" He doesn't mind how I look like."
" He's going to change his mind when we're through with you," Amy said gleefully. I rolled my eyes and kept quiet, letting the both of them finish their torture.
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30 minutes later
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" I hope the Cullens are ready for us," Dad grumbled. " Why did I ever let you date him?" he continued to grumble all the way. " And why did you dress up so fancily? I thought tonight was just going to be a family meeting?"
" Blame Amy and Ruth. They had me stripped to a chair so that they could dress me up like a Barbie doll," I muttered. Actually, I don't think Amy and Ruth did too bad. Well, the hours spent were bad but the outcome is...okay. They had put me in a sea-green dress, plain but proper. And they had put my hair in a knot at the top of my head.
" Where are you actually going? Come clean with me and I might let you continue dating him." Dad suddenly burst out. We were only a few more metres away from the house.
Ever since the start, when we climbed into the car, my guts had been telling me to cancel our plans. I don't know but somehow I knew something wasn't right.
" Aunt Anna!" came Nessie's shriek. I smiled. Dad was sure going to freak out.
" Hey, there, Nessie," I said, giving her a hug. " Dad, this is Renesmee, Bella and Edward's six-year-old daughter. But we call her Nessie," I added as she jabbed my back with her sharp fingers. " Nessie, this is my dad." Dad gave Nessie a reluctant hug which she returned eagerly.
" Nessie, remember what we told you?" came Carlisle's voice. " Albert, such a pleasure to be finally meeting you," Carlisle said warmly, his hands outstretch, as if to embrace Dad in a friendly hug.
" Nice meeting you to, Dr. Cullen," Dad said with a half-hearted smile, shaking Carlisle's hand.
" Please, call me 'Carlisle'. And this is my wife, Esme," Esme came into view, giving Dad a quick but welcoming hug. " It's a pleasure to have you here."
The other Cullens were already at the dining table. Jasper was no where to be seen. That made Dad somewhat smug.
" Where's your son?" he asked Carlisle as we all sat at the empty chair.
" Oh, they're all here," Carlisle said, raising one eyebrow at him.
Dad coughed a bit. " I meant, your son who is currently dating my daughter?"
" Is Jasper really dating Anna?" As though right on cue, Jasper appeared at the top of the staircase wearing a very expensive looking T-shirt and a rather tight-fitting jeans.
" Sorry to keep you guys waiting," he bounced all the way down the stairs. Dad eyed him warily, as though thinking about running away with me. " Nice to meet you again, Mr. Jensen," he said, holding out a hand to Dad. Dad stared at it for a while before shaking it, wincing slightly at the cool temperature.
" You look nice," he murmured to my ear, very low enough that Dad couldn't hear. Dad, noticing our close contact, gave a fake cough and said," Shall we get to matter at hand?"
" Absolutely," Carlisle said, heading towards the dining table. Dad threw a dirty look at us (Jasper's hand was now around my waist) and followed suit, with Esme tagging along eagerly.
" Listen here, Carlisle," Dad started as soon as everyone sat down, " I am expecting your son to take full responsibility on my daughter. And I'm not saying I don't have any trust on her or him. However," he pressed on the word," I have a few restrictions."
" I'm sure Jasper would be pleased than ever to oblige to those restrictions," Carlisle said calmly, glancing up at Jasper who made faces. Nessie giggled.
" Number one: No sleeping together until you guys are married and that's not even until 5 years after graduation," Dad started. I groaned. Really, does he even have to mention that part in front of everyone? " Annaliese, you, too, are going to oblige or you won't be meeting him anymore," Dad warned me. My jaw went slack. He ignored me and continued with his terms. " Secondly: no kissing until she's 18. I repeat, no kissing!" he pressed harder. " I won't hear any objections, keepish? Now, what was the next one? Oh, right: She's got curfew. You hear that, boy?"
" What is her curfew, sir?" Jasper asked him politely, despite all those ridiculous terms he was putting.
He thought about it for a while before saying," 9:00pm. If you two are on a date, make sure it ends at 8:30pm because I want her home by 9:00 o'clock. You hear me, boy?"
" Yes, sir," Jasper replied, again, too politely. Dad grumbled something about Jasper lacking of anger or resentment.
" Well, Carlisle, I think that's just about it. Make sure your boy follow all those restrictions," Dad said sternly.
" Absolutely, Albert. I will make sure Jasper obey all of those rules. You will, right, Jasper?" he added, looking at Jasper who looked utterly bored.
" Yes, Father," he said, politely. However, this time I had the feeling he was forcing it. Dad looked satisfied though not as happy as he should be. I have a feeling he'd be much happier if I broke up with Jasper.
" Would care to join us for dinner, Albert?" Esme asked, pulling out a few trays of food which looked really appetizing. I saw Dad's eyes nearly popped out. I could literally hear his stomach grumbling as the smell of the food filled the room. He quickly composed himself back.
" Sorry, dear Esme, I have a game with my ol' friends in Seattle. And Annaliese won't like it if I'm here, ruining her date." I rolled my eyes. " Best be off, then. Bye, Anna, have a good time!" he said, waving at me as he walked back towards the car.
As soon as the car was out of sight, I turned to Jasper. " You're going to obey all those rules, are you?"
" Well, I'm not a rule-breaker," there was a snort from the kitchen. No doubt who that would be, " so, I guess I will follow it," he shrugged.
" And since when did we call Carlisle 'Father'?" Emmett wanted to know. Esme poked him but he flashed a grin back at her.
Jasper shrugged. " I thought it would be much appropriate. Considering the fact that Albert would be expecting us to regard Esme and Carlisle as our real parents." Emmett guffawed. " So, what are we going to do with you?" he asked me, putting his arms back around my waist.
" I know, I know!" Nessie jumped up and down. " Can we make her up with the make-up set Sue gave me?"
" I'm already made-up, Nessie," I said, ruffling her ringlets. " I've been tortured by Amy and Ruth all day long. Don't expect me to oblige you."
" Aww...please, oh please, oh please!" she begged me. " I'm terribly bored. Daddy and Momma are always together. Uncle Emmett doesn't like to look like a girl. Aunt Rosalie doesn't want her hair ruined. Granpa Carlisle and Granny Esme-"
" That's enough, Renesemee," Edward said, clamping her mouth shut. She struggled against him but he held her firm. " Sorry, Anna. We neglected her a bit," he grinned. " Bella, shall we hunt?"
" Sure, let's," Bella said, dragging Nessie, too. Carlisle and Esme said they wanted to join them. Emmett and Rose had disappeared somewhere. Leaving Jasper and me alone, in this house. Uh-oh...
" Uh..why are they all leaving us?" I asked Jasper.
" They wanted to give us some privacy. Also, they wanted to keep Nessie entertained. So, what shall we do?"
However, have you ever felt that something might destroy that particular happiness? I did. Only I didn't realize it until it was too late.
It began one day. As usual, I was hanging out with Amy and Ruth. I was to go to the Cullens' house later with Dad. He wants to get closer to Dr. Cullen, whom he thinks was a bit creepy. Personally, I feel comfortable when I'm with the Cullens. Then again, I've been hanging out with them for a while.
" I really can't believe that you and Jasper are officially going out!" Amy squealed. I rolled my eyes while Ruth, who was working on my hair, laughed.
" Amy, I've been going out with him ever since my first day at school," I pointed out.
" No, you haven't," Ruth cut in, tugging a bit at my hair. " You guys have been going out just as friends. Not as dates."
" Ruth, I'm comfortable with his family. I've been hanging out with them after Jasper first brought me to his family."
" You only hang out there because his niece wants you too," Amy said, filing my nails.
" Yeah, Anna," Ruth agreed. " We can see that you're a bit uncomfortable when he stares at you."
" Hey, who would say that they're not uncomfortable when a boy stares at them? It creeps me out!" I said, giggling. It was a bliss when I'm hanging out with Amy and Ruth. It somehow made me forget that a vampire is in love with me and vice versa. It made me feel human.
" Jasper is gorgeous!" Amy and Ruth cried out. " How can you be uncomfortable with him staring at you?"
" He's a boy. And I'm not comfortable with any boys except for my dad."
" Most girls in school would do anything to have him stare at them in interest."
" Name one," I said simply.
" Lana O'Shelley! Duh!" Amy rolled her eyes.
" Okay. I get it. But can I ask you why am I treated like a Barbie doll?" I asked them. I've been in Amy's room for hours with the both of them torturing me.
" Girl, you've got to look good for your first official date!" Ruth cried. Amy made that tsk,tsk sound.
" It's not my first date because my dad's going to be there. With me. At the Cullens' house. No where special," I sighed.
" Jasper would love to see you pretty!" Amy muttered.
" He doesn't mind how I look like."
" He's going to change his mind when we're through with you," Amy said gleefully. I rolled my eyes and kept quiet, letting the both of them finish their torture.
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30 minutes later
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" I hope the Cullens are ready for us," Dad grumbled. " Why did I ever let you date him?" he continued to grumble all the way. " And why did you dress up so fancily? I thought tonight was just going to be a family meeting?"
" Blame Amy and Ruth. They had me stripped to a chair so that they could dress me up like a Barbie doll," I muttered. Actually, I don't think Amy and Ruth did too bad. Well, the hours spent were bad but the outcome is...okay. They had put me in a sea-green dress, plain but proper. And they had put my hair in a knot at the top of my head.
" Where are you actually going? Come clean with me and I might let you continue dating him." Dad suddenly burst out. We were only a few more metres away from the house.
Ever since the start, when we climbed into the car, my guts had been telling me to cancel our plans. I don't know but somehow I knew something wasn't right.
" Aunt Anna!" came Nessie's shriek. I smiled. Dad was sure going to freak out.
" Hey, there, Nessie," I said, giving her a hug. " Dad, this is Renesmee, Bella and Edward's six-year-old daughter. But we call her Nessie," I added as she jabbed my back with her sharp fingers. " Nessie, this is my dad." Dad gave Nessie a reluctant hug which she returned eagerly.
" Nessie, remember what we told you?" came Carlisle's voice. " Albert, such a pleasure to be finally meeting you," Carlisle said warmly, his hands outstretch, as if to embrace Dad in a friendly hug.
" Nice meeting you to, Dr. Cullen," Dad said with a half-hearted smile, shaking Carlisle's hand.
" Please, call me 'Carlisle'. And this is my wife, Esme," Esme came into view, giving Dad a quick but welcoming hug. " It's a pleasure to have you here."
The other Cullens were already at the dining table. Jasper was no where to be seen. That made Dad somewhat smug.
" Where's your son?" he asked Carlisle as we all sat at the empty chair.
" Oh, they're all here," Carlisle said, raising one eyebrow at him.
Dad coughed a bit. " I meant, your son who is currently dating my daughter?"
" Is Jasper really dating Anna?" As though right on cue, Jasper appeared at the top of the staircase wearing a very expensive looking T-shirt and a rather tight-fitting jeans.
" Sorry to keep you guys waiting," he bounced all the way down the stairs. Dad eyed him warily, as though thinking about running away with me. " Nice to meet you again, Mr. Jensen," he said, holding out a hand to Dad. Dad stared at it for a while before shaking it, wincing slightly at the cool temperature.
" You look nice," he murmured to my ear, very low enough that Dad couldn't hear. Dad, noticing our close contact, gave a fake cough and said," Shall we get to matter at hand?"
" Absolutely," Carlisle said, heading towards the dining table. Dad threw a dirty look at us (Jasper's hand was now around my waist) and followed suit, with Esme tagging along eagerly.
" Listen here, Carlisle," Dad started as soon as everyone sat down, " I am expecting your son to take full responsibility on my daughter. And I'm not saying I don't have any trust on her or him. However," he pressed on the word," I have a few restrictions."
" I'm sure Jasper would be pleased than ever to oblige to those restrictions," Carlisle said calmly, glancing up at Jasper who made faces. Nessie giggled.
" Number one: No sleeping together until you guys are married and that's not even until 5 years after graduation," Dad started. I groaned. Really, does he even have to mention that part in front of everyone? " Annaliese, you, too, are going to oblige or you won't be meeting him anymore," Dad warned me. My jaw went slack. He ignored me and continued with his terms. " Secondly: no kissing until she's 18. I repeat, no kissing!" he pressed harder. " I won't hear any objections, keepish? Now, what was the next one? Oh, right: She's got curfew. You hear that, boy?"
" What is her curfew, sir?" Jasper asked him politely, despite all those ridiculous terms he was putting.
He thought about it for a while before saying," 9:00pm. If you two are on a date, make sure it ends at 8:30pm because I want her home by 9:00 o'clock. You hear me, boy?"
" Yes, sir," Jasper replied, again, too politely. Dad grumbled something about Jasper lacking of anger or resentment.
" Well, Carlisle, I think that's just about it. Make sure your boy follow all those restrictions," Dad said sternly.
" Absolutely, Albert. I will make sure Jasper obey all of those rules. You will, right, Jasper?" he added, looking at Jasper who looked utterly bored.
" Yes, Father," he said, politely. However, this time I had the feeling he was forcing it. Dad looked satisfied though not as happy as he should be. I have a feeling he'd be much happier if I broke up with Jasper.
" Would care to join us for dinner, Albert?" Esme asked, pulling out a few trays of food which looked really appetizing. I saw Dad's eyes nearly popped out. I could literally hear his stomach grumbling as the smell of the food filled the room. He quickly composed himself back.
" Sorry, dear Esme, I have a game with my ol' friends in Seattle. And Annaliese won't like it if I'm here, ruining her date." I rolled my eyes. " Best be off, then. Bye, Anna, have a good time!" he said, waving at me as he walked back towards the car.
As soon as the car was out of sight, I turned to Jasper. " You're going to obey all those rules, are you?"
" Well, I'm not a rule-breaker," there was a snort from the kitchen. No doubt who that would be, " so, I guess I will follow it," he shrugged.
" And since when did we call Carlisle 'Father'?" Emmett wanted to know. Esme poked him but he flashed a grin back at her.
Jasper shrugged. " I thought it would be much appropriate. Considering the fact that Albert would be expecting us to regard Esme and Carlisle as our real parents." Emmett guffawed. " So, what are we going to do with you?" he asked me, putting his arms back around my waist.
" I know, I know!" Nessie jumped up and down. " Can we make her up with the make-up set Sue gave me?"
" I'm already made-up, Nessie," I said, ruffling her ringlets. " I've been tortured by Amy and Ruth all day long. Don't expect me to oblige you."
" Aww...please, oh please, oh please!" she begged me. " I'm terribly bored. Daddy and Momma are always together. Uncle Emmett doesn't like to look like a girl. Aunt Rosalie doesn't want her hair ruined. Granpa Carlisle and Granny Esme-"
" That's enough, Renesemee," Edward said, clamping her mouth shut. She struggled against him but he held her firm. " Sorry, Anna. We neglected her a bit," he grinned. " Bella, shall we hunt?"
" Sure, let's," Bella said, dragging Nessie, too. Carlisle and Esme said they wanted to join them. Emmett and Rose had disappeared somewhere. Leaving Jasper and me alone, in this house. Uh-oh...
" Uh..why are they all leaving us?" I asked Jasper.
" They wanted to give us some privacy. Also, they wanted to keep Nessie entertained. So, what shall we do?"
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I am home for a week. So, i'm going to try to finish it as soon as possible.