five, diamonds
Twilight
Chapter five, diamonds
A lot happened this past week, to sum it up Bella Swan knows. She knows the Cullen's secret after going to La Push and confronting Edward. Edward also saved her from a group of disgusting men. After that, Carlisle helped get those men arrested for multiple counts of SA and burglars. Turns out there was a warrant out of some of them.
The whole house was divided on the issue, Esme, Carlisle, Alice, and Persephone were supporting Edward's decision to date the human. But Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett were against it. Emmett not so much but he didn't want to be on opposite sides of Rose. And even though Jasper was against it, he would never do anything since Alice was so excited to meet Bella.
This morning Edward had left early to pick up Bella, leaving the other Cullen's to only drive in one car; Rosalie's red BMW. Rose had the best car in the family, in Steph's opinion. Rose was also an expert on cars, it was a habit of hers.
The Cullen siblings were all sitting in the car when Edward's Volvo pulled up. Alice and Persephone shared a look, knowing the others weren't going to be happy about this.
Persephone sat in the back next to Jasper and Emmett, as Rose and Alice sat in the front. They all watched as Edward walked up and moved around the car to hold Bella's door open.
At this point, everyone was staring. Pretty much every single student at Forks High School had their eyes on Edward Cullen and Bella Swan.
"You know, everyone's staring." Bella quietly says leaning into Edward. looking around and seeing everyone's eyes on her.
The mind reader just smirked, "Not that guy. No. He just looked."
Edward then wrapped his arm around Bella and glanced over at his family, "I'm breaking all the rules now anyways. Since I'm going to hell."
Steph scoffed at his words, rolling her eyes. "Well, it's official."
Rosalie suddenly gets up and slams the door shut, everyone follows after her. Alice and Steph shared another look, both happy for Edward. Even if they were both still a little spectacle since Bella was human.
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Persephone stepped into Bella Swan's room and immediately noticed how pretty and comfortable it looked. There were pictures of Bella as a child and artwork from her childhood up on the wall. "I like your room." the blonde complimented causing Bella to smile.
"Thanks." She mummers dropping her backpack on the floor and sitting on the bed. They were going to work on their English project since it was due tomorrow. They had already started it in class so they just had to edit and finish it.
Steph sat down on the bed and also took out her book. But she noticed Bella's intense stare. The blonde immediately knew she was curious about her story. Turns out Edward had told her the basics about everyone's transition but he didn't mention hers and Rose's out of respect.
Everyone's stories were all so different but they all had one thing in common. They were all dying. So Bella was curious about what situation she was in before turning.
"You're a curious human aren't you?" Steph teased but understood Bella's point of view. When they had first met the wolves, Steph was very interested in learning more about them.
Bella blushed and nodded. "What happened to you?" She asked but quickly continued, "Only if you're comfortable with me knowing."
Persephone smiled sadly, it had been a while since she talked about her human life. "My given name is Persephone Hope. I was born in 1906 to Veronica and Marcus Hope. My father was a very wealthy man, he owned a jewelry store and created a lot of expensive pieces." The blonde vampire thought back on her life before and remembered everything about her home and parents.
The human stared at her with a curious and intrigued look, she looked very concentrated as if picturing those times.
"They were the best parents I could have ever asked for. They gave me a lovely childhood." By lovely she meant they gave her whatever she needed and wanted. But Veronica and Marcus Hope did love her more than anything especially since Steph was their miracle child after years of trying.
"In 1925, our home was broken into one night and the burglar killed my parents and...me. I was lying on the floor bleeding out when Edward found me. He turned me, maybe that's why I'm so close to him."
Steph took out a lot of the story, not wanting to talk about who had betrayed them. Because her parent's death was her fault. no matter what anyone said, they would still be alive if she wasn't stupid. Persephone Hope will never forgive herself for that mistake.
Edward was her creator so he knew everything about her. Including her darkest secrets and fears. The mindreader spent the first couple of years teaching her and guiding her. That's why Persephone was so close to him and loved him more than the others. Edward saved her life.
"I'm sorry that happened to you," Bella says lightly reaching out to hold the blonde vampire's cold hand in comfort. Bella felt like a lot of the story was missing, but she didn't care. She could see the sadness in Steph's eyes and just wanted to see her smile again.
Persephone smiled softly at the human and squeezed your hand in appreciation. "Thank you Bella but it was a long time ago."
The words were true, over the years Steph had time to grieve and process the horrible death her parents experienced. However, Persephone Hope knew that no matter where she was, her parents were always with her. Just not physically there. Especially since Veronica Hope's necklace was still around her neck.
Steph touched her diamond heart necklace softly and Bella looked at her closely. "This was my mother's, my father made it for her on their first wedding anniversary. She never took her off."
Bella saw the necklace; and loved how simple and pretty it was.
Suddenly Steph grabs her backpack and pulls out a black pouch that has a more elegant and stunning diamond necklace. "My father made this one for me on my 16th birthday."
The blue-eyed vampire said softly handing the necklace to Bella. It was a beautiful diamond butterfly necklace. Alice had texted Steph about the necklace being in her backpack, already seeing a vision of Bella's curiosity. So after explaining her life story to Bella, she put the pieces together.
Bella graded the necklace and was stunned. It was beautiful and it looked unreal. This was probably worth a lot nowadays. Steph laughed at the wonder in Bella's eyes and softly grabbed it; putting it back in the pouch.
"Diamonds are a girl's best friend," Persephone says thinking back on all the jewelry she has in her room. After catching the killer, Edward helped locate the jewelry and Steph took it all back. Marcus Hope had created every single piece the killer took so having it and wearing it made Steph feel close to her father.
"What about your gift? Edward said you can compel humans?" Bella asked remembering her boyfriend's words about his sister.
"Yes, I'm able to compel anyone." Steph then looked at Bella with a raised eyebrow, "However, I don't think It'll work on you. Since Edward's gift doesn't."
Bella bit her lip softly and smiled, "Can you try? I want to see how it feels."
The blonde Cullen laughed at her words, getting déjà vu, because Emmett asked her the same thing when they met. Emmett had quickly warmed up to the blonde since she reminded him of his younger sister.
Steph looked into Bella's brown chocolate eyes and said, "Bella, could you go make me a sandwich?"
Bella broke eye contact and looked at the blonde expecting to feel something but was disappointed when nothing came. The human pouted making Steph laugh again, "Looks like my gift doesn't work on you but how about that sandwich?"
Bella laughed with her and nodded, "Sure, I also cut up some fruit earlier."
Steph gladly followed her, hungrily. Bella did indeed make her a sandwich even though the vampire's gift didn't work on her.
"Thank you, Bella," Steph says happily taking a bite from the sandwich. "So you and Edward are official?"
Bella pulls out the fruit from the fridge and blushes, "Yeah, we are."
"I'm so happy for you guys, Edward deserves it after putting up with everyone for so long." Steph playful teases her brother. Knowing Edward had put up with a lot, especially with their thoughts. Specifically, Rosalie and Emmett when they first got together.
The front door opened and Steph heard a lot of noise before hearing footsteps, making their way to the kitchen.
Chief Charlie Swan looked surprised to see one of Doctor Carlisle Cullen's children in this kitchen, eating his food. "Uh, sorry girls."
Steph smiled and held her hand out for him to shake, "Hello, Chief Swan. It's nice to meet you, I'm Persephone Cullen,"
The Cullen's were really private so Charlie had only met Carlisle. It was also Charlie's first time seeing the beautiful blonde so he was a bit surprised at how much she looked like Carlisle.
Charlie shook her hand feeling how cold it was, although he didn't comment anything on it. Since she looked fine and didn't look cold "It's nice to meet a friend of Bella's, please call me Charlie,"
That only made Steph feel more bubbly because she was telling Edward about this. Someone else to add to the list of those who adored her. Especially one that would hate Edward since he's dating his daughter. Steph was already thinking of ways to brag about this.
"We were working on an English project, Dad. But food almost ready." Bella says hoping her father won't embarrass her.
Charlie nods appreciating his daughter's help and looks at the blonde, "Would you like to stay for dinner?"
Steph smiled and nodded, "I would love to, only if it's not a bother."
Both the father and daughter shook their heads, "Please stay. We can even watch a movie afterward?"
"That sounds great, let me just call my mom and let her know." Both nodded and Bella looked excited. She liked Persephone Cullen and was hoping to be friends. Especially since Edward cared so much about her. Making friends was always a struggle for Bella since she was so awkward and antisocial. And it was strange since Persephone was the exact opposite. But everyone does say, that opposites attract especially in friendships.
Steph walks to the living room and pulls out her phone. Not calling Esme but instead Edward to groat.
"Hi, Edward. Guess where I am?" She sang when he picked up. On the other side, Edward sighed already knowing since Alice had told Esme not to make dinner for Steph.
"Having dinner with Bella-" the eager blonde interrupted him, "and her father! And he already likes me."
"Everyone likes you." Edward finishes rolling his eyes at his sister's childish behavior. But he couldn't blame Charlie, no one can resist Persephone's positive and kind personality.
"I know, I just wanted to brag since we both know he won't like you." Steph teases knowing it's true. Edward was going to have to try hard to get Bella's father to approve. "But can you tell Esme I'm having dinner over here please?"
"Yeah, I will, but don't come home too late." Edward reminded the blonde, "I know, bye! Love you."
"Love you too, be safe!" He yelled before Steph hung up the phone. Everyone in the family especially Edward still treated her like a child, even though she was almost 100 years old.
The dinner went well and Charlie was glad Bella had a great friend like her. He was truly grateful that Bella was making friends and liking it here in Forks. He was worried, she'd hate it like her mother.
Persephone Cullen also enjoyed the dinner since it made her feel human. It was nice to talk to someone who didn't know her whole "life" story. Or at least the one created. She liked talking about her human life with Bella, it had truly been a while since she talked about it.
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Authors note: IT ALMOST TIME! This may be your last chance to vote before the next chapter! I have Sam Uley in first place and Embry Call in second! But, this will only be the first meeting! So if the one you want doesn't get picked, don't worry. Nothing is concrete official since they haven't imprinted yet. So it can possibly change if you want that, so keep voting!
This was like a basic background on Persephone's story, I wanted it to be simple because Steph may or may not share her story at a bonfire in during Eclipse with more details and plot twists.
not sure if I like this chapter too much but I don't want to rewrite it! I honestly just want to go straight to New Moon and Eclipse! But don't worry, I'm almost down with Twilight, I just need the "meet the parents" chapter, baseball chapter, ballet studio chapter, and prom chapter! So four-six chapters more until New Moon!
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