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Carlisle's POV

How?
This should not be possible.

I look to the others who stared back at me in shock and confusion. Emmett wastes no time before diving back in, the others following suit.

"Oh it seems I did really well huh."
Darling smiles as she watches the kids practically devour their food.

"I'm sorry Ms. Darling. It's just been very.. long since we've had food this delicious." I tell her, the others not even being able to talk. Just hummed.

"I'm sure it has been indeed. Well don't let me stop you, eat up." Gwen politely smiles at me, when our eyes meet.

We made small talk around the able, getting to know each other. Gwen seemed to be a lot more relaxed now. Same with her brother, who has taken quite a liking to the boys. Especially Emmett.

When we were finished, we moved back over towards the living room, Ms. Darling excusing herself to the bathroom, while Henry decided to put on COD to play with the boys. Gwen is washing dishes in the kitchen, and I wanted to go and help her, but I just couldn't seem to find the courage. Which is not something I have had problem to do.

"Look out Henwry!!!" Aiden shouts so cutely, pointing at the screen. He's taken quite the liking to Rosalie, and I think a close bond has been created between them.

"Psst."
I look to Ms. D, as she comes to sit in her chair, to the side of me.

"Why don't you go help her with the dishes." She whispers to me. She points towards the kitchen, mouthing go to me.

Gwen's POV

Henry and Aiden seemed to be getting along quite well with the Cullens. And I most definitely have not missed how Aiden is sticking up under Rosalie.

My eyes drift over to Carlisle, his back facing me. There's something about him, that I can't seem to understand.

Ms. D returns back from the bathroom, glancing at me, but continues walking to her sit instead of coming to help like she promised.
What is she up to now?

She says something to Carlisle, and he suddenly stands up. I quickly put my head down, focusing on the dishes.

"Need any help?"

"Oh..Well..can dry the dishes?" I say, but it came out more like a question.

"I can do that." He says, smiling a gorgeous smile. I find myself swooning over his smile.

How is he so good looking?

He comes to my side, his arm lightly brushing mines. He felt a little cold. Maybe we should turn the AC down a bit.

"Ms. D." She looks to me, Carlisle looking to me as well.

"Can you turn down the AC a bit please." She nods, grabbing the remote and turning it down. From the corner of my eyes I see Carlisle smile, Edward and the other as well.

We worked in silence, watching the others in the living room here and there. I went to give him a plate, when i feel the tip of my fingers lightly brush his. I gasp in shock, at the sparks that shot up my arm. But unfortunately that shock, caused the plate to fall out my hand and back into the sink with a loud bang.

"Everything okay?" I hear Ms. D ask. All eyes on us.

"Yep. Plate just slipped. Sorry. " I reassured them. They hesitantly turn back to the game, Henry staring a little longer, but one slight nod and he turned back around.

Picking up the plate, I washed it off again before handing it to him. More carefully this time.

"Sorry."

"It's okay."

I need to stay calm.
As if God heard my prayer, a calm feeling washes over me and I release a quiet sigh.

We didn't have that much to wash anymore, and my mind was just running, so I decide to just forget it and ask him.

"There's something about you Carlisle, but I can't put my finger on it." I could feel his eyes on me, but I don't look up. I couldn't find the courage too.
"Why can't I stop thinking about you since we met? Why do I feel this type of way about you?"

"Is that a bad thing?" He asks in a soft tone. I look up to him this time. His eyes are really beautiful.

"Maybe..." His face drops a bit so I quickly continue.
"Maybe not. I can't seem to understand why I feel this way about you. The need to be around you."

There was so much that I saw while looking into his eyes. I eventually look away, focusing back on the few dishes remaining.

It's not easy for me to just do this. I have my son and brother to think of. But I can't deny the way I feel for him. And this connection between us doesn't feel normal.

Well nothing is normal with my life honestly. I'm an El, Ms. D is a-

Suddenly a memory flashes across my mind and my eyes widen slightly.

Flashback

"Hey Amun?" I walk into his office, going straight to the chair in front him.

It's been about a year now since I've been living with Amun and his family, and being honest, I expected them to be a lot more vampirey.

"Hmm." He hums, giving me his full attention.

"What are mates? Kedi and you are mates right? As well as Bejamin and Tia. But how did you know that she was your mate?" I ask, lifting my legs unto the chair,folding them.

"Feet down Darla and why the sudden interest?" He folds his arms, leaning back in his chair.

"It's just amazing to see how you guys are like. It's as if you have a bond, that can't be broken." I say, putting my foot down, resting my hands on my knees.

"Kedi's and I relationship is not one of roses and sunflowers. She was one of my devoted human slaves before I changed her."

My eyes widen in surprise.
"Wow. Have you ever taken her out on a date?"

"No." He simply replies.

"Why not! She is no longer your slave but your chosen mate. You should treat her like one. Take her out, somewhere nice. Dress up and don't come home until the next morning."

"Are you ordering me around?" He said amused.

"Gasps! I would never order the mighty Amun around." I say placing my hand on my chest.

He rolls his eyes.
"Dramatic as always."

"Ha.ha. But seriously Amun, how does a vampire know one is his mate?" He sits up resting his hand on his desk.

"True mates is something that is very sacred to vampires. You only ever have one, however that does no mean we can not choose our mates. When vampire meets his true mate, immediately a bond is made, and they desire to be with them and vice versa. You long for them when your apart and feel complete when you are."

"Sounds beautiful." He stares at me.
"Do you love Kedi?"

His face softens and really that was all I needed to know that he did.

"Even though Kedi and I's story is not a favorable one. I do adore her. Before you arrived, she would try her best to hide it, but I knew she had a disliking for Benjamin. Mostly because I was so keen to the boy's power." He explains, chuckling.

"Of course she would never tell me that directly. She has always just accepted and went along with everything I wanted or did. At first I was pleased, but eventually I became a little...sadden by it."

"Then maybe you should talk to her about it, and take her on a date."

He thinks about for a second before answering me.
"I guess I'll give the modern ways of living a try."

"I guess I'll give the modren ways of living a try." I say mocking him.
"Sometimes I forget you're ancient."

"Get out my office Darla." Shaking his head, but I saw the way his lips tilted up slightly.

End of Flashback

Could the Cullens be vampires? Their eyes are not red like Amun's and theirs are though.

"If you give me a chance, I would love to explain, why you feel that way." He says drawing my attention back to him.

"I..." Am I really going to give him a chance?

He patiently waits for my answer. I could see the hope in them for me to say yes.

"I would like that." I reply and he lips stretch into a broad smile,

After finishing the dishes we head back to the living room. Everyone smiling at us as we joined them again. Aiden was very much asleep in Rosalie's arms. Understandable seeing as it was almost 10.

"I hope he didn't give too much trouble. He has a slight cold right now, so he can get extra fussy when he's sleepy." I tell her.

"He was surprisingly very calm. Fell straight to sleep. I guess he likes her." Henry tells me.

"Oh...well let me put him to bed, and it's getting pretty late. You all have school tomorrow. " I say taking him from Rosalie.

"Gwen-"

"She's right Ms.D. We should be on our way as well. My sister and brother in law, are soon to arrive." Carlisle agrees.

I carry Aiden to his bedroom, tucking him in. I give him to kiss on his forehead, making sure to turn on the baby monitor, before I leave. When I walk back down the stairs, the Cullens were already piling out the front door.

"You guys have to come over again soon yea. I'll make my famous lasagna this time." Ms. D tells them.

"Don't gotta ask me twice, Ms. D. I'm already here!!" Emmett says rather loudly. Only to receive a slap to the back of his head from Rose, telling him to talk soft.

"Here is the Apple Pie I promised you guys. Make sure Bella gets piece. Don't want Emmett eating all." She says handing them two of her pies. Rosalie takes one, and Jasper takes the other.

Apple Pie

"Don't worry. I'll make sure of it." Rosalie reassures her. Carlisle sees me and he walks back inside to meet me. The height difference between me on the stairs to him, was kinda cute.

"If it's okay with you, I would love to take you out for dinner."

"Sure. I would love to." He smiles.

"I would send you the dets, as the youngers says." He says, making me laugh.

"Okay." My cheeks warm and he chuckles, which only made me blush more.

Gosh stop blushing.

"Have a good night Gwen."

"You as well Carlisle."

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We watch as they drive off, a sense of happiness filling my heart.

"We're gonna have a wedding! We're gonna have a wedding!!" Ms. D sang happily.

"Ms. D it's just a date."

"Dating leds to engagement, engagement leds to marriage. We're gonna have a wedding." She continues pulling Henry in to dance along with her. Shaking my head, I walk back inside. The both of them following after.

"I'm very happy that you're giving him a chance Gwen."

"I can see that." I tell her sitting on the couch.

"Well! It's past this young lady's bed time. You guys sleep tight okay?" She gives each of us a kiss on the cheek before handing upstairs.

"I'm sure she already has the color scheme planned out in her head." Henry says and we both laugh.
"Night sis." He says going up the stairs.

"Night Henry."

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I check the time on the clock, seeing that it's almost 12:30. I just needed time to think about everything. The tv was practically watching me.

"If the Cullens really are vampires, then why are their eyes golden? And if I'm right, according to what Amun told me. Could Carlisle and I are mates?" I ask myself. Picking up my phone from the coffee table, I dial Amun's number.

"Hopefully, he's not too mad. It's been almost a year since I last called."

Ring Ring

"I haven't heard from you in 1 year Darla. 1 year! I was about to send out a search party to find you."

"I'm sorry." He sighs.

"How is little Aiden and Henry?"

"They're doing good. Both asleep right now."

"That's good to hear. As much as I missed you calling, why did you call now?"

"Can't I just call, the mighty Amun."

"Still dramatic I see." He says laughing.

"Never changing. By chance, do you know a Carlisle Cullen?" I asked him.

"Why?" He dryly says catching me off guard a bit.

"We recently had a family move here. Cullen being their title."

"So that's where they moved to. Do you need me to come there?"

"No no. It's alright. I just wanted to know if you knew them. How come their eyes are golden and not red like yours?"

"Their diet is different from ours. Their vegetarians of a sort. They survive off of animal blood."

"Oh. That would explain it."

"Have you met them?"

"I have. Ms.D is practically trying to set me and Carlisle up since the moment he got here." I laugh a little.

"That woman. Never knows when to keep her hand off a thing." He says irritated.

"But that's not what Im focused on."

"What then?"

"I think, I'm his mate."

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"Amun?"

"Carlisle is really trying to take my coven. I'm going to speak to him."

"No! You are not. We're going on a date soon. Only after he has told me what they are, then you can."

"Is that Darla?" I faintly hear Kedi's voice. She must have come into his office. Amun's always in there.

"Darla! How are you? We haven't heard from you in a while. I hope you're safe."

"She's more than safe. Carlisle and his coven are in Jashville and it seems that Darla is his mate." Amun tells her.
"Stop being such a grump Amun. Carlisle is a great man Dar. He'll treat you well." She tells me.

"Is that my sister on the phone...Darla!!" She greets, now having the phone in her position.

"Tia!! It's been awhile."

"What have you been up to? How are my nephews?"

"They're doing really good. Maybe you guys can come visit for Henry's birthday. Ms. D and I are thinking of throwing him a party. It's his 18th birthday after all."

"Of course we'll be there!!" Another voices says. The shuffling noise letting me know someone else took the phone.

How long until Amun shouts for it back? I chuckle.

"Benji!!"

"Hey Sis. So you and Carlisle huh?" He says, and I feel a blush come unto my face.

"I'm happy for you Darla. You left here to find love. That bastard was just a glitch in the matrix." Tia tells me and I laugh.

"Can I get my phone back please!!" There it is.

"All of that aside, Darla regarding your powers, how have you been?"

"Everything's good Amun. I'm not causing anymore downpours." I tell him laughing. I suddenly hear a cry come from the baby monitor, and I get up, heading for the stairs.

"Gu-"

"Go ahead. We'll talk to you later." Kedi tells me.

"Kiss my nephew for me." Tia shouts

"Tell Carlisle hi for me." Says Benji.

"Get out my office!!" Amun shouts and I hear Tia and Benji laugh.

Amun never likes anyone in his office for too long. Especially if it's not for important business. Only Kedi was allowed to stay longer than 30 minutes.

"Darla don't take a year to call again okay. And if Carlisle does anything, call me." He says.

"Got you Amun. Bye." Ending our conversation, I walk into Aiden's room, only to find him and Henry in the rocking chair.

"I was heading back from the bathroom, when I heard him cry." I nod.
"How come you're still up?"

"I was on the phone with Amun. They said Hi." He nods, continuing to rock Aiden. I lean against the wall, watching them.

When I first moved to Bakewell in late 2000s, I had planned to keep a low profile, however at the same time enjoy myself. I had gotten along well with many of the town's folk especially Henry's mother, Daphne. They were my next door neighbors.

Henry was 11 when I met him, and they basically became like family.

Daphne sadly was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer the year after I moved there and passed away the 14th of January 2004.

Before dying she asked me to take care of Henry for her and signed over all custody rights of him to me. You see, Henry's father was not ready to have kids, seeing as he wanted to travel the world first before settling down. So he broke things off with her the day she told him she was pregnant, left Bakewell and was never heard from again.

Even his family wanted nothing to do with her, and her parents did not want the embarrassment of a pregnant unwed daughter.

"Are you really okay with me dating Carlisle?"

"Yeah."He says getting up and resting Aiden back down, before going back to the rocking chair.

"He seems really fond of you, and not in a freaky way. I mean I'm not going to lie, I was a little skeptical at how fast things are moving, but the way he looks at you, it's as if you're his soulmate." I smile.

"I know you use to say you're fine with just Aiden, Ms. D and I, but there are certain areas we can't fill. There's a love that only family can give and a love that only a partner can. I want you to experience genuine love Gwen, and... I think Carlisle is it."

"However, you've only known him for one day, I don't expect you to be married by tomorrow. " I laugh at that.

"Come on Herny. You know I'm not going to do that."

"You never know what could happen. It's freakishly weird how comfortable things feel with them already." He says, and I chuckle softly.
"What?" He asks as I stare at him, a smile on my face.

"When did you become so wise?"

"I'm young,not stupid." He says smiling softly.

"Come on. You should go to bed. You got football practice tomorrow." I say going to him. He stands from the chair, and I pull him in for a hug.

"Love you Henry."
"Love you too Gwen. Maybe moving here is turning out to be good after all." I pull away from him, smiling.

"I think so too."

Author's Note.

That's chapter 6 guys💃.
Did you enjoy it? I hope you did.

Henry's the best. I gotta say.

The Cullens can taste Ms. D's food. I wonder what's that about. It's getting more interesting.

As always...
Hope you're enjoying the story.
I'll see you in the next chapter.🙈👋

Stay Safe. Stay Sweet.
God Bless.

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