The adopted Swan

Chapter 03

Esmeray's POV
I finished unpacking my room still lost in thought and robotically went into my private bathroom put my hygiene products away.

My black loofa and toothbrush were placed accordingly along with my lavender scented gel deodorant and spearmint and charcoal toothpaste. My black and gray towels were placed on the towel rack with black and gray hand towels and wash rags. Finally I put my honey and brown sugar shampoo/conditioner on the rack by the bathtub I added my lavender and cinnamon vanilla body wash and my aloe vera, charcoal face, and volcanic rock masks with my green tea face wash and moisturizer to the rack and adding the lavender lotion.

I placed my feminine products and extra soaps, toothpastes, and lotions underneath the bathroom sink with the cleaners to the bathroom on the opposite side.

I walked out and placed my suitcases at the top of my closet before flopping down on the soft bed. Maybe the voice was from lack of sleep? I'll buy some melatonin at the store when I go shopping. My thoughts were cut off by a horn honking. Since my windows face the forest at the back of the house I was unable to peer over to see. "Girls! We have company!" Dad called.

I got up and exited the room. As I walked downstairs to greet our guests I heard Bella's thundering footsteps and she tried to push me over the stairs as she passed "Move! There's people here to see me!" I steadied muse before rolling my eyes at her behavior and continuing downstairs. When I walked out of the house I was greeted by the sight of my extended family.

Uncle Billy Black, who became wheelchair bound after his diabetes got bad, sat between my dad and Aunt Sarah, his wife, as they stood by a rusty orange truck.

(Finally found a good picture! 😩)

On my dad's other side was Uncle Harry Clearwater and his wife Sue. The five adults chatted while their kids were being harassed by my sister. First there were the twins Rachel and Rebecca Black they were both 19 and went to Seattle University with Leah Clearwater who I heard was engaged to Sam Uley who must be the unknown 20 year old muscular man with his arm wrapped around her waist looking at my flirtatious sister in disgust.

Then there was Jacob Black the youngest and only son of the Black family, who was currently making goo-goo eyes at Emily Young Leah's younger cousin who moved in with her aunt and uncle after a weird animal attack. Emily was 16 and Jake was 15 there was really only a 8 month age gap between them so I didn't see a problem with them dating like I secretly hoped they would. I did however see a problem with an almost 18 year old Bella flirting with not only a taken man but two underaged boys.

Poor Seth, Leah's younger brother, he's only 14!

Seth caught sight of me and ran over like an excited puppy "Ray!" He called and leapt up into my arms. This caused me to be surrounded by my cousins who all greeted me with hugs and kisses on my forehead and cheeks "Ray! This is my fiancé Sam Uley" Leah announced proudly after they all greeted me. Sam smiled and said "It's nice to finally meet you. Leah's told me so much about you" I gave him a playful smirk "All good things?" He laughed and nodded "Well, aside from the taser story" "What taser story?" Bella demanded, pissed by the lack of attention.

Leah blandly stared at Bella "When Rach, Becks, and I were seven and Ray was three some creep tried to kidnap us. Thankfully Ray stole Charlie's taser and shoved it into his balls. Let's just say she ruined sex and a chance of parenthood for him" everyone laughed at Bella's horrified expression "It's a good thing you know about that Sam," I began before lowering my shades revealing my cerise eyes "because I'll do worst to you if Leah sheds one tear because of you" he seemed unfazed by my unusual eye color smiled and nodded "I wouldn't expect anything less."

Sam wasn't like most of the Quilete men I've been around. He dressed like the weather was 95 degrees and his hair was cut short then there was the tribal tattoo that I couldn't quite figure out where I'd seen it from. It was obvious that he had a big influence on Jacob and Seth as both boys had cut their hair in a similar style to Sam's and wore wife beaters under their jackets.

"Hey Bells! What do you think?" Dad suddenly asked as he patted the truck "About what?" Bella asked dumbly "You're homecoming present" dad stated and Bella lit up when she realized that she got car while I didn't. She smugly smirked and said "It's perfect" dad nodded and turned to me "You don't think I forgot about you, do ya?" Bella's smile faded as we were led to the spare garage. Dad opened it and revealed Gramps's old car and motorcycle.

He passed me a brand new helmet with a keychain that had my initial on it with five keys one for the bike, one for the car, one for the house, one for the garage, and one for my room "You'll wear the helmet EVERY TIME you ride" I giggled and nodded. Bella scowled and stormed off after snatching her key chain with two keys (one for the house and one for the truck). No one followed after her.

Rachel and Rebecca suddenly slung there arms over my shoulders and said "We're throwing a bonfire in your honor Friday night" "Dress casually and be there at 7pm" I smiled and nodded "Can I sleepover at one of your houses and then we go shopping on Saturday?" "Hells yeah!" Leah cheered.

Afterwards my cousins left and we ate the fish fry that Uncle Harry brought us then we got ready for bed. I passed out as soon as my head is the pillow and dreamt of the forest.