The adopted Swan

Chapter 07

Esmeray's POV
Then next morning I dragged myself out of bed. I wasn't drunk last night, but I did get buzzed. I went to the bathroom and stripped myself of last night's dress and then I shower and brush my teeth to get rid of the leftover alcohol flavor that resided in my mouth. I then headed to the kitchen and cooked breakfast.

I walked back upstairs and got dressed after making the perfect hangover breakfast according to Leah.

I walked back downstairs to eat only to find dad and Cora kissing in the kitchen. Cora caught sight of me and pushed dad away "Esmeray! I didn't realize you were awake sweetheart, did you make breakfast?" I smirked and leaned against the entry way "Yeah, I made that for you guys earlier, but if I'd known that you two were.....if I'd known that you needed a minute..." I started to snicker at their flushed faces.

I then trotted over and hugged them both "Oh, I almost forgot! Good morning parental units" they chuckled and hugged me back. I walked over to the stove and made eggs and bacon for the protein boost.

"So....any plans?" Cora asked awkwardly I hummed and said "Just shopping for clothes with the girls. That should give you both time to talk about your relationship, but before that I want to talk to you Charlie" at the use of his real name dad stiffened. I placed two plates of food in front of them.

"Littl-" dad started but I cut him off "Two questions. Answer truthfully" Cora reached over and grasped my hand, I squeezed it and I took a deep breath before shakily asked "Am I adopted?" The room went silent and dad looked like he saw a ghost.

I had my answer.

Tears welled up in my eyes and I choked out "So that's why you gave me Gram's room and Gramp's garage. It was pity, right?" "No! No, no Esmeray you are my daughter. Maybe not in blood, but you are mine. I gave you the room and the garage because mom and dad asked you to have them" "W-what? Why?" "I'm not sure. I was just doing as they asked before they died. I swear none of it was pity. I've always seen you as my daughter from the moment my mother woke me up and placed you in my arms I- I was in love. I knew that you were my daughter, my little moon and I loved you."

I was sobbing and dad walked over and held me to his chest. Cora walked over and held me as well. I cried for a little while longer until we heard Bella scoff "Where's my breakfast?" She demanded.

Dad stood up and stormed over to her dragging her to the living room and unleashing his wrath from last night.

~~~flashback~~~
Bella showed up dressed in an ugly brown club dress and started flirting with every male there. Married, dating someone, underage, or older it didn't matter.....but apparently incest was an issue so dad was spared.

She made a lot of people uncomfortable and soured the mood. She complained about the food, openly groped the males, and insulted every female there. Old Quil had enough and told dad to take her home that she would be getting a formal ban from the Reservation.

Dad had to forcibly drag her away from the beach and everyone left after that. When we got home we heard them arguing, Bella claims that it was all my fault. I was stealing her boyfriend, her friends, her popularity, and her family. Dad got madder and madder with each word. Let's just say that Bella won't be leaving the house or hanging out with her friends anytime soon.

~~~end flashback~~~
"Just wait till he finds out Bella was the one who told me that I was adopted" I let out a bitter chuckle. Dad must've heard me because he suddenly yelled "You told Esmeray that she was adopted?!"

"And that's my cue to leave" I said as I got up and grabbed my wallet and left but before I walked out the door Cora stood up and asked "Are you sure you're okay?" I sighed and turned to face her "I will be..... I just..... I need time and answers. Answers that I don't think da— Charlie can give me" then I walked out. Leah picked me up and we headed to Port Angeles.