Chapter 11

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Eliana's POV
We arrived at the Cullens at the same time Demetri and Felix did. I glanced around and saw Bella's truck parked outside and raised an eyebrow 'She's supposed to go straight home' I thought irritability but decided to mind my own business.

We entered and we were immediately greeted by Esme "Hello Queen Eliana. It's good to see you again, dear" I gave her a tight smile and allowed her to guide us into the living room where the other Cullens were seated. I sat on the couch with Jane and Alec on either side of me, and Felix and Demetri stood behind our couch. I refused to look at either Rosalie or Jasper. I kept my face neutral and only looked at Carlisle.

"What is it you would like to discuss? My guards know of the treaty and will respect it and hunt elsewhere won't crossover onto their territory. Demetri and Felix are handling the situation in Seattle with Victoria for you. Jane and Alec will attend school with me for protection. We also have our cover story all set. As far as I'm concerned we have nothing to discuss" I said in a cold emotionless tone.

The Cullens flinched at it and looked uncomfortable. Bella scowled at me from her spot next to Edward from the corner of the room. "You could be nicer" she spat out earning a scolding "Bella, hush" from Edward. Carlisle cleared his throat "We were actually hoping that you would explain the cover story to us so that way we know the plan"

I sighed but explained the plan. After I was finished Bella had another comment "So that's it?! What about me?!" I turned to face her "What about you? You need to come up with your own cover story. You have a year you can do it all by yourselves. You're an 'adult' remember?" I said my tone deathly cold

"So your just gonna run off to Italy and live happily ever after as some concubine? And leave a heartbroken Charlie? Do you even care about anyone but yourself?!" Bella screeched. I stood up "Do NOT take that tone with me Isabella. I have NEVER been allowed to be selfish. Everything that I did or have ever done was for you and Dad. Now that I finally have a chance at true love and happiness, you wanna call me selfish? You're unbelievable. Renee spoiled you and raised you as if you were an only child, but Dad raised me to love, respect, and support my sister even though she lived 600 miles away."

"Don't call him that! He's not really your dad!" Bella snarled viciously at me making Jane, Alec, Demetri, and Felix hiss threateningly at her "He's my dad in every way that counts. He fed me, cleaned me, clothed me, taught me how to ride a bike, how to drive a car, took me fishing, encouraged me to go to college and follow my dreams, he raised me, he loves me" I snapped back fixing Bella with a hard glare. Bella suddenly laughed evilly "Do you honestly think he would love you if he knew the truth?"

I answered without hesitation "Yes" Bella looked shocked and confused, but before she could say anything I continued "He'd love me because unlike you I took time out of my day to get to know him and allow him to get to know me. He knows exactly who I am. Not my entire past necessarily, but he knows me, and I know him. I know his likes, dislikes, his pet peeves, I know his very soul, Isabella, and he knows mine. Do you even know anything about him?"

Bella scoffed "I don't have time for this" she started to leave the room but I snap at her "No! Answer the question! Do you know his favorite color? Favorite food? Favorite sport? What about his birthday? Come on! Answer, show us what a loving and doting daughter you are to your father. Prove that you're not as self centered as I think you are!"

The Cullens and the guard were silent, but looked between us with interest. Seeing as she wasn't going to get any help from her 'boyfriend' or his family she scoffed and said "Fine. He doesn't have a favorite color, he loves steak and potatoes, he likes all sports and doesn't have a favorite, and his birthday is April 12th" I smirked and shook my head "Wrong on all accounts" Bella's eyes widened "Wha-?!" "His favorite color is navy blue, he loves fried bass and French fries, he loves football and baseball only, and his birthday is March 1st."

Everyone looked at us in surprise.

"Honestly Isabella those were just basic, icebreaker questions that anyone could know if they had just asked" I said and I rolled my eyes. Bella's jaw dropped and she sputtered scrambling for a second before saying "Well it's not like you know anything about Renee!" I quirked a brow "Renee changes her favorite color, and favorite food every month like clockwork. Do you know this months is?"

Bella remained silent as she hadn't spoken to Renee since she was at the hospital with a broken leg after her fight with James "Her current favorite color is a Jade green, and her current favorite food is grilled chicken over pasta with roasted tomatoes. Her favorite sport has always been volleyball, as you can easily play it on the beach, but if asked she'll lie and say baseball because of Phil. Her birthday is May 15th."

Again silence. Bella merely glared at me. I sighed and gestured for us to leave. The guard stood up and walked towards the door "You've made your bed Isabella, now lay in it. Stop blaming me for everything wrong with life" I called over my shoulder then we left.

I sat in the passenger seat too exhausted to drive. Demetri drove while the twins were in the backseat and Felix had run ahead of us to the house.

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