Happy Valley

9. Carlisle, Esmee, and Angela

J. pov

I noticed a dark blue car parked next to my house as I pulled up.

Strange. I'm not expecting anyone.

I got out and heard Bella open her own door before I could get it for her.

The horse's scent was too strong to smell anything but him.

''hello son''

Carlisle was Coming out of the stables. Fuck!

Esme was just behind him. She ran forward and kissed my cheek.

''I missed you'' she whispered. Love was rolling off her.

''Carlisle!'' I said trying not to sound panicky.

I had given Carlisle my address as soon as I had moved in but this was the first time they had stopped by.

I heard Bella step out of the car.

How the hell was I going to explain this.

Both Carlisle and Esme turned to the source of the noise.

''hello'' Bella smiled. Looking like an angle.

''Bella!'' both Carlisle and Esme said at the same time.

If this wasn't so awkward a would have laughed at their identical facial expressions.

Even the feelings of confusion and surprise were the same.

''Bella. Oh my baby!'' Esme cried and ran over to pull Bella in to her arms.

''I've missed you so much dear''

''I've missed you too. Esme'' Bella said as tears fell from her eyes.

I wanted to kiss each one away but I had to stop myself.

''Bella. I'm so happy to see you'' Carlisle said and hugged her after Esme.

I could feel surprise and pure love radiating off my adoptive parents.

They both loved Bella like she was their own daughter.

And Bella loved them the same way.

It was a very touching moment.

''not to ruin our reunion . But what are you doing here Bella. In Alaska. And with jasper? Its all very confusing'' Esme laughed.

''I moved into my uncle's farm house next door'' Bella told them.

Esme laughed. Sounding better than she had since we all went our separate ways.

Carlisle looked from me to Bella and back again as realisation dawned on his face.

Shit! I shouldn't have called him for advice before. Although I didn't tell him about Bella, he was bound to put two and two together.

''and what are the chances of the two of you becoming neighbours'' Esme said taking Bella's hand.

''I no. our first meeting as neighbours was one I'll never forget'' Bella laughed.

Neither will I. Just thinking about that night was making me twitch.

''lets go inside. Bella here is owed a jasper special, cup of coffee'' I said and turned to lead them all in.

I'm going to tell them about us. I wont lie to Carlisle or Esme. They have been too good to me over the years and I will not lie to them.

''jasper. I was wondering if you and I could go hunting together. I haven't been for a few days and it would be nice to catch up'' Carlisle said as we all went in to the kitchen.