ROSALIE'S P.O.V)
'Where is he?'
I'm starting to think that maybe Riley won't show up at all. Two whole hours had passed since I left the house and went hunting and so far the night has been quiet. Did Riley changed his mind? Or did he know I am not alone? Did he sensed Jane's presence and backed out? I'm a hundred years old vampire and I can't sense her, I doubt a young vampire like Riley can. He's vampire for how many years? ah yes two years. More importantly what is he doing here at Forks? Is he a friend or a foe? Millions of questions are running through my head that only Riley himself can answer but the little sucker still nowhere to be found.
'Where the hell is he?!' I almost scream when a rustling noise from behind reached my hearing, followed by the familiar scent of none other than Riley.
"Cullen"
"Took you long enough to show up, boy. One thing you should know I hate waiting." my tone is snappy and cold but he didn't even flinch. He just stood there looking at me with a neutral expression.
"I have to make sure you're alone and done with your hunting so nothing can interrupt us."
"Well it just me and you here now so stop stalling, Riley. What is your business here? Did Victoria sent you here to bring Bella to her? If so, then you have to go through me first. I won't let anyone, not even you, her friend to take her away from me." I said this with all the seriousness I can muster and for the first time I saw his expression changed from neutral to a mixture of regret, pained and hope. It confused me.
"Victoria did sent me here but only to spy on you and your family. She's aware of the pixie's gift and wanted to make sure that you're family still clueless of what she's planning. Victoria is careful not to make any decision but she wasn't convinced it was enough to stop the pixie's vision so here I am."
"Why are you telling me all of these then?"
"I want to make a deal with you." he answered seriously. His tone was firm and sure, the look on his eyes was determined and pleading. It confused me even more.
"A deal? I don't trust easily, Riley. How would I know you're telling the truth? For all I know it could be a trap." I told him not wanting to trust this guy even if he's an old friend of my mate.
"Did Bella told you her past in Phoenix?" when he saw me nodded my response he went on "then I guess it's only fair to tell you mine as it is connected to her."
"You think telling me your story will make me trust you?"
"For your mate and the people I care safety, I hope you will."
"People you care?" can't this guy anymore confusing? The more he open his damn mouth the more I got confuse.
"Just hear me out first, okay? I'll answer your questions when I'm done." with my nod of understanding he begin his story.
"As you already know Bella and I met at school in Phoenix. She and I got along easily I guess it's because we're alike in most things." Riley has a far away look remembering those times he had with Bella with a fond smile. Somehow it also made me smile as it confirmed that Bella's experience at Phoenix were not all bad, she also had a good ones she treasured.
"I was born and raised in Phoenix, my dad left us when I was ten so it's just only me and my mom. Mom's parents passed away even before I was born and she's an only child so we don't really have anyone. Mom was devastated when dad left, she cried almost every night when she thought I was asleep. She also became more workaholic than she ever been. I understand that raising me alone wasn't easy so I helped with everything I could. I cooked meals for both of us, clean the house, wake up early to go to school on my own, do the laundry, and so on... I didn't realized that I'm slowly distancing myself to my friends and before I knew it, they're gone. I found myself growing up alone, no family, no friends, no one cares. Or so I thought."
