Bella's Sorrow

by Ana Cristina

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Bella nestled into my arms, resting her head on my chest. She sighed, but it was not a sigh of contentment. It was one of grief.

I gently titled up her chin and saw the immense sadness in her eyes.

“What is it, Bella? Are you afraid? Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll be just fine. It’s really a blessing that you’re not hungry. That’s our curse, you know.”

She hid her face back into my chest, her dark hair tickling my nose.

“No,” she said, her words coming out muffled. “I’m not scared, not really. I’m just – sad. I miss Charlie. I wish I could visit him.”

I stroked her hair, wishing I could ease her sorrow. Perhaps I was wrong in saying that hunger was our curse.

“You can visit Charlie, you know.”

She lifted her head and pointed to her face, which had always been pale, but was now almost preternaturally fair.

“Looking like this?”

“You know what I’ve learned in the past century or so? Humans have the amazing capability of being incredibly imperceptive.”

Bella snorted. “You obviously don’t know Charlie.”

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  1. Bella's Sorrow

    penguincaptain18's Buddy Icon penguincaptain18

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    lol of course Charlie would notice a difference in Bella’s appearence. But she could always go visit him without him knowing about it. Do you think you could continue writing these until BD comes out? I think it might tide me over :)

  2. Bella's Sorrow

    Laine the Grey's Buddy Icon Laine the Grey

    Posted 3 months ago

    Eh, I don’t think Charlie would notice…if she were catatonic and beautiful, that would be another thing.

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