**Our story begins on the air plane ride home from Italy, at the end of New Moon. I always felt it was a little undone and could have gone an entirely different direction….I hope you like it.

*BPOV*

"Edward, I need a human moment. Where's the little girls' room?" I tried to whisper so he couldn't hear my voice shaking so much.

"Come with me I'll show you," he began to stand up. "NO, I'll take Alice, you can't come with me to the restroom!" I gave him a sour look.

He just nodded and sat back down. I need Alice alone and away from his extra perceptive hearing of thoughts and voices.

We got to the rest room and I ushered her inside. There was barely room for us to stand. "Bella would you like to tell me what's going on in that head of yours!" Alice in a whisper screamed at me. "Your entire future just vanished."

I didn't think I had made my decision yet. I had thought about it the entire plane ride. Alice had to help me I couldn't do this without her.

I took a deep breath "Alice, I need you to make me a promise. No matter what happens between Edward and I, you will never leave me again. You're my best friend and I can't live without you. He took so much from me before. You are my family. Please Alice promise me." I couldn't hold it in anymore all the anguish came to a head. I cried in Alice's arms.

" SSShhhhh," Alice cooed me as if I were her child. Swaying me back and forth. " Bella, please don't be so upset. I 'm not going anywhere. I always thought Edward was wrong, making our family leave you. I'll never leave you again. If he doesn't want to be with you forever than I do!" She stomped the floor on that last part. Alice could be so human sometimes.

I giggled thru my tears and she patted my head. " So now, I need one more favor." I tried to smile. " I need a hotel room for the night. I don't want to go home right away to Charlie. I'll most likely be grounded for the rest of my life, and I need to talk to Edward. But, I 'm afraid he'll run away as soon as the plane lands. Could you make him stay. Just for this one night? I don't think he will do it for me."

Alice stood there just staring into my eyes. "What do you have planned, Bella?"

I couldn't tell her the truth, but she would know if I lied. "I want to speak to him about all of this. Just the two of us with no interruptions from my Dad. I'll be grounded remember."

This seemed to pacify her. "Okay, I'll get things in motion. So do you have any request for the room?" She had a big smirk on her face.

I blushed a deep red I could feel the heat on my cheeks.

" I got to get out of here. I've not hunted for awhile, and this is making me uncomfortable. I'll chose something for you." She was gone in a flash.

I turned to face the mirror, the uncontrollable tears began again. How could I do this? All I could see was his face every time I closed my eyes. I would make this up to him if it was the last thing I ever did. "Jake please forgive me." I whispered so low I couldn't hear the words.

I turned to the door inhaling deeply, I step out into the uncertainty that my future now held.

*EPOV*

Bella and Alice had been in the restroom for a long time. What do girls do in there anyway?

I called Carlisle to apologies. He and Esme were such gracious parents. They loved me that would never change. They were so relieved we were all safe. I didn't give Esme all the details of our trip. My father on the other hand had a good idea of what had transpired. I can hear Bella crying thru the thin wall just ahead. All the evil she had witnessed in Volterra has finally taken its toll on her.

Should I go to her? She hasn't spoken a word since we boarded the plane. We need to speak to each other. Maybe she will forgive me, I can only hope. Like always I pushed her to hard tried to may decisions for her she wasn't ready for. I broke her. I broke myself. I broke my family. How could I have been so stupid. I didn't realize what she meant to them or what they meant to her. If changing her is still what she want's I'll do it. What ever it takes to keep her in our lives.

" Bella, wants to be alone with you. She needs some time to get a grip on all that's happened between you. I'll call a hotel for you and change your connecting flight until tomorrow evening . If you don't fix this you will have to answer to me. I will not lose her again do you hear me!" Alice shouted her thoughts at me.

I nodded once. So Bella wanted to be with me alone. How I wish I could hear her thoughts.

Bella returned to her seat. Her eyes were swollen from crying. I offered her my hand, she took it without hesitation. Could this be easier than I had thought. She looked up from under her lashes and gave me a little smile. I squeezed her hand gently as I brought it to my lips. I closed my eyes and inhaled her lovely scent as I kissed her wrist, hand, and fingers one at a time.

*BPOV*

Alice was as good as her word, she had everything in place as she wished us a fair well in the lobby of the hotel . "I'll pick you two tomorrow evening when you plane lands," she gave us both a peck on the cheek and a smile as she went to catch a cab. She walked briskly thru the doors. I'm sure she wanted to see Jasper so badly she forgot to walk like a human.

I turned to see Edward staring at my face. He looked at me with a loving smile. As if nothing had past between us. I tried to smile in return. How could I do this? He would never give me what I wanted before. What ever made me think he would be willing now.

"Are you ready to go?" he ask.

"As ready as I'll ever be." I began to shake. My teeth started chattering. He pulled off his jacket Alice had bought for him with his change of clothes. He gently draped it around my shoulders. He let his thumbs caress my collar bones and up my neck. He leaned to me. At first I thought he would kiss me "I have so missed you." His scent was enough to take my breath away. Although the smell of him soothed me it wasn't the scent my heart wanted at the moment. But first things first. And if all went as I planned I would have a wonderful memory of tonight. The way our romance should have ended.

Edward open the door to the penthouse suite. Leave it to Alice to fix things to her way. Or maybe she saw this room in a vision or something. "If you don't mind I think you should sleep while I get cleaned up. I 'll try not to use all the hot water," Edward laughed while he dropped his shirt on the floor. Then began to unbutton his pants. I couldn't help but look he had on white boxers and a little tuft of hair was curled around the elastic rim. "See something you like?" he had the cute crocked smile I loved so much.

The heat on my cheeks was almost unbearable. "And that's my queue to leave. Would it be okay if I hunt before I wake you?" Edward ask.

"No I don't mind at all, take your time," I tried to seem assured of myself so he didn't notice how scared I really was.

I took off most of my clothes and slide under the Egypt cotton sheets. Wow, if I never have to leave this bed,,,,,,,,I was exhausted.

I woke to soft music, candles, and a wonderful smell coming from the large embellished living area. I sat up, clicked on the lamp beside the bed. I was sure it was the middle of the night. I turned to find a clock, 3 am. How could he have room service at this hour.

The bathroom door opened, Edward wearing a pair of white boxers step out still towel drying his hair. He must have been very deep in thought because he didn't look up until he heard my sharp intake of air. He gave me his crooked smile and picked up a soft looking robe. "I wasn't expecting you up just now. I've ordered an early breakfast for you, although I know you've not showered would you like to eat, the night staff just brought it up." If Edward could have blushed he would have. I had never seen him so exposed, the raw beauty of him made my heart skip a beat. I turned just in time to catch him looking me over. I suppose he had never seen me so exposed either. In nothing but my panties and t-shirt, I hoped this would entice him. I put on the robe he had laid out for me, as I took in the surrounding.

The place was filled with candles and roses. The entire room was grand with windows all the way to the ceiling. I walked over to get a better look. The stars were as dancing sprinkles across the sky. We were so high up it made me a little dizzy.

" Come Bella, sit with me." Edward pulled out the chair intended for me. He had ordered me an egg, cheese and bacon omelet . 'Thank you, Edward. Everything is so beautiful did you order the flowers too?"

"If I say yes will it make you happy or sad? I know how you don't like gifts." he tried to explain.

"Happy, I think, especially if those are chocolates." I pointed to a bowl that held chocolate covered fruit.

"Then Yes and the Fruits are all for you," he smiled.

I dove into the food before me. Edward refrain from talking to much while I ate.

When I was finished, Edward stood taking my hand. He lead us over to a plush area rug lying in front of the fireplace. He took the large pillows from the bed with the comforter. I brought the bowl with me sitting it on the hearth. I took a strawberry, the chocolate had begun to melt. I closed my eyes and savored the flavor so sweet and melty. "mmmmhhhhh" it was so good.

I inhale his sweet breath as he blew it over my face, his tongue licked the chocolate from my lower lip sending tingles all over. This was unlike any kiss I had had from Edward before. He let me explore places his lips, his tongue on mine. Softly the suction on my mouth thru all my composure to the wind, I wanted him I couldn't deny that any longer. I began pleading with him "Please Edward."

"Please what my love" he smiled against my lips.

" I want to be with you, I need you, I have always wanted to have this with you. Please don't tell me no. I know you want me too I can feel it. Please" I was gasping for air. I had forgotten to breath.