My name is Bella Swan and to say my life has been easy is an understatement. All my life I have been given anything I have ever wanted and more. But when loving marriages turn to bitter divorces, no one escapes with out the battle scars.

Being raised in Forks, Washington, I was adored by all and to the outside world I was the girl every parent wished their daughter could be or their son would date. That is until my parents divorced, and my perfect little world came tumbling down. So I have spent the last 3 years with my mom in Phoenix with her new husband Phil. I was accustomed to the heat and had friends and became the perfect girl again. Cheerleader, jock boyfriend, you know. But Phil has to travel a lot because of his job, and mom was yearning to go with him. She had stayed with me, and now it was my turn to let go. To let her have her space and so I returned to the dreaded Forks.

" Bells, you don't have to do this. I do miss Phil, but you are also my baby girl and I don't want you to put yourself through all the bad memories because of me." This had to be the millionth time my mom had tried to convince me to stay with her. And I was beginning to consider her offer, but she needed to be with Phil.

"Mom, I love you but you worry too much. I will be fine and I can always come visit you anytime, but I have to go, for both our sakes. "

After many heart-wrenching hugs and tears, I finally stepped onto the plane, on my way to the very place my family fell apart and my heart was broken.

FLASHBACK

The day started out normally. Got up, went to school, adored by all, you know normal. But as I entered my street, I knew something was wrong. My father, Charlie, was the chief of Police in Forks, yet his cruiser was parked in our front yard at 5 in the afternoon, definitely not normal. My heart sank with every step I took, expecting everything from moving to death, but not in my wildest dreams did I expect what came out of my mother's mouth as she dragged me to the living room and pushed me onto a seat.

"Bella, dear, your father and I have been having a little difficulty at the moment. We won't bore you with the details, but we have decided to get a divorce. We know this is sudden for you, but it is a long time coming. I have already set up a house in Phoenix and would love you to come live with me. But honey, it is your choice."

I could only sit and pray that I was dreaming or that they were joking, not wanting to believe that my family was breaking. Both Mom and dad stood patiently waiting for my response. Breaking from my daze, I ran without looking at either one of my parents, out of the house and into my truck.

I didn't know exactly what I was doing or where I was going, not really having planned my parents separation. Almost instinctively I drove to the Cullens, craving a shoulder to cry on and comforting words. Edward Cullen, was the quarterback of the football team, liked my all and most importantly my boyfriend. People envied us, and the way we breezed through school without complications. Edward's sister, Alice, was also one of my best friends, and had been since their family moved her two years ago. When I was upset she and Edward were always the ones I turned to for help or support. However Alice, being the gorgeous and caring girl she was, had volunteered at the soup kitchen that afternoon, so that left Edward, or Jess. Jessica Stanley and I had been best friends since kindergarten but were slowly drifting further apart since the Cullens moved to town.

Pulling up to the Cullens street, I saw a car parked outside the house. I pulled up not far behind it, trees from the forest hiding me from view of the house. As I shut the door of my truck, I faintly heard the Cullens front door open and Jess' unmistakable hyena-like laugh. Puzzled over the meaning of Jessica's visit to the Cullen's I began walking out from the trees, ready to leap into Edward's arms and explain the whole situation. Yet, I wouldn't have fit, with Jessica's arms around his neck embracing him entirely. I was prepared to rip her head off, until I saw him lift her up to sit on the porch railing, his hand creeping up her already too-short skirt.

"What are you doing!" I screamed, no longer being able to just watch as my heart broke for a second time that day.

"Bella?" Edward asked, breathless from the show.

"Edward..." I started, breaking out of my trance as I forced myself to look anywhere but his hands, that he had quickly pulled from under the skirt. "I'll let you two get back to it in a second, but first I came to tell you my parents are divorcing and I did come to ask what I should do, but I think I got it now. Here's the necklace you gave me, oh how silly of me it's for Jess right! I'll save you the trouble and I'll just give it to her now shall I? This is so 4th grade all over again. You remember Jess, how I caught you and Luke behind the shed? You two are really made for each other!" I turned then, running to the truck, trying to hold in my tears as I prepared to turn away from my life in Forks and everything it brought with it.

I almost didn't notice my street as I drove, my eyes filled with tears I refused to let slip. Pulling up to the house, I hesitated before exiting, trying to compose myself.

"Mom, I've decided to come with you to Phoenix. I've had enough of this place and I need to get away!" She embraced me in a hug and I finally let the tears fall.

END FLASHBACK