Bella

It was 3:00 in the afternoon. I sat in the middle of Edward's bed, cross-legged and contemplating.

I need to go. I shouldn't, but I need to. I need to tell him goodbye.

Jacob.

He deserves so much more than just a goodbye, but that's all I have to give. I love Edward. I've made my choice. The RIGHT choice, for me, at least.

I looked out the window. Edward and his family were all working night and day now preparing for our wedding, which would happen in two days time. Alice was a strict leader, accepting only the best, from flowers to décor to food. It was all too much for me, so I usually just stayed inside, keeping out of the way and joining in whenever Alice required it of me.

Edward, two stories below, looked up at me and threw the four bouquets of white flowers he was carrying off to the side. This got him a scolding from Alice, but he ignored her and walked into the house to join me in his room.

He smiled his crooked grin as he walked towards me to sit beside me on the bed.

"Hello, love." Edward whispered quietly as he began gently kissing my neck. "You're missing out on all the fun outside." I could feel his sarcastic smile as he brushed his lips against mine.

"Hah!" I said, and as my lips parted he kissed me harder sucking gently on my bottom lip.

Although I would have loved to continue kissing Edward, I forced myself back to earth and gently pressed on his chest.

"What is it, Bella?" Concern filled his eyes as his hand caressed my face. Trying to buy myself time to word the question perfectly I answered,

"I need to do something."

"And what might this "something" be?" he asked with a small smile playing across his lips. I paused, looking down at my hands as if the answer would somehow be there.

"I need to see Jacob." Edward straightened up and opened his mouth to speak but I cut in before he could do so. "I have to say goodbye. He deserves that much. Please, just let me go one last time." Edward looked hesitant, his mouth opened and closed a few times before he finally responded,

"If you feel that's what you have to do, I won't stop you." I looked into his eyes, smiled, kissed him and said,

"Thank you Edward, I promise I'll be back before 7." I hopped off the bed and headed out to the front door and out to my truck. I wasn't sure if Jacob would even be home. Charlie and Billy were out fishing today so I didn't even have someone to call to ask if he was there, but I had a feeling he would be so I headed over.