I do not own Twilight, nor do I wish to. I just wanted to write this story and used the saga's characters.

Where It All Begins

EPOV

Owning a company which manufactures weapons for the government is something I am proud of. Of course, no one other than a few know about that, not even my family. In public eyes, I just manufacture electronic gadgets like laptops, cameras, etc. Which is true, I do that too. But some gadgets are specifically designed for defense, and that matter is private.

But right now, I am seriously pissed off. This nameless organization has petitioned several times for many defense items, without government approval. I rejected them all. I am loyal to the country, and thought that all my employees have been scanned by government agency before employment. But right now in my hands is another letter from this organization, a warning letter precisely that my death and that of my family's is impending if I do not sign off their next demands. What pisses me off is that they have sent pictures and the whole schedule of our previous days, telling me they have their eye on me.

It is not my death that I am afraid of. What I am scared for is my family. They know nothing about all this and are innocent targets. My father, Carlisle Cullen, is a surgeon, and the head of the emergency department in a prestigious hospital. My mom, Esme, is a freelance interior designer, working in random assignments. My elder brother Emmett and his wife Rosalie run a dealership for cars and are successful. My sister Alice is in her last semester for fashion designing and plans to open a boutique when she graduates.

Now Jasper Hale is another matter. He is my sister's steady boyfriend and one she claims she will marry when ready. He works for FBI and is a recent recruit. He is the only one who might know about my secret, and at first I doubted him. But soon I realized he wasn't the one as he is loyal to work and also is occupied by Alice most of his free time. I did observe him for many days and gave my report back to the government. I am in touch with the agencies, and they say they have deployed their agents on this matter, but no success so far.

My intercom buzzes and I stuff the letter in my desk.

"Yes?"

"Mr. Cullen, Ms. Alice Cullen and Mrs. Rosalie Cullen are here to see you."

I wipe off all my tensions off my face. They do not need to see all that. I put on my happy face and reply my PA, "Yeah, send them in Kate."

Soon, the door opens and a short petite energetic bundle of 24 years, Alice and a tall stunning blonde of 27 years, Rose come into my office. Alice runs to me as soon as she sees me and jumps into my arms.

"Edward, I did it. I just got my results. I have successfully completed my degree."

My sister never fails to put a smile on my face.

"I guess I will have to prepare for a graduation ceremony and opening ceremony for a boutique soon, huh? Congrats sis, if anyone is worthy of that degree it is you."

I look up into happy eyes of Rosalie, "Hey Rose!"

"Hi Edward!"

I put Alice down and put a hand around her shoulder, "Rose, I guess finally we can dress ourselves on our own, what with Ally being busy with all her customers."

"Hey… that's not fair!" Alice shouts while Rose and I laugh, "I am not giving that up. Anyway brother, are you done for the day? We were going home and thought you would be free now to come with us."

I slip the business and impending danger to the back of my mind and squeeze her shoulder, "Sure. I am sure Mom tried to make something really fantastic for you."

Rose scowls, "The keyword being 'tried'. God, how come we are such a big family and no one knows how to cook a simple meal." She shakes her head. "Anyway, I guess our cook, Mrs. Cope will see to dinner. We just have to buy some desert for your news Alice."

We all laugh and go down to our cars. Peter, my driver of late 40's, comes forward but I wave him off. "It's okay Peter. I am going home with my sister. Take rest of the day off and be there in the morning."

He smiles, "Yes Mr. Cullen. Have a nice day."

We reach home to our charming mother standing at the door. I don't know how she does it, but she always knows if one of us is at the door and is always there to greet us. I see father's, Emmett's and Jasper's vehicles at the parking and feel delighted that the whole family is there.

I don't know what is written in my future, but I will make the most of today. Because I know today never comes back and tomorrow is never same as today.