DISCLAIMER: Stephenie Meyers owns these characters. We've only borrowed them for this story.

SUNRISE AGAIN

During New Moon, tragedy struck Bella in more ways than one. With the help of close friends and a new venture, Bella attempts to move on. So what would happen if Edward came back?

Chapter 1

Bella's POV

Today was a great day for me. The first in a very long time. My little book shop, which I named, My Favorite Pages, has finally shown a profit after 6 long months. I never thought I would get here. If you asked me a year ago where I would be I would have said, "Married to Edward and living in our own little cottage, waiting to spend eternity together." But the events of this last year have given me a sorely different life. Nothing has happened as I imagined. Everything changed direction after Edward left me in the woods that day. I was left sobbing, broken, and utterly devastated. His unexpected departure killed me-almost literally.

Four months went by and before I knew it I was 10 pounds lighter; a shell of my former self. The only person I trusted was Jacob. He was the one who helped me pick up the pieces Edward left behind. He was truly my best friend. I knew his feelings for me were different than mine for him. But soon we both realized I couldn't open that part of me to him and our friendship was more important. He was my rock and nothing proved that more to me then when I was struck with another tragedy.

Charlie was dead; killed in a hunting accident. Well, he wasn't hunting, but apparently there were men hunting illegally in the woods way out by the LaPush border. We heard after-the-fact their excuse was they were there to exterminate a pack of rabid one found evidence to confirm any of their stories. But tragically, Charlie-my father, was killed as he stepped through some brush and startled them. Jacob was the one who came to find me at Newton's and tell me. I will never forget that day.

I was in utter shock. I had just started to get my life back, and then another hit. How could fate be so cruel to one person? Mom came up for the funeral. She tried to be forceful and insisted I move back to Jacksonville with her and Phil, but I felt now, more than ever, that I needed to stay in Forks-for Charlie. I promised him I'd make a life here. She understood more or less but I could tell she really preferred me with her in Florida. There was one glimmer of hope that appeared during that week. Alice & Jasper came back to town. They heard about Charlie's death. Alice loved him and was devastated by his loss. In his eyes she could do no wrong-he loved her too.

She and Jasper showed up the night after the service. Everyone but Jacob had left. He let them in even though he was wary of what was to come and unsure if he should trust them. Later, I realized the day had been sunny so I knew that was why they hadn't come to the funeral.

I was crying, for the hundredth time that day, and suddenly I felt a wave of calm come over me-a sensation I immediately recognized. I saw them enter the living room, Alice was in front. I bolted over to her and she wrapped her arms around me. All I needed was to feel the safety of her arms.

"Bella, I hope it's ok we came. It just didn't feel right not coming back to help you through this. You're my best friend-- whether you and Edward are together or not. How are you holding up?" I remember hugging her tightly just to make sure she was real.

"Alice. It's perfect. I missed you terribly. My father would have been so happy to see you." I teared up once more and she wiped my check delicately.

We sat on the couch and talked for a while about Charlie and what happened. Jasper smiled me and sat on the chair, allowing us some space to catch up. I guess Jacob decided I was ok, so he went home to Billy who was home mourning the loss of his best friend.

"My family sends their sincerest condolences. They wish they all could have been here…except Edward." I was stunned by that remark. I didn't understand, he hated me that much he couldn't even wish me well in the midst of tragedy? She noticed my reaction and put her hand on mine.

"Bella, I only mean because I have not heard from him…he doesn't know about Charlie. I left word in an email, but he rarely checks it. He hasn't been himself since he left you. I hope you know that." I guess that made me feel a little better, but I wasn't feeling sorry for him. NOT ONE BIT. He left me and he would have to suffer the consequences, just like I did.

I changed the subject. "When do you have to leave?"

"Actually, we're not. After I heard about Charlie I wanted to come back, but then I thought about how it would be for you, and for me, if I left again. I knew he would understand; as the rest of the family already does. I want to stay in Forks. I want to stay with you Bella. We've moved back into the house. It's settled already. I even hope the rest of them will return in good time."

I was elated. It was the only good news I had since Charlie's death.

"Oh Alice!" was all I said as I wrapped my arms around her once again.