Edward was raised to be the "Perfect Gentlemen", charming, chivalrous and respectful, after the death of his mother he leaves and goes to live with his uncle in Forks, Washington. Bella had to fight with a life time of insecurities, depressed and hurting from her past, she leaves phoenix to begin a fresh star from all the hurt that drove her away. What will happen when both lives intertwine?
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E.P.O.V
Chapter 1, Never Let Go
"Edward you always open the doors for ladies." Mother said as we reviewed my etiquette.
"I know mom." I replied politely, we were leaving the grocery store I carried my mothers purse and keys as she pushed the cart over to our small, black Mazda.
"Remember you always hold any girls belongings for her, and always be polite." I smiled as she replied back to m, we were suppose to head over to my dancing lessons today, but we rescheduled instead, in order to make time to spend together, besides I was easily the best dancer in class. Ever since I could remember my mother always taught me and showed me how to be a "gentlemen", I'm thirteen now and I still remember and apply everything my mother, Elizabeth has ever taught me: always compliment girls, never argue (because they always win), always pay for any type of venue, hold her belongings for her, open doors, basically treat women with respect. My father died before I was born, so he never taught me, I suppose the only father figure I do have is my Uncle Carlisle, but he lives in Washington, and I'm here in Texas, of course I see him during Christmas and summer, and every time I do he is always the "perfect gentlemen", I guess it must run in the family. No matter though, I like being a gentlemen, seeing the look on peoples faces as I open the doors and smile gently to them, it's self rewarding.
As we reached the car I gave my mother back her purse, went to the side of the car and opened the door to let her in, she sat down and started the car. I closed the door and went to the back to load up the groceries. Once I was finished I returned the cart back to its proper place and went back to the car, when I sat down I could see a smile on my mothers face,
"What?' I asked genuinely curious, she nodded,
"Nothing". And turned to begin to drive out of the parking lot. My mother reached to turn on some of my favorite music, classical of course, right now it was Claire De Lune, a personal favorite of mines.
"So Edward," my mother said, I turned to face her.
"Yes mom?" I asked, I could still see her smile glued to her face.
"I decided, since you are always quiet the gentlemen, that I would give you your birthday present," her smile grew wider.
" But my birthday isn't for another week." she smiled again,
"I know, but honestly you deserve it," I smiled, so this is what it was about, getting me out of lessons, shopping, an early present!
"Now, I could only afford just one present, so I hope you like it." she said sternly, I smiled larger,
"If it's from you I'm sure I will." she smiled as she faced the road once more, slowly her hand extended to her neck as she touched the heart shaped locket my father first gave her when he said he loved her. I knew it always meant something to her, since she never took it off.
"You need a hair cut, don't you?" she asked, and it was true my normal bronze, casual disarray was growing into a wasp nest, I nodded my head.
"Yeah I do." I replied as I looked at the road ahead of us. We were at a red light, I looked at the lane just ahead of us, and saw a huge semi truck headed our way. The next thing I know, I could feel my mothers strong, protective body encage m, she was blocking me from the oncoming danger!
"Mom!" I yelled as I struggled to free both of us from the car, than a rush of pressure, clashing glass, loud tires squeaking, and a pained voice that said,
"Edward, I…" she didn't finish the sentence as she fell quickly into the darkness,
"Mom!" I screamed, but my voice was drowned out by a sound of sirens…
Darkness surrounds me. I'm in a dark tunnel it's quite, but my body hurts, and every breath I take in and out I can hear it amplified throughout my body and in my head, I can hear the loud lub dubs of my erratic heart, pounding faster and faster like adrenaline coursing through out my body, than they begin to slow, slower, dead…
My head swirls, like I'm stuck in a tornado. I feel like heaving and I can feel my stomach clench, than, I hear a voice calling out,
"Edward…" the voice broke through this darkness that has encompassed me, it was so familiar and distinct, but who?
"Edward, can you hear me?" the strong voice once again scared the darkness away and allowed me to think more clearly. Carlisle? I struggle to move or make a sound but the waves of lethargy, are taking me under slowly, than a small light appears at the end of the tunnel, I walked to it, the cliché 'don't go to the light was of no use here. This light was nothing special it had no super natural glow. I walked to it, my legs straining with pain and stiffness, I walked on.
"Edward, wake up." This voice was different, a women? But who? It was frantic and fast, high pitched but musical an soft somehow. Mom?
"Mom?" I called out to her, I felt weak like I hadn't eaten in weeks.
"Wake up, Edward." suddenly my eyes fluttered opened. Esme? I could see her caramel hair, her petite body and heart shaped face .
"Esme?" I asked.
"Edward! Carlisle!," she called, disappointment swelled in my heart, I guess Carlisle had left the room, because all I heard was the door open and close, frantic foot steps and a strong, sturdy voice.
"Edward, you're awake!" he claimed.
"Carlisle?" I asked
"Yes, Edward?" he said,
"Where's my mom?" Carlisle's eyes went from ice blue to dark black.
"She's in ICU, Edward, she wont make it." Carlisle said slowly, esme's arms wrapped around me, the comfort was familiar,
"No!" I screamed, I stood up and ripped the cords and needles out of me. Esme began to whimper. Carlisle's firm and strong arm held on to my shoulder, I looked up to him tears formed in his eyes, his clasp on my shoulder slackened, he was telling the truth. I fell to the floor and cried. Esme was at my side at once, whispering condolences into my ear, I didn't listen, soon the tear died up and I grew tired once more, I looked up at Carlisle who was towering above me. He held out his, I reached up and took hold of it, as he helped me up off the floor I fell into his arms, and he held me there.
"can I go and see her, Carlisle?" I asked, he knew the answer, Carlisle always knew.
"Of course, Edward," I smiled weakly. Carlisle led me out of the hospital room. I was surprised another doctor wasn't in the room, Carlisle however was very highly certified, So maybe that was why.
"How long?" I asked, uncertain to how long I was out, Carlisle heaved a heavy sigh before answering,
"You've been out for two days," I nodded,
"How is she?" I asked, needing to know.
"Not good, another day at most," again I felt pressure building up and stopping at the base of my throat, restricting my abilities to speak, lucky though Carlisle didn't say another word. We entered a quiet room, it was all white and cold the feeling of deaths corner. I walked over to the closed curtain which hide my mother's face, slowly, hesitantly I unveiled the curtain to reveal my mother's scarred, bruised and beautiful face. I walked over to her side, sat on the hospital bed and began to rub small circles on her wrist, this was something she did to me often when I was scared or hurt. She was always there.
"Mom?" I whispered silently, Carlisle had not entered the room, for privacy
"Edward." she said slowly, as if every breathe pained her.
"I'm here now, Mom." slowly a weak smile formed across her pained expression.
"My son, Edward?" she asked this time.
"Yes, Mom?" I replied, her eyes still shut.
"Promise me something," tears began to form, I choked as I spoke, I knew these were her last words to me.
"Anything." I said weakly, but meaningfully.
"Promise me, when you fall in love, never let her go," I smiled, of course she would be giving me lessons in chivalry on her death bed, slowly her eyes opened,
"Promise?" she asked staring at me.
"I promise." she smiled her breathing began to slow and her eyes began to shut, I had to keep her talking,
"How would I know? When I find her, that she's the one?" she didn't reply quickly, but her heart rate increased some. Finally she said,
"When.. Everything… you do is… for her, and to… make her happy," I nodded, her eyes grew stronger than as she looked at me her eyes traveled to the night stand that was by her bed, slowly she reached and grabbed something from the stand, with her other hand she took my right hand and slowly placed the heart shaped locket into my hand and clasped it tightly shut.
"Give this to her," I nodded.
" I love you Mom". I said, I knew she didn't have long.
"I love you too, happy birthday, my Edward, my… perfect gentlemen." And with that she breathe her last. I knew what would happen now, I would move with Carlisle to Washington, my mother would be buried in Texas next to my Father, I would inherit everything, but I would let Carlisle control everything until I was ready to assume the responsibilities.
I was only thirteen going on fourteen in just five more days…