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Ok guys, this one is strictly an extra as it's AU so it would never have happened in my story. Also just so you know I am NOT pro BellaxJacob but I could hardly put her with that vile Mike Newton could I? She would never forgive me haha! Also please note that this is written out with my general style, so I'm sorry if you don't like it so much. It just seemed like the best way to convey this particular "story". I wanted it to be fast where as if I had written in the 1st person it would have gone quite a lot slower.
Bella felt as though her entire world had just collapsed upon her. Everything she lived for, everything she wanted had just walked away from her.
All she had left of Edward were memories and the light whisper of sound that his passage through the trees made.
For four long months, Bella did nothing but do what was expected of her. She ate, minimally, she attended school and spoke when she was spoken too.
Charlie hated seeing Bella in such a fragile, broken state but understood that there was nothing he could do but bide his time until she felt ready. Ready for what? He wasn't quite sure but he hoped it would happen sooner rather than later, regardless.
Although Bella tried not to think about Edward too much, she constantly found her mind wondering to him. After the first few months, his final words began to irk her.
"Don't do anything reckless." How could he expect so much of her, when he made her lose her sense of self? By leaving, Edward had shattered every path she hoped her life would take. Because of his decision she had to rebuild her beliefs and wants from life.
It was shortly after this that Bella found the two broken down motorcycles in front of the Marks home. She took them to Jacob Black, who promised to fix them up for her and that was the start of their real friendship.
Jacobs kindness and understanding kept Bella above the surface and slowly, but surely she felt as though she could live a life outside of the confines of her mind. However, when Jacob first discovered his werewolf ancestry was real and experienced his first transformation, things became a little strained.
Bella grew almost frantic when Jacob wouldn't return her calls, then she became angry. She demanded that he tell her what was going on, but he brushed her off telling her that he couldn't. Bella was stubborn. Like with Edward, Bella figured out what had happened on her own. After the initial shock wore off the two were able to stay friends.
A number of years passed. Bella attended college near Forks to ensure she never had to be too far away from Charlie or Jake. During Bella's last year of college, she and Jake gave in and began a real relationship together. They steadily fell in love and married a year later.
Soon after they wed, Jacob gives up his right to be alpha of the pack and subsequently gives up his ability transform. He wants to live a normal life with Bella, without any mythical interference.
Bella gives birth to their first child, a son named Joel Charlie Black on June 20th. Edward's birthday. She tries not to let that affect her, but it does none the less. Two years later Alice Sarah Black comes into the world on March 6th. Bella and Jacob are thrilled that they have such a beautiful family together.
Charlie, Renee, Billy and Phil all act as the doting grandparents they are to their grandchildren. Joel and Alice grow up feeling, possibly, more loved and protected than any other children in the world.
Time seems to fly when you have two children that seem to constantly grow, Bella can't believe she is now in her thirties.
Whilst shopping in Seattle, someone approaches Bella. Bella had just finished loading the last of the bags into the bed of her blue Ford F150 when she sensed someone standing close behind her. She turned around slowly, not expecting to be met by a pair of golden eyes.
"Bella." Edward murmured, causing her eyes to flicker closed and a shiver to engulf her entire body. His voice was all honey and velvet … and so much better than she remembered. She opened her eyes, needing to see more of him but found that by doing so she had lost the capability to speak.
The busy people of Seattle on the sidewalk paid no attention to either of them and walked on by as if two soul mates had not just been reunited right before their very eyes.
"Bella? Please say something." She tries, she tries to speak as hard as she can. She opens her mouth but nothing comes. Instead she shakes her head. Edward lets out a long and exasperated sigh. "I'll just say what I came to say then, and let you get on." Bella nods mutely.
"I just wanted to let you know that the family misses you and wishes you the best. I'm so glad that you're happy Bella. I've seen your children in Alice's visions. They're beautiful … just like you. Alice was overjoyed when you chose her name for your baby girl," He stops and smiles, perhaps remembering the very day when Alice found out. "I'm not staying here for long, Bella. I've watched your life through Alice's visions for so long now. I just wanted to see, with my own two eyes, that you really were as happy and well as you looked." He smiles down at Bella, hoping for one in return. When it doesn't come his own smile falters. "It's time I should be going then. Goodbye Bella." He turns with the intent to leave when Bella finally finds her voice.
"I dream about you," Edward turns to look at her. "All the time." The two just stand and stare at each other for an infinitesimal moment until Bella speaks again. "It breaks me a little bit each time. I feel like I'm being unfaithful to Jake, but it's not like that." Edward looks pensive.
"What do you dream about …" He pauses. "Specifically?" Bella doesn't miss a beat as she answers.
"What we could have had together. I'm happy with what I have, Edward. In fact I'm ecstatic, I have a loving, caring, doting husband and two beautiful children. And I wouldn't change them for the world. But you and I? We could have been something spectacular. I feel horrible saying this, knowing what I have waiting for me at home, but the love that we shared was extraordinary and fascinating. What Jake and I have is about comfort," she looks into Edwards eyes. "Jake and I did what was expected of us Edward. But I'll never love anybody the way I loved you. I only wish you hadn't stopped loving me."
"I never stopped loving you, Bella. Please believe me when I say that. I left because it was the right thing to do for you. I know I hurt you and I'll never forgive myself for that but it was for the best." Bella shakes her head slightly. She will never believe that Edward leaving was the best thing for her, but she can't find it within herself to argue. She takes in a deep calming breath.
"I'd better get going," She says with a smile. She wishes she could stay here with Edward for longer but knows that if she did … she would probably never leave. "Kids don't feed themselves." He chuckles.
"I'm sure they don't. Take care of yourself, Bella." Bella turns and heads for the confines of the truck as the tears begin to brim over.
"You too, Edward."
It hurt Bella, knowing that she was walking away from her destiny.
But it hurt Edward more.
A/N : So let me know what you think. Also I know some things don't fit in to the original story line especially the fact that Alice was able to see Bella's children even though their father is a werewolf and therefore they're halfsies but I just felt that this made things a bit easier for the flow of the story.
