Author Note: Sorry that I didn't have time to update Saturday, but here it is. I wanted to make it longer but not everything goes according to plan lol. Enjoy.


Chapter 1:

Edward did not understand why he had saved Bella. Something about her face just sparked an interest inside of him. She was truly adorable though. He couldn't deny that.

He glanced down at the child in his arms. She could be no older than four. Her face was shaped like a heart. Her big warm brown eyes were closed, and her long eyelashes fanned her cheeks as she slept. She was freezing cold, he could tell. If she had been out in the blizzard any longer, she would have gone into hypothermia. Edward began running slightly faster.

Within a few minutes he was in front of his home. Edward did think himself as rich, and he would prefer not to be rich.

"Good evening Mr. Cullen." another vampire said. He was wearing a similar outfit to that of a butler. He had blond hair and red eyes. He opened the front door for Edward, and gently closed it shut behind them. He awaited Edward's instructions. Jasper could smell Bella even before they passed through the gates. Actually all the vampires inside the mansion were in a frenzy trying to discover what Edward had brought.

Edward lived in a huge mansion. It was on the outskirts of the local town. It resembled an old Victorian palace. With the antique red bricks, and the twining ivy added to the aged sense.

"Jasper, where is Alice?" Edward asked. Bella shifted in his arms, which only brought more attention to her. Jasper's red eyes bore into Bella's neck.

"Right here, what do you need me…Who is the girl?" A very petite vampire, with jet black pixie hair, and she was wearing a maid's outfit. The midnight black French maid dress fell just above her knees. The dress was trimmed with white ruffles. She wore a simple white apron that tied around her waist. Her thin legs were covered in black stockings.

"Her name is Bella." he stated. Alice lifted Bella out of Edward's arms. Jasper took Edward's coat off, and placed in the coat closet.

"I want you to take care of her. I have some business I have to do." And with that Edward walked up the winding staircase towards his library. He noticed that most of his maids had their eyes trained on Bella. Edward was not worried, all of his employees are constantly fed, and there was no need to worry about Bella.

"What do you think happened?" Alice asked her husband, Jasper. They watched as Edward turn around the corner. Although Jasper was Edward's butler he had been close friends with Edward for so many years now, he did not even know how long it has been since he met Edward.

"We should ask him about it later, right now you should do what he asked of you." Alice nodded, and she carried Bella into one of the rooms.

Alice carefully took off Bella's coat, and laid her in the huge bed. She did not know what was happening, but she did know that Edward was using this human child as a distraction. Alice shook her head, she couldn't think about this right now. She headed into the bathroom to draw the bath.

Bella woke to the sound of water rushing. She opened her eyes to find that she was in a room. She shifted in the humungous bed. The soft cloud like pillow she had her head rested on just added to the complacent bed. Bella had never slept in such a pleasant bed before, she and her mother had to share a bed in their old house.

"Bella are you awake?" a delicate voice asked. Bella threw the covers off the bed. In her mind, the voice sounded almost like her mother's voice.

"Mommy!" Bella cried out as she ran into the adjoined bathroom. She flung her small arms around Alice and she began to cry.

Alice just stood there shocked. She didn't know what to do. The girl's scent was strong. Alice had to hold her breath. Bella was only four; she should have expected this reaction. She knelt down to come face to face with Bella.

"Bella, what's wrong?" Alice kept her voice calm, as she stroked Bella's hair. Deep down Bella knew that the voice did not belong to her mother, but at this point she just wanted to cry. Tears continued to flow down her cheeks. Alice's mother instincts kicked in, and she picked Bella up and sat on the bed wrapping her arms comforting around Bella.

Alice let Bella cry her heart out. After another minute of sobbing, Bella lifted her head suddenly and asked, "Who are you?"

Alice stared into Bella's puffy eyes, and her nose was still slightly running. She couldn't help but burst out laughing. One moment Bella was crying her head off, and the next second she wanted to know who she was. Bella pursed her lips. She didn't understand why this strange lady was laughing so much.

"My name is Alice." Alice introduced herself. "Let's get you a nice bath, okay?" she continued as she held out her hand to Bella. Bella nodded, and they went into the bathroom together.

Bella had always liked bubble baths. The perfect spheres that tightly wrapped around air created the captivating bubble. The rainbow gloss inside the bubble just made the bubbles to Bella more magical.

Alice on the other hand was just enjoying watching Bella play with the bubbles. She watched as Bella filled her hands with bubbles and plopped it on her head. Alice moved over to wash Bella's soft hair. Bella tilted her head up to stare into Alice's eyes.

"You're eyes are red." She breathed out. Alice froze for a second, but only for a second.

"Well, it is a recessive gene. Almost everyone in this house has my color eyes. We are just special." Alice lied with ease. Although it was such a vague answer she knew Bella would take the answer she gave.

"I see, where is the man with gold eyes?" Bella asked ingenuously.

"You mean Mr. Cullen, he is working." Alice said, but she couldn't hide her frown. Alice pushed aside her original thoughts, "He is busy right now, but let's finish cleaning you up and get you in fresh clothes." Bella had a feeling that Alice was avoiding her question, but she knew she would see the man who rescued her again.

Alice finished cleaning up Bella and she was going to help Bella dress, but Bella was fully capable of taking care of herself. Edward had one of the other maid's earlier buy some clothes for Bella.

Alice waited in the bedroom, and Bella emerged. She was wearing a dark blue dress, and she even put on a pair of bunny slippers on her tiny feet.

"Alice, Mr. Cullen wants to speak to you." Jasper's voice barley penetrated the room. Alice could hear perfectly what he had said, but Bella hadn't.

"Bella, I need to go do some work so Jasper is going to show you around the house." Alice announced to Bella.

Alice opened the door, and glided out the door. Bella stared up at the tall man before her.

"Hello." She said. Jasper nodded the corner of his lips turned slightly up.

"Let's go to the kitchen, you must be hungry." Jasper said as he took Bella's hand in his own, and showed her to the kitchen.

Alice knocked lightly on Edward's door. "Come in." Alice stepped inside.

Edward's room was simple yet having an almost vacant feeling. There was a gigantic bed that could hold five full people in it, and still have room for each of them to spread out. The sheet was imported silk that was a brilliant black color with a blue sheen. The walls are bare with one painting on the opposite wall of the bed. Alice knew that there used to be brilliant paintings, and furniture. The window was open allowing the chilly wind to gush inside.

An oak wood desk stood near the back of the room. It was covered with old books, and scrolls. The ceiling had an intricate painting design. Alice spotted Edward sitting on the window sill. His hair was flowing with the air. His eyes trained on the snow that was falling.

Alice took a few steps closer, but was still cautious not to get to close.

"Alice, I want you to watch over Bella." His voice was as cold as the snow outside. Alice had various questions that came gushing through her mind. Edward frowned,

"Alice," his voice was in a warning tone. He swiftly up and turned his back to the window. He towered over Alice even a few feet away. "No questions, I just brought her here to amuse me." He stated bluntly.

Alice nodded, "Of course." She knew that one of the reasons why he brought Bella here was because having eternity to live can certainly be a bore. Alice herself had to admit Bella was certainly an easy way to distract you, but using a little girl seemed almost dirty.

"You may leave." He turned his back and went over to his desk. Alice turned on her heels and walked out closing the door softly behind her.

Alice was slightly concerned for Bella. Edward had closed his heart long ago. How would he be able to care for a little girl? A human girl no less, she needed to speak to Jasper.

Alice wound her way through the mansion, following Bella's scent.

Jasper was putting the finishing touches to his homemade macaroni and cheese. Bella had managed to climb up on one of the high stools. She l-o-v-e-d macaroni and cheese, it was her favorite food. She waited patiently swinging her legs back and forth. Her eyes wandered around absorbing everything in the kitchen.

Jasper spooned out a small portion, and gave Bella a glass of water. Bella breathed in the scent of the liquid cheese, and the smell of pasta filled her senses. Bella grabbed the spoon and began eating.

Bella's eyes went wide with shock, and then they became half closed. The delicious flavors that erupted inside her mouth were indescribable. She stared up at Jasper,

"How did you make this?" she breathed out in awe. Her mommy had always just used the box kind. Jasper grinned, he enjoyed cooking. It gave him something to do, and usually he would just practice cooking. Now he could cook for someone. Maybe having young Bella around wouldn't be as horrible as he thought.

"Jasper can I speak to you?" Alice asked as she poked her head around the corner.

"Yes," he replied as he spooned out another bowl full of Mac-n-cheese for Bella. He strode out of the kitchen.

"What is wrong Alice?" he asked. Alice let out a sigh,

"Why do you think Mr. Cullen brought Bella here? I mean she could have a family waiting for her. Or maybe she got separated from her mother and Bella's mother is walking around in the snow looking for her?" Alice spewed out. Various questions was running through her mind.

"Alice, you need to just relax. I am sure Mr. Cullen knows what he is doing. He just needs to keep his mind off of what happened." Jasper tried his best to comfort his distressed wife. Although, he himself had his own doubts about what Edward was doing. "And Mr. Cullen would not steal Bella away from her family."

Alice sometimes just wanted to tell Edward to move on with his life. "It is been over a century why is he still depressed?" Jasper shook his head,

"Alice, it will take time to heal. Maybe Bella will be his salvation." Jasper whispered. Soon the conversation died, and both Alice and Jasper went back into the kitchen to watch over Bella. A few hours passed by, and once Bella was finished eating Alice and Jasper had to find ways to entertain Bella.

They were currently sitting in the living room playing a board game. Edward headed downstairs intending on leaving to go meet his brother, Emmett, but Bella spotted him.

Bella had been waiting as patiently as a four year old can. She wanted to thank him for rescuing her. The instant Bella saw the copper colored hair out of the corner of her eye, she ran up to him. Edward watched as Bella ran up to him. Once she was about a foot away, she lost her footing and tripped. She fell, face first into the ground.

Bella was absolutely embarrassed. Her mommy had always told her she wasn't graceful. Then a crystal clear laugh broke out. It was a soothing laugh filled with warmth. Alice did not believe the scene that had just unfolded. Bella had just made Edward laugh.

Jasper was equally shocked. He had not heard Edward laugh in a century.

"Bella, come here." Edward's voice was so gentle, both Alice and Jasper had the same thought. This was not Edward Cullen.

Bella slowly got up and walked closer to Edward. He knelt down to come more eyelevel to Bella. He honestly found her entertaining. He stared into her milk chocolate colored eyes. He concentrated, focusing even more this time. Nothing. A smile touched his lips, he couldn't read her mind.

"Thank you." Edward snapped out of his own thoughts.

"You are very much welcome." He replied as he pushed aside a lock of her hair from her face. Bella grinned at him.

"Bella, I have a question, why were you alone in the snow?" Bella's smile faded.

"I don't know, mommy told me to wait for her under the tree. And I did…" Bella trailed off, not able to finish the sentence.

"Ah I see, do you have any other family?" he asked. Bella shook her head,

"It was just me and my mommy." Edward deep down inside of his frozen heart, was hoping that she had no other family.

"Bella, would you like to live with me?" Bella beamed,

"Yes please! Mr. Jasper makes the most yummy macaroni and cheese!" she said happily. Edward smiled and wrapped his arms around her.

"Welcome to the family Bella." He whispered. He buried his face in her lustrous hair. Maybe now, Edward would finally be able to move on, and maybe just maybe he could open his closed heart.


Author Note:

So sorry if there are some mistakes, but I tried rushing to up-date. The next update will probably be Saturday, I am going to try and update every Saturday. Maybe Friday, but I will try my best and be consistent. And I am going to make the rest of the chapters longer.

-emily

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