Chapter 2

We entered the hall, the hall looked amazing after my mother had finished with it and now with the people twirling around and dancing in dresses of all colours. The band stood now on the stage playing lovely up beat music that suited the occasion very well. The room was crowded and through all of the people I could just see my best friend Lily. Lily came running through the crowd and wrapped her arms tightly around me.

"Happy birthday Bella." She said, finally letting go of me. She took a step back and glared at Edward then skipped off her skirt to meet Tom at the entrance. Edward led me to the centre of the room and a small circle formed around us.

"May I have this Dance?" Edward said offering me his hand, and doing a small bow.

"Certainly" I said taking his hand and doing a little curtsy holding up one side of my dress. I took a step forward and he put his hand around my side and I put my hand on his shoulder. The band started to play a three step waltz and Edward started spinning me around the dance floor. I closed my eyes in contentment and let Edward lead me around the dance floor twirling and swaying.

"Edward." I looked around and saw Edward's father standing at the other side of the hall. Edward lent down so his mouth was by my ear and whispered.

"Just ignore them and they might go away." I giggled at that.

"Edward." I saw a hand on Edward's shoulder spin him around.

"Come on Edward we have to go." His father said leading him away.

"I have to tell her though." Edward said quickly spinning around and running back to me.

"Bella." He said, "I should have told you before, but I'm going away."

"Why?" I asked watching his face.

"I'm going to fight for America in the war." He said his facing turning suddenly very serious.

"But you can't, what if you don't come back?" I said.

"Just remember Bella, I'll always love you, always." He turned to leave.

"Promise you will be back." I whispered, grabbing hold of his hand so he was facing me. The tears streamed down my face cooling the skin. He put his hand under my chin and raised my face up so I was looking him in his twinkling green eyes.

"I promise." he whispered.

"Edward, Hurry up!" his father yelled motioning for him to come. He turned around and ran off. He was gone.

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Evie