What if Edward couldn't stay away when he left Bella in New Moon?
What if Edward couldn't stay away when he left Bella in New Moon? Not completely canon, but obviously had to change some things to make this story work.
All characters belong to the wonderfully talented Stephenie Meyer, I'm just borrowing them for a few pages
Thank you to the kind reviewers who left comments after I posted the prologue. You make me smile.
Chapter One
BPOV
It was Wednesday. The only reason I knew was that the radio on my alarm clock had said something about "a rainy Wednesday in Forks." What a surprise.
I grudgingly forced myself to roll out of bed. Each day only got worse as I began to realize with more understanding that Edward was not coming back. I was unable to comprehend why he left. Well, of course, I knew 'why' but I could not grasp 'how' he could do it. I was so convinced he loved me…but then again, I was so convinced that he didn't. That was the reason he left was it not?
I could feel my eyes burn with tears…they seemed to be never-ending. I blinked quickly rubbing my eyes with the back of my hand and sat up, smacking my hand down on the 'off' button turning the annoying radio off. Sighing I stood up and began my morning routine. Surely, a hot shower would make me look a bit more presentable. If I cared enough, I might start wearing make up to hide the blotches on my face and the almost black circles that had now become a permanent fixture under my eyes. I looked at myself in the mirror. Part of me was startled by my appearance…I had grown pale. My hair hung limply around my face and I had even lost a few pounds. I felt guilty knowing Charlie had to see me like this everyday. I was starting to get selfish, again hurting the people around me that I loved. I took a deep breath to steady my nerves and walked into the bathroom to relax my muscles under the streams of hot water.
I took my time today. I was in no rush to get to school and my alarm was set a little earlier than normal since I have been having difficulty getting out of bed. I took extra minutes to comb out my hair and tossed it into a wet ponytail. I threw on a pair of jeans, a grey tee shirt and a dark blue hoody…this is fine.
When I made my way into the kitchen, I saw a folded piece of paper on the table. My heart skipped a beat and I scolded myself for thinking it was from Edward. Foolishly, I was still hopeful and I carefully unfolded it and sighed when I saw that it was from Charlie.
"Bella-
I will be home later tonight. I have to head out of town for a meeting; I shouldn't be any later than 9pm. I left you 20 bucks for a pizza. Save me a slice kid.
Charlie
p.s
Smile today, okay?"
I stuffed the note into my pocket and tossed the twenty-dollar bill onto the counter mentally noting that a cheese and mushroom pizza actually sounded good. I washed up a few dishes left over from last night and checking the clock on the stove, decided I could leave for school.
It was definitely going to be another long day. I could feel it. I stepped outside, the sky was grey and dreary and the clouds were heavy threatening to break open with rain….ugh…talk about pathetic fallacy.
I stood at the door of my truck when something caught my attention. Out of the corner of my eye, for just a brief and fleeting moment I thought I saw a flash. It was less than half a second, barely even that…but just enough for me to catch a glimpse. Something had moved in the yard and I jumped when I heard one of our garbage cans fall over in the back. Against my better judgement, I slowly walked beside the house, making my way to the yard. I reached the corner and slowly poked my head around and jumped when a cat hissed and ran past me knocking over another garbage can.
"Stupid cat" I murmured as I picked up the trash bins and placed them back against the house. I stopped and looked around into the thick brush of trees that lined the back of my house. Something felt different….something felt off. A change was coming. I didn't know if it was good or bad, at this point I would take either. I had nothing to lose and nothing to gain. Hesitantly, I turned my back and dragged my feet back to my truck. Climbing in, I started the car and pulled out of the driveway….but not before I saw another flash. Shaking my head and attributing the images to me going insane, I pressed my foot on the gas pedal and began my drive to school.