AN: Discalimer: I do not own twilight, I wish I did but sadly I do not.

Chp.2

I'm sure they heard my arrival, although they didn't greet me at the door. Esme, Rosalie, and Alice were in the kitchen cooking. Jasper was sleeping in one of the large chairs, being sleep deprived due to Alice's obsessive wedding planning. Emmett was sitting on the couch watching a baseball game.

"Finally, Jasper passed out on me as soon as he got comfortable in that chair."

"Where's Carlisle?"

"He's still at work, why?"

"I just wanted to talk to him."I said with a shrug, trying not to give anything away.

"You can talk to me, bro."

I had to think about that option for a moment, I knew Emmett only meant well. With that I nodded for him to follow me up the stairs. We entered my old bedroom. I sat down on the leather couch across from my bed.

"So what is it Edward?"

"I saw someone today." I wasn't sure if I could say it all at once. Again, I could tell Emmett just wanted to help and was very confused at the moment.

"Who?" He sat down on the bed trying to come up with people that would bring this kind of response out of me, no doubt.

"Bella," He froze as soon as I said her name.

"Where?"He inquired.

"In one of the coffee shops around the Port Angeles board walk."

"I wonder what she's doing back." He mused.

"She has a daughter."

"Bella? We're talking about the same person, right? I mean, Bella didn't even consider kids when she was with you."

"I know." That made me extremely jealous. Whoever it was that had the power to take her away from me apparently also had the power to change one of the most-stubborn-minds-I've-ever-dealt-with's opinion.

"Did you talk to her?"

"I couldn't. She has no idea what she's caused, how could she? Bella probably doesn't even care. She's happy now with her husband and daughter."

"Maybe it's not even like that, maybe she isn't happy."

"It doesn't matter, I doubt she even care anymore."

"You never know bro. People can surprise you. Bella did that all the time."

"I know,

" Was all I could say. I knew Bella could surprise me; she did it every day when we were together. I usually could tell what everybody around me was thinking, but Bella was very unpredictable.

"Next time you see her, try to talk to her. Maybe you can get everything resolved."

"Maybe," We both got up and went downstairs before anyone could notice out absence.

Not much changed except Jasper was now snoring. Rosalie, Alice, and Esme were nearly done with dinner. They were also going over wedding details at the same time. We also heard Carlisle's car park outside.

"Edward, Emmett, could you set the table?" Esme asked politely.

"Of course," I replied. No one ever disobeyed our adopted mother Esme; it would cause far too much disrespect. We did our job in silence. I was mostly thinking about Bella.

Once Carlisle came in Esme put the food on the table. We got settled in our seats, the same seats we always sit at, although, the seat across from me has been empty for three years.

I stayed quiet throughout the mean, until Esme noticed something was off.

"Edward, is something wrong?"

I shared a brief look with Emmett who nodded at my silent question. I told them how I saw Bella in that coffee shop and what I thought her reason for leaving was.

Alice looked shocked, I knew Bella's abrupt leaving hurt her almost as much as it hurt me. Rosalie looked extremely mad, she didn't like that Bella hurt our family, especially her Emmett.

"Wow. That's a shock," Esme broke the silence.

"So she's living here now?" Alice had hope and hurt in her voice.

"Evidently, although, I don't know for certain," I replied. Alice was as torn as I was, aside from myself Alice who Bella was closest with.

The rest of dinner was spent talking about Alice and Jasper's wedding plans. Although, compared to some Jasper didn't seem too excited about his walk down the aisle. We of course knew that Jasper was completely in love with Alice. He was just overwhelmed.

We continued discussing various things. Alice kept stressing how everyone needs to be dressed perfectly at her wedding.

Once dinner was over, I decided to help Esme with a few things she needed done around the house. Rosalie and Alice went back to wedding planning at Alice and Jasper's apartment. Emmett and Jasper went to Rose and Emmett's condo to settle the score at their newest video game obsession.

Esme and I were washing the dishes in silence until she decided to speak.

"So what are you going to do if you run into Bella again?"

"I don't know," I simply muttered.

"I think you should talk to her. You two were so close; I don't think she would mind. Plus, I miss seeing you so happy."

"I'm sure Bella's happy with her family," I replied bitterly.

"That doesn't mean you two can't be friends. I know you still love her in one way or another; and knowing how much she loved you it goes for her as well."

"Yes, you're right Esme. I just don't want to put myself out there."

"Take a risk. You haven't done that in a while."

"What about when I dated Tanya, Jessica, or Bryanna?"

"They were nice, except for Jessica. But, I knew you couldn't see yourself with any of those girls in the long run."

I stayed quiet for a moment, contemplating what I could do. I had to take everything into consideration.

"Promise me you'll at least talk to her next time you see her."

"I don't know Esme…"

"Edward, promise," She said sternly.

I thought about it for a minute. I do still love Bella, I couldn't hide that. I knew what I had to do."Okay. I'll talk to her."

Once I helped Esme finish washing the dishes and helped her move a few things, I went home.

I lived in a nice apartment building just outside of Forks. I lived alone, since I wasn't in a serious relationship. Thus, it was always quiet. I spent most of my free time reading or playing the piano.

I was thinking about what I had told Esme. Surely Bella wouldn't mind seeing me. We were in love since high school. Our relationship was the most important thing to both of us. Everything was great. I should've seen the signs that last month when she left. Something was off; she was never hesitant when I touched her, not until that last month. She never cared when I would hang out with my brothers instead of coming directly back to our apartment after class. That changed that final month.

I would find out the truth. I was bound to run into her, Forks was very small. The thing I didn't know is what I would find when I talked to Bella.