Really sorry for the very late update. I kind of had some hard days. Couldn't make it. This chapter is very small. I felt guilty for not updating so it is just like a filling chapter. But I will update the next chapter really soon….

FAMILY LOVE

EPOV

I felt something vibrate on me. I noticed a call on my phone then. Alice! I know better than to neglect Alice's call, so picked it. I was surprised to hear her voice so calm. "Can u talk with me Edward?"

"Yes Alice."

"I want to see you Edward." I didn't reply. I don't know what to tell her.

"Edward you have been away for five hours. I know it is hard on you but you can't separate yourself from your family. Remember we all love you." By this time I was overcome by my emotion. I was loved after all truly and deeply even after I left them to be with Tanya. I love my family too.

"You are meeting me by the riverside in 15 mins." She told it like informing me. Of course she will know. "Ok Alice."

After I cut her call only I noticed I had received 10 messages from my family. I was too wound up in my own world that I didn't even realise. One from Emmett told "boy you are a mess. So what if that chick left you. I really want you to come for our family hunting."

Jasper's said "I know you are suffering Edward. Trust me I can feel it. But come on boy man up. Let me know if you need my help."

Of course 7 messages from Alice all telling me to let her meet me.

I have even received one from Rosalie. "Damn you Edward. First you left us because she came in your life and now because she left. How many times are you going to let her split the Cullens? I can't stand seeing everyone so upset. So you better come back before I start to hunt you." I was too shocked with this message. I know Rosalie hates me from the moment she heard my voice though she has accepted me as a brother. But more than ever I understood her now. She sounded rude because her message was raw. Seriously how many times I have pushed my family for Tanya!

I got up and went to meet Alice. I have to put Esme out of her worry and Carlisle too. I know if I have wanted to leave them again and be alone for some time too they would have understood and still love me. But I will never put my family in that situation again. I was ashamed of myself that I didn't realise this the first time.

As soon as I came out of the woods I felt some big ball hit me. It was then I realised it was my little sister Alice throwing herself at me. I hugged her back. "Never dare to leave me again Edward. I don't know how you got such a stupid brain that you don't see your family's love for you." Then I saw my entire family gliding towards us. "I will never ever leave you Alice. Promise. You can't escape me again." She smiled at that and took a superior expression before telling me everyone is going to have a talk with me. I smiled at her.

As soon as she released me I was engulfed by Esme. She hugged me tight and her shoulders were shaking and her breath hitching. I know she is crying. I slowly rubbed her back as Carlisle put his arms over us. "I am sorry mom. I will never put you through that. Will both my parents forgive me?" I looked at Carlisle while rubbing comforting circles on Esme's back.

"Of course Edward. We can understand" my mom said. "I am sorry dad. I never meant to spoil the life you created for us. I thought I should do it for Tanya" my voice was filled with guilt and shame. "It is ok son. What was done can't be changed. But I know you respect our values". I can't understand their love and compassion.

"Eddieeeeeee" Emmett bounced and got me in a big bear hug. I punched him playfully in the arms "stop calling me that Em". Emmett pouted and we all laughed. Jasper let an exhausted and happy sigh "Dear god. Whatever mistakes he commit please keep Edward happy forever." I didn't expect that. "Grumpy Edward is a punishment to me too". I laughed and turned towards Rose. "Thank you Rosalie." She looked shocked but hid it soon. Everyone was looking at us. "Your message made me realise what I have done to my family, what I was about to do. She just nodded and went inside. I felt happy to be with my family but I couldn't erase the day's event but I tried to hide it. Jasper looked at me questioningly. I shook my head and smiled. I will not let my feelings hurt my family again.

A/N: Sorry once again for the delay and shortness. Next chapter guess who is gonna come? Pov will change. Review please