This is the letter Bella wrote to Esme. It is referenced in Chapter 18 (officially 19 on fanfiction). I didn't originally plan to write this letter, but jadsmama and ladysharkey1 requested it. I love them both, and so without further ado…
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Dear Mrs. Cullen,
I know you don't know me, and it will probably seem strange that I'm writing you this letter. When Edward told me about the family's tradition of writing letters to you, I knew I wanted to write one of my own. My mom and I were never close, and after hearing how much Edward and Alice love and miss you, I couldn't help but feel like I had missed out on something special. My name is Bella Swan (yes, Chief Swan's daughter), and I just recently moved back here from Phoenix. I went to high school with Alice, and even though we weren't friends, I knew she was special.
I didn't know Edward back then, but I can tell you that I am in love with him now. I met him at The Diner, and we have been working in the kitchen together. Things started off a little bit rough, but we have finally found our groove.
He's so amazing, and you would be so proud of him, if you could see him. He's back in culinary school, finishing where he left off when he moved back here from Chicago. He has also been working at C'est Si Bon, and from what I can tell, is practically running the show. He's so at home in the kitchen. I love watching him in his element. He moves with such grace and skill, and you can see the passion and fire in his eyes when he creates something great. Someday he's going to own his own restaurant, and I hope I can be a part of it with him.
I love your family, Mrs. Cullen. They have welcomed me with open arms, and I have never felt more at home. Alice has become such a dear friend. She married Jasper this year, and they are doing so well together.
I haven't spent much time with Dr. Cullen, but I can tell how much he misses you. He and Edward have had a rough few years, but slowly, I think they might be making some progress. I can see how much Edward is struggling to get past his anger over everything that happened after you passed away. I think the pain and loss he feels over everything is sometimes just too much for him to cope with, and in the process, he has shut everyone who actually loves him out.
I hope I can help him through all of this. I love him so much. He's my best friend, and I can't imagine spending my life with anyone else. I would have loved to meet you, to tell you this in person. I know he feels the same way about me, and I hope someday I'll be an official part of your family.
I don't really know what else to say. I wish I would have had the chance to meet you. The stories I've heard from Alice and Edward are full of love and happiness, and I'm sure it would have been fun baking together.
I should wrap this letter up. Know that I love your son with all my heart and will always be there for him. He's my life now.
Always,
Bella