Disclaimer: I Left Her is based upon Stephenie Meyer's novels: the Twilight Saga. All characters and situations other than my own are sole property of Stephenie Meyer.
4th July, 2001
The Medallion
334 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA
It was July the forth and, for the first time, Edward wasn't home for his parents famous Independence Day party. He had been invited several times on the phone by his parents, his cousin Emmett and was even sent a chainmail invitation from Bella but for every one of the requests, he replied with how he was busy with his music. He wasn't, really, but he had no urge to see the people who would probably be judging him for leaving Bella. He read the first non-chainmail email that Bella had sent him since the divorce for the billionth time which was a response to his rejection of her invitation for the Independence Day party.
Hey Edward,
I'm sorry to hear that you couldn't come to the party. I'm sure that Esme and Carlisle will be disappointed but they know that right now you are focused on your music and career.
I'm sure that once you've gotten past the Hollywood glamour you'll be able to come to the party.
In the meanwhile, work hard and play hard.
I'm happy to hear that LA is great, I can only imagine from movies and TV. I'm ashamed to admit that I'm on a bit of a 90210 marathon. Don't blame me. Thinking of you in those drama filled suburbs has made me a bit of a drama snob. Before you know it I'll be watching repeats of Gossip Girl. I can just imagine you rolling your eyes so I'll stop writing.
Missing you,
Bella
x
Edward was humbled to think of how he had latched onto this letter but in the strange world that is LA, anything from home that wasn't his nagging mother was nirvana. He wondered what everybody was doing at the party, perhaps they were toasting their nation which his father insisted on every year. Maybe they were listening to Jasper's pitiful attempts to woo Alice, which occurred almost every time they were together. Though maybe they were together now. Perhaps one of his oldest friends had finally cracked the charismatic, uncatchable Alice Brandon. He should give them a ring and see how they were doing. He began to feel the disappointment that usually came before a wild night spent out on the town as he thought of the divorce and the life he left behind in Forks. Was freedom that he wasn't even sure that he wanted anymore worth it? Yes, he tried out. He frowned and looked dejectedly at his guitar and piano. His family thought he was doing something with his life but he was drowning in the large pond that was his new life. He would need to float on something or he would submerge in the murky water that was threatening to swallow him whole. Edward felt disappointment and shame and a sudden determination to show that he was doing something with his life.
With a resolute nod, Edward reached for his Gibson.
Don't forget that this was intended as a oneshot and so most of the chapters are short.
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