((I now I haven't updated in forever, I'm fixing these chapters that are already on here and going right back to writing the 4th chapter. Expect a new update today! ))

So I learned something new today :) HEA - "Happily Ever After". Thanks lexicooper16

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Disclaimer:I don't own any of the characters with the exception of Lucia. Everything else belongs to Stephanie Meyer.

Clothes were flying everywhere, everything on my nightstand was on the ground and my bed was a mess. I honestly couldn't care less.

"ISABELLA STOP!"

I could hear them, mostly Helen, shouting my name. The second I realize where I was I went ballistic. I don't want to be here, how could Edward bring me here? The last place I wanted to be was in this house. I don't want to see him, I don't! He can chase my ass half way across the country if he wants but I will not talk to him, I refuse to do it!

"Bells?" I stopped throwing clothes in my bag and turned to see Emmett, tear stains on his face

I can't keep doing this I need to get out of this house, even if it means just staying at Rose's house. "Em, I'm sorry"

"Sorry for what Bell? You did nothing wrong! If anyone should be sorry it should be Car-"I blocked him out, I didn't want to hear it! I've heard it enough, he's been standing at my door shouting at me, mostly about Edward and Carlisle.

"It's not your fault it's his fault!"
"It's not Edwards fault either!"
"Stop blaming yourself"
"don't leave, please"
"I know it hard, but we can work through this"

I've heard it all! Yes, I know it's not my fault and I know it's not Edwards fault! But I just don't want to hear it!

It seems to me like everyone wants to point fingers at Carlisle and don't get me wrong he is completely at fault here, I'm not trying to defend him or anything but Edward's mom is just as guilty as Carlisle! She obviously knew! Why she didn't ever say anything? Why lie to your son and your husband? She always knew Edward and I were close, maybe if any of our parents were actually around we could have avoided this whole fucking mess!

And no one understands it's all bullshit! They haven't been in this position.

"I'm not going far Em" I feel like crap, stupid hangover and stupid fucking parents.

I want to punch something; I want to hit someone, I want a way to take out my anger! I've been feeling devastated and depressed these last days but today I'm full on pissed!

"You don't have to go anywhere Bella" Emmett said harshly "he left!"

I dropped what I had in my hand not caring if it was breakable or not

"He left?" I was surprised myself with how venomous my voice sounded

Emmett nodded his head, and suddenly became very interested with the floor boards

"Where's my mom?" I ask Helen
She began fumbling with her hands, wiping them on her apron, touching her hair, fixing her shirt. "Your mom, she, um- well Bella your mom went to a job offering in Montana"

I laughed without humor "So that's how people in this family work things out! They run away"

I took a glance around my room, at my packed bags

"Well I guess I'm just doing what the people in the family do best"

35 Days! No one has seen or heard anything from Carlisle and Renee in 35 fucking days!

I didn't even know what to tell Lucia, this kind of stuff was a daily issue when I was growing up, but Lucia never really saw it. Her mommy was gone and she wanted her back.

Renee hadn't called since she left, she only ever send one letter. Begging me to not hold a grudge, to take care of Lucia, and defending Carlisle!

After finding out that he cheated on her she defends him! It was beyond me how someone could act this way. How do you just get up and leave your family, that is falling to pieces mind you, and then defend the man that caused the problem

Charlie and Esme, another pair that no one had heard anything about!
Charlie hadn't been seen since for 2 months, his disappearance had nothing to do with what was going on. But Esme? She would always call to check up on them she would always send gifts, but the last 35 days have been as if she had been wiped off of the face of the earth.

The only family that had been remotely normal per say has been the Hales. Phil Hale, Rose and Jasper's dad, has left about 2 weeks ago after getting a strange phone call in the middle of dinner. Or so Rose had said, and they haven't heard from him since. We're still waiting on Rachel, their mom, to leave. She's the only one left!

I stayed with the Hales a week, but Lucia and Helen had been calling nonstop so I decided to go back home. He wasn't there anyways, he had never actually been there and Lucia needed someone. Sure Emmett was there and he loves her but it's not the same. It's still not the same with me here! She stopped crying about Renee but she talks in her sleep and I know she misses her.

I haven't heard from Edward since the day at the beach but I have talked to Alice. I try to avoid the subject as much as possible but it's eating away at me. I try not to ask about him, but sometimes my heart over powers my brain and the words fly out like word vomit!

Alice told me he's been in his room with his music on the loudest setting since everything happened. She says he only opens the door when Raven, their nanny, brings him food. I can't say I've been any better; I only leave the house if I have too but I have to at least try to be around for Luc.

I look down at Lucia as I play with her blonde curls; I've been putting her to bed every day now, her attitude has changed so much in the past month. I'm starting to think she's spending too much time with Rosalie. Their gestures and their attitude are so alike sometimes it's freaky. Emmett and Jasper call her lil' Rosie.

I should really be going to bed, it's getting late and I'm going school shopping tomorrow with Alice, Luc, and Rose. School starts in 5 days, I'm honestly surprised Rose and Alice have waited till the last minute to drag me out shopping. They do this every year, sometimes even months in advanced.

I got up from Lucia's bed kissing her forehead and walked downstairs to say goodnight to Helen only to find her asleep on the couch

If there was one person that has always been there it's her!
I walk around the couch debating whether or not to wake her up when I was distracted by a knock on the door.

It's almost 3am on a Thursday night! Who the hell is knocking at this time!

I open the door without eve looking through the pip hole, or checking out the window. Yes I know how stupid of me, but I'm really tired and all I want to do is go to sleep. Besides if it were anyone trying to kill me they wouldn't knock on the door. Right?

Those thoughts are pushed aside when I see who is actually standing at my doorstep; Envelope in hand, puffy red eyes, and tears still running down her face.

"ALICE?"

She's sobbing and she's mumbling to herself and all I can do is put my arms around her and comfort her. Alice never cries- NEVER!

I step inside bringing her with me, it's bad enough that she's crying I don't want her to get sick too!

"Alice hon, what's wrong?"

She doesn't answer and I don't push her, we slide down to the floor our backs to the door and she leans her head against my shoulder

Jesus Ali you're scaring me!

"I should of paid more attention" she mumbled sadly shaking her had

I put my arm around her shoulder "Should have paid more attention to what Al?"

"Bella" she sobs "Edward's gone"

"He- he's gone?" I stumbled back on my feet "what do you mean he's gone!" I should have stayed on the floor, everything is moving.

Alice got up off the floor as well and hugged me
"He didn't say" she was still crying "I'm sorry Bella; I should have been more attentive"

How can he be gone? Why would he just get up and leave? I know we haven't spoken in more than a month, but with everything that- he knows I need him around! I came back because he said he needed me!

He said it himself we were best friends before we began our relationship! If he wanted to leave then fine- He could have at least tell us where he was going!

Alice wiped away the tears that were making their way down my cheek, traitor tears I hadn't even noticed.

"He left you something" Her voice was so soft and low I almost didn't catch what she said

I feel like everything is falling apart again! I feel like that first day! Alice is talking but I'm not really listening to what she's saying all I can do is stand there with my eyes glued to the envelope

"Why don't you two come take a seat?"

In all the haste of calming Alice down and hearing about Edward leaving I didn't realize we had woken Helen

I nod my hand, I'm can't open my mouth to talk. Who knows what's going to come out!

I keep zoning out, I know I'm crying and all I can think of is where I wanted to run away to!

How is it that everyone is getting to run away from this but me! Renee, Carlisle, Esme they all ran! And now Edward was running too!

Hmm, like father like son! Looks like he's living up the family name as well!

Alice hands me the envelope, I might have sat there staring at it for 5 minutes before I actually tore it open.

Bella,

I'm sorry love. I can't stick around and watch as everything keeps falling apart. It's too much to handle! My life has all been a complete lie. At least before when it was a disaster I had my angel to hold me down to earth, to keep me sane.

I can't keep doing it!

All I want to do is be with you no matter how sick that might sound. I love you Bella and nothing is going to change that.

I'm leaving to save you the heartache. I'm leaving for Alice, she misses having you around you know. Maybe this way you can move on with your life. You can finish high school, go to UCLA like you want to and become that fantastic writer I know you're going to be.

I'm going, but I'm leaving my heart in your hands. It belongs to you, I don't want it back unless you come along with it.

The ring in the envelope belongs to you as well. It definitely isn't how I wanted to give it to you, but now I can't give it to you at all, and every time I see it it's a reminder of what I can't have.
I'm sorry,

- Edward

I read the note, and read it, and read, and read it once more.

I can't believe he left!

Alice picked the envelope off the floor and passed it to me "Bella there's something in there"

I knew what it was; he said so in the letter.

A ring

I took it from Alice's shaking hands and instantly regretted it

Alice and Helen gasped
It was a beautiful pave style silver sing with a round delicate diamond right in the center, double pieced in by the diamond and along the sides more diamonds.

Don't get me wrong it's a beautiful ring, but that's not what made me cry.
Engraved on the inside it had I will always love you –E

This wasn't just any ring, this was an engagement ring.

Edward was going to propose!

What did you think?

This was the easiest chapter to write! I wasn't really into it when I started but as once I put my hands on the keyboard I didn't think I was going to be able to stop! It was a bit short though, BUT it's needed to move things along!

I think I did a crappy job describing the ring, I'm not so good with jewelry. So If you want I'll post the a link of the picture on my profile :).

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