Hey guys, here's chapter 4 for ya! I'm extremely grateful for all the traffic this story has received so far but it'd be nice to get at least 6 more reviews before I post up chapter 5. Everyone who reviews will receive their own [imaginary] complementary virtual cookie!!! So R&R guys and moreover, enjoy!
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Previously:
"Well, Bella's not here-"
"I know what happened Renee-she's gone" It pained me yet again to say it aloud.
"Fine. Edward come over as soon as possible and we'll talk" Then she put down the phone.
Chapter 4:
BPOVI'd been driving for hours and I still knew I'd be driving for many more. At first I would have to pull over because I was crying so hard at being without my Edward. But now, I was more confident because even though it hurt to be apart, I understood it would eventually be all for the greater good.
I sighed in relief as I spotted a sign on the freeway that indicated there was a hotel, only two exits away. I could do with a small rest, I thought to myself as I switched lanes, ready to exit. One night's rest couldn't possibly hurt. (A/N there is actually great significance to this hotel…keep reading and all will be revealed in the next chappie!)
EPOVAfter Renee's phone call I immediately walked to my car and drove to my loves house, hoping for some answers. Only mere minutes later, I stood infront of Bella's door and quickly composed myself before finally knocking. Carlisle and Esme laid reassuring hands on my shoulder – they'd decided to come along with me at the last minute, to support me in the even that I needed them. And there was no doubt in my mind that I would need them.
Renee opened the door and ushered us into the living room where Bella and I had once spent so much time together. I sat down uncomfortably as I knew Charlie was glaring at me.
"…His fault my baby girl's gone to only God knows where! His fault! I always told Isabella that he would only be the cause of more trouble!" Charlie grumbled in his mind.
I internally cringed-he was right.
"How am I supposed to tell Edward my daughter's called off their wedding and that she's run off, hoping to cut off all communication from him?" Renee was struggling to find a way to break the news to me gently. She was so considerate, just as her daughter is but first, I needed to ask about something Renee had said. Renee finally sat down across from e and took a deep breath.
"Edward, I'm not going to sit here and pretend that everything is okay. Just so I am caught up, how much do you already know?"
"Everything except what matters the most to me" I handed Renee the letter and watched both hers and Charlie's eyes widen as they read it.
"Where is she Renee?" I whispered so quietly, I wasn't even sure if she'd heard me. Not surprisingly, even to myself, my voice sounded ridden with grief.
"I just need to talk to her, understand why she did what she did. Maybe even bring her back. I just know that I can't be without her."
Esme patted my back as venom began to burn my eyes yet again.
Mentally, Renee was struggling on whether or not to tell me where Bella had gone.
"…But…she didn't want me to tell Edward that she was headed to California…but he loves her so much. The poor boy…"
"Aha, California!?!" I whispered to my parents, so only they could hear. Carlisle nodded but restrained me from standing to leave.
"Wait", he murmured.
Against every desire, of every cell of my body I sat back down and willed for this meeting to be over so that I could race to my love.
Renee looked up from the letter with tears beginning to collect in her eyes.
"Edward I love you like a son, but until I ask Bella, I'd rather not tell you where she's headed.
I quickly stood up, along with my parents.
"Well thank you-you'll let me know what ever you can, whenever you can?" I inquired.
"Of course" Renee replied
As soon as we left Bella's house, I instantly took off in a run, leaving Carlisle and Esme behing, calling after me. I continued running until I was suddenly thrown to the forest floor.
"Edward, wait."
I looked up to find that it was Carlisle who had pounced on me. His blond hair was in a messy disarray from running after me. [A/N sighs…you can't help but just melt inside when you hear of Carlisle like that ;)] Slowly, he stood up, pulling me with him.
"Edward, you can not just blindly run off looking for Bella."
He couldn't possibly understand what I was going through.
"Carlisle, I need to go find and reason with her. You'd want to do the same if it was Esme who was in Bella's situation". Carlisle looked down guiltily and muttered "truly I am sorry son. I forgot what was on the line for a minute. Go find Bella –bring back my daughter –but just keep in touch. Especially with Alice as she's been known to provide useful information now and again."
I smiled sadly and thanked Carlisle for being so understanding towards me. I then left him in the forest, running towards California and more importantly to my Bella.
Okay, well that's all for now guys! Remember I would like at least 6 more reviews before chapter 5 goes up. There you'll find out why the hotel is so important and will Edward realise she's there? And WHY can't Alice see Bella??? All will be revealed!! Lol so don't forget to R&R guys!!! Luv ya!
