Hi all. My story, "Three Years From Now" has stuck with me since I wrote it. While the story was from Alice's point of view, I realised many other characters had things they needed to say too. So here are some companion pieces. The first begins with Bella. I hope you all ejoy. Let me know what you think please.

Disclaimer: Just borrowing, not profitting.

Dear Alice,

It will be so clichéd for me to write this up, but it must be done. I don't want you to think something awful of me for not thinking of you. So if you are reading this letter, it means I'm gone. I'm so sorry for doing this to you, and I hope one day you will be able to forgive me. I hope one day you can move on. But it is what it is.

You have been such an important part of my last few years. The strength you gave me, just by talking to me; it's indescribable. The fact that you have never shied away from anything in regards to me, it means the world to me. You mean the world to me. You are my sister, and I will love you forever.

I will never forget how you made me feel my first day of classes. I'll never forget how, even though you didn't know me, and I was unsure about you-and everything else for that matter, you stuck by me. Everyone else just passed me by, letting me remain lost. But not you. Instead, you walked up to me, introduced yourself, and became my best friend. You even shared your friends with me.

Most people are too selfish to offer instant friendship. Most people are too cautious of letting anyone unknown in to their circle. But not you. Out of everyone, you opened yourself to me and made me feel welcomed instantly.

I do have some regrets though.

I wish things could have been different. I wish that we could have hung out at my house sometimes, that my home life was normal enough to warrant after school visits. I wish that I didn't have to hide who I was or that I didn't always have to rush to be home before my father got there. I wish that I could have introduced you to my parents like normal kids do. "Mom, Dad, this is my best friend, Alice Brandon." I'd say. And like normal parents, they'd respond with, "Alice, it's great to meet you, Bella's told us so much about you."

But I didn't have that. My mom is gone. For the longest time I thought she had left us, left me. My father made me believe that at first. But after time, I started to think about it more, especially after he made us move here. He hurt her too, so maybe she did leave, but it wasn't because of me. I still don't know if it's true or not. Maybe I'm holding onto the hope that it was him she left. After all, if she hadn't, I'm sure he would have killed her. She's better off away from his madness.

I wanted so badly to be normal, to live like a regular teenager, gossiping about boys and the pathetic girls in our classes. How many times is Lauren going to ignore Tyler and how many times is he going to pretend to like someone else just to make her jealous? It's a sick cycle, but it was normal. It's sad, but it was something I wanted. At least partially.

You always made me look so beautiful when you dressed me up and did my makeup. I wanted so badly to walk out of your house at night, showing off your work. But I couldn't. It was too dangerous as it was given that I was sneaking to visit with you anyhow. I couldn't wear the evidence of it home.

I wish I could have known Rosalie better. She just always intimidated me with how beautiful she was. She was never cruel, never cold and uncaring, but I always felt like less in her presence, like I needed to be prettier just to be in the same room as her. She never did anything to make me feel that way; it was just how it was. Please don't tell her that. I love her so much, I'd hate for her to feel bad for something she didn't do. I know how much she laments her looks, seeing as so many think she's all beauty and no brains. But I know she's going to go so far. She's tough enough to not let anything stop her.

Emmett and Jasper were the brothers I never had, but always wanted. The kept me entertained, kept me sane when I wanted to crack, even though they didn't always know it, and made the day better just by being them. I am so lucky that I was able to meet these people. It was all because of you.

You know, I used to love listening to you rattle on about Jasper, and how you just knew he was the one you were meant to spend forever with. I loved even more that he wasn't scared of that. He was a teenaged boy who was okay with his kooky girlfriend declaring them forever. The way you were with each other, it made me hope for the same. When we first met, it was a ridiculous hope, especially since I didn't want anyone to ever get that close so they could see all the things I was trying so desperately to hide, but I wanted it nonetheless.

And then Edward showed up.

I still think of it like a fairytale, like I'm the outside looking in, or perhaps trapped in my room, like I would be on so many occasions after being punished, just trying to escape my own world for that of the imaginary one. I didn't think someone like him would ever want someone like me. It wasn't that I didn't think I was good enough. I just knew I couldn't let anyone that close to me. I figured if I was standoffish enough that he would take an interest in the other girls. I mean there were so many fawning over him, he could have had anyone. But he wanted me.

It is still so magical to me how it all happened. We had so much in common, and talked whenever you four were busy getting lost in your relationships. We shared a few classes too. And then one day, just before studying commenced for finals, he took my hand in Biology, this sweet but slightly unsure look in his eyes, and told me I was the prettiest girl he'd ever seen. He told me in the few weeks we'd known each other, he'd become so enraptured by me, that I consumed all of his thoughts. It was my fairytale come to life.

I just wish I was normal so he-all of you- never had to be exposed to my actual life.

The moment he found out what was really going on, I didn't know what to do. I know he spent time with Jasper those few days that I tried to hide. But he knew the truth by then. He'd seen the bruises, seen the markings I tried so desperately to hide from the world. I couldn't call him; tell him not to come to my window that night because Charlie had become angry with me again. I couldn't keep the truth from him anymore. And maybe I didn't want to. Maybe subconsciously I wanted a chance to have someone know.

And then you found out.

I have never been so completely humiliated in my entire life after that moment. I never told you that you couldn't come to my house. I never told you it wasn't allowed. I mean we'd been there twice together, so just because we spent more time at your house, it didn't mean anything. And it's not your fault for not knowing.

I will never forgive myself though, for what you saw that day. And I was so scared for you. I knew what would happen to me, but I didn't know what could happen to you. Thankfully though, you knew to run. You saved my life that day. I will forever be indebted for you.

That time I got to spend with you, staying with you, was some of the best of my life. But good things can't always last forever. I knew it was short term. I just wish it didn't have to hurt you all so much. Our plans were good ones, but unfortunately, not practical in the long run.

I'm so sorry for causing you worry the day Edward and I were married. I wanted so badly to tell you, to have you there. But it wasn't safe. Esme was a saint to get us to Port Angeles, to agree to take us at all. But then again, she was the one who found the loophole that allowed us the marriage. It was a beautiful ceremony, Alice. It was beautiful, but I wish you could have been there.

And then I ended up pregnant. I never imagined I'd be a teen mother. I was already a statistic in one way, and now I was on my way to becoming one in another way. But I was already in love with that baby. It was a part of Edward. It was our love combined to join and create something amazing. It was supposed to be beautiful. It was supposed to be the future. I never hated my father until that moment he took it from me.

That's amazing, isn't it? After all that he did to me, it was him taking my future from me that finally turned the tide.

It's almost my one year wedding anniversary. I know you have a party planned. But I also know Edward wants us to celebrate on our own first. You know I don't like parties, or being in the spotlight, but after talking with Edward, I'm okay with it. I want as much time with you, with all my friends as I can get because I have yet one more secret that must be shared.

Now, here's why you're reading, why I'm gone. Edward and I have decided that after we graduate, we're going to run. We're going to tell his parents that it's for the best. I know they'll be upset, I know they'll be sad. But I also know they'll understand. We've already discussed it with them before, the option, so it's not something we'd be springing on them out of nowhere. But this is the best option for us now. We can't spend our lives with the shadow of Charlie hanging over our heads. I know if we get away from Forks, from Washington, that we have a shot. I know that you will be angry. I know that you will be hurt. But it's for the best. And I wish more than anything I could tell you before it happens. But I want you to know that once we're settled, I'm calling you.

You are my best friend. You are my sister. But I need to get away. And Edward wants to go where I go. We will have our life. We will have our future. One day, I hope to introduce you to my children. I hope they will meet the woman, my sister, who changed my life, gave me friends, and helped me overcome the monster I lived with.

So, until then, know that I'll miss you, I love you, and I'll be seeing you soon.

All my love,

Bella 3

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