-1Love Realized

Bella POV

I had not wanted Edward to go but I understood he had to. I was very leery of these new people who were taking over. I was angry and scared when they found me. I had witnessed my mother and step father being murdered then I was kidnapped brought to this god awful place. I was told what would happen to me and I didn't want it. I just wanted to be free.

I was brought into a huge room to the leader called Aro. He bit me and I felt searing pain all over my body. I passed out and when I awoke I was locked in a cell. No one came for three days. My body had ceased to burn but my throat was on fire. By the time Carlisle came I was angry and even more afraid. I didn't know what to expect.

He was kind though. He didn't try to approach me. He talked to me but I was to distraught to really care was he was saying. I did understand he said he wouldn't hurt me but wanted to help me. Then three others showed up, Edward, Emmet and Jasper.

Jasper began staring at me and I felt my body and mind slowing down. Edward looked at me with soft kind eyes but his stance was hard and rigid. I was too hungry to care why. Carlisle tolf Emmet to go and bring back some food for me.

I killed and drank three deer before I felt satisfied. After that I felt even calmer than before. No one approached me for awhile still. Edward and Jasper stayed outside the cell and talked to me. Carlisle was called away for something.

Edward convinced that if I would let them they would help me get cleaned up so I could be more comfortable. I reluctantly agreed. As he had promised, Edward led me out of the cell and up to the main floors. I was able to get a bath and change clothes then Edward and I sat down and began to talk.

Within two short weeks, I found that I not only liked his company but I craved it constantly. He was kind and tender with me. He was patient and made sure my every need was met. I wasn't sure if what I was feeling was love or that I just didn't want to be alone.

When he told me he had to go back to Forks, I was afraid he wouldn't com back and I didn't want to lose him. I had a feeling he was someone very special and I couldn't lose him. He and Esme explained to me that he really needed to go. He promised me faithfully he would return as soon as possible.

I reluctantly agreed I would be fine. Esme promised him she would see to me personally. When he had been gone a few days, I began to really miss him and long for him to return. Something inside me was crying out for him. Did this mean I was in love with him? I had never felt this way before that I could remember. I decided I would got to Esme and talk to her.

Esme POV

I was busy in my new office making plans to renovate several areas of the castle when I heard a slight knock on my closed door.

I took a breath and realized it was Bella. I told her to come in and have a seat.

"I'm sorry to bother you, Esme. I didn't realize you were busy.", she said.

Such a sweet and thoughtful girl she is. I looked at her and smiled my motherly smile before speaking.

"Nonsense sweety, please come in and have a seat. I am never too busy for any of my children.", I told her.

She smiled back as she took a seat in front of my desk. I put everything aside and focused my attention on her. My mothering instincts told me she needed to talk. I could only hope she would see what the rest of us could already see. She was falling if she hadn't already fell in love with Edward.

"What did you need to, sweetheart?", I asked her.

She was silent at first but hen she looked up with a shy smile on her face.

"Well, I was hoping you could help me figure something out. I'm having all these feelings and emotions I have never had before. I'm confused by them.", she explained.

"I see. What kind of emotions are you feeling?", I questioned.

"I feel lost, like a part of me is missing. I feel like it has to do with Edward. I'm missing him terribly. I'm so anxious for him to return from Forks. I don't remember having longed for anyone like this before. Is what I am feeling mean that I am in love with him?", she said.

I got up and walked around my desk and hugged her.

'I think that is exactly what you are feeling. You and Edward have been nearly inseparable for the last two weeks. He adores you and wants you to be happy. I'm sure he is missing you as much as you are missing him. He will be back soon. I'm sure that the moment you see him you will know for sure that you love him and your emotions and feeling will fall into place.", I explained.

She nodded in silent agreement then got up and hugged me. I smiled as I sat at my desk again and got back to work.

I knew without a doubt her feelings for Edward was her love realized.