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Only one thing...one of you i think commented on grammar and spelling. I'm from Australia, so alot of what i write is correct by australian standards. My word document spell-checks it with australian grammar and spelling, not american or any other. I apoligise for this and if i see something, i'll change it to the american spelling but i can't catch everything. So please understand sometimes it may be a genuine mistake, but sometimes it is just incorrect by your standards of grammar and spelling, but to mine they are correct. This is also in relation to GOMD...

Which by the way folks, the next chapter is nearly done!

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Edward's POV.

I sat on the edge of the bed, holding Bella's small fragile-like ring in my hands. My mind tried to process it, and I couldn't. I didn't know what to feel.

My heart thumped loudly, as if acknowledging the one good thing. I was free. I had wished for it, and now I had it.

Free of a married life I wasn't ready for. Or free of being married to a girl I wasn't sure was the one for me. Regardless, I was free. Single. I wasn't going to be tied down.

Bella had done that for me, and at that moment, I couldn't have been more grateful. She was right, I should have told her truth a long time ago. Luckily she had sensed it before we continued with this mistake.

Even though I knew a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders, I couldn't help but feel disgusted with myself every time I saw Bella crying. Every one of those tears had pricked me like a needle. I hated seeing anyone, but especially her cry. She was so fragile and breakable; it made me feel even worse.

I had caused her pain.

The door slammed open loudly, and I snapped up to see Alice there.

Shit.

I sat up and swallowed hard. This wasn't going to end well. Alice was already pissed off at me from last night's scenario. This would be the icing on the cake for her. She'd be furious and I wasn't sure I could blame her. Bella was her best friend, and I knew I had hurt her.

"You". She stood in front of me with a vicious glare, and what was even worse was that she looked like she had been crying too.

Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper came in from behind her.

"Alice, please…" I begged with her, holding my hands up. "Bella and I did what was best--"

"You make me sick". She gritted through her teeth. "You…you are so low. You have no idea what you've done to Bella, and to yourself. You broke her heart!"

Fuck.

I couldn't feel much worse.

"I-I'm sorry. I mean I--"

"Damn right you're sorry. And if you're not, you're going to be". She swore, turning to Jasper and taking a small box from him. With that she flung it at me with such force I'd never seen from her. "Here, take it."

I caught it just before it hit the ground and stared up at her. "Alice, I never meant to hurt her". I pleaded with her. "I swear--"

"Don't even start with that crap, Edward". Rosalie sneered.

Jasper just shook his head. "I expected better from you, man. Bella Is family to us. You can't play with a girl's feelings like that. If you didn't want to marry her, you should have ended it a long time ago".

I looked down, shaking my head. I knew I deserved this. I opened the box slightly to see it was our wedding rings. What would have been Bella and my wedding rings, anyway.

Alice glared at me with fire in her eyes. "God damn you, Edward. God damn you! You had the chance to marry her, make Bella yours, and you let it pass. I hope for your sake, you don't regret it".

She turned around with Rose following her, and slammed the door shut. I sighed and closed the lid of the box, placing it in my pocket. I ran my fingers through my hair anxiously, not knowing what to do. What would our family and friends say? Where was Bella now?

I figured she was out there telling them, so I thought it might be best for me to stay inside.

"Why did you do it, Edward?" Emmett asked next to Jasper. "Why did you let her walk away? Don't you love her?"

I glanced at Bella's ring in my palm. "I don't know". I whispered." I-I don't--I mean, I just…Bella and I had lost something, you know? We were never intimate, we weren't spending a lot of time together…I just…I wasn't ready for this."

"What do you want then?" Jasper asked with an annoyed edge to his voice. "I don't understand. You want a single life of reckless women? Is that it? Women who will be intimate with you, who'll give you all the physical satisfaction you'd ever want? Life's more then that, Edward." He got up and walked out.

Emmett just stared at me and crossed his arms. I could see a lecture coming from him too.

I sighed and gripped my hair, frustrated. "Can't anyone understand? Why am I being made to look like the villain here? I didn't love the girl!" I got up and faced Emmett. "Lets face it, if I didn't want to marry her, I obviously didn't love her enough. If I had married her, I would had hurt her a hell of a lot worse then I have now. At least it wasn't too late!"

"Might as well have been". Emmett retorted. "You were minutes away, Edward. Minutes".

"But it wasn't, was it?" I hissed angrily. "Christ". I opened the door and left him there, heading out to the foyer. I was suddenly afraid of what I'd find.

To my surprise, a lot of people, mostly Bella's friends and mine, had left. What was left was pretty much our family. Charlie, and my family and a few close guests who were packing to leave.

Carlisle didn't look at me. "The guests at the church have been notified. They are leaving."

"Dad, mum". I sat down at the table with them. They still wouldn't look at me. "Please. Try and understand".

"Understand what, Edward?" Carlisle turned to look at me with disappointment in his eyes. "Understand why you left Bella two minutes before the wedding?"

"I didn't leave her!" I protested. "She came to my room and…"

Esme's look wasn't one I wanted to argue with, so I trailed off, watching her. She gave me a look. "Edward, we know what happened. Alice told us."

I hung my head, waiting for it.

Carlisle shook his head slightly and turned around. "Edward, I'm not going to lie. I'm disappointed in you. Not because you didn't want to marry Bella. I mean she's a beautiful girl, lovely and kind. And we always thought she'd be perfect for you. But if it's not meant to be, it's not meant to be. Your mother and I can understand that. What we are disappointed in is you hiding it from us all until now. More importantly hiding it from Bella, and hurting her like this in the end."

"Can you imagine what she must have been like this morning?" Esme looked at me with sadness in her eyes. "She would have been so excited to be marrying you, processing that she'd be with you for the rest of her life. In a matter of seconds, you destroyed it all. Do you know how much that would hurt?!" She scolded me. "No, you don't. You don't do this to your fiancé minutes before the wedding, Edward. You just don't. We thought we raised you to be honest with yourself and those around you. You had many chances to tell her before the wedding. Even a week ago wouldn't have been as bad as now."

I ran my fingers through my hair shakily. "Mum, I'm sorry. I know I deserve a lecture, but I-I guess I'm just weak around Bella. I mean, I did love her--"

"Why did you do it then, Edward? Why did you let her walk away?" Carlisle looked at me. "Why do you think she can't make you happy?"

"I just wasn't ready for this". I shook my head slightly. "Bella was so excited about it, and I just…couldn't…think like she did. I wasn't ready to be tied down for life. I just feel so young, and marriage…" I swallowed hard, "…even with Bella, was just…unthinkable. I've only ever known Bella my whole life. I've never had another serious girlfriend. I just don't know if we're right for each other."

Carlisle nodded slowly. "I see."

Esme turned to look at me, and I could see the tears in her eyes. "You loved each other, Edward. How could you not be sure--"

"Mum--" I pleaded.

"Esme." Carlisle took her hand to stop her. "It's done, sweetheart." He turned to look at me. "Edward, you're our son and we love you, regardless of whatever you choose. But your mother loved Bella too, so please be understanding about that."

I nodded and looked down. "I'm sorry mum".

She didn't look at me as she got up and picked up her bag. "Alright, Edward." She turned to Carlisle. "I'll wait for you in the car. We can catch the late afternoon plane."

I knew they would be heading home after this, and she wouldn't even look at me. I sighed and covered my head with my hands.

Carlisle touched my shoulder gently.

"Don't worry son, she'll come around." I looked up at him and he held eye contact. "One thing though, Edward. You must understand. You've ended it with Bella, you have to let her go."

I swallowed and nodded. "I know, Dad."

He watched me carefully. "Alright." He pulled me to him and embraced me. "Good luck, son. I hope you find what you're looking for." He gave me a small smile and patted my back.

"Thanks Dad. Tell mum that I love her, ok?"

He smiled softly. "I will. She loves you too, Edward. She always will, no matter what". He headed out, shutting the door softly behind him.

**

Bella's POV.

I didn't know when Edward would be back, but I couldn't face him again. I parked Alice's car on the sidewalk and headed in, unlocking the apartment with my keys.

For the last time.

I stumbled in, trying to control my tears as I searched for my suitcase at the top of the dresser. I jumped and grabbed hold of it, pulling it down. I opened it, and reaching for my clothes, and pulled them all from the hooks and placed them gently in my bag.

Knock Knock.

I quickly wiped my cheeks, hoping it wasn't Edward. I headed to the door, opening it to see Alice. She smiled sadly, and I saw all her bags behind her. Suitcases, and carry bags.

I smiled weakly through my tears. I'd need them all, I didn't realise how many things of mine I'd have to remove from here.

"Oh, thank you Alice". I reached forward and hugged her.

She hugged me back and then pulled away, touching the threads of silk on my arm. "Bella, we need to get you out of this dress".

I knew I was crying as she helped me undress and take off my wedding dress. I couldn't bear to look at it as I changed into a loose pair of pants and a tank top. I tied my lovely curled hair up and off my face, rubbing at my cheeks. She took my hands in hers and rubbed them together. "Sshh, Bella. Calm down. It's okay to cry".

I couldn't control it anymore, and burst into long-awaited tears of my heartbreak against her shoulder as she cradled me in her arms for the longest time.

**

Jasper's POV.

"I'd say Alice is here. She drove my car". I pointed to Bella's apartment. Emmett and Rose drove me over in their car, and sure enough I spotted it.

"Shit, poor Bella". Emmett shook his head and we got out of the car. I knew how he felt. My heart broke for the girl. I guess Alice was inside consoling her, or helping her pack. Probably both.

We headed upstairs and knocked softly.

"Coming". I heard Alice's voice. She opened it and managed a sad smile. I took her in my arms and kissed her.

"Are you alright?"

"Yeah". She nodded against my chest.

"How is Bella?" Rose asked next to us. "Where is she?"

Alice pointed into the bedroom. Rose went silently while Alice filled us out.

"She's moving in with Rose and I. We need help to get all her things into our place. Please".

"Of course". I answered without hesitation and Emmett nodded. "We'll do whatever she needs. She's our friend too".

Alice smiled at me and kissed me again, before looking to Emmett. "Thank you. Come on." I was following her to the bedroom when my phone went off. Hanging back, I answered it.

"Hello?"

"Jasper."

"Edward?"

"Yeah, it's me."

I sighed. "What, man? If Alice finds out I'm talking to you she'll kill me."

"I know she's upset, and I'm sorry about that Jazz. I really am." He sounded horrible. "I'm feeling like shit right now. Everyone's angry with me. I need my friends, please. You guys have to understand why I didn't want this".

I looked down and shook my head slightly. "Edward, Bella's our friend too and she's in a worse state. She's our priority at the moment. You have to understand that."

He went quiet for a moment. "She's that bad?"

I sighed. "You have no idea. We're in your apartment now."

"My apartment?" He sounded surprised. "What are you doing there?"

I furrowed my eyebrows. "We're helping her pack, man. What do you think? She's going to continue living with you?" I chuckled dryly.

He was quiet for a moment.

I waited, but he didn't answer back.

"Edward?"

"Where's she going to live?" He asked weakly.

"With Rose and Alice." I answered, them immediately regretted it. What if Bella didn't want him to know? Shit.

"You didn't hear that from me". I quickly added. "Anyway man, I gotta go. We'll probably be a few hours, so try and stay away from here, alright? For Bella's sake."

He breathed out and cleared his throat. "Sure, yeah. I'll just…hang around. Thanks Jazz."

"Thanks?"

"For helping her". He replied softly.

I nodded slowly and turned around. "Alright. I'll talk to you later".

"Yeah."

"Bye". I shut my phone and headed into the bedroom. Alice was watching me, still holding Bella as Emmett and Rose were folding her clothes for her and placing them in the bag. "Who was that?" She mouthed. "Edward?"

I nodded and she rolled her eyes, holding Bella tighter. "Sshh". She whispered amongst Bella's heartbreakingly soft sobs.

I bent down and reached for her hand gently. "Bells?"

She looked up, and fuck. She looked terrible. My heart broke for her as she reached forward and hugged me. She was so tiny; I hadn't remembered her this small. I cradled her gently and Alice smiled.

"Just stay with her". She pleaded and I nodded, sitting down and holding her in my arms. She was so fragile; I didn't know how to handle her. I stroked her hair gently. Bella had always been like a little sister to me, and every sob of hers made it harder not to be angered at Edward.

Not when I saw how much she loved him by letting him go.

Alice began to take out Bella's shoes that were next to Edward's, and put them in her bag, before opening all her draws and taking out pyjamas and underwear. Everything went into bags and boxers.

Emmett and Rose finished with her clothes, and Emmett zipped up the suitcase as Rose opened the bedside draws and took out books that belonged to Bella. That was what Bella's stuff mostly consisted of. All her books.

Emmett began to stack all her University work into another box. I could feel Bella's tears against my shirt, soaking it. I didn't mind, though. I just let her cry, and tried to soothe her.

It was the only way she'd move on. She needed to get rid of everything that reminded her of Edward, no matter how hard it was.

Alice picked up the last few things, being Bella's cushions that she had brought to place on the bed. She then glanced to the nightstand, and saw a picture of Edward and Bella embracing. I held Bella close as Alice opened the back of the frame, and took out the photo. She then placed the frame itself in the box.

When the bedroom was done, all I could see was the bed, and the empty walls. Alice had even removed the small curtains and placed it in the box.
"We can use them at our place". She told Rose softly. "Why should Edward get to keep them, anyway? Bella bought them."

I glanced at the open closet, and it looked practically empty. All that was left was Edward's clothes and shoes, which took up only a small amount.

"Bella". Rose asked gently, and Bella lifted her face from my chest. "What do you want to do with the…pictures?"

"Throw them out?" Emmett suggested.

"No. No, There's a box…" Bella removed herself from my arms and pointed at a box next to the sofa in the TV room. Alice went over and lifted it up, and we saw it. It was a medium-sized box, absolutely filled with photos of Bella and Edward's life together.

Rose bit her lip slightly and glanced at Alice questionably. I knew they were wondering what to do with it.

Bella was crying as she told Alice; "L-Leave it. I can't take it with me. Let Edward do what he wants with it."

Alice nodded and dropped the picture into it, closing the box back up and leaving it next to his sofa. "Alright. Lets go to the bathroom".

"We'll go to the kitchen". Rose insisted, nudging Emmett. "We'll get it done faster".

Alice nodded. "Okay."

"Do you need me to help you baby?" I asked Alice.

She glanced at Bella and shook her head. "It's ok. Just stay with Bella, Jazz."

I nodded and helped Bella up from the floor. "Come on, Bells." She felt so weak; I lifted her in my arms and carried her to the sofa. I sat down and she curled up in my lap.

I stroked her hair lightly.

"It's ok, Bella". I soothed. "It's okay. Everything is going to be okay."

Her sobs had died down, she was just motionless. Lifeless. She was pale and unmoving. It scared me to the point that I nearly considered taking her to the hospital.

"Bella, Bella. Please, breathe". I pleaded, stroking her cheek. She sucked in a small breath and shook her head lightly. Her eyes opened, wet with tears.

Knock Knock.

I sighed and glanced at the door. Now who could that be? I gently moved Bella to the sofa, and got up, opening it.

Charlie stood there.

"Oh, Hi Chief Swan". I nodded respectfully.

"Jasper". He nodded. "Where's my daughter?"

I opened the door and allowed him in. He saw Bella and immediately took her in his arms. "Oh, baby". He whispered, lifting her up in his arms and holding her close. I saw her arms reach for him, too.

I closed the door and headed into the bathroom to give them some privacy. I was glad, though. Bella needed her father.

I opened the door to the bathroom, seeing Alice there. She looked up to me. "Who was that?"

"Charlie". I said softly and sat down. "I left them alone".

She smiled tiredly and nodded. "That's probably a good thing." She sighed and glanced around her to all of Bella's bottles of god-knows what that Alice probably bought her. I smiled at the thought.

Alice crawled over to me and I hugged her tightly, kissing her nose and her lips. "You're doing a really nice thing for Bella". I whispered against her hair.

"She's my best friend, Jazz". Her voice was shaking. "But he's my brother. I just don't know what to do".

"You can be loyal to both, babe". I insisted, kissing her lips again. "Don't feel bad."

She nodded and kissed me, a little deeper this time. I wrapped my arms around her, my personal heaven. "I love you". I whispered when we parted.

She smiled back at me.

"I love you so much".

"Come on," I said, taking one of the boxes. "I'll help you".

Bella's POV.

I was tired of crying. Tired. As I stayed cradled in my father's arms, completely out of tears, I pondered my life as it was.

Charlie had been ropable, and had made it clear that he intended on talking to Edward about it. I knew what he meant, and had pleaded with him to stay away.

"I will, if you do". He had replied. "I never want you to see him again. He's not good for you, Bella. Do you understand me? If he tries to see you again, I want you to tell me and I'll get a restraining order put on him."

A restraining order on the man I loved. This is what it had come to. I had nodded, as painful as it was hearing those words. Charlie held me close, wiping the tears from my cheek.

"I'll never let him hurt you like that again."

"Again?" I had questioned weakly. "Dad, he's the one who never wanted to marry me. I don't think you'll ever have to worry about him coming back".

Charlie had only shaken his head in disagreement. "Bella, you are an angel. You are, sweetheart. You are everything a man could want. It won't surprise me at all if he comes back…crawling on his hands and knees."

I rolled my eyes and snuggled close to him. That was my father for you. He believed I was too good for any man, and that they'd all come back. I knew that wasn't reality. I wasn't good enough for Edward, and he finally saw it too.

It was time to let go. I had to be strong.

"I'll be alright, Dad". I whispered, sitting up. "I will be".

"That's my girl". He smiled at me and kissed my head. "You're only nineteen, baby. There's a million more out there. Remember that".

I nodded and managed a very weak smile, though I knew I'd never find another like Edward.

He kissed my temple and sat up, looking towards the boxers. "Do you want me to buy you a dorm of your own?"

"No, dad". I didn't want him to spend more money on me. He didn't have a great deal as it was. "Rose and Alice have offered for me to move in with them. I'm sure I'll find a job, and work for one on my own."

"Bella--"

"Please". I begged him. "Dad, I need my independence with this. Please?"

He eventually nodded. "If you promise me that if you need money, you'll ask."

"I promise".

He nodded and looked down. "Good".

"When's your plane?" I asked softly.

"Five tonight". He glanced at his watch. "If you need me to stay--"

"It's alright, Dad". I insisted. "I'll be fine."

He nodded. "Alright." He kissed my head again and got up. "I'll help you get your things to Alice and Rosalie's dorm then."

"Ok". I headed inside, seeing the kitchen was nearly done. All my work had been placed into boxers, all my kitchen supplies which weren't many. Most were Edward's.

Little things of mine like tea towels, mats, and decorative things on walls had been removed and placed into bags and boxers. I held back the tears desperately.

This isn't our apartment anymore. It's his.

I took out the keys I had, and headed to the bathroom while Charlie helped Emmett and Rose. Jasper and Alice were working fast to remove all my things. The bathroom was the worst. It looked horribly empty without my things cluttered everywhere. Though to Edward, he'd probably be happy he didn't have to go through all my things anymore.

"Jasper". I whispered, and he turned around with Alice.

"Bella". Alice smiled softly. "Are you alright, sweetheart?"

I nodded, wrapping one arm around myself. "Yeah. Thank you. Jasper? Do you think you could give these to…him?" I dangled my keys from my fingers.

Jasper nodded and took them from me. "Sure, Bells. Anything you need".

"Thank you so much". I whispered murmured genuinely. "I really appreciate your help. Um, I'm going to check the other rooms". I told Alice weakly, and grabbed a bag for myself as I headed to the spare room. There wasn't a great deal of mine, just a few things that I placed in the bag. I then headed to the living room, where I took down the ornaments and opened the drawer under the TV. I could feel the tears at the back of my eyes as I pulled out all my DVDs that I had brought from home, from the ones that were his.

By the time they were all in boxers, I was crying again. I cursed myself for it and reminded myself to be strong.

It was done.

Emmett and Rose came into the view, placing my photo frames in my bag and placing the photos that were in them in the box next to the sofa. I knew it was wrong, but I couldn't keep them, and I didn't have the heart to burn them. At least if Edward did, I wouldn't have to see it.

When everyone gathered in the TV room, there were about twelve big boxers and three smaller suitcases. Alice ran a hand through her short hair. "I think we're done".

Jasper and Emmett were running around check under beds and in drawers to make sure we had everything. Alice and Rose came up to hug me, seeing the tears in my eyes.

"Don't worry, Bells". Rose took my hands and smiled at me. "We're going to have a lot of fun, just us three living together. I promise. You'll love it".

"Thank you so much for this". I hugged them tightly for a few moments.

"Lets go, Bells". Charlie lifted two of the suitcases. "I'll take the suitcases and two of boxers in my car. I think that's all I'll fit".

"I'll take six of the boxers". Alice insisted. "My car can take them. Actually seven, cause Bella can hold one in her lap."

"Right. The last three boxers we can take". Emmett motioned to himself, Rose and Jasper. "They'll fit in my boot".

"Thank you so much guys". I was overwhelmed at how amazing my friends were.

Emmett smiled at me. "Anything, Bells. We care about you a great deal, you know".

Rose and Jasper nodded in agreement. I couldn't help but smile through my tears. With them at my side, I knew I would get through this.

"Lets go".

Jasper locked up with the keys I gave him, and we all got everything downstairs. The cars were loaded with the boxers, and soon we were on our way. As Alice and I drove off last, I glanced back to the apartment and said my silent farewell to the place I had lived with the man I loved. Knowing he would be happier now, made it easier to stay strong.

"Goodbye". I whispered, partly for the place I had called home, partly for Edward. I caught one last glance before we drove out of sight, and on to my new home, my new life without him.

**

Edward's POV.

I drove around helplessly, not sure where to go. I ended up at a bar; reminding myself I couldn't have too much because I was driving. I had one, and swallowed it down slowly, thinking back on Jasper's conversation.
She was at our apartment…my apartment…packing. My heart felt uneasy, and I rubbed my chest. It was more of a shock then anything. It's all happened so quickly. One minute we were so close, and now she's removing herself wholly from my life. I don't know why I didn't think of it. I felt so stupid. I didn't stop to think that when I returned home, Bella wouldn't be there. I guess for nearly seven months of living with her, and being with her for the last six years, I wasn't used to it.

It was just I, now. I was single, and available. I wasn't going to be tied down anymore. I smiled, even though it felt slightly forced.

This was what was right. I reminded myself of all the internal monologues I had had with myself over the last few days.

Bella and I are not meant to be together.

I swallowed the last of my drink and winced at the burn. My phone beeped a tune I recognized as a message. I pulled it out and opened it.

It was from Jasper.

We're done. She's out. You can come home.

I placed my phone back in my pocket and got up, nodding to the bartender before heading out. I pulled out my keys and started the car, heading home. After today, I just wanted to go to bed.

I got out when I arrived, and closed the car.

I headed up, and pulled out my keys. I unlocked the door hesitantly and opened it, turning on the light and stepping in.

I took a deep breath, and my eyes adjusted. I couldn't deny it, something felt different. I glanced around, and took in my surroundings. Bella's ornaments were gone, her books on the coffee table, her glasses that I remember seeing there only hours before. I placed my keys on the table and closed the door softly behind me.

Why did it feel so weird? This was my home.

I headed inside, to the kitchen. It was perfectly clean. Bella's books were rid from the table, except for my work. I placed my wallet and phone on the table, before heading into the bathroom to wash my face. I turned on the light, and it was the biggest difference. All of Bella's things were gone. Her bottles I had gone crazy over, her lotions, her make up…everything. In a way I was glad, as all those things used to annoy the fuck out of me.

Now, everything of mine was where it should be. I smiled slightly and washed my face, turning off the water and wiping my face with the towel. I placed it back, and headed into all the other rooms, lastly my bedroom.

It didn't look different, but it felt different. The only thing I noticed was my bedside table, cluttered with my papers and a book I was reading. Hers was now completely empty. The bed was bare, instead of the damn pillows she'd always had to decorate it. I liked it better this way anyway.

I peeled off my tux, bringing the shirt over my head. Only in my boxers, I climbed into my side of the bed and breathed in. At least that's one thing that hadn't changed. The familiar scent of freesias on the pillow overwhelmed me, and I soon fell asleep.

The familiar smell of freesias he smells is Bella's scent. It's still there because she's only just moved out. Wait for a few weeks when her scent slowly fades away.

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