Sorry for update it so long, my son is keeping me busy. This is an outtake, tells us a story of what Edward do when Bella is away from him. The story continues in the next chapter. As usual, none of these characters are mine.

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OUTTAKE - While Bella in Phoenix. It sets after Edward called Bella when she arrived at Phoenix. Some glimps for Breaking Dawn.

EPOV

Day 1

I just sat at my couch, reading my book all night. Not because us, vampires, didn't sleep but because I couldn't take my mind off from Bella. I knew Alice assured me that she was safe, but being Bella, there was always a way to get into trouble. I didn't know how long I sat there when suddenly Alice burst into my room. I rolled my eyes. "Did you ever heard the word 'knock'?"

She ignored me. "Come on. We're going to Port Angeles."

I raised my eyebrows. "Why on earth I want to go to Port Angeles with you?"

"Because I said so. If you're going to use that rock, paper and scissors, you will lose anyway."

"Alice," I gave her my warning tone.

"Please...." and then she gave me her puppy dog eyes.

Oh, Lord..."Alright. What are we doing there anyway?"

She clapped her hands and squealed. "You're just like Bella, can't resist my pleading stare."

I scoffed. "I can resist you, dear sister. If I said no, you'll force me anyway."

Alice didn't answer me. Her gaze suddenly far away..and after that I could see in her vision, Bella and Renee in a car...And suddenly she blinked and the vision was gone. She started to sing a random anthem in her mind. "Alice, what are you hiding?"

Alice grinned. "Don't you want to call Bella?"

I stared at her blankly.

"I'll wait for you downstairs." and then she disappeared.

I sat there, froze, before finally reach my phone. I dialed her number. Bella picked up at the third ring.

"Hello?"

I smiled. Ah, how I missed her. "Hello, love. Good morning. Did you sleep well?" I heard some voices behind her and footsteps. Knowing Bella, perhaps she was preparing for the day.

"Hi, Edward. Good morning to you too, although I know that's not a difference for you anyway. I sleep well last night, thank you. Sorry, I'm preparing for the day."

So, I'm guessing right. "What are you planning for today, love?"

"Renee wants to take me to the grocery. I think we're going to cook something tonight,"she answered me. Hmm, so that was the vision that Alice saw.

I smiled. I knew Bella loved to cook for Charlie here and I was sure Renee missed her cooking too. I felt a little guilty to take away Bella from their family, but I also couldn't stay away from her. "I'm sure your cooking is wonderful, love. I may not eat but I read Charlie's mind when he eats dinner with you. He really likes your cooking." I complimented her.

"Thank you, Edward. Well, I better get going. Renee's waiting for me. Say hi to the others, okay. I missed them." I could sense a smile in her tone. She didn't know all of us were missing her too, especially me.

"Do you miss me too?" Suddenly I realized the question and cursed myself to ask, but it was too late to take it back. There was no answer and I was afraid that I pushed her. I could only hear her breathing. "Bella?" I asked to make sure she's alright.

"Oh, sorry...I just get a bit of distraction. Um..."

I smiled weakly. "Do you still love me?" Again, another stupid question. It seemed I couldn't control my own thoughts right now.

"Edward, you know I love you. It's just...I need time to think, okay."

I sighed. I knew I pushed her too much, but I couldn't help myself. I didn't want to lose her again. "I know, love. I'm sorry if I push you. I...I almost lost you and...I don't want that happened for the second time." It sounded like a boy who afraid to lose someone he loves. Correction, I am a boy!

"We'll talk about that later. I have to go. Have a nice day, Edward."

I suppressed the urgent to scoff. Like I could have a nice day without her here. "There's no nice day without you here, Bella. Say hi to Renee for me. I love you."

"I will. Bye, Edward."

And the line went dead. I stared at the forest outside my window, to resume my conversation with Bella. I ran my hand through my hair. For the love that was holy, what could I do to take her back and the most important thing is what could I do to convince her having my ring back?

Edward, I'm not getting younger down here. Alice's mental voice broke my reverie. I rolled my eyes. "Yes, Alice."

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Without further words, finally we're speeding to the highway. Alice insisted to bring her Porsche, so here I am, sitting in the passenger seat.

"What are we doing in Port Angeles?" I asked her again. We were going on speed limit because I informed Alice there was a traffic cop somewhere around the highway.

"Just want to check the catering and the flowers."

"Seriously, Alice."

"I am serious, Edward. I already took Bella last time. She seemed pleased and now I want to take you too."

"I'm just go along with you. Why do you need my opinion?"

Alice rolled her eyes and looked at me like I was an idiot. "Because it's you're wedding, silly." and for the second time in a day, her gaze was far away and she had another vision. I saw Bella walked down the hall with a lot of rooms, clutching her books and I could catch a glimpse 'University of California'...

Alice blinked, reached her phone and began to text.

"What was that?" I asked her, frantic. She didn't answer me and again, I was hit by another image. Bella walked outside the 'University of California''s building and stopped when she saw Alice and Jasper.

"Alice!!"

Alice snapped from her vision and looked at me before she began to text again.

"Damn it, Alice. Answer me!!" I was fuming.

She still didn't make a sound when suddenly her phone vibrated. I snatched her phone in vampire speed and read text message from Bella. You're welcome, Sis. -B-

Alice snatched her phone back. "You know, Edward, it's not a gentleman way to snatch a phone from a lady."

I rolled my eyes. I didn't have time for her joke. "Do you mind telling me about your vision?"

Alice sighed. "I don't think that is a best idea. You'll jump to the wrong conclusion."

"How could I jump to the wrong conclusion if I didn't know the story behind your vision?" I asked her again.

Alice looked at me from the corner of her eyes. "It's Bella."

I tensed in my seat. "What about Bella?"

She clutched the steering wheel. "I just saw Bella applied for UCLA if things didn't work out between the two of you."

"What?" I couldn't believe what I just heard. She really want to break up with me?

Alice rolled my eyes. "Calm down, Edward. It's just her another decision. I think she still giving you a chance. One final chance. And don't forget, I still see the wedding."

I didn't answer her. I just stared at the road. The last time I made a decision for Bella, it was for her safety but ended up in broke her heart and ruined her friendship. But now, I couldn't leave her. Even though she didn't want me, I'll stay with her. I could be her friend, her protector, as long as she wants me. California was not an easy place for vampire but I could try.....

"Geez...Edward, stop that!!!" I knew Alice could see my decision to join Bella at UCLA, but I was to distract to see her vision.

"If that's what she wants, I won't deny it, Alice. You know that!"

"Edward, it's just a vision!! Don't you remember the first time you decide to ignore Bella? I have some headache for a month because of your changing decisions, and then when you finally giving up, my vision is getting clear again. It's not an exact science, Edward."

I sighed.

"Don't ruin it, Edward. At least talk to her first and don't you dare to repeat your little stunt in Italy." She threatened me.

"I'm not making promise that I won't repeat my stunt in Italy." I answered her sharply.

Alice scowled.

"One last question?"

"Yes?" Alice smiled. She knew what my question next but I decided to ask her nonetheless. "What are you doing in UCLA with Jasper?"

Alice laughed. "Bella decided to go to UCLA without telling us. So, Jasper and I hunt her down."

I grinned. So Bella....

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After that, none of us said anything. The scenery changed to Port Angeles border. Shops and buildings getting clearer. I cringed internally when some people eyeing Alice's Porsche. So much to blend in, I guess. Voices mentally attacked me but I ignored it.

Alice parked at parking lot outside a restaurant.

"Sorry, Alice, but I'm not hungry." I grinned. I was sure this restaurant didn't serve mountain lion on their menu.

"Ha ha." she said. "It's for the mortal guess, dear brother. Are you coming or what?"

I rolled my eyes. "Do you have to ask?"

Alice grinned when suddenly her gaze unfocused again. I tensed and I saw Bella walking between the shelf, more like a grocery store, when a boy 'accidentally' bumped to her. I growled and the vision was gone. I pinched the bridge of my nose. "I don't know how much I could take for today, seeing your vision, Alice."

Alice tapped her chin. "Well, you have to endure it. That's the risk when Bella is far away."

I fumed. "I didn't agree she was going at the first place. It was your idea."

"Yes, but will you do if she didn't go? Will you talk to her?" Alice retorted.

I scowled. Alice sighed. "Just come to your senses, Edward. Now, come on. Move it!!"

I still froze at my seat. Alice rolled her eyes. "Will you stop acting like a boy? You're almost a hundred and ten!"

I glared at her. "Yes, but technically I'm still seventeen!"

Alice huffed in her seat. "Are you going to be a little better if I said you could call her this lunch?"

I stared at her, dumbfounded. "Really?"

"Yes, really. Now, get out from this car and follow me!"

I unbuckled my seat belt-although it wasn't necessary, but I have to, for keep up the charade- and got out from the car. Alice took my arm and we entered the restaurant. A waitress approached us. Oh, this is my lucky day. He's so gorgeous. I wish I could take him to dinner. I rolled my eyes. Alice just smiled, she knew why I acted that way. Be nice, Edward. Nice was the last thing on my mind...

"Good morning. May I help you?" she asked Alice but she glanced at me at the corner of her eyes. I've seen this girl before but she's always alone. Who is he? Her boyfriend? I tried very hard not to laugh.

"Yes. Is Mr. Adams here? I want to check the catering for the wedding," Alice answered sweetly.

Damn. "Of..of course." Her thoughts were no longer coherent. "Follow me." She turned around and guided us to the restaurant. She calculated in her mind whether to ask about the wedding or not. Alice and I followed her.

"What is she thinking?" Alice asked, too low for human ears.

"She thinks we're going to get married." I answered with a smirked. Alice giggled.

The waitress led us to a man. Tall, dark hair and brown eyes. He smiled when he saw Alice. I could see in his mind, the last conversation he had with Alice and Bella. How he thinks Bella is beautiful and questioned mentally about marriage in young age. Again, I tried not to roll my eyes.

"Miss Cullen, it's nice to meet you again. I see you're not alone this time, " He said eying me. The waitress already gone but she still eying us.

"Mr. Adams." Alice nodded. "This is my brother, Edward Cullen. Bella's fiancee."

His eyes lit up. "Ah, so this is the lucky groom." He extended his hand and I took it. "It's very nice to meet you."

"It's very nice to meet you too, Mr. Adams," I replied. "I believe you already met Bella."

He chuckled. "Of course. She's such an amazing girl. You are so lucky, Mr. Cullen."

I smiled. "That I agree."

He turned to Alice. "What can I do for you today, Miss Cullen?"

Alice smiled. "I want to check the catering if you don't mind."

"Of course. It'll be my pleasure." he answered again and began to open some folders.

"I'll wait for you outside," I whispered to my sister. She just nodded. I left both of them and walked to the restaurant's porch. There were some vacant seats for waiting guests. I sat there, closed my eyes and trying to relax. Come on, you can do it! Ask him about the wedding. If she's not his boyfriend, you could ask him out. Oh God, he's so handsome. Sitting there with his eyes closed. He's so sexy. I opened my eyes. I recognized the voice. It was the waitress. She was not giving up yet. I smirked.

"Excuse me, sir. Can I get you anything?"

I looked at her. Her heart drummed loudly when she met my gaze. You can do it! You can do it! "No, thank you. I'm waiting for my sister."

See, Debby. She's his sister, not his girlfriend or fiancee. It's time to make your move. "Oh, okay. I saw her last time. She said she wanted to prepare for the wedding. I'm sure her wedding is going to be great." And maybe you can ask me to be your date at your sister's wedding.

"It's not her wedding." I answered, waiting for her reaction.

Her eyes got wide. "It's not?"

I smiled. "No. It's mine."

Damn. Damn. I pressed my lips, trying so hard not to laugh for her expression. She composed her face, "Well, then congratulation, sir. She's a lucky girl." or bitch...

I clenched my fist and looked her square in the eyes. No one, I mean NO ONE called my Bella like that. Not even in someone's mind. She gulped when she sensed my hard gaze. "No, I'm the lucky one. She's so beautiful and I'm so grateful she choose me. No one could compare to her." Not even you, I added mentally. I exhaled and stood. "Excuse me, I would like to see my sister." I walked inside the restaurant, didn't bother to look at the annoying waitress.

"Are you finish?" I asked Alice. She was just gave the folder back to the manager.

"Yes." And then she turned to manager again. "Thank you very much, Mr. Adams. I'll give you a call."

"It's a pleasure to us, Miss Cullen." He shook Alice's hand and turned to me. "I very much hope you have a lovely wedding, Mr. Cullen. Please give your fiancee my best wishes."

I smiled and nodded. "I will. Thank you, Mr, Adams." His thoughts were sincere about me and Bella.

We both walked out to the car. Once inside, I sat and laid my head to the seat, rubbing my temples. "The waitress irritated you?" Alice asked. Of course she knew...

I looked at Alice. "Why didn't you give me a warning?"

"I didn't see her approaching you. It must be a snap decision. I'm sorry. What did she say?"

I exhaled loudly. "You won't like it."

"Try me."

"Let's just say she used some language for Bella."

Alice growled. "What?"

I shrugged. "You heard me, Alice." She clutched the steering wheel. "That little..."

I sighed. "It's alright. That's why I want to go from there as soon as possible." Alice didn't say anything, trying to control her temper when slowly she begun to relax. "Next time, I'll get her." She said with venom in her voice.

I nodded. "Agreed!"

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Alice turned the engine on and drove to the flower shop, one block from the restaurant. I froze, listening to a possibility for the scene in the restaurant to repeat. I didn't think I could handle myself for the second 'fiasco'. I could hear the shopkeeper and his wife. Well, I think it was safe...

I unbuckled my seat belt and followed Alice to the shop. A lot of fragrance attacked me but there was one scent that drew me in. I smiled when I recognized the flower. Freesia. I remembered I told Bella about her scent when we first met. But still, the fragrance didn't do justice to the way she smelled. I exhaled. I really missed her.

"I ordered that flower for you," suddenly Alice appeared at my side. "I know you'll like it."

I nodded. "Thank you, Alice."

She just smiled and took my arm to meet the shopkeeper. "Hi, Mrs. Stevens. This is my brother, Edward Cullen. Bella's fiancee." For the second time in a day, she introduced me.

Mrs. Stevens smiled. Oh, what a lovely boy. "It's nice to meet you, Edward. I could see Bella is a lucky girl."

I smiled back. "The pleasure is mine, Mrs. Stevens. Thank you for helping Bella and my sister."

She wove her hands. "It's not a big deal. I like to help you both." She looked to Alice. "Do you want to see the design for the bride's bouquet?"

To tell the truth, I really want to but Alice, as usual, always a step ahead. Not a chance, Edward. Just go outside and called Bella. She's alone now. I looked back at my sister. She just glared at me. I told you, you couldn't see the dress and the bouquet until the wedding. It's bad luck!! I rolled my eyes. Alice returned to Mrs. Stevens. "It will be nice, Mrs. Stevens. Edward just have to do some errands." She looked back at me. "I'll see you in 15 minutes."

I raised my eyebrows. I knew there was no way I could win this silent conversation. "Alright." Again, I left them in the shop reluctantly while I walked outside.

I leaned to the door frame and took my cell from my pocket. I dialed Bella's number. She picked up in the second ring.

"Hello?"

Her voice brightened my mood. I could feel myself smiled. "Hello, love?"

"Hi, Edward."

"Alice told me you're alone now so I could call you. Do you have a good time with Renee?" I really wished she did, besides that grocery scene, which reminded me to ask her about it.

"Yeah, of course." I could sense a humor in her tone and I knew instantly she refer to the grocery scene.

I sighed. "Including the scene at the grocery?" I heard she laughed.

"Well, that was close. I consider it, though."

A growl escaped from my throat. "What?" The jealousy ran through my body.

"Of course not, Edward. I won't do that. I don't remember him, either even when he said he was in one of my class." She giggled.

Oh, Lord..."That's good." I knew she wasn't mean it but heard it from Bella herself made me uneasy. Suddenly an offer just crossed my mind. I really wanted to see her and hold her..and there was only one way to do that. "Bella.." I didn't know how to do this but I have to try. "I miss you, I really do. Can I pick you up at the airport? I want to see you. It's not nice just to lay down with you at night without you knowing it." Oh, no...another stupid revelation. My thoughts seemed no where near sanity this time.

"What?"

"Um...well..." Did she angry with me? I hoped not.

"Edward Cullen, are you stalking me?" I grinned. "Well...if you called that stalking, but I prefer watching." Really, nice move, Edward!

"I know you do. I believe nothing will stop you from seeing me. Even maybe hundreds of newborn army." I have to scoff for her statement. Even if there were newborn army, I'll fight them right now. "They are an easy target. I can annihilated them in minutes."

"Let's not talk about that,OK!"

I could sense a shudder from her tone. Great, Edward!!Now you were scaring her. "You are right, love. I'm sorry. It's just I'm not in the good terms lately." That must be the reason why my thoughts were a chaos.

"I can tell."

I sighed. It was time to get back to business. "You're not answering my question, love?"

"Which one?" Did she forget that already? "Can I pick you up at the airport?"

"Oh..." That was her only answer. I swallowed hard for a rejection. "Bella?"

"Um..yes."

What? She said yes? "Pardon me?" Again, I feel like a stupid teenager this time.

"Yes, you could pick me up at the airport. Thank you." She really said yes!! I felt like I wanted to run right now, which is not a good idea. All I could do just sighed happily. "I can't wait to see you tomorrow, love." Hell, even if I could, I would like to fly there but Alice would probably kill me because Phoenix was sunny.

"Me too. And..."

Her hanging answer brought me back to reality. Was there something else she want from me? "Yes?"

"Maybe we could talk." I smiled. "Yes, Bella. We'll talk. You can ask me anything, I won't lie to you." I would take the chance for that.

"I know."

"Well, I see you tomorrow..." It was more like a question rather than a statement, just to make sure I have her permission to pick her up at the airport.

"See you tomorrow."

I smiled. "Have a good day, love. I love you."

"Ok!!"

And the line went dead. I sighed happily, felt a little burden disappeared form my shoulder. I walked back to the shop. Alice just looking through the flowers when I got in. I approached Mrs. Stevens. "If you don't mind, I would like to reserve a bouquet of freesia for tomorrow afternoon."

Mrs. Stevens looked at me and smiled. "Of course, dear. It's not a problem at all."

She mentioned the price and I gave her my credit card. Alice stood by my side. "She'll love it." I smiled. "I know."

After the flower's business were done, Alice drove us back to Forks. She reviewed some of designs for my wedding invitation in her mind. I stared at the blur scenery outside the window. Bella said the guest list veto was on her hand and Alice herself never mentioned that to me. I didn't know why but I would like to give something for Bella on our wedding day. There was a person that will light up her day and I knew it was against the rules but anything for Bella. It could be my surprise wedding present for her.

"Edward, what are you thinking? I just saw your future disappeared," Alice's tone was flat.

I sighed and looked at her. "I just consider to invite The Clearwaters to my wedding."

"Is that so?" She asked again, suspicious this time.

"Yes." That was my final answer, true but not the whole truth.

"Hmm.." She seemed to calculate something. "I don't know about the young lady, but the young man probably will come."

I knew who she was talking about. "Leah despises us. Seth is the other way around. He is a good boy."

Alice smiled. "I can't imagine in sixty years, a vampire and a shape shifter could be great friends."

I smiled back. "Seth is the youngest in their tribe. He already knows about our story from his ancestors but he never saw one. It was a luck for him when he saw us. He was the one who fought with me to destroy Victoria."

"Really? So, he likes you then?" Alice asked. "Why her sister doesn't like us?"

I shrugged. "He saw us just like a normal people. He saw the love I had for Bella. That didn't surprise him. And for her sister, she had an issue about relationship. That what makes her bitter, not only for us but also for her friends too."

"An issue?"

"Yes. You see...they have a thing called imprint, it's like you marked someone to be your soul mate. His sister is one of the..well, you can say...victim."

Alice frowned. "I don't understand."

"Leah was in a relationship with Sam." I answered her, hoping she could catch the meaning behind it.

Alice didn't answer me, but suddenly her eyes lit up and her face was turning into a deep frown. "That was kind of sad, didn't you think? You think that someone loves you and suddenly he imprinted on someone else."

I sighed. "Yes. That's why she despises all kind of relationship."

"Why do you think she doesn't like Bella?" Alice asked, deep furrow in her eyebrows.

I smiled grimly. "I do have some theories, but I prefer to keep it to myself."

Alice giggled. "I can see that." Alice turned to look at me and I saw a plan formed in her mind. I became tensed. I saw she was planning to invite The Denali Coven. I knew that!

I groaned. "Alice, not now, please! I haven't solved my problem with Bella and you have to add another one."

Alice rolled her eyes. "She knew about Tanya, didn't she?"

"Yes." I answered flatly. "Can you imagine how terrified she'll become if she knew we invited them?"

Alice frowned. "But you told her there's nothing between you and Tanya, right?" Although it was Rosalie who mentioned her to Bella, Alice added mentally.

I sighed. "I did and then she felt she couldn't compete with that. I told her there's no one who could compete with her. She's perfect in everything. Besides, I never met Tanya since my...escape...when Bella moved to Forks.(please read my A/N at the bottom)" I grimaced at the memory. I remembered Tanya asked me again about my decision but I refused her in my gentleman way. I understand now that I already set my mind on Bella then, even when I didn't realize it.

"Hmm...can you imagine what reaction The Denali's may had when they knew you're getting married?" Alice grinned.

I scoffed. "They already knew about Bella, I suppose. We asked for their help about the newborn but they refused. I don't care. All I care about is Bella. I already told her we could elope to Vegas."

Alice growled. "Oh, no, you don't! I'll smashed your Volvo if you dare!"

I looked at Alice in disbelief. "You wouldn't dare!"

Alice smirked. "Try me."

"Is that a threat?"

"No. It's a promise!" Now I know she really mean it.

I shook my head and sighed. "Just let me talk to Bella first, OK! You'll find out the answer soon enough."

Alice nodded, seemed satisfied. "That sounds fair."

Finally, we arrived at the house. I just walked in when suddenly Emmett tackled me to the ground. "Damn, Emmett!" I growled and swung his arm to free myself.

"You're getting easy to attack now, brother. What's wrong with you?" he asked whilst stood from the ground.

I stood too and ruffled my hair. "Not your business."

"Hey, we're just want to play football. Are you game?" Emmett grinned.

I looked at him and grimaced. "No, I'll pass. Go play with Jasper."

Emmett shook his head. "Ow, man..you really awful."

"Shut it!" I growled and ran to my room. I sighed and flopped to the couch. This was the hundred times when I wished I could sleep. Carlisle was in the hospital, Esme draw a sketch in her studio, Rosalie flipped some channel from the TV while Alice, Jasper and Emmett gone outside. I turned on the stereo and a music jazz flow from the speaker. It could eased my mind in the past time, but now when my thoughts were occupied with Bella, I couldn't find it interesting again. I just sat there and closed my eyes, tried to block my family's thoughts when suddenly my phone buzzed. I opened my eyes and in vampire speed I snatched my phone. Bella!

"Bella? What's wrong? Is everything alright?" I asked worriedly. It was not an usual thing for Bella to call me. Several possibilities swirled in my mind.

"I miss you." I sighed. Well, that was interesting. "You nearly gave me a heart attack. I thought you were in trouble."

"Oh...so I just allowed to use my phone for emergency then? OK, I'll hang up now." What? "No, no....I'm sorry, love. I didn't mean like that. I'm happy you called." Not just happy, but ecstatic. I heard her sighed."What are you doing right now?"

Wallowing, missing you, hoping I could hold you..."Just listening to the music and read. Emmett asked me to play football but I didn't want to." That was a lame answer, I knew..

"Why not?"

I pinched the bridge of my nose. "I told you I'm not in a good terms now."

"I see." There was a pause. "Edward...I miss you." I swore if my heart still beating, it already pounded heavily. Her words finally broke me down. I laid back in my couch and closed my eyes. "Oh, Bella...you don't know how much I miss you. Please, love. I really want to see you. I can't live without you. This house is never be the same since our...you know..." I opened my eyes.

"Yeah, I think I know."

"It's like the last time. Everybody happy but reserved. They all missed you too. We feel like nomads now." That was the truth.

She giggled. "Isn't that weird? A clumsy little human makes a dramatic change in a house full of powerful vampires. I think I beat up Bram Stoker's story now."

I chuckled. "You are our family, Bella. If one person is missing, it'll never be the same. Esme missed cooking for you, even Carlisle missed to treat your injury." I couldn't resist my smile right now.

"Ha ha." I laughed.

"It's nice to hear your laugh." It was nice to hear your voice, I added mentally. I'd better stop wallowing now before I went insane. I sighed. "Love, it's all because of you. Nothing could ever change that."

"Yeah." I looked at the digital clock. It was amazing how time flew so fast. It was already bedtime for the human. "You should sleep now. I see you tomorrow. Sweet dreams, Bella." And please dream about me...

"Thank you...and Edward?"

"Yes?" I gulped. "I love you." My stone body getting warmer and I closed my eyes. How I longed to hear Bella said those words to me. "I love you too, Bella. More than everything. More than anything. Sleep, love."

"Bye, Edward."

And the line went dead. I flipped the phone closed and laid my head back to the couch. Tonight was going to be a very long night.

Day 2

After received phone call from Bella, I felt my mood soared. I walked down to my piano and played all night. Jasper, Alice and Emmett came home when dawn broke. They look messy, I could hear the excitement after playing football in their minds. Alice approached me and sat next to me on piano bench.

You need to hunt. She said in her mind. I sighed. I knew that. I didn't hunt properly last time so my eyes already darker now. "Later," I answered her.

Bella is coming home today. Don't you want to meet her? I rolled my eyes. "Of course I do, Alice." Then, go now! I frowned. "Alright!" I looked at her and grinned. "I think you need a shower." She was just smacked my arm playfully and rose from the bench. I rose too and after say goodbye to Esme, I ran through the forest. I hunt properly this time so I could spent my time with Bella this afternoon and longer...

I came back to the house around noon. Alice and Jasper watched TV at the living room when I came inside. Hi, Edward!! They greeted me mentally. I just nodded and sat on the couch next to their seat. Suddenly Alice's eyes become unfocused and I saw a vision from her mind. Charlie is going to Seattle and planning to ask Bella for staying over at my house....Alice blinked and looked at me. On the counted five, the phone rang at the living room. Alice grinned and picked up the phone.

"The Cullen's residence," Alice answered. Jasper's attention focused on Alice now.

"Hello, this is Charlie Swan. Is that you, Alice?" I could recognize Charlie's voice.

"Oh, hi, Charlie. Hello to you too."

"Yeah....Ehm, I don't know if you had a plan or not but you don't mind having Bella to staying over there, will you?" Always to the point. I almost smiled.

"Of course not, Charlie. It's been a while since Bella having her sleep over. Are you going somewhere?" Jasper and I almost snorted from her question. Like she didn't knew...Alice just grinned.

"Oh, yes...I have some important meeting in Seattle for three days. I'm worried to leave Bella alone at the house. So, you don't mind then?" he asked again.

"Of course not. Edward will picked Bella up at the airport. Don't worry, Charlie. Have a nice trip!"

"Erm...yes, thank you. Say hi to Edward and your family. Thanks again, Alice."

"No problem," Alice chirped. "Bye, Charlie." She hang up the phone and looked at the both of us. "Bella is staying over for three days. I can't believe it,"she said, clapping her hands. Esme, Rosalie and Emmett, hearing Bella will come, suddenly appeared at the living room. "Well, I guess it's time to the grocery then. I would like to cook something for Bella," Esme said.

I still dazed, not able to move. Bella is going staying here...three days....wow!!

"Hello....Earth to Edward!!" Emmett waved his hands in front of my eyes. "Wake up, dude. Your fiancee is coming."

Alice grinned. "Don't worry about him. Hey, wait!! I need to text Bella." She picked up her phone and counted to ten and then begun to text. All of us waited in silence. Her phone buzzed again and she smiled. "Bella said she would love anything you cook, Esme, just not to extravagant." Alice rolled her eyes. So Bella...

I grinned and took my phone. I begun to text her.

Please come home, my Bella. I'm waiting -E-

I was kind of nervous whilst waiting her reply. Alice already arranged all the family member to prepare for Bella's arrival, completely ignored me. I smiled for her enthusiasm. Suddenly my phone buzzed and I opened the text message nervously.

I'm coming home -B-

Her reply made me smile and I couldn't care less with Alice's preparations. Esme already listed some items in the grocery for Bella's dinner. "Do you need any help?" I asked my mother.

Esme smiled. "No, thank you, dear. I can take this. Just go and picked Bella up at the airport. Leave the rest to us."

I nodded slowly. "Alright. I'll followed you to the grocery and then I'll straight to the airport. I need to picked up my flowers for Bella."

Esme just looked me and put her arm into my shoulder. I stiffened for a moment, not used with the gesture but I welcomed it more after I knew Bella. I relaxed immediately. "Everything is going to be fine, Edward. Don't worry."

I smiled weakly. "I know, Mom."

Alice continued chirp all the half day until it was time to go to the airport. Alice and Esme rode in the Porsche while I rode in my Volvo. I followed them to the grocery and speed up to the flower shop in Port Angeles. I parked outside and got in. Mrs. Stevens greeted me.

"Good afternoon, Edward. Are you here for your flowers?" she asked.

I smiled. "Good afternoon to you too, Mrs. Stevens. I would like to have my flowers, please."

Mrs. Stevens took a bouquet of freesia gingerly and handed it to me. The sweet fragrance attacked my nostrils and I smiled. It was only matter of hours until I could see my Bella again. "It's a lovely flower for a lovely girl."

"Yes, it is." I answered her.

After thanked her, I went to my car and speed up to Sea-Tac. It took not nearly an hour with my speed. The airport was not so crowded, for it was not a holiday season. I parked at the parking lot and went to the arrival gate. Mental voices, mostly excitement and tired ones, from arrival and departure passengers assaulted me but I tuned them out. I looked at the computer scene and noticed that Bella's plane will landed in 30 minutes. I waited in the nearer chair. I could hear some of passengers' mental voices in the waiting hall eying me. Some of them were curious and some of them dazzled by my appearance. I rolled my eyes mentally. I focused more on what I must do when I met Bella. Nervous, yes....eager, also...and anxious. I never felt so much erratic moods in nearly a hundred years of my existence. It was nearly a week since our last meeting at the school parking lot. I didn't know how she would react. She was so hesitant when she learned about Clemence, and it was worried me. Alice's vision about Bella applied to UCLA still fresh in my mind. Before I could comprehend more, the announcement arrival from Phoenix could be heard to the entire hall. I stood up and waiting for Bella to appear. Not so long after that, I could hear her frantic heartbeat and smelled her sweet scent. I inhaled deeply. My throat burned but it was far from blood lust. I froze immediately when I saw her. She looked lovely with her braided hair. All I could see now is Bella. She stopped breathing when she saw me and that was my cue to approach her.

"Hello, love." I smiled, still amazed with her hairstyle.

"Hi...is that for me?" she asked, indicated the bouquet in my hand. Wow, I almost forgot about the flower. I smiled and gave her the flower. I raised my eyebrows.

"What?" she asked.

I didn't say anything, just touched one of her braids. Her hair still smooth and silky. It left a fire trail in my fingertips.

"It's Renee. She said she want to do something with my hair." she answered nervously.

I looked at her, mesmerizing her face. "I don't mind. You look beautiful." She was always beautiful to me.

She looked at the flower. "Hmm...the flower is beautiful and it smells good."

"Do you know what flower is it?" My voice became husky and deep, full of longing.

"Um...no." she grinned and blushed. Couldn't hold myself any longer, I leaned down and whispered in her ear. "Freesia. Just like you."

She titled her head up and looked at me. In a moment, I got lost in her chocolate brown eyes. Suddenly she flung her arms to my neck and hugged me. I stiffened a moment, a natural reaction, but then I returned her hug. "I miss you, Bella." I murmured in her hair. She didn't answered back, just hugged me and inhaled my scent. Her unique scent filled my stone body. "Welcome home, my love." I said to her.

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The longest chapter in Edward's POV. He's an unique character and I have to put some efforts to understand him better. I hope I do some justice here. There are some things I want to clarify:

1) Can you guess who is Edward planning to invite as a wedding present for Bella? Hmm...I guess you all know. 2) As for Edward's theory of why Leah doesn't like Bella, actually it was my theory haha...I planned to write it down, but I felt I would be to forward and beat SM. So, just like Edward said...'I do have some theories, but I prefer to keep it to myself '*cough*

3) I've read some New Moon stories in FF from EPOV about Edward went to Denali when he left Bella in the forest to meet with his family (I don't mind about that, really!), but I read in Twilight Lexicon that Edward never return to his family. After he left Bella, he tracked down Victoria-in order to protect Bella- all around the States until Mexico and ended up in Rio. That was when he lost Victoria's trail and finally gave up to his grief. So, the moment Edward said goodbye to Bella in the forest, he also said goodbye to his family and his home. As Alice said in New Moon that Edward sometimes called Carlisle or Esme to let them know he was fine. That was I decided to write the last time Edward went to Denali and met Tanya (as described in Midnight Sun) was when he first noticed Bella's scent and ran away from her for a week.

The next chapter will be from Bella's POV.

Oh, have you seen Eclipse trailer? It's so cool.

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