Hey everyone! sorry it took so long. I just wanted to clear some things up. Bella works at the small music shop while taking online classes, Edward is a musician. He also helps teaches piano to younger kids as well. Enjoy! :)

Chapter 6

"Mommy!" I heard Chloe call. She sounded like she was crying. My eyes shot open and I jumped out of bed. It was 2 in the morning. I ran to her room.

"What's wrong sweetie?" I asked kneeling at the side of her bed. I heard Edward come in behind me but I didn't look back just yet.

"I had a bad dream." She said crying softly. I wrapped my arms around her small body and soothed her. Edward knelt beside me and gently stroked her hair. She finally calmed down. Instead of keeping her in her room I decided to bring her with me. I made a move to pick her up but Edward stopped me.

"I'll get her." He whispered. I slightly smiled. He carefully picked her up and we walked into my room. Edward laid her down in my bed.

"Thank you." I whispered.

"Your welcome." He said smiling and then disappeared out of my room. I climbed into my bed. Chloe cuddled into my side and I feel asleep.

~The next morning~

I awoke to no one in my bed except me. I quickly got up and walked to the living room. Chloe and Edward were in the kitchen making pancakes; both had batter all over themselves. I laughed and they both turned to face me.

"Morning mommy." Chloe said.

"Morning." I said walking over to them.

"Good morning Bella." Edward said smiling. I smiled back.

"Pancakes!" Chloe exclaimed.

"Ok they are almost done."

"You two sure know how to make a mess." I pointed out.

"Well it will be worth the breakfast right?" He asked. I laughed.

"Most definitely."

"How are you feeling Chloe?" I asked. She wasn't acting sick anymore.

"Good." She replied quickly then focused her attention back on the food. When they were done we all sat around the small table. I took a bite. They were really good.

"Wow you two should open your own restaurant." I said. A huge grin spread across Chloe's face.

"You like them?" She asked.

"I love them." I said tickling her side.

"Stop mommy." She told me between laughs. After breakfast Edward and I cleaned up the kitchen.

"Thanks for making breakfast and all your help last night. I really appreciate it." I told him.

"You're welcome. I am happy to help." He replied. My phone rang then and Edward left the kitchen while I answered it.

"Hello."

"Hey Bella, its Mike."

"Hi Mike. What's up?"

"How is Chloe feeling?"

"Much better."

"That's good .So I was wondering when does Chloe start school?"

"In two weeks. Why?"

"Well my parents are doing their annual trip to California and I was going to ask if Chloe could come."

"How long will you be gone?"

"Just this week. I would pick her up tomorrow and then bring her back Friday evening." I wasn't too keen on letting her go but she needed to spend time with her father.

"Uh, that's fine Mike." I reluctantly said.

"Great. Thanks Bella. I'll pick her up around three tomorrow."

"Ok. I'll have her ready. Bye Mike."

"Bye Bella." Then we hung up. I was worried about her being a few states away from me for a week. I composed myself and then went into the living room. Edward looked at me but Chloe didn't turn her head from the TV. I sat down and Edward gave me a look of worry.

"Hey Chloe." I said. She looked at me.

"You are going on a trip with daddy and grandma and grandpa this week." I told her. She smiled. She didn't say anything and I didn't expect her to. She went back to watching her show as did Edward and I. He left right after lunch. The apartment felt empty with him gone.

"Can we go to the park?" Chloe asked.

"Sure." I told her smiling. I grabbed our jackets, my car keys and my purse. The drive was short. No one else was there. She ran straight for the jungle gym and I sat down on a nearby bench.

"Mommy swings!" She exclaimed. I stood up and walked over to her. Placing her on the swings she asked me to push her. I pushed her and her laughter of excitement filled the empty park. I smiled at my daughter. She was the best thing in my life.

"Come on Chloe, it is time to go." I said. She came running towards me. Taking my hand we walked back to the truck. The two of us made macaroni for dinner. She fell asleep early that night. I stayed up and read my book. The next morning I began getting Chloe's things ready. I was getting more worked up the more time passed. Her suitcase was packed, I had medicine (just in case she got sick) her emergency card and a list of numbers for Mike to call in case he needed to get a hold of me. I trusted him but they weren't jus tin Seattle. They were flying all the way to California. Chloe and I were sitting on the couch reading a book.

"When is daddy getting here?" She asked.

"In a little bit." I responded. We went back to the book. About ten minutes later someone knocked on the door. I opened it and Mike was there.
"Hey Bella." He said smiling.

"Hi, you can come in." I said returning a small smile. He entered and I closed the door behind him.

"Daddy." Chloe said. She got off the couch and ran to him. He knelt down and picked her up.

"Hey kiddo." He said. "Ready to go?" HE asked. She nodded.

"Ok I have her emergency card, medicine for if she gets sick and a list of numbers you can call if I don't answer my phone." I told him. He nodded.

"Got it. Thanks for letting her come. I'll call you when we land." He told me. I smiled at that. It gave me small reassurance. Mike picked up her suitcase and I picked Chloe up. We walked out to his car and I put her in her car seat.

"Bye honey. I love you. Have fun and be good." I whispered kissing her cheek and giving her a hug. She hugged me back.

"Love you too mommy." I closed the door.

"Bye Bella." Mike said. He gave me a one armed hug.

"Bye Mike." He got in the car and drove away. She would be back at the end of the week. I could last that long couldn't I? I went back inside and got a text from Alice asking me to come over for dinner. I sent a reply telling her I would be over in 15 minutes. I got changed and drove over. Emmett answered the door.

"Hey Belly. Where's my Chloe bear?" He asked. I laughed.

"Hey Emmett. Chloe is with Mike. He is taking her on a trip for the week." He frowned.

"Where is he taking her?" Rose asked as I made my way into the living room.

"California." I whispered.

"California?" Alice exclaimed. I nodded.

"Why?" Rose asked.

"His parents take this annual trip and he called me and asked if she could go. Apparently he assumed I would say yes because he already had a ticket for her." I said.

"Why did you let her go?" Alice asked.

"Well I couldn't not let her. That's her dad." I answered. Rose and Alice nodded in understanding. Jasper put an arm around my shoulder.

"Don't worry; she will be back before you know it." He said. I smiled.

"Thanks Jazz." Edward then came into the room.

"Hey Bella." He said smiling.

"Hi Edward." I whispered.

"Did Chloe leave already?" He guessed. I nodded. My knees gave out and I almost collapsed but Edward rushed over and caught me.

"Thanks." I said.

"Come sit down." He brought me over to the couch and sat me down.

"Bella she is going to be fine." Rose tried assuring me.

"I know, but my only daughter who is 3 has left to another state. It is hard for me." I said.

"Mike is responsible enough to not let anything bad happen to her. If something happened to my Chloe-Bear he would answer to me." Emmett said cracking his knuckles. We all laughed.

"There's our Bella." Alice exclaimed.

"Thanks guys." I said smiling a little. "It is going to be weird staying in the apartment by myself for a week." I said laughing.

"I can stay with you." Alice suggested.

"No, no. Its ok, I promise. I'll keep busy with writing, reading and working at the music store. Plus you are with Jasper. I would be horrible and selfish to ask you to stay with me."

"I'll stay with you. I have nothing to do besides work." Edward said. All of us were shocked.

"You really don't have to." I whispered although I wanted him to.

"Ok it's settled then. Edward will stay with Bella until Chloe gets back." Alice said clapping her hands together. A week with Edward. Just the two of us.

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