The Stages of Love

By: Fangirl12

Disclaimer: Okay here's the deal. I don't own Twilight or any of its characters.

Chapter: Stage 5 pt2 Realization (Ch. 8)

A/N: Alright guys here's another chapter. I hope you guys are excited. Thank you all for all of my lovely reviews, and to those who read my ending note for the last chapter, and actually mentioned it in their review. Kisses!!!

Now on to the story_

Recap:

There was a knock on the door. I looked up to see a woman that looked just like Bella.

End Recap_

(EPOV)

"Who are you?" I asked her. She didn't say anything, but she gave me a quick glance and took a look. Tears were welling in the woman's eyes.

"My poor baby," she whispered ever so brokenly. Despite her tired face, her voice was soft like Bella's. Then it dawned on me. She wasn't just like Bella, Bella was just like her.

"You…your Bella's mom," I said in utter astonishment. She looked at me and gave me a sad smile and nod. Then she walked over to Bella and slowly ran a hand down her arm. She sniffed, wiped her face, and looked at me.

"I remember when Bella was such a tiny baby, so small and breakable and fragile looking. She's grown so much since she was seven." Her whisper was full of every emotion I could think of.

"By the way, my name's Renee," She said, "It's nice to finally meet you in person Edward."

"How do you know who I am?" I asked. She blushed and averted her eyes from mine on to the floor. Her rosy cheeks were just like Bella's.

"I've been sort of watching Bella every now and then. She always seems to be with you."

"Oh," was all I said.

"Thank you," Renee said.

"For what?" I asked.

"For protecting her," she replied. I laughed bitterly and looked away.

"I didn't do shit. I promised her I would protect her from him, but I couldn't even do that."

"At least you tried. I've been to afraid."

"Of what, him?"

"He wasn't always like this y'know."

"That's hard to believe," I retorted, but she stayed calm.

"Of course it's hard to believe, but once upon a time we were happy together. Then I became pregnant with Bella. Charlie was so happy and elated," She looked far away, "She was born, and we moved here. It was great for a while, but when Bella turned five that's when everything changed.

Charlie began to act different. He came home late, and he began drinking, but I just ignored it. Then he began to hit me. I never thought that would happen. If I had paid attention to the signs, I might have been able to stop it. After two years I couldn't handle it anymore, so I left. Four years later, I came back to check on Bella. He was hitting her too. I'd never though of that either, because he had loved her so much.

These last few years I've been wanting to do something but for so long I've been so afraid. I'm stepping up now. I have let this go on for to long. I've got proof too. I'm going to save her. I'm going to do everything in my power!" (Cliché? Very) She finished her speech, but there were questions that I had to ask.

"So that was you who went in the house?" I asked.

"Yeah. I was putting up cameras, but I took them down before I came here and erased the part where you almost killed Charlie" My gaze snapped from the floor to her face. A small smile played her lips. It wasn't from sadness but from amusement.

"You love her don't you?" she asked. I ducked my head and looked away. She laughed. I opened my mouth to speak, but I was cut off by her.

"Don't give me that we're just friends junk." She definitely laughed when my shoulders slumped even lower. I turned back to her. 'Is it that obvious?' I asked with my eyes. Renee shook her head yes. I sighed.

"It's okay. I understand that you want to tell her first. Besides I know you'll be good for her. You treat her like a queen." Renee sounded so sure of her when she said that, that it actually gave me hope.

"Thank you," I said. She gave me a nod, but I had on more question to ask.

"Renee?"

"Hmm?"

"Why didn't you take Bella with you?" she smiled.

"I'll tell Bella first, and she can tell you if she wants." I nodded. That was good enough for now. We spent the rest of the night watching over Bella. My Bella. Her Bella.

A/N: Okay there is chapter 8. I hoped you like it. There isn't much in this chapter. It was just another filler. Next chapter we get back to business. For the next chapter I will need 30 reviews. I know you guy can do it. Kisses!!!!!!

P.S. I am starting something new. At the end of every chapter there will be a question. Please answer it on your review. On the following chapter, I will have my answer to the question and a few others.

Question: What's your favorite song or band?

Love,

Fangirl12