Chapter Eight

Saying Goodbye To Forks

The Cullens were just packing up the final few belongings for the move to Seattle when they heard the front door bang open and a furious looking Bella storm through the house up the stairs and into the bedroom she shared with Edward. Everyone looked toward Edward for answers not sure whether to chance going upstairs to ask Bella. They were so busy tasking Edward questions no one saw Jacob slip upstairs to talk to his best friend. No one but Edwards that was and he was thankful for his wife's wolf best friend.

"One question at a tune please." Edward said softly.

"Why is Bella upset? Did Charlie not take the news well?" Esme asked worriedly.

"Charlie took everything in and accepted it, now I see where Bella got it from. Whilst we were there Renee turned up, let's just say things were said that has been bottled up for years,that woman may be my mother in law but if she upsets my wife like that again so help me." Edward fumed.

"What did she say?" Alice asked.

"Told Bella she didn't know what love was and practically called her a mistake. Charlie was about ready to throw her out when we left. How much more is left to do?"

"Not much why?" Jasper asked.

"I think we should leave sooner. Charlie is coming up to say goodbye without any interruptions and then we should go. I'm not having her upset like that again. If Renee wants to contact us she can use the phone."

"I have to say I'm in agreement. We can come back and collect anything we've left later." Carlisle agreed.

"I'm packing the bedding but I've already had a replica of the bed placed in the new house. I know how much Bella loves the bed." Edward said softly as he made to walk upstairs only to be grabbed hold of by Alice.

"Let Jake talk to her, he knows how Renee is too. They grew up together."

"Okay what needs it be done."

"There's boxes that need to be carried our to the truck." Carlisle said softly.

Edward nodded taking a final look at the bedroom before picking up the kitchen boxes and carrying them out to the moving truck. He hoped Jacob could cheer his wife up he really hated that her mother could be so cruel.

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Bella was curled up on the bed as years freely fell, she knew Renee's views were pushed on her as a child but she never for one minute thought she could say such hurtful things. Hearing the door open she looked up expecting to her husband but surprised to see Jacob. Despite his acceptance she still felt guilty about the way she'd handled the whole situation. Sitting up slightly she reacted her hands over her baby bump finding the comfort she needed. Taking a few deep breaths she knew from experience Jake wouldn't let her bottle everything up.

"What did she say this time?"

"That I didn't know what love felt like. As if she knows what I feel, all she scares about is taking me back to Jacksonville. I pretty much told her unless she changed I was done with her."

"She really knows how to hit someone where it hurts. You're feeling guilty about the way you spoke to her?"

"That and how I treated you,I know we've moved past it but I still feel bad."

"I'll find imprint soon Bells, you don't have to feel guilty any more. I'm happier than I have been in years."

"Really?"

"Yes really. Now let's go downstairs, I believe Charlie just arrived."

"I'm to be sad to leave here."

"You won't be that far away, I can come visit."

"We've come a long way since June, you're always welcome."

"Your my best friend Bells, not matter what we go through."

"I don't deserve it but I'm thankful for your friendship. Now let's get downstairs before they send out a search party."

"Good idea."

Bella slipped on her shoes taking a last look around the room which had fought her so many good memories, from their engagement to the baby girl she carried, li in Forks hadn't been what she had expected, it has been better. Before she could fall apart she followed Jake out of the bedroom and into the empty living room where her family and Charlie were. Once again she was leaving behind her father.

Edward pulled Bella close as she made her way over to him, he didn't need to be able to read her mind to know what was going through her head. His wife had missed out on so much time with her father he was determined to make sure that wouldn't happen again even if it came to moving back to Forks and taking online classes. His thoughts were broken by father and daughter saying goodbye to each other.

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Charlie knew the minute Bella introduced him to Edward he wolf one day become his son in law even if he didn't want to admit it to himself, throughout the last year he'd watched their relationship grow and develop into something he hoped he had found with Sue Clearwater. Looking around the room he saw the same devoted look on each and every Cullen male. Moving forward he pulled Bella into a hug praying her mother came round otherwise she'd miss out on a lot of good things.

Remember to have fun whilst in college Bells, you've made me so proud."

"I will Dad,you know with Alice around you know they will always be time for fun."

"Make su you stay safe."

"My husband is a vampire he's always on alert."

"Just as it should be. See you soon Bells."

"See you soon Dad. You too Jake."

"See you soon Bells."

After saying goodbye to Charlie and Jacob, there was nothing left to do than get in the Volvo and start their journey to Seattle, suddenly she was thankful they weren't going far, at least for now she'd still be close to Charlie. Getting settled in the Volvo she waved to Charlie and Jacob as they left for Forks and LaPush. With one final look at the house Bella began to look forward to what lay ahead for them. Life in Forks had been better than she had expected, finding friends, her husband and a family who loved her like she's been with them for years, with the upcoming birth of their daughter everything was looking bright. As they pulled out of the driveway Bella imagined the look on their family's faces when they found out her degree. The last thing they expected was to have a lawyer in the family. She was finally truly home.