The Twilight Twenty-Five
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Prompt: #9
Pen Name: randommama
Pairing/Character(s): Edward/Bella
Rating: T
Word Count: 492
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Disclaimer: Just wanted to add a little note that this flash fic may be found by some to be disturbing and difficult to read, especially for those that are emotionally sensitive to cancer. I understand how some may have been affected by this particular disease or touched by it in some other way. In an effort of full disclosure, note that cancer is a major topic in this storyline, but I assure you it is approached and addressed with the utmost sensitivity and particular feelings towards the disease were kept in mind. I also wanted to note that I based some of the medically-inclined information about cancer on an experience a friend of mine had with her child that had cancer. I don't claim at all that it is factual for all types of cancer or that I'd researched the matter thoroughly-so please don't jump on me for not being completely accurate. I'm exercising some creative license.
Other than that, hope you all enjoy reading it.
Survivor
I held her hand as we waited anxiously for the news. Bella was practically bouncing off of her seat in nervous anticipation, so it was a good thing that I was anchoring her. Her nervousness was understandable, though.
I wished that the doctor wasn't taking so long to come back in to give us the news. We didn't know whether to take that as a good or bad sign. I hoped it was a good sign. Bella deserved a chance at living a normal life for once.
When I had met Bella, she had already been battling cancer and for quite some time. It had ravaged her body relentlessly from when she was diagnosed at fifteen. Bella stayed strong and battled the disease with all her might. She hadn't given up. She was a fierce fighter.
As sick as she would get, she still did everything with grace and strength that was something to behold. It was one of the reasons I fell in love with her.
She took every setback in stride and welcomed the new opportunities to try and eradicate the disease from her body. Finally, after six, long difficult years, she went into remission. It was the best twenty-first birthday present she could've ever asked for.
The week-long celebration we'd had in honor of her birthday and her being cancer free was really the first time she was able to live like other women her age. She was no longer restricted to the confines of the hospital or her home. We were able to truly be a couple and actually went on our first date, instead of our dates consisting of my visits to the hospital or her house.
The last four years had been a most amazing time for the both of us. Bella had probably lived life to the fullest in these past four years than she had ever had before. Despite that, there was still always the shadow of her cancer returning which haunted us.
Now, we were back here at her oncologists' office, being that she was entering her fifth year of remission, to find out whether she has beaten cancer for good or whether the terrible disease has returned to ravage her body all over again. We were at the precipice. We'd found out that Bella didn't even need to feel any symptoms in order to signify that the cancerous cells were back to wreak havoc. A simple test held all the answers.
I'd prayed to God each day of these last four years that she'd finally be through with the doctors, the tests, chemotherapy, radiation, and the radical cancer treatments. I prayed that we no longer would have to live with the constant worry that the cancer would return. I prayed that she was cured and that she'd get to live a long and happy life with me.
So, we sat there waiting. Hoping for the best, but prepared nonetheless for the worst.
End A/N: So we have 10 down! Only 15 more to go!
I really hope I can accomplish finishing this by deadline. But hey, on the positive side, I'm well on my way, right?
I just have to give a shout out to two wonderful readers who have been so supportive of my journey with this Twilight 25: DawnsWhimsy and debslmac. You both have been so kind to review each chapter I've posted and let me read your thoughts. I appreciate it so much and more than you'll ever know or I could express. It really means a lot and just the two of you alone can motivate me to finish this darn challenge. I look forward to reading more of your thoughts as we continue along here. I swear, I will reply to all of your reviews at some point.
Speaking of replying to reviews, I know I'm behind, but I still make it a point to respond to all reviews, since you readers have been nice enough to leave one. I feel I should do my part-so, responses will be coming if I owe you one. It's just that I only have so many hours in the day, and being only one person, those hours are never enough for the many different hats I have to wear each day. I really wish I had a clone or some sort of maid or nanny, some help, then I can really spend more of my days just focusing on writing and responding to my reviews promptly, even reading, all of which are such loves in my life and my passion. Ha, maybe in another life or if I win the lottery. Anyways, back to the grind.
Thanks to all that have read these flash fics thus far, especially to those that have reviewed, favorite'd and is following this journey. Love, blessings, and kisses to all of you!