A/N: We've come a full circle with this journey, people.

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Chapter-10: A Promise of Hearts

She replays his words from the last time he was with her … when he had hugged her tight and whispered in her ear, "I love you, Bell. I promise I'll be back soon. I'll always come back to you."

Liar, her mind says, calling her foolish for believing in him as she looks at the back of the train.

No, her heart counters. He promised.

She stands there, on the deserted platform, fighting the urge to think that her Edward has broken her heart yet again, and that's when she hears it …

A whisper of her name.

"Bell?"

She turns around and gasps as she sees the sight in front of her.

Edward stands there, holding a huge bouquet of bright red carnations and a beautiful smile on his face.

"Told you I'll come back to you, didn't I?" he asks, as if he can read her mind.

She starts to shake her head and waves a hand toward the bouquet. "What's this?"

"Ninety eight red carnations for each day I didn't get you a flower like I promised you," he answers.

Pointing at the two pink carnations in the middle of the bouquet, she asks, "And these two?"

He sighs sadly. "Because I fucked up. These are to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry for breaking my promises, Bell," he tells her. "I can never apologize enough to make you understand how much I regret not telling you that I love you every day that I've known you."

She opens her mouth to speak, but he reaches for her hand, making her stop midway. "I know I can't take back the hurt I've caused you, but I promise I'll never make you cry again. Believe me, baby."

Taking in a shuddering breath, she replies, "I believe you, Edward, but what about when you have to leave again? It might be too much for you again and …"

He cuts her off by placing a finger on her lips, and then he says, "I'm not leaving your side until you order me away, Bell."

She frowns. "But what about school …?"

A smile appears on his lips as he says, "I transferred back home to stay close to you. You're right, I couldn't face being so far away from you again, Bell."

"No, no, no, Edward, don't do this," she says, shaking her head. "Don't do this for me, please. I never want you to give up your dreams for me."

He puts the flowers down next to her before taking her face in his hands. "Silly Bella. Don't you realize it? You are my dream, baby. All my dreams revolve around you. You are everything to me. Everything."

A silent teardrop makes its way down her cheek and he kisses it away. "Baby, I promised myself that I would never make you cry," he says. "Please don't make me break that promise."

She doesn't respond to his plea, instead, she grabs the back of his head and brings his lips to hers.

The moment their lips touch, the skies open up, showering them with rain drops as if to celebrate the reunion of their hearts.

They kiss in the drizzling rain, pouring out every bit of love they have held in their hearts all these years. Then she whispers against his lips, "Promise me this is forever."

"Well," he answers slowly. "We can't be like this forever. We'll catch pneumonia or the constant rain will cause flood, or …"

She bites on his lip. "Edward!"

He winds his arms around her then, holding her to his chest. "I promise, Bell. Forever."

A/N: Share your thoughts with me and leave a review.

We're almost at the end, guys. Just the epilogue left.

Big smooches and hugs to my Granma Dee for loving me. I hope this story managed to tell you that I love you too, unconditionally. :*

Thanks for reading.

Take care.

Ann