A short story from Bella's point of view, with little hints lining the chapters. Every detail is a small piece of the puzzle. Don't expect long chapters, they will all be short and to the point. Trying something new, let's see where it takes us.
Satellite Heart
Summary: Sometimes a little hope is all it takes to make it from one day to the next in your little dark corner of the world. B&E AH
Chapter Eleven: The First Time They Said Goodbye
Friday Morning
The sound of sniffling and tears falling is something that has always made my heart clinch. As I hear the sound of sniffling coming from beside me, but also sounding muffled and out in the distance I can feel my heart start to physically hurt. I have never been good with tears, sadness, or goodbyes, and I am sure that is something that would never change or get easier with time.
August 14th, 2010
I was standing in my apartment looking around at the barren walls and empty floors. I had emptied my whole life out of the apartment; it was as if I had never even been there. I had not left a single smudge; I had cleansed the apartment of myself.
I took one last look around before walking out of the door for the final time. I walked down a single flight of stairs and found my going away party there waiting for me. Today it was just Edward and my dad, I had already had the going away tears last night with Alice and Rose.
My dad gave a half smile as I walked over towards my car.
"You got everything Bells?" He asked as he shifted his weight.
"Yup, I have everything, I guess I am ready to go." I said looking down at my feet as I kicked at a pebble.
"I am gonna miss you. Be back for Thanksgiving?" My dad asked as I looked back up from my feet.
"Yeah, I won't be able to come home all that often, probably just holidays." I said knowing that my schedule would be very demanding.
"Well, I have to get to work. Let me know when you arrive in Portland." Charlie said as he pulled me in and gave me one last hug while placing a fatherly kiss on the top of my head before walking over to his truck and driving away leaving me with Edward to say goodbye.
As soon as my dad had driven out of sight I grabbed Edward and held on for dear life as the tears started to fall. "I am going to miss you so much." I said in between gasping breaths.
"I will be in Portland next Thursday evening and then you can tell me all about your first week and tell me about how you didn't even miss me." Edward said trying to lighten the mood.
I let out a small chuckle through my tears. "Never. I already miss you." I paused and placed a small kiss on Edward's chest. "I love you."
"I love you too." And with those words Edward was opening my car door with a hard expression trying not to break the strong and in control façade as he held the door and I took my seat and got ready to drive away from everything I had ever known and towards a new chapter of my life.
Endnote: Let me know what you thought. Chapter Twelve: The First Time He Knew