Final chapter :) Thanks to all of you who have stuck with me since the start all those months ago and waited very patiently for me to update :L Hope you like how I've finished it,

little-miss-twilighter
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PS I mentioned a couple of chaps back that my next story would be Temptation. Thats wrong, the one ibe working on next is A Rose by any Other Name :) Those of you who have me on author alert will know I uploaded chapter 1 yesterday and chapter 2 should be up soonish :)


Bella's POV

The door of my room opened again, and a figure slipped into the darkness. Enough light was coming through the window that I could make out the strong jaw, toned physique and tousled hair that was Edward. I woke up immediately, my heart thumping faster. He came closer, my breaths increasing with each step he took towards me. I trembled as he lightly stroked my cheek, trailing down my face, neck and sliding slowly under my top, leaving a trail of goose bumps where he went. His lips pressed against mine with an eagerness that made me hungry for him, my arms snaked around his neck as he moaned into my mouth. I pulled my top down, as he grabbed one on my breasts and squeezed it in his hand. Pulling him down on top of me, I groaned with anticipation as I unzipped his trousers and he pushed himself against me...

"Bella? Are you awake? It's me, Mike"

I mumbled something about staying asleep, trying to stay with Edward in my dream, not wanting to return to the harsh and complicated reality that was my wife. Keeping my eyes closed meant being with Edward, opening them meant ending my marriage and looking straight into my husband's eyes to see the hurt and betrayal that was sure to be there. I felt him shake my shoulder as gently as he could,

"Bella, please wake up. We need to talk"

I took it as a good sign that he didn't sound annoyed, worried and scared more than anything and this confused me. Mostly out of curiosity to see why he was worried, I opened my eyes, widening them when I saw him and the expression on his face. His eyes were red, he had obviously been crying and pain was written across his features. I had never seen him looking this torn up before, and my heart ached again, knowing that I was the reason behind it. I reached up to tentatively stroke his cheek, not surprised when he pushed me away.

"No, Bella. I can't"

I nodded, looking away. I heard him sigh and mumble something to himself that I didn't quite catch.

"Bella, before we discuss....him, I need to tell you something"

This was unexpected.

"Yes?"

He took a deep breath and looked me straight in the eyes.

"I was with another woman while I was engaged to you. I'm not seeing her anymore; I broke it off just after we got married but...she's pregnant Bella, and it's mine"

I nodded slowly, taking it in. I was feeling a variety of emotions and couldn't decide which one was dominant. Hurt, I was hurt. Mostly because I thought he was a better person than to cheat and it hurt me to think that I don't know him as well as I think I do. I couldn't be too hurt about him cheating though, I did the same thing and so I had no right to be angry about it. I felt guilt as well, although he was seeing her before we were married, he broke it off once we were official because he obviously thought that infidelity made it worse whereas I was with Edward whilst I was married- the worst out of us both. And although I knew I shouldn't feel it, a small part of me was thrilled that he was unfaithful because it made me feel better about my own infidelity. Selfish, I know but I liked the fact that he would not be able to be angry at me, because he had done the same thing.

"I wasn't expecting that, Mike"

"I know Bella and I am sorry about it, truly, I am. But...do you still want us to be together?"

This was it, the moment I was not prepared for; time to tell my husband that I didn't love him anymore. My heart sank at the thought of what I was about to do, knowing Mike he had probably already arranged some kind of marriage counselling to get us through this and wanted us to stay together. Although it was going to crush him, I knew it would be better for Mike in the long run if I left him- staying married to a man I didn't love would drain us both.

"I...I love Edward Mike, I'm sorry"

SUrprsignly, he didn't look at all shocked by my news.

"I thought so. When he told me about your...relationship, I saw the love in his eyes when he said your name. It was the look you used to have when you spoke about me, the look you now have whenever he is mentioned"

I looked away guiltily, this was hurting me much more than I thought it would and the fact he was so calm about it made it worse. An angry Mike I could deal with, a hurt and broken Mike I could not.

"I'm sorry, Mike"

He smiled sadly and sat down at the edge of my bed

"Don't be sorry Bella, it's for the best. Neither of us has been happy for a long time"

"Are you going to be with this other woman?"

I didn't spite him for it, I didn't mind what he did, I was just intrigued. His face became puzzled.

"Did Edward not tell you who she is?"

"No, does it matter?"

He chuckled humourlessly,

"I got your lover's ex-wife pregnant. She was my secretary before I opened the store, we started seeing each other after she and Edward split. Small world, yeah?"

Holy Fuck. This is just too weird, too messed up. What are the odds of our love lives and partners becoming so entangled? It was like a real life wife swap that none of us were aware we were taking part in.

"That's just...unbelievable"

He sighed the same time I did, this was sad moment for us. Although I knew we would still be friends and that we would both be much happier with our respective Cullen's (still- so strange), it was the end of our life together and it had been a relatively happy one and knowing it was over, seemed like the end of an era. We sat in comfortable silence for a few minutes, both of us reflecting back and thinking of our life together, short but sweet. A quiet tap on the door made us both jump,

"Come in"

The door opened slightly and my heart hammered when I saw Edward standing there, looking wary. He stepped inside, eyed Mike and I saw the movement of his Adam's apple as he gulped. Mike laughed quietly and gestured for Edward to come over and he did so, taking baby steps. Mike stood up and surprised us all by shaking his hand

"I just want you to know, I don't want any bad feelings between us. Bella and I will still be friends- if that's what she wants and I would like to be on the best of terms with you. We're all adults; I think we can make it work"

Edward smiled and pulled Mike in for an awkward, one armed hug while I stifled a giggle watching them both looking so confused. They pulled away and Mike came over to me, bending down to kiss me softly on the top of the head.

"Goodbye, Bella"

"Bye Mike, good luck with the baby and everything"

He smiled at me as he gave me a hug,

"Thank you, keep in touch yeah?"

"Of course"

With a tentative smile at Edward, and one last wave at me, Mike walked out of the open door and closed it behind him. Edward, sensing that I needed to just be alone and mourn the end of my marriage for a while, told me that he was going to get a coffee. And so I was left alone with my thoughts until he came back, a coffee in one hand and a croissant in the other. Smiling, he sat down in the chair next to my bed and offered me the croissant.

"I would have gotten you something else, but this seemed like the only thing that wasn't burnt or undercooked"

I laughed as I took a bite, it was tasty and I hadn't realised how hungry I was before now. I wolfed it down too quickly and Edward watched with awe,

"If I'd known you were that hungry, I would have got something bigger. Do they not feed you here?"

I shrugged, my mouth still full of food. He laughed again before sighing and brushing a stray strand of hair away from my cheek. I swallowed as he stroked my face softly, closing my eyes and enjoying the feel of his skin caressing mine. I opened them to find his green eyes inches from mine, burning with a passion that I hadn't seen for so long. I loved it; it was his sign of happiness. Sliding my arms around his waist, I buried my face in his chest, immersing myself in his scent and holding myself as close as possible to him, wanting to cry with happiness at the fact that I never had to let him go. Even though I tried my best not to, I couldn't help a few stray tears sliding down. He noticed though, and panic struck his eyes

"Bella? Where does it hurt? Do you need a nurse?"

I shook my head,

"Nothing's wrong, Edward. I'm just too happy and emotional right now"

He rolled his eyes jokingly and pulled me back into his chest, and I gladly stayed there. After so many years of ups and downs, of being happy, then being heartbroken, everything was finally okay. I was happy, content and Edward and I's love had broken through all the obstacles and we could finally be together, for the rest of our lives. I looked up,

"I love you"

A firm conviction rang in my voice and his smile widened

"I love you too"

I leant up as he leant down, our lips meeting and pressing together softly; a symbol of our love.


I know some of you probably wont like it and thats cool but I hope you understand why I ended it as I did. I would like to do an epilogue but can't think of any ideas (other than a lemon) so if you have a suggestion for what could happen in the future, leave it in your review :)