Bella and I kept our word. As long as Edward was going to be spiteful of our relationship, we weren't going to let him be a part of our life. Unfortunately, Edward rarely overcame anything that made him upset.

I stayed with Bella, and loved her unconditionally. I let her live the life she made for herself, until she decided that it was time to move on.

As the years passed, and Bella never aged, we were afraid that people might start to think something was going on. We had to move away. It was hard for the both of us to leave the place where we had so many first memories. This place was the setting for some of the best times of my life. My life with Bella was here; it was strange to have to leave it behind.

Bella resigned from her position from the local paper. If we were going to leave, we had to go further than across town. My family moved away as well. Carlisle said that he had wanted the family to stay together, and that he would miss us too much if we moved on our own.

Edward was no longer living with Carlisle, he had moved out shortly after his confrontation with us. I couldn't stop Edward from doing what he wanted, but I wished that he took things differently.

It wasn't about Edward, but somehow he managed to make everyone suffer and feel sorry for him.

No one knew where he was most of the time. Carlisle received phone calls from him once a year or so, and he kept saying that he was coming back soon, but would never say when.

Bella never revealed herself to Charlie. She was afraid of losing him all over again, and she didn't want to make any reason for him to suspect my family any longer. Bella visited Forks every year to check on her father. She watched him remarry, grow old, and eventually pass away. I was with Bella when she found out what had happened to Charlie.

She had discovered his tombstone much like I had found hers before all of this happened. We approached the back of her old house, and found a tombstone placed next to her own.

The tombstone read:

Here lies Charlie Swan Loving Husband and Father

Bella was torn apart when she discovered it, but I wouldn't expect any other reaction from her.

She found out that her mother had passed away not to long after Charlie had gone. Bella wasn't able to see her mother after she had changed, but she always kept tabs on her. It was hard for her, because she wanted to say goodbye the proper way and never had the chance. Her human life was taken much too soon, and I knew that bothered her. It bothered all of us, because we all dealt with losing the humans we loved as time passed.

Who wants to live forever when love must die?

Our life was already set in stone. Neither Bella or myself had an option to be changed, we just were. Although I wanted Bella to become one of us, it killed me to see her suffer this much just to be with me. I knew she wanted this too; it was just hard to see people die over and over again.

I was her rock; I would be there for her until the world itself died. Nothing would ever take me away from her.

Eventually Edward showed himself to us again. It had been a couple of years after Charlie passed away, and we were now living in Canada. We had moved in with Carlisle, and were living a good life.

Edward had changed. He actually smiled when he saw us, and he had brought a guest.

"I have good news to tell everyone. I have found the love of my life, and I am going to marry her." Edward announced to the family.

Her name was Emily; she had short blonde hair, and bright golden eyes. She was recently changed. Edward found her in Portland, and changed her into a vegetarian.

We all embraced her, and welcomed her into the family. It was a relief to see that Edward had found someone to love. Bella and I would be able to live in peace around him, possibly even rebuild our friendship. He was still family.

When I went to greet Emily, I was met with Edward's eyes. I just looked at him for a second, and turned my attention toward Emily.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Alice." I shook her hand lightly, and Bella introduced herself as well.

Edward pulled me aside while my family spoke to Emily. "I need to speak to you and Bella."

I nodded my head, and went to get Bella. We went up to my room so we could be alone, I didn't think we would be saying much.

Once we got into my room, Edward didn't hesitate to start talking. "I've had a heavy chest for a long time now, and I really need to apologize to you two. I realize that my actions were selfish, and I did many things that were just plain wrong."

Bella and I just looked at each other; neither of us was expecting this kind of reaction from Edward.

"I'm so sorry; I wish I could take it back. Can you forgive me?" He asked from both of us.

It took me a while to come up with something to say, I just stared at him.

"You are completely okay with us being together?" Bella asked.

"Yes, I'm in love with someone else now. I should've let you two be together a long time ago; it just hurt to see you so happy, and I wasn't the one making you happy." Edward stated.

"Do you realize all the things you've said to Alice? You basically disowned her because she loved me."

"I know I did, and that was a mistake. Alice, I love you, and I cherish you as a sister. I'm sorry for everything I did and said. Can you forgive me? I just want to be a part of your life again."

I looked at Edward, and saw that his face was serious. This was the first time in years since I actually got to look him in the face.

There were two options I had. I could either be mean and not forgive him, but that would make me just like him, or I could forgive him, and move on with my life. I didn't want to be anything like Edward, and this drama has been going on long enough. It had to end, and the easiest way out would be to forgive him.

I was doing this for the sake of my relationship with Bella. We would have this problem finally out of our lives, and that is something that we both desperately wanted.

"You're forgiven…but if you ever step in-between Bella and me again, you'll be out of our lives forever. I'm glad you found someone that you can love, and I hope it lasts forever." I told Edward.

"Thank you Alice. I promise I won't ruin anything between you two, I just miss you."

I nodded my head, and let Edward think that everything was back to normal. It's going to be awhile before I let my guard down around Edward, he needs to prove himself true to his word.

After our chat with Edward, we all went downstairs to be with my family. Everyone seemed to like Emily, and I was happy for that. Hopefully Edward will treat her well.

For the first time in years, my family was together. Carlisle and Esme looked so happy to see Edward be part of the family again. They took in Emily just as they had taken in Bella, with open arms.

Bella came up from behind me, and began to pull me away from the crowd. I followed her to the backyard.

"Are you alright?" Bella asked me once we were alone.

"Yes, I'm fine. I'm just glad we can finally have some peace." I admitted.

"I know how you feel. Even though he came to apologize; it was only when he found someone else." Bella placed her hand against mine.

"I guess we have to thank Emily for that. I don't think he would have ever been sorry for what he did if he didn't find someone else." I said.

"I know, but lets not think about how he apologized, let's just be glad that he did. We're off the hook, and he can't bother us anymore. Aren't you happy for that?"

"Yes, I am. You're the love of my life, and I wouldn't care if Edward never came back, I will always want to be with you."

"I love you Alice. I'm glad you came back for me in the beginning. I don't have to spend forever alone. I will always have you in my life, and I am thankful for that." Bella pulled me into a soft kiss.

"Our love will never die. You're mine forever." I replied.

A/N: This was the last chapter of the story! I hope you have enjoyed it, and thanks for everyone who took an interest. I'm thinking of writing something new soon, but I'm still contemplating on what it will be.