I don't own Twilight or any of its characters. They all belong to Stephenie Meyer.

A/N: Thanks to my betas and prereaders.

I walked around the room, letting my fingers slowly brush along the back of the couch. Although he hadn't been here in quite a while, his presence still lingered. Even after the months he was gone, nothing much had changed. One of his coats was still thrown across the back of the chair in the corner. A pair of his shoes still sat untouched by the front door. It looked like he had been here all along, but that wasn't true.

I walked over to the wall of photographs I had put up and ran my finger across his image. We were so happy and in love. His eyes were glowing brightly, his smile wide the entire day. I had a huge smile spread across my face in the picture as well. I had never been happier than I was on my wedding day.

"I, Edward, take you, Bella, to be my partner, loving what I know of you, and trusting what I do not yet know. I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, getting to know the woman you will become, and falling in love a little more every day. I promise to love and cherish you through whatever life may bring us."

Edward gently placed the ring on my finger and smiled at me, tears pooling in both of our eyes. He leaned over and kissed me sweetly and was chastised by the preacher saying that it wasn't that time yet. I laughed, along with all our family and friends when Edward muttered that it was his wedding and he could do what he wanted.

I walked into our bedroom and looked at the large, daunting bed. I needed to rest, but I knew if I laid down, I would never want to get back up. I wanted to lay down in that bed and feel his arms wrap around me, keeping me safe and secure. I wanted to feel his lips press soft, gentle kisses along my neck.

"I love you," he whispered as he kissed along the back of my neck. One arm was propping my head up like a pillow while the other wrapped around me, his hand gently caressing my stomach.

"Everything will be okay. I promise," he whispered in my ear. "You're so strong, baby. Everything's gonna be fine."

The phone ringing startled me out of my fantasies and I made my way back out to the living room to answer it. I picked up the phone knowing who it was before I even answered it.

"Bella," Carlisle spoke from the other end. I sighed loudly, knowing exactly why he was calling. He had been pushing this for a while now and it was finally time. I knew that deep down. I knew it was time, but that didn't mean that it wasn't hard for me.

"Hello, Carlisle. I'll be there in a few minutes. I just needed some time," I told him quietly.

"Okay, sweetheart," he said. "Take your time. I understand. See you in a bit." I disconnected the call quickly. How could he say that he understands? He has no clue what I'm going through right now. No fucking clue.

I took one final look around the room before grabbing my coat and heading out.

**Vows not written by me. Borrowed from an online source.**