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Chapter Eight

(Edward's POV)

I couldn't believe it still. It was so surreal. My beautiful Bella was alive. Well, she was a vampire now, but she was still here with me. She is still beautiful as ever and she still has a forgiving heart. I couldn't believe that she took me back like that. She shouldn't have. I am not worthy. After what I did to her, I should be getting some sort of treatment. Instead, here I am with her in my arms watching our daughter sleep. Our daughter. I had a daughter all this time I didn't know about. A daughter who I never got to know properly. A daughter I abandoned along with her mother. Even though they are both forgiving souls, I don't forgive myself. It doesn't mean I feel awful. I know Bella has told me that it wasn't my fault, and I shouldn't blame myself, but I feel like it is my fault. I left her at a time of need. I just wanted her to live the human life she was suppose to live. Not a monstrous life I was exposed to. Not a life of evil.

It was during my rebellious years that I had met Bella. I was trying hard to convert back to drinking animal blood. I was scared Carlisle and Esme wouldn't take me back if they learned what I did. I thought maybe if they knew I was trying to switch back to animal blood, they'd be more accepting. I was scared to disappoint them. I thought if they learned about all the people I killed, Carlisle would kick me out of the family, but he never did.

I may have only killed criminals, but I felt like I was playing God. It wasn't my place to kill them. I felt like a murder killing them. They had died at my hands. I saw the light leave their eyes as I killed them. As I drank them dry like the sick monster I am.

That was when the angel came into my live. The beacon of hope and love I needed. The woman who would hold my heart for the next couple of decades. The woman I left to protect. And the same woman who carried my child. Bella.

I remember when I first laid eyes on her. She was sitting at a nearby park bench when she first spotted me. I was coming there every day to get use to the scent of humans, so I could return home with a better chance of Carlisle letting back. Plus, I liked coming there every day. The park was the closest thing to nature I could get to in the hustle and bustle of Chicago. I'd just watch the people pass by each day and observe them, but there was one person that caught my eye the moment she stepped foot in that park.

Bella just moved to Chicago and was spending her lunch break at the park. She had just got a new job there after moving from Tennessee.

The day we met, Bella deiced to take a seat on the park bench right by me.

When I first smelt her, my instincts went all over the place. Bella was confused as to why I acted so strange, but I think my abnormality just drew her into me even more. I remember I ended up storming out of the area before I could do any damage.

Little did I know, she was my singer. I kept following her around until I could get use to her scent. I think one of the biggest reasons why I had so much interest in this girl was because she had a silent mind. I never heard anything in her mind. Just silence. Something that I valued. It was like Bella was made for me.

Bella would come to that park every afternoon, waiting for me to come back. I would watch her from afar, and I would try to get use to her scent. She drew me in for some odd reason. I didn't want her to ever leave my sight.

Then one cloudy afternoon I was debating wether or not I should approach her. Then I mustered up enough courage to talk to her finally...

I begin to slowly walk over towards, what I thought, was one of the most beautiful yet deadly creatures of all time. A human girl with long mahogany brown hair and big chocolate brown eyes. She was nothing but pure beauty.

"Hello," I said to her politely. She turned around and smiled timidly at me. "I don't think I ever properly introduced myself, I'm Edward Cullen. We met the other day."

"I'm Isabella Swan, but you can call me Bella," she told me shyly. She was blushing a bright red, but I still thought she was beautiful. The blush complimented her.

"So, um I keep seeing you around here. Why haven't you come by?" Bella asked me awkwardly. I pause, hearing her question. I left the area to protect her and go hunting so I could control my thirst.

"Personal family reasons," I answer her. She nods her head, but doesn't seem to buy it.

"So do you like Chicago?" I ask her, trying to break the ice.

"Yeah..it's very um windy," She said, chuckling a bit. "I just hate the cold." I smirk, thinking about myself. I guess she won't like vampires then.

"What's so funny?" Bella asked me, her eyebrows furrow together as she looks up at me with confusion.

"Nothing," I told her. She eyes me warily as I try to contain my laughter.

That day she told me how she came up to Chicago for a fresh start after her family died and the bank took away her home. She was now living in an apartment and trying to make her way. I told her I was a runaway from home and I was living on my own. Which was true, but I didn't mention I have no home. I've been pretty nomadic since I became like this. I would roam the streets of Chicago all night, looking for a prey. Then during the day I'd do the same thing, just wander up the streets. When the sun was out I would hide out in dark alleys and abandoned buildings to protect myself from any humans.

It was about two weeks after I first talked to Isabella Swan that she figured out what I was. Bella found out when I saved her from a vampire trying to kill her. I will always remember his name was James. He had a mate, Victoria, and a friend named Laurent.

James had found an interest in Bella. James first discovered Bella when she was walking home one night from work, and James decided that she'd be her next prey. He liked her scent, and he wanted her. Victoria wasn't there at the time and neither was Laurent.

I was able to save Bella in time before James could kill her...

"Leave me alone!" Bella begged James as he pinned her up against the wall.

"No, doll. I think I'll make you my dinner. How would you like that?" James whispered as he grazed her neck. I could hear her heart pounding a mile a minute as he stroked her cheek. I felt the anger boil in me as I push James away from her. Both of us get into a protective stance and stalk one another down. I was able to scare him away, but something told me he'd be back.

When I turned around to check on Bella, she looked at me with wide eyes.

"Bella are you-" I was cut off as her eyes rolled back. I sighed as I picked her up in my arms and carried her back to her house. I remember laying her on the bed and I waited for her to wake up. I dabbed her forehead for a good half hour with a cold wet cloth until she gained consciousness.

"Edward?" she murmured, her eyes fluttering open.

"I'm here," I said softly, taking on her hands.

"What happened? Where did that guy go?" She asked frantically, getting up from her position on the bed. I shush her as I push her gently down back into the pillows. Her heart was racing out of her chest as she looked around the room. I think she was confused. Hopefully, she wasn't scared of me.

"What are you?" She asked me, her tone demanding. "I know you're not a human, and don't lie to me. I saw it all, Edward. I know everything."

I hesitated before I softly said, "I'm a vampire."

Bella looked at me with soft and loving eyes as she stroked my cheek. I felt the warmth of her hand get placed on my chest. I look at this girl and soon I'm spilling my soul out for her. It was then I knew I was in love with her.

My time with Bella was what someone might describe as magical. It truly was. She was a gift sent to me. She was what I needed. But, it wouldn't be long until James came back...with Victoria and Laurent...

Bella and I were walking home one night when James caught up to us.

"Come with me, if you don't want the girl to get hurt," James hissed at me as he stalked towards Bella and I with Victoria.

"You can go to hell," I spat at him.

I pushed Bella behind me as we slowly backed up into an alley. I tried to run away from them, carrying Bella, but I never made it far. James caught up to us once again and trapped us in an abandoned building. Laurent at one point left when I was fighting back against James. He wasn't interested in Bella. Laurent was more interested in saving himself.

I almost lost Bella to James and Victoria that day. I was battling James the whole time in the building while Victoria grinned, getting ready to eat Bella. My mate stayed in the corner, trying to defend herself in any possible way. She was just a human, but she was able to hold off Victoria from eating her long enough so I could kill James.

"I want her!" James growled. "She's mine!"

"She's mine," I snarl as I pin him against a wall. "And don't think about touching a hair on her head." My grip on his neck tightened as he gasped for air. Victoria was too preoccupied with playing cat and mouse with Bella.

James' neck snapped in my hands, and I was able to rip his head off. When Victoria saw this she charged at me in anger, but at one point she just left the scene in sadness and anger, trying to save her own life as well.

After I got ride of any evidence of James, Bella ran to me. I embraced her in my arms and I just held her in my arms as I hushed her.

"I'm sorry you had to see that," I mummer into her hair. "Bella, this is why you shouldn't be around me. I-"

"Don't talk like that, please. Especially after what just happened," she pleaded as she looked up into my eyes. Her big brown orbs filled with love.

"I love you," She whispered. "I'll always love you, Edward. No matter what you are or what you do, I'll love you till the end of time. Nothing can ever change our love. I promise." I was so touched by her words that I embrace her in my arms tight, not tight enough to crush her, but tight enough to show my love.

"I love you too," I told her. "You are my life now."

"You are mine as well. Never let go," She said softly as she buried her face into my chest. I stroke her long brown curls and held her tight for the longest time.

Laurent did try to attack us about two week later as a favor for Victoria, but I was able to kill him before he reached Bella. After the James incident, I felt like somehow I brought that danger upon Bella. I felt like it was my fault she almost died twice. She'd always complain and tell me if it wasn't for me she would have been dead, but I disagree. If it wasn't for me then maybe she would have been safe. I always felt like I brought that danger upon her. That's why I left in the end. To protect her. I'll always protect her. Vampire or not. Always.

I look down at Bella, who was resting against my chest as we watched Renesmee sleep. I stroke Bella's brown hair and go to kiss the top of her head. The scent of freesias still filled up my nose. It was less appetizing than when she was human. It was more of a pleasant scent.

There were things about Bella that I did miss, human things. I do miss Bella's beautiful blush, her big chocolate brown eyes, and her musical heartbeat. Though Bella being a vampire doesn't make me think any less of her. I'll love her no matter what she is, just like she told me. When she became a vampire it's like her strength, love, and kind heart were magnified in the process. But she is the still the same selfless Bella I know and love. She always will be to me.

"Hey beautiful," I whispered to Bella, breaking the silence.

"Hey handsome," she said, giggling. She turned around to face me with bright topaz eyes. I was sad to see her brown eyes go, but at least Renesmee got them.

"She is something, isn't she?" Bella said, motioning to the sleeping form of Renesmee. I nod as I go to kiss Bella's hair.

"She is."

"I have an idea," Bella announced as she turned around on my lap, so she was facing me.

"What?" I ask her, raising an eyebrow in curiosity.

"Well my love, I think you should get to know our daughter better," she said. "And I'll get to know the others."

"I'd love to," I said, smiling. Truth is I wanted to get to know Renesmee better. I had this amazing daughter I only got to know in a day. I wanted to know more, but at the same time I wanted Bella with me at all times. I knew I would have to share, considering Emmett just got his little sister back, but it's hard. After years of feeling like half of my heart and soul were torn out, it's nice to finally feel healed.

"Alright...well, you know...there is still some time before she wakes up," Bella whispered in my ear. I look at the sleeping form of Renesmee. She was curled up on the couch, her hair was covering her face, and she was snoring softly while dreaming of us.

"What do you propose we do?" I ask mischievously as she pushed me down against one of the chairs in my room.

"I have a few ideas," Bella said, settling herself on my lap. "But we might have to go somewhere else, I don't think it's a good idea with Renesmee in the room." She winked at me and I felt the corners of my lips go upwards. I do not deserve this woman. She's too good for me.

"Alright, I think we can use the guest bedroom," I said. We quickly dashed out of the room towards the guest. When we got there I pull Bella towards the bed and stand over her. She giggles as I reach up to give her a passionate kiss on the lips.

"I love you," She whispered to me in between a kiss.

"I love you, too," I tell her as I gently go to cup her face. She smiles as she grabs my hand and kisses it. Soon our lips molded and so did our bodies. Her fingers were tangled in my hair and my hands were running down to her hips. I felt her taking off the buttons of my shirt. We were going to take the next step if Emmett didn't interrupt.

"Eddie! Get off my sister before I rip your head off!" He roared from the other room. I froze and looked at Bella.

"Emmett Dale McCarty I'm a grown ass woman, get use to it!" she retorted.

"Well you may be a grown up, but when you're in my house you play by my rules!" Emmett yelled as he came storming in. If I could blush I would've as Bella and I scrambled to get away from each other.

"And that means no sucking face!" Emmett declared.

"Emmett you do realize this isn't even your house. It's mine!" I heard Carlisle yell from downstairs.

"Whatever, my baby sister and brother aren't going to be kissing while I'm around. It's just...wrong," He said. I could picture Emmett right now shivering at the thought.

Bella has a hint of mischief in her eyes as she walks over to my lap, sits on it, and then begins to kiss me some more. I could tell it was getting more groans from Emmett.

"I'm out of this house, just make sure not to suck each other's brains out!" Emmett announced, throwing his hands up in the air as he walked out of the room.

"Will do!" I called back to him in between a kiss.

We both made out passionately for what felt like the longest time. Bella's tongue was dancing in my mouth while she ran her hands up my chest. It felt amazing to have Bella with me once again.

"Mom? Dad?" I heard a groggy voice come from the other room. Bella and I sigh. Renesmee is up. Now it's time to get to know my daughter better. I couldn't wait, but at the same time I couldn't wait to get Bella alone so I can properly give her the love she deserves.

"Don't worry, we have time. We'll get alone, somewhere," Bella muttered as if she read my mind. I chuckle as I pull her into one more kiss.

"I'll see you soon my love," I whispered to her.

"As will I," she said, chuckling as she went to peck my lips.

We both parted in our separate ways. I made my way to my room to see Renesmee up. She had her thick hair now up in a bun as she looked at my CD collection. I chuckle as she admires all of them.

"You have a lot," she commented as she skimmed her finger across the labels.

"Yeah, well I've been around for awhile," I tell her as I go over to my daughter's side.

"So, I know you like Debussy, but what is your favorite piece?" Renesmee asked me as she took out my CD with all of Debussy's hits on it. "I love Claire De Lune. You?"

"Would you be surprised if I said yes as well," I said, chuckling.

"It's beautiful, right?" She said. I nod in agreement as she goes to put it on. Soon we are both on the couch talking. My daughter begins to tell me everything about her. I feel like I'm more and more apart of her life. I have this amazing and beautiful daughter I didn't know about until now. I regret leaving Bella, but I just have to remember I can never go back in time. For now I need to get Renesmee and be the dad she always wanted. Then maybe Bella, Renesmee, and I could be a family. We could travel the globe together. Renesmee said she's always wanted to go traveling around the world, but from being in hiding she hasn't been able to go to many places. Maybe I'll take her and Bella. Maybe I'll marry Bella in France and then honeymoon in the Caribbean. So many options, considering we have eternity.

Forever looked good, but the only thing standing in our way is the Volturi.

A/N: Did you guys like the chapter? Sorry I haven't update in a bit. I've been busy with school and sport, so you guys will have to hang in there with updates since my life is getting pretty hectic right now. Right now I'm forcing myself to stay awake to update this for you guys, so I really hope you like this chapter. Also most updates will be on the weekends, so be on the lookout around then. Also HAPPY STEPHANIE MEYER DAY! AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLA! Today is Bella Swan's birthday and Stephanie Meyer day, so happy twi-holiday to all of you. btw it was Renesmee's birthday the other day (her 7th) so HAPPY BIRTHDAY RENESMEE! That's why I'm going to try and update all my stories, for the occasion. If anyone is reading Unbroken or Ever Since We Met: All Grown Up, those will be updated either tomorrow or Sunday. Also, a quick little thing I just want to say; the 12th anniversary of 9/11 was the other day and I just want to say rest in peace to all the innocent people who died that day and never forget. On a more happier note, did you guys like the chapter? How did you like how Bella and Edward met? James? Victoria? Cowardly Laurent? Also did you like it in Edward's POV? So many questions, but what the heck.

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