When Scarlett awoke the following morning the events of last night dawned on her. Scarlett knew she wouldn't leave her life without Carlisle now that he's back , she just wanted him to understand how badly everything had gotten out of hand. In the hopes of keeping Bella safe , the entire family seemed to have forgotten to even consider her thoughts or feelings. With the guilt building up inside her , Scarlett couldn't think of anything but Carlisle. Today was make or break and by god Scarlett was going to do her best. Even the thought of returning to phoenix to be with Renee and Phil sent her doubling over in pain. Carlisle was a part of her and she could no longer be separated from said part. Taking a hot shower to ease her aching muscles and getting dressed in jeans and a white vest top with Carlisle's navy knitted jumper from the night before their first date, she grabbed her purse , phone and keys and headed out the door. Only to smack straight into Rosalie. "ouch rose what are you doing here?". " we've been out here since yesterday, we heard everything you said to Carlisle and we've split in two groups so we can stay hunting and make sure your kept safe" rose replied wrapping her arms around the only human she ever trusted completely. this was the closest any of them had to a mother and they'd be damned if she left them. Scarlett didn't miss that rose said we've . glancing around she noticed standing with Rose was also Emmett and Jasper. " okay right well I'm just about to grab some breakfast and a coffee and head to your house actually if that's okay?" Scarlett said sheepishly. " Really you were coming over ? of course it's okay why wouldn't it be? I'll let Carlisle know, shall we come with you or just meet you at the house?" Rose asked being cautious to let Scarlett know that she had choices. " why doesn't Emmett go ahead and set the Xbox up we all know I'm not getting out without playing a game with him as for you and jasper love its up to you, you can join me if you like or I can meet you at the house which ever is fine" Scarlett said fumbling with her keys. Starbucks she needed a Starbucks after so little sleep last night . "In that case I'll drive mother and you and Rose can sit in the back, where are we heading?" Jasper asked effortlessly taking the keys from her and sliding into the drivers seat. Oddly Scarlett's car reminded him of a larger version of Emmett's jeep with the off-roading harnesses on the seat. " Starbucks and then your house please son" Scarlett requested from the back seat .
All was quiet on the drive to the Cullen's house , Scarlett was currently in Roses arms after falling asleep. Lifting her with ease from the back seat both Jasper and Rose entered the Cullen's house with everyone in the main room waiting to greet Scarlett. Rose just smirked at them and sat down on her chair with a sleeping Scarlett still in her grasp. Emmett bounded down the stairs with games and controllers for Scarlett to choose from and groaned when he saw her sleeping. His groan caused Scarlett to jolt awake, looking startled she relaxed when she realised they were at the Cullen's house yet no Carlisle in sight. " hey guys where's Carlisle?" Scarlett asked unaware he could hear her. " in his office if you want to go up " Edward piped up. " oh , okay then I will be down to play Emmett , cross my heart." Scarlett told him with a grin as she made her way up the stairs. knocking at Carlisle's office door, she waited. "come in " Carlisle spoke.
Scarlett walked in and closed the door behind her. " I needed to see you Carlisle, I'm sorry about yesterday. I'm not leaving Forks , I cannot fathom living in a world where I don't have you or the kids Carlisle . you've become my life , your a part of me Carlisle . So much has happened between us we're at a crossroad Carlisle . we either fight for what we had or we can let it all go. I'm willing to fight if you are but there's conditions that go with that . for one, I'm to be told the truth no matter how bad. two , me and my sister are treated as equals no favouritism and three you never leave me again. should you need to leave you have to take me with you do I make what I'm saying clear Carlisle?" Scarlett told him holding Carlisle's hands and looking him directly in the eyes. " do you mean that Scarlett , how could you? look at how we treated you, why would you still want us? , why would you still want me?" Carlisle questioned breaking eye contact. Everything Scarlett had told him yesterday was true , he had hurt her . yet here she was his reason for existing saying how much she needs him back. " Yes , Carlisle I mean everything ive said, we're a family regardless on whether we are married yet , we're family , that means we stick by each other through the good time and the bad, I still want the kids because I love them as my own Carlisle always have and as for why I want you , your my one true love Carlisle and with every part of my soul I love you " Scarlett declared. " to hear you say those words Scarlett, you don't understand just how much I've needed you , I agree to what you've said all of it all your conditions Scarlett. I'd do anything to have you back. I love you so much Scarlett" Carlisle promised pulling Scarlett into a hug, relieved when she relaxed into his embrace . Scarlett looked up and pecked her lips to Carlisle's.
walking hand in hand with Carlisle down the stairs , the rest of the family cheered causing Scarlett to blush , maybe just maybe things were starting to look up. Rosalie took a step towards her a presented Scarlett with a fresh Starbucks seeing how she'd forgotten her one from earlier. Scarlett sighed in happiness and curled into Carlisle's lap on the armchair not ready to leave his side yet. they all sat watching Emmett and jasper play call of duty. With the volturi due to show up any time they were happy that Scarlett and Carlisle had made up. Scarlett placed her finished coffee to the side and sunk further into Carlisle to sleep. For the first time the pain she constantly felt had lifted dramatically . the pain of her angel babies would never fully go and that she knew she could adjust to overtime . slowly Scarlett fell into a sleep curled up against Carlisle's chest when a knock came at the Cullen's door. With Scarlett still sleeping , jasper and Rosalie stood either side of Scarlett and Carlisle whilst Emmett answered. there in front of the Cullen's in there own house stood the kings and their guard . Caius' gaze stayed on the sleeping Scarlett with nothing but lust in his eyes . it was no secret that Caius felt something for Scarlett . She was the prize in his eyes and he wanted nothing more than to take her from Carlisle. taking a step towards her caused uproar , each Cullen stood in front of them in a defensive position ready to attack if needed.