I just want to start off by saying thanks to all of you who reviewed/story alerted/favorite storied The Things You Want. This is my first major story and I get really excited to see that.

This chapter is in Edward's point of view, and I don't think I got it entirely right. Tell me what you think though. Thanks.

Thoughts are in italics.

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EPOV

I sat staring at an off-white colored wall. I was in a small dingy hotel in Rio de Janeiro. I didn't do much these days. Thinking, staring at this wall, and hunting was about it.

It was probably time to visit the family again. I didn't really want to. I knew I was the cause of the family's unhappiness. Sure, it has been three years, but they still miss me…and…Bella. I do feel bad about causing Esme so much pain though.

I was necessary. Absolutely. Bella is much better off in her life without a bunch of vampires, especially me, in her life. Even though I miss her more then it is possible for most to comprehend, I care about her life more.

Besides, she deserves better then I can give her. The pain hasn't ceased. It is still hard to do much. I know when I go back, Jasper might have to leave. He can't stand the agony I feel.

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"Edward! You're home!" Esme smiled and pulled me into a tight hug. Welcome back. We have all missed you. I know Alice was getting anxious.

"It's good to see you too, Esme." And it was. I hadn't realized how much I missed her. "Where is Alice?"

"Hello Edward." Alice came up behind me with an apprehensive looking Jasper. "I'm glad you're back…" She trailed off into silence. That was different. I wondered what she was thinking but all I got were thoughts about Jasper.

"How are you Alice?" I gave Jasper a swift nod.

"Good. There is something you should know, Edward."

I was extremely suspicious. Alice was acting odd.

"It's Bella."

I froze. What about Bella?

"She is back in Forks."

Why was she doing this? I could feel the little piece of acceptance I had for our separation shattering. OR maybe that was my non-beating heart.

"I know you probably don't want to know, but…" Alice trailed off again and that was when I saw the vision she had been hiding from me.

Bella was on a beach. There was engagement ring on her finger. I couldn't breathe. Even though I didn't need to breathe, the sensation was still making me dizzy. I could feel Jasper's calmness, but I didn't care.

Bella was getting married? To who? I knew I should be happy, but I wasn't sure what that emotion was. Had I ever felt it? Did it feel like the world was coming to a stop?

"Edward?" Alice's voice was careful. I wondered how my reaction looked to the outside world. I know it's hard. This is what you wanted? You need to go back to her. Convince her to change her mind. She still loves you Edward.

I couldn't think. Of course I wanted to go back to her, but I couldn't. She was happy. She had obviously moved on, just like I had intended her to do. Who was I to walk back into her life after all this time? It wasn't right. Bella would hate me for it. I would be disturbing her.

"I know what you're thinking," Alice said, interrupting my thought process. "And you are wrong. I don't think Bella is entirely happy. You know how she is. She doesn't think about herself. I think that she has pretended she is ok long enough that even she believes it now."

That was an interesting way to put it. If there was even a chance…I knew that Bella would be better out without me. But, if there was even a small chance I could make her happy…Alice obviously knew what to say because now I wanted to see her--and change her mind.

Go to her Edward. You love her. This is your last chance. She will be getting married soon. Let yourself and Bella be happy together.

I have to go. Alice is right. I love Bella and I want to be happy with her. I just hoped Bella wouldn't hate me.

"I'm going to Forks," I said. Alice smiled and Esme's thoughts were pleased.

I know this chapter is also very short. I promise that the chapters will get longer. I just have to get the story moving a bit before that happens.

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