Chapter 4

2 years later

That was the last time I heard about him. He didn't answer my calls and my messages, he never was at the hospital when I tried to find him and his father told me that he went in a long journey. So, he left without a word after he had given me millions of hopes. Cheater! And I can't believe that I actually mad, furious, most of all sad and depressed because I though I have found the right guy, my soul mate, my love. Nope, error!

God, New York can be so annoying sometimes, most of all because it doesn't rain so much like in Forks and it's really overpopulated. I can't find peace here, not in this disturbing noise. I need some harmony.

My health was in a good condition now, thanks to the mysterious doctor Carlisle Cullen, who was a better doctor than the New York freaks. I didn't have a crisis since the one two years ago.

Two years…too much time passed since I saw him standing near my bed, trying to calm me down, to convince my weak heart that everything was going to be fine. He has been right…or not.

When he left he really took my heart with him. I'm so frustrated for feeling this stupid thing, but I can't do anything but bear…and bear. My life is all dark, dark and dark. I'm isolated. I'm alone…and I can't bear this! How can a person bear being alone? For me is impossible.

Bella, can you come here for a second?"

That was Gregory, again. I went towards his office and sit near him.

"What's happening?"

"Look here."

He showed me some pictures with a dead man. When I saw blood I closed my eyes. What the hell? Has he forgotten that I can't bear blood?

"Sorry."

I didn't open my eyes, but he probably realized my reaction.

"Just go on with the story please."

I took a deep breath and opened my eyes. He looked a bit worried.

"Well, this man had been found in a forest in Forks."

I looked at him amazed. The man had been found in Forks? But Forks was so silent and peaceful. Incredible!

"He was probably killed by something big, he has bruises everywhere on his body. We need someone there to write an article and to investigate. I thought, well, that you'll maybe want to make it and you could visit your father."

Yup, not a bad idea, though the subject of the article scared me. But I'll do it. After all, I really needed to see dad.

"Sure, Greg, I'll do it!"

He seemed happy. He was such a coward.

"Now, if you excuse me, I have to call dad and to prepare myself. I'll talk to you after I find out more about the crime."

He smiled again with that incredibly smile. Yup, I hated when he smiled. I left the room and took my phone. Dad will be so happy.

"Hello!"

His voice was the same, deep and serious.

"Dad, it's me!"

"Bells? Oh, darling, it's good to hear from you. How are you?"

"I'm fine, dad. I just wanted to tell that I'm coming tomorrow to Forks because I'm investigating the crime that occurred there."

He was silent for a moment and I got worried.

"Daddy?"

"You're sure you can handle this?"

"Sure, dad, don't worry. I'll be there at 8 in the morning, ok?"

"Ok, Bells, take care of yourself."

"Bye dad!"

"Goodbye!"

I closed the connection.

Forks was exactly like I remembered it. Rainy and very green, it was

beautiful. I really have missed all this view. I have missed the rain. I have

missed my dad. I have missed…him. God, concentrate Bella and stop thinking of that guy. He's gone, remember?

"Bells!"

My dad seemed excited to see me, so was I. It has been long, too long.

"Dad!"

We hugged each other tightly.

"Welcome child!"

"Thank you, dad! It's great to be home again!"

"Yes, but I was hoping to see you here just to spend some time with me not because you have some story to write…"

Ok, he seemed sad and worried. That's Charlie, he can't live without getting worried one hundred times a minute.

"Don't worry, dad! I will be fine."

He looked at me deeply, then he nodded and seemed convinced.

"Now, if you don't mind, can you take me to the place where the man was killed?"

"You have to do this now?"

"Yes, dad, if I want to get a month free."

I said smiling and I saw him relaxing. Good.

"Come on then Bells!"

He led me to his car and he drove towards the forest. So it really was an animal, some creature from the big and wonderful forest which made my childhood so beautiful.

"I'll go and look a little closer."

He nodded and went towards some other policemen who were talking quietly near his car. I entered the forest silently and admired it. The trees were like some big green guardians, protecting the magic of this incredible place. The leaves had formed a huge carpet, decorated with little flowers. Little birds were dancing on a mute song. I could feel the peace inside that place. How can a creature like that live in this calm forest? I don't remember for how long I walked and walked all over again, but I reached a big white house. It was huge and it had a big garden full with colorful flowers. I never heard about this house, in the forest. My dad never told me about it. While I was walking towards the house, not really looking at the road I felt my legs leaving the earth and my body falling God knew where, but something or somebody strong caught even before I was able to scream for help. The firm hands who caught me put me on the ground and let me calm down. For 20 minutes I wasn't able to talk or open my eyes, but after that I did it. I couldn't believe my eyes. In front of me stood the person I hoped so much to see again.

"Edward…"

My whisper broke the forest's silence. I needed some answers.