CARLISLE

Even if Bella was human, even if she smelled delicious, even if she was horribly fragile, I thanked God everyday that she came to Forks.

Edward had waited for a century for her, whereas I found Esme just after my first son…

Emmett was changed and awoke right in Rose's arms…

Alice and Jasper knew each other before they even knew us…

And Edward had to wait. Why was such a lifestyle meant for him? I will never know the reason why he had to endure nearly 100 years of loneliness…with no one to confide in privately. Yet, Edward still had a shaky eternity: Change his love or only spend a short time with her and go back to loneliness, or resort to join her in death. Yet, could we truly know what is to become of her if she changed? She had a choice. If only we were all human, this wouldn't be an issue…

I decided to think only of the present. Emmet and Rose were playing tic-tac-toe, with Emmett hooting over his wins and Rose rolling her eyes. Alice and Jasper were out hunting.

Bella and Edward were tangled up on the couch comfortably. That wasn't totally true with the thirst on his side and chill on hers, but it didn't matter. My lovely Esme sat on the stool next to mine, holding my hand in her lap as we lounged by the breakfast nook.

The glass door whirled open in the back. Alice sighed happily and emerged, her windblown hair pointed in every direction. Her bright eyes glowered and Jasper followed in.

Alice carried a bouquet of creamy pink flowers, each petal like a cloud. Esme rose ceremoniously to fill up a vase. The green stems submerged; crystal bubbles wavering from the tips. Bella watched the ladies trim and fuss over them.

I smiled and stepped beside Esme, taking four flowers. The action brought me thrills as I felt the extra stem…

I gave my darling Esme one, and she nodded with eagerness at the new flower addition in my hand. Alice giggled and put her own behind her ear, and saw what I was planning. Rose straightened up and touched the flower stem, her eyes quavering over the human.

Bella watched me approach, curious. She blushed deeply when I placed the stem ever so gently behind her scarlet ear. I could feel heat radiating off her, not in an entirely unpleasant way. It was such a simple gesture, but when I met Edward's eyes, I could see it meant much more.

His topaz eyes pooled in happiness, and I knew that if he could, he would tear up. Jasper cocked his head at the strong emotion wavering around the room. He saw the cause and closed his eyes peacefully at his brother's joy. He leaned next to Alice, inhaling her flower's scent.

Edward grinned and brushed his fingers through Bella's hair as she smiled back at him, her brown eyes twinkling. That fourth flower had been waiting just as long as Edward had.

End

Yes--THE END! I am so sad to end this, but it must end here, i think. The worst part about this is disappointing you, sort of! I hope new readers stumble upon this and review--but you readers that stuck with me the whole time are truly amazing. All i can do now is promote my newest story (some of you may have seen it already) now! Please read it! It is my third story--and i will agree, the 'carck in my angel's wall' wasn't the greatest work. I didn't feel connected, but my new one 'i couldn't remember his name' is latched to me! PLEASE read it, it is my baby, and it only has one review and three whole chapters! This baby is all grown up, now!

Until then, faithful readers.

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