Edward Pov
It's been sixteen years. Sixteen years sense I have seen the love of my life. Every day I see her in my mind. After a year at Julliard I had become pretty famous .I have many Cds out and have performed twenty concerts. But I couldn't continue, it hurt to play knowing every song was about. My Bella.
She disappeared after I had left for Julliard. She was going to go to Dartmouth and become a doctor. But her plans changed and it didn't include me. I tried to act indifferent but my family saw through it. After that first year I decided I would help others achieve their dream of becoming musicians and composers. I became a teacher at Julliard and have been working there for sixteen years.
Around a year ago today, my father had started a a scholarship program. I am helping him find those people that deserve a free ride to the school. It helped me keep my mind of Bella and it was interesting observing talented kids.
Now we are in Italy, observing students from one of the best schools around, Iris Academy. It was a beautiful town, Iris. It was not too hot but not too cold, I heard it was the same temperature all year round.
"Welcome to Iris. Your Carlisle and Edward Cullen" An older women says, greets us at the gate.
"Yes, You must be Mrs. Platt."Carlisle shakes her hand as do I. She shows us around the building and stops outside two doors.
"This is our auditorium. I believe there is someone rehearsing."She says and goes in, suddenly we are greeted by a voice that I swear could make glass brake. We follow Mrs. Platt to the seat and see a girl, with blonde hair, that you could tell was fake, attempting to sing, the pianist, stops and the teacher looks over at him.
"I'm sorry but I cannot play with her. She is off pitch and is you aren't going to tell her then I will. You need voice lessons."The kid says and I have to laugh. I was like that in my days in high school girl glares continuing to till the doors open behind us. I look and see this beautiful young girl with long brown hair walking towards us.
"That is our star, though she is only a junior, an A-student. She has a voice of an angel." says and I look at the girl. Curious as to how well she sings.
"What's her name?"Carlisle asks.
"Allison Swan."I freeze…Swan…It couldn't be. I look at Carlisle and he is to frozen.
"The pianist is her twin brother Evan Swan. They are Music mother says they get it from their has no musical talent. She is a doctor down at the local hospital." says.
"W..Whats their mothers name?"I ask.
"Isabella Swan."I think my world just shattered. She has kids and two…old enough to… Their Juniors so Bella would have had to…Oh god.
"Thank you we will be back tomorrow."Carlisle says and I follow him out.
"Dad those kids…"He sighs.
"They look like you Edward. The boy, he has your hair and the face…I think we know why Bella left, Edward." I nod and we head to the car…I hear two voices behind us and see the…my kids.
"Thank god you saved me. That girl was awful."The boy, Evan says.
"What are sisters for."Allison says and grins.
"What was she singing anyway?"She asks.
"Phantom of the opera's angel of music."He says and shudders.
Where in the world have you been hiding
Really you were perfect
I only wish I knew your secret
Who is this tutor
Father once spoke of an Angel
I used to dream he'd appear
Now as I sing I can sense him
And I know he's here
Here in this room, he calls me softly
Somehow I know he's always with me
He, the unseen genius
Angel of Music, Guide and Guardian
Grant me your glory
Angle of Music, hide no longer
Secret and strange Angel
"Why in the world did you not try out for the solo?"Evan asks and I am with him. She is absolutely amazing.
"That was beautiful."Carlisle says and I nod.
"So sense I saved you, you must cook my favorite dinner. Tonight's moms late night."Ally says and I can't help but worry, will they be ok alone?
"Fine."He says and they get into a big black truck.
A few days later we had our scholarship winners. Eric Stephen and my daughter Allison Swan. I had gotten a blood test done, she doesn't know it and neither does Bella. But I plan to make my presence know in their lives. Evan was also a canadit till I learned that he isn't involved in the music department, he was filling in for someone that day. He also is a composer and has many songs already out, at such a young age. I am so proud of them as is my family. The day we got the blood tests back we phoned my mom and sister. They almost broke my ear drum. Alice, my sister is flying up this weekend.
Carlisle and I had bought a house here because I know…I am not leaving. I had always dreamed of being a father, watching them grow. I know I can't change the past but I can change the future. They have a year before collage and I will make the best of it ,even if Bella doesn't like it. I have the right to see them.
The night of the concert I saw Bella, she was still as beautiful as always. I can't believe I forgot about her sister Rose. She loved this place, it's where she went every summer before senior year.
Sitting next to her was Evan .God he looks like a younger version of me. I looked to were Ally was. She looked so beautiful. Her hair was curled and she was in a black dress that had sparkles on it. I saw in the program she had a solo.
"Welcome everyone to Iris's annual pops concert. With us tonight is two representatives from Julliard. Edward Cullen and Carlisle Cullen. They have been observing our students for some time and two of our students have been selected to receive a full scholarship to Julliard. Our first is Eric Stephen."
I looked at Bella and she looked in pain. I felt my own heart break at the sight. I could never be mad at her for hiding them from me but I can't forgive her easily for it either but that face it makes me want to.
"I would like to say this school is filled with so many talented people. It was a hard choice for us to make, it was originally supposed to be one person and a senior but when we heard this girl, it was during a voice seminar lesson. We knew her talent could go far. So we would like to present this scholarship to Allison Swan."Carlisle says clapping, along with the crowd, many people whistle as Ally goes onstage. I smile as she comes up, she looks shocked but recovers.
"Allison, Eric will you accept the scholarships and join us in the fall next year?"Carlisle asks. Eric answers yes immediately.
"Allison?"Carlisle asks. She smiles.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Cullen but I have no interest in going to Julliard. I am not thinking about a career in music. I do it for fun. I believe this scholarship should go to someone who is serious about music."She says and hands him the folder back. She bows her head slightly and walks off the stage. She doesn't want to .I shake my head. I will see about that later on.
"Well then…Let the show begin."The principle says and we head off the stage, not before I catch Bella's eye. I break her stare and follow Carlisle off, sitting in the audience. Ally was in most of the performances.
Jazz band-Drums
Band-Keyboard
Show choir-Piano
Chamber choir-Flute.
The last one group was serenades. She was singing a solo.