BPOV

We had been gone for a while now. Maybe about two months and 'he' had kept away. Ree had been good about leaving...well it depends how you define good. She's stopped the tantrums and instead moping, she's just giving me the cold shoulder, especially after I told how he was her Dad...Ree has a basic undertsanding of what I am. Her daddy, who she now knows is Edward, was very special, which makes her special too! But because she was with me, living IN me for nine months, some of her specialness rubbed off on me. Thank goodness Ree is so gifted that she is able to understand. So here I am, unpacking and unemployed in a place in a little north of nowhere.

"Mommy I'm hoome!" Ree ran into my arms

I looked at her schocked "I missed you baby."

"Me too Mommy. Things are really gonna change now huh?"

"Yes they are sweetie, yes they are."

ONE MONTH LATER

I was finishing making dinner when I noticed Ree was playing with a necklace. I put the spoon down and walked over to the table.

"What's that Diana?" She tucked the necklace into her shirt

"What's what Mommy?"

"Diana Marie show me that necklace this instance!" reluctantly she unhooked the clasp and handed it over to me.

I examined the piece of jewelry. It was solid gold in the shape of a heart, a diamond studded R on the front. It was expensive and I knew who gave it to her. I ran into her room opening drawers throwing out new clothes and toys I had never seen before.

"Stop Mommy Stop!" Ree grabbed my arm but I threw her off continuing my rampage, until I realized what I had just done to my child. I heard her little sobs. When I turned around, the man who I loved and hated right now was holding her, telling her it was ok. He must have been here for a few minutes, just letting me destroy a room, while he comforted Ree. I sat down in front of them on the bare wooded floor, putting my head in my hands. "Ugh!" I cried

Ree, still sitting in Edward's lap, reached over and patted my on the shoulder, "It's ok Mommy. Daddy isn't going to hurt me...or you!"

Tears began to fall, "How do you know?! Your only five!"

Edward looked at his watch then Ree, "Diana, Spongebob should be on, why don't you go see if you like tonight's episode?"

She looked at him, eyes wide as saucers, "Are you going to leave when I go?"

He starred he straight in the eye, "I will be here as long as you want me to be, or until your Mom makes me go."

She nodded and left the room.

"How long have you been seeing her?" I asked?

"A month. Everyday after school, sometimes in the morning."

"What does the school say about this?"

"They have a note saying it's ok from you."

"But I never-forget it."

"I know I hurt you but you have to listen to me!"

"No!" i dried the tears on my cheeks with the side of my hand, "Your here for Ree now, so let's talk about that."

He sighed, relived, "That's a good idea, for now."

"You can't have her."

He didn't look surprised at my comment, but almost as if he were expecting it. Edward looked me straight in the eye, "I can take you to court for custody," He pulled something out of his pocket, papers, and held them up. "I'll take them personally to the courthouse tomorrow morning."

I laughed, "You wouldn't. You don't look old enough, it just won't work, too much legal stuff."

"A little facial hair, movie magic make-up and I can be any age I want to be. And legal stuff?" he laughed, "that's kindergarten stuff to a Cullen. Your the one who should be worried, so try me. I dare you to." his face was angry; hard, like it was set in stone.

"You would take my baby from me, Edward?" My eyes watered up and tears spilled down my cheeks.

And just like that his face softened, "Of course not Isabella. Ree would resent me forever, which is exactly why you should let me see her." He reached out to put his hand over mine, but stopped himself, and sadness was written all over his face. Nothing compared to how I had been all those years.

"So what? You can have her every other weekend the first month, then after that we'll add like Wednesday and Thursday?"

He smiled, "I'd like that."

"But you aren't going to see me. Just Ree."

"No that wouldn't work Bella. Two people cannot raise a child without communication."

"Fine Edward, if it means so much to you."

"Thank you Isabella."

I glared at him, "That's Ms. Swan to you."

He smirked, "Sure Bella, sure." Edward got up and put his hands out for me. I got up myself, but he looked a little hurt, so of course I felt guilty.

"If you had taken me to court you would have had to pay child support." trying to make the mood lighter

"Really Ms. Swan? I honestly don't care about that...actually, I should be giving you something. You've had to care of her all these years, all by yourself. And I admire you greatly for that."

I looked down a tint of red on my cheeks, "It wasn't easy Edward."

"I know. But that's exactly what I'll do. I'll help you out in any way I can. Financial, school, job hunting, emotionaly, anything."

"Edward! I'm ok! Just...unemployed and broke as of right now, but I am going to get through this!"

"With my help." he walked into the bare living room besides a love seat, coffee table, and TV, where Ree was watching Finding Nemo.

"Are you leaving, Daddy?"

"It's time for you to go to bed baby. I'll see you tomorrow, 'kay?"

She nodded, gave him a quick hug and ran into her bedroom."

Edward put his jacket on and began to walk out the door, before stopping, "Oh Bella? I would clean up a bit. Alice and Esme have become unbearably excited to see you and they might get they're way tomorrow."

"Edward!" But he was already gone.

I sighed and noticed something on the table. A note...with 3,000 dollars under it.

To buy furniture, food, clothes, and other necessities.

With Love,

Edward Cullen

Night Bella

Ugh! But as I thought about it, it was a kind gesture. Most of my clothes were faded and ripped, and the house was a nice size, but our furniturer wasn't much and was falling apart, so I would use the money, and use it well. Thank you Edward, I thought to myself. I closed my eyes and began to rest...

"Mommy! I can't find ANYTHING in here!"

I mentally groaned, rest was something you rarely had with a five year old.

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