Chapter 7-

Bella POV

I woke up this morning thinking over the last few days. Was it real? Edward and Alice coming back. Edward, the world famous actor, was here, it made no sense because the last I had heard he was filming a new movie.

It was strange!

But then it hit me. Esme or Carlisle must have called them and told them, and they felt an obligation to come and say bye to me. But they didn't say anything to me yesterday about it. Or maybe they did come to visit their parents and they didn't mention it because they don't care anymore.

That made sense. My eyes pooled with tears again but I stopped myself before I started again. I didn't want to die, but if I was going to I didn't want to my last few weeks to be filled with depression and tears.

It was with a new found attitude that I got out of bed that morning. I was free to do whatever I wanted. I had quit my job as Head of the English department at Forks High after I received the news. I hadn't given any reason for it and thankfully I left before my friends Emmet, the football coach and Rosalie, head of the Art department could have realised. They were lovely and in love with each other but were too scared to admit it.

I looked to the clock and it said it was 7:00. Eurgh, out of habit I woke up at that time without an alarm. I got out of bed and took a long shower. I got dressed and went downstairs. It was now 7:45. Good! Long enough for me to clear up the glass from yesterday and put everything back to order before Edward came by.

I went into the kitchen wearing a pair of hard boots and began sweeping it all up; the cuts on my feet still stung a little, giving me a little limp. I collected it up in a bin bag and walked outside to throw it all away. I went back in a just as I put everything away, noting I only had to mugs and cutlery left.

I cleared the sitting room a little, putting things in their right place and as I was taking a picture of me, Alice and Edward down the doorbell rang; I left it on the coffee table upside down and went to the door.

'Bella' Edward said. He was wearing dark jeans with a purple t shirt on. His hair was in its usual disarray and his eyes pierced mine as he looked me over. 'Aren't you going to invite me in?' he smirked at me.

I silently moved out of his way and forced a smile. 'I don't know what you want to do with me, I really boring and I'm sure you have other important things to do, being an actor and all' I mumbled. He looked at me for another second and walked over; he lifted my chin up so my eyes met his.

'Bella, I haven't changed, I miss my best friend and want to spend some time with her. Is that so wrong? And you will always be the most important thing to me, no matter what'. He said, I saw his sincere eyes and couldn't believe I ever doubted him.

I wrapped my arms around his torso and whispered, as my voice broke, 'Edward, I missed you so much. I... I'm dying and... ,' I trailed off helplessly. When I looked up into his eyes, I saw that he knew and the pain it was causing.

'Shh, Bella, I'm here for you,' he said and led me to the couch where he held me, his strong arms protecting me. And just like that, those four words gave me hope.

EPOV

I led Bella to the couch and felt my eyes gain moisture at her pain. It was unbearable to know that the woman I loved was in pain and it took me this long to finally help her. It was my fault for leaving her and never coming back. I really screwed up.

I let her tears stain my shirt and each one burned my skin, reminding me of my mistake. What if she had moved on? I know we had feelings for each other before I left and nothing ever came of it because I had. I bet she had.

Once her tears had dried up and Bella was soundly sleeping on my sofa, I laid her down and covered her with an ancient, faded blanket

I was at a dead end, should I leave and let her rest or wait for her to wake up? I decided on the latter. I went to Bella's room and saw that nothing had changed. I quickly dropped to my knees and found the loose floorboard where she hid her most precious stuff. I knew I would find a photo album there.

I got it open and took it out. I looked through all the pictures, laughing at some.

Just as I put it back my phone began buzzing, the name Andrew flashing across the front.

'Hello' I said slowly.

'Edward, I really need you come back. People are worrying about you and your an international star, you're lucky you haven't been spotted yet' he said, exasperated as if he were explaining to a child again that he could not have ice cream for dinner.

'Look, its Forks, no one will even know who I am' I lied effortlessly, knowing that everyone would remember who I was from when I lived here. And, the few reporters I ran into at Seattle would never guess I was in Forks. You need to put everything on hold for me, even if that means cancelling the movie'. I said.

'Edward, as your agent I don't recommend that. This is the movie that everyone is talking about and it hasn't even begun filming. Everyone wants you for this movie; you know your perfect for it and you'll win Oscars, Grammys and a bucket load of teen awards' he said.

'No' I said. 'I'm here for a reason and I will leave when I want to. Now can you do what I'm asking you to or do I need to hire another agent?' I asked.

I heard him sigh, 'Ok, I'll do what I can for this week, but we'll need to talk about everything so we can figure out what's best in the long term, expect a call from me soon'. Andrew said.

'Yeah, sure. And I'm sorry for being like this but I'm really stressed right now'. I said

'Yeah, Yeah, I have a lot to do, so bye' I said.

I said bye and hung the phone up. Just as I did, I heard shuffling from the sitting room and quickly went towards my love.

I wanted her to know that I stayed with her and from then on, I always would.