Bella's POV:
When the Cullens had been gone for exactly one week, I climbed into my old truck for the last time, deciding only to drive to La Push. I left a note for Charlie – Gone for a drive. Love you, Dad.
Would he know something was up? Would he hear the underlying tone, put the pieces together?
No. Charlie was a good guy, but clueless. He wouldn't know until they found my body.
Turning the truck off, I sat for a moment, silently saying goodbye.
I hadn't been back here in almost a year. The cliff still looked the same, rising against the horizon as the waves slapped at it. Mist shrouded it, and I nodded silently to myself.
I pulled out a blank piece of paper and a pen.
Dear Cullens,
I know you can see this, Alice, and…I'm sorry. Don't try to stop me, there's not enough time anyway. I never wanted to hurt any of you like this, but I can't see any other way. I can't live without him, and the truth is, I don't want to.
Jasper, I love you, and I never blamed you for what happened at my birthday party. I never did. You're my brother, and I always thought of you like that.
Alice, you were the best friend a girl could ever have. I'll truly miss you. Take care of Jasper – life's not worth living without him by your side.
Emmett, you'll never know how much you meant to me. Even though you could be incredibly annoying sometimes, you would have done anything for me. I know that. I love you, big brother.
Rosalie, this is probably one of my biggest regrets. If things had been different, I would have loved to explore our new relationship. You took that first big step, and I'm proud of you, sister. Keep Emmett close, and never hesitate to tell him you love him.
Carlisle, Esme, I don't know what to say to you. You were my parents more than Renee and Charlie ever were. For that, I thank you both. I love you more than anyone else alive. Take care, and don't forget me.
You'll blame yourselves – don't. I was careful. There's no way you could have seen it coming. Again, I'm sorry for deceiving you.
I love all of you. Take care of Charlie for me.
Bella
I folded the paper and got out of the truck, giving it one last pat as I left it behind.
Turning my face towards the cliff, I began to climb.