Disclaimer: I OWN Nothing

Bella's POV

After dropping Edward off at the airport, I wasn't able to concentrate on anything. I hadn't had a very good night sleep either.

I had been tossing and turning anxiously as I thought about Edward. Now all I could do was wait for his phone call. It wasn't as if I was going to lose him, he was just going away for a while, but I didn't know why it seemed like I wouldn't see him again. Maybe it was because we hadn't been apart since the minute we met.

He was Emmett's friend from college; I was just a junior in high school. Emmett only flew back home for Christmas and happened to bring Edward home too. Charlie was thrilled. After having his only son Emmett away fro so long, it was nice for him to have some 'guy to guy' time. Charlie and Edward clicked very well and I of course had no objection.

The first time I had seen him I had come back from a jog with Alice. I was sweaty but he didn't seem to mind. Alice always came with her family for holiday dinners; our families had always been close. We were practically twins; we were both born the same day in the same hospital; except for the fact we had different parents.

What was different from that dinner though, was that a new guest was there. It seemed like some electrical current pulled us together. After the dinner, Edward and Emmett stayed for a week and during that week, we couldn't stay apart.

Emmett and I were always close siblings and did everything together. He took his older brother role very serious and suspected something between Edward and me. He knew that we were just three years apart and that he was a great person. After dating for a while, Edward and I made it official. He'd come back with Emmett ever so often to see me. He took part in all my events like prom and such. After my graduation, I enrolled at the same college that he was attending. We only were able to share two years together before he transferred again.

Now I was by myself in New York while he was overseas in England.

"Bella are you ready?" Alice asked, walking into my bedroom.

"Almost." I said.

"Bella you haven't even gotten out of your Pj's silly." She laughed. Her voice had always been singsong like. Very cheery and bell like.

"Sorry Ali." I shrugged. "If you'd like you can choose my clothes while I shower." I said impishly.

"YAY!" She squealed. "Hurry on!"

---

"You look dead smack gorgeous!" Rose exclaimed.

"Hey Rose." I stood up and greeted her with a hug. Emmett had the perfect fiancée, Rosalie. The day he brought her home I couldn't help be a little jealous. My only brother would be paying less attention to me. But after getting to know her, everyone fell in love with her. She was beautiful and very kind although at times she had a temper, but that was perfect, she set Emmett in line when he goofed.

"Hey Rose, is my brother here?" I asked. I didn't know whether they were here to make me company or if they had plans to do something.

"Yea. Emmett and Jasper are in the living room." she nodded.

"Oh."

"You're all finished Bella." Alice clapped.

"Why do I need to be all dressy anyways? It's not like I'm going out." I shrugged.

"Bella were not leaving you here." Alice and Rose looked at each other in perplexed expressions.

"I'm not going anywhere. I'm waiting for Edward's call." I looked at my cell phone but no missed calls. Surly he would have arrived by now.

"Bella we got these theater tickets like months ago. Edward would want you to go. He doesn't want you to be alone." Alice insisted.

"He'll probably call your cell phone anyways." Rosalie added.

I stared at my cell and at the house phone debating.

"Okay." I agreed.

--

"That was awesome! You know, I didn't think I'd like that show but it was actually cool. Didn't you think so sis?" Emmett asked.

"Huh?" I asked totally out of it. Edward hadn't called. I was beyond worried and panicking. His flight would have arrived nearly five hours ago.

"He's going to call Bella, relax." Jasper always calmed me down but he wasn't very convincing today.

"He probably wants to settle in before he calls. Don't you think he would like to eat and take a shower before talking on the phone for hours?"

"Can I please just go home? I'm not very good company. Honestly." I was starting to get aggravated.

"Okay." they nodded.

"Here." Alice tossed me the keys to her car. "Jasper will take me home."

"Thanks" I said.

--

I probably dialed Edward's number about a million times. And each time getting an 'out of area' response. I was positive Edward had arrived; I even called the airline to make sure.

I had both phones on the center table, while I on the other hand was sitting across on the couch, biting my fingers nails. I wasn't one to chew them but it was starting to dawn on me that something was off.

"Phone book!" I ran to the desk next to the entrance and pulled out the phone book.

I sighed after realizing that it was a local phone book. I flung it across the room smashing into a flower vase.

-

After much intent, I don't know how, but I managed to get a hold of hotel numbers in England.

"Yes, I would like to know if an Edward Cullen is registered in your hotel." I asked.

"Please wait while I look up the in information."

I was hoping that this would be the place where I'd find him. I didn't have many more places to call.

"Sorry ma'am. It doesn't seem like he is a guest here."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Thank you." I said, hanging up.

"Hey, has he called?" Alice and everyone were back. I looked at the clock and it was near nine at night.

"No." I answered coldly.

"Have you tried calling him?" Emmett asked.

"I've tried everything." I sighed, throwing my hands in the air. "I called the airline; I've called hotels; I've called their emergency rooms."

"Bella he's going to call." Alice assured.

"I know." I said, trying to give myself some hope.

"Don't worry." Emmett gave me a squeeze and got up.

"We're going to go now."

"Yea. Did you guys have fun?" I asked lightly.

"We did, but you have to come with us next time!" Rose and Alice cheered.

"Of course."

---

"Bella?" Alice whispered in the dark. "Where are you?"

"By the window." I was staring out the window wondering if Edward could see the same stars I was.

"He hasn't called has he?"

"No." I answered. "Do you think something happened?" it wasn't like Edward to do this.

"I'm sure its nothing. He's probably really excited about seeing the city."

"Too excited to even make a quick five minute phone call to his girlfriend?" I did not know if I was more upset or if I was angry with him for keeping me in angst.

"Would you hand me the phone?" I asked her, switching on the lights.

"Who are you calling? It's late."

"Cullen's residence." A woman answered.

"May I speak with Carlisle?" I asked directly.

"Mr. Cullen isn't home at the time." She informed.

"May I speak with Esme?"

"I'm sorry but Mr. and Mrs. Cullen are away at the time. I wouldn't know when they'll return."

I thought for sure I would get some answers about Edward there.

"Do you know if Edward has called at all?"

"No, nobody has been here since two days ago, and Mr. Edward hasn't called at all."

"Thanks." I hung up, apprehension running through me.

"What?" I turned to see Alice, whom I had forgotten was with me.

"Nothing."

"I don't mean to startle you but, something is off Bella." I was not the only one who was worried now. Alice had the same terrified expression I held. "This isn't like him."

I crossed my arms and stared out the window again. Maybe he was looking at the stars. Maybe he wanted to call me but couldn't. But why? What was the reason for him not to call?

(A/N) Please Review!