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Bella's POV

I was sitting at home going through my mail before heading to the store for a quick check in. Besides all the bills I got there was a notice from Kimberly's school. I opened it curiously and began reading it.

It was a letter informing the parents that a new student teacher would be assisting in the classroom. To introduce her to the parents and to get to know her a bit more the school was arranging a picnic for the parents and students. It would be at the park near the school and the parents were to bring a dish to share, like a pot luck.

I was really taking in consideration changing Kimberly from that school but she really enjoyed it there. I sighed and agreed with myself on letting things flow and see how they turned out. I put all the bills and letters in the mail drawer and let Kenzo out before grabbing my bag.

"Hey Hey!!" I greeted in somewhat higher spirits than earlier.

"Well look who's happy today." Alice joked. "Do you want a manicure?" She asked. "You have time."

I looked at my nails and they were due for something different. "Why not."

"Who would have thought that simple Bella would end up in a salon getting her nails and dying her hair?" Rose joked as she walked in. I poked my tongue out at her and sat in front of Alice. Alice was doing my nails while Rose messed with my hair. She wasn't dying it or doing anything like that, she was trying to make it a messy look.

"So tomorrow there is a picnic at the park to 'meet' the new student teacher. Do you guys want to come with me?" I asked with a pout.

"You're not seriously still thinking of leaving Kimberly in that school, are you?" Rose asked disgusted.

"What am I supposed to do? I selected that school for her because it is one of the best preschools in the school district. I'm not going to do that to Kimberly." I shook my head and watched Alice add another coat of polish to my nails.

"Its just pre school! She'll adjust." Rose seriously did not like Edward or his wife. I knew that she as well as Alice was angry for what he did to me but it seemed as if Rose had a different sort of resentment towards them.

"I'm assuming that you don't want to come with me? Alice will you come with me?"

"Sure." She simply answered.

After my hair was as Rose liked it and my nails were finished, I left to pick Kimberly up from school and then head to the grocery store. After buying what I needed, Kimberly and I went home.

I let her play in the yard with Kenzo while I prepared her a snack. After washing up she and I sat outside in the warm sun and ate our fruit snack. The rest of the afternoon Kimberly spent it playing outside with her puppy. She tried teaching it new tricks and even tried making it walk straight.

We had a lot of fun trying to bathe Kenzo in the backyard while he squirmed and splashed us. He roamed free for a while making Kimberly and I give him a second bath in the same day.

Kimberly was exhausted and needed a bath as well. After bathing her I gave her a small glass of milk and put her down to sleep. As for me I sat on the couch flipping through channels and drinking ice coffee with a shot of rum; tomorrow would be a very awkward and long day.

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"Alice I don't want to go!" I stomped my foot on the ground and sat on the car bumper.

"Bella your being a child! Let's go!" She was pulling on my arms while Kimberly tried pushing me off the car."

"Mommy les go!" She stomped her foot and placed a hand on her hip. She always brightened my day and made things better.

I huffed in defeat and grabbed the container with fruit salad stuffed phyla pastries and carried them to the table where the picnic was taking place. There were already some parents there setting up and chatting. Alice and I introduced ourselves and watched as the kids all gathered to see what was in each food container.

Alice and I were talking to one of Kimberly's friend's mom when Edward and his wife arrived. I pretended as if I hadn't noticed their arrival and kept on with the conversation.

"Hello I'm Jane Cullen, the new student teacher." She introduced herself to our little circle of parents and then introduced Edward. I involuntarily shook his hand and noticed that he held onto mine longer. I slipped my hand away and casually wiped my hand on my jeans as a way to express my dislike for him. He chuckled at my gesture and made no attempt on leaving.

Kimberly came running back from the playground and displayed her dirty little hands.

"I'll get her washed up." Alice volunteered to take her to the restroom and clean her up. The other mom I was with, excused herself leaving me and Edward alone.

"Your daughter is just as beautiful as you are." He commented. "She has your ringlets; your hair is different now." He pointed out.

"Different hair style." I nodded.

"I preferred it longer and curly with its deep brown tone."

I chuckled at his resumption of his appreciation of my hair. I had let Alice and Rose mess with my hair and the way I dressed so that I could fell like I was a different person and because I knew that Edward had liked my hair the way it was. In a way it was like getting back at him but I never thought I'd end up liking it.

"But it suits you, it looks great on you." He complemented.

"Thanks." I started walking to the food table and picked out a few snacks. I was sitting by a bench waiting for Alice and Kimberly to finish getting their plate but instead I was joined by Edward.

"These are good." He had served himself four little phyllo pastries of the ones I had done.

"They are for everyone." I scolded.

"So why didn't Kimberly's dad come?" He asked.

It was surprising how calm I felt when he asked me about that.

"That's personal." I answered. He nodded and kept eating his food. Alice and Kimberly were sitting on a small table with two of Kimberly's friends. Alice kept glancing over to see if I needed help.

"How long have you been married?" Edward asked taking my attention away from Alice.

"What do you want Edward?" I asked irritated.

"Just curiosity." He shrugged.

"Curiosity killed the cat."

He laughed at my retort and didn't hesitate to ask more questions.

"Why did Kimberly say she didn't know what her father looked like? Jasper said that he flew in once in a while."

I stayed quite and didn't answer.

"Doesn't he come home for the weekends at the very least? Why doesn't he come to your schools meeting or g out with the two of you?"

"Because he's with his family!" I blurted out. His face had shock all over it. I sighed and figured it would be best if I'd told him some story to get him off the case.

"I didn't know he was married when I had Kimberly. It was a one night of unprotected sex and I ended up pregnant. He didn't care that I was carrying his child and that I needed him more than I ever had needed anybody. He abandoned us and never cared if we were alright. I've had the joy of raising my daughter and if it doesn't bother him that he has a child out there then it's not my problem."

"I…I didn't know you were a single mother." He stuttered.

"I think I've done a pretty alright job at it." Kimberly was a well behaved and poised little girl; I must have done something right.

"She doesn't know?" He asked.

"NO. I didn't want to break her little heart by telling her that her father abandoned her when she needed him most. That he never cared for her or loved her in any way." What I was saying was letting my anger out. In a way I was reproaching Edward whom was sitting by me.

He stayed quite and looking down. I got up and left him to his thoughts.

I walked toward Kimberly and Alice. "How did that go?" Alice asked intrigued. "I'll tell you later." We got up and mingled with the parents for a little while before leaving.

We were in the car ready to go and I took another look at the picnic area. Edward was still alone lost in thought.

Maybe his conscience would make him feel guilty.

(A/N) I got another one up!! Whoohoo!!

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** OH when Kimberly was born I gave her a birth date of May 6, 2010. Well I'm going to change it to May 6, 2005 so that she will be turning five and the story will be set in 2009 still. Sorry for that confusion. If any questions do not hesitate to review or message me.