Chapter 20

Travis' POV

As I looked at the happy new-formed couple, Bella and Rosalie, I felt a surge of happiness for them. I know that the two of them definitely deserve each other. I've known from the moment that I saw the two that they are absolutely meant for each other. The way they looked at each other was the way my dad looked at my mom and vice versa. Yes, Bella and Rosalie are definitely meant to be. I'm sure of it. I smiled. I remember Uncle Aro and his wife. They were seriously a sight to behold. I found the meaning of true love because of them. Uncle Aro was willing to give up his life for her any time. Their dynamics was just different. Aro was supposed to execute Sulpicia, but the moment he laid his eyes on her, he fell in love. He tells me that story every single time. Esme and Carlisle also held the same intensity as Aro and Sulpicia. And now I have Bella and Rosalie. I'm sure that their bond is unbreakable. I can feel it.

Not that I'm wallowing in self-pity or anything but I have to say that I envy them. I miss the feeling of loving someone. I miss actually making love as to just have sex. Ever since I was changed, I sort-of forgot what love really is about. I miss her, without a doubt. I miss her with every fiber in my being yet I don't know why won't I just obey my grandfather's orders and bring her to the Volturi and make them change her, or perhaps I can even change her myself. She's the mother of my child for crying out loud! And I can't make my child grow up without a father. I sighed. Apparently, something is stopping me. Well, not something but rather someone.

Alice.

I don't even know why. The woman frustrates me. Never have I been denied before. And I will admit that before everything, it was all a game. Yet, she opened my eyes and my heart. This is so frustrating. I can't like her! I have a fiancée and a child! No! I will not do this. I can't do this to my family. But why is my heart saying otherwise? Gosh, no. I would like to believe that I have no heart. Yes, let's go with that. I Travis Michaelo Ferrero cannot like Mary Alice Cullen. I just can't. And I don't want to hurt her ever. I have to stay away from her. I'll-

"What's on your mind?" Alice's voice brought me out of my reverie.

I put my playful face on then smirked at her. "I was thinking how hot Bella and Rose are together." I said playfully, as I winked and wiggled my eyebrows suggestively. And that earned me a smack on the head from Alice. I rubbed the spot she hit.

"You are such a pervert." She told me as she stuck out her tongue playfully.

"I'm a hot pervert." I countered.

"Oh fuck you!" she shouted, softy laughing.

"Oh you wish!" I retorted.

"Okay, kids. Before this gets out of hand, I received a text message from Caius. Travis, your grandfather wants you to call him. It seems that he has not yet figured out how to use the calling feature of the new cell phone Aro got him." Carlisle said, amused. I chuckled. My grandfather has always been weak with gadgets.

"Of course, Carlisle, I will call him right away." I told him politely. I then turned my attention to Alice. "I'll deal with you later." I ruffled her hair then she stuck out her tongue playfully.

I hurriedly ran outside, away from their hearing distance. I took out my cell phone then called Caius. He answered after three rings.

"Grandpa!" I greeted. He chuckled.

"Hello, Travis, dear. How are you?" he asked happily.

"They're really great people. They have treated me well." I informed him.

"That's good." He told me.

"Not that I don't like speaking with you, Grandfather, but why did you want me to call?" I asked him and I heard him clear his throat nervously. What is up with him today?

"Well, you, see…."

" I see what?"

"Something came up while you weren't here. Something happened, particularly yesterday. Things are just settling down that is why I was able to call you just now."

"Well, what happened?"

"Someone came here yesterday."

"Please don't tell me that it was another crazy ex."

"Well….."

He sounded more nervous. What the hell happened? The last time, one of my vampire exes went on a killing spree. I have a bad feeling about this. What happened this time?

"Grandfather?" I said just to check that he was still there.

"Travis, Kaitlin went here. She brought your daughter here with her. I don't know how she found out but all she told me was that she met a vegetarian vampire who was about to kill himself but had to expose our secret first to a mortal. She was asking to be changed because she wanted to find you." He blurted out.

Wait what? I think I'm getting dizzy. What the hell is happening? This must be some weird dream or illusion. What Grandpa said is impossible, right? Kaitlin cannot be in Volterra right now, wanting to be changed and worst of all, she brought our child. Is she crazy? Our daughter is in danger. Damn it! I growled to myself.

"Is she still there?" I inquired.

"Yes and something happened…." He trailed off.

"What?" I asked.

"Uhh….."

"Grandfather, tell me what happened please." I begged. He sighed.

"Your daughter's dead. We just got a new recruit with no self-control at all. Before we could do anything, it was too late. He had drained your child. Children generally have sweeter scents. When he finished, the new recruit was killed, tortured first." Caius said as quickly as he could.

Without thinking, I crushed my cell phone and let out a large roar of anguish and pain. All I could think about was my young child. She had so much ahead of her, a bright future. Everything was taken away from her. I ran. I didn't know where to. I just wanted to be alone. Our kind… We're monsters. My baby. Dead. I can't grasp the concept. She was all I could ever have. She was all that was left. Now, she's gone. She didn't deserve that. I should have been there. I could have stopped that vile creature, but, I wasn't. I'm a terrible father. I should have protected my child. I was supposed to be my family's protector. I fell to the ground and cried. I cried for myself. I cried for Kaitlin. I cried for my parents. I cried for the Volturi. I cried for the Cullens. And I cried for my daughter. Life is cruel. I know that I've been a bad person. And I have always believed in karma but why my child? Why her?

I don't know how long I was sitting there but suddenly, I was being picked up. Someone was carrying me. I looked up to see Carlisle, his face sad. I knew he heard my cry. Any father would feel the pain I'm going through. He didn't speak a word for no words could comfort me right now. Nothing could. And I don't know if anything ever would. I knew when Carlisle slowed down his pace that we were approaching the house. Suddenly, I heard one of the girls speak, I presume Alice.

"Oh my God."

Alice's POV

I am so happy for Bella and Rosalie. They look so cute together. I never saw this coming but hey, this is a pleasant surprise. I want my sisters to be happy. They deserve each other and I'm sure anyone would agree with me. They've only been together for a day but their gazes on each other are so strong. It's so adorable. I would never have thought that they would get together before but now, I can't imagine them with anyone else. I smiled. They are so cute. Only Travis would refer to that as hot but I've long gotten used to him. And he is pretty nice. I wonder what Caius wants to tell him. I am pretty curious. I really want to know but I guess that's not my business.

We were all relaxing and enjoying the moment when we heard a roar- a cry of pain. And I knew from the timbre of that voice that it was definitely Travis. We all looked up and instantly became worried. Despite the short time he has spent with our family, Travis has definitely become like family to everybody. What could have happened? Then I heard him shout something about his child. I came into realization. Something must have happened to his daughter. Esme seemed extremely worried. I heard trees falling down. This guy is going to take down a whole forest. After four hours, we could barely hear anything anymore. Carlisle stood up and left to go find Travis.

"What could have happened?" Bella questioned.

"I think something happened to Travis' daughter." I said grimly.

"He has daughter?" Rosalie asked, dumbfounded. I merely nodded.

I hope Travis will be alright. I've never heard a cry so sad, so full of anguish. I sighed. I want to help Travis so much. I really owe him for that shopping thing and….. I actually want to help the guy, annoying as he may be. Something happening to you child may be the worst thing that can happen to a parent. I'm sure of that. The door slammed open. I immediately thought that it was Carlisle but I was surprised to see who it was. In his 6'3'' stature, gold eyes, honey blonde curls, and those fucking cowboy boots stood Jasper. Bella, Rosalie, Esme and I froze. He's here. This is a dream, right? His eyes were remorseful- very full of sorrow.

"Hey." He drawled out.

"Oh my God." Was all I could say.

A/N:

Surprise, surprise! ;). So, Jasper's back, Travis' child is dead. I wonder what will happen next. And the Sulpicia/Aro thing, I just made that up. I have no idea how they met. Anyway, I hope you like this chapter. Tell me what you think, by reviewing. Until next time.

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