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I'll announce the winners of the banners in the next chapter seen as it will be nearly the last one, I have a lot of banner requests from forums and things to get through first so there'll be four winners next chapter!

Also, a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who reviewed, you total heroes! After this chapter I think there'll only be one chapter left. Maybe an epilogue. Because, to be honest, I don't want this to become one of those stories that start off good then just get boring and repetitive because they go on too long . . you know?

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So, does he have herpes? Doesn't he? Let's find out . .

Bella's POV

When I woke up the following afternoon it took me a few minutes to recall why there were tear tracks on my cheeks and why there was a distinct lack of Edward beside me this morning.

Oh, right. He had cheated on me.

Alice came in a few moments later, bearing a tray laden with tea, chocolate and various other comfort foods.

"Alice, you saint, thank you so much"

She gave me a gentle smile, "How're you feeling now?"

I shrugged, "I don't know"

She nodded understandingly and rubbed my shoulder, "you'll be fine"

I wearily nodded and began fixing myself a cup of tea, I was just adding milk when my phone began ringing. I hadn't glanced at it since Edward had hung up on my last night. I exchanged a glance with Alice and she took that as her cue to leave. I looked at the screen to see "Edward" flash up. I debated whether or not to answer it, the 18 missed calls which was visible on the screen also persuaded me to.

"Hello?"

"Oh Bella thank God, I've been trying to get through to you all night, I was worried- "

"Yeah right Edward, why would you possibly be worried about me?!"

"Because I love- "

"Save it" I snapped, "I saw you coming out of the clinic last night"

"Oh . . " he said.

"Exactly"

And I snapped my phone shut.

I then took myself to the bathroom for a very long shower, allowing the hot water to ease the tension gathered in my shoulders. When I heard Alice nervously knocking on the door inquiring as to whether or not I had drowned myself.
When I emerged Alice offered to dry my hair, I sat numbly on the chair whilst she whirled around me.

"We're going out tonight. Me and you. On a man hunt, you're going to get with some gorgeous hunk and lose yourself and all thoughts of Edward in a wild passionate night"

She said all this so quickly I didn't even have time to protest, all I said was, "Did you talk to Edward"

"No" she said a little too fast.

I could tell it wasn't open to further enquiries.

So that night I found myself putting on my shortest black dress, teamed it with coloured tights and some shoes borrowed from Alice and we hit the down. It was another windy night, I pulled my coat tighter around me as we entered the first club, a small chalk board outside advertised Open Mic Night.

We found a table near the stage and I got us drinks, the first performer was already on stage. I shrugged off my coat and glanced around me. Alice was oddly nervous, she kept craning to see whoever was standing next to the stage and looking all around her.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

She ignored me. I was getting annoyed, she had dragged me her in the first place, now she wasn't even paying any attention to me or even trying to convince me to enjoy myself.

I looked at the stage again and gave a short gasp. Edward was sitting on the stool now, guitar in hand, tuning.

I twisted in my seat and glared at Alice, "You set this up!"

She nodded happily and giggled to herself.

I didn't have time to retort as Edward began to sing. I had never heard him sing before. His voice was dulcet and soulful and I was memorised. His eyes found mine and looked intently into them as his hands strummed expertly.

"When I see your smile,
Tears run down my face.
I can't replace.
And now that I'm strong, I have figured out,
How this world turns cold and it breaks through my soul.
And I know I'll find deep inside me,
I can be the one.

I will never let you fall. (let you fall.)
I'll stand up with you forever.
I'll be there for you through it all. (through it all.)
Even if saving you sends me to heaven.

It's okay.
It's okay.
It's okay-e-ay-e-ay.

Seasons are changing,
And waves are crashing,
And stars are falling all for us.
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter,
I can show you I'll be the one

I will never let you fall. (let you fall.)
I'll stand up with you forever.
I'll be there for you through it all. (through it all.)
Even if saving you sends me to heaven.

'Cause you're my, you're my, my-e-y-e-y,
My true love, my whole heart.
Please don't throw that away.
'Cause I'm here... for you!
Please don't walk away and,
Please tell me you'll stay... here!

Whoa-oh!
Stay!
Whoa-oh!

Use me as you will!
Pull my strings just for a thrill!
And I know I'll be okay,
Though my skies are turning gray! (gray! gray!)

I will never let you fall!
I'll stand up with you forever!
I'll be there for you through it all,
Even if saving you sends me to heaven!

I will never let you fall!
I'll stand up with you forever!
I'll be there for you through it all,
Even if saving you sends me to heaven!"

The crowd burst into applause. My eyes were now swimming with tears. Edward didn't pause to enjoy his reception, he got immediately to his feet and made his way through the crowded room to me. I found myself on my feet.

His guitar slung over his back, he swept me into his arms and firmly kissed me. His soul exhaled through his mouth into mine and I wondered how I could have ever doubted me.

He pulled away, his forehead pressed to mine, "I think you may have gotten the wrong end of the stick yesterday, so Alice tells me"

I nodded, tears leaking down my cheeks.

"I was only there because- "

"Shh" I silenced him with another kiss, "tell me later. Enjoy the moment"

"I love you Bells"

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