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BPOV

Leading me into the dinning room, I was escorted to a seat. Edward, Carlisle, and Emmett had just entered the room as I sat down. My eyes met with Edward's gaze as he started to walk towards me. Just as he pushed out the chair to sit next to me, Alice jumped out of no where and maneuvered her small frame into the chair.

"Alice!" Edward said as he tried to slide the chair out from under her body.

"Sorry big bro. I was here first. You were just to slow." Sticking her tongue out, Edward retreated to sit across from me.

"Sorry." I mouthed. He nodded his head sadly before turning to Emmett. They proceeded to talk about sports as the rest of the family took their seats. Alice and Rosalie were on either side of me with their husbands sitting directly across from them. Carlisle and Esme sat at the ends of the table.

"So, Bella. Where are you visiting from? Anywhere around here?" Esme asked as she tried to make conversation.

"I'm actually from New York." I said as I scooped food onto my plate.

"Oh, that's quite a ways away." Esme looked surprised as she passed the rolls to me.

"Yeah, I actually live in New York City. I came down here for a mini vacation. The city life isn't all that great after years of living there." I was about to continue before Alice interrupted.

"You mean you're telling me that you live in freaking New York City and you find it boring?! What is wrong with you! New York City is….is… it's freaking New York City!" I laughed as Alice pointed a spoonful of mashed potatoes at me.

"This is serious, Bella. What I would give to shop in New York! It's my dream to open up a clothing store there." Alice's eyes glazed over as she probably envisioned her future.

"It's definitely a great place. Don't get me wrong. It's just not everything it used to be." I tried to defend my reasoning. "Where are you guys from?"

"We all live in Washington State. We all grew up in a small town called Forks." Edward cut in to join our conversation.

"Oh, so I hope you don't mind me asking. Which of you guys are related?" I tried to laugh off my question to hide my embarrassment.

"Not at all! It can get quite confusing since we basically act like we're one big family. Alice, Edward, and Emmett are all siblings. Alice is 23, Edward's 25, and Emmett's 26. Jasper and I are fraternal twins. We're 24." Rosalie explained.

"Oh. So you guys married young? I'm sorry, that was rude of me." Smooth, Bella. Way to be polite to your hosts.

"Don't worry about it. Me and Jasper got married two years ago while Emmett and Rose married last February. Edward here hasn't found his soul mate…yet." Alice winked at her brother before turning to me. "So, how about you? Any loves in your life." She nudged me.

"Way to be subtle Alice." Edward rolled his eyes as he stabbed some green beans with his fork.

"Shut it Edward, you and I both know you were dying to ask." I looked confusedly between Alice and Edward as his cheeks flushed pink. He mumbled a response before Alice made a satisfied noise and turned to me.

"Not really. I just got out of a relationship." I said as I focused on my food.

"Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! That's probably the reason why you came here!" Alice said as she slapped her forehead.

"It's fine. The feeling was mutual. We are better off as friends." I laughed it off as I turned to Esme. "Your food is delicious by the way."

"Thank you. You're welcome here anytime." Carlisle, who I had forgotten was here, agreed.

"That reminds me, you need to go to the store tomorrow!" Alice put a finger on her chin before she broke out into a grin. "I know! Edward can take you." Immediately, I began to protest.

"There's no need to drive me there. Just give me directions and I'm sure I'll find a way." I snuck a glance at Edward who's face looked slightly fallen.

"I don't mind taking you. Honestly. I need to go to town anyways. My manager sent me my concert schedule over email today and I need to call him from town where I can actually get reception."

"Concert schedule?" My brows furrowed as I looked at Edward curiously.

"I'm a pianist. I play concerts here and there." He shrugged as if it was no big deal. I gasped.

"That's awesome, Edward! I wish I had musical talent."

"You must play for Bella sometime, Edward." Rosalie squealed as she clapped her hands.

"Maybe." Edward responded as he ran his hand through his bronze hair.

"Please, Edward?" I whispered as I looked up through my eye lashes. He whipped his head up to look at me. The stunned look on his face caused me to laugh. "I'm just kidding, you don't have to if you don't want to. But if you still wanted to take me to the store, I will be eternally indebted to you." The whole table laughed and Edward smiled at me.

"Of course. Just tell me the time."

"Wait, that means you'll need food for breakfast. How about you come over early tomorrow to eat here. That way, you guys can just go later." Rosalie said.

"I really don't want to impose on you guys."

"What kind of people would we be if we didn't help out our neighbors?" Edward said.

I smiled as the conversation easily flowed between us. At the end of dinner, I leaned back in my chair.

"Geez, Bella. You ate that food like you were eating for two! You almost ate as much as I did, and that's saying something." Emmett said as a loud booming noise escaped his mouth.

Blushing, I instantly hid behind my hair. The tears started to sting my eyes. The truth was, I would be eating for two right now. Even though Emmett had no way of knowing about the miscarriage, it still stung.

I heard a smacking noise and a harsh whisper from Rosalie.

"What the hell, Emmett."

Gathering my emotions, I stood up. "It's ok, I should probably get going now anyways. I'll see you tomorrow around ten?" I asked.

They nodded and showed me to the front door. We said our goodbyes and I all but ran back towards my cabin. Once I was in the safe confines of the house where no one could see me, I instantly changed into my pajamas and headed for my bed.

Curling up in the comfy sheets, the words played in my head over and over.

Geez, Bella. You ate that food like you were eating for two.

That night, I cried myself to sleep.

A/N: So sorry for not updating sooner! It was a busy and depressing week. The words would just not come to me.

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Kristi