Twenty Years Later
Bella's POV
"Are you sure you don't me want to come?"
"I'm sure; I have to do this alone. Why you don't take the girls out for lunch and we can meet back at the hotel."
About a month ago I found out my mother had died. And I wanted to visit her just one time. I know Emmett thinks I'll fall apart. But I won't.
"Alright Bella, if your sure."
I kiss him good bye, after all this time that never gets old, yell good bye to the girls and go.
The drive is way too short and so is the walk. I find it quickly and sit down next to her.
"Hello, Renee… It's Bella, your daughter. Not sure how this works. If you recognize me. I was pretty little when you dumped me off. But I'm not here to tell you how wrong that was and how much I hate you. I'm here to tell you I forgive you. For a big part of my life I felt like I wasn't good enough because of you. It took a lot of years and a lot of love to realize I am good enough. But I'm glad you did it. Because the day you put me in Charlie's arms I met my real family. Charlie is an amazing dad. But it was way more than him. It was Esme and Carlisle who love me like I'm one of their own. My sisters Rose and Alice, my best friend Edward. And Emmett, the love of my life. I wouldn't be here if not for him. I might not be anywhere. I wouldn't have my beautiful daughters Emberlee and Krista. So how can I can be mad at you when the choice you made to give me away really gave me everything I have? I forgive you. And I hope you had a happy life. Because I sure as hell do. Good Bye Renee."
My life has not always gone smoothly. But I wouldn't change a single thing. I don't believe in perfection but I'm pretty sure what I have is as close as it gets.
The End
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