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I know somebody asked for an Edward point of view and I will be doing that eventually... but I dont want to give to much away with whats been happening in his life until they meet again... but thats not too long off anyway.

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Chapter 2

~~Bella~~

I got out of bed and grabbed some clean clothes for the day. I laid them on the bed and went to the shower, relaxing as the hot water spray hit my back and relaxed my tense shoulders.

Last night I had tried to google `Edward Cullen`, but it hadnt really given me anything important that I could use to discover his whereabouts. I decided to see if I could find Carlisle insted. He was one of the best doctors that I knew, surely I could find out where he and Esme where. Esme... It hurt terribly to think of the woman that I had thought of as a second mother for so long. She was always the one that I went to talk to about things that I felt uncomfortable talking to Charlie about. Renee- my real mother had walked out on me and Charlie when I was a baby. I had no recollection of her, so I never missed what I'd never known. It hurt that Esme could so easily walk away from me without even saying goodbye to me. Then there was Alice my `so called` best friend. How could she not of kept in touch with me. What sort of best friend did something like that, everytime I rang or left her messages she simply ignored them, eventually blocking my number altogether. It was hard, and hurtful especially after Mike's attack when I really needed her. Emmett was like a big brother to me aswell.

I missed them all so dearly but it got easier over time. I pushed them to the back of my mind as much as I could, but that was hard sometimes, especially when I looked at Scarlets face. Her bright green eyes and crooked smile... so much like her fathers. It hurt.

I got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my body, before I dried my hair and left it down, cascading down my back in gentle curls, then I dressed in the clothes that I had left on my bed.

With a coffee in my hand I typed Carlisle's name into the google bar and waited for the results. There wasnt many but I got all the information I needed thanks to a story about Carlisle and how he saved a young mans life after a fatal stabbing. The Cullens were in New york where Carlisle worked as a doctor. I wrote down the address of the hospital and shut down the computer, before flinging some clothes and personal belongings into an holdall. I had no Idea how long I would be there for, as long as it took me to get the information that I needed out of Carlisle I guess. I put the bag in my car and headed over to Garretts office. Garrett was my shrink, I talked to him once a week if everything began to become to much for me. He was a good friend. He had advised me taking a file about my ordeal with me incase I felt the urge to speak with somebody else while I was away, especially as I would be thrust back in time when I eventually came face to face with the Cullens. We spoke briefly and then I drove back to the hospital. My flight to New york was for tonight so I wanted to spend time with my baby before I left.

I heardc her voice as I creaked open the door to her room. She was playing with her barbie dolls, sitting up in her bed. She looked so beautiful with her bronze curls tucked behind her ear as she focused on clothing her `Blair` barbie doll. "Hi Momma" She called as she noticed me making my way over to her bed. "Hi baby girl" I whispered as I sat down beside her bed. "Where's pops?" I asked, expecting my father to be here with her. "He wanted coffee" She simply answered before putting her dolls down and looking at me. "Have you found him?" She asked timidly. It was hard for her, she had always wanted to know who her father was, of course she had a photo of him by her bedside but it wasnt enough for her, she wanted and needed more, but then she felt guilty about hurting me. I tried to hide my pain from her, but she sometimes she saw glimpses of it in my eyes.

"I found your other pops" I told her honestly. "Im flying out tonight, he'll help us baby" She smiled and nodded her head at me, excitedly. She was tired, I could tell by the look in her eyes, but she was trying desperately to stay awake. My father came back in with his coffee and we all talked and joked about christmas that was only a month away. Scarlet wanted a barbie dream mansion, obviously, anything to do with barbie and she was hooked. She was worried about santa not finding her if she was still in hospital, but I reassured her that he knew all. Soon afterwards she fell asleep and I stared at her angel face as I twisted a loose curl around my finger. She was so innocent, she didnt deserve any of this, she had been in so much pain but never complained about it. If she ever did complain it was about the `awful hospital food` as she put it. She always tried to keep a smile on her and make others smile to, she really was my brave princess.

It was getting time for me to leave to go to the airport. I didnt want to leave her here but I knew that my dad and Sue would be there for her. It wouldnt stop me missing and worrying about her though. "You okay kiddo?" dad asked. He knew me too well. I grimaced. "Im scared dad. What if he doesnt believe me or what if he wont help her?" I whispered looking down at her sleeping form. I didnt want to count on a Cullen for anything, ever again, but he really was my last hope.

"He will. I dont know what happened back then Bells, or why they left so suddenly. But I do know one thing... That boy loved you so much, you cant fake that level of love when he looked at you. He'll help, I know he will." He told me confidently. I wish I believed as much as he did. I hugged him goodbye and kissed Scarlets forehead. "Take care of her daddy" I whispered as I walked to the door. "Always" I heard him whisper as the door closed. His voice was thick with emotion. He would never forgive himself for what had happened to his grandaughter. It wasnt his fault, but he didnt see it that way.

I arrived at the airport and handed in my luggage. I still had an hour and an half until my flight boarded so I decided to go and sit in a cafe and get something to eat and drink. I had not eaten all day and that empty feeling was not helping the feeling of nerves assaulting my stomach. I sat down with a cheese sandwich and a really bad made coffee, my thoughts taking me back to happier times with Edward.

Edward and his family moved onto our street when we were seven. I was a happy and outgoing child and talked to anybody. I came home from school one day to see a small black haired girl crying on the floor as my sister stood over her calling her horrible names. Even back then Tanya was a bitch. She loved being the talk of the town, she was a year older than we were but I wasnt scared of her. I was a tomboy who loved to climb trees, and play with the boys, where as she would cry if she ever got a speck of dirt on her pretty dresses. I walked over to them to see what was happening. "Tanya, whats going on?" I asked. "This stupid cow was jumping up and down in puddles and got my dress all wet" Tanya replied showing me the dirty patch. Talk about overreacting.

"I... I Said I was sorry" The girl whimpered. I felt so sorry for her. I held out my hand and helped her to her feet. She smiled timidly at me.

"Hi, I'm Isabella, but you can call me Bella" I told her smiling back at her. "I...Im Alice" She spoke so quietly I could hardly hear her at all.

"Eww You've got to be kidding me" Tanya sneered. "What are you making friends with her for. She ruined my dress" I laughed at her, I couldnt help it. "Have you ever heard of a washing machine Tanya. You know dad will clean it for you or buy you a new one. Whats the big deal?, she said she was sorry didnt she? Im pretty sure that she didnt mean it"

"Oh arrgg. Your supposed to side with me, Your the worst sister ever, I hate you." She cried before stomping of towards our house. "Yeah well... I hate you more" I called after her as she slammed the door behind her.

I laughed again. "Im sorry about her, shes a cow" I told Alice. Later that day she told me that her parents had invited me over for tea. Charlie agreed of course. The inside of their house was stunning and elegant, but Alices bedroom looked like a rainbow had exploded. It was similar to mine and I new then that I had met my new best friend. An hour later we were in a tangled mess of limbs as Alice's brother Emmett walked into her room. We jumped of the `twister` mat "Tea's ready shorty" he said to Alice before smiling at me and leaving the room. I had met her parents and Emmett who all seemed so nice and welcoming. The front door banged close startling me slightly. "Mum I'm home" a voice called from a distance away. Footsteps were coming closer and after a moment the most beautiful boy that I had ever seen appeared in front of me. That was the day that I met the Cullens and we became the best of friends.

I was suddenly brought out of my thoughts as my flight was announced and e were told to start boarding. Had I really been sitting there for an hour, by the feel of the freezing coffee, I had. I left the cafe and headed towards the plane, with the feeling of dread in my stomach doubling.

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