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Bella's POV

No way.

In the doorway stood a woman I never thought I'd see again. She looked just like she had seven years ago. Her black spiky hair was still the same, and the golden eyes that started at me were filled with happiness.

"Bella! Congratulations on the baby! I can tell you'll be a great mother! Do you know what sex it is yet? Do you want me to tell you? It's a-"

"Alice. What are you doing here?" I interrupted. I didn't want to know the sex yet, and, to be honest, it wasn't any of her business.

"I came to see how my little sister was doing! Well, not so little now. You're nearly 25, Bella! Oh my, where has the time gone?"

"Get out." I growled.

She stopped bouncing and looked at me, confused.

"What? Bella, you want me to go? But I thought I was your best friend?"

"No, Alice. You were. Best friends tell each other when they are going to leave and move across the country. Best friends don't leave you with out a number, address, no contact of any kind for SEVEN YEARS. Best friends go to your graduation, ask you how your first date went, share horrible boyfriend stories with each other, help you move on when your boyfriend dumps you. Best friends get all excited over your engagement ring, help you move house, help you unpack. Best friends go to each other's weddings. Best friends say goodbye." I was crying at the end of my speech. I may have gotten over Edward a long time ago, but Alice had left, just when I needed her the most.

"Bella, I'm so-"

"Don't you dare say sorry! You don't mean it! Why- you didn't even say goodbye. I get that Jasper was upset and everything, but wasn't I worth just five minutes of your time? Wasn't I worth a 'Goodbye Bella'? Wasn't I worth a 'We are leaving, Bella'? You see the future, Alice. Didn't you think I needed you when Edward left? You left me. You left me when I needed you the most. Seven years. I haven't seen you in seven years. And you still call me your best friend?"

"Bella, I wanted to say goodbye. I really did, but Edward said a clean break would be easier-"

"Didn't you want to come to my wedding? I was planning on inviting you, but you never told me your address."

"Bella, I would have loved to come to your wedding. You know I would. And I saw you plan to invite me. And I would have come; only you held it on a beach. A sunny beach."

"Oh for the love of- are you saying the only reason you didn't come to my wedding was because of the sun? If you had called me, Alice, I would have changed the location. I would have done anything to have you there. But you didn't. So get out and stay out. I have had enough Cullen interference for a life time. You are the reason I had couldn't leave Forks. Victoria was after me, and if I left, my father would have died. I was stuck in that place for months, waiting to be murdered when I slept, seeing reminders of the family I once dreamed of belonging to everywhere I looked. You put other people's lives at risk. Thank God for Jake, otherwise I would still be there, or dead. You dragged me into a world where I was at danger all the time. You saw me as a pet, fascinated by my 'human quirks', as I think you once put it. 'Quirks' that you couldn't remember from your life, so you interfered with mine instead. I know that sounds harsh, but if you had never told Edward that you had once seen me as a vampire, would he have really fallen in love with me? Did he love me, or did he think he had to love me? Stop interfering in my life. I think you've done quite enough."

"Bella. Edward loves you because of who you are, not because of what I showed him. And you were never a pet. Admittedly, we found you fascinating to watch, but you were family to us. And if I had known about Victoria, I would have ran all the way to Forks and kill her myself. I didn't see because Edward told me not to. He said we should leave you alone. So I did. And I will always think of you as my sister, even if you hate me." Her voice sounded weary, as if she was tired. Towards the end of what she had to say, I think her voice even broke a few times.

"Alice, I don't hate you. But what you did to me, I can't forgive. I needed you, and you weren't there. I appreciate that it wasn't your responsibility to look after me. It was no ones. But your family were the reason she was after me, and I could not defend myself. But, don't sweat it. I have other friends now, some of which are werewolves, and a husband. I don't need you. You've made it clear that you can't be near me. So go."

"Werewolves? Your friends are WEREWOLVES? How can you befriend such dangerous, disgusting, dangerous creatures?"

"That's funny, because that's what they said about you." The look of shock on her face was so comical that I almost burst out laughing. Almost. "And how else was I supposed to deal with the angry vampire stalking me? And they have been there for me when you haven't. So please, just go."

"I'm sorry, Bella. I truly am. If it's what you want, I will go. But I wish I was there for you. I really do. But we can't change the past. God, how I wish we could. But I do know the future. You will be very happy, Bella. You will be rewarded with a long, happy life to make up for all the suffering you had in your teens. And your children, and your grandchildren, and your great-grandchildren will be happy also. The Swan/Belikov family will be a joyful one."

"Thank you." I whispered. Children? Grandchildren? And all happy? Oh, I was so relieved.

"No problem. Anytime you want to call me, or anything, just do so. Here is my number. I know you probably won't want to, but just in case." She handed me a slip of paper.

"Probably?" I joked. "You can tell the future, how can you not be sure?"

"I don't really want to see you throw away my number, or burn it, or whatever. I just want to know, if you wanted to, you could have called. I don't want to leave you isolated again. Even if you want it this time." She gave a small smile and turned to leave.

"Alice, wait." She turned around, still looking sad. "I'm sorry. I'm angry and I am justified in being so, but I've missed you. So much."

She grinned and launched herself at me, crushing me in her embrace.

"Ouch." I winced, but she didn't let go, only loosened her grip slightly.

"I have missed you too, Bella. You have no idea how much." She whispered. "I mean it. Call me. Even if it's just for a chat. I want to know."

"Ok." I was still angry with her, but she was once my best friend. We will probably never get back what we once had, but I had missed her; too much to let this opportunity go.

She let go of me and smiled. "Dimitri will be waking up soon. He's a good man. I'm glad you found someone. You deserve happiness." She kissed me on the check and danced to the door. "If you want, I could help you move into you new house? Unpacking is a chore, but I can get it done much faster that you." She winked.

"Yer, ok." I smiled. "But, I have to talk to Dimitri before, and if he says no, I will stand by his decision. But don't worry too much, he likes the sound of you." I smiled again as she squealed.

She disappeared out of sight for a moment, and then reappeared, holding out her hand. "Here. Take this."

I looked in the envelope she was holding, and gasped. In there were great big wads of cash. "Alice, I can't-"
"Nonsense! Think of it as a late wedding and seven years' worth of birthday presents if it makes you feel better. Please, take it. It'll make me feel better." I nodded. If she wanted to throw away money, so be it. "Goodbye Bella." She said, turning towards the door.

"Goodbye Alice." I said. "But this better not be the last time I see you. "

She smiled once and left.

I sat back down on the chair and took my husband's hand. A few minutes later, he woke up.

"Hey gorgeous." He smiled, still sounding a bit groggy from sleep.

"Hey yourself, handsome." I teased, kissing him soundly before standing up.

"What are you doing?" He asked, looking confused.

"Budge over." I said. "But be careful of your injuries!" He shuffled over a few inches, leaving just enough room for me to lie down next to him, on my side.

I curled in next to him and he put his arm around me.

"Hey." I whispered, resting my chin on his shoulder, looking at him.

"Hey." He whispered, looking straight back at me.

I stretched my neck and kissed him. "I love you." And I kissed him again before resting my head back on his shoulder and closing my eyes.

"I love you too." He rested his head on mine, and we sat in comfortable silence, just enjoying being close to each other after thinking one another was dead.

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