Aren't you all glad that this is part of the four chapters I promised you? I know I am because it temporarily saves me from being hurt by you guys. So here it is, chapter 9, update 4 of 4 promised.

Chapter 9 – Betrayal (Bella's POV)

I froze at the window, unable to comprehend what I was seeing. Edward. My Edward. With…her. Tanya.

How is this possible? I asked myself. He loves me. I told me he loves me. I know he loves me. But…why?

Just then, Edward looked up at my window. Not wanting to be seen, I fled from the window. I blew out the light and settled down in bed, but sleep wouldn't come. After much tossing and turning, I finally fell asleep.

The next morning, I woke up, excited as always to see Edward. Then I remembered what I saw last night. My excitement faded to anger as I thought about Edward and Tanya, together. Without getting dressed properly, I raced to my desk and began writing a letter.

Dear Edward, I wrote. I regret to inform you that I can no longer remain your acquaintance. I wish you well. Sincerely, Isabella. Putting on a simple day dress, I went down stairs and instructed one of the messengers to deliver the letter.

A few hours later, I sat in my room, reading, when I heard a knock on the door. "Come in!" I called.

Jonathan, the butler, opened the door. "Miss Swan, a Mr. Edward Masen is here to see you," he said.

"What?!" I said. I raced out of my bedroom, towards the entrance hall. There he was, waiting for me. Slowly, I descended the stairs.

"Edward," I said when I reached him.

"Isabella," he replied.

"Why are you here, Edward?" I asked.

"I'm here because of this." Edward pulled my letter out of his pocket. "Why did you send me this?"

"I saw you last night, Edward. I saw you with… Tanya." I spat out her name like it was a curse.

"Bella, I can explain…" Edward pleaded.

"I thought you loved me, Edward," I said.

"I do love you, Bella."

"So that wasn't you I saw with Tanya?"

"I'm not going to lie to you, Bella. That was me you saw with Tanya."

"Do you have feelings for her?" Edward didn't answer. "Edward, do you have feelings for her?" Slowly, Edward nodded his head. "Edward…." I said, choking on my words.

"Bella, please…" Edward said.

"I'm sorry, Edward," I said. "But I meant what I wrote. I can't remain your friend. You betrayed my trust, Edward. I can't forgive you for that. Goodbye, Edward."

"Bella," Edward pleaded.

"That's Miss Swan to you," I said coldly. "Good day, Mr. Masen." Without another word, I swept up the stairs and out of the entrance hall. Once I was out of the entrance hall, I stopped. Silence roared through the house. After a few seconds, I heard footsteps from the entrance hall. I heard the front door open and shut and I knew that Edward had left.

I felt the tears beginning to fall and knew I wouldn't be able to hold on much longer. Blindly, I ran through the hallways towards my room. I wretched open my door, stumbled into my room, and slammed the door behind me. Throwing myself onto my bed, I began to cry unrelentlessly. I cried over Edward's betrayal, over our ruined friendship, and over the heartbreak I felt from finding out that Edward's sweet words were all lies. But most of all I cried because even after what had happened, I still loved Edward even though he didn't love me anymore.

Sniff. So sad. Don't worry sweeties, it's not over til the fat lady sings. Anywho, I hope that the last four chapters made up for my three-week absence. And now, more bad news. Once again, I must take my leave of you lovely people and take a four week vacation sans internet or computer. However, I still have my notebook and my pencil so I promise you several new chapters when I return. So for now, I must bid you all adieu. I'll miss you all.

xoxoxoxoxo, TwilightTeen212