Hey! Another huge thanks to everybody who has reviewed and added this story to a list. Oh and well done to 'i love hershey' who was the first to figure out who Mike and Jessica were and to 'Twilightluver04' who realised Edwards dream was a flashback =D So anyway, here is chapter 4. This chapter doesnt really expand on the plot very much, thats coming later =D Also, thanksies again to DripDripDrip for helping me think of how to carry this on. Go check out her story and review!!

little-miss-twilighter
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Edwards POV

There was a soft tap on the door but I didn't both answering. What was the point? I sighed and looked up as I heard the door creak. It was only Alice. She looked nervous. Was it about Bella? Had they found her? I sat up, eager for any information about the one I loved.

"Hello Edward"

I attempted to smile but the movement just felt wrong. I couldn't be happy; not when Bella was missing and possibly in danger- I shuddered internally at the thought.

"Alice"

I was surprised at how my emotionless and dead my voice sounded. It wasn't fair of me to put my sadness on the rest of my family and so I attempted to sound happier but before I could ask her why she was here, she opened her mouth

"Edward there is something you should know about Bella and why she has gone"

"I'm listening"

I sounded so calm, so uninterested whereas inside I was fighting the urge to leap up and force the information out of Alice.

She took a deep breath and looked me straight in the eyes.

"You can't remember the night of your accident Edward but you did something that night that nobody has told you about"

I frowned. The night of the accident? What on earth did my car-crash a year ago have to do with Bella disappearing now? Where was Alice going with this?

She looked as if she was deciding whether or not to continue and I couldn't have that. I needed to know where Bella was and if something happened the night of my crash that made her leave now. I had to get the information from Alice.

"What Alice? What does that have to do with it?"

I could hear the fear in my voice and felt my heart quicken in tempo. This isn't good! my brain was shouting and I knew deep down that what I was about to hear would completely shatter my world.

"Edward, you need to know what happened that night. You were taking Bella home that morning because she had spent the night here"

I frowned, I was confused. I knew she spent the night here. She did quite frequently, Alice loved having sleepovers.

"I know that Alice. You were having a sleepover. How is that relevant?"

She looked quite agitated and I couldn't blame her- I kept interrupting.

"Sorry Alice"

"It fine Edward but you need to know that Bella wasn't here that night to be with me. She was here to see you. You spent the night with her Edward"

Suddenly, everything clicked into place and I was relieved that it all made sense. My dream wasn't a dream at all- it was a memory! Then, shock slowly began taking its place and I felt sick as I realised the obvious. Although I couldn't remember us making love, Bella could and if it was over a year and a half ago then that meant every day since then, Bella had looked at me and would have thought of a night that I couldn't remember...

"Edward there's more"

Alice interrupted my thoughts and I was glad because I was on the verge of collapse.

"There were...consequences"

Consequences?

Alice took another deep breath and spoke so fast I had to pay close attention so I accurately heard what she was saying.

"Bella got pregnant and had baby. Because you were in a much worse condition than her for months, she was able to hide her pregnancy. She went to England to visit her aunt but she had your daughter while she was over there. She didn't know what to do and thought that she had nobody to turn to. She gave her baby to an adoption agency in London."

I froze in place, unable to recognise the emotions that I was feeling, there were so many- it was overwhelming. Shock came first. I was a father. Happiness. I had a child with Bella; she must know that I love her. Then came pain, she must have felt so helpless and alone. Guilt followed, I should have been with her, and I should have known and helped her through it. Then happiness came back, this time completely shadowing everything else. Bella and I had a child, a symbol of our eternal love for each other.

"But Alice, I still don't understand. Why has she gone now? Where is she Alice?"

"She's gone to the adoption agency, New Start. She got a call earlier today, the adoptive parents, Mike and Jessica Newton died in a car crash and stated that they wanted the birth mother to have the baby if anything happened to them"

It was as if a veil had been lifted, everything made sense. I knew what I had to do now. I had to go to Bella and make sure that she kept our baby. I would love her and support her and make sure both my girls were safe forever. It was amazing, the rush of love I felt towards somebody I had never met. My daughter.

I gave Alice a hug, thanking her for giving me the information I so desperately needed.

"Thank you so much Alice. I'm going to find her and bring her home" I paused "Our daughter as well"

Alice just smiled at me and returned the hug

"Keep safe Edward"

I smiled at her one last time before grabbing my wallet and running out of the door. I'm coming Bella.

Bella's POV

Walking up the steps into the New Start adoption agency I got a wave of déjà vu. I remembered coming up these steps before to give away my baby daughter. It was the hardest thing that I ever had to do and I was sure I would never do anything harder. I remembered looking into her eyes the last time I saw her as I handed over to be raised by someone else...

I kept myself together as I signed the adoption papers. The Newton's were sitting across from me, the look of pure joy across their faces. That helped me- knowing that my baby would be going to people who would love her and treat her well. I was glad I had met them beforehand, Mike and Jess seemed like really nice people and I knew deep-down that giving them my daughter was the best thing to do for everybody. I smiled at them as I handed the completed sheets back to Ashleigh, the woman in charge of our case.

"Thank you Miss Swan"

I smiled at her and then Nessie started crying. I turned to her immediately; she was only a few days old but she already had me wrapped around her little finger. I just went to pick her up and soothe her when Ashleigh interrupted

"Miss Swan, at this stage we feel that it would be better if Mrs Newton here was the one to soothe the baby. It's for your benefit as well; so you can be assured she will be cared for"

I felt the pain ripple through me but managed to smile at Jess who came over and picked up Nessie. I felt a deep ache inside me when she wiped away her tears and almost fell to pieces when she cuddled her close. Nessie stopped crying though and I felt better immediately. At least I knew that she would be in safe hands. I needed to hold her one last time though; to say goodbye to the one thing that would also represent my love for Edward, even if she never knew it. I reached out to Jess

"Can I say goodbye?"

Jess smiled and handed her over to me. I held her close to my heart and felt a rush of love when I looked into her eyes. They were a brilliant deep emerald, just like Edward's and the thought of giving away someone that was half-him was almost too much to bear and I felt the tears silently fall down my face. I kissed her lightly on her forehead before murmuring softly into her tiny ear

"Goodbye my Nessie. I will always love you"

I looked at her one last time. She was tiny but perfect. Her brilliant eyes sparkled like her fathers and she already had hair; the exact same chocolate colour as mine. She gripped her little fist around one of my fingers as if to say 'dont leave!'. I just smiled and barely managed to keep myself from holding her close and never letting her go. I handed her back to Jess without looking at her again; fearing I would break apart if I did. I smiled at the Newton's; putting the smile on was effort, all I wanted to do was cry

"Take care of her" I whispered

"We will. Thank you Bella, you have no idea how much this means to us"

I just smiled at Mike before turning and walking out of the door; away from the only thing that proved me and Edward loved each other.

I shivered at the memory as I pushed open the door. They hadn't decorated since I was here before, the walls were the same dusty pink and Ashleigh was still the one sitting at the desk. I smiled tentatively at her and she beckoned me over.

"Miss Swan, thank you so much for coming over at such short notice"

"Its fine, as soon as I heard what happened I knew I had to be here"

"Of course. Do you want to go through the paperwork now or after you see her?"

"Later please, I just want to see my daughter"

Ashleigh smiled at me

"I'll just go and get her for you then."

I watched as she got up and went through another door. I sat there, frozen in place. I was nervous and I hated being here alone. I wanted someone to share this moment with me. I wanted her father. I wanted Edward. Just then, Ashleigh came back in, holding a little toddler in her arms. My heart thumped at the sight of her. Ashleigh came over to me and handed me my daughter.

"Ello. Mwy name is Wessie"

Her voice was so adorable I just wanted to laugh. I looked at her, my heart so full of emotion I just held her close to me and inhaled her sweet scent; it was slightly floral and so sweet. It suited her perfectly. I looked at her face for the first time and gasped. I knew she would be different but it still shocked me. She had Edward's nose and when she smiled at me I realised she had the same crooked one he did. Her eyes shone brighter than they did before and her long mahogany hair was soft to the touch. She was perfect. I couldn't believe that I gave her up. I never wanted to let her go and when I realised that I would never have to again, I almost burst into tears of joy.

Why wasn't Edward here? I needed him, our daughter needed him. I sighed internally at myself, he didnt even know he had a daughter and I'm sure if he did he would freak out. But still, a small part of me hoped and wished that we could be a happy family...

Awww wasnt that sweet? Let me know what you thought, reviews make me happy =D Id really like around 40 reviews before I update but I know I wont get that but hey, you never know =P Sorry it was mostly flashback for Bella. Hope you liked it anyway