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Chapter 3- Almost Forgiveness

EPOV

Alice called me a couple of days later and told me that the family would hear me out. I told her that I would come over 5pm. I was looking forward to seeing them. I also had a lot of apologizing to do, especially to Jasper. I just hope everyone would be able to forgive me. Eternity is a long time to hold a gruage. The last couple of days were agonizing. I listened to Alice's warnings, I didn't approach Mia. I sort of followed her around though. It felt like Bella all over again. I was becoming more and more obsessed. I hardly could think of anything else, those eyes, that mouth, that long hair. She was beautiful. That kiss was amazing. She was also Bella's and Jake daughter. I should know better, but right now my better judgment was impaired. Why did I have to look in those big brown eyes that day? I don't know what I was expecting with her anyway. As soon as Jake found out, this would be all over, but somehow that didn't mater. I did a lot of hunting these past couple of days trying to keep my mind off Mia. It wasn't working. Hopefully once I get my family back, things will be different, maybe easier. It was 4:30 as I headed out of the hotel. I decided to run, as I was in a running mood. I got to the house at ten minutes to five. Alice was waiting on the porch.

"How are you doing?" She asked me.

"Fine, how is everyone?" I asked.

"Oh, they can't wait to see you, but I would be careful Jasper is still pretty upset. Everyone is waiting at the dining room table." I walked in with Alice. I went to sit at the dining room table but before I got there I received a hug from Esme.

"We all missed you." She whispered in my ear. I smiled. I sat down at the kitchen table.

"I just wanted to start off by saying how sorry I am. My actions 17 years ago are inexcusable. I don't know what happened. I was so obsessed that I couldn't see anything else. I hurt the people that loved me the most, and I'm ashamed. There are a lot of things I wish that I can take back." I looked at everyone else, reading their thoughts.

'I'm glad he is finally back, trying to take responsibility for his actions.' Carlisle.

'Of course his apology is accepted.' Esme

'Man, Edward his back. This will be interesting.' Emmett

'We should probably forgive him, the family really missed him.' Rose

'It's about time Edward came to his senses.' Alice

'He tried to kill me. I don't know if I can forgive him.' Jasper

Jasper spoke first.

"What makes you think you can just come back here after 17 years apologize, and things are going to be all better? The family really missed you. I should know I felt it everyday. Everyone also feels better now that you've finally apologized. Your apology feels real but I don't know I still don't feel right. You tried to kill me." Jasper said. Alice grabbed his hand.

"Are you forgetting, you did kill Sara." I said softly.

"Not by choice." Jasper replied. Then he looked from the family to me. I think he thought he would loose in the end. Carlisle rose from his chair and went to stand by Jasper. He put his hand on his shoulder.

"Son, I know how hard this is for you. Out of all of us you were the one that was the most effected. Edward used to be a big part of this family. I know what he did was wrong but I'm willing to give it a try and forgive him." but then he turned to me. "However, everyone has to agree to forgive you, I won't leave anyone behind. We have all grown really close since you left, and I refuse to leave anyone out of this. If Jasper isn't ready to forgive you, then the rest of us are not ready either." Jasper looked at Carlisle.

"I want to know what everyone else thinks." Jasper said.

"Well, I think Edward deserves another chance. I know this family was really disappointed at what happened. I know how much everyone missed him. I think he deserves a chance to prove himself." Rose said.

"Maybe we could start off slow, like he doesn't move in just yet. Just see how it goes. We have a lot of time." Emmett added.

"I think that sounds reasonable." Esme said. Emmett looked at me, than he looked at Jasper. He was thinking he didn't want to betray Jasper.

"Jasper, I also want to let you know that I stand behind you, and if you can't forgive Edward. That's ok, take all the time you need. Something tells me Edward won't give up easily." Emmett said. Jasper looked at Alice.

"I think we should forgive him." Alice said softly. I felt so bad for Jasper. I knew I really hurt him. I screwed up really bad. Why did I want to kill him again? He looked really pained.

"I need some time to think." Jasper said. "You guys should enjoy this though. I know how much you missed him. I'm going to get away for a few days."

"Want me to come with you?" Alice asked.

"No, that's ok." Jasper replied.

"Maybe you should let her." Esme said. "You shouldn't be alone." Jasper was silent for while.

"Maybe I'll call Jake. Maybe he can get away for the weekend, a boys weekend." Jasper rose to leave.

"Jasper, I really am sorry I tried to kill you."

"I know."

MPOV

I was finally going to stop avoiding Jacob and call him when the phone rang. I waited about five minutes. I thought that would be enough time to give whoever called time to talk. So I picked up the phone and was going to call Jacob when I heard my dad taking to Jasper.

"I can't believe he's back, and everyone is just going to forgive him?"

"Yeah I guess so, they said if I wasn't ready than they would wait too but I could tell how much they missed him, how happy he's back. It's like they just want to forget everything he did. I don't get it."

"I'm sorry Jasper. I know I wouldn't be able to forgive him but I hated the guy to begin with. Besides that, he kidnapped Bella." There was silence on the line.

"What are you doing this weekend? Will you be able to get away?" Jasper asked.

"Yeah, I don't think there is anything going on. Just let me check with Bella to see if she'll be ok without me, you know ten girls are a handful." There was silence on the line again.

"Jasper, it's no problem. Maybe we could go see a Mariners came or something. There is just one thing, though."

"Sure. Tell him to stay away from this family. To stay away from Bella, and the girls; especially Mia, we all know how she gets sometimes. She can get a little wild. Tell him from me, if he wants to live he'll stay away."

Oh crap I was in trouble. After that I quit listening. I didn't even realize they hung up until the phone start buzzing in my ear; me calling Jacob long forgotten. All I could think about was the hatred in my dad's voice he really doesn't like Edward. I can't betray my dad. I should never see Edward again. I needed to take a drive. I went down stairs, and got in my truck. I was told that it was just like the one my mom and dad used to have. I begged for a car and this was what I got. It was cheap but it ran so it worked for me. I got in and started to drive. I was driving when I slammed on the breaks. Who would run out in the middle of the road? When I looked up I saw golden eyes looking back at me. I just stared at them.

EPOV

She almost it me with her car, figures. I don't even think she was expecting it to be me. She shut off the car and got out.

"What are you doing here?" She asked.

"I'm walking. What are you doing here?"

"I needed to get out of my house. I needed to clear my head, all I can think about his you."

"I know what you mean. All I can think about is you, and also about my brother Jasper. He'll never forgive me for what I did to him."

"Yeah, I overheard my dad and Jasper talking on the phone, Jasper sounder upset. My dad wants you to stay away from me."

"Wait does he know about us?"

"No, but he knows your back and you're not allowed around the family."

"Oh."

"What are we going to do?" She was asking me. How did I know what we were going to do? Maybe I could buy a disguise or something, so Jake wouldn't know it was me. Yeah right who was I kidding I was screwed. Mia's phone beeped.

"I have a message."

"Well then you better check it." Mia checked it.

"I have to go. Can you please get out of the way?" I moved and she drove away.