Chapter 15

After spending a little more time in Edward's cool but equally warm embrace, I decide to check on Milo. I pad my socked feet across the floor and into the hallway. I knock once on his bedroom door before I enter.

Milo lies on his back with his arm draped over his eyes. I feel so bad for him. I lie next to him and wrap my arm around his middle as I lay my head on his chest.

"How are you holding up?" I whisper.

He moves his arm away from his face and looks down at me. I now notice the tears streaking down his face and I hug him tighter to me.

"I can't believe he died" he sobs.

"I know. I know." I soothe as he cries harder into my hair.

He then sits up and readjusts himself. Lying with his head on my chest, I softly rub his back

"We have to remember the good things. He's with his daughter, now and he won't have to struggle anymore and fight shelter in the cold winters."

I know these are positive things but what is positive about death? A death where you can't walk on the earth and live like you used to. It doesn't seem fair. He may not have been meant to be a Cullen but I don't think the death he received was fair at all.

A few more minutes have passed and Milo seems to have calmed down, "How are you and Edward?'

"Well, things aren't back to normal but we'll get there. I'm not ready yet… and after today with everything, I might need a little more time than before."

I know everyone is listening and I know it won't please Edward to hear it but it's the truth. After today's events and what I have been through, it will take a long time before we can live happily ever after.

"How long are we going to stay?"

Well isn't that just the million dollar question now isn't it?

I know the Cullen's have stopped whatever they are doing and intend to hear this part. Dodging his question, I ask one of my own.

"How long do you want to stay, Milo?"

"Forever." He mumbles.

"I think you would have given them a heart attack if they weren't already dead" I joke.

"Did you want me to say something else because I can—"

"No, no. That's not what I meant. I have a good feeling they are very happy with your answer, but what makes you want to stay forever?"

"I plan on staying with you wherever you go and I know you have already decided on staying here with the Cullen's forever." He says matter- of -fact.

What he says has stunned me. I've already decided? Am I that easy to read? Has my subconscious already answered for me?

What a whirl wind.

"So sure there aren't you?" I tease.

"Dead serious." As if realizing what he said, he laughs, "No pun intended."


A few months have gone by and I lost track of the time. It's like when I was living out there and never knew one day from the next, everything went by so fast, yet so slow.

While being homeless and never having a meal, I have finally come back to this side and it's so strange, but it's so wonderful at the same time.

We had moved to Alaska two weeks ago and into another one of the Cullen's many mansions. It's more exquisite than the last and I'm sure it will always be that way as we move from place to place.

I still do not share a room with Edward but we have gotten closer. We kiss and hold each other and hold hands. It's almost like the first steps of 'dating' but you just live with each other instead. I'm just not ready for what he wants but he accepts that. I can't let him completely in from what I have been through, but he knows my heart is his and will always be. Time is all we need.

Milo has a room across from me and has his own bathroom which he is thrilled about, might I add. Esme and Emmett helped him design his new bedroom. He was very excited to be having a bed and a flat screen TV in his room. It is his world and he has never been happier. I'm so excited for him.

As I stop my thoughts from wandering, I slip on my black heels and make my way down the stairs. No matter how much time has passed, Alice still has to play the torturous rounds of Bella Barbie.

I walk into the living room where everyone is seated and take a seat next to Edward, the man I love with all of my heart and give him a warm smile. I notice Milo across from me on the love seat as he fidgets with his tie and I laugh at him.

"Uncomfortable?" I ask as I try not to laugh at him. I swear he's going to choke himself if he pulls any tighter on that thing.

He gives Alice an evil glare and she laughs at him. "Oh, don't be such a sour puss."

Alice has Milo dressed in a black suit and a navy blue buttoned up shirt underneath. He looks very handsome.

"Why do I have to be the only guy to be mostly dressed up? Everyone else is in sweaters." He complains.

"Because…" Alice says exasperated. "I already told you. Today is going to be a wonderful day."

"Whatever" he mumbles and rolls his eyes. We all laugh at him and he glares at his shoes.

Today is a very important day for everyone. The Denali's who are an extended family of the Cullen's are visiting since they live nearby. They have been notified of the situation and that makes it more embarrassing.

I will finally get to meet them and the infamous Tanya. I am a little nervous about meeting her since I've heard stories about how Edward tries to dodge her advances but she doesn't seem to take the hint. This shall be very pleasant.

The doorbell rings once and Carlisle answers the door just as Alice starts to bounce up and down.


Sorry it has been about two weeks since I have last updated. With my birthday and everything, I have been very side tracked. I'm truely sorry. But I am back now! Yay! Thank you for your PM's and Reviews!!!!!! Keep at it!