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I looked up at Rosalie's intrusion into my room. I knew that she had done something. She had gone to see Bella. I hoped to God that she was all right. No matter how much I should hate her for destroying my heart and walking on all of the pieces I still loved her. I felt that I still needed to protect her. But my head was saying something different. I was telling me that she didn't want me. It was telling me that she left me so she wouldn't have to see me again.

I could not live in a world without Bella. Even if she was alive – however not with me I could survive. I would live the rest of my god damned eternal life here on earth knowing that she was happy somewhere. That would keep me content. The pain I would endure for her everyday would be nothing compared to her happiness. I would not ruin her life for her. But if Rosalie had killed her – or even touched her, I could not. Even the thoughts of Bella suffering made me feel physically sick.

I finally turned and looked at Rosalie. She had a worried look on her face. I wished that I could tell if it was worry for her safety, that I might say or do something in Bella's defense or if it was genuine concern for something. But she was holding a note too. It was semi crumpled, and one of the corners seemed to be sagging, like a weight was dragging it down. I scowled at it, thinking of just how much it looked like me.

Suddenly, Rosalie chucked the note at me. I was still a wreck – I didn't need anything further to pull me down into this abyss. "Its Bella," she stated simply and calmly – although I could hear another emotion in her voice. I was far too gone to read her mind anymore to find just what it was.

I looked down at the note, surprised when I saw Bella's messy scrawl. But what caught my eye first was the mysterious weight my eyes couldn't seem to place before. I very gently raised my hand so that it was hovering underneath the weight. It was a pair of pearl cufflinks. This made my throat go dry – it reminded me too much of my mother's necklace- Bella's necklace. The one thing I was glad about was that Bella seemed to accidentally take it with her. She left everything here, even the ring, but forgot the beautiful set of pearls.

I pushed past all this emotion and once again looked down at the note – this time to actually read what it had to say. I by no means wanted to read it. If Bella just wanted to crush my heart that little bit further – I don't think I could have taken it.

I looked down and read through it once. I blinked my eyes, I couldn't comprehend what I had just read. So I read through it again.

Edward, it read.

You do not know just how sorry I am for doing this to you. If you believe that it ripped your heart up, I am afraid that you are so wrong. I have never loved someone as much as you – this has literally killed me.

I know that you won't wont to hear any of this – I would hate me too. But I felt like I had to tell you that all I said was lies. It was the darkest and deepest form of blasphemy that you would ever know. I never stopped loving you. And I never will.

I had to leave, Edward. It was for your safety. And Charlie and Renee's. He said that if I didn't go to him he would kill them. And then I would have to watch you die. I couldn't do that – if you jump I jump remember?

I couldn't leave without you knowing. It broke me up inside when you left – I don't wont you to feel the same way. But know that I love you, and that I would do anything for you. I hope you like the gift- it is nothing compared to the love I feel for you.

Do not look for me, I am not worth it. My life for all of yours is worth the sacrifice.

Yours forever,

Bella.

The note dropped from my hands. My mouth was opening and closing, however I couldn't comprehend anything to form words. I was – I was confused. I didn't know what to do. She left me to save me? She still loves me? I couldn't work anything out. There were too many emotions and questions that still needed answering.

Rosalie suddenly stepped forward and pulled me out of my trance. "She needs our help." This time her tone was panicked. This time I knew what that emotion was.

I looked up to meet her eyes – this time mine were laced with fear. "Tell me what you know," I growled. It was harsh but I knew she understood. "How do you know?"

"She slowly and cautiously lowered herself to sit next to me on the ground. I heard the frantic movement of the rest of the family downstairs, deciding what to do with me and Bella.

'Should we come up' thought Emmett.

"Everyone – here now." It wasn't a request. It was an order. They all had to know.

They all quickly filed up the stairs and walked into the room, seeing Rosalie beside me – her eyes worried, mine – fearful, and the note on the floor.

"What do you know?" I asked again.

Rosalie shifted her weight. "Its Bella – the dog has her." The room went silent. My fists clenched into balls of fury. I hated that mutt. All he had ever done was cause trouble. She continued. "I went down there to kill her. And I heard Jacob threaten her. She was whimpering. And he hit her. He hit her for god's sake!"

I growled.

"And then I heard her crying. She was begging for your forgiveness Edward."

The thought in Rosalie's head started to play in my mind.

"Goodnight Edward, I love you, Edward. I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. Please understand."

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