COLOSSAL UNEXPECTED TURN. I wouldn't presume you to like/love this chapter since it would be not what you would want it to be but I have to write this part. It's inevitable and more realistic. More to be explained at the bottom. Don't worry though, an HEA would be seen in the future. ;)

ONE POV CHAPTER. Inspired by "The End" by Kings of Leon. Listening to that while writing this. Very emotional.

This story is loosely based on the Korean Drama, 1% of Anything, because I added more twists, so, uh, yeah.

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BPOV

"I can't believe he didn't come!" Charlie said, exasperated.

"Shush! I can't believe you're being a pessimist, Charles!" Renee scolded him, swiftly sending a smile at me encouragingly.

I frowned. "I can't believe you two are making such a big deal over this. There might be a little hold up like traffic or something." I said meekly.

"And I still can't believe it's not butter!" A familiar booming voice hollered by the front door.

We all turned to his direction, smiles replacing our scowling faces. I've been wrapped up in my problem with Edward that I almost forgot that Emmett is coming over.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't Dr. Emmett Swan!" My father exclaimed, enveloping him in a manly hug.

Renee pushed Charlie out of the way and threw herself at Emmett, squealing. "Oh! My big boy! You grew a lot! Why, you're early too, we thought you'll be coming back next week!" She pouted. "We even had a surprise party for you and what not."
Emmett just smiled and rolled his eyes. "I missed you, too, Mom, Dad."

He looked at me and shouted. "Belly boo!"

My feet just moved without my permission. I can't help it. My child self is surfacing. "Emmie bear!" I shouted as I jumped over Renee and him. She giggled and pulled away, making it easier for me to wrap my arms around him, quickly forgetting the fact that Edward is not coming.

I shook my thoughts away and squeezed Em harder. He laughed heartily and twirled us around as I giggled.

"You still living here?" He asked as he put me down. "Want me to talk to them?"

Renee looked down sheepishly as Charlie blushed. "As a matter of fact, she had a place on her own now and we let her go with no arguments of any kind." He stated proudly.

"Please, it took me a long while before I convinced you in letting me go to the Chicago to live and work there alone." Emmett started.

"On my defense, you just barely graduated from Med School!" Charlie argued.

"I was 29! And I wasn't even allowed to go to a far university! I had to go to University of Washington while all my friends went to Universities in Phoenix, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Alabama -"

Renee laughed nervously. "Let's not drag the past in here again, shall we? Now explain to us why you haven't replied on our messages until last week? We thought something bad happened to you!"

I slightly cowered in the corner, embarrassed. To be honest, I didn't really mind that Em rarely contacted us because maybe he's just busy or something. I'm not really the sucker for sweet nothings and all those attention seeking craps. The only important thing is I knew that he loves all of us and I trusted him to be safe. Insensitive, I know. But that's just how it works between all of us, well, with the exception of my mother. She's the only one who sticks her head in other people's business.

Em laughed nervously and scratched the back of his neck. "Where's Vanessa?"

Renee squinted her eyes suspiciously as a smile is slowly tugging on her lips. "And why are you so interested, huh, Emmie?"

Em just looked at me quizzically. I sighed, shaking my head. Renee always wanted Vanessa and Emmett to hook up. It increased exponentially when they both attended the same university and took the same medical course. I knew everything that happened between the two of them though. Vanessa always had a crush on Em but he is too busy flirting with other girls that he didn't notice.

I looked around. Huh. "Vanessa is still not here?" I looked at my wristwatch.9 pm.

Charlie puffed his chest again. "Well, she had a place on her own now. Nearer to the hospital. We often visit her. She's too busy at work though and we rarely see her."

"Oh." I said, hurt." And she didn't tell me this, why?"

"She's too busy at work, honey." Renee reasoned, flitting around the room to accommodate Em. He just smiled at Renee lovingly, kissing her forehead.

"I'll call her right away." I said, fetching my phone in my pocket. Reminding me about Edward and his strange absence today. Sigh.

Em nodded. "Yep. That's the right thing to do. I have something to tell her and all of you."

Renee immediately stopped whatever she's doing and Charlie cocked his eyebrow.

"What is it, Emmie?" I asked.

"Wait here." He said excitedly, rushing out to the door.

Seconds later, he's back inside, his exhilarated face beaming happily. "Mom, Dad, and Belly boo, I'd like you to meet Rosalie Hale -Swan and Emmett Charles. We call him Chase, for short." He introduced us proudly to the blond goddess that is obscured by his huge figure as she walked out of the shadow. She is smiling beautifully, holding the hand of the cutest little boy I've ever seen. Light brown slightly curly hair adorning his head. He looked at us through his blue eyes curiously. Two dimples showed as he smiled toothily and said adorably, "Hewwo! My name wis Chase Swan."

We just looked at them, speechless. No one would ever expect Emmett to be the family type guy. To be married to ONE woman and have a child with her. He was the type of guy who flirted with other girls, have one night stands with them and break their hearts, seeing that Em not only have the brains but also the brawns. Well, that's what we all thought. OR maybe, he accidentally impregnated Rosalie and was forced to marry her. However, the way they gaze at each other's eyes, not caring that we're unashamedly gaping at them, they looked happy. They looked content. They looked perfect. And I know that Emmett finally found his other half. The one for him and him alone.

Charlie cleared his throat and asked, "So, how did you two met?"

Emmett's grin grew bigger if that's possible and is bouncing up and down in excitement. "We met at a party 5 years ago. We clicked immediately and started dating since then. The reason I haven't told you about her is because we're quite, uh, unstable back then. An on and off relationship."

Just when I thought I knew everything about Emmett.

"But, we got in this really huge fight. She apologized, of course." Em boasted. She slapped him in the back of his head. How she managed to slap a mammoth of a man and carry a precious boy calmly at the same time, I do not know. I need to get some tips from her on how to handle Edward's arrogance. "Okay, okay, I said sorry for all my mistakes," he said awkwardly. I gasped. Emmett Swan never ever apologizes. Ever. He continued, ignoring my gasp and Renee and Charlie's sighs. "We made out," he suddenly perked up. "Here comes the best part. I know I had sex a lot before but I never knew that make up sex is better than casual sex. I mean, angry sex is by far the best I ever experienced but still. Especially the part where -"

Charlie sputtered and Rosalie glowered at him. Em blushed and apologized.

"And then, after that, we eased our differences, go through our problems together and a year later, I'm kneeling to her, proposing and she made me the luckiest bastard in the whole wide world. We had the smallest wedding in Las Vegas, made Junior there and we lived, are living, and will live happily ever after. " He sighed dreamily, hugging his new family lovingly. "Been a family for 3 years."

It's really weird seeing the before strong boisterous and arrogant Emmett became an easily silenced, apology-making softy Emmett he is now. I like it though. I wonder if Edward would change too.

As Renee and Emmett are arguing about the wedding and why we're not invited and how quick it happened in the background, Rosalie eyed me and walked to me. I smiled at her and knelt down to Chase. "Hi Chase, I'm Auntie Bella."

He directly kissed my cheek. We both blushed. Must be a Swan thing. "You pwetty. I wike you."

Rose knelt down as she pursed her red lips. "Ooh. Looks like you got yourself a new young lover, Bella."

We giggled as Chase looked down, his face beet red.

"I heard a lot about you." She started, smiling.

I instantly glared at Emmett, hoping to God he didn't ruin my impression to her. "Tell me, what exactly did he told you?"

"It's all good, so don't worry." She laughed. "He said that you're a very helpful girl, lovely and adorable. You helped everyone in every chance you got."

I looked away. Not every one.

Renee groaned, flailed her arms in the air and walked by us. "How about dinner? Have you eaten? Must been a long trip, huh? Let's go get little mister Chase something to eat, okay?" She cut in, sensing the change in my mood. She ushered them to the dining table, reheating everything.

"I thought you didn't expect me to be here. Why are there lots of foods? And the special ones too. Expecting an important guest?" Emmett said almost snidely, as if he knew what was happening before he came.

We said nothing as Em, his family and I followed Charlie as we walked to the dining room.

Charlie at the head and Em on the other end with their respective wives flanking them at the sides as I sat on the other side of Emmett, across Rosalie and beside Renee.

When we were situated at the table, Em devoured down the food immediately as Rose looked at him crossly.

"What?" He said through the food, bits of it shooting everywhere.

"You look like I never feed you back home." Rose scolded him.

"It's like I never thought you any manners." Renee shook her head at Em and reprimanded him at the same time as Rosalie.

The two women looked at each other and grinned. "You are so perfect and I can never ask for a better daughter in law." Renee remarked.

Em rolled his eyes. "How 's work, Teacher?"

I immediately smiled. "It's great. We got a lot of programs and activities now that the holidays are near. Exams are coming up so all I have to do is some test papers, some handouts for them to review and I can just sit on my desk, observing my class and keeping them from cheating."

"Good for you. The hospital in Chicago is always packed and being a pediatrician, with kids wailing around and won't stay calm at his seat, it becomes really tiring. It's fun though. Especially when they saw me, walking out my door. They suddenly became quiet and looked at me fearfully. Then, I'll flash them a warm smile and they practically and instantaneously fall in love with me."

One of the things we like in common is kids. That's why I became a teacher and he became a pediatrician.

We all laughed at him. "Huh. I am far better than you in handling kids. I don't need to use my body and seducing smiles to make them obedient and attentive." I bragged.

"And what did you do, huh, Better-than-the-kids-favorite-doctor?"

"I'm a natural. They LOVE to listen to my voice drone on and on about English literature. They're quiet most of the times and are attentive."

"Pfft. Big deal." He snorted.

"It is." I moved closer to the table as if telling a forbidden secret. "They're teenagers." I whispered dramatically.

He gasped mockingly. "Oh My Gosh! How? Spill, guurrrll!" He squeaked, attempting to sound like a gossip hungry bimbo.

I rolled my eyes and place my hand over my heart. "I would never tell anyone. It's a forbidden secret that only a REAL SWAN would know."

Em squinted his eyes for a moment, his brown brows furrowing. 5 minutes later, we started to eat again since Emmett must have been zoned out when he suddenly shouted, "YOU ARE THREATENING THEM!"

Chase, who is being fed by his mother, suddenly looked at his dad in surprise, tears brimming over his blue eyes.

"Ooh, Chase! I'm so sorry! Daddy bear didn't mean to shout. Please don't cry." He cooed to Chase, kissing his cheek.

Chase tried to pull away from Em, his face flushed. "I'm not cwying." He peeked at me then looked down.

Rose told Em that it's okay so he just shrugged and looked at me, whispering, "You threatened them?"

I blushed furiously as my cover is blown. "So, I sorta kinda 'told' them that they won't receive their much needed credit in English Literature if they didn't behave in my class. I don't see anything bad at that. It's the truth."

He just gaped at me. "Oh no, you didn't!" He exclaimed.

I huffed at his sarcastic tone and continued eating.

"So, what makes you visit your old folks earlier than planned?" Charlie asked, changing the subject.

"Aside from introducing my wife and child to you?" Em and Rose looked at each other and back to me. "A little bird told us that we're needed here."

I looked at them in confusion. My parents brushed it off and continued eating.

"Well, it seems that a specific Jazz is pretty busy wooing a little Ali bird and they have no time helping the two of you out. So the bird seek us out in Chicago, we became friends instantly and she told us everything. God, you two are a mess!" Rosalie explained to me at a hushed whisper as Em entertained the parents.

"I.. I don't know what you're talking about." I mumbled, peeking at my phone. No text messages or missed calls.

"Belly-boo? What is that?" Em looked at me interestedly, making our parents look at my direction, too.

"It's an iPhone, you idiot."

"Ohh. But I thought you resent that pricey useless stuff." He grinned wickedly.

"Shut up, Emmett."

"I bet you didn't bought it yourself, now didn't you?"

"I'm warning you." I threatened.

"I bet it's your rich boyfriend bought you that. THE EDWARD MASEN CULLEN, huh, Bellsy-boo?"

"I said, SHUT UP!" I shouted, standing up.

"Okay, okay! Sheesh. What's up your bum? Oooh. Is that what's these special dinner all about? You're introducing him to the 'rents? Ready to take the next step? Oh, but where is he? I don't see him anywhere. I wonder…he probably stood you up, didn't he?"

"Fuck you, Emmett." I muttered, making sure little Chase didn't heard.

"Ooh! Did I push a measly but sensitive button? Did I? Did I?"

I took a deep breath, knowing that Emmett would take the pleasure every time he annoys the hell out of me. Instead, I focused on the green eyes and the bronze hair that is penetrated behind my eyelids. "The night is not over yet. He would come. He's a man of his word, a man of habit, a man who rarely show his feelings, a man who, even though he's being cold, you can never stay mad at him, even if it's obviously his fault, and you found yourself blaming yourself, a man who would irrationally do something that people would say that he's being an insensitive jerk when he only tried to do his best for the good of others and not himself. "

I realize I was ranting and rambling about Edward. I felt the warm blush creep over my cheeks as I excused myself to have some air.

I walked out of the house, the December wind coldly blew through me, effectively making me shiver. I missed Edward's possessive grip around my arm. I missed Edward's warm body flushed over me as he brought me to ecstasy. Shame. We didn't even have the chance to had a round or two after our escapade because of this stupid meeting, I mean, what's the rush? We could just introduce him by Christmas, right? But, no, we agreed on meeting with them today. We could be on my bed right now, I'll be riding him, teasing him slowly as he beg for- WHOA. Hold thy horses. I shook my head and wrapped my arms around me. Is he really not showing up?

"He's an asshole." Emmett said behind me, his buff arms shielding me from the chilly air.

"He's not. It's just his way of hiding his true self from others."

He sighed, turning me around. He traced my face, his worried lines appearing on his forehead. "You love him, don't you?"

I stared back at him. Even though he's being a jerk sometimes, he's really trustworthy and the best big brother I could ever have. So, I said firmly, "Yes."

"He loves you too, right?"

I shrugged noncommittally but a huge part of me is asking the same question. Does he love me? Or is this a one sided relationship? He never showed any signs except for his extreme jealousy but I guess he's just defensive towards his possessions? Am I only a possession to him? Nothing more? A faux fiancé he was forced to marry so that he'll have the company all by himself? Is that why he acted so cold and indifferent recently? Because he noticed that I'm falling for him and that would be an obstruction of his plan? That he wanted to push me away so I wouldn't get any deeper and closer to him?

Or is this part of his plan? To make me fall for him so at the end, he would crush my heart to unrecognizable pieces because he has a pleasure watching women cry and crumple on his feet? Well, he looked hot and fuckable and a complete ladies man so maybe I'm just part of his pastimes that he could throw away when he's bored. Maybe all those contract and will are bullshit and part of his façade.

Right! So that's why he didn't show up today! He knew that I'm in deep shit, heads over heels in love with him, since I was ready to make him meet my parents. He never thought that the hot and cold guy persona could be appealing to someone as 'innocent' as me. I never thought of that too. If that was some random guy, I would immediately cut our 'relationship' since it's confusing as hell. However, when it's Edward, it's a different story. I seemed to just go with the flow and let his emotions wander from one to another just to keep him mine. Mine. That's sounds nice. Only he didn't think the same. But still..

I probably looked like a pathetic naïve girl right now. Waiting for someone who isn't coming. Someone who could just be fucking around with me. Yet, I can't get myself to be angry at him. All I could feel is worry and anxiousness.

I can't take it anymore. I got my phone and looked through the limited contacts, only containing Edward's and Jasper's phone numbers.

"Belly boo?"

I held my hand up at Emmett and pressed call.

It just rang on and on until I reached his voicemail.

Hey, Jasper here. Just busy for a moment. Some girlish giggling followed by a squeal. Shh, darlin', I'm recordin' my voicemail. A groan. A female voice took over the record. Why do you need to record that shit, baby? They should prolly know what to do after the stupid *beep*.

"Uh," I started awkwardly. That must've been Alice. "Jasper, sorry for disturbing you but, uh, Edward should've been here 2 hours ago? And he's still not here. I'm just wondering.. Did he forgot about it or is he held up by traffic? Probably stuck at work? I hope I'm not a nuisance. He's just not answering his phone, and, well, I was, uh.." I paused and whispered, "worried."

"'Kay, bye, thanks!" I hung up.

Emmett is literally vibrating by my side, his mouth clamped shut.

"What is it?" I asked worriedly. He opened his mouth and made me regret asking him at the first place.

He jumped around in circles, chanting, "Bella got a boyfriend. Bella is in love."

I ran around, too, trying to catch Emmie. A soft cry is heard from the front door and we stopped our immature antics and saw Chase weeping.

We rushed to him. "What got you down, buddy?" Em asked him but Chase just ignored him and wobbled to me.

I cradled him by my arms and asked him, "What 's wrong, sweetie?" He just cuddled me closer, mumbling, "mine."

Em sulked at the corner, his clear jealousy as his own son run to me for comfort.

Rose walked up to his side, laughing. "He doesn't like you anymore, big man. He got himself a new girlfriend."

I stuck my tongue out at him, gloating the fact I'm soothing his son.

He stuck his tongue back at me, hugging his wife while pouting.

Rose just rolled her eyes. She must've been used to it.

We walked back at the house, finished our meal and was about to leave an hour later with no sign of Edward.

"Need a ride, Bellsy-boo? Oh, wait, let me rephrase that. I'll take you home." Emmett stated, placing his arms around me and Rose with Chase still on my arms, sleeping.

I nodded and we make a move out.

"See ya tomorrow, Dad, Mom. We got a lot of activities to do together with Chase." He told our parents as they nodded.

We went to the garage as he excitedly got in his first ever car, an old red Chevy Cavalier 1995. We squeezed in as he hopefully started the old car. It wheezed but it obediently worked.

We waved goodbye to Renee and Charlie and clunked away..

"So, where are you staying?"

"Oh, we got a hotel room."

I swallowed slowly. "What hotel?"

"M-C Hotel."

"Oh." I mumbled.

"Yeah."

"Mhmm."

"So, where do you live now?" Emmett asked obliviously.

"M-C Condominiums." I croaked.

"Oh."

"Yeah."

"Mhmm."

An awkward silence blanketed the car and 10 hours later, just kidding, it's just minutes but really, it felt like hours, we finally reached my place.

I laid Chase on the seat and got out. "Bye, Emmie, Rose. See ya 'round."

"Bye, Bella. Take care." They said and they're gone.

That's the most eventful thing that happened to me for ten days.

I'll go to work for the day, avoiding Demetri's unsuccessful attempts to ask me out then Emmett and Chase would pick me up and drop me home, we'll play for a while, yes, Emmett is included. Then, they'll leave and I'll check my phone and every time, there would be no texts or missed calls. Neither Edward nor Jasper called me back.

Why can't I just drive home by myself? My favorite Chevy died.

Why can't I just buy myself a new car? Because I'm saving up.

For what? For the future. I always wanted to travel the world.

On the tenth day though, I felt a strange feeling. Not because it's Christmas Eve but of something else.

Mom, Rose and I went window shopping. By the time 11 pm came around, I chose to go home since they still want to check out the Midnight Market or something.

I called Em and 10 minutes later, he came.

"Hey, Em. Where's Chase?" I asked as I got in Em's car.

"Oh, he's with his Gramps, they're going to make snow angels!" He said excitedly.

"Oh."

"Yep. And after I brought you on your condo, I'll speed away to them and play with them!"

"Okay." I muttered tiredly.

"You know, I saw Edward once, he's with Uncle Phil."

I rose on my seat automatically. "Where?"

He cursed lightly, slapping his forehead. "I should have not told you that."

"Why?"

"I was just trying to lighten your mood up." He smiled weakly.

"So, it's just a joke?" I asked incredulously.

"No! They really came."

"When? Where?"

"The other day. At our parents' home. They didn't saw us though. Because if they did, that would ruin the plan."

"What are they doing there? What plan? What is he doing with Uncle Phil?"

He swore loudly, biting his lip as he berated himself physically, making the car swerve.

"THE HELL, EMMETT?"

"Sorry." He muttered, focusing back on the road.

"What are you talking about, Emmett?"

He became silent for a while and I knew that I won't get any answers from him anymore.

He dropped me off silently and rushed away.

I just turn to the direction of the building as the cold breeze blew through me.

An arm grabbed mine as I swiveled around in surprise.

Brown met green and sparks flew. "Edward."

No. I shook my head. This is impossible. How, when, why? And why the hell is he wearing glasses?

"Bella, I- Let's get out of here." He said, walking us back to his car. Is he for real?

"No." I said sternly, keeping my position.

"Isabella." He said persuasively, tugging my arm. God, his voice is dripping sex. And glasses? Really? How could he found my weakness before I did?

I stubbornly looked away and tried to escape.

He forced me by gripping my arm in a death grip and towed me.

I gasped, surprised and terrified at his actions.

He pushed me inside his car as he rushed to the driver side and locked all the doors.

"EDWARD!" I shouted angrily.

He glared at me.

"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU, EDWARD?" I wailed, squirming around.

He kept silent, revved up the engine and stepped on the gas.

I laid back on my seat, gripping the sides and looking in front of me in terror.

"Put on your seatbelt, Bella." He ordered.

I obeyed for my own safety. "Where the hell are you taking me?"

He pursed his lips. "By the docks."

"WHAT? EDWARD I-"I paused, taking a deep breath to calm myself. "I'm so tired to even argue with you."

"Why are you tired?" He asked.

"Seriously? You're making small talk now? After what you- I- I won't even talk to you."

He accelerated, weaving his fingers through his hair. "You can't remain silent the whole ride." He said cockily.

I just crossed my arms over my chest and looked outside. The snowflakes are slowly falling. But nothing interested me more than the complicated being beside me. I sneaked a peek or two, okay, so maybe more, but who's counting? Look at those nerdy glasses. I never thought I would find that sexy for anyone than Edward. Fuck.

"You know.." He started.

I ignored him and persistently looking at the snow.

"You can't stay like this."

"Bullshit." I mumbled, expelling it as a sigh.

He mustn't have heard it because he pinched the bridge of his nose. His habit whenever he's frustrated. His glasses rode up. He seemed surprised that he's wearing his glasses since he took them off quickly; place them atop the dashboard, faint pink coloring his cheeks. "Those are.. my.. er.. work glasses.. I forgot I'm wearing them.." He mumbled.

He cleared his throat. "Bella." He threatened like he did earlier. "I am not used to being ignored and doing things against my wishes."

I stayed silent as he suddenly pulled over and walked out, stomping all the way.

He opened the door on my side but I refused to go out. He cocked an eyebrow, lifting his weight on the other side. "Isabella, now is not the right time to be stubborn."

I remained on my position, silent and still.

He bent over so close; I can feel his hot breath wavering on my face, effectively waking me up. My eyes flicked to his lips, licking mine reflexively. Damn you, hormones.

He saw that and his green eyes became dark. He put his hand by my shoulder as mine came up on his chest. He smirked and I started to retract my hand. His other hand covered my retreating hand, placing it above his heart. He slowly leaned forward, our lips touching. Just a little bit more…

Then, he's gone. I opened my eyes and looked for him, only to find him running to the beach.

Really?

I groaned, squeezed my thighs together and got out of the car.

"What the hell is your problem?" I shouted as I followed him carefully. Snow and moi? Not a good combination.

He didn't answer and continued running until we reached the docks.

He sat and I plopped myself beside him unceremoniously.

We stayed in silence for a few moments before he spoke up. "There's a drunk man shouting at his wife by the lobby. I tried to calm him but one thing led to another. Got arrested for God knows why. Good thing my pretend-father was there. Caught up with what's up. Got me off the hook. Drove straight to here. Never got the balls to apologize directly. Ten days later, here I am."

Reasonable enough. Why can't I get myself to be angry at him? I lay down at my back, looking at the starry snowy sky, not caring that the cold is seeping through my coat. "Here you are." I whispered.

He stared off the almost frozen sea. "I shouldn't be here."

"What?" I stood up immediately.

He continued staring at the water. "I said I shouldn't be here."

"I heard you, but... What do you mean?"

"I felt, I don't know!" He cried, throwing his arms up in the air and down. "I felt like I need to do this, to go here and tell you everything. And I mean, every-fucking-thing but I can't! I wasted the ten days waiting by your door, gathering up all my courage and now that we're face to face... I suddenly can't."

I kneeled down beside him, kneading his hair. "Tell me, Edward."

"This is not how I imagine it to be." He looked at me painfully, his eyes full of desperation, rage and control. "I – I can't do this anymore."

He is just like a little boy. Lost and confused. "Can't do what, Edward?" I asked soothingly. Maybe apologizing. This must be huge for him. I heard that Edward Masen – Cullen never apologize. I'll be the first! It's the number one sign of him changing! *crosses fingers*

He leaned through my hands for a bit before he suddenly stood up. "I- I need to leave before you do."

What? I copied his actions and stood up. "Is this your way of saying sorry?"

"No. This is me saying goodbye." He started walking back to his car.

"What! Why?" I questioned the words he said as they slowly sunk in.

"I have to get my shit together. I know that Grandpa only arranged you to me because he knew that you can make me change. I say, I had changed a lot since I met you. I became stupider, less focused on my job and I don't think that's what Grandpa wants. If I kept on seeing you, I might as well give Black the company. I'm slacking, Bella. And I don't want this. I don't want to marry or use a woman just so I can inherit the only thing I wanted in this world. I want to work hard for it. And I don't think I need a distraction right now." He said icily.

I felt my tears brimming on my eyes. I changed him. But for worse? "Edward?" I whispered, gripping his arm.

"You said yourself that you always wanted to have a happy, content and private life. I could not offer you that. You said you don't want the money so I don't think you're gonna lose anything if I broke off the contract." He continued. His voice aloof. Distant.

Yes, Edward. I'm losing everything. You. A cold strong wind blew through us, the chill finding its way into my spine, making me shiver.

"Goodbye, Bella."

"WAIT!"

"I need to go now."

I threw myself at him, hugging him as tight as I could. He didn't wrap his warm arms around me. He didn't laugh out loud, saying that he's just joking. He didn't kiss my hair with affection, swinging me around. He didn't say anything. He just stood there, still and cold as ice.

He detached me from him. "I'll call you a cab. Should be here in 5."

The flurries fell frequently now, hard and frosty.

"Edward.." I whimpered. "You- you can't do this."

His eyes captured mine, showing conflict and indecision. Then, he closed them and the only thing I can see is his scrunched eyelids. He opened them and the emerald orbs betrayed no feelings anymore. "I can." He swore. "Watch me."

As my burning teary eyes observed him walk to his car, his shoulders slightly slumped but that could probably be because of the snowfall. "No."

"Merry Christmas, Bella."

And he drove away, bringing my heart with him.

Oof! My heart. :'( Sad, eh? But, I warned ya. (see A/N: at the top)

Don't stop readin' now though. Or you would never know what would happen next.

Okay. Another set of new characters. I need to add Emmett, Rose and Chase for some comic relief and adorableness. Isn't Chase the cutest? I mean, imagine a 3 year old boy, with slightly curly light brown hair and blue eyes, flushed cheeks, and having Bella as his puppy love. Awh. Looks like Eddie would have a strong competition now, eh?

THREE CHAPTERS LEFT.

Leave moi some amour. :3

Judge me and my story. :)