Sorry, I haven't updated this for so long. I had a slight case of writers' block. I'm back now, no need to worry :) . Please check out my other story "Don't You Wanna Stay".

The first part was a flashback, seventeen years ago. And just to clear things up, Bella is 34 and is on a leave that's why she's in Forks.

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R & R

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight

For The Love of a Daughter

~ I Want You Back ~

(BPOV)

It was Monday and the classes were suspended because it was raining unbelievable hard. It was like the rain for the whole year was pouring out. It must be cold outside; thank God there was a heater in here.

I was still in the Cullen mansion because Alice and I had a so-called 'slumber party' with Rosalie. It was just an excuse for me to spend the night with Edward. Alice had a small talk with my dad regarding the matter, and since Dad loves Alice's cuteness, he allowed me to stay. All he knew was Edward was at Jasper's place, having their sleepover. I swear if Dad learns about this, somebody would need a bulletproof vest.

Rose and Alice were in their respective rooms together with their boyfriends. Esme and Carlisle were in Hawaii for a business trip and some of the maids were having their day off. The house was pretty much deserted. We could all stay in bed as long as we wanted.

I was watching Edward while he was in his sleep. It was a rare occasion since it was always him who wakes up first before me. He must be really tired because he had been studying hard for the past few weeks because he would be taking college applications soon. I know the universities wouldn't think twice when they see his profile and his grades. Who would refuse an excellent student like him? And if ever he wasn't accepted in his school of choice, money wouldn't be a problem, not that he would need to do that. As I have mentioned, he was really intelligent. His looks and kindness were just a bonus.

He looked so calm and handsome while he was in slumber. His long lashes were resting softly on his cheeks, his mouth was in a pout and slightly opened and his auburn hair was a mess on his pillow. He looked like a baby…my baby. I felt all giddy inside with the thought.

I could smell him all over me since I had been in his arms since last night when we both drifted to sleep while watching '50 First Dates' for the nth time. I used to love that movie when I was thirteen, I didn't know what happened and it started to bore the hell out of me.

I snuggled more to Edward, wrapping my arm tighter around his waist. I was starting to fall asleep again when I felt him stir beside me.

"Morning," he said sleepily.

"Morning," I said and smiled back lazily at him.

He tried to give me a kiss, but I covered my mouth.

"Morning breath," I said through my hand-covered mouth.

"Like I care," he said with humor and then took my hand from my mouth.

Things happened so fast and his lips were on mine. When he did that, I couldn't care less. Having his lips on mine was one of the best things I have ever experienced. Although I didn't have much experience with kissing, with him, I never felt as confident as I have been when I'm with him. It was like we were made for this…made for each other.

I could feel his hand on the hem of my shirt and it was going up a little way too fast.

"Edward," I mumbled through his lips. I know that worry was evident in my voice.

He immediately stopped and looked at me carefully. I could see in his green eyes that he was really concerned with me.

"Is there something wrong?" he asked worriedly.

"No…it's just that, I'm not really sure if we should be doing this," I said and then sighed.

He cupped my cheeks gently and looked at me in the eyes before he started speaking.

"Do you know how much I love you?" he asked.

I nodded. "You told me you loved me more than anything," I said smoothly.

"I really do," he said sincerely.

"Edward…I—"

"I really want to marry you someday, you know."

"Really?" I asked in shock.

"I don't think I could still find someone as intelligent, caring, sexy, and beautiful like you. You are the only woman that I have loved this much, and I hope you can feel it. Bella, you are my life now," he said genuinely.

His words sent tears to my eyes, and I didn't have the strength to stop it. I had never been loved this much before. I had never witnessed such love. Not from my divorced parents. Maybe I had really found the one for me.

"I love you," I told him through my happy tears before kissing him again.

That rainy morning, we had made love for the first time.

…

"Nessie, are you alright?" I asked as I helped my daughter who was slumped down on the floor.

"It's hard to stand, my back hurts," she said, her face contorted in pain.

Before I could even speak again, Edward was in front of me and he took Nessie in his arms. He carried her and laid her to the bed.

I felt stunned as I was watching them. It was just now that I had actually seen them so close together. They were really like a father and a daughter now. Maybe this was what should have happened if I hadn't left at all. If I had just been brave to face my problems. But that was the problem, I was a big coward.

"I should ask them to have you checked—"

"No need, Edward," Nessie mumbled.

I gave Nessie a look. She just looked down at her lap and blushed brightly.

"Nessie, you shouldn't call him like that, he is your father," I chided her.

"It's alright," Edward said calmly. "Maybe I need to work harder so she could call me her father proudly. It's my fault after all that's why she's angry at me. I have doubted her, I shouldn't have done that."

I didn't know what to say that was why I nodded.

And then I realized that this was the first time that we were in the same room together. I wish we could really be a family, I wish everything was normal.

That noon, Nessie was discharged so we decided to have some lunch out. I have also invited Jacob since I know how much Nessie misses him. She told me that she wasn't able to go out except from going to the mall and spa since Esme knew of her real identity.

The lunch flowed seamlessly. It was actually fun, except from Edward's weird looks on Jacob. I bet the guy was really afraid of him. Well, I guess Edward was just being the protective father.

"We will just get some ice cream, I think we'll just see you back in the mansion," Nessie announced.

She stood up, same as Jacob. She kissed my cheek and Edward's awkwardly. Edward was too shocked to even ask her where they would be getting their ice creams.

A few moments later, we were left alone again. This happens a lot this day. I wonder why.

"Bella, maybe we can talk now," he declared.

"Maybe," I said doubtfully

"Are you really in favor of Jacob? He doesn't look like he has plans with his life based on the way he talks."

"Jake is a nice guy and he is planning to study college. After that, he is planning to have his own shop regarding cars. That boy is a good mechanic; he fixed my car once when I thought it was hopeless."

"I'm still not sure about him."

"Not because he was your opposite, you shouldn't like him."

"I'll take that as a compliment."

"Oh, whatever. Your head is getting big again, I think you're gonna have hydrocephalus."

After that, we changed our topic and we talked and talked. It was really fun talking to him without worrying anything. Like we were close friends…or even a couple.

It was until he said those words.

"I wish we were still together. I really want to be yours again."

Should they be back together or stay as friends instead?

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