A/N some exciting new things coming up here, and in the next chapter. You do not want to miss this! Sorry for the long wait as well, the end of the school year always means too many exams, and too much to do, but here it is!
EPOV
My skin sparkled like a million diamonds in the bright light of the sun in the small clearing. The trees were fragrant and blooming, surrounding me, closing in. I felt a tight tugging in my chest, that ever often pull towards Bella. I could go get her now, but that wouldn't be a good idea.
In the distance, I heard a small rabbit, a few squirrels, and a deer or two. The fire in front of me was barely blazing, so I had some time to kill. I started walking in the direction of the deer, taking my time for my last day "living".
Then I caught it: the breeze lifted the small of a traveler to my nose, and my feet moved before my mind could register it. In that moment, I didn't care if the treaty broke, or if Alice and Emmett and Jasper and Rosalie and mom and dad hated me forever. I didn't care what happened to them after this was over, because I'd finally be with my real family, not the adoptive parents who turned me into this, and pushed me to no end.
I climbed up a tree just in time to see someone walk along the trail. My mouth watered with venom, and I felt my vision darken with the change in my eye color.
The girl walking and her head down, her dark brown hair falling like a curtain over her shoulders and into her face. Her back is slightly hunched and her feet take big clomping steps, the pounding resonating in my ears.
"Bella." I whisper to myself.
I jump down in front of her and Grab her, throwing her over my shoulder and sprinting to the clearing. She screamed, and didn't sound like the Bella I knew.
I drop her on the ground and pounce on top of her, her blue eyes are panicked, but she doesn't scream.
"This isn't right." I think to myself. "Bella's eyes are brown." I didn't care. I needed a release.
Being alive for 109 years really gave a virgin some pent-up horny hormones, and I was about to let that all go. I'm going to Hell anyways.
I cover her mouth with my hand, and rip off her pants, then mine. I push myself into her, and hear her scream. Her barrier breaks, but I could care less. Tears escape her eyes as I thrust, wanting my own release, I heard a crack, knowing I'd fracture her hip in some way. I imagined Bella's eyes instead of her own.
As I felt an unfamiliar tightening in my stomach, I bit onto her neck, drawing her delicious blood into my mouth, and down my aching throat. She stops moving, passed out from the ordeal. I release, and soon after, the blood stops flowing. She is gone, and I am pleased with myself. By now the fire is fully ablaze, and I toss the girls body in, waiting for it to fully disappear into ask before I take my own step in.
ALICEPOV
"NO!" I yell, shooting from the couch before it's too late. Esme and Carlisle follow, as well as the rest. I bolt to the door, ripping it from its hinges in my haste.
I make it to the clearing when I hear the final scream. An Edward shaped pile of ashes sits engulfed in flames. I fall to me knees, along with the rest of my family. Esme dry sobbed into her hands, being comforted by Carlisle.
I tore myself away from the scene, pulling out my phone and flipping it open:
"Hello officer? I'd like to report an accident…"
BPOV
Charlie stomped through the door, slumping down at the table as I finished the grilled cheese.
"Hey," I said, carefully checking the bottom of the sandwich to confirm it was done.
He grumbled, and I set a plate down in front of him, taking the seat across from him. "What's up?" I question.
"I have some…. Bad news. Your little lover, Edward… theirs been an accident."
"What?" I ask, suddenly worried and concerned at the same time.
"There was a fire in a clearing a little ways from here. I'm sorry."
It was over. No more Edward, always sitting over me, and making me afraid to wander out alone.
"The Cullen's are leaving tonight, to Alaska. Jake already knows… theirs a celebration at the reservation tonight. Just, stay inside alright? If were dealing with an arsinest, I don't want you anywhere near him."
"Ok Dad." I mumbled; watching him lean over, then stand up. "I'm going to bed."
"Right behind you."
I made my way upstairs; changing then brushing my teeth. I crawled into bed, and shut off the light.
I felt… relaxed. My window was open, and for once I didn't fear that Edward would come in to spy on me. I felt safe, because there was no more Edward. I'd see Jacob in the morning, and we'd rejoice in the fact.
…
The meadow was bright and pristine when I woke up. I rubbed my head, wondering how I ended up here, when I went to bed back at my house.
Looking around, the trees were bright and blooming, flowers spurting from the ground everywhere I looked.
"Bella…" I heard a soft whisper. I felt a warm and gentle touch on my hand, and turned my head in that direction.
Edward was sitting there, head bent looking at my hand as he stroked my fingers lightly. His hand was surprisingly warm, not ice cold. I didn't feel afraid in his presence either, which surprised me.
"Edward?" I questioned, pushing my other hand into his. His head lifted, his eyes staring into me.
I gasped, taking in his features. His face was flushed, his jaw less pronounced. His hair was gently moving in the wind, but the biggest thing was his eyes.
His soft, brilliant green eyes.
"Edward, what happened?"
"Why couldn't you be happy with me, Bella? I could have made you happy." He smiled slightly, turning towards me. His hands were oh so soft, and I wanted to lean in and hug him.
"I'm sorry. You left… you had changed. I wish you hadn't done what you did. We could have been friends… But Jacob wouldn't want that, and you'd eventually tire of me."
"But I love you." He whispered gently.
"I love you too. And please remember that I always will."
"But you love him more." He smirked at me, his smile making me smile sadly.
"But I love you too." I leaned in, kissing his cheek.
"I know." He said into my ear. "But you've moved on. Please, don't forget me Bella."
I opened my mouth to respond, and he quickly leaned in, capturing my mouth with his. The kiss was sweet, and nice, and nothing like what it had been before. I pulled away, holding his cheek.
"Goodbye, Bella." He held my hand a moment longer, and stood up, letting my fingers go one by one as he walked away.
I stood up, and ran to him, hugging his warm body tightly to mine. This would be the last time I'd ever see Edward.
"Goodbye." I felt a tear escape my eye, as all our good memory's flowed into my mind. He inhaled the scent in my hair, and then pulled away, turning to the God ray coming through the trees. He stepped into it, turning to me. Looking up at the sky, he slowly blurred slipping away, and the light in the meadow overcame my eyesight.
I opened my eyes to the surprising morning light, sitting up in Bed, and hugging my knees.
"Goodbye, Edward." I had shed my tears. It was done.
…
…
Bacon was frying on the stove when Charlie made his way downstairs, tightening his belt. I set out a plate in front of him, and then turned to the fridge, getting out the orange juice.
"I'm going to the beach today. To hang out with Jacob. I'll probably be out late, so you can order a pizze or something."
"Sounds good, Bella." He grumbled around a bite of pancake.
After Charlie left, I got dressed and threw my hair up, walking down the stairs and out to the truck.
La Push seemed so close, and when I got to first beach, Jacob was waiting in the sand for me.
"Hey Bells!" He yelled, pulling me out of my truck and into a hug. He kissed me softly on the nose, then on my lips. Pecking them three times, he then let me down. His smile was wide, but his eyes seemed almost sad.
"What's up?" I asked, as he sat me down.
"I got rescheduled to today to patrol. I wish I didn't have to, but I'll be back by 6, so were going out to dinner tonight, okay?"
"Okay."
We walked down the beach, and then made our way to Emily's house. Jacob kissed me deeply, and then took off into the woods. I sighed, staring out the window.
Emily came up behind me, patting my shoulder. "You get used to it." She looked sad, too, but she quickly jumped up, setting me to house work.
Time seemed to creep by, but soon we sat down for lunch, Emily picking at her sandwich.
"What's going on with you?" she asked, concerned.
"I had a dream about Edward last night. I said goodbye. I don't have to be upset about anything anymore." I smiled at her. "What about you? you seem… unappatized."
"Well… I haven't told anyone yet, and you have to promise not to tell." I nodded, and she looked at me expentantly. "I'm… pregnant!"
"Oh my god!" I ran over and hugged her, squealing.
"I can't really eat a lot yet, because I've been so sick."
"Oh." I mumbled, wishing I knew the feeling.
"Oh, time to get back to chores, and in case you were wondering…" she winked at me over her shoulder, "Condoms don't work."
"What?"
"I know you and Jake are almost there… their heat and combined friction makes them break. Don't even bother."
She turned and walked away, my face flushed with embarrassment, as I went back to cleaning the windows.
…
I was cleaning the sliding back door when I saw the guys coming back. Emily was cooking massive amounts for the four men coming home, excluding Jacob.
"Emily!" I smiled at her, leaping to my feet and wagging my head towards the back lawn.
She quickly moved the food into the large pans sitting on the table across the room, then jumped out the backdoor onto the fresh lawn. Sam flung his arms around Emily carefully, and now I knew why.
The other guys congratulated the couple, and then Jake came over to me, hugging me close, and kissing the top of my head.
"I have to take a shower before we go… care to join?" He wiggled his eyebrows at me, and I smirked and pushed his chest.
"I'll meet you at my house in 30 minutes, okay?" I asked, pulling away and grabbing my keys. He nodded and made his way down the hall. I made my way back across the beach, and into my house with just enough time to get ready in a nice knee length skirt, and a tight top.
Jacob showed up in his little red rabbit within minutes after, as I was brushing my teeth. I reached out to hug him, my tooth brush hanging from my mouth, when he went to go talk to Charlie.
When I walked into the kitchen, both men seemed almost smug appraising me as I walked through the door. I got uncomfortable and quickly pulled Jake outside, throwing a goodbye to Charlie over my shoulder.
"We're getting Chinese tonight, and a nice little place in Port Angeles." He grabbed my hand with his free one as the border of Forks quickly disappeared behind us. I rested our joined hands on my upper thigh, and he sighed, and rubbed my palm with his fingers.
"Ok, I've been craving Chinese noodles for like, a week." I smiled at him.
We made it to the quiet, bright little restaurant, and were seated immediately. I saw Jake slip something to the waiter, but I didn't know what it was. We ordered quickly, and Jim, our server, brought it to us quickly.
"MMmm!" I moaned around a bite of chicken. "This is so good!" He nodded at me in agreement, as I shoveled food down my throat.
"Wow, Bells! You're worse that I am!" He teasingly picked up a piece of broccoli, and nibbled on the edge. I threw him a despising smirk, and finished my plate of food.
"Your bill… and here are some fortune cookies." Jim placed them both on the table.
"I love these things!" I grabbed one, as Jake reached into his pocket for his wallet. I ripped it in two, and slowly read the words;
"貓 the symbol for cat. My lucky numbers are 14, 12, 5, 63, and 75."
I flipped over the piece of paper, and gasped.
Will you marry me? Was written in the place of a fortune.
When I looked up into Jacobs eyes, he was holding out the second fortune cookie. I cracked it open, revelaing a simple silver ring with a single, small diamond adorning the center.
I looked up at him with tears in my eyes.
"YES!" I yelled, jumping into his lap and kissing him crazily. He took the ring gingerly from my hand and slipped in on to my finger.
In that moment, it was the most content and happy I'd ever felt since I met Edward.