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~MDE~

Chapter

July 12, 2011

Dear Edward:

Wow, when I say a game of twenty questions you commit yourself; I like it. I promise to be true to my game and answer them all though. I'm glad you look forward to my letters. If my words can bring someone joy, then I'm more than happy to continue to write. It must get incredibly lonely being away from your family. I'm not sure I could do that particularly well, but that just makes you a stronger man. Please let me know if there is anyone you think could benefit from a letter. I don't mind writing more if it can bring that much joy. Would it be weird if I said I too look forward to my mail? I keep wondering if there will be more than just bills waiting for me.

Sorry, no can do on the girl's night. That would be breaking all the rules. We wouldn't be able to talk about boys if they were around now, would we? It wouldn't be quite the same to gossip if the gossipee (is that even a word? Oh well, it is tonight, and here I am the English teacher. *giggles*) to be in hearing shot of said gossip, and we wouldn't want to embarrass anyone now would we. No, in all honesty, I swear they are pretty tame; well, mostly, but it's an excellent way to unwind. When we get together, we're not worried about impressing anyone, or looking our best. We go to have fun and catch up. We never make it a significant event, and that's what I love so much. We spend the nights talking about boys, work, or general things that are going on in our lives. I swear, sometimes it's like high school all over again. It's just with deeper conversation, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Don't worry about my past. It was a colossal mistake, and I am OK with my choices. It was hard at the time, but I'm strong, and as I said, I will not settle. Maybe one day I will tell you that story, but for now, I would like to keep things on the gentler side. I do have some of the same beliefs as you. I've always told myself that I would get married once, that it would be for life, and I plan to stick by that. It must be hard to have a relationship when your other half is on the other side of the world. I can imagine that it puts a lot of stress on both parties, but see that's what I was talking about. If you can find that one person, then it won't matter where you are physically, because, in your hearts, you'll always be together. Love is worth fighting for no matter how many miles are in-between you.

Your family sounds fantastic. I wish I were that close with mine. My mom died when I was ten. My dad and I are close, but it's a quiet closeness. We are there for each other, and we know that we love each other, but it's not spoken. That is one promise I have made myself. When I have a family of my own, they will know how much I love them. They will probably get sick of hearing me say it.

I've never heard of mattress surfing before, but it sounds fun. This would be the perfect place for it with the amount of rain that we get. There is always mud to be found. Oh, and I'm an only child. So it's just me and my dad. We do try to have dinner once a week, but sometimes it's hard with his schedule. I always wanted a large family. One where my children had each other to play with and they would always have someone there. I've always wanted five or six kids, but who knows. I do know that I want more than one. I wish I had the family gatherings where we could laugh and play. Sorry, look at me, here I am rambling and spitting out how many kids I want. You must be running already. I promise I'm not trying to have your babies. *Insert schoolgirl laugh here.* Your mom sounds incredible. My best friend would have died if she had been there. She is into fashion, and to see your mom in her nice clothes and covered in mud, it would have been a sight to see. I have to tell her that story, if it's OK with you any way.

So where do you call home? That is if it's not too much information. I promise not to stalk you or anything. Tell me more about you, what gets you mad, sad or happy. What makes you laugh so hard you cry? I don't have any embarrassing stories to tell, but there was this one time…no I'll save that for a future letter. It was quiet with it being just my Dad and I. He did pull out the shotgun for my first boyfriend though. Needless to say, that was my first and last date with that boy. I was a quiet kid, did well in school. I stayed out of trouble, so sorry nothing too embarrassing here. Do you mind if I ask how old you are? Sorry if I get too personal. I just find it incredible easy to write to you, and often forget that we just met a few weeks ago.

So I guess it's time to answer your questions. Beware though, I may respond to a few of your answers, and my hand may hate you for having to rewrite them.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Nope.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Three weeks ago, it was the anniversary of my mom's death.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
I love it.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
(Pickle loaf, really. That's gross.) I love turkey, but it needs to be the real turkey.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Nope, but I did already say I want five or six, and they don't have to be yours.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I would. (I would also be friends with you.)

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
I try not to, but it sometimes slips. (And yes, I heard it in your answer lol)

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
No way in hell. I am so scared of heights.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
I'm not a cereal kind of girl, I prefer oatmeal with peaches.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
I do.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?

I am in shape, but not strong.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Strawberry.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
The truth? OK, can't believe I'll admit this, but I did say I would be honest. I notice a girl's personality and smile first. When it comes to guys, it's their butts. *goes and hides now* (why do you think I watch football?)

15. RED OR PINK?
Red as well.

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I'm shy around new people.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My mom. (But for different reasons)

18. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?

I'm eating now, and its ice cream.

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
No shoes, I'm bare-foot.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Margarita, or two. OK you got me, maybe three, I think.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
(I hope they are at least good stories that you boys talk about.) I'm listening to Katy Perry "The One That Got Away."

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Tickle Me Pink

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
(ohh, I love the smell of cut grass as well) I love the smell of bakes goods in the Fall.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My best friend, Alice.

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
It depends. If I'm with the girls, the beach. If I were with someone special, mountain hideaway.

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Not really into sports. Well, not for the sport side of it anyway.

27. HAIR COLOR?
Brown.

28. EYE COLOR?

Brown.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No.

30. FAVORITE FOOD?
lol. We did talk about food already, didn't we?

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Scary movies with a happy ending.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Breaking Dawn Part 1. I know a total chick flick.

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Um…Not wearing one. (Hey it's hot in here. So I have a sports bra on, but it's blue.)

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer.

35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs as well, I love the feeling of being wrapped in someone's arms.

36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Pie.

37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
Cardio.

38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
Computer, and I totally agree with you.

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
I'm touched that my letters keep you company. I'm reading Dark Lover.

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
It's blue.

42. FAVORITE SOUND?
The sounds of a cool summer night.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles.

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Las Vegas. It was a girl's weekend, and oh my, was it fun.

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Nope, well…nope, not going to go there.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Right here in Forks.

47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
lol, still in forks.

48. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
Brown.

49. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
Blue.

50. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 50 QUESTIONS?
Well my hand hurts from writing all the questions, but it was fun. And hey, at least it's a productive way to get a cramp in your hand. OK, so that came out a bit wrong. This would be so much easier if I were typing, then I could delete. So ya, sorry, for an explanation please see the answer to question 20. I really shouldn't write when I have had a few drinks. Oh well, maybe I'll write a new one tomorrow.

Goodnight Edward.

Sincerely,

Bella.

A/N:

hope you enjoyed it.