Authors Note: So here is the epilogue for the story as promised. This one is written in a similar way as the rest of the story however, let me know whether you want all of them to be written this way or if you want me to write them in the third person. A big thanks to lileycullen and pinklady34 for reviewing the last chapter and to everyone who has added this story to their favourites and story alerts. Anyway lets catch up with Edward and Bella:

Monday 3rd September 2012

So today was the big day. Okay, so not THE big day because that issue has not arose yet but a big day nonetheless. Today was my first day of college. Doesn't sound too important but to me it was. All this hard work this past year working with Edward has been worth it. I sat my exams to get my GED and passed with flying colours. I must admit being back in the classroom again after so long out of it with a little strange but I enjoyed it.

You probably noticed that I mentioned Edward back there didn't you. I know it has been a while since I wrote and for that I am sorry. However, real life has been super crazy, with sitting my exams and everything. The whole Edward thing is still going strong and we are still very much in love. Whilst the world is still convinced (and by that I mean the parents) that this is just a teenage romance - me and Edward are determined to prove them wrong. That being said I am not delusional that things are going to be easy. Of course there are going to be tough times, there already has, I am just confident we can get through them all together.

Me and Edward had a chat the other day about your first birthday that is steadily approaching. I cannot believe that it has been a year since you were born. I have come so far, but that is for another letter. We decided to throw you a party for your birthday with balloons and a big cake and everything. I know that you will not remember it in the future but we will.

Whilst on the topic of you we also, discussed what should happen should things end badly between me and Edward. I was confused at first, did he not want to see you anymore if we broke up. That confused me because you and Edward have developed such a bond over the last year that I could not imagine either of you living without the other. That fear was unprecedented though because he wanted the complete opposite. Edward wanted to ensure that even if we didn't work out as a couple that I would not stop him seeing you. As if I could do that. He was your father. Maybe not biologically; but that was something that I can't change though I would if I could. No. But he is your father in every way that matters. As I said before I could not take either of you away from one another.

Now that we are at college, (University of Washington – Seattle, if you were wondering) me and Edward have rented a place together. It is a small two bedroom place because we have to live off our student loans but it is enough for our small family. It is weird being so far from our parents and not having to worry about Charlie or Carlisle and Esme walking in on us. It is also, really daunting as we have to make sure the bills are paid and that there is food in the cupboards. All in all though it has been a great experience thus far.

Back to my first day of college. That meant that it was also your first day of day care. That part was horrible. The women that work there are really nice though and said that you didn't cry much. For that I am thankful though it doesn't stop me from feeling guilty about leaving you there. Me getting a college degree will help us both in the long run though and that is what I am clinging too.

My classes were mainly introductory today, more about getting to grips with the topic as opposed to doing any actual learning. I am looking forward to getting started properly though I imagine it is going to be quite the challenge with you. Not that it won't be worth it in the end. I defeated the odds by completing my high school education, all be it through home schooling. Edward was so proud of me when I passed all my exams. What am I saying, everyone was proud. We went out for dinner, all of us. By that I mean: you, me, Edward, Edward's family, and Charlie.

You might have noticed that I didn't mention my mum and that's because we don't really talk much anymore. After I moved out to live with dad I truly realised how much she cared. Never once did she come to visit you after you were born. I invited to dinner when I graduated but she never even returned my call. She rarely even called me to see how we were getting on but that doesn't matter anymore.

I know I don't write to you every week anymore but I promise to keep you updated with everything important that happens in our lives. I am in a much better place at the moment and I hope that you realise that you play a huge part of this. I can give you but one piece of advice for life my beautiful, baby girl and that is...

They Never Promised Life Would Be Easy, They Just Promised It Would Be Worth It!

With that I leave you with hugs and kisses until next time my angel!

Lots of love,

Mummy,

XXX

Authors Note: I put this as the epilogue and there will be some future takes if people want them, I do have some ideas up my sleeves. I can't promise when I will get them written though so keep this on story alert. For now I will mark this as complete as the story in itself is indeed over. Thank you all for reading and reviewing. Lilamz xxx