Hello my lovelies!

The response to the last chapter was AMAZING. I love you all so much for reading and reviewing. It means so much to me :)

This chapter isn't that long, but I promise to update asap.

OH and the last chapter was dedicated to anyone who was involved with the Titanic. It's hard to believe that it's been 100 years since it sunk. As I watch the movie Titanic right now, I'm literally holding back sobs (this movie kills me every time). Never forget the tragedy that was the Titanic.

Anywho, on with the chapter!

Heartthrob Edward Cullen may have disappeared from Hollywood but, while he may not have been acting, he has been rather busy!

Tanya Denali, Cullen's rumored romantic interest, recently visited Edward in the small town of Forks, Washington.

"It was so scenic and lovely," Denali said. "And as usual, the Cullen's are doing everything they can to help the small community."

Cullen's father has been warmly welcomed at the local hospital, while his mother has continued to dabble in interior design.

But the Cullen's, as usual, have gone above in beyond in their charity work.

"They've taken in a girl who they have all become smitten with," Denali said. "Alice met her at school and brought her home for dinner and the rest is history! Bella Swan is a lovely girl who just isn't as blessed as some are."

When asked about Swan's home life, Denali said "It's not my place to say much. All I would feel comfortable saying is that her mother left her a few years back…I can't even imagine what it would be like to be unwanted by your own mother."

When asked for his comment, Cullen said "She's nice and has her feet solidly planted on the ground. She's been good for all of us and has taught us a lot."

"They've been so good to her!" Denali said. "It's easy to see how much she's changed since they got a hold of her. And Edward's darling sister, Alice, just can't get enough. She dressed her up all nice when I came over. She even let her borrow one of the dresses Alice had worn to a premier last year. It's just heartwarming to see."

"We all care about her. I'll be sad to see her go when we head back to LA," Edward said.

The question all of our eager fans want to know? Is Bella going to end up being more to Edward then just charity?

Denali laughed loudly. "Goodness no. They're just friends! Edward said so himself. And Bella is a quaint girl who wants nothing more than that and with Edward returning to LA over the summer, who knows what will happen to the friendship. Plus," she said with sly smile. "We all know Edward's interests lay somewhere else."

Denali ended the interview saying she hopes to help Bella in the future as much as possible.

"I offered her a job working backstage at one of my movies over the summer, but she seemed a bit reluctant-she's a stubborn one, but I think she'll come around."

The article went on to talk about my father for a brief moment before the writer changed directions completely and wrote about what movies both Edward and Tanya would be appearing in as soon as Edward returned to Hollywood.

I hand Jasper back the magazine without a word before I hike my backpack up higher on my shoulders. I can't allow my mind to process everything I just read. I know that if I do, I won't be able to handle my thoughts, my feelings.

So I do what I'm best at. I shrug it off like it means absolutely nothing.

"Bella," Jasper says softly. "Are you okay?"

I look into the gray eyes of my best friend, the one who knows me better than anyone else, and for the first time ever, I lie.

"Yeah. It's stupid, really. I know that…we'll never go anywhere. It's just…" I trail off as I see Edward and Alice enter the school. Their eyes find me immediately. Both of them try to act casual, but I can read the panic in their eyes despite how much they try to hide it.

"Good morning, Bella," Alice says tentatively.

I force out a smile. "Hey guys," I say. "How's it going?"

Edward doesn't say anything; he stares at me with an emotion in his eyes I cannot comprehend.

Jasper stares at me, keeping the magazine tucked behind his back.

"How has your morning been?" Alice asks. I can tell that she's trying to figure out what I know, if I've seen the magazine, so I refuse to say anything.

I shrug. "It's been okay," I say with another smile. "Not really feeling well today." I'm being completely honest-I feel like someone has punched me in the gut repeatedly.

I look up at Edward. I'll be sad to see her go when we head back to LA.

The bell rings, making me jump, so I start to back away.

"I'll see you guys at lunch," I say before I speed away. I hear Edward shout after me, but I ignore him as I walk as fast as I can.

"Hey, Bella," I hear someone sneer as I pass them.

I turn to see Lauren standing there, her hands on her hips with her chest popped out.

"Not in the mood today, Lauren," I mumble as I start to walk again.

She laughs. "I should have known that was why Edward was hanging around you so much. Because to him, you're just a fucking charity case." I can hear the smile in her voice as she speaks, the satisfaction, and I take off towards the front door of the school.

I don't stop moving until I'm safely in my truck, far away from everything. Far away from Edward.

My phone starts to ring as I wait for the heat to turn on, and I answer it quickly, already knowing that it would be Jasper.

"I just need some time alone, okay? I'm fine," I promise him as I place my free hand in front of the heater.

"Bella?"

It's not Jasper.

It's my mother.

Oh snap.

Well shit just got real. I promise to update sometime later today. And Velma will also bring her adorableness to the next chapter. In all honestly, I miss her :)

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Lots of love,

Emilia Elliot