BPOV

I was pacing around my room for almost an hour now. I haven't been able to sleep since Edward called. I tossed and turned in my bed, when I finally gave up. That's when I started my pacing.

Why couldn't he discuss what he had to say over the phone? Why does he need to meet?

I was giving myself a headache with the lack of sleep and overthinking. So I decided to have a relaxing bath and then get ready.

Sooner than I realized, Ness and I were ready to go meet Edward.

"But Bewwa... why are we meeting mista Edwood?" She asked with her face scrunched up. I was wondering the same exact thing but couldn't really tell that to her.

"Because Mr. Edward and I have some work to discuss, and I cannot leave you all alone." That's the only explanation Edward had given. Plus this may actually be the reason he wants to meet up... right...!? I mean he never gave any indication otherwise...

"Otay, Bewwa!" She was so easily pacified, and genuinely seemed excited to meet Edwood. I didn't correct her, especially since I knew Edward hated any nickname or variations of his name except for E. I know I was being petty... but screw it.

Edward had sent me a text, as to where we were to meet, immediately after our call had ended.

It was a café about 20 minutes from our place, and from what I could tell, it was a relatively new place.

Since we were eating breakfast, Ness and I kept it casual. I debated wearing something semi-formal but then decided against it. It was the weekend. So instead I wore jeans and a long sleeved crop top, and Ness wore a pastel yellow frock. She loved dresses, she sometimes reminded me of... Alice.

That name, those people, all of them were linked to Edward... I have tried my best to not think about them and all that I lost, but with Edward's reappearance in my life, all of them seem to be taking over my mind, and reminding me of those memories.

As we reached, the destination I could feel myself tense up a bit.

"C'mon Bewwa. I am hungwy." Ness spoke, bringing me out of my internal debate.

As I entered the place, I was blown away with how beautiful the architecture and design was. The setting was almost fairytale like.

"Wow!!! Bewwa! It's so pretty!" It was indeed very pretty. As I scanned the place, I noticed familiar green eyes looking at us, and as our eyes locked, he smiled and waved for us to come over.

"Hi Bella. Who's this adorable little girl? I don't believe we have met."

"No we have not met. My name is Vanessa. But you can caw me Ness!" Ness smiled her toothy grin at Edward.

"Well hello Ness! My name is Edward." He said smiling back at her.

"Hello mista Edwood." I couldn't help but smile, but I held back my giggle. When I shifted my gaze to Edward, he was smiling back at Ness.

Huh... I was almost certain he would tell her to call him E. Edward must've felt my stare and realized that we were still standing, so he told us to sit.

I cleared my throat - "so... umm... Edward... what did you wish to discuss?"

"I will gladly discuss work with you... after breakfast!?" He seemed nervous, as he looked questioningly between me and Ness.

"Yes... pwease... I'm hungwy" Ness chimed in.

I relented, looking at both their faces... "ok fine, I'm sorry about that Ness."

After ordering our breakfast the conversation, flowed easily. It was a bit of a surprise how natural all this seemed.

Towards the end of our meal - "So Ness... how old are you?" Edward asked, abruptly.

"I'm four." She said with a smile.

Immediately Edward's eyes met mine with horror and disappointment, I knew what he was thinking.

"It's not like that -"

"Save it Bella." He said softly, trying not to alarm Ness. He didn't allow me to finish.

"Ness honey can you please draw something for me." I gave her, a random blank page and color pencils that I always carry around. I gestured for Edward to follow me.

I walked a little away from the table, keeping an eye on Ness, while she drew something.

"Now you listen to me Edward. Don't go around making assumptions -"

"No Bella, you listen to me! There are two scenarios I'm picturing, either that is my kid or you immediately hooked up with someone the minute we were through. I don't know which is worse." He said angrily.

"What the actual fuck Edward! First of all that is not your kid, and secondly what I did after you ended our relationship is none of your concern." I retorted back, trying to be as quite as possible.

"So my other guess is is true -" before he could finish that statement, I cut him off -

"You know what?!! Fuck you Edward! Not that I owe you any explanation but she's not my kid either. Although I love her as my own." Without a second glance at his face I walked towards Ness.

"Ness honey... we are leaving ok, give me your stuff."

"Why Bewwa?"

"Our meeting is postponed," I saw Edward standing looking impassive, when he glanced up and I said - "indefinitely".

As we were heading out, I felt a hand grab me.

"Wait Bella... I'm sorry... please don't go." He whispered the last part.

I couldn't go through this shit again. Now I had Ness... I don't understand -

"Please Bella... give me a chance to explain everything... please..." his eyes were pleading with mine.

Now this I had to hear.

"Fine... but not today... I'll text you when." I said sternly, with very little intention of giving him any chance.

With that Ness and I left.

I couldn't stop thinking about what happened in the morning. And just like last night, I kept tossing and turning, until I heard my door open.

"Bewwa... you're sad and angwy..."

"No honey... I -"

"No lies." She said to me sternly. As I said... perceptive...

"Ok yes. Maybe I'm a bit angry and sad... and a little disappointed... because I expected something different... but honey... that's not something you have to worry about. This is something I have to take care off. You understand me."

"Otay Bewwa... I'm just sad when you're sad. But Bewwa you need a fwiend.."

"I have you."

"No Bewwa... I mean a fwiend you can talk to... I have my school fwiends who I play with and talk... but you have nobody... I wuv you Bewwa." She said that and cuddled into my side, falling asleep.

She's right though... I talk to people at work, but I haven't opened up to anyone... not since Edward... I miss Alice and Rose...

Just before I close my eyes, I check my phone, when I see a message from Edward -

I'm truly sorry Bella... that's something I should have said a long time ago... I'm sorry for a lot of things I hope you give me a chance to explain... and I hope we work this out if not for anything else, then for your job... I know it means a lot to you. Sweet dreams to you and that lovely little girl.

That text was a lot... but he never once mentioned his job... maybe I should at least give him a chance... Not just for him... but I need to hear why we ended up the way we did... why he changed... and what he had to say now?

So I sent a simple text -

Ok Edward... tomorrow, breakfast, same time and place... good night.

With those thoughts swirling in my head, I fell asleep.

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