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No more empty promises, fulfill promises that is the second step

Edward's POV

I walked into the living room. She stood up abruptly, she pushed me back out of anger and frustration. I'm sure you can guess who. Alice. "You let her get away! What's wrong with you?" She screeched. She was furious. I heard her raving thoughts the moment I stepped in the door. I'm surprised she didn't call me and demand me to go back and talk to Bella. I desperately wanted to go back to her but I wouldn't. I won't break that promise to her. I want to regain her trust and to do that I need to give her time and prove that I am trustworthy. If she had a vision of us talking, why is she so angry? Wouldn't she want us to work it out in the right way? Perhaps she only saw parts of our conversation? No, I don't think that's possible to see just one part or perhaps it is possible but I think it's something else, I think she just misses her best friend.

"I didn't let her do anything, it was her choice! You should know by now…" I roared back. But then I paused trying to take a deep breath. She just misses her best friend. She's hurt like I am. I continue to say, "I should know by now that's how I got into this mess in the first place." By the time I was done speaking the whole family was listening and watching us intently. I could hear their thoughts swirling.

Emmett was thinking of ways of murdering me in my sleep. He was seething. Carlisle was choosing his thoughts carefully. He didn't completely approve of us leaving but was trying to think of what was best for Bella and our family. But seemed pleased that I was changing my mind, that I was doing things differently than before, that I was being healthier. Esme was thinking apprehensive of the whole situation. She didn't want anything bad to happen to me. I hope she forgives me for going to Volturi and leaving Bella. Jasper was uncertain of the whole situation. Still unsure what to think. But he did understand why I left but saw the affects of my departure and disagreed with my actions. Rosalie was furious as usual. She didn't want her family to be torn apart. She hated that she and the rest of us had to leave. But she also regretted how she treated Bella. She understood now that we need her and vice versa. She, like the rest of the family, watched us attentively.

I take a step forward and I wrap my arms around her tiny frame. I whispered to her, "Alice I'm sorry I know I've caused you pain by taking away your best friend, telling you to leave her and for that I am truly, truly sorry." She didn't hug me back immediately but after a minute she did. If she could cry I'm sure she would be sobbing. Jasper wanted to run up to her and comfort her and tell her "Everything's going to be okay." But he stayed back, he knew we needed to talk. He watched carefully. I believe he was ready and prepared to step in at any moment. He proved it again and again that he cared deeply about her. He was her world and vice versa. Some say he's cold but at heart he cares deeply for his family and for Alice. And he would never let anything bad happen to her or any of us.

Her thoughts were a jumbled mess. But she still managed to say, "I-i could've said no, I c-could've f-fought to stay but I didn't none of did and n-now we have to m-make u-up for it. We have to h-help her. I-I c-can't let her d-down again. I won't." She said, with determination in her trembling voice. "I know you won't." I tried to soothe.

"And you better not do something like that again mister! I was so scared you were dead!" She hugged me tighter, she hugged me like she'd never let go and perhaps she wouldn't. Knowing her she wouldn't. She's a good sister and I am lucky to have her in my life. I was lucky to have them all. I shouldn't have taken that for granted. I'll never take it for granted again. And that's a promise. I just need to fulfill that promise, I need to keep to it. It wasn't just Bella who I needed to prove that she can trust me again, it was also my family too. But they also needed to prove to her they could trust them as well. I guess we all needed to prove something to one another.

This is not going to be easy but I hope Bella's right, I hope we can do this. I'm not as optimistic as her but I also trust her and I need her to trust me too. I never want her to be alone again. I can't…I won't do that to her. I want to fulfill that promise as well. No more heartbreak, just love and trust. We need to find Victoria and stop her. I hope Jacob won't be a problem as well. But I am sure he will be another obstacle I'll have to face. I'm not completely sure how Bella feels about him or what their whole story is but I do know he's important to her and I need to be careful of him. Once again I can't do anything rash or else I could lose her trust and break the treaty, causing my family trouble, and dying is not on my to-do list. But I do know none of this will be easy. It's going to take time and lots of it. As a vampire time goes by slowly but this is one of the slowest. This will be tedious but out of everything I've gone through in my existence and done this will be the most fulfilling.

"I promise I won't." I vowed. I was going to uphold this promise. I will not let her down not again. I can't see my sister like this ever again. I can't ever put myself or my family through anything like again either. I don't think I could, I'm not strong enough for that.

"You better." She whispered softly.

"Don't worry Alice, I'll make sure he upholds that promise!" Emmett hollered and cackled like a maniac.

She laughed, "Good."

"Don't worry we'll make sure of it." Esme smiled warmly at Alice. Alice flashed a bright smile at her. I let go of her and she went to peck Esme's cheek. Esme's motherly and comforting thoughts filled the air. But I also heard Emmett's and Jasper's thoughts.

They were planning and strategizing what they'd do if I ever hurt Bella or took her away from them again. Emmett was like a big brother to her and if anything bad would happen to her it would break his heart. And he'd probably rip me from limb to limb. He certainly wasn't going to ever leave her again and he, like the rest of my family, was determined to help Bella. To win back her trust. And to mend what has been broken. Jasper almost killed her on her birthday and he regrets it greatly. He wants to make it up to her in any way possible but she's also a little sister to him. He felt all of our pain during the last few months and he knows she is part of this family, he doesn't want to see any of his family in pain. And he certainly doesn't want to be the cause of it. Not again.

Surprisingly it was Rosalie who spoke up first, "We need to talk to her, we need to get her trust back…I need to gain her trust in the first place."

"That's very wise of you but also kind." I say. She gave me a small smile. I'd never gotten along with her but perhaps I could mend that relationship as well.

Carlisle was rubbing his chin, he was in deep thought. He kept trying to think of the best way to phrase his thoughts."Rosalie is right, we need to talk to her and fix what we've done. We've caused her too much pain."

"But how? I know we need to give her space and give her time. But how can we make her feel like she can trust us again?" Emmett questioned.

Carlisle was ready to answer but Esme answered instead her motherly instincts were kicking in. "We need to be dependable, show that we can be trustworthy, be honest, be consistent, admit we were wrong, and help her." Carlisle smiled lovingly at Esme.

"When should we invite her over and talk to her?"

"Tomorrow after school." Alice answered in a monotone voice, her eyes were cloudy like when she was having a vision. She did have a vision. I was preoccupied by the conversation, I didn't notice.

"We can all agree we're never leaving her again right?"

"Yes." We all agreed.

Emmett smiled, "Just making sure." Always the jokester.

I knew what was coming. I dreaded it. "Know before we have a chat with Bella tomorrow we need to have a chat with you about going to the Volturi." Oh I was in so much trouble. His voice sounded very father-like. He crossed his arms looking me closely in the eye. He had authority to it but almost a hint of menace to it as well. You never want to make him mad. But I knew he was just worried about losing me. They all were. His eyes were still golden; he always had the best self control and self restraint. But I knew he wasn't outraged, just worried. All eyes turned to me and I knew that this would be a long discussion.

To Be Continued…