Sacrifices to save my family

Goodbye

It's been two days since Edward was hurt. I haven't stopped thinking about it and how this was all my fault. I can't let anyone else get hurt. I know what I must do and this time I will do it. I have to leave them and say goodbye, it's my only choice. I can't let anyone else get hurt.

I decided that before I leave I would get everyone something. I guess it's my way of saying sorry. I also know that I can't tell them I'm leaving as it will make it harder for me to leave. It also means no one can stop me. There's just one problem with that Edward will be able to read my mind. He won't be happy if my decision but it has to be made. He will understand eventually.

It's only me and Edward in the house today which is good, everyone else is out. This gives me some time to get everything I need and leave.

I decided to go to the shops and get something for them all. I tell Edward where I am going and that I will be back soon.

When I get there, I walk into the jewellery store and pick out items I could get personalised. I found three bracelets, one for Emmet, Jasper and Edward. I found a nice set of rings for Esme and Carlisle and for Alice I got a choker and Rosalie gets a necklace. My family have a symbol that represents us, I decide to get all of the pieces of jewellery engraved with it on. It's almost like a piece of us will be with each other where ever we go. We will never be separated.

When I get home Edward is playing the piano so I decide to join him. It could be my last time playing with him. I've got to stop thinking about it before Edward finds out.

" Before I find out what" Edward says looking at me confused. 
Oh great now I'm going to have to tell my brother. Why can't I just keep my thoughts to myself.
" um i er don't know how to say this Edward but I-I." I say stumbling on my words.

" It's fine Elisabeth you can tell me" Edward says.

Knowing that Edward will read my mind if I don't tell him, I decide it's better if I just tell him now it will be easier, even if it does break my heart.

" I, I don't want to do this Edward and please know I don't want to and that I never meant to hurt you but it pains me to say this, I- I have to leave you and our family." I say stumbling in my words. It's strange how even though I can't cry I feel if tears are about to come.

Edward doesn't say anything at first he just looks shocked.
He stays there silent for a while and I can't stand it.

" Please say something" I say
" I don't know what to say Elisabeth, I never though we would have to be separated again. I feel like I knew it would come to this, I just didn't want to believe it, I will miss you so much sis." Edward says

" I know Edward, just know I never wanted to have to leave, if I could I would stay but I can't let Jack hurt you and the others, I will always love you no matter what happens. I will miss you brother." I say
I lean in to hug my brother, I don't know how long we have been there but we are brought out of our hug when we hear the door open.

I quickly separate from Edward and tell him not to tell them it will only make it harder for me.

Before I know it Rosalie and Emmet have entered the room, with a smile on their face.

" Hi little sis and bro" Emmet says walking up to me and giving me a hug.

" Emmet you know I'm technically order then you just because I look younger and by human age I am but vampire I am older so I don't think you can call me little." I say laughing

" well your always be my little sister." He says

" well ok I guess but your the only one who can say that."