The Finish Line

Chapter 14 Rising through the Ashes

A/N:Don't own Twilight but I so wish I did because if I did.Well then I would be doing really wouldn't I? Sorry about the delay in updating holidays and then well lots of real life getting in the way. Spent december depressed but im better now. Bella put her self on the line last chapter lets see what happens shall we........Now turn the page. ;)

Chapter 14 Rising through the Ashes.

BPOV

I am such a coward, a big fucking coward. I ran from the club and hid in the basement of the house Rose built for me so that no one would know I was here. I kept my cell off, much to Lance's disappoinment and informed Ana and Rob to tell anyone looking for me they had no idea where I was, well everyone but Lance.I made him promise the same thing. See I'm a coward.

“Bella, dear, can we talk for a few minutes?” Ana asked as she walked into the room with a tray of food.

“Sure. What's up?” I asked as I looked up from the book I was reading.

“Well, Love, Its you. You're running away from love. How long do you think youcan hide from it? It will find you, whether you want it to or not.”

“Ana,” I sighed, “I konw, I guess I'm scared. I love Edward so much, but I had prepared myself to let him marry Angela but now I'm not so sure what to do. Angela broke off their engagement.”

“Well isn't that what you wanted?”

“I came back to make sure everyone was ok. I came here thinking Edward had died. I was shocked to find out he was very much alive. Before you say anything I seriously thought I was hallucinating when I seen him with Alice and Jasper at my New Years show. Then to realize he hardly remembered me let alone the things we shared was overwhelming. Now my heart doesn't know what to feel.”

“No offense, but this isn't the Bella I know and love. The Bella I know would go after what she wants no matter what. This Bella....” she said waving her hands at me like I was a prize in a game show, “I don't know her. My Bella would never hide.”

“I don't know who I am anymore. This has shaken me. What do I do Ana?”

“Maybe talk to Dr. Vullen next door. He might be able to explain Edward's condition to you and help you see his side. Once you know maybe you can decide what to do. I konw you love him or you wouldn't have cast his doppleganger in that video of yours. Bella, dear, just open your heart back up. You have kept it closed for so long. Just open up dear let someone else in. Let Edward and the gang back in. You deserve to be happy. You've been miserable for so long. Let Charlie and Renee in, they are a part of you that you need to know.” She said as she hugged me tight. “Don't be mad at me for speaking my mind but I have seen you mope way too long.”

“I could never be mad at you Ana.”

I sat there staring at the tv screen lost in thought. I decided I would call Dr. Cullen before I came out of my self imposed isolation. I looked at the clock to check the time. Damn Midnight. The day has so slipped away.

---------------------TFL--------------------

“Hello Dr. Cullen speaking.”

“Hi Dr. Cullen. It's Bella, Bella Swan. How are you today? Do you have time to talk to me for a few minutes?” I rushed out without breathing.

“Breathe Bella. I was beginning to wonder if you were going to call at all.”

“Huh?” smooth Bella.

“I heard you were back in town. I hoped to hear from you sooner. I'm just glad you actually called.”

“Oh..Ok. Anyways if I'm bothering you I'll call back another time.” See my coward is showing herself again.