So here's my first story. I would love to get some feed back. I know everyone probably is saying how they have read stories just like this, but I have some twists that I haven't seen on here, so just give it a shot is all I ask...

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"Family quarrels are bitter things. They don't go by any rules. They're not like aches or wounds; they're more like splits in the skin that won't heal because there's not enough material."

-F. Scott Fitzgerald-

Chapter 1

"Meeting the Family"

"Mommy! Daddy!" I heard my beautiful four year old scream as she pounced on our bed.

The 'our' I'm referring to is mine and my husband's- Mike-bed. We were having a rather late morning because last night he received a call telling us he got the promotion we both so desperately wanted. His parents' own a sporting goods store, which recently went nationwide. I thought it was rather comical that his parents wouldn't just give him the promotion, but made him go through the entire process as a 'normal' employee.

"Mommy, can you make pan-a-cakes?" She asked as she climbed across the bed.

"Of course I will Hay Bay," I said happily causing Hannah to giggle since I used her nickname.

"Shh," Mike growled as he hid under the covers. I just rolled my eyes as I got out of bed, taking Hannah with me.

I slowly walked through the hallway of the small apartment heading towards the kitchen.

"Is Daddy mad again?" Hannah asked in an indifferent tone. How a four year old could ever perfect that tone, I will never know, but somehow my amazing daughter had this down.

"No sweetie, he's just tired," I lied quickly. Of course Mike was mad, when is he not? He always has something to complain about. I don't understand how I fell in love with him.

"Mommy, are we moving away?" Hannah asked quietly.

Now I faced a dilemma: the touchy subject of moving with a four year old. A topic I have been avoiding since I found out there was ever the possibility of moving. I mean, she would figure it out soon enough, but maybe I should just tell her.

"Yes we are," I said as turned around to look at her. When I saw the tears well up in her eyes I couldn't stop as my motherly instincts kicked in, and I picked her up and hugged her close.

"But Grandpa Charlie," she said as a tear slid down her cheek.

"Oh honey, Seattle isn't that far away. In fact, I promise we will visit Grandpa at least once a month," I said. She just nodded and buried her face into my shoulder.

As much as I was excited that Mike got the promotion, I was upset that we would be leaving the small town of Forks, and moving into the city, more importantly leaving my dad. Even though Charlie and I had our differences when I was younger, when I decided to move with him at sixteen we finally bonded. Sure, my mother, Renee, and I are best friends, but nothing beats a good father/daughter relationship. Something I wish Mike had with Hannah.

"If you keep babying her like that she'll never grow up," Mike said as he walked into the kitchen. I just rolled my eyes.

"Why don't you go to your room and pick out what you want to wear, Hay-Bay. I'll help you in a second," I said as she nodded. I kissed her forehead and put her down watching as she raced off to her room.

"I thought you were making breakfast," Mike said as he went to make the coffee.

"Well I was, but Hannah needs my help, so you can cook it yourself," I snapped tossing the pan down and storming out of the kitchen. I was probably out of line snapping at him, but he just pissed me off to no end.

I walked into Hannah's room and smiled as I watched her throw her clothes around, trying to find the perfect outfit. She whipped around when she heard the door open, and without a second thought she threw herself at me with a vengeance. If that was anyone but her, I would have another nice visit to the ER. But with Hannah my mother instincts kicked in and turned me into the most graceful of people. I twirled her around which caused her to giggle loudly. She continued to giggle even after I put her down. She grabbed my hand and pulled me to sit on her bed.

"What are you doing today, Mommy?" Hannah asked as she ran back to her closet.

"Well, Uncle Em and Aunt Rose are coming over soon. And I believe the girls are going shopping while the boys start packing," I said. She handed me a shirt and a pair of jeans. I helped her get dressed, told her to brush her teeth and I went to go get dressed.

I was pulling my hair into a ponytail when I heard a knock at the door.

"Bella, can you get that?" I heard Mike yell, more than likely from the kitchen, which was a few steps from the door. But I still hurried to open the door to see a smiling Emmett. He might look like he could kill you with one swing, which was probably true, but on the inside he's the biggest teddy bear ever.

It didn't take long for Emmett to scoop me into a hug.

"I've missed you, Bells," he said as he put me down. Standing next to Emmett of course was his beautiful wife, Rosalie. She smiled at me and pulled me into a hug.

"Uncle Emmie!" Hannah screamed as she ran and jumped into his waiting arms. He threw her above his head and caught her easily as she laughed.

"Hi Hannah," he said hugging her. "You should go say hi to Aunt Rose," he suggested. She nodded eagerly and once Emmett put her down, she launched herself at Rose.

Mike chose now to grace us with his presence, causing Emmett to glare at him. I don't know how they are going to work side-by-side all day and not destroy everything in the apartment.

Emmett walked over to me and put his arm around my shoulders.

"So how's my baby sis doing?" He asked. Emmett isn't technically my older brother, as in blood related, but he's been my rock since I moved to the Forks area. He's been there through everything. Like when I found out I was pregnant at the youthful age of twenty. I call him whenever Mike and I are fighting. When I went into labor, I didn't call the father of the baby, but rather Emmett.

"I've been better," I responded honesty.

"Well you know I'm always here for you. And you're making it easier to help you moving to Seattle and all," he said sweetly. I smiled and kissed his cheek.

"Okay, Hannah, go get your coat so we can leave," I said. Without another word she ran to her room. I walked up to Mike and placed a gentle kiss on his lips. "See you later." All he did was nod his head, causing me to see red. Why the hell can't he appreciate that fact that I'm trying to save our marriage?

I tried to find something to do as Emmett said bye to Rose.

In a way I envied the love and connection the two of them share. It's every girls dream to find the perfect man, and Rose was living her dream, while I was stuck with Mike.

"Mommy, can we leave now? I'm all ready," Hannah announced as she ran back into the room.

"Yes sweetie, did you say goodbye to Daddy?" I asked.

"Do I have to?" she questioned with a sad eyes. I just nodded and she ran off. She came back shortly after and grabbed my hand, dragging me out the door. Rose was right behind us. After yelling one last goodbye over my shoulder, I buckle Hannah into her car seat and we were off to the mall in Port Angeles.

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~Scarlet :)