Disclaimer: Sigh. Sadly, I do NOT own Twilight. If I did I wouldn't be on this site writing stories, wishing I did.

This is after Breaking Dawn! The Volturi did come, Bella still has the power of shielding, she can control her thirst, and Edward and Bella are married. The only difference is that Jake is still madly in love with Bella, he didn't imprint because Renesmee isn't in this.

Only the Beginning

I gawked at Edward in disbelief. I couldn't believe this! He promised me forever and this is what I get? I stormed out of Edward and I's cottage, furious. Bastard. I thought to myself. I made sure my shield was up so Edward could hear me. I was about to start running when something warmed gripped my arm.

"Bella, please!" Edward looked at me sadly. He looked crushed, broken. He was crushed? No, I was crushed. I'll show him what it feels like to really be hurt.

"Get the fuck off me Edward!" His eyes widened at my words, but he slowly let go. I was surprised myself. I hardly ever used that type of language. Although, I felt like it was appropriate at the moment.

"Bella please listen to me before you go running off. It's not what it looks like! We were just talking. You know you didn't see us doing anything! I love you. Only you, love."

I scoffed. Only me, sure. Right, and Emmett is smart. I thought bitterly. "Do not call me love."

So many emotions showed in his eyes when I said that. Sadness, regret, broken hearted, anger. "W-what?" He stuttered. "But…that's what you are. My love. Forever."

I shielded my mind once again. I looked at the ground, not wanting to meet his eyes. I did love him, but I couldn't do this. I wouldn't allow myself to get hurt again. And as much as it pained me to say it, I had to. For me.

"Bella?"

Damn it Bella! Just say it! You're angry remember? I shook my head. My thoughts were so annoying. "Edward…I am not your love. At least not anymore. I'm really sorry. I hope the best for you." I slide my wedding ring off my third finger and placed it in the palm of his hands.

His body shook, and he fell to the ground, looking defeated. His black eyes were locked on his hand, starring at his mother's ring. His hand was shaking so badly, I thought he might drop the ring. A loud noise escaped his lips. At first I thought he was growling, but I soon realized he was crying tearless sobs. He leaned down and pressed his forehead to the ground. He had his arms wrapped about his waist, like he was trying to hold himself together. He was mumbling something but I only caught part of it because he was speaking so softly.

"No, no, no. Can't do this…my angel…I want to die." His shoulders were shaking more now, obviously from his dry sobbing.

I leaned down next to him and put my hand on his shoulder. "Edward, I love you, but I'm leaving. Be happy please. Do it for me." With that I jumped up, running away from Edward as fast as I could. In the distance I heard him yelling loudly.

"NO!! My love..." Edward yelled that over and over while still crying. Eventually I got far enough away so I couldn't hear or smell him anymore. I sunk to the ground like Edward had and started to cry.