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at least he got his head out of his ass long enough to see what he needed to do, now he just has to pray that she takes him back

My my! My heart bleeds for them! update soon please!

Update soon please. I want to read what happens next..

I'm so sad....I do understand her insecurities, I mean he won't acknowledge her in public, he hasn't said he loves her, Maggie keep feeding her insecurities, he hides her away, and all this he can justify. Now maybe he will see how he really feels with her gone. Now maybe she will gain a measure of self worth, a quality that all his actions hasn't helped in her....I am really rooting for them to make it....

Thanks good chapter

Edward talks about his vision of what he wants and that Bella is it.  He asked what she felt for Edward, the man and Bella told him he was wonderful, she'd already told him previously that she loves him  The question is what does Edward feel for Bella?  He's so wrapped up in his job and keeping Bella away from the paps that he's losing sight of their relationship.  He has a wife but really that's in name only, he's too wrapped up in everything else for Bella to be anything else to him. 

I don't understand why he's only now going to de-activate all the passes to the house, he should have done that long ago.  What did Maggie mean when she said, how can you concentrate without getting it out?  Get what out?  I'm so glad that Bella punched her one, I wish she'd done more.

As much as I don't think you should run from your problems, I can understand why Bella feels she needs for distance to get everything into perspective.  I think she's playing right into Maggie's hands and leaving a very vulnerable Edward behind.  I hope he can give Bella a few days to get her breathing space and for him to realise just what Bella means to him and how he feels about her, then I hope he goes after her.  They need to talk and to do that properly they need to be together.

Please make them happy again.  Edward may be the person in this relationship with a powerful job and wealth but Bella's the stronger of the two of them.  Edward really needs her, but does he truly realise how much?

Jane x

OK, still crying my eyes out here.  PLEASE, please don't make me wait too long.  AHHHHHHHH.  lol, Cheri

Edward really has no idea about real life does he. Or how to put someone else first.

you are killing me

oh man, my chest aches after that one!  Ugh, I cant stop crying, that was gut-wrenching!

*hugs this story tightly*

I'm surprised there hasn't been anything in the gossip rags about him crashing the party and her mentioning being his wife?????

how is Maggie getting in and what did Edward say to her when Bella left?   Will there be an EPOV?

poor them

Bella deserves better. I would know. 

I hate that all this is happening is sad to see how they fell apart and he wasn't really helping the situation :(

aww this made me cry! cant wait for the next chapter! 

That was heartbreaking and incredibly mature on Bella's part to make a rational decision  like that given the extraordinary circumstances. I would love to see it from epov and how Maggie is put in her place.  

I don't review as often as I should, but its a great fic. Looking forward to the update! Thank you. 

I was so happy when Bella punched her in the face good for her :)  Edward needs to think about what she has said and relise what is really important to him and why is he fighting the fact that he loves her???

 comme d'habitude au lieu de se battre elle s'enfuit

NO!!  I really believe they can make it...just give it time!

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Je les adore ces deux là et je veux qu'ils restentent ensemble et qu'ils nous fassent de beaux bébés (jumeaux, fille/gars).

Quand à Maggie, elle doit disparaître, peut-être enlevée par un prince du pétrole, enfermée dans un harem au milieu du désert entourée uniquement de dromadaires, d'épouses jalouses et surveillée par des eunuques pour être sûr qu'elle ne s'échape pas. 

Bref je la déteste.

Merci.

So sad that Edward see's what would make him happy or thinks might but doesn't change. It does seem like its a fantasy for him but he's an addict that can't give up his drug which is his work.  Although he already had these commitments before & he's right to an extent that the paparazzi will make his life miserable if they don't wait until she graduates.  And she's so young she's too impatient to put up with waiting for graduation to out their relationship. Maybe she should hang in Az until after graduation?

OMG NOOOOOOOO THEY BETTER NOT LEAVE THEY BETTER NOT BREAK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thank you for the update.......I wish Bella would stay..this way Maggie wins...not good........Bella could stay in a hotel, she doesn't have to go home...........Maybe being with Eric will help her to see that Edward is damage and trying to have some normalness in his life.....I want Mr. & Mrs Cullen to work it out

oh please don't let her come back just because she's too in love with him. he'll never respect her and things will be just as they were, bella left to her own ways and neglected. =( i don't think edward knows how to love because of his utterly fake upbringing. let edward grovel at her feet. he deserves it.

Oh, I hope they make it.

Bella is chicken shit and Edward is not much better!

Really why do they always run, need space my ass, need to find myself, I will tell both of them what I told my ex-husband, put you hand on your head and see you found yourself. It is a cop out and firstly Bella should be ashamed for running, and secondly, Edward should say he will go with her.

Crap chapter on both their behalf. Hmmm how can you work it out if you are no there, I never understood that. Any way, guess I am going to have to wait now to see what crap is going down in the next chapter.

what a sorry day it is for these two, and dont get me started on Maggie... I would have done more than slapped her, really that was nothing, I would have grabbed her by the ear until she told me how she was getting in and then dragged her by her ear out of the house, down to the gate and pushed her off the property, telling her that if she set foot on it again, I would call the cop for trespassing. Come on Edward and Bella, no wonder this marriage is not going to last, neither of you are fighting for it, you are only fighting with each other... sad, sad, sad!

Why didn't he say he love her? I'm so glad Bella is leaving. Please make him grovell ... a lot.

I can't wait to see how you handle Maggie. My hubby and I had our own Maggie when we first married and I know what I wanted to do to her. I feel so bad for Bella - and Edward too. Yeah hr is being a huge ass clown, but the situation is new for him too. I don't blame her for leaving for a few days, sometimes that is what you have to do. I bet her mom will be of help. Kinda hope Edward puts up a fight for her. Unrealistic as it is I would love to see him make a huge public declaration. That might just be the hopeless romantic in me though. Great story, even though sometimes they make me want to pull my hair out.

You never leave your home, it lets other think there welcomed. Bella has some growing up to do. Lets see what her mom has to say.

I think he is being an asshole he should of comfortered her but he was to worried how it looked.  I hope they can get trough this.

Crying here. Those two have a lot of work to do, but I can't wait to see it happen.  LOL, Cheri

she needs to fucking grow up shes not helping edward at all. and edward needs to remember that shes only 17 18 and that shes still a teenager no matter how old she tries to act. maggie needs to go and edward needs to get her to stop her shit and leave them alone and fire lauren or whoever is helping her into the house.

poor bella

These two are breaking my heart. I hope Edward can pull his head out of his ass before he loses her. But then what kind of story would that be? 

Great chapter. Please update soon because their rift is killing me.

They are so lucky a child is not involved in this fuckery.

I was checking out the reviews and thought "they are so right!" Where are Carlisle and Esme/ why are they not helping?? I I we're Esme, I'd slap the crap out if Edward and tell it to him straight. Such a sad (but well written) chapter. 

Edward needs to get his head out of his ass...he says he misses her but his actions say different, he treats her like a dog, expects her to sit at home and wait and beg for his attention. I think Bella needs to tell him she is going to stay with Char and that they should both take this time apart to figure out if they still want this marriage and that as its going now if things dont change she doesnt want the marriage. He took her and put her where she has no support and then doesnt even give it to her when she needs it. I still think based on how he acted when she asked if he was seeing Maggie, I think he is cheating on her...especially since they havent had sex in forever...it seems like edward is pulling away. Please update soon I hate all this unknown.

I feel so bad 4 Bella. I hope things look up 4 these guys soon.

Oh boy - Edward once again tries to protect her by not telling her anything... unless he is yelling at her. 

Dumb  boy.

Edward is being an idiot! I wonder if it will take her leaving to get him to realize it.

Damn things are worse :(

This is heartbreaking. :(

Great writing

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where are Esme and Carlisle? Who is finally going to give Edward the wake up call and show him how he is treating her? Bella is right - he is treating her like a doll, a plaything that he can take out and enjoy when he feels like it. What an ass. He doesn't deserve her. 

PLEASE TELL ME THERE'S A HEA! 

I really hate that they are moving apart like this.  I know it's part of the story and accept that but hopefully you are doing this in order to make each of them grow up a bit and realize what they have here in this relationship.....that is what I want to see anyway....I will keep reading anyway, but not until Tuesday as I am going to participate in the crazy BD2 stuff starting this afternoon.  I'll catch up when I get back....thanks for giving us your stories!

wow! another update. i love it. =) 

Are things going to work out? I believe reality is settling in for both of them but they are going at this wrong. Pls bring in fairy godmother Renee! She needs to fix this soon.. i dont want this to have a hollywood couple ending...