Oh god.  Poor Bella!  Edward's words spoken so hastily without thought destroyed her!  No one should ever be told that they deserve something like that no matter what.  No woman deserves anything of the sort.  I understand he didn't rape her but still he forced her to do something she didn't want to do.  I can't wait to see how it all plays out from here and good luck with the contest.  I will definately be voting for you guys!

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Bella is absolutely broken, as is Edward, really.  They just went in opposite directions with their pain.

Thank you so much for reviewing!

I just found this story today and couldn't stop reading to review every chapter...which I should have. I love it so far, and I among all the other reviewers, I'm sure, can't wait for more!!!

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We're so very glad you gave it a try!  Thanks *so* much for reviewing!

Oh Bella, how I mourn your spirit and loss of self esteem.

Sigh....oh Bella.

All it took was one word from your Love to render you hopeless and hollow, weakened by a blow that forced you to your knees in a horrified shock. 

Whore.

Such was your loss of self worth and pride, you sheltered and shied yourself away from the world for the agonizing span of 8 years. 

Fate has played a number on you, playing you and Edward with ironic glee. Through the course of those 8 years, Edward was a whore. And you....anything but. 

Hmmm...quick question: does this mean you are still a virgin? Interesting.

Now hear me out, Darlin': it's time to slide up those big girl panties I know you have somewhere stashed away in the back of your underwear drawer. Turn and face your destiny, for he is waiting for you with equal dread and excitement. 

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, let your life unfold. 

Live it well.

He is waiting. Godspeed.

Author's Response:

Again, your eloquent review blows us away.  So lovely.

Yes, our poor broken Bella is still a virgin.  I wonder what our dear Edward will think of that...

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Going to vote after this review, great chapter as always!  Bella is so withdrawn and broken with little or no self confidence, can she even try again with Edward if he would want or if she would want.  I see alot of angst coming up in the future!  She is really going to need Alice now more than ever.  Hopefully Edward will realize how broken she is, I hope this is a happily ever after!   Please, please  update soon!  (And how is my other Edward ~Not like This~I am missing him can't wait for an update their too, hopefully its ok to ask in this review?)               ~Melissa

Author's Response:

It's fine to ask!  It's up now!  I submit pretty quickly, but the validation queues sometimes get backed up...

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so wrong, lol! i need more!!!!! cliffies suck!

Author's Response:

Alas, chapters have to end somewhere!

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Great chapter.  I hope we're getting Edward's perspective of that time period next.

Author's Response:

Actually, what Edward did during those 8 years was in the prior chapter.  But he will slowly learn about her in the future.

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Love this story. I hope these two can get it together. I think it deserves the Barry White Song My First, My Last My Everything?

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Great song!

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*Sniff*

shes so broken :( Its horrible to imagine Bella feeling that way and going through life feeling like she has to hide herself. It must have killed Alice to see her friend become that person from the vibrant, bubbly girl she was in high school. It makes me wanna cry to think of her being that way. Feeling that way about herself. I'm guessing more tourcher and angst await, but i do so love when i get a gut reaction to a fic. Keep up the excellent work.

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We are so glad you're enjoying, even if it is angsty!

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love it!

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We are so glad you are enjoying it!

Thanks for reviewing!

I do, I do! I love your story but I am ready to get this party started! :)

Author's Response:

Reunion part 1 is up!

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Poor Bella. You have conveyed that she completed imploded after the prom, and never recovered. Her breakdown is very canon; this is perhaps how Bella's life would have turned out if she had never gone to Volterra to get Edward back. Your Bella gave her heart, and when he stepped on it, there was no fixing that heartache. This was a sad chapter to read.

Author's Response:

It's such a tough chapter and Bella really did completely unravel.

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I am really enjoying this story. I love angst, lol. Looking forward to the fireworks when they meet up again.

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Well, then you have come to the right girls!  We do angst.

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Dun Dun DUNNN! back to forks for you! Mwhahaha LOL

 

I'm thinking it's going to bad amd good at the sametime because ever though she is still so hurt she loves him so much

Author's Response:

*hugs my girl*

Thank you so much for all of the support!