Oh wow, chapter seven already!

Wow. On the Mend is actually going much faster than I thought.

So I hope you realize the significance of Bella telling Edward how her parents died. This means that she's (finally) opening up and she's learning to trust Edward. After all, she's been drawn to him for a really long time and she's starting to realize just how much she likes him, despite her best intentions.

I also hope you guys understand how much she hates herself. She thinks that she could have prevented her parents' death. She thinks that they died needlessly, trying to protect her. If she had only been stronger, they would still be alive. They'd still be with her.

Additionally, Alan Vickers ruined her in several ways, not just one. Not only did he violate her (that story comes much later), he ruined her innocence, her life, and her ability to trust. That's why it took her so long to open up to Edward. That's why she still can't talk to Charlie or the detectives, or Dr. Levsky. She trusted her next-door-neighbor, the man that had been there for her since she was born and he completely violated that trust.

So with all this in mind, do you guys now realize just how big a step this is for her? She might not have revealed everything, but it's enough. It's enough to show Edward just how much this poor girl has been through. This chapter took a lot out of me, but I'm really, very proud of this chapter. I'm proud because Bella's finally learning to cope.

But how will Edward reward this step? What secret will he share? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Well, since whoever's reading this took the time and energy to go to my profile and click on the bloglink, I will reward them with a sneak preview! (You may now thank me.)

Edward led me to the seat in front of the desk and he took the seat next to me. “Carlisle, I was hoping you would tell her your story. Our story.”

He sighed. “Alice said as much.”

I turned my curious gaze toward Edward. “What’s going on?”

But they kept talking as if they hadn’t heard me. “Edward, are you sure this is the best idea? I have no objection to her—I’m just worried that she won’t react as well as you think she might.”

Edward sighed. “I just have a feeling, Carlisle. I can’t explain it…but I know that she won’t run away, and she won’t tell anyone. She’s trustworthy.”

“I’m not questioning her trustworthiness, Edward. I’m worried about what she’ll think after you tell her. How do you know she won’t be terrified?”

Edward’s glance flickered toward me and I unconsciously straightened in my chair.“She’s been through worse,” he said firmly.

I think that's a pretty ginormous hint of what's to come. I'm actually pretty excited.

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Ciao.