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BELLA
You’re so beautiful. I can’t believe you’re mine.

EDWARD
I have to go.

BELLA
(quoting Shakespeare) Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near day.
Therefore stay yet; thou need’st not to be gone.

EDWARD
I have to leave you.

BELLA
What do you mean?

EDWARD
We’re leaving.

BELLA
Okay. Let me just grab some clothes and my toothbrush.

EDWARD
No, Bella. I mean my family and myself.

BELLA
(angrily) What happened with Jasper — that was nothing, Edward! Nothing!

EDWARD
(with quiet despair) You’re right. It was exactly what was to be expected.

BELLA
You promised! You promised that you would stay!

EDWARD
As long as that was best for you.

Bella goes nearer to cup Edward’s face.

BELLA
You’re the very best part of my life.

Edward breaks away and moves away from Bella.

EDWARD
This is a mistake.

BELLA
It’s not a mistake!

Edward steels himself and then turns to face Bella.

EDWARD
I don’t want you anymore, Bella.

BELLA
You… don’t… want… me?

EDWARD
No.

BELLA
Well, that changes things.

Bella attempts to control herself, but, tears start to run down her face. Her thoughts are in turmoil as she tries to put up a verbal defense, but, her insecurities get the best of her, and her face collapses as she believes that Edward doesn’t want her anymore.

BELLA
Don’t. Don’t do this.

Edward moves towards the window to turn away from the sight, fearful he would not have the strength to go on.

EDWARD
Promise me one thing.

BELLA
Anything.

EDWARD
Take care of yourself. Don’t do anything reckless or stupid.

BELLA
I will.

EDWARD
Goodbye, Bella.

Edward can’t stand it and turns back to look at Bella. He makes a move as if to kiss her, but, he moves away hurriedly towards the window. Bella hurries after him.

BELLA
Wait!

Suddenly, Edward is in front of her.

EDWARD
In time, you won’t remember me. It will be as if I’d never existed. Take care of yourself.

Edward kisses her on the forehead. Then suddenly, he’s gone.

Bella slowly collapses to the floor, finally releasing the torrent of tears she has tried to hold in. Her form twitches uncontrollably as sobs wrack through her body