A/N: i am soooo terribly, truthfully, puppy-dog-eyed, teary eyed SORRY for not updating too soon..life's been hectic..if i haven't had a free time when i was on duty in the hospital i wouldn't get to post this chapter..i was supposed to post this chapter a long time ago but then my training in another hospital started so i didn't have the chance to post it..also i found out that we're about to move to canada..i dont know when but the latest will be in june so i dont know when i would find time to update again..and with that..i'll be busy packing up and helping my mom since my brother and sister are still studying..im really sorry for leaving you guys hanging..i know the feeling when the crappy author takes too long to update..i'll try my very best to write asap..but i cant promise you guys..please dont hate me :c..

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PREVIOUSLY:

The guys came to us and was looking at us with despair and agony. My rage towards Tanya and to whoever did this to make Bella be broken like this was too much to handle. I can only focus on the angel in my arms to keep myself from coming after those lunatics.

Apart from this, my anger and guilt was eating me up on the inside. If it wasn't for me, nothing would ever happen to Charlie. Nothing would ever make Bella cry. Nothing would ever cause her pain as much as this. Whichever way I look at the situation, all the blame falls down on me.

CHAPTER 33: CUPID'S ARROW

BPOV

I was crying hysterically in Edward's arms. I was already preparing myself for the worst case scenario. The thought of my dad dying is unimaginable. Memories from my childhood came flashing before my eyes.

I thought of my father's smiling face. He was in every memorable moment I have of my childhood even though we seldom saw each other. I still love him and never thought less of him.

As a father, he was and still is always there for me when I needed him. He stood by me when my mother left us and though I hate to admit it, but he is also very protective of me. I thought about my future without my father in it and just thinking about it almost made me faint.

I needed Charlie.

I needed my father when I graduate from high school. I need him to see me off to college. I need him to see me get married and have children.

A hand on my shoulder shook me out of my thinking. I looked at the person standing on my left. No words need to be said. His eyes told me everything he wanted me to know. I took his hand from my shoulder and held it tight against my own.

When I had composed myself, I took a deep breath and marched my way towards the gurney where I assumed my father lay. Knowing Edward is with me erased my worries and fears because I know this man standing with me will never leave my side and will always be there for me because that is what I would do if we were to switch places.

If not today, in this situation, I will forever be with him unless he tells me to leave him alone but I don't think he can get rid of me that easily. I don't know if it's because of what is happening now or anything but only one thing is for certain. I love his company and I love…

Him.

This thought made me jerk to a stop and turn my attention towards Edward. He looks at me and started speaking but I couldn't hear anything except of what I had just said in my mind.

I love him. I love Edward. I love this man standing in front of me looking gorgeous and…worried.

I shook my head and started to grasp the realization I just had and focused on the situation and the man I…love.

Love.

Just thinking about it gives me a whole new feeling. Something which I never felt with Jacob or any person I've been with. Something I never knew would exist.

"Bella? What's wrong?" Edward asked.

I couldn't speak. Not because of what I was about to see with my dad but on how I could not tell Edward what I feel for him. What I had realized a moment ago. Not now and not in this situation.

"Nothing. Let's…just …don't let go of me please?" I may have looked like a child begging for her mommy to hold her hand when crossing the street but Edward is what's keeping me moving forward. He is my only source of strength and if I were to face this unfortunate event…I would want him to be there for me.

When we reached our destination, the group of people around the gurney parted to make way for me. I was shocked to see not a body bag but instead a linen covered with blood but what was more shocking is seeing Charlie alive and looking at me worriedly.

"Dad!" I never once thought of my dress getting ruined or how bad his injuries were but I was so happy that I lunged myself at him. I saw him wince and I immediately stood up and ran my fingers in his hair.

"Are you ok Bells? I was so worried that the guys who ambushed me had gotten to you." Charlie spoke faintly while wiping my falling tears.

"I'm okay dad. Don't worry about me. How are you? Where does it hurt? Why aren't they bringing you to the hospital already? You're losing too much blood." I tried to calm myself but I couldn't help but be aggravated with the paramedics not taking care of my father.

"Ease up Bells. I'm okay. I couldn't feel anything just something hot. I didn't want to be taken to the hospital until I saw you."

"But dad…I can follow you in the hospital and-" I was cut off by Charlie holding my hand.

"If they take me to the hospital, they'll bring me to the operating room immediately and I won't get to see you. what if something happens and I won't get to say I love you?" I can see my father's eyes watering and the fear of him leaving me.

"I love you too daddy but please let them take you to the hospital. You will be fine and you will get to see me after they have performed an operation to take out those bullets. Please dad?" I begged him. He may be alive and I may not have any medical knowledge but I knew from the soaked linen that the amount of blood he was losing was very dangerous and critical to his health.

I nod to the paramedics signaling him to take my father to the hospital. I followed the paramedic where he wheeled the gurney towards the ambulance. I rode in the ambulance with my father then Edward and the gang promised to meet me in the hospital.

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