I was sat in my office going through my paper work while on the phone to one of the reporters for my section of the paper. My work life had been hectic in the past week with all the concerts and music festivals that had gone on. I had barely had five minutes to sleep let alone talk to anyone who wasn't on my paper. I'd had to cancel all plans with my friends because of it all. I had barely seen Edward in a week and part of me felt bad that I had barley seen him. I know he understood that I was busy at the moment and for that I loved him. However today was my last day before going away for the weekend with my Edward. Today was the 7th of January and also mine and Edwards year anniversary. I couldn't quite believe it had been a year since me and Edward met. I could barley remember my life without him. It had been such a rocky year but also one of the best of my life.
He'd demanded that we go away for the weekend just us two but wouldn't tell me where we were going. I'd tried everything in the past week to get it out of him but he wouldn't budge. I was just looking forward to being able to spend some time with him without the worry of our friends or work interrupting us. And yes I mean in that way. It had been a whole year and we still hadn't gotten to that point. Most people would say we were crazy and we should just jump each other all ready but I knew that Edward wanted this to be special and so did I. This is why I had specifically made time in between work and planning Rose's wedding to go lingerie shopping. Alice had been more than happy to help as had Rose. It had been an eventful day with Alice and Rose enjoying my embarrassment. In the end we'd found the perfect one.
I put the phone down and felt like throwing my pen across the room but held myself back. I was so ready for the weekend to begin right now. There was a knock on my door and Angela walked in with a vase full of flowers.
"Delivery for Miss Isabella Swan" she grinned putting the flowers on my desk
"Oh my God!" I squealed
"There's a card" Angela stated
I picked out the card and opened it
Dear Bella
You're the first thing I think of
Each morning when I rise
You're the last thing I think of
When I close my eyes
Follow the cards to finish the poem
I love you
Your Edward
I grinned and passed the card to Angela "Aww. That is like the sweetest thing ever"
"I know. He always knows how to make me feel better" I sighed dreamily
"Maybe he can give Ben some tips" Angela joked
"Your not the first one to say that" I laughed
"He just has that way with words" Angela smiled "So I'm betting you want to get out of here as soon as possible"
"Oh hell yeah. I'm about ready to murder my phone. I can not wait for this weekend to be here already"
"Well what have you got left to do?" Angela asked
"Well Mark just phoned saying he'll send me the final print in about an hour for me to read through and then I need to send the final part for Mr Banner's approval before I can take it down to print" I moaned
"Well I'll take it down to print for you if you want I've got to go down with mine anyway" Angela offered
"Thanks Angela" I smiled "I'm so glad this music rubbish is over I was about ready to kill myself"
"Well by next year you'll know how to sort it out. Wait till the summer music festivals it will be just as bad" Angela shrugged
"Don't even get me started!" I demanded
"Well just drop by my office when you get the okay from Mr B and I'll take it down for you" Angela stood up "And don't for get to tell Edward to give Ben a hint"
I smiled at her and decided to text Edward to say thank you. While waiting for the final piece to my paper I thought back on the whole year I'd spent here. I pooled out the photo book Alice had given me for Christmas. That was the day I finally figured out why Alice had taken so many photos. She'd made a book full of pictures from my time here. There were photos from the moment I'd got to Alice. At the beginning was several photos of Alice running towards a very stunned me and even Edward grinning knowingly at his sisters antics. She'd made Emmet take the photos. Then there were more of us from that night. After that there were several from the nights I'd spent in with Edward due to jetlag. Then there were the photos me and Edward had taken on our first day out sight seeing. Looking at that day we looked so happy and I'm sure to anyone we looked like a couple already. After that there were photos of the night club were I'd first met Rose and Jasper. The book it was filled with photos of me and all of my friends. Including the photo of me and Angela starring at my computer looking extremely confused. There were some of me and Edward that even I hadn't realised had been taken. Like the one were both me and Edward were asleep on the sofa in mine and Alice's living room. We looked so comfy. However my favourite of me and Edward had to be the one on new years this year were we both stood in the middle of no were gazing into each others eyes while fireworks went off behind us. It had truly been an amazing new years.
We'd spent Christmas at Esme and Carlisle's together. We'd stayed the night before and just like the kids we were inside as soon as the sun was peaking out we were all out of bed as well. However Esme stated the night before that no presents would be opened till at least 9. So it had taken all Emmet's will power to not go and wake them up before but as soon as it hit nine he was up the stairs and pulling Esme and Carlisle out of bed. It had been a fantastic day with Christmas films and a Christmas feast and then we'd sung Christmas carols together as Edward played the piano. It had been a relaxing Christmas. I thought it would have been hard to be away from Charlie and Renee but it hadn't been at all. I'd called them on Christmas to wish them a happy one and found both of them to be extremely joyful. I even had time to talk with Seth who had gone on about the new car Charlie and Sue had brought him. He was like a little boy at Christmas.
Seth had taken it upon himself to call me sis and I didn't mind one bit. Charlie and Sue would be getting married in February so I was flying home with Edward to attend. Then we'd return again in March for Sam and Emily's wedding but this time Alice and Jasper were joining us. The only thing I wasn't looking forward to with the wedding was the fact I'd have to face Jacob. We'd talked a bit on the phone since his little outburst but other than that we'd had barley any contact. I felt weird about going to see him again. I missed being able to have a carefree conversation with him or his playful attitude to anything. He'd been my best friend for so long it felt weird him not being in my life so much anymore. I wanted to fix it but I just didn't know how.
I was brought out my train of thought by a ding on my computer telling me I'd got an email. Thankfully it was from Mark and I quickly opened it. Once I'd gone through and made sure it was to a good standard I printed it out putting it with the rest of the articles and all but sprinted to Mr. Banner's office. I knocked twice and waited for him to call me in. Once in the office I gave him all the articles and sat waiting for him to read through them all. He normally didn't question me and trusted my judgement. I hoped today wasn't the day he changed his mind. Thankfully he smiled at me and told me it was perfect as usual and to take it down to the printer. I thanked him and walked out of his office. As soon as the door was closed I run down to Angela's office and walked right in to find her on the phone. She smiled at me and I put the folder on her desk. She gave me a thumps up and mouthed to me have fun. I thanked her and left going into my office to pick up the flowers and my bag and jacket. I got into the elevator so happy to finally be going home. My luck didn't last though when Mike got in the elevator with me.
"Hey Bella, who got you the flowers?" Mike asked
"Hey Mike, Edward got them for me it's our one year anniversary. This is just a little thing before we go away for the weekend" I explained
"Wow! A year. That's a long time to be stuck with one person. Have you ever thought maybe you settled to quickly?" Mike questioned
"Nope." I didn't even have to think about it "Why look around when I have everything I ever wanted already?"
"err. Yeah right" Mike obviously didn't know what to say to that
"Well it was nice talking to you Mike see you around" I smiled as I left the elevator and headed to my car.
Once I was safely in my car I burst out laughing at Mikes face. He was a nice guy and cute but he didn't hold a candle to Edward. In the past year of being here Mike had never stopped his flirting with me. Even after he knew about Edward. I just brushed it off most of the time. Edward wasn't the same though. He didn't like Mike that much and every time I talked to him with Edward around he'd show our relationship in one way or another. I thought it was silly but I wasn't going to complain that my boyfriend wanted to show the whole world that I was his because honestly I was. I guess I was the same with him. Every time some girl would flirt with him or give him the eye I would do something to make them back off. There was still one girl who didn't seem to get the message though.
Tanya Denial had been showing up a lot of the time. The past few Sunday's we'd spent at Esme and Carlisle had been eventful. She'd turned up with her father who Carlisle had invited for dinner. It's not like we hadn't expected it but she was treating most of us like we were her best friends. Especailly me and it was weird having her talk to me like we were best friends. I didn't know what she was trying but I was staying away from it as much as possible. Though as soon as her father, Carlisle and Esme were out of sight she'd turn into the bitch that we'd come to know and hate. She'd still do little thing when they were around though; like take a seat next to Edward or opposite him to annoy me. She'd even once got Edward to cut her food for her because she didn't want to ruin her manicure. It was ridiculous but Edward being the gentlemen he was just did it. I think at that point if Alice hadn't been holding my hand stopping me from standing up and attacking her. We didn't bring the topic up with Edward because he didn't like to talk about it and honestly I didn't want him to see how much it upset me seeing him being nice to her.
I shook my head out of that thought. No this weekend was all about me and Edward. No Tanya or Mike or anyone else; just us. I pulled into my garage and headed up stairs. It was only 2 in the afternoon so I was surprised to see Alice and Rose sat on my sofa with smiles on there faces and in front of them a box with an a card on top.
"What are you two doing here? Aren't you meant to be at work?" I asked them both
"We took the day off as a favour to Edward now stop asking questions and open the God damn box" Rose demanded
I did as she said and walked over picking up the box and sitting next to Alice. I opened the card first and read it
You're in each thought I have
And every breath I take
My feelings are growing stronger
With every move you make
Wear this tonight and do all Alice and Rose tell you
Love
Your Edward
I smiled at the card and opened the box to find a beautiful blue dress inside. I pulled it out held it up to look at it better. It was baby blue and stopped at my knee. It had a V neck line and white lace sleeves. The bottom of the dress had white lace coming out the bottom. It was beautiful and I had a feeling Alice and Rose had helped pick this out for him.
"Wow! That is beautiful" Alice looked truly surprised
"Come on you can't tell me Edward picked this out on his own?" I exclaimed
"No, we didn't" Rose stated
"Well he is my brother" Alice grinned
"Yeah he's had to suffer with Alice's fashion head. It must of rubbed off on him" Rose laughed
"Hey!" Alice pouted "Okay now that that's out the way you have an appointment" Alice picked up the dress putting it back in the box and picking it up carrying it to the door.
"An appointment? Where?" I questioned following them.
"Now Bella that would be telling" Alice grinned before linking her arm through mine as Rose did with my other one.
We all piled into Alice's Porsche and pulled out of the car park. I had no clue were we were going or what was going on but I couldn't find it in my self to care. Whatever Edward had planned it was obvious he'd gone through a lot of effort to do it. I couldn't wait to see him and get away from all the drama that had happened. I wanted nothing more than to be with Edward alone for a while. Soon we arrived at the intended place and I should of guessed that to go with the beautiful dress I'd need my hair and make up done. So here I was sat in a chair at the spa while some people painted my nails and Jason my hair dresser played with my hair. Obviously he was a friend of Alice's because he was dicussing with her how to do my hair when.
"I was thinking we could maybe put it in some sort of us but maybe have like the fringe down so it frames her face" Alice commented
"That way it won't cover the dress and it will look fantastic" Jason grinned at Alice
"Exactly. I knew we'd come to the right place" Alice thanked him
"As always. So what's the special occasion?" he turned and asked me
"It's mine and my boyfriends year anniversary" I explained
"Oh so your Edward's Bella. Damn your one lucky girl that boy is smoking! If he was batting for the other team I'd take him up in a second. Hell even if it was a one night stand I'd do it just to get in his pants. That boy looks like he be amazing in bed" Jason exclaimed
"Oh don't I know how lucky I am. He's everything a girl could dream of" I sighed
"Not that she'd know how good in bed he is" Alice commented sitting in a chair next to me looking at her nails "They haven't done it yet"
"Oh! What? Are you one of them girls that don't believe in sex before marriage because I'd break that rule for him hunny" Jason smirked
"No! I mean I don't care about that stuff. We've just been so busy and so much has happened we just haven't had the right moment. Plus Edward wants it to be special and so do I" I explained
"Aww! He's a romantic as well as being hot! Oh dear Lord he's the perfect man" Jason swooned "Please if you every break up with him push him my way"
"Sorry, I don't plan on ever letting him go" I smiled
"Good on you girl" Jason agreed
Once Jason had done my hair and my nails were done, Mellisa came over to do my make up. Once that was done Alice and Rose pulled me to the back of the shop and told me to put on the dress. I did as I was told and came out with just the dress on. Alice then proceed to discuss with Rose what shoe's I should wear. Eventually they agreed on the white heels. Once I was dressed Jason came over to me and headed me a box. On top of the box was another card this one read.
You're an angel from above You're the miracle in my life
who takes away my pain
My love for you is so strong
It's always just the same
Who can always make me smile
Just knowing that you care
Makes my life worth-while
I know you probably hate me for what I just put you through but I promise it will be worth it in the end. Now put this on and go with Alice and Rose.
Love
Your Edward
I opened the box to find a beautiful necklace inside that was a choker. It was simple with a heart shaped crystal and I tied it around my neck with help from Alice and Rose. Once it was on Jason, Alice and Rose unveiled the final product. It took my breath away. I actually looked beautiful. The dress fit me perfectly. It made me look beautiful without showing to much. My hair was up but fringe that framed my face just like Alice had said. The necklace finished off the who thing. The make up was simple and elegant and enhanced my features. Everyone complimented me and before I knew I was being pulled out of the shop and into Alice's car. She then drove us back to the flat and once inside told me to go to my room. I did as I was told still completely clueless as to what was going on. When I got to my room however I found Emmet and Jasper stood there.
"err…Not that I ain't over the moon to see you two but what are you doing in my bedroom?" I asked them
"Edward, asked us to give you this and well we wanted to say how happy we are for you guys. Also we came to grab your bags for this weekend trip. Alice already packed for you" Jasper explained
"Thank you" I was grateful to them for everything " All of you. I don't know what the hell is going on but thank you for helping. It has already been a wonderful evening and I haven't even seen Edward yet" I smiled at all of them
"Yeah well when he sees you he'll be knocked off his feet. You look amazing Bella" Emmet complimented
"Well I have Jason to thank for that. He's an amazing hairdresser" I stated
"Yeah he's a great guy" Jasper agreed but he seemed unsure
"He hit on you didn't he?" I exclaimed
"Of course. Who wouldn't Jasper is hot" Alice grinned
"That's true" Me and Rose agreed.
"What?" Emmet squeaked. Jasper had a smug smile on his face.
"Don't worry Emmet we think your cute too" we grinned hugging him
"Good" Emmet smiled
"Now open the card" Alice demanded. I took it from Jasper and opened it to find another part of the poem and more instructions
You've touched my heart and soul
Which you have from the start
Your warm soft words
Will never leave my heart
Just get in the car out front and soon you'll find the final piece.
See you soon
love
your Edward
I smiled and then turned the rest of the guys hugging each one of them. I then headed downstairs with Emmet who was carrying my bag for the weekend. He put them in the boot and then gave me one last hug and kiss before he opened my door and helped me in. I waved to him as I pulled away and closed the window when we turned the corner. It was now at least 7 now so the city was lit up with lights of all the different buildings. I really couldn't get over the fact that I was going to be able to stay in this beautiful city and also have the most amazing friends in the world. We'd been through so much in the past year together that should of really destroyed all of us but instead we'd stood together strong and fought are way through. Me and Alice were closer than we had ever been. Not to mention Rose and Angela had become like our sisters. Soon we pulled up to a park. The driver came around and opened my door before telling me to follow the lights down the path. I thanked him and did as he said. As I followed the lights I turned to the left and a canopy came into view. As I walked up I could see a table was set up for dinner and in the middle of the table was a rose with a card. The final piece of the puzzle. I lifted it up and opened it.
You're the first thing I think of
Each morning when I rise
You're the last thing I think of
When I close my eyes
You're in each thought I have
And every breath I take
My feelings are growing stronger
With every move you make
You're an angel from above You're the miracle in my life
who takes away my pain
My love for you is so strong
It's always just the same
Who can always make me smile
Just knowing that you care
Makes my life worth-while
You've touched my heart and soul
Which you have from the start
Your warm soft words
Will never leave my heart
You are everything I want
You're so pure and true
I love you with everything I have
And I love everything that you do.
I Love you
turn around x
Once I read the last line I turned around to find Edward standing behind me in a tux with a rose in his hand. He was grinning at me like a mad man and I knew I had tears rolling down my face. I run over to him and jumped into his arms hugging him tightly. He held me tightly after stumbling a bit. I couldn't believe he'd done all of this for me. This must of taken weeks of planning and a lot of time. No one had ever done anything like this for me and I never imagined any one would. I pulled away from him so I could get a better look into his eyes. My favourite part of him. They were sparkling with happiness and love. I pulled him in for a kiss and when we pulled apart I grinned at him.
"So you like it?" he asked
"Like it Edward this is all amazing! Your amazing" I exclaimed
"Well you deserve the best and so that's what I'm doing" Edward grinned
"You can't get any better!" I smiled "I love you"
"As I you. Come lets eat" Edward stated taking my hand and leading me to the table. He pulled out my chair and I sat down.
He served us dinner and we ate while we talked. Most of it was mindless things but we spent most of the dinner talking about when we met and things we'd done in the past year. It had been such a fun year and I couldn't remember a better one. Once we finished dinner we took a walk around the gardens together. It wasn't till then that I realised I had no clue where we were. But in the end that didn't matter to me as long as I had Edward with me. We arrived at a balcony that over looked a beautiful pond. We stood there for a bit just over looking the pond. Edward had put his jacket around my shoulders to keep me warm.
"Thank you for tonight its been beyond words" I grinned at him after a while
"It was nothing" Edward shrugged "I missed you this week" Edward murmured as he kissed my shoulder
"I missed you too! But now we have the whole weekend. Just you and me" I grinned hugging his arms that were around my waist.
"Yep, just the two of us. No one to interrupt us" Edward smiled against my neck
"Do I get to find out were your taking me yet?" I asked turning to face him
"Nope! Just you wait and see" Edward grinned
"Aww come on!" I whined
"inpatient aren't we?" Edward laughed
"You know you love it" I smiled against his chest
"That's only a small part of what I love about you" Edward kissed the top of my head
"Did I tell you how much I love you in a tux?" I stated
"No you haven't. I don't believe I told you how amazing you look in that dress either. Have I?" Edward replied
"Well what can I say you seem to have good taste in girls clothing is there something your not telling me Edward?" I raised an eyebrow at him
"My mother helped pick it out. I knew if I asked Alice to help she'd give something away to you and I wanted this to be a complete surprise" Edward explained
"Well it certainly worked. It was the best surprise I've ever had" I smiled at him
"Happy year anniversary Bella" Edward grinned
"Happy Year Anniversary Edward" and with that we kissed.
I had a feeling this year would be even better than the last.
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