Prologue/ Looking Back
It has been almost 22 years since Edward and I met and I discovered what he—and all the Cullens—are: vampires. He's not like anything I expected, and definitely not like Hollywood makes him out to be. He is kind and loving and gentle, of course he is strong and tough, and he does growl a lot—especially when he doesn't get his way or when we discuss my being changed—but, I think one of the things that I like best about him, and his family, is the fact that they defy what they are, instead of shedding human blood, they hunt for animals. Through the years, Edward and I have had our fair share of ups and downs, however I believe that we have only grown closer together and even more in love, if that is possible. Looking back now, I think that the day that changed both of our lives was the day that we had decided what my fate would be.
Earlier that day, Edward had taken us to our special spot in the forest. We had been discussing our favorite topic: the fact that I wanted to be changed. I have just gotten Edward to say "yes" but he still wishes that I would want to remain human and tries to talk me out of it all the time…..
"Bella, are you sure about this?"
"I've never been more sure of anything in my life."
"But why would you want to be condemned to a life like ours? Don't you want to grow old, to have a family of your own one day?"
"I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you Edward. As for the family, you all are my family, and if we ever decide to have children then maybe someday we could "adopt" and have children that way—Edward, what are you doing?"
"Bella, I love you. You are my everything; without you, my life is nothing. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Isabella Marie Swan, will marry me? I want you become a part of my family and to move in with us, or if you prefer, we could get our own place."
"Edward, did you just propose to me?"
"Yes, Bella, I am. And that's not the response I was hoping for Will you marry me? Bella—what's wrong why are you crying? Is the thought of marring me so—"
"YES! Oh, yes, Edward. I love you and will marry you. When should we plan it?"
"How about right after graduation?"
"O.k. I think I can wait a few months, but I want us to be married with in the week and I want to be changed right after graduation."