AN: I do not own the characters of Twilight, S.M owns them, I just like playing with them for a bit.

Thank you to my beta, readingmama for helping me with this story.

A Christmas Wish

Chapter 1

BPOV

It was just a few more days until Christmas. Edward and I had decided to head into Port Angeles to do some last minute shopping. The perfect gift for Alice was eluding me. I wanted something special for my best friend and future sister. Edward was more than willing to go along, if nothing more than to spend some time with me, away from his family. We both loved them very much, but sometimes it was a bit daunting, knowing they could hear anything we said or did. Secrets and surprises were not easily kept.

We spent most of the afternoon searching through the various shops, without having much luck. I was getting very tired and frustrated by that time.

"Bella," Edward said to me, "maybe you are trying too hard. You know Alice will love anything you get her, because you took the time to think of her."

"I know," I replied, with a sigh. "This really needs to be special. It will jump out at me when I've found the right gift for her." As we continued walking past the shops we had already been through, I noticed another store we had missed.

"I don't remember that antique shop being there," I remarked to Edward, "Let's check it out."

"I didn't see it either, but I was more interested in watching you," Edward responded, with a crooked smirk. "Here, let me get the door for you."

We stepped inside the shop and I immediately felt like this was the place to find the gift for Alice.

Edward spied some old musical instruments, and decided to check them out. I headed over to a display case that held old jewelry. Several pieces caught my eye, but I was really intrigued by a two piece set.

An older lady came from the back room and greeted me with a warm smile. "Good afternoon, young lady, I am Althena, welcome to my shop. Is there something I can help you with?"

"I am really fascinated by that gold and onyx two piece set. What can you tell me about it?" I inquired. I felt Edward's arms slip around my waist, and knew he overheard the conversation we were having.

"Those, my dear, are a set of wishing stones. They were made into necklaces by my late husband. He made them for us, for the first Christmas we were together," Althena replied.

I was touched by her story. "May I take a closer look at them?" I asked quietly. I was now thinking this would be a perfect Christmas gift for Edward and I, as this would be our first together.

"Of course," Althena said, still smiling, "Here you go." She handed the two necklaces to me.

Once I touched them, I knew I had to have them. "How much for the set?" I was afraid of her response, as I knew I didn't have a lot to spend.

"Bella, come over here for a second," Edward stated, with his arms still around me. "Let me buy the set for us for Christmas. I know you want those necklaces. I want to do this for you, Love. Please make me happy by letting me do this." He gave me the 'I'm not taking no for an answer' look, his topaz eyes smoldering away any doubt.

I sighed in resignation. I knew nothing made Edward happier and giving me things that he knew I wanted. He loved to spoil me, even though I felt like I was taking advantage to accept gifts from him. I nodded yes to him, as we stepped back to the counter.

"My dear, this set is not for sale," Althena started to say, much to my disappointment.

"Name your price," Edward stated firmly. "Seeing Bella happy is worth more to me than all the money in the world. Whatever you ask, I will be happy to pay."

"The set is not for sale," Althena stated again more firmly.

"May I ask why not?" I inquired. "I feel very drawn to these pieces, like they were meant for me."

Althena stared at both of us, with a perplexed look. "You two are soul mates, aren't you?" she asked. "The stones only act that way when held by someone truly in love. Please, accept them as my gift to you. Now I must caution you, these stones are very powerful. I stated before, these are wishing stones. My husband created these from a piece of fallen star he found in our backyard. Please heed this warning, these stones will grant any wish you have. The wish cannot be undone, so use them wisely." She placed one necklace around my neck, and one around Edward's. "I wish you both well and many years of happiness. Please stop back and see me the next time you are in town. It is time for me to close, have a good evening"

We stepped outside, not realizing how long we had been in the store. Edward and I turned around to wave goodbye to Althena, only to see a vacant storefront.

AN: The wishes will be revealed in the next couple of chapters, this story will be completed before Christmas. I love cliffies, keeps you coming back for more =)