Well, this is my first fan fiction and I hope you guys like it.

Please review the story, and I would love to hear some of your opinions. J

I do not own twilight or any of the characters- Stephenie Meyer does.

How Did I Fall in Love With You

Chapter 1: Decision

Bella's POV

I was sitting there, undisturbed and with my mind drifting in different scenarios to escape this nightmare. I knew I had to come up with a way to save my family from debt and the threats of others. I was shivering in fear that one of my loved ones would get hurt. No, I will not allow that to happen to us. I have to marry Edward Cullen in order to save my family. I had no other option.

Edward was a man of many talents. He was only 22 and he had everything. He had looks, money, and can get any women he wants. He's always getting drunk and wasted; this was his life. His parents keep complaining how he is not a man and trying to figure out a way to teach their son a lesson to grow up and be a real man in his life.

"Hello, Mr. Cullen, I accept to be Edwards wife, to help my family." I said with a shaky voice.

Edwards dad was a very powerful man. He was the towns best doctor and was rich. Like his son, he was beautiful. He had blonde hair and a very pale skin, but all of his features were perfect.

That's how I fit in the picture. I came to their home in search of help, when Edwards dad, Carlisle gave me an option. They will provide my family with money, food, and protection, but I have to marry Edward. I have to live in their home and this will teach their son about responsibility and grow up.

"Well, Bella, this is a surprise. Finally, we will teach Edward a lesson he will never forget." Carlisle smiled as he has accomplished his long life goal.

"Why don't you go stay for dinner and we will introduce you to Edward and the rest of the family. Dinner is almost served, but the kids are here somewhere. Oh by the way, this is my lovely wife Esme." Esme was beautiful, a lovely lady who had a caramel colored hair and had a heart shaped face. I said hello shyly, and they lead me to the kitchen.

"Please Bella make yourself at home and take a seat on the couch." Esme said friendly to me.

I nodded and sat on the couch.

I sat there looking at the clock. I was sitting there for about 10 minuets when a small, pixie-like, girl with short hair, who was about my age, popped in to the kitchen.

"Hello father, is supper almost ready? Oh I'm sorry, where are my manners? I'm Alice Cullen. The youngest of the Cullen Clan."

She was so gorgeous and she was so bubbly and open about her self. I knew that I would get long with her very easily.

"Hi, I'm Isabella Swan, but you can call me Bella." I smiled and she smiled a warm welcoming smile.

"I have some news that may come shocking, but you will find out later. Why don't you and Bella talk, you might learn that you have a lot in common." Carlisle pressed on. I knew that he wanted his family to like me. Alice took a seat beside me and sat down.

"So Bella, how old are you?" She asked.

I knew she didn't want gossip to pass on, but she was honestly curios about me.

"I'm 17, but I'm turning 18 in a few days." I said smiling at her.

Her eyes suddenly filled with excitement. "We should throw a party! Oh my god we have to do that!" Alice yelled in excitement.

I laughed at her reaction and said, " sure, sure Alice. Will throw a big party!"

I loved her enthusiasm to the most practical things. She was such a loving person, and anyone she talks to will ultimately fall in love with her.

Alice and I were deep in our conversation, when a big, muscled, man came to the kitchen. He was so fit and buff, that any body builder would die for that body.

"Hey mom, I'm starving. When is dinner going to be ready?! I need protein to keep these muscles toned." He lifted his arm flexing his bare muscle and showed it off.

" Oh Emmett, your such a show off. Your muscles need more work!" Alice giggled and turned her attention to me.

"Oh I didn't know we had a guest over for dinner. Hey, I'm Emmett Cullen. The oldest of the Cullen's'." he walked over and stretched his arm so we could shake hands.

I took his humongous hand that felt like he could crush it within a flinch. " Hello, I'm Isabella Swan, but you can call me Bella."

We shook hands and he let go. He turned his attention to Alice and playfully pulled her hair.

"Hey! What was that for?!" Alice screeched.

" That's for messing with my babies!" he kissed his arms and rubbed them.

"Okay guys, knock it off. Dinners ready. Emmett go call Edward down and Alice go show Bella where to sit in the dinning room." Esme said with the most warm mothering voice I have ever heard.

I sat down quietly next to Alice, while everyone was scattered trying to get the food on the table and finding their seats.

That's when I saw him..