Chapter 1

"No!" I begged. I staggered backwards, witch isn't the best idea when you can barley walk forwards without falling on your face. I tripped over my own feet and landed on my back, staring into the face of my attacker. My heart dropped into my stomach. The vampire grabbed my arm and tried to pull me out the door.

"NO!" I screamed and made a grab for the doorknob on the way out although I knew it was a useless attempt.

"Oh come on, Bella!" Alice sighed. "One small little shopping trip wont hurt you."

I turned around and glared at her, keeping my hand firmly fastened on the door handle. Alice sighed. "Ok. You asked for it." She leapt forward lightly. At first I thought she would try to unhinge my hand from the door. Then I noticed her evil smile and I realized about to happen.

"Alice-" I started to warn her, but was cut off as her wiggling fingers reached my side. I fell to the floor laughing and beating her hands away with my own that wasn't attached to the door.

A small chuckle behind me stopped my breath. Alice took advantage of my shocked state to wrestle my hand off the door. She picked me up and swung me over her shoulder.

"Alice Cullen! Put me down THIS INSTANT!" I screamed at her and pounded my fist into her granite back. I could feel Alice shacking with silent laughter under me and I sighed and relaxed my arms.

"Giving up are you?" A velvet voice chuckled and I snapped my head up to see him. My angel. Edward. His perfectly chiseled features smiled down at me. He leaned in.

"Breathe, Bella."

I took a shuddered breath, suddenly noticing that my lungs were crying out. He smiled and leaned back again, towering over me. We reached Alice's yellow Porche in record time. Alice swung the door open and dumped me into the back seat. I was joined seconds later by Edward with his icy arm around my waist.

I stared at him. "Why are you here?" He had never come on one of Alice's shopping tips before and I really didn't see why he would want to now.

He smiled a dazzling smile and I almost forgot to breathe again. "I wanted to see why you girls always get so exited over these shopping trips." I raised an eyebrow. "Ok…well why Alice always get so exited."

I tilted my head to the side. It didn't seem very….Edwardish to want to go shopping with some girls. My thoughts melted away though as I felt his lips brushed my ear. I could feel his icy lips slip down to my neck and pause for a second. I could feel my pulse against him and he kissed it softly before making his way back up to my face. My soft, human lips met his icy cold ones with gratitude. We sat together with our lips glued for what seemed like forever. Alice's sudden groan brought me back to reality.

"Will you two please get a room!" I heard Edwards's soft chuckle as his lips detached from mine and he started to play with a lock of my hair.

"So Bella, What are we shopping for this time?" I could hear the smile in Alice's voice.

"Really, Alice I don't need anything! We only went shopping a few weeks ago and I still haven't wor-"

"Oh be quiet, Bella." She scowled from the front seat. There was a pause and I could feel Edward shacking with laughter beside me. I turned to look at him and his lips were pressed together in a tight line, though laughter poured out of his eyes.

"What?" I asked confused. Suddenly I heard quiet laughter coming from the front seat. I looked in front of me to see Alice's entire body shacking, trying to control herself.

"What?" I asked again, more whiney this time. Edward pulled his arm out from around me and dropped his face into his hands, shacking madly.

"What?!" This time both Alice and Edward erupted into laughter. Their angelic voices flooded my ears. I folded my arms and turned away from Edward.

"Aw. I'm sorry, love." He said wrapping his arms around me, a hint of laughter still in his voice. I continued to stare moodily out the window. Edward sighed and rounded on Alice. "It was your idea you know."

I couldn't see her but I knew she was smiling.

"What was her idea?" I asked turning my head to look at Edward.

"Can't tell you." Alice said in a sing-song voice " It's a surprise." My heart dropped.

"A surprise?" I hissed. Edward kissed the top of my head.

"Don't worry about it, my bride."

I groaned remembering my wedding was only a few short days away. I half grimaced , half smiled as I remembered telling Charlie the "Good news."

Flashback

"Dad?" I called out quietly, as I tiptoed into my house.

"In here!" Charlie called from the living room. I took a deep breath. Edward's hand intertwined with mine and he looked down at me encouragingly. I took another breath and made my way into the living room. Charlie sat on our old brown couch facing the television. Some man was talking about the upcoming football game.

"Dad?" I called again.

"Yeah, baby?" He replied never taking his eyes off the T.V.

I looked up at Edward with scared eyes. He smiled down at me and edged me to go on.

"Dad, Edwards here." Charlie suddenly spun around. He glared at Edward for a few seconds.

"Good evening, Charlie."

Charlie nodded and looked back to look at the T.V. then suddenly spun around again.

"WHAT'S THAT ON YOUR FINGER?" he roared, pointing.

I recalled slightly.

"Actually Charlie, there is an announcement Bella would like to make." Edward squeezed my hand and I could see the color run out of my father's face.

"Ah….we're getting married, dad." I tried to force a smile.

Charlie stared at us for quite a few seconds. His eyes glanced from my timid face to Edwards perfectly chiseled features.

"Bella…" He began and I sighed, knowing what was coming.

"Bella!" He cried leaping off the couch. He ran forwards and hugged me. Lifting me off the ground and swinging me around in a circle before putting me back down again. I looked up at Edward who was wearing the same shocked face as I was.

"My baby!" He smiled and clasped my shoulders. He stared into my shocked face and pulled me into another tight hug. "My Baby!" He repeated and I realized with horror that he was crying.

"Dad…it's not that big of deal…." I mumbled trying to get him off me.

"Not a big deal?!" He pulled away from me and I could see tears of joy running down his face. "Of coarse it's a big deal! I have to call Renée...no, no you can do that. She's going to be so happy!" Charlie suddenly turned away from me and looked up at Edward, who had regained his composure and was now smiled down happily at me and Charlie.

"And you, my boy!" Charlie nearly yelled. "I'm so sorry the way I've been treating you these last few months, but If you make my Bella happy, then I would be proud to call you my son!"

Edward smiled. "Thank you….dad." Charlie's wide grin stretched even wider. He wrapped his arms around Edwards body.

End flashback

"Ooooo! We're here, Bella!" Alice squealed as she parked the car in front of my house.

"Um…Alice?" I asked as I stared out the window. "Isn't this my house?"

"Yes!" Alice smiled.

"So we just drove around for an hour and a half….just to get back to my house?" I asked her.

"Yes!"

I stared at her. "Oh well now it all makes sense."

Edward chuckled and kissed my forehead. "I'll see you later, Bella."

"You're not coming in?" I wondered aloud.

"I can't. Girls only." He faked a scowl at Alice.

"Oh, Come on!" Alice shrieked impatiently. She grabbed my hand and pulled me to the front my front door and flung it open.

I thought I was going to scream.