Hello dear readers,

Yes i know it's been a while but things have been very difficult for me these past couple of weeks so i can only update ever so often at the moment. Well i just want to say thank you to all of you that reviewed on the last chapter, i love reading them so keep them coming.

Also this chapter is a little bit of a emotion jerk-er at some points, and just to say when i was writing this i did start crying. I'm a sap so what.

so i'll let you get on with reading now....Remember to review please!

xxxx Lady Gem. xxxx

Chapter 4

Just us

EPOV:

Bella cuddled herself closer and turned her head slightly into my chest before turning back to look at Carlisle. I don't think I have ever seen him so angry before even in all my 100 years.

"Step away from Bella, now Edward" Carlisle was seething at this point but I held my ground. I gripped Bella tighter as she did me before looking as Carlisle square in the face.

"No"

"No?"

"I will not move" I told him sternly, I refused to be intimidated no matter what. Nothing was going to crumble my resolve over this.

"I will not tell you again Edward, MOVE!" he yelled and I shook my head, I could hear the low growl in his chest. I could hear everyone's thought raging from worry to happiness. Except Carlisle's

"Edward you have two seconds to move before I move you myself!" Carlisle spat, this time I couldn't resist glaring at him, how dare he? I didn't care wither he was my father figure or not, no way in hell was I letting my Bella go.

"Edward is not moving dad and neither am I" I looked down to see Bella also glaring at Carlisle, looking fierce but also determined.

"Isabella Marie...tell me what is going on" Carlisle suddenly changed from fierce anger to an eerily calm and it was something that I didn't trust or like.

"What do you think is going on dad? You have it with Esme, Jasper with Alice, Emmett with Rosalie...surely you cannot deny seeing it for yourself" Bella spoke just as calmly, she knew what she was doing. Her body and voice gave away nothing but a calming expression but one look into her eyes that all changed.

"I know what I see but it will not be compared to me and Esme or the others" as this I growled.

"Why are you so in denial? You know what you see Carlisle, you and Esme have spent the past 70 years plus trying and hoping that I find my mate...and now that I have, you what? You refuse to accept it, why? Because Bella is your daughter? Or is it the fact that you don't believe I am good enough for her?!" I spat, my temper was flaring, even more at his thoughts. At this moment I was very grateful that Jasper was not attempting to calm me down.

Bella suddenly gasped along with everyone else; before growling loudly "Don't you dare!!! How dare you think that Edward is not good enough for me! You absolute...Hypocrite!" she snarled.

Carlisle's calm was gone once again and replaced with a glare "Don't you dare talk to me like that young lady!" he spoke before turning to me "do you see what you've done! I get my daughter back and now you've turned her against me!" he snarled, I responded with my own and sprang up from the bed the same time as Bella.

"NO! He did not turn me against you. You seemed to have managed to do that all by yourself!"

"Carlisle how could you think such a thing? Edward would never..." Carlisle turned to Esme at that point...he glaredat her? Carlisle had never done such a thing in his life. Esme looked horrified before glaring straight back at him.

He turned back to us before speaking "I will not allow this whilst you are under my roof, find yourselves another mate" this time it was Bella's growl mixed with my own.

"You know what that's perfectly fine" they all turned to look at me in shock including Bella. I squeezed her hand before letting go and walking over to my closet and dragging out my bag that was already packed.

I heard the others gasp apart from Bella; I flung it on my bed and turned to my table draw, grabbing my passport and my money along with my cards.

"Before Bella arrived I was planning on leaving anyway...now you've just put the final nail in for me Carlisle, thanks" I told him as I zipped up my bag.

"Edward...n-no you can't" Esme sniffed, I turned to see Emmett holding her and Rosalie. Jasper was holding Alice; all of their expressions were ones of agony.

"I'm sorry Esme, I'm sorry to you all but this is the way it has to be" turning back to my bag I slung it over my shoulder and walked over to Bella. Her expression was more than agony it was heartbreaking to see it but it was the only way.

I pulled her into my arms and she clung to me "Please Edward...d-don't leave me" she sniffed; I held her closer and breathed in her scent.

"I don't want to...but I must, you need you father and the others Bella...more than me...just know this...there is no one who will replace you in my heart, ever. You can be happy with the others but know that I will never forget you" I pulled back after that; I could see the tears in her eyes.

"N-no please..." she whispered, I gulped before cupping her face then bringing her lips to mine, kissing her softly. One last time, I pulled away before anything went too far. I ran my thumb over her cheek before letting go.

I turned to the others, rolling up my sleeve I ripped off my Cullen crest throwing it before Carlisle's feet. I went to leave but Alice stood there shaking her head her eyes were filled with unshedable tears; looking at me sadly, she rushed into my arms and I held her softly before kissing her head and releasing her back to Jasper.

"Look after her" I told him and he nodded knowing that I meant Bella as well. I strode down the hall before picking up my keys to my Volvo. I turned taking one last look at the house before walking into the garage.

Slinging my bag into the back seat, I closed the door before heading into the driver's side. Starting the engine, I backed out onto the gravel before hurling my car out and driving away.

(So tempted to just stop here, but I wouldn't do that to you)

BPOV:

As I heard Edward's car hurdle down the road I screamed loudly, shrieking and sobbing included .The others turning to look at me in horror and sadness.

I felt nothing but pain. Pure agonizing pain, I felt a whole beginning to form where my heart should be. I began shaking, seconds later collapsing.

I felt a pair of arms wrap around me, I looked up to see Carlisle. I snarled at him both in my mind and out loud. I shook him off me and nearly into the wall.

"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ME!!!!!!!" I snarled at him, I could see shock written across his face.

"I. Hate. You" I noticed my voice had turned cold and that frightened me but heightened my anger towards him.

"Sweetie, I know you're upset but..." I didn't dare allow him to finish.

"Upset. UPSET!!!!!" I shrieked. I saw the others wince but I could care less.

"You have no idea...that word doesn't begin to describe me right now...you have destroyed me! You made him leave, the one piece of happiness I felt and you took him away from me...you are no father of mine" snarling at him, before turning to grab my bag that was under the bed. My things were in there from earlier when Edward stopped me.

I couldn't stop the sobs that came from me as I thought of how he had to leave me because of him.

"Bella what are you doing? You are not leaving!?"

"Yes I am! You think I want to be anywhere near you after what you've just done Carlisle." he gasped at that. I had never once called him that ever. I could see the hurt in his eyes. Good. He knows how it feels then.

"You haven't been my father for over 200 years...so why should that make any difference to me now. I've lived without you before, I can and will do again" turning away from him, I ran over to my bed where my bag lay.

I zipped my bag slinging it over my shoulder I looked to the others. Refusing to look at Carlisle; I hugged Esme.

"I'm so sorry...perhaps we will meet again, one day" I told her releasing her gently. The sadness in her eyes was hard to miss.

Alice and Rose hugged me next "it's nice to know that I'll always have sisters out there" I whispered. They both whimpered and sobbed but nodded. I hated that they were hurting but there was no way I could be without my Edward.

Jasper and Emmett pealed them away from me, their sobs getting louder. I had to leave and quickly if I wanted to be able to catch up with Edward.

I quickly kissed Jasper and Emmett's cheek, they smiled sadly at me. I turned seeing Carlisle, his eyes were begging but I couldn't and wouldn't stay with the man who forced my mate from me.

I ripped of the cross I had on my necklace, the one that he gave me when I was just a baby. I threw it on the floor in front of him next to Edward's crested band. I didn't bother looking at him before I hurled down the stairs and out the door.

It was a little tricky running fast with a bag on my back but I had to. I followed Edward's trail, soon I realised that I had reached Port Angeles. Edward's scent was getting stronger; it was dark out so no one could see my figure. I ran faster as his scent was almost polluting the air.

I stopped as I saw his car; he was at a stop sign. I grinned as I ran over, to fast to let the humans see. I flung the passenger door open and slid in. Edward gasped as he saw me and I smiled.

"Bella what...?" I placed my hand over his lips, flinging my bag into the backseat quickly before turning back to him.

"Did you honestly think I could stand an hour away from you let alone days?" I asked, I felt him grin under my hand. I lifted my hand away, and he leaned forward resting his head against mine.

"You left them for me?" he asked incredulously, I nodded.

"I would do anything for you Edward"

That was all it took, his lips crashed down to mine with urgency and happiness. What broke us away was an angry horn beeping behind us. We turned to see a man honking his horn and flailing his arms above his head.

We both laughed before turning to see the sign had gone green. Edward pressed his foot down on the gas, refusing to let go of my hand until we pulled into the airport.

When we parked Edward turned to look at me that crooked grin of his in place.

"Where shall we go then my lady?" he asked, I couldn't help but laugh.

"Well where were you heading before I arrived?"

"I was heading to a place called isle Esme; it's an island that Esme got for her birthday it's about 15 hours away but lovely none the less"

"Well then Isle Esme it is" he chuckled before reaching into his pocket for something.

"Actually I was thinking we could head some place else first before going there?" he asked almost...nervously.

"Um...alright where?" he grinned slightly

"Vegas"

Vegas? Why the hell would he want to go there for?

"Okkaaayyy"

"There is something I want to do there with you first" he said, I nodded warily.

It was then he removed his hand from his pocket and held his hand out to me. He slowly opened his hand to reveal a tiny black box. Holy shit. Tell me that's not what I think it is.

"Open it, it's for you"

I took the little black box from his hand, before opening it I looked into his eyes. They were sparkling but there was a hidden sense of fear underneath. I smiled gently casting my gaze back to the box. Slowly lifting the lid, I gasped at what was inside.

Inside the box was a beautiful 14k white gold engagement ring. In the middle sat a big emerald stone surrounded either side by two diamonds. On the band either side sat 4 smaller diamonds in weaved in the ring. It was absolutely beautiful. I tore my watery eyes away from the ring to look at Edward.

"Bella, you are my soul mate and the woman I want to spend the rest of eternity with...will you marry me?" he asked. I didn't hesitate for a second.

"Yes"

Edward was momentarily stunned before crashing his lips to mine once again in a very passionate kiss. We pulled apart breathless but smiling.

I giggled as he took the ring from the box and placed it on my hand before kissing it.

"Shall we head to Vegas my beautiful fiancé?" I nodded grinning like a Cheshire cat.

Edward excited the car and walked around to my side to open my door. He took my hand in his helping me out of the car before placing a kiss on my lips.

He opened the back doors and dragged out our bags, swinging them both up onto his shoulders. He came back and wrapped his arms around my waist as we walked into the airport.

Walking up to the ticket counter with Edward, a man in his early 20's sat reading a magazine clearly not noticing us. Edward cleared his throat and the man looked up, quickly flicking his magazine away.

"Hello sir, miss, what can I do for you today" I noticed as he said that last bit he was looking at me. It was disgusting frankly, he was practically drooling. I felt Edward stiffen, I wouldn't have that. I placed my left hand on Edward's chest making sure the ring was in the man's direct line of sight. I looked up at Edward smirking and he grinned as he kissed my head.

Turning back to the man we both saw a slight frown on his face and it was very difficult to refrain from laughing.

"Two seats on the next available flight to Vegas" Edward said, the man's frown deepened slightly and I turned my head into Edward stifling my giggles.

"The next available flight then is in 4 hours 27 minutes. There are seats available in economy left" he sneered slightly.

"No first class?" Edward asked, the man smirked probably thinking Edward couldn't afford it, oh how wrong he was. I did happen to find out off of Alice before that Edward has a decent amount in her opinion. To me it was a lot more than decent...let's put it this way he had more than the U.S's national debt.

Edward pulled out his platinum card and I watched as the man's eyes lit up.

"Of course sir" he mumbled along with several 'lucky git's under his breath.

"There are your tickets, first class seats to Las Vegas...you have 2 hours 24 minutes left for checking in at gate 12 and 13. Have a nice trip" he said bitterly.

We nodded turning away from the counter walking to find gate 12. "You know he was very upset about the fact that I had that ring on your finger" Edward said a few moments later.

"Oh yeah?" I asked looking up at him; Edward was smirking and pulled me closer.

"What'd you think those 'lucky git's were about then?" he asked, my eyes widened in shock and Edward nodded.

I shuddered and shook my head.

"No one will ever replace you, I am your Edward"

"And I am yours my Bella" he whispered leaning in for a kiss.

As we parted he passed the tickets and passports to me, we found the gate where a tall man with short black hair sat next to a small blond.

I had a feeling that she would try and flirt with Edward so I walked in front and up to the desk first.

"Checking in?" the lady asked me, I nodded smiling. It was odd because as soon as I smiled she sent me a wink. Huh?

"Alright do you want to put the luggage on the weighing belt for me?" she said fluttering her eyelashes. I assumed she had something in her eye and brushed it off.

I turned to see Edward picking up my bag when...

"Oh here, let me take your sisters bag for you Hon." He said winking At Edward, I stared wide eyed as Edward shivered and his face held one of disgust. sister? what the fuck? I look like no such thing cheeky son of a...

"Darlin' here's you tickets and passports...is they're anything else I can do for you?" she asked leaning over the desk slightly allowing me a clear view of her cleavage.

An arm wrapped around me suddenly and I looked up as Edward looked down at me.

"Is everything done?" I asked, he grinned and kissed my head.

"Yes love, although your bag was a little over weight...what did you pack in there?" he asked cheekily.

"I'm sure you'll find out later tomorrow" I said turning in his arms, wrapping my own around his neck. Oh he defiantly would, as soon as we hit that island you Mr. Cullen will not know what hit you. I'm actually glad Alice made me go shopping now, I'll have to send her a post card to say 'thanks for forcing me into Victoria secret'.

"I cannot wait to marry you, love"

"Neither can I" I whispered as his lips grazed mine.

We pulled away as someone cleared their throats. We looked up to see the check in man and woman scowling slightly.

"Everything's gone through so you're done...now is there anything else we can help you with" the man added flirtatiously. Both Edward and I shuddered slightly.

"No thank you, you've been a big help to my fiancé and I" Edward said nodding briefly as a 'goodbye' before pulling me away from the desk and into the waiting lounge.

We headed straight through to security and headed into the departure lounge we had a good hour yet before we would be called for boarding.

We browsed through the shop's buying a little rucksack to take with us, a camcorder, a few books to read on the plane. Edward had brought his laptop with him so I brought a new IPod and a few more gadgets.

We placed everything bar the laptop into the rucksack; Edward however was working on something on the laptop. My feet were rested on his lap so the laptop sat on top of my legs whilst I lay down and read, there were very few people on this flight probably seeing as it is a 3am flight.

"Edward?"

"Hmm?" he asked looking up from the laptop.

"I just thought, what about your school in forks?" he sighed and shrugged.

"They'll come up with something, to be honest I don't care...they could say they sent me to military school for all I care...the only thing I care about now is you. Us going to Vegas, getting married, then having a long honeymoon" he said winking.

I couldn't help but shudder slightly at the word 'honeymoon'. It sent tingles through my body and my mind couldn't resist thinking about what would happen there.

I think I might have let out a small moan because Edward head sprang up "penny for your thoughts love?" he asked. I dipped my head in embarrassment before clearing my throat.

"Nothing in particular" I said, Edward turned back to the laptop but I could see a small smile playing on his lips which made me think he didn't believe me.

Soon enough our flight was called and the first class passengers were boarding.

Oh great. I thought as we entered the plane another bimbo stood there greeting the passengers as soon as she saw Edward I could see her practically undressing him with her eyes.

It was then she noticed where Edward's arm was, the one that was wrapped around my waist. When she saw me her eyes widened and when she saw my glare she quickly pointed us in the direction of our seats and hurried away. Good. You took the hint bitch.

Edward chuckled as we sat down and I looked at him in question, taking my glaring gaze off the bimbo.

"You can be very sexy when your angry love" he whispered in my ear. I bit my lip as I heard the huskiness in his voice.

"T-Thanks" I stuttered.

He chuckled once more before wrapping his arm around my shoulder as I rested my head against his chest.

"In a matter of hours you will be my lovely wife" he whispered. I couldn't help but smile at his words.

"And soon you will be my lovely husband" I said as I lifted my head. That adorable crooked grin was on his face and his eyes were sparkling joyously.

Edward leaned down into his bag once we were up in the air and pulled out 2 small water bottles. He handed me one, I opened in confusion when the smell of mountain lion wafted through my senses. Edward held his near mine before speaking.

"To Vegas and us" he grinned.

"To Vegas and us" I giggled, taking a sip. Edward held me for all of the flight. Even though we were no longer able to share this with the family, we had many things to look forward to in Vegas and after.

Well I did try to add a bit of humor in there...did it work by any chance? let me know would you?

Okay so next up will be 'what happens in Vegas' or 'vegas baby' or something along those lines anyway.... Please keep those reviews coming.

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