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I woke up this morning, to find the girl of my dreams right in front of my face, sleeping, her face looking completely angelic. Today was an big day, and I knew it was. It was Bella's 24th birthday, and I wanted to show her the best party a girl could ask for. And I knew the first thing I should do. I carefully got up out of Bed and went to the kitchen, preparing an omelette, turkey bacon, and pulled some hash browns from the freezer. All together the food smelled amazing, so I had to make extras for myself.

When I was carrying the tray in, Bella was still asleep, and I smiled, I could help thinking of how much of an angel she was when she was asleep. She looked just as beautiful when she was awake, but their was some sort of sense of calm when she was asleep that I noticed. I set the tray on the nightstand and carefully moved into bed with her, taking her face in my hands, I leaned forward and pressed my lips to hers, and I sighed happy at the soft warmth that filled me. I felt her body begin to move as I still carefully kissed her. I saw as she eyes began to open and her hand slowly, sleepily cupped her hand behind my neck. "Good Morning Edward." She said.

"Good Morning my beautiful birthday girl." I said, whispering it. Her eyes widened slightly and she looked at me, and smiled.

"Thank you." I slowly untangled myself from her and grabbed the tray from the nightstand, and placed it in front of me. She looked at me after yawning once and smiled, "Oh my, this is... thank you Edward. I don't know how I was chosen to deserve you, but I'm happy I was." I smiled, as she slowly sat up and leaned forward to kiss me before eating her food. We sat in silence as she ate, and after she was finished I took her plate and the tray and took it to the sink.

"So, Bella, I'm sorry to do this to you, but I have errands to run, and my father and mother want me to meet them for breakfast. I will be back by lunch, I promise." She nodded.

"It's ok, I'm just going to clean the house anyways." I looked at her... feeling like I had upset her. "I'm ok baby. I'm not upset, I promise." I nodded, and kissed her forehead.

"Ok, I'll be back shortly." With that, I left the house, and went to the diner my parents and I were meeting up. When I got there, I found that my parents had arrived before me, but I didn't pay any attention to that, and I just sat down across from them in the booth. A waitress walked by me, "Coffee?"

"Sure, thank you very much." She looked like she had stars in her eyes... but I no clue why. "Hello mom, dad." My mother smiled at me.

"Hello Edward. How are you this morning?" My mother asked me, taking my hand into hers.

"I am ok, actually I am great. Today is Bella's birthday." I said.

"Oh goodie!" My mother cheered. "How old is she today?" She asked.

"She is twenty-four." My mother smiled. Suddenly, she let go of my hand and reached in to her purse, and pulled out a box, and a letter along with it. "What is this?" I asked.

"Um... this is something for you. When we adopted you, the agency had given something to your father and I, along with it, came a 2nd letter, saying that is was meant for you. Your father and I know what's in the box, but... we figured now was a good time to give it to you. Here, read the letter." My mother said, pushing the box and letter towards me. At first I opened the box, to see what was in it. When I saw that it was a ring, and a bunch of photos, my eyes widened. I immediately opened the letter and gasped when I saw who it was by. "Who is it from honey?" My mother asked innocently.

"My... my birth mother." I saw the sorrow that washed over my mother and father's faces. My mom and my birth mother Elizabeth were really close friends, and my father Edward Sr. was really close friends with Carlisle. So, when they died all three of us were in sorrow, I looked back down to read.

Dear Edward,

Hi Edward, it's your mother Elizabeth. I'm guessing that if you're reading this, and I'm not giving this to you myself, I have passed away before getting the chance.

I'm sorry that I couldn't live long enough to see you grow up, get married, have kids of your own some day. I want you to know that I wish I could be there.

In this box are somethings, baby photos, and a ring. The ring... the ring is for you to have, until you meet that special girl someday.

I can only hope that the girl you are giving this ring to is an angel, the perfect girl for you. This ring is an Edwardian Peachtree diamond ring.

Your father had given this ring to me, as an engagement, and we both agree that this ring should go to you. I wish I could be there to meet this wonderful lady of yours.

Just remember one thing, You'll always be my precious little boy, and that your father and I love you very much,

No matter how much of a hardhead he may be.

We love you,

Elizabeth and Edward Sr. Mason

Mom and Dad

I was shocked and handed the letter to Esme, and after reading she smiled at me, "Yes, your mother loved you very much. Very much."

"Esme... there is something... so ironic about you bringing this to me today." She looked at me confused, Carlisle did as well.

"What do you mean Edward?" I paused for a moment, trying to think of a way to say it.

"Well... I wanted to ask Bella to marry me." Their eyes widened, and Esme began to clap excitedly. She got up, plotted herself into my seat, and wrapped her arms around me, pulling me into an extremely tight embrace.

"Oh my gosh Edward! This is so exciting!" I smiled, and looked towards my father, to see a look of pride on his face.

"Yes. Very."


On the way to my home with my parents, I took out my cell phone and called my brothers, Bella's friends, and Bella's brothers. And all of them had agreed to help me set up a surprise party. We cleaned the house before making the food and cake. For dinner, my mother helped me prepare dinner foods such as pizza, salad, and bread sticks. Then she helped me prepare a cake, strawberry with lemon, whipped cream icing. And I left her to decorate the cake, while I went out to get mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Just before Bella was to show up, Jake put in Skillet and held the remote in his pocket until we surprised Bella. I stood close to the door while everyone else hid behind the furniture, perfectly hidden. I then turned off the lights and we waited patiently for Bella to come to the door. I heard her keys fidgeting in the knob before the door slowly opened, and we waited for her to flick on the lights. And as soon as she did, "SURPRISE!"